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2016 was another fantastic year for the Old Collegians’ Association with the highlight being the opening of the Chapel at the Westcourt campus in August this year. The Old Collegians’ Association donated $250,000 to this project. At the AGM of 2016 the following committee was elected: Justin O’Brien - President Sam Hopgood - Senior Vice President Robert Hennessey - Junior Vice President Sam O’Dwyer - Treasurer Nick Jahnecke - Administrative Officer General Committee Members - Joe Virgona, Roger Hardwick, Greg Thompson and Tony Honner. On Sunday 17 April the Annual St Joseph’s College Old Collegians’ Golf Day was held at 13th Beach Golf Links Barwon Heads. Just over 200 players took part in an Ambrose-style team competition. Both courses were once again in pristine condition. Many thanks to David Bowles and Associated Cold Tread Tyres for being our major sponsor. It was great to see so many new players as we continue to try and grow the golf day. Overall winners on the day were Jake Maxwell, Nathan Maxwell, Jake Mongelli, Loren Bunting, Ricky Norton The Annual Golf Day is a major fundraiser for our Old Collegians’ Association with all money raised generously going towards the St Joseph’s College Bursary Fund. Many thanks to all of the players and sponsors of the Golf Day who helped raise over $14,000 on the day. Beach Winning Team – the team from Costa Asset Management of Todd Devine, Stuart Costa, David Costa, Justin Haneysee, Paul Tonkin Creek Winning Team Jake Maxwell, Nathan Maxwell, Jake Mongelli, Loren Bunting, Ricky Norton The Annual Reunion held at the College in May had over 200 Old Collegians attend. The night is always filled with great memories and laughs from times past. The night started with a tour of the College and many past students commented on the development of the school facilities. The Melbourne Reunion was held in August at the Emerald Hotel, South Melbourne. Approximately 20 past students

attended and made a great night of it. Many thanks to Jane Lewis and all the staff at the Emerald Hotel. On the eve of the AFL finals series The Old Collegians launched the VFL/AFL Representative’s Wall of Fame. The plaques are a great way of recognising past students who have played or coached at the elite level. St Joseph’s College has always had a long and proud history within the football industry and we are seen as one of the leading schools in developing champion footballers. I think names such as Barry Stoneham, Mick Mansfield, James Bartel, Cameron Ling, Nick Maxwell and Matthew Scarlett to name a few are testament to the standard of footballers the school has produced. I am sure in the future there will be many students who create their own piece of history like the players mentioned previously. Maybe some of The Class of 1986 at the Annual Reunion the Annual Reunion this year’s winning Herald Sun Shield team will achieve the ultimate in a footballer’s dream and be drafted into the AFL. In the 2014 AFL national Draft Paddy McCartin was our first student to be taken at No 1 by St Kilda which is a fantastic achievement. Thanks to all those people who supported the night especially the contribution made by Alan Bruce, Tony Costa and Richard Schmeizsl. Thanks to Mark Howard for hosting the night, as the interviews were very interesting. The Mass for Deceased Old Collegians, Staff and Benefactors was held in November in the College

SJOCA Golf Day Chapel. Fr Matthew Thomas celebrated the Mass with us. During this Mass the deceased were remembered and afterwards those in attendance enjoyed afternoon tea in the College staffroom. As in past years we have also donated $20,000 to school bursaries which assist families in need with the opportunity to send their boy to St Joseph’s College. The SJOCA would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of committee member Mark Howard & Mark Howard & Cameron Ling at the Cameron Ling at the Sportsmans Night Sportsmans Night Roger Hardwick, who passed away on December 5, 2016. Roger was an outstanding contributor over a long period of time to the Old Collegians’ and will be missed by all. Our thoughts are with Patricia and Roger’s extended family. Thank you to all committee members for their dedicated commitment to the Association and to St Joseph’s.

Justin O’Brien - President

SJOCA Golf Day at 13th Beach

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