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Welcom e

Welcome to the second edition of The Shamrock, incorporat ing the Old Collegia ns Association's Green, White and Blue. We have been overwhelmed w ith the positive response to Edition 1 and have been particularly pleased to hear from a large number of Old Boys.

The Shamrock has reached all parts of the globe, highlighting how mobile our students and past students are and how successful many Old Boys have been in b uilding careers outside of Australia. We have received messages of congratulations from England, Ireland, the USA and Turkey just to give a few examples. Please keep sending us your news so that we can continue to share it with the entire St Patrick's College community.

This is the last edition of The Shamrock that Old Collegians will receive unless they are a financial member of the Old Collegians Association. To ensure Old Collegians continue to receive The Shamrock please join the Old Collegians Association by completing and returning the form on the reverse side of the mailing label.

Headmaster Or Peter Casey and College Architect Lowreneo Alley.

From the Headmaster

NThe future is not some place we are going to but rather one we are creating. The paths to it are not found but made and the making of these pathways changes both the maker and the destination#

Peter Ellyard

Each time I read this quotation from Ellyard I think of the journey we share at St Patrick's College. We do live in exciting times as we talk of restructuring the school, establishing Junior, Middle and Senior Schools, introducing Teaching and Learning Teams, and of refocusing on the core business of any school: the holistic development of its students.

We are moving ahead with the planning of facilities to support the new structure. At the same time we are maintaining the wealth of great experiences for which St Patrick's College is deservedly renowned: public speaking and the performing arts, social justice and liturgy, Old Collegians and sport.

Featured Inside

• Scholarships

• Sports Roundup

• Student Achievements

• Green White & Blue

At the recent meeting of Heads of Edmund Rice Schools from throughout Australasia, the following questions were put.

Who are we becoming? Why are we choosing this path? Would Edmund approve of the path we seek to pursue?

I believe that as a school community we should reflect on them because they need to be answered honestly. My reflection leads me to conclude that there is much to be hopeful for at St Patrick's College.

Now is our opportunity to live out what we have been offered.

Page 1 The Shamrock November 2002

Awakenings Concert, 2002.

Excellence

St Patrick's College under the leadership of Headmaster, Dr Peter Casey, and through the efforts of staff, parents and students, is committed to strengthening the culture of excellence that pervades all areas of College life. Dr Casey has reinforced to all students the notion of personal excellence: that each boy strives to do his best in any area of school life in which he is involved in. This could range from academic performance to music, sport, leadership, behaviour around the school grounds or the manner in which students wear their uniform.

In Terms 2 and 3 there have been some wonderful examples of boys striving for and achieving personal excellence. Several examples are ncluded whi le others will be covered n future editions of The Shamrock.


Scholarships

On Saturday 18th May, 151 boys sat the College's Scholarship Exam conducted by the Australian Council for Educational Research. In the following weeks boys also participated in a range of category specific testing in areas such as music, art, sport and performing arts.

All boys that participated in the 2002 Scholarship Programme are to be congratulated for their endeavour. The experience of being involved in the Scholarship Programme will stand all boys in good stead for future testing processes that they may be involved in, both at the College and in future study and work situations.

In all 17 Scholarships were awarded. Scholarships were awarded for entry at Year 7, 10 and 11 level and for a range of categories including academic performance, art, music, sport, performing art and general citizenship. All scholarships had an academic base in keeping w ith the College's phi losophy of nurturing and recognis ing academic excellence. Congratulations to the following boys who were successful in obtaining St Patrick's College Scholarships for 2003:

Year 7 Entry

Michael Keem

Samuel Harrison

Finlay Gustus

Chris Haintz

Brett Trevenen

Category

Hyland Family Academic Scholarship

Foundation Academic Scholarship

Performing Arts/Academic Scholarship

Old Collegians Association Art/Academic Scholarship

Old Collegians Association Academic Scholarship

Year 10 Entry

James Kerr

Timothy Dalton

Jason Barnett

Edmund Denton

Andrew Forbes

Camron Johnson

Alex Joosten

Sean Murrihy

Jeremy Wirges

Category

Foundat ion Academic Scholarship

Foundation Academic Scholarship

Academic Scholarship




Academic and General Cit izenship Scholarship


Academic and Sport Scholarship

Year 11 Entry

Colm Trusler

Joshua Hyde

Nathan Anderson

Category

Little Family Academic Scholarship

Old Collegians Association Scholarship Academic/Music

Old Collegians Association Academic/Sport Scholarship

Ray McLean works with Andrew Forbes and Nathan Anderson as part of the Leadership Programme.

