WELCOME TO THE THIRD The need for winning free places at Dr Mark O'Brien, who is bordering on his JOSHUA HYDE School Bands Festival ART IN THE WILDING WING EDITION OF THE SHAMROCK University, government scholarships and 91st birthday, commented on the 2004 Mars Young Performer The Junior and Senior Concert Bands FOR 2004. various bursaries was standard for many significance of being invited to a of the Year of our best students because of St Patrick's College function that travelled to Monash University to perform depressed rural conditions and their recognised academic achievement. In in the Melbourne School Bands Festival. This edition focuses upon two themes; Joshua Hyde of Year 12 stamped himself family's lower socio-economic standing. recent years we have been recognised for Due to the large number of bands the pursuit of academic excellence and as a prodigious musical talent winning As a College that maintains an inclusive emphasising student leadership, social entered, the festival lasts a number of the significant role of the arts in the life of the 2004 Mars Young Performer of t he enrolment, this may be something we will justice, sporting prowess and the art s. weeks. The J unior Band, which has been the College and the opportunities Year in June. Competition for the return to with the relative scarcity of It was sobering to have this doyen of the working hard over the last few months, provided to boys to develop skills, prestigious title was f ierce underlying the government support for tert iary study, College perceive the emphasis on performed very well and received a Merit compete at state and national level and to depth of talent amongst the region's the growth of HECS debt, and the academic pursuits being put before our Award for Participation. Congratulations explore possible future vocational youth. The final involved 12 competitors increasing competition for many courses student body represented by the Year 12 to Mrs Roberts and the boys. options. The history of the College has who had progressed through preliminary both pr·estigious and pedestrian. Council at the dinner. This matter was the been based upon the pursuit of academic heats to be selected to participate in substance of a recent discussion on the The Senior Concert Band has also been excellence inspired by dedicated and the final. As I have said before, we as a College place of badges w ithin the College. working extremely hard this year and has talented teachers at St Patrick's College. and a system have done so well in the We had agreed that badges should be really fine-tuned its performance, The diversity of co-curricular Joshua, on alto saxophone, performed past that many of our ex-students can awarded for leadership and longevity of two contrasting works to an outstanding improving every time it plays. The boys opportunities at St Pat's has ensured that now afford to look beyond Catholic service in student activities. These played both a very polished technical boys have enjoyed their t ime at the level to be announced the w inner. Joshua schools for their own children's education recognitions seemed to cover every facet performance as well as a very College and have been challenged to is Music Captain, a member of the Senior to high-fee, non-government, of student life except study. It was then entertaining one, and were awarded a achieve their best in all pursuits. Concert and Stage bands and is non-Catholic schools. We market proposed that the dux of each class from completing VCE Solo Performance as a Gold Shield for an outstanding musical ourselves as a Catholic school first and Year 7 to 11 be presented with a badge performance. This is a wonderful The Arts have always been greatly valued part of his studies. Congratulations to foremost and stand to be judged by what which he would be entitled to wear for achievement and is a credit to the Peter Blizzard Sculpture: 'Aspiration' at the College and we are proud of the Joshua on this outstanding achievement. we achieve with the boys who enrol. the following year as a recognition of dedication of the group. The College have rich tradition current students inherit in Joshua was rewarded with a performance While we maintain our inclusive excellence, an idea that I am pleased been attending this festival for five years areas such as music, art and performing grant and was also showcased as part of One of the most attractive features of the enrolment policy, many of our students to endorse. and this is the second t ime they have won arts. As renowned art historian Ruskin the Ballarat Art Gallery's Concert Series. Wilding Wing is the use of light and open rather than seeking University places will Josh delighted the packed crowd in the prestigious Gold Shield. spaces. This is t he perfect setting for the notes, "great nations write their complete Years 10, 11 or 12 and join the autobiographies in three manuscripts, the attendance with a mature and polished sculpt ure commissioned by the 2003 workforce, take up apprenticeships, seek Honouring Diversity book of their deeds, the book of their musical performance. It is hoped that Student Council which adds another very technical and further education in TAFE Josh's achievements inspire and ART WEEK special dimension to this impressive words, and the book of their art. Of the institutions and become great three, the only trustworthy one is Elsewhere in The Shamrock you will read encourage other students to follow in his During t he second week of September building. The 2003 Student Council contributors to the common wealth. the last". of the exploits of a number of our footsteps to ensure the outstanding members of the SPC community were sought to capture in sculpture somet hing students in the arts. Sometimes in a results that the music programme at invited to attend sessions at the College of the four pillars of SPC. The Councillors Statistically these young men will not add boys' school, just as it is difficult to be the College is currently achieving are as part of t he annual Art Week negotiated with Peter Blizzard who to the 40+ study scores and, percentage­ seen to achieve academically, so too it is further enhanced. celebrat ions. Parts of the College were designed the highly acclaimed FROM THE HEADMASTER w ise, they will detract from any 'league difficult to make a name for oneself and transformed by a kaleidoscope of sights Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial in the Honouring Academic Excellence tables' published in the press. But they win respect with one's peers if your area and sounds w ith a broad range of student Botanic Gardens precinct in Ballarat. are integral to the nature of St Patrick's of giftedness is in the Arts. At the same MUSIC AT SPC art on display. Those in attendance Recently we invited each College Dux College where from 1893 boys have come time we have to ward off predators who Geelong Eisteddfod enjoyed a range of artistic mediums The work has been paid for by t he Year 12 with whom we have been able to off the farm or rural community, from the would entice these students elsewhere. including studio art, graphic designs, Council through proceeds from t he Drinks maintain contact to a dinner in the local school which finished at Year 8 or As I say, all students deserve good musical performances, short films from In August all three bands competed in the Vending Machine operated by t he College Dining room. Dr Mark O'Brien 10. They may have only stayed with us a schools and I always wish our students media students and plays and recitals prestigious Geelong Eisteddfod. Council. The work, 'Aspiration', is t he (Dux 1930) and Bill Fogarty (1936) were year or three but they have been part of well if they believe that their needs will from students of drama. Art Week clearly The Junior Band did extremely well and outcome of many discussions between the oldest in attendance and Mason the fabric of the College. I believe that we be better met elsewhere. My stated aim highlighted the diverse range of talents received an Honourable Mention, the first the College and Peter Blizzard who was Clarke-Jones (2002) and Damien Barnett are called t o cater for a diverse is to make St Pat's the best school we can within the College and the breadth of t ime they have achieved a placing in this most impressed by t he students' (2003) the most recent. The duces' population and that each student has his be within our finite resources, but opportunities for boys to achieve competition. Well done to t he boys and to appreciation of art and commit ment to careers have been diverse but they were potential to fulfil and excel. We should be unashamedly I sell it as a Catholic school, personal excellence w ithin the arts. M rs Roberts. Both the Stage Band and the College. The base stone is Port Fairy keen to share their memories of judged on the outcomes of all of our for boys. The onus on us is to make sure One of the major attractions was the 'Arts Senior Concert Band were awarded Basalt (bluestone) from the same site as St Patrick's College, and its role in students; completing VCE for one may be that boys of all talents feel welcome, Walk' within the Little Building. The Arts second place in their respective sections. the Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial stone. shaping their opportunities in life. as significant personally as an ENTER recognised and valued. So well done to faculty are extremely grateful to the This was a good opportunity for the boys The smooth rock is a river boulder from Hot topics for the night were the score of 99.95 for another. our staff who work t o develop the t alents Parents and Friends Association who to perform under compet ition conditions the Lerderderg Gorge, Bacchus Marsh influence of particular Christian Brothers in the Arts, and congratulations to those purchased ten re-mountable frames and and is an excellent lead up to the region. The top stone is a sedimentary like Br McCann, Br Purton and With this continuing broad enrolment boys who have been recognised a gallery framing system for the Little extremely competitive Royal South rock from the Kimberley. The Triangle is Br O'Malley, lay staff like Jack Morrissey, spectrum it is more important than ever individually and collectively for their Wing. Presently a collection of self­ Street Competitions. brass and the curved uprights are steel. Joe Phyland and Peter Farley, and the that we work wit h each other and with gifts. They bring colour to our lives. portraits are on display. support the College offered when times every student to identify and develop were tough for families. individual talents, interests and aptitudes. Kind Regards Peter M Casey

