Ringaroo June 2016 Old Collegians News

32 Volume 33 33Old 01 03 05 07 01 Jean (Lloyd) ForbesCollegians 02 Isobel (Bousted) HeelyNews 03 James Crawford 04 John Keller 05 Graeme Nicholls 06 Carol Grant 07 Nikita Lack 02 04 06These notes were compiled by Heather Deaths Presbyterian Ladies College (1937-1938), theatre was satisfied in the many He joined the Masons in 1948, serving Joan and Ophelia in Hamlet in schoolJackson and Alex Hall with assistance Where the information is known, Melbourne Technical College and Emily musical productions of Monumental as Master and organist with three productions, as well as winning prizesfrom Di Hook. They include news notification of the death of an Old McPherson College. She studied art Church where she was cast as Aunt­ lodges as well as contributing to a from the age of 12 at Royal Southreceived from November 2015 to May Collegian will include the name of the and music and earned her Commercial Ella in Music Man and Sister Bertha­ variety of local service organisations Street. In 1967, she triumphed second­2016. spouse, the names of all children,­ Artist Certificate, Art Teacher’s Certificate in The Sound of Music. such as the RSL, agricultural shows, in Shakespearean recitals, second in but only the names of grandchildren­ and Piano Teacher’s Certificate at the Isobel is remembered as an Australian state school, historical and senior Impromptu Readings, first in the 21 To ensure information is published if current or past students. University of Melbourne, Conservatory war bride, loving Marine wife, mother, citizen societies, PFA and Garden Club. Champion Recital and won both firstplease notify the school of any death, of Music. grandmother, great-grandmother, Together with his wife Pat he travelled prize and the Louie Dunn Award forengagement, marriage or birth. Jean (Lloyd) Forbes (1933) on 28 January Isobel met a young U.S. Marine Officer, piano teacher, performer and friend­ widely in his senior years maintaining Speech and Drama.This was front pagePersonal-information updates are 2016, wife of Ernest (1924), mother of Judy Dale Horstman Heely in 1943 during to all she met. contact with friends and relatives, news! She gained admission to thepublished as space permits. Obituaries (1965) and sister of Charles (1928), Harry the war and was married in the investigating family history and National Institute of Dramatic Art inhave been provided by family (1932), Sydney (1937) and Marjorie (1941). Presbyterian Church in Ballarat.­ James George Crawford (1939) on­ exploring new cultural experiences. Sydney, but was encouraged to studymembers. Jean attended Clarendon PLC in 1929 as She traveled with other war brides­ 16 August 2015, husband of Pat, brother­ education in Melbourne. After marrying a boarder. She died in Maryborough in to America in 1944 on a camouflaged of Andrew (1952) and uncle of Fiona­ Elsie Jean Morison (1940) on 5 April Brian they moved to teach at Sea Lake, Peer years (the year the peer group her one hundredth year. Jean loved the troopship, a former luxury liner Boyer (1984). 2016. Elsie’s remarkable career is Victoria. Kay worked most of her life­would have completed Year 12) appear school and loved boarding life.­ ‘Mariposa’, to meet her in-laws­ James was born at ‘Woodlands’,­ featured on page 20 of this issue­ in the non-government public healthin brackets after names. She received the Prize for Mathematics in Virginia. Her adult life was spent a property built by his grandfather, the of ringaroo. sector. She gained a Bachelor of each year she attended and was in the moving from coast to coast with the first Andrew Crawford, in 1896. James Psychology and a Masters of PublicAdditional Old Collegians school athletics, tennis and netball teams. Marine Corps, raising her five children boarded at Ballarat College 1936-1937. Doris Annie (Tinney) Tippett (1947)­ Health from the University of Melbourne.news can be found She also enjoyed playing the piano. and teaching art and music to many He received a H V McKay Scholarship, on 3 November 2015. Doris entered­ Most recently she worked as Healthon our alumni website Jean grew up on the family property at young people in Portsmouth. Her son, won a cup in the athletic sports and the school in 1940. Promotion Coordinator at the Canceralumni.clarendon.vic.edu.au ‘Springvale’, Rodborough. All four of her Captain Edwin Dale Heely (1963), was a member of the rowing seconds Council, Tasmania. Ros (Guymer) siblings attended either Clarendon PLC attended Ballarat College (1951-1952) in 1937. James returned to farm at John Gottfried Keller (1962), brother­ Winkler (1969), has written, “I’m so or Ballarat College. Jean and Ernest while his mother stayed in Ballarat to Woodlands after his schooling.