Leadership Programme

Twenty-five Year 9 and 10 students have been involved in a Leadership Skills Programme this semester. The programme w ill run over 7 sessions and culminates in participants making a presentation to parents, staff and peers on either a leadership case study or t he exploration of a contemporary leadership theory or issue.

The programme is being used as a pilot for the development of a course that could be undertaken by students throughout the College. Participants in this programme have been exposed to a vari1:1ly of leaders including Ray McLean (Leadership Consultant, Coll ingwood Football Club and the Australian Boomers Basketball Team), David Parkin, Peter Howley (SPC 1963-66), Dr Tom Roberts, Dr Laurie Prosser, Gerard Fitzgerald (SPC 1973) and Richard Tantau, CEO of Athlegen Treatment Tables.

The Course has highlighted that all students have the capacity to be leaders within t he College. As Year 10 student Nathan Anderson noted: "Everyone in the College is given the opportunity to lead. Leaders are not born or designated by a title: they are developed, often through hard work and being prepared to stand up for what they believe is right" .

At St Patrick's College it is hoped that programmes such as t his w ill encourage students to embrace leadership and play a part in improving the Col lege and maximising the opportunit ies enjoyed by all students.


Antarctic Explorer Len Trace Speaking to Year 8.

Mitchell Brown with an insect friend

Ben and Cate Barlow, Jeremy and Cheryl Ryan at the Warrnambool OCA Dinner

Mathew Buckle, Leah and David Buckle and Bernadette McKinnon at the Warrnambool OCA Dinner

Tim Hartigan, Mike Hanrahan and Frank Verbeek at the Bendigo Regional Dinner.

Dominic Stephens - Yr 11 Technology project

Andrew Lamond at "Awakenings".

Music

The Musicians of the College have been in fine tune and have recorded some outstanding performances in recent competitions. In addition they have also dazzled members of the school community with their outstanding performances in the Awakenings Concert, held recently at Founders Hall, University of Ballarat. The band also toured Tasmania receiving rave reviews wherever they performed.

Under the leadership of Jamie Ransome (SPC 1985-90), Tim Ryan (SPC 1990-95) and Nick W ill iamson and supported by student leaders Gareth Bellchambers, Dean Peldys and Adrian Bruechert, the Senior Concert Band achieved an amazing second in the Royal South Street Band Competition, only one point from the premier band. Given the turnover in members this year, this is an outstanding result and reinforces the depth of talent that exists within the Col lege in the Music and Performing Arts area. More than half of the Senior Concert Band are in Years 8 and 9.

The College band was afforded the honour of opening "Showcase 2002", the event that official ly ends the Royal South Street Competitions. The Showcase concert highlights the leading performers from the four month Royal South Street Competitions.


Public Speaking

In July Year 12 student Brendan Annear was crowned State Champion in the Plain English Speaking Competit ion. To get to the State t it les he defeated all comers from the Ballarat region and from a highly competitive semi-finals stage in Melbourne.

The finalists were required to present an eight-minute prepared speech and a three-minute impromptu. Impromptu topics in the semi-final and fina l were; That Melbourne is a city of unseen things' and 'If only I had the time.' Brendan's prepared speech was on the topic, Human Cloning. Brendan went on to win the final and continue a proud SPC tradition - he follows in the footsteps of Ben Cunningham (SPC 1997-99) who was State champion in 1999. Brendan went on to compete in the National Titles in Adelaide in August. Whi lst not able to take out first prize, he was awarded a special commendation in this extremely prestigious and competitive event.

In later months Brendan was also awarded a Swannie Award from the Debating Association of Victoria for being the premier debater in the region.

Following in Brendan's footsteps was Year 9 student Ben Shepherd who won the Regional Final in the Legacy J unior Public Speaking Competition. The Regional Final was contested by a number of polished speakers, with Ben voted the best speaker in the region by the judging panel. He later finished 14th in the state final.

