Roll Call - September 2003

LasaLLian RoLL CaLL

A PublicAtion for the De lA SAlle college community — mAlvern SePtember 2003

Principal’s Report

Research has shown that relationships are the most important thing for young people. Strong relationships with either parents, other family members, friends or other adult members of the community – anyone who can act as a powerful advocate can reduce the young person’s vulnerability.

De La Salle has a long-standing reputation as a school that cares for its community, students, staff, parents, Old Collegians and friends. Let us all seek to generate a community climate in the school that is permeated by the Gospel spirit and good relationships.

Curriculum Review

“One of the constant changes faced by the curriculum designers and collaborators is, how does what they do, fit with the overall purposes of schooling, as it needs to be understood today”(CEO Curriculum Conference).

In light of this we continue to reflect on our teaching at De La Salle College. Currently each Key Learning Area is evaluating the content and skill development across all the year levels. The purpose of the review is to identify the overlap in the different year levels and across subject areas. Identifying content/skill overlap will determine whether each Learning Outcome as stated by the Curriculum Standard Framework has been adequately met.

Year 10 Curriculum benefit:

The Year 10 classes will be based at the Kinnoull Campus from the beginning of 2004. This will allow the Year 10 students to understand the requirements of VCE subjects and the study time necessary to be successful. An extension program exists whereby Year 10 students may elect to study a VCE subject. This program is based on the student’s

ability and progress in his Years 7 – 9 studies, in consultation with College staff and families.

The Careers Counsellor, Vocational Education and Training (VET), Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinator and Homeroom teachers can provide extensive resources when students are charting their course of study for their future careers.

Campus Developments

The first stage of the master plan is nearing completion with the new two-storey block connecting the Br Adrian Fitzgerald Building (Chapel Building) to the Br Damien Morgan Building (administration and library building) due to be ready in September.

Recreational areas will be upgraded on the Kinnoull oval. Along with this development the present Kinnoull library has been extended to double the work area for students. A new Graphics room and an additional Science room have been added to the campus extensions.

In the April 2003 Roll Call the Archives editorial informed us of the Kinnoull property purchase in 1953 and the official opening in1954 by Archbishop Mannix. Fifty years on in 2004 we will bless and open our latest College extension and improvements on the Kinnoull Campus.

Special Visitors

In July, we welcomed Archbishop Dennis Hart once again to our College Assembly where he presented our successful First XVIII Premiership team with the Associated Catholic Colleges (ACC) Football trophy. The Archbishop thanked the students for their warm welcome and commented on their respectful manner.

In August, the College invited Bishop Chris Prowse (Auxiliary for Melbourne Archdiocese) to celebrate our annual Social Justice Mass. Bishop Prowse congratulated the students on the collection of nonperishable food items for those less fortunate and challenged the students and staff not to forget those in our society who are in need.

Mr Jack Lunn, Br Tim Peter, Mr John Davies (Project Manager) and General Manager Mr John Marshall

Getting To Know You

Each year, the Year 7 students go away on a camp to bond with their new classmates. Michael Naughton, the 7 Benilde Homeroom teacher, describes his experience.

What better way to start a year at a new school than to spend a week away from it with 26 strangers! Well that’s what 7 Benilde did earlier this year, and it proved to be a fantastic introduction to life at De La.

After three days at school overloaded with information about new subjects, teachers, timetables, lockers, rules and rooms, 7 Benilde nervously headed off to Jan Juc.

The bus trip was a great chance to meet a few new mates and wonder what lay ahead on what was, for many, their first school camp. The boys were still

knew it our surfing stars were carving up huge onemetre barrels! Well, a couple managed to stand up anyway!

Meanwhile the hikers had battled along with their loaded backpacks to the campsite where they set up camp and offered their flesh to mossies the size of small birds. After cooking their own meal over a camp stove, they huddled on their luxurious sleeping mats and dreamt of their time in the surf the next day.

Character building stuff!

coming to grips with the fact that their second week at secondary school was to be spent surfing, swimming and camping while the other Year 7’s sweltered away in the classroom!

After settling in at Jan Juc, the boys split into two groups – one to be based at the house, the other off on a walk and camp out. No secret to what was the preferred activity in the 35-degree heat! The surfing, of course, was a hit! Many had been in the surf before but only a few had attempted standing on a board. The waves were clean and glassy, and before they

The next few days were filled with fantastic activities such as snorkeling, beach games, and visits to the Torquay surf centre and a surfboard production factory. New friendships were made and not much sleep was had. The day after we returned, school photos were taken. If you look hard enough at the 7 Benilde photo in the “Blue and Gold” this year, you

Students from Year 9 floated upon the Murray in the Barmah Forest. Modern day ‘Huck Finns’, they built their own shelters on pontoons which served as sleeping quarters by night and rafts by day.

Meanwhile in the Barmah Forest...

De La’s Talented Music Teachers

Ms Adrienne Moran, our College Music Coordinator is proud to have a dedicated and talented staff of highly qualified and inspirational musicians. Adrienne is extensively trained in the Orff/Kodaly music method. She developed the highly successful early learning program in this area for the Australian Girls’ Choir. Adrienne is currently establishing “Shir Shalom”, a Jewish children’s vocal ensemble.

Nigel Paul is a baroque trumpet and Renaissance cornetto specialist. He has played with leading Australian orchestras, performed at many music festivals throughout the eastern states and appeared on most television and radio stations. In 1995, Nigel founded the Melbourne Early Music Festival of which he is the Director. Nigel teaches baroque trumpet and cornetto at the Early Music Studio at Melbourne University and Baroque trumpet at the Victorian College of the Arts.

Simon Chiodo is a musician and instrumental teacher. Simon performed initially in the amateur theatre scene, performing such greats as ‘Chicago’, ‘Fame’, ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’. Other career highlights to date include performances at the Melbourne Grand Prix, 2000 Olympics and with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Simon is also interested in conducting and composition.

Evan Harris is a bassist and a composer and has recorded with dozens of artists on many Internationally released CDs in styles from Jazz to Heavy Metal, Latin to Fusion. He has performed at Jazz festivals all over Australia. Evan runs a fully operational professional recording studio. He plays live at various venues and with bands around Melbourne.

Tom Lee teaches guitar and while he has played the guitar for many years, his principal instrument is the double bass. He performs regularly in Melbourne with various jazz based ensembles including Vada (a young sextet performing original tunes), the Gian Slater Quartet (jazz vocal quartet playing originals and standards), Kachazka (Afro-Peruvian style sextet) and a Flamenco group.

David Jackson specializes in teaching ‘strings’. He preforms as a freelance violist and his past performances include concerts for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music. David is currently completing a graduate Diploma in Arts Management.

experience teaching students from beginners through to VCE level. Rita has a significant interest in the Suzuki education for young children and Early Childhood music education for preschoolers.

Penny Karahalios has a keen interest in contemporary music specializing in performing and teaching saxophone and clarinet. Penny has recently completed her Masters’ thesis in Music. She performs as a soloist and in ensembles in many competitions and concerts in Victoria and Canberra.

Miguel Cornejo teaches the cello and has performed extensively as an orchestral cellist. In 2000 he was selected from 1500 applicants to be a member of the 104-piece Asian Youth Orchestra, which toured major Asian cities and Australia. Miguel believes that learning a musical instrument in a supportive environment will not only teach students to love music, but will build discipline and sensitivity.

