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A PublicAtion for the De lA SAlle college community — mAlvern

Centenary of the De La SaLLe BrotherS in auStraLia 1906 – 2006

LasaLLian

RoLL CaLLmAy 2006

This year, we celebrate 100 years since the De La Salle Brothers first came to Australia in 1906. I am grateful to Brother Quentin and Jonathan Hewett for producing this special centenary edition of Roll Call. Brother Quentin picked up the responsibility for editing this edition of Roll Call from Genie Scott. As I write, Genie is recovering well from her recent surgery. I wish to thank her publicly for being a wonderful link with many “Old Collegians” and a most gracious organiser of many reunions of former students of this College.De La Salle College has produced a large number of vocations to the priesthood and the brothers in the past ninety-four years, possibly more than almost any other school in Australia, as well as many outstanding men in other walks of life. The College has an extraordinarily strong tradition as a Catholic College. The most striking deficiency, however, it seems to me, as we look towards the centenary of the College in 2012 is the lack of an iconic chapel which would both symbolize the values of the College and serve a focal point for the continuation of our tradition. We do have rooms set aside as small chapels on each campus but they are not very inspiring places.I am announcing, therefore, our intention to launch an appeal for funds to build an Old Collegians’ Centenary Chapel worthy of this College. My intention is to run such an appeal myself, as I have done successfully before, so that all money raised will be used in building the chapel and providing modern theatre/assembly spaces on each campus.Fund-raising will require some very generous leading donors willing to contribute significantly as a practical

acknowledgement of the start De La Salle College gave them personally in life and as an expression of their wish to see the tradition of De La Salle grow ever stronger. We will also need people to work as appeal volunteers.At this stage I am simply inviting Old Collegians and other members of the College family to express to me their willingness to help. The appeal will not be launched officially until a lot more preparatory work has been done. All donations will be tax deductible — a great investment in the lives of present and future De La Salle students.Enjoy these pages and the glimpse into the past. I am confident you will find many items of interest. The next edition of Roll Call will focus on the school as it is today — and provide more details of our Appeal objectives. I shall be reminding you of the words of George Bernard Shaw:“We are not made wise by the recollections of the past, but by the responsibilities of our future.”I shall be asking you to help build that future.

Br Bill

From the Principal

Genie Scott, Alumni Officer (1996–2005)

Combining giftedness and style, Genie is one of those extraordinary people to have graced De La Salle. Dedi-cated, articulate and a lady to the core, Genie won the hearts of many Old Colle-gians as their main point of contact with the College. We thank her and wish her every happiness and good health for the future.

D E D I C A T I O NIn an age of constant and accelerated change,

In a transitory world of shifting values,De La Salle stands steadfast and stable.

A stability not marked by stagnationFor De La Salle is a living growing community.

Our stability stems from our roots,Firmly entrenched in years of tradition.

We grow and adapt faithful to our heritage,With the knowledge that De La Salle

Will continue to flourish as a Catholic schoolFounded on excellence.

Chris Pearson, 1987

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CENTENARY MASS

St Peter’s Church, East BentleighWednesday August 9 2006, 7:30pm

Please Join Us

The De La Salle Brothers will join with Old

Collegians, students, parents, Old Collegian

priests, staff, former staff and others associated

with the Brothers at a special Mass to celebrate

the occasion of the Centenary. Following the Mass,

there will be supper served in the Parish Hall,

“The Lighthouse”

Centenary of the Brothers in Australia

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In Australia, reaching a century is always regarded as a significant event whether the magical hundred is notched up in age, a cricket score, the number of drama performances or AFL games played. Invariably, dedication, drive, support from others and even opposition underlie such an achievement and also characterise the Brothers reaching a century of service in Australia.Certainly, the beginning of the Brothers’ venture in Armidale (NSW) in 1906 was unimpressive almost disastrous. Effectively, of the twelve pioneers — seven French and five Irish — only the Irish were accepted by the Bishop and people. While the French were capable and good religious, with all dying as Brothers in various part of the world, their English was poor and they had little grasp of the education system. When they departed in April, just eleven weeks after the school opened on 3rd February, the Irish Brothers continued to teach the seventeen students (nine boarders, eight day students).

The hope expressed by the Bishop of Armidale that the College would become “a leading educational establishment” was gradually realised during the twentieth century when it developed into a leading boarding school. In 1975, the College merged with St Ursula’s to form O’Connor Catholic High School, named, ironically, after the Bishop who was disenchanted with the French Brothers but who became a loyal benefactor over the years.

From such humble origins, the schools and works of the Brothers have spread throughout Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea and remain faithful to the vision of St John Baptist De La Salle that “to touch the hearts of youth and to inspire them with the Christian spirit is the greatest miracle you can perform, and the one God asks of you”.Our own College has close links to the centenary, as it remains the oldest remaining school in the Province still conducted by the Brothers. At the request of the Parish Priest, Fr Simon Hegarty, C.M.,

the Brothers agreed to open a school in Malvern with the parish paying for meeting the boat trip costs for three Brothers from Ireland, providing a suitable residence for the Brothers and paying each a stipend of £80 per year. The volunteers chosen were Brothers Dunstan Drumm (aged 34), Leopold Loughran (33) and Jerome Foley (25). Setting sail on Christmas Day, 1911, they reached Melbourne on 9th February, 1912. “Work was begun next day in the local hall, as the new school (below) was not quite completed. Conditions at first were rather trying as the fifty-four boys came from several different schools and had to be congregated in one large room” is the droll account of the school’s beginning in the history of the community.According to the records, 156 Brothers have taught at De La Salle, each contributing in his own unique way to the Christian education of his students. Singling out some of these men is fraught with all sorts of dangers but concentrating on some who have exercised leadership roles is intended to highlight the significant contribution made by each Brother to the life and spirit of De La Salle.

Brs Benignus, Camille, Camelian, Claude-Marie, Cajetan, Defendant (Louis) Daniel, Defendant-Marie (Joseph),

Seated: Brs Macnesius, Alban, Athanasius, Patrick

Brs Jerome, Leopold and Dunstan

De La Salle College, Armidale, N.S.W.

Fr.S.Hegarty, C.M.

Original De La Salle Stanhope Street West

While little has been written about the first Director — Br Dunstan (1912-1917) — the quiet heroism of a pioneer shines through. Imagine teaching in “a hall divided into three compartments by means of curtains in the heat of February in Melbourne”. Similarly, Br Patrick Cawley (1917–1920) who presided over the heartbreak of the secondary closing and the senior students dispersed because the Brothers were not allowed to teach Latin.The brighter side of our history emerged with Br Leopold (1924–1927), another pioneer, returning and re-instating the secondary in 1926, termed ‘annus mirabilis’ by the schoolboy editors of the first Blue and Gold that year. The seventeen year old Kevin Kelly (Dux of the College and future diplomat) in his tribute to Br Leopold writes of qualities displayed in varying ways by succeeding Directors/Headmasters. After mentioning “Br Leopold’s passion for thoroughness, determination, work and a flair for scholarship”, Kevin claims “he was a man who in everything sought the best : only the outstanding

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achievement was good enough for men called to be workers, scholars, leaders, Australians, Catholics.”The return of another of the pioneers, Br Jerome (1929–1946) as Director in 1929 ushered in an era of consolidation, growth and dynamism which has continued over the past sixty years and exemplified in the opening of the Tower Block that year, along with the sale of the old school and property (£7,000). The succession of buildings over the past sixty years has endeavoured to meet the increasing number of students (500 in 1946, 1290 in 2006), the demands of the curriculum, the extraordinary growth of technology and the need to provide the best study conditions for students. Like Br Jerome, his eleven successors have striven to maintain and foster the fine school spirit which is a precious trademark of De La Salle boys.