Drama

In August St Patrick 's College and Loreto College staged the Oscar Wilde classic, The Importance of Being Earnest. The main characters in the endearing comedy were played by Rufus Brokenbrow (Jack Worthing}, Phil Ingram (Algernon Moncrieff), Hayley A llen (Gwendoline Fairfax), Jessica Torpy (Cecily Cardew} and Jessikah Rau (Lady Bracknell).

The Play received an extremely positive review in The Courier and h ighlights the collective talents of students at St Pat's and Loreto.

Brendan Annear Courtesy of "The Courier"

Father Bill Van de Camp at the SPC Father's Day Mass

Father's Day Mass and Breakfast

Sam Jess outside the freshly painted Mccann House

Boarding

As highlighted in the last edition of The Shamrock, the College Board is fully committed to the future of Boarding at St Patrick's College. The Board has committed to renovating the existing Houses on the property to turn them into modern,

purpose-renovated Boarding Hostels. Work is well underway on both McCann House (refer to photo above) and Nangle House.

The College is blessed by having these majestic old bui ldings which wil l in time provide boys w ith residential faci lities unparalleled amongst regional boarding schools. The exterior work to McCann House is almost complete and has greatly enhanced the already magnificent streetscape that t he College presents. Internal work has commenced at Nangle House and has again highlighted t he intrinsic beauty of the Houses as well as p roviding facil ities that are ideally suited to boys living and studying away from Home.

Extensive internal works will commence on both Houses as soon as students leave at the end of the year to ensure both Houses are ready for boys return ing in 2003.

The Shamrock Association has also been very busy and has purchased new king size single beds for both Houses. The Association is a lso looking at desks that will better meet the needs of students with computers.

Ashley Allan at "Awakenings" Phillip Madigan at "Awakenings"

Will Smith at "Awakenings"

Allan Henderson from the Melbourne Museum displaying insects to the Yr 7 students

M.C. Gerard FitzGerald at "Awakenings"

Gerard Bourke at "Awakenings"

In 2003 the College w ill offer a variety of boarding options for students. Full time and weekly boarding wi l l be available to students living a considerable d istance from Ballarat. The College wil l also introduce "Occasional Boarding" for students who may require accommorl;ition due to sports training, music or other school commitments. Students would be provided w ith an evening meal, a bed and breakfast w ithin the College's fully supervised boarding facil it ies. This w i ll be an invaluable service for day boys from communities such as Beaufort, Daylesford, Skipton, Bacchus Marsh, Maryborough and Melton. For all enquiries about Boarding please contact: Development Manager, Mark Waddington on (03) 5331 1688.

College Leadership (Winter Sports)

College Captain: Daniel Dwyer

College Vice-Captains: Chris McBrearty and Gerard Brick

1st XVIII Captain: Gerard Brick

1st XI (Soccer) Captain: Chris McBrearty

1st XI (Hockey) Captain: Shaun Finlayson

1st V (Basketball): Nathan Cavanagh

Cross Country: Mark McKinnon

Table Tennis: Luke Humphries

Badminton: KaneTolliday

Squash and Racquetball: Ashley Rowe

PHOTO GALLERY

Sport

Terms 2 and 3 have been very busy and successful terms for our w inter sportsmen.

"Kings of the Round Ball Games"

Basketball

St Pat's had not won a basketball t itle since 1995 and faced a polished Ballarat High School side that had been the powerhouse of the competition over the past seven years s ince becoming a Specialist Sports School in Basketball. In an incredibly close Grand Final, where t he lead see-sawed a ll game, St Pat's finally prevailed 48-46 to take the BPSA t itle.

The game was in fact so close that even with 1.6 seconds remaining High School had an opportunity to win. A m issed free throw, rebounded by a High school player was thrown up in hope - the shot missed and St Pat's won the t itle of BPSA Premiers and Champions having gone through t he season undefeated. Coaches Craig Campbell and Colleen Pope were overjoyed with the win and the efforts of all players. Colleen Pope has been involved w ith the College's basketball programme since 1995.

St Patrick's College 48 defeated Ballarat High School 46

Game MVP: Matthew Richardson

Members of the Premiers and Champions team were Nathan Cavanagh (c), Chris Boadle, Josh Gilbert, Steve Allen, Matthew Richardson, Ben Decis, Brenton Richmond, James Wallace and Michael Parnis.