Cindy Frost is a singer, songwriter and teacher and has been teaching voice this year. Cindy has been writing music since she first picked a guitar. She has released two CD’s, ‘Ode to a Goldfish’, and a debut solo CD titled ‘Barefeet’. This was followed by a successful 2002/2003 summer East Coast tour. Cindy is currently playing in Melbourne venues and is a regular at folk festivals.

Catherine Sinclair teaches saxophone, clarinet, bassoon, piano and guitar and performs in orchestras for amateur production companies. Her credits include ‘Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat’,’ The Pajama Game’, ‘Guys and Dolls’ and ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ and she is currently performing on the bassoon in ‘West Side Story’. Catherine also enjoys composing.

Dan West is a composer, performer and teacher working in original and contemporary improvised music scenes. Dan has performed at music venues and festivals around Australia. He is a member of the electronica outfit Velure creating unique sonic environments for song and has composed for on-line music games. Dan is interested in developing students’ music fundamentals such as reading, chordal knowledge, improvisation and aural awareness.

Trent Hutchinson completed degrees in Music and Education in Canada before lecturing at several tertiary institutions in Western Australia. Trent’s forté is conducting orchestra and musical

Rita Shallies is a piano teacher with extensive

groups including productions of ‘The Rake’s Progress’, ‘Evita’, ‘Sweeny Todd’ and the opera ‘Susannah’. He teaches and conducts concert bands, jazz ensembles and choirs at a number of Melbourne private schools.

Stuart Cook learnt the violin by the Suzuki method and travelled to Japan is 1983 to perform at the Suzuki International Conference. Stuart travelled to Europe and Asia on several occasions with the Chamber Strings of Melbourne. He has performed in musicals from Gilbert and Sullivan to Stephen Sondheim. His quartet performs for social and corporate functions.

Edward York joined the music department at the beginning of this year. He is a talented percussionist who brings a wealth of experience to the College Bands. Edward plays at many jazz venues around Melbourne with the

Mrs Nicole Flynn-Jones and Mrs Kirsty Graham are currently on leave.

Edward York Quintet.

Salvadore Blasco is an accomplished woodwind performer and teaches the oboe, clarinet and flute. He has taught at De La Salle for the last seven years. Salvadore’s main instrument is the Clarinet for both the Primary and Year 7 programs.

Erin McNamara is our newest staff member, joining the College in August. A talented trombonist, she has brought her talents to the Year 7 level and will also be concentrating on the lower Brass section of the College Band.

Music Camp With A Message

On July, 86 keen musicians spent three days at the Phillip Island Adventure Resort for their annual music camp. This venue was carefully chosen, not only for its ample rehearsal space, but also for its suitability for energetic 8-17 year-old boys!

The aim of the camp was to encourage students to establish a balance between their musical interests and non-musical pursuits and to involve the entire music

The standard of the students’ performance at the concert on August 14 was outstanding. The concert included the Concert Band, Jazz Band, String Ensembles, Guitar Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble, as well as solo performances by the VCE students and staff. It was decided that all proceeds from the evening would be donated to the Michael Hill Fund, for one of our Old Collegians who has been severely injured.

The overall message from this wonderful camp was: as a musician you have a gift to share. Ms Adrienne Moran

Music Coordinator

Hi-Tech Action

De La students now use the latest hi-tech equipment to produce models of vehicles and other engineered products. The boys use Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), robotics, microelectronics, digital scanning, programming and vacuum forming techniques.

The College Technology faculty has purchased two Computer Aided Manufacturing centres with the support and sponsorship of Intellecta Technologies and Roland Australia. The versatile MDX 20 can digitize, cut 3D shapes and rout printed circuit boards. Currently we have scanned an HSV Commodore, a Ford Falcon, a Porsche and an F1 racer. The Modella software allows us to scale up the size of the model vehicles. The larger MDX650 high-speed router allows us to take a digitized shape and rapidly produce a model.

These CAM machines complement our existing CAD software, ProDesktop. Students can model concepts and export them to the Modella CAM software. The robot arm shown was modelled in ProDesktop and using the parametric properties of ProDesktop the gripper assembly was tested moving through its motions before being manufactured.

De La Salle College at present offers training in CAD/CAM for teachers around the State and is seen as the main provider of quality technology programs in Victoria. Our Technology program focuses on introducing engineering principles, where students are encouraged through the design process to develop positive and innovative problem solving methodology. They are encouraged to look at products we use in everyday life and reflect on the positive and negative effects of product design on the natural environment.

Mr Keith Hoy Technology Coordinator

This F1 racer (pictured left) was scanned by the MDX 20 and digitized into the ‘wire’ image above, then rendered into the image below using its sophisticated computer software. This image can then be viewed from every angle on CAD prior to reproduction using the high-speed router (pictured bottom left).

The high-speed router in operation, cutting the computer design on the computer screen.

Mr Keith Hoy explains the operation of the new technology to fellow technology teachers.

James Kennedy made this robotic arm following the design he formulated with the aid of the new computer-driven technology

Visita in Italia — Italian Visit

Italian L.O.T.E (Languages Other than English) students from De La Salle College and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Bentleigh were invited to travel overseas to Siena, Italy to take part in a student exchange program.

At first there were concerns that the trip wouldn't go ahead due to the growing tensions in Iraq, but on the 27th March, 14 students from the two Colleges, headed off from Melbourne Airport to Italy. We were to stay with an Italian host family and attend school there for three weeks as well as do some sightseeing.

During the first week we all suffered culture shock as we adapted to the Italian way of life but we soon formed strong friendships with the students and their families. The food was amazing and some of us were fortunate enough to go home to a three-course meal for lunch. After the first week, I found myself speaking Italian without realising it and picking up phrases and expressions with ease.

When it was time to leave Siena, no one wanted to go as we had formed such good friendships with the Italians there. We spent our final week in Rome where we were fortunate enough to have an audience with the Pope.

We also visited many famous sites such as the Uffizzi Gallery in Florence and the Colosseum, the Vatican Museum and the Roman Forum in Rome.We are currently planning activities for our host students when they arrive here in Melbourne in October. We can only hope that they will enjoy their trip as much as we enjoyed ours.

Anthony Hindle Year 10

Anthony is currently in Year 10 and was selected as a finalist in the Dante Alighieri Competition. As his teacher, it was a rare privilege to see how Anthony’s grasp of the language developed so quickly during his stay in Italy.

Mrs Lillian Russo, Teacher of Italian

Canberra Revealed

Politics and Legal Studies are two of the most popular subjects for VCE students at De La Salle. They focus on the legal and political developments around the world and in Australia. Earlier this year both classes were taken on a tour of the national capital, Canberra. We visited places of interest such as the Australian Defence Force Academy and the Australian Institute of Sport. Our visit to Parliament House was the highlight of the trip. After a tour of the building we met with Federal Treasurer Peter Costello, Senator Michael Foreshaw and MP, Daryl Melham who gave us insights of behind the scene activities in Canberra. Both Michael and Daryl are former students of Br

Quentin O’Halloran. Question time in Parliament House was a chance to see first hand, MPs delivering their speeches.

We found visiting Old Parliament House, the scene of many significant events in our country’s history, a fascinating experience. We toured the impressive War Memorial and the three Courtrooms of the High Court of Australia before exploring the amazing new National Museum.

Our Canberra trip was a wonderful opportunity to witness Australian democracy in action.

