A PUBLICATION FOR THE DE LA SALLE COLLEGE COMMUNITY — MALVERN

September 2014

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Editor: Kerry Martin

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z 3 Principal’s Columnz 4 Excellence and Endeavourz 6 Footloosez 8 De La Salle goes to the racesz 9 Centenary of War featurez 10 Military top legal eagle z 16 Blue and Gold Ballz 17 Four generations of Blue and Goldz 17 Weightliftingz 18 De La in printz 19 10 Year Reunionz 20 30 Year Reunion

z 21 Where Are They Now?z 22 Old Collegians’ football z 23 Vale John Bolt

Letters to the Editor

Welcome to the September issue of Roll Call magazine. As we go to print, the Centenary of War celebrations are underway and as part of this significant chapter in our history, we feature a special section on Old Collegians who are serving or have served in our armed forces. I would especially like to thank all of you who responded to the call for information about service men published in our May issue. Without your contributions this special issue would not have been possible. In keeping with the Centenary of War theme we feature a pictorial essay of photographs of grandfathers, great grandfathers and other family members of current students in an exhibition currently on at the College’s Tiverton Campus. As always Roll Call is also full of news about our Old Collegian community as well as the exciting things going on at Malvern. On a sadder note, on behalf of our readers I bid a final farewell to John Bolt (1956) who was a life line between the College and our former students. He was a true Old Collegian who had blue and gold running through his veins and he will be deeply missed. Vale John.

Kerry Martin

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Cover shot: College Vice-Captain Cadet Under Officer Ben Stafford shows Year 8 students Daniel Hart and Christian Mora a photograph of Ben’s great grandfather CPO, Stoker Jim Stafford taken in 1940.

Dear Editor,

I noticed in the last Roll Call a photo of the 1958 reunion. From 1961–63, I worked at GTV 9 Studios where Doug Owen (in the middle photo) worked as a lighting engineer. He and I knocked around together during those years when he worked as a solo performer, singing and playing guitar. I lost track of him years ago. Do you know how I might make contact with him? I surely would appreciate it. Finally, is the fellow pictured next to Doug, Tony Fenelon, the famous pianist. His brother Michael was in my matriculation class taught by Brs Gerard and Finian.

Lester HansonNanango QLD

Editor’s note: We managed to track Doug down for Lester. And yes Lester, it is Tony Fenelon the pianist, pictured at the reunion.

Dear Editor,

Each time I receive a copy of Roll Call I think must send an email and congratulate you both on such a fine publication. There is always so much of interest — I remember Tom Parsons so well and it’s good to see him doing so well. Keep up the good work.

Pat PhelanGlen Waverley

Dear Editor,

Congratulations on another great Roll Call. I can never put it down when I start reading it.

Tony McIlroy (1969)Kew

Dear Editor,

I can place a few of the names of the Footballer’s photo, page 2 of the May Roll Call. Ken McCann is the fair headed chap in the middle of the back row. Kevin (Tubby) Dwyer 3rd from the left in front row. Felix Russo 4th from the left in front row. Ron Watt (champion runner) 5th from left in front row. Des Spain extreme right in the front row. Many thanks for your publication.

Dr G. J. Mulkearns (1945)Strathmore

Editor’s note: As we prepare to go to print we received news that Ben Stafford, featured on this issue’s cover, has received an Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) award. Ben is enrolled to commence his studies as an officer at ADFA next year. Earlier in the year Ben won the Battle of Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award.

This will inform a Master Plan with the express intention of designing much needed renovation and building at the Junior School Tiverton Campus. New and improved learning, play and passive spaces are planned to build a contemporary learning environment capable of supporting the style of learning we want De La boys to be able to access and enjoy.

Retaining and enhancing our Lasallian ethos and Catholic identity, promoting the potential and dignity of each young man, expanding the Arts and building on our sporting tradition and culture of service will be central to the plans.

I have taken great enjoyment from seeing so many parents in and around the College for various functions this year. Parents’ presence, involvement and support are crucial to a great school. Tremendous support for the inaugural events like the Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day Breakfasts, the Father and Son and Mother and Son evenings and the Footloose musical have made a wonderful contribution to building our community and partnership.

Mr Peter HoulihanPrincipal

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From the Principal

In July more than 100 academic and endeavour awards were presented to students from Years 4 to 12. The awards recognise both individual effort and excellence in each of the subject areas. Year 12 student Tom McCausland (pictured left) was presented with the VACC Automotive Design Award for his design of an electric car. The award was presented by Principal Mr Peter Houlihan and Mr Murray Collins, the Media and Communications Manager for the VACC.

Dear Old Collegians,

Welcome to our second edition of Roll Call for 2015. I am confident you’ll find it a great read with a range of items of interest. This has been an eventful year already and grand plans are afoot to build on all that is good about our College. In particular, I hope you enjoy the information and articles around our Centenary of War Project and the links therein to Old Collegians. As my father lived through both world wars, serving in the second, I have a distinct interest in this area so I recommend the authors’ works.

As the College Executive Team’s vision for De La Salle takes shape we are seeing a range of changes which are already having a positive effect. The major commitment for this six months is the roll out of the ICT Strategic Plan which will provide the infrastructure, the hardware and the professional learning to have a profound impact on the way students work with technology to support their learning beyond 2015.

Outstanding work by a creative Year 10 Review Committee has resulted in a fresh and innovative program for current Year 9 students to select from for next year. Combining essential core studies with in excess of 40 electives, the next cohort of Year 10 students will have unprecedented choice to ensure they can select a pathway which is personally engaging and suitable for their interests. Based on the foundation principles of choice, challenge, rigour and relevance, this inventive program will build students’ skills and motivation as they move into the Senior School. The structure, pedagogy and emphases of the Year 7–9 program is next for review as we work with purpose and confidence toward providing a contemporary curriculum to equip each of our students with the requisite 21st century skills.

You may notice a theme of change and improvement emerging from the above. Literally building on that is a College Strategic Plan. While in its infancy as we navigate the direction in which De La Salle should and must drive in the immediate future, the Strategic Plan will dictate the sort of school we aspire to become in the next 5–10 years.

