TOBA Reunion
O
ver eleven months of intensive planning and preparation came to fruition on Saturday, 26 October, 2002 when the Trinity Old Boys' Association hosted Reunion 2002 in the Foley Gymnasium Centre. Approximately 600 former students of CBC Perth and Trinity College attended what turned out to be a wonderful gathering. Reunion 2002 - the first major Reunion since the Centenary Reunion in 1994 - was held to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Edmund Rice's first school in Waterford, Ireland. The reunion also marked the 40th Anniversary of the establishment of Trinity College in East Perth, following its relocation in 1962 from the St George's Terrace site - currently occupied by the Duxton Hotel. The evening's proceedings commenced with Year 11 and Year 12 students from the College conducting twilight tours of the College's modern facilities for Old Boys. The tours included a visit to the new Design and Technology Centre, the modern computing and laboratory facilities and the state of the art fully robotic observatory, the only one of its kind in any school in the southern hemisphere. All past students were "blown away" by the wonderful opportunities that modern Trinity students now have. The tour concluded for a convivial "friendship session" on the picturesque lawns of Centenary Park outside the Gymnasium. Old Boys had the opportunity to view
memorabilia, meet their fellow class mates over a refreshing beer or wine and to listen to music performed by members of the award winning Trinity College Pipes and Drums and Swing Bands. As dusk descended over the Swan River, Old Boys were invited to take their seats in the specially laid out Gymnasium and were called to order for the entrance of the official party, led in by members of the College's Pipes and Drums Band. The Reunion had begun in earnest. Grace was said by Brother Pat O'Doherty who had recently retired following 19 consecutive years of service at the College and its students. All present were able to celebrate this truly magnificent effort. Special mention was made of Old Boy Mr Maurice Brockwell ('65) who was a tremendous supporter of and contributor to the College and who recently passed away. Old Boys were then invited to dine on a three-course banquet supplemented by a plentiful supply of beer and wine. The Association would like to thank Mr Chris Brockwell ('67) of Rosie O'Grady's who very kindly donated the beer and soft drinks for the night and to Evans & Tate who provided the wine at a heavily subsidised price. During the night Old Boys were treated to a number of spectacular digital Presentations designed by Mr Paul Abrahams ('95) and Heath Properjohn ('95) of Loaded Studio
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