Tom McIlroy Year 12

Students gather at the statue of Sallustio Bandini in front of the Salimbeni fortress in Siena

Amnesty Award for De La Salle Students

stories told by refugees about their situations and also considered the anti-refugee position.

Using simple movement and text to create images, they developed a ten-minute presentation, a short yet powerful performance presenting the human face of refugees. Their work, ‘Thinking about Refugees’ was filmed and performed live at the Drama Evening held in Term 2.

The students were invited by Amnesty to perform their piece at the Awards ceremony at the Beckett Theatre where they were awarded first prize in the Performing Arts section. One of the judges, actor Alice Garner, commented on the boy’s work, “I was impressed by this performance. The simple but powerful use of text and movement, and the clever use of space created by the camera emphasized the group’s understanding of the issues involved. Reflections on the relation between the group and the individual, the effect of name-calling, detention, and isolation, were clearly expressed in the piece”.

The students spent a day work shopping a piece on the theme of ‘Refugees’. They looked at news media and websites then presented perspectives on the refugee situation worldwide. The boys examined

Congratulations to Tom McLean, Harrison Murray, Arthur Ponte, Chris Sullivan, James Toniolo, Chris Pritchard, James Maloney, Ben Robson and Paul Ryan for their contribution and effort.

Mr Bryan Smith Drama

Drama — The Stoppard Double

The College play has always been a great way to showcase the talent De La Salle has to offer. This year, with the combined talents of students from Presentation College, Windsor, our thespians presented a double billing of Tom Stoppard’s plays.

In “The Real Inspector Hound”, Stoppard unashamedly took a classic English murdermystery and turned it on its head. He threw in a few theatre critics, some gorgeous women, a philandering womaniser, a foghorn-brandishing inspector and a hilarious pop-in maid (the talented De La teacher Ms Kathleen Flynn).

“Cahoots Macbeth”, a bizarre and unique piece of theatre shows Stoppard at his most absurd or at his best. Not always easily understood, “Cahoots Macbeth” is Shakespeare’s famous play dropped into 1960’s communist

Czechoslovakia. The combination of sword fighting, magic, and a two tonne artichoke all added to the crazy but enjoyable performance.

Directed by Mrs Marg McPhee, the two plays featured Tom McLean, David Bentley, Dan Giovannoni, Christian Kloukinas, Tim Clancy, Daniel Rana, David Nicholson, Lam Nyugyen, James Monteleone, Rob McGirr, David Gleason, Sime Mardesic and Harrison Murray. The lighting and sound provided by Duane Cox and David Nicholson completed a wonderful evening’s entertainment.

Rock Eisteddfod — “What’s All That About?”

Rock Eisteddfods offer De La Salle boys the rare opportunity to take an original and engaging piece of theatre to an audience. This year, De La Salle reflected on the essential ingredients of an Eisteddfod entry and posed the question "What's All That About?"

Is it the concept, the narrative, the choreography or the teamwork? Or is it the courage that a young man draws on to perform confidently without the safety net of pre-conceived expectations?

The following email from a member from the ‘non-De La’ audience summed up many people’s view of our 2003 entry:

“I offer congratulations for such an outstanding performance by De La Salle at the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge.

Put simply, your performance blew us away! The initiative and

creativity behind the whole concept was outstanding, and each segment was as good as the next. Each boy performed brilliantly - there was not one performer who didn't put in 100 per cent. It was amazing to see more than 100 teenage boys on stage performing so professionally and in sync, having clearly spent hours upon hours preparing their dance work.

It was by far our favourite performance on the evening, and we certainly hoped you would move to the finals. If we had our way you would have!

Best of luck for future performances.”

Mrs Mary Finn Rock Eisteddfod Coordinator

The 2003 Blue and Gold Ball ran smoothly considering the raw talent that was available. Bright and early each Sunday morning for almost two months, eighteen couples toiled long and hard to learn the dances. Staying focused wasn’t always easy, especially with all the recounting of the previous night’s outings to talk about.

It was decided the Ball would be held in the College gym, De La’s multipurpose venue. Mrs Joy Bew worked tirelessly with the help of members of staff to turn the usually athletic gym into an elegant and graceful ballroom.

The Ball left us with many great memories: the gentlemen getting dressed in full formal attire, the girls looking positively stunning in their gowns, waiting in the locker room for what seemed to be an eternity and finally dancing in front of our family

and friends. Although most of us were a bundle of nerves prior to our grand entrance, all that was soon forgotten and the atmosphere became increasingly relaxed as the evening wore on. In the end, a spectacular evening!

Blue and Gold Ball

Robert Breda Year 11

De La Salle First XVIII are the

What a season! De La snatched victory in the ACC Grand Final from arch-rivals, St Bernard’s, in the final minutes of play when Captain, Michael Brown, kicked truly to seal the result by only one point! The win was made memorable as De La had to fight back after a five goal deficit late in the second quarter.

It was the third year in a row that De La had beaten St Bernard’s in the Grand Final.

Director of Sport, Tim Ford said “It’s just a terrific result for that group of boys because a lot of them have played three successive finals against St Bernard’s. They’ve had to make a lot of sacrifices and give up their club footy. These boys play with tremendous spirit. What they may lack in size and skill compared to some sides, they make up for with their spirit and determination.”

De La’s efforts earned them a spot in the final of the Herald-Sun Shield at the MCG a month later.

St Bernard’s were again their opponent. On this occasion however, it was St Bernard’s turn with a hard-fought 20 points winning margin. Nevertheless, De La has enjoyed a wonderful season in ACC football in 2003 and will have benefited from the experience in their Herald-Sun Shield final.

ACC Grand Final Coach’s Report

After initial nerves, we settled into the contest. However, we were finding it difficult to hit targets in the forward line and the St Bernard’s defence was playing well. At quarter time we had not scored a goal. St Bernard’s had two. In the second quarter, we continued to chip away without success. St Bernard’s were scoring goals.

Mercoulia, Wyld and Hassett were sharing duties on the wing, and as the game progressed, so did their influence.

Mercoulia opened our account after 37 minutes. The sigh of relief around the ground was audible. Two more quick goals from Gileno in the last two minutes had us back in the game. Old boys, current students, teachers, parents and grand parents roused from impending doom, gave thunderous applause. The Blue and Gold team was here to play!

The third quarter was dramatic. Seeds of doubt planted in the minds of St Bernard’s began to flower as the relentless pressure of De La Salle rained on them. There were long goals from Rayson and Close and some staunch work in defence. Tynan John, Herkess and Moloney were cool under pressure. Murphy was having a fantastic game. By three quarter time we led — just.

The final quarter was epic. Big Bonnadio had rucked magnificently for most of the day. The boys played with flare and passion. Rayson, Davis and Bowden were running forward relentlessly. Hynes, Stewart and Close were working hard to keep the ball in the forward line. We opened up a three-goal advantage with five minutes remaining. St Bernard’s lifted. Three goals in three minutes put them five points up with a minute and a half to go. A great mark by Billy Dwyer, a chip kick by Moloney, a gutsy one-on-one battle by our courageous captain and his desperate punt sailed through for a goal. After another 40 seconds of desperate scrapping the siren signalled a glorious one point win!

The players worked very hard throughout the season and showed tremendous faith in each other. They fully deserved their premiership.

David Madigan Coach First XVIII

Football Presention Dinner

Old Collegian Footballers play an important role in the life of College football and following the Presentation Dinner, Greg Spithill (1969) sent this message to all members of the club.