­ of Peter (1961). John attended Ballarat sorry to hear about Kay … she was my lived on the property ‘Fells Brae’ at visit relatives during her husband’s On 5 September 1942 he enlisted in­ College as a boarder 1952 – 1959. His favourite older student at Clarendon. Eddington. There was a wonderful service in Korea. 20 Pioneer Battalion in Dutch New Guinea brother Peter has let the school know Probably two years older but so celebration of Jean’s long life on Isobel (remembered as ‘Beau’ to many) seeing active service during 1944-5. He John was always very proud of the impressive – kind, clever, quiet – serene February 8 at the Maryborough Uniting was Past President of the Cradock was discharged in 1946 and returned to College and fondly remembered the actually - and best of all friendly to me church and later at Havilah Hostel. Music Club and the Elizabeth Manor farming again at Woodlands, buying a friends he made there. who needed someone like her”. Women’s Golf Association. She was­ neighbouring property, expanding the Kay Lorraine (Kauffman) Gunn (1964) Isobel (Boustead) Heely (1938) on­ a member of the Monumental United business, buying farm machinery and on 24 November 2015, wife of Brian­ 8 December 2015, wife of Dale and Methodist Church Choir, the putting in milking machines. He milked and mother of Ricky and Chantelle. mother of five. Portsmouth Community Concert cows until he was 82! James was a Kay grew up in a home 50 metres from Isobel Boustead was born October 8, Association Board, and the Portsmouth proud member of the Toolamba Church, the school property and attended 1922 in Ballarat. She attended Pleasant Music Study Club. Her love for musical serving as organist and elder for over Clarendon PLC from pre-school to Form 6. Street State School, Clarendon 50 years and treasurer for over 40 years. One of Kay’s passions was acting. She played George Bernard Shaw’s Saint

34 Volume 33 35Graeme Rodda Nicholls (1966) on 6 Colin Morris Williams (1971) on 6 Engagements Philippa (Ulbrick) (2002) and Andrew PURE, a top manufacturer of digital Jane Cowles (1981) and FionaOctober 2015, husband of Robyn, son­ November 2015, husband of Glenys, Gabrielle Lannigan (2003) to­ Costley (2001) - a son Lachlan Andrew radio. He has recently retired from­ Henderson (1986) were inducted intoof Arley Jane (Rodda) Nicholls (1930) father of Amanda, Kylie, Mark and Lincoln Stephens this position. the Zonta Club of Ballarat’s ‘Greatestand brother of Alison Arley (Nicholls) Megan, and brother of Tania (1986). Angela McClure (2008) to­ Claire (Cornips) (2002) and Shane Women Honour Roll’. Fiona has been­Thompson (1970). Colin attended Ballarat College 1963 Cameron Rogers Cleary - a daughter Rosie Barbara Judy Bryant (McGregor) (1959) is an impassioned voice for change duringGraeme attended Ballarat College from – 1970. enjoying her retirement with lots of her 25 years as a journalist covering1960. He attained the Bronze, Silver­ Danielle Gargano to Matt Karafilis Laura (Rae) (2002) and Joseph van Dyk –­ caravan travelling, involvement in local such topics as clergy sexual abuse andand Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Carol Lynette (Prowse) Grant (1980) on a daughter Wilhelmina Cate community and The Uniting Church. domestic violence. Meanwhile, Janethe Gold Award being presented to him 31 October 2015, wife of Craig, mother Marriages She has 11 grandchildren and, so far, has been heavily involved in improvingby HRH Prince Philip at Government of Emily (current student) and Luke Theresa Aberline to Alexander Aimee and Andrew