THE LUCERNIAN 1986 Magazine of Morongo Girls' College, Geelong
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Council Members and School Officials Council Pages Members of Staff School Report Boarders House Captains Sport Music and Drama Junior School Home Groups Awards and Results 1985 Valete 1985 Salvete 1986 Parents and Friends Association, Junior School Auxiliary, Senior School Auxiliary. Old Collegians
Term 1 1986 Vol: 6 No: 1
Miss D. Brookshaw Headmistress 1971 — 1986
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Members of Council 1986 Mr. R.J. Robb - Chairman of Council Mr. W.H. Harvey, B.E., F.I.E., Aust. - Deputy Chairman Mrs. J.L. Emerson, BA., Dip.Ed. Miss E.M. Parkes, Dip. N.Ed., F.C.N.A. Mr. R.J. Bourke, A.A.S.A., A.C.I.S., A.I.B.A., A.A.I.M., F.R.M.I.A. Mr. W.T. Cook, BA., B.Sc., T.S.T.C. Mr. I.R. Knox, L.L.B. Mr. I.S. Knight Mr. E.C. Laird, C.B.E., Dip.Arch. Dn., L.F.R.A.I.A., A.R.I.B.A. The Rev. G.G. Lehmann, B.Comm. Dip.Ed., T.P.T.C., M.A.C.E. Mr. A.J. Lawson, Dip. Tex. Ind. Mr. G.C. Notman Mr. N.H. Pettitt, A.R.A.C.I. Mrs. A.S. Solomon Mr. J.S. Venters, B.E.M. Mrs. E. Hallowes, L.L.B., Dip.Ed Mrs. A. Young, M.B.B.S. SECRETARY: Mr. D.G. Neilson F.C.A. MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. H. Millikan M.B.B.S.
School Officials 1986 SCHOOL CAPTAIN VICE CAPTAIN HEAD OF BOARDING HOUSE SPORTS CAPTAIN MUSIC CAPTAIN
Mellisa James Jacqueline Jordan Katherine Emerson Fiona Lillie Meredith Millard
HOUSE CAPTAINS ARDENS HARRIS LAWSON ROSLYN VENTERS
Amanda Manton Deidre Stewart Claire Donachie Barbara McKie Christine Black
BOARDING HOUSE CAPTAINS DAVID HEARNE McPHEE NEILSON
Belinda Campbell Siew Yan Mah Diana Rothacker Simone Dunn
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The Official Opening of Morongo 1920. Page 3
Foreword Since 1921 a traditional feature of the Morongo school year has been the appearance of the school magazine, the Lucernian, in third term. This year we have produced a first term edition as well, to commemorate Miss Brookshaw's retirement. Many of the regular features have been omitted from this issue, and in their place we have taken a look back at our past — at both the early days, and the last fifteen years that have seen Miss Brookshaw as Headmistress. We have enjoyed our researching — we hope you enjoy its results! P. Quickmire, D. Bard-Brucker and The Lucernian Committee Nicole Andrews Sally Berger Louise Boruke Joanne Potter Renae Reddrop Katherine Robinson Simone Stewart Jodie Wynn
Uniform 1920's
Uniform 1950's
Morongo Students 1950 style. Page 4
Hats in 1925
Tennis Four 1925
Sports Team 1950's Page 5
Council Comment Fifteen years and four months ago, in February 1971, Miss Dulcie Brookshaw took up the challenging position of Principal of Morongo Presbyterian Girls College. The Golden Jubilee of the school was over, and she was following in the footsteps of the two great former Principals, the late Miss Gertrude Pratt, and Miss Lucie Shaw, who had guided the School through those first fifty years. Miss Brookshaw was not to know then of the tremendous changes ahead, and the challenges that they would present to her and the School Council, but fortunately she did know what she wanted for Morongo; she knew the direction in which she wanted to guide the School, and she had the ability to earn the support and confidence of the School Council. Miss Brookshaw has never been afraid of change where change is needed, yet treasures and nurtures the great traditions of Morongo. During the difficult period that confronted the School in the mid-nineteen-seventies, she was determined that the problems arising would not be known or transmitted to those who really count at Morongo — her students. 1971 and 1972 were good years for the School with the students doing well both academically and in the sporting field, while Miss Brookshaw was quietly bringing changes into the administration and educational areas. 1973 saw the opening of the Neilson Library by Mrs Darling (on behalf of Dr. J. Darling), and the great benefit to the students of this new facility was immediately appreciated. Yet although all appeared well, the storm clouds were gathering for Morongo, not only because of the change in Government funding policy for Church and Independent Schools, but also because of the decline in the economy, and the decision taken by the Geelong College and Geelong Grammar School to become co-educational schools, taking some students from Morongo. During 1974 and 1975 Miss Brookshaw and the School Council struggled with the problem of
