Roll Call - September 2000

Lasallian Roll Call

A Publication for the De La Salle College Community — Malvern

Malvern

held on FRIDAY OCTOBER 27TH, 7.30 pm at

15 Finch St

Old Collegians Annual Mass

Old Collegians and the families of the College community are invited to Mass on Sunday, May 6th, 2001 at 10am in the Performing Arts Centre Morning tea will follow

Attention Old Collegians

If you are interested in accommodating stu dents during the week of Work Experience (held in June of each year), could you please contact the careers counsellor Ms Sue Taylor or the Year 10 coordinator Mr Paul Fairlie, at the College during office hours – 8am to 4pm. Ms Taylor would also like to hear from you if you are willing to be part of our Careers Information evening, or other career-related events conducted by the College (see report on page 18).

These services we offer are vital to our students and rewarding for Old Collegians who so generously participate.

Standing: Daniel Black, Ryan Hynes, Daniel West, Edward Davey, Tom Sandilands, Br Geoff Kennewell, Ged Cochrane and Aidan Schanssema.

Front: Paul Davis, Matthew Clinch, Matthew Clancy and Daniel

Headmaster’s Report

De La Salle College exists to allow students to learn, grow and develop under God’s care.

We try to be wise and good as we search for opportunities to develop and delve into the mys tery of life.

We need to be humble and know that each day’s turning is the span of our opportunity, and the people of each day are the ones to whom we owe our best efforts.

When we fail, we need to ask for forgiveness; because we fail, we should be able to forgive. It is as simple and as difficult as awareness of mutuality, of recognition of the daily opportunities that yield grace.

Let us pray for those whose daily life is, at pres ent, almost intolerable. May they especially know the overshadowing of God’s love.

The World Youth Jubilee celebrations were held in Rome in August and De La Salle College was represented by three students, Ged Cochrane (Year 12), Paul Davis (Year 11) and Gerard Hindle (Year 10). The boys will report back to the student body on their return. I’m sure they will be great ambassadors for the College.

Our Mission Action Day Walkathon for this year raised over $34,000 — a mighty effort by students, staff and parents! This money was donated to the De La Salle Mission and local charities around Melbourne. In third term the College’s annual Poor Persons’ Mass was celebrated and the students collected non-perishable items for the St Kilda Mission and the Malvern City Mission.

In October the College will acknowledge the contribution made by the Graduating Class of 2000 with a Mass and Valedictory dinner marking the culmination of their years at the College. The students had previous ly organised their own Year 12 Formal in June, which was another successful evening.

The College’s Blue and Gold Presentation Ball is proving to be an overwhelming success. This year 36 deb sets were presented to Mrs Pat and Mr Terry Phelan, Mrs Celia Weston and myself. The interest shown in the Ball is flourishing thanks to Mrs Joy Bew, secretary on the Kinnoull campus.

The senior Rock Eisteddfod again proved to be a very entertaining and successful event for the College.

One hundred and thirty Years 7–12 students participated, winning seven awards. Our senior group, who have been involved in Rock Eisteddfods for many years, are to

be congratulated for their generosity and leadership. The magic and energy of Mrs Mary Finn was evident once again, together with the creative flair of Mr David Happ and dedicated staff.

For the third consecutive year primary students competed in Wakakirri, the Australian Primary Schools Story Dance Eisteddfod. The enthusiastic perseverance by Mrs Finn saw our students take out three major awards and selection to perform at the Victorian State Finals at the Victorian Arts Centre on 14th September.

To help keep up with the latest in: Information about the College, Learning Network, Careers, Employment, and the De La Salle Old Collegians’ Football Club, I invite you to log on to the De La Salle web page, designed and implemented by the students and staff.

My thanks to all contributors to our September edition of Lasallian Roll Call.

Br Tim Peter Headmaster

Pictured are our Primary students who successfully performed A Bump In The Night in July and now go on to the Wakakirri State final in September. We are very proud of the 87 young gentlemen as they dance in the foot steps of our senior students.

Tiverton Campus Report

This year has seen quite a dramatic change to the delivery of curriculum at the College. After many months of planning and meetings, and with staff involvement and consulta tion, the Curriculum Development Team decided that a large proportion of

subjects studied would be offered in double period blocks of eighty minutes.

The feedback, from both staff and students, has been very positive. Whilst adjusting to lengthier periods, the decrease in movement around the College at the sound of every bell has had a very settling and calming effect on the entire campus. Students and staff have also commented on the increased content they have been able to work through.

Through regular meetings and professional devel opment, it has been great to observe staff being very keen to share ideas and strategies for the better teaching of their students.

At a recent campus assembly, a student from each class in each year level was awarded a certificate for academic excellence based on their efforts and fine work throughout first semester.

The parents and families of students receiving these awards were invited to the assembly and morning tea.

One of the most encouraging attributes of the students on the Tiverton campus is their capacity and readiness to be involved in so many of the different activities on offer. I would also commend staff for their enthusiasm in taking on coaching and managerial roles for these activities, many of which are highlighted in this edition of Lasallian Roll Call.

Indeed, De La Salle College continues to be a vibrant, busy and exciting learning environment for students, staff and parents.

Mr Peter Riordan Head of Tiverton Campus

Kinnoull Campus Report

This year has progressed rapidly for the VCE students on the Kinnoull campus. The VCE exams that at one stage seemed to be so far in the future, are now uncomfortably close! In a break with the pattern of previous years, the Year 12 Formal was held in June.

The Formal was mainly organised by the student leaders, earning high praise from the participants. The Year 12 class of 2000 will have a graduation Mass followed by a Valedictory dinner at Caulfield Racecourse at the end of their academic year.

There have been a number of highlights during the year. Besides the memorable win in the ACC athletics championships for the eighth year in a row, Kinnoull students have also been able to celebrate a premiership in ACC tennis, and a semi-final berth in the Herald Shield football competition.

Kinnoull students were very generous in contributing food for the poor, which coincided with the annual Poor Person’s Mass.

Classes of VCE students have travelled to the Adelaide Drama Festival and to Canberra as part of their studies, as well as numerous local excursions. The VCE Outdoor Education course in particular has very challenging excursions that take in activities such as caving, abseiling, snow boarding and sailing.

Enrolments for Year 11 in 2001 are particularly pleasing at this stage, with over 40 new students enrolled. In addition to the students currently in Year 10, a record VCE enrolment for next year is likely.

Br Adrian Watson Head of Kinnoull Campus

Jubilee Year Celebrations

The Year 2000, being proclaimed by Pope John Paul 11 as a Year of Jubilee, has called for a response from all at De La Salle.

To help our College community become aware of this year’s special nature, each person was invit ed to make a dove, which we then displayed en masse throughout the school. The dove was chosen because it depicts so many of the aspects of Jubilee on which we are called to focus.

The idea of Jubilee comes from the Book of Leviticus which effectively calls for a reassess ment, every 50th year, of one’s life, of society and the economy. The Hebrews were asked to forgive each other, to free slaves, to let the land lie fallow and to return to God. They were also called to journey home, to restore justice, to celebrate and give thanks to God. To observe the call to Jubilee at De La, we are focussing on the following:

Forgiveness: to become more aware of the need to forgive each other

Freedom: from being bullied, and allowing everyone to be free to be themselves.