Soccer

In the 1st XI Soccer, St Pat's continued their dominance throughout the season and after a keenly contested first half ran out winners 3-0. Following an obviously well worded and inspirational address from Coach Ray Janes and Team Manager Les Bone, in the second half St Pat's combined as a team superbly and despite some spirited defending from Grammar were able to create numerous scoring opportunities.

St Patrick's College 3 defeated Ballarat Grammar School 0 Goal Scorers: Nick Whitefield, Stefan Heemann, Scott Quinney

Members of the Premiership team were: Chris Ives, Josh Jellett, Nick Whitefield, Dane Harney, Paul Cosgriff, Scott Quinney, Brogan Johnson, Stefan Heemann, David Ryan, Glen Briody, Jon Davey, Josh Erbacher, Tom Rice, Andrew Francis and Chris McBrearty(c).

Football

Whilst the 1st XVIII did not reach the finals of the BPSA or Herald Sun Competitions, t here was significant development in the squad, suggesting that there are good times ahead for coach Mr Howard Clark and his young chargers. Many Year 10 students gained senior experience this year and will play a leadership role over the next two years.

Adam Jennings - Runner Up in the College's 1st XVIII Best and Fairest


Results

North Old Boys Lightning Premiership SPC Premiers

Practice Match SPC 6-11-47 def. by St Kevin's College 20-13-133

Round 1 Herald Sun Shield SPC 6-4-40 def. by PEGS 10-13-73

Round 2 Herald Sun Shield SPC 3-4-22 def. by Box Hill SC 8-9-67

Round 3 Herald Sun Shield SPC 7-8-50 drew with Essendon Keila, SC 7-8-50 Round 1 BPSA - Bye

Round 2 BPSA SPC 16-9-105 def. BGS 6-6-42

Round 3 BPSA SPC 2nd XVIII 9-11-65 def. by Damascus College 10-11-71

Round 4 BPSA SPC 1-1-7 def. by Ballarat and Clarendon College 14-13-97

Round 5 BPSA SPC 10-7-67 defeated BHS 7-8-50

Round 6 BPSA - Bye

Round 7 BPSA SPC 12-11-83 defeated BGS 2-4-16

Round 8 BPSA SPC 32-13-205 defeated Damascus College 1-1-7

Round 9 BPSA SPC 6-10- 46 defeated by BCC 12-10-82

Other Sports Results

1st XI Hockey SPC - Runners up to Ballarat Grammar. Lost Grand Final 4-1

Badminton

A Grade SPC/LC - Premiers

B Grade SPC/LC - Premiers

C Grade SPC/LC - Premiers

D Grade SPC/LC - Runners up

Nathan Cavanagh Victorian Representative (Basketball}

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The Leo O'Brien Club

Major works have commenced on the Main Oval to restore it to its once hallowed status. In August the centre wicket square was extended and considerably upgraded. New Merri Creek soil was laid as the foundation of the centre wicket table and new couch grass rolled out. The w icket area is now a first class five wicket table that will provide an excellent playing surface and increased opportunities for senior and junior cricketers to p lay turf cricket.

To complement this work a ful ly automated sprinkler system has been installed that w il l ensure the playing surface is maintained in optimal condition for all 12 months of the year.

These projects have been greatly assisted by the generosity of members of the Leo O'Brien Club. Foundation membership ($500) of the Club is available until December this year. A ll Foundation members w ill have their names recorded on a Board that will hang in the O'Malley Centre until the Main Oval Pavil ion is constructed. Life membership of the club is available for $125, with all monies raised going to the development of sporting facilities at the College. For more details please contact Development Manager Mark Waddington.

Steve Bracks (SPC 1968-71) Premier of Victoria

SPC Foundation

Halls of History - Dinner with the Legends

The SPC Foundation is holding its second Dinner with the Legends on Saturday the 22nd February, 2003 at the College.

The keynote speaker wi l l be the Premier of Victoria, t he Honourable Steve Bracks (SPC 1968-71). The master of ceremonies for the evening wi ll be ABC personality Peter Walsh (SPC 1964-70). Other speakers on the night include: Murray Byrne (SPC 1939-47), John Fitzgerald (SPC 1974-79), Tony Joyce (SPC 1954-60), Jan Murrihy, Christian Ryan (SPC 1992-95), Peter Walsh (SPC 1989-94) and Mario Bortolotto (SPC 1972-75).

This d inner is sure to sel l out very quickly, so please fi ll out and return the flyer included with this edition of The Shamrock.

