Simon Davis
Australian Cricketer and Teacher (OB 1977) ‘Without my scholarship, I would have missed out on the greatest opportunity of my life. I improved so much academically that I was offered a place at Melbourne University to study Commerce. But I followed my dreams, representing Australia in 1986–88 playing one Test and 39 One Day Internationals.’
Jordan Benitez Year 10
‘I am really excited to be the first recipient of the Rick Pemberton Scholarship. Attending BGS is a really good opportunity for me. Although I have only been at the school for one year, it offers me so much more than I was ever expecting. The boys and teachers I have met have really brightened me up and as a result my grades have improved too. I love the opportunities Brighton Grammar offers, particularly the sporting program. The training facilities and resources in Annandale are excellent and the sports coaches for my two sports, tennis and football, are encouraging. I love footy and hope to play AFL one day.’
Michael Afanassiev Lawyer (OB 2013)
‘My BGS scholarship changed my life. As well as wonderful experiences, it gave me the opportunity to enter a world that otherwise would have been closed off to me. Put simply, my scholarship has given me the best chance of success and for that I will be forever grateful.’
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