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PEGASUS 1982 VOL. LXXV

CONTENTS EDITORIAL

PEGASUS Editorial Principal's Address

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REPORTS...............................................................9 Prefects House Boarding 'Behind the classrooms....' Barossa Valley Report Visitors to the College Public Speaking and Debating Activities Library

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SPORT

Cricket Tennis Football Swimming Hockey Athletics Rowing Basketball Netball Volleyball Soccer Bushwalking, Baseball Yachting

COLLEGE

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LIFE

Literature Drama Philosophy, Art Graphic Communication Music Chamber Singers Awards Senior School Staff Senior School Roll

VALEDICTORY OBITUARY 3

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ADDRESS

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EDITORIAL 5

PEGASUS EDITORIAL

PEGASUS COMMITTEE

A school magazine is always a co-operative enterprise and this year Pegasus has been the product of many different people's work. Students from Forms III, IV, V and VI have all contributed to putting together the magazine. I would like to mention especially the time and effort put into the magazine by Wendy Gerboth, Samantha Rattray-Wood, Peter Williams and Kate Armstrong. Andrew Henderson and Sophie Gebhardt have also made important contributions.

Heidi Allen Samantha Rattray-Wood Kate Armstrong Wendy Gerboth Peter Williams Sue Mulligan Bram McLeod Sophie Ingpen Kim Patterson Jamie Robertson Joanne Macbryde Julia Hay Sally Jones Susan Collins Sophie Gebhardt Andrew Henderson Jodie Henderson Mr. P.S. Mead Mr. P.J. Richards

A magazine like this one aims at reflecting the whole life of the school; consequently, Pegasus this year has attempted to be wideranging and comprehensive. While Pegasus can never hope to capture an entire year of the school's life, it can seek to give a representative picture of that year. This year has been one of many and varied achievements for the College. One of the most memorable events of the year was the First XI's A.P.S. Premiership win. Other highlights of the year have been the girls' First Four's retaining of the Ladies' Challenge Cup. Gideon Haigh won his State final of the Plain English Speaking Award competition and advanced to the National Final. Peter Williams gained a Royal Military College (Duntroon) Scholarship and The Geelong College Concert Band won first prize in the School Band Section of the Geelong Eisteddfod. These high points represent the efforts and consistent pursuit of excellence in an impressive range of activities undertaken at the College. This year Pegasus has tried to present both a record and a reflection of College life and the achievements of its students. Such a record seeks to preserve the contributions of students and teachers in all the activities that combine in the making of an educational institution. For continuing students, such a record is an indication of what school life may include; for departing students, we hope that this record is a suitable memoir. Philip Mead

AN ADDRESS BY THE PRINCIPAL Tuesday 2nd November, 1982

And Christ said, But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets and calling unto their fellows. And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned you, and ye have not lamented? Matt. 11 vv 16-17 For a time you have been our contemporaries and contemporaries one with another. The School has many gates which are both entrances and exits and is surrounded by roads that lead in all directions. Those who are leaving may continue to be contemporaries one with another, may choose to seek new contemporaries or, indeed, may be forced to choose thus. We, the Staff, will continue to be accosted by new contemporaries, knowing clearly that they, too, will pass out and beyond us.

So, whilst the School is a community, it is an ever-changing one. We will seek to maintain the spirit of community, to make demands and challenges, to set our expectations and to hold up the fabric of the civil life. The growing child is much concerned with its individuality. To preserve and to enrich that individuality and not to allow it to sink into obsessive selfishness and self-absorption, it is essential to engage in acts and deeds in and for community: participation and involvement. The community of a school helps, is one of many helpers and not the sole one, helps to free you from yourself so you may find yourself and your powers. If you have learned that you are the only one who matters, if you believe you should always get your own way, if you believe that every piece of counsel, advice and admonition is a threat to your dignity, if you believe that you are owed everything and owe nothing, if you believe that others should bear the burdens of your resentments, doubts, uncertainties and envies, if you expect constant and immediate pleasure, if you believe that consequences of actions are irrelevant, then the School has not been much use to you.

You have not danced to the piper, but chosen rather to abuse, scorn and mock him, or simply ignore him. What sort of simple tune has the piper played? Judgment is certainly a characteristic; judgment between what is enduring and what is trivial, judgment about what helps to build up the civil life, the democratic harmony, and what brings on its destruction, its easy destruction. The civil life is indispensable; it is built upon the way we work with one another, upon how we accommodate ourselves to valuable standards, upon our capacity to analyse in a generous way, to think critically and clearly without malice, indulgence or malevolence. The improvement of judgment has to be worked at. The heart has to be disciplined through suffering and success, through patience and perseverance, through self-demand and self-doubt. There is daily questing and daily renewal.

We do all this as contemporaries and do it better in an atmosphere of cohesion. Our private good is made stronger and tougher by working for the common good: individuality and community need each other for their growth and maturity. Each generation has its own style, and we are thankful when they have it. Each succeeding year sets its own imprint. We do not have to be reminded of this sixth form's distinctions, their achievements: the convent still echoes to the sound of the high-flying cricket balls. The prefects have been models of cohesion: we need our models. Keith Baillie has, with the help of his ViceCaptains and the co-operation of his prefects, developed a unity of purposes and practices, a unity achieved by tempering their wills and by developing loyalty. Prefects may be resented because they are Prefects or because we would wish that we were they. If you have chosen not to dance, then it is you who have lost, it is you who have made the civil life a little less than it might be, a choice which you may come to regret for it is you who made the choices and have to live with them. It is we who are forced sometimes to shut the gates. Prefects are not a self-established nobility, but they can, if they choose, bring a certain nobility of grace and equilibrium to the school. Their model is not the ancient and revered, but totally inappropriate, concept of the Prefect as some endoctrinating, moulding and bullying God who whips up false emotions and stale sentimentalities. Rather they exist to encourage the simple verity of fidelity to an ideal of the civil life and harmony within and amongst the community for which they care in a dignified and limited way.

It is easier to divide than it is to unite, (witness our nation now) easier also to unite for false and dangerous ends by means of false slogans and bubble-fragile resorts to tiresome platitudes and cliches. We cannot be denied our own right to grow up because others have refused to grow up, believing that it is more comfortable not to do so. Pitiful it is to see those who have invested in perpetual childhood as though it were a guarantee against mortality. We want to find our own voices and we would be somewhat surprised if they were to be the cracking voices of adolsescence forever: innocence is seductive, but it is also a sort of corruption from which we have to free ourselves to regain it. Most, if not all, of us have no memory of our suckling, but we know as we grow that it is no longer so: mother is dispensable and so is school; if it is not, then it has failed. Memory is one thing, but memory manipulated is someone else's dream. School is but one entry in the ledger. For some it will be a lower case entry, for others it will be in capitals. Whichever way it goes it is not the only entry despite those who would have it so and if you continue on as though it were, then you will be sadly and miserably misguided and misled: you are not the captive of anyone; indeed your task is to render captivity obsolete, as you return unto your maker the gifts He has bestowed.

What is lost is lost, but knowing that it is lost it is also found; what is past redemption is past, but redeemable for knowing that it is past and part of our pasts. And if that's all paradox, that's the way it is and has been since Christ came; 'Before Abraham was I am'. It is hard for you and, equally, it is quite hard for us: were we to have the same students from year to year then we would be saved the duty of preparing: all would be recurrent similitude propped up by certitude. That's not the way it goes, and, if it did, we would be addicts of a certain kind of death before its time. There are three enemies; hypocrisy, pretension and manipulation. They are enemies that disguise themselves with adroitness and cunning. They never come openly. They overtake us without our ever knowing that they have come not only to dinner, but to stay. The school is not my kingdom, nor yours, nor those who have been in it but gone on. If you have the means to grow out of it, then it will have been valuable. If an independent school cannot make its students independent, then it is a dependent, shackling lie. A generous affirmation of gifts received is better than a self-denying and self-torturing assertion of our incapacity or unwillingness to receive and to put to use gifts. We own our inadequacies and that is what a God is for. S.P. Gebhardt Principal

Hitler was very successful at engendering what is vaguely called' spirit', successful also at turning it to vile ends, forgetting as he did so that people, even students, are ends in themselves not means to some institutional aggrandisement which collapses as quickly as the ideologies and doctrines which are manufactured to maintain its survival. Students know when they are being used; they know, too, that being used is a denial of their own growing personal authority. School spirit, which I am frequently accused of destroying, is quite capable of crippling people for life when it grows out of imbalance and disunity.

REPORTS 9

PREFECTS' REPORT In years to come the 1982 Prefects shall be remembered for one aspect in particular — their cohesion. At first, I was apprehensive about how a 'foreigner', as it were, would be accepted. I must thank them all for the way they responded to me, immediately making some of their qualities evident. Each person, in his or her own way, contributed to the unity of the whole. Their ability to convey their opinions in an unobtrusive manner has impressed everyone with whom they have had contact. Now, looking back over the year, I am convinced this was the overriding reason for our success. The role of a prefect is a concept that cannot easily be defined. In fact, a definition would always be insufficient; however, in any role I presented, they demonstrated responsiveness to challenges and commitment to achievement The Prefects' level of involvement has been exemplary. They represented the school in the majority of sports, many in first teams, school committees and the excellent College Concert Band. They approached all of these activities with the enthusiasm that all who knew them grew to expect. Their efforts were, on the whole, rewarded with success.

There has been too, no shortage of social activity and fun. From burning kettles (?) through to ensuring that Dean didn't hog the couch, our time was always occupied; there was time for the 'stir' and nobody escaped a mention on the notice board. As it turned out, the fun provided a 'safety valve' for the tensions that develop in any position of responsibility. The numerous social occasions that we organised were mostly successful, especially the Form III and Form IV socials. The Prefects have been an integral part of The Geelong College in 1982. They have had good relationships with staff and students alike, and were, we feel at least, approachable by all the students. I must thank all the Prefects, especially Kate Stevenson and Dean Herbert for their encouragement and support throughout the year. They all made a sometimes difficult appointment a great deal easier. To Mr. Gebhardt, all the Prefects thank you for your constant reassurance and understanding. I have seen ten prefects develop immensely this year, and I am sure they will succeed in any career they choose to follow. Keith Baillie

PREFECTS Back: D.G. Pearson; A.J. Hobbs; S.S. Wylie; I.M. Johns; P.A. Williams; TJ. Stevenson Front: K.A. Supina; D.T. Hynes; K.L. Baillie (School Captain); Mr. S.P. Gebhardt (Principal); K.A. Stevenson (Vice-Captain); D. Herbert; L. James. 10

CALVERT House Master: Mr. M.W. Seeckts House Tutors: Mr. H. Hood, Mr. R. Wait, Mr. R.A.E. Shaw, Mr. M.G. Owens, Mr. J.V. Leyshon. House Captain: Andrew Hobbs House Prefects: Wendy Gerboth, Brett Gorell, Ben Green, Michael Johns, Serrin Wylie.

A trip to Luna Park with the House as a whole proved successful, with juniors and seniors mixing well. The Big Dipper was perhaps one of the most popular and exciting rides of the night. Thanks must be expressed to Mr Seeckts for his help in organisation. Other social functions yet to be held are the House Night and another sixth form night.

In 1982 Calvert experienced mixed successes in all fields of House activity with all members contributing in some way.

Calvert participated in many other activities including social service and debating. Our social service representative, Wendy Gerboth ensured that a substantial sum was raised, while Stuart Carraill had the unenviable job of organising debating teams. The efforts of both these people should be commended.

The atmosphere in the House room was once again good with the younger members of the House making themselves and their friends feel at home. Quite often there were more non-Calvert members sharing the happy relaxed atmosphere within the House. Who could forget Fridays when Peter Bates would bring his portable stereo and the House room would take on the atmosphere of a disco? The House room itself was given a face-lift with the installation of new carpet and the mural which was painted on the otherwise boring lockers. The latter was executed by the artistic in our House, namely Hamish Maltby, Vaughan Williams and Andrew Patrick, who received House general colours for their efforts. At the beginning of the year two new tutors were appointed to Calvert — Mr Hood and Mr Wait. This pair fitted in very well to the new tutorial system where there was now a House Prefect in every tute group. Mr Wait did a good job with his Form III and Ben Green proved to be the father image in this group, and was thus known amongst the House Prefects as 'dad'. It didn't take long for Mr Hood's tute group to challenge Mr Seeckts' group at a game of ten-pin bowling, and Mr Owens's group made a number of trips to a variety of Geelong's restaurants. Mr Leyshon and Mr. Shaw kept up the standard of tutors in Calvert. My congratulations must go to Mr Seeckts however, who with a hard act to follow, after Miss Barkley's leadership, has done a great job as House Master. There were many more social functions undertaken within the House this year which proved successful as they brought members of the House closer together. Form VI had a pool side barbeque early in the year which was most successful Thanks must be extended to the Gorell family for supplying food, drink and the facilities. Midway through second term the sixth formers went to the Manbo Restaurant for dinner. The ten course banquet was probably the most popular choice from the menu, with chopstick skills ranging from very good to hopeless. A great time was had by all.

Although music is not recognised as House competition, I think it is worth mentioning the talent that exists within Calvert. Names such as Francis Keary (violin and piano) Michael Johns (clarinet and piano), Nicole Leeder (flute) and many others spring to mind. The yet to be discovered talent of Louise Monotti (piano) and Brian Lawrence (guitar) should also be mentioned. Inter-House sport saw Calvert doing better than average on most occasions with perhaps hockey being the biggest disappointment of the year. Some of the results obtained were a third in athletics and swimming and a second in cross country. The senior footballers had a good season finishing second overall. The House came fourth however, as the juniors didn't win a game. Other sports yet to be completed are netball, tennis, rowing and cricket. Good results are anticipated here. Finally I'd like to thank Mr Seeckts, the tutors, the House Prefects and all Calvert members for their support over the year and wish every one the best of luck for the future. Andrew Hobbs HOUSE COLOURS JUNIOR COLOURS David Spittle Kate Simonsen John Hobbs Sallie Boyd Jenny Cheatley Frances Keary Tim Evans Simon Wylie Marcia Thompson Robyn Pugh Susan Pickering Nicole Leeder Alastair Purnell ATHLETICS Craig Smith Stephen Armstrong Serrin Wylie Andrew Hobbs 11

CRICKET (1981) Michael Johns Scott Monotti Mark Cheatley CROSS COUNTRY Louise Monotti Angus Richardson Craig Smith DEBATING Stuart Carraill Brian Lawrence Michael Johns FOOTBALL Jon Ide Craig Smith Ben Green Mark Cheatley Andrew Hobbs GENERAL Vaughan Williams Hamish Maltby Andrew Patrick Jane Cox Brian Lawrence Jane Dunning HOCKEY Louise Monotti Mark Cheatley NETBALL Shelley Warren Rebecca Ramsden ROWING Richie Robertson Peter Bates John Hobbs SWIMMING Craig Smith TENNIS Craig Smith James MacLeod Stephen Armstrong

COLES House Master: Mr. R.D. Buttenshaw House Tutors: Mr. R.D. Wells, Mrs. L.R. James, Mr. W.M. Underwood, Mr. J.C. Jacobs, Mr. G.R. Wehrmann, Mr. E.S. Terrell House Captain: David Pearson House Prefects: Dean Herbert, Simon Holloway, Heidi Allen, Debbie Hynes, Sue Mulligan The 'Coles Machine' this year, as always, ran smoothly under the guidance of Mr. Buttenshaw. He was ably supported by the tutors who were in control of most situations. In the sporting arena Coles enjoyed mixed success. Hazel 'nose' about winning the House football as he had his reset twice after a freak collision with team-mate Rau's head. The netballers after a few 'close' games which had Sam screaming — what's new? — looked destined to win House netball at the time of this report being submitted. In first term the athletics and cross-country were run and both won by Coles, with a great individual performance by Jason Thiele in the Under 15 championship. Although only winning two individual events in House swimming Coles finished second overall — a great team effort. Coles did not concentrate solely on sport as runners-up in House debating indicates. Mully and Heidi organised the intellects of the House whilst Simon Holloway would like to be remembered for his debating prowess — if nothing else. On a more serious note various fund-raising activities raised $216, and enabled the House to provide another instalment on the education of our Tibetan refugee — Tseter Gyurmey — (don't ask me to pronounce it), whom the House is sponsoring. He is at school in Dalhousie, India. The House night revealed previously hidden talent, with RD.B.'s poetic ability and Mr. Underwood's tute's take-off of a House assembly providing the highlight. The sixth formers, after receiving permission from Gavin, held a get-together at the Hynes's residence at Lara during second term. The Buttenshaw-Seabridge combination showed spasmodic form on the tennis court whilst Mr. Jacobs's style in the pool (or was it his macho body) brought many a stare from the girls. Thanks are extended to the Hynes family for a most enjoyable day. Footy Picks in its second year proved David Walden as the 'master' tipster of Coles in 1982. Strangely enough one of the organisers of the competition, David Lamont, came second, and these two are known to be close associates. The table tennis competition, ably run by our American connection Todd 'Ellis' Hogan, and pikelet and jaffie stalls not

KEITH only nearly burnt down RD.B.'s office but helped to raise money for Tseter. This year sees the reign of Mr Buttenshaw as Coles House master come to an end after three years. His guidance, organisation and character will be very sadly missed not only in Coles, but throughout the school. It is difficult to put into words what a great House master and teacher he has been for the College. We wish R.D.B., Julie and James all the best for the future. David Pearson. HOUSE COLOURS JUNIOR COLOURS Skye Buchanan Mark Butler Jamie Hutchesson Dean Kellett Stuart Putland Craig Butler Jason Thiele ATHLETICS David Lamont Tim Caithness Andrew Rau CROSS COUNTRY Andrew Buchanan Liza Mantzaris Campbell Brumby Philip Butterworth Tim Caithness Andrew Rau FOOTBALL Todd Hogan Gavin Merriman Jeremy Seabridge Tim Benjamin Tim Caithness Andy Richardson Anthony Walsgott HOCKEY Gavin Merriman Jeremy Seabridge SWIMMING Liza Mantzaris Stephen Walsgott Tim Caithness Lisa Savery

House Master: Mr. R.D. Fraser House Tutors: Mr. M.J. Riordan, Mrs. E.A. Lees, Mr. P.J. Richards House Captain: Kim Pettigrew Vice-Captain: Mark Barber House Prefects: Sarah Green, Robyn Grove, Barrie Edwards, Carolyn Purton At the end of its second year, Keith House has established itself as a worthy contributor to all sporting and cultural aspects of the school. Despite our comparatively small numbers, we have participated in all aspects of House competition, offering students the opportunity to participate in activities they may not normally have become involved in within a larger House. To open the year Dianne Blair excelled in swimming, becoming the Open School Champion. We enjoyed moderate success in athletics, with some of the younger members, namely Daryl Roach, competing very successfully and we even caught a glimpse of Tim Blair's legs in his relay 'stroll'! House hockey was attempted was great vigour, with a special mention for Robyn Grove, Kim Patterson and Brendyn Hawthorne for leading the teams admirably to some near victories. Our junior football team performed excellently, coming equal first thanks to some consistently good performances from Tim Hegarty and Dennis Verginis. Coaches Richards and Fraser must also be thanked here. House tennis revealed Brian Marsden's uncanny agility on the court, teaming with Shane Coutts for some decisive victories. The netball team, despite our spirited approach, was unable to clinch more than one victory. Yet while many of the girls had never played before; they sure learned fast! Culturally speaking, Keith once again shone in the debating under the leadership of Barrie Edwards. Again many students were trying something never attempted before, but Kim Patterson, Peter Oates, Lochiel Crafter, Karen Goldsworthy, Milana Wilson and Scott Johns displayed fine flair! Finally, I would like to thank Carolyn Purton and Susan Barber for their efforts in social service throughout the year, raising over $ 100 for the Migrant Tutoring Service. And 1 would also like to thank sincerely Sarah Green for her enthusiasm and support in coordinating our talents (!) in organising a Form VI dinner and a very successful House lunch. It has been heartening to see growing House spirit and I'm sure present and future students will see Keith House rise to greater heights. Kim Pettigrew

McARTHUR HOUSE COLOURS JUNIOR COLOURS Ben Donachie St. John Heath Daryl Roach Lachlan Campbell Karen Golds worthy (re-award) Stephen Gude (re-award) Brian Marsden Kim Patterson (re-award) Danny Vaughan (re-award) Lionel Aingimea ATHLETICS Barrie Edwards Brendyn Hawthorne Tim Hegarty Dianne Blair CROSS COUNTRY Barrie Edwards Michael Rickards Shane Coutts Brendyn Hawthorne Tim Hegarty DEBATING Barrie Edwards Sarah Green Kim Pettigrew Lochiel Crafter FOOTBALL Tim Hegarty Dennis Verginis HOCKEY Mark Barber Torquil Gault Robyn Grove Brendyn Hawthorne Kim Patterson ROWING Torquil Gault Greg McClelland Charlie Crafter Lionel Aingimea Lachlan Campbell

House Master: Mr. D.H. MacBryde House Tutors: Mr. R.T. Cummins, Mr. T. A. Egan, Miss J.E. Eggleston, Mr. R.G. Harris, Mr. M.B. Keary, Mrs. L. McVitty House Captain: Tony Hocking, Vice-Captain: Tracey Lee House Prefects: Chris Daniel, Mark Downey, James Hay, David Nagle (Sports Captain), Liz Neely, Ross Quail, Raul Read, David Rial. As in previous years, McArthur has enjoyed many well-earned successes in 1982, displaying their fine talents both in the sporting and cultural arenas. I believe this success must be attributed to the strong sense of cooperation and House spirit amongst all our members. This was reflected in the efforts of Warwick Spratt and Darren Taylor who devoted a great deal of their own time in the Christmas vacation to give the House room a 'unique' face-lift. The House night in term one, a barbeque in and around the Austin Gray Centre, proved to be an excellent start to the year. It was a night which provided the parents and teachers, together with students and other members of their families, with an opportunity to socialise in an informal atmosphere. Thanks must go to Mr. Egan for his excellent organisation and culinary efforts. In the third term the sixth form, including tutors, went out for dinner one evening to the Lord of the Isles Tavern. This also proved to be a very enjoyable evening. David Nagle must be thanked for his organisation of the evening. This year McArthur finished third in the inter-House debating, with the senior team retaining an unbeaten record and all teams must be congratulated for their effort and determination. James Hay's organisation and debating skill were invaluable. Credit must also go to Tony Nagle, Andrew Howarth and Peter Quinlivian.

The first event on the sporting calendar was the inter-House swimming, and again McArthur was placed well, taking third position. This achievement was certainly aided by our resident Neil Brooks: Paul Read. The McArthur First XI also proved to be a tough obstacle to their opposition in 1982. Our two First XI representatives, David Richards and Cameron McKenzie proved to be an inspiration with numerous blistering batting performances. Also, Modewarre pace man David Rial captured a bag full of opposition wickets. House athletics was one of McArthurs' greatest achievements, with our athletes just being edged out of second position by Wettenhall. Again the McArthur veterans David and Tony Nagle displayed their incredible pace in front of the large crowd on the hill. We also found some great new talent for the future in Kerri McConachy and Glenn Hunter. I must also congratulate the members of our hockey, football, tennis, and netball teams, who deserved all their success. I would finally like to mention the McArthur third term bike-a-thon, which raised over five hundred dollars for the Children's Book Council's Homes Appeal. Again this was a reflection of the House members' willingness to pull together as a united body for a particular goal. Thanks must go to all our sponsors. My only remaining task is to thank the House tutors and House Prefects, who have helped make this year such a successful one for McArthur House. Special thanks must go to Mr MacBryde, who has devoted a great deal of his time to making McArthur the great House that it is. I wish all the members of McArthur the very best in the future. Tony Hocking HOUSE COLOURS JUNIOR COLOURS Antony Callan Mark Hayden Jenny Jackson Mark Loughnan Katrina Moore Peter Quinlivian Penny Vile Glenn Hunter Kerri McConachy Fiona McKenzie Paul Maddern Laurel Seller Mark Bain Allen Major Jamie Young Hamish Sproat

SWIMMING Sarah Green (re-award) Dianne Blair TENNIS Shane Coutts

McLEAN ATHLETICS Tracey Lee Ross Quail Warwick Spratt Chris Jackman Tony Nagle

House Master: Mr. A.N. Gibson House Tutors: Mr. D.E. Spooner, Mrs. H.J. Colechin, Mr. K.J. Hart House Captains: Peter Williams, Mandy Nancarrow House Prefects: Lyle Banks, Jessica Cummins

CROSS COUNTRY Chris Daniel Ross Quail Tony Nagle

A sign of good sportsmanship is undoubtedly the ability to accept the losses along with the wins. McLean House cannot boast of great sporting achievements, however, it can boast of a rare and memorable display of enthusiasm and willingness to participate: 'Winning is not everything'. As we in McLean House have come to accept, with such a small membership and the relative newness of McLean House, a very great achievement is to even field a team. Even this at times has proved trying, and we have looked to Keith House for support and have combined at times to form a very successful 'McKeith'.

