Roll Call - September 2009

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Contents

From the Principal

Tony Stewart

Albert Higgins

Lord of the Flies

Matter of Honour

Br Quentin

Year 12 Revisited

Year Reunion

Year Reunion

Year Reunion

Reunion Old Collegians Mass

Where Are The Now?

From The Principal

At the end of Term 2, De La Salle College farewelled Br Bill Firman, Principal of the College from 2005 until June 2009.

Fr Chris Gleeson, a former Principal of Xavier College, Kew and a very close friend of Br Bill for over 30 years, celebrated the farewell mass for staff and students in the College Gymnasium. Br Bill delivered the homily during Mass which gave him an opportunity to say farewell to staff and students. Two of our College Leaders, Luke McShane and Dan Stow, provided a very fitting tribute to Br Bill as they delivered a reflection based upon Br Bill’s years at De La Salle.

Editorial Welcome to the September issue of Roll Call . In this issue we pay tribute to graduates, young and old. Our interview with Bert Higgins is particularly special, as Bert will celebrate his centenary year in November. We also speak to Simon O’Brien who took out the top honour at the Royal Military College Duntroon. We pay tribute to Tony Stewart, one of the Balibo Five and catch up with Br Quentin O’Halloran since he retired from teaching last year. In the lead up to the College’s Centenary in 2012, Roll Call will publish the Honour Boards, which are currently being up-dated across the College. I hope you enjoy this issue.

Roll Call is always looking for news of our Old Collegians. If you have a story please contact me on kmartin@dlsmalvern.catholic.edu.au

Kerry Martin

I am pleased to report that since Br Bill’s departure, there has been a very smooth transition to my role as Principal, largely due to the great support of staff, students and parents. In the coming months, I am looking forward to leading De La Salle College as I take on the challenges associated with the role of Principal of a Catholic Secondary School. There is no doubt that De La Salle College is a fine school that has a very proud history and a rich Lasallian tradition which has been forged over its 97 year history.

The College is certainly in a time of transition, and in previous Roll Call columns Br Bill has kept readers informed of the College’s move to incorporation and the subsequent establishment of the new Board of Governance. In this issue, I would like to introduce readers to the new Board.

The Board — Governance and Proprietorship

Governance of the College, now that it is incorporated, rests with our De La Salle College Board. De La Salle Ltd, nonetheless, is a company owned by the De La Salle Brothers. The Brothers continue to be the proprietors of De La Salle College. The Brothers are the ‘Members’ of the company, De La Salle College, while the people serving on the Board are the ‘Directors’.

Cover: Christ Icon, a batik textile work designed and produced by “Reaching The Unreached”, India. Two De La Salle “Coolies” groups have worked with this group building houses for very poor families.

It is the mandate of the Board to govern the College in accord with the provisions of the Constitution of the Board. Matters relating to the property of the College such as the significant modification or erection of new buildings, setting up mortgages, taking out loans and

the like must be referred back to the Members. In most other matters, the Directors, make the decisions.

The Principal is the chief executive officer of the Board. While under the constitution, the Brother Visitor (Provincial), acting for the Members, retains the right to appoint the Principal, it is obviously an appointment to be made in collaboration with the Directors. The Principal is required to manage the College for the Board, follow the policies and procedures established by the Board and account for whatever happens in the College to the Board. The Directors do not give instructions to College staff but act always through their appointed CEO, the Principal, who is responsible for the management of the College in all its aspects.

The Board Members

Chairperson: Br Chris Gorringe has been teaching since 1968 in Religious Education, Ancient History, French and Italian. A former Principal of Frawley College (Scarborough, Qld), Br Chris was the Executive Officer for the amalgamation of the six Redcliffe Catholic schools into Southern Cross Catholic College. He was a Project Officer and Area Supervisor of Brisbane Catholic Education from 1996–1998. From 1998– 2006 he was the Principal of Oakhill College. He was also Chair of the Board of St Michael’s College,

Adelaide and St Bede’s College Mentone, and a Director of Oakhill College, Castle Hill.

Joe Cerritelli has had a long association with De La Salle College and is an Old Collegian from the graduating Class of 1987. Joe also served as Secretary of the Old Collegians’ Association in the early nineties. Joe and his wife, Megan, have two young sons and they now live in the northern suburbs, although Joe’s parents still live close to the College. Joe originally studied Applied Physics before entering the field of Industrial Relations and Occupational Health and Safety and has vast experience working in the trade union movement. He has qualifications from the University of Melbourne and Swinburne University of Technology. Joe is currently employed at the Catholic Education Office where he is a Team Leader, Industrial Relations Unit.

Chris Chant has more than 20 years experience in education and is currently a School Principal. Chris attended Marist Brothers College in Shepparton and chose De La Salle Malvern as an ideal place for his son, Nick, to be educated. Chris lives in East Malvern.

Sean Curtin is the Manager of the Reseller/Channel group in Australia and North Asia for SkillSoft Asia Pacific. Sean has worked in a number of sales and

Standing: Mr Andrew McKenna, Br Steve Hogan, Mr Peter Riordan, Mr Sean Curtin, Br Chris Gorringe, Mr Damien Nolan Seated: Br John Pill, Mr Chris Chant, Mrs Karen Silcock, Mr Tony Morwood (absent: Mr Joe Ceritelli)

marketing roles at SkillSoft over many years. Sean began his career as a teacher at St Bede’s College, Mentone. He graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Economics and a Diploma in Education. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Br Steve Hogan was born in Taranaki, New Zealand. He was raised in an Irish Immigrant family and attended Francis Douglas Memorial College New Plymouth, where he was taught by the De La Salle Brothers. Br Steve completed his first degree at Auckland University and taught for some 25 years in New Zealand, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Adelaide and finally was Executive REL/Curriculum Manager at La Salle Catholic College, Bankstown. He is currently Principal at De La Salle College in Mangere Auckland.

Andrew McKenna graduated from De La Salle Malvern in 1971. He studied law at Monash University and was admitted to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1980. He worked for eight years as a solicitor and in May, 1980, signed the Victorian Bar Roll. Since then he has practised as a criminal barrister, mostly appearing as defense counsel in serious criminal cases. Andrew’s twin sons commenced in Year 4 at De La sale and completed Year 12 in 2005. Timothy was school captain and David was a college leader in their final year. Andrew was a member of the previous De La Salle School Board for several years during the principalship of Brother Tim Peter and a member of the Finance Committee for several years under the Principalship of Br Bill Firman.

Tony Morwood is the General Manager of Victoria and ACT for the Sydney Swans and previously ran a successful business specialising in strategic planning. His two sons, Sam and Jack, were educated at De La Salle Malvern. Tony was a member of the previous board and the Audit and Finance Committee.

