Roll Call - May 2004

LasaLLian RoLL CaLL

PublicAtion for the De lA SAlle college community

2004

Headmaster’s Report

“How can I make the most of my opportunities at De La Salle College in 2004?” This was the question posed by College Captain, Tim Kovess, to students, staff and parents at the College Leaders Investiture at the beginning of the school year. “What is my response? What will I do to enable myself to make good choices and take responsibility for who I am?”

Maybe the question and answer is the journey of a lifetime — the answer maybe in the question?

Curriculum

The College Curriculum Development Team has prepared an Educational Vision document for the College. This Educational Vision document provides a plan and philosophy to incorporate the message of the Gospel into Curriculum areas and to develop attributes and skills which will be needed to become Life Long Learners.

Pastoral Care

The commitment of all staff to the many activities the College offers, is certainly one of the great strengths of De La. This, together with the strong pastoral care staff offer to all students and each other, is very much a positive strength within the College and staff are to be praised for their sensitivity and care.

Fundraising

Mission Action Day was a focus of the College in Term 1. This major fundraising activity for Lasallian Missions saw $49,000 raised in 2003. 2004 promises to exceed this figure.

Senior Campus

February 2004 saw the Year 10 students (200) and staff (13) become part of the Kinnoull Senior Campus at the College. This move had been planned since 1999. The additional students on the Senior Campus has meant some adjustments, but the move has had a positive impact on the College. Space is still an issue and the College is investigating the purchase of land adjacent to the College. The new building and additions to the Kinnoull Campus will be blessed and opened by Fr Les Troy in May.

College Council

The College Council under the direction of Mr Tony McIlroy (Chairperson) is to be commended and

thanked for their drive and willingness to go ahead with the Kinnoull project. Mr John Davies is to be thanked for his expertise and experience in his role as Project Manager. Mr John Marshall (College Business Manager) kept a watchful eye on our finances throughout the process.

Chaplain

The College Chaplain this year is Fr Tiernan Doherty, CP. Fr Tiernan is a Passionist Priest from the community at Templestowe. Fr Tiernan offers the opportunity for the sacraments to be more readily available for the young men entrusted to our care. Thankyou to all contributors to Roll Call — Staff, Students and Old Collegians.

Br Tim Peter F.S.C.

Dux of the College

2003

Hard work, as they say, is its own reward, but it is nice for that effort to be recognised by others. Each year, one student is recognised for outstanding academic performance and excellence by being named the ‘Dux of the College’.

There are certain qualities, evident year after year, that the ‘Dux’ possesses. Qualities such as a strong self belief, dogged determination and a preparedness to work hard to achieve goals are clearly evident in the Dux of 2003, Sam Merriel.

Sam achieved an ENTER score of 98.90, and is currently enrolled in Medicine/Surgery at Monash University.

During his 6 years at De La Salle he was an active participant in both curricular and extra-curricular activities. Sam is a talented public speaker (receiving a public Speaking Award in 2003) and was a prominent member of the school’s debating team over his years at De La Salle. Sam is also a talented sportsman representing the College in a number of ACC Sports including Basketball, Athletics and Cricket. He was Captain of the College’s 2nd XI Cricket team in 2003.

We congratulate Sam on his attainment of ‘Dux for 2003’ and wish him the greatest success for the future (particularly if he ever has to operate on one of us!).

Mr Andrew Cooper Year 12 Coordinator

LASALLIAN ROLL CALL COMMITTEE

Executive Officer: Br Tim Peter

Editor for Old Collegians: Genie Scott Editor for College, Photography/Production: Jonathan Hewett Enquiries to the College at: 1318 High Street, Malvern 3144 Ph: 03 9509 3011 Fax: 03 9509 3993 Website: www.delasalle.melb.catholic.edu.au

Cover Page: Fr Tiernan Doherty CP at the Year 8 Mass.

Daniel Reid in front of the new Kinnoull extension.

Award Winners for 2003

The following awards were presented to Year 12 students in October 2003 in recognition of their academic excellence, sporting achievements, contribution to the Arts, community services, College leadership and special achievement.

The recipients of these awards were:

Headmaster’s Award — in recognition of a student with outstanding talent who shared his gifts generously — Patrick Davis College Captain’s Award — Patrick Davis College Vice-Captains’ Awards — Thomas McIlroy and William Dwyer

Br Damien Harvey Award — in recognition of a student who has applied himself with diligence and enthusiasm to all aspects of his education at De La Salle — Brendan Woodman Br James Taylor Award — in recognition of a student who has given generously of his talents, been a source of encouragement to his peers and enhanced the College by his commitment to the Lasallian traditions — Adrian Lane Lasallian Award — in recognition of a student who has pursued excellence in developing his talents, shown a Christian concern for his fellow students, made De La Salle a better place by his commitment to its ideals — Thomas McIlroy

Outstanding contribution to the College for their role in promoting “The Arts” — Lam Nguyen, Nicholas Lam and Jack Maher

Outstanding contribution to the College through his leadership of the St Vincent de Paul Society — Thomas McIlroy

Outstanding contribution to ACC Sport — Michael Brown Student Athlete of the Year — Brendan Woodman Caltex Best All Rounder Award — William Dwyer

College Captain’s Address

Excerpt from the College Captain’s address at the Leader’s Investiture in February

Five years ago, along with my fellow Year 12 students, I began my De La journey. In my first year here, never did I imagine myself reaching the position I’m in today. There’s no doubt that I’ve grown and matured as a person and looking back on my journey I realise that I’ve done a complete one-eighty from the kid I was in Year Seven. I haven’t only received an education, but also an identity. Through the opportunities I’ve taken, offered me by De La Salle, I’ve gained a better understanding of myself. As such, I’ve come to realise that this year and in the coming years of my life I want to be a person who makes the most of the opportunities I’m given. As a result of this conviction, I’m going to take the opportunity to speak to you all of a matter that I’ve recently become passionate about –Self-improvement.

Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.”

Everyone here today is a part of the Lasallian community, a community which extends far greater than the walls of the gym or the grounds of this school, but right throughout the world. Every Lasallian should be looking to follow the actions of St John Baptist. The world we live in today is far from perfect and no one person alone can change that.

However, as a Lasallian community which embraces the three ideals of faith, service and community we can do our part. The reality is that in today’s world many people are quicker to blame and fight, rather than accept responsibility for their actions. I ask you all the question: will we make a life as well as a living?

In this coming year, it is my hope that all of us here today can discover and accomplish what it is we’re able to do for others. We are all faced with a choice. I raise the question. Will we make the harder choice and look to become better people, or stay within our comfort zone, afraid to step out for fear of rejection by our peers, or because we can’t be bothered?

College Leaders

Tim Kovess College Captain 2004:

Tim comes to us from Ashburton and is in his sixth year at the College. In 2002, he was the President of the Student Representative Council on the Tiverton Campus. Tim has represented the College in Cross Country and Football and was involved with the St Vincent de Paul Society, Kids Help Line in 2003.

Adrian Bonaddio College Vice–Captain

Adrian is from Mount Waverley and has been at the College since Year 7. Adrian was a Leader in Year 10 and has represented the College in ACC Athletics, Basketball, Football, and Volleyball and is currently training with the Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC Cup competition.

Daniel Rana College Vice–Captain

Daniel is from Clayton South. He is in his second year at the College, coming to us from Saint James, East Bentleigh. Daniel has represented the College in the Rock Eisteddfod, College Drama Production, and ACC Soccer.

Anthony Barca

Anthony comes to us from Camberwell and is in his sixth year at the College. Since Year 7 he has represented the College in Basketball in Years 9, 10 and Senior ACC team. He has been actively involved in Peer Support group, School Tours, Kids Help Line – charity work, and was a Year 8 and 10 Student Representative Council leader.