Fallow: just as a field is left fallow to regain its fertility, we are learning how to relax and spend some time with God.

Journey: to be aware of the need to examine where we are on our life journey and on our faith journey.

Justice: we have joined other Christian organisations in petitioning to have abolished the unpay able portion of Third World debt to Australia. We have so much to celebrate at the College. We rejoice and thank God for the traditions left to us by former students and staff, for the Lasallian Spirit, and for the friendships we all share. Our doves provide a visual reminder that the 2000th year of Our Lord is certainly cause for jubilation.

Mrs Ruth Hunter Religious Education Coordinator — Tiverton

World Youth Day — Rome

Three students from De La Salle, Ged Cochrane –College Captain, Paul Davis – Year 11 and Gerard Hindle – Year 10, were part of a group of some 390 students and adults from the Archdiocese who

night vigil, the Pope celebrated the Eucharist for the assembled pilgrims, and entrusted the gath ered youth with the great mission to take the Church into the new millennium.

For the assembled youth of the world, this occa sion was awesome — a faith happening unlike anything they have ever experienced. In the days leading up to the main event, pilgrims experienced much of what Rome symbolises, in terms of our faith. Visits to key sights and discussions among their peers ensured that the richness and wonders of the occasion were not

We hope our pilgrims had a joy-filled experience and trust their trip was a truly significant milestone in their lives. To all other Lasallian pilgrims, and all the pilgrims from our state, we extend the same sentiments

Br Geoffrey Kennewell

Religious Education Coordinator — Kinnoull

Simon Finlay, Tim Arbon and Sam Fairbrother

Gerard Hindle, Ged Cochrane and Paul Davis

Eisteddfod

— The Merchant of Venice

My dad, a De La Salle boy from the 1920s, was no Fred Astaire, but he enthusiastically took to the dance floor with raw energy, humour and individual "crowd pleasing" steps. As we begin a new millennium, that De La style has survived.

In 1994, 19 boys performed at the Rock Eisteddfod. This year, 130 secondary students continue that tradition, with another 87 primary boys participating in the Junior Rock Eisteddfod.

The College can be very proud of our students who played their part on the stage with their pre sentation of Melbourne: A day’s adventure on a tram. The troupe included sequined footballers, furry night clubbers, solemn soldiers, tap-dancing tram conductors, funky priests and cardinals, floating bodies, tram commuters moving in unison and a sparkly chorus line. We even constructed our own tram!

After months of rehearsals and workshops, our cast and crew were granted spontaneous approval by the Melbourne Entertainment Centre audi

ence and judges, with seven awards bestowed upon our proud shoulders.

Amidst the glow of David Happ’s magical stage artistry, the inspirational choreography of Michelle Hamilton and Nicole Muling, Margaret McCoy’s brilliant costumes, and the lone calm voice of Mary Blood, our boys claimed the stage as theirs.

We applaud the achievement and tangible expression of community spirit that the students, from Years 7–12, granted our school, particularly the extraordinary contribution from our committed Year 12s. These men have certainly played a significant part on the stage that is De La Salle College.

Mrs Mary Finn

The Performing Arts

Performing to capacity audiences, this year’s senior students presented Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Under the direction of Ms Anne Rutherford-Holt and production management by Mr Ross Prior, Macbeth brought together over thirty participants in a prime example of teamwork and commitment.

In association with Sacre Coeur, Macbeth was the result of many hours of dedicated rehearsal and text analysis, resulting in a commendable achievement by all the cast and crew. Students gained many valuable skills in design, performance, lighting, sound, and above all, a sense of community and achievement without winners and losers.

Steven Hayes was outstanding as Macbeth, particularly as this was his first time on stage. All actors and technical crew are to be congratulated for their accomplishments.

Staff who assisted are also to be thanked: Ms Liz O’Connell, who gave tirelessly of her time, and Ms Sandra Venneri. We also extend our thanks for the overwhelming encourage

ment by parents and friends who supported the production with such enthusiasm. It is encouraging that Shakespeare’s work remains equally engaging today as it did 400 years ago.

"I hold the world but as the world A stage where every man must play a part"

Mr Ross Prior

Alexandra Bleazby as Lady Macbeth and Steven Hayes as Macbeth

Jazz Band

The College Jazz Band was formed in 1998 under the tutelage of our tal ented music teacher, Mr Nigel Paul. It is a voluntary band and students from Years 7–12 are encouraged to join.

The band’s first public performance came at a school assembly, playing an original repertoire of three works. From this humble start they moved on to perform on many stages: the Stonnington Festival, Hot Food Cool Jazz at Melbourne High School, and at gatherings for the Parents’ Association. Their performance at the Stonnington Town Hall for Youth Week was exceptional; the very funky version of Heard It On The Grapevine was delivered with such flair that even the late Marvin Gaye would have been impressed.

Nigel, as band conductor, says that "their success is due to the talent and hard work of each musi cian who forms the ensemble, and many thanks must go to them". His vision for the band in 2001 is to produce a CD recording.

The remainder of 2000 is very exciting for Nigel, as he is also the director of the Melbourne Early Music Festival. He will commemorate the 250th

anniversary of the death of Johann Sebastian Bach with eight concerts; celebrations commence at St Patrick’s Cathedral with a performance of the Mass in B minor, one of the greatest works for choir and orchestra ever written.

Our congratulations to Nigel for his work with our Jazz Band, and best wishes for the upcoming Festival.

Mrs Robyn Brasher Development Officer

Round the Twist

During April, the producers of the children’s television series Round the Twist invited the College to participate in one of their episodes. Twelve stu dents were selected, and with mixed feelings our novice actors met at the College early one dark and cool morning for the bus trip to Heidelberg. Our students were asked to perform the role of a football team, with one of the actors from the series as a teammate.

Filming took the whole day with breaks for meals, refresh ments and the inclement weather which didn’t dampen our students’ spirits. They carefully and good-naturedly followed directions and were a credit to the College. They were astonished when told that ten hours of filming only translates into three or four minutes of actual screen time. As our contingent made their way home, they consid ered themselves very fortunate to participate in such a well-re spected series.

Keep a look out for our Year 10 stars when the program is screened in early 2001.

Ms Margaret McPhee

Work Experience Program

The final week of term two in the College calendar turns Year 10 boys into men. For many, a week of work experience is quite confronting as they are stepping out well beyond their comfort zones. For others, working with a family friend, or in an adult environment, allows them to interact at a level that comes easily to them. For these young men the week is not nearly enough, and Friday afternoon comes around too quickly. Whichever way the week pans out, there is no underestimating its value to the young men of the College, and the feedback from employers and “employees” is overwhelmingly positive.

The program’s purpose is for students to experience the world of work and gain insights into an area of interest.

Ultimately, students are responsible for finding their own placement, and while family contacts are of great assistance, the benefits lie in the suitability of the placements obtained. Some organisa tions run a structured program and cater for students throughout the year, with others taking on students for the first time.