Foundation Golf Day

The Foundation w ill hold its inaugural Golf Day on Sunday the 17th November at the Midlands Golf Club, Ballarat. The event is a 4 person ambrose event and is ideal for golfers of all abilities. Geelong legend Gary "Buddha" Hocking w ill be the guest speaker at t he luncheon.

An entry form can be obtained from the College's web sit e, www.stpatsblrt.vic.edu.au at the Foundation Link.

A full report will appear in t he next edition of The Shamrock.

Student Achievements Term 2 and 3

Congratulations to:

Nathan Langsford and Peter Sartori who have been selected in the GAP Exchange Program for 2003. Nathan wi ll be involved in the schools program in the UK with Peter also working i n the UK but in the caring program.

Cadet Corporal Simon Bell and Leading Cadets Dean Conte, Lachlan McVeigh and Malcolm Pylanda who recently gained their Bronze level in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

Patrick Shaw who has commenced a student exchange in Paris. Patrick is a nationally ranked cycl ist . The exchange will provide a wealth of educational experiences as wel l as an opportunity to further improve his cycling i n what is a cycling mad nation.

James Hughes for his first place in the U 14 Piano Solo at t he Royal South Street Competitions.

David Lambert for his fi rst place in the U16 Popular Piano Solo at the Royal South Street Competitions.

Matthew Doolan for his second place in the U14 Piano Solo at the Royal South St reet Competit ions.

Chris Roache for his f irst places in the U16 Boy's Vocal Solo and the U16 Song from Musical Theatre at the Royal South Street Competit ions.

Corey Galea for being selected to represent Victoria in the Under 14 National Soccer Championships in Sydney.

Shaun Finlayson for receiving a Pierre de Coubert in Award from the Victorian Olympic Committee in recognition of h is consistent and commendable sporting behaviour in line with Olympic ideals.

Anthony Bossner for w inning the C Grade Victorian racquetball Championship.


Tom Sullivan who was a guest presenter at t he "Achieving Together" Conference.

Aidan Kennedy for qualifying for the Victorian Swimming Championships.

Jeremy Wirges for being selected in the Swimming Victoria Development Squad. Jeremy is currently ranked No. 2 in Victoria for t he 100 and 200m butterfly and 400m freestyle.

Cameron Brown for qualifying for the Victorian and National Swimming Championships.

Joshua Dew for qualifying for the Victorian Swimmi ng Championships in al l events.

Tristan Waight for qualifying for the Victorian Swimming Championships i n butterfly and backstroke.

Luke Wirges for qualifying for the Victorian Swimming Championships in butterfly and backstroke.

Sam Caldow for qualifying for the Victorian Swimming Championships in breastroke.

Rob Beadle for representing Victoria at the Nat ional Cross Country Championships.

The Senior Concert Band, Stage Band and Junior Band for excellent performances at the Geelong Eisteddfod and Royal South Street Compet ition.


; ::_ J College Gardener Geoff Bunn a-~d,parent

Peter Marquand (City of Ballarat) planting St Patrick's Roses i n the Garden bed outside SPC in Sturt St.

Events Around the College On Sunday 20th October the Parents and Friends Association conducted a Prayer Service to official ly bless the new Mothers' Rose Garden in Edmund Rice Court. The garden is recognition of the wonderful contribution mothers have made to the College throughout its history and a fitting p lace of reflection to remember mothers that have passed away.

The Parents and Friends also drew their 2002 Bonanza Raffle at the afternoon tea fol lowing the service. The w inner of the $5000 travel voucher was John Lloyd (SPC 1961-67).

Other prize winners were: 2nd Dick Smith $500 Voucher: Mark Gilbert . 3rd DVD Player: Tim Gilbert (Current SPC) Sellers Prize: Leon Halliburton (SPC 1954-66)

Thank you to Raffle sponsors Jetset Travel Ballarat, Dick Smith Electronics, Sovereign Press and RU Advertising for their generous support. David Brady - Winner of t he 2002

1st XVIII Best and Fairest

GREEN, WHITE & BLUE Official Publication of the OCA

Welcome to the second edition of the new look Green, White and Blue. It has been gratifying to receive feedback from all around the world. We have received greetings from David McMahon (SPC 1989-94), security guard to the stars at Wimbledon and from an apologetic Gerard Sullivan (SPC 1990-92) who can't attend his 10 year reunion because he'll be holidaying in Ireland - no sympathy from here Sully!