“What a sensational night last night in the ‘Old Hall’ at De La where Rob Bonnici, Ben Oakley, Michael Nankervis, John Bowden and I had the privilege of representing the

2003 ACC Football Premiers!

DLSOCFA. Over 200 players and families were present to hear from Brad Gotch and Paul Licuria from Collingwood and applaud the presentations. Rob Bonnici and I also had the honour of addressing the gathering.

Gavin Mahony (Year 9 coach), Ken Stokes (Year 10 coach), Andrew Cooper/Paul Fairlie (Second XVIII coaches) and David Madigan (First XVIII coach) all spoke extremely well and with great warmth for their players - a great tribute to all, and that strong De La spirit was present again.”

The senior award winners are:

Year 10

Nathan Harris – Best & Fairest

Charlie Dowling – Best & Fairest Runner-up

Second XVIII (Runner - Up in Grand Final)

Will Fenton – Best & Fairest

Josh Oakley and Nick Collins - Best & Fairest Runners-up

First XVIII (ACC Premiers and Herald-Sun Shield Grand Finalists)

Michael Brown Best & Fairest

Billy Dwyer Best & Fairest Runner-up

Adrian Bonnadio Most Consistent

Vince Moloney Most Determined

Damien Rayson Most Improved

David Lowe Coach’s Award

Adrian Gileno Goalkicking - 44 goals at average of 4.4

Michael Brown

Tom Murphy Best on Ground- Herald-Sun Shield semi-final

Vale Jack Dyer Old Coll and Football Legend

Jack ’Captain Blood’ Dyer passed away on Saturday 23rd August 2003 aged 89. Jack was taught by the De La Salle Brothers at St Ignatius in Richmond before he attended De La Salle Malvern from 1926 -1927.

Jack was widely respected for his football skills and tough approach to the game. He was greatly loved for his wit and humour, his fair and decent approach to life, and his strength of character.

Away from football Jack was a policeman who demonstrated the same characteristics of firm but fair play that he showed in sport. We offer Jack’s family our sincere condolences.

Year 9 are ACC Premiers Too!

The season began with a tough first round defeat by St Bernard’s, Essendon. The prospect of beating these rivals served as the catalyst for many subsequent victories.

De La went on to win their remaining six matches and found themselves in the Grand Final. The boys were quietly confident with their improvement during the season. The squad has shown enormous commitment to training. With no less than 30 boys at training every Thursday and numbers often swelling to 40.

In a low scoring and fiercely contested Grand Final we started slowly but steadily gained the ascendancy and trailed by only four points at three-quarter time. The scene was set for a gripping final quarter to decide the premiership.

The lead fluctuated throughout the last quarter with neither team willing to concede defeat. De La surged to a nine-point lead halfway through the quarter, but could the boys hang on? They did! De La recorded a

thrilling and memorable victory by the slender margin of two points! The players and their coaches were ecstatic after the siren in their celebration of a very well deserved win.

Peter Harte Year 9 Football Coach

ACC Hockey

Term 3 saw the start of the ACC Hockey season for teams in Years 9 and 10 and the Senior team. The Year 9 team has been performing very well under the watchful eyes of Mr Richard Bourbon and Mr Ian Smith. Andrew Donegan and Sam Fairbrother have been the lynchpins of the team, ably assisted by Jacob Gotch, Sean Irving and goal sneak, Michael Lane. Having suffered only two close losses during the home and away season, the boys are optimistic about a place in the finals.

The Year 10 team has had a season of mixed fortunes, with a couple of narrow losses, some easy victories and a heavy loss at the hands of archrival, St Bernard’s. Mitchell Belden and Alex Tyrell have provided much of the drive from the centre. Their hard work has been rewarded in front of the goal from players like Michael Robinson, Nathan Harris and Lachlan Bull. The same inconsistencies have plagued the Senior team in their quest for ACC glory. Some excellent victories have been soured, by a couple of heavy losses to very good opponents. Ian Brady, Michael Hines and David Nicholson have shown fine form

The profile of hockey at De La Salle continues to grow and with more students entering the school with club hockey experience, hopefully it won’t be long before we see finals success on the pitch.

Mr Phillip Murton Director of Sport

Year 8 Basketball

noisy Year 8 student population and resulted in two high quality games. A fast finishing Vincent were too good on the day for Solomon in the ‘B’ final, winning 25-21 and ending the possibility of a Br Gerry - Solomon clean sweep. In the ‘A’s final, illness and Rock Eisteddfod absences weakened the previously unbeaten Benilde combination. Led by Michael Murray, Solomon eventually ran out convincing winners, 32-12. It was a fantastic competition, enjoyed by the whole of Year 8.

Mr Phillip Murton Director of Sport

Throughout Term 2 and the first few weeks of Term 3, the Year 8 Homerooms participated in a basketball competition in the gym before school. Each Homeroom selected an ‘A’ and ‘B’ team and the games were umpired by qualified Year 10 students. Each game was hotly contested and the high standard of basketball showed how popular basketball is at De La Salle. The ‘A’ grade competition saw Mr. Edgar’s Benilde sit at the top of the ladder throughout the competition and finish the preliminary rounds undefeated. Other Homerooms to figure prominently were Roland, Solomon, Jerome and Miguel. In the ‘B’ Section, Vincent, Solomon, Hegarty and Jerome all performed well during the preliminaries, with Vincent losing only one game for the season.

Grand Final day was fought out in front of the entire

Lasallian Youth Ministry

In previous issues we have touched upon some of the projects undertaken by the Lasallian Youth Ministry here in Melbourne and have been asked for more information about the organization.

LYM is a group of young men between the ages of 18 and 30 who are predominantly ex-students of three Melbourne De La Salle schools. Its focus is to work with youth, especially those who are poor and marginalised, so that they may experience the fullness of life in a Christian and caring environment. The first step in constructing the organization was to attract and involve young adults who would provide a Lasallian role model for the youth they would be working with. In April 1999, LYM took on the responsibility for Camp La Salle, a concept the Brothers had earlier developed. The camps are for boys who may not otherwise have the opportunity to have a beach holiday. This was quickly followed by several new initiatives, the first being the Fish La Salle Angling Club for students from Years 7 – 12 who otherwise may not have the chance to fish.

Mark Farrell, LYN Coordinator, said that the mood of their meetings is friendly and very productive often beginning with a small number of ideas and ending with fully planned activities. In August 2002, the group began a new venture, the Language School with the Vietnamese Catholic Centre in Keysborough.

Assisted by our own senior students and members of SALT (see May 2003 Roll Call) LYM members assist young Vietnamese children with mastering their English language skills. This year, the La Salle Battle of the Bands was born out of a challenge to LYM members to organise activities in their fields of talent and interest. One of

their goals was to develop the relationship between the students of the three Melbourne Lasallian schools and foster the spirit of brotherhood beyond the school grounds.

With another successful venture established, LYM is now looking to expand this concept with the introduction next year of the La Salle Review, this time with all three schools staging variety performances. Another task underway is the La Salle Billy Cart Derby planned for the Years 4 - 6 students where workshops with materials will be available for the billy carts’ construction prior to the race day.

Mark says that LYM hopes to increase its membership by attracting young adults (particularly from the Lasallian schools), who are interested in an active participation of their Lasallian mission of faith, service and community.

Lasallian Youth Gathering — “Let The Passion Burn”

Young Lasallians from Australia, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand, together with a group of Brothers, met for five days over Easter in Auckland NZ to celebrate their Lasallian heritage.