During the week, staff from the College visit the students to check on their prog ress, meet with the supervisors, and

identify the suitability of the placement. This year our students were spread far and wide — across the city, in country areas and even interstate. Some wore suit and tie, others overalls and steel cap boots. Some worked indoors, others on-site. Some started early and finished late, others start ed late and finished early. But by the end of their week, each had a tale to tell.

Mr Paul Fairlie Year 10 Coordinator

Web Development Team

The increasing availability of computer and communications technology has provided a variety of opportunities for students to develop interest in aspects of multimedia authoring. They have access to tools to create both simple and complex interactive computer environments.

While such interests can be catered for in the general curriculum to some degree, students require additional opportunities, outside of class time, to explore and develop their authoring and creative potential.

The Web Development Team provides the oppor tunity for students to learn, explore and author their own web pages in a teacher-supported, col laborative environment. These students have embarked on creating an Intranet presence for their homeroom group, which can be accessed across the College. Eventually these students will take charge of the College’s World Wide Web site.

Jason Cameron, a key member of the team, has taken his interest to the entrepreneurial level. As one of the “dot.com” generation, he has been on line since 1998, and came to the realisation that every organisation aiming to sell its products or convey information, must have a web site.

Careers counsellor, Mrs. Sue Taylor, approached Jason to create a Career Centre web site, enabling

students and parents to access VCE and career-related information, with a few clicks of the mouse. The site was an instant success with 300 ‘hits’ in its first two weeks of operation.

Jason hopes to continue creating websites for individuals in the future and will continue to con tribute to the College site. Of course, he has his own site, located at www.dilbertdesign.com

Mr Bernie Bell

Key Learning Coordinator — Technology

Brenton Sayle at Cine Vision

Primary Outdoor Education

Once again, the Year 5 camp at Woorabinda, Yallourn North, was enjoyed by all. The camp director was totally captivating and all activities were both educational and challenging. Lighting a fire with just two matches and cook ing one’s lunch on an open fire were some of the challenges undertaken.

They were long tiring days, but will always be remembered by our “little guys”, especially the Great Race which tested all the skills developed throughout the week. The cooks were fantastic, as was the food — having someone else cater is a pleasant novelty for the Outdoor Ed staff!

The camp provides many contrasts with the Yallourn Power station being so close. During certain winds, you can smell indus try, whilst at other times you could be miles from civilisation. A day trip to the town of Walhalla included a train trip, mine visit and a spooky climb to the cemetery. The rain came down but the boys were oblivious to it as they ran up and down the quiet main street buying souvenirs, viewing gold nuggets, petting dogs and trying to pat chickens.

Visitor from Scotland

Our primary students were fortunate to have young Scotsman, John Rimmer, from Glasgow University, take classes for five weeks. Here on an International Teaching program, John taught mainly in the Year 6 classroom where he shared his knowledge of his homeland. As part of their study the students looked at Scottish music, so a visit by the Police Pipe Band was arranged. On the day, John arrived fully dressed in his Scottish regalia, as were the band. The College gymnasium was certainly alive with the sound of bagpipes and drums.

John has travelled extensively during his time in Australia and, on his return to Scotland, will set up a pen friend scheme with our boys via the Internet.

Mrs Robyn Brasher

Homeroom teacher, Mr Curran, worked tirelessly each day and enjoyed watching his students in a new environment. Woorabinda (which means camp by the waterhole) provides an environmental haven for primary students to have fun and learn about the outdoors. It is not far from Melbourne, the bus trip isn’t tiring, yet it does have that ‘getting away from it all’ feeling.

Mr Cameron Mathewson Outdoor Education

Mr John Rimmer with the leader of the Police Pipe Band

First XVIII Football

The 2000 ACC football season commenced with a convincing loss to St Joseph’s, Geelong. Perhaps overconfident, this loss made us realise that training and hard work are required to be successful. After three losses, a draw and finally a win, we began to play competitive football later in the season, qualifying for the semi-final in the Herald Shield competition.

A focussed team, led by captain Andrew McLeish and vice captain Matthew Smith, saw virtually every footballer at the College trying to be selected for that game. In recent years we have not fielded our best team as some students have not been prepared to train and play for the College.

Best and fairest honours for the 2000 season went to Leigh Harrison who consistently played determined football.

Together with coaches Peter Houlihan and Gerard Jackson and team manager, Kevin Gibson, I feel confident that this season will serve as a launching pad in our aim to return to the success enjoyed during the 1970s and 1980s.

Mr Michael Ryan — First XVIII Coach

Football Presentation Dinner

One hundred and twenty Years 9, 10, Senior and Reserve XVIII footballers, parents, staff and Old Collegians recently attended the Presentation Dinner at the conclusion of the ACC Football com petition.

Guest of honour was Old Collegian John Kennedy Jnr (1977) who played 241 senior games with the Hawthorn Football Club. He spoke of his experiences in football, both at school and in the AFL, and presented awards to players from each of the four College teams.

We were delighted to also welcome members of the Old Collegians’ Football Club — senior coach Paul Cooper (1986) and committee members Luke Van Der Pligt (1987), Andrew McIntosh (1988) and Loretta Crowe.

In reviewing the season, our football teams expe rienced mixed success with the best achievement coming from the Senior XVIII who qualified for a semi-final berth in the Herald Shield competition. Sincere thanks to our coaching staff for this sea son — senior coach Michael Ryan (1976), Gerard Jackson (1989), Peter Houlihan (Curriculum Coordinator), Tim Brodrick, David Madigan, Ken Stokes, Peter Riordan (Head of Tiverton campus), Gerard Barns (1978) and Mark Easton.

Mr Kevin Gibson Senior XVIII Team Manager

Year 9 Hockey

July through to September heralds a great time of the year — the hockey season! The students of Year 9 have relished the opportunity to participate in a truly international sport.

Following in De La Salle’s strong tradition in hockey, 50 Year 9 students have embraced the sport this year. Prior to the commencement of the season in July, their approach to training was fantastic. Enthusiasm blended with improving skill levels, and I have no doubt the result will be a competitive team.

We would like to encourage family and friends to come along and support us when we play at vari ous venues including Monash University, Hawthorn Hockey Pitch, Doncaster Hockey Club and the Essendon Hockey Centre.

After six rounds against Mazenod, St Bede’s, Whitefriars, Salesian, St Bernard’s and Parade College, the finals will commence (after this magazine goes to print) during the first week of September.

Mr Richard Bourbon Year 9 Coordinator

Mr John Kennedy with Michael Stinnear

Junior Golf

Years 9 and 10 students, who are keen on golf, look forward to their elective sport session each Tuesday afternoon when they head off to Malvern Valley Golf Course.

Small competitions are played during each round in the form of a handicap stroke competition, best off the stick and closest to the pin.

During terms three and four, scores are recorded, swing techniques watched carefully, and golf rules and etiquette discussed in preparation for the Junior ACC golf tournament, held in November at the Werribee Golf Course.

Eight players will be selected to rep resent the College and a further eight will be chosen to caddy on the day. On this day we compete against all the other ACC schools over 18 holes. The best six scores from each team are totalled, with the lowest scoring team becoming the ACC junior golf champions.