Brs Oswald Murdoch (’53–’58) Jerome Foley (’29–’46), Peter Duffy (’46–’52),

Stanislaus Carmody (’59–’63) who is the sole surviving member of this group.

Kevin Kelly and Cliff O’Brien, Editors of the first Blue and Gold, 1926. First joint Duces

“Manresa” Brothers’ Residence

Br. Edward Gehrig ’64–’69 Br. Calixtus Cusack ’70

Br. Damien Harvey, R.I.P. ’71–’77 Br. James Taylor, R.I.P. ’78–’88 Br. Bill Firman, 2005

Br. Peter Smyth ’89–’94 Br. Garry Coyte ’95–’97 Br. Tim Peter ’97–’04

Leadership at Malvern

Ex-Student PrincipalsThe cultured and versatile Br Calixtus Cusack (1970) was the first ex-student to lead the College. He was followed by the revered and dynamic Br Damien Harvey (1971–77) Br James Taylor (1978–1988) and Bill Firman (2005–) were also educated at De La Salle and will be remembered by the school community as gifted and innovative Lasallian leaders with their own inimitable styles.

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Clockwise from top: Shrine of Remembrance; College

Assembly in front of Tower Block early 1950’s; construction in the 1960’s of the Br. Oswald Murdoch

Building; Br. Anthony Hanson and class in the early 1950’s; the Kinnoull

extensions 2004; Jan Juc before alterations in 2005; Kinnoull (original

homestead)

Buildings Old and New

Old Collegian Brothers

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Of the ex-students who have joined the Brothers since Br Damian, fourteen have died as Brothers while another twenty-five remain in their chosen vocation. Pictured is a cross-section of Brothers of varying ages.

Born on 18th May, 1903, Harry Morgan was a member of the original group to attend De La Salle in its foundation year of 1912. After commencing an apprenticeship in jewellery, he entered the Brothers’ Novitiate in 1926. Given the names Damian Anselm, he was the first student from Malvern to join the Brothers. The photograph taken at Harry’s farewell reflects the times and is a wonderful “who’s who” of early students at the College.After teaching in Armidale, Bathurst and Haberfield, during a period of serious ill-health in 1941, he discovered his talent for painting, particularly landscapes. He and Br Kevin Price published books on art and architecture, one of which became the standard school text. He died, relatively young, in Sydney in 1961 and the Brother Damian Morgan Building at Kinnoull is named in his honour.

L. to R. Standing: Eric May, Jack Hunt, --- , Brian Morgan, Harry Morgan, Fred Funston, John Lloyd, Harry May, Ken Mitchell

L. to R. Seated: Nick Suhr, Mick Nolan

Br Baptist Will Br Aloysius Carmody R.I.P.

Br Cassian Corbett, R.I.P. First ex-student

brother to teach at D.L.S.

Brs Jack Kidd and Max SculleyBr Anthony Cummins

Br Damian R.I.P.

Br Denis Loft

Br Kevin Moloney

Br Eric Piggott Br Paul Smith

Not only were the Vincentian Fathers the sponsors of De La Salle in 1912, their role was integral to the consolidation of the school, the support of the Brothers and the sacramental life of the students. That men like Fathers Hegarty, O’Flynn, Ryan and Meenagh played a pivotal role in the school’s development is apparent in Br Jerome’s 1929 Report when writing about the new Tower Building “as the best of its kind in Melbourne. It is due entirely to the zeal, energy and administrative capacity of our esteemed pastor, Father Meenagh”. Such a positive association has continued with the present parish priest, Fr Brian O’Sullivan, C.M. (pictured), thanks to his obliging nature and zealous ministry.

Vincentian Fathers

Father Les Troy, C.M.Of the followers of St Vincent de Paul who have ministered to De La Salle students, we are especially indebted to Father Les Troy who served as the devoted College Chaplain for thirty years prior to his retirement in 1994. During this period, he endeared himself to the College community because of his gracious, compassionate and commonsense approach to life. Many young men, in particular, attest to the profound influence of this gentle, prayerful priest on their lives. As an Affiliated Member of the Brothers’ Institute, we are proud to claim him as a Lasallian.

Ordination of first Old Boy Priest Michael Howard. L. to R. Fr Sheehy C.M., Fr Cotter, C.M. Fr Howard, C.M., Bishop Ryan, C.M., Fr Meenagh, C.M., P.P. Fr McKenna, C.M.

Fr. Rufus Griffin Columban missionary to China Ordained

1927. First Australian to join the Columbans.

Bishop Ron Mulkearns, D.D.

Fr. Peter Robinson. P.P.

Fr Brendan Dillon P.P.

Fr. Stuart Hall, R.A.N.

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We salute the large number of fine priests and religious of other Orders who are Old Collegians. They are represented here by:

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The life of Father Francis (Csaba) Egregyi is a fascinating one and typifies the courage, conviction and sense of adventure of so many migrants to our country after World War II.Csaba was born to parents of Hungarian origin in a refugee camp in the British sector of Northern Germany after they fled their homeland when the Russian troops entered Hungary in 1944 and set up a Communist state. The family emigrated to Australia in 1950 and, after a short time in migrant camps, ended up living opposite the College.After two years at Kildara, Csaba commenced Grade 3 then situated at Kinnoull where he has fond memories of his Primary teachers — Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Campbell, Miss Scammell, Br Celestine and Mr T Murphy. In 1963, when in Intermediate Green with Br Candidus, he left Australia for France, with his father, to finish his secondary schooling. Prior to commencing his studies in Rheims where St John Baptist De La Salle was born, Francis faced the challenge of learning French. While attending two language institutes in Paris, he paid for his lessons and board by working for the Brothers at their central procure in Rue de Sevres. His tasks were working in the kitchen and waiting on the meal tables of the large community of resident and visiting Brothers. To his surprise and joy, Brothers Oswald Murdoch and Stanislaus Carmody (both former Principals of De La Salle) stayed at Rue de Sevres while passing through Paris.After gaining his baccalaureat in Rheims in 1968, Francis joined a Benedictine monastery in central France.

Realizing he did not have a vocation to the contemplative life, and having become a French citizen, he commenced military service prior to entering an International Seminary in Switzerland where he was ordained a priest in 1977.Father Francis’ extraordinary life journey continues to this day. After working as a priest in Geneva and Brussels followed by a short visit to Melbourne - including some hours at De La Salle — he commenced his ministry as an international missionary priest in U.S.A., Mexico and Argentina. In particular, since 2003, he has been ministering to young male and female prisoners in Mexican gaols for crimes such as violence, robbery and drug dealing.De La Salle is proud to count Fr Francis among its former students.

To maintain contact with former students an Old Boys’ Association was formed in 1929. Dissolved during World War II, the Association was re-formed in 1946 at a meeting attended by 236 ex-students. Thanks to the wonderful loyalty and persistence of men like Jack May, Hilary Hayes and Bert Newton (photograhed as young men), the Association has flourished as typified by the still thriving Old Collegians’ Amateur Football Club founded in 1955 and led this year by President, John Corin. Today, the excellently attended reunions organised by Mrs Genie Scott speak volumes of the spirit of ex-students.