Please keep us informed of all of your journeys, achievements and anecdotes so that we can share your news w ith other members of the SPC fami ly. Special thanks to Don Callahan (SPC 1958-64) who picked up an astray apostrophe and so rightly noted, "Brother Kelty would have been withering in h is criticism of the person who misplaced the apost rophe on page 3!" We will take any feedback, so please keep it coming!

OCA President Chris Conway (SPC 1965-69) has been on a working vacation throughout Europe and the USA - we look forward to his travel report in the next edition of Green, White and Blue.

Regional Dinners

Over the past few months the Headmaster and Development Manager have been working their way around the countryside catching up with Old Collegians and their fami lies. Dinners have been held in Warrnambool, Horsham, Bendigo, Mildura, Deniliquin and Geelong. All have been extremely enthusiastically received by those in attendance and wi ll no doubt be the forerunner of highly anticipated annual get togethers in each location.

Whenever Old Boys get together in the name of St Patrick's College there is a wonderful spirit of friendship and some h ighly amusing anecdotes recounted. The depth of affection that Old Boys have for t he College is truly moving and is a testament to the work of t he dedicated brothers and staff who looked after Boarders and day students at the College.

Over 30 Old Boys also gathered at Bell's Hotel in Melbourne on Friday September 13 for drinks. It is planned to conduct a number of social functions such as this each year. A particular focus wil l be on getting "Young Old Boys" , those who have not yet had their 10 year reunion, together for a quiet, or not so quiet catch up!

Details of t hese events will appear in future editions of "Green White and Blue".

Allison Hartigan, Kim and Dr Gavin Salvador (SPC 1978-82) at the Bendigo Regio~al Dinner

Ben Barlow

Ben (SPC 1985-87) attended St Patrick's College as a boarder from Denil iquin in southern NSW. As a scholar he performed very well at St Pat's and excelled at Public Speaking winning the Purton Oratory and Hugh Divine Impromptu.

After leaving SPC he completed a Bachelor of Economics at LaTrobe University and a Master of Business (Agribusiness) from Monash University. He has worked for the National Australia Bank as an Agribusiness Specialist at a number of locations around the state including Mildura, Kerang, Horsham and Warrnambool. Ben has recently been appointed Agribusiness Manager for South West Victoria and South East South Aust ra lia.

Ben is married to Cate Fawns of Deniliqui n and st i l l closely fo llows the fortunes of St Pat's amidst a very hect ic lifestyle. Last year he completed an Australian Rural Scholarship Programme that took him to all parts of Aust ralia.

Ben and Cate also own properties at Cavendish in Victoria's south west and in Hay, NSW, where they actively run agricultural and agoforestry businesses. Ben and Cate spend a lot of time t ravelling between properties and seem to spend time between the collar and tie and working gear. Thankfully however Ben notes, 'there is sti ll t ime for the swag, a few chops on the BBQ and a couple of cans on the weekend'.


Brother Justin Linus Kelty Memorial Mass

On Wednesday July 31 approximately 90 people gathered in the College Chapel to celebrate the life of Brother Kelty. Bishop Ronald Mulkearns led five Old Boy Priests in the celebration of the Eucharist for Br Kelty, a former staff member and Headmaster of St Patrick's College. Guests included Br Dowling, from the Province Leadership team of the Christian Brothers, Mr David Dyer (contemporary Headmaster of Br Kelty's at Ballarat College), past SPC Headmasters Br Stewart and Br Buckley, Sr Therese Power and Br Chanel Naughtin.

Significantly this was the first celebration in the freshly painted Chapel, with all in attendance greatly impressed by the quality of the Chapel's appearance.

Old Boy Priests celebrate Mass for Br Kelty.


Old Boys in the News Bishop Brian Finnigan (SPC 1960-62) sent a bookmark to the Old Collegians as thanks for the Association's congratulatory letter earlier in the year. Bishop Finnigan wrote, "please accept this note as a personal expression of my profound gratitude for your thoughtfulness in contacting me. It has been overwhelming to receive messages from so many people, many of who were part of my ministry and life decades ago".

A large number of current and past students and staff gathered at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne in July to celebrate the ordination of Anthony Denton (SPC 1984-89). The College appreciated his first celebration of the Eucharist at his Alma Mater at the Farewell Mass for the Year 12's recently.