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andPrimary Academic AwardsYear 4 Academic Excellence Joshua Mac Year 4 Academic Excellence Clay Devlin Year 4 Award for Endeavour Ethan Sanders Year 5 Academic Excellence Luke Richardson Year 5 Academic Excellence Cooper Johnstone Year 5 Award for Endeavour Adam Car Year 6 Academic Excellence Brock Augustynski Year 6 Academic Excellence Sean Gatt Year 6 Award for Endeavour Noah Wooldridge

Year 7 Academic AwardsEnglish – Terence Leong Geography – Michael Ermacora History – Benjamin Coonan Literacy Enhancement – Jeremy Ng Kwik Tung LOTE French – Dominic Gehrig Mathematics – Dong Ye Music – Lorenzo Borje Physical Education – Jonathan Avgeridis Religious Education – Harvey Sparks Science – Jason Kim Technology – Joel Thompson

Year 7 Endeavour AwardsEnglish – Daniel Venturoni Geography – Steven Christodoulakis History – James Giuliani LOTE French – Nathan Barrow Music – Matthew Catalfamo Physical Education – Joseph Lloyd Religious Education – Thomas Williamson Science – Stephen Maglis Technology – Nicholas Nicolaou

Multiple WinnersLiteracy Enhancement (Endeavour) – Alby Hart Mathematics (Endeavour) – Alby Hart

Year 8 Academic AwardsArt – Daniel Edwards Drama – Lachlan Joseph English – Brandon Luu Geography – Zachary Cobucci Literacy Enhancement – Luke Side LOTE French – Joel Fernando LOTE Italian – William Canning Mathematics – Xavier Rhoden Physical Education – Hamish Sutherland

Year 8 Endeavour AwardsArt – Max Moolman Drama – Fletcher Bird English – Harrison Cook Geography – Nathan Crouch Literacy Enhancement – Andrew Galgani LOTE French – Benjamin Richter LOTE Italian – Christian Vanas Mathematics – Cameron Janka Physical Education – Angus McLean Religious Education – Alexander DigbyScience – Calvin Vo

Multiple WinnersHistory (Academic) – Robert Ranzolin Religious Education (Academic) – Robert Ranzolin Science (Academic) – Romolo PersiHistory (Endeavour) – Romolo Persi

Year 9 Academic AwardsDrama – Mark O’Connor English – Moses Russ History – Jordan Brasher Literature – Harrison Barr Literacy Enhancement – Jacob Georgaklis LOTE French – Paul Wasiewicz LOTE Italian – Cameron Monaco Mathematics – Aaron Trusler Media Studies – Christopher Ovens Music: Songwriting – Charlie Langkau Photography – Theo Syrros Physical Education – Leon Lymbouris

Year 9 Endeavour AwardsArt – David Honeybone English – Charles McGaw Geography – Max Doherty History – Ulysses Urban Literature – Louis Osborne Literacy Enhancement – Oliver Smith LOTE French – Nicholas Williams LOTE Italian – Adam Crestani Media Studies – Nicholas Chatgoglou Music: Songwriting – James Howat Physical Education – Liam O’Brien Photography – Nicholas Byrden Religious Education – Czar KhanScience – Andre Salemi

Multiple WinnersGeography (Academic) – Harrison Gill Religious Education (Academic) – Harrison Gill Science (Academic) – James Biviano Technology (Academic) – James Biviano Art (Academic) – Andrew Eracleous Technology (Endeavour) – Andrew Eracleous Drama (Endeavour) – Henry Prendergast-Kruger Mathematics (Endeavour) – Henry Prendergast-Kruger

Year 10 Academic AwardsDrama – Harris Maglis Geography – Timothy Fierenzi History – Sricharan Kumar Literacy Enhancement – Aaron D’Arcy Literature – Matthew Sidji LOTE French – Liam Ramirez Mathematics Further – Benedict O’Shea Mathematics Methods – Lucas Perri Media – Harrison Burt Photography – Nicholas Doukelis Physical Education – Zac Hawker Visual Comm & Design – Samuel De Stefanis Systems Technology – Anthony Palumbo

Year 10 Endeavour AwardsDrama – Rhys Nicolaou Geography – Nathan Grooby History – Charles Joseph Literature – Issac Zheng-Renner LOTE Italian – Jake Oliva Mathematics – Oscar Condello Multimedia – James Bailey Photography – Nicholas Payne Religious Education – Gene Condello Science – Christopher Northey Systems Technology – James Emery

Multiple WinnersEnglish (Academic) – Thomas Ponissi Religious Education (Academic) – Thomas Ponissi Multimedia (Academic) – James Rassias Media (Endeavour) – James Rassias LOTE Italian (Academic) – Kyle Williams Materials Technology (Academic) – Kyle Williams Physical Education (Endeavour) – Kyle Williams Science (Academic) – Tanis Van Laake LOTE French (Endeavour) – Tanis Van Laake

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English (Endeavour) – Anthony Bufolo Visual Comm & Design (Endeavour) – Anthony Bufalo Literacy Enhancement (Endeavour) – Peter Haines Materials Technology (Endeavour) – Peter Haines

VCE Unit 1 Academic AwardsAccounting – William Wright Building & Construction Cert II – Jordan Costa Business Management – Karan Vasudevan Economics – Samuel De Stefanis Geography – Liam Ramirez Legal Studies – Samuel Boyle Media Studies – Stefan Di Medio Psychology – Stefan Tsagaris Sport & Recreation Cert III – Liam McCluskey Studio Arts – Photography – Joshua Bainbridge Studio Arts – Drawing, Painting & Sculpture – Luke Goy Visual Communication & Design – Justin Lack VCAL Intermediate – Samuel Holzer

VCE Unit 1 Endeavour AwardsBuilding & Construction Cert II – Eden Smith Business Management – Michael Canny English – Liam Forrest Geography – Sam Connell General Maths (Further) – Costa Batziakis General Maths (Methods) – Isaac Vanderwerf General Maths (Specialist) – Lachlan Kafer History (20th Century) – Liam Gava Interactive Digital Media Cert II – Lachlan Walsh Legal Studies – Joshua Benton Media Studies – Zac Hellyer Physical Education – Benjamin Spackman Physics – Henry Brown Psychology – Jack Cook Sport & Recreation Cert III – James Tavitian Studio Arts – Photography – Jarrod Dousa Studio Arts – Drawing, Painting & Sculpture – Ryan Cosgrave Systems Engineering – Lucas Brzeski Visual Communication & Design – Jeffrey Su VCAL Intermediate – Conor Cosgrave

Multiple WinnersGeneral Maths (Methods) (Academic) – Marcus Karam Biology (Academic) – Marcus Karam Religion & Society (Academic) – Marcus Karam History (20th Century) (Academic) – Connor Byrne

Physical Education (Academic) – Connor Byrne General Maths (Specialist) (Academic) – Connor Rate Chemistry (Academic) – Connor Rate Physics (Academic) – Connor Rate LOTE Italian (Academic) – Raphael Canty Music Performance (Academic) – Raphael Canty Information Technology Systems (Academic) – Jack Boek Systems Engineering (Academic) – Jack Boek English (Academic) – Karl Maul Music Performance (Endeavour) – Karl Maul General Maths (Further) (Academic) – Nigel Menezes Chemistry (Endeavour) – Nigel Menezes Biology (Endeavour) – Holden Sayers LOTE Italian (Endeavour) – Holden Sayers Religion & Society (Endeavour) – Holden Sayers Accounting (Endeavour) – Jarryd Grooby Economics (Endeavour) – Jarryd Grooby Interactive Digital Media Cert II (Academic) – John Argyrus Information Technology Systems (Endeavour) – John Argyros