Throughout the year we organise a Year 7 and 8 Golf Rally Day where enthusiastic golfers have a chance to ‘strut their stuff’ at Malvern Valley. Promising juniors are identified who will, hopefully, go on to represent De La in the years to come.

Mr Peter Crellin Junior Golf Coordinator

Cycling

A very talented trio of “wheelies” from the College, Chris Weire — Year 11, Peter Riseley — Year 11 and Tom Nankervis — Year 12, dominated at the recent Victorian Secondary Schools’ cycling championships held at Sandown.

Chris convincingly won the U19 novice time trial and finished 3rd in the 200-metre sprint. For his outstanding efforts he was awarded a racing licence, club membership and a voucher worth $250.

Peter won gold in the 3.1km racing time trial, and Tom finished second in the U19 sprint.

Congratulations and well done boys on your debut performances at the championships. With the emerging talent of these three youngsters, are we looking at Olympians of the future?

Mrs Robyn Brasher

Table Tennis

Table tennis is another sport that has been introduced to the ACC competition in recent times, giving our students another opportunity to represent the College in the sporting arena.

Teams of eight players are ranked accordingly; they then match up against the other schools in both singles and doubles matches. Our students have embraced the sport enthusiastically, and while the results vary at all levels, the boys are thoroughly enjoying the competition.

Playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and with our home venue in Carnegie, we have entered teams at Year 9, Year 10 and senior level. We also organise a round-robin day for our Years 7 and 8 students each year.

If there were any table tennis players among the current families of the College — or Old Collegians, we would be very interested in some expert coaching!

Mr Tim Ford Sportsmaster

Peter Riseley, Tom Nankervis and Chris Weire

Year 12 Formal

Amid the stress of VCE, there is sometimes a need to break the monotony of school and study. This year the College leaders undertook the task of organising a Year 12 Formal dinner. It was hoped that this night would give the Year level something to look forward to and help mark the end of the dreaded mid-year exams.

The suggestion of a June formal was met with great enthusiasm by the stu dents. Arrangements were made in earnest: the venue, Lincoln of Toorak, was selected and tickets were sold. Discount suit hire was also organised to help keep the cost down. With the 16th of June fast approaching, limousines were booked and partners invited. All was in readiness for the big occasion.

As people arrived on the night it became evident that everyone was in high spirits and determined to have a great night. This helped to create a terrific atmosphere where even the teachers felt comfortable enough to let their hair down. The music was good, the venue was fantastic and everyone looked a treat.

The night was certainly the release from stress we had hoped for, and we all welcomed the chance to mix socially with the entire Year level. Special thanks must go to Mrs Joy Bew and Ms Kylie Busk for their support, advice and patience. The leaders believe that this function was worthwhile and are proud to have begun a new tradition at De La.

Ged Cochrane College Captain

The Blue & Gold Presentation Ball

Sunday mornings will never be the same again. After ten weeks of dance classes at 10.30am (an hour many were obviously not familiar with!), the Presentation Set were finally ready to be present ed to a sell out crowd at the Springvale City Hall on Friday, July 7th.

After the limousines had deposited the last of the debutantes and their partners, the nerves began to set in. However, after each pair had been introduced and presented to Br Tim Peter, Mrs Celia Weston, Mrs Pat Phelan and Mr Terry Phelan, the music started and all our hard work in learning the dances was worth it. After dinner the fun really began. The boys led the charge onto the floor to the pumping Latin beat of Ricky Martin and were joined by the girls for a “Saturday Night Fever” rendition. Such was the jovial mood that we had a repeat of the progressive jive and an extended progres sive barn dance, involving members of the audience. The band struck up again after dessert, and with everyone on the dance floor, the night took on a slightly less for mal air.

Thank you very much to Mrs Joy Bew for her organisation of this wonderful event;

Ms Susan Bollard for teaching us to dance; Mrs Joan Ferguson — master of ceremonies; the organisation committee; the band and everyone who made the night such a success. Last, but not least, thank you to the Presentation Set who gave the night its unique flavour.

Matthew Clancy Year

Parents’ Association Report

This year the Parents' Association has organised a variety of social activities that have been immensely successful. Cocktail parties for each year level provided an opportunity for parents to meet and mingle, and the Opening Mass was well attended by students and their families. Many families participated in the Annual Fun Run, and the Trivia Night was a riotous evening filled with competitive spirit.

These functions require a large amount of time and energy to organise, and the gen erosity of parents once again has been fantastic. The Olympic Dinner Dance in August was very successful, with spirited bidding during the silent auction of sporting memorabilia. As this magazine goes to print, the annual Fashion Parade is shaping up to be a gala night with a fabulous range of high-class fash ions.

John Davies was elected president of the Parents’ Association at the annual General Meeting. John, an Old Collegian (1960), has been an executive committee member since the Association’s formation. We wish to acknowledge and thank Greg Gleason for overseeing the smooth transition from the previously separate Mothers’ Auxiliary

Smyth has retired after many years of valuable service and has been replaced by Ruth Weston as a committee member.

“Promoting the human and Christian development of young people at De La Salle College” is the Mission Statement coined at a recent executive committee meeting, with the objectives being social, fundraising and advisory.

Mrs Trish Woodman Association Secretary

From The Heritage Centre

At the commencement of World War II, there were 270 students attending the College, and at its con clusion, our enrolment numbered over 500. Sadly, 41 past students of the College died serving their country.

Shortly after, a shrine of Remembrance fund was estab lished and on Sunday, 20th June 1948, His Grace, Archbishop Mannix blessed and unveiled the Shrine, erected by the Old Collegians’ Association, to remember fellow students who fell during the conflict. A guard of honour, formed by the student cadet corp, lined the driveway leading to the shrine.

The shrine has undergone numerous repairs over the years. Due to the brittle nature of the original tiles, and in anticipation of the current master plan which outlines the eventual demolition of the building on the corner of Stanhope and Dalny Streets, a new war memorial has been erected on the front entrance to the Tower Building.

The College applied for, and received, a grant

from the Department of Veteran Affairs to assist in the creation of a new memorial. Unfortunately, the tiles used in the original shrine could not be removed in one piece, requiring new plaques. However, the two Old Collegians’ Association crests, the marble crucifix, and two other plaques were re-erected on the Tower Building, together with the two new brass honour rolls. All other elements of the old shrine will be stored in the Heritage Centre.

Former College chaplain, Fr Les Troy CM, will conduct the formal blessing and unveil ing. All members of the College community are welcome to attend this important occasion, followed by morn ing tea in the Br James Taylor Gymnasium on Friday, 3rd November 2000 at 10 a.m.

Mr Steven Stefan Archivist

Alumni

DE LA OLYMPIANS

In this Olympic year, it is exciting to have Damian Brown (1987), Old Collegian and former De La Salle teacher, in the Australian weight-lifting team. Damian, a three-time Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, is the only Victorian in the twelve selected to represent our country. We are also extremely proud of team coach, Martin Leach (1979).