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declining enrolments, and also the uncertainty of the position of Morongo in relation to the proposed basis of union between the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational Churches. In 1975 the decision was made that Morongo would remain a girls' school, and although difficult at the time, it has been strongly vindicated since. The Council also confirmed its confidence in the Principal by renewing her contract for a further five years. 1976 saw the School community working with the Council on a Building Appeal to raise capital funds for building purposes proposed by Miss Brookshaw, and as a result of this appeal, the McCann Sports Centre was opened in 1977 by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Henry Winneke, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., O.B.E., K.St.J., Q.C. On June 22nd of that year the Uniting Church in Australia came into being, and Morongo Presbyterian Girls College changed to Morongo Girls College, associated with the Uniting Church. 1978 and 1979 were difficult years, because of lower enrolments, but as a result of the achievements of students attending Morongo, encouraged by the dedication of the Principal and Staff, and the recognition by parents of the advantage of a girls' school for many students, the enrolments began to increase once more. 1980 was the Diamond Jubilee of the School, and one of the many functions to celebrate this occasion was the unveiling of the portrait of Miss Brookshaw, commissioned by the Council, to hang in the Gertrude Pratt Assembly Hall. Miss Brookshaw's contract was also renewed for another five years. 1981 was the beginning of a building expansion programme which is continuing even at this time. The old cubicle area was rebuilt into bed-sittingrooms for boarders, and two re-locatable class rooms were installed at Junior School. Morongo moved out into the wider community to establish the Morongo-Lara Kindergarten at Lara, as a combined project with the State Government, the Shire of Corio, and the Uniting Church. Through the encouragement of Miss Brookshaw, the Council decided that for the first time a full time School Chaplain should be appointed to the School, and the Rev. L. Barker was chosen to fill this position, which has relieved the Ministers of St. Davids Church who have so willingly given their time and talents to the School in the past. On the 31st October 1982, a new art and craft, dressmaking, home economics, and commercial centre was opened and named the Laird Centre in recognition of the services to the School by the Laird family, and in 1983 a new music centre was opened, named the Pettitt Music Centre in recognition of the first Chairman of the School Council, Mr. John Pettitt, and the members of his family who have served the School since.
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The Principal's Residence 1985 During 1984 much planning was done towards building a new residence for the Principal, and a Senior Students Centre. The residence of the Principal was completed in 1985 and ground works were cleared to accommodate the Senior Students Centre. This required the re-location of the garages and service areas, and the enlarging of the car park and forecourt by the Gertrude Pratt Hall.
Council Notes At the April meeting of the Council, Professor lain Wallace tendered his resignation due to his move to Melbourne. It was received with regret, and the Members of Council record with gratitude his many contributions to Morongo, both as a parent and Council member. lain was Chairman of the Education Committee.
Now in 1986 the year of the retirement of Miss Brookshaw, the tenders have been accepted for the Senior Students Centre, and as we watch the building grow we will remember her continuing vision for Morongo; we will often pause for a moment and remember her total dedication to the School, the leadership, care and concern that she has given to all her students, and the support given to their parents.
Mrs Elspeth Hallowes has accepted a position on the Council. Elspeth is Deputy Chancellor of Deakin University, and a Senior Member of the Administration Appeals Tribunal. The Chairman of the Council welcomed her to the April meeting, and all Council members are looking forward to working with her.
Sadly and reluctantly we say farewell, Dulcie Brookshaw, our Principal. Thank you for a job well done.