Maurie Walsh (SPC 1958-64) is currently the President of the Mansfield District Racing Club and owns and operates the Tattslotto Agency in Mansfield.

Matthew Buckle (SPC 1996-97) having completed a Bachelor of Management at the University of Ballarat is working as a Stock Agent in Warrnambool.

Paul Barry (SPC 1987-90) formerly of Deniliquin is now the Victorian Sales Manager for Kuboto Tractors and has just completed his MBA.

The Central Highlands Football Leagues Best and Fairest was a distinctly Green, White and Blue affair. The award was won by Ballan's Simon Wilkie (SPC 1978-81) with Michael Sheedy from Gordon (SPC 1995-00) a close second.

Bevan Conlan (SPC 1994-99) was recently awarded the Central Highlands Apprentice of the year. He wi ll complete his e lectrical apprenticeship in 18 months.

Jason Gigliotti (SPC 1984-89) received the award for being the number one Salesperson in Regional Victoria for the Ray White Real Estate Group.

Dr Michael Casey (SPC 1977-82) has been awarded the 2001 Novak Award for a research paper assessing the impact of globalisation on different cultures. Dr Casey (no relation to our esteemed Headmaster) will accept the award in Washington and will present a paper, "Preliminary reflections on globalisation and religion after September 11 ".

Edward D'Auvergne (SPC 1995-96) is completing a PhD project with the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Melbourne. Edward's project focuses upon "Protein Dynamics". He has presented preliminary results at conferences in New Zealand, Canada and the USA.

Simon Wilkie (SPC 1978-81) Courtesy of "The Courier"

Richard Gleisner (SPC 1984-89) continued the College's fine tradition of distance running, taking out the Steve Moneghetti Lap of the Lake for 2002.

Father Eugene McKinnon (SPC 1966-67) was recently featured in The Courier as an interested spectator at the Balla rat League versus Hampden Football League clash. Father McKinnon is a long serving umpire w ith the Warrnambool Umpires Association, having previously played with Dunnstown in 1978.

Peter Kervarec (SPC 1966-69) took the stunning photos of Lake Wendouree that feature in the City of Balla rat's Flagbearers campaign.

Paul McCuskey (SPC 1980-85) is currently the Building and Strategic Planning Manager for Roadcon. Paul is overseeing the development of a housing subdivision in the Canadian area.

The Beaston family recent ly celebrated the 30 year anniversary of their business Eureka Concrete. Jason (SPC 1980-84), Luke and Troy (SPC 1983-88) work in the business owned by parents Graeme and Yvonne.

Paul Tudorovic (SPC 1983-88) Ex - Miners star and current owner of the Athletes Foot in Ballarat is the current President of the Bridge Mall Traders Association.

Luke Brady (SPC 1989-94) graduated from the Royal Military College, and is currently a Lieutenant in the Armoured Division.

David McMahon (SPC 1989-94) has emailed from London where he was working as a security guard at the Wimbledon Championships. His travelling companions are a ll peers from the class of 94 and include Andrew Yates, David Trudgen, Corey Gallagher and Ben West. The boys (definitely a tour group to avoid} are soon off to Turkey and Ireland. All welcomed receipt of The Sham rock and look forward to subsequent editions.

We gratefully received details of the l ife of Father Bill Bainbridge (SPC 1953-54 - initial ly left school at 14 and returned to studies at age 23 to complete Latin) from Peter Jenkins. Father Bainbridge is the great Uncle of M ichael Jenkins (SPC 1994-99) and current Year 12 student Brett. He played 1st XVIII for SPC and went on to complete studies at Corpus Christi. On July 21st he celebrated 40 years as a Priest having been Parish Priest at South Melbourne, Collingwood, Ferntree Gully (19 years) and Murrumbeena.

Norman Houghton (SPC 1963-65) has just completed a biography on one of Geelong's most famous citizens, five times Mayor, Howard Hitchcock. Norman was commissioned to w rite the book by the Hitchcock fami ly and is currently the Head of the Geelong Heritage Centre.

Nick Jones (SPC 1986-91) is currently working as a teacher at MacKillop College in Swan Hill.