Robert Breda

Robert is from Burwood and has been at the College for five years. He was Year 10 Cricket Captain and has represented the school in Soccer and Basketball. Robert has involved himself in a diverse range of activities, including St Vincent de Paul, Debating, the Philippines visit, as well as hosting a visiting Italian Student last year.

Martin Crimson

Martin is from Wantirna South and this is his sixth year at the College. He has been involved in Football and Basketball. He was a class leader in Year 10. In 2002 he attended the World Youth Leaders’ Forum.

Nick Dunn

Nick is from Ormond and this is his sixth year at the College, He has represented the College in Athletics, Cricket, and Cross Country.

Paul Gelsumini

Paul started at the College in 1996 and comes from Malvern. He plays for the Sonics Basketball team and is an accomplished singer at various cafes around Melbourne.

Dan Giovannoni

Dan hails from Ormond and is in his sixth year at the College. Dan has been involved in four Rock Eisteddfods, the Student Representative Council in Year 10, College Drama productions, the choir, the Peer Support Program, and is heavily involved in the music program.

Back Row: Martin Crimson, Anthony Barca, Peter Hamblin, Jack Noonan, Dan Giovannoni, Robert Breda Middle Row: Mr Matthew Breen (Leaders’ Coordinator), Nick Roberts, Michael Herkess, Nick Dunn, Br Tim Peter (Headmaster)

Seated: Paul Gelsumini, Tom Leary, Tim Kovess (College Captain), Adrian Bonaddio (Vice-Captain), Danial Rana (Vice-Captain) Mr Andrew Cooper (Year 12 Coordinator)

Peter Hamblin

Peter comes from Glen Iris and is in his sixth year at the College. He was a leader in Years 7 and 10. Peter has represented the College in Tennis and Table Tennis. In year 10 he was the secretary of the Student Representative Council and a member of the St Vincent de Paul Society

Michael Herkess

Michael comes from East Brighton and is in his ninth year at the College. He has been involved in Football, Volleyball and Cross-Country. He is co-captain of the College Swimming team.

Tom Leary

Tom hails from Carnegie and is in his sixth year at the College. He has represented the College in Athletics, Cross Country, and Football. Tom is a member of the East Melbourne Harriers.

Jack Noonan

Jack comes from Highett and this is his sixth year at De La Salle. Jack has represented the College in Rock Eisteddfod and was involved in the Peer Support Program.

Nick Roberts

Nick has been at the College for six years and lives in Murrumbeena. He was on the Student Representative Council at Tiverton in Year 10 and has represented the College in Athletics, Football, Cross Country, and Volleyball.

The S.R.C. on Tiverton Campus

One of the major differences at De La this year has been the handing down of leadership at Tiverton from Year 10 to Year 9. We believe the transition has been a smooth one, and the Year 9s are doing their job extremely well.

From the very first day, the Year 9s were encouraged by statements such as “You are all leaders”, “You are all role models”, “You set the example for the rest of the campus to follow”. It didn’t take long for us to be aware of the importance of this year and that we would need to take the challenge head-on.

From the body of Year 9 students, 16 SRC Leaders were elected, two from each Homeroom. These are Matt Windley, Tom Curry, Michael Hamblin, Sam Loader, Luke Fisher, Michael Murray, Tyson Parker, Arnold Omanyo, Luke Hennessy, Sean Doyle, Michael McKay, Trent Francis, Matt Rogers, Tim Leary, James Musster and David Colmanet. From these 16 leaders, Matt Windley and Tom Curry were extremely proud to be voted as Tiverton Captain and Vice-Captain.

This year, we want to make this school greater than it already is. Even if the change is not visible straight away, we hope to lay the foundation for all Leaders to come. We will be working closely with Br Tim, Mr Riordan, Mr Harte, and Student Representative members to satisfy the needs of Tiverton students. We are hoping to develop stronger ties with the Senior leaders, working together on whole-school

events such as sport days, Founder’s Day, MAD Day, and the St Kilda Mission Can Collection.

I would just like to reiterate what Mr Riordan said to all of us on the first day of 2004: Get involved, take advantage of the countless opportunities on hand here at De La. Don’t let opportunities to be part of the De La community pass you by.

Matt Windley Tiverton Campus Captain Tom Curry Tiverton Campus Vice-Captain

Mr Matt Breen with Daniel Rana, Adrian Bonaddio, Tim Kovess and Br Tim Peter

2003 VCE Results

Congratulations to the students in Year 12 of 2003. The 207 students who completed Year 12 were all successful in gaining their VCE.

There were 20 students who received an enter above 90.00, the top 3 students being:

Sam Merriel 98.90 Medicine/Surgery Monash

Brendan Woodman 98.80 Physiotherapy Latrobe Louis Bowden 98.70 Law/Media Studies Latrobe

Of the 187 students who applied for a tertiary place, 165 (88% ) received a VTAC offer. A significant number of students chose not to respond to their tertiary offer.

Students were offered places in the following Fields of Study Arts(including Arts/Science) 19

Architecture/Building

Agriculture/Environment

Aviation 2

Commerce/Management (including Commerce/Arts Commerce/Science, Commerce/Engineering) 46

Creative Arts 10

Education 3

Engineering (including English/Science, Naval Architecture)

Health (including Medicine,Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Myotherapy, Acupuncture)

Hospitality 8

Information Technology (including Computer Science,Software Development)

Law (including Science/Law, Media/Law, Arts/Law, Legal Practice

Media/Multimedia 8 Music

Public Relations & Advertising 6

Science (including Science/Information Systems)12

Sport and Recreation 6

Offers by Institution

Australian Catholic University 5 Australian Maritime College 1 Deakin 26 Latrobe 4 Monash 30 R.M.I.T. 12

Melbourne 6 Victoria University of Technology 6 T.A.F.E. -Box Hill 6 -Chishlom 1 -Holmesglen 28 -R.M.I.T. 16 -Swinburne 19 -University of Melb/McMillan TAFE 1 -V.U.T. 2 -William Angliss 3 Other Private Providers Australian Academy of Design 2 -JMC Academy 1 -International College of Photography 3 -Melbourne Institute of Business 1

Photography Studies College 2

The College of Sports Therapy 1

Note that there were more offers made than students who actually received one, as some students received two offers, a HECS offer and a University fee-paying offer

The College staff join me in wishing the students of Year 12 2003, great success and enjoyment in their choice of destinations

Ms Sue Taylor Careers Counsellor

Front Row: Louis Bowden, Tim Nethersole, James Gaynor, Br Tim Peter

Row 2: Tom McIlroy, Sam Merriel, Peter Tziotis, Matthew Barca Row 3: Michael Byrne, Patrick Davis Row 4: John Moore, Jackson Enright, James Casey, David Gleason

Back Row: Eric Cheng, Rowan Creedon, Brendan Woodman, Mark Bentley

The New-Look Tiverton Campus

The Tiverton Campus has undergone a significant transition in 2004 with Year 10 students now being located on the Kinnoull Campus. As a Year 4-9 campus, Tiverton continues to be a very busy, vibrant, energetic and exciting place. Every day is quite different with many activities taking place across all year levels.

The Student Representative Council — two representatives elected from each homeroom — have begun meeting on a regular basis, and this group is ably lead by Matthew Windley (Tiverton Captain) and Tom Curry (Tiverton Vice-Captain). The Year 8 SRC students recently represented the College at the St Patrick’s Day Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral, whilst the Year 9 SRC represented the College at an Anzac Day ceremony at the Shrine.

For the first time, Year 9 students will take on the role of Peer Support Leaders and they will work with Year 7 students in an eight-week program throughout Term 2. The 58 Year 9 students who volunteered for this Peer Support Program attended a two day training session at Jan Juc. The feedback from staff who worked with Year 9 students in their preparation for the Peer Support Program was very encouraging. A regular feature on the Tiverton Campus is the monthly Campus Assembly held in the Gymnasium.