Tenders have been accepted for the first stage of the Senior Students Centre, and the Council is now awaiting a quote for the second stage; hopefully both stages will proceed together.
John Robb Chairman
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Vol. 3, No. 2 December, 1971
THE LUCERNIAN TEACHING STAFF 1971
Principal: Miss D. BROOKSHAW, B.A., Dip.Ed., M.A.C.E. Head of Staff: Miss J. SUTHERLAND, M.Sc., M.A.C.E. Mrs. M. BARBER, Dip.N.Craft. Mrs. V. C. BICKFORD, B.A. Miss A. J. BOTTERILL, B.A., Dip.Ed., M.A.C.E. `Mrs. S. M. BROWNE, Dip.Phys.Ed. Mrs. S. CLARKE, Prof.Cert.Cookery. Mrs. M. E. COOKE, B.A. Mrs. I. DELLER, A.T.C.L., A.S.D.A. Mrs. B. A. EGAN, T.I.T.C. `Mr. R. ELLIOT, B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Miss P. M. EVANS, B.A., Dip.Ed. Miss H. FALKENSTEIN, Dip.Y.L. Mrs. G. FILEBORN, Lehrerin. Mrs. N. FISHER, B.A. Miss H. FORSTER, B A., Dip.Ed. Miss M. GIBSON, B.A. Miss B. HABERSBERGER, Dip.Sec.T., A.T.C.L. (pianoforte). Mr. D. HARDY, Dip.Ag., Dip.T. 'Dr. T. HENDERSON, B.Sc., Ph D. Mr. T. HENDERSON, M.C., M.A., B.Sc. (Decd.).
.liss N. CURE, T.C., R=.T. Miss G. V. COURTNEY, T.I.T.C. Mrs. V. DENTON. Mrs. M. KERSHAW, T.I.T.C.
Miss M. HENDERSON, B.Sc. Miss H. JAMIESON, B A., Dip.Ed. Miss L. V. KING, B.A., B.Ed. Mrs. L. LARCOMBE, T.P.T.C. Mrs. M. E. MACKINNON, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mrs. F. McGIBBON. Mrs. S. McNAUGHTON, Dip.N.Craft. Mrs. J. McNEIL, T.P.T.C. Miss M. MURRAY, Dip.P.Ed. Miss S. ODGERS. Miss R. PARKIN, Dip.N.Craft, T.S.T.C. Art & Craft. Mrs. P. PARSONS, B.A. Mrs. H. PATEMAN, T.S.T.C. (Art & Craft). Miss J. R. PHILIP - Mr. A. T. ROBBINS, B.Sc. Miss R. STEERE, T.P.T.C. Mrs. M. E. THOM, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mrs. D. J. THOMPSON, B.A., Dip.T. Mrs. J. WATT, B.A. ('Term III)
Junior School Staff: Mrs. H. SMITH, Dip.K.T.C. Mrs. J. STEWART, T.P.T.C. Miss A. WESTMAN, T.P.T.C.
Music Staff: Piano: ..iiss D. BUTLER, A.T.C.L., L.T.C.L., A.Mus.A., L.Mus. Mrs. G. BLAKISTON, A.T.C.L., L.T.C.L., A.Mus.A., L.Mus.A. Mrs. P. SPRATT, L.T.C.L., L.Mus., L.R.S.M.
Tennis: Mr. D. Sleeman.
Clarinet: Mr. J. MAWSON. Flute: Mr. J. CAMPBELL. Guitar: Mr. B. STAHL.
Fencing: Mr. L. Fadgyas.