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College Drummer James Hughes Staff member James Maddocks plays keyboard at the Mars Young Headmaster Dr Peter Casey, John Fogarty, CEO St John of God Health Care Ms Karen Lukin and students launch BAS Grand Final action: SPC v Ballarat Performer of the Year concert at the Balla rat Fine Art Gallery and Year 10 Coordinator Fiona Carroll at the Year 10 Careers Night Book Week 2004 and Clarendon College ► ◄ '

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VCE Unit 4 Food Technology work Peter Howley explains the challenges Author Scot Gardner entertains Year 8 students as part of Book Year 12 students on Retreat in Melbourne St Pat's supporters cheer through another goal! requ irements of Physiotherapy at the Year 10 Week celebrations Careers Night PHOTO GALLERY A general interpretation from Peter PUBLIC SPEAKING AND TRISTAN'S GIFT FOR WRITING COLLEGE DUCES REUNION Whilst Leon Doyle (1 979) was not able to Brother Peter 'Ace' Cole, in previous Blizzard reads as follows: DEBATING DINNER, 2004 be in attendance his letter of apology years, led his classes in raucous war cries Year 8 student Tristan Dodds has won contained a few thoughts that sum up prior to entering t he exam rooms. My Dad the spirit and commitment of our duces said rosaries for me on the tractor! The sculpture "Aspiration" is based on Debating and Public Speaking continue to first prize in the 'In Search of Dragons' On Saturday August 28 some of the and provides some sa lient lessons for 'I remain very grateful to St Pats. I had a ideas related to FAITH, TRADITION, grow in prominence at the College with Creative Writing Competition organised College's finest minds gathered for a current students. terrific all round education. Values were EXCELLENCE and JOY, the four pillars of more boys taking up the challenge of by the Victorian Association for Gifted reunion of old boys who have had the 'Your invitation stirred up a few memories instilled .We were encouraged to work St Patrick's College. I have used symbols developing their skills and confidence. and Talented Children. Tristan won the distinction of being recognised as Dux from my SPC days and from 1979 in hard and try and do our best in all our which I have created and symbols that Under 13-15 section of the competition of the College. The Duces were joined particular. We had a very good year in endeavours. We had dedicated staff and already exist in our understanding, in an The Debating Association of Victoria with his creative writing piece titled; 'How by members of the current Student effort to express visually a sense of (DAV) competition has f inished for the do you know if you're a Dragon?' There Council in a celebration of the rich many respects. I was fortunate to be dux Brothers around us who opened our eyes to our potential and helped us in many FAITH, TRADITION, EXCELLENCE year with St Patrick's College A Grade, were over 1200 entries in Tristan's section academic traditions of St Patrick's. It was w ith a HSC score of 381 followed by College Captain, Dan Flynn on 373. The ways. I can still recollect comments made and JOY. Team 2 (Christopher Hinchcliffe, David and the quality of competition was a great experience for students, past staff next 10 or so students had scores which to me by certain Brothers and teachers Lambert, Michael Tolhurst, Tom Andrews ext remely high. Tristan was presented members and duces to meet and discuss would have gained t hem entry to any which had a real impact on my lif e'. The triangle which the structure of the and Andrew Cook combining for the final with his award at a Gala Function at t he the tie that binds them all together; being tertiary course of their choosing. We had sculpture is built upon is easily debate) holding on until the wire - only to Melbourne Convention Centre as part of part of the tradition of academic The challenge for our current students understood as a symbol for the TRINITY. be defeated in the final round by 3 points. the 2004 Australian Gifted Conference. excellence created at St Pat's by 94 HSC students including 43 boarders. 'It was with much sadness t hat I heard of remains to do t heir best in all The Trinity is an existing symbol of Tristan's work was also displayed as part students from all walks of life, whose Br Noonan 's recent death. He was an endeavours. As teachers, parents and FAITH and part of the ongoing The Year 11 team finished the round w ith of the three-day conference. lives have been positively influenced by friends t hat is all we can ask of boys. TRADITIONS w ithin the teachings of the a convincing win. It was a particularly gifted and talented educators and inspirational teacher who taught us to The dinner continues the cycle of reunion Catholic Church. entertaining debate, which our B Grade supportive families. think critically and to revel in fine Team (Robert Fry, David Hall and Andrew BOOK WEEK 2004 literature. He shifted our interests from dinners for some of our notable achievers. In 2003 we gathered w ith The idea of JOY is expressed by the Menegazzo speakers on the night and The stories of Dr Mark O' Brien (Dux 1931) 3XY and The Sun to The Australian and College Captains and in 2005 it is planned visual configuration of the overall Camron Johnson assisting with research) Celebrated aut hor Scot Gardner was the and Bill Fogarty (Dux 1936) certainly 3LO. He introduced us to Phillip Adams to have a reunion for all past Purton sculpt ure. The position of the two vertical won convincingly. major attraction of Book Week festivities inspired the students of today. Borne and John Clarke. Three of my teachers Orators - we may have to make this a carving uprights visually relates the at the College's Library in August. from the adversity of the depression had been HSC examiners and we came to luncheon and dinner to accommodate sculpture to the raising of arms above A highlight of the season was the Scot is an animated storyteller, years was a fierce determination to understand the mindset of examiners very well. In addition to doing past exams speeches from some of our most noted the head as an expression of performance of Chris Hampson who was appealing particularly to teenage boys achieve academic excellence. Both men public speakers! JOY - happiness and exultation. The awarded the prestigious Swanee Award with his humorous stories and his skilful were able to secure academic we pored over examiners reports from previous years and became familiar with reflex action of raising the arms above as the best speaker in his grade in this didgeridoo playing. Engaging boys scholarships to continue their education the head as an expression of JOY exists region. Chris will be attending MLC in in r!!ading is seen as one of the key beyond St Patrick's and create vocational what was expected of us and the in all cultures around the world. mid-September to be presented with the challenges for schools in educating opportunities that enabled them to enjoy elements of top quality papers. PLANS FOR OPENING OF 'One of the very healthy aspects of our award. At the same time the State boys within an increasingly highly successful and decorated careers. WILDING WING year involved our group attit ude. We gave Brass has been used as a means of Swanee Award, for which he is a technological environment. Key themes ran through their life up competing w ith each other and saw expressing "Excellence". Brass, Bronze contender, will be presented. This is a stories - hard work, overcoming adversity On Friday October 8 t he Br W.J. W ilding ourselves as competing with other and Gold have been associated with tremendous accolade for a young man Scot is a real life character who and a fierce desire to succeed. The Senior School Building will be officially students and schools around t he State. EXCELLENCE in craftsmanship around with loads of natural talent, who supports connected with SPC students through his challenges facing our current Year 12s opened by the Premier of Victoria, the This resulted in a very supportive and the world and have been used as a it with equal amounts of hard work. use of humour and writings about the have certainly changed but are no less Honourable Steve Bracks (SPC 1968-71). encouraging at mosphere. St udents and medium to express ideas about Australian environment. He lists his daunting. Finding their way w ithin an The building will also be blessed by teachers worked together. It was like a spiritualism in most cultures. The Royal South Street competitions occupations as home dad, truck driver, increasingly technical and uncertain age College Patron, Bishop of Ballarat, Peter shared vision. We were not allowed to were conducted in August. Ben Shepherd musician, youth worker, masseuse and w ill certainly be challenging