VCE Unit 3 Academic AwardsAccounting – Athan Giuliani Biology – Dominic Symes Business Management – Jackson Morgan Maths Methods – Cameron Roberts Geography – Connor Rate LOTE French – Remy Cadman Media Studies – Alec Young Music Performance – Joshua Subramaniam Physical Education – David Kelly Religion & Society – Liam Oldfield Software Development – Raphael Canty Sport & Recreation Cert III – James Benton Studio Arts – Drawing, Painting & Sculpture – Markus Spindler Systems Engineering – James Delaney VCAL Intermediate – Samuel Deed

VCE Unit 3 Endeavour AwardsBiology – Samuel Lo Presti Building & Construction Cert II – Rory Sheehy Economics – Jonathon Dent Geography – Wyatt Bicknell History (Revolutions) – Steven Lau LOTE French – Nigel Menezes

Media Studies – Maxime Renaudin Physical Education – Nicholas Papamiltiades Physics – Jack-Henry Attard Religion & Society – Richard Alexander Software Development – Jonathan Aretos Sport & Recreation Cert III – Brayden Hawkins Studio Arts – Photography – Joshua Doolan Studio Arts – Drawing, Painting & Sculpture – Aleksander Nirenovic Systems Engineering – Edward Hirst

Multiple WinnersEnglish (Academic) – John Buchanan History (Revolutions) (Academic) – John Buchanan Chemistry (Academic) – Thomas Brasher Specialist Maths (Academic) – Thomas Brasher Economics (Academic) – Peter Pepes Legal Studies (Academic) – Peter Pepes Politics (Academic) – Peter Pepes LOTE Italian (Academic) – Christian Di Donato Visual Communication & Design (Academic) – Christian Di Donato Legal Studies (Endeavour) – Christian Di Donato Psychology (Academic) – Michael Hoareau Further Maths (Endeavour) – Michael Hoareau LOTE Italian (Endeavour) – Michael Hoareau Further Maths (Academic) – Noah Hulme Visual Communication & Design (Endeavour) – Noah Hulme Physics (Academic) – Jordan Mitropoulos Specialist Maths (Endeavour) – Jordan Mitropolous Studio Arts – Photography (Academic) – Kavanagh O’Dowd Music Performance (Endeavour) – Kavanagh O’Dowd Building & Construction Cert II (Academic) – Thomas Robinson VCAL Intermediate (Endeavour) – Thomas Robinson Chemistry (Endeavour) – Ali Abid Maths Methods (Endeavour) – Ali Abid Business Management (Endeavour) – Jonathan Pertile Politics (Endeavour) – Jonathan Pertile Accounting (Endeavour) – John Zanca English (Endeavour) – John Zanca Psychology (Endeavour) – John Zanca

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This year’s College musical production, Footloose, produced in conjunction with Sacré Coeur, was a resounding success. Monash University’s Alexander Theatre was filled to capacity for three energetic performances, which showcased the talents of the 60 strong cast and crew under the masterful direction of Andrew Murrell. This high-octane musical comedy tells the story of teenage rebellion and repression in a small mid-western town in America. When teenager Ren McCormack, played by William Wright, and his family move from big-city Chicago, to Bomont, he’s in for a real case of culture shock.

Though he tries hard to fit in, the street-wise Ren can’t quite believe he’s living in a place where rock music and dancing are banned. However, there is one small pleasure: Ariel Moore, played by Annie Parish, a troubled but lovely blonde with a jealous boyfriend and a Bible-thumping minister, played by Jack Henry Attard, who is responsible for keeping the town dance-free. Ren and his classmates defy the ban, especially since the senior prom is around the corner. The rest of the tale is played out through energetic song and dance routines until Ren eventually convinces the townsfolk to get behind him and the prom goes ahead.

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De La Salle goes to the racesThe Peter Lawrence Room at Caulfield Racecourse was brimming with colour at the inaugural De La Salle Parent Network Race Day. Principal Mr Peter Houlihan welcomed guests, including racing legends Pat Hyland and Craig Williams. A highlight of the day was a fashion show by Myer Chadstone and Cavalier Menswear. Hosted by De La parent Sharon Herdman and Old Collegian Simeon Sparks (1986) it featured hats by parent and milliner Mary Hogan. The day was a huge success thanks to the support of the organisers led by Cate Robertson and Louisa Salmon. Thanks to John Morgan (1978) and sponsors, the Melbourne Racing Club, Sharon Herdman Personal Shopper, Cavalier Menswear, ENE Events Management, Mary Rose Millinery, Pat Hyland Racing, House of Golf, Myer Chadstone, Amora Hotel, Riverwalk Melbourne and Thomson Real Estate, Murrumbeena.

This year marks the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, also known as the Great War. As we all know the world faced an even deadlier conflict 20 years later and both of these conflicts profoundly changed Australia and the world. For many of us, our families chose to call Australia home after these conflicts, and the modern day multicultural Australia was forged.

To mark the launch of the centenary, the College recently opened a Centenary of War exhibition in the Tiverton Library. The Exhibition includes hundreds of photographs (see below) of grandfathers, great grandfathers, grandmothers and other relatives of current students who were a part of the war effort. Guest Speaker, Dr Rosalie Triolo, Lecturer in History Education at Monash University, spoke of the significance that our Old Collegians played in the war effort.

When the First World War was declared on the 4th of August 1914, the College had only been operating for three years. The three founding Brothers, Drumm, Loughran and Foley, were still conducting classes in the St Joseph’s Parish Hall when the first of 416, 809 young Australian men marched off to war.

By the time the Second World War broke out 20 years later there were more than 300 students enrolled at the College. By the end of WWII 50 Old Collegians had lost their lives. The College Shrine of Remembrance,

located on the Tiverton Campus, was unveiled and blessed by Archbishop Mannix in 1948, and is a testimony of the impact of war on the College. Since the Shrine was unveiled more Old Collegians have lost their lives in conflict and every year their names, along with the names of all our victims of war, are read aloud as part of the College’s Anzac Day Ceremony. By the time the Second World War ended there were 500 students at the College, and the College Cadets had a strong following. In this issue of Roll Call we honour the Old Collegians who paid the ultimate sacrifice and feature some of those who serve and have served in the armed forces.

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Brigadier Michael Griffin AM’s (1967) life reads like something out of central casting; high school drop-out makes good. But for the one-time bricklayer who dropped out of school at the age of 16, his rise to become the army’s top legal eagle has been all about hard work and commitment.

In 2013, after a distinguished career spanning 38 years in the army, Brigadier Michael Griffin AM was appointed to the position of Director of Military Prosecutions for the Australian Defence Force. This puts him in charge of all disciplinary matters in the armed forces ranging from insubordination to war crimes and murder.

After joining the army in 1975 he quickly rose through the ranks to become a Section Commander of 3RAR doing active service in Somalia, Kuwait and Iraq. He graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor and Masters in Law and specialised in federal administrative law and criminal law and was a Member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. In 2007, he was appointed as the Principal Member of the Veterans’ Review Board and has been a Senior Member of the Migration Review Tribunal and a Member of the Refugee Review Tribunal. In 2009, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his services to the law.