On a regular basis, students are acknowledged for their achievements in all areas of school life. At our most recent Assembly, academic awards were presented to students based on their 2003 results. With Fr Tiernan Doherty joining the staff this year, we have also been celebrating Year Level Masses throughout Term 1.

Our Year 7 students have made a very successful transition to their secondary education. Throughout Term 1, all Year 7 Homeroom groups enjoyed four days at Jan Juc with the Outdoor Education staff, participating in a variety of water based activities and simply getting to know each other.

A highlight of Term 1 is our annual Mission Action Day which is held on the last day of term. Again this event was hugely successful with beautiful weather, and a positive spirit amongst students and staff in their efforts to raise money for Lasallian Missions.

Mr Peter Riordan Head of Tiverton Campus

Year 10s at Kinnoull 2004

‘Going over the road’ is a phrase heard frequently at De La Salle College. Each day many teachers and students cross High Street to move between Kinnoull and Tiverton Campuses.

However, ‘crossing the road’ carries far greater significance. It is an important landmark in the journey a student undertakes at De La Salle College. The move from the Junior Campus at Tiverton to the Senior Campus at Kinnoull marks the conclusion of a number of years of personal growth and study and the commencement of the final years at De La Salle College.

The year marked a significant development as the first Year 10 group commenced at Kinnoull Campus. In effect two Year Levels moved to Kinnoull as a new intake of Year 11 students also started on the campus.

The navigators on our journey were the experienced Homeroom Teachers: Mr Phillip Ryan, Mrs Susan Robertson, Mr Kevin Arkell, Miss Kathleen Flynn, Mr Kieran Grafen, Mr Adrian O’Connor, Mr Shane Slavin and Mr Carl Kruger. As I was also moving with the boys, having been Year 9 Co-ordinator in 2003, their guidance was invaluable to me.

The move to Kinnoull brought new and updated facilities with greater freedom and responsibility for the Year 10 students. They are now required to move for their classes, at times between campuses, and to relate to their teachers in a more mature and co-operative manner.

The structure of the Campus, new subjects and a greater emphasis upon movement represented a significant change for our students, who had been accustomed to waiting in one classroom and having teachers come to them. As is usually the case with major change, some people adapted better than others. However, the Year 10 group are to be commended for the positive manner that they have embraced change and have accepted the challenges which have confronted them. At all times, they have maintained a positive approach and have been generous in their efforts.

Mr Richard Bourbon Year 10 Coordinator

Year 8 Mass with Fr Tiernan

When Fr Les Troy CM retired from his position of College Chaplain in 1995 after an incumbency of 23 years, the regular presence of a much-loved and appreciated priest on campus turned into a lamentable absence. Visiting priests and bishops who have generously given of their time to preside at Eucharistic services on the occasions of major College celebrations could not replace the witness of a chaplain who is available to the students in their daily routine. It was with great enthusiasm, then, that the College has welcomed an offer by a Passionist priest, Father Tiernan Doherty CP, to provide a pastoral and sacramental ministry to the students and staff of De La Salle.

Among his previous apostolic works, Father Tiernan, who is originally from Melbourne, has provided pastoral support to a Lasallian school in Sydney and for 11 years acted as chaplain to the inmates of a prison in Adelaide. Father Tiernan began his work here at De La Salle impressively during Lent,

hearing up to 50 confessions a day, preparing students in their R.E. classes for Easter and presiding at Masses for both staff and students. That the students are receiving the sacraments more regularly is a consolation to parents, whilst the students have appreciated Father Tiernan’s honesty and witness to the priestly vocation. It is hoped that Father Tiernan’s association with De La Salle will continue well into the future.

Year 8 students celebrated mass at St Joseph’s Malvern. The theme of the mass was ‘With God as Our Leader.’ During the mass the SRC Leaders were presented with their badges, which were blessed by Father Tiernan. Year level Masses have been a great initative this year and special thanks to Mr Ian Smith for his organisation of the Masses and preparation of the students.

A focus of the Year 12 Personal Development Program for 2004 is an ongoing commitment to and appreciation of ‘social justice issues’. It is an expectation that our students graduate from De La Salle with much more than just the ability to recall data under test conditions. It is expected that they are prepared for a life of service to others, whether it be family, friends, workplace or to the wider community. As part of this preparation for service, students are exposed to a range of social justice issues. Mission

PLANAction Day and Lasallian Service are familiar examples. In 2004, the Year 12 students collectively had the opportunity of experiencing ‘Child Sponsorship’. Daniel Bolotin, a representative from PLAN International, presented details of Child Sponsorship and the various community roles of PLAN to the Year 12s during a Personal Development Day, March 11th. The Class of 2004 took up the challenge of child sponsorship raising $440 to sponsor David Juma Olunga from Kenya. In addition, Br Tim Peter provided a cheque for $2000 to PLAN International which will go towards the “Water for Tanzania” project. PLAN International has expressed their thanks for our support stating “Thankyou once again for your gift. It really does make a difference” (Ian Wishart, National Executive Officer). As a school community, I think we can be proud of our social action efforts, but never complacent.

Mr Andrew Cooper Year 12 Coordinator

Daniel Bolotin from PLAN International with College leaders

Billy Graham — Made in New Zealand

In March 2004 the three Lasallian schools in Melbourne were visited by Bill Graham, a motivator and fitness advisor from New Zealand.

Billy has achieved success through goal setting and determination. He delights in telling stories of his own life. Bill left school unable to read and write and he took up butchering before becoming a teacher. Bill has designed a unique fitness product complete with endorsements from the US Air force Academy and Floyd Patterson — ex-world heavyweight champion.

Now in constant demand as a speaker at conference and business functions, Billy has delivered keynote presentations in New Zealand, Australian, Singapore, Malaysia and the United Kingdom.

Billy spoke to the school assemblies at De La Salle Malvern, St Bede’s Mentone and St James’, East Bentleigh on the importance of combining a healthy body with a healthy attitude and of making the very best of every opportunity. His warm and enthusiastic presentation inspires his listeners to challenge their outlook and increase their potential.

Red Cross

2004 marks the third year that Year 9 and Year 10 students have collected for the Australian Red Cross. I have been fortunate to have been involved on each occasion and have been impressed by their zeal and desire to help those less fortunate.

Over 70 Year 9 and Year 10 students door-knocked houses in the area bordered by High Street, Glenferrie, Wattletree and Tooronga Roads. The boys are encouraged to approach people in a courteous manner, to be grateful for any contribution and gracious to householders at all times. It is very pleasing to witness the students being such fine ambassadors for the College.

The student raised $942, a fantastic effort, which does not include additional monies collected from people who were not home when the boys visited. The boys were instructed to leave a Red Cross collection envelope at these houses.

Finally, I would like to thank Mr Peter Harte and Mr David Ellul for their organisation of the Year 9 students and assistance in counting the money collected.

Mr Richard Bourbon Year 10 Coordinator

Blood Bank

De La Salle has always had a strong ethic of public service and in March a small group of young men continued the College’s long term support of the Red Cross Blood Service.

Michael Robinson, Nathan Anstey, Daniel Lombardo, Alex Tyrrell and Liam Clifford, all from Year 11, were picked up from the Kinnoull Campus after class and taken into the Central Blood Bank at Southbank. There, they enjoyed an orange juice and biscuits before giving their life-blood to help those less fortunate than themselves. All of these young men hail from Williamstown and continue the tradition of “Willie boys” involving themselves in all aspects of College life.

The Red Cross Blood Bank is currently running a competition between schools so if you are donating in the near future be sure to register your donation for De La! There are some substantial rewards for the highest donating school.

Mr Kevin Hunter.