however the Connors. Br Wilding will also be in become complacent in our results or This sculpture is to create a sense of the was delighted to be awarded second landscape gardener - and author! His key tenets of both duces' speeches attendance as part of the official party. our efforts. spirit of place: a place of Joy, of Faith, of place in the Best Speaker Award for first novel for young adults was One should provide them with the motivation Future building works to be completed as 'The bar was continually being raised . Tradition and of the pursuit of Excellence. Year 11 and 12, at the completion of the Dead Seagull. This was followed up by and confidence to realise a similar level part of the College's Building Master Plan Weeks out from our final exams, final debate. the highly acclaimed White Ute Dreaming of academic performance. Other guests Brother Miller would still raise his eyes w ill ensure that all students in the future The Student Council is extremely grateful and subsequent novels Burning Eddy, in attendance included cardiologist have the opportunity to enjoy first class Heavenward and groan " This is indeed a for support provided to the College by Once again a busy and challenging The Legend of Kevin the Plumber and The Boniface Chan (1989), eye surgeon Guy mathematical cesspool !" We prepared teaching and learning facilities. Peter and trusts that this sculpture will be programme that encourages our boys to Other Madonna. His visit was greatly Bylsma (1990) and graduate engineer ourselves in different ways for exams. Whilst buildings will always be secondary a lasting source of inspiration for all speak out and be heard! enjoyed by students and staff alike and Anthony Sunier (1 999). Mark Elliott.now a senior commanding to quality teaching practice, students and Senior School students at the College for reinforces for boys the importance of staff have greatly appreciated the generations to come. developing reading skills, both for officer in Iraq, used to recite his chemical elements and formulae to his pet dog. opportunity to learn in some of the finest vocational pursuits and as a relaxing and educational facilit ies in Victoria. rewarding pastime. The Shamrock October 2004 Page 4 Page 5 The Shamrock October 2004 The College greatly appreciates the effort Chris O'Brien (SPC 1980-85) has coached THANK YOU TO of Premier Bracks to be present at the the gold medal pair of James Tomkins opening which marks t he successful and Drew Ginn for the past two years and THE FOLLOWING complet ion of Stage 1 of the College's has played an integral role in their APPEAL DONORS Building Master Plan. Olympic success. Chris and father Kevin S ST?£Ei played a major role in the resurgence of "Major Donors" rowing at t he College coaching the 1990 Fitzgerald, John FATHER'S DAY MASS 'Drought Breaker' crew (which Foley Families coincidentally included Anthony James, Brendan and Family Kannourakis, George and Trudi Edwards) to v ictory in the Head of the On Friday September 3, 180 people McGrath, Brian & Judith · gathered for the annual Father's Day Lake, ending a losing streak of 37 years Tomey, Geoff Mass and Breakfast at the College. Mass and establishing the foundations of the Watson Family was celebrated by Fr Bill Van der Camp strong and successful programme that Peters, Jim Weatherley, Owen Gill, James A Phelan, Barry Giuliano, William Porter, Kelvin, Nathan, Martin and involved a number of past and are still in evidence today. Well done to "Pavilion Club" Phyland, Joe Whitefield, Robert Anthony and Chris upon their Alley, Lawrence Plummer, Stan Huntley, M cArdle & Glass Gleeson, Brian & Julian current st udents, parents and staff Ragg, Joseph & Megan Cooney S J Weir Pty Ltd Godfrey, Frank Riches, Frank members. The Mass and Breakfast have outstanding Olympic achievements. Baker, Stuart & Sharyn Bateman, Denis & Patricia Richards, John Graham, Justin Romeril, Scott become a very special College t radition Greene, Dennis Ryan, Damian & Debbie Bellchambers, Matthew & Gareth Scarcella, Anthony "Supporters" Harte, Raymond Sang. Josep h providing families w ith an opportunity to Boon, Eric and Elizabeth Shannon, Kevin Basham, Ian Shannon, Keith recognise and celebrate the special bond THE PAVILION APPEAL Boyce Family Soulsby, James JV Beggs, Paul and Leonie Hetherington, Brian Hinchey, Robert Sist, Neil t hat exists between fathers and sons. It Bringing the OCA Dream t o Fruition. John Carey Family Suban Family Bennett, Michael In Memory of Elijah Waddington Hoare, Geoff & Maureen Smardon, Clyde & Kristine has been great to see students share the ,, ~-"~;irr, A H J Black, Donald Watson, Andrew Hogan, John Smith, Mark & Dalena morning with fathers, grandfathers and In May Cardinal George Pell on behalf of Clark, W illiam, Tom & James Boadle, A nthony Waton, Greg Bourke, Brien Houghton, John Smith, Fr Patrick other significant males, all of whom the Old Collegians Association (OCA) In Memory of Bernard Clarke d ifton Family Watson, Jim and Maureen Bourke, David Howard, Frank Todd, M ichael provide great love, friendship and play a Jansen, Herman Torpy, Peter A launched the Appeal to raise $500,000 to Connors, Rev. Peter In Memory of Paul Watson Bourke, Gavan Tw ite, Wayne special role in shaping boys lives. enable the construction of a pavilion to Conway, Bryan and Pet er W illiams, Tom and Jack Bourke, Hugh Jones, Mark & Marcola Ida Joyce, Gerard Twomey, John Thank you to our Catering team led by overlook the Main Oval at St Pat's. The In Memory oi James Cornips Wood, Stephen and Ngaire Bourke, John Kavenagh, Leon Vaughan, David Tracey Downes who did a wonderful job pavilion will have a multitude of Cowan, James and Daniel Wren, Paul and Judy Bourke, M ichael Zala, Peter, James, Ben Laffey, Simon Vear, Peter in feeding fat hers and sons so quickly, educational, sport ing and social uses and Patrick Craig & ·Family Brandenburg, Max Crameri Family Capital-Commercial Cleaning P/l Brennan, Terry Lannen, Patrick Walsh, Brennan enabling them all to move on to school or will become an integral part of the Walsh, Gavan J Cullinan Family North Ballarat Football Club Brisbane, Stewart Lee, John work without hav ing to get a late pass College's Middle School programme. Denton, Fr Anthony Broemmer, Mark Little, Dr. Frank Walsh, Leo from Mrs Fanning! Whelan, Noel The Appeal is progressing very well w ith Douglass, Joshua "Leo O'Brien Club" Bromley, Mark Lloyd, John in excess of $300,000 raised to date. If we Drake, Bill Beaston Family - - Sucovaz, Rudolph Long, Ted \ White, Bernard Loughnan, Noel White, Kevin can continue to maintain this momentum Edgar, Nathan Blake, Stephen, Scott & Mark Burchell, Michael Madden, WA &,NM White, Peter we should be in a position to construct Fitzgerald, John & Jane Bull, Michaei.J Browns Confectionery OLYMPIANS Mpir, Bryan the pavilion in late 2005. Donations of any Frawley, Frank Casey, K1win F Callinan, Raymond Frawley, Tony Conheady, Matthew Cannard, HJ ·liilarsella, Ric "Br Bob Aron Club" The games of the XXVIII Olympiad have amount are greatly appreciated and will Gillett Family Dickinscin, Les !cannon, James G Marshall, Wendy Barlow, Ben assist the Appeal team in bringing this Martin, Michael A come and gone and have been In Memory of Norma Guinane Elias, Nabeel Cantwell, John Brodrick, Richard universally recognised as a tremendous exciting project to fruition. All donations Haintz, Chris George, Daryl Carroll, John and Janet Mason, Merv "Hickey, ·Patrick success and a wonderful celebration of are tax deductible and can be made by Hamm Family Gray, Andrew J Castle, Charles McCarthy, William ·Janies,'Pau·1 McCunnie, Philip the pursuit of athletic excellence. Two using the f lyer included with this edition Harwood Family Grogan, M ichae Cheong, Rupert Lewis, Ian McGrath, Frank J St Patrick's College past students played of The Shamrock or by contacting the Hay Family Haintz;-'frevcrr Clark, Murray Lynch,Sean Hogan, Brian and Barbara Paddy Heffernan Family Coburn, Damian McKinnon, Allan Peart, David key roles in 's most successful Development Office. Mela ughlin, Barry Howley, Peter ··· 7w Hucker, Jason Connell, John Rix Nominees P/ l Olympic campaign ever, contributing to J McMahon, Jim Jones, Rick McGoldrick, A lex Costigan, Brian Simcocks, John The OCA and the St Patrick's College the success of the rowing team. Kearney, M ichael C Morrrs:-Peter Cotching, Edward Merrett, Anthony Squire, Bernard community would like to thank the Kearney, Simon G Murphy Family Croatto, John Michelini, John Woof, John Anthony Edwards (SPC 1985-90) rowed following people and businesses who Kearney, Timothy M Rang~f"F'ifmily Cunningham, Kevin Molloy, Daniel Vodusek, Rodney & Damian Molloy, Frank & Carmel superbly w ith the Men's Lightweight have donated to the appeal to date. Their Lee Family Reidy Family Curran, Gerard Moloney, Michael & Suianne outstanding support and generosity have Maher, D F M & X Ricka7cl;-5amual Davies, Robert Fours to w in a Silver Medal. The medal Monaghan, Fr Frank McDonald, J R Family Routson, Daniel Deany, John complements Anthony's bronze medal given the appeal great momentum and Moran, Jim McKee Adrian, Pau l & Rian Ryan;l"airick J Delahunty, Frank won at the Sydney games and was a provided the Appeal Committee with McKinnon, Des __,,,., 'Shaw, Jim: Downes, John W Murphy, Tom optimism that construction of the pavilion fantastic way to end his rowing career, McKinnon Family Duncan, Maxwell Nihill, Tim ~/Si~onqt, Ben O'Callaghan, Bill Anthony going into ret irement at the end can commence in 2005. As all funding for Missen Family ', Sp ~t, John Elliott, Jack O'Connor, Barry of the games. It will be a busy time ahead the project needs to come from the OCA Moneghetti Family • ,,,, I I ao~e. Greg " Fit zpatrick, John l~H~ O'Donoghue, Maurice for Anthony with an impending wedding the support of donors is essential and Des Nolan Family ' 1oohey, Bernie Flynn, James ? O'Donohue,Eugene and the challenge of defeating St Pat's at greatly appreciated. Nolan Family To,9hey, Peter_,\ < Flynn, Ron / Furey, Fr Thomas O'Donohue, Newman the 2005 Head of the Lake in his role as O' Sullivan, Matt and Family Van Deri Mey Family Parnis Family IJV-a!~David & family Gallagher, Russell O'Hanlon, Richard Director of Rowing at Ballarat Grammar. O'Neiil, Jim / We w ish him well with his wedding! u. ---- . FWC