Since leaving the teaching fraternity at De La Salle nearly two years ago, Damian has been the Victorian Coordinator for the Olympic Job Opportunities Program. This program aims to create career pathways for Olympic-calibre athletes and, since 1992, has placed over 300 athletes in career path employment with the support of over 140 employer organisations. Damien finds this a challenging and rewarding career, but admits that he misses the students and staff at his Alma Mater. Prior to the Olympics, Damian will attend a two-week intensive training camp in Canberra before moving into the village for the duration of the Games.

Competing in the 77kg Class, Damian will be in action on Friday, 22nd September. The College community extends heartiest congratulations and wishes Damian and Martin the very best of luck.

OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY

De La Salle was represented twice in the Torch Relay in Victoria. Tom Kovarik, a Year 8 student, won the right to participate in the relay via a competition run by Ansett Airlines. He ran with the torch (also part of the prize) at Kangaroo Flat, near Bendigo, on Thursday, 27th July, with his family cheering him on. On Monday, 31st July, Olympian Damian Brown ran his leg of the relay in Hawthorn Road, North Caulfield.

YEAR 12 REVISITED

Our youngest Old Collegians, the Class of 1999, having received their Life Membership certificates and badges for the Old Collegians’ Association, were invited to join staff and former classmates at the annual twilight barbecue. This function, held in the College Performing Arts Centre on Friday, 25th August, saw many young men gather to celebrate their achievements and share their career path choices with their former teachers and fellow students. As these young men have a busy social life, it was decided to keep this first reunion short and sharp so a 5.30pm-7.30pm time was decided upon. The spirit of De La is strong and tangible in these new Old Collegians.

RE-DEDICATION OF SHRINE

Fifty years ago Archbishop Mannix dedicated a memorial to the De La Salle servicemen who had lost their lives in the Second World War. Photos, held in our archives, capture that day: the Brothers, the College cadets, the families and stu dents standing at the shrine, at what was then the entrance to the College in Stanhope Street. (See report on page 13.)

Since then the College has grown, its entrance now in High Street and a second campus developed to meet the growing demands. With current plans to cater for further expansion, it is neces sary to place the Honour Roll in a new location. A re-dedication service will take place on Friday 3rd November, 2000 at 10am. All Old Collegians, families and friends are formally invited to join us on this very important occasion. Morning tea in the Br James Taylor Gymnasium will follow and, for catering purposes, could you please notify me if you wish to attend.

ANNUAL MASS

Our sincere thanks to Fr Les Troy, Old Collegians’ chaplain, who once again celebrated the Annual Mass, held at the end of April. Current Year 10 leaders participated in the Mass and Fr Troy's homily was particularly meaningful as we confront the dilemmas of everyday life. This was also a memorable occasion for those present as there were several visiting Brothers who had come to Malvern for the Priests’ and Brothers’ Reunion (see report on page 15), and had stayed on to join us for the Annual Mass. Over morning tea, Br Baptist Will from Queensland, and Br Stan Carmody from Sydney, met with many former stu dents and a mini-reunion was quickly under way.

Mrs Genie Scott Alumni Officer

Damian Brown poses with students after running with the torch

Reunion of Priests and Brothers

It was a most thoughtful Jubilee Year gesture from College Headmaster Br Tim Peter to invite Old Collegian Priests and Brothers back to their Alma Mater for a celebratory Eucharist and Dinner, held at the Brothers’ Malvern residence on Friday, 28th April 2000.

Chief concelebrant of the Mass was Bishop Ron Mulkearns, with Fr Les Troy delivering the homily. Many invited Priests came from far and near: Frs Jim Moore MSC from Papua New Guinea; Kevin Canty CM from his seminary work in Adelaide; Stuart Hall from his naval chaplaincy post ing in Sydney, while Kevin Awcock OFM headed into the suburbs from his hermit age in central Victoria. Guests from the Melbourne Archdiocese included Frs Bill Bainbridge, Michael Casey, Brendan Dillon, Bill Donegan, Tony Ireland, Peter Matheson, Tom McCarthy and Barry Tobin. Brothers arrived from an equally wide range of locations. Brs Peter Heaney, George Taylor and Baptist Will from Southport, Queensland; Stan Carmody and John Mitchell from Sydney, while Finian Allman, Brendan Crowe, Jack Kidd, Christian Moe, Kevin Moloney and Mark Murphy joined the Malvern hosts: Brs Tim Peter, Geoffrey Kennewell, Adrian Watson, Quentin O'Halloran,

Gerry Barrett, Gabriel O'Shea and Paul Rogers. Old Collegian Mr Joe Moore, was yet another wel come guest with his brother Fr Jim, a missionary home on leave from Papua New Guinea.

Fr Troy and Brs Tim and Stan shared some amus ing anecdotes during the evening. For all guests, this wonderful occasion afforded the opportunity for old friendships to be renewed and new ones to be made.

Br John Mitchell Marrickville, NSW

Sydney Reunion

Twenty-two Old Collegians gathered at the Greenwood Hotel in North Sydney for the reunion held on Saturday, 2nd May 2000. The venue, formerly one of the first sandstone schools built on the north shore and now protected with heritage listing, lent a stately atmosphere to the evening. The gathering consisted of former students from the early 40s through to the late 80s, with Headmaster Br Tim Peter, Br Stanislaus Carmody and Br Colin Griffin representing past and present College staff. Some of the guests came from Canberra to join their fellow Old Collegians from the Sydney region.

Following pre-dinner drinks, Br Tim welcomed everyone and Fr Stuart Hall said Grace. The dinner proceeded with lots of reminiscences and ‘catching up’ exchang es until after the main course when Br Tim gave a comprehensive update on develop ments at the College. He then invited Dr Edward Duyker (1973) to reflect on his years at the College.

Edward, an historian and author of more than twelve books, told of his initial diffi culties as a student with French as his first language in a school which, in those

years, was not as cosmopolitan as it is today. Edward says it was the fine teaching and attention the Brothers gave him that helped him develop a love of history and literature, eventually leading to a career that he is passionate about. (Edward was featured in our May 1998 edition of Lasallian Roll Call.)

The evening was declared an essential part of the alumni calendar, with the next gathering in Sydney set down for 2002.

Br Colin Griffin, David Coffey, Graham Wetzler, Peter Benson and Michael Cogan

Mrs Genie Scott

Owen Awcock OFM, Christian Moe FSC, Brendan Dillon PP, John Kidd FSC, Kevin Moloney FSC, Bill Bainbridge PP

Seated: Kevin Canty CM, Most Rev. Ron Mulkearns DD and Stanislaus Carmody FSC

Forty Years Reunion

On Friday, 21st July, nearly 100 Old Collegians from the substantive class of 1960 attended a Dinner at the East Malvern RSL Club to celebrate one of the largest “specific year” Reunions ever held. We were delighted to welcome the following guests: Headmaster Br Tim Peter; Alumni Officer Mrs Genie Scott; former Headmaster Br Stanislaus Carmody; Br Finian Allman; Br Frank Brophy (Br Cormac); Monsignor William Mullins (Br Frederick); Br Gerard Rummery; Mr Harry Boundy (Br Fabian), and former teachers Mr Ron Conway and Mr Maurie Murphy.

The importance of being present at this function was evident with two Old Collegians returning from overseas and approximately 20 travelling from interstate. The classes of 1959 and 1960 also produced four Priests and three Brothers, who all attended.