Left to Right: Year 11 students Michael Robinson, Nathan Anstey, Daniel Lombardo, Liam Clifford and Alex Tyrrell

Billy Graham with students from Year 10

Outdoor and Environmental Studies

Outdoor and Environmental Studies is the study of relationships within natural environments. The course is a hybrid of subjects comprising Outdoor Education, the study of Society and Environment, History, Geography, Environmental Science and Biology. Field trips this year have included snorkelling at the Port Phillip Sanctuary, sea-kayaking with the seals and mountainbiking in the temperate rainforests of the Otway National Park. At these camps, students learn of the changing perceptions society has of the natural environment and also Aboriginal perspectives, as experienced at the Aboriginal Cultural Centre ‘Norana Creations’ in Grovedale.

While at the Otway Ranges Environmental Network, the boys were lectured on issues of old growth forests and logging, tourism, as well as the current review of the Angahook-Otway proposed National Park.

Students are looking forward to their next field trip to Wilson’s Promontory which will

further increase their knowledge and understanding of the conflicting views concerning its preservation and management.

Ms Bindy Russell Outdoor Education

De La Salle divers hold a native sea star. Its cousin, the Northern Pacific sea star, is a noxious marine pest capable of altering Victoria’s unique marine environment. The pest arrives in ballast water in ships and has been responsible for extensive damage in Port Phillip Bay.

Canberra Insight

The annual Year 12 Legal Studies and Political Studies Canberra Study Tour in March, was again a great success and enjoyed by all.

The itinerary was packed with visits to key institutions and places of interest that enhanced the students’ knowledge and understanding of how our legal and political systems operate, and more importantly, their role within them. A small sample follows.

A visit to Old Parliament House set the scene and gave us an insight into the historical development of our Federal Parliament. Sitting in the chambers of both the House of Reps and the Senate, we were entertained by snippets of key events that have shaped our history. The contrast with the ‘new’ Parliament House on Capital Hill prompted many

discussions about security, expense and just how many kilometres of corridors were there anyway. A highlight for many was our private meeting with Mr Peter Costello, Member for Higgins.

Visiting the High Court of Australia, we began to understand its significance as the most important Australian legal institution. This was it, the pinnacle of our judicial system!

Our tour of the Australian Institute of Sport was a chance to pore over the sporting memorabilia and pit ourselves against the achievements of Australia’s elite athletes. The result? They towered over us and were somewhat quicker, faster and stronger!

Ms Sandra Venneri Legal Studies Teacher

Biology — The ‘Stuff’ of Life

VCE Biology covers a diverse field of study including: Ecology, Zoology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Homeostasis, study of Disease, Genetics and Evolution. The study of Biology lends itself to a variety of learning experiences with all learning styles catered for. Kinaesthetic learners relish the hands-on approach to practical tasks including, for example, microscopy (examination of cell structures), plant and animal dissections, DNA extraction and Genetic Engineering (at the CSIRO). Visual learners feast on the fascinating visual images presented in the class text, data shows and, excursions to the likes of Zoos & Aquariums (study of ‘Ecosystems’), Melbourne Museum (‘Evolution’) and the CSIRO (Genetic Engineering), or from the outstanding text books of the study. Auditory learners benefit from detailed class discussions and group work. Finally, emotional intelligences are developed through exploration of the techniques and ethics associated with disease control and genetic engineering. Whether we are aware of it or not, Biology has a marked influence on our lives. The food we eat, the

air we breathe, the water we drink, the clothes we wear, the medicines we take, are all factors profoundly influenced by Biologists. Media interest in the field of Biology is rapidly growing reflecting the importance this area has in our lives. Whilst there may have been a time when vocational opportunities for Biologists were limited, a quick perusal of the financial papers and employment classifieds will demonstrate the growing demand for Biologists. In many ways, the Biological Revolution is beginning to overtake the Technology Revolution of 1980s. Biology is undoubtedly the stuff of life!

Mr Andrew Cooper Biology

Primaries Hit The Road

Bicycle education for the Primary classes takes place for an entire week in early March. The program is run within the College grounds and the boys complete the unit on their own bicycles. A complex course weaves around the grounds of the College to test riders’ bike handling and skills. The course comprises ‘zig-zag’ riding, straight-line riding, a u-turn task, practice at looking behind for traffic whilst riding, formation riding, the ‘one handed zig-zag’ and, of course, braking. The boys take these tasks in their stride, though it took a while for them to master the ‘figure 8’ task without bumping their mates off the trackI

Whilst it challenges the boys to improve their coordination skills, we hope the boys finish the unit knowing their capabilities and being more aware of the dangers of riding on suburban streets

Mr Terry Atkins Grade 4

Mr Terry Atkins directs traffic

Cricket might be said to develop character through its capacity to diminish vanity, nullify egocentricity and encourage co-operation. At the end of the home and away games the team was clearly at the top of our division having beaten St Bernard’s in a close game (3 for 149/ 6 for 145), St Joseph’s North Melbourne (0 for 61/ all out for 57) comfortably and St Joseph’s Geelong (3 for 78/ all out 76) quite comfortably. Every player enjoyed some measure of success with bat, ball or in fielding. Against St Bernard’s, Nathan Harris scored 45, Danny Hughes 34 not out and Michael Hulston 16 not out, Danny Hughes 2 for 14. Against St Joseph’s, North Melbourne, Matthew Moore took 5 for 16, Fletcher Henry 3 for 2 and Dom Paynter scored 40 not out and Nick Keating 18 not out. Against St Joseph’s Geelong, Matthew Moore took 2 for 21, Chris Nazzari 3 for 14 and Pat Youens 2 for 15; Dom Paynter scored 23 and Danny Hughes 33 not out.

Our semi-final against Salesian College was a good contest but one that left us a little disappointed. Neither batsmen nor bowlers in that game quite

Cricket performed at their peak. Danny Hughes who opened the bowling in earlier games was unable to bowl. During our innings we struggled to push the scoring rate beyond 4 an over, and we reached 5 for 135 with Dom Paynter scoring 29 and Michael Cavarra 35. Salesian reached 5 for 138 with two overs left, with Jarred Fletcher taking 3 for 19.

Mr Euan Walmsley Coach

Swimming

ACC Swimming has undergone a resurgence of significant proportions in the past eight years. The quality of the competition is outstanding, greatly influenced by the inclusion of Whitefriars’ College (a swimming powerhouse) into the competition as well as improvement in the swimming facilities of a number of the competing schools. Rather than being daunted by the prospect of competing in such an environment, the De La Salle Swimming Team is meeting the challenge head-on and is undergoing its own resurgence to re-establish itself as a force in ACC Swimming.

Having best placed equal fourth over the previous seven years of the ACC Championships, De La Salle finished third overall in 2004 (491.5 points) behind St Bernard’s (498.5 points) and Whitefriar’s College 1st overall (566 points). St Bede’s finished fourth with 480 points followed by St Joseph’s Geelong (465 points), Parade (437 points) and Mazenod (427 points).

There were many notable performances by members of the team on the night. Most swimmers once again swam personal best times and the Under 17 team (Brendan Carr, Stephen Collins, Daniel Liston, and James Muling), were one point shy of taking Age Group honours. Hamish Rix (U13), Simon Meade (U14) and Chris Wesley (Seniors) were also prominent in their age Groups.

The ACC Swim Team of 2004 consisted of a fine group of young men who committed themselves to improving performance. They have benefited from excellent leadership shown by Team Captains Michael Herkess and Steven Fisher and by the outstanding coaching of Mr Stuart Nicoll. I urge them all to remain committed to continued improvement in 2005. A solid base has been laid that now needs to be built upon. Training will re-commence at the start of Term 3.

