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Where are they now – John Deany (SPC 1949-53)
The College recently reconnected with John Deany (SPC 1949-53) who had a fabulous time at our recent SPC 125 Anniversary Dinner at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in October. John recalls some of his fondest memories and teachers who helped him along the way. – Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since leaving St…
Where are they now – Fr Gerard Dowling OAM
The College recently reconnected with Fr Gerard Dowling OAM (SPC 1949-50) who celebrates this year the huge milestone of reaching 45 years on air as the regular host on the RSN 927 AM ever Sunday from 10pm to 12am called The Family Counsellor. The Family Counsellor is the longest running show of its kind; established…
OCA President’s Column – 2018
– What a year it has been for the OCA. It has been a year of many memorable events culminating with the 125 anniversary dinner at the MCG. Whilst it has been a very busy year for the committee, we all enjoy doing what we can to keep Old Boys connected with each other and…
End of an era in SPC football
A remarkable chapter in the history of the St Patrick’s College football program has come to a close with iconic 1st XVIII coach Howard Clark stepping down from the role after an incredible 18-year reign. Mr Clark is widely regarded as the driving force behind the resurrection of the College as a powerful football force…
Old Boys in the News – December 2018
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: -¢- Old Boy Dominic Hanrahan (SPC 1986-87) got himself into a pickle recently when he was trampled and knocked out by a cow which had been spooked by his cattle dog on his Navigators property. Luckily, his 14-year-old daughter Gemma took control, calling triple-0 and locked up the…
Engagements, Marriages and Births – December 2018
Our SPC community has plenty of exciting news to share: – ENGAGEMENTS Congratulations to Martin Healy (SPC 1981-86) and Natasha Brookes, who announced their engagement recently. Congratulations to Oliver Yeung (SPC 2005-10) and Cassie Mason, who announced their engagement recently. – BIRTHS Mick Ranger (SPC 1995-2000), pictured above,– and wife Renae welcomed the arrival of…
Where are they now – Jacob Bowker (SPC 2004-09)
The College reconnects with Jacob Bowker (SPC 2004-09) who has a career that most would be envious of, working as a musician on a cruise ship, around the many tropical ports in the Caribbean. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC?- I was studying music for the first five years after I…
Where are they now – John O’Brien (SPC 1978-79)
The College reconnected recently with former boarder John O’Brien (SPC 1978-79), who, true to the St Pat’s spirit, refused to be beaten when he was told he could no longer drink beer after being diagnosed with Coeliac disease 20 years ago. Since then, John, pictured with his lovely wife Susan, has turned a hobby into a…
Where are they now – Dylan White (SPC 1997-98)
The College recently reconnected with Dylan White (SPC 1997-98, PY2002) who visited the College in Term 3 in his role as Lieutenant Commander (Executive Officer) of HMAS Ballarat. Since this visit, Dylan was busy preparing for deployment in the Middle East when his ship had to make an unexpected detour, making the national news, with…
2018 Valedictory Dinner – OCA speech
One of the major highlights of the 2018 Valedictory Dinner was the stirring speech delivered- by current teacher and Old Collegian Shane Murphy (SPC 1993-98) who welcomed our graduates into the ranks of Old Collegians. A transcript of that speech follows: -It is my honour to formally welcome to you to the ranks of the…