Harbour (2004) –­ two great-grandchildren which help­ the arts and tourism sectors of theHouse in 1967. After leaving school, (past student), sister of Graeme (1982), Thomson (2000) a son Archie Thomas to keep her active. community through her work in theGraeme completed a Bachelor of Business, Gayle (1987) and Robert (1989). Danielle Gargano to Matt Karafilis (2003) Sovereign Hill Foundation, Sovereign(Public Administration) and a Bachelor Carol attended Ballarat Clarendon Cassie Turner (2006) to Ashley Dunne Aimee (Lawson) (2004) and Jarrod Lofts –­ Marie Young (Hill) (1962) has been Hill’s Gold Museum Committee, theof Business (Local Government).­ College from 1975 to 1980 and gained Laura Adams (2011) to Matthew Wilson a daughter Maddison Alice involved in administering and teaching Outdoor and Mining MuseumHe worked at Vic Roads in Ballarat­ her Higher School Certificate (HSC) in Births classes for gifted students over the Committee and as chair of the Artand Melbourne for 43 years. 1980. From 1981 to 1983 Carol studied at Sally and Richard Abraham (1986) – Victoria (Hankin) (2004) and Russell past 25 years through holiday and Gallery of Ballarat from 2010-2014.Graeme represented Ballarat College­ the University of Ballarat, Mt Helen twin sons Henry and Albert Parry - a daughter Georgia Claire school programs.in athletics, competing in running and campus, graduating with a Diploma of Claire (Carrucan) (1995) and Andrew Danielle Puentedura (Rice) (1981) hasrace walking events throughout his Teaching in 1983. Carol left Ballarat in Deveson – a son Hamish John What are they doing now? Erina Rayner (1965) is a Company lived in the USA since 1995 with herschool years. He was a Victorian and 1984 for work, returning again in 1988. Lisa and Ash Baker (1997) – a son­ Kingsley Bremner (1943) recently Secretary at NigelPaine.com. Erina husband Louie and has a Masters­Australian Race Walking Champion, She was extremely passionate about Myles Dean celebrated his 60th Diamond Wedding studied Arts at Monash University and in Social Work. Danielle is working­having won 10 Victorian education for both herself and her Lucinda (Munro) (1997) and Shane Anniversary with his wife, Lenore, in Education at the University of Adelaide as a Child Custody Mediator for the­Championships and an Australian children. Her three children all Tippett - a son Jarvis Richard Western Australia. Kingsley turns 90­ and has received awards for TV movies Las Vegas District Court.Championship and represented attended Ballarat schools. Carol is Shelley and David Ulbrick (1998) –­ in July. from the Australian Film Industry.Victoria for nine consecutive years­ survived by her husband Craig and­ a daughter Emma Louise Annabel Skinner (Evans) (1981) is afrom 1966. He held 27 Victorian and her three children Matthew, Emily­ Jenelle and Guy Lewis (1999) –­ Wendy Hainsworth (McGregor) (1954) Robert Tso (1967) and his wife Goretti solicitor in the UK.Australian records for all race walking and Luke. A scholarship has been a daughter Eliza Bettine is a retired Nurse and Midwife and has visited the school on a recent holidaydistances from 1500 metres to 50 established at Federation University­ Fiona (Lorensene) (2001) and Aaron been volunteering for 29 years with from Hong Kong. Robert has been Jamie Smail (1984) works for thekilometres. Some of the records he set to honour the life of Carol. Burfurd - a son Oliver Andrew Geelong Meals on Wheels and 31 years working in the textile industry over the council as a Traffic Officer after a careeras a junior have not been broken over Belinda (Ward) (2001) and Nick with Barwon Health. last 35 years as he slowly tries to ease in the Police Force in Ballarat and hasthe past 50 years. He was a member­ Nikita Mahree Lack (2009). Nikita Hargreaves – a daughter Madeleine himself into retirement. three children.of Athletics Victoria for over 50 years boarded at the school 2007 to 2009. Katharine (Cree) (2001) and Luke Andrew Smail (1954) was a Ballaratand he served as Records Officer at the She passed away tragically in­ McCarthy – a son Alexander Adrian Clarendon College rowing coach for­ Robin Dobson (Oliver) (1969) has taken Chris Bernecker (1985) works inCommonwealth Games in Brisbane­ New Zealand. A commemorative 30 years and is now an active member up a hospitality position in Darwin,­ commerce in Ballarat.in 1982 and the Athletics World Cup­ service was held in Ballarat on Sunday of various Ballarat committees at Mary River Wilderness Retreat.