Michael completed the United Nations Staff Officers course at German Staff College Hamburg and the NATO peacekeeping course at the NATO School Oberammergau.

All of this must have seemed a very long way away for a young high school dropout.

At De La Salle in the 1960s, Michael certainly had the academic credentials. He was admitted entry on a scholarship and enjoyed English, French and History and wasn’t bad at the maths and sciences; but all he wanted to do was to leave school and have fun.

“It was the summer of ’67, after Sergeant Pepper was released, and someone said ‘Tune In, Turn On and Drop-Out’, so I did,” Brigadier Griffin told Roll Call.

Against the advice of his teachers, his parents and the Brothers at the time, he finished Year 10 and “dropped out.” He says he is pleased to see that schools these days have more intervention programs for young people to keep them at school. “I am glad to hear that the College now has a VCAL program,” Michael said. Although he doubts it would have been enough to deflect him from his recalcitrant ways at the time.

After several years working as a brick layer the building industry collapsed, following the 1974 oil shock and subsequent credit squeeze, so he decided to enlist in the army and a distinguished career in military law was launched.

One of the things he recalls about his time at the College was being in the De La Army Cadets. “The Army Cadets had a great tradition, people like Rod Earl, who later went on to become Brigadier

Earl and commanded the cavalry in Vietnam, had been members before me.”

“I remember Michael Maidment was the senior cadet, and very capable at that, and Br Cormac – who was my favourite – was the Commanding Officer and a shining example of soldierly bearing.”

“Br Cormac was also coach of our undefeated De La Salle football team and I admired him greatly. He was as hard as nails but also very supportive and encouraging.”

Michael recalls parading in the old concrete yard, which today adjoins the Tower Building at Tiverton. They would even practice with rifles over at Kinnoull. “We had annual bivouacs at Puckapunyal in winter and I can remember certain humorous escapades there.”

While he was at the College, Michael, like his older brother Phillip, who was a celebrated Junior Student Athlete, was good at sport and was a talented footballer.

“I was a ruckman in the undefeated Under 15 football premiership team, a group of very talented boys.”

“I remember my fellow team mates, Brudenell, Peart, Dwyer and McIlroy, whom I would love to hear about.”

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Michael draws his inspiration from his family and the De La Brothers. “I was motivated by my hard working parents and older siblings and the values instilled in me by them and by my time at De La Salle, even though I rebelled at the time.”

“I have also been incredibly fortunate to be in the right place at the right time on several occasions.”

“My role models were the Kennedy brothers, JFK and Robert, Br Cormac, Roy Wright (Richmond Ruckman) and my big brother Phillip, who went on to become an eminent orthopedic surgeon but sadly passed away from cancer in 2008.”

The top job in charge of Military Prosecutions puts Michael in charge of a statutory office akin to that of the State and Commonwealth Directors of Public Prosecutions. “I am independent of the chain of command and it is my responsibility to decide whether or not charges for disciplinary and criminal offences should proceed against members of the Defence Force.”

“I have a staff of twelve prosecutors and six paralegals. I also utilise the services of Defence Reserve members.”

He is also the Australian Defence Force representative on the European Union-funded Torture Prevention Project in Asia, for which he is the Principal Facilitator.

He has had stints in active service in Somalia in 1993 with the peacekeeping missions in Kuwait in 2005 and in Iraq in 2006. Michael has also served as a Foreign Attorney Consultant in Guantanamo Bay Cuba (for David Hicks) and in the UK, Malaysia, USA, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, France, Germany, Thailand, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

In 2004, he was appointed as the Subject Matter Expert in Administrative Law for the Australian Defence Force and in 2005 was engaged by the President of the Senate as legal adviser to the Senate Inquiry into the Military Justice System.

Michael is currently based in Canberra and commutes home on weekends. He enjoys a nice wine, and reading history and politics. His only regret is that he doesn’t get to see many home games of his beloved Tigers. Michael’s advice to the class of 2014 is to be thankful for what God has given you and make the best of it that you can.

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Brigadier Griffin’s professional experience and qualifications

• NSW Law Society accredited specialist in Government and Administrative law• Senior member of the law firm Spooner and Hall in Sydney• Examiner for the Australian Crime Commission• A consultant to the European Union funded torture prevention program in Asia• President of the Veterans’ Review Board • Senior Member of the Migration Review Tribunal• Member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal• Member of the Refugee Review Tribunal• Member of the International Association of Refugee Law Judges• Foreign Attorney Consultant to the United States Military Commissions• Adviser to the Senate Inquiry into the Military Justice System• Appeared in Commissions of Inquiry• Appeared in Military and Civil Court proceedings

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Dan Stow (2009) is serving as an Officer Cadet in the Army Reserves. He enlisted in November last year and is looking forward to the challenge of becoming a leader in the ADF.

Besides his Reservist commitments, Dan is studying the Juris Doctor at the University of Sydney after completing his Bachelor of Arts and Diploma in Languages from the University of Melbourne last year.

Kevin Murray (1966) enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in 1969 and retired this year after 35 years of service. Kevin worked in the Supply/Logistics Branch of the RAAF as an airman, junior NCO, senior NCO and officer. Starting out as Aircraftsman Recruit in 1969, he rose through the ranks to Flight Sergeant before being commissioned in 1985. He retired from the Service as a Flight Lieutenant in 1989 having completed more than 20 years of service. Missing the life, he joined the Air Force Reserve and undertook reserve work in 1997 and 1998 before returning to full-time service in 1999 to take up employment at Headquarters Training Command, Laverton, where he was responsible for the administration of all non-technical training in the Air Force. In 2001 he was promoted to Squadron Leader and became the Senior Catering Officer for the Air Force within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Catering Group in Victoria Barracks, Melbourne. In 2004 he returned to Laverton to manage the ADF Rations Management System IT Procurement Project and, in order to complete this task, was granted an age extension to remain in the Service until age 56 years. But time caught up with him and he had to retire once again in July 2005 at which time he remained within Defence as a public servant. In 2007 the compulsory retirement age in the ADF was lifted to 60 years for members of the permanent force and 65 years for members of the reserve force. In 2007 he returned to full-time service — this time as the Officer Commanding at the ADF School of Catering at HMAS Cerberus and was again granted an age extension to see him through to the completion of his posting in 2010.

He transferred to the Active Reserve and continued to work within the ADF/RAAF environment until finally leaving the workforce as an acting Wing Commander last year. However, it wasn’t until he became a Reservist that his career opportunities really took off. For it was as a Reservist, and more than 40 years after he first joined the RAAF, that he was finally deployed on Active Service to the Middle East in support of the war in Afghanistan from April to August 2010 and from April to October 2011. He was appointed the Senior Logistics Officer for Operation Astute, Australia’s contribution to the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor. Soon after his return from East Timor, he was promoted to Acting Wing Commander and appointed the Air Force Liaison Officer for the Australian Air Force Cadets in Victoria — the position he held until October last year.