The Shamrock October 2004 Page 6 Page 7 The Shamrock October 2004 FOOTBALL The vict ory was a credit to the players Guest Speaker on the Night was Under 16: Tom O'Caine - Tom has recently donated JASON DYER BAS Premiers and Champions 2004! and the coaching staff led by Howard Richmond legend Barry Richardson Matthew Tyler, Shaun Grigg and a scrum machine to the College that w ill. The Quiet Achiever Clark who have developed the skills and (SPC 1961 -64) who act ually won the f irst Justin Hardy greatly assist w ith t he development of players in years to come. The St Patrick's College 1st XVIII characters of the players and inspired the Br O'Malley Best and Fairest Trophy. The incredible rise of Jason Dyer continued t he proud tradition of football boys to play for each other and the Barry was College Captain in 1964, Under 15: cont inues with the quiet, unassuming at the College with a hard fought win in College t hey love. Congratulations must played 125 games with Richmond, Ryan Gurton and Nathan Barnes. Year 10 student cont inuing to take all the BAS Grand Final against arch rival go to Ballarat and Clarendon College for including three Premierships. He is also before him in the demanding sport of Ballarat & Clarendon College. The game the skilful and intense way they played. a leading Physiotherapist and spoke Whilst all boys performed well at t he Taekwondo. Jason competed at the 2004 had promised to be a titanic struggle and eloquently to the boys about days at respective carnivals special ment ion m ust Victorian State J unior Taekw ondo be made of the efforts of Matthew Tyler nobody in attendance was let down. M atch Details St Pat's and t he imp ortance of balance in Championships at t he State Sports Centre BCC had been talking up t heir chances life, in particular the need to strive for (Year 11) and Shaun Grigg (Year 10) who in Melbourne in August. He contested t he believing that the 50th anniversary of SPC 13 -2 -80 def. BCC 8-10-58. excellence in academic studies and all were named m embers of the All­ Under 18 Black Belt, Bantamweight Aust ralian Team following the Under 16 their historic win against St Pat's would ot her areas of life. division of f ull contact Olympic sparring provide the motivation their team needed Goals: 4, Ryan Herring 3, Championships. This automatically and f inished in t hird place to receive the to defeat the boys in the green, white and Marcus Spiteri 2, Ash George 2, Det ails of Awards qualifies the boys for an Australian bronze medal. Jason progressed through blue. In 1954 the Ballarat College team Chris Banwell and David Ronan 1. Institute of Sport Scholarship and a t rip t he prelim inary matches dom inating his ended St Pat's unbeaten 49 year run of 1st XVIII Aw ards to Ireland to take on the Irish Under 16 1st XV Rugby Players James Kerr, Young Won opponents w it h a skilful display of victories, denying the College of its aim Best Players: Ryan Herring, Matt Rosa, Br W T O ' Molley Be st and Foirest Trophy Gaelic Football Team in a t hree match Lee and S ean Liston try out the new scrum Taekw ondo. He came up against the machine kindly donated by Mr Tom O'Caine. of w inning 50 BPSA titles st raight. Chris Banw ell, Brent Olszewski, Marcus Nathan Anderson and Brent Olszewski. Internat ional Rules Series. The boys current Aust ralian Champion in the sem i­ Spiteri, Nathan Anderson, Dane Bergman, John James M edal timing has been superb and we will look f inal, t his was a tough and very tactical In the play off for f ifth place in t he State Fred Saunders and Sam Jess. Ryan Herring. forward to a postcard and detailed report bout . The bout was very close throughout In good conditions history counted for Rugby Championships the St Patrick's North Ballarat Rebels M VP from the Emerald Isle in 2005! and the final score was 1 - 2, Jason losing nothing as both teams attacked the ball College 1st XV returned to Trinity with ferocity and showed great skills in Ryan Herring and Matthew Rosa. by one point. M ost Promising Year 10 Player (1st X VIII) Following the 2004 TAC Cup season Grammar to take part in f inals day, what many experienced football judges involving 29 teams from 15 schools and Shaun Grigg Matthew Rosa and have The follow ing day Jason cont ested t he believe was one of the best games of over 500 players. W ith family and friends been selected t o attend the National Draft Victorian State Senior Championships, school boy foot ball played on the watching on enthusiastically, Brennan Other Awards Camp to be held in Canberra in October. he w as nursing some bruises and a College's Main Oval. BCC jumped St Pat's Walsh kicked off and t he game began. The draft camp is a lead up to the swollen black eye from the previous day and were 3-3 before SPC had scored. Two Facing difficult opposition t he scores 2nd XVIII National Draf t and players are inv ited if but t his did not deter him from late goals to St Pat's steadied the team remained nil all deep into the half. In t his Greg Dowd M emorial Best and five or more A FL clubs request their competing. Jason contested t he Under and they t hen proceeded to play excellent time t he play spent a w hile in St Pat 's Fairest Trophy presence at the cam p. Ryan Herring and 54kg division and f inished in second team football after quarter t ime, getting defensive half until Alex Cobden set the Beau M ikus Nathan Anderson will attend the Victorian place to receive t he silver medal. The out to a three goal break mid second ball rolling w ith a t ry. From there on Year 10 Jim Toohey Memorial Best Draft camp in October hav ing had final match against 25 year old Omar quarter and were never again headed in moment um was sustained and Richard Player Award between one and four clubs nominate Gawarzad from Melb ourne's Olympic the game. The Premiers ! M aher and James Wallace both scored Dominic Morrison them as a player of interest. Matt was Taekwondo Cent re was brilliant w ith runaway t ries, both of w hich were Despite eventually running out 22-point Year 9 Best Player Aw ard also selected in the prestigious TAC Cup Jason going down by one point, 7 - 8, " Team of the Year" for 2004. converted by Richard M aher. winners the game ebbed and flowed and JOHN JAMES M EDAL NIGHT Nathan Brown being t he final score. Jason showed SPC" 1 Year 7/8 Best Player Congratulations to all boys on an strength and skill w ay beyond his sixt een 10 minutes into the last quarter BCC got By t his st age in the gam e, due to t he Will Young outstanding season 2004 - we hope that years of age and was equally competit ive within 4 points. Inaccurate kicking The John James Medal Night is the mud, the only way to discern friend from t heir numbers are called on draft day throughout t he match. Jason's recent trip certainly cost BCC however much of this College's equivalent of the Brownlow SPC 2 Year 7 / 8 Best Player foe was by t he bright yellow collars and Alec W iltshire in November. to Korea and Malaysia to challenge can be attributed to the fierce defensive Medal and recognises one of the numbers of Carey. The St Pat's boys SPC 3 Year 7 / 8 Best Player Internat ional fighters has enabled him to pressure applied by St Pat's. Ryan College's finest athletes, 1961 Brownlow becam e increasingly fatigued wit h the Sam Harrison take t he next step in his very prom ising Herring was sensational at centre half medallist John James. John was an size and condition of the field favouring RUGBY Taekwondo career. As a result of these forward pulling down many strong marks amazing school boy athlete once kicking Ca rey. The boys from Carey weaved their Progressing in Leaps, Bounds and Championships Jason w ill now represent and providing numerous contests 35 goals in a 1st XVIII game against way back into t he game and scored t ry Victoria at t he upcoming Australian bringing the ball to ground for running Ballarat High School. The night NATIONAL LEVEL Goose Steps! after try, almost steamrolling to victory, National Taekwondo Championships in players such as Brent Olszewski, Marcus recognises the many boys and staff who but through the exceptional efforts of REPRESENTATIVES Perth, Western Aust ralia next mont h. Spiteri, Steve Clifton and inspirational participate in t he College's football The St Patrick's College 1st XV Rugby many boys, in particular Richard Maher, Jason will compete in both Junior and Captain Chris Banwell. Matthew Rosa programme and features several awards A num ber of the College's Senior team ended its f irst season back in the they just fell short when the f ina Senior State teams. showed his silky skills and poise under including the John James Medal for the Footballers represented Vic Country in VRUA Schools Compet ition with a whistle blew. pressure kicking four goals. Nathan Best Player in t he BAS Grand Final and the Under 15, 16 and 18 National spirited win over Carey Grammar. Anderson playing w ith great pain from a the Br WT O'Malley Best and Fairest Championships in 2004. This was a fantastic team effort and a badly injured ankle was impassable Trophy - Br O'Malley being recognised as Representatives were: The development of the squad great w ay to end t he season. In 2005 it is across centre half back and was great ly t he College's great est ever football coach throughout t he season has been planned to int roduce an Under 16 team to supported by Dane Bergman, Fred and instilling the spirit that still lives on Under 18: remarkable and is testament to t he maint ain this momentum and ensure the Saunders and the determined Sam Jess within all SPC football teams today. Matthew Rosa, Ryan Herring and outstanding coaching of staff Graham long term future of the sport at who took the point s against his much Clinton Young (SPC 2003) Swinton and Michael Kerr and specialist t he College. taller opponent. assistance from parents such as

