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By Jane Grlj, Director of Marketing and Communications

Meet Suzie Rogers, President of the Korowa Snowsports Club

As President of the Snowsports Club, Suzie oversees the committee of parents organising events, including the Korowa Race Weekend and Korowa’s participation in Interschools Snowsports Championships. Suzie says “It’s a really fun role and very rewarding to help families navigate all the steps necessary to participate in Snowsports - especially when many families haven’t been to the slopes for a while after COVID”.

Suzie and her husband Andrew have two children at Korowa, Julia in Year 11 and Rachel in Year 9. They joined Snowsports in their first year at Korowa in 2017 and as new parents to the School, the Snowsports community made them feel very welcome.

Returning to full-time work Suzie found it harder to be involved at the School during the day so joining the Snowsports Committee was a great way to get involved and be more connected. Before becoming President at the end of 2021, Suzie was the Secretary for the Club in 2020 and 2021.

Suzie’s advice for new parents is, “Have a go! It's sometimes hard to get your head around what's involved, so just turn up to the season's launch or a meeting and chat with the other parents and students”.

Meet Nick Voulanas, President of the Korowa Rowing Club

Nick and his wife Simone have two daughters Natasjia (Class of 2021) and Sienna who is currently in Year 12. They first became involved in rowing at Korowa when 'Tash' was a junior rower. Nick started attending committee meetings as he had always taken a hands on approach with all the sports his daughters were involved in and wanted to be part of rowing too.

Upon Graduation, Tash continued rowing with MUBC for a season, and was awarded a rowing scholarship to University Central Florida, Orlando USA where she is currently in her freshman year, training harder than ever, and experiencing all the College has to offer.

This is Nick’ s 4th and final year as President of Korowa’s Rowing Club as youngest daughter Sienna finishes her final year at Korowa. Nick shared “It has been a very enjoyable experience well supported by the committee, coaches and the School. Through our involvement we have made close friends, and enjoyed travelling to regattas, and even interstate for National Championships”.

Nick would encourage other parents to get involved, “Being part of any committee gives you further insight into the sport and education of your children, and leads to a much deeper appreciation”. When asked if his daughters like him being involved he replied, “Sometimes, I know they like me being there to support them, but would prefer me to curb my enthusiasm at times”.