­in Canberra in 1985. He ran a number­ 6 March 2016. alongside his wife, Annie Smail, who For the past two and a half years, Robin Scott Elsom (1985) spent a five-yearof marathons; his first one being at­ was voted the 2015 Ballarat Citizen of­ has been an Assistant Manager at­ stint working for a US Militarythe age of 17 and he continued into­ the year for tireless community work. The Riversleigh in Bairnsdale. Contractor in Iraq before returning­his mid-60s. Graeme was an active to Australia to complete his MBA­Freemason for over 40 years, including John Clarke (1956) is living in Ireland Sheridan Palmer (1972) recently and is now a General Manager of anMaster of Ballarat Lodge and a member with wife, Elaine, and family. He has­ published her biography, Hegel’s Owl: Australian outsourcing company whichof the Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team­ a Bachelor of Commerce from the The Life of Bernard Smith, which specialises in small business accounting.in 1993. He was also regularly involved University of Queensland and was explores the life of Bernard Smith­ His work means that he and hisin community activities in his local previously a Naval Officer, Fleet Air Arm and Australian art history. partner, Marita, split their timeBlackburn-Nunawading area. Pilot. John is now currently the Director between Kandy in Sri Lanka and­The school apologises for incorrect of an aircraft leasing and airline Belinda Smith (Morrison) (1977) the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.information published in the December consultancy company. supports ‘Bravehearts’ by paddling in­issue of ringaroo. a dragon boat annually to raise money Jeffrey Bruce Robinson (1985) was Graeme Redman’s (1956) career in­ for breast cancer. awarded the CFA bravery award for the technology sector developed into­ assisting in saving the life of a CFA a leading role in the introduction of Michele Fitz-Gerald (1980) is a member who had collapsed whilst Digital Radio to Australia from 2001 to Manager at JK Personnel. 2014 as CEO of the local subsidiary of

36 Volume 33 37fighting a fire at Mount Tawonga.­ Steps Family Violence Response Centre role as a Beyond Blue speaker where­ and International Law at the University Mitchell Simpson (2010) is studying Claire Boatman (2013) is studyingHe was also named as the 2015 since 2007 and recently supported the he will be sharing his story of depression of Melbourne. Caitlin is currently a L.L.M Medicine at the University of Melbourne. Nursing at Federation University.Australian Rural Doctor of the Year. Royal Commission’s report into family and anxiety so that others are able to Candidate and Legal Research Consultant Hayden Emery (2013) is studying violence which featured a number of have the harder conversations and­ at the University of Melbourne. Zoe Whitfield (2010) competed in the Primary Education at FederationSarah Coat (Smail) (1986) is currently­ her recommendations. seek help. Pier to Pub marathon swimming event University.a Medical and Educational Tutor in­ Prue Bell (2009) completed her degree in Lorne. Meg Grover (2013) works in Eventthe Cardiology Department at Epworth Nathan Costley (1998) has a Bachelor Joe Brooks pictured on the Kokoda Trek in Musical Theatre before performing Management at La Trobe University.Health Centre and has two children. of Commerce from Monash University in the Melbourne Season of the Angus Clarke (2011) is currently Grace Johnson (2013) is in the second and is currently the Head of Patrick Gibney (2006) is a Process Australian tour of Fiddler on the Roof. studying at the University of Sydney­ year of an Arts/Law degree at ACU.Christopher Davis (1988) is currently Transformation at Aviva in the UK. Engineer at Gecko Systems. to become a Doctor of Medicine. Jenelle Payne (2013) is currentlybased in Germany as