The evening was highlighted by a number of speeches. Br Gerard gave us an enthralling

Old Collegian Paul Stinear proposed a toast to the Brothers and thanked them for their efforts and inspirational influence, which was met with tre mendous applause.

We continued catching up on the past 40 years with as many former classmates as one could in the time available. It was an extremely enjoyable and memorable evening. The number attending was a tribute to the teaching and fine example given to us by the Brothers during our time at Malvern in the 1950’s.

Editor’s note: Reunions require an enormous amount of planning and preparation. The success of this gathering was due, in no small way, to John’s endeavours in tracking down so many of his former classmates from 1959-1960. The College community expresses its sincere thanks to him.

insight and overview of his activities while attached to the De La Salle Brothers’ head quarters in Rome for the past 23 years. Br Tim then gave us an excellent summary of the current developments at the College, and most importantly, he confirmed the continua tion of the Lasallian ethos.

However, the evening would not have been complete without a few words from Br Stanislaus. We were firstly treated to a discourse on what had happened to many of the Brothers who had taught us all those years ago, and then to an entertaining weav ing of anecdotes and reminiscences from our school years. The laughter and the applause at the end were indicative of the appreciation felt by all.

Mr John Davies

Fr Peter Matheson, Michael Slattery, John McDonnell, Guy Pianella, Max Henry and William Fitzpatrick

Alan Stubenrauch, Richard Longmore, John Davies and Peter Harper

Barry Martin and Mark Mullaly

Benvenuto Br Gerard

After being domiciled for the past 23 years in Rome, Br Gerard Rummery’s family, friends and many alumni of Malvern say benvenuto — welcome back — on his return to Australia. Whilst extremely grateful to the Brothers for the extraordinary international opportunities afforded him, Br Gerard has happily returned home and now lives at the East Bentleigh community.

Born in 1931 in Blayney, NSW, Br Gerard was one of twelve children, eleven boys and one girl. His father’s employment entailed many moves for the “cricket team”, as Br Gerard described the Rummery family! Educated at De La Salle, Ashfield, Br Gerard joined the Brothers in 1947 with 26 other novices, the largest group ever received in Australia.

His association with Malvern began in 1951, assigned to initially teach the 3rd grade but spending most of his thirteen years with us in the secondary school. He recalls rushing out of class, in those early days, to take the No 6 tram to the University of Melbourne in order to attend lectures and tutorials to complete his degree.

Spare time for this young monk must have been at a premium — apart from teaching and further study, he coached the athletics team and founded choirs at the College. Together with Brs Candidus and Cormac, and Mollie Cowen, he was able to consolidate a tradition in music that continues to this day.

Transferring to Sydney in 1965, he took charge of the student Brothers in Castle Hill. He also assist ed in the launch of a common teacher-training program with other religious congregations at the Catholic College of Education which, many years later via links with other state institutions, formed the nucleus of the Australian Catholic University. Between 1969 and 1972, Br Gerard undertook the Brothers’ Renewal Program at the Lasallian International Centre in Rome, and completed a second Master’s degree and a Doctorate in the UK. In 1973 he was on staff at the Lasallian International Centre in Rome, prior to returning to the Catholic College of Education in Australia. He re-located, once again, to the Lasallian International Centre in Rome in 1978, eventually becoming its Director in 1983. At the 1986 General Chapter, delegates representing the Brothers from 83 countries of the world, elected Br Gerard to the General Council. No doubt his proficiency in at least six languages stood him in good stead during a period he acknowledges as the busiest and most interesting of his life.

His re-election for a further sev en-year tenure, commencing in 1993, concluded in June of this year. With his knowl edge of Lasallian heritage, we eagerly look forward to the workshops Br Gerard will conduct for the professional develop ment of Lasallian Partners here in Australia.

Mrs Patsy Blight

CAN YOU HELP?

Camp La Salle was founded in 1990 by a group of De La Salle Brothers who gained the support of several former students of Lasallian schools in Melbourne. Today, an executive committee of Old Collegians remains dedicated to continuing the program in the same spirit of community service.

Camp La Salle operates two camps every year, at Phillip Island and Jan Juc, for students enrolled in the three Lasallian schools in Melbourne. Eventually they hope to establish a program in New South Wales and New Zealand. The organisation aims to provide an activitybased holiday and recreational experience, in a

uniquely Lasallian environment, for students aged 12 to 15 years who may otherwise not receive such an opportunity. By providing sup portive leaders and role models, they offer par ticipants the opportunity to make new friends, take on responsibilities and develop new skills to reach their full potential.

Jason Matchado (1997), who is responsible for administration and finance, would be most appreciative if individuals, or businesses, would consider donating their time, money or other resources to enable many more students to undertake this valuable experience. He can be contacted on mobile: 0407 572 677 or e-mail: camplasalle@bigpond.com

John Davies (1960), Marcus Davies (Year 12), Br Gerald Rummery and Gareth Davies (Year 9)

College Careers Night

The Careers Information evening held recently at the College was an outstanding success. This event was aimed at students in Years 9–12, with students from St James’ College, East Bentleigh. All major universities were represented, along with several TAFE colleges, a large number of industries including Telstra, the ANZ Bank, the Defence Forces, Civil Aviation, and the entertainment industry.

Approximately 100 panel members were present, covering 18 industry panels. Many presenters were Old Collegians, including Frank Aidone (Hospitality), Roger La Brooy (Engineering), Gavan McGregor (Information Technology) and Xavier Russo (Engineering). Other former students represented the courses in which they are currently studying — Nick Brasher (Osteopathy –RMIT), Mark Taranto (Monash Science Scholars Program), Daniel Nolan (Property – RMIT), Luke Brennan (Carpentry Apprenticeship), Paul Evans (Commerce), Kent Winzer (Police Studies) and Joel Masterson (Law).

Many other ex-students kindly gave of their time, as did current parents who assisted with its organisation, provided hospitality or acted as panel hosts.

The night exemplifies the good will of the entire College community as it works together for the benefit of students, now and in the future.

Lasallian Partners

"This is the second Lasallian Partners’ gathering for the year 2000 … A particularly significant year for us as it is the 100th anniversary of the canonisation of our Founder, St John Baptist de La Salle. Born in Rheims, France in 1651, it would be rather easy to question the significance of St La Salle some 281 years post his death…"

With these words, the gathering for staff at our three Lasallian schools in Melbourne began. What eventuated was a most enjoyable and enlightening journey through three centuries of history, highlighting the teaching philosophy of St John Baptist de La Salle.

In addition to the 80 staff in attendance, special guests included ten students from Year 6 at De La Salle, six Old Collegians dating as far back as the 1950s, and Brs David Hawke (Provincial) and Gerard Rummery.

The theme of the gathering, A Lasting Impression, was explored firstly by examining the context in which De La Salle developed and promoted his educational philosophies. With the help of De La’s Mr David Happ, the Grade 6 students performed a 'shadow play', demonstrating the conditions that the poor of France had to overcome in order to become educated.