DEBATING Tracey Lee Tony Nagle FOOTBALL Peter Gardiner David Richards Robert Brown Craig Collins Tony Pearce Michael Stewart HOCKEY Mark Downey Tracey Lee Warwick Spratt Gary Major NETBALL Fiona Lomas ROWING Tracey Lee David Nagle Ross Quail SWIMMING Tony Nagle Kaylene Taylor

Where McLean has seen successes in football, debating and tennis, this can be attributed to the commitment and thorough organisation shown by many individuals in the House. Throughout the year 'McLeanites' have had the chance to experience a variety of exciting entertainment. Third formers have continually been seen dining at the Pancake Parlour for breakfast on a Tuesday morning. Fifth formers have participated in film nights, while the sixth form has indulged at the Pearl of China and the Sitar; thereby displaying the 'raging spirits' of McLean House members that have guaranteed them a good night out. Not only have McLean House members shown a concern for their fellow companions, but for others also, even as distant at Thailand, where, through certain individual efforts, the House has provided materials for Art classes held in the slums of Klong Toey, Thailand.

TENNIS Robert Brown Tony Pearce

Within the House 'pride in one's possessions' has stood out with members repainting and decorating the House room on a Friday night. Finally, the House would like to thani Mr Gibson for his contribution to McLean, for we are fully aware that his is by no means an easy job, and trying at the best of times. His efficiency, support and dedication have been the makings of an outstanding House. Thanks must also be extended to the tutors who likewise have showed patience and understanding for those under their care. These people have been an example which we will endeavour to follow. If the rising House spirit, particularly in the House room and increasingly so on the sports field is any precedent for the future, then McLean House looks very promising in '83. All the sixth formers, wish all the McLeanites the best of luck. Mandy Nancarrow HOUSE COLOURS JUNIOR COLOURS Lisl Nancarrow Allan Fisher John Guthrie Yvette Gilbert ATHLETICS Darren Donlen Tim Frampton Lyle Banks FOOTBALL Darren Donlen Lyle Banks David Aingimea Peter Williams HOCKEY Lyle Banks David Aingimea Megan Hawkins Louise Radcliffe-Smith Stewart Ryan Peter Bowers NETBALL Corrine Goodier SWIMMING Hamish Scott Darren Donlen TENNIS Peter Williams John Mawson

MORRISON House Master: Mr. D.R. Wettenhall; Mr. B. McLeod, Term II House Tutors: Mr. P.A. Cronk, Mr. F.W. Elliott, Mr. B. McLeod, Mr. P.S. Mead, Mrs. K.F. Townson, Mr. R.F. Slingo House Captain: Simon Royal House Prefects: Phillip Buck, Jane Mills, Jenny Rooke, Anne Stephenson, Stephen Stoios. 1982 proved to be quite a successful year for Morrison, in a sense....Yes, Morrison actually won senior debating by a considerable margia Morrison also played a major role in the success of every other House activity this year. Had we not taken a lower place in these endeavours no other House could have possibly won! — it's a comforting way to look at it anyway. Contrary to lack of popular belief in Morrison's capabilities, we managed to give a few Houses a run for their money in many sporting activities. The girls showed their prowess and strength in hockey, cross country and athletics. In hockey, Morrison came second in a close match against Shannon, with good performances by Susan Champion, Rebecca Turner, Emma Mestitz and Joanna Hutchison. Senior cross country proved a great success for the girls; we obtained four places in the first five. The two stars who came first and second were, respectively, Fiona Macmillan and Fiona Brown. They also came first and second again in the senior 1500 metres in the inter-House athletics. You may well ask, 'What happened to the boys?' The boys actually did prove quite successful in various activities (despite their Morrison past record). In the boys' hockey, we managed to be placed third. Peter Lappin came first in the boys' junior cross country without much difficulty; and well, we won't talk about the boys' senior football — however, Alistair Fyffe and Andrew Green did play well! Gideon Haigh's incredible talent in public speaking ensured Morrison of victory in the senior debating. Some other notable debaters were Stephen Stoios and Steven Sewell. Our junior debaters didn't win, but did quite well; indicating that Morrison will still be a major contender in the debating next year.

On a more serious note, one major asset Morrison does have, (which no other House can possibly contend with), is Simon Royal for a House captain. Through his leadership, friendship and spirit as House captain, Simon Royal is loved by the entire House, and is an example for all to follow. We all wish for his speedy recovery. Thanks should go to all the triers in interHouse activities (they are too numerous to mention), and to all the tutors. A farewell should be bade to Mrs Townson, who has played a major and vivacious role in the House (the prospective addition to the Townson family has proved too much of an attraction for her). Another goodbye should be said to Mr Wettenhall. Heart-felt thanks and gratitude should go to Mr Wettenhall for all his enthusiasm for and dedication to the House in his role as House Master. This year as well as all the other years he has been in that position, he has maintained the House's ardour with his dependable, strong character. The whole House wishes him all the best in his new position next year. Mr McLeod took the difficult task of House Master in his stride, during second term while Mr Wettenhall was on long service leave. He too, increased the House's spirited qualities and proved to be an invaluable, enthusiastic leader. On behalf of all those who are leaving at the end of the year, the sixth form wish Morrison all the success it deserves in the future. Anne Stephenson HOUSE COLOURS JUNIOR COLOURS Phillip Black Catherine Dickinson Scott Fort Justin Ganly Margaret Gregory Ben Hercus Michael Kinens Peter Lappin Tim Morphy Craig Pullen

Due to the introduction of the table tennis table, the competition within the House was intense. The fourth form boys have taken all in their stride!! The AM/FM radio and homely (to say the least) furniture gave the House that final exquisite touch to complement our recreational facilities.

ATHLETICS Fiona Brown Fiona Macmillan Andrew Green CROSS COUNTRY Fiona Brown Fiona Macmillan Anne Stephenson Rebecca Turner Andrew Green Richard Verrell DEBATING Gideon Haigh Justine Morris Jenny Rooke Steven Sewell Stephen Stoios Katie Tucker FOOTBALL Alistair Fyffe Phillip Buck Andrew Green Evan Lewis Richard Verrell HOCKEY Joanna Hutchison Jane Mills Anne Stephenson Rebecca Turner Ian Cumming Steven Skoglund NETBALL Fiona Brown Jane Mills Anne Stephenson Claire Williams ROWING Tracey Smit Alistair Ewart Russell Pretty Richard Verrell Peter Wolf SWIMMING Tracey Smit TENNIS Fiona Brown Evan Lewis Richard Verrell

WETTENHALL

SHANNON House Master: Mr. W.J. Harris; Mr. R J . McLaren, Term II House Tutors: Mr. A. A. Grainger, Mr. R J . McLaren, Mr. D.A. Young, Mrs. M.J. Champness, Mr. J.S. Gibson, Mr. E.A. Manwaring House Captain: Kate Stevenson House Prefects: Matthew Backwell, Michael Tavaria, David Tarr, Kerryn Greeves, Kadee Supina, Steven Lawrence The year draws to a close but many memories of 1982 will surely remain with the 'Shanimals', who through both successes and defeats, have endeavoured to maintain a relatively high level of enthusiasm in House and inter-House activities.

It should be remembered that in House activities, achievement is important to an extent, but much more so is the attitude and enthusiasm displayed by House members in attempting these activities. The 'blonde bombshells' of Shannon undertook the task of debating, an activity which is often overlooked by many and enthused about by few. Kadee Supina, Tim Routley, Michael Redpath and Sophie Ingpen all gave of their best and in that sense, Shannon was successful, even if wins as such were not recorded. In social terms, a number of dinners within the various forms and finally a House barbeque to finish the year were held successfully. The House Prefects and Kadee Supina especially must be thanked for the support and help they have given me through their involvement with House activities.

In the swimming pool, thoughts of ultimate success were perhaps not what really drove many of the 'swimmers' to compete, but nevertheless, competitors such as Tim Lord, Tim Routley and Sophie Ingpen faired well in individual races. As first term ended, athletics began and most of Shannon seemed to decide that the holidays should start two weeks earlier! Shannon however came a creditable fifth and Cassie Hill, Vicki Caldwell, Andy Noseda and Jodie Henderson competed with success.

To the tutors Mr McLaren, Mr Gibson, Mrs Champness, Mr Grainger, Mr Manwaring and to our House master Mr Harris, thanks also must go for their efforts and time spent in organisation and to Mr Manwaring and Mr Gibson, all the best for success in their positions as House masters in 1983. To all continuing in Shannon, the very best of luck.

One of the most successful areas for Shannon this year was on the hockey field, where both the boys and girls reached their respective Grand Finals. With efforts from players such as Sally Lindros, Kerryn Greeves, Keren 'Chook' Douglas and Sophie Dunoon, the girls defeated Morrison; the boys just lost their final against Wettenhall by 3 goals to 2. Good performances came from Roger Howard, Geoff Clark and Michael Tavaria.

HOUSE COLOURS JUNIOR COLOURS Natalie Fasham Michael Thacker Jeremy Levinson Andrew Bay ley Rowan Dickson Keren Douglas Sally Jones

Both junior and senior Shannon football teams met with relatively little success but the effort and enthusiasm of most players should be commended. The netball and tennis competitions are still to be completed, but with performances so far, Shannon should finish with excellent results. Shannon may still hold the vote for the most glamorous netball team yet also evident is their ability to play netball, as particularly demonstrated by Jodie Henderson and the Dimmick sisters. Players such as Tim Lord, Rohan and Cameron Thomson, Melinda Stacey and the Greeves family have also shown their prowess on the tennis court.

Kate Stevenson

ATHLETICS Andrew Noseda Edward Heffernan Cassy Hill Jodie Henderson

House Master: Mr. R.M. Morris House Tutors: Mr. G.D. Amezdroz, Dr. J.R. Danrell, Dr. S.N. Farrall, Mr. R.W. Lancaster, Mr. R. Salen, Miss W.F. Schofield House Captain: Tim Stevenson House Prefects: Keith Baillie, Diana Hale, Lexine James, Russell Simpson This year has once again been a fine year for Wettenhall House, with the 'have a go' trademark of 'Wettenhallians' always evident House spirit has been high, with all members of Wettenhall showing enthusiasm and a willingness to compete. In terms of House activities, Wettenhall had varied successes. The highlights of the year were the first in the swimming and the outstanding win in the hockey. Good performances in the swimming came from David Dawson and Craig Favaloro who both won their respective age championships. In the hockey we were well lead by Russell Simpson, Gray Bowden and Gary Laidlaw — all of whom play football! Athletics and football were also areas in which 'Wettenhallians' excelled. We finished second in the athletics and third in the football. Finally, top class performers were recorded in debating (special mention to Matin Scholz) and girls' hockey. In both of these activities we had occupied the lower rung for the past three years, however, this year we managed to force our way up the ladder. Still to come are the final results from rowing, cricket, tennis and netball, however we expect to finish relatively high up on the ladders, considering our increasing depth of talent in these activities. Also, we have had a number of social occasions throughout the year. For instance, who can forget the annual 'Mid-year Dine Out' function, for fifth and sixth formers, at Man-Bo's Chinese Restaurant where Dr Danrell unfortunately got his dates mixed up and arrived the night before. Also members of the House were given chances to show previously hidden talents at Tuesday's House assemblies, which ranged from slide shows, gumleaf competitions to musical presentations. All of these occasions proved to be a success.

FOOTBALL Chris Horniblow Tim Lord Paul Ross Edward Heffernan Tim Wilson HOCKEY Jamie Olliff Peter Williams Sophie Ingpen Janine Dimmick Paul Habal Kadee Supina SWIMMING Tim Lord Jodie Henderson Sophie Ingpen 16

MACKIE BOARDING HOUSE May I take this opportunity to extend my thanks to the students in Wettenhall for their efforts and co-operation, and also to the House Prefects, namely Keith Baillie, Russell Simpson, Diana Hale and Lexine James for their help and support throughout the year. Also the tutors of Wettenhall, Mr Lancaster, Mr Salen, Mr Amezdroz, Dr Danrell, Miss Schofield and Mrs Farrall are to be thanked by all students for a most enjoyable year and I wish Miss Schofield all the best for her position in 1983. Finally, special thanks must go to Mr Morris, our House Master, for his undivided attention and dedication towards the running of the House, which was greatly appreciated by all members of Wettenhall. Overall, a good year was had by all' Wettenhallians' and may I take this opportunity in wishing the House the very best of luck in the future. Tim Stevenson HOUSE COLOURS JUNIOR COLOURS Mark Brenner Glen Campbell David Dawson Scott Johnson Stuart Littler Ian Prowse Georgia Stewart Liz Bowden Peter Wickham Jeff Shell Mark Fox

HOCKEY Kate Armstrong Keith Baillie Gray Bowden Diana Hale Gary Laidlaw Russell Simpson Tim Stevenson John Dalitz Robert Emmett Adam Findlay Sarah Golding Donna Gordon Cameron Grant Bram McLeod Zoran Radovanovic Jo Stewart Mark Wilks NETBALL Tracey Cutler Donna Gordon

House Master: Mr. M. van Heeswyk Matron: Mrs. R. Oswald Duty Staff: Mr. M.J. Riordan, Mr. D.H. MacBryde, Dr. J.R Danrell, Mr. E.S. Terrell Form VI House Prefects: David Pearson, Tim Stevenson, John Calvert, Phillip Buck, Alistair Ewart, Gary Laidlaw, David Hazeldine, Bill Stephenson. 1982 in Mackie, and what a year it was! The beginning of a new administration led by Mr. van Heeswyk, the establishment of Dr Darnell's upstairs Penthouse and the continuation of the Members' tradition. The sport seasons saw Mackie boys make their presence felt in all fields. In summer the boarders swam, rowed, played cricket and tennis, with several representatives in Firsts teams. In winter we played football, hockey and soccer with several more Firsts representatives and two captains. The happenings and mysteries of Mackie in '82, like other years, were many and varied. The mysteries of why Mike Stewart got his nickname and how we were given a colour T.V. remain unanswered. The happenings that go on every day keep us all amused. But it was the blinding pace that left our American duty master, Mr. Terrell, dumbfounded. His interpretations of the 'Escort Cup' were so ridiculous he was forced to leave. Yes, Mackie certainly is a place of gusto and explosive vigour.

ROWING Sarah Golding Tim Kent-Hughes Bram McLeod SWIMMING Adam Findlay Sarah Golding TENNIS Russell Simpson Bram McLeod

ATHLETICS Jo Stewart CROSS COUNTRY Gary Laidlaw Robert Emmett Jo Stewart DEBATING Paul Allen Keith Baillie Diana Hale Adam Findlay Tim Leong Bram McLeod Zoran Radovanovic Mark Wilks FOOTBALL Gary Laidlaw Russell Simpson GENERAL Paul Allen Kathy Manwaring

BAROSSA VALLEY REPORT Some of the College buildings date from 1871 and the staff of the Maintenance Department, whilst keeping these buildings in proper order, has been involved, also, in undertaking work that has changed the purposes for which areas of the buildings are used, e.g., the present Maths/Social Sciences area, in the main school block, previously accommodated upwards of 75 students in dormitory accommodation; the boarding house section of the Preparatory School was extensively modified for use as classrooms. This type of activity has given the staff of the Maintenance Department much satisfaction.

We set off for the Barossa Valley at 7.00 a.m. on Wednesday 3 March, in shining MelBright coaches. We stopped at Nhill for lunch and crossed the border at 1.00 p.m., where the bus driver told us to notice the concrete power poles. Arriving at the Barossa Valley at about 5.30 we piled out of the bus and set to work putting up the tents all in a row. Next morning, we boarded the bus and travelled to a winery where we were given questions to answer about the wine growing in the Barossa Valley. After tasting some non-alcoholic wine we were also allowed to taste some grapes. Everyone had purple fingers and mouths. That afternoon we visited the Tanunda Show which was much the same as the Geelong Show but quite a lot smaller. We interviewed some people there of German background and then went on to the pool, as it was 42 degrees.

The servicing of the science laboratories is in the hands of suitably qualified technicians; they maintain the scientific equipment and provide supplies of chemicals to enable the extensive Physical Sciences programme to be undertaken. This relieves the academic staff of much routine preparation time and ensures maximum teacher/student contact in the laboratory.

OFFICE STAFF Back: Mr R.B. Jamieson (Bursar); Mr H.G. Philips; Mr S. de Vre Front: Mrs J. Smith; Miss J. Skinner; Mrs A. Wood, Miss D. Williams; Mrs L. Nelson The boarding House Matrons and the staff of the Medical Centre are more specifically involved with the boarders for whom they provide that avenue of care and concern so vital in ensuring that boarders feel part of a family. The domestic/catering staff who are employed, essentially, to cover the specific requirements of the boarding establishment, nevertheless provide for a great range of catering needs; the formal dinners for the boarders, the Foundation Dinner held in July and the Valedictory Dinner held in November being, perhaps, the special occasions.

The year 1982 has not been significantly different from any other year as far as the support staff are concerned, changes in curriculum rarely having any direct effect upon these members of staff. However, they all gain much satisfaction in the knowledge that the activities in which they engage may, in some small way, help the students to perform well and for students and staff to develop the qualities of excellence in all things, a development which the Principal and the Council are determined shall be the mark of the College. R B . Jamieson, Bursar

Another day was spent on the geography of the Barossa Valley. After sitting under the trees in the Tanunda caravan park writing down notes, we boarded the bus and listened to Mr. Wehrmann's commentary about the architecture of the houses and the land formations. We stopped at Mengler's Hill Lookout for the view and later stopped at the Whispering Wall, where we took out our cameras; a few of us got back in the bus soaked, having found a tap. On the return journey nearly everyone was asleep. After our day's work we went back to Bethany where we started our map drawing and table work, before going back to camp for tea. Another day's activities covered land use and the local government. Standing on the Adelaide Highway, we were faced with the task of finding our way about and mapping the land use in the area as we did so. We also kept on the look-out for natives, whom we had to interview. Those we interviewed didn't invite us into their cool homes or offer us drinks; however other students were more fortunate in this regard. One day was spent on an historical aspect — the German culture and how it had changed. To research this, we interviewed elderly people of German background. This was done in various ways; our group met our prospective interviewees at the local church and were taken off to their homes. Our interviewee was extremely keen and plied us with ice-cream and soft drink. He even showed us a film. On Monday morning we rose at 5 a.m. and set to work packing and taking down our tents. After five days of hot, balmy weather, it poured. Everyone was drenched by breakfast time and we boarded the bus looking like drowned rats. Roughly ten hours later, we stepped off the buses in Talbot Street, looking dirty, dusty, travel-worn and ready to drop off to sleep.

MOSSGIEL BOARDING 'BEHIND THE CLASSROOMS....' HOUSE The mysteries may remain unanswered and the happenings unexplained but one can be sure that the House would not function if it weren't for our friendly Matron, Mrs. Oswald, and capable duty master, Mr van Heeswyk, Mr Riordan, Mr MacBryde, Dr Danrell and Mr Terrell. The feelings may sometimes be tense and the tempers stretched but we always forget and come up smiling, happy to be a part of Mackie. Our sincere thanks go to all of them for their patience and understanding and especially to Mrs Oswald, who looks after us like our own 'Granny'. 1982 marks the end of an era at Mackie. After years of caring for fifty or more 'sons', Mrs Oswald is retiring. The special attention and care Mrs Oswald gives will be missed around Mackie and the boys thank her very much, wishing her all the best in her welldeserved retirement. Finally I would like to farewell those leaving us in 1982, knowing that they will always remember their days at Mackie. John Mawson

House Master: Mr. B.R. Olsen Matron: Mrs. J. Wildberger Duty Staff: Miss J.E. Eggleston, Mr. R.J. McLaren, Mr. P.J. Richards, Mr. P.S. Mead House Committee: Russell Pretty, Wendy Gerboth, Liz Neely, Carolyn Purton, Fay Leong This year, as always, Mossgiel has experienced some most memorable times: the notorious stranglings of the famous pink panther and Mr Olsen's attempted April Fools' fumigation, when he tried to get everyone out of bed at 6.00 a.m. The male members of Mossgiel have really made a name for themselves this year, with their disco dancing to Abba and the Bee Gees; — Some of the female members are much more cultured and prefer the sound of Beethoven. Even though Mr Olsen's weeds have become comparatively overgrown this year, the uniforms of the Mossgiel students have no doubt been well worn. Of course boarding has its good and bad moments, but the best memories will always remain with us.

The community's image of the College naturally centres around the activities of the students with particular reference to academic achievement, sporting prowess and, in more recent times, their achievement in creative activities, a good example being the eminently successful performance by College students during the 1982 Geelong Eisteddfod. The quality of the academic staff, the quality and the extent of the curriculum are further matters which influence the community in setting its image of the College, Nobody would wish to dispute the validity oi these general propositions. However, it is appropriate to remember that a strong support staff is needed to provide the environment in which the many and varied activities of the students may be performed. The College is fortunate in having a support staff of 50 people engaged in the vital tasks oi cleaning/security, grounds maintenance, building maintenance, domestic/catering activities, servicing the science laboratories and providing administrative/secretarial/clerical assistance. Responsibility for these non-academic activities generally rests with the Bursar who is also Clerk to Council.

On behalf of all Mossgiel we would like to thank all the duty masters and wish Miss Eggleston well in the future. A special thanks must go to Mr Olsen for all his time and consideration throughout his years as Boarding House Master. All the teachers this year have shown the special qualities needed to cope with Mossgiel boarding life: patience, lenience with room for humour and kindness. We would all like to wish the teachers luck for the future and also on behalf of the fifth, fourth and third formers good luck and farewell to the sixth formers.

A detailed list of the activities of each of these various support/service departments would be too extensive: let it be sufficient to note the following broad areas of activity.

Claire Williams Lisa Savery

The Grounds staff maintain the very pleasant environment in which the College buildings are located, at both sites: they provide and maintain the sporting facilities to meet the requirements of the academic programme, the A.P.S. and the local sporting organisations with which the College is now affiliated. The present water restrictions in the Geelong area pose an additional problem for the grounds staff.

The secretarial/accounting staff, some of whom are shown in the photograph, cope with the masses of financial transactions, the investment of funds, the preparation of term accounts, enrolments, student reports, typing and reproduction of teaching notes and examination papers, as well as being the first point of contact for most visitors to the College and for telephone contact.

The cleaning staff are also involved in providing a satisfactory environment ill which staff and students may operate: their activities also involve, from time to time, the setting-up of the Morrison Hall and other areas to enable special activities to be undertaken, particularly drama and music.

A.F.S. EXCHANGE STUDENT More could be said here about the other, unplanned things that happened; so far we have talked about the activities already arranged by the Social Science Faculty. There were fun times at the pool, hilarious incidents when we were interviewing people and they said quite unexpected things and the challenge of thinking of something nasty to say about the food that nobody had said before. And of course there was the thrill of doing homework... Joanne MacBryde and Philippa Hale

Posed with the problem of describing what it was like to be an exchange student my mind drew a total blank. What was I, Staci Kissinger, small town girl from California supposed to write about? Living in a town of 2,000 with the name of Tuolumne (Too-alluh-me) hadn't given me much exposure to this kind of situation. So I set out to accomplish the task asked of me. I approached my Australian friends for help. They happily and easily began to throw out suggestions. 'What's your family like at home?' That was easy, I thought, I've got one sister 3 years younger than I (15), no brothers, my parents (my mother being a forest fire fighter and my father a carpenter), lots of grandparents, etc. Pleased that I could so easily answer that question I looked towards the next.