Damien Nolan graduated from De La Salle College in 1967. In 2007, he was invited to chair the College’s Capital Appeal and in March 2008 joined the College’s Finance Committee. After completing a degree in Economics at Monash, he joined Touche Ross where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. For the last 30 years he has been self employed. Damien now chairs the College Finance Committee and is also deputy

chair of Jesuit Communications, a member of the Jesuit Province Ministry and Works Committee, and an advisor to the not-for-profit sector.

Brother John Pill is a former Deputy Principal of De La Salle. Br John has been a brother for 40 years and involved in education as a teacher and administrator for over 45 years. His involvement began at St Michael’s College in Adelaide as a lay teacher and continued as a Brother in Lasallian schools in four states, 24 of them as principal. He was chairman of the South Australian Catholic Secondary Principals’ Association and a member of employment, review and industrial panels for Catholic Education SA. Br John completed a four year appointment as Principal of La Salle Catholic College, Bankstown, NSW in December 2008 and is now the Director of Mission for the De La Salle Brothers. As well as being a Director of De La Salle, he is chairman of the Board of Oakhill College, Castle Hill, NSW and a Director of St Bede’s College, Mentone and St Michael’s College, Adelaide. Karen Silcock has worked in Catholic health for many years, as a physiotherapist and as a Director of Mission. She is currently undertaking a Masters in Theology and is particularly interested in Catholic identity in health and education in the 21st century. Her two sons, David and Anthony are Old Collegians.

A time of transition or change can also be a very exciting time. Schools like De La Salle College are incredibly busy places with many events and activities happening on a daily basis. For regular readers of Roll Call, I am sure you continue to be surprised, even amazed, by the plethora of different activities that continue to take place on such a regular basis. It is certainly my intention to assist the De La Salle community to continue to develop and grow as far as possible in its spiritual, academic, social, cultural and sporting dimensions. As De La Salle College heads towards its Centenary year in 2012, I am extremely confident that the staff, students and parents will continue to enhance the fine name of the College within the wider community.

Mr Peter Riordan Principal

A fitting tribute to Tony Stewart

The tragic death of Tony (Anthony) Stewart (1971) was relived recently with the release of the hardhitting film, Balibo at Melbourne’s 2009 International Film Festival. Tony graduated from De La Salle in 1971 and four years later, while working as a sound recordist on location in East Timor, was killed with five other journalists, now infamously known as the Balibo Five. Two other Australians, Greg Shackleton and Roger East, as well as two Britons, Brian Peters and Malcolm Rennie and New Zealander Gary Cunningham were gunned down by Indonesian soldiers in the East Timorese village of Balibo in October 1975.

The film, which coincides with the 10th anniversary of East Timor’s independence, tells the story of six journalists, five who were killed instantly on that fateful day 33 years ago.

The film, directed by Australian director Rob Connolly, is quite controversial as it portrays a different version of the events than those since supported by the Indonesian and Australian governments. Both governments have maintained that the journalists were killed in crossfire and not deliberately; however Connolly’s portrayal shows quite clearly that they were murdered.

In 2007, an Australian coroner found that the journalists were in fact killed as they tried to surrender to Indonesian forces.

Photograph courtesy of the Herald Sun

Tony’s younger brother, Paul Stewart (1978) who was 21 when his brother was killed worked as a consultant on the film.

Fr Les Troy, who was the College Chaplain at the time of the tragic events in Balibo said that Tony’s death devastated his family and the College community.

“Paul was only in Year 9 when Tony was killed and the news was devastating for him and his family and for the whole community.”

Balibo’s star Anthony LaPaglia plays Roger East, an Australian journalist who, at the urging of Jose Ramos-Horta (Oscar Issac), ventures to East Timor to investigate the truth behind the deaths of the five men and report on the impending invasion.

The first feature film to be made in East Timor, Balibo stars Damon Gameau, Gyton Grantley, Nathan Phillips, Mark Winter and Tom Wright as The Balibo Five, and is directed by Robert Connolly.

a lifetime

Throughout his life, De La Salle’s oldest Collegian has been driven by a sense of duty; duty to his country, his family, his community and his College. In a few weeks, Albert, or “Bert” Higgins as he is familiarly known, will celebrate his 100th birthday. Roll Call recently spoke to Bert in his East Malvern home where he has lived since he was a child.

of duty

Bert Higgins started at De La Salle in 1917 at the original College campus located in Stanhope Street West, which later became the old tramways depot.

At school, Bert’s favourite subject was arithmetic and to this day he has never used a calculator and does all calculations in his head. At school, he played football, and was a champion sprinter at the Glenhuntly Club, running both the half and the mile.

He remembers his school days with a twinkle in his eye, especially the tricks he and his friends would get up to in the schoolyard.

Like the current school-yard antics which take place around the Peppercorn tree at the Kinnoull Campus today, life during Bert’s tenure evolved around a similar peppercorn tree.

“There was an old Peppercorn tree at the entrance to the school and Br Peter would stand guard each day making sure that we stayed out of the tree,” Bert said. “But if I had a shilling for every time I climbed that tree I’d be a very wealthy man.”

“And a pea-shooter came in handy to fire peppercorns across the yard.”

“In those days we would get the strap for misbehaving and I remember getting it a few times but I can’t remember what for,” (probably for climbing the tree).

“There was no tuck shop and we got by with a sandwich — we wouldn’t dream of leaving the school yard at lunch time to buy lunch.”

Bert lived close to school and always rode his bike

from his home in East Malvern. However, even after all these years he is still a bit upset that his bike was “nicked” one day from the schoolyard.

By Kerry Martin

Bert said he loved his school days at De la Salle. “I only ever had one school. It was always De La Salle and I was very happy.”

In fact Bert’s life was spectacularly stable; he worked for one company, lived in one suburb, prayed at the one Church and studied at the one College. In those days money was tight and Bert worked parttime to contribute to the running of a large family — he was one of six children.

“While still at school, I had a part-time job at Pollards Newsagent selling newspapers. It was a fairly profitable job to have in those days as I had the position at Caulfield Racecourse where I sold race books and pencils to the punters.”

“I also had another school job working at the Crystal Palace cleaning out the stalls — that was quite a prize, job as you got to see the movies for free.”

Bert’s first and only full-time employer was A.J.Healing, a large retail shop in the city that sold bicycles, radios and spare parts for the automotive industry.

“My first pay packet at A.J.Healing was 12s 6/- (about $2.50 today) and I worked there until I volunteered for the Armed Forces.”

In 1939, duty called and Bert left home to enlist in the Army, leaving his beloved home and family behind him. “During the four and half years I was in the Army I was stationed in Malaysia and was mainly involved in search and destroy missions.”