The Shamrock October 2004 Page 8 Page 9 The Shamrock October 2004 CROSS COUNTRY The final round of the BAS Cross Country • Jarred Gillies, Alex Cobden, Brennan GREEN, WHITE AND BLUE REGIONAL DINNERS It was great to again welcome back season was the Road Relays. Our Junior Walsh and Malcolm Pylanda were Official Publication of the OCA Des Callahan, Humanities Prize w inner in Season 2004 was a very m ixed one for team consisting of Ryan and Scott Berg, selected to play in the Chairman's XV to Regional dinners have been held in 1964 and a number of other old boys. the College. Whilst the boys showed Matt Gillett and Sam Harrison came play visiting school Dulw ich College, Members of the OCA Executive have Horsham, Deniliquin and Warrnambool flashes of inspiration and dedication it across the line in third place. England in a game at Marcellin College been particularly busy over the past few over the past three months. The was not enough to overcome the The Intermediate team of Daniel Currie, in August, 2004. months working with members of the Warrnambool Dinner is always a great FOUNDATION GOLF DAY 2004 commitment and talent of Ballarat Ash Coxall, David Ranger and Simon Appeal Committee team to raise funds occasion w ith many old boys and Grammar who have greatly raised the Hepworth came in second and the Senior • Year 10 students Brendan Harding, for the Main Oval pavilion. The project is partners attending t he dinner at the A reminder to all Old Boys that the third standard of their athletics and cross team of Rob Boadle, Ethan O'Brien, Tom Tristan Lambert, Dom Cocomozza, progressing very well with over $300,000 Warrnambool Football Club. The south­ annual Foundation Golf Day w ill be held country in recent times. SPC won the Arthurson and Alex Joosten also came in James Harrison and Michael Ferguson in pledges received to date. We are well west has been a wonderful region on Sunday November 14 at the Balla rat BAS Cross Country but were runners up second, again behind eventual winners assisted by Mr John Cosgriff and on the way to achieving our target of supplying the College with a large Golf Club. This is always a great day w ith to Grammar in the Lap of the Lake and Ballarat Grammar School. Dr Mark Padgham took out first place in $500,000 and hope to be in a position to number of academ ics, sports stars and all past players enjoying a great social Road Relays. the Deakin University Year 10 commence building in July 2005. Please students that have gone on to serve as day of golf - and we are due for a fine Mathematics Competition, a statewide consider supporting the appeal, all Priests and Brothers. sunny day in 20041 The event is a four Round One of the season was the Lap of STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS competition held in August. amounts are most gratefully accepted person ambrose event, providing the Lake, conducted in cold and windy and are fully tax deductible. Your Special mention must be made of Brian everybody w ith an opportunity to have at conditions. With limited preparation the Congratulations to the following boys donations will be greatly assisting current (SPC 1946-48) and Betty Hetherington least one moment of inspiration. team looked poised to do well. In the for their outstanding achievements in students through the provision of a much from Sydney who attended the Horsham Junior section f irst runner home over the recent times: need flexible learning space, but w ill also and Deniliquin Regional Dinners. Brian In 2004 the event has a field limit of 128. 4km distance was Matt Gillett in 10th provide the College's first facility and Betty were visit ing their newly born W ith some great prizes on offer the field position. In the Intermediate section we • James Kerr and Andrew Carey have recognising the outstanding grandson Darcy in Horsham and decided will fill quickly so please return the entry also had five runners home in the top 15 been selected to represent the College achievements of old boys. In time it will to head home via Deniliquin (Pat's home form (included with this edition of The places, with Ash Coxall running hard to at the National Youth Science Forum in become a home for all old boy town during his school days) to catch up Shamrock} and your entry fee as soon as be our first runner home in 5th position. Canberra in January 2005. memorabilia and functions and will be a w ith family and friends. It was also great possible. Fore' In the Senior section, Captain Robert wonderful gathering place for reunions, to see Pat (SPC 1944-46) and John Hogan Boadle ran a great time of 19m 34sec to • Eamon Coughlan won the Victorian sporting occasions and ot her (SPC 1940-42) who are about to go gain 2nd place and was neck and neck Championship for Irish Dancing. celebrations. through a major sea change - t hey are PETER HOWLEY selling their family farm in October to with his Grammar opponent right to the BFL trophy winners Rylie Garland and Pavilion Appeal Chairman line, but was unfortunately pipped on the • Patrick Shaw has been selected in the Simon Spencer (Kind permission The Courier) One of the main drivers of the OCA start a well earned retirement in town. line by only one second. The aggregate Australian Cycling team to compete in Pavilion project has been our current Deniliquin regular Michael Bennett results from the Lap of the Lake were the Junior World Championships in President Andrew Watson (SPC 1982-87). (SPC 1967-69) is also hoping that his as follow: Verona, Italy in October 2004. Andrew, soon to become Dr Watson beloved Deniliquin, for whom he is Points Placing when he completes his Doctoral Thesis Head Trainer, can w in their fourth • Corey Collier for his selection in the later this year has shown tremendous consecutive Prem iership in the Murray Junior 63 2nd Australian National Under 16 Team vision in his role and has been active in Football League. Intermediate 45 2nd for Basketball. supporting the College in its positive Senior 53 2nd efforts in re-claiming our patrimony as • Ryan Gurton for winning the Ballarat one of the nations finest boys educational Total 161 2nd 10, 20 AND 30 YEAR DINNERS Football League (BFU Goal Kicking organisations. Andrew has also been Award and the Robert A llen Medal for busy in this undertaking as t he Head of Round Two of the Cross Country season Invites have been mailed out for these the player voted by the opposition the College's Senior (Year 10-12) School. was held through hilly terrain at dinners to be held at the College in coaches as having the most potential in In July Andrew was appointed Principal Damascus College where freezing winds, October and November, 2004 (See back Under 15. at Mercy Regional College, Camperdown. mud and rain were the order of the day. of mail sleeve for full details}. If you have Whilst he will be greatly missed at SPC A ll SPC runners pushed through the mud not received an invite directly please • Rylie Garland for winning the BFL Under we are all extremely proud of his and the rain to capture the Boys contact Sharyn Kennedy on 53 311 688 or 15 Best and Fairest award. achievement and wish him well with his Aggregate pennant and the Senior Boys [email protected] to organise new and exciting role. Thankfully As noted earlier t he pavilion appeal is Aggregate. Outstanding performances on an invite and to update your contact/ • Simon Ward, Year 11 for winning the Camperdown is not too far away and alumni details. progressing very well. This is in no small the day came from Ash Coxall (3rd BFL Under 16 Best and Fairest award for Andrew has agreed to remain at the helm part due to the t ireless efforts of Appeal Intermediate) who is starting to receive the second year running. Simon also of the OCA until the Pavilion project is Chairman Peter Howley. Whilst Peter is the benefits of some good solid training. These nights are as good as you make won the BFL Under 16 Robert Allen completed. Congratulations and best held in high esteem by past students and Rob Boadle (2nd Senior) led the way for them - we w ill provide a great meal, Medal. wishes Andrew. wine, entertainment, some former staff staff from his era others may not be fully the seniors. After overcoming a fall aware of the significant contribution Peter through the bush and losing 100 metres members and an opportunity to see all • Ashley Jones tied w ith Ryan Gurton in has made to the College, both as a on his competitors, Rob managed to fight parts of the College, the rest is up to you the BFL Under 15 goal kicking award. decorated student and dist inguished old hard to regain the lead, eventually losing and your peers. So please start to gather up your peers and make sure they are in boy. Archivist Brother Brian Davis details in a sprint finish. All boys are to be Peter's deep and ongoing connection congratulated on their fantastic efforts. SPC Football Vice Captain and Rebels star attendance. The Class of 1964 had a great Ryan Herring (Kind permission The Courier) forty year reunion in September. with the College in the following account.