Each student had 6 subjects. The first half are taken in three one and a half hour classed with the remaining classes taken on the following day. Academically, the standard at Summerville is much lower than at Colleg| as its main concern is to prepare students for the work force. I wasn't used to very much homework and I spent a lot of my time at thei local ski resort in the winter. Sports were aj big thing at home with 2 to 3 hour practices held every day after school and matches on Saturday. I seemed to do well at school without too much effort and so I've found College to be much more challenging. Now that I've become used to the differences I find it easier than I did when I first started. 'What's it like to wear a uniform?' At home there was no required uniform to wear. One could wear whatever he or she liked. I've found it nice not to have to decide what tc wear each morning and, consequently, my room stays a lot cleaner too! 'What do you think about Australia?' I love it. The people are so friendly and basically seem to have a good sense of humour. Many expected me to be different but that was due to preconceived ideas assisted by television, so it wasn't their fault. One preconception was that I was supposed to think that there were kangaroos hopping down the main streets of every major city. I knew there weren't many people in Australia but I wasn't that misinformed! Actually I didn't have many notions about Australia before I arrived. Unfortunately there was a great lack of information concerning Australia where I lived. Little things about the different countries were noticed al first, such as the switches going down instead of up to turn on the lights and door handles being chest high instead of waist high. Driving on the opposite side of the road is an experience in itself. Going to get in the passenger side only to find yourself behind the wheel causes a few red faces at first! As does ducking in fear of hitting a car as youn turn around a corner. I'm told it's worse when you have to revert back to your old driving habits.

'What's school like where you live?' That was a bit harder. There were so many differences that I didn't quite know where to start. I was a senior or in Form VI when I embarked on my trip. The school I went to was the local high school, Summerville, where approximately 400 students attended.

I then turned to my family as my friends had gone blank. My host family here is very musically oriented so the question of music naturally came up. 'What do you think of Aussie music and bands?' Well, I knew of a few back home — L.R.B., Air Supply, ACDC, but there are many great bands here that haven't made it in the States yet, such as Moving Pictures, Men At Work, Australian Crawl, Mondo Rock, Cold Chisel, Peter Cupples Band to name a few. When I return home in January I'll miss all of the good talent here. I've managed to see a few of the bands in concert so at least I'll have the memories.

CYNTHIA PARSONS: AN INTERNATIONAL VISITOR I'll have a lot of good memories about Australia when I return home. Aussie rules football, meat pies, Darryl and Ozzie, music shows (we don't have them in the States), school, friends, family, teachers, slang (I've unwittingly gotten myself into trouble a few times with it) and of course kangaroos and koalas. I've come to see a fair portion of Australia while I've been here and I plan to come back and see some more of it in a few years time. I've found it a beautiful and fascinating country and all who live here should be proud of their country. I look at it and I can't thank A.F.S. enough for enabling me to come here. I can't thank College enough for accepting me into this school because it has provided me with a great experience. My friends and family deserve thanks too for putting up with me and my Yankee traits for a year. Thank you!! Staci Kissinger

The Watergate scandal which led to the downfall of the Nixon Government almost 10 years ago produced some very interesting ideas about government at that time. One lady who played a part in the discovery of the scandal was Miss Cynthia Parsons, we were fortunate she was here in Australia and agreed to conduct an interview. Miss Parsons was invited to Australia by Mr Gebhardt, through his American connections. She was the Guest Speaker at this year's Endowment Dinner; gave the 1982 Geelong College Lecture Series, with a speech called 'American Colleges — Where Are They Going?'; was interviewed by Terry Lane for A.B.C. radio and participated in a number of classes at both the Prep, and Senior Schools. All her life Miss Parsons has wanted to be involved in newspapers and books, from primary school to university. She became a copy girl at the Christian Science Monitor in Washington and finally got the job she holds today as Education Editor. Being an Editor for a newspaper means you have control of a section of space into which are put special features as well as many other items to do with day-to-day happenings. Editing includes changing stories around and taking out and adding pieces. When asked whether newspapers played a major role in shaping public opinion as opposed to T. V., she replied'T. V. is usually second to newspapers, because it is released after papers in some cases.' An interesting experience Miss Parsons had was that, as usual, she buys other stories and prints them. She accepted a story about language from a teacher and paid for it. The story was then printed and many things happened. The woman who wrote the story was fired: she had used a false name and had to apoligise publicly.

A style of reporting that is used today (that helped Miss Parsons uncover the facts on Watergate) is 'investigative reporting'. It is different from conventional reporting in that the reporter asks questions and will sometimes assume different personalities to reveal a story. So he/she becomes a detective reporter. It was these tactics that made the discovery of Watergate possible. Journalists and editors alike have to ask questions in order to achieve their goal. According to Miss Parsons, Australian news items receive little consistent coverage in America. Main stories that achieve mentions deal with a political fight, coal and diamond mining and the treatment of Aboriginals. Finally to sum up her visit so far to Australia what were the main things she learned during her visit? She said that our barns are very different in that they are built with pride in America and, seemingly, not so here in Australia. Some prices are higher and there is more emphasis on dress here than in the United States. David Potter Form IV Journalism

PUBLIC SPEAKING ODYSSEY OR BLAST THE JUDGES! Surveys of human fears habitually contain 'speaking before a group' in their top few anxieties. It may reveal a hidden masochistic streak in me, but I have always enjoyed it. This year I gave my ability the acid test, Competition — THE AGE Plain English Speaking Award. An Australia-wide contest that invites all schools in the country to put up a contender for the title. The winners are played-off and off until the state victors compete in a national final. This year the final was held in Melbourne, at the vast new Concert Hall at the Gallery. My thoughts were, needless to say, far from that occasion in the School final held in dingy CI4 on a cold May evening with two spectators. The speech, written in half-anhour a few nights before on the topic 'Jargon and Doubletalk' held up well and I was School representative. The format of the awards is an eight-minute prepared speech (which you keep right through) and an impromptu talk of three minutes with four minutes for preparation and/or panic. The area final found me a trifle rusty, but noone seemed to notice — the sound of laughter and applause tends to quell the nerves and you are carried through by the audience's enjoyment. The regional final fetched me a sympathetic impromptu, 'Malcolm Fraser' into which I sank my public speaking fangs. Not without trepidation, I found myself in the State final. The Victorian final was a full day, a dozen competitors and a terrifically high standard. There were 1400 people in Wilson Hall, Melbourne University, but they seemed to take to my rather home-spun style, dirty shoes, hole in the trouser knee and all. I spoke well-enough to go the next step — Australian final.

I spent four days in Melbourne, seeing the sights (many rather embarassingly for the first time) and meeting my opponents. The final was in front of about 1800 or so, but I gained much perverted pleasure from my two stints at the microphone. The audience tool to me, the judges didn't and at the end, I was second — beaten by a single vote. It didn't seem to matter, for public speaking is not a relentless, cut-throat affair; it's one sport where you can really say competing is the crucial thing. On a more orthodox sports report note, my thanks are extended profusely to Mrs Colechin, who arranged and organised grandly or my behalf, and Catherine Dickinson, Steven Sewell and Brian Lawrence who thoughtfully put aside their studies to lend crucial moral support in both area and regional final. Then was also a rather distinguished ' Principaltype' Gentleman who flew the College flag at the National final; thank-you Mr. Gebhardt A final thanks to the people who took time out to ask after my progress or even to say 'When arya garna New Zealand?' I greatly appreciated it, because that helps make all the slog worthwhile. Gideon Haigt

DEBATING We won....we won....and then....we lost. There was darkness, a kind of argumentative abyss. Acting with astounding immediacy the College, through a process spanning eons, strove to fill that rhetorical chasm. The rusted cogs of the mighty bureaucratic machine, that is the School administration, brought together the most amazing collection of intellects assembled within a four foot radius. The impetus for this remarkable achievement came from the mysterious entity referred to as Colechin. History tells us that early first term an innocuous little note appeared (appropriately) on the general notice board. Those who could read it flocked to enlist in '..a sort of..School debating team..' There were four. A Mandy Nancarrow, and a kind of Susan Wenlock, not to mention the predator of debate, Gideon Haigh; and also (I think) Barrie Edwards who modestly asks to

be referred to as 'alive'. On paper we could beat Geelong Grammar, and as our notes were mostly on paper we did. The line-up for this celebrated victory against the habitual foe involved Haigh as first speaker, Nancarrow second, and Edwards as third, not to mention Mrs Colechin who hovered around us for days beforehand implanting brilliant speeches and executing the most difficult organisational tasks with skill. We triumphed by a margin of seventeen points. It is really quite pointless to elaborate, except to say that Mandy Nancarrow was excellent. Overall it was not a brilliant debate and perhaps hurt by the adjudicator's barrage of criticism, Gideon (Haigh) chose to use the victory speech as a platform, from which to direct a stream of 'rebuttals' that devastated the adjudicator, and made one wonder whether Gideon had ever played pro' tennis.

DEBATING TEAM Back row: G.C. Haigh; B.N. Edwards Front row: M.J. Nancarrow; Mrs. H. Colechin; S.J. Wenlock 23

There was a brief hiatus. The four returned to obscure anonymity after a lengthy preparation of 30 seconds, these oral musketeers plunged headlong into the fray, for match description, re-read previous paragraph, deleting Nancarrow and Geelong Grammar and inserting Wenlock and West Tech. The team was led back to its burrows to devise impregnable arguments with which to overwhelm Sacred Heart using pens and minds to write and think with respectively. That was their first error, their second was not immediately running the adjudicator through on sight. In this man, under the misconception that he was in any way human, those princes of polemy and dames of disputation finally met their match. In due ceremony, Edwards, Wenlock, Nancarrow and Haigh burnt their biros. Gideon Haigh

SOCIAL SERVICE

BIOLOGY CAMP

CHESS

With committee meetings regularly and even weekly, it has been a busy year for those students who have been involved in the organising of projects.

The Biology Camp 1982, proved beyond doubt to be the most successful camp in years...weather wise!!!

Chess has, unfortunately, acquired the reputation of being a boring, slow, deadly serious game only played by intellectuals. This is not so. Chess can be played by anyone and can be very exciting. Sadly, perhaps because of this stigma, chess is not very well established at College.

Major School-wide projects have been — 1. Door Knock Appeals, Red Cross and Salvation Army. This year day students lent vigorous support to the usual number of boarders who regularly assist. 2. 40-hour Famine Approximately $750 was raised eventually by this appeal for World Vision. This was the best effort for many years. 3. Children's Christmas Appeal At the time of writing a school wide appeal for toys and books suitable for children, is being launched. All articles will be distributed through — Mercy Family Care — The Children's Protection Society and Bethany. Most Houses embarked on a variety of activities. McArthur House —A bike-a-thon to raise money to purchase books for the Children's Book Council of Australia. Keith House — Purchased car stickers in support of the Home Tutors Scheme. McLean House — Collected magazine and newspaper cuttings to send to a Thailand Community School. Other Houses organised — cake stalls, record sales and sundry minor activities. Students also visited people in the local community.

However it is still under discussion how successful the actual field studies were. But it is guessed that most of the studies, with careful direction from Mr Leyshon, Mr Young and Mrs Strauch gathered results that were quite feasible. For some, the sights of Ocean Grove were an exhilarating experience, yet for others such as our tour leader, Jane Peter, they proved nothing new. But when we finally started our experiments on the environment, everyone including the locals didn't really know what to expect. And most were pleasantly surprised. Although the camp was hard work and we had to walk a long way each day, we were able to take some time off to improve or begin our suntans on the beach. Some even braved the water!!! The idea of becoming an environmental biologist also began to appeal to some people by the end of the week, especially when the sun was shining. The camp facilities were more than adequate and the food was pleasant (although some people found that if they didn't hurry and finish their meal, a certain few, male persons would whip it from under them before they had time to breathe). Over all the camp proved beyond doubt, an invaluable experience. Jodie Henderson

Overall close to $2000 will have been raised and thanks go to those who have actively supported the schemes, in particular House Masters and House representatives.

The Chess Club, consisting of Tim Stephens, Mark Fothergill, Andrew Peel, Andrew Rutherford and myself meet once a week to play against each other. Mr. Shaw, the unbeatable sparring partner, offers advice and coaches as well. For the third year running The Geelong College has entered a team in the open interschool chess competition. This competition was held at the Pancake Parlour on a Tuesday evening. Other teams entered were; St. Joseph's College, Belmont High School and two teams from the defending champions, Geelong Grammar. After some long, arduous battles and some not so long the College team had mixed success. We failed to beat both Grammar teams and Belmont High, but did beat St. Joseph's (admittedly by a forfeit). The competition against other schools gave all of us the chance of using time clocks and gaining good match experience. Andrew Rutherford, in search of tournament experience, entered the Victorian junior championships and came a commendable fifth. During lunchtimes an open chess championship was held, but unfortunately the only entrants were the team. All who have participated in Geelong College Chess this year have thoroughly enjoyed it and hopefully any interested people will become involved next year so Chess can become as popular as it should be. Stewart Ryan

R.D. Wells

HAVOC IN THE SNOW

ARCHIVES

LIBRARY COUNCIL

During Exeat, 25 students and 4 teachers, (Miss Eggleston, Mr Owens, Mr Seeckts and Mr Amezdroz) all hit the Arlberg — Merrijig Motel. The motel was very modern and, as some of the fourth formers claimed, actually 'very trendy'. There was a raging disco for the more energetic skiers and a stimulating spa for the bruised, tired skiers (where many relationships started and finished). For the rest of us it was off to bed. In the opinion of all we went skiing on the right weekend. The snow was at its best and the weather was good every day. There was a range of skiers, from beginners to advanced. Beginners were slightly hesitant to tackle the more advanced runs like Standard and Bull Runs. Standard Run proved to be quite popular with the advanced skiers. Skyline and Baldy were the popular runs amongst the beginners. Fantastic jumps and moguls were attacked by the better skiers and some turned into spectacular falls.

The Archives Centre is now located upstairs in the Refectory Block in more commodious conditions. Contributions of historical material for inclusion in the collection are always warmly welcomed. Recent additions have included papers of Dr H.N.B. Wettenhall and Dr R.R. Wettenhall concerning College events over the past eighty years. Mr T.W. Mitchell of 'Toowong Station' sent several old text books which belonged to his uncle who was a student at the College in 1871.

It may surprise many to know that running the George Morrison Library consists of more than just replacing those little white cards inside the back covers of books. There is in fact a vast amount of maintenance and preparation which takes place to keep the library in a workable order.

The placed to find fellow skiers was to watch the chairlift while skiing down Baldy. Many fantastic collisions were had with the chairlift poles and other obstacles. It was necessary to remember that you must concentrate on skiing at all times and not the good looking guy/girl up in the chair lift. I heard skiing on your behind proved a popular pastime with many.

Frequently enquiries are received from people who are seeking information regarding members of the family who they believe were once enrolled at Geelong College and our records were of value to those responsible for writing the history of the Geelong Lawn Tennis Club to mark its centenary. A number of tennis players who were prominent in the early days of tennis in Geelong and Australia were Geelong College students, notably 'Gus' Kearney who was tennis champion of Australia while still at school. An exhibition of archival material was arranged in the Gallery for three weeks in June and aroused considerable interest among a large number of students and others who took the opportunity to inspect it. Ewan Maclean

I am sure everyone got their money's worth of snow, sun, spills and thrills. Heaps of thanks go to the staff for organising and looking after us, the Arlberg - Merrijig Motel, for allowing us to stay there, also the Ski Patrol and Mansfield Hospital where yours truly spent the last day and a half while the rest of the crew skied on.

During 1982 the library council has had an enjoyable year although Mrs McVitty would probably suggest that too much enjoyment and not enough work took place. During first term the library council provided music during lunchtime for those who ate their lunch on the lawn in front of Morrison Hall. During winter, re-runs of Brideshead Revisited were shown in an upstairs classroom to attract those away from the library who were there to benefit from its efficient heating system rather than its reading material. This proved extremely successful with students and staff who had not been able to see the show due to homework commitments. Come the end of first term the library council met at Geelong Railway Station to embark on a day trip to Melbourne. Many books which are not to be found in Geelong bookstores were purchased and added to the library's shelves. Term II saw Mr. McVitty come to the College for several days to talk to students about children's literature. This proved very interesting for all who spoke to him and his visit concluded with a dinner attended by the English Faculty, Library Council and Committee. 1982 brought a new librarian with it, to look after and supervise the library's affairs. I would like to thank and congratulate Mrs McVitty on her successful first year as librarian. I am sure that both the students and library have benefited from her skills. Thanks must go to Mrs James, Mrs Warren and Miss Thomas for keeping the library in an orderly state and for doing the work which is necessary to keep the library functional.

Jane Peter P.S. Mr Amezdroz showed us all his hidden talent at changing tyres.

The much used audio visual section of the library has once again been kept operational by Mr Salen who with his vast knowledge of all things electrical has repaired and main tained the video equipment. The library committee must also be thanked for doing just about all of the mundane won such as covering books and punching holes in periodicals. They have been of great us throughout the year and I wish them the best of luck for next year. Finally I hope that 1983 runs as smoothly and well for the George Morrison Library a it has this year. James Hat Chairman, 198;

LIBRARY COUNCIL Back: J.L. Rooke; K.A. Tucker; R.N. Quail; V.J. Williams; GJ. Wickham; P.K. Allen; B.L. Nelson; J.L. McFarlane; F. Leong Front: Mr. R. Salen; Mrs. L. James; Mrs. L.E. McVitty (Librarian); J.L. Hay (Chairman); Mrs. A. Warren; Miss K.M. Thomas; M.D. Downey (Secretary). 26

SPORT 27

BOYS' CRICKET ANOTHER A.P.S. PREMIERSHIP In an incredible season marked by 4 outright victories, one in spite of being behind in the first innings and one outright loss, The Geelong College First XI achieved its fourth A.P.S. cricket premiership and its second in 4 years. The last game against M.G.S. provided a fitting climax with a display of incredible batting power by Russell Simpson to obtain the necessary runs in a very restricted time for an outright victory. Much of the credit for the team's success can be attributed to the team's joint coaches, Mr Gordon McKay and Mr Mark Seeckts. The innovation of a duel coaching position allowed Mr Seeckts to continue his cricketing career; while Mr McKay was able to impart his tremendous cricketing skills and knowledge to the team. Without his enthusiasm and balanced approach to the game, the season would have been less successful.

The season commenced with high hopes of success as there was a solid nucleus of players from the previous year, which provided a firm basis for a team whose winning form was largely determined by a team approach. Fielding, at times incredible, highlighted the team effort. Nevertheless there were some outstanding individual performances. Dean Herbert in an awesome display of fast bowling broke the school record for wickets obtained in a season, and in so doing broke the hearts of many opposition batsmen. Gray Bowden matured into a very fine all rounder with controlled batting, the ability to devastate an attack and aggressive tight bowling. Russell Simpson's batting provided some of the best controlled hitting seen in A.P.S. cricket in recent years while his bowling was rather unlucky.

Every player contributed to the team effort Matthew Backwell fielded magnificently with a match winning catch in the crucial game against St. Kevins. Lyle Banks scored the winning runs in a very tight game at Scotch and bowled very tidily in an attack dominated by seam bowlers. 'Hungry Hay" who stood the continuous pounding from the pace attack, improved greatly throughout the season and took several fine catches behind the stumps. Michael Johns batting in the second innings against G.G.S. turned potential defeat into victory. Cameron McKenzie made an auspicious debut with a match winning bowling performance in the first game of the season. David Pearson was tenacious in the field and an inspiration to all David Tarr helped Russell Simpson to achieve the premiership winning runs against M.G.S.

FIRST ELEVEN (A.P.S. Premiers, 1982) Back: D.G. Pearson; D.J. Tarr, M.C. Hay; I.M. Johns; D.B. Hazeldine; C A . McKenzie; D.G. Richards; M.H. Backwell Front: L.R Banks; G A . Bowden; Mr. G. McKay (Coach); S.D. Holloway (Captain); Mr. M.W. Seeckts (Coach); D. Herbert (Vice Captain); R.G. Simpson.

The team greatly appreciated the constant support and enthusiasm of the parents and friends. I wish to thank the coaches of all teams as well as those who assisted, particularly Messrs McKay, Seeckts, Fraser, McLaren, Richards, Happell, J. Gibson and Olsen. Finally, there would be no cricket without the grounds superbly maintained by Mr Stuart Rankin and his staff. Simon Holloway

GIRLS' CRICKET 1982 saw more girls playing cricket during Term I than in the previous year, when girls' cricket was first introduced to College. As a result of this added interest, the girls were able to field both a senior and a junior team. The games were, however, limited to one senior match against Geelong Grammar and three junior matches: one against Geelong Grammar and two against Clonard. The first XI seniors gained a win against Grammar on one sunny Sunday afternoon which quickly blew into a typical Geelong rain to finish the day. Best performances were by Kate Armstrog, Liz Dickson and Jenny Herbert who all bowled well and with brilliant style also showed off their batting skills. The juniors, who played three games, gained a lot more experience and had a few more laughs than the seniors. Under the captaincy of Penny Vile, the second XI scored one loss and one win against Clonard and an overall win against Grammar. Best performances, as a whole, were from Penny Vile, Sophie Gebhardt and Andrea Lester.

Finally on behalf of all the girls who played cricket, I would like to thank our coach, Miss Eggleston, for the time she put into the organisation of the games and her enthusiastic approach of a coach determined to gain victory. If it was not for Coach Eggleston, girls' cricket would not exist at College and neither would the laughs — especially those the boys get when watching the girls master the bat and ball of a hitherto male dominated game. Girls' cricket for me in both 1981 and 1982 has been a time of mixed fortunes and a lot of fun. I hope cricket continues to be offered to the girls and eventually becomes a regular sport. Liz Neely

GIRLS' SENIOR CRICKET TEAM Back row: J.M. Dimmick; J.A. Herbert; E.L. Dickson; J.M. Henderson; S.J. Golding; D.L. Gordon; B.L. Nelson; M.I. Mirkovic Front row: K.L. Parkes; E.A. Neely (Capt); Miss J.E. Eggleston (Coach); K.L. Armstrong; C.J. Thorn Absent: J.J. Supina 30

TENNIS The 1982 tennis year saw all The Geelong College tennis teams achieving a reasonable amount of success in their various matches. In all, four teams (three open, and one under fifteen) were entered in the A.P.S. competition for this season. Seven other A.P.S. schools were scheduled. One junior College team was also entered in the 1981-82 Summer Churches' Competition. The new plexipave courts were in use for the second season and provided a valuable asset for the College teams competing on them. The even and consistent surface these courts provided was appreciated by the players. The First tennis team won three out of its seven matches, with each of the losing matches being closely contested. The team defeated C.G.S., S.K.C., and G.G.S., and losttoS.C.,C.G.S.,H.C. andM.G.S. Those who played in the firsts were: Daryl Greeves (the outstanding third form junior, who consistently displayed powerful tennis); John Calvert, who, with his newly acquired 'larger headed' racquet, started to find some consistency towards the end of the season; Hamish Salmon, who, despite being plagued by injuries still managed by emerge victorious in most of his matches due to determination; Peter Williams, our most agressive hitter of the ball, who was a welcome addition to the team; John Ide who with constant cries of self-encouragement, also achieved many

victories through his perseverance and determination; Rohan Thomson, who displayed his renowned sense of humour both on and off the court; Craig Collins, whose total concentration during matches was equally matched by his improved consistency; Melinda Stacey our only girl representative, who proved to be a strong asset with her excellent stroke-making; Michael Bell and Paul Warwick, who displayed good form in their frequent matches with the unfortunate experience of travelling all the way to Haileybury College to play singles only to meet the Haileybury number two player, who had been switched to the number eight singles position. The constant theme held by the First's new tennis coach, Mr Young, was to become fitter. Enthusiasm by the players in this area, however, declined as the season progressed. Mr Young's admiration for Ron Barassi's psychological tactics was also often discussed but the psychological side of tennis, for this year at least, was never put into effect. The Second and Third teams, both coached by Mr Jacobs, had varied success. The Thirds won one match and were defeated in three, whilst the Seconds consisting of some talented fourth and fifth formers, won four matches, drew one and lost one.