PREFECTS L to R. (standing): K. Wat.on, B. Corstorphan, M. Julian, J. Beckmann, N. Smibert, U. Clarke, M. Grossman. L, to R. (sitting); J. Brawn (Head of the Boarding House), Miss Lt, Brookshaw, R, Sweetman (Head Prefect),
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Lucernian - 1971
As I look back on this year at Morongo I have happy memories of my many " firsts " — my first School Assembly, where I received a very warm welcome from the School Council, Staff, Girls and Old Collegians — my first Sports Day where I saw (or heard) the wonderful House Spirit of the girls — my first School Service at St. David's where we heard the delightful singing of the choir and the inspiring sermon based on thoughts and ideas of some of the Fourth Form girls. These "firsts" and many more have made this year a most wonderful experience for me. It has been rewarding for me to see how many girls take an interest in the many activities at the school. The value of the school is reflected in the way each girl becomes involved in the life of the school. As mentioned at my first School Assembly it is not just buildings and beautiful grounds which make a school but the people within them. The more the girls contribute to their school life, the more they will get out of it. Every girl at Morongo has an opportunity to develop her talents and to accept responsibility so that she can take her future place in the community outside school as a responsible and reliable adult. During the year I have met many Old Collegians and I have been amazed to see
the great interest taken by them in the school. They have a great sense of loyalty and devotion to the school and just as they contributed to the development of the school as pupils so they are continuing to do so. I am so grateful for their interest and loyalty and I hope that girls today will show this same spirit when they leave school. Over the years many people have contributed to the life of the school and have helped to establish traditions within it. As well as the pupils and Old Collegians there are the School Council, Staff and Parents and Friends. If the quality of a school were measured by the involvement of people then Morongo would rate very high. We are indeed fortunate now, as in the past, to have dedicated Staff whose first concern is to every child they teach and care for, and a School Council whose members give every consideration to the need and welfare of the School, and also Parents and Friends whose interest in the school helps to provide many facilities in the school. The support of all these people has been greatly appreciated by me this year and I look forward to the years ahead with confidence that the traditions of high scholastic achievement and high moral standard will be maintained. Dulcie Brookshaw•.
Interview - 1986 It is with regret that the Morongo family say farewell to Miss Dulcie Brookshaw at the end of this term. Since her appointment as Headmistress in 1971, Miss Brookshaw has played an active role in all aspects of school life. Not only has she taken an interest in present students but also in those who have left; she is an honorary member of the Old Collegians and has kept in touch with many former pupils. She has supported girls in both sport and music and attended many competitions in which the pupils compete. When two members of the Lucernian committee interviewed her recently, Miss Brookshaw said that she hoped girls would continue to get involved and take advantage of the opportunities offered to them. She believes that traditions are an important part of Morongo, but they must be adapted to the new technology and changes. Changes are not new to Miss Brooksahw. Since 1971, Morongo has seen many changes both within and outside the school. A broader range of opportunities has been made available to girls in the past fifteen years, including trade apprenticeships. An alternative year 12 course is now offered, opening gates to a variety of different fields. Next
year there will be further changes in the education system, with the introduction of a two-year higher school certificate, the Victorian Certificate of Education, and the new four term year. After such an eventful time at Morongo, it is understandable that Miss Brookshaw is looking foreward to her retirement from the school, but she admits that she will be sorry to leave, as her years at Morongo have been enjoyable and fulfilling ones. When asked what her intentions were on leaving the school, Miss Brookshaw said she hoped to make use of her set of golf clubs and was looking forward to a bus tour of the west coast, from Darwin to Perth. She said that she felt it was important to see as much of your own country as possible. After returning from her holiday she intends living in Melbourne. She hopes to keep in touch with the school as she has made many good friends here. Miss Brookshaw's retirement is a great loss to the school, but all those involved with the school acknowledge her years of dedicated support as Headmistress and wish her the very best for the future. Sally Berger Louise Bourke Page 9
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Staff 1986
VICE-PRINCIPAL: F. O'Neill
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: H. Mays, L. Reid, J. Inkster.
MODERN LANGUAGES: E. Mocellin, A. Mammino, G. Fileborn.
GEOGRAPHY: J. McNeill, P. Evans
ENGLISH: Back: S. Scott, C. Carroll, C. Ingham, G. Spooner, M. Klososzczyk. Front: U. Trigg, M. Alver, P. Quickmire.
BUSINESS STUDIES: J. Murray, D. Connoley, H. Melville Page 1 2
LIBRARY: J. Galbraith, J. Cummins, A. Warren.
COMPUTERS: J. Van Galen
ARTS: Back: J. Homberg, D. Bard-Brucker, Middle: H. Pateman, L. Forbes. Front: I. Deller, R. Owen, H. Mitchell.