a Global Product Tom MacLean (2006) is a Journalist at Amelia Kerin (2009) is an Associate studying Veterinary Science at theSupport Manager for Caterpillar Inc’s Marcus Bennet (2001) is an Engineering Channel Nine. Global Patient & Physician Services Julian Dean (2011) is a Diesel Mechanic University of Adelaide.UG business. Consultant/Principal Transport Planner Matt Smolen (2006) runs his own Manager at United BioSource at O’Neil Transport. Siming Qu (2014) is continuing to at Jacobs. He previously studied Urban production company, Balloon Tree Corporation. Amelia studied Biomedical record his first album which will featureMichelle Kenny (Sharp) (1989) is an­ Planning at the University of Melbourne. Productions, and recently visited the Science at Deakin University. Rose Singleton (2011) is a Fashion Chinese country and western music.Early Childhood Intervention Team school to talk to current Year 12 Media Stylist at AllSaints in London. She has Sarah Wynen (2015) received a FederationLeader at Noah’s Ark Inc. Will Jamison (2004) is the co-captain students about the importance of Ricky Leyonhjelm (2009) and Sam studied Criminology at Deakin, Geelong University Scholarship. of the Victorian State Men’s Netball pre-production as well as sharing­ Willersdorf (2010) have qualified for and Personal Training/Business at theRae Sharp (1991) is a Barrister. team and plays Goal Defence and­ a whole host of hints and tips from­ 2016 Ironman 70.3 World Victoria Fitness Academy. Sarah Wynen pictured Wing Defence. his experiences. Championships in Mooloolaba, receiving her ScholarshipMatthew Graham (1992) is a Sales Zoe Creelman (2008) recently visited Queensland, in September after Katrina Werry (2011) is a MassageDirector at Lion Dairy and Drinks. Brooke Lockett (2004) recently received the school to speak at Chapel and success in the Ironman 70.3 event­ Therapist. her gold bar for 10 years of service to share her story with current students. in Geelong earlier this year.Hilary Mulholland (1992) is a Quality Australian Ballet. Zoe was involved in an accident where Olivia Whitehead (2011) is a socialAssurance Consultant at JRP Group­ she lost her leg. However, her Matthew Olver (2009) is a Corporate IT worker at Northern Bay College.in the UK. Grace McDonald (2004) is a Teacher­ relationship with God gave her the Technician at Viatek ICT. at Kilvington Grammar School. inspiration she needed to recover and Matt Bandy (2013) is in the cast of LyricSimon Maiden (1993) appeared in the continue to live an active and healthy Rachael Maher (2010) is a Theatre’s Rock of Ages.feature film The Dressmaker. Zoe Coutts (2005) is a Corporate lifestyle. Physiotherapist at Lake Health Group. Finance Analyst for Estée Lauder in the Hayden Larcombe (2008) is an AirJake Mason (1994) is currently touring UK. She has a Bachelor of Commerce Traffic Controller at Melbourne Airport.with his band Cookin’ On 3 Burners, from the University of Melbourne and Caitlin Richards (2008) recentlyfeaturing Tex Perkins, and dropped in to a Masters of Media and Communications returned from living in Bangkok,­the annual Performing Arts Band Camp from RMIT. where she was working with theto mentor the students from the Barry United Nations Action Against HumanCurrie Stage Band. He gave them some Nicholas Eaton (2005) is in the cast of Trafficking Project (UN-ACT), totips and guidance for their recent Aladdin which opens at the Capitol complete her Masters of Public­performance at the Generations In Jazz Theatre in Sydney in August.festival in May. Tom Lang (2005) recently spoke at oneCathy Oddie (1996) spent a number of of the school’s popular science lecturesyears traveling the world, working in about his time on board the JOIDEShospitality and studying, before joining Resolution (research ship) and alsothe Department of Human Services, unravelled the importance of geologyCentrelink, in the Family Assistance to understanding the Earth.Office. She then returned to study andis working towards a Bachelor of Social Joe Brooks (2006) championed BeyondWork. Last year, Cathy commenced Blue this year by walking the Kokodawork in the finance sector as a Trek. Joe raised over $12,000 to help theconsultant for Hostplus Superannuation. national initiative to raise awareness­Cathy’s other passion is volunteering in of anxiety and depression, providingthe family violence sector. She has been resources for recovery, managementa volunteer media advocate for Safe and resilience. Joe is continuing in his