The theme chosen was ‘Let the Passion Burn’, reflecting the passionate dedication and commitment to the service of youth and the poor that all Lasallians are encouraged to pursue.

Each day consisted of non-stop activities, from workshops of Polynesian crafts, music and dance to Lasallian workshops showcasing the youth initiatives throughout the district.

Beautiful One Tree Hill was the site of the moving

La Salle Mangere. The Easter liturgies were spiritual experiences everyone will long remember. Another highlight of the gathering was the soul-stirring music performed throughout the conference by the Lasallian Youth Group band.

This Lasallian youth gathering was hosted by Brothers in Action, a group of former students from De La Salle College Mangere, assisted by their College Community.

The ‘Let the Passion Burn’ Conference concluded with the sharing of a traditional cultural feast. It is proposed that the next gathering will be hosted by the De La Salle youth groups from the schools in Melbourne, in 2005.

Jack Lunn

The College community farewelled Jack Lunn on 4th July 2003 after 23 years of unswerving service to De La Salle College. We wish him a well-deserved retirement.

Jack commenced at De La Salle in 1980 and after only a few years, decided to visit his family in the UK for a period of two years. Fortunately for the College, he returned to Malvern after only two months away. Jack has been responsible for the maintenance of both Tiverton Campus and Kinnoull Campus. Over the years Jack has witnessed, if not actively participated

in, some major changes in the life of the College.

Jack served under four Headmasters and three Business Managers, and due to his living in close proximity to the College he was, in effect, always on duty. He was involved with students, staff and parent bodies and gave tirelessly of his time.

Jack is an extremely generous contributor to charitable causes, in particular the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which he holds in high esteem. A keen punter, he is often seen at Caulfield, and is always happy to share a drink with members of the College Community.

Jack is remembered for his support to staff, researching topics on their behalf and for his financial advice. He will be remembered by staff for his shrewd observations and dry wit.

Mrs Elaine Tyrrell College Registrar

Br Adrian and Br Gerry with De La Salle Malvern delegates

De La Salle Brothers at the Lasallian Youth Gathering

Mr Jack Lunn with members of the Administration Staff

Parents’ Association

We have enjoyed a very successful year. With the addition of some new members on the Executive Committee came new ideas and thoughts for our activities. At least 3 of the current members of the Executive leave the school at the end of this year, so please give some thought to participating on this committee, as it is very rewarding.

The Trivia Night in May was once again a huge success both socially and financially. With loads of prizes, many guests went home successful including the President who happened to be on the winning table!

In June we held a ‘Term Fee Raffle’ which was very popular and a great fundraiser as most families appreciate not having to pay a term’s school fees.

Our houses at Jan Juc are looking great following extensive improvements. The working bee at Jan Juc in November may be changed into a Father/Son

weekend of fun, instead of work, so look for details in the future ‘Newsprints’. Mothers are already queuing up for their week-end away on 11th/12th October - always a funfilled week-end for the ladies.

The Wine Night held in August was a fantastic success with the ‘De La Rouge’ and ‘De La Blanc’ wines quickly selling out. The opportunity to taste wines from all over Australia was appreciated by everyone.

As we go to print, the Fashion Parade is a sell out once again and promises to be a huge success.

President Mrs Judith Clancy Dates for your diary:

General Meeting — Wednesday 22nd October, with guest speaker Dale Johnstone from Victoria Police talking about “Party Safe” End of Year Mass — Sunday 30th November Second-hand Book Sale — Wednesday 3rd December

From The Heritage Centre

The post-war period in Australia was a time of prosperity and innovation. The increase in population and the extra importance placed on eduction swept through all communities. Every school, including De La Salle College, looked to the needs for future expansion.

The Brothers’ forward planning in April 1953 saw the acquisition of the historic seven-roomed homestead ‘Kinnoull’, in Northbrook Avenue, to cope with the future expansion of the College. Headmaster Br Oswald Murdoch moved the classes of younger boys in Years 3,4,5,6,and 7 (Form 1) into the new garden enhanced premises.

Together with members of the Old Collegians' Association, the College formed a committee to oversee an ‘Extension Fund Appeal’ to raise the necessary finances to purchase ‘Kinnoull’. Hundreds of Old Collegians and College families contributed generously to the Kinnoull appeal. To boost enthusiasm towards the end of the appeal, card afternoons, a mannequin parade and even a baby show were held to help raise funds.

In the College’s “Lyre” publication, Peter Barker, President of the Old Collegians' Association stated in his 1953 report that "This acquisition is of more particular interest to Old Collegians, as it is their children who will be taught in these ideal surroundings. " Looking back, the purchase of Kinnoull was crucial to the school’s growth and now its current expansion will ensure its future importance for De La Salle College.

Steve Stefan Archivist

Photo: Grade 3 - 1953

Front row: Justin Liddy, Gavan Brady, David Salmon, Des Spencer, Anthony Wright, Ronald Madigan

Middle row: John Guyatt, William Healy, Gavan Martin, Geoffrey Healy, Richard Cowen, Christopher Coughlan, Julian McNamara, Mark Conway, Christopher Metzner

Back row: Francis Preston, John Wood, Quentin Irving, Peter Atkin, Warren Aron, David Hannan, Brian Martin, William Scanlon

Liz Kortum, Tony Tesoriero and Robyn Graf sample the new vintage of De La Rouge and De La Blanc.

Alumni

Reunions — “What’s In It For Me?”

Gerard White (1973) was happy to share his reactions upon receiving an invitation and then attending a class reunion. How many others have shared these feelings?

The Invitation

When I heard about the reunion, I was rather indifferent - after all, 30 years later, who do I know and do I really care?

With the invitation came a list of ‘Missing Men’, classmates from my year for whom the College has no current address. After reading the list of missing names it all started to come back to me. Every name I recognised had a story to go with it. I could not recognise some until I worked out their nickname. Jim Greenwood became known as ‘Jimmy Wriggle’ after he found and kept a snake on cadet camp. I was transformed to a time I had forgotten.

So, as for this Friday night, I now cannot wait to be there. I won't recognise people and good friends I have known will not be there. I will learn of those who have died and I will be shocked, until I realise that it has been 30 years.

Coming to the Reunion

My wife asked me: "Are you nervous?" I had to say "Yes".

Why so? Fear of the unknown? Who will be there? Will I recognise anyone? It was worse than exams! (We moved to Geelong 25 years ago and have seen virtually no one since then.)

After being welcomed by Br Tim, an old friend from the past, Damian Shaw, came up to me. From then on it was all smooth sailing!

The strange things that you learn - finding out that Br Bill Firman was only 30 years old when he taught us. Was that possible? We are now 46.

Meeting Max Pettalin again. He said he didn't really remember me. I told him I sat directly behind him for a whole year when he came to the school in Year 11. Maybe if I had sat in front? And how many of my year became dentists - Pat Allesio, Leigh Kenny and Anthony Dickenson. I didn't think dentistry was such a popular course in those times.

After the Reunion

It has been 3 weeks and I have not stopped talking about the reunion to my family and friends in Torquay.

When I mention where I went to school, some say: “Did you know such and such?" The coincidences are amazing and the memories are priceless.

The final treasure was to come to me three days after the reunion when Leo Chandler, a great friend from my earliest years, contacted me after all this time. He

wasn't at the reunion (he lives in Queensland) and was so disappointed to miss it. But he heard I was there, got my number from a friend and rang me. I am still smiling about that.