C. Chealuk, Lab. Assistant
SCIENCE: Back: J. Batterbury, C. Pingel, R. Ferguson, M. Smith. Front: L. Larcombe, R. Seaton, M. Henderson.
CHAPLAIN: L. Barker
CAREERS: L. Bremner
MATHEMATICS: Back: P. Marks, C. McKenzie, R. Francis. Front: J. Taylor, M. Thom. Page 13
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MUSIC: Back: A. Cox, H. McKenzie, Z. Bilogrevic, D. Butler, L. Peden. Front: W. Galloway, E. Martin, P. Spratt, H. Groenwald.
OFFICE: Back: M. McMinn, V. McVean, N. Groth, A. Kelly. Front: D. Mitchell, B. Stewart, J. Galbraith.
JUNIOR SCHOOL: Back: Y. Fox, J. Bartle, A. Elliott, E. Marsland, S. Lea-Wood. Middle: E. Ross, E. Syle, B. Egan, H. Smith. Front: W. Lawrence, B. Lovell, W. Maher. Page 14
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BOARDING HOUSE: Back: H. Smeaton, B. McGregor, D. Wortley, A. Voce. Front: F. Gaines, E. Bills, E. Bowman.
DOMESTIC: L. Fridey, A. Sheko, B. McKay, B. Nowell, J. Angus.
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School Report Finally comes the day of which you've thought all summer—the first day of school! For the old girls it brings an excitement at meeting up with old friends, and for the new a nervousness at the prospect of a different set of friends, and a new environment. But for both groups there is a feeling that once you've stepped through those gates, nothing will be quite the same again: each year brings with it a new set of challenges and experiences, and a growing sense of maturity. Morongo encourages this growth —at one's own pace —and involvement in a friendly atmosphere. First term has certainly brought many 'firsts', and many chances to become involved. We welcomed some new staff and many new students, and hope that they now feel part of the school. Sport has been prominent this term: the Swimming Sports brought the chance to display swimsuits, house colours, drowning techniques — and let't not forget, nautical skills; the survivors went on to compete in Inter-school events. Round Robins were held for Baseball and Tennis, while rowing drew a crowd of green blazers to the Second Annual Girls' Head of the Lake in Ballarat. This term has also seen the emergence of a new sport—
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water polo—where our team has combined beauty and brawn with amazing results. Hockey and netball began, and the Athletic Sports dominated the last part of term. However, sport has not eclipsed other events. Quietly our debating and public speaking talent prepared for inter-school events while the Drama and Music departments produced 'Under The Greenwood Tree'; this last blended younger and newer members with our more experienced actresses and singers. The successful Country Fair brought together the school and the outside community for an enjoyable day, and Years 7 and 8 each spent some time away from Morongo in the wilds of Lorne and Kyneton, on their camps. As well as the 'firsts', this term has brought a very sad 'last'. It is with regret that we say good-bye to Miss Brookshaw, one who has always encouraged us to become involved, whether with work, with each other, with activities, or even with her favourite hymn, and who has been there always to edge us along. We wish her the best of luck in the future and hope that our ever-burning lamp will draw her back for many visits. Sint Lucernae Ardentes! Mellisa and Jacqui
Helen Garner visited us in April.
The Country Fair in March
Singer Bill Russell visited in April. Year 8 Camp.
On the Lake at Ballarat.
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Term 1 In The Boarding House On Tuesday, 4th February over one hundred girls became 'the Morongo Boarders of 1986'; with almost half of them being new to the school the settling-in process was a little slow, but most soon became familiar with the boarding house life.
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As always, the highlight of the first week-end was the visit to Queenscliff for the Boarders' Picnic. As a special treat, Miss Brookshaw took us on 'The Spirit of Victoria' to visit Rye, Sorrento and Portsea. Everyone (with the exception of a few landlubbing country folk!) enjoyed this, as well as the tour of the Queenscliff fort. Boarders have been entertained by a number of week-end activities throughout the term: the four Houses competed in an inter-house tennis tournament, and organised video nights, with some home-style cooking from both country and overseas students at the interval.
