Posts by St Patrick's College
Stanley (Stan) Edward Plummer (SPC 1943-50)
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Old Collegian Stanley (Stan) Edward Plummer (SPC 1943-50) on 27 September, 2022, aged 89 years. Stan was born in Launceston General Hospital on 13 September 1933. When Stan turned four, he was afflicted with poliomyelitis, which left him paralysed on his right-hand side from the shoulder…
Read MoreMark Broemmer (SPC 1975-81)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the extended family of Old Collegian Mark Broemmer (SPC 1975-81) who passed away on 24 March 2023, aged 60 years. Mark is survived by his wife of 39 years Monica, and sons Michael, Luke and Anthony and spent his life in service to the community. He is remembered for…
Read MoreClass of 2003 reunite at 20-Year Reunion
We were delighted to welcome back around 50 Old Collegians from the Class of 2003 to celebrate their 20-Year Reunion at St Patrick’s College in early May. It was a great evening as Old Collegians, some with their partners, enjoyed the opportunity to catch up and reminisce with their former classmates. A tour of the…
Read MoreClass of 2013 celebrating 10-Year Reunion
We enjoyed a great turnout with around 50 Old Collegians returning for their Class of 2013 10-Year Reunion at the College on Saturday evening, 29 April 2023. The College tour was very popular with the Class of 2013 keen to see how the buildings and grounds had changed in the last decade since they were…
Read MoreOld Boys in the News – April 2023
Our Old Collegians have been busy including: This great story with Old Collegian Patrick Cashin (SPC 2006-11) from the Buninyong-Mount Helen CFA, who was organising a contingent from Ballarat to compete in the Vic Emergency Services Games recently. To read more, click here Well done to Old Collegian Cooper Sherman (SPC 2017-2022) who won a…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Scott Petrie (SPC 1994-99)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Scott Petrie (SPC 1994-99), who is a well-known face to many in the local real estate sector and also supports fellow Old Collegians through his participation in the Jimmy’s Licorice Allsorts cycling team, raising a massive $60,000-plus in the Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay at the weekend, with…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Elliott Lamb (SPC 2013-18)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Elliott Lamb (SPC 2013-18) who is currently working closely with our Performing Arts Centre, currently under construction. Elliott tells us more about his life since finishing school and some of his favourite memories as a student at SPC. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I’m…
Read MoreClass of 1983 reunites for 40-Year Reunion
It was with great delight that we welcomed back members of our Class of 1983 for their 40-Year Reunion on Saturday evening (1 April) at the College’s Old Collegians’ Association Pavilion, overlooking the Main Oval. More than 30 Old Collegians took part in a tour of the College before reconvening at the OCA Pavilion for…
Read MoreChris Peter Houlihan (SPC 1958)
We have been notified of the passing of Old Collegian Chris Peter Houlihan (SPC 1958) who passed away on 15 May, 2022, aged 80 years. He was remembered as a wonderful man who was dearly loved by many. Beloved husband and companion of Mary (deceased) and Jilian, cherished father to John, Daniel and Michelle, step-father…
Read MoreGiuliano Hreglich (SPC 1941-46)
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Old Collegian Giuliano Hreglich (SPC 1941-46) who passed away, aged 93 years, on December 19, 2022. Although our College Annuals record Giuliano (or Giulian as he was preferred) as being a boarder from the city, Giulian came to SPC with the help of the Catholic Bishop…
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