Neil Pinto (1976) served in the Royal Australian Air Force Medical Branch as a dentist. Neil’s postings included Laverton, Victoria Barracks, Wagga Wagga and Darwin. He retired in 2004 as Squadron leader Dentist-Orthodontist from the RAAF Specialist Reserve Forces based in Wagga Wagga.

Pat Hopkins (1966) did National Service between 1971 and 1973. He was Royal Australian Electrical Mechanical Engineer (R.A.E.M.E.) and was stationed at four different bases around Australia and on HMAS Sydney. He was responsible for servicing Centurion Tanks and Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) operating in Vietnam.

Tim Place (1990) joined the army reserves in 1996 and served for more than 11 years as an Assault Pioneer. Assault Pioneers are senior infantry soldiers who conduct obstacle clearances, demolitions, and essentially remove obstacles or create field constructions (such as bridges) to allow the infantry to advance. During that time he has had some interesting tours of duty overseas, and in 2007 won ‘The Slug’, for Pioneer of the Year.

More recently, he was involved with the Black Saturday fires where the Assault Pioneer platoon assisted the locals with preparing pumps and generators to get fresh water and electricity as well as assisting with search and rescue operations. At the College he was a talented cricketer playing ACC cricket as well as music, and remembers breaking his front teeth playing downball. After graduating in 1990, he decided to join the Army Reserves to do something different and keep fit. He received Infantry training initially then transferred to Medics where he did Medical-specific training. He was a Corporal responsible for looking after the health of the battalion, either outfield or in barracks. When the battalion was doing exercises, he would be part of the medical support for those exercises. Tim has recently transferred from Infantry to the 22 Engineering Regiment in Newborough. Although he also has a full-time civilian job and young family, he enjoys the variety of experiences the Reserves gives him.

Tony McIlroy (1969) was conscripted to National Service in 1972 and was posted to Dundas NSW 6 Signal Unit awaiting assignment to Vietnam. In 2005 he was presented with the anniversary of national service medal by the federal member for Indi, Sophie Panapoulos. Tony was one of 300,000 service men conscripted. Tony is now the Chief Executive Officer of Benalla City Council.

Corporal Tim Place at home with his family

Robert Semmel (1941) joined the RAN when he was 17 and served in the Pacific on HMAS Gladstone and HMAS Kuramia as an Able Seaman for three years. Based mainly north of PNG, his crew’s role was to escort the troop ships en route to the Philippines. He recalls a couple of skirmishes with Japanese submarines. After he left the navy, Bob studied law, practised as a solicitor in Brighton and for 17 years lectured at the former Chisholm Institute, now Caulfield Monash.

Paul Lemin (1981) joined the Royal Australian Navy in August 1986 and retired as a Chief Petty Officer Marine Technician in September 2007. During this time he served on the HMAS Darwin, HMAS Newcastle, HMAS Adelaide, and HMAS Canberra. He also had brief periods on the HMAS Launceston, HMAS Success and HMAS Westralia. He was based in both Sydney and Western Australia for 10 years. Paul’s career highlights include active service on the HMAS Adelaide during the East Timor crisis in 1999 and a four-month exchange to England with the Royal Navy where he was based in Plymouth. He was recruited back to the RAN in August 2009 and served on the HMAS Arunta and HMAS Anzac, and retired again in September 2011 completing 23 years of service.

Since leaving the Navy, Paul has enrolled in a Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering) at the Australian Maritime College in Tasmania. He is married with two children. His medals include the Australian Active Service Medal, the International Force East Timor (INTERFET) Medal, the Defence Long Service Medal and the Australian Service Medal.

Peter Stokes (1955) graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon (RMC) in 1959 and resigned as Lieutenant Colonel after 26 years of service in the ADF. His active service included: five years in PNG in two bursts; a year in the USA; a year in Vietnam as an Infantry Company commander with 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment; a year in India as a student at the Defence Services Staff College; 18 months as an Instructor at the Australian Command and Staff College; two and a half years as Commanding Officer of 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and three years in Malaysia as a Defence Attache. He went on to became the Services Director of the Spastic Society, the Chief Executive of the National Royal Guide Dogs Association, and later set up his own Leadership Consulting Agency.

When Peter was at the College he recalls saying the Rosary every Friday at the shrine at the western end of the classrooms on Stanhope Street (the current primary classrooms). When he started at De La in 1947, he said the war was a very real and recent memory so the shrine and School Cadets were a very significant part of College life and influenced many of them in their career decisions.

June 1975 — 36 year old Lieutenant Colonel Peter Stokes taking command of the 6th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment in Brisbane.

Anzac Day in uniform 2009

Simon O’Brien (2003) graduated with top honours from the Royal Military College Duntroon with the Sword of Honour. Simon is pictured (above left) with former Governor General Quentin Bryce inspecting the graduating class.

Major Simon Grace (1986) pictured below with College Leaders, Ben Stafford, James Benton and Christian Di Donato, graduated from Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1991. Today he is the Operations Officer at the Land Simulation Centre, Puckapunyal where he coordinates the training and implementation of simulation systems for use in military training.

While he was at the College Simon studied mathematics, physics and chemistry and was a passionate sportsman. He was a competitive weightlifter during his College days and went on to represent Australia at the 1987 World Junior Championships prior to joining the Army. In his junior days he was coached by fellow Old Collegians Martin Leach (1979) and Mark Dowse (1977). He is still actively involved in the weightlifting community and officiates at various weightlifting competitions, notably the Melbourne Commonwealth Games. He has seen active service in East Timor in 2000 and Afghanistan in 2012. He is married to Rachel and has three children.

Centenary of War Feature

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Centenary of War Feature

This year the country looks back on a century of war, marking the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. During that time De La Salle students have played an active part in Australia’s military history either through active service or community support, with many even paying the ultimate sacrifice. The outbreak of the first and second world wars galvanised a nation, mobilising reservists and cadets corps in small towns all around the country. In Melbourne many schools had sizeable and active cadet corps who were trained at the ready. At De La Salle the Cadet Corps were a visible part of College life at the time. Many of our Old Collegians who have contributed to this special feature commemorating a Century of War recall their days in the De La Salle Cadets. On these pages we have dug deep into our archive of photos to compile this pictorial essay of the De La Salle Cadets.