Many boarders have been involved in summer sports, and after school time has also been very busy with music and drama practices: there are over twenty boarders learning musical instruments, and even more involved in choirs. Quite a few are in the school play, and a very popular jazz ballet class has been established. Now that winter sport is under way, many girls are involved in either netball or hockey.
Kate Emerson
At the beginning of March, the annual Founders' Dinner brought a pleasant change of routine, as did the Country Fair later, when many boarders assisted the various stalls, and collected money for the Red Cross as part of their Boarding House social service activity. All years performed with great enthusiasm in the Easter plays, with acts ranging from Rock and Roll to versions of fairy tales—and were rewarded with Easter eggs donated by the Year 12's. The departure of Miss Brookshaw from our boarding house life will leave a gap difficult to fill. In her time at Morongo Miss Brookshaw has supported, listened to, advised, and generally been concerned for the boarders, earning from them a balance of respect and friendliness; she will always be remembered as a friend by the boarders privileged to be associated with her, and we wish her the best of luck for the future. Katherine Emerson Head of Boarding House
Belinda Campbell, David
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Diana Rothacker, McPhee
Simone Dunn, Neilson
Boarding House House Captains
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Deidre Stewart, Harris
Amanda Manton, Ardens
House Page Competition is fierce this year, as always, between the five houses, for we contest each other in many fields — yet there is always a feeling of friendship and helpfulness between us. In sport, music and social service activities the standard of competition is high, for performances are always raised just that little bit more through the effervescent, everpresent house spirit. This year the new system of year levels meeting in home groups divided according to their Houses is proving to be very successful. Apart from encouraging House togetherness, it makes the organization of House activities much easier — especially for us House Captains! The sports staff
have also made our burdens much lighter by taking over some of the awesome, labour-intensive jobs involved in running the swimming and athletic trials and carnivals. This term has been only the start of a year which will be full of many more and varied House activities, all of which will keep us on our toes. For what would Morongo life be like without stamp-collecting senior activities bottle comjunior sport lunch-time singing pracathletics petitions tices....? Barbie, Chris, Claire, Deidre, Mandy.
Barbara McKie, Roslyn
Claire Donachie, Lawson
Christine Black, Venters Page 21
Team Captains
Kim Douglas Rowing
Fiona Lillie Sports Captain
Elise Fayers Tennis
Kate Weaver Swimming
Sport Scene
Lisa Van den Belt Baseball A
Wonna Kanawattanakul Baseball B Page 22
Swimming The swimming sports were held at Norlane Swimming Pool on Thursday, 20th February. Results: 1. Roslyn 665, 2. Harris 628, 3. Ardens 574, 4. Lawson 569, 5. Venters 547. Individual Champions: 17 & Over: Melissa May, R.U.: Natasha Velleley. U/17: Kate Weaver, R.U.: Maree Rawlings. U/16: Nerida Anderson, R.U.: Sally Bothroyd. U/15: Trudi Knight. R.U.: Lisa Stevenson. U/14: Katrina James, R.U.: Katrina Appleton. U/13: Natalie Strijder, R.U.: Vicki Hedley. U/12: Jodie Cossar, R.U.: Sheridan Douglas.
Athletics The Athletics were held at school on Monday, April 20th. Results: 1. Roslyn 10191/2, 2. Venters 1011, 3. Lawson 8741/2, 4. Harris 856, 5. Ardens 832. Individual Champions: 17 & Over: D. Stewart, R.U.: K. Emerson. U/1 7: K. Jelbart, R.U.: F. Lillie. U/16: A. Smith, R.U.: S Shimmins. U/15: M.Van der Wilk, R.U.: B. McGrath. U/14: I. Cooper, R.U.: M. Quick. U/1 3: M. Yu, R.U. T. Zierk and E. Matlock. U/12: S. Douglas, R.0 : S. Reid.