Wehrmann, won two matches and were defeated in four. Many promising third and fourth formers played in this team. The final College tennis team was the Under sixteen team entered in the local Churches' competition. They had a very successful season, reaching the preliminary final in their graded section. Thanks must go to Mr Mead for coaching and organising the team. The future prospects for the College tennis looks bright as we are fortunate in already having a number of keen and skilful young players in the various school teams. Congratulations are extended to Daryl Greeves who was selected to play in the number four position in the A.P.S. Open Firsts team against the A.G.S. team and Hamish Salmon was also selected as the number two player to play in the Under fifteen A.P.S. team. On behalf of the tennis players, I would like to thank Mr Young for his organisation of tennis this year. Thanks must also be given to all the other coaches, the groundsmen and the players in all grades who ably represented the school in 1982. Best of luck for the future.

The Under fifteen A's, coached by Mr

A.P.S. TENNIS TEAM Back: H.J. Salmon; R.P. Warwick; R.J. Thomson; P.A. Williams; C.W. Collins; M.M. Bell; RW. Brown M-ont: M.J. Stacey; J. Calvert (Capt); Mr. D.A. Young (Master in Charge); J.P. Ide (Vice Capt); D.C. Greeves 31

John Calvert

FOOTBALL This year College once again hosted the annual Tri-Carnival with teams from W.A. (Hale) and S.A. (Scotch) competing. It resulted in College retaining the C D . Fisher Plate after wins of 33 goals over Scotch and approximately 20 goals over Hale. Gray Bowden's twelve goals against Scotch and Russell Simpson's display at centre-half back against Hale were highlights. This occasion, along with three Herald Shield matches, including a controlled display against St. Joseph's, saw the team head into the A.P.S. season full of confidence. In the opening match against Wesley, a relatively poor display saw College lose the match in the last ten seconds when Wesley slammed through the winning goal. Wesley proved to be the 'darkhorse' of the A,P.S. but victory should have been ours in this instance. Our first home game the following week was against Xavier, who proved to be far too big and strong. Poor kicking in front of goal aided a 54 point loss.

Caulfield Grammar at Grammar saw a spasmodic display resulting in a loss by 15 points. The first quarter promised so much but third quarter wobbles resulted in lost initiative and match.

back Alistair Fyffe behind (J.V.L. still claims he missed the bus) things didn't start well. Alistair eventually turned up but was sorry as he had little to do as the backline kept Carey goal-less until the final quarter.

The fourth round saw College tackle Scotch, who had also failed to produce winning form. After trailing by 13 points at the last change College slammed on 5.1 to0.1 to win running away by 17 points. The baby of the team, Glen Campbell, took the M.O.D. (Mark of the Day) and, in fact of the year, when he soared over a pack in the last quarter. A trip to Carey the next week resulted in a good win by 56 points. After leaving full-

Haileybury, the next week, proved to be I different story. A methodical and extremely skilful Haileybury, crushed College by 79 points. Highlight of the display was backmal Simon Holloway's efforts in 'busting' through for three goals — the first of his A.P..S career. St. Kevin's at St. Kevin's is usually a good enough reason to finish the season a week early, however, unluckily this was not to be.

FIRST XVIII Back: J.P. Ide; S.B. Coutts; G.L. Campbell; D.M. Lamont; A.B. Walsgott; LR. Banks Centre: A.RT. Ferguson (Trainer); P.A. Williams; T.S. Lord; D.B. Hazeldine; R.J. Emmett; P.N.R. McDonald; C.K.G. Smith; A.J. Fyffe; M.D. Downey; J.R.M. Gregory (Trainer) Front G.A. Bowden; I.M. Johns; D. Herbert; D.G. Pearson (Capt); J.V. Leyshon (Coach); R.G. Simpson; S.D. Holloway; D.J. Tarr; M.H. Backwell 32

In the end College scrambled home by 2 points after a St. Kevin's player had a set shot at goal after the siren. The human pyramid in the goal square saw it go through for a behind, much to the relief of one J.V.L. and team. Although the season promised to be outstanding, with 60% of the team having played last year and a great deal of fifth form talent coming up, it was somewhat of a disappointment with only three wins from

seven matches. This was the result of the team's being unable to blend together to form one cohesive unit with a single objective in mind — the A.P.S. premiership. Thanks must be extended to Messrs Leyshon, Young, Jacobs, Seeckts, J. Gibson, Fraser and McLeod for their continual time and effort put into coaching their respective teams.

On behalf of the Firsts, I would like to thank Mr. Leyshon especially, as his efforts in controlling the team were outstanding. Congratulations must also be extended to Mr. John Gibson's Under 16 B team, who now hold the V.H. Proffit Cup for the most successful College team in the A.P.S.

U/16 B FOOTBALL TEAM (Winners V.H. Proffitt Cup 1982) Back: M.B. Thacker; RL. Dickson; RB. Cave; L.C. Campbell; RA. Rae; J.M. Hobbs; RJ. Purton; A.B. Rial Centre: S.J. Foreman; D.E.B. Sprague; Mr. J.S. Gibson (Coach); A. Fisher; T.P. Evans Front T.P. Leggatt; J.C. Gulbin Absent: D.J. Vaughan (Capt); M.P. Kinens; A.J. Uphill; C.J. Whiting 33

David Pearson

SWIMMING 1ST XVIII COACH: Mr J.V. Leyshon TRI-CARNIVAL - GEELONG G.C. 32.13.205 def. SCOTCH 1.1.7. G.C. 22.15.147 def. HALE 3.12.30 AMCO-HERALD SHIELD G.C. 23.19.157 def. OBERON HIGH 4.3.27 G.C. 18.12.120 def. NORTH GEELONG H S 2 2 14 G.C. 10.7.67 lost to ST. JOSEPH'S 14.7.91 A.P.S. G.C. i2.7.79 Lost to W.C. 11.15.81 Best: Pearson, Simpson, Bowden, Lamont, Smith. Goals: Pearson 5, Bowden, Lamont 2, Smith, Herbert, Hazeldine. G.C. 6.10.46 Lost to X.C. 16.14.100 Best: McDonald, Campbell, Herbert, Smith, Pearson, Hazeldine Goals: Hazeldine, Pearson 2, Emmett, McDonald G.C. 9.10.64 Lost to C.G.S. 11.13.79 Best Simpson, Pearson, McDonald, Emmett, Herbert, Walden Goals: Herbert, Walden 2, Coutts, Emmett, Bowden, Smith, Pearson G.C. 16.5.101 def. S.C. 12.12.84 Best: Pearson, Herbert, Simpson, Bowden, Johns, McDonald, Emmett, Holloway Goals: Bowden 7, Pearson 5, Emmett, Backwell, Smith, McDonald G.C. 11.10.76 def. Carey 2.8.20 Best: Herbert, McDonald, Pearson, Johns, Hay, Simpson, Campbell, Bowden. Goals: Bowden 5, Lord, Pearson 2, Campbell, Hay G.C. 8.5.53 Lost to H.C. 20.12.132 Best: Herbert, Johns, Pearson, McDonald, Fyffe Goals: Holloway 3, Bowden, Pearson 2, Ide. G.C. 11.11.77 def. St. Kilda 11.9.75 Best: Pearson, Herbert, A. Walsgott, Campbell, TanGoals: A. Walsgott 4, Bowden 3, Emmett, Herbert, Lamont, Pearson. 2ND XVIII COACH: Mr. D.A. Young G.C. 9.16.70 lost to W.C. 11.16.82 G.C. 3.5.25 lost to X.C. 16.6.102 G.C. 7.5.37 lost to C.G.S. 8.3.51 G.C. 4.2.26 lost to S.C. 19.11.125 G.C. 6.6.42 lost to Carey 8.6.54 G.C. 3.4.22 lost to H.C. 13.12.90 G.C. 5.1.31 lost to StK. 23.14.152 Best Performances: A.V. Richardson, A. Walsgott, R Verrell, E. Heffernan, B. Green

3RD XVIII COACH: Mr. J.C. Jacobs G.C. 5.9.39 lost to W.C. 11.9.75 G.C. 9.6.60 lost to X.C. 15.9.99 G.C. 9.6.60 def. C.G.S. 5.7.37 G.C. 10.12.72 def. S.C. 9.16.70 G.C. 11.10.76 def. Carey 2.8.20 G.C. 8.5.53 lost to H.C. 20.12.132 G.C. 7.5.47 lost to St.K. 14.18.102 Best Performances: M. Stewart, C. Stephens, D. Aingimea, T. Lee U16A's COACH: Mr. M.W. Seeckts G.C. 14.10.94 def. W.C. 10.5.65 G.C. 4.3.27 lost to X.C. 14.11.95 G.C. 7.9.51 lost to C.G.S. 10.8.68 G.C. 5.7.37 lost to S.C. 11.11.77 G.C. 7.10.52 lost to Carey 14.8.92 G.C. 3.8.26 lost to H.C. 9.11.65 G.C. 7.5.47 lost to StK. 8.8.56 Best Performances: M. Brenner, D. Dawson, D. Kellett, S. Gude, A. Holdsworth U16B's COACH: Mr J.S. Gibson G.C. 3.5.23 drew W.C. 3.5.23 G.C. 11.13.79 def. X.C. 9.6.60 G.C. 11.5.71 def. C.G.S. 7.12.54 G.C. 23.14.152 def. S.C. 4.3.27 G.C. 5.5.35 lost to Carey 12.6.78 G.C. 14.9.93 def. H.C. 3.7.25 G.C. 5.6.36 lost to StK. 10.9.69 Best Performances: D. Vaughan, J. Gulbin, B. Marsden, T. Leggatt, M. Thacker U15A's COACH: Mr RD. Fraser G.C. 9.14.60 lost to W.C. 16.13.109 G.C. 6.5.41 lost to X.C. 12.9.81 G.C. 1.3.9 lost to S.C. 16.10.106 G.C. 4.6.30 lost to Carey 7.11.53 G.C. 1.7.13 lost to H.C. 17.13.115 G.C. 15.18.108 def StK. 4.5.29 Best Performances: J. Thiele, P. Wickham, D. Roach, G. Henderson, D. Spittle U15B's COACH: Mr. B. McLeod G.C. 1.3.9 lost to W.C. 9.23.77 G.C. 12.2.74 def. X.C. 5.3.33 G.C. v C.G.S. not available G.C. 10.10.70 lost to S.C. 11.14.80 G.C. 15.14.104 def. Carey 3.11.29 G.C. 4.12.36 lost to H.C. 8.14.62 G.C. v StK. not available Best Performances: A. Purnell, P. Radovanovic, L. McNaughton, M. Malakellis, M. Bain.

Although the, swimming team was not rewarded for its efforts by winning, it was well rewarded with team spirit. Again a smaller and less experienced team was recruited from the middle school ranks and, as last year, we faced larger and more experienced teams. The team was given a taste of things to come when competing in the first of six rounds. This was against G.C.S. and Ballarat College, with the placings being G.C.S. first, G.C. second and B.C. third. The inter-House swimming sports were held on Thursday 18 February, with a number of swimmers snowing a lot of promise. However, we were not able to recruit them into the swimming team as they were playing other sports. As usual the diving was the highlight of the day with a few experienced divers and many practising stuntmen. The winner of the inter-House swimming was Wettenhall with Coles second and McArthur third. The championship placings were as follows: Boys' U14 T. Neal, U15 C. Favaloro, U16 D. Dawson, Open P. Read and Girls' Junior L. Nancarrow and Senior D. Blair. In the second round we struck tougher competition of H.C. and again G.C.S. With the first ten events over H.C. was virtually assured of first place, with the minor placings to be fought out between G.G.S. and ourselves. Despite very fine performances by our swimmers G.G.S. took second place with G.C. coming third. We were all learning from our mistakes and hard training was being put in by the majority of the less experienced members of the team. The first two rounds having been completed, some vital changes took place in the individual events to maximise points in the coming rounds. On Wednesday the 24 February, the girls' section of the swimming team competed at G.G.S. The team was not very successful with the exception of Sarah Green who took out the Open Diving. The results of the competition were Morongo 192, G.G.S. 173, Sacred Heart 126, G.C. 112 and Norlane H.S. 36. G.C. were hosts the following Saturday at Corio where we met StK. and W.C. Both teams proved to be too strong and the results were very close for first and second placings W.C. 268, StK. 252 and G.C. 176.

With the swimming team looking for a chance to redeem itself we were looking forward to The Geelong All School Swimming Championships, in which the school has won the secondary male section for the last 22 years. This year's competition looked as if it was going to be very different with G.G.S. entering a team about twice the size of ours (with some very good swimmers indeed). As event after event took place we managed to put ourselves into a very nice position, often taking first, second and third placings in some. The final results were G.C. 31, G.G.S. 14, and St. J.C. 13. In the following three rounds of the A.P.S. competition the team continued to put in fine efforts but success did not come our way, going down to S.C. and M.G.S. in round four, C.G. and X.C. in round five and B.G.S. and Carey G. in round six.

The final events of the season were the A.P.S. relays at the State Swimming Centre. Our team had found its way to the bottom of Division B. The team could only improve so that is what we did, eventually ending two teams up from the bottom of the ladder. The final placings were: Haileybury, ScotchCaulfield, Carey, Xavier, Wesley, Melbourne, St. Kevin's, Geelong C, Brighton and Geelong G.S. This year's season has shown that the team has many outstanding swimmers but not enough to make the team competitive. Finally I would like to thank Miss J. Eggleston, Miss W. Schofield, Mr R. Harris and all the staff and parents associated with the swimming team and wish next year's team greater success. Paul Read

A.P.S. SWIMMING TEAM

Back: J.L. Hay, A.J. Frame; R Vautier; L.C. Crafter; T. Hansen; C.J. Moore; A.C. Heard; C.A Favaloro Centre: T. Leong; A. Leigh; L. Savery; S.M. Warren; D.M. Blair; J.M. Fyffe; AL. Lester; J.M. Utting; S.A. Gray; J. Utting; B. Tattersall Seated front A.J.M. MacLeod; Miss M. Bell (Diving Coach); A.S. Hocking (Vice Capt); Miss W.F. Schofield (Coach); PA. Read (Captain); Miss J.E. Eggleston (M.I.C.); S. Green (Vice-Capt); Mr. RG. Harris (Coach); AG. Findlay; S.L. Ingpen Front P. Campagnolo; S. Moody 35

BOYS' HOCKEY Coaches: Mr Nelson, Mr Buttenshaw, P. Major Co-ordinator: Mr Buttenshaw Captain: T.J. Stevenson Vice-Captain: M.D. Tavaria Committee: T.J. Stevenson, M.D. Tavaria, A.J.M. MacLeod, A. Buchanan Both the First and Second XI teams enjoyed excellent seasons in the A.P.S. competition this year. The Under 16 side, although comparatively unsuccessful, showed marked improvement towards the end of the season. The season began during the May holidays with the Victorian Schoolboy Championship held at Monash. Nine games, six more than expected (thanks Mr Buttenshaw), were played in torrential rain and at times, hail. In

finishing third behind Brighton and Melbourne High respectively, the results were: G.C. G.C. G.C. G.C. G.C. G.C. G.C. G.C. G.C.

drew with Brighton defeated Melb. Grammar defeated Carey drew with Melb. High lost to Trinity drew with Caulfield defeated Scotch lost to Haileybury defeated Mentone

1-1 1-0 2-0 0- 0 0- 1 1-1 1-0 1-3 2-1

After this moderately successful start, the A.P.S. season started in earnest and it was clear after only a few games that both the Firsts and Seconds were in for good seasons.

The results were: G.C. defeated Ivanhoe G.C. defeated Melb. Grammar G.C. defeated Yarra Valley G.C. defeated Camberwell G.C. drew with Scotch G.C. defeated Xavier G.C. defeated Geel. Grammar

Congratulations go to Warwick Spratt for his fine captaincy and to Mr Nelson who coached the Seconds to the enviable 2 8 - 6 goal record.

The Second XI played seven games and remained undefeated at their completion.

HOCKEY FIRST XI Back: A.J.P. Buchanan; BJ. Hawthorne; G.I. Major; I.R. dimming; P.A. Read; S.J. Skoglund; G.B. Clark Front: S.D. Ryan; T.J. Stevenson (Capt); Mr. J.R. Nelson (Coach); M.D. Tavaria (Vice-Capt.); A.J.M. McLeod. 36

5 - 1 4-0 9-1 3-1 1 -1 2- 1 4-0

GIRLS' HOCKEY The Under 16's enjoyed less success, however, and ended the season with one win, one draw, and six losses. Their results show marked improvement towards the end of the season against the better sides and this augurs well for hockey in the future. Under 16 results were:

G.C. lost to Ivanhoe G.C. lost to Melb. Grammar G.C. lost to Yarra Valley G.C. lost to Camberwell G.C. lost to Xavier G.C. defeated Wesley G. C. drew with Geel. Grammar

0-4 0-5 1 -3 0-2 2-4 4-3 1-1

The First XI were undoubtedly lucky in that no serious injuries were sustained and apart from Jim 'Haggis' MacLeod's non-appearance at Monash and his 'Wilco' knee, the interchange bench consisting of Warwick Spratt and Steven 'Rick' Sewell were rarely needed. Even so, Jim deserved the award for the most determined player. We were lucky also in that unlike last year, for all but five minutes of the last game, we had all eleven players on the ground and not behind the goals. For this we thank Steven Skoglund who received the yellow card award for being the only player to be sent off. Paul Read must also be congratulated for a consistent season in which his main defensive tactic was boring his opponent to death with incessant chatter. When this failed, however, he resorted to playing hockey which also managed to do the job.

have seen him in the Australian Olympic squad had the appropriate talent scout been present. This was not to be; however, he should be congratulated on his captaincy, both on and off the field, which was in part responsible for our success. Needless to say these players were not alone in the standard of their performance. It was a result of a team who played team hockey, as opposed to individual hockey, that 1982 was such a successful season. First XI results in A.P.S. season were: G.C. defeated Ivanhoe 2-1 G.C. defeated Melb. Grammar 3 - 1 G.C. drew with Yarra Valley 3 -3 G.C. drew with Camberwell 1 -1 G.C. defeated Scotch 4-1 G.C. defeated Xavier 8 -0 G.C. defeated Wesley 5 -3 G.C. lost (!) to Geel. Grammar 0- 1 Goal scorers throughout the A.P.S. season were: T. Stevenson 11 (5 penalty flicks) M. Tavaria 4 G. Clark 4 B. Hawthorne 3 I. Cumming 2 S. Skoglund 2 In reviewing the season, congratulations go to the members of all team and the coaches — Mr Nelson (1 st XI, 2nd XI), Mr Buttenshaw (U16), and Peter Major (Ul 5). Thanks must also go to the umpires — R. Carr, S. Davies, and D. Hutchison; the groundsmen and the supporters who turned out in massive numbers (?) throughout the season. Lastly, on behalf of all those leaving at the end of the year, I'd like to wish next year's teams all the best. Michael Tavaria (Vice-Captain)

Tim Stevenson, our effervescent captain, limped around the forward line and somehow managed to outscore anyone else in the team. This must partly be attributed to his 'deadeye' when taking penalty flicks, some of which were the result of diving which might 37

The 1982 hockey season will be remembered by all players of the three teams for a number of reasons: the fun of Tri-Carnival; the happiness of the B team at getting into the Grand Final — the disappointment at losing it; the Saturday Sophie Dunoon tried the 'Buttenshaw method of Attack' and got a goal for her efforts and numerous other events which were special to each team. By putting much effort and enthusiasm into the season, the players of the A, B and C teams and their respective coaches, Mrs Townson, Dr Farrall and Miss Eggleston, have all received invaluable experience: Mr Buttenshaw also helped during the finals but he needs no further experience — he is already an expert! For the first year, both the B and C teams competed in an U17 competition played every Saturday morning. The C's under the leadership of Marcia Thomson and Penny Vile, comprised a number of third and fourth formers as well as four regular players from the Prep. School. The team showed steady improvement over the season but unfortunately were defeated in the first semi-final to finish sixth on the ladder. Apart from the normal G.W.H.A. season, the C team also played Clonard and Sacred Heart, recording victories against both these schools and thus providing some encouragement to the somewhat inexperienced but enthusiastic band of players. The B team was perhaps the most successful of the three College teams this year, reaching the Grand Final of their competition. Captained by Joanna Hutchison, they recorded four wins, four draws and two losses; the final loss being unfortunately in the Grand Final. The team displayed much spirit and enthusiasm throughout the long season and to finish as Runners-Up after the hard fought final game reflects just that.

The College A team began the season in late March in preparation for the G.W.H.A. A Grade season and also the Tri-State Carnival, held during May in Geelong. The Carnival was again most successful in a variety of aspects due to the efforts of all who were involved with it. After the impressive result of coming second at Tri-Carnival (St. Mary's and Scotch tied for first place!), all players looked forward to a successful Geelong hockey season. Perhaps this did not occur in terms of position on the ladder, but a season should not be judged purely on that point. At most stages of the season, we played to the best of our ability which was no discredit, especially considering the tough A Grade competition, in which we competed.

Congratulations must be given however to all girls who took part in the Victorian Women's Hockey Association Theory exam: due to their efforts College was awarded the trophy for the highest Aggregate in Geelong by the G.W.H.A. Without the time and effort spent by Coaches Townson, Farrall and Eggleston, the season could not have been what it was, and therefore, much thanks must be extended to them. To all girls playing hockey for College in the future, the very best of luck. Kate Stevenson

GIRLS' 1 ST XI HOCKEY 1982 Back row: K.A. Patterson; S.L. Ingpen; J.E. Mills; R.L. Turner; RE. Grove; S.E. Lindros; E.R. Mestitz Frontrow: A.M. Heffernan; S.G. Mulligan; K.A. Stevenson (C apt); Mrs. K.F. Townson (Coach); E.A. Neely (Vice Capt); K.M. Greeves; S.D. Dunoon. 38

BOYS' ATHLETICS A.P.S. COMBINED ATHLETICS MEETING

BOYS' ATHLETICS TEAM 1982 Back: S.P. Middleton; D.E. Donlen; S.J. Armstrong; C.K.G. Smith; A.G. Findlay; B.T. Green; P.J. Bates; A.G.,Rau; R.D.J. Verrell; W.D. McKenzie Centre: M.J. Fox; T.M. Stephinson; H.J. Salmon; A.J. Uphill; P.S. Wickham; T.J. Caithness; C.J. Fayers; J.P. Ide; D.D. Aingimea; R.A. Lee; D.G. Pearson; M.H. Backwell Front A.L. Noseda; A.J. Fyffe; A.P. Nagle; A.J. Hobbs (Captain); Mr. P.A. Cronk (Master in Charge); Mr. W.J. Harris (Coach); I.M. Johns (Vice-Capt); D.G. Nagle (Committee); E.B. Heffernan; J.S. Thiele. The A.P.S. combined athletics meeting was held on Saturday, 23 October. Our claim to fame for the day was that at one stage of the programme, College was placed fourth overall in the competition. The fact that this was after the first event is irrelevant. Tony Nagle should be congratulated on his run in that first event. Even though College finished eleventh, overall success was still gained. Not success in the sense of achieving places but more in the spirit of 'trying your heart out'. The most we could expect from our athleies was that they would do their best. Many personal and team bests were achieved Names such as Nagle, Johns, Banks, Ide, Salmon, Green, Butler as does the performance of the open 4 x 800 metre relay team spring to mind.

The surprise packet of the day was high jumper, Alistair Fyffe. On Thursday night he was battling to clear 1.55m and was described as jumping like a dog. However, he cleared 1.95m on Saturday, which equalled the School record and gave him an equal second for his effort. The rumour that Lyle Banks was caught in a lot of pushing and shoving in the 1500 metres is untrue, even though the television cameras might suggest otherwise. Lyle fought on well to come fifth. I'd like to thank all those who came up to support the athletics on Saturday and everyone who participated, either as officials or competitors. I'd also like to thank the coaches for their time and effort throughout the season. Andrew Hobbs, Captain of Athletics 39

GIRLS' ATHLETICS Our squad of approximately thirty girls trained solidly for a month, doing aerobics one night a week and training on another two nights, to compete, unfortunately, in only one and a half carnivals: the Geelong InterSchool Athletics Carnival and the pre-washout of the Quadrangular Sports. A smaller group of individuals also entered in the Geelong All Schools Track and Field Championships. Although only a third of the group competed in the Geelong All Schools, quite a few were successful. Fiona Macmillan, needless to say, won her 800m, receiving a gold medal. Bronze medals were awarded to Nerrida Carr and Cassy Hill in respective 200m events.