Mr Andrew Cooper Swimming Coordinator

Back Row: Robert Breda, David Hocking, Michael Harold, Matthew Moore, Patrick Youens, Danny Hughes, Dion Molamure

Front Row: Dominic Paynter, Chris Nazzari, Jarred Fletcher (co-captain), Fletcher Henry (co-captain), Michael Cavarra

Steven Fisher, Michael Herkess, Christoper Wesley and Steven Vidovic

Athletics

DeLa Salle Athletics saw a number of changes in season 2004. Firstly, Mr Peter Harte passed on the mantle of Athletics Coordinator after four very successful years at the helm. Secondly, a number of injuries to key athletes of the past few years meant that new opportunities existed for other athletes. Despite these changes, some things remained constant.

The number of boys who dedicated themselves to training was at an all-time high. Some Friday mornings saw in excess of 150 boys taking part. It is fantastic to see so many boys keen to participate in training despite the small number of places available in the ACC team.

Another constant was the determination and spirit that our athletes showed in the heat of competition. Some individual performances — although not necessarily winning ones — were simply inspirational. Sam Williams’ third in the under/16 1500 meters was a run that will stay in my memory for a long time.

The school managed an overall result of third this year and I believe as a team we did our very best. We were winners on the day.

Congratulations must go to our senior and junior captains who led the way superbly for their teammates. Senior captain, Sam Jamieson, was outstanding in winning the 110 Hurdles, 100m and 200m double, triple jump and 4 x 100m relay. Junior Captain Josh Harris ably assisted his senior captain by winning the under/15 long jump and running second in the hurdles and 400m events.

It was a great culmination to a season and all boys who participated should be proud of their efforts.

Mr Jonathan Edgar Athletics Coordinator

Tennis — ACC Finalists

Our De La Salle tennis boys fought bravely against St Bernards’ College, a team who had overpowered the other ACC tennis heavyweight, St Bede’s, only a fortnight before. The singles finished at four sets each after strong wins by captain, Scott McNamara (8/1), Peter Hamblin (9/7), Steven Badrock (8/4) and Tim Suttie who came back from 5/1 down to win a great battle 9/7.

We needed at least two doubles sets for victory, but the only doubles partners to win were Scott and Tim McKenna (9/7). David McKenna and Steven Badrock

battled hard against the opposing number-2 pair, but went down 9/7 in a high standard match. Tony Constantine and Peter Hamblin had an early lead only to lose against a St Bedes’ pair who lifted strongly. Finally Pat Dunne and Tom Roberts battled valiantly only to lose a fantastic tie-break set which finished 14/12, set points alternating to either side.

Congratulations to the team for a fine effort against very strong opposition.

Mr Martin Mahy Coach

Music

Star of the Sea / De La Salle Band workshop

In March, De la Salle Concert and Jazz band members hosted fellow musicians from Star Of The Sea for a combined performance in the College gym. An enjoyable day of rehearsal culminated in a concert attended by Primary and Year 7 students with an aim to encourage further participation in our Band program. Special thanks to Mr Nigel Paul for his coordination and conducting.

Vocal Ensemble

Congratulations to the Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Ms Cindy Frost and Ms Adrienne Moran, for their wonderful contribution to the Catholic Education Week mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral on March 11.

Soloists inciuded Marcus Topp and Simon Windley, both from (Yr 6) while the leader of song was Andrew Moroney, (Yr 12). We look foward to returning to St Patrick’s for the combined Lasallian Schools Mass.

Other events on the vocal calendar included an ACC workshop with 400 students, held at St Bernard’s, Essendon. This was a fantastic opportunity for our singers to experience being part of a larger choir. Plans for Term 2 include hosting a local girls’ school for a day of fourpart harmony singing.

of music through his performances at two school assemblies, as well as entertaining parents new to DLS at the cocktail party. Thankyou to Yana for inspiring our Year 4 students who have joined the String Program this year.

Ms Adrienne Moran Music Coordinator

Year 11 — Religion and Society

Teachers of Year 11 Religion and Society have designed a Unit of Aboriginal Spirituality for their students. The unit covers a range of topics pertaining to the nature of Aboriginal spirituality, beliefs and Aboriginal reconciliation: the ‘Sorry’ issue, stolen generations, deaths in custody, and land rights. This unit aims at redressing the lack of systematic knowledge in the Religious Education curriculum on the spirituality, beliefs and social justice issues concerning Indigenous Australians.

Darlow Show, an Aboriginal band from Melbourne, gave two performances in March. The show featured songs from their album, Be With You, and dealt with the ‘Sorry’ issue and the importance of empathy in a sensitive and passionate way. Both students and staff enjoyed their music and their deep understanding of important Aboriginal issues. Scott Darlow expressed his views on issues of empathy, reconciliation and manhood from a humane and Christian perspective.

The Scott Darlow Show performances were followed up with a guest speaker from the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry, Melbourne — Vickie Walker. Vickie, a descendant of the Mutthi Mutthi tribe at Lake Mungo in south-western New South Wales, spoke on Aboriginal life and the traditions of her people.

Mr Phillip Ryan

Year 11 students with Scott Darlow and his band

Year 12 Retreats

There is no doubt that there is a lot of pressure on VCE students. Pressure to perform, both from themselves and from parents, pressure to gain a certain ENTER score, pressure that their life is “on the line”. Given that pressure, it is important that the young men know that they have support. The retreats are undertaken in Homeroom groups on the theme, “Facing the future”. Our young men get the chance to explore their spirituality and the full life to which Jesus calls us, all the more important when many are not regular church-goers. Apart from silly games, known as “ice-breakers”, there are discussions, time for personal reflection, as well as time to play games and relax.

After the retreats, the young men were asked to give some feedback. Their comments showed that they enjoyed the chance to deepen their relationship with the other members of their homeroom, discuss “deeper” matters and affirm their Homeroom teacher and other Homeroom members.

Given the demands of family, school, sport and parttime jobs, it is all the more important to stop, to take

time out, so that they might have the chance to hear God’s “still, small voice” (1 Kings 19:12).

Mr Patrick Jurd Faith Development Co-ordinator

Parents’ Association

To welcome our school community, both new and existing, to 2004, a year we look forward to as one of ongoing challenges and achievements, the Parents’ Association opened its year with a Mass celebrated by one of our Old Collegians, Fr Peter Conroy. A collection was taken up on the day and donated to the Kids’ Help Line.

First term is always very busy and, for many, a hectic start to their association with the College. This year, the New Book Sale was very successful. With a large number of parents helping with the distribution, we achieved the best profit for many years. The New Parents’ Cocktail Party was well-attended and a fun introduction to the College giving many the

acquainted, as well as rested, with a weekend away at the College’s house in Jan Juc. The weather was great, company even better, local shopping fantastic

it. May will be the Fathers’ turn. This term we looked into broadening our activities by holding a family afternoon at Lawn Bowls. This was a fun day where no level of fitness was required and all age groups could play together. All facilities at the Chadstone Bowls Club were available for the post game analysis. If you didn’t make it this time, we hope to see you when next we hold it. Remember, you need no skills, can be fitted into any group and will have a great time.

Further activities planned for this year are:

19th June Trivia Night

8th September Fashion Parade

4th November Oaks Day Lunch

Mrs Liz Kortum Parents’ Association President

and we had ringside seats at the Torquay Triathalon, which ran right beside the house. We will be having another Mothers’ weekend in October, so look out for

“John Wren: A Life Reconsidered”

A diverse group of people gathered at the Collingwood Football Club Social Club on 10 March when Eddie McGuire launched the biography John Wren: A Life Reconsidered, written by Old Collegian, Jim Griffin.

The book is a major reassessment of the life of John Wren (1871-1953), who rose from running an illegal tote in Johnston Street, Collingwood, to become a millionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Frank Hardy’s portrayal of Wren in his novel Power Without Glory (1950) led to a widespread perception that Wren was Australia’s Al Capone. This new biography attempts to sort the facts from the fiction.

Jim Griffin is Professor Emeritus of the University of Papua New Guinea, and a former Senior Research Fellow in Pacific History at the Australian National University. After attending De La Salle in the mid 1940s, he graduated from Melbourne University and taught history in the 1950s and early 1960s at Xavier College where three of John Wren’s grandsons were among his pupils.