The Shamrock October 2004 Page 1 0 Page 11 The Shamrock October 2004 Peter Joseph Howley commenced his Peter graduated from the Lincoln Institute The College community is grateful for SCHOLARSHIPS Bradmore (SPC 1951-53) who found it in Annual and Chronicle. Thank you also to education at St Patrick's College in Form (now incorporated into Latrobe Peter's contribution to the College and a paddock and has kept in safe and well­ Peter Spring, Leonard Welch, Ron Collins, Ill I in 1963 after the family moved to University) and first worked at the the ongoing example he provides for The College is indebted to the late Robert for 50 years. The College is gratef ul to Ronald Lowery and Steve Haintz w ho Ballarat from the Mallee town of Sea Ballarat Base Hospital. From there he current students. Connelly (SPC 1943-45) whose bequest Don and will now have the annual fully donated College annuals. We are Lake. He immediately made his mark at founded Newington Physiotherapy Clinic. will make it possible for two regional restored and will make duplicate copies delighted and very grateful for the College gaining fifth prize in Form 1118 Dr Charley Flynn (SPC 1968-73), a current students to attend the College on part to allow for current and past students and these donations. If you are in possession and representing the College in the member of the clinic, writes: ANZAC SERVICE Boarding/Tuition fee scholarships. families to have access to this important of any items that you feel could be better displayed or m aintained by the College Champion Under 14 football team and the Blessing the Chapel Honour Boards. Robert's brother Des has coordinated the historical record. Under 14 cricket team. By 1964, in his This clinic has now grown to the point bequest and provides the following please do not hesitate to contact Br Davis The following is Don's account of how he on (03) 53 311688 or second year at St Patrick's College, Peter where it is one of the largest The College Chapels Honour Boards will insight into the family's motivation in came to quite literally stumble across it! bdavis@st pats.vic.edu.au was President of the Day Boys' Group of physiotherapy clinics in Australia. During be blessed at an Anzac Service to be held providing the generous gift: 'I came upon it in a coincidental way. the newly formed Intermediate Young the growth of the clinic Peter has been at the College on Friday April 23. 'The scholarship and annual book prize Back in the late 1950s, I was v isiting some Catholic Students Society, where mentor and role model to many young The Chapel is a Memorial Chapel built in are funded through a bequest from the elderly relatives who were living at t hat members reflected and prayed about a physiotherapists. recognition of old boys who paid the estate of Robert Connelly w ho died in OLD BOYS IN THE NEWS time in suburban Moreland, in chosen Gospel passage before engaging ultimate sacrifice in serving their country May, 2003. Robert was a boarding Melbourne. After lunch, we had gone for in group discussion. He was Dux and Peter has had a long association with in times of conflict. The Mass will student at the College from 1943-1945 a stroll in a nearby park. As we walked Class Leader of Intermediate B, a key Steve Moneghetti (SPC 1975-80) and has commence at 11:00 am and will feature a before proceeding to tertiary studies in a long, I kicked a b sent-mindedl y at a pile member of the Champion and highly II ave/led with him to all the number of prominent old boys who have Australia and overseas. He had a of old papers t hat had obviously been talented Under Fifteen football team and Commonwealth and Olympic Games in served in the armed forces. A ll old boys distinguished professional career as a dumped in some long grass beside a Captain of the Under Fifteen cricket team which Steve participated. Peter has are welcome to attend the service. For school principal and in higher education.' walking t rack. Something about one of and winner of the Under Fifteen Cricket always been very generous with his time more details please contact the the discarded items made me bend to award. During his Leaving year, Peter and spent many hours with Steve to Development Office. If you are interested in making a bequest remained involved with the Young ensure his body was in peak condition for or donation to the College's Scholarship exam ine it more closely. Lo and behold, Catholic Students movement and the most gruelling race on the program. and Bursary Programme please contact it was a copy of the 1900 'SPC College Mark Waddington on 53 3 11 688 or 0429 Annual'! The front cover was quite represented the College in the BOARDERS REUNION DINNER 1st XI cricket team and played some Peter has served St Patrick's College 990 980. Such donations can provide twisted and torn but otherwise it was in representative games in the 1st XVIII. admirably since his student days, serving access to a St Patrick's College education good condition for its age. Being a bit of a On Saturday July 24 approximately 40 The first meeting of old boys and staff to as President of the Old Collegians that may have been beyond the means of sentimentalist (and a 'hoarder' w it h a organise the Pavilion A ppeal Melbourne Dinner boarders from all eras gathered in the In 1966,his senior year at St Patrick's Association from 1986 to 1988 and then some families in regional Victoria. fondness for books), I've kept the Annual in March 2005 - from left, Dr Peter Casey, John College Dining Room to celebrate the College, Peter was elected a Prefect of in 1989 becoming Chairman of the in my shelves ever since. I had often Fitzgerald, John Larkins, Tony Joyce, Mark unique role that boarding has played in the College and was awarded the "Father Centenary Committee. The Committee thought that I should offer it to the Waddington, Peter Howley and David Bourke. forming the rich and colourful history of V. Ryan" Memorial Prize for Christian organised a highly successful Centenary College but always felt t hat there were St Pat's. It was a great opportunity for PAKENHAM RACES 2005 Doctrine. He was recognised as an dinner in Melbourne in 1993 which is still likely to be pristine copies of this Leo Rabi (SPC 1933-35) f rom Murtoa has boarders to catch up with peers and important member of the 1st XVIII after discussed with great affection today - David Bourke (SPC 1944-48) is again particular issue in existence and that my received t he 2004 Anzac of t he Year compare stories with old boys from being best on the ground in the first and all long before the electronic data rather battered old copy w ould be of Award for his long serving and tireless different eras. Current boarders also organising the OCAs traditional Race Day competition game against High School. base was ever thought of! St Patrick's I ittle interest'. efforts in voluntary work w it hin t he local joined old boys in a unique celebration at Pakenham on Sunday January 23, Unfortunately bad luck was to strike, College Principal Br Laurie Collins paid community. He attended a presentation of what it means to be a boarder at 2005. The day features the prestigious prompting Coach of the team, Brother tribute to Peter and the committee in his Br O'Malley Welter and is a great This is t he earliest SPC Annual that the ceremony at Government House on June St Pat's. It was amazing to be present Kevin Tuck to write in the 1966 Annual: 1993 Annual Report: opportunity to catch up with former SPC College possesses and we have had 30 to accept his bronze medallion, and experience first hand the culture of restoration work completed on it. We are depicting 'Simpson's Donkey'. boarding; the speed of eating, turns of students and staff as well as enjoying One of the great tragedies of the football I am very appreciative of the vision and very grateful to Don. Leo completed his honours year at SPC phrase and the unity of spirit that is fine food, wine and the odd flutter. Please season was the broken arm Peter suffered dedication shown by Mr Peter Howley, and was awarded the Newm an passed from generation to generation. put the date in your diary now, start in the second competition game. His loss Br Lu Williams and the hardworking getting your mates together and let's Don Bradmore also donated his rowing Exhibit ion. He was unable to accept this at centre half forward was never fully Centenary Committee. cup and blazer pocket from the early as his parents had passed away and he All in attendance were entert ained by the make the 2005 Race Day a huge success. covered, where his uncanny ball sense , 1950s. Barry Richardson (SPC 1961-64) needed to gain employment to support irrepressible Br Breach and eloquent Further details about ticketing will appear ability to bring others into the game Peter