Next, on Wednesday 13 October, our squad challenged six other schools in the Girls' Inter-School Athletics Carnival. Again, the results were excellent. With wins by Fiona Macmillan in the open 1500m (4 mins. 57 sees.) and Cassy Hill in the open hurdles; second place to Liz Neely in the open shotput and Samantha Rattray-Wood in the open 200m and third places to Jodie Henderson (U17 hurdles), Samantha Rattray-Wood (open 100m), Vicki Caldwell (400m), Sony a Gray (hurdles), Nerrida Carr (100m) and the U16 and U17 relays, we leapt from sixth place last year to third this year. The overall score, with thanks to the efforts of the Prep. School athletes, was 105 for College, 133 to

GIRLS' ATHLETICS SQUAD 1982 Back row: S.A. Gray; RV. Ramsden; RL. Turner, K.J. Moore; D.M. Hale; J.A. Hynes; P.A. Vile; D.M. Blair; K.R. Griffiths; H. Millard. Centre row: F. Ballard; L.H. Seller, J.A. Hay; J.M. Stewart; J.M. Henderson; S.J. Golding; F.L. Macmillan; J.M. Fyffe; S.C. Gebhardt; E.A. Bowden; L.M. Mantzaris Front row: N.A. Carr, A.E. Gready; F.J. Brown; S.J. Rattray-Wood (Committee); Mrs. K.F. Townson (Coach); Mrs. A. Hutchins (Coach); E.A. Neely (Committee); C. Hill (Committee); V.L. Caldwell; K.A. McConachy

Morongo and the winners (with 182 points) were Sacred Heart. Also our talent could not be displayed in the annual Quadrangular Sports, because after one hour of dismal weather it was cancelled. But, within those sixty minutes, Fiona showed her style again in a great win in the 800m, crossing the line 80m in front of the remaining runners. Anyway, next year we will hopefully get a chance at the Quads and we may gather up twenty-eight points and manage to beat Morongo in the Girls' Inter-School Aths.

Mrs Townson's devotion (even in her shape!) was greatly appreciated and we must wish her the best of luck. Our gratitude also goes to Mrs Hutchins, who helped with our training programme. Most of all, though, the courageous efforts of the squad need to be praised. Well done! With any luck next season we should be able to utilise our rigorous training programme in all competitions. Cassy Hill

TRI-CARNIVAL REPORT

BOYS' ROWING

Looking back on the May Tri-Carnival, one remembers the people involved, friends made, the barbecues, the dinners and the sport. Each year during the May holidays the Triangular Sports Carnival is held at either, Perth, Adelaide or Geelong. The schools involved are St. Mary's Girls School and Hale School from Perth, Scotch College, Adelaide and this year's host The Geelong College. The great thing about the Tri-Carnival is that the emphasis is not entirely on the sport; however, on the field, College played hard and achieved success that deserves to be mentioned. The College girls' hockey team played well and were admirably led by their captain and best player Kate Stevenson, but unfortunately the disciplined St. Mary's team were too strong for either Scotch or the College who finished equal second. On the netball court, the College won the Carnival in a hard fought final match against St. Mary's. Our outstanding defender, Serrin Wylie deserved the title of best College player. The football team were given plenty of opportunities to display their skills, winning against Scotch by 198 points and Hale by 120 points. The best players in these games were David Pearson and Russell Simpson. The success of the Tri-Carnival reflects the much appreciated support of the School community who took in billets and became involved in all carnival functions, official or otherwise; old acquaintances were strengthened and new friends made. I'm sure in years to come, the 1982 Triangular Carnival will not be remembered by which schools won which sports, but more appropriately by the fun, and the friendships made. Heidi Allen

I think Jeff Sykes summed up the year rather well when he said, '...we can't consider anything but the fact that 1982 was a disaster for the College First VIII'. This statement about his own crew really holds true for most of the other crews in the club (with only one crew doing any better than the loser's final in the Head of the River). The results this year were as follows: 5th VIII 3rd in the losers' final 4th VIII 3rd in the losers' final 3rd VIII 1st in the losers' final 2nd VIII 4th in the winners' final 1 st VIII 1 st in the losers' final. With results such as these it is all too easy to make flimsy excuses: 'The weather was rough' or 'We had a hard heat' In a year like 1982 it is always better to look to the future. The College is a unique boat club within the A.P.S. because of its relatively small size, and with a boat club of this size, involvement is the key to success. This participation can be seen around the boat club in many forms. Firstly it can be seen in the continued support of the A.B.C. (Albert Bell Club). This club is responsible for much needed equipment for the boat club, including coaches' bikes, megaphones, scales and a video recorder and camera (to assist the coaches to improve techniques). The coaches' time and effort is also important and this is a major contributing factor to the participation of the club. The organisation of the master-in-charge, Mr Amezdroz and the coaching co-ordinator, Mr Wait is also necessary. Mr Richard Wait's influence has already begun to take effect with the promise of stronger, fitter, more stylish rowers for the future. Mr Wait has already set up a lunch time training program to secure oarsmen's strength and fitness. The fact that half the oarsmen from the First VIII are coming back next year must be an advantage in the future. Even though these four are not guaranteed a First VIII seat, their experience and strength will add depth to the senior crews.

Also the success of our Junior rowers at the Junior Regatta should be mentioned. Basically comprised of third formers, our junior crews managed to do rather well against their bigger, more mature, counterparts. With these factors combined (and as has happened in the past) I'm sure College will emerge in 1983 as a force to be reckoned with. This year the season began with the now traditional rowing camp. Hot weather, swing throughs and a social barbeque afterwards are usually the order of the day. Rowing camp is never particularly enjoyed at the time as it means blisters, numb posteriors and a lot of sweat and hard work, but is always looked back on with many memories, and the feeling of accomplishment. Many regattas were attended by College this year, including the Barwon Regatta, Ballarat Regatta, Victorian Country Championship Regatta and the Scotch-Mercantile Regatta. The Second VIII rowed in Mildura and Wentworth over Easter but under Corio Bay colours. On the 27 February, while everyone else was at the Henley Regatta, the First and Second VIII's had a training row on Corio Bay. This training proved invaluable because a week later at the Ballarat Regatta, choppy conditions on Lake Wendouree were similar to those experienced on Corio Bay. This gave College an advantage and the First VIII took out the School-boy division beating Melbourne Grammar School. Finals were reached at other regattas by College crews, but unfortunately no crew managed to win them with the exception of the Country Championships and the Seconds over Easter. The Fifth VIII coached by Mr Jim Windmill and the Fourth VIII coached by Mr A. Gibson trained hard and tried desperately but despite this, enjoyed little success. Mr Morris's Third VIII, although not as successful as last year, managed to win at the Country Championships against Grammar as well as reaching the semi-final at the Scotch-Mercantile regatta. Reed jumping was definitely less excessive this year.

The Second VIII, after finally gaining the services of a coach, found Mr Bob Morell to their liking. His coaching methods proved successful. The seconds enjoyed many wins coming from behind throughout the year. The First VIII, once again with the services of Mr Jeff Sykes, failed to perform on the day but managed to show their potential at Scotch-Mercantile and Ballarat regattas. This perhaps was disappointing after a fighting second last year. Congratulations must be expressed to the girls for their fine effort in the Head of the River this year. I personally did not give them a chance of winning against the bigger, stronger Grammar crew, but persistence and a good hard row saw them take out the event for the second time in as many years. It was encouraging to see the interest the boys showed in girls' rowing this year and proves that the girls have well and truly been accepted in the Boat Club.

Thanks must be expressed to the coaches who give up their leisure time and in some cases their work to coach the crews: Mr Cronk for his time in the gym at lunch-times, Mr David Whitcroft for his continued support and holding the rowing party and Mr Morris for yet another well-produced rowing film. Special thanks must be expressed to Mr Amezdroz for his efficient organisation in the running of the boat club and especially in organising the loading of boats before regattas. I would just like to conclude by saying that the enjoyment I have gained from rowing has been immeasurable. Winning is not everything. Even this year was just as good as the rest, if not better. Rowing has been one of the highlights of my school life and I leave with many fond memories. Good Luck for the future. Andrew Hobbs, Captain of Boats

FIRST CREW

S.J. Lawrance (Stroke); B.M Gorell (7); S.C. Splatt (6); RJ. Emmett (5); J.R Skyes Esq. (Coach); P.G. Wolf (4); T.J. Benjamin (3); K.L. Baillie (2); RD. J. Verrell (Bow); S.L. Royal (Cox).

GIRLS' ROWING The season of 1982 will be firmly implanted in many people's minds as another successful one for the girls in the Boat Club. The girls' desire to improve could be said to be the instigator of this year's achievements, however, the coaches were the ones who changed this desire into reality. We began with the annual rowing camp during which competition ran high for a seat in the Firsts; it did not stop there. The enthusiasm and number of girls wanting to row at the beginning of the year ensured a place in a crew was a well-earned one. The relatively inexperienced Fourths and Fifths are to be commended upon their determination and it resulted in a brilliant end to the season. The Fourths won the Junior A.P.S. Head of the River and the Fifths came second in the same race.

GELONG COLLEGE 1ST IV S.G. Mulligan (Stroke); T.E. Smit; L.S. Monotti (Cox); Dr.A.E. Chirnside (Coach); D.M. Hale; U.J. Read (Bow).

BOYS' BASKETBALL

The Y.W.C.A. Victorian Ladies' Championships on Albert Park Lake saw College showing their style and the Thirds rowed probably what was their best race of the season. They won their heat of Novice 4 division in a very convincing fashion, unfortunately they did not fare so well in the final. On the same day the Seconds were drawn against the Victorian Youth 4 champions. They rowed a hard race but could only manage third and this resulted in a crew change. These two crews completed the season with the Seconds coming second in the Head of the River and the Thirds coming third.

The Firsts started the season at the Barwon Regatta dismally, this however was rectified and wins of Senior B4 division at Y.W.C.A. and Ladies Youth 4 at the Scotch Mercs, put us in good stead for the Head of the River. Not many thought we could pull it off, not even the Captain of Boats, but we came from behind to win it for the second consecutive year in its existence. We reclaimed the magnificent Ladies' Challenge Cup donated by the Albert Bell Club and the Pincott Club. Larger changing rooms and our own showers signify the position of girls in the Boat Club and I would like to thank the boys for their realisation of our capability as rowers. (They knew we were more than 'mullets' in 'prawn trawlers'.) May the success of the Boat Club continue, as I am sure it will with the priceless dedication of the coaches and Percy as well as the enthusiasm and friendliness which prevails from year to year. Sue Mulligan Vice-Captain of Boats

A feature of The Geelong College sporting programmes over the past few years has been a gradual broadening of the spectrum of athletic activities offered to students. Baseball, jazz ballet, yoga and now basketball are just a few of the 'alternative' sports offered through the College's policy of attempting to provide an after-school activity for everybody, and while it can never hope to achieve that noble aim (for there will always be some who are impossible to please) the College's efforts should not go unrecorded. Especially in basketball, an area in which the College team has had immediate success. In only our second year of competition in basketball, we managed a record of, out of 18 games played, 10 victories, 2 draws and 6 losses. Coached by Mr K. Manwaring, to whom must go the credit for initiating College basketball, our performance was a considerable improvement on last year's regular capitulation to all but the most inept of opposing teams. Consistent games were turned in by First V members Keith Baillie, Michael Johns and Dale Carrol, while the erratic athletic genius of Mr J. Leyshon manifested itself on rare occasions. College's highest scorer for the season was Keith Baillie and in recognition of this he received School Colours, as did Michael Johns, with myself being awarded School Honours, the first time they have been awarded in the area of basketball.

Our appreciation is extended to substitute players Steven Gude, David Lamont, Mark Downey, David Aingimea and Blair Harrigan, while special thanks must go to Kathy Manwaring and Debbie Hynes for scoring and providing the team with much-needed support. Gavin Merriman and Tim Blair

BASKETBALL TEAM Back: D.D. Aingimea; I.M. Johns; K.L. Baillie; Mr. D.A. Carroll. Front: B.A. Harrigan; G.B. Merriman (Capt); Mr. E.A. Manwaring (Coach); K.E. Manwaring (Scorer); M.D. Downey 45

GIRLS' BASKETBALL The formation of two girls' basketball teams was a worthy contribution to the growing diversity of sports being introduced by the College for girls. Both teams, along with nine others from local schools, played in an initially uneven competition at Morongo on Wednesday nights. We were hardly impressed by the freezing conditions either. One would assume that a netball team without any previous basketball experience would be able to play basketball with as much skill as a team of headless hens. On the contrary, the Blue's netball tactics and speed often left the opposition stunned with disbelief and totally confused. With their apparent confidence and gusto on the court, they made

sure that their lack of fundamental basketball knowledge didn't show. By the end of the season they were seventh place (out of 11) on the ladder and in addition had developed numerous basketball skills. Thanks go to Gray Bowden for coaching the Blues. For the College First team, the season of basketball proved to be very fulfilling and almost entirely successful. Our games were full of fun and excitement. The Khobz spirit and energy was often not appreciated and the opposition would become aggressive. However, we would keep our cool and use their blind fury to our advantage. At the beginning of the season, our team comprised our gifted rebounder Heidi Allen, rough and ready Rebecca Ramsden,

GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM

Back: A.L. Lester, R.V. Ramsden; J.M. Henderson; H.B. Allen Front S.G. Mulligan; MX. Mantzaris (Capt); L.H. James; S.C. Gebhardt 46

NETBALL sharp shooter Lexine James, defence wizard Sue Mulligan and plain 'ol Liza Mantzaris. Several games later we took in two more recruits: the inexhaustible interceptor, Jodie Henderson, and the quick and keen Sophie Gebhardt.

This year The Geelong College netball has been inspired by a friendly and supportive atmosphere with our motto being 'Winning isn't everything'. Seventy-two girls set about to have an enjoyable season of netball and at the same time prove to be tough competitors. Indeed our task was fulfilled: eight teams entered the Saturday afternoon Y.W.C.A. competition with five teams making the finals. The highlight of the season (just in front of our win over the boys) was our win in the May Tri-Carnival. College Firsts retained the trophy after a brilliant and exciting win over St. Mary's in the Grand Final. However, the Tri-Carnival proved to be successful on more than one level; socially it was the best way to forget work, often to forget sport, make everlasting friendships and have a fantastic time.

We started off with several impressive wins which perhaps gave us too much confidence as we found ourselves expecting to win games but in fact had to struggle. Though we were quite thrilled to have made it to the preliminary, it was quite a disappointment to go down against Sacred Heart and end our chances of winning the competition. We adopted several coaches through the season but our most constant was Gavin Merriman. Gavin also frequently volunteered to umpire games to which we were assigned. We would also like to express our thanks to Mr Manwaring for tolerating us through training sessions. We basketballers who are leaving the College hope that the younger girls who have played this year and others interested will go on to play next year so that girls' basketball strives on as an official Geelong College sport.

Each member of The Geelong College netball club contributed to the name of the School and our reputation at Y.W.C.A. Our youngest team skilfully won the only trophy presented to the School (or should I say to Dad) in B5 grade. College 7 won the Association Trophy for 'The most consistent Senior team', with only one loss for the season: unfortunately this one loss was the Grand Final. The determination and effort present amongst the members of the younger teams undoubtedly stemmed from the seniors of the trade. Although Jodie Henderson insists that she is the most important member of the team, she is (believe it or not) unselfish and supportive on court: this seems to be the principal characteristic of all College netballers. Throughout a varying season, College Firsts held their head high at all times; although we didn't win a College First Premiership we fought a tough battle and only went down by one goal.

Liza Mantzaris, Captain

Sam Rattray-Wood and Serrin Wylie on the backline proved a duo of height and strength; while on the forward line Heidi Allen and Jenny Hynes proved to be not only accurate, but also quite skilful. In the centre our high flyer Fiona Brown showed her talent and mobility; while on the wings Fiona Macmillan and Jodie Henderson performed in a gutsy and consistent manner. Friendship bound the team together and I thank the girls for a fantastic and unforgettable season.

COLLEGE I NETBALL (Runners-up A.l. Grade Y.W.C.A. Netball Association) Back row: J.A. Hynes; S.J. Rattray-Wood; S.S. Wylie; F.J. Brown Front row: J.M. Henderson; D.T. Hynes (Capt); Mr. R.W. Lancaster (Coach); H.B. Allen; F.L. Macmillan Finally thanks must go to all the coaches for their advice, support and time throughout the season. Mrs Holly Carew whose experience and knowledge of the game inspired all, Kate Thomas, Miss Schofield, and when in desperate need, a lovely young lady Katie Millard. A special and sincere thank you must go to Mr Lancaster, without whom, College netball would not have the respect it has today, and whose encouragement, PATIENCE and time has been unlimited and greatly admired throughout the season. Lastly I thank all the girls who made College netball so enjoyable in season 1982. A final thanks to Vice-Captain Heidi Allen whose cool-headed advice on court continually settled the team (not to mention the Captain). To all the future Geelong College netballers I wish you the very best of luck, play hard and enjoy it. Debbie Hynes 48

VOLLEYBALL On the whole, this year's volleyball season has been a major success. With the return of Mr van Heeswyk from America, we had an enthusiastic coach, waiting to train an experienced volleyball team up to the finals. But unfortunately the word 'experienced' didn't really apply to the two teams that were established by the middle of second term. Out of the twelve team members dressed and ready to go, only two had ever played more volleyball than your average physical education class. Great start! Well, spirits weren't to be dampened and although we had our ups and downs, we really began to get it together by the end of the season. Improvements in our game were extremely noticeable. With twelve enthusiasts and only six players per court we

split up in to an A and B team and competed every Thursday, after school in a round robin. We played against schools such as Sacred Heart, Morongo and Geelong Grammar School. The competition was fun, and, if nothing else, a great time to try out tactics learnt the evening before at practice. Although we were not always able to win, we did manage to notch up a few convincing, and a few cliff-hanger, wins. The wins took us up to the semi-finals and although we went down to Geelong Grammar, I'm sure all the now 'experienced' volleyballers would agree that we'd come along way since the first training night.

So the season finished on a mildly disappointing note, but at least we can now say we've had some experience at playing the game. I think all the volleyballers would agree that a big thanks should go to Mr van Heeswyk for taking the time and the effort to train us and in wishing him the best of luck in his new school next year. He will be greatly missed next season. Let's hope to see all those 'experienced' volleyballers back on the court next year. Sallie Boyd

GEELONG COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL SQUAD 1982

Back Row: J.L. MacBryde; S.B. Barber, Y.C. Gilbert; P.N. Hale; M.M.L. Porter, D.L. Strange; H.D. Stephens Front Row: K. Price; L.C. Ball; S.M. Boyd (Capt); Mr. M.H. van Heeswyk (Coach); J.L. McFarlane (Vice Capt); K.R. Griffiths; E.M. Daniels 49

SOCCER 1982 was the second year in which soccer was played at College. Regrettably this year's soccer season was brief with only two formal games being played. However the season provided an interesting insight into A.P.S. competition next year. After many training sessions at the Prep. School (training had to take place there because of a lack of space at the Senior School) we had our first game against Gselong Grammar. In a good team effort College won the game with the score at 2-1. The highlight of this game was the performance of many newcomers to the team, some of whom were Ian Thompson, Cameron MacKenzie and Phillip Black. It is interesting to note that out of the three times we have played Geelong Grammar we have beaten them three times.

Our second game was played against Bell Park Technical School. College again won with the score 5 - 4 . Such a score seemed to be the result of inconsistent defence by both sides. The highlights of this match were the performances of Michael Hegarty, Mark Cheatly and Adam Findlay. Mr Spooner and Mr Cronk must again be thanked this year in regard to their efforts in training, transporting, organising games and for their support to the team. Tim Hegarty

SOCCER XI Back: R.P. Dalitz; AG. Findlay; M.L. Hegarty; TA. Gault; A.P. Williams; C.A. McKenzie Front: B.P. Smith; B.R. Lawrence; T. Hegarty (Capt); Mr. D.E. Spooner (Coach); M.D. Cheatley (Vice-Capt.); P.J. Black; LM. Thomson 50

BUSHWALKING Once again the College Bushwalking Club has had a successful season. The 1982 group was small, with only nine students, but nevertheless managed to record a total of three wins and one draw. Our success was, however, at times only gained after much hard work and effort, and was due both to the enthusiasm of the group and the dedicated coaching and encouragement of parents, friends and staff. Our first trip for the year included a ferry ride across to Sorrento, and was an overnight walk in the Cape Schanck Coastal Park. No major problems were experienced on this introductory walk, apart from sunburn. The second walk was declared a draw after failing to complete the proposed route; a day walk from the top of the Otway Range to the coast and return via Grassy Creek. Plans were cut short when, after some 'slight' disorientation, we found ourselves at the Great Ocean Road, a few kms north east of Lome, at about the time we should have been arriving at the bus. But all was not lost; Mr MacBryde managed to hitch a ride back to the bus and a quick 'phone call from Airey's Inlet notified parents of our delay. Final walk for first term was a wander in the Grampians. On Friday night we camped at '?' to enable an early start the next day. Saturday morning involved a walk up a 4 W.D. track to a campsite on the headwaters of the Bovine Creek. That afternoon we climbed Redman's Bluff and enjoyed spectacular views across to Mt William and towards Ararat. Believing that variety is the spice of life, Mr Underwood led us back to camp via a more 'interesting' route (made all the more enjoyable by the pleasant drizzle which had set in). On Sunday we returned to the bus and drove home, stopping for lunch at the Moyston cemetery.

BASEBALL Bushwalking was discontinued in second term due to lack of support. As an alternative, an end-of-term walk in Wilson's Promontory was organised. The intrepid party of seven left on Friday 13 August, and camped that night at Stockyard Creek Camping Area, near the Park boundary. Next morning we drove to the start of our proposed walk in the northern and relatively flat section of the Park. Leaving the bus we had an easy walk along Five Mile Road to Barry Creek, on to Chinaman's Creek for lunch, and finally to Johny Souey Cove campsite, one of the most picturesque inlets on the Prom. Sunday saw the party split into two groups; one which had an easy day moving camp a couple of kms. down the coast, and the other which undertook a slightly longer excursion, heading north as far as Mt Margaret, returning by way of Three Mile Beach to Johnny Souey Cove and reaching Miranda Creek to rejoin the other group in darkness. On Monday we had an early start and a quick return over Saturday's route to be back at the bus by lunch time. While the immediate future of College Bushwalking seems uncertain, it is to be hoped that next year support and enthusiasm will head the group towards an optimistic future of success and achievement. Ross Hindson

As with last year, 1982 brought a successful season to the baseball team. The skills of Mr Riordan quickly moulded us into a reputable group — bursting with talent and spirit. A series of matches was played with schools including Geelong Grammar, Clonard and Morongo. Under the captaincy of Jane Mills, the series proved to be a most fulfilling and enjoyable one. Thanks must go to Mr Riordan, whose enthusiasm was never lacking, for giving up his time to make the season so worthwhile. Rebecca Ramsden

COLLEGE LIFE 53

'Cattle die and kindred die. We also die. But I know one thing that never dies. Judgement on each one dead' — Norse saying. He was bad. He'd done a few good things, but most of the time he was horrible. He and his sister died a few days ago in a car crash. The announcement came over the loudspeaker at school, asking us to pray for them. I thought I'd cry, I mean his being in the same class and all, but I didn't. I didn't roll around the floor laughing either but I wasn't upset. The teacher said it was a shame because he was a nice boy at heart. I though out loud 'Yeah, like when he punched up my little brother', and that started it. The whole class joined in all talking about the bad things he had done to people. It's wrong to speak ill of the dead I thought, but memories linger in there somewhere and when it's too late they come out and stay in your mind forever.

Ivy

His little sister was very plain and quiet. She didn't have much to say or many friends. I knew this because she was in my little brother's class. When he came home he told Mum about her and all the nice things she had done. It's funny really, he never talked about how nice she was before she died but that just shows that a bad reputation lives forever.

The ivy clings assuredly To the stone wall It climbs methodically, Unhurried, For it knows, With a calm inevitability, That it shall reach the top, Eventually. It does not fear the wind That pulls and tugs at it, Like a frustrated child It merely nods its head, In irritation And silent reproach, At the unmannerly interruption.