Old Collegians’ Association

Old Collegian Priest Working Overseas

Bert NewtonHillary HayesJack May

Prominent Old Collegians The College strives to educate young men to think for themselves and to seek their special path in life. While emphasising the importance of the thousands of our quiet achievers, we also celebrate Old Collegians who have achieved prominence in their vocation. Some are pictured here and we acclaim them and all those who have achieved distinction in diverse fields such as:o Priesthood and religious lifeo Parliamento Medicine and healtho Music, T.V., Recordingo Lawo Management, I.T., o Businesso Art, Architectureo Tradeso Sporto Scienceo History, Biography, o Educationo Journalism

Nick Suhr – Artist

Archbishop Eric D’Arcy R.I.P.

Dr Peter McCullagh, Rhodes Scholar, speaks with junior students during a visit to the College.

John Lloyd – War Veteran, Banker

John Sullivan – Administrator

John Harber Phillips Law – Chief Justice

Tom Marwick – Professor of Medicine

Peter Drake – First Vice-Chancellor ACUFrancis Jenkins – our first PhD.

John Kennedy – Educator and AFL coach

Andrew Fenelon – Music and Biochemistry 9 Trevor Vincent – Athlete

Gold MedallistBruce Chamberlain, (R.I.P) – M.L.C. Parliamentarian

Edward Duyker – Historian and Author

Kinnoull Staff — 2005

Lay Associates

The most significant change in Brothers’ schools Australia over the past century, including De La Salle, has been the role of lay teachers from a few ‘necessary helpers’ to ever-increasing numbers of integral Lasallian Associates. The incisive comments of Brendan Delahunt (staff member) in the 1982 Blue and Gold are even more apposite today …

“The Catholic school of past generations won the respect of the Catholic community and the respect of many beyond it because of the dedication of the religious who staffed them. The survival of the Catholic schools today will depend increasingly on their lay staff sharing a similar belief in vocation and a similar dedication. New times, new crises, new deeds.” Members of staff featured here have ensured that De La Salle remains true to the Lasallian ethos and spirit of the pioneers in 1912.

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Mrs Eileen Mitchell R.I.P.1953 – 1974

College Staff (1955) with guests Frs. Eric D’Arcy, Tom McCarthy, Leo Keenan C.M. (Chaplain)

Murray Enniss 1974 –I commenced teaching at De La Salle in February 1974 in the Middle School. The school was configured differently then. Years 9–12 were on the High Street Campus and Years 4–8 at the Kinnoull Campus. Since that time, the school has grown and changed significantly, just as I have. In 1982 I was appointed Principal of the Middle School until 1983 when I was asked to be the first Head of Campus at Tiverton. 1984 was a difficult year as people learned to cope with the many changes that took place as a result of the reshuffle. At the end of 1993, I resigned as Head of Campus and took some long-service leave and then returned to the position I currently hold as College Officer.

Ian Oliver 1977 – “Are you Mr. Oliver?” I heard a young voice above the cacophony of sound in the gymnasium as hundreds of students and staff prepared for an assembly. “Yes, I am”. I replied, “Who would like to know?” “My name is Matthew, and you taught my Dad!” the young Year 7 student replied confidently. That is nice, I contemplated, thinking that this bright, young Year 7 student must believe I am 100 years old. I chatted to him and remembered his father well — for all of the right reasons.It started me thinking about the times when I taught the young student’s father back in the late 1970’s. Some of the particulars which I recalled were:The Kinnoull campus numbered about 400 Year 4 to 8 students with twenty staff members.My largest class was 44 Year 7 students for Science.I taught music to all Year 7 and 8 students in my first year, survived, and have not taught music since!Saturday morning sport existed — cricket and football. teams assembled each Saturday, usually at about 8:00 a.m. under the peppercorn tree. What would we have done without that tree? The whole Year level attended school camps together for one week — about 170 students who had a great time. Reports were relatively simple — percentage, class average and three or four words comment (maximum words that space would allow) for each subject.There have been many role models and inspiring people during my time at De La Salle. Many who show compassion, consideration and give generously of their time for others. I could list an endless number of staff and students, both past and present, who fit into this category, but space does not permit. The one person I would like to acknowledge is Fr. Les Troy. His presence is greatly missed, certainly by me and I am sure by those who have been on staff long enough to remember him.The last thirty years have been a journey filled with highlights and memories. I am looking forward to the next thirty.

Long-Serving Lay Associates

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Barry Dyball R.I.P.

1978–1995

Kevin Gibson 1976–2000

Greg Martin 1970–75, 80–85, 89–94and Laurance Hodgkinson 1988–99

College Office Staff 2005175 years of devoted Lasallian service. Both Elaine Tyrrell and Sandra Glazebrook began at De La Salle in 1977 and are the longest serving women on the whole staff. Standing:Genie Scott, Anne Lawler, Trish Woodman, Joan Ferguson, Br Bill Firman, John MarshallSeated: Sandra Glazebrook, Donna Yorgey, Mary McLellan, Elaine Tyrrell, Pat Phelan, Joy Bew, Maria GiacomantonioInset: Ellenor Harris

John Finn 1979–90, 94–99

Adrian Matarazzo 1978–, Peter Forehan 1982–, Doug Esler 1982–

Left: Di Walsh 1983– and Clare Kennedy-Curtis 1981–

Right: Graeme Lawler 1994–

John Caldwell 1979–2005

The De La Salle Brothers hold Youth Ministry as a high priority. Until the beginning of 2006, a full-time Lasallian Youth Minister was based in Sydney, travelling to schools with the Director of Vocations and Youth Ministry. This year, the position has been expanded to include three part-time Youth Ministers, each attached to an individual school.While there are two Youth Ministers in Sydney, I have been lucky enough to be appointed to De La Salle Malvern and am at school two days each week, in addition to my university studies. My role includes all aspects of Youth Ministry and Lasallian heritage at the school as well as supporting La Salle Melbourne, the former students’ network which runs Camp La Salle, Fish La Salle and other regular events.

Lasallian Youth Ministry provides the opportunity for young people to find a place to belong, giving them Lasallian options during and after their school years and a spirituality that supports service to those in need. It aims at empowering young people — either current or former students of Lasallian schools — to work to bring about John Baptist De La Salle’s vision in their own lives. This can be as simple as volunteering at home, or spending anything up to a year involved in the Lasallian Volunteer program “Share the Mission” somewhere in Australia, New Zealand or Papua New Guinea.Here at De La, foundations for Youth Ministry have been made over many years. Our Retreat programs, currently the responsibility of Mr Patrick Jurd, provide

excellent opportunities for our students to discover clear perspective for their busy lives. Student Leadership has always been strong, as are social justice and Lasallian spirit. One of the first initiatives for 2006 has been to continue to build the Lasallian Youth Leaders’ Program at Kinnoull, where students volunteer their time to service projects and to build community through regular activities.The students at Tiverton have begun the year with classes on Lasallian heritage and the history of our school, as well as Year 8 visits to the Sacred Heart Mission. A junior social justice group will be established during Term 2. The group, Lasallian Youth for Justice or ‘LY4J’ is already up and running in a number of schools in Sydney. It is a real privilege for me to continue my involvement with the Brothers and the school that I love, continuing the work of John Baptist De La Salle in a modern context.