As a university academic in the 1980s, Jim became interested in the life of John Wren while researching his controversial entry on Archbishop Daniel Mannix for the Australian Dictionary of Biography. Writing a later ADB entry on John Wren, he realised the extent to which Wren had been unfairly maligned, not just by

Hardy, but also by many historians who should have known better than to base their interpretations on Hardy, or on rumours, innuendo and prejudices instead of examining the evidence.

John Wren: A Life Reconsidered unravels the many layers of an extraordinary figure who developed a vast sporting and business empire, and was influential in Australian politics and the Catholic Church.

Jim has written a chronicle of historical facts that challenge the reader to decide who the real villains were.

New Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral

Geoff Baron began his five years at De La Salle in Br Abban’s Scholarship Class in 1956, choosing maths, sciences and latin. He matriculated in 1960. The “just-in-case” Latin proved useful when he joined a group of 28 young men and began the eight years course of studies for priesthood at Werribee then Glen Waverley. His vocation consolidated over the years and Geoff was ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Melbourne in his parish church of St Kevin’s, Ormond in June 1968.

This year, Fr Geoff was appointed Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral after serving in parishes for 35 years including two periods as Parish Priest. As Dean, he administers the Cathedral parish on behalf of the Archbishop in addition to his responsibilities for the running of the

cathedral itself. Recognised worldwide as an outstanding example of Gothic revival architecture, St Patrick’s is visited by hundreds of tourists each week. With the help of sacristans, gardeners and a cleaner, the cathedral is kept in top condition as the mother church of the Archdiocese.

With the help of two other priests, there are daily Masses and Reconciliation to celebrate with the responsibility, at night, of responding to emergency calls from four major city hospitals. As Dean there are weddings to organise, ceremonies to plan and meetings to attend.

We wish Fr Geoff well in his significant role in the work and mission of the Church, particularly here in Melbourne.

James Griffin reveals the true John Wren

At the book launch, author James Griffin (1947) seated, with Pat Cash (1947), Brian Cash (1954), Peter King (1947), Leo Cash (1949) and James’ son Justin.

John Harber Phillips

John Harber Phillips, who attended De La when the school was quite small and the only playing area was the concrete yard of Stanhope Street, retired recently after 12 years’ service as Chief Justice of Victoria.

In all, John was a Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Federal Court of Australia for nearly 20 years.

As Chief Justice he was instrumental in having a number of electronic courtrooms constructed at the Law Courts. He also pioneered a system, known as “Pegasus Two” designed to streamline the conduct of criminal trials. He also began a program of “Open Days” when members of the public were invited to visit the Supreme Court and hear from him a report of the Court’s activities.

Although Irish in background, he has been involved with the Victorian Greek community for many years

and has been twice awarded the Hellenic Distinction for service to that community.

John has had a deep interest in Forensic Science for many years and is currently Chairman of the National Institute of Forensic Science and the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine.

He married Helen Rogers in 1962 and they have three children and five grandchildren. The grandchildren will be the 5th generation Collingwood barrackers as John has already put in hand their indoctrination.

On his retirement, John accepted a post of Professor in the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre at Victoria University. This is a partnership between Victoria University and Cambridge and is Cambridge’s only outpost in Australia.

De La Salle is proud to acknowledge the outstanding career of an eminent Old Collegian.

Bruce Chamberlain

Bruce Chamberlain (De La Salle College Captain, 1957) has retired after being one of Victoria’s longest serving Members of Parliament. His distinguished career spanned 30 years and he will be remembered as a parliamentarian of care, courage, credibility and conviction.

A Hamilton barrister, Bruce became the Member for Western Province in 1973 and served as a Liberal Lower House member for three years before moving to the Upper House for 27 years. Eminent within his party and respected on both sides of the political divide, he was able to wield considerable influence during his time in Spring Street. In the last decade of his political career, he saw a number of reforms carried out in his role as President of the Legislative Council.

Bruce however, rates raising a healthy happy family, with a very supportive wife as his greatest achievement. His retirement will be spent pursuing not only his many sporting interests but also his passion for biographical film-making. He has recently videotaped interviewes with the five former Premiers of Victoria.

On his retirement last year, when asked what advice he would give to young people possibly interested in a political career, Bruce responded:

“Know our political system, the material is available. You have to go through one of the major parties. Make your choice; it’s a personal decision. Join the local branch. Ask questions; get them to give you reasons why you should join their party. Most successful politicians are active in community life. Young people with political ambitions should do the same.”

Sound advice from one of Victoria’s foremost politicians!

Bruce Chamberlain with one of his former teachers, Br Stanislaus Carmody

Paul Jennings — A Man of Many Faces

Paul attended De La Salle College in 1952 with Brothers Julian, Frederick and Edward as his teachers. They were not targets for impersonation, he says, as they were normal human beings. It wasn’t until the spring of 1958 when he was with the 20th National Service Battalion that his mimicry really began with the Army officers and

NCO’s being the victims. Paul was in demand to entertain the troops and to perform at battalion concerts.

After his two years army service, Paul spent four years in the country towns of Swan Hill and Bendigo broadcasting on radio before moving to Channel 9 and radio 3AW in Melbourne. He continued with serious broadcasting until 1978 while making regular appearances on television with comedian Graham Kennedy. Mike Willesee hired Paul to appear on his A Current Affair Program

and, in the years to follow, Good Morning Australia, The Midday Show, and Fast Forward became vehicles for further appearances on a national scale. With engagements in cities like London, San Francisco, Hawaii, Bangkok, Singapore and Auckland, Paul is very much in demand and he is on the move with commitments world-wide. He has impersonated every Prime Minister since World War II, not to mention the US Presidents, the Royal Family, footballers, cricketers, tycoons, Trade Union leaders and television personalities. However, Paul claims the Rubbery Figures television series as his finest accomplishment — he did all the voices!

Horse Whisperer — Michael Dwyer

Michael always loved horses so it was not surprising that he chose to study for a Diploma of Horse Studies (Breeding) at North Melbourne Institute of Technology when he left De La in 1998. In his final year, he won a three months scholarship to work at the famous Cambridge Stud in New Zealand, assisting during the breeding season. There he met people who helped him carve out an international career in the equine industry.

Each year since then Michael has returned to Cambridge Stud to work during the breeding season. As well, he has also spent several months at Coolmore Stud, the world’s leading stud, in Ireland.

However, Michael is now thrilled to have a permanent full-time job at

Cambridge Stud and says that he has achieved his dream. He works with up to 300 broodmares and yearlings and, as he has always wanted to learn more about pedigrees his ambition is being fulfilled. Michael works hard and has learned from the best in the industry. However, he is always thankful for the opportunity the scholarship gave him.

His days are long and work continues into the night when the mares are foaling. The rewards are there he says when you follow the progress of the foal to its two-year-old races on the track, see their success and can say, “I was a part of that!”

Paul Jennings as Prince Charles

Class of 1981 — With A Mission

After deliberations and much ‘to-ing and fro-ing’, Martin Kelliher, Peter Welch and Mick Hegan organised what was primarily a reunion for 47 members of the Class of 1981 at the Racecourse Hotel in Caulfield.

great raffle prizes and auction prizes with the group raising a tad over $8,000 for the boys. The organisers for the night would like to acknowledge the generosity of not only the people who donated prizes, but also the bigheartedness of the men from the 1981 year who wanted to assist a fellow class mate and his family.

The money was given to the North-Coombes family to add to the local community support they had received in order to purchase a new vehicle to enable the boys and family to be together for future journeys and schooling purposes.

Evelina’s two young sons, James and Jules, suffer from Muscular Dystrophy. So, after some discussion,

The night proved a great success. It was good to see mates catch up, tell tall tales and behave as badly as they did 22 years ago. The only difference was that some were slightly tubbier, balder and, due to age, a little slower than in 1981!