Bert rose through the ranks and was involved in many successful rescue wartime missions. “I started as an ordinary private and was made captain.” Although based in the South East Asian region he once made it as far as America.

“One time our battalion was under attack and we swam to a nearby island to escape enemy fire. After being marooned on the island for quite some time we were eventually picked up by a Navy ship. The thing was it was an American navy ship, so we ended up going home via America.”

While in the army Bert recalls that he was instrumental in helping his beloved Carlton win a Premiership. “Ken Jacobs, a well known Carlton player at the time, was under my command and one day he asked for

“I remember I came home from the war on a Thursday and was back at work at A.J.Healing on Monday.”

All his life, Bert has been a member of St Mary’s Parish, Malvern. “When I came home from the war my mother made me wear my full uniform to Mass at St Mary’s and, to my surprise, I got a standing ovation from the congregation.”

One thing that strikes you about Bert is his sense of duty. He recalls one instance before he went to war, when he was part of a rescue team which walked for 10 days through dense Queensland rainforest to rescue several survivors of a light plane crash. Bert said he’d heard about the rescue mission in the local paper and decided he would put his fitness to use and offer his support. The rescue effort became legend with the publishing of Bernard O’Reilly’s book The Green Mountains.

Bert is still active in the community and recently attended a Reunion at De La Salle College where he spoke to the crowd about his days at the College and in the war. His warmth, kindness and generosity have benefited many.

Final. I was glad I said yes because he kicked the winning goal that day and I always felt that, indirectly, I had contributed to Carlton’s win that year.”

Like so many Australian soldiers, Bert sacrificed a lot during the war; including two of his brothers, one of whom was the first Australian to be killed in WW2.

“Towards the end of the war I announced that I was retiring to look after my mother who was ill. In an effort to get me to stay, the Army offered me a Major’s commission, but I declined.” As was typical of Bert, his duty to his mother came first so he came back to Australia.

On his return to Melbourne, Bert wasted no time getting back to work at his old employer.

“I’m happy with the work I’ve done and I think I have served my country as well as I possibly could.” Bert said. “I really am very, very lucky.”

Bert will turn 100 on the 23rd of November. On behalf of the De La Salle community, we wish him a very, very happy birthday.

Lord of the Flies

Recently the Year 12 Theatre Studies class presented William Golding’s story, Lord of the Flies, adapted by playwright Nigel Williams. The play, written in the early 1950’s, contains themes that are still relevant for a contemporary audience — anarchy versus democracy, loss of innocence, civilization versus savagery, and good versus evil. The play’s themes are undoubtedly dark, but the play is rich in symbolism, and class discussion of the meaning of the symbols, characters’ motivations, workshops and rehearsals enabled the students to explore their characters, their interactions with other characters, and to examine Golding’s reasons for conceiving the story. The students were responsible for various stagecraft areas, and both evening performances were well attended. The play presented the all-male cast with a number of challenges, such as some students changing roles half way through rehearsals because of illness, choreographing movement sequences, complex make-up application during the interval, and creating the illusion of a fire on the stage. All challenges were overcome and the actors — while enjoying playing the role of savages — initially found it difficult to sustain their roles, as it conflicted with the way they relate to others, which augurs well for both our school and society in the future.

Ms Marg McPhee --

A matter of

Honour

By Kerry Martin

Last year Simon O’Brien (2003) took out the top graduate award at the Royal Military College (RMC) Australia. The Sword of Honour is awarded each year to a cadet who displays excellence in leadership and performance of duty. During his time at De La Salle, Simon excelled in both Sciences and the Arts. He represented the College in ACC football and was the lead role in the musical “Fame.” Now back in Victoria after training exercises in Malaysia and Singapore, Simon spoke to Roll Call about life in the Army.

What tertiary pathway did you follow before entering RMC Australia?

After graduating from De La Salle, I joined the Army Reserve as an Officer Cadet whilst studying at University. I paraded at Monash University Regiment in Mt Waverley and became the Cadet Colour Sergeant (Senior Trainee) in 2005. I was in charge of about 50 people and enjoyed every minute of it. We would go to Puckapunyal every couple of weekends as well as conducting mid-week training in Mt Waverley every Wednesday. This training was excellent and prepared me well for my future courses and field exercises.

What inspired you to pursue an Army career?

My father was my first exposure to the Army as he graduated from the Royal Military College in 1978 and is still a serving officer. I grew up on Army Bases around the world and moved countries every two years or so. I love the outdoors and enjoy travelling and the Army allows me to experience both of these (although it has pretty much ruined camping for me).

In 2007, after graduating from RMIT, I decided to make the Army my full-time job. I successfully applied for the Officer Tertiary Recruitment Scheme, which provides scholarships for students at the RMC. Whilst doing my tertiary studies at RMIT, I was required to complete a number of military courses in order to gain the competence of the Cadets at the Australian Defence Force Academy. I entered the RMC with the 2007 ADFA graduating class and needed to be at the same level in terms of military proficiency.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management and an Advanced Diploma in International Trade, I entered RMC in January 2008

The Governor General, Her Excellency Quentin Bryce, presents Simon with the Sword of Honour

as a Second Class cadet (the middle class) in Kokoda Company and as a member of the Corps of Staff Cadets (CSC). The CSC is the most senior Corps in the Army and consists of all the cadets training to be officers. RMC has approximately 400 cadets at any one time spread across three different classes. A class graduates every six months with approximately 150 graduates. As I joined with an ADFA class and had previous military service I was not required to complete the first class. Once the class above me graduated in June, I was in the senior class and was promoted to the rank of Senior Under Officer and held the position of Battalion Sergeant Major (BSM) in the CSC (the CSC has a hierarchy like the rest of the Army, and I was put in charge of the entire corps after six months).

I completed my final six months at RMC in my role as BSM and as such attended many formal functions including dinners with senior officers and a cocktail party hosted by the Governor General, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce. I commanded numerous parades including the famous Beating Retreat ceremony and the 2008 graduation parade.

What do you think distinguished you in particular for the Sword of Honour?

To win The Sword of Honour, cadets must demonstrate great technical and tactical proficiency as well as leadership potential and a strong ability to work under pressure. I was also awarded the Field Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey Award.

What have you been doing since graduating from the RMC College last year?

Since graduating from the RMC, I have been posted to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Darwin. In January 2009 I deployed on Rifle Company Butterworth Rotation 85, conducting training in Malaysia and Singapore for three months. I returned to Australia in May and am currently at the School of Armour in Puckapunyal qualifying to crew and command a Troop of Armoured Vehicles.

Where do you see your career taking you?

In terms of career ambitions, I hope to gain command of my own Troop of ASLAVs (Australian Standard Light Armoured Vehicles) next year. Beyond that, I would like to continue my academic studies part time to gain a Masters whilst continuing to serve in the Army. What would you say to young men and women contemplating a career in the Army?