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Centenary of War Feature

Patrick AbfalterKevin AhernDavid ArgoAnthony George BertramJohn BolgerDaniel P BoyleLindsay Dennis BrooksNoel Joseph BulleenAlwyn BurtWilliam CashmanJohn ClarkeEdward C CorbettPatrick Brian Cosgriff Leonard DayBlaine Flower DiddamsGraeme DockeryPatrick DunfordPercy Eccles

Francis X EdwardsJames E FaganBrian FitzgeraldDaniel Fogarty Alfred GarrettKevin HennessyEric V HigginsRobert HookerTerence JonesPierce KeanBernard KearneyLeo KempsonLeydin AlanFrancis G MahoneyGraham McgrathJames Mcgrath Joseph MclellandJohn Mercovich

John M MooreJohn NanscawenBernard J O’BrienOliver D O’DeaNoel PardonGeorge ParkerKevin PymJohn S RekdaleLeo RiceLeo J ShortalJohn SullivanXavier TannerAdrian ThomasArthur Robert WellsJoseph WhiteIgnatius WillcocksPhilip Wilson

In Honour of our Fallen Old Collegians

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Blue and Gold Ball

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The annual Blue and Gold Ball was held at Springvale Town Hall in June before a capacity crowd of families and friends. As always the De La Salle boys looked the part in their three piece suits with a touch of blue, and the girls were elegantly matched in beautiful gowns. Every year the couples undertake months of practice to perfect their dances. Once again the hard work paid off with everyone proudly showing off their dancing skills. Principal Mr Peter Houlihan and his wife Cate were very pleased to receive the 61 couples, who each showed maturity and grace throughout the night.

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This year De La Salle celebrates 40 years of weightlifting and next month the College will honour its success in the sport by dedicating the Weights Room to two Old Collegians who have carved out successful careers in the sport. (See advertisement on page 22)

Since weightlifting was first introduced in 1974 the College has produced numerous Olympians and Commonwealth Games competitors, with Damian Brown and Harvey Goodman as stand outs as well as Marty Leach who was both competitor and coach. To mark the anniversary the College will dedicate the Weights Room to Brown and Goodman. Brown represented Australia in three Olympic Games and four Commonwealth Games (winning 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze medals); and holding the World Record for competing in 12 consecutive World Championships. He was also honoured as the Australian Team Flag Bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games. Fellow Old Collegian Harvey Goodman competed in the Atlanta and Barcelona Olympics and the Commonwealth Games in 1990 and 1994.

The current Weightlifting Coordinator, David Hale, has published an overview of the sport in Weightlifting — A History of De La Salle Story which details the success of the sport at the College over the last 40 years.

The Weightlifting tradition at De La Salle began when in 1974 new student Adrian Kebbe, who later went on to win a Silver Medal at the Edmonton Olympics, decided to form a school weightlifting team. The first team comprising 14 senior lifters won the Schoolboys Weightlifting Perpetual Trophy in its first year and the success has continued. By 1976, the team had grown to 31 lifters with Adrian Kebbe as Captain. One of the best lifters to ever come out of De La Salle College is Harvey Goodman. He shares the limelight with other legends such as Martin Leach, and Damian Brown, Simon Francazio and Paul Grace. Today the tradition is carried on with this year’s Weightlifting Team taking out the Victorian Schools Weightlifting Titles (see below).

De La Salle Lifts the Bar

The individual efforts of the team included: Jay Saddington lifted a total of 148kg for a narrow second place. Bryce Morgan totalled 177kg for a win

and three Victorian youth records. Samuel Gardiner (2nd in the M56 Class) Jayden Dakdouk (1st in the M62 class) Nick Chatgoglou (3rd in the M69

class). Honourable mentions for participation in their first major competitions go to Xavier Clarke, Dillon Henriques-Gomes, Steven Christodoulakis, Rory

Fenech and Michael Fabian.

James Delaney (pictured right) has represented Australia in the Junior World

Weightlifting Championships in Russia where he came 5th. Delaney, who is the

De La Salle College Weightlifting Captain, achieved six out of six successful lifts in

the 62kg Junior Men’s section (snatch – 83kg, Clean and Jerk – 106kg).

Four generations of Blue and GoldWhen cousins Bryce and Timothy Loughnan arrived at De La Salle this year they became the fourth generation of the Loughnan family to attend De La Salle. The family dynasty started with the boy’s great grandfather Bryan (1935) who arrived at De La Salle on a scholarship from St Anthony’s in Glenhuntly. Next in line was their grandfather Ken (1963) who had a long career in finance and telecommunications and is now a senior company Director and International Vice President of Variety, the Children’s Charity. Ken was appointed an Officer in the Order of Australia (AO) in 1994 and received an Honorary Doctorate from Victoria University in 2013. Ken and his wife Jan (former Treasurer of the De La Salle Mother’s Auxiliary in the early 90s) are semi-retired and live in South Gippsland. Ken’s sons Anthony (1988), David (1990) and Matthew (1995) all attended the College. Anthony (Bryce’s father) is a Project Manager at the Australian Tax Office. David (Tim’s father) is the Service Improvement Manager at Melbourne Airport Corporation and their Uncle Matthew, is Emirates Airport Services Manager at Melbourne Airport. Bryce and Tim’s aunt, Jennie Loughnan, has also had a long association with the De La Salle family. Jennie who is currently Ground Operations Manager at the

Year 7 students Bryce and Timothy Loughnan

AFL, coached the De La Salle Old Collegians’ Under 12 football team in more than 100 games between 1990 and 1996, and is currently a member of the Old Collegians’ Football Club Board.

De La in print

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From the Goldfields to the “G”By Kevin Reed

Who was “Best on Ground” in the 1914 VFL Grand Final? Find the answer to this question and many more in this one-eyed look at Aussie Rules by Kevin Reed (1954). From the Goldfields to the ’G – A One-Eyed History of Aussie Rules, published by Connor Court, offers a unique account of the development of Australian Rules.

The book was launched by former Age journalist and Old Collegian, Tom Duggan (1954) at the East Malvern RSL club recently, before a crowd of die-hard football fans and Old

Collegians and presided over by College Principal, Mr Peter Houlihan. It examines the game through the eyes of the author’s family. Born in suburban Oakleigh and a keen follower of that team in the VFA and the Tigers in the AFL, Kevin is a retired academic who played, umpired and coached Aussie Rules in the suburbs and in the bush. His grandfather, George Reed, was born in 1860 and his footy stories along with those of his progeny, provide a rare insight in this book into the history of the game. Dr Paul Callery, who wrote the Introduction for the book said that it sets a challenge for others to match.

Australian author Michael Gerard Bauer visited De La Salle Malvern recently to share his thoughts on creative writing with the Year 7 students. Bauer is the author of the popular series Eric Vale: Epic Fail, which features illustrations created by his son, Joe. Bauer’s other books include his critically acclaimed debut novel The Running Man, which was awarded the honour of 2005 Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year for Older Readers, as well as numerous other international honours. Just a Dog, Don’t Call Me Ishmael! and others share Bauer’s fun, insightful and delightful writing style and are available in the De La Salle

Award-winning author Michael Gerard Bauer visits De La Salle

Library. As part of Mr Bauer’s visit, Year 11 student Matthew Mottola interviewed him for the College Intranet. Author visits are a fantastic opportunity for the boys to gain an understanding of the work of professional writers, and we appreciate Michael Gerard Bauer’s visit to the College.