38 Volume 33 39 Emerson Cross, Yaesh Sharma, Riley McGoldrick and Theveen Tellambura pictured receiving their Monash scholarshipsLewis Collins, Adam Johnson, William Grigg, Simon McWilliam,Ethan Wright and Georgia GoldsworthyLewis Collins, Adam Johnson, William Engineering and Technologies. Georgia (Honours). Riley McGoldrick (2015) Class of 1986 Simone Byrne (Titheridge) is a Team Garnet Dean is a Franchisee of Mr Rental.Grigg, Simon McWilliam, Ethan Wright, Goldsworthy received a Dean’s received a Community Leader Tania Archibald is the Chief Financial Leader in Marketing & CommunicationsGeorgia Goldsworthy and Travis Outstanding Achievement Scholarship Scholarship for his study in the Officer (Australia & New Zealand)­ at Federation University. James Fell is an Associate Professor­Stewart (2015) were awarded scholarships from the Faculty of Health, Arts and Bachelor of Science Advanced Research at BlueScope Steel. at the University of Tasmania.from Swinburne University. Lewis Design. Travis Stewart received a Dean’s (Honours). Theveen Tellambura (2015) Aaron Baker is a Senior Consultant at Alastair Chester is a Director at WallerCollins received a Vice-Chancellor’s Outstanding Achievement Scholarship received a Scholarship for Excellence BRB Computing. & Chester Printers. Janet Fraser (Mather) is the owner­Excellence Scholarship from the­ from the Faculty of Health, Arts and from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing of The Provincial Ballarat.Faculty of Science, Engineering and Design. and Health Sciences for his study in­ Kirsten Baz (Willis) is a Quality Officer Amanda Chisholm (Barker) is a HRTechnologies. Adam Johnson received­ the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor at DHS. Manager at AMT Pharmacy Services. Bruce Garner is a Finance Manager­a Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Emerson Cross, Tom Eason, Riley of Surgery (Honours). Yaesh Sharma at Cbus.Scholarship from the Faculty of McGoldrick, Theveen Tellambura and (2014) received an International Christopher Beattie is a Grove Manager Shane Chisholm is a GM of Sales &Business and Law, as well as the Yaesh Sharma were awarded Monash Scholarship for Excellence from the at Terrappee Contractors. Marketing at Seeley International. Janie Garner (Muir) is a Primary SchoolRosemary Simpson Scholarship. University Scholarships. Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and teacher at Bacchus Marsh PrimaryWilliam Grigg received an Access Emerson Cross (2015) received a Health Sciences for his study in the Yvette Brady (Thomson) has enrolled Louise Cooke is an Associate Nurse School.Scholarship. Simon McWilliam received Scholarship for Excellence and Equity Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor­ as a Nurse at East Grampians Health Unit Manager at St John of Goda Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence from the Faculty of Law for his study­ of Surgery (Honours). Services. Hospital and was nominated by her Justin Gilbert is a Data AnalysisScholarship from the Faculty of Health, in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and daughter, Lily Harvey, for Bernando’s Manager at Federation University.Arts and Design. Ethan Wright received­ Bachelor of Social Studies. Tom Eason Paula Bray is a Manager at­ Mother of the Year 2016.a Dean’s Outstanding Achievement (2015) received a Scholarship for Box Hill Institute. Jonathan Gunthorpe is a Minister­Scholarship from the Faculty of Science Excellence and Equity for his study in Susan Cuthbertson is a Teacher with of Religion. the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Geoffrey Brown is a Director at Education Queensland and is currently Sutherland Farrelly. working in Bamaga, Northern Peter Gunthorpe moved to Texas­ Queensland. for a three year assignment with ExxonMobil.