In my opinion I have one of the best jobs in the world and would thoroughly recommend it to any man or woman who is outgoing and enthusiastic about a different career. It’s by no means easy, but it is rewarding, and it gives you the opportunity to serve your country and to lead Australian soldiers. I am very proud of my job and what I have achieved so far; however, I understand that I am only at the beginning of my time as a Commissioned Officer in the Australian Defence Force.

Simon leads the 2008 Graduation Class at the Australian Royal Military College

A Quieter Life

By Sam Heatley

Last year, De La Salle said farewell to one of its much-loved teachers, Br Quentin O’Halloran. Many of our readers may be wondering how this humble and magnanimous man is spending his days since retiring. This year

Br Quentin moved back down to St Bede’s, Mentone, where he resides in the Brothers’ new residence. He was Principal at St Bede’s from 1989 until 1999, and taught there from 1955 to 1966.

Br Quentin is happy to be back in familiar surroundings and near the sea. In summer he swims every day, an impressive effort for a man who has had two hip replacements in the last 12 months.

Despite his recent retirement from teaching, Br Quentin is still very much the teacher at heart and does some private tutoring at St Bede’s. “It keeps me sane,” he confesses in his jovial manner.

Br Quentin still teaches philosophy and scripture classes at the Seminary on Thursday afternoons.

A great lover of theatre, he is a regular at the local Mentone Theatre Company.

One of the benefits of retirement is being able to travel, and recently Br Quentin went to Cairns on holiday and plans to visit his family in NSW later in the year.

“Cairns was lovely and mosquito free, great weather for snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef and walking in the Daintree Rainforest.” He also took the Skyway to the Kuranda Mountains.

Br Quentin said he finds solace in returning to St Bede’s, although he admits that leaving Malvern was not a decision made lightly nor hastily.

The biggest change in retirement was leaving a place that was comfortable yet also challenging. “I’ve always found something special about De La students.”

Br Quentin spent nine years at De La Salle teaching English and Literature, and headed the Brothers’ Malvern community.

played tennis alongside two De La Salle Brothers and I developed a strong admiration for them.”

At the young age of 17, in his final secondary year, he decided to join the brothers. The choice was not at all easy. “I had a girlfriend at the time. The hardest thing in youth is chastity. However,” he adds with a witty smile, “in older age it is obedience.” Of course he is grateful for every minute of his life’s journey.

Although he is no longer a part of the De La Salle Malvern community, Br Quentin is still very much part of the spirit of Malvern and offered some advice for the graduating class of 2009. “Be unique and individual — and be your own man.” Perhaps his most noteworthy advice is to “enjoy life, and for crying out loud, don’t take yourself too seriously.”

Year 12 Revisited

They say time flies when you’re having fun, but it seems like only yesterday when we were all watching the new building take shape. And here we were, half way through our first year in the “real world”, celebrating our new-found freedom in the swish decor of the College’s new canteen (a.k.a. the Peppercorn Cafe). As well as the new canteen, we were also treated to a tour of the new building by the College Principal Mr Peter Riordan. All in all, after 12 months’ occupation of the quadrangle by builders and their loud machinery, it looks like it was well worth it! It was also great to catch up with old buddies and hear stories of study, jobs, and love lives.

Mr Ben Nethersole

5 Year Reunion

It was a dark and stormy night at the Race Course Hotel as more than a hundred Old Collegians from 2004 crammed into its cosy lounge. Five years had passed since we’d been together as a group, but it took us no time to rekindle the flame of old friendships over a refreshing ale. Trish Woodman made us feel more than welcome with her sunny smile and excellent organisation. It was also good to see Br Tim again, who looks 10 years younger, and to see Mr Riordan in his new role as Principal of the College. It was a shame the night couldn’t go on, although some of us kicked on into the wee hours of the night. In another five years we’ll be back!

Mr Robert Breda

20+ Year Reunion

The Class of 1989 recently reunited at the Malvern Vale Hotel for their 20 year reunion. It was a memorable night as many of us had not seen each other since our 10 year reunion. But even after 20 years the De La spirit that we’d shared as a group was still strong.

This was not a group of distant acquaintances who’d only turned up out of curiosity to chat superficially about times gone by. We were a group of friends, genuinely pleased to see each other and eager to exchange news of all that has happened since that last, blissful day at school in November 1989.

Several of the boys had travelled from interstate to be there on the night, and one from Hawaii. That this reunion was so well attended was a great testament to the College, and an affirmation of the camaraderie and respect that De La instilled in us as boys.

We were honoured to have some of our teachers there from 1989 — Br Denis Loft, Mrs Jenny Henderson and Mr Doug Esler.

No summary of this reunion would be complete without a grateful acknowledgement of the rousing speech delivered by our classmate, Nick Pastras, to the 50 or so who were still going strong at about 1.30 am!

Mr Paul Woods

30+ Year Reunion

tree from our days at Kinnoull in the early 70’s, as the backdrop to our class photos. And now we were back for our 30-year reunion. Would the tree still be there I wondered? And what other changes would be apparent after all this time? When I was at De La in the 70’s there were no mobile phones, or emails or iPods. So if someone had a funny story to share, we would all gather around them in the yard and talk about it.

So I was pleased to see when I arrived that the Peppercorn tree still stood tall, and not at all surprised to see that my former classmates had fully embraced the world of new technology. Although many of us had “matured”, few of us had aged. We quickly got around to the business of reminiscing about our school days, catching up with the latest news about careers,

marriages, and our children, some of whom now attend the College.

At one of his last official functions before departing for Southern Sudan, Br Bill Firman took us on a tour of the new Kinnoull building, showing us the impressive lecture theatre with all its electronic gadgetry. Afterwards we adjourned to the new cafe, appropriately called The Peppercorn, for a delicious meal and further discussion of past exploits. Many laughs were shared and daring acts were recalled with awe.

It was great catching up with our old teachers, Mr Comarmond and Br Kenneth all the way from NSW. At the end of the night we’d all shared some great memories and made arrangements to meet up again soon. I’m happy that the old tree remains, watching over the De La Salle community as it has for so long.

Mr Martin Trainor

40+ Year Reunion

More than 40 former students of the classes of 1968 and 1969 relived the spirit of De La Salle at their 40+ reunion at the Kinnoull Campus. The gathering was treated to dinner in the new Peppercorn Cafe, with the iconic Peppercorn tree illuminated in the background. Representing the former brothers and teachers was Br Mark Murphy, who is now in retirement at St Bede’s College. Br Mark was the class teacher of Form 3 Blue in 1965 and 1966 in his first two years at the college. Br Mark went on to a record-breaking 29 years at the College. The group also welcomed the attendance of Br Paul Toohey (Class of 1969) who is now teaching at the Teacher’s College at Mt. Hagen in Papua New Guinea. Many of the group had not seen Br Paul since school days. The group acknowledged the dedication and influence of the Brothers and lay teachers in those formative years, and was grateful to Br Bill and Trish Woodman for organising the reunion.

