College Leaders 2007 Above all the privileges we enjoy in life, we have been blessed with the opportunity to attend De La Salle College Malvern. And we must remember that there are a countless number of young people in the world who would die to be in our position right now. Our College has taught nearly 30,000 boys, supported by many staff who have put in time and effort, under a line of 17 Back Row: Mrs Sally Buick, Mr Henry Corcoran, Luke Hennessy, William O’Brien, past principals who Michael Hamblin, Mr Tom McIlroy have led us. We Middle Row: Mr Peter Riordan, Antonio Cafasso, Sam Loader, Angelo Soldatos, Br Bill Firman are all lucky to have Seated: Paul Culliver, Luke Fisher, Tom Curry, Matthew Windley, Tom Naughtin, Olmo Salvatore been associated with De La Salle through its 95-year history. Each of these men contributed to the life of their College. We are a unique school here at De La. We may And if you were to ask them, I’m sure they would all not have the sporting facilities or the towering answer that De La Salle Malvern had a marked influence buildings that some colleges boast. But what we on them. You only have to look as far as three of our past lack in size we most definitely make up for in spirCollege Captains — Br Bill and Chris and Geoff Martin, it; for I firmly believe that if you are a true De La College Captains who have returned to the school of their boy then blue and gold runs in your veins. childhood. Over the years our College has produced such But today is about the now. And now it is up to the 1300 outstanding members of the community as doccurrent De La Salle students, and 150 staff to carry on the tors, judges, tradesmen, accountants, professional name and the reputation of this proud institution. We’re sportsmen, television personalities, government representatives and school principals. 4
all fortunate to be blessed with opportunities, and now it us our turn to make use of them. It is up to us. So to the up and coming De La boys — how are you going to make a difference to De La? Will it be in the academic arena, striving for a better average? Will you try that much harder to make the cross country team? Will you muster the courage to join the school play or musical and experience something completely new? Will you endeavour to be a role model, an example for those younger than you to follow? Being a Lasallian student is not only a privilege, but it comes with responsibility. To my fellow Year 12s — and indeed to all De La Salle students — take pride in your College, and your heritage, a heritage you represent whenever you wear that blue and gold blazer. Wear our badge with pride— De La Salle, Malvern. Deo Duce. Matthew Windley College Captain