Tom McIlroy

Youth Ministry – A Key Development Since 1912

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Mr Matt Breen and Tom McIlroy with the De La Salle group at World Youth Day, Cologne — 2005

Tom McIlroy and Mrs Carmel Dwyer at the Year 8 Easter Prayer Service

Craig Rodriquez reads at the Lenten Service

From its formation as an advisory body in the mid 1970s, the College Council gave wise counsel to the Headmasters prior to its being disbanded last year in preparation for the College becoming an Incorporated body.

The only available photograph of early Councils1981 — John Kendall – Chairman

Integral to the development of the College has been the devoted and consistent contribution of the Mothers’ Auxiliary formed in 1938 and the Fathers’ Association (1960) which amalgamated in 1999 to form the Parents and Friends’ Association. The support of these parents groups has been incalculable.

Parents’ Associations

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Parents and Friends 2006The second part of 2005 and the beginning of 2006 has been a challenging time at the College. The need to change to keep up with the times, to upgrade facilities and ideas to compete in the current education climate has tested all members of our community. Add to this a hectic schedule made necessary because of the Commonwealth Games here in Melbourne.Let us start by reviewing 2005. Through our fundraising efforts, we were able to raise $9,000 to help

College Council

with curtains for six classrooms at Kinnoull. This helped to provide an environment more conducive to learning because new visual aids (projection equipment) were easier to see and view during the hot summer months.Early 2006 saw a number of ‘welcoming’ cocktail evenings that were well attended by many of our new parents as well as existing families.Our Annual General Meeting was held in March and some new members were elected to the Committee. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome them and hope their time will be rewarding for both themselves and the College.This year, we will be holding a Wine and Trivia Evening as well as a Sportsman’s Breakfast, Fashion Parade and, hopefully, a Father/Son Weekend plus our Mothers’ Weekends at Jan Juc.We aim to have as successful a year as last and to again be able to provide assistance to the College.

Fathers’ Association — 1960 with Br Stanislaus

Parents and Friends — 2006

Students Old and New

Football team 1913 with Brs Dunstan and Jerome Pies for Premiers 1960

Years 7 and 8 pioneers

Jim Will’s wrong’un while Br Finian looks on

Geoffrey Tozer at the keys

A hive of activity — where’s the Master?

Science in 2004

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Students Old and New

1973 1st XVIII with Br Bill as Coach Premiers 2003 with Coach David Madigan

Science in 2004

Br Gerard and Festival Winners Br Frederick and Senior Students

De La Spirit Marches On Ms Adrienne Moran accompanies woodwind

Athletic All-Stars Athletics March PastDean Dobic with ACC Shield

2002

Students Old and New

Sheridan’s “The Rivals” – 1927 Alexandra Bleazby and Stephen Hayes in “Macbeth” – 2000

Br Mark Murphy with I.T. students

At the Blue and Gold Ball 1940s

The Blue and Gold Ball 2000

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Mr Matt Breen with College Leaders, Tom Sullivan, Michael Stinear, Richard O’Brien 2003

Rock Eisteddfod performers ‘See Red”

Collection for St Kilda Mission — 2000

Year 12 Valedictory 2005

De La “Novelty” event in front of Kildara

New Year 7s visit the old College with Mrs Emily Roach

College Leaders 1950

Our Lady’s Sodality — 1936

The Mullaly family has had a well-nigh unbroken connection with the College since the late 1930s so we herald their significant and appreciated contribution to the life of De La Salle.The doyen of the older generation of six brothers is John whose distinguished school career culminated in his being Dux of the College in 1944, House Captain of St Mark’s and the winner of a Commonwealth Scholarship. Trained in Agricultural Science, John was a senior State Public Servant until his retirement. Following in his older brother’s footsteps, Paul (1946) was a gifted all-rounder who also captained St Mark’s, was Cadet Lieutenant and a Commonwealth Scholarship winner. After graduating in law, Paul practised at the Bar until being named a County Court Judge. Largely responsible for writing the constitution of the College Council, he served as its first President in the mid 1970s and still maintains a close connection with his Alma Mater.Of the four other brothers who attended De La Salle, two became secondary teachers and two entered the Public Service. Adrian (1948) trained as a teacher and was stationed in several Catholic schools in N.S.W. and Queensland prior to serving as a Principal in the Diocese of Ballarat. Peter (1954) joined the Federal Public Service after school eventually becoming a senior property consultant. Like Peter, Kevin (1956) was actively involved in school activities prior to also joining the Public Service (State) in the C.P.A. Youngest of the boys, Mark was College Vice-Captain and champion senior athlete in 1962. Like Adrian, he chose to be a teacher and is a retired Secondary School Principal.

The eleven second generation Mullalys are the sons of John, Paul and Peter. After generous involvement in the life of the College, particularly football and athletics, their careers have centred particularly on teaching, management, law and trades.

John’s sons:David (1979) Commercial property developer and investor.Stephen (1980) Executive Director and National Manager of a major insurance broking firm.Phillip (1982) Art teacher and artist.Justin (1993) Secondary teacher, Executive member of Australian Teachers’ Union.Paul’s sons:Richard (1974) General Manager of the Dental HospitalGerard (1978) College and First XVIII Captain, BarristerAndrew (1979) College Vice-Captain; Principal, St Agnes’

Highett.Timothy (1981) Solicitor with ASIC.Peter’s sons:Michael (1981) Financial and Commercial manager with Siemens Transportation Systems. Lives in London.Christopher (1983) PlumberPatrick (1987) Conciliator — Victorian Department of Justice.The third generation of sons will be represented in 2007 by Matthew, son of Andrew. Already attending the College are Gerard (Year 11) and Eugene (Year 8) Twomey who are the sons of Elizabeth (nee Mullaly) who is Paul’s daughter.When you add the cousins of the Mullalys — Bradley and Jeremy Finn; Peter and John Miller; John, Vincent, David and Paul Finn — the truly remarkable contribution of the family to De La Salle is highlighted further. We commend and thank them.

Paul and John MullalyCadet Lieut. Paul Mallaly

Paul with grandsons Gerard and Eugene

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De La “Dynasties” Over the CenturyThe Mulallys

Many people shudder at the very thought of living next door to a boys’ school, but not Gerry Teague and his wife, Beverly, who purchased their home next to Kinnoull and raised their family there. The Teague family has been associated with De La Salle since the 1940s when Willis Teague chose the school for his three sons, little realizing what a memorable impact they and his seven future grandsons would have on the College.Willis was a remarkable man in his own right as he represented Victoria in five sports — tennis, bowls, volleyball, basketball and badminton — and was one of the MCCs most loyal and longest-serving members before his death aged ninety-nine in 2003.Gerry (1952) won a Commonwealth Scholarship to Melbourne University after a successful academic and sporting career at De La Salle. After graduating as a Mechanical Engineer, Gerry taught at Melbourne University while doing his Masters. After returning from a sabbatical in Canada, there was no vacancy at Melbourne so he took a temporary post at Swinburne which extended to twenty-eight years and saw him become Associate Dean of Engineering and Head of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering before retiring in 1994. A loyal and gracious Old Collegian, he served on the First College Council. Like his father, he is a fifty-years member of the MCC for whom he plays representative bowls.