40 Volume 33 41Kizanne Hoffman (Davies) is running Agency – for 5 years before starting her Yvette Trethowan (Poulton) works in Scholarships to Student appreciative Scholarship recipientElysium Day Spa. own copywriting business, Well Versed. Infection Prevention at SJOG Ballarat. provide talented to attend school supports program Felicity has a BA (Hons) degree in students with a on a scholarship to assist the nextAnthony Irish is a Partner at SED English from The University of Melbourne Belinda Walton (Haymes) is a Company gift of first-class generation of studentsAdvisory. and a PhD with the Journalism and Secretary at Haymes Paint. education Media Research Centre at UNSW. A self-Narelle Jenkins is an IT Program confessed perpetual student, she is Rodney Walton is a General ManagerCoordinator at Telstra. currently studying Psychology at at Haymes Paint. Monash University. She is married­Sarah Keith (Shady) is an Outreach to Simon Plunkett (1985) and lives­ At Ballarat Clarendon College, we Year 11 student Thomas McClelland Old Collegian Dr Ed Roberts (1999)Library Coordinator at Ararat Rural­ in Malmsbury. believe that financial constraints received a Geoff Brooks Memorial knows first-hand how an academicCity Council. should not prevent an outstanding Scholarship to enter Ballarat Clarendon scholarship can be life-changing for­ Meghan Page-Sharp has moved to student from receiving the best College this year. a student.Andrew Kinnersly is acting CEO­ Waroona WA to help out her parents education.at Ballarat Health Services. Rosalie and Keith Page-Sharp, in “I am extremely privileged and Dr Roberts, who is a General addition to joining the St John’s Each year, hundreds of students honoured to be attending the school Practitioner and Paediatric RadiologistHeather Kinnersly (Phillips) is a Volunteer Ambulance Service. apply for scholarship-assisted places. on the Geoff Brooks Memorial with MIA Victoria, received aRegistered Nurse at UFS Medical. However, due to limited funding, we Scholarship. The scholarship provided scholarship to enter Year 7 at Ballarat Sophie Percival (Murphy) is living­ have to disappoint up to 90% of these an otherwise unavailable opportunity Clarendon College.Michelle Kirkpatrick is an Adoption­ in Tunbridge Wells, England. students and their families. and inspires me to make the most ofand Permanent Care Officer at the my time at Clarendon.​“ Today, Dr Roberts is a scholarshipDepartment of Health and Human Ines Perovic is a Deputy Area­ In the next few years, we want to ambassador for the school,Services. Manager at Department of Health­ create as many scholarship places as encouraging others to support the and Human Services. possible to provide opportunities for school’s scholarship program whichPeter Kyatt is a Sonographer at Ballarat curious and exceptionally talented provides students with a gift of aHealth Services. Andrea Perrin (Blain) spent some time students who are in financial need. first-class education. living and working in Melbourne andKimberley Kyatt (Crowley) is a the Gold Coast, before she and her “More than 22 years later, I still feelRadiographer at Ballarat Health Services. husband moved to Ballarat in 2008 privileged to have been offered this­ and welcomed the arrival of their first life-changing opportunity as it continuesBretton Leyonhjelm is a Director and child. In 2010 their second daughter to motivate me to be true to myEngineering Manager at Minnovo Pty Ltd. arrived. Andrea is going to study a abilities, to be generous to others and Masters of Professional Accounting­ to foster