20 Years Reunion for the Class of 1983

The ‘Class of 1983’ has organised regular reunions since leaving De La. Last year, their committee planned a special 20 years reunion and committeeman Anton McKernan has sent this report of the celebration.

In November, 2003, the ‘Class of 1983’ held a reunion at the Albert Park Reception Centre. Approximately 70 Old Colls turned out for the event and, from all accounts, had a marvellous time. In fact the conviviality of the evening was such that at the finishing time of midnight many of those present ventured to a bar in South Melbourne owned by one of the attendees to continue discourse.

The group has held a reunion every five years since 1983 (as well as one during the year immediately

after school) and each time the numbers attending have been around 60 or 70. Moreover, each time the universal comment is that it is such terrific fun that it should be done more often. Then the reality of organising the event kicks in and five years go by before even thinking about the next one!!!

As one would expect after 20 years, families, careers and indeed lives have had many twists and turns. However, it is encouraging to note that of the 120 or so of the De La ‘Class of 1983’, at least 70 or so of them keep coming along in extremely high spirits and in remarkably good shape - all things considered. Here’s to 2008!!

Michael Hegan

50th Anniversary Year — OCA Football

In its 50th year, De La returns to VAFA “A” Grade with the 2004 season opening with a rematch of the 2003 “B” grade grand final against Whitefriars AFC, at our Waverley Oval.

The season actually begins on the previous night with the Warriors playing

St Kevin’s O B for the Anthony Molan Memorial Trophy, at Amateur Headquarters, Elsternwick Park.

With President Patrick McConville commencing his 5th term, the 2004 Committee has only one change with Phil “Power” Proy joining as a replacement for Pat Maher, who has stepped down for business/family reasons. Phil will undertake the function of Property and Facilities Manager.

Coaches

The 2004 coaching panel consists of:

Mark Lowe: Captain of our last “A” grade premiership team (1991), appointed Senior Coach replacing Tony Miller.

Paul Dwyer: A 152 games veteran, who coached the Reserves in seasons 1999 / 2000, appointed as Mark’s assistant.

Michael Hegan: A 240 games veteran retains the Reserves coaching position after an excellent debut season in 2003 in which his team won 16 of 20 games to finish Runners Up.

Benjamin Buick: Taking over as Warrior coach from Mark Williamson who has stepped down for business and family reasons. Mark’s three year tenure yielded 2 - 2 - 3 result which is a commendable performance considering the strength of the Old Xaverians teams. Benjamin has played 182 games with the club including 10 in the 2003 season.

David Madigan: Taking over from Denis Bilston who coached the Under 19 Blues for the past two seasons. David teaches at the College and is an

enthusiastic and proficient addition to our panel.

Robin Smith: Continuing as U19 Golds coach. Rob is an excellent recruiter and his development skills are legendary.

John Pollard: Coached the Senior team in the VAFA “A” Grade for three seasons 1984–1986 for a 1– 2 – 3 outstanding record. John has been appointed coach of the Under 16 team, which will compete in the MSJFL on Sunday afternoons at the Waverley Oval.

The Teams

The Club is expecting a return to prime competitiveness from the Under 19 Blues team with an influx of talent from the excellent 2003 De La College team.

The senior team will be bolstered by the return of 2001 captain Chris Browne and champion young ruckman, Will Jolley, who missed the last four games of 2002 and the whole of 2003 with a serious knee injury. Chris Mercuri returns after a 2-season absence with osteitis pubis. The return of Anthony Orlando (1997) from Old Xaverians will add class and experience to our forward set up. The practice match form of Billy Dwyer, Michael Brown, Louis Bowden, Dean Dobric and Lloyd Williams is generating much excitement.

Farewells

“C” Grade Premiers 1958

Back Row: T Varcoe, T Gill, J Tindley, B Slattery, J Gilfedder, V Pilkington, B Nesbitt, J Kelley, W Watts, TPearson, J Smith (Coach)

Centre Row: L Watts, P Shiel, T Lanham, A O'Callaghan (Vice Captain), P McCormack (Captain), R Hellard, J Firman

Front Row: K O'Brien, B Conway, M Brown, W Toogood, K Purcell J Teague

The Club 18 (Warriors) side won the inaugural Anthony Molan Cup played against St Kevin’s in April. Anthony Molan’s mother Fran and father Chris presented the trophy to the Warriors Captain, Ash Tucker.

The Club bids farewell to Andrew Mackintosh after 223 games and three Club Champion Awards, two Premierships: 1991 “A” & 2003 “B” Grade, Club Captain in 1997, as well as representing Victoria. We wish you all the best in your football retirement, Macca.

Senior players who will be elsewhere in 2004 are Dave Coggins (Qld) Andre Bonnici (Salesians), Luke Borella (St Bedes), Chris Buick (Port Fairy, working) and David Spithill (Springvale). The cumulative effect of injuries has shortened the playing careers of Craig “Freddy” Swift, whose 150 games were full of courage and great skill and Damian O’Brien, whose130 games demonstrated his commitment and persistence.

50th Anniversary Celebrations

Our Club, formed in 1955, will be celebrating its 50th season with the premier event, a Gala Dinner, to be held at the Victorian Arts Centre (ANZ Pavilion) on Saturday August 7th. Please contact event organiser John Corin now on 9802 7402 (H), 0414 576 751 (M) or by e-mail john.corin@accc.gov.au for reservations.

A gourmet BBQ will be at the Club Rooms at

Waverley Oval, on the next day, Sunday August 8th from midday. All are welcome. The annual Old Collegians’ Luncheon will be conducted on Saturday August 28th at the Jack Sullivan Social Room at the Waverley Oval. Please contact Martin Shields on 9885 8711 for reservations.

Memorabilia

If you have any interesting memorabilia or other information pertaining to the formation of the Club or its later development please relay this to Colin Glover at col.glov@bigpond.net.au or by phoning 9781 4133 or send to 5/535 Nepean Hwy, Frankston 3199.

Bequests to the College

If you feel that De La Salle College contributed to your position in life today, then through your support you can help us prepare the De La Salle Collegians of tomorrow.

Contact: Br Kevin Moloney (our Bequest Officer) through the College.

Rottnest Channel Swim

what is regarded as one of the world’s largest open water swims. The weather was kind to us on race day. Our team of four swam in relays of short bursts, as it was very tiring battling the swell. Nevertheless, we were able to complete the crossing in just over 6 hours. The fastest team finished in just over 3 hours 40 minutes while the first solo competitor was only 20 minutes behind them, crossing the line in just over 4 hours … an amazing effort !! Congratulations also to another Old Collegian, Matthew O’Callaghan (1986), and his team of water polo friends who completed their crossing in 5 hours.

Channel Swim held in February 2004

One night last year, an old De La school mate of mine and I decided over a few beers that we needed a challenge. We’d heard about a 20km open water swim in Perth from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island and this seemed the ideal event giving us a great excuse for a holiday with our wives in WA. 2,000 swimmers each year take on the challenge either as a team of four, a duo or the slightly insane attempt — a solo crossing.

We recruited a couple of friends (one now living in WA who supplied the support boat) and began serious training. Three months later, we were ready to tackle

Matthew Chun, Gavin Hynes (1988) and Andrew Mackintosh (1988)

Did You Know ?

David King (1958), an architect and long time surfie, has spent most of his career working in the USA, particularly in Hawaii. He has specialised in designing high-rise buildings and was involved in the design of the ANZ building here in Collins Street many years ago. David’s work takes him from America to many of the Asian countries where his expertise is called upon.

Trent Croad (1997) has returned to the Hawthorn Football Club for the 2004 football season following his two years in Western Australia, playing with the Fremantle Dockers.