In his final year at De La Salle (1954), Bernard was both College Captain and Dux. A genuine all-rounder, he was Dux of his class each year, a brilliant debater, President of Our Lady’s Society and the YCS and represented the College in athletics, tennis and football where he was a rugged centre half-back. A foundation member of the Old Collegians’ Football Club (as mentioned in ‘Who’s Who’) he served as captain in 1961.After graduating in Arts/Laws with Honours from the University of Melbourne, Bernard practised as a solicitor with Corr and Corr becoming a partner prior to his being the first solicitor appointed to the Bench in Victoria in one hundred and twenty three years. As an esteemed judge,

he leads the Criminal Division of the Supreme Court. As well as holidaying and cycling with his wife, Patrice, and family, Bernard plays bowls and is a fifty years member of the MCC. With Gerry, he regularly attends reunions of ex-students.Like his older brothers, John (1957) excelled at school winning a Commonwealth Scholarship and was a member of the First Eleven and the athletics team. After completing his Engineering degree at Melbourne University, he worked in Canada for a number of years where he met his wife, Anita. After returning to Australia, they settled in Sydney. Now semi-retired after a career in computers with IBM, he enjoys cycling and refereed basketball for many yearsLiving next door to Kinnoull, Gerry’s four sons attended De La Salle and have chosen a variety of careers. Owen (1983) operates a B&B known as ‘Cape Tribulation Retreat’ while Brian (1986), after graduating in Mechanical Engineering is now a consulting engineer in refinery installations. In his last year at the College in 1987, Michael edited the Blue and Gold edition honouring the school’s seventy-fifth anniversary. A graduate in Architectural Technology, he works for Telstra. Still an active basketballer, he plays with the Brazilian All Stars with schoolboy friends — Julian Duncan, Justin Martin, Andrew Seager and Anthony Del Monaco. Colin (1988) has sought warmer climate and, if you are holidaying in Cairns, you’ll find him as Pit Boss at The Reef Casino.Three of Bernard’s sons also attended the College in the ’80s. After matriculating in 1982, Leon studied acting at W.A. Academy of Performing Arts. As well as his appearances in television productions, he has the fascinating role of Clown Doctor at the Royal Childrens’ Hospital. Richard (1986) is a Commerce graduate and resides in W.A. where he works for Woodside Petroleum, while Jonathan (1988) has pursued a career in computing and lectures at TAFE. He possesses a keen passion in Irish Mythology.

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Left to Right: Bernard, John and Gerry Teague

Beverly and Gerry with their son taken at Michael’s wedding (2001) L to R: Owen, Colin, Gerry, Beverly, Brian, Michael

Dominic Ellis, Justice Teague, Bruce Chamerlain, M.L.C. (1956), Tom Sullivan, Simon Conway and Dale Browning

De La “Dynasties” – The Teagues

De La Salle and “The Family”As I reflect on the association my family and I have had with De La Salle, I try to recall the very first time I heard the name. I clearly remember visiting both sets of grandparents who lived in Harvey and Jordan Streets, Malvern, respectively and listening to the stories of life inside the walls of that large and quite threatening edifice on Stanhope Street. Initially, the talk was from my father Frank Andrews (1943–1948) and my uncle Brian Gleeson (1942–1947), who spoke of large class sizes, the odd incident of corporal punishment and the nicknames students at the time had for each other. There were funny things that students did and solid friendships forged, yet, I can remember thinking “This place sounds a bit scary. Thank goodness I do not have to go to that school”.Anyway, time marched on and as a young, impressionable girl at Kildara College, my eyes drifted (all so fleetingly, of course) towards De La. Suddenly, the place to be avoided was the place we all wanted to visit and this was made possible as certain subjects were offered to combined classes of both De La and Kildara students. Two things had changed, the classes were slightly smaller and punishments of the strict nature certainly did not take place whilst “the girls” were present. Yet, the nicknames, the funny situations in the classrooms and the strong friendships were still evident.My inside information on the school and the boys (which was inadvertently passed onto my friends) was kept up to date by two impeccable sources — my brother Philip Andrews (1971–1979) and my cousin Paul Gleeson (1974–1982). The numerous parties of De La boys and Kildara girls held over the years at our family home were always hilarious affairs, some of the more memorable occasions having taken on legend status and are still laughed about when the family gets together.I left school and decided that a profession in teaching was the way to go. During Dip Ed, my final round was to be at De La Salle. The joy of being in a boys’ class when I was in Years 11 and 12 was now gone and replaced by a feeling of sheer terror at the thought of having to teach a whole class of boys who towered ABOVE me (even when they were sitting down!). I was now passionate about education and was delighted when offered a position at the College for the following year. 1981 was my first year of teaching at the Junior School at Kinnoull. Whilst learning how to encourage young boys to develop a love for English, History, RE and Drama, a young Maltese man, named Charles Thompson, came into my life. He wooed me beautifully and we were married in December of 1982. As I got to know the Thompson clan, I realised that they also had a strong connection with

De La Salle in the person of Charles’ uncle, Brother Michael Buttigieg, who was a member of the Brother’s community in Malta. Uncle Michael spent some time teaching in Melbourne in the mid 1960s, prior to returning to Malta and then eventually to Nigeria where he spent many years working in schools.Both Charles and I been extraordinarily lucky in our time at De La Salle. We have had the privilege of working with wonderfully dedicated and talented people, who have been tireless in their efforts to enhance the learning experience of the boys within our care. The curriculum has broadened and now allows boys to find their niche and develop their talents and skills in any number of areas. The students who have passed through the classrooms over the years have provided us with some amazing experiences, for which we are mostly the wiser.How different is the school now in 2006? The class sizes are smaller than they used to be and there is certainly nothing corporal about the reminders we give the boys when on the “odd occasion” they step out of line. Only some of the boys have nicknames, but there is still that bond between boys, which for many lasts well into their adult life.“Surely, there can be no more connections?” you say. Well, that is what I thought until one day, my sister Katherine started to romance a young Brunswick lad named Michael Bazeley who was spending most of his time working in a factory in Moorabbin on a secret animation movie named “Harvey Krumpet”. Soon after the Oscar win, Michael joined ‘The Family” and then moved into teaching and into the Technology Department at the College.That is it for now, but who knows in the future who else from “The Family” may wander along the corridors of 1318 High St.Below is a recent photo of “The Family”.

Mrs Christine Thompson Staff member since 1981

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Michael Bazely, Frank Andrews, Philip Andrews, Brian Gleeson, Paul Gleeson, Christine Thompson and Charles Thompson

De La “Dynasties” – The Andrews Family

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In the 1960s the eight Ryan boys were well-known identities of the College. They belonged to three families whose fathers were the sons of Joe Ryan, a publican who owned hotels in the inner Melbourne suburbs. Their interesting careers highlight the family’s giftedness in the areas of business and management which ‘run in their blood’.The Glen Iris Ryans: Christopher (1961–64) spent many years as a retailer in Geelong before dying of cancer in the early 90s. Shane (1961–63) joined Ansett Airlines where he worked until the late 80s. Then ‘he went a roving’ in Queensland where he still lives.The Malvern Ryans: Anthony (1961–64) left school after Intermediate to work in one of the family pubs before branching out on his own into the constructions supply industry. He remains a business man to the bootstraps.The Dandenong Ryans: It was no surprise to the family that Kelwyn remained in the army after his years as a Cadet at De La followed by a stint in Vietnam as a conscript. After graduating from the Officers’ School at Portsea, he spent twenty-five years in postings throughout Australia and Papua New Guinea eventually finishing in Cairns as Lieutenant Colonel to establish what is now NORFORCE. Now living in Brisbane, he is heavily involved in the RSL and Vietnam Vets Association and, while not in the

