College Leaders

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 past principals who have led us. We are all lucky to have been associated with De La Salle through its 95-year history. We are a unique school here at De La. We may Each of these men contributed to the life of their College. not have the sporting facilities or the towering And if you were to ask them, I’m sure they would all buildings that some colleges boast. But what we answer that De La Salle Malvern had a marked influence lack in size we most definitely make up for in spir- on them. You only have to look as far as three of our past it; for I firmly believe that if you are a true De La College Captains — Br Bill and Chris and Geoff Martin, boy then blue and gold runs in your veins. College Captains who have returned to the school of their Over the years our College has produced such childhood. outstanding members of the community as doc- But today is about the now. And now it is up to the 1300 tors, judges, tradesmen, accountants, professional current De La Salle students, and 150 staff to carry on the sportsmen, television personalities, government name and the reputation of this proud institution. We’re representatives and school principals.

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 Back Row: Mrs Sally Buick, Mr Henry Corcoran, Luke Hennessy, William O’Brien, College Captain Michael Hamblin, Mr Tom McIlroy Middle Row: Mr Peter Riordan, Antonio Cafasso, Sam Loader, Angelo Soldatos, Br Bill Firman Seated: Paul Culliver, Luke Fisher, Tom Curry, Matthew Windley, Tom Naughtin, Olmo Salvatore