Old Boys News

London Reunion

Cafe des Amis was an appropriate venue for old friends to gather for the first official Old Boys Reunion in London. Held on 25 June, the event drew Old Boys from throughout Europe, including special guest Sean FITZPATRICK (81). Principal Mr Jim Dale, Paul Greaney, chairman of the Development Foundation, and Br Richard DUNLEAVY (49) travelled from New Zealand for the event. A full report will be in the July issue of Confortare. Click here for photos >>

Paeroa Reunion

The Swamp Foxes love their Old Boys gatherings and once again a good muster turned up at a local cafe. Willie Lynch was again active in rounding up the troops. Those who attended were David Keane (07), Brian Keane (79), Tom Keane (parent), Tom Handley (52), Dick McCoid (52), Des Jordan (46), John Jordan (61), Brian McPhail (58), Paddy Dawson (60 -Te Kauwhata), Lawrence Smith (51), Maurice Smith (47), Kerry Morley (63 - Auckland), John Shallue (65), Tuk Sheehan (67), Peter Cornelissen (71), Willie Lynch (61), Mike Dale (62 - Auckland), Liam Casey (00), Peter Casey (98), Michael Casey (05), Br Marcel (55).

Woody McPhail proposed the toast to Alma Mater and the highlight of the evening was Willie Lynch being made an Honorary Life Member of the SHCOBA for his devotion to the OBA for many years organising the Valley and Plains reunions. Well done Willie.

News of Old Boys

Max Downey (63) is recovering from a knee op. Max reckons former Headmaster Graeme Henry will be calling him up for the 2011 RWC. Yeah right! When back on deck, Max is a wool buyer and local funny man in Taumaranui.

Mike Spring (57) joined the RNZAF and after training was posted to Fiji. He left the RNZAF as a Group Captain in July 1990 and then served 17 years in senior appointments with the Government Communications Security Bureau. His final appointment was to Canberra 2003-2007 and is now retired in Tauranga.

Kevin O’Neill (All Black) has decided to pack his rugby boots and leave the Chiefs and head to Australia and play for the new Melbourne Super 15 team next season. Kevin’s 2010 season was marred with injury and he only played toward the end of it. We wish him well.

Ben Afeaki, also a Chiefs player, has made the NZ Maori team to play Ireland and England in June. Congratulations Ben - a well deserved selection.

Sacred Brotherhood Premiere

A week into the second term, we launched our documentary Sacred Brotherhood, profiling Old Boys who died at war. This project was three years in the making and the evening was memorable to the many relatives, Old Boys, staff and friends who packed the auditorium. It was an achievement that we are all very justly proud of. It is also a record for the future and there are many stories left untold.

Congratulations to all the young men who journeyed to France to visit the graves of fallen Old Boys. Your contribution was immeasurable. “We stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us.”

To purchase a copy of the documentary on DVD, please click here.

Pictured at the premiere: Ross and Carmel Jennings, Kelsen Butler, and Margaret Graham

Reunion Dates 2010

Click here for dates of regional reunions. For further information from the local organisers, please contact:

Kerry Plamus: kjp@orcon.net.nz

Golf Day

The annual Old Boys golf tournament was held at the Waikare Golf Club on Friday, 23 April. About 70 Old Boys and Friends of the College teed off in sunny, calm conditions. Some great shots were played and some not so good, but that did not spoil the fun of the occasion.

Results

Winner - Doug Madgwick from the Thames Golf Club was the winner of the Br Maurice Cup.

Second equal - Greg Straker and Dermot Murphy.

Fourth - Lawrence McGillivray.

Longest drives - Simon Hayden and Simon Wall.

Nearest the pin - Mike O'Reilly and Gavin Abraham.

Special thanks to Ian Clark and Villa Maria for the wine, Kevin Culpan and Culpanmed for the meat packs and Chris Dunn for golf balls. Great to see Br Alexis, David Pfahlert, playing well, and Tony Marinkovich, who dusted off his clubs and had a change from playing bowls. Thanks to Paddy, Mike, Kevin and Chris for organising a great event. The money raised will go toward student scholarships.

Captions

Left: SHCOBA President Kevin Culpan (left) presenting the trophy to Doug Madgwick.

Right: Superb conditions at Waikare.

Samoan Disaster

The Marist Brothers have always have always had a very close association with the people of Samoa and as part of the Marist family the Old Boys Association have contributed in many ways to the Brothers work there. We have recently learned that the Brothers, through the Provincial House, are prepared to distribute any donations, through the Principals of their schools in Samoa, to ensure that the aid gets to those in most need. It is realised that there are a number of agencies collecting for this cause and you may have already donated, if you have not, this is a chance to support the Marist family in their work.
Donations may be sent to:
Br Peter, â€¨Marist Brothers Provincial Administration, â€¨PO Box 24-400, â€¨Royal Oak 1345, â€¨Auckland.

Old Boys email updates

If you would like to receive the regular email update regarding the Old Boys Association, please email

Kerry J Plamus

SHCOBA Communication

â€¨kjp@orcon.net.nz

SHC Archives

SHC is always on the lookout for College memorabilia. If you have any SHC bits and pieces lying around taking up space, and you would like to donate them to Archives, call the College 0-9-529 6330.

SHC Business Network

Looking for someone who is connected to the College to do a task for you?
Check out our website: http://sacredheart.websitedevelopment.net.nz/old-boys-network/

Confortare

Confortare Archives We may not have your postal address for mailouts of Confortare and other news. Please email it to us: oldboys@sacredheart.school.nz

Click here for Confortare Archives

Subscriptions

The annual subscription will be invoiced in September, with the postage of Confortare. It is only $25 per annum. We need this income to provide services for old boys. Please get out your cheque books and send your send in your annual subscription, or do a one-off payment of $300 for a Life Sub.

Weddings in the Chapel

The College Chapel is available for weddings of old boys. There is plenty of guest parking and pleasant surroundings. Please contact:

The College Property Manager - Kris Morris-Vette

Telephone 09 529 3744.

Email krismv@sacredheart.school.nz

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