Old Collegians from the three schools were then invited to share their thoughts on what

impact a Lasallian education has had on their lives. The former students from De La Salle were Ken Loughnan (1963); Peter Sherman (1969); Kieran O’Donnell (1971) and Daniel Borbely (1998). The powerful and thought provoking impressions of all speakers did more than simply affirm the good deeds of their respective schools, as they identified both flaws and virtues.

Overwhelmingly, however, a sense of fondness and “belonging” to their Lasallian heritage pre vailed.

The final presentation involved a slide show the students from the three schools set to the music of the “former” Cat Stevens. Arguably, the best was yet to come with a delicious meal and drinks

Mr Andrew Cooper Professional Development/ Lasallian Coordinator

Editor’s note: for our readers unfamiliar with the term "Lasallian Partners" — it is an expression adopted at the 1993 General Chapter to describe the mutual relationship between Brothers and lay people who share their professional lives in the Lasallian Mission — the human and Christian education of the young, with service to the poor a

Mr Kieren O’Donnell

Music Please, Maestro

With an outstanding curriculum vitae for one still so young, Ross Calia (1995) is passionate about all genres of music. Commencing piano lessons at the age of five, he has developed into a keen composer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

After many childhood accomplishments, Ross toured Japan in 1994, playing clarinet, with the Melbourne Youth Symphonic Band. In the follow ing year, as College music captain, he undertook his VCE studies and, having already completed the A.Mus.A and L.Mus.A, commenced his degree, in 1996, at the University of Melbourne. 1997 saw him tour Europe with the Team of Pianists, performing in Germany under a scholarship from the German Academic Exchange; awarded the Conservatorium’s Florence Bradford Scholarship, and was a finalist in the Hephzibah Menuhin Scholarship.

In 1998, the achievements continued with Ross achieving the Conservatorium’s highest marks; being a prizewinner at the Austral Salon Instrumental Scholarship, and chosen to perform at the National Music Camp in Sydney.

College Headmaster in 1995, Br Garry Coyte, invit ed Ross to compose a College song, distinct from the formal hymn, to be sung at informal settings.

As a parting gesture, Ross took up the challenge, composing a song that reflected the Lasallian values of the student body at that time. Today we are fortunate to have this gifted young man maintain active links with his Alma Mater as a visiting music teacher. Having completed a sec ond degree, B.Mus in Performance with Honours last year, he also works as a freelance composer and performer. His first solo album (which was self-recorded) is due for release in November. We wish him well in his ambition to perform professionally and to further explore composition and contemporary music.

Mrs Patsy Blight

Reaping Rewards

Old boys Nick Tyrrell, Alistair Gowing and Rohan Laging (all from the class of 1997) were delighted when their cinematic endeavours were rewarded with a presenta tion at the Australian Teachers of Media film festival held at the Sydney Opera House in May. Their film Crossing Over received the award for best script in an Australia-wide field of over 300 submissions.

Nick, who was responsible for the shooting and construction of the film, is currently undertaking studies in photography at PIC, whilst Alistair is at Deakin in the Professional Writing course. He also per forms with amateur theatre and recently appeared in a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Rohan is a third year medi cal student at Monash.

Crossing Over is a two-character film where Death comes to visit a ‘client’ who has already died in his armchair while watching television. As Death had missed the event — due to a long lunch — our hero manages to blackmail the Reaper to allow him unhindered passage to Heaven — with out any detours.

The film was favourably received and is a good

effort for a team who, as Nick says, "decided to do the project as a Friday activity".

Though the three don't have any immediate plans for cinematic projects, they hope that future collaborations flourish. One can only ponder the possibilities if the team decide to work full-time on a production!

Mr Jonathan Hewett

Nick Tyrrell, Alistair Gowing and Rohan Laging

Tragedy Turns To Triumph

College development officer, Mrs Robyn Brasher, was watching her son’s OCA U19 football team when a player wearing the number 25 guernsey caught her eye. During some tough passages of play, he never gave up as he marked, tackled and contested fiercely. The player was Brendan Lambe, an Old Collegian from the class of 1998, who had his arm almost severed in a shocking industrial accident. The following article is an extract from Brendan’s personal and inspirational account of the accident, his recovery and eventual return to sport.

After finishing Year 12, I commenced a TAFE pre-apprenticeship course in carpentry and joinery, gaining an apprenticeship with my current employer. Three months later, I suffered a severe accident when the baggy jumper I was wearing (something that our teacher at school warned us never to do) got caught in a drop saw, sucking my arm into the blade.

Although my arm was not completely severed, the saw did cut through two bones, twelve tendons, a nerve and a lot of muscle tissue. After a five-hour operation and four days in intensive care, the thought that I had lost the use of my arm was the most frightening moment of my life. Fortunate to have the support of my boss, family and friends — and an attractive physiotherapist — I returned

to work on light duties five weeks later and spent eight months in rehabilitation. The motiva tion and drive to give footy anoth er crack came when I was a spectator at the U19s semi-final last year. I am grateful to the coaching and medical staff for giving me that chance. With my arm heav ily padded and strapped, I am no different to any other player, and have come from playing a quarter to consistently playing a full game.

Brendan Lambe

The Female Perspective

The OCA Football Club’s ladies luncheon, held in May, was fortunate to have Jennie Loughnan, Operations Manager for AFL club The Kangaroos, as guest speaker. Jennie and her family have strong links with the College: she is the daughter of Ken (1963) and sister of Anthony (1988), David (1990) and Matthew (1995).

During her entertaining speech, Jennie reflected on the courage of the management of the De La Junior Football Club when, in 1989, they appointed her coach of the Under 12s. Many mothers of those boys were present at the lunch as our first female coach showed a video from her early days, which was put together by the Conway family, and reminisced about sleep overs, video nights and “grandparents day”. She also noted proudly that there are currently 17 players at the club who began their junior football under her guidance.

Jennie’s love of the game led to her employment with the AFL where she was involved in ticketing, ground management, the Tribunal and as mem bership manager before moving into her current position with the Kangaroos.

Jennie acknowledged that the De La Salle Football Club has played an important part in her life and she looks forward to maintaining that association.

Mrs Robyn Brasher

Did You Know ?

Peter Strickland (1943), Jack Dalton (1943), John Sullivan (1945) John Gilfedder (1949) and Peter Drake (1949) have been among the esteemed Old Colls on the sick list recently. We are very pleased to report that all five have been making strong and steady recoveries.

Peter Juliff (1955) wrote a reflection on Br Amedy Molloy where he credited him with not only sharing his passion for music and theatre with his stu dents, but felt he was responsible for encouraging academia as a career path. Peter is presently Professor in the Faculty of Business and Law at Deakin University in Burwood.

Vincent McClelland (1956) was awarded the Public Service Medal for outstanding service to regional Victoria through the Office of Rural Affairs. Vincent lives in Horsham and has just retired, intending to spend more time with his five children.

David Patrick (1993), a highly successful De La sportsman who represented Australia in schoolboy basketball, was offered 14 sports scholar ships and chose La Fayette — the University of South Western Louisiana, where he has just completed his science/arts degree.

Br Paul Toohey (1969) is the Director of the De La Salle Brothers’ Novitiate at Lipa in the Philippines where there are eleven young men from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Philippines preparing to take their religious vows.