Mr Tony McIlroy

Annual Old Collegians Mass

On Wednesday, 27th May, many Old Collegians gathered at St Joseph’s Malvern for the Annual Old Collegians Mass. Mass was celebrated by Old Collegian, Fr Stuart Hall, and members were treated to the sounds of the De La Salle choir. Following Mass, supper was served at the new St Miguel Theatre building on the Kinnoull Campus.

Br Mark McKeon (Auxiliary Provincial of the De La Salle Brothers in Australia) spoke of the current efforts to recruit new

Brothers. Adrian Fisher, “Ox” President of the De La Salle Old Collegians’ Association spoke to the group about the benefits of being a member of the Old Collegians. If anyone would like details about membership they should call David Hunter on 9508 2147.

(Details of the 10 Year reunion will be covered in the May 2010 edition of Roll Call

Where are they Now?

Michael Stinear (2002) former College Captain is now Victorian State Manager of Auskick. He is also Assistant Coach and player for St Kilda City Seniors.

Mark Griffin (2002) graduated last year from Durham Community College in North Carolina where he was awarded for Academic Excellence. Mark plays with the North Carolina Tigers AFL Team. In June, Mark married Margaret Farland in Greensboro, North Carolina. George Nevada (1997) married Faye in Our Lady of Victories, Burke Road, Camberwell on Saturday 2nd May.

Gary Johnston (2002) graduated last year as a Podiatrist and is working in a clinic at Elsternwick.

Soren Kemp (1997) After a career working as a cultural anthropologist with Indigenous peoples in Northern Victoria, Soren has moved to the Department of Defence. He and his wife are expecting their first child.

Sam Pye (2000) qualified in Music Events and is working at the BP on Canterbury Road and lives in Clayton.

Shaun Topp (1999) is working in production for the ABC and on Neighbours

Gerard Sison (2006) (pictured left) is now based in South East Asia where he has established a successful career as a model in the fashion industry. Gerry’s portfolio includes names like Hugo Boss and Marc Jacobs, walking the cat-walk for a major catalogue company, and a prominent role in a country-wide TV and billboard campaign.

Tom Magree (1989) recently returned to Australia from his home in British Columbia with his wife Dana. Tom was home on a brief holiday and caught up with the Magree clan for a family reunion in Noosa.

John Morgan (1978) has a long history with the College. His grandfather Leo Morgan (dec.) was at De La in 1912 and his father Ray Morgan also attended the College. John’s two sons are currently studying at the College. Leo is in Year 12 and Ben is in Year 5, making them the fourth generation of Morgans to go through the College. Morgan Hall is named after the brother of John’s grandfather, Br Damian Morgan.

Doug Masterson (1957) lives in Wagga Wagga with his wife Lesley after retiring as Branch manager for Lawrence & Hanson. Doug has three sons and nine grandchildren. Matt McDonald (1999) is working as a captain on a cruise ship sailing on the East Coast of Australia.

Louis Ferarri (1968) is an Engineer with Connell-Wagner. He has two children and lives in Richmond. Lou was a major force in the Old Colls Athletics Club.

Jimmy Ferarri (1970) completed an Applied Science Degree and works in demolitions. He has twin daughters.

Brendan Ferarri (1974) is currently working with the NAB and lives in West Melbourne. Brendan is a long time BMW Motorcycle rider and is the Motorcycle Marshall at the Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island. Brendan was part of

the last Grade 3 Class in 1965 with Mrs Mitchell in the old Kinnoull house.

Paul Ferarri (1976) is a Mechanical Engineer at a Wood Mill in Bunbury, WA. He is married with two children. Ron Ferarri (1978) is an accountant with Overton IT. Chris Ferarri (1980) is a Physiotherapist and is married with four children.

Christopher Hewett (2000) has been teaching English in Japan for the past 18 months. He currently resides in Okayama.

Rohan Conlon (2005) is currently deployed to Afghanistan as an Engineer with The Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) as part of the Mentoring & Reconstruction Task Force (MRTF2) in Tarin Kowt, Oruzgan Province. Rohan will be in Afghanistan until 2010.

Rest In Peace

John Harber Phillips (1951) AC, QC, one of Victoria’s top legal figures passed away last month. Chief Justice Phillips worked at the Bar for more almost 50 years before being appointed to the position of 10th Chief Justice of Victoria. He was the State’s First Director of Public Prosecutions and the Chairman of the National Crime Authority. Justice Phillip’s notoriety grew when he took on a case to represent Lindy Chamberlain in the infamous Azaria Chamberlain case. A keen author and playwright, Chief Justice Phillips was a Ned Kelly expert and wrote several books on Kelly, including an account of Kelly’s trial. He had a keen interest in Classic Greek History (an interest he attributed to one of his teaching brothers at De la Salle). Justice Phillips was known for his reforms to deal with inefficiencies in the Supreme Court system and overseeing the appointment of the State’s first female judges. He was a keen supporter of Greek culture and received an Award from the Australian Hellenic Council for his contribution to Greek welfare. He is also known for his support for women lawyers and helped found the Victorian Women Lawyers Group and provided a room in the Supreme Court for women. Justice Phillips leaves behind a wife and three children, two of them lawyers.

Please note that Brendan Malloney was mistakenly included in the RIPS in the last issue. Apologies to Brendan and his family for this error. In good humour, Brendan recalled Mark Twain’s famous words, “The report of my death was an exaggeration.”

Old Colls’ Football Club

De La Salle’s start to the 2009 season has been much better than anyone in the VAFA would have predicted. De La sit 2nd on the ‘A’ section ladder with 13 wins and two losses, and a percentage almost double what it was at the same time last year. The season kicked off with a thriller against Old Xaverian’s at Toorak Park, when the unbackable underdogs got up by 18 points. The win was short-lived, losing the next week to University Blues, at home. Since that loss, the De La “style of play” has been close to faultless. De La defeated Old Scotch, Old Ivanhoe, Old Essendon, Collegians, Marcellin and, most impressively, defeated Old Brighton by 111 points.

Another recent victory was over St Bede’s Mentone, where De La was able to overcome the reigning premiers — and the pressure of the expectant crowd — to run away with a 41-point victory. De La lost in a thriller in the crucial clash with Old Xav’s, but redeemed themselves the week after with a solid win against Old Scotch in trying conditions.