best of health, is managing to complete post-graduate studies at Queensland University.The twins, Peter and Paul, attended the College from 1961–63. Peter spent a number of years in London before moving to USA in 1971 where he lives in Atlanta and runs a document security business. Paul went on to graduate in law and, after some years of practice in Melbourne, he moved to Thailand in 1988 where he operates a management company.Leo (1961–64) operated a number of businesses in the hospitality industry in the 1970s and 1980s. For the past fifteen years he’s run a business consulting company and lectures at Swinburne University in Business Management and HR Systems.Tim (1961–6) joined the Brothers and taught in their schools in Queensland and Sydney until the late 1970s. After leaving the Brothers, his training in psychology led to his practising as a psychologist in Sydney then Brisbane. Returning to Sydney in the late 1980s, he now runs a business management company.In 2005, the Dandenong Ryans had a reunion in Melbourne with their families, relatives and friends. While many stores were told (as well as many lies), all ‘the boys’ made specific commendation of ‘the men in black with their funny collars’ for their personal qualities and integrity. To the Brothers, lay staff and fellow students of the 1960s, the Ryan family wish them Godspeed.

Doug Scullin (1945–1949) from Bateman’s Bay and Kevin Donnellan (1947–1950) from Sorrento had vacationed for several years at Whitsunday Sands Resorts in Bowen, playing lots of golf and socializing together, before realizing at a barbecue this year that both had attended De La Salle. After much reminiscing and retelling stories, the duo were challenged by others present to sing their old school song. They rendered a faultless rendition of ‘Cheers, cheers for old De La Salle’.Doug worked for CSIRO for forty years transferring to Canberra from Melbourne in 1974 and retiring to Bateman’s Bay in 1990. He and his wife of fifty years — Joan — have two children, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. As a young man, Doug played in the VFA for Oakleigh and sub-District cricket for Elsternwick.Kevin left school midway during Leaving Certificate (now Year 11). After several jobs, he started his own petrol, service and tyre business at Reservoir in 1957. His business acumen led to a second tyre outlet in Collingwood in 1962 and a further dozen retail stores from 1969. Prior to his retirement in 1984, he formed a joint venture company with Pacific Dunlop with twenty outlets.

Old Collegians of the ’40s

Married to Vonda for forty-eight years, they have three children and seven grandchildren. Wheels have featured prominently in Kevin’s sporting career with cycle racing (when aged 15–18), motorcycle racing (19–22) and car racing (23–38). Returning to cycling in 1975, Kevin won gold and silver medals at the Senior Olympics held in USA in 1976 followed by victories in World Masters series held in Australia, Russia, USA, Austria and Belgium.Both Kevin and Doug have led truly fascinating lives.

De La “Dynasties” – The Ryans

Kevin Donnellan and Doug Scullin

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Warren Duncan (1969) and his family are very active in the parish of St Mark’s, Dingley. He has been instrumental in setting up a partnership with Esmera — a parish in East Timor where the people live in extreme poverty. His latest projects have been (i) to start a fund to build a kindergarten and (ii) to organize a sponsorship scheme whereby a family in St Mark’s parish donates $100 to support a family from Esmera for one year. He is working towards Esmera joining the Fair Trade Organisation to market better the organic coffee grown in their region.Lukas Silver (1994) has been in London for the past four years teaching English/Media at Geoffrey Chaucer College in Elephant Castle and is the Leader of Learning for the Lower College and runs the Media Department. The school population is predominantly Afro-Caribbean. While Elephant and Castle (sounds Falstaffian) is “quite a dodgy area with the usual problems associated with inner-city schools, I love it”. Lukas has no plans to move back to Oz yet.Phil Dolan (1989) has lived in Glasgow since 1999 where he is a member of the Strathclyde Police Force. He has been married to Angela for five years and they have a three year old son, James. Phil still enjoys playing rugby and working out in the gym.Tim Murray (1995) is engaged to Angela and marrying in October this year. He is a copywriter with the Buchanan Group who are responsible for the Brand Power and the Zoot Review commercials. He still plays in a band with classmates from De La — Adam Valladares, Ross Calia and Andrew Tull. Tim’s older brother — Simon (1993) — runs the Balaclava Hotel while his younger brother, Scott (1999) completed his tertiary studies last year and is a podiatrist.Tim Mithen (2000) trained as a teacher and moved to Canberra in 2005 where he is teaching humanities in a high school. His brother, Tony (1996), is working in the public sector in Canberra.Tim Clancy (2004) is a familiar face on our television screen from appearances in ‘Neighbours’, ‘Blue Heelers’ and various advertisements. Studying at the

National Theatre, he has just completed a film ‘Ghost Rider’ starring Nicholas Cage. Tim hopes to travel overseas to pursue his acting career.Giulio Pinzone (1994) completed his degree in Applied Science (Natural Resource Management) at Deakin University in 1998. After working as an environmental consultant with Emesar Consulting in Hawthorn East, particularly in the fields of electricity and petroleum, he moved to Perth last August to join Apache Energy Limited, an American-owned petroleum exploration and production company. As well as being involved in offshore drilling, he audits plant operations on the North West Shelf. While missing Melbourne, Guilio enjoys the lifestyle in Perth and his visits to the scenic north west.Andrew Hogan (1988) joined a private practice in Hobart after graduating in optometry at Melbourne University. Now a partner in the practice, he is also the consultant optometrist for the Tasmanian Institute of Sport and the Tasmanian Cricket Association as well as doing an eyecare talkback on ABC radio. Andrew writes that ‘some of my fellow students may remember I was goal umpire for the First XVIII. They might be surprised to hear that I went on to umpire both VFL and TFL football, and am now the specialist goal umpires’ coach for AFL Tasmania. Funny how thing work out …’.David Lloyd (1979) After working for sixteen years in the Australian section of Nissan Motor Company, transferred to the Tokyo Head Office in January 2005, for probably four years, in the International Human Resources Department. David and his wife Jill have two daughters — Katherine (10) and Gabi (8) — who attend the British International School.John O’Connor (1984) joined the Victorian Police Force after leaving De La. After numerous postings, he now has a senior role at Shepparton where he lives with his wife and new baby.

Collegians Old and New

Danny Nikolic on Redoute’s Choice

1955 Class Reunion with Brs Julian and Stanislaus

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Students Today — Leaders 2006

cricket, table tennis, cross-country and football. He hopes to study commerce or accounting at University.Chris BrodieChris is from East Brighton and is in his sixth year at the College. He participated in the Boys Town Conference when he was in Year 10 and has served on the Student Representative Council. He has been a member of ACC representative teams in athletics, volleyball, basketball, football and cross-country. He aims to go to University and to excel in all his undertakings.Sam DillonIn his sixth year at the college, Sam is from East Brighton. A class Leader in Years 9 and 10, he has represented the College in football, volleyball and cross-country. He hopes Year 12 will be a positive one for him and all students in the year level.Christopher HowardChris comes from Glenhuntly and is in his sixth year at the College. He has participated in the Year 10 Interschool Public Speaking Competition and soccer. His interests outside the academic curriculum are music, surfing and fishing. His aim is to study at University.Adam KovarikAdam commenced at the College in 2001 and comes from Box Hill South. He is a valuable member of