10 Year Reunion

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It seemed like yesterday I remember all the boys walking up at the final assembly to get their certificates after completing Year 12. That was back in 2004, 10 years ago. On the way to the Malvern Vale Hotel with my best mate Paul Gelsumini, we talked about our ‘De La’ days wondering what everyone was up to. I had taught at a few different schools, including De La Salle, and was now working in an accounting firm. My mate Paul is part of The Ten Tenors and travels around the world performing. We are just two of the many De La Salle boys who have ‘made it’ after school life. Walking up the narrow stairs to the function room we met Br Adrian and Br Tim, the two Brothers who ran the school while we were students. They hadn’t changed but in their eyes they probably thought we had changed a lot. As we had our names ticked off by Trish Woodman — like the class roll back in school — we all started to mingle and catch up on 10 years worth of our lives. A lot of us hadn’t even seen or heard about each other for

ages. As you can imagine, there was a lot to talk about in a few hours. There were about 40 of us in the room and it was great to see how much everyone had grown and changed. Some of us had moved into the corporate sphere while others were in education, the Arts, business or had pursued a trade. Some had gone through university and completed a degree before realising that the career we had pursued was not for us and so changed careers completely. Some of us are married and others have partners and kids. It will be interesting to see how everyone will progress through the next 10 years and I am already looking forward to the 20 year reunion. We have a lot to thank De La Salle for. We had a place to belong to and are forever part of the Lasallian community. De La Salle provided us with a great education, and also gave us life-long friends who we can forever call our brothers. See you in 10 years!

Anthony Cerra (2004)

30 Year Reunion

Forty-six ‘Old Colls’ from the 1984 Year 12 class recently gathered at Café Platia in Camberwell for a reunion. This group included a couple of guys who left prior to Year 12 who came along as well. Our party just about filled the restaurant which was a great setting to catch up with guys who some had not seen since that last day in 1984, or previous reunions. As someone commented on the night, all the faces look the same — except there was a little less hair for some and a lot of grey for others, some guys are leaner and some a little wider. The changes were pretty obvious when copies of class photos did the rounds of the tables. A guest appearance was made by Mr Charles Thompson who was the 7 Green Homeroom teacher in 1979. Thirty years on and there is no age difference! The restaurant owners closed up and we were the last to leave, but quite a few continued the conversation at The

Palace nearby. Many thanks to the College Alumni Officer Trish Woodman for her help in reaching out to many Old Colls.

Andrew Holden (1984)

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Where Are They Now?John Dillon (1955) was awarded the Medal (OAM) in the General Division in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.

John Collins (1973) was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy PhD in April from Australian Catholic University at his graduation ceremony in Sydney earlier this year. The short title of his thesis is “Foundations in Practical Theology”. John works full-time as a Projects Manager for an agency of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference; the Catholic Enquiry Centre-National Office for Evangelisation. In this capacity he has produced resources that are used throughout Australia. John also teaches theology at Australian Catholic University and regularly presents at international theology conferences. John currently serves as vice president of the Association of Practical Theologians in Oceania. He lives in the Inner West of Sydney with his wife Dr Sandra Carroll and their two sons Paul and Bede (pictured above).

Andrew Schilg (2004) is a commercial plumber.

Stephen McGlade (2008) is a carpenter.

Ryan Semmel (2005) is an electrician.

Luke Semmel (2006) is a marketing manager.

Jake Semmel (2008) is a policeman.

Lachlan Williams (2004) works in IT for Fraynework Multimedia.

Bradley Ward (2004) is working as an archaeologist for Ecology and Heritage Partners.

Konstantinos Maniatis (2004) is a self employed glazier.

Paul Gelsumini (2004), pictured second left with some of his class mates, is the Musical Director for The Ten Tenors.

Patrick Hassett (2004) is the National Field Manager for Cricket Australia.

Tim Suttie (2004) is a track work rider for Luke Oliver Racing.

Joshua Oakley (2004) works in sales for Carlton United Breweries.

Nicholas Kovess (2004) is an engineer with iQVision.

Nicholas Dunn (2004) is a paediatric dietician.

Adrian Webster (2004), pictured right with Head of Kinnoull Campus Luke Kenealy, is a primary school teacher at St Mary’s Primary in East Malvern. He teaches Luke’s son Finn and has taught his daughter Lucy.

Duane Cox (2004) is teaching at St Peter’s College in Cranbourne. He is currently undertaking a Masters of Educational Management at Melbourne University.

Fletcher Henry (2004) is a graphic designer with Fletcher Creative.

Tim McKenna (2004) has his own carpentry business.

Timothy Kovess (2004) works for Department of State Development, Business and Innovation.

Michael Cini (2004) is a musician who has been working overseas.

Pana Maliadis (2004) is a Business Development Manager for Life Resolutions.

Jack Noon (2004) is an environmental scientist for Letec Pty Ltd.

Andrew d’Offay (2004) is a self-employed builder.

Robert Breda (2004) pictured right with Tom Kottek, is a project manager for James Lang Commercial.

James Bolding (2004) is a project manager for De Carolis Constructions.

Simon Skoblar (2004) is a panel beater for Director Body Repairs.

Anthony Cerra (2004) is an accountant with KPNG Solutions.

Anthony Barca (2004) is a solicitor for Price Waterhouse Coopers.

Anthony De Fazio (2004) is an accountant with KPMG.

William Fenton (2004) works for the ACCC.

Nicholas Stewart (2004) is a campus coordinator at Monash University.

Julius Waras Carstensen (2004) is the Business Development Manager for Toll Holdings Pty Ltd.

Chris Nazzari (2004) is a carpenter for the C2 Group.

Bradley Weller (2004) works for the City of Stonnington.

Christian Schrampf (2004) works in Finance for the ANZ bank.

Marcus Leonard (2004) is a teacher at Heathmont East Primary.

William Sullivan (2004) is a lawyer for Ernst and Young.

Christopher Wesley (2004) is a land surveyor with the TGM Group.

Thomas Kovarik (2004) works in Human Resources for the Australian Red Cross Blood Bank.

Nick Roberts (2004) is a sales representative for Jaggad.

Daniel Rana (2004) works in banking for Credit Suisse.

Vu Dat Tran (2004) is a civil engineer with Vic Roads.

Antonio Cafasso (2007) is currently working for production company hsquared on the programs Good Chef Bad Chef and Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield. He’s been volunteering on programs for C31 for the last five years, including The Inquiry, with Tim Ferguson and 31 Questions. He’s currently working as the Series Producer on Live on Bowen, a one-hour comedy program taped in front of a live audience and broadcast on C31 Melbourne. He’s in charge of a crew of over 30 volunteers and has a writing team of almost 40.