De La has broken several ‘hoodoos’, such as the 13-year drought at Toorak Park, which De La broke in Round 1. The Round 3 win over Scotch broke a long-standing string of losses, and Old Ivanhoe, who had a hold on De La for several years, also capitulated. De La’s hard work, relentless pressure and tackling has been a catalyst for these victories.

Improvement and development has made a massive difference to the De La side. Luke Semmel, Damien Hale, Jacob Gotch, Joel Phillips, Sam Williams, Sam Pickett and Sam Nethersole have all been invaluable to the side and will play a greater part in the latter part of the year. Under

Michael Davidson, has also strengthened the side.

Captain Dave Lowe, dual best and fairest winner Aaron Shields, Jarrad Moloney, Tom Moloney and Josh Oakley have taken over the role of senior leadership and have put their stamp on the group. De La Salle is regarded as the fittest team in the VAFA and have been able to run away with victories late in games, whereas in past years the result could have fallen either way. The work of Rob Bonnici during the pre-season to get the boys “cherry ripe” for Round 1, has definitely made a difference, and has allowed the boys to play the sort of footy that David Madigan, Tony Morwood and Gus Parker want them to play.

On a lighter note, it was gratifying to find Tony Morwood sitting in a deck chair beside the bench to watch matches. Although the bench can be a stressful environment, Tony always stays composed, watching the match unfold (whilst the other three go a little ballistic).

President Marty Kelliher gives the Club’s point of view: “To see the sacrifice that people make so that this footy club, its supporters and members have a great day at the footy is truly humbling. Supporters like Tony and Kerry Oakley, who give up their day working in the canteen, washing dishes, cooking sausages so that others can enjoy the footy, are amazing. Past Presidents and committee members work to allow members to sit and watch the footy, have some lunch and catch up with friends. My gratitude to them can never fully be expressed. It’s what makes De La a great place to be.”

Mr Alexander Hay

Honour Boards

De La Salle College has a proud tradition of recognizing its leaders in the fields of academia, sport, and social justice. In this issue of Roll Call we feature the recipients of these awards.

College Captains

1940 J. McCarthy

1941 E. D’Arcy

J. Dalton

K. Black

F. Russo

R. Watt

J. Strickland

J. Gill

K. Green

J. Murphy

M. Cash

J. Hawkins

P. Allan

B. Slattery

B. Teague

G. Mercer

J. Kelly 1957 B. Chamberlain 1958 B. Best 1959 K. Boundy

A. Reed

W. Firman

J. Will 1963 R. Tormey

D. Hearney

M. Sargeant

I. Gillespie

N. Blake

M. May 1969 S. Wright

B. Dunn

M. Shaw

P. Ball

P. Barker

C. Martin

W. Thomas

G. Fletcher

G. Connolly

G. Mullaly

G. Ingham

J. O’Meara

D. Casalaz

A. O’Shea

G. Martin

A. Klarica

C. Green

P. Borg

P. Brasher

A. MacKintosh

D. Roberts

B. Scantlebury

P. Mackintosh

1985 J. O’Callaghan

M. O’Callaghan

1987 B. Mahony 1988 M. Jackson 1989 T. Magree 1990 J. McCarthy 1991 C. Favaloro 1992 N. Dabbs 1993 A. Elliot 1994 P. O’Brien 1995 A. Moore 1996 S. Clohesy 1997 A.Orlando 1998 D. Orlando 1999 A. Bonnici 2000 A. McLeish 2001 G. Mahony 2002 G. Johnstone 2003 M. Brown 2004 A. Bonaddio 2005 T. McKenna 2006 J. Gotch 2007 M. Windley 2008 B. Nethersole 2009 J. Stewart

College Vice-Captains

1950 J. Sjodin 1955 R. Clarke 1956 M. Murphy 1957 M. Cleary 1958 J. Murphy 1959 K. Dwyer 1960 M. Plumstead 1961 K. Groves 1962 M. Mullaly 1963 J. Meaney 1964 G. Sherman 1965 B. Slater 1966 M. Radich 1967 D. Whitelaw 1968 P. Fisher 1969 G. Murphy 1970 D. Day 1971 B. Young 1972 T. Martin 1973 P. O’Byrne 1974 K. Oliver 1975 P. Shanahan 1976 M. Ingham 1977 F. Bowden 1978 G. Frawley 1979 J. O’Shea / A. Mullaly 1980 D. Russell 1981 B. McCarthy / B. Waldron 1982 J. Gleeson 1983 J. King / P. Murphy

1984 K. Graffen / J Mammone

1985 M. Nelson / G. Woods 1986 N. Woods / S. Conlan

A. Seager / D. McKernan

D. Johnstone / D. Sharry

D. Christie / J. Rowe

A. Green / D. Dumais

S. Hoy / A. Bischof

M. Forer / D. Tucker

M. Dabbs / D. Hegan

J. Hardman / B. Meadley

T. Natoli / A. Cavagna

C. Miller / P. Doyle 1997 L. Chamberlain / D. Slade 1998 A. McKenzie / I. Selvarajoo

M. Allinson / S. Topp 2000 M. Naughton / T. Molan

M.Turner / B. McDonald 2002 T. Sullivan / R. O’Brien 2003 T. McIlroy / B. Dwyer

A. Bonaddio / D. Rana

S. Scanlan / J .Matthews

S. Williams / P. Nicholls 2007 T. Naughtin / T. Curry 2008 M. Breda / J. Scipione 2009 T. East / X. Fitzgerald

College Dux

K. Kelly/C. O’Brien

K. Kelly

H. Temby

H. Temby

J. Power

J. Power

J. Power

J. McHenry

J. McHenry

J. Beasley

J. Beasley

J. Jordan T. O’Farrell

J. Jordan

B. Luscombe

E. D’Arcy

E. D’Arcy

J. Russo

A. Cosgrave

J. Mullaly

W. Ginnane

F. Jenkins

J. Gill N. Tobin

B. Jordan

J. Hedigan

B. Fish

B. Raftis

L. Johnston

1953 A. Young 1954 B. Teague 1955 G. Mercer 1956 V. Noone 1957 J. Teague 1958 P. Murnane 1959 B. Moloney 1960 G. Leitl 1961 B. Dethridge 1962 J. Calegari 1963 J. Symons 1964 J. Cafarella 1965 P. Conroy 1966 T. Andrews 1967 P. Molloy 1968 J. Russo 1969 P. Nash 1970 P. Moore 1971 M. Shaw 1972 R. Smith 1973 W. Cosolo 1974 D. Cash 1975 T. Marwick 1976 M. Lum 1977 J. Houston 1978 C. Huang 1979 W. Wyles 1980 M. Carrick 1981 M. Joyce 1982 J. Gleeson 1983 C. Russo 1984 C. Brasher 1985 R. Chan 1986 M. McCarthy 1987 C. Chiu 1988 W. Tjandra 1989 G. Wong 1990 C. Ngu 1991 D. Yong 1992 C. Tam 1993 H. Tran 1994 A. Longano 1995 P. Russo 1996 C. Miller 1997 F. Ratnasabapathy 1998 P. Donegan 1999 M. Walker 2000 R. Walton 2001 M. Turner 2002 M. Nicholls 2003 S.Merriel 2004 P.Hamblin 2005 S. Tyrer 2006 A. Smith K. Walker 2007 M. Mitchell 2008 P. Selwood