Jacob Gotch, College Captain 2006.Coming from Hughesdale, Jacob is in his sixth year at the College and served on the Student Representative Council in Years 10 and 11. He has represented the College in athletics, cricket, football, cross-country, hockey and drama. In his last year at De La Salle, his goal is to excel and to encourage his fellow students to work together.Peter Nicholls, College Vice-CaptainPeter lives in Mount Waverley and has been at the College for six years. He was a Leader in Year 10 and has been involved in the Rock Eisteddfod each year. In 2001-04 he represented the College in athletics and weightlifting. Peter looks forward to the special challenges of this year.Sam Williams, College Vice-CaptainSam hails from Glen Iris and is in his sixth year at the College. He has been actively involved in the St. Vincent De Paul Society and was on the Student Representative Council in Years 8, 9 and 11. Sam has represented the College in athletics, cross-country, football and golf and hopes to study Sports Medicine at University.Tim ArbonTim lives in East Malvern and is in his ninth year at the College. He has participated actively in Lasallian Youth Service and has represented the College in

Standing: Mr Matthew Breen, Br. Adrian Watson, Christopher Howard, John Moore, Adam Kovarik, Nathan Roberts, Mitchell Smith, Tim Arbon, Alex Phillipos, Mr Peter Riordan, Br Bill Firman

Seated: Sam Dillon, Kevin Walker, Sam Williams (Vice-Captain), Jacob Gotch (Captain), Peter Nicholls (Vice-Captain), Craig Rodriquez, Chris Brodie

College Captain’s Speech

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Our dedicated leadership group’s aim in 2006 is to encourage each student at De La Salle to be the best person he can be by WORKING TOGETHER. What we hope to achieve is that every boy feels comfortable and brave enough to admit what he would like to excel at without fear of criticism and then be encouraged by his friends and classmates to take up that challenge whether it is academic achievement, the Rock Eisteddfod, cricket, drama, football, music, athlet-ics or any school activity.A model for each of us in our efforts to be our own man and to help each other by working together is the great African Leader, Nelson Mandela. In his inspiring words, he chal-lenges us that “our deepest fear is not that we are inad-equate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves: who am I to be brilliant, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us, it’s in every-one. And, as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”Is there a better modern example for us than Nelson Mandela? In a time of bitterness and racism in South Africa this man tried to unite everybody to work together. We could learn a lot from him at a time when our own country is battling with issues of acceptance and racism in our own backyard.Here at De La Salle we hope to engender an atmosphere of support — rather than jealousy and negativity which can sometimes creep into a school — to make it easier for everyone to do his part. This is particularly important to you young lads down the front, as you will be tomorrow’s lead-ers. So this year, rather than having a crack at someone who’s being gutsy enough “to have a go”, acknowledge his effort and congratulate him on his achievement. Positive rein-forcement can be a very powerful and appropriate motiva-tor. So I challenge both you and me to let our light shine at De La and give other people permission to do the same.Let’s work together.

Jacob Gotch

the St Vincent De Paul Society and helps at the Collingwood Soup Van. Adam has represented the College in basketball, football and volleyball. He aims to have a successful VCE year.John MooreHailing from Glen Iris, John is in sixth year at the College. He has participated in the Lasallian Youth Service and has represented in ACC volleyball and table tennis. John hopes to study Construction Management at University and then travel to Europe.Alex PhilliposIn his sixth year at the college, Alex lives in Mount Waverley. A member of the Student Representative Council in Years 7, 9, 10 and 11, he has been involved in the St. Vincent De Paul Society, the Lasallian Youth Service and the Rock Eisteddfod. As well, he has represented the College in volleyball, basketball, cross-country and athletics. He hopes to study commerce at University and compete with the Melbourne Taekwondo Centre in Korea.Nathan RobertsNathan lives in Murrumbeena and is in his sixth year at the College. A regular member of the Student Representative Council and the Lasallian Youth Service, he has been a member of representative teams each year in athletics, cricket, football, volleyball and basketball. He hopes to be consistent with his schoolwork and finish Year 12 on a high note before commencing a plumbing apprenticeship.Craig RodriquezAn ex-student of St. James, Craig joined us in Year 11 and lives in Clayton South. He was the Year 11 Miguel representative and has been actively involved in helping with the Lasallian Youth Service and the Battle of the Bands. He aims to attend University.Mitchell SmithMitch has been at the College for six years and resides in East Brighton. While in Year 11, he received an Academic Excellence Award for Units 3 & 4 History – Revolutions. Over the years, he has represented the College in athletics, football, volleyball and basketball. In 2006 he hopes to involve himself fully in the life of De La Salle and to do his best in his studies.Kevin WalkerKevin started at the College in 2001 and lives in Vermont South. To his credit, he gained first place in Physical Education Units 3 & 4 last year. An active member of the St. Vincent De Paul Society, he participated in the 2005 Great Victorian Bike Ride and has represented the College in athletics, football and cross-country.

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Back Row: Andrej Vodstrcil, Charles McCart, Michael Robinson, James Weston, Chris Squire, Nigel PereiraRow 3: David McKenna, Stephen Badrock, Charles Noonan, David Bentley, George Farah, Ben Shipperd

Row 2: James Duggan Chris Macdonald, Ben Dax, Simon Hunt, Daniel Rowse, Joshua Attard-Dixon, Tim McKennaFront: Br. Bill, Matthew Corallo, Kyle O’Brien, Joshua Alfred, Nathan Burns, Chris Stubenrauch, Lachlan Bull,

Luke O’Connell, Sam Tyrer Absent: William Adianto, Martin Ho, Elvin Tjoe

At the College Assembly on 10th February, Joshua Attard-Dickson (Year 12, 2005) received the Australian Vocation Student Prize for which he had been nominated by Mr. Paul Fairlie from the College.Established by the Australian Government to recognise and encourage outstanding secondary students undertaking a VET in Schools Program or a School-based Apprenticeship, the cash prize of $2,000 is a worthy recognition of Josh’s fine achievement. Thanks and congratulations are due to Mr Paul Fairlie for the outstanding way he has encouraged and promoted VET and VCAL over recent years. His enthusiasm and expertise have led to the establishment of commendable programs now headed by Mr. Chris Danckert since Paul has become Deputy Principal of Lumen Christi College at Pambula. We wish him well.

College Dux 2005

Sam Tyrer (Dux of the College — 2005) with the Treasurer, Mr. Peter Costello, M.H.R., who was our guest of honour, and Mr. Peter Riordan (Deputy Principal). On 27th April Sam received a Premier’s Award for his perfect score in Political Studies, placing him in the top five students in this State. Congratulations to Sam and his teachers.

Australian Vocational Student Prize

Leaders in the Field — 2006

Track and road racing have become an integral part of Alexander Smyth’s (Year 12) daily life since he selected cycling as his chosen sport six years ago.Alexander’s skill and dedication have brought him considerable success and personal best times in recent U19 competitions. In the Metropolitan Championships, as well as being the reigning sprint champion from the previous year, he won gold medals in all events while in the Vic. Championships he won gold in the Kieran, silver in the Scratch Race and bronze in the Individual Pursuit and the 1km time Trial.Cycling in the National Championships held in Adelaide, he won silver medals in the Team Pursuit and the Madison and made the final of the Kieran.After Easter, Alexander will be seeking National Selection in Road Racing (20kms Time Trial and 110 kms Road Racing) at trials to be held in Canberra then Northern New South Wales.De La Salle wishes this talented and level-headed young man every success in the highly competitive field of cycling particularly as he still has another season at U19 level.