Kerry To wan III

Jessica Cummins VI

Chair I dreaded the big fat boy with the sweaty buttocks so much that I did my best to look uncomfortable. Inevitably he sat down with a rather profound thud that sent pains through my stress supports. At this stage the fat boy, known as Augustus, was beginning to shift his bulk towards my back. With a slight shove of his tree trunk legs he positioned himself in a state of balance with me on a fourty-five degree angle resting on two legs. The pain was virtually intolerable as his weight pressed down harder and harder on me. I realised that if drastic action was not taken I could suffer severe breakages. I slightly released the traction on my knees and let the smooth laminex floor do the rest. By now I was braced for the fall, which was more than I could say for Augustus.

There was a booming roar as he plummeted faster and faster towards the floor; he met with an earth shattering thud that sent him squirming from the classroom on the Matron's stretcher. I knew that this was in conflict to my laws of peace and comfort, however I felt the situation was sufficient to warrant such unseemly behaviour. I revelled in the next class because I knew that my occupant would be the shapely young girl who seductively fitted into the channels of my back. Instead much to my disappointed a callous young boy with eyes that promised a million dastardly acts positioned his posterior across me in a manner that betrayed his arrogance.

At first the odd rocking and scuffing of my shins with his shoes was bearable; but I felt the worst was yet to come. My fears proved right; about midway through the lesson I saw his scruffy hand reach into his pocket and draw out a psuedo-ivory handled penknife. The shiny blade with its serrated edge seemed to grin at me as the boy fiddled to open it properly. He then reached down between his legs and proceeded to engrave some italics into my flesh. I let out a scream that was heard by all the furniture in the room. As if the pain wasn't enough, I had now been tattooed for life with an obscene four-lettered word which denotes a human form of reproduction. Jeremy Seabridge VI

Thoughts of a Young Soldier The helmet was too big for his head, the gun he carried a great burden. He was unable to make any impression on life, he stared straight ahead, across the arid waste, like a lamb facing slaughter. Desolate, foreboding with barbed wire stretched across his view like a row of coathooks, the shelled buildings like a man with his heart plucked out of his body. Most were young like himself, preparing to die for a worthless, insignificant cause. But were they prepared? The quivering, twitching hands, the fumbling of cartridges, the stuttering of their words. But for many, this would not be enough. The enemy, perched like vultures, he wondered why they wanted him, to KILL HIM! He felt nauseous looking at the ground littered with bodies, warriors dead where they fell, the air reeking with the stench of rotting bodies, the groans of the half-dead. The young man would never forget this. Stuart Carraill V

Revolutionary I had always known something like this The train arrived, lethargically creeping to would happen. I read the signs of it in the the station, and I rolled on; over the fine pattern of my cornflakes, in the peas bobbing brown sand and kelp castles of the beach, and in the gravy and in the sworls of chocolate across the sly glitter of the sea. Small, silver icing on my donut. Now the time had arrived... fish rose to watch my passing and gulls, I was walking down Gardenia Terrace (I am distracted from the fishing boats, reeled usually careful not to lose my footing there, above. I reached the shore of a strange land for it is very steep), and the cars were where men, at the sound of my thunder, drudging uphill in the stew of a January dissolved into the cataclysm of vegetation; traffic jam. Small trams, like green cicadas brandishing weapons tipped with the juices of with antennae raised, clattered past at irregular mystical plants. Mountains and rivers; I have intervals; then were lost, dismembered, little recollection of them now, and then I was forgotten in the hot bitumen and the smell of again over the sea; slick and malevolant, pastries crawling unchecked through the waiting for a storm. door of a coffee shop. I paused, intent on the The storm buffeted my bulk, leaflets of water marching traffic. Then all was silent and I swaying in the storm-stretched air, changing realised the moment had come. A sharp my direction with stinging deference. The breeze lifted the odour of the pastries from acres of water finally slithered to an end and I its slumber on the pavement and curled rolled over that statue, symbol of a people, its moist fingers around me, pulling me to the crowned head falling among the toy boats in ground. the harbour. Crowds watched my coming, as, I rolled slowly at first down the slope of gathering momentum, I swept aside skyGardenia Terrace then gathered speed at the scrapers as if they were dominoes and broke intersection, crushing an old lady who was the foundations of the building, once the holding a pink, silk umbrella. Soon I was tallest in the world. Its spire, unaffected by travelling at immeasurable speed and I now the whims of a giant ape, crumpled in the have only images, like half-forgotten holiday street. Then I crossed the rest of that land and snapshots, scattered through my memory. At another expanse of water. the bottom of Gardenia Terrace I rolled Knotted jungle went by, writhing in steamy through a carpenter's shop; sawdust glinted heat, and leaving impressions of inquisitive in the light from the windows, tools hung in monkeys and chittering parrots. I found orderly rows and a cup of cold coffee, left for Egypt in a prison of hard heat and choked its later, sat on a bench. A voice, rough like the oases and smothered its pyramids in the dust edge of a file and hoarse from the sawdust, of my wake. I turned, crossing Europe with cut through the smell of pine and mahogany increasing haste. I crossed countries in as I splintered the wall; but I was gone. Gone seconds, leaving behind ruined towns and past the railway station, where papers tourists standing dismally in front of demscudded the ground and the hot dust of olished lodgings. I squashed vineyards of ripe summer scalded the dishevelled mothers grapes and felt the sweet, red juice soak my waiting for the train that was already an hour clothing; I caused avalanches in the Alps and late. Ticket collectors, like the Pharoahs in tidal waves in the Mediterranean before I the museum, stood rigid and unseeing in their reached Asia. glass cases and somnolent railway workers The peasants welcomed me, hailing me as a dozed on the platform. god; following my path with processions and banners until finally my movement turned to an earthshaking blur and I became incandescent as I shattered through the iron cage of the atmosphere and into the depth of space. Outside the earth's reach I spin ever further into the silence where stars explode into supernovas and make no sound. There I shout and realise I am nothing.

Karen Goldsworthy IV

Summer Night

Limerick

The stillness fills my room, Resting lightly Like a layer of dust, On the furniture And the tops of picture frames. Beyond my window The moon mimics the sun; In a pool of grey light Sits a deck chair, Abandoned as Night throws shadows at the horizon.

There was a young man from Hay, Who could nott sppel, try as he mayy. In ernest he trried, His fault to hidde. But his limericks game himm away! Ian Tymms III

Jessica Cummins VI

The Cat's Revenge My cat, Amelia, looked far from friendly. Her tail waving and her head drawn back as she prepared to hiss, she was in fact the very picture of fury. What had I done to deserve this, I wondered frantically, as I threw down my pen and stood up at my desk, pushing the chair aside. Amelia offered no explanation and continued to move menacingly towards me. My desk is positioned on one side of my room, opposite my bed. As I sit at my desk the main door into the passage lies to my left and, to my right, there is another door, leading onto the balcony. As Amelia had entered my room through the open door and blocked escape to the left, I was forced to resort to the balcony door. I turned around again, however, when I heard Amelia give a loud hiss. So there I was, my back to the door, facing Amelia's bared fangs. With no thought to how ridiculous the situation was, I knelt down, and tried to appease her. 'Here, pretty pussy,' I crooned, 'You wouldn't dream of hurting your mistress, would you?' This had no effect; still she advanced. So much for pleasantries. I said threateningly, 'You dinner is at stake, you old heap of bones. Step over this line and you'll go hungry tonight!' Amelia faltered for a moment, and I began to feel triumphant. But then she shook herself, as if to rid herself of this temporary setback, and took another step towards me. It was then that I really began to feel afraid. I realised the gravity of the situation — Amelia was not to placated; she had revenge in mind, although I didn't even know what I had done to displease her. This was of little importance however. The main thing to worry about was how I was going to survive. I had no idea what she was going to do to me, but obviously her usual routine menace-and-hiss treatment was just the beginning.

I groped for the door handle, and with my eye on the cat, who by now was little more than a foot away, I turned it and began to open the door. I slid backwards through the small opening I had made, gave the screen door a kick, and there I was, standing on the balcony, panting with relief. Amelia eyed me furiously. I stood there and thought myself reasonably safe. Amelia, who liked to go where she pleased, had learnt how to open the sliding door that led into our family room. By pushing against one of the panels with various parts of her face, she usually managed to open it wide enough in order to get through. However, she had not yet mastered door handles, as far as I knew, and this was what I clung to as she scratched at the glass, lashing her tail. I found I was still shivering after my ordeal. I wondered what on earth she would have done to me. It didn't take much guessing, I realised, as I saw the murderous intent in her yellow eyes. All this time I had been revelling in the knowledge that I was safe from her, separated by the balcony door. The balcony had been my goal and I thought that, once there, I would have nothing to worry about However, as I began to calm down and think more logically, a terrible thought entered my mind. Would I be able to get off the balcony? It was on the second floor, and it had two other doors leading on to it, adjoining the bedrooms of my two sisters. I realised that'if these were locked, I was marooned. Panic-stricken, I ran along the balcony and tried the other doors. They were locked. And there was no hope of getting in. The rest of the family were away on holidays. I, being a diligent H.S.C. student, had denied myself all pleasure and stayed behind to study.

I ran back to my balcony door. Although not locked, it was as good as barred to me. Amelia had calmed down, as if she had reached the same conclusions I had. She was prepared to keep a constant vigil, night and day, until I perished before her eyes from hunger, thirst and exposure. As I grimly thought of this, I wondered if I was exaggerating Amelia's intents. Surely I could get back in again; she couldn't stop me! But as I looked in her direction my heart sank. She seemed to have grown to twice her size in the past few minutes and now seemed fully capable of taking me on. I was trapped. It was a frightening thought. I pictured a newspaper headline: "GIRL F O U N D DEAD ON UPPER BALCONY AT HER HOME. CAT SUSPECTED OF MURDER.' It was so absurd that I began to laugh hysterically. My laughter soon turned to tears, however, and I sat there, weeping with despair. My cat intended to kill me and I could do nothing about it I looked at Amelia again, who seemed even bigger. It would not be long before she was as high as the door handle. Her paws were gigantic and even now she raised one in the air and stood poised, ready to smash through the glass in the door. So my end would be quick. She brought her paw down and I screamed. I woke, sweating, in bed. Philippa Hale IV

The Bionic Granny Once upon a time there was a granny. Not just your ordinary, plain, run-of-the mill type granny, but a bionic granny. A bionic granny you may say. Yes, it is hard to believe, but strange as it may seem it's true. You see, she didn't choose to be bionic, it happened in an accident...or was it? Well, I'll take you back to the scene of the crime and you can sort it out for yourself. As most grannies do in the mornings, Ethal was waiting at the traffic lights for some smart young boy scout to walk along and help her to the other side of the road. With her imported, pure, balsawood stick with duel rubber stoppers (good grip in the wet) she waited for a few hours. Then along came a boy scout, not just any boy scout, but Sylvester Sly, (all round meany) a fiendish villain whose hobby was killing grannies. Ethal had been beaten up many times by him in the park at night, or in the alley near her house. Sylvester asked Ethal if she would like to cross the road with him. but she refused. Sylvester didn't like being turned down so he kicked her walking stick from under her and Ethal landed on the footpath with a thud. He then dragged her to the centre of the road and ran off. Seconds later he returned riding a motor bike. He lifted up the front wheel and landed it on her leg, leaving deep perforations. He repeated this several times until he thought Ethal was dead, and then sped off with a trail of blood following him. Ethal lay there motionless for about two hours, until a police car pulled up and a policeman walked over to hen He felt her pulse to see if the old girl was still ticking. Yes! But just. Knowing that an ambulance would take too long the policemen threw Ethal into the boot of the police car and headed towards Nicetown General Hospital. Meanwhile Back in N.G.H. (Nicetown General Hospital) Dr Mad was working on a secret mission to reproduce human organs and bone structures. Let's not beat around the bush...Yes, you guessed it, bionics. Dr Mad asked the other doctors to inform him if any half-mangulated people come in, to send them down to the lab. The doctors did so with Ethal, so the operation was set to begin. The Australian Government was funding the operation, and that my friends was the only hitch. The budget was not allowed to topple the $600 limit set by the government.

Ethal was wheeled in and the operation began. The first thing Dr Mad saw were the crushed eyes of Ethal's. He decided to start on them. Trying not to go over the budget, Mad bought an old black and white camera and shoved the insides into Ethal's eye sockets. He bought some black and white film and he wound it on a spool connected to the other eye. The main disadvantage to this was that Ethal would have to wait a week until she could see any thing that happened a week before. After attaching several other bits and pieces they just had to wait until Ethal came round, to see if the operation was successful. Three hours later she started to come round so the nurse got the doctor. 'Open your eyes!' said Mad who was anxiously awaiting the outcome of his operation. Click! Click! Click! 'Don't blink, you'll use up all the film!' shouted Mad. Every time Ethal would blink she would take a picture. After hopping down to the chemist to put the film in for developing Dr Mad returned to check Ethal's finer points. After doing so he got Ethal to walk to the running track. 'On your mark, get set...Go!' said Mad. Away went Ethal like a rocket and finished the 100 metres in world record time which was four seconds. Next was the test to see how her arm went in the operation. What a throw, the shot put landed three blocks away from the stadium. Back in the Science Lab. 'You're a champ granny! How about coming to Brisbane with me?' asked Mad hopefully. 'Oh yeah, sure sonny, as soon as I get revenge on Sylvester Sly.' said Ethal. Meanwhile Back in Sylvester Sly's Hideout 'Hee Hee, I've killed six grannies in two weeks and there are plenty more where they came from!' exclaimed Sylvester, 'I'll have seven when I come back later on.' (Little does he know that Ethal, now the bionic granny, is waiting for him on the corner of 8th and Main Streets.)

On The Corner of 8th and Main. 'Ha, Ha, there's one now. I'll go kill the old bag,' said Sylvester to himself. As Sylvester went for Ethal she turned and kicked his head clean off his shoulders leaving him running around, like a newly killed chook. 'That'll teach you, you young whippersnapper!' said Ethal as she wiped the blood off her highpowered, supersonic, high-tensile steel capped shoes, with silver-plated shoe laces. Sylvester's head went gliding through the Southern goals of the M.C.G. and landed seventeen rows up. 'That should even the score!' said Ethal as she walked off into the sunset. THE MORAL OF THE STORY IS: If your ambition in life is to punch up old ladies, you will surely reach your goal. Robert Davies III

Conspiracy

A Rainy Evening

I honestly do not think I am paranoid. As far as I can tell, I do not possess hang-ups of any kind Well actually that is not entirely correct I do not enjoy being spied on, for that is what is occurring now. People are looking at me. Talking behind my back. Deciding upon the precise mode of my destruction. What is so annoying is that they are so overt. They do not quietly and secretly plan and plot, rather they engage in obvious and malicious acts. Just the other day I went to use the photocopying machine, and it was out of order. It was quite clear to me that they knew I had important work to copy, and had deliberately broken it.

I stepped out. The rain was pelting hard against the house, cutting the air into thin strips of chilled moisture. The street was dark, and the wall felt cold and damp under my outstretched touch. There were few cars that night. Those that passed seemed doubled on the road, their reflections flashing by, splashing the footpath. I walked slowly into the downpour, my skin creeping in the chill breeze. Another car. The water started running off my nose, to join its comrades at my feet. The lawn glistened with the fresh moisture, and the ground seemed to move with the flowing torrent.

It does not stop there. This morning they sabotaged my alarm clock. It failed to ring and I was late to work, resulting in a portion of my weekly salary being confiscated. Maybe they hope to make me poor, so that I will slowly starve to death. I thought of this contingency a while ago actually, and went to the library to get a book on growing vegetables at home. They were there before me however, as the book had already been borrowed. When I returned home I had a shower, comforted by the thought that they couldn't throw a lamp in and electrocute me, as I had disconnected the power. Cold showers are not so bad, and besides they harden me for the final conflict. As I sit here now I realise that I am not safe. Two of them, disguised as old ladies are staring at me from another bench in the park. I had thought that by surrounding myself with open spaces I could see them when they attacked. The two 'old ladies' are leaving, humbly acknowledging the superiority of my tactics. Still though, I am uneasy. I wonder if the bench is mined, or something still more insidious as it has been freshly painted. Scanning the park I suddenly notice two assailants, disguised as a young couple. I wait until they are closer. That kiss looked authentic, but they are very cunning. I know. Sometimes they are so cunning that you do not realise it is they who are responsible, for the manufacture of damaged items. They create them specially to make my life hell. Chairs that break and almost impale you on their legs, tin openers that cause the involuntary amputation of fingers, and of course salamis that give you exotic and rare diseases. As the 'couple' approach I reach for my newly acquired Colt revolver, hoping they have not tampered with it. The look of surprise on the couple's faces is very realistic. I fired several rounds into them, and even the blood looks quite real. Very clever really.

Suddenly, as if someone had turned off a loud wireless, the rain ceased. I stood for a minute, listening to the steady drip, drip, drip of the drain pipe. More cars passed, shedding their sparkling jewels on the road. The wind sprung up, freezing my skin. I walked back, the water splashing to itself, fleeing from my steps, until I reached my door. Its smooth handle was hard and cold in my hand. Another car passed but it was accompanied by the warm sounds of my home. M. Manwaring III

Firefly

Writers in Residence, 1982

The night burns. An old man, with his sleeves rolled up to his elbows, talks in undertones to a stone owl while the wind fingers his hair. The earth smiles hungrily at the acrylic sky Waiting patiently for the cry of a sailor to give the hour. A winged flute touches the silver leaves, And the firefly dances.

There have been two Creative Arts Fellows at the College this year. Mr Alan Gould visited the College for eight weeks in Term I. He worked with a creative writing group drawn from Forms III, IV and V. He also worked individually with Form VI students. Two of his poems, from his forthcoming book with Angus & Robertson Publishers, appear opposite. Judith Rodriguez, a widely recognised Australian writer, visited the College for a week at the beginning of Term III.

Daybreak My world is shaken. The hour-glass lies waiting on the table, Filled with the ebbing tide. The raven on my mantlepiece Cries out in vain, And the bells in the strangled tower Never ring. Nicholas Gebhardt IV

Of course this was just the pretext they needed to arrest me. I am in jail now and I suspect I know their plan. My cell is getting smaller every day and I just know they intend to slowly crush me. B. Edwards VI 58

Drama 1982 proved to be another exciting year for the Drama Faculty. Not only did we offer the public a variety of performances, but several students were involved in fund raising activities, visists to Shannon Park Spastic Centre, Street Theatre exercises, family theatre dinners and our usual happy and fruitful association with the English Faculty. Performances for year 1982 included: YEAR 12 1. TWELFTH NIGHT by William Shakespear. Designed by Mr Rod Cummins Directed by Mr John Gibson Asst. Director Debbie Hynes Set in Turkey in the 1850's. Fine performances by: Debbie Hynes as Maria Kim Pettigrew as Viola Jane Dunning as Olivia Michael Rickards as Feste and Mr Andrew Gibson as Sir Toby Belch. 2. THE GOOD WOMAN OF SETZUAN by Bertolt Brecht. Designed by Christine Hunter, Jenny Rooke and Michael Rickards. Directed by Mr John Gibson Set in China in 1930. Original Music by Mr Andrew Gibson Kim Pettigrew as Mrs Yang Debbie Hynes as Shen Te (1) Jessica Cummins as Shen Te (2) Mark Downey as Yang Sun Gavin Merriman as Wong and Jenny Rooke as the First God All gave excellent performances.

Eurynome

The Chairs of this House

Eurynome is the mother-goddess of all things in the Pelasgian creation myth. I take her story from Robert Graves' book, THE GREEK MYTHS, Vol. I.

Each secret of this family we know: we are the shapes its forebears have abandoned We dream we graze on smoke or talk, or stand like stony cattle watched by men in portraits. Yet from us young men go to fetch their shotguns, their cigarettes left smoking in the ashtrays, and when no others will we take the lost YEAR II and close them dumbly in our serious arms. 1. ROMEO & JULIET by William ShakeIt is the old who trust us most, who doze speare deep in the distant place where here is then, Designed by Tim Stephens, Cameron Grant and dream how George's brave and modest speech was integral with sunlight on a chairback, and William Dickinson. Morrison Hall, July 1982. how Clara's maddening shrug is incomplete without this room's exactitude in mind. Good performances by: And were we granted speech with you we 'd say Liz Dickson as Juliet Lachlan Turner as Romeo that nothing placed in time is trivial. Brian Lawrence as Capulet But too far back to matter speech escaped us. Staci Kissinger as Nurse (1) Now we stand like sad heraldic beasts Kerryn Parkes as Nurse (2) hoarding ear-rings, coins and matchsticks, Tim Coughlin as Mercutio hoarding what is yours, our long experience. and Tony Nagle as Benvolio Alan Gould

You dance before there is a sea: the future presses everywhere and choices grow like imagery. Blue space is charged with what will be: the acids twine about their stair: you dance before there is a sea. And time entails no memory: you'll split the oceans from the air as choices grow like imagery. Unique and earliest and free you'll give the wave its snowlit flare and dance out there upon the sea. Your dance, your heat will guarantee the ends our characters prepare as choices grow like imagery. Your dance foretells necessity, our future burgeons in your care. Now dance upon the flexing sea, let choices grow like imagery. Alan Gould

The Good Woman of Setzuan 2. THE RESISTABLE RISE OF ARTURO UI by Bertolt Brecht Designed by William Dickinson Original music by Liz Dickson and Lachlan Turner Morrison Hall, November 1982. Special mention to: Robert Brown, Vicki Caldwell, Staci Kissinger, Janine Dimmick, Jodie Henderson, Grant Hutchins, Thorsten Hansen and Brian Lawrence, for their performance.

3. HAIR Songs and dances from this 1960's Rock Musical. Good performances from: Sarah Bail, Judy Simkin, Liz Everist, Sally Jones, Jenny Walpole, Gina Marchello and Peter Oates.

YEAR 9 All the Third Form Drama students were involved in a series of Drama evenings held in the Drama Room during the year. The Short Stories of Henry Lawson presented in YEAR 10 first term proved to be a major success for the 1. COMIC CAPERS English-Drama Programme. An original review based on comic strip Special thanks must go to: Mr P.S. Mead, characters. Head of English for his assistance with the Designed and Directed by Mr Andrew Gibson, English-Drama events which took place in Drama Room, September 1982 Fine per- 1982, Mr Roger Salen for his valuable formance from: Georgie Stewart, Nick Gebassistance with Technical Production, Miss hardt, Tom Leggatt, Rory MacLeod, Stuart Jane Peebles, Melbourne State College, for Littler, John Hobbs, Catriona Moore, Kim her assistance with Drama classes; the Patterson and Dean Kellett. Parents Drama Support Committee (Mr Ian Hocking, Mr Des Downey, Mr Terry Hynes, 2. CINDERALLA Mr John Wickham, Mrs Betty Lester and Mr A workshop production designed for students Rod Cummins) for their assistance in launching The Geelong College Parents at Shannon Park School. Arranged by: Miss Drama Support Group. Jane Peebles, Melbourne State College; Miss Jenny Hynes and Mr John Gibson. J.S. Gibson Special mention to: Ann Hendrie, Dianne Director, Drama Studies Blair, Carolyn Harvey, Luke Mitchell, Donna Strange, Anna Doncaster and Liz Bowden.