Joseph Christiansz (1973) has his own chartered accountancy company and is in partnership in a property development company in the Stonnington area. His company built the luxury prize home in Windsor, Victoria, for BoysTown Lotteries. He said it gave him pleasure to help the Brothers who had given him such a good education.

All the profits raised from the annual lotteries go to BoysTown Family Care, including Kids Helpline, Peer Skills and LinkUp.

Andrew Donnison (1996) has been working in Canberra for over three years. Initially in a graduate program with the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs, Andrew moved to a newly formed area, the Department of Education Science and Training. There his most recent work has been to develop a new government program aimed at providing IT training for mature age workers, known as the Basic IT Enabling Skills (BITES) for Older Workers Program.

Lou Fontinoveo (1988), a Monash University graduate in Economics, has worked in risk management for the National Australia Bank for over ten years. Lou and his wife Maria have two sons, Michael and Luke.

Anthony Parker (1989) is living in Sydney and working for a technology company as its chief accountant.

Edward Duyker (1972) has received two more very distinguished Australian awards. He gained the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community through the preservation and documentation of Australian history, particularly that of the early European explorers and Mauritian immigrants and the Centenary Medal for his contribution to Australian society. Our congratulations to a fine Lasallian!

Justin Hurley (1988) was married in September 2003, and his seven year old daughter Elissa was their flower girl. His brothers Christopher (1977) and Victor (1980) attended the celebration, and Victor’s twin brother Fr Brendan (1980) sent an audiotaped blessing from his home in Mexico. Justin works as a data technical specialist for Telstra.

Brothers Adrian (1971) and Graeme Smith (1969) with their sons. On the left are Adrian’s sons Matthew (Yr 9), Christopher (Yr 7) and Nicholas (Yr 5). On the right are Graeme’s sons Timothy (Yr 12 2003), Patrick (Yr 10) and Frank (Yr 7)

Damien Cash (1974) is a consultant historian, writer and researcher. He has written several books, co-written many more and has been senior researcher on a variety of works including the AFL centenary publication, 100 Years of Australian Football; A Measure of Greatness: the Origins of the Australian Iron & Steel Industry; They’re Racing: the Complete Story of Australian Racing and most recently, John Wren: A Life Reconsidered (see page 16). Damien is writing a commissioned history of the Australian Province of the Blessed Sacrament Congregation for publication in 2005. He has also worked as Historian at BHP, the ANZ Bank, and Heritage Victoria and is a new member of the Heritage Council in Victoria.

Chris Stevens (1981) has been living in Sydney for the past five years where he heads up IT operations for Westpac. He and his wife are enjoying the family addition of their young son Riley.

John O’Doherty (1987) recently gained his Master of Electronic Commerce from Deakin University. He works in the commerce area of a US software company here in Melbourne. His brother Paul (1990) also works in the software industry, but in the technology side of the business, following his completion of a Computer Science degree at the University of Melbourne.

Paul Lambert (1961) has just completed his degree in Medicine from Flinders University, after a career in the medical science field. He is currently an intern at the university’s teaching hospital, the Flinders Medical Centre. Paul enjoys the lifestyle of living in Adelaide. His brother, John (1964), has been lured from his Organic Chemistry lecturing position at the University of Melbourne by the pharmaceuticals company Biota. His new role is to research appropriate drugs for combating new viral diseases.

Gary Thorpe (1981) is working in the banking industry after many years working as a telecommunications technician. Although he lives in Cockatoo he manages to keep up with his old De La mates and thoroughly enjoyed the 1981 reunion in October last year.

Leo Ryan (1981) is working as a customer service consultant for Telstra in Melbourne. He and his wife Tricia have two daughters. His brother James (1982) is the general manager of Advisor Education Service, a company he established which specialises in internet based training and accreditation for banks, fund managers and financial managers. James and his wife Debra have two young sons and have lived in Sydney for many years. The third Ryan brother, Damian (1984), lives in Perth with his wife Katherine and their three young children. Damian is a project manager for Leighton Constructions. For those who know Perth well, Damian was the project manager for the replication of the Narrows Bridge over the Swan River and is currently involved with establishing the new railway from Perth to Mandurah.

Peter Tan (1983) returned to Sarawak after completing his degree in Building Engineering. He and his brother have a building, civil and engineering construction company. Peter is married and has three children.

Sean McKenna (1996) has qualified to be a Chiropractor and is working in a practice in suburban Melbourne.

Peter Phillips (1956) and his wife Mary visited Melbourne last year from their home in New York. Peter and Mary have been living in the US since 1978. Peter is enjoying his retirement and is regularly visited by his three children and their families.

When the De La Salle tour to Europe (January 2004) visited the Superior General’s residence in Rome they met with Old Collegian Br Peter Gilfedder. From left: Michael Kann, Bradley Ward, Steven Badrock, Br Peter Gilfedder, Christopher Howard, Gerard Winter, Christopher Stubenrauch, Ashley Burian, and Steven Loft.

Michael Hegan (1981) has had a lifelong love of football and, after years of active playing, is now coaching the Reserves at De La Salle Old Colls Football Club. Mick’s career has been in the banking industry and he and his wife Sharn have a young daughter. Tony (1985) owns a business supplying the dry cleaning industry. He and his wife Carolyn have two young daughters. Gavan (1989) is an area manager for an international chemical company. Gavan and his wife Susan have a daughter and a very new son. Youngest brother David (1993) completed a Commerce degree at Monash University, and is currently a project coordinator with Racing Victoria Ltd. All the Hegan boys have shared a love of athletics and football, and have been active members of the Old Colls’ football club.

Kevin Murray (1964) has had a career in the Royal Australian Air Force and is currently a Squadron Leader at Laverton.

Rest in Peace

James Burt 1936

Basil Mills 1937

Damian Meehan 1965

Robert Taylor 1966

Kenneth McCann 1945

John Carr 1973

Laurence Fitzgerald 1937

Br Joseph Sullivan 1927

Damien O’Donnell 1970

Condolences and prayers of support are offered to these familes from the Lasallian community

Vale

The oldest De La Salle Brother ever in Australia, has died aged 93. Br Joseph (born William Sullivan), died on February 18th 2004.

Br Joseph joined the De La Salle Brothers, having been taught by them at De La Salle College, Malvern, 77 years ago. He then taught in De La Salle schools throughout New South Wales and Victoria until his early 70s. For almost 30 years he had lived at St Bede’s College in Mentone where Br Finian Allman (1954—Staff)) said that his friend of 40 years was a man of strong opinions and simple basic faith. ‘He had a basic philosophy. If you learnt the catechism by heart and drank plenty of water while you were sick, you were almost assured of salvation.’

Br Joseph was from a religious background—his mother was taught by Mary McKillop. His sister Kath, known as Sister Francis, now 100 years old, is a nun with the Brigidine order. Br Joseph was devoted to his older sister and each week caught public transport to visit her in Hawthorn East.

An active man, Br Joseph enjoyed good health. He walked a few kilometers along the beach several times a week even into his early 90s.

A funeral was held for Br Joseph at St Patrick’s Church in Mentone and he was buried at Castle Hill, west of Sydney at the De La Salle Brothers’ Community Cemetery.

College Dates to Remember

June 19th Trivia Night

September 8th Fashion Parade

November 4th Oaks Day Lunch

Old Collegians Dates for 2004

April 23rd Reunion for 1999 Alumni

May 7th Reunion for 1974 Alumni

June 4th Reunion for 1984 Alumni

May 23rd Old Collegians Mass and Morning Tea

May 28th Reunion for 1994 Alumni

June 9th Reunion for 1954 Alumni

June 18th Reunion for 1964 Alumni

June 26th Sydney Reunion

July 30th ‘Year 12 Revisited’ for 2003 Alumni

August 5th Pre 1960 Reunion

October 1st Perth Reunion

Mothers of Former Students

July 29th Dinner for all mothers of Alumni

Mr Terry Atkins with Year 4 cyclists