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Music and Drama When Mrs. Deller chose As You Like It to present in Miss Brookshaw's last term, she did so because of the charm of the story-line and its romantic setting. However, looking through the 1971 edition of The Lucernian we discovered a bonus of coincidences—a 'colourful adaptation' of As You Like It had been presented on April 23rd 1971, in Miss Brookshaw's first term as Headmistress (our performances were April 22, 23 — 24); further, in that earlier production, the role of Orlando was played by one Anne Chirnside — now Mrs. Anne Young, member of the Morongo Council; to round off — and really stretch credulity — we noted that the same term had welcomed a new member of staff — a Mrs. Watt! One 1986 problem was that the play was long, and time was short; to overcome this, Mrs. Quickmire drastically abridged the original text, and this allowed time for the justly admired musical talent of Morongo, under the direction of Mrs. Martin to be displayed in additional Shakespearean songs, madrigals and harpischord performance. The resulting entertainment was re-entitled Under The Greenwood Tree. The aptness of this title showed when the very fine sets appeared, designed and painted by Brian Close and colleagues from the Geelong Art Society; two huge gnarled oak trees framed the stage, their boughs intertwining. As romantic as the forest was the back-drop for the first act, with its sun-drenched stones in the castle court-yard, showing to advantage the rich medieval costumes. In his play Shakespeare lightly and gently laughs at the young in love, so it is an ideal vehicle for a young cast. Many of the actresses such as Katrina James (Rosalind) were new to the Morongo stage, but others, such as Elizabeth Wilson (Orlando), Meredith Millard (Celia) and Clair Donachie (Touchstone), were names and faces familiar from other productions in recent years. All gave smooth performances individually, but more importantly, worked as a team to create 'the golden age' where, threatened dangers finally averted and teasing deceptions revealed, all ended happily ever after. P.Q.
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Everyone longs for a friend Someone to talk with Someone to walk with Someone to love and defend! Someone to laugh with, Go down the path with, Right to the very end. Camilla Williams 7V
Home from school, hot and tired, Heavy bag dropped to the floor. "Hurry, mum, I am so thirsty, Hope your day was better than mine". Time to relax and watch T.V. — Not for long, here comes the order: Go straight up and do your homework. Rebecca Leach 7R
The Things That Make Me Happy The things that make me happy, Is plunging into a pool, Playing with all my friends, And attending Sunday School. I love wearing fashion clothes And playing wiht my cabbage patch kid, Being with my family, And watching T.V. shows. I love having birthdays, And getting all the presents I love going to the farm, And watching animals eating the hay. And riding on the tractor, Singing 'Hey, Hey, Hey!'. Michelle Driscoll 7A
A Hot Day The leaves flutter slowly. And spread themselves about As the breeze ripples the grass. And wraps the flowers in dew. Slowly I descend the hill, Tired steps of feet, The feel of the warming breeze, The true smell of summer. The locker rooms are filled with heat, Perspiring bodies complaining And work is too hard to think about As the sweltering day sets in. Running for the bus, After school I need a seat. The taste of a milkshake Is already in my mouth. Trudging up the steep incline Bag dragging, way too heavy! Oh, why do teachers give homework On days as hot as this! Chloe Plumridge 7V Page 33
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'Let us ride', the ladies cried, We're tired of playing hockey! We will compete at any meet With any other Jockey! So now they ride among the boys In coloured silks and blouses, And when they fall at the double fence, You can see who wears the trouses. Megan Barnes Yr. 8
Friday Night Shopping! Jostling, bumping, pushing me around, Listen to that! What is that sound? Mummy, mummy, I've lost my mummy, How old are you? I want my mummy! Look at her, Isn't she gorgeous? She might hear you, Shut up, Georges. Smell those chips, Don't they smell delicious? Look at his socks! 'Hey you, like ya' flouro socks'. Don't say that! Oh, this is so embarassing. I want a lollie, Mum! You just had one dear, Please, mummy, Hey mum, look over here! Lisa Kelly 8Z
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Big Ben I met Big Ben on my safari around the United States of America. Big Ben has brown eyes and plenty of hairs. Of course, I am not talking about a big black Negro basketballer! I am discussing my meeting with a bear in the wilderness.