John Gallagher (SPC 1973-74, 76) a partner in law firm Riordan and Partners has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship to study the f easibil ity of establishing a Sports Court in Victoria, based upon the Oly mpic movem ents Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Main Oval Upgrade


Deaths

Bartholomew (Barry) O'Sullivan {SPC 1938-45) diedl April 26th, 2002

Greg Dowd (SPC 1962-63) died July 27th, 2002 in Ballarat. A h ighly celebrated local footballer and dedicated SPC Old Boy.

Basil Sheahan (SPC 1951) died July 26th, 2002

Dr Tim McArdle (SPC 1969-74) died September 10th, 2002.

John Pitcher (SPC 1944-46) died August 7th, 2002.

Max Ewing (SPC 1940-43) died on the July 10th, 2002.

Jack Callahan (SPC 1932-37) died in Balla rat March 20th, 2002. Father of : Don (SPC 1958-64), Phill ip (SPC 1962-68), Stephen (SPC 1967-73), John (SPC 1965-70) and Julian (SPC 1972-77). Brother of Don (SPC 1932-34), Frank (SPC 1941-42), Basil (SPC 1938-40), Peter (SPC 1941-45) and Paul (SPC 1947-52).

The College and Old Collegians Association extend their deepest sympathies to all family and friends of departed Old Boys. We ask that you remember these Old Collegians and their families in your prayers.


OCA Membership New members and renewals

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New Members & Renewals

Peter Barbeta (SPC 1946· 48) Paul Barry (SPC 1987-901 Fr Jack Batchelor (SPC 1933-34) Matthew J Buckle (SPC 1996-97) Richard J Caleo (SPC 1945-50) Tim P Canny (SPC 1995-2000) Damian Carroll (SPC 1985-88) Kevin F Casey (SPC 1951) Fr Bryan Coffey (SPC 1949-52) Kevin Collins (SPC 1944-45) Ronald J Collins (SPC 1958-61) John F Conroy (SPC 1978-82) Kevin Cunningham (SPC 1939-45) Fr Anthony Denton (SPC 1984-89) Pierce Derham (SPC 1947-48) Laurie Erwin (SPC 1949-53) Joseph C Farrelly (SPC 1981-86) Damien Godfrey (SPC 1976-81) Tony Godfrey (SPC 1973-78) Gerard T Harris (SPC 1965-67) Chris Harwood (SPC 1970-71) Michael Hutt (SPC 1982-85) Stephen Irvin (SPC 1978-82) Paull M Jeffrey (SPC 1985-90) Shaun Jeffrey (SPC 1987-90) Anthony P Joyce (SPC 1954-60) Alan Jubb (SPC 1954-59) Chris lewis (SPC 1965-69) Mons Bryan Long (SPC 1942-45) Michael Love (SPC 1981-86) Ron Lowery (SPC 1958-62) Dennis P Madden (SPC 1956-67) Brian Maloney (SPC 1943-45) James Marburg (SPC 1995-2000) Francis J McGrath (SPC 1935-37) Barry McGregor (SPC 1946-53) Luke Moloney (SPC 1975-78) Michael Murrihy (SPC 1957-61) James Nihill (SPC 1990-93) Des Nolan (SPC 1936-39) Frank Nolan (SPC 1942-51) Bryan Nolen (SPC 1946)

Terry Nunan (SPC 1949-50) Paul O'Beirne (SPC 1984-89) Tim O'Leary (SPC 1977-82) Maurice O' Malley (SPC 1943-45) Joseph Oudeman (SPC 1956) James Peters (SPC 1926-30) Jim Peters (SPC 1926-30) Barry Phelan (SPC 1953-56) Tim D Phelan (SPC 1981-85) Frank Riches (SPC 19433-44) John Richards (SPC 1983-88) Michael Robinson (S)C 1944-47) Michael Rowe (SPC 1955-56) Alan V Ryan (SPC 1937-40) Tim M Ryan (SPC 1990-95) Robert A Sargent (SPC 1955-56) Michael Saunders (SPC 1977-81) Michael Scott (SPC 1950-51) Des Slattery (SPC 1945-48) Phillip Smith (SPC 1954-57) Brendon J Stahl (SPC 1960-62) Daryl Teschendorf (SPC 1963) Peter Tracy (SPC 1975-80) Peter Vaughan (SPC 1945-48) Maurice P Walsh (SPC 1958-64) Ben Were (SPC 1990) Chris Whitefield (SPC 1996-2001)

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