Martin Hyde (2004) and James Lawerson (2004) have been selected in the Australian Lacrosse Team which is competing in the International World Lacrosse Championships in Denver Colorado USA which kicked off last month. There are 36 countries competing and Australia is in the top (Blue) division competing against United States, Canada, England, Iroquois and Japan. Marty plays for MCC and James for Williamstown in the Melbourne State League. Marty is staying on in Canada for two years after the Championships, no doubt to further his Lacrosse career — he also represented Australia in the 2010 Championships.

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Old Collegians’ football

40th Anniversary of De La Salle Weightlifting

Opening of the Weightlifting Centre at Tiverton Campus, followed by dinner and drinks at

Caulfield RacecourseContact Trish Woodman on 9508 2138

Dave Hale dhale@delasalle.vic.edu.au

Season 2014 has given all its supporters and members a bit of a thrill ride. There have been terrific wins, some heartbreaking losses and along the way we have been treated to some great footy. The club was recently rocked by the untimely passing of club stalwart and great Old Collegian John Bolt, whose contribution to the club can never be underestimated. It was a very sad day at the club and has profoundly affected the members. The players donned their black arm bands and played a great game to help secure its place in the top section.

Senior coach Paul Satterley in his first year with the club has been a tower of strength and has allowed his fresh eyes to look at players in a different light. He has promoted players from the reserves and under 19’s and has got the players to buy into his vision for the team and club. He has been able to build a great rapport with the players and members and looks to have settled into De La Salle well. He has been instrumental in some terrific wins, including a 1 point win over St Bernard’s when the opposition were in red hot form. He has raised the spirits of the players, instilling confidence into a very young playing group. This season has seen the continued emergence of Old Collegian Tom Humphrey, as the pre-eminent defender in the VAFA, and with co-captains Matt Fieldsend and Jake Gotch, and fellow senior players Ben Oakley, Tom Moloney, David Lowe and Tim Kovess.

The club has continued to unearth some young gems, and this year we have played under 19 players Charlie Haley, Anthony Forato and Adrian Indovino on a regular basis and blooded fellow under 19s Hamish Ramsay and Sefton McGraw. At the time of writing the club looks to have secured its place in A section for the 11th year in succession with a strong win over Old Brighton in Round 16 with one game to play. With this positive mindset the club is well under way in planning for season 2015.

The reserves have found season 2014 a bit of a struggle as injuries and overseas trips have bit into their playing numbers but each week under the off-field leadership of John McDonough and captaincy of Simon Lowe they have found ways to keep in games and snatch wins along the way. They have displayed all the tenacity that is a hallmark of De La Salle sides and they are to be commended for their efforts. The club is lucky to be able to field two under 19 teams and it is no small part thanks to the efforts of coaches Michael Hogan and Marty Kelliher, along with the assistance and support of the College through Principal Peter Houlihan and his senior leadership team, who have helped the club to be able to provide a pathway to Old Collegians football for students and old boys. The under 19 teams are both very young and each week they have been confronted by teams with a much older average age and our Blues in Premier section have found the going to be tough, but they have been able to promote players to the seniors, and remain more than competitive for the season.

They look to have been able to finish the season in sixth spot just outside finals. The Golds in south section have secured a place in the finals and with an average age of just under 18 years have done remarkably well. This team contains current students including Tom Hyland, Anthony De Luca, Aidan Wood, Hamish Wardlaw, Liam McCluskey, Dean Krelle, Jack McLoughlin and Will Mackie along with recent Old Collegians Dylan Cowan and Captain Matt Mullaly. The senior club’s last home game was on Saturday 30 August v Old Trinity.

On Friday 3 October the club will host its presentation night along with a live count of the final three rounds of the season for all team’s Best and Fairest, and is not to be missed.

Details, of this are available on the club website (www.delasalleocfc.com.au) Go Dee’s!

Marty Kelliher (1981)

Vale John Bolt

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REST IN PEACE

John Bolt (1956) was born on 17 January 1940. One of seven children he married Joy Fairley in 1963 and together they had five children and nine grandchildren. His connection with De La Salle commenced in 1949 when he enrolled in Year 7 and his two sons, Michael (1981) and Steven (1987) were also De La Salle boys. As all Old Collegians will know John was a tireless worker for the Old Collegians’ Association and the De La Salle Old Collegians’ Football Club. He was a proud member of the Labor Party and when he was admitted to hospital a few weeks ago a nurse asked him if he had any known allergies. “Only the Liberal Party” was his immediate response. Before he passed away he was delighted to receive a phone call from Bill Shorten to wish him well.

Throughout his life he had no trouble collecting friends. This included his children’s friends. He was genuinely interested in what they were up to and in later years what their kids were up to. He had that special way of making anyone feel welcomed and worthwhile. He spent his life making sure that his family came first. It wasn’t about being the best, it was about doing your best, and despite his own personal battle over the last year, that focus never changed. He dearly adored and delighted in all his grandchildren.

When he was diagnosed with cancer, he shared his journey with his family. He fought the battle with more strength, courage and honesty than we can imagine and never complained. He tackled this journey with candour, humour and positive thoughts and loved everyone being with him all the way on his unfortunate journey. He was accepting of his body’s fate but he was always up for the fight, right to the end. In his last weeks there was an endless procession of people coming to see him.

One of his nephews summed him up. “I can’t recall him ever being angry or in a foul mood. He’s always in for a beer and a chat and has time for everyone. He’s a great role model as he is someone who puts into his life, his family and community much more than he takes.”

His final request was for everyone to form a guard of honour outside and the hearse to be driven through and everyone sing Cheer Cheers for Old De La Salle. Yes we will miss him dearly but we are so lucky to have lived life to the full with him. Vale to a true Blue and Gold.

Kevin Bolt

DLSOCAC Reunion The Old Collegians’ Athletics Club invites you to join them

7:00 pm Friday 21 November

Racecourse Hotel, Caulfield

Tickets $20 for nibbles - Drinks at bar pricesContact

Jack di Giantomasso - jackodigi@gmail.com

Lou Ferrari - Lou.Ferrari@aurecongroup.com

Damien Woods - Damien.Woods@anz.com

RSVP : October 7thIf you have any memorabilia please bring it along.

John Bolt 1956

John R Burge 1957

Edgar (Ted) Burke 1957

Christoper Corbett 1978

Br Brendan (Terence) Crowe 1959

Tom Duke 1933

David Fincher 1960

Byron Flanagan 1972

James Gribbin 1930

Kevin Harrington 1951

Norm Hobson 1976-1990 (Teacher)

Alan King 1946

Graeme Law 1957

Fr Romauld Murphy 1948

Robert Panton 1950

Brian (formerly Br Candidus) Turner 1949-1955

M.O.F.SMothers of Former Students Dinner

7pm Thursday 11 SeptemberGeorgio’s Restaurant, Malvern

Contact: Trish Woodman 9508 2138email: twoodman@delasalle.vic.edu.au

De La SaLLe CoLLege MaLvern1318 High Street Malvern vic 3144

www.delasalle.vic.edu.au