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Plunging Into Paradise There in the river lay my Summer's day Paradise— Tranquil and cool, calm before the storm, The only sound being the faint burbling of a distant waterfall. The day was hot, with a soft warm breeze. Temptation got the better of me — I could resist no longer; Carefully I stepped across the smooth river stones. I reached the point where the bed declined. To avoid hesitation I dived straight in, The water engulfed me, tingling me all over A feeling of relief spread throughout my body. I duck-dived as deep as possible, Then floating on my back I viewed the fern canopy Oh the joy of at lastswimming in mySummer's day Paradise! Kirsten Bishop 8Z
I had enrolled in a 12-day Discovery Tour of America. Thirty other"foreigners" had taken part. We were led around the Great Lakes, Salt Lake. the Grand Canyon and other exciting places by a guide. It was at a place called Wilderness, a lonely country area, that the meeting took place. I was sitting after a long five kilometre walk with some friends. I was seated opposite them when suddenly they leapt to their feet and scampered in all directions. I had just mentioned the new afro hair-style I was planning to have, when they all scampered off. "Hey, I was only joking!" I said in an attempt to make them come back. But no-one paid any attention and it was then I realised they weren't kidding. The next thing I felt was a big lick on my cheek. "Oh, my God!", I screamed, feeling like an icecream. I was frightened for several moments and flung around. My first reaction to the animal, Big Ben was shock, but when I saw him sitting on his behind, slobbering on his paws, who could do anything but love him? Sally Fisher Yr Page 35
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The town has become untidy and people no longer take pride in their homes. The youth has taken over completely. There are fights and many people are hurt It is no wonder the elderly people are moving out I am glad in a way I moved when I left school; I have only been back once to visit in the last 15 years. Of course the house where I lived is no longer there. It was demolished so they could build machinery sheds. But looking back at these old photos I can still remember the little old town with a general store, a post office and a pub. If only the old days would return the young people would realize what they are doing. Liz Nelson Yr 9
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Food Yummy Food Which I Love So Muck I love food so much I hate it All those yummy. delicious, sweet foods make me feel sick but I still love them. The problem is I have a weight problem and I can't do anything about it because I love food so much. I've been to dietitions for help but it's never worked because as soon as I came out from my appointment I'd go and buy a big chocolate doughnut with the hot chocolate dripping down the side. Food also makes school miserable for me because of my size. I weigh thirteen and a half stone and the kids call me all sorts of names, like `beastly pig', 'fat elephant'.
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I have a few friends (well, I suppose I could call the girls that laugh at me friends even though they did pull my hair). My mother never helps me with my problem. She just gives me three dollars to take to school each day to buy my lunch. I sit there all by myself eating hot chips, icy poles, pies, doughnuts, but at least eating keeps me occupied. I envy the girls down at the beach with their two-pieces on making them look slim and beautiful. I never go swimming, I'd rather stay at home with a big ham sandwich and watch the television. Oh well, that's just the way life is meant to be and while I'm eating I'm happy (which is most of the twenty-four hours of the day). One day I'll be slim and beautiful like the other girls, so in the mean time I'll just keep eating. Well, why not? Michelle Dowie Yr 9 Page 37
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Malaysia Basking in the sun with an ice-cool drink and the swishing sound of the coconut trees! What could be more relaxing than lying on a beach on a lazy day? In Malaysia the beaches are countless, on both west and east coasts. But as well as beaches there are interesting things to see in Malaysia — every state has something different Penang— the pearl of the orient— is situated in the northern part of Malaysia: it has snake temples, interesting museums, and the third longest bridge in the world. If you'd rather go to the highlands than the beaches, there are always the Cameron Highlands, in Penang, where it is always cool, also Fraser's Hill and the Genting Highlands. If you're the adventurous type, you should not miss out on the 'Tawan Negara', or National Park, also in Pahang: the park is well-known for its wild- life and its beautiful rain-forest and plants. Malaysia is not just hot and sunny— it can be cool sometimes, if you want it to be. But, all in all, the only way to describe it is 'wonderful', so don't miss out on any opportunity to visit this wonderful country. Cindy Goh 10L
Outer Space, no atmosphere at all. Stars twinkling brightly against the deep, black backdrop. The meteors with other debris, move around, occasionally colliