OWCA updates Dr Kenneth Vernon Bailey (OW1946) recently coordinated • He learned enough Portuguese to differentiate the creation of an Environment Meditation and Healing Garden “pão”(bread) and “pau” (wood) (Canberra Multicultural Project), by the Canberra Interfaith • He became a supporter of the Bangu Beavers, Forum. The benefits to the community will contribute to cross- a soccer team cultural understanding, harmonious dialogue and friendships and • He gained a deep love of Brazilian culture appreciation among the faith groups and the cultural communities • He is hoping to return for carnival 2012 represented; promote reconciliation between Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal Australians, and between spiritual traditions otherwise Eli Firestone (OW2002) is currently working as a volunteer prone to misunderstanding or conflict; and deepen awareness of engineer at Kampuchea House, an Australian-funded orphanage, environmental conservation and sustainable living issues. located approximately 40km from the town of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Eli has donated his time to oversee the design and Stephanie Batsakis (OW2007) made the Dean’s Honours List supervise the construction of two new houses that will soon be for her Arts degree and has also been given a Law scholarship home to twelve more orphans. He believes that giving back to the worth $5,000, where only two students from Victoria received the community is really important. scholarship. Nikki Hollett (OW2008) currently attends Troy University in South Dean Bryant (OW1993) was the scriptwriter for Mathew Frank’s Alabama, USA. Nikki plays top level softball for the Troy Trojans. fabulous musical direction in the prodigious musical theatre pairing The shortstop earned the honor for the Trojans this season after known as Bryant and Frank. Their newest theatre foray Britney her performance in four games. She was selected for the 2011 Spears: The Cabaret is a juke box up close, personal, unplugged Sun Belt Conference Softball All-Tournament Team. with the pop starlet herself, played by her uncanny look alike, new diva on the block Christie Whelan. Dean recently returned from Lachy Hulme (OW1988) and Kenny star Shane Jacobson are New York, where he has been Associate Director on the Broadway going underground after signing to play Todd Russell and Brant premiere of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and just directed the Webb in the much-anticipated Channel 9 production mini-series Australian premiere of Pulitzer-Prize winning musical Next To Beaconsfield. It will tell of the dramatic rescue of the Tasmanian Normal for the Melbourne Theatre Company. In June, his two new miners trapped 1km underground for 14 days. cabarets Jose in the Bathhouse and In Vogue: Songs By Madonna premiered at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and he is about to Kieran Johnson-Vickers direct Anything Goes for The Production Company, starring (OW2009) did exceptionally well Amanda Harrison and Todd McKenney. at the 2011 Special Olympics in Athens, winning a gold medal in Rod Campbell (OW1995) recently returned from living in the 50m breaststroke. He also was Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rod claimed to have made no notable placed 6th in the 50m freestyle final achievements in Rio other than having a great time. When and 4th in the 4 x 50m freestyle pressed by the editors for further details, at least some that relay final. would be of interest to Lion, he conceded the following: • He blew enough trumpets at street parties to make John Lee proud OWCA Executive President Executive Toby Loakes (OW1993) Jack Ayerbe (OW1963) Jo Ressom (OW1993) Peter Barton (OW1976) Gale Schupack (OW1996) Immediate Past President Bruce Gregory (OW1944) Larissa Griffiths (OW1991) Scott Wagstaff (OW1975) Frank Opray (OW1963) Tim DeYoung (OW1996) Treasurer John Durlacher (OW1967) Scott Hudson (OW1993) Nick Roach (OW2000) College Co-Heads Are you interested in becoming involved? The OWCA is always looking for new Mark Hibbins (OW1978) input. Please contact the College Co-Heads, Lucy Rodgers-Wilson on 8102 6983 Lucy Rodgers-Wilson (OW1995) or Mark Hibbins on 8102 6405 for further information. 40 Lion - August 2011.