Lasallian Awards

1983 P. Green

K. Grafen / A. Klarica

P. Ronchi

S. Conlan

R. Lawson

W. Avallone

L. Delaney

A. Green

A. Bischof

B. Avallone

M. Farrell

J. McKernan

C. Britt

S. Carolan

J. Lathleiff

M. Tesoriero

M. McDonald

T. Sandilands

P. Davis

T. Whilttaker

T. McIlroy

D. Rana

P. Tesoriero

M. Smith

B. Hill

J. Peterson

St Austin’s Captains

1938 T. McCarthy

T. McCarthy

L. Cosgriff

K. Black

K. Black

S. Ingham

D. O’Brien

J. Strickland

P. Mapleback

L. Kennedy

J. Murphy

J. Hedigan

J. Burgess

G. Egan

G. Campbell

A. Young

J. Noseda

R. Faul

R. Butler

B. Conway

J. Weston

J. McDonnell

P. Heaney

M. Coughlan

C. D’Astoli

V. Rech

F. Di Mattina

J. Whitelaw

M. Gaul

C. Smith

D. Shepherd

A. Groves

R. Steponavicius

T. Martin

M. Lucchinelli

C. Allica

P. Aldenhoven

J. Mulhall

P. Hubacek

1977 J. Kennedy 1978 M. Young 1979 A. Lyons

M. Newton

D. Harrington

N. Roberts/T. Arbon

P. Culliver/S. Loader

A. Bonaddio/S. Griffin 2009 D. Stow/H. Rix

St Edwin’s Captains

1938 N. Midgley

J. Canty

J. Weichard

J. Russo 1942 J. Russo 1943 A. O’Connell 1944 D. Funston 1945 K. Hill 1946 P. Cash 1947 P. Egan 1948 P. Egan 1949 R. Murphy 1950 A. Ryan 1951 A. Ryan 1952 A. Moss 1953 F. Tighe 1954 L. O’Toole 1955 P. Rankin 1956 V. Noone 1957 J. Teague 1958 T. Harrison 1959 K. King 1960 B. Quayle 1961 B. Dethridge 1962 B. Noone 1963 L. Doolan 1964 G. Perkins 1965 G. Todd 1966 B. Lyons 1967 G. Di Giantomasso 1968 D. Nisbet 1969 P. Lucchinelli 1970 N. Martin 1971 R. Halasa 1972 R. Halasa 1973 G. Stewart 1974 M. Nowak 1975 A. Mack 1976 S. Beddoe

A. Kebbe 1978 P. Stewart 1979 M. Wyles 1980 S. Donle

P. Kennedy 2006 A. Phillipos/ A. Kovarik 2007 A. Cafasso/ M. Hamblin 2008 M.Raymond/J. Balthazaar 2009 D. White/ B. McNaughtan

St Leo’s Captains

1938 E. O’Day 1939 A. Splatt

A. Splatt 1941 A. Cosgrave 1942 A. Cosgrave 1943 A. Cosgrave 1944 R. O’Day

1945 F. Murphy 1946 M. West 1947 L. Cash 1948 D. McGary 1949 D. McGary 1950 L. Brazel 1951 G. Gill 1952 B. Hanger 1953 R. Tynan 1954 L. Mann 1955 J. Kelly 1956 P. Kelly 1957 B. Broderick 1958 V. Dwyer 1959 J. Vondra 1960 J. Hughes 1961 N. Maher 1962 P. Jones 1963 T. Brosnan 1964 J. Battista 1965 M. Heffernan 1966 E. Sikora 1967 M. Brosnan 1968 C. Stafford 1969 P. Buick 1970 P. Buick 1971 D. Lee 1972 D. Coghlan 1973 A. Dickinson 1974 S. Nicoli 1975 P. Dickinson 1976 P. Molloy 1977 J. Houston 1978 S. O’Halloran 1979 A. Spencer 1980 M. Beddoe 1981 P. Sullivan 2006 C. Brodie/ M. Smith 2007 W. O’Brien/ L. Hennessy 2008 K. Ellis/ J. Hubbard 2009 M. Briglia/ A. Papamiltiades

St Mark’s Captains

1938 G. Martin 1939 J. McCarthy 1940 E. D’Arcy 1941 S. Counihan 1942 J. Kennedy 1943 F. Hyde 1944 J. Mullay 1945 K. Shannahan 1946 P. Mullay 1947 P. Stone 1948 J. Russo 1949 B. McDonald 1950 J. Hawkins 1951 M. Murphy 1952 W. Carrick 1953 V. Pikington 1954 B. Cash 1955 J. Tindley 1956 P. Shiel 1957 J. Firman 1958 D. Taffe 1959 P. Firsby 1960 W. Firman 1961 W. Rutherford 1962 G. McGrath 1963 D. Dethridge

1964 J. Sherman 1965 M. Curtsin 1966 M. Dalton 1967 P. Curtis 1968 V. Eddy 1969 P. Sherman 1970 M. McMillan 1971 A. O’Connor 1972 A. Fisherr 1973 K. Martin 1974 P. George 1975 G. Hellard 1976 M. Duncan 1977 D. Wells 1978 K. Carter 1979 B. Kellet 1980 G. Young 1981 W. Coppinger 2006 K. Walker/ S. Dillon 2007 L. Fisher/ A.Soldatos 2008 M. Robertson/ Z. Dickenson 2009 D. Hutchinson/ A. Lombardo

Swimming Champions

1930 J. O’Neill 1931 D. Rice 1933 D. Robbie 1934 D. Robbie 1935 D. Robbie 1936 J. Lacey 1937 J. Lacey 1939 J. McCann 1940 A. Splatt 1941 D. Collins 1942 E. Barham 1943 K. McCann 1944 D. O’Brien 1945 J. Coffey 1946 P. King 1947 J. Murphy 1948 J. Murphy 1949 J. Murphy 1950 B. Hanger 1951 B. Hanger 1952 B. Hanger G. Campbell 1953 P. Archibald 1954 M. Murphy 1955 M. Murphy 1956 M. Murphy 1957 J. Weston 1958 J. Vondra 1959 J. Vondra 1960 M. Henry 1961 J. Bacchi 1962 W. Chaplin 1963 K. Pidgeon 1964 R. Howie 1965 J. Ellis 1966 J. Ellis 1967 B. Liston 1968 A. Martin 1969 C. Loft 1970 B. Jones 1971 M. Nowak 1972 M. Gibson 1973 M. McCabe 1974 M. Kuc 1975 M. Duncan 1976 M. Duncan