and wife Judy have two daughters, kindly donated his 1st XVII jumper and himself and his siblings. Leo spent four Br Davis who recounted tales of past in the next Shamrock. and cleverness was a feature of our Anna and Katherine and two sons, Chris his Br O'Malley Best and Fairest Cups years in the military from 1940-44 students and the significant contribution forward pattern. (SPC 1985-90) who was Athletics Captain from 1963 and 1964; Dennis Clarebrough returning to Australia in 1944 to defend that boarding students and staff have and a Student Councillor and John donated items belonging to his father, the nat ion against Japan. Only seven made to the College. All in attendance ARCHIVES Peter captained the 1st XI and won the (SPC 1993-98) who was also a Student Walter Clarebrough (SPC 1932 -1933), awards are given annually in Australia. greatly enjoyed the evening and hope bowling award. The Annual report says of Councillor and Captained the Swimming which include a card now displayed in the Following the war Leo w orked on the Rabi that the next planned gathering will bring Brother Brian Davis has had a his contribution to the team: team in 1998. Whilst Chris has followed in Leo O'Brien Cabinet, w ith the signature of propert y for a number of years as well as out many more of their peers to tremendous response from old boys his Dad's footsteps to some extent he has Test Cricketer, Leo O'Brien and other with government in Horsham. He married reminisce about cold winters in Ballarat wishing to donate memorabilia to the Peter Hawley's off spin bowling captured become a successful physiotherapist in prominent cricketers of the time. Also wife Mary in 1951 and they have eight and the unbreakable ties that bind our College. The last notice in The Shamrock him 16 wickets in the four competition his own right, as well as Collingwood donated was Walter's prize for Leaving children. Leo has spent his lifetime boarding brethren. unearthed a 1900 College Annual, games at an average of 9.5 runs a wicket. runner and Eddie Maguire's Personal Certificate Drawing in 1933, an autograph serv ing the Murtoa community and is a treasure not prev iously owned by the book with the signat ures of the 1st XVIII Trainer. John has returned to Ballarat and College. The annual was donated by Don affect ionately referred to by locals as the is forging a reputation within the Building and 1st XI of 1932 and a 1933 College Cont. over page.. . Industry with McMaster Homes.

The Shamrock October 2004 Page 1 2 Page 1 3 The Shamrock October 2004 Nick Vogels, Joe Sullivan, 'Johnno' O'Sullivan and Joel Watson at the OCA David Brady, Lachlan Keen and Chris Ives at the OCA after work drinks at after work drinks at the Clyde. the Clyde.

'Secretary of Everything'. He has been Kristian Rodoni (SPC 2001-03) boys who were nibbling away at meat involved with the following groups in commenced Year 10 at St Ignatius pies, having competitions to see who had Murtoa: A&P Society, Lions Club, RSL, College, Athelstone and has been the biggest piece of gristle. As William Progress Association, Racing Club, awarded an academic scholarship. He has notes the days in Balla rat have given him Historical Society and Senior Citizens. maintained his love of music fostered at a very strong constitution as he has Fr Kevin Mogg (SPC 1942-48) helped celebrate Fr Jack Ca rolls David Bongiorno (SPC 1988-92) had his first one man Art show Leo is now 87 and although he hasn't SPC and is playing in the senior Stage hardly m issed a working day t hroughout (SPC 1934-35) 60 years in the Priesthood at Our Lady of Fatima, Rosebud. recently in Carlton Band. Matt Rodoni (SPC 1996-2001) has his professional career. been back to St Pat's for a while talks OLD COLLEGIANS PHOTO GALLERY fondly of his days boarding at St Pat's. commenced an electrical apprenticeship with VicTech in July 2004. Chris Howley (SPC 1985-90) was featured Brendan Hutt (SPC 1983-85) is living and Shane Warke (SPC 1993-98) has Bernard Squire (SPC 1978-83) has been Syd Dockendorff (SPC 1921 -23) was on the Collingwood Football Club's working in Cobden as a concretor. He is completed his apprenticeship w ith the appointed as the Club Professional at the recently featured in a Herald Sun article Kieran Lamond (SPC 1996-2001) is website in July this year. Chris is a married to Janine and has t hree children Carpet Gallery Ballarat in June and is Wodonga Country Club. He completed his with the Tigers latest debutant for season currently serving on board HMAS Physiotherapist at the club as well as Jack, Molly and Joe. now a qualified floor coverings installer. golf apprenticeship at the Ballarat Golf 2004 Andrew Raines. Syd at 96 is the Adelaide deployed in the Persian Gulf. being the match day runner for the Shane is married to Sarah Crellin and Club. He is currently operating a small Tiger's oldest living player and one of the Magpies - he would have no doubt got to A piece of the Eureka flag known as the they have a two-year old daughter retail and tuition business called 'Scoob 82 St Pat's old boys who have gone on to Daniel Fahy (SPC 1991-94) and Nigel deliver some colourful messages in 2004! St Patrick's College fragment will sail on Sophie Anne. Golf' which has five staff, including some play VFL/AFL football, having played 13 Sullivan (SPC 1993-94) visited fellow Chris started at Collingwood in a part the NUSHIP Balla rat on its m aiden very promising t rainees - to whom he is games between 1932 and 1933 with boarder Lucas Reid (SPC 1992-94) on a time capacity during his st udent days and voyage. The fragment was found at Peter Costigan (SPC 1986-90) has been in passing on some of life's lessons learnt Richmond and 17 games between recent trip to Port Fairy. Lucas has has worked in rehab and conditioning St Pat's and ha11dtid lo lhti Balla rat Fi11ti ttie eltictrical t rade since leaving school at St Pat's. 1935-37 with Footscray. returned to Port Fairy after five years since 2002. In the interview Chris admits Art Gallery in the 1990s. The fragment and works as an electrician with travelling and working his way around the he didn't have an extensive football will be returned to the Gallery in t ime for TJ Coutts. He is married with three David Bongiorno (SPC 1988 - 92) had his In the last edition of The Shamrock world. He has been appointed Manager of backg round focusing mainly on running the Eureka 150th celebrations. Noted daughters Ebony, Jemma and Taneshia first one man Art show opening on Bernard Gibney pondered the length of the award w inning Victoria Hotel. The but attended a strong footy school; local historian A nn Sunter-Beggs at the and lives in Wendouree. Saturday evening, September 11, at the involvement his family had enjoyed with Hotel boasts a restaurant with a 'Chef's St Patrick's College, Ballarat. inaugural Eureka Dinner t o recognise t he STEPS Gallery 62 Lygon St Carlton. the College. Frank McGrath believes he Hat' rating from The Age Good Food cont ribution of the community to Neville Keating (SPC 1967-71) has been The show was an impressive showcase of can match this record, given that his Guide as well as an extensive wine list Dr Simon Przewloka (SPC 1986-90) was education in Ballarat mused that the flag farming at Wernet h since leaving school. David's drawing skills. Titled "Torsos" t he Uncle Laurence McGrath was in the first members of the St Pat's community in recent ly featured in the A lfredton Acclaim was held in such poor regard in the early He married wife Ann in 1982 and has exhibition of large works on pastel paper SPC class in 1893. Frank's father Daniel the area are encouraged to call in and see as Personality of the Month. Simon 20th century t hat staff of the Gallery were three children. He is involved with t he in Conte, featured figure drawings of also att ended SPC from 1898-1902. Frank Lucas for a fine dining experience. moved to Alfredton from Ararat in 1986, only too pleased to tear off fragments for Lismore/Derrinallum Foot ball Club who friends and family. The opening night was attended SPC from 1935-37 as did his completing his secondary education at St anybody who showed any interest in the will contest the 2004 Miniera League packed with a large crowd of old boys, brothers John and Ted. John was parish Congratulations to Peter Walsh (SPC Pat's. He has since gone on to complete a flag. Not surprisingly the enquiring minds Grand Final and the Cressy Bowling Club. family and interested buyers and over priest at Corowa for many years and 1989-94) who played his 100th A FL game PhD in Chemistry at the University of of t he Brothers were interested in the half of the works sold w ithin the first few passed away in Rome in 2001. Frank in recently. Peter had a late start to the AFL Ballarat and currently works at the history of the flag and were afforded a Simon Westwood (SPC 2003) has been hours of the exhibit ion opening. David's his own words is still going strong at 84! having spent time in the army before University and the University of unique and now valuable piece of history featured in the Geelong Advertiser for his work is extremely skilful and of a playing in the SAN FL and then graduating Melbourne - Creswick campus. He is a which they carefully preserved in the work as a street artist. Simon was one of sculptural nature. Two old Collegians were featured in The to the Rookie List for Melbourne before keen golfer playing off a four handicap College safe until the 1990s. several artists selected to display their Courier for their support of the Loreto eventually debuting in 1999. He was a and is Captain of Ballarat GC. In 2003 work on the Geelong Water Front. The Anthony Boadle (SPC 1976-91) has Vietnam-Australia project which assists member of the Demon's losing 2000 Simon was awarded the Denis Cullity A member of the nation's navy during project was part of a Council initiative to worked with Brash's/Allan's for over 20 to house, cloth and educate children in Grand Final team with fellow old boys Fellowship by the Forest and Wood these uncertain times is Peter Martin reduce vandalism in public places and years as Retail Musical Instrument Ho Chi M in City. Allister Morrison James and Anthony McDonald. Products Research and Development (SPC 1992-93). Peter joined the navy in celebrate youth week. Manager and has supplied inst ruments to (SPC 1990-95) and Bernie Franklin Corporation which w ill enable him to 1996, re-t raining for submarine duties in St Pat's for a number of years. He is (SPC 1957-60) were both key advocates Peter Gibney (SPC 1979-84) has a travel overseas to evaluate new 2000. Peter is a highly trained electronic Marcus Dowling (SPC 1991 -92) is living grateful to Director of Music Jamie in providing financial support to t he photography business in Melbourne and equipment and techniques that will warfare analyst, a job that means even and working in Wodonga as an assistant Ransome for his leadership of the project on behalf of Rotary International. is a sessional teacher at Victoria benefit the local industry. his closest friends do not know what he store manager. He is married to Natalie College's music programme and proud of University. He and wife Sophie have just actually does! Peter works on the Collins McGrath and they have a daughter the distinguished achievements of SPC The competitive spirit of our o ld boys welcomed their first child and are Scott McLennan (SPC 1977-79) sends his Class submarines and notes that life Scarlett who is three. musicians in recent years. seldom wains. Paul Hotchin (SPC 1975- currently sleep deprived! This may regards from Harare, Zimbabwe where he aboard an 80 metre long submarine, that 80), Steve Murphy (SPC 1979-84), Nick explain his unbridled enthusiasm to is working at t he Australian Embassy. may not surface for three weeks at a time Current Year 8 student Christian van Rijn 1982 College Captain Michael Baddeley Murphy (SPC 1974-78) and Matt Sheehan attend t he 1984 reunion, catch up with Following school Scott worked for the can be a bit rest rictive, but he loves the visited Canberra on the long weekend (SPC 1980-82) sent an email from (SPC 1988-93) played for the Ballarat old mates and avoid bed duty! National Australia Bank for seven years, work and the lifestyle. and bumped into Frank Duggan who was Tanzania detailing his work w ith local Blood on t he Southern Cross Legends in before heading to Uni to study polit ics. his tour guide at the National War communities. He is staying at the an exhibition match against William Watson-Ley (SPC 1946-49) is still He then became a secondary teacher for James McMahon (SPC 1937-40) has Memorial. The St Pat's boys got talking, Edmund Rice School at t he moment contemporaries from the Geelong teaching at St Leo's, Wahroonga in NSW. eight years before transferring to the retired af ter a successful career in as Pattie's boys do, and Christian learnt a whilst worki ng on a World Health Falcons. Unfortunately the t eam went William whilst congratulating the 2004 Depart ment of Foreign Affairs and Trade accounting and auditing. James keeps great deal about Frank and life at SPC in Organisation project to combat malaria down by four points in a great spectacle Head of the Lake Champion Crew in 2000. He has been posted in Harare for himself busy playing golf twice a week the 40s. Frank was a great host according which is still a major problem in countries but are looking for revenge in future remembers his own time in boarding the past two and a half years as the and is heavily involved in his Parish - as to Christian and told him of days playing with under-developed health system s. encounters. when boys in rowing would be the envy Political Officer for the Australian accountant at St Paul's, Bent leigh. 2nd XVIII footy and his enduring love Research indicates t hat the poorer people of other boys as they were given steak at Embassy. Scott was married in 2001 to for St Pat's. are t he more likely they are to get malaria mealtimes - a big step up from the other Nicola, who was also a teacher. in count ries such as Tanzania. Cont. over page...

The Shamrock October 2004 Page 1 4 Page 1 5 The Shamrock October 2004 Michael is working with an organisation SPC Engagements Max Van Hamond, grandfather of Mark TechnoServe as it tries to increase the {SPC 1992-97). income of struggling farmers through Kooloos (SPC 1998-99) Lee to better utilisation of land, technology and A lison Lean of Geelong. Lee is Jack McCunnie father of Phillip{SPC distribution channels. In particular the currently teaching at St Mary's PS, 1966-71) and David(SPC 1979-84) was a group are trying to encourage farmers to Castlemaine and will marry A lison long t ime supporter of the College. His grow Artemisia, a w ild growing plant that on January 15, 2005. brother, Father Bill McCunnie was College is used to treat malaria. Michael is Chaplain. The former Minor Seminary continuing to research malaria and the Murray (SPC 1996-2001) Josh to Stacey and current boarding residence McCunnie market opportunities for farmers in McCarthy on July 4, 2004. House was named in his honour. Tanzania. His work has also taken him to Geneva, Headquarters of the WHO and Speechley - Paul (SPC 1990-95) to Angela Anthony Peyton (SPC 1951) of Germany to increase his knowledge. Cook, in Paris on July 25, 2004 Warrnambool after an extended illness If you would like to learn more about on June 9, 2004. Michael's research or can help him in other ways please do not hesitate to SPC Births Charlotte Streckfuss, daughter of Mark contact him on [email protected] (SPC 1991-94) and Teresa passed away Michael is also in touch with other Class Cronin- Dan (SPC 1986-90) and Sharon on June 26, 2004. Loved sister of CecP.li;i, of 1982 old boys in Tanzania including were thrilled to announce the safe arrival Sebastian, Benedict {dee.) and Elijah. Wayne Foote and Mark Hill who both of first child Anna Therese born on work in the mining industry. June 8, 2004. The College and Old Collegians Association extend its deepest Gibney - Peter (SPC 1979-84) and Sophie sympathies to all family and friends of WEDDINGS, ENGAGEMENTS, (nee Munaretto, Loreto 1980-86) are departed Old Boys and friends of the BIRTHS, BEREAVEMENTS proud to announce the arrival of Holly College. We ask that you remember them and their families in your prayers. SPC Weddings born on July 17, 2004.

Alsop (SPC 1990-93) Richard married Hoffman - Anthony {SPC 1983-85) and Michelle Hill on Saturday June 26 at Kizanne welcome first child Xavier John NEXT EDITION St Patrick's Cathedral. Best man was (Sib. 6 oz.) on June 3, 2004. Michael Alsop (SPC 1987-92) and the The deadline for the next edition of The bride was 'given away' by Daniel Burger Townsend - Mark (SPC 1989-94) and Shamrock is Friday November 12, 2004. (SPC 1983-89). Joanne welcome first child Charlotte All contributions from members of the Rose, born June 1, 2004. SPC community are gratefully received. Martin (SPC1991 -96} Simon and Kim Contributions can be mailed, faxed or Williamson were married in the emailed to the Editor - Mark Waddington, St Patrick's College Chapel by Father SPC Deaths [email protected] Kevin Lenehan. Linneo Bigarelli father of Stephen Murphy (SPC 1982-87) - Tim, son of Basil (SPC 1970-75) and Michael (SPC 1972-77) (SPC 1949-50,) married A lison Herd on passed away on July 20, 2004. Saturday March 13 at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo. Alison Elliott - wife of Jack Elliot (SPC 1947-51) and mother of Wayne (SPC 1972-75) died May 4, 2004.

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