Thank you for the opportunity of meeting my school friends again.

Class of 1973 Reunion

Class of 1963 Reunion

Pre-1960 Morning Reunion Tea

1993 — 10 Year Reunion

Ah, the De La class of '93’! Crazy to think it's been ten years! Long lost schoolmates converged upstairs at the Malvern Vale Hotel on a frosty July night, to reunite and reflect on the ‘good ol' times’. It was quite like any night out at the pub, except it was a room full of familiar faces, many of whom had been blurry memories just hours earlier. For some, they became even blurrier as the night went on! Some of the guys had changed, for others it was as if time had stood still. Some are now married or engaged, some are living interstate or overseas and a few even made the trip back especially for the occasion. It was great fun meeting each other again. It was the first time for some since that final day when we walked out the gates of Kinnoull.

Teacher Peta McGregor with 1993 students Tony Talarico, Matt Evans and Paul Meehan

It was also enjoyable catching up with some of our teachers. For many of us it was our chance to finally meet current Principal, Br Tim. There was never a shortage of conversation, discovering what we’d done over the past decade and, reminiscing over the exciting, often hilarious events that shaped our years together both in and out of the classroom.

We had a ball and were happy to see everyone again. Based on our gathering, I’d recommend a De La reunion to any Old Collegian. To all my classmates –thank you for a good night out and hopefully it won’t be another ten years until we all meet again. Bring on 2013.

Steve Almanzi Class of 1993

Mothers of Former Students

Another happy get-together of Mothers of Former Students (MOFS) took place at the charming Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club’s function centre. The venue was an overwhelming success and provided both a wonderful setting and a delicious lunch. From the moment the first ladies arrived the laughter and chatter commenced and this continued unabated until it was time to go.

Many of the 85 mothers attending had been to all the

their first experience. It was lovely to see the joy on the ladies faces as they spoke of their sons and families and recollected incidents that occurred during their days as De La Mums.

The College regard this group as a vital component of the De La family. Invitation to the MOFS luncheons/ dinners is possible only if you have notified the College that you would like to be included on our Mothers of Former Students database — please phone 9509 3011.

Former teacher Mr Brendan Delahunt with1993 students Mark Tate, Adam Vanderfeen, Mark Farrell and Darren Junkeer

Anthony Fenelon AO

It was inevitable from an early age that music would play a significant role in Tony Fenelon's life. As a child he showed prodigious talent as a pianist.

Tony enjoyed his secondary schooling at De La Salle (195458), but faced a dilemma. With a talent for music and a passion for electronics he had to decide between the two. He completed a Science degree at Melbourne University but found it impossible to keep music in the background.

A medical electronics engineer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, his career culminated in his appointment as head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering in 1991. His achievements there included jointly designing Australia’s first implantable cardiac pacemaker.

However, his love for music could not be ignored! While working in electronics for many years, Tony also featured in performances with the Australian

Pops Orchestra and the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra. As a solo pianist, he performed works with the orchestras ranging from Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff to light classics and pops.

Tony’s passion for the theatre pipe organ led to his appointment in 1965 as the resident (part-time) organist at the Regent Theatre. Eventually in June 1998 Tony relinquished his biomedical career in favour of a full time involvement with music. Now an internationally acclaimed artist, Tony has completed over twenty concert tours overseas performing on piano and pipe organ. He has 22 recordings and 4 Gold records to his credit!

Last year, Tony’s outstanding talent was recognised when he was named ‘Organist of the Year 2002’ by the American Theatre Organ Society, and this year he was awarded an ‘Order of Australia’ medal for his service to music.

A man with an insatiable appetite for music, Tony's dedication and energy are the drive behind his constant quest for new ideas and musical horizons.

Peter King — Centenary Medallist

The outstanding career of De La Old Collegian, Peter King, was recognised this year with the presentation of a Centenary Medal by the Prime Minister.

Peter has been a leader in the Australian and International nonferrous metals mining and smelting industries and became a world authority in his field. As a director of lead and zinc institutes in the UK, USA, Australia and Asia he is credited with assisting developing countries adopt more modern and environmentally sound industrial practices.

Born in 1930, Peter was a De La student and keen sportsman from 1939 to 1946. He graduated from Melbourne University with a Bachelor of Commerce and from Harvard University’s Advanced Management Program.

Peter held senior management positions in Electrolytic Zinc Company, predominantly stationed in London and CRA Limited in Australia, and is still Principal Consultant to technology company, Ausmelt Ltd.

In 1989, Peter was elected Chairman of International Lead Zinc Research Organization and Leader of Special Advisory Group to United Nations Lead and Zinc Study Group.

Peter made the rather radical proposal that the lead and zinc producers of the western world should provide the results of their environmental research free of charge to Russia to assist in the modernisation of its mineral processing industry and to improve the health of its lead/ zinc industry workforce. Exchange of missions which followed was helpful to both East and West producer nations.

Peter’s brothers also attended De La: Alan (1937-44) became Business Affairs Manager for QBE Insurance in UK and Europe, and David (1958-66) an architect who has designed numerous notable high-rise buildings.

Peter’s son, John (1973-80) was School Captain in 1980 and is currently a consultant broker to the pharmaceutical industry.

Alan Badrock — Centenary Medallist

On the 30th May 2003 Alan Badrock was presented with a Centenary Medal by the Member for Higgins, Mr Costello, at a ceremony held at the Royal South Yarra Tennis Club. Alan was awarded the Medal for ‘Outstanding service to Community, Sport and Leisure.’

Alan’s community service includes a number of years as a junior football and cricket coach, junior convenor for local tennis club, youth leader at St. Michael’s Ashburton, Secretary of City of Camberwell Committees of Management for Recreation facilities, secretary/president of a local Safety House Committee, member of the Neighbourhood Watch Committee and the Shopping Traders’ Association.

Alan is an Old Collegian having studied at De La Salle from 1962 (Grade 5) to 1967 (Intermediate). In 1968 Alan joined the Victoria Police Force and has now completed 35 years service. He has obtained promotion to the rank of Senior Sergeant and is In Charge of the Burwood Police Station.

Alan’s elder brother, Norman (1965) and his two

younger brothers, Jeffrey (1973) and Colin (1981) are also Old Collegians. Alan and his wife Anne have six children, four of whom are boys. Andrew (Year 12, 2000), Matthew (Year 12, 2003) and Stephen (Year 10, 2003) will be followed by Michael (Year 7 in 2005) at De La Salle.

Fr William Donegan — Centenary Medallist

A lifetime of service to others was recognised earlier this year when Fr Bill Donegan was awarded a Centenary Medal for ‘long and outstanding service to the religious welfare of the Melton community’.

Fr Bill was born in 1925 and attended De La Salle College from 1937 –1942, joined later by his younger brothers John and Brian. His was a late (1954) vocation entry into the priesthood and he spent five years studying at All Hallow’s Seminary in Dublin.

Fr Bill was ordained on his return to Melbourne in 1959. His initial appointment was Assistant Priest in West Footscray, followed by Ferntree Gully, Bacchus Marsh and then St Dominic’s in Melton, where he was appointed Parish Priest. St Dominic’s was a 90-year-old brick church built in the gold rush era that seated 130 parishioners.