1977 M. Brazel

1978 M. Brazel

D. Hill

D. Hill

P. Zientek

Andrew Lim

P. Green

C. Windley

C. Green

P. Borg

D. McKernan

M. McConvill

J. Pecoraro

A. Green

S. Hoy

T. More

P. Meehan

B. Maher

J. Grainger

J. Rix

N. Brasher

A. McKenzie

M. Brasher

B. Kienhuis

L. Sherman

J. Hassall

M. Brown

S. Fisher

D. Liston

D. Myers

S. Meade 2008 J. La Delfa

Senior Student Athlete (Bownds Prize)

1949 R. Murphy

1950 M. Cash

J. Hawkins 1952 P. Allan 1953 V. Pilkington

L. O’Toole

R. Clarke

P. Shiel

J. Weston 1958 J. Weston

A. Reed

A. Reed

W. Firman

M. Mullaly

D. Heaney

F. Di Mattina

M. Dalton

B. Lyons

M. Gills

R. La Brooy

B. Dunn

B. Dunn

R. Halasa

P. Miller

K. Martin

P. Aldenhoven

P. Shanahan

P. Hubacke

M. Bourke

G. Frawley

N. Jenkinson

M. Newton

D. Harrington

A. Giannone’

Junior Student — Athlete (Murphy Prize) (Under 15)

1950 P. McCormack 1951 V. Pilkington 1952 N. Parnell 1953 B. Teague 1954 W. Pearson 1955 B. Conway 1956 J. Firman 1957 A. Drummond 1958 P. Griffin 1959 J. Will 1960 C. Dobson 1961 J. Hickey 1962 M. Kirkby 1963 M. Hoare 1964 B. Lyons 1965 P. Harris 1966 C. Stafford 1967 R. Welsh 1968 M. McMillan 1969 R. Halasa 1970 M. Lucchinelli 1971 D. Billings R. Pellicano 1972 K. Oliver 1973 M. O’Reilly 1974 P. Hubacek 1975 G. Connolly 1976 K. Carter 1977 M. Howkins 1978 S. Donlen 1979 D. Harrington 1980 A. Giannone

1981 A. McKernan T. Vitacca 1982 A. Klarica

Cricket Captains

1927 F. Prosser 1928 D. Fitzmaurice 1929 J. Smith 1930 J. Smith 1931 J. Hogan 1932 J. Hogan 1933 J. O’Connell 1934 J. O’Connell 1935 D. Vaughan 1936 D. Vaughan 1937 B. Larkin 1938 N. Midgely 1939 J. Canty 1940 A. Splatt 1941 K. Dunne 1942 D. McInterney 1943 D. McInterney 1944 F. Russo 1945 J. Strickland 1946 J. Strickland 1947 J. Gill 1948 D. McGary 1949 D. McGary 1950 A. Ryan 1951 A. Ryan 1952 W. Carrick 1953 B. Slattery 1954 M. Priddle 1955 R. Faul 1956 J. Kelly

1957 B. Conway 1958 J. Weston 1959 E. Teal 1960 B. Quayle 1961 W. Firman 1962 J. Will 1963 J. Hickey 1964 G. Sherman 1965 E. Sikora 1966 E. Sikora

P. Harris 1968 R. La’Brooy

B. Dunn

B. Dunn

N. Lidsey

B. Bourke

K. Martin

P. Aidenhoven

P. Shanahan 1976 M. Ingham

C. O’Loughlin 1978 P. Camm 1979 P. Coburn 1980 D. Frew 1981 J. Petrie 1982 A. Parsons 1983 T. McKernan 1984 R. Foley 1985 C. Green 1986 D. Toohey 1987 P. Brasher 1988 S. Rodie 1989 R. Prezens 1990 N. Van De Pligh 1991 M. Hawkins 1992 J. Hosking 1993 D. Hall 1994 S. Murray 1995 P. Harper 1996 D. Hegarty 1997 D. Forer 1998 R. Obst 1999 A. Coffey 2000 M. Naughtin 2001 B. McDonald 2002 A.Garcia 2003 T. Hynes 2004 J. Fletcher/ F. Henry 2005 D. Paynter/P. Youens 2006 N. Gill 2007 A. Soldatos 2008 B. Nethersole 2009 L. O’Connell

Football Captains

P. Fitzgerald 1928 K. Rahaley

K. Rahaley

J. Smith

J. Hogan 1932 J. Hogan 1933 J. O’Connell

M. O’Connell

D. Robbie 1936 D. Robbie 1937 B. Larkin 1938 N. Midgley

T. McCarthy

J. McCarthy

1941 N. Pardon 1942 J. Dalton 1943 K. Quinlan 1944 F. Russo 1945 R. Watt 1946 J. Strickland 1947 P. Leane 1948 D. McGary 1949 J. Murphy 1950 M. Cash 1951 J. Hawkins 1952 W. Carrick 1953 B. Slattery 1954 B. Cash 1955 R. Faul 1956 J. Kelly 1957 R. Conway 1958 J. Murphy 1959 B. Blight 1960 B. Blight 1961 W. Firman 1962 B. Martin 1963 V. Vafiades 1964 F. Di Mattina 1965 H. Halasa 1966 B. Lyons 1967 P. Curtis 1968 M. May 1969 S. Wright 1970 B. Dunn 1971 R. Halasa 1972 R. Halasa 1973 P. Murnane 1974 P. George 1975 W. New 1976 R. Kowalski 1977 G. Connolly 1978 G. Mullaly 1979 A. Spencer 1980 M. Beddoe 1981 D. Harrington 1982 K. Williams 1983 A. Vitacca 1984 A. Hill

C. Green 1986 D. Toohey 1987 P. Brasher 1988 S. Rodie

R. Prezens

N. Van De Pligh

M. Hawkins 1992 J. Hosking 1993 D. Hall 1994 S. Murray

P. Harper

D. Hegarty

D. Forer 1998 D. Orlando 1999 A. Bonnici 2000 A. McLeish 2001 G. Mahony 2002 G. Johnstone 2003 M. Brown 2004 A. Bonaddio 2005 A. Cox 2006 N. Roberts 2007 J. Harris/ T.Curry 2008 X. Gotch 2009 B. Close

More than 60 Mothers of Former Students gathered for luncheon at Giorgios. The guests were treated to a presentation by the Vice President of the Islamic Council of Victoria, Sherene Hassan.