Max Taylor in Year 12 is carving a distinguished record for himself in the sailing world. With his partner, Sam Kivell, they won the State title in the 420 Class late last year then both the National Youth Championship and National Championship in Queensland during the Christmas holidays.Because of their success, they gained selection as Australian representatives in the Volvo Youth World Championship to be sailed in England in July. Prior to this event, they will take part in several Youth Team camps being held interstate.Usually, Max and Sam sail out of their home yacht clubs at Sandringham and Mordialloc.De La Salle wishes Max every success in the Youth World Championship followed by the World Championship in New Zealand later this year.

Christopher Merrey (Year 12): Like many prominent weightlifters, Chris trains at the Mermet Centre in Hawthorn under former Olympic and World Champion, Sevallin Marinau.Chris commenced his chosen sport in Year 7, training at school with David Hale. His skill and commitment to a busy training program four or five days per week have enabled him to become the Australian Junior Champion U20 in the 85 kgs class. In late April, Chris won the U18 Australian title in Adelaide. Congratulations! During the Commonwealth Games, he enjoyed his role as a loader at the weightlifting events.

Simon Heffernan has just represented Australia in the Commonwealth Games.His weightlifting career began in Year 7 at De La Salle. Over the years at Hawthorn Weightlifting Club, he has made some close friends and trained with some truly inspirational people. From being Australia U/16 champion in both Years 9 and 10, he became U/18 and U/20 Australia champion in Year 11 as well as Victorian U/18, U/20 and Open champion. As well as two De La records, he holds nine Victorian U/16 records, two Victoria U1/8 records and one U/20 record.Simon is specially grateful to his family and school for the support he has received over the years and to his present coach at the Merment Centre, former Olympic and World Champion Sevallin Marinau.

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2005 in ReviewDLS entered the 2005 finals campaign with its Seniors 2nd (W14/L4), Reserves 1st (16/2) and U19 Blues 3rd (13/5) all in premiership contention.In what was considered by the “experts” to be an upset, the Seniors defeated warm favourite Old Ivanhoe in the 2nd semi-final to gain promotion to “A” grade with a meritorious 107: 90 victory. After easily accounting for Old Brighton in the preliminary final, Old Ivanhoe, with “star” James Hopes returning, started the Grand Final in ominous fashion to lead by 24 points at quarter time. DLS, in very difficult conditions, rallied but went down by the same margin as it had won the 2nd semi — 17 points.The Reserve finals were the exact opposite of the Seniors. Against all expectations, we lost the 2nd semi by 19 points but won the preliminary final by a massive 52 points to secure a premiership opportunity.In a low scoring game, attributable to the extremely windy conditions, DLS Reserves under 1st year coach Marty Kelliher prevailed by 10 points 29:19.After an excellent win over the talented University Blues team in the 1st Semi final, the Under 19 Blues faced Collegians in the preliminary final with plenty of well-founded confidence. In a fine example of VAFA Under 19 football the Blues went down by 37 points (80:117).2006 Committee Elections & Coaching AppointmentsThe Committee for 2006, under 2nd year President John Corin, is almost the same as that for 2005 with Stephen Donnison (Vice President), Colin Glover (Secretary/Administration), Loretta Crowe (Treasurer), Ben Corin (Socials/Fund Raising), Sophie Elliott (Fund Raising), Patrick McConville (Recruiting/Projects), Fran Molan, (Registrations/Insurances), Phil Proy (Catering Mgr), Patrick O’Callaghan (Facilities & Equipment), Greg Spithill (Football Operations Mgr) being re-elected. The ranks have been bolstered by the inclusion of Kerry Oakley (Socials/Fund Raising) who is the mother of players Ben and Josh.Marty Shields will continue in the multi faceted role of Club Member/Delegate to the VAFA and MSJFL respectively while undertaking the demanding and increasingly crucial job of Player Welfare officer.Our outstanding fundraiser Cam Johnstone leaves the Committee after three prolific years as sponsorship manager. Matthew Sheehan steps down due to work commitments.

2004 – 05 Senior coach Mark Lowe has been reappointed — with Marty Kelliher (Reserves), Benjamin Buick (Warriors), David Madigan (U19 Blues), Robin Smith (U19 Golds) and John Pollard (U16) also reappointed for 2006.Senior Assistant Coach Adrian Connolly and Chairman of Selectors Noel Jenkinson are continuing in their roles.Peter Leonard (1984 Premiership player) has been appointed fitness adviser and has implemented a variety of new training methods. 2006 Leadership GroupJohn Corin, Mark Lowe, Noel Jenkinson (1979), Greg Spithill (1968) Martin Kelliher (1981) David Madigan head up the ‘off-field’ leadership groupBen Corin (1996), Mike Duggan (1998), Peter Harrison (1999), Tom Moloney (2001), Ryan Sherman (2002) and David Spithill (2001) comprise the Senior LG. Michael Herkess (2004), Nick Roberts (2004), Tim Kovess (2004) comprise the Under 19 LG Training NotablesNick Roberts (2004) has been a regular attendee at training and his first practice match form was excellent.Daniel Keely (2003), is one of the fittest at the club, has worked hard in the off-season and results are showing already.Pat Curran was recruited from SA Amateurs and has shown sparkling form on the track.David Spithill (2001) returns from a two-year stint at VFL club Springvale.Michael Herkess (2004) has shown more maturity than his age suggests and is improving all the time.Michael Nankervis (2002) returns from QLD and hasn’t missed a training session and consequently

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is in the best shape of his career. With the large number of players attending pre-season training and the variety of different training methods used,

we have by far the fittest group of players for quite some time. With our experienced players in Ben Corin, Michael Duggan, Leigh Harrison, Peter Harrison, Ben Mannix and Tim Silvers, we have started season 2006 full of confidence.Check the Web SiteThe club’s complete fixtures and all current details/happenings are available from the web site www.delafootball.com.au . There is a luncheon before all

Senior home games to which all College associates are welcome. Contact: Phil Proy on 0402 841 981 or phil@titan.bz or Marty Shields 0407 688 499 or martyshi@bigpond.net.au.The Old Collegians and College staff luncheon will be conducted on Saturday August 12th All staff and Old Collegians are most welcome to attend.Other significant Events / luncheons are:1991 Premiership teams reunion at Club rooms Thursday May 11th Contact Michael Hegan 0410 446 791Ladies’ Luncheon Sat May 13th Contact Carmel Bolt on 0409 809 515 2nd Annual Legends’ Luncheon at the Victoria Club Friday July 28th Contact Sophie Elliott 0419 422 344 if you want to attend or if you are able to supply items for the associated auction.

Colin Glover (1959)

REST IN PEACE

Archbishop Eric D’Arcy12/12/2005

College Captain 1941 Dux of College 1940 and 1941. Retired Archbishop of Hobart.Dr Joe Russo

22/12/2005Dux of College 1942 Brother of Felix (1944 dec) and John (1948 dec) — all loyal and distinguished ex-students.

Paul Brudenell16/1/2006

Outstanding sportsman 1962-’65. Well-known P.E. teacher and athletics coach. Brother of Michael.Paul Ahearne

5 /4/20061930s. Practising Barrister for forty-one years.

David Claxton30/3/2006

Old Collegian, 1971. Brother of Anthony (1960), Michael (1962), Uncle of Patrick (Yr 12), Frank Smith (Yr 10).Br Urban Murray

17/11/2005Former staff member Principal — Kinnoull Primary

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