Here ‘n’ There Naomi Stevens (nee Burns, OGC 1993) and husband David proudly announce the birth of William James on 10 September 2014, a little brother for Henry, Zara and George. Kate Seward (OGC 2000), Michael Tracey and big sister Winifred welcomed the birth of Baxter Michael James on 18 December 2014 in Geelong. They moved to Washington DC in May on a posting to the Australian Embassy.
Tom Wettenhall (OGC 1999) and wife Kimberley (nee Wood) introduce their new arrival Isabella Wettenhall, born 10 March 2015 at St John of God, Geelong.
Dana Ryan (OGC 1998) and partner Bernard were delighted to welcome daughter Matilda on 24 March 2015.
Tamie Ryan (nee Wiffen, OGC 2002) gave birth to William James Ryan on 12 November 2014. Tamie’s twin sister Kate Wiffen (OGC 2002) recently married Adam Neville at Terindah Estate, Drysdale, on 11 April 2015.
Rev Lindsay Cartwright (OGC 1938) and his wife Margaret celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on 29 January at All Saints Uniting Church, Floreat Park, WA. Laura Coad (OGC 2000) married Gregg Hudgson on 21 March 2015 in the Yarra Valley. Kylie Schulberg (nee Harris, OGC 2002) married Julien Schulberg on 8 March 2015 at the St Kilda Botanical Gardens, with the reception in the National Gallery’s Great Hall.
Simon Flowers (OGC 1990) and wife Michelle Farrell welcomed the arrival of Joshua Harry on 5 January 2015, a brother for Brianna and Matilda. Simon and Michelle married in 2013 after a proposal at the Eiffel Tower.
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Mark Robson (OGC 1991) is raising money towards a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome. His daughter Skye was last year diagnosed with the terminal illness, a rare genetic condition which causes fatal brain damage. For more information, visit www.hopeforskye.com
Phil Molony (OGC 1954) completed his 25th Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the last seven of which were in his yacht Papillon. He received the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia “Ocean Racing Veteran of the Year” award for 2014. Phil has retired after selling his company NT Solutions, which he ran with a partner for 15 years, following a career in the computer and consulting industries. Terri Powell (OGCA 1972) – our oldest female Old Collegian, mother of five and grandmother of one – spent the past year travelling and working as a nurse. She volunteered with the palliative team at Kenyatta Hospital, attended a palliative conference in Nairobi, and has almost finished her postgraduate degree in palliative care. After graduating from Monash University, Sarsha Grinter (OGC 2007) worked as a journalist for magazines in Sydney before moving on to international photo agency Getty Images. She joined Getty Images’ London office in May. Eamonn Vines (OGC 2011) won the Geelong Cricket Club batting average and club champion awards for the 2014-15 Victorian Premier Cricket season, with 610 runs at an average of just under 44 with two centuries – four tons in two years. He also played a seconds game for Victoria against Tasmania. He is in England for the winter as the professional cricketer for Wokingham CC. Lucy Teasdale (nee Thomson, OGC 1995) and husband Kirk welcomed son Toby Charles on 15 December 2013, brother for Archie, Geordie and Hamish. James Thomson (OGC 2000) and Briana Roach announced their engagement on 31 July 2014 at Palm Cove, Qld. James has left the army and settled back in Geelong.