Fr Bill’s first duty was to build a new presbytery. He was then given a government grant to build St Dominic’s Primary school, which opened in 1979. This

was followed three years later by a second primary school, St Anthony’s in South Melton. Then a Catholic Regional College followed with more classrooms for the two primary schools and yet another primary school, St Catherine’s in West Melton. What an achievement!

In 1979, amidst all this extensive school building program, Fr Bill oversaw the construction of St Dominic’s multi-purpose Church Mass hall to serve 400 people, leaving the original church for smaller Masses and weddings.

After thirty years of building

Fr Bill has retired to Justin Villa in Balwyn where the plans he considers are no longer for buildings, but for future travel expeditions to places like his beloved Dublin.

Out of Africa

Recently in Uganda, John Jennings (1964) flew from Entebbe to Adjumani with a work colleague to visit two Australian nuns working together in a very tough environment. Sr Cathy Solano, an Australian Mercy Sister employed by the Jesuit Refugee Service in Adjumani is the project manager looking after the education of the children of the Sudanese refugees living in the area. She shares a compound on the edge of the city with a Loreto Sister, Anne Kelly. Their daily existence is constantly threatened by hostile rebels.

The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) started work in Uganda in 1993. Sr Cathy is currently looking after 61 nursery level schools, 31 primary schools and 4 secondary schools. JRS is also sponsoring 240 students who are undergoing teacher training. John visited several nursery schools where the classrooms consisted of thatched huts with bare floors into which about 60 children squeezed. The children were provided with a school meal of corn/ soya/bean flour porridge each day. He also visited a primary and secondary school, where most students sat six to a desk. Like the nursery school the huts

were relatively cool but very dark. The secondary school had 1200 students with about 70 in each tiny classroom and the library’s most noticeable feature was the lack of books! However, some of the work on the blackboards looked to be of a very high level. This was a great opportunity to see how two very dedicated women are making a significant difference to the lives of a huge number of disadvantaged people. They are living in a very hostile environment giving of themselves far beyond anything anyone could expect.

OCA Football

Jock O’Callaghan (1985), First XVIII Captain 1985, sent the following email to our First XVIII on the eve of their battle on the MCG for the Herald-Sun Shield. Many Old Colls who were students during this period may remember the game. In 1984 I was part of the team that lost the HeraldSun Shield semi final to Marcellin. The Marcellin side included some reasonable footballers — Steve Silvagni, Gavin Brown, one or two Serafinis... We didn't have any superstars, no one went on to play AFL senior footy, but we were a very even team and very committed.

We were behind all night despite dominating play and having many more scoring shots. With less than a minute to go we had a shot to win from the edge of the goal square. The shot missed. We lost 6. 15. 51 to 9. 1. 55.

The luncheon for ‘Old Collegians, College Staff and Players’ Families’ was an outstanding success for the Football Club Community.

It was heartbreaking to have played our guts out against a much more skilled team and lost. We missed the chance to play Assumption in the final the following week, confident that we had the measure of the boys from Kilmore. It is a game that is still talked about when I catch up with guys from my era. What an opportunity missed. I can't tell you how envious I am of you having this chance, and how much I look forward to seeing you giving your all this weekend.

Tonight I will dust off my First XVIII jumper and slip it on my son's much skinnier body. He won't quite understand the significance, but it will make me feel very in touch with what you guys are hoping to achieve. Good luck!

OCA Football

The Season So Far

The Senior team, under 1st year coach Tony Miller and ably assisted by Mark Lowe, won 8 of the last 9 games to finish with 11 wins. This consolidated its place in the final four.

The team is very young with 15 players experiencing their 1st senior season amongst the 50 players who have graced the Senior team this year. Perhaps because of this inexperience a significant burden has fallen on Andrew Mackintosh, Captain Robbie Bonnici, Ben Corin and “junior macca” Andrew McKenzie. Each one has contributed manfully particularly in the “dark” days of the 1st half of the season.

The return of Matt Goodier, Ben Mannix and Tim Silvers from injury around the middle of the season contributed to the positive turnaround.

For the Reserves team, under Michael Hegan, with its 15 wins consolidating 2nd place, the season has been remarkably successful. The Reserves team, which has split the results with main rivals Old Paradians, is playing high standard football with Andrew McLeish, Tom Moloney, Nick Harber, Matt O’Donnell, Peter Bowden, Mark McHenry and the outstanding Chris Hyde.

The perennial finals participant, the Warriors, under Mark Williamson, finished 3rd losing the preliminary final to Prahran. The Warriors, with 11 wins from 14 regular games, overcame extraordinary circumstances to bond together and perform admirably.

The U19 Blues coached by Denis Bilston participates in the premier division of the VAFA U19 competition. They played exciting football and after a slow start just missed the finals.

Ten U19’s played in the Senior team this season including Jarrod Moloney, Ryan Sherman, Pat Bourke, Jaye Foon, Sam Armstrong and Gary Johnstone,

The Golds, our 2nd U19 team, play most of their games against the opposition’s 1st teams. Coach Rob

Smith is deservingly praised throughout the Club for his commendable management of this team of young men in challenging situations.

DLSOCAFC congratulates the College team on its meritorious performance in playing off for the Herald Sun Shield at the MCG against rivals St Bernard’s. An outstanding achievement! Finals Preview:

The Senior team is regarded as the “form” team going into the final series. The team is confident that it can finish in the top two and return to the prized “A” grade in 2004.

Social Events

The Auction Night, a McConville innovation, has become the Club’s principal fundraiser which this year contributed an astounding $19,500.

The final luncheon for 2003, conducted on 23rd August, was designated as the Old Collegians, College Staff and Players’ Families Luncheon. It was an outstanding success with 148 attendees somehow crowded into the John “Jack “ Sullivan Social Room. Keep in touch with your Old Collegians Football Club. Log onto delafootball.com.au

Diary Dates:

- Grand Presentation Night on Friday 3rd October 2003, Heath MRC, Caulfield Race Course. Contact Ben Corin 0413 137 529 or bcorin@ serviceworks.com.au.

- AGM on Monday 10th November 2003 at the East Malvern RSL

Vale — Anthony Molan

This year the club has experienced the extremes of emotions and performance with the nadir being the on -field injury of Warrior Anthony Molan who died two weeks later. Anthony was loved and respected as both a player and as a quality person. The attendance at Anthony’s funeral in June was testimony to the high esteem in which people held him during his short but productive life. The Warriors’ Best and Fairest trophy is to be renamed in his honour the ’Anthony Molan Trophy’.

Colin Glover Secretary

Did You Know?

Mark Dabbs (1993) is the Operations Manager for a German Engineering company in the UK while completing a Graduate in Diploma Business at Westminster University in London. His brother Nick Dabbs(1992) is teaching music at Newman College in Perth. He is also the conductor of the Qantas Australian Youth Choir who have recently returned from a tour to the UK. Nick is married to Therese and they have two little girls, Miriam and Anna.

Jason Smith (1993) is living in London working for a recruitment agency and travelling around Europe. He is staying with his brother John Smith (1987) who has been over there for ten years and is running an Aussie/Kiwi pub in North West London called ’Southern K’. Both Jason and John are planning to return to Melbourne in early 2004.

Craig Weeks (1993) is an accountant in London and is enjoying it very much. He will continue working until mid next year before he travels across Europe.

Shane Guiliano (1993) has been in London for over two years. He is about to travel through North and South America, returning to Melbourne by the end of the year.