Alex Del Porto (1970), having completed two years as mayor of the City of Bayside Council (1998–1999) is still serving that area as a Councillor.

Matthew McInnes (1994) is the club champion at Spring Valley Golf Club where he plays off a handicap of one. He was also a successful member of Spring Valley’s pennant team in 1999.

Anthony Parker (1989) has successfully completed the requirements to become a CPA (Certified Practicing Accountant).

David Pipito (1997) won the 1998 Apprentice of the Year from the Master Builders’ Association; he is enjoying his work and doing well in his chosen career.

Nick Tucker (1990) having completed an engineer ing/arts degree worked in Indonesia and then in northern WA before heading overseas. After travelling through North and South America and Peru, Nick has settled in London to continue his career in engineering now with a focus on Information Technology. His brother David Tucker (1992) is a sports marketing manager with Nike in the areas of tennis and soccer. He is currently living in Sydney where he is responsible for the Nike sponsored athletes competing in the Olympic Games. Younger brother Steve (1996) is currently studying Multi Media Technology at Swinburne University where he is concentrating on the setting up of Web pages.

Andrew Ritter (1992) is a physiotherapist and runs his own very successful practice in Narre Warren. Kevin Grace (1989) and his wife Tamara who visited the College from the US (see story in September 1999 edition) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, Nicholas Paul.

Congratulations!

John Farnan (1951) and wife Maria celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary by spending seven weeks travelling around the world and visiting their children in Dublin, the Isle of Skye, Minnesota, Sydney and Canberra. They then returned to Perth to catch up with their other three children, before heading south to their home in Binningup, WA.

Paul Martin (1985) is married with two children and works as a management/resource consultant in the construction industry. His brother Justin (1987) is working in London for CFC (Computer Film Company) having spent several years in Sydney working on projects such as the computer generated imagery in the movie Matrix. Third brother, Luke (1989), works as an industrial designer and is production manager for Abuzz Technology.

Eneko Bilbao (1999) pictured right, received an award from the Faculty of Science at the University of Melbourne. The Dean’s Prize is deter mined on academic merit and is awarded to the highest achieving students entering the faculty. Our congratulations to you, Eneko!

Des O’Brien (1944) retired at the end of 1998 after more than 40 years as an anaesthetist and has spent the last two years catching the ferry from his home in Manly to his part-time job as an Immigration Department doctor in Sydney’s CBD. Following the Sydney De La reunion in May, Des spent July in England with his son in Oxford and some time in Prague and France.

Kent Hannam (1987) has been involved with the North Melbourne Football Club since 1990 (now called the Kangaroos), becoming the senior runner in 1994, in which time they have won two premierships. When not on the field, Kent works as a marine underwriter for Associated Marine Agents.

Lou Ferrari (1969) achieved great results in the Men’s Veteran’s championships at Glenhuntly in April when he took out 1st place in the 1500 metres and 3rd place in the 800 metres.

Congratulations from all the Old Colls! Leo Sandilands (1931) has not been well recently, but with the support of sons Peter (1967) and John (1972) and his grandsons Dominic (1997) and Tom (Year 12) he has lots of interests to fol low. He is kept informed of current school news as Tom is the student representative on the College Council.

Richard Howes (1986), having completed an honours degree in Political Science worked for the Canberra Times before becoming the public rela tions officer for the Australian Food and Grocery Council. Richard continues to enjoy the Canberra life style.

Paul Lambert (1978) is a medical research scientist, and after working at the Howard Florey Institute, the Peptide Institute in Osaka and Melbourne’s MacFarlane Burnet Centre, he is now at the National Cancer Institute near Washington DC. His brother John (1982) is a senior lecturer in Organic Chemistry, and following post-graduate work at Harvard and ANU Canberra, he is now lec turing at the University of Melbourne. John and his wife Karen, a fellow scientist, have two children.

Br Stanislaus Carmody, Br John Mitchell (1954) and Fr Stuart Hall (1980) attended both the Priests’ and Brothers’ Mass and dinner, and the Sydney reunion earlier this year. Fr Hall told how, during five weeks over Christmas, whilst on board HMAS Jervis Bay in Dili, East Timor he saw that despite the destruction and violence the locals, and especially the orphans, had enormous faith and hope for a better future. Thousands came to celebrate Mass. Many, however, carried weapons concealed under clothing.

Fr Kevin Canty (1952) has spent the last ten years in Adelaide where he has been Spiritual Director of Francis Xavier Seminary and involved in teaching at the Catholic Theology College, part of the Ecumenical Theological College attached to Flinders University. Fr Canty’s special interests are spirituality and coordinating the programs for Formation of Spiritual Directors.

Michael Coghlan (1960), a meteorologist, has worked in many countries and is now settled with his wife and two children in Prevessin-Moens, France. He commutes daily to the World Meteorological Organisation, across the border in Geneva, Switzerland.

Michael Hyde (1969) is the eldest of five sons who attended De La Salle; he works for the Public Trustees. Geoffrey (1970) is a tourism consultant. Both Richard (1973) and Anthony (1974) are teachers, and Kevin (1979) has made his career in the

hospitality industry.

George Hristov (1996) still sees many of his De La classmates and is presently completing a plumbing apprenticeship, which he enjoys.

Peter Guest (1974) is a Courts Officer and works in administration at Vic Roads. His brother Greg (1975) works in the Parliamentary Council in Melbourne.

Martin Tobin (1983) is married with three young sons and is managing a family business.

Patrick Shine (1991) is an accountant and his brother Michael (1994) is a sales rep in Melbourne. Many Old Collegians will remember their mother Denise Shine (nee Tobin) who taught Grade 5 for many years in the old primary school at Kinnoull. Mark Gibson (1972) lives in Ascot Vale where he and his wife own and operate their own yoga school — Doutta Galla.

Michael Gardner (1965) is married with five daughters and has his own business as a broker of machinery. His brother Mark (1975) is also out numbered by the females in his household with three daughters. He manages his own packaging business.

John Ryan (1982) has four young children and is the Melbourne Football Club’s weights coach. He is also coaching Australia’s representative, Corrin Hocking, in the super heavyweight division at the Sydney Olympic Games.

Grant Cosgriff (1985) has left his position as sportsmaster at Mazenod College to take up the same position at St Leonard’s, and has also moved south to Hampton.

Mark Turner (1993) enjoys the variety that his job with the Federal Police has to offer, including personal protection for visiting political dignitaries. Earlier this year he worked on the Queen’s Australian tour.

STOP PRESS:

Andrew Collett (1996), four-times national judo champion and current Oceania champion has just received confirmation of his selection into the team for the Sydney Olympics. As we go to print, Andrew is in Korea undergoing final preparations for September.

Congratulations Andrew, and the best of luck!

Rest in Peace

William Moran (1936) Ken Purcell (1941)

Condolences and prayers of support from the Lasallian community are offered to these families in their time of sorrow

"The spirit of faith moves us to look upon everything with the eye of faith, to do nothing but in view to God and to attribute all things to Him" Original Rule of the De La Salle Brothers

Damian Brown hands the flame to Jay Stacey, Australian hockey player and four-times Olympian.