Steven Vidovic
Julius Waras
Nicholas Whittaker
Martin Witula Madej
Carstensen
Bradley Ward
Adrian Webster
Bradley Weller
Christopher Wesley
Matthew Wilkinson
Sam Wilkinson
David Willatgamuwa
Lachlan Williams
Mark Wilson
Christopher Wong
The Class of 2004 On October 20th, 2004, two hundred Year 12 students joined their brethren from De La Salle College at a College assembly for the final time. This was a very special occasion marking their successful completion of thirteen years of education. It was also an occasion to mark the significant contribution that this group of young men has made to the College both individually and collectively. The faces of our Year 12s on this morning revealed much about the character of this group. Humbled by the generous and heartfelt applause of the 1200 students, staff and parents assembled,
there was more than the odd tear shed. Whilst jusEugene tifiably proud and excited Young by the conclusion of this part of their life journey the faces revealed that a touch a sadness that the journey was coming to an end and that a somewhat uncertain future lay ahead. The ‘Class of 2004’ is an outstanding one. One characteristic that prevailed throughout this group was ‘leadership in action’. De La Salle College had a most proactive and effective student leadership group this year. With the introduction of Year 10s to the Kinnoull Campus this year, this group of young men took it upon themselves to encourage a culture of trust and belonging for all, and did so with aplomb. Kinnoull week activities in first Term set the foundations for such a culture with Year 10, 11 and 12 students encouraged to co-participate in a variety of activities. Founder’s day in Term three was another example of the talent and vision of this leadership group resulting in a day of sharing and mutual respect. Leadership in action prevailed throughout the Year
Level in more subtle ways as well. The high participation rate of Year 12s in the ACC Sports, the College Production, Rock Eisteddfod, St Vincent de Paul Society, SALT action group, etc set a benchmark that will be difficult to follow. The outstanding and exercised talents of the Year 12 artists, musicians, vocalists, debaters, journalists also provided excellent role modeling for others in the College. Most importantly, the diligent approach of most students to their studies also set a tone for the College that we can only hope to maintain. We will hear a great more about the wonderful deeds of this group of young men in the future. They have not been a group predisposed to blow their own horns. They have generally gone about their task of ‘being their best’ with quiet assurance. Un-mistakingly however there is a quality within this group that will prevail and it will take them on a most fruitful and exciting journey. We are also sad to see you go gents but, as you know, you will always belong at De La. Mr Andrew Cooper Year 12 Coordinator