Stuart Jones (1993) has been travelling for nearly five years visiting about 40 countries. He is currently in Spain getting into the entrepreneurial spirit running pub-crawls in Barcelona and San Sebastian.

Stuart Miller (1993) is a lawyer practising in construction and engineering law with the Melbourne construction arm of a major international law firm, Baker and McKenzie.

Cameron Kealy (1993) has been living/working in NSW since early 1999 after completing his Osteopathy degree at RMIT Bundoora. He is a practising Osteopath at clinics in Baulkham Hills and Windsor, NSW, and is also starting up his own corporate massage business.

Steve Almanzi (1993) completed a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Advertising at RMIT in 1999 and until late last year had been living in Maitland, NSW working as Senior Art Director with a worldwide amusement industry web designing firm, Highway Entertainment. Since returning to Melbourne he has been doing freelance web and graphic design.

Sabian Johnson (2002) deferred his Bachelor of Business university study for a year in order to represent Australia in the U19 World Lacrosse Championships in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. His team were thrilled to win Bronze medals at the competition. Congratulations! Sabian has played Lacrosse competitively since he was recruited while at primary school.

Chris Rudd (1987), his wife Mandy and daughter Georgia have recently moved to Alice Springs. Following 12 years with Ansett airlines he was offered

the position of managing the Holiday Centre computer database for the Northern Territory Tourist Commission. Chris has three brothers who also attended De La. Shane Rudd, his twin, has had a career in banking with the Commonwealth Bank and is married with two young children Chloe and Ben. Peter Rudd (1985) has recently joined an insurance company in London and Darryn Rudd (1983) has moved recently to Bowen QLD, with his wife and two children, Aaron and Stephanie.

Jonathan Haywood (1986) has returned home from another successful English Channel crossing. Our last issue of Roll Call featured an article on graphic artist Jonathan’s first Channel swim and his plan to swim the Channel a second time. It took a bit longer than he had hoped – 14 hours and 8 minutes, as the weather conditions deteriorated towards the middle of the swim. Congratulations to Jonathan from all at De La.

Richard Fernandez (1983), having worked in Singapore for the last three years, visited family in Melbourne recently with his wife and baby daughter before moving to Hong Kong. He will continue his marketing responsibilities in the textile industry.

Michael Wilson (1997) a fireman with the Windsor fire brigade has won two gold medals at the Victorian Jujitsu championship in the novice heavyweight and open weight divisions. His next competition in the blue-belt (second) division will be at the Pan Pacific titles in December. Good luck Michael!

Robert Newton (1983) visited the College Library during Book Week to share his writing experiences with students from Years 7 and 8. He writes stories for the young teenage market and over the past four years has had three novels published: “My Name is Will Thompson”, “The Khaki Kid” and “Punjabi Pappadums”. Robert entertained the students with tales of his life since leaving De La, including his last 14 years as a fireman and his great love of writing stories.

Greg Jennings (1995) has been appointed DMG Regional Radio’s creative writer at the new Maroochydore radio station. He has worked for the network for the last three years in Albury and earlier this year was first runner up in the International Radio and Production Awards. Dave Jennings (1988) captain of the Warriors for the past six years has clocked up more than 200 games with DLSOCFC. Dave is in his second year at St Leonard’s Brighton where he teaches Year 3. Bill Jennings (1985) is the Coordinator of the Pastoral Care Team at Parade College in Bundoora. Bill also coordinates his own singing group ‘The Shed’, which can be seen performing in Preston shopping centres from time to time. Their father John Jennings (1956) can be seen cheering for the Warriors, when he is not providing administrative advice to Customs organizations in the Pacific and Africa.

Max Beggs (1955), an IT management consultant has spent the last 20 years travelling the world on consulting assignments. He has lived in the US for eight years, Russia for five years and China for one year, working mainly for large international companies. Max is now a permanent resident of Spain living in Bibion in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, halfway between Granada and the Mediterranean coast.

Father Patrick Barry (1986) made a brief visit to Melbourne in August, the first since his ordination in Rome as a missionary of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, in May 2002. While here, he celebrated Mass at St Mary’s, East Malvern on the occasion of his parents’ Golden Wedding anniversary. He was pleased to hear news of his former classmates from Jon Mammone (1984) and his wife Nadine. Fr Pat lives and works in South East Asia.

Andrew Boyle (1997) completed a five-year photography course at PRC in Hawthorn. After extensive networking he has found himself a photographic position in New York.

Denis van Reyk (1977) manages an L J Hooker real estate agency in Bairnsdale where he lives with his wife and three children.

Simon McGuiness (1980) is living in London where he holds a senior position in student placement and counselling at the University of London. He continues to spend time his leisure time involved with the performing arts.

Greg O’Shea (1987) was married in March this year to Briarne, and several months later moved to Bangkok to take up a new position with Linfox Logistics as Regional Business Development Manager for Asia.

Joseph Beltrano (1996) is a graphic designer focusing on corporate identity, retail design and web design. He has been running his own business for over 2 years working on a diverse range of projects from a total redesign of a corporate identity, magazine and newspaper advertisements, and websites to a

fashion catalogue. Joseph has won many awards including Best Folio of the Year from Monash University, and an award at the Southern Cross Packaging Awards.

Damian Brown (1987) Olympic and Commonwealth weight lifter earned a Bronze Medal for a different challenge in March. He was selected to participate in the MINI Celebrity Challenge, the main support race to the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park. Damian drove his MINI Cooper skillfully on a rainmarred and very slippery track.

Shane Asbury (1994) has turned his hobby of playing golf into his profession. He recently completed his Australian Golf Teachers’ Federation exams and is now a teaching professional at the Aces Sporting Club in Keysborough.

Vincent Minniti (1969) left De La as a 16 year old when his family settled in Rome. Like many Old Colls he kept in touch with his school friends, Frank Sassone (1969) and Dominic Re (1969), and since the mid 1990’s has returned for several visits. On his recent holiday he and Frank visited the College and he marvelled at the changes and growth in the last 30 years.

David Tang (1984), with a degree in Building Engineering returned to Sarawak where he is now in partnership with his brother in a building, civil and engineering construction company. He is married and has three children.

Remembering the College

If you feel that De La Salle College in some way contributed to your position in life today, then through your generous support you can help us prepare the De La Salle Old Collegians of tomorrow. Contact our Bequest Officer, Br Kevin Moloney through the College.

Rest In Peace

Francis Shine 1948

Leo Callanan

Brian Jordan

Francis Greene

Francis Tighe

Anthony Picone

Francis Semmel

Anthony Molan

Victor Chung

William Richardson

Christopher Beer

Brian Moore

Jack Dyer

Condolences and prayers of support from the Lasallian Community are offered to their families

College Dates to Remember

October 17th Year 12 Graduation Mass and Valedictory Dinner

October 22nd Year 12 Final Assembly and Lunch

October 29th Primary Arts Soiree

November 13th Year 11 Final Assembly and Mass

November 18th Primary Family Music Morning

November 19th DLS Swimming Carnival

November 30th Parents’ Association End-of-Year Mass and Breakfast

December 4th Primary Graduation Mass

December 5th Year 4–10 Final Liturgy and Assembly

Old Collegians Dates 2003

November 21st 1983 — 20 Years Reunion

Old Collegians Dates 2004

May 23rd Old Collegians’ Mass and Morning Tea

July 30th Year 12

Reunion dates to be

Jubilant First XVIII players celebrate their third successive ACC Premiership