If one looks at Geelong College's presentation of THE GOOD WOMAN OF SETZUAN in terms of Brechtian theory, as one inevitably must, one realises that it really was very much a tongue-in-cheek production. The alienation effects which were so much an intrinsic part of Brecht's theory: the space scenery, limited movement, and discordant music he advocated supposedly to wake the audience from their complacency so that they could see the play's meaning, are very much in absence. Yet, one tends to think that Brecht would have approved just the same, for the Geelong College's production proved that doing away with nearly all the alienation effects (and thus preventing the play from becoming dry and esoteric), does not prevent the poignancy of Brecht's meaning from showing through. In this light, it was the company's injection of both meaning and dramatic dynamism which was its most impressive and refreshing achievement. For a modern audience, it was clearly impractical to place too much emphasis on the play's message; yet to move to the other extreme, and present it as merely a spectacle, would have been an insult to the profundity of Brecht as literature. It was the balance between these two which kept the play so alive. The early scenes held the aspect of entertainment in the forefront strong crowd scenes kept in firm control by the swift assurance of Kim Pettigrew as the Wife, and a use of bodies in mime and as props supplemented Brecht's sense of simplicity, the 'spectacle' aspect reached its peak in the really very stupendous character of Shu Fu, who couldn't have been played by anyone except Barrie Edwards and whose subtle upstaging seemed very much in place. Juxtaposed to the more colourful scenes, the company made good use of the quieter, more contemplative ones, the handling of which can only be described as exact (objectivity never being the strong point of any reviewer). The poetry of Brecht was ultimately suited to Debbie Hynes's Shen Te, and her first scene with Michael as the pilot Yang Sun was definitely one of the high points of the play. Jessica Cummins was excellent as Shui Ta, whose ruthlessness she captured, not only through brilliant costuming, but through stance and vocal expression. Banners must also be waved for the so-called minor characters who proved that the company is diverse, but still has a very consistent skill level. Among the most notable was Jenny Rooke as the First God, who set the pace and tone for the basis of the play's meaning — the search for goodness — by making the Gods appear as believable characters. Similarly, players such as Lachlan

Drama — Reflections Whatever distinction the dramatist may attain in gaining the attention of the so-called select few, I believe that the student's foremost task is that of giving back to an audience their own thoughts and conceptions, illuminated, enlarged, and if needed, purged, perfected and transfigured. The making of a play should be closely observant in its portrayal of character, moral in purpose, dignified in expression, stirring in its development, yet not beyond our possible experience of life. Drama, the unfolding of whose story, that shall be watched intently, reponsively, night after night by scores of men and women, necessarily of diversified temperaments, aims and interests, men and women of all classes of society — surely the writing of that drama, the weaving of that complex fabric, is one of the most arduous of tasks imaginable; surely its successful accomplishment is one of the highest achievements of which an artist is capable. I cannot claim that the thorough achievement of such a task can ever be fully appreciated. However, I can claim — and I do so for my fellow students — that the demands made upon them are perhaps unequal to that of any other subject; but if there is any little recompense it is the knowledge and the signs of the growth of drama within the College.

Turner's Carpenter, and Jane Cox's Mrs Mi Tzu staunchly refused to let the comparative bulk of the major characters prevent them from putting distinct individuality into what could have been two rather thin roles.

For myself, if, in the distant future, my name is remembered in connection with the art that I follow, it will be due not so much to my own merits but rather to the genius and generousity of my fellow drama students and those teachers who patiently and ungrudgingly placed their services within one's grasp; I am certain that there is not one Year 12 Drama student, who does not owe a debt of deep gratitude to members of staff.

By all standards one would give full marks to the music for its originality and diversity. As written and arranged by Mr A. Gibson, ably assisted by Liz Dickson and Jenny Hynes, it proved to be popular with the audience while not overshadowing either the voices or the simplicity of the lyrics. It can be seen, therefore, that the choice of a Brechtian play for a sixth form production was one of ultimate wisdom, proof of which lies in its impressive, and obviously highly innovative use of theatre craft, acting abilities, and a blend of humour and meaning. Much credit is due to such a close-knit company, who imparted much enjoyment and enthusiasm to the audience, just through their apparent vivacity and engagement with the action on stage.

All I can say is that I hope you 'Make the most of yourselves, for that is all there is of you'. Mark Downey

Kadee Supina

Philosophy Rarely frequented by footballers, never attended by athletes, the Philosophy classes held by Mr. Hart provided, as always, an opportunity for students who felt themselves inhibited or restrained by conventional educational themes (or even educational methods) to expand their awareness of views held on various facets of reality and religion and to express their thoughts without being dismissed as irrelevant. Indeed, given Ben Green's repeated'megalomaniac' analogies, which he seemed able to draw regardless of the nature of the subject being discussed, it is difficult to foresee anyone bringing up matter likely to result in his being deemed 'irrelevant'. Held once a week, a two-hour class punctuated (sometimes terminated) by a coffee-andbiscuits break, the philosophers whose intellects we decided were worthy of our penetrating investigation included Aquinas (who was doubted and regarded with suspicion because of his efforts to prove the existence of God), Rousseau, Descartes, and Karl 'I'm not a Marxist' Marx. Other subjects discussed included trains, Donkey Kong, human jaw structures, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and the curious practices of Sydney University pathology students.

Art Highlights of the Philosophy year, apart from the confrontation of Ben and the Yugoslav, are numerous; perhaps an indication of the increasing awareness the College has for the area of Philosophy. An excursion was organised, to Melbourne University; this led to the appearance at the College of Doctor Presa, a lecturer at the University. Dr Best, a philosopher from Wales, visited the school and discussed a great many things over a lunch with the Philosophy students. The final class of the year was attended by two members of the Philosophy Department at Melbourne University. A perpetual problem faced by those who engage in studies of this nature is that of being seen as a 'brain' or an elite minority by the other students. It is assumed that to talk of various notions of reality requires an intellect that would humble Sartre's; this is plainly wrong. The greatest attribute a Philosophy student can possess is broad-mindedness; a non-discriminatory outlook on the elements of thought and life presented in this type of study. Though such an attitude has the shortterm benefit of making Form VI Philosophy a great deal clearer, to accept difference and variation rather than to condemn and fear it

Salutations art lovers — direct from the Austin Gray; that cultural and aesthetic nerve-centre of The Geelong College's creative elite, comes the news and views of the trends, progressions and startling innovations which the Art Department has experienced this year. That three-pronged fiend which constitutes art at the H.S.C. level, namely prac, option and theory, was made ultimately more bearable by the finesse, talent and fresh perspectives of E.S. Terrell, who proved that even the threat of a gut-wrenching and teeth gnashing exam is not an excuse to rush a sensitive appreciation of Matisse. Prac, under the somewhat more refined title of 'Studio Art' was also greatly enriched, not the least via introduction of the In-Class Criticism Session (we may not be Picassos, but at least now we know it). The fifth form artists were clearly a set of individuals (admittedly, one needs to have a certain assurance of character to give up mathematics in order to study art..). Through they were the guinea pigs for a trial separation of prac. and theory as separate subjects, their enthusiasm and diversity multiplied rather than becoming similarly divided; resulting in tangible growth in both style and maturity of design. The positive response of Form VI to art was surprisingly encouraging (there is hope for H.S.C. Art '84), especially getting over the shock and horror of the fact that they actually enjoy art history. (Congratulations Mr Terrell the American connection strikes again.) It also seems that their gently guided practical art forays into the world of surrealism are on the verge of inundating the world with a new crop of 'baby-Dalis'.

From left to right: Michael Rickards, Mr Hart, M. Barber, Keith Baillie, Barrie Edwards, T.R. Blair, Mrs Mead, Ben Green, Dr Best.

would have highly beneficial effects in a society scarred with bias and prejudice. This is a view held by most philosophers, a largely humanitarian breed, but again, as is inevitable in such a broad field, there is at least one exception: Friedrich Nietzsche, a savage anti-Semite. Still, part of the interest in Philosophy is due to the range of beliefs an Philosophy is due to the range of beliefs and viewpoints. T.R. Blair

Full marks, Art Department, for keeping that tenuous but vital spark of imagination and aesthetic vivacity alive at the College. A spark such as this however, can always use a little more fuel: note well, prospective art students, the Art Department is always looking for new talent, people and ideas; and the Austin Gray has both the room and the facilities to cater to a much greater number and range of artists than it does now. Who knows, a little more support and enthusiasm might even transform our very own Austin Gray into the next Bauhaus... Kadee Supina

Graphic Communication This year has seen further development of the curriculum, especially in the area of reproductions. All levels have some form of photographic reproduction of prepared art work. The recent installation of a large format reproduction camera allowed the enlarging or reducing of prepared work from 30mm x 40mm to 350mm x 450mm in either scromide or line production, making photographic screen printing an accurate and relatively easy process. Form III A very large group this year have achieved a very high standard of basic design, graphic elements and hand lettering in the units worked. It's good to see creative use of colour space being used so capably. Form IV Has been engaged in producing a logo for use by the Torquay Sailing Club on its note paper, club burgee and tee-shirts. Form V Have worked the usual core topics of technical drawing — mapping — symbology. Some topic designs in the pinehole camera segment were of top design quality. Form VI This select group have worked conscientiously on their core and options for H.S.C. moderation. The choice of topics was refreshingly new and well presented. An exhibition of all levels of work was held in the gallery for the benefit of all students both at the Senior and Junior Schools as well as many visitors from surrounding schools in the region. R.W. Lancaster

Austin Gray Centre The Austin Gray Centre was officially opened in 1980 and since that opening there has been a steady increase in the number of people using the facilities. As well as the usual classes from the School which include art, woodwork, graphic communication, building graphics and H.O.G. classes, the Austin Gray Centre is also used by The Geelong Youth Orchestra, The Geelong Youth Concert Band, The Geelong Youth Choir, Suzuki String classes and The Geelong Woodworkers Guild. Adult classes have been offered in photography, woodwork, life drawing, ceramics, traditional embroidery, weaving and embroidery. There has been a steady increase in numbers during the year and there are frequently more 'outsiders' than College students in attendance. The main growth area in the Austin Gray Centre has been ceramics.

Music 1982 has been a very challenging and successful year for the Music Department under the guidance of Dr John Danrell. With the introduction of the well-known conductor, Mr Harry Hood, to the staff, the College's first-ever Concert Band was formed, consisting of forty-five musicians from both the Senior and Prep. Schools. After practising their skills on the captive audience at Tuesday morning assemblies, they were finally deemed ready to show their face in public', getting off to a good start by opening the All Schools Music Festival in the Geelong Performing Arts Centre. The highlight of the Band's year was winning first prize at the Geelong Eisteddfod in the School Band Section. Other engagements included the Geelong Show (playing to the sheep in the Woolshed!!), the Six Schools Concert, the Eisteddfod Prize Winner's Concert and a break-up concert in Morrison Hall.

The year was beneficial to all band members, who not only improved in a technical sense, but gained valuable experience in the discipline and co-operation vital to the running of such a band. The School Choir, conducted by Mrs Evans, also played a major part in the success of the musical year by gaining a first place in the Secondary School Choirs Section, and third place in both the Vocal Ensemble, Under 18, and the Sacred Choir Sections. They also performed well in the Royal South Street Competition in Ballarat. Another successful entrant in the Geelong Eisteddfod was the Geelong College H.S.C. Brass Quartet, consisting of Michael Rickards, Mark Myer (from St Joseph's College), Nicholas Gebhardt and Phillip Black, who all played well to gain first prize.

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This year has seen a revolutionary change take place in time-tabled music classes. A Third Form class and a combined Fourth and Fifth Form class have been given options in ensemble music work, including guitar, vocal and instrumental ensembles. These classes have provided opportunities for the extension of musical abilities and the sense of sharing in the process of making music. Special thanks must go to Dr Danrell, Mr Hood, Mr Greg Waugh, Mrs Evans, Mr Ladd and the many part-time members of the Music staff who have put so much time into the Music Department this year. Liz Dickson

The Geelong College Chamber Singers To alleviate rehearsal difficulties it was decided to incorporate choral work into the elective curriculum and timetable the subject twice weekly for a combined Years 10, 11 and 12 class. This yielded a small but stable vocal ensemble of eight singers and an accompanist. Aware of our inexperience we began with simple harmonic rounds, progressing to rounds of a more contrapuntal nature and by the end of the term, felt sufficiently confident to tackle some atonal Bartok. The result was a little more discordant than Bartok intended but we had learned to listen acutely and were much more critical of our work. If we were to keep improving we needed to hear and to compete with other choirs throughout the state. To this end ten Preparatory School children were invited to join us and with them we became a choir. We entered the Eisteddfods at Ballarat and Geelong to be held three months hence.

With the commencement of second term students were given the sheet music of three very difficult contrasting works, suitable for competition, and a cassette tape containing a recording of their own vocal lines. Three weeks later one of the ten-year olds appeared at rehearsal with no music. My 'and where is your music?' routine was stopped abruptly with the disarming comment: 'I know my work from memory now.' During the term our respect grew for the two ten-year olds who reliably met the artistic and technical demands made on them each week as the choir improved. As soon as we learned a work and could sing it together we performed it at assembly. We sounded pretty awful, but the audience were indulgent and obligingly resisted any temptation they may have had to tell us we didn't sound like the conventional cathedral choir. 66

Geography forced us to rehearse as two choirs. After school on Wednesdays any senior students who had no other commitments were taxied from the Talbot Street campus to the Preparatory School for a combined rehearsal. Even so, we never managed more than half the choir together at one time, and this made it very difficult to balance the three parts. Upon mastering the musical material we turned to a study of vocal techniques. It was a race against time to give a childish sound a pure and resonant quality. Each student did an enormous amount of practice alone, particularly during the second term vacation, aware that one unchanged, untrained voice would let the team down. Third term commenced and we performed for the Royal South Street Society four days later. We were placed sixth out of ten performances. The choir was disappointed with the adjudicator's placing and her report and yet it was exhilarating to realise that at last we were producing a fine sound and were working together with artistry and expertise. During the following rehearsals skills became more natural, the singing relaxed and sounded less cultivated. The Ballarat experience had given the students confidence and eleven days later the choir won the Senior School section of the Geelong Eisteddfod from thirteen other competitors gaining the highest marks allotted to any choir in any section of the competition. Next year it is expected that the Senior Choir will be comprised of Senior School students only. A Year 8 choral class will be established at the Preparatory School. The twice weekly sessions will provide a 'feeder choir' for Senior School. Year 7 will have their own choir and will practice in the present class period allotted to choir and band in the Junior Secondary section of the school. A primary Choir will rehearse after school and have one weekly session in school time. So right now the future looks exciting for choral music at the College, but whatever eventuates, later singing students will owe a debt to the nineteen dedicated choristers of 1982 who restored a lapsed tradition of fine choral sound. Rhyll Evans, Choral Conductor

Royal Military College (Duntroon) Scholarship

Science Talent Search, 1982

Each year 50 scholarships (value $400) are awarded to final year school students who will be proceeding to Duntroon. Last year there were about 1,000 applicants. One of the scholarships was won by Peter Williams (School Prefect and Captain of McLean House), the son of Professor and Mrs. R.A. Williams. The award was made by Colonel Gilroy of the Australian Staff College at an Assembly on 1 June, 1982. All of Peter's friends, both students and staff, would like to take this opportunity to congratute him on this achievement and wish him every success in his future career.

This year a total of eighty students from the College entered the Science Talent Search conducted by the Science Teachers Association of Victoria. Most entrants were from the Preparatory School where S.T.S. projects form part of the Science course. Of the eighty entrants, twenty-three students received bursaries and have been invited to display their projects at the Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, on Friday, September 24. Details of the bursaries are as follows: $60.00 Sarah Jiggins, Catherine Black $40.00 William Dickinson $30.00 Susan Williams, Simon Fredericks, Nicole Whitehead, Amanda Fernback, Christopher Ganly $20.00 Catherine Dickinson, Kylie Favoloro, Heather Gow, Catherine Graham, Robyn Gray, Paul Middleton, Shelley McCann, Stephen Murphy, Gillian Smyth, Jane Utting $15.00 Gregory Scott, Julie Parker, Peter James, Nigel Kellett, David Nelson. J.V. Leyshon

French Awards, 1982 ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE MELBOURNE Year Nine Language Test Tony Vernon honourable mention Year Ten Poetry Peter Oates very honourable mention Georgia Stewart very honourable mention Elizabeth Everist honourable mention Karen Goldsworthyhonourable mention Sarah Graham honourable mention Kim Patterson honourable mention Language Test Philippa Hale first prize Kim Patterson very honourable mention Year Eleven Poetry and Conversation Tim Leong very honourable mention Nicole Saunders very honourable mention Jo Stewart very honourable mention Tracey Smit honourable mention Suzanne Woolford honourable mention Year Twelve Poetry and Conversation Kate Armstrong very honourable mention Wendy Gerboth very honourable mention Tracey Lee very honourable mention Kathy Manwaring very honourable mention Kadee Supina very honourable mention Oral Comprehension Lexine James very honourable mention Fay Leong very honourable mention Kathy Manwaring very honourable mention

Maths Awards, 1982

Form Prizes

AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION YEAR NINE Andrew Peel Prize Campbell Moody Distinction Rodney Marks Distinction Justin Ganly Distinction Christopher Fayers Distinction Duncan Butler Distinction Christopher Taylor Distinction Robbie Myers Distinction Andrew Rutherford Distinction Joanna Utting Distinction Jacinta Edwards-Smith Distinction Scott Johns Credit Andrea Lester Credit Anthony Hand Credit Damian Graham Credit Catherine Dickinson Credit Shane Middleton Credit Fiona McKenzie Credit Bradley Price Credit Jason Thiele Credit Jane Fyffe Credit Robyn Neagle Credit Clare Jenkyn Credit Allan Major Credit Andrew Nelson Credit Stewart Williams Credit Timothy Angus Credit

YEAR ELEVEN Ursula Read Steven Sewell Peter Wolf Andrew Cowton Tim Kent-Hughes William Dickinson John Dalitz Lochiel Crafter Tracey Smit Timothy Routley Ross Hindson Jonathon Ide Josephine Stewart Craig Stephens Brian Lawrence Cassandra Hill Mark Cheatley Adam Findlay Stewart Ryan Andrew Rau Philip Butterworth Timothy Benjamin Tim Hegarty Anthony Heard Zoran Radovanovic Anthony Williams Fiona Lomas David Millard Ian Thompson

YEAR TEN Mark Fothergill Karen Goldsworthy Philippa Hale Georgia Stewart Kim Patterson Mark Butler Nathan Cameron Anthony Forster Stuart Littler Frances Keary Robert Dalitz Emma Mestitz Katrina Moore Margaret Geogory David Clark Julia Hay Peter Quinlivian Rowan Dickson John Guthrie Nerida CanMark Hayden Ann Gready David Dawson Charles Morphy Elizabeth Bowden Darren Hauenstein Nicholas Gebhardt Peter Bates

YEAR TWELVE Michael Redpath Kathryn Manwaring Michael Johns Paul Ross James Hay Heidi Allen Alistair MacLeod Anne Stephenson

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MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY MATHS COMPETITION Julia Hay, Year 10 Credit COMPUTER FAIR Mark Fothergill William Dickinson

Prize Prize

FORM VI Michael Bell Merit in Chemistry, Biology, General Mathematics John Calvert Merit in Chemistry, General Mathematics, Economics Wendy Gerboth Merit in English, English Literature, 18th Century History, French Michael Johns Merit in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Pure Mathematics, Economics, English Andrew Lomas Merit in Chemistry, English Literature, English, Biology Andrew Patrick Merit in Chemistry, Biology, General Mathematics Michael Redpath Merit in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Pure Mathematics

Special Prizes The A.T. Andrews Memorial Prize — for Mathematics and Science in the Vlth form: Michael Johns Michael Redpath The Brian Lester Prize for Mathematics Kathryn Manwaring The E.R. Scott Prize - for best instrumentalist Ian Cumming Frances Keary The B.R. Keith Modern Language Prize Kathryn Stevenson Katharine Supina Music Prize Michael Johns Drama Prize Deborah Hynes Art Prize Katharine Supina The Harry Hooper Environmental Science Prize Russell Pretty The Sue Emmett Pegasus Prize Wendy Gerboth and Samantha Rattray-Wood The Alexander Coto Memorial Prize The John Coto Memorial Prize Prizes for students unplaced in the Form Prize List who have worked consistently: Kim Pettigrew Michael Pickering

School Colour Awards The Library Prize (donated by Mrs. P.M. Wood): Nicole Saunders James Fraser Sutherland Memorial Prize Shane Coutts The Norman Atkins Memorial Choir Prize Sophie Ingpen Suzanne Woolford The Stanley Calvert Prize — for Debating and Public Speaking Gideon Haigh The Robert Gillespie Prize — for Scripture Andrew Rutherford The Fen and Roy Pillow Bursary, incorporating the A.K.H. Thompson Bursary, for a fifth former returning next year, of sound academic merit and a member of a First Team: Peter Wolf The Hermitage Old Girls' Assocation Prize to be presented at the end of each academic year to the student, other than the Captain or Vice Captain of the College, who has distinguished him/herself in work, sport, leadership and general service to the College Deborah Hynes The Hobday Prize For a student in Form VI who has won no other prize, in recognition of overall service to the College community Timothy Stevenson Peter Williams The Dr Gus Kearney Memorial Prize — foi all-round ability and service to the College: Michael Johns The Dr A.J. Campbell Perpetual Trophy Prize — for all-round sporting contribution to the College Dean Herbert David Pearson Russell Simpson The T.W. Davies Prize — for the ViceCaptains (donated by Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Davies) Dean Herbert Kathryn Stevenson Dux of College, 1982 (donated by the President of the Old Geelong Collegians' Association, 1982, B.G. Thorn, Esq.) Kathryn Manwaring Katharine Supina

HONOUR AWARDS Boys' Basketball Gavin Merriman Football David Pearson

Girls' Hockey Liz Neely Anne Heffernan Sue Mulligan Sally Lindros Boys' Hockey Michael Tavaria Andrew Buchanan Geoffrey Clark Paul Read Steven Skoglund Ian Cumming Brendyn Hawthorne James MacLeod Gary Major

Boys' Hockey Tim Stevenson Boys' Cricket Gray Bowden Dean Herbert Simon Holloway Russell Simpson Girls' Rowing Ursula Read Diana Hale (re-award) Tracey Smit Sue Mulligan Louise Monotti GENERAL COLOURS, Honour Award Academic Achievement Kathy Manwaring GENERAL COLOURS Football Umpiring Lochiel Crafter Basketball Scorer and Time-Keeper for 2 years Kathy Manwaring COLOUR AWARDS Boys' Basketball Keith Baillie (re-award) Michael Johns Girls' Basketball Lisa Mantzaris Heidi Allen Sue Mulligan Lexine James Football Russell Simpson (re-award) Dean Herbert (re-award) Michael Johns (re-award) Alistair Fyffe Peter McDonald David Tan-

The Principal's Prize Keith Baillie

Soccer Torquil Gault Michael Hegarty Tim Hegarty Mark Cheatley Adam Findlay Girls' Volleyball Julie McFarlane Sallie Boyd Boys' Cricket Matthew Backwell Lyle Banks Gray Bowden Michael Hay Dean Herbert Simon Holloway Michael Johns Cameron McKenzie David Pearson David Richards Russell Simpson Tennis Michael Bell John Calvert Craig Collins Daryl Greeves Jon Ide Hamish Salmon Melinda Stacey Rohan Thomson Peter Williams Swimming Sarah Green Tony Hocking Paul Read Adam Findlay

Senior School Staff, 1982

HUMANITIES FACULTY Fourth row: Mr. P.S. Mead; Mr. MJ. Riordan (Head of Humanities) Third row: Mr. D.E. Spooner; Mr. D.R. Wettenhall; Mr. M.B. Keary; Mr. A.N. Gibson; Mr. R.J.T. Cummins; Miss K. Thomas Second row: Mr. J.S. Gibson; Mrs. H.J. Colechin; Ms.W. Morgan; Mr. B.R. Olsen First Row: Mr. R.G. Harris; Dr. J.R.F. Danrell; Mrs. A. Warren; Mrs. L. McVitty (Librarian); Dr. S.N. Farrall Absent: Mr. K.J. Hart; Mr. J.C. Jacobs; Mr. S.P. Gebhardt (Principal). 70

SCIENCE FACULTY Back: Mr. E.A. Manwaring; Mr. R D . Buttenshaw; Mr. D.A. Young; Mr. R J . McLaren; Mr. R. Salen Middle: Mr. D. Carroll; Mrs. J. Strauch; Miss J.E. Eggleston; Miss W.F.J. Schofield; Mr. W.J. Harris; Mrs. A. Hughan Front: Mrs. J.J. Jordan; Mr. A.A. Grainger; Mr J.V. Leyshon (Head of Science); Mr R.F. Slingo; Mrs. A. Warren Absent: Mr. G.D. Amezdroz

SOCIAL SCIENCES FACULTY Back: Mr. D.P. Happell (Headmaster); Mr. A.N. Gibson; Mr. B.R. Olsen; Mr. W.M. Underwood; Mr. M.H. van Heeswyk (Head of Social Science) Front: Mr. R.D. Fraser; Mr. P.J. Richards; Mrs. E.A. Lees; Mr. R.M. Morris Absent: Mr. G.R. Wehrmann; Mr. RC. Wait; Mrs. L.R. James.

MATHEMATICS FACULTY Back: Mr. R.J. McLaren; Mr. D.A. Young; Mr. J.R. Nelson (Director of Curriculum); Mr. W.J. Harris; Mr. D.H. MacBryde Front: Miss W.F.J. Schofield; Mr. M.J.L. Champness; Mr. R.A.E. Shaw (Head of Mathematics); Miss J.E. Eggleston Absent: Mrs. J. Nelson 72

FINE ART, CRAFT AND MUSIC FACULTY Left: Mr. T.A. Egan; Mr. R.D. Wells; Mr. F.W. Elliott (Director, The Austin Gray Centre) Absent: Mr. R.W. Lancaster; Mr. E.S. Terrell; Mr. M.G. Owens Below: Back, Mr. I. Ladd; Mr. H. Hood Front: Mrs. J.R. Evans; Dr. J.R.F. Danrell (Director of Music); Miss C. V. Kennedy

PHYSICAL EDUCATION FACULTY Back: Mr. M.W. Seeckts; Mr. R.C. Wait Front: Mr. G.D. Amezdroz; Mrs. K.F. Townson; Mr. P.A. Cronk (Head of Physical Education)

Senior School Roll, 1982 FORM VI ALLEN, Heidi Beatrice ALLEN, Paul Kenneth ARMSTRONG, Katrina Louise BACKWELL, Matthew Hartley BAILLIE, Keith Lawrence BANKS, Lyle Russel BARBER, Mark Kevin James BELL, Michael Malcolm BLAIR, Timothy Robert BOWDEN, Gray Andrew BUCHANAN, Andrew James Purnell BUCK, Phillip David CALVERT, John CLARK, Geoffrey Bruce COX, Penelope Jane CUMMINS, Jessica Berndina Patricia DANIEL, Christopher George DONCASTER, Matthew James DONLEN, Darren Edward DOWNEY, Mark Desmond DUNNING, Carol Jane

EDWARDS, Barrie Nathaniel EVANS, Simone Kirsten EWART, Alistair Fergus GARDINER, Peter Leonard GAULT, Alexander Torquil GAY, Andrew David Thomas GERBOTH, Wendy Susan GORELL, Brett Michael GREEN, Andrew Bridson GREEN, Benjamin Thomas GREEN, Sarah GREEVES, Kerryn Michele GROVE, Robyn Elizabeth

HALE, Diana Mary HAY, James Lawrence HAY, Michael Charles HAZELDINE, David Bruce HEFFERNAN, Anne Marie HEGARTY, Michael Lawrence HENDRIE, Michael Robert HERBERT, Dean HOBBS, Andrew James HOCKING, Anthony Stuart HOGAN, Todd Ellis HOLLO WAY, Simon Douglas HUNTER, Helen Christine HYNES, Deborah Therese

JAMES, Lexine Narelle JOHNS, Ian Michael JOHNSON, David Bentley LAIDLAW, Adam Gary LAMONT, David Mark LEE, Tracey Anne LE GRIFFON, Peter John LEONG, Fay LILLEY, Lisa Mary LINDROS, Sally Elizabeth LOMAS, Andrew John 75

McCLELLAND, Gregory Thomas McFARLANE, Julie Louise McKENZIE, William Dacre MacLEOD, Alistair James Murray McNAUGHTON, Andrea Kim MALTBY, Richard Hamish MANTZARIS, Maria Liza MANWARING, Kathryn Elena MERRIMAN, Gavin Bernard MILLS, Jane Eliza MONOTTI, Scott Sinclair MORRIS, Justine McLean MULLIGAN, Sue Gaynor NAGLE, David Gerrard NANCARROW, Amanda Jayne NEELY, Elizabeth Anne NELSON, Belinda Louise ORD, Lisa Anne PATRICK, Andrew John PEARSON, David George PETTIGREW, Kim Maree PICKERING, Michael David PRETTY, Russell John PURTON, Carolyn Marie QUAIL, Ross Norman RATTRAY-WOOD, Samantha Jane READ, Paul Anthony REDPATH, Michael Ramsay RIAL, David William RICKARDS, Michael Ian ROBERTSON, Richard Callum ROOKE, Jennifer Lyn ROSS, Paul Nicholas ROYAL, Simon Lucas ROYCE, Andrew Norman SCHOLZ, Martin Robert SEABRIDGE, Jeremy Colin SIMPSON, Russell Graham SPLATT, Stephen Charles SPRATT, Warwick STEPHENSON, Anne STEPHINSON, William Roger STEVENSON, Kathryn Anne STEVENSON, Timothy James STOIOS, Stephen David SUPINA, Katharine Ann TARR, David John TAVARIA, Michael David TAYLOR, Darren Peter THOMSON, Rohan John TUCKER, Katie Ann VERITY, Wendy Ann WALDEN, David John WARWICK, Russell Paul WEBSTER, Scott Raymond WENLOCK, Susan Jean WICKHAM, Gregory John WILLIAMS, Megan Lynn WILLIAMS, Peter Andrew WILLIAMS, Vaughan John WYLIE, Serrin Sinclair

FORM V

ROYCE, Ian Harold RYAN, Stewart Donald SAUNDERS, Nicole Faye SAVERY, Lisa SCOTT, Lisa Jane SEWELL, Steven Craig SHERRY, Joanne Lisa SKOGLUND, Steven James SMIT, Tracey Elizabeth SMITH, Craig Kenneth Gaebel STEPHENS, Craig Michael STEPHENS, Timothy James STEWART, Josephine Mary STEWART, David Michael STRANGE, Grant William TAYLOR, Kaylene Gaye THOM, Catherine Jean THOMSON, Ian MacArthur TRELOAR, Tiffany Leigh TURNER, Lachlan Charles TURNER, Rebecca Louise

AINGIMEA, David Dediba ARMSTRONG, Stephen James BENJAMIN, Timothy James BORNINKHOF, Vanessa Joanne BOURKE, Lisa BOWERS, Peter William BROWN, Fiona Jane BROWN, Robert William BRUMBY, Campbell Bruce Gordon BURN, David Francis BUTTERWORTH, Philip CADZOW, Gavin Frederick CAITHNESS, Timothy James CALDWELL, Vicki Lynn CARRAILL, Stuart Neil CHEATLEY, Mark David COLLINS, Craig William COUGHLIN, Timothy James COUTTS, Shane Bryan COWTON, Andrew Norman Douglas CRAFTER, Lochiel Cameron CROSS, Catherine Simone CUMMING, Ian Roderick CUTLER, Tracey Pearl DALITZ, John Louis DEMKO, Jason Edward DICKINSON, William Hugh Rivers DICKSON, Elizabeth Louise DICKSON, Lea Simone DIMMICK, Janine Maria EMMETT, Robert James FALAHEY, Janet Cathryn FINDLAY, Adam George FRAMPTON, Timothy Andrew FRYATT, Lisa Anne FYFFE, Alistair James GAULT, Catriona Margaret GOLDING, Sarah Jasmine GORDON, Donna Louise GOYDER, Mark Damien GRANT, Cameron David GREGORY, James Richard MacLean HABAL, Paul Leonard HAIGH, Gideon Clifford Jeffrey Davidson HANSEN, Thorsten HAWKINS, Megan Jane HAWTHORNE, Brendyn John HEARD, Anthony Charles HEFFERNAN, Edward Bonaventure HEGARTY, Timothy HENDERSON, Jodie Marion HERBERT, Jennifer Ann HILL, Cassandra HINDSON, Ross Stewart HORNIBLOW, Christopher Lee HURDMAN, Sean Patrick HUTCHINS, Grant James HUTCHISON, Joanna IDE, Jonathan Philip INGPEN, Sophie Louise JACKMAN, Christopher Robert JOHNSON, Ian Eric

KENT-HUGHES, Timothy James KERLEY, Elizabeth Ann KISSINGER, Staci Lyn LAWRENCE, Brian Russell LEE, Timothy Edward LE GRIFFON, Lindon James LEIGH, Stephen Charles LEONG, Tim LEWIS, Evan Gordon LOMAS, Fiona Margaret LORD, Timothy Stewart McDONALD, Peter Norman Russell McKENZIE, Cameron Alexander McKENZIE, Timothy Hamish McLEOD, Bram MAJOR, Gary Iain MAWSON, John Bernard MILLARD, David John MIRKOVIC, Maree Irene MONOTTI, Louise Sinclair MOORE, Christopher John MORPHY, Shelley William Westacott Luke NAGLE, Anthony Peter NOSEDA, Andrew Leslie OLLIFF, James Randall ORCHARD, Andrew Mercer ORD, Peter Andrew PARKER, Craig James PARKES, Kerryn Lisa PEARCE, Anthony James PEEL, Ewen Douglas PETER, Jane Claire PRICE, Karen RADCLIFFE-SMITH, Louise Julie RADOVANOVIC, Zoran RAMSDEN, Rebecca Vance RAU, Andrew Gary READ, Ursula Jane RICHARDSON, Andrew Victor RICHARDSON, Angus McKenzie ROUTLEY, Timothy John 77

VERRELL, Richard David John WALSGOTT, Anthony Bruce WARD, Meagan Jane WARREN, Jacqueline WARREN, Shelley Maree WEISER, Edward Joseph WILKS, Mark Anthony WILLIAMS, Anthony Peter WILLIAMS, Claire Margaret WILSON, Timothy Charles WOLF, Peter Gunther WOOLFORD, Suzanne Elizabeth

MacBRYDE, Joanne Lydia McCONACHY, John Stuart McLEOD, Rory Scott MACMILLAN, Fiona Louise MARCHELLO, Gina Connie MARSDEN, Bryan Alfred MESTITZ, Emma Rachel MILLARD, Heather MITCHELL, Luke Jonathon MOORE, Katrina Joy MORPHY, Charles St. Clair MORRIS, Andrew Fenton

FORM IV AINGIMEA, Lionel Rowan ALSOP, Natalie Jane ANDERSON, Ross Thomas APTED, Donald James ARMSTRONG, Hugo Throssell BAIL, Sarah Jean BALL, Christine Louise BARBER, Susan Beverly BATES, Peter James Hollis BAYLEY, Andrew John BLAIR, Dianne Michelle BOWDEN, Elizabeth Anne BOYD, Sallie May BRENNER, Mark William BUCHANAN, Skye Katherine BUTLER, Mark Stuart CALLAN, Antony Philip CAMERON, Nathan Andrew CAMPBELL, Glen Leonard CAMPBELL, Lachlan Cuming CARR, Nerida Ann Frieda CAVE, Robin Barry CHAMPION, Susan Joy CLARK, David John COLE, Brendan Leslie COLLINS, Susan Elizabeth DALITZ, Robert Peter DAWSON, David John DICKSON, Rowan Laidlaw DONCASTER, Anna Louise DOUGLAS, Keren DOWNEY, Rachel Catherine DUNOON, Sophie Danielle EVANS, Timothy Paul EVERIST, Elizabeth Mollie FASHAM, Natalie Jaine FAVALORO, Craig Alan FERGUSON, Andrew Robert Thomas FISHER, Alan FOREMAN, Stephen John FORSTER, Anthony John FORT, Anthony Scott FOTHERGILL, Mark Lewis GEBHARDT, Nicholas Peter GILBERT, Diana Karen GILBERT, Yvette Colleen GOLDSWORTHY, Karen Lee GRAHAM, Sarah Elizabeth GREADY, Ann Elizabeth GREGORY, Margaret Linda GUDE, Steven Phillip GULBIN, James Christian GUTHRIE, John Crichton

HALE, Philippa Nancy HARRY, Kenneth HARVEY, Carolyn Louise HAUENSTEIN, Darren James HAY, Julia Anne HAYDEN, Mark Edward HEAD, Michael Alexander HEINRICH, Graeme Jonathon HENDRIE, Anne Elizabeth HOBBS, John Mark HOLDSWORTH, Andrew James HOWARD, Rodger Dean HUMPHREYS, Brett Robert HUTCHESSON, Jamie Rhys HUTCHINS, Peter Rex HYNES, Jennifer Ann JACKSON, Jennifer Gay JEREMIAH, Anne Lilian JOHNSTON, Scott Robert JOHNSTONE, Shaun Bradley JONES, Sally Elizabeth KEARY, Frances D'Urban KELLETT, Dean Rodney KINENS, Michael Peter LAIRD, Phillip George LEAHY, Carl David LEGGATT, Thomas Pearson LEHMANN, John Graham LEVINSON, Jeremy Barry LITTLER, Stuart William LOUGHNAN, Mark Romuald 78

OATES, Peter Anthony OLSEN, Stephen James PAECH, Diane Elizabeth PARSONS, Timothy John PATON, Stuart Neil PATTERSON, Kim Andrea PINNOW, Richard John PORTER, Margaret Merilyn Louise POTTER, David William PROWSE, Ian David PUGH, Robyn May PULLIN, Craig Kenneth PURTON, Robert John PUTLAND, Stuart James QUINLIVIAN, Peter James RAE, Ross Andrew RIAL, Anthony Burnett ROBERTSON, Jamie Gilbert ROOKE, Geoffrey David RUSSELL, Fiona Jane SALMON, Hamish John SIMKIN, Judith Maree SIMONSEN, Catherine Ann SMITH, Brian Philip SPRAGUE, David Edgar Broun SPROAT, Hamish Andrew STACEY, Melinda Jane STEWART, Georgia Margaret STRANGE, Donna Leanne THACKER, Michael Birkwood THOMPSON, Marcia Dianne THOMSON, Cameron Lloyd UPHILL, Alan Jonathan VAN HEESWYK, Joranda Maria VAUGHAN, Daniel James VERGINIS, Denis VILE, Penelope Ann WALPOLE, Jennifer Louise WHITING, Christopher John WILSON, Eric Andrew WRIGHT, Francesca Naomi

FORM III MILNE, Sean MOODY, Campbell Peter MORELL, Peter James MORPHY, James Boyd MORPHY, Timothy John MORRISON, Geoffrey David MYERS, Robert Fairbairn NEAGLE, Robyn Leanne NEAL, Timothy John NELSON, Andrew Paul ORD, Ruth Adele PEARCE, Guy Edward PEARCE, Melanie Susan PEEL, Andrew Gregory PICKERING, Susan Jane Victoria PIERINI, Esther Rosa Debes PRICE, Bradley John PURNELL, Alistair Norman Robert PYE, Mark Andrew ALLEN, Felicity Liza ANGUS, Timothy Grant APTED, Elizabeth Susan ARMYTAGE, James Stewart

GRAY, Sonya Annette GREEVES, Daryl Carji GREEVES, Wendy Leanne GRIFFITHS, Kerrie Rae

BACKWELL, James Leslie BAIN, Mark Andrew Harrison BALLARD, Felicity BEAUMONT, Christopher John BETT, Andrew Wilson BLACK, Phillip James BLACKBURN, Sarah Jane BUTLER, Craig Andrew BUTLER, Duncan James Alistair

HALL, Timothy John HAND, Anthony Robert HARRIGAN, Blair Arthur HEATH, St. John Gardiner HENDERSON, Andrew Alan HENDERSON, Cameron James HERCUS, Benjamin James HOWARTH, Andrew James HOWIE, Donald Ian HUNTER, Glenn Raymond HUNTER, Robert Rees

CALDOW, Ross William CALVERT, Ben Neil CHALMERS, Simon James Luke CHARLES, Catherine Veronica CHEATLEY, Jennifer Maree COX, Samuel Leslie Hardyman CRAFTER, Charles Cameron CROSS, Peter Gordon CUMMING, Robert John DANIEL, Elizabeth Mary DA VIES, Robert Stuart DE VRIES, Judy Anne DeWAARD, Catherine Anne DICKINSON, Catherine Emma DIMMICK, Angela Frances DONACHIE, John Benjamin EAGLES, Jacqueline Andrea EDWARDS-SMITH, Jacinta Claire FAYERS, Christopher John FISHER, Jan FOX, Mark James FYFFE, Jane Michelle GANLY, Justin Robert GEBHARDT, Sophie Christina GOW, Rohan Scott GRAHAM, Damian Maxwell GRAHAM, Scott Drysdale

IDE, David Andrew JAMES, Ian Cameron JENKYN, Clare Ruth JOHNS, Scott Robert JONES, David Peter KAT, Shane Milan KUCHEL, Michael Robert LAPPIN, Peter David LEE, Robert Alastair LEEDER, Nicole Maree LEGGATT, William Alan LEHMANN, Ruth Elizabeth LEIGH, Wendy Jane LESTER, Andrea Louise LISTER, Sean Bruce McCONACHY, Kerri Anne McDONALD, Cameron Robert McKENZIE, Fiona Anne McNAUGHTON, Leigh Duncan MADDERN, Paul James MAJOR, Allan David MALAKELLIS, Michael George MANWARING, Michaela Jane MARCHELLO, Carl Stanley MARKS, Rodney David MESTITZ, Jessica Kate MIDDLETON, Shane Phillip 79

RADCLIFFE-SMITH, Robert James RADOVANOVIC, Peter RICHARDSON, William Kennedy ROACH, Darrell Lawrence ROBERTSON, Margaret Ruth RUTHERFORD, Andrew James RYAN, Russell Alexander SALTZGAVER, Mark SCOTT, Catriona Margaret SELLER, Laurel Natalie SHARP, Christopher Kimm SHIELL, Jeffrey Robert SIMPSON, Janine Marlene SKEDD, Cameron Wilson SPITTLE, David Harley STANDFIELD, David Robert STEEL, Bruce Charles STEPHENS, Heather Dianne STEPHENS, Paul Samuel STEPHENS, Rodney Peter STEPHINSON, Timothy Mark STEWART, Rodney Norman TAYLOR, Christopher Campbell THIELE, Jason Scot THIELE, Nicole Louise THOMSON, Iain Lochiel TOWAN, Kerry Leanne TRETHOWAN, Kirsten Anthea TUCKER, Sam TYMMS, Ian James Mortimer UTTING, Joanna Megan VAUGHAN, John Robert VERNON, Anthony William WAIT, Amanda Louise WARD, Malcolm Stuart WEBSTER, Damien John WENLOCK, Jason Clifford WICKHAM, Peter Stewart WILLIAMS, Stewart Campbell WILSON, Milana Prue WOODS, Karen Ann WYLIE, Simon Guthrie YOUNG, James Montgomery

Valedictory Address A speech given by Keith Baillie, representing those students leaving the College, on the occasion of the Valedictory Dinner, 1982. In only a short time, the thirteen years of our school life will be over. To most that will be an occasion for celebration, as I am sure we will all deomonstrate, but, for just a moment, reflect on your time at the College. Our school provides many things, all of which are components of its soul; our school spirit Tonight is for appreciating our start and for looking forward from the strength of what has been provided. School spirit is a concept that is often confused in nature and definition. To many a misguided person and organisation associated with the College, school spirit comprises only of participating in and watching sport: that is far from the truth. Our school does not exist solely for sport, and it stands for far more than sport. Evidence of this can be found with the other components of school spirit. Though the academic side of the College is least identified as being the happiest of our school life, it has been very strong this year. The second rule in the original constitution of The Geelong College reads: The object of the College shall be to impart a First-Class education, so as to prepare its pupils for mercantile pursuits and for the University. The scholastic endeavours of the sixth form have been keen. There is potential for very high individual marks, as shown by the number of academic colours awarded this year, and also a high pass rate for the form as a whole. This is an aim of the College and a component of achievement that has been fulfilled this year.

Though sport is but one facet of the College, it is nevertheless very important. Our form has excelled in many sporting events, and have set the example to the younger teams. You have all heard of Russell's and Gray's gentle persuasion with the willow, and Dean actually bringing opposing batsmen to tears, but their determination was a characteristic of the whole First XL Consequently their fighting displays resulted in the premiership and many well deserved accolades. For the third year in succession, the boys were reminded that we were not the only sex in the Head of the River and the boys' hockey had an excellent season. But we can be proud of all our sportsmen and women. Participation is the key to true success, as all our athletes realise; and participation is the key to our school spirit. Scholastic and sporting achievements comprise only two roles the College attempts to perform and only two components of our school spirit. A school has to take an active part in the development of each individual. This development is more than purely exam results or crossing the finish line first. Each student also needs a broad social and cultural education in order to succeed in a society that is ever changing, in structure and expectations. If a school is continually to fulfil the functions of which it is expected, it must change in accordance with society's demands. The changes within The Geelong College are evidence of this. The success of co-eduation is unchallengeable, in fact I wouldn't dare; the same can be said for girls in the Head of the River. Our concert band and choir are excellent, and the school can only be enhanced by new projects such as the gymnasium extension. The extent to which a school can maintain a degree of continuity with society's demands must be a criterion by which it can be assessed, and for its pupils it is vitally important. The changes within our school, such as co-education, are components of our school's individual character.

College life is the final component of our school's essence. It is the effervescent aspect of the College. The Geelong College, whether we like to admit it or not, is very social. The relationships between the school and the community and within the student body, are excellent. This year there have been good relations between the forms, in some cases better than good. On the whole we are a happy school as most lunch times would show. The contribution of the grounds, which are constantly watered by the students, must not be overlooked. They provide an environment that is conducive to the development and atmosphere of our population. Once students reach matriculation, they begin to realise their capabilities are far greater and widespread than so far experienced. This realisation is mostly because of the existence of school spirit. A concept that involves academic and sporting participation and results, the flexibility of a school, and the strength of College life, is vital to balanced and strong development. Whether you have been at the College from the beginning, and this year there are ten that have, or if your stay has been shorter, the school, via its spirit, has been instrumental in our progress. It is now up to us all, as individuals, to build upon our previous endeavours. If this year has been any indication, we shall all succeed. Keith Baillie School Captain

OBITUARY SIR ARTHUR COLES The death of Sir Arthur Coles on 26 June concluded a long period of outstanding service to The Geelong College by its greatest single benefactor. Sir Arthur's connection with the Geelong commenced with his enrolment as a student in 1904 and continued until his death. He was a member of the College Council from 1937 - 68 and rendered most important and outstanding service as its Chairman from 1939 - 68. He displayed a very active interest in the Old Collegians Association as a member of the Committee and President in 1938 - 39. He was awarded the distinction of being elected the first Fellow of the Assocation. He gave very generously to the building programme of the College, particularly to the South Wing of the Cloisters as a memorial to his brothers, who were killed in the 1914-18 Great War, and to the Sir Arthur Coles Science Wing. Coles House was named in his honour. When Sir Arthur retired from the Council at the end of 1968 many tributes were published in Pegasus but the value of his benefactions and other contributions to the Geelong have continued and will continue as the College honours his memory. The epitaph of Sir Christopher Wren in St. Paul's Cathedral, London, is appropriate for Sir Arthur — Si monumentum requiris, circumspice.

PHILIP GORDON VICKERS

HORRIE BAKER

It was with a deep sense of loss that the College community learnt of the sudden The College community was greatly saddened by the accidental death of Philip Gordon death of Horrice Baker on 9 October, 1982. Vickers in August this year. Philip arrived Horrie, as he was known by all of us, was out from England in September, 1981, where born in Hull in England. He started on a he had attended Ryles Park County High medical career, but like many others had his School. After a brief stay at the Preparatory training interrupted by the outbreak of World School, Philip entered the Senior School in War II, where he served his country in Form III, and was a member of Keith House. various parts of Europe as a radio and radar He participated in a number of House technician. Following the war he graduated activities with great enthusiasm. In addition as a teacher, and in this capacity he migrated he quickly became an integral part of the with his wife and family to Salisbury in South College Soccer XI, being the major goal Australia. scorer in the matches played. It was in 1964 that Horrie started his long We express our sincere sympathy to his lasting relationship with Geelong College, first as a science teacher and later as family. Laboratory Manager for the Science Department until he retired in 1980. Many old Collegians will remember Lieutenant Baker's spiritual efforts towards the smooth running of the cadet corps, and all who knew him soon came to value him as a cheerful, helpful friend, and shared his grief at the loss of his wife Beryl in July this year. Our sympathy goes to his daughters Elizabeth, Susan and Judith, and his son Stephen.

The Rowing Bus c. 1920 photograph courtesy of Mr. GA Hope