the joy of learning in the nextJamie McDonald is a Director­ at Federation University. generation of students.”of Marketing, Advancement andCommunity Engagement at­ Grant Pritchard is a Real Estate Agent.Federation University. Bettina Pritchard (McKay) is a SchoolFiona Meek (Houghton) is a Registered Nurse at Wesley College.Nurse at St John of God, Ballarat,Ambulance Victoria and Lake Bolac Craig Smith is a Piano Consultant­Bush Nurse Centre. at Prestige Pianos & Organs.Felicity Van Rysbergen (Nicol) has been Jodie Stonehouse (Williams) is aa professional copywriter for the last­ Branch Manager at ANZ.10 years, where she has written for­a diverse range of high-profile clients­ Nicole Strange (Nicholson) is anin Australia, Asia, the US, UK and Education Support Officer atEurope. She also has five years tertiary Department of Education.lecturing experience, in both theEnglish Department at The University Leigh Trethowan is an Oncologyof Melbourne and at La Trobe Educator at SJOG Ballarat.University, and was General Managerof her sister’s hip Sydney PR and Brand To find out more on how you can assist the school’s scholarship program, please visitManagement agency – The Trish Nicol www.clarendon.vic.edu.au/our-community/annual-giving-program/

42 Volume 33 43Reunions So far this year, almost 200 Upcoming reunions 5-Year Reunion­ Ballarat College Reunion­ Old Collegians have attended Saturday 23 July Saturday 3 September our reunions. 20-Year Reunion­ 10-Year Reunion­ 30-Year Reunion, Saturday 20 February Saturday 27 August Saturday 15 October Rowing Reunion, Saturday 27 February 30-Year Reunion­ Saturday 25 February 2017 01 Janet Fraser (Mather), Yvette Brady (Thomson), Brett Leyonhjelm, Kate Collinson (Anderson) 05 Kizanne Hoffman, Simone Byrne, Jacinta Sharry, Michele Fitz-Gerald 01 05 02 03 02 Felicity Van Rysbergen 04 (Nicol), Narelle Jenkins, Yvette Trethowan (Poulton) 03 Justin Gilbert, Todd Stevens, Andrew Moorhouse, Jonathan Gunthorpe 04 Rodney Walton, Belinda Walton (Haymes), Andrew Kinnersly, Bruce Campbell, Heather Kinnersly (Phillips), Heather Dixon (Hinton) 06 07 06 Emma Littlejohn, Claire Boatman, Madeleine Ross 07 Nicki Payne, Ian Peele, Brodie Sri Dargon, Grace McDonald 08 Richard McClure, Julian Dean, Matthew Graham, Tom Maclean 09 Waltraud McDonald, Alan McDonald, Stephen Langford, Fran Scott 08 09

44 Volume 33 45Reunions 5-Year Reunion­ 20-Year Reunion­ Ballarat College Reunion­ 10-Year Reunion­ 30-Year Reunion­ Saturday 23 July­ Saturday 27 August­ Saturday 3 September Luncheon with Saturday 15 October­ Saturday 25 February 2017­ 5-7pm Drinks, canapes in Macfarland 5-7pm Drinks, canapes­ guest speaker John Birt (1954) 5-7pm Drinks, canapes in Macfarland 5-7pm Drinks, canapes in Macfarland Hall, school tour­ in Macfarland Hall, school tour­ Hall, school tour­ Hall, school tour­ 7pm Light buffet at Lake View Hotel 7pm Dinner at Café Europa 7pm Dinner at Café Europa 7pm Dinner at Café Europa London Reunion, Tuesday 22 March Clarendon Ladies Reunion, Saturday 30 April 01 Deputy Principal Jan McClure, Nathan Costley, Marcus Bennett, Zoe Coutts, Arthur Drummond 04 Helen Holman (Laidlaw), Helen Woodhouse-Herrick (Woodhouse), Pam Humphries-Metherall (Metherall) 01 04 02 03 02 Hilary Mulholland. Rose Singleton, Annabel Skinner 03 Rose Singleton, Alison Drummond 05 Katrina Chapman (Ellis), Cheryl Malloch (Muir), Carolyn Muir 06 Marj Heard (Sudholz), June Harty (Thorne), Nola Bellinger (Fraser), Margaret Howard (Dalziel) 05 06 07 Rhonda Dryne (Charles), Marj Cox (Shaw), Helen Pittard (Thomas), Marley Corinaldi (Smith) 07