Old Collegians

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AUSTRALIA 1981 AND ST KEVIN’S

Forty years ago, on 6 March 1981, one hundred of the world's greatest photojournalists were given the unique and challenging assignment of capturing an entire nation on film in the course of one day. The event produced a hardback book with 367 images.

On page 147, famous USA photographer Stephanie Maze captured St Kevin’s Old Collegian Eric Lavoipierre (SKC Class of 82) at the annual St Kevin’s College and Loreto Mandeville Hall Dancing Class. Dancing Classes have been held between these two schools annually since the 1960s

Eric Lavoipierre came to St Kevin’s in 1981 from France. He completed a Bachelor of Engineering at Melbourne University and went back to Paris in 1987 to work for Nestlé France. While working as an engineer, he studied classical song at the Paris Conservatory and went on to complete a 3-year postgraduate course at the Notre Dame Cathedral in 1996.

He is now living in Sweden, working as a singer at the Opera in Malmö. He has a 19 year old son and is happy to catch up with Old Boys travelling through Sweden.

LATEST SIGHTINGS

David Corcoran (SKC '96)

David is now based in Vienna, Austria. After studying Psychology, he moved into the world of Opera and sang with Opera Australia for 8 years at the Sydney Opera House. He and his wife, also a singer, moved to Europe where he got a job with the Vienna State Opera. Since 2017, David has developed a business around enhancing personal development for business people through communication skills, public speaking and emotional intelligence.

The world of work has certainly changed since 1996, and the way we work is rapidly moving as well. Kevinians do have interesting lives.

James Henderson (SKC '99)

James and his wife Amelia and baby Sienna live in Dallas, Texas, and work for a large Healthcare Firm, United Health Group, within the Optum Health Services division for Texas, Louisiana and Tennessee. He started an Aussie Rules team here, the North Texas Devils, bringing the game to that part of the USA.

ARCHIVE DONATIONS

get to hear some of the myriad of stories of how St Kevin’s positively entered their lives. Many donations come from family members who did not attend St Kevin’s. We gratefully receive anything associated with St Kevin’s.

John Cantlon (SKC '43)

These cuff links were recently donated by the family of John Cantlon (SKC1943). John was one of those famous, to us, but unheralded federal public servants who lived up to the very purpose for which St Kevin’s was created. As John got to Intermediate (Year 10) at his original school it became apparent he was academically capable. Most Catholic schools had no Year 11 or 12 and he moved to St Kevin’s to complete his education and gain a profession, and make a meaningful contribution to society. Catholics had very few chances to do this. John, along with many Kevinians gained a much sought-after position in the public service and when his federal department moved to Canberra, he moved too. He and many Kevinians rose through the ranks in Canberra and were instrumental in forming and implementing important federal policy. John’s son Mike was at Glendalough for just 15 months during 1962 before the move to Canberra but fondly related stories of his fleeting connection. He thought of us as a destination for his father’s cufflinks and we thank him.

GOLDEN JUBILARIANS DAY

A day for all Kevinains who it is 50 years and longer since being at the school. Assembly and morning tea on Monday 10 May. For information Contact: old-collegians@stkevins.vic.edu

ST KEVIN’S OLD COLLEGIANS’ ASSOCIATION 75TH ANNUAL DINNER

7pm Friday 4 June 2021, Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Lounge Suit. Discount price for Peer Year 2016 – 2020 Book at: https://www.trybooking.com/BPWFD

CONNELL Albert Ernest (Michael) (SKC'58) RIP 21/02/2020

MEDEN Alex F (SKC '83) RIP 26/11/2020

O’BRIEN Francis Patrick (Mick) (SKC '47) RIP 17/04/2020

REYNOLDS John Joseph (SKC '73) RIP 28/12/2020

SEMETAS Algy Richard (SKC'62) RIP 26/02/2021

WALSH Brian Daniel Patrick (SKC '35) RIP 23/12/2020

ROWING THEME

As rowing season raised the awareness of many, Peter Girvan (SKC '81) has generously donated many items of St Kevin’s memorabilia. Not least of all is his 1980 4th VIII oar. It is the oar he won the Div 4 at the Head of the River with and purchased at a fundraiser. In the bundle are historically significant rowing programs, press clippings and various tickets to SKC events. A treasure for our archives, thank you Peter

SKOCA GOLF TEAM

Players required for the APS Past Students Golf Tournament. 8.00am Friday 14 May, Victoria Golf Club Book Here: https:// apsgolf.org.au/#2021

A full team is 12 and we do need players to fill this number. $160* per player includes all events, green fees, a light breakfast and lunch. Players from 2016 – 2020 apply for 50% reimbursement to old-collegians@stkevins.vic.edu

KILLARA FOUNDATION

A new enterprise has brought together several members of the SKC community with the goal of improving outcomes for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Killara Foundation was founded by John Paul Whitbread (‘90) along with Olympian Kyle Vander Kuyp and former SKC teacher Kane Bowden. Killara has since been joined by Dan Kennedy (‘90), Andrew Brown (‘90), Tim McCarthy (‘90), Cam Hawker (‘97) as well as former AFL players Ryan O’Keefe (‘98) and Mitch Brown (SKOBFC 2017-2019).

Killara aims to support participants in dreaming big by giving them the opportunity to live in secure housing, as well as providing assistance in finding full time work. Killara has recently launched a program in Melbourne. Members of the SKC community who may be able to offer employment opportunities are encouraged to visit www.killarafoundation.org to learn more.

JOSH GIDDEY NBL BASKETBALL

Josh Giddey (SKC '20) won the SKC firsts basketball MVP in Year 10 and then took up a position at the NBA Global Academy in Canberra. Son of NBL legend and SKC firsts basketball coach Warwick, he was then signed to the NBL next star academy.

Josh playing with the Adelaide 36’s as a rookie point guard is attracting big interest from NBA clubs, after starring in opening NBL games. He has played only a few NBL games, but the draft-bound sensation already has multiple NBA clubs expressing interest in his sublime skills. We wish him well for the season.

RAY DELANEY

The College was saddened by the passing on 4 January of long time staff member Mr Ray Delaney. Ray was 86 years of age and a staff member for a total of 31 years from 1967 to 2005. Ray was mainly a chemistry and science teacher but was TIC of Rugby and Soccer and participated in many facets of school life. Most notably Ray is regarded as the father of St Kevins Counselling and Psychology services. He pioneered the implementation of personal development programs in this area well before it was commonplace in schools. The meeting room in the college counsellor services area is named in his honour: DELANEY ROOM. The Old Collegians Association awarded Ray Honorary Life Membership in 2006 for his services to St Kevin’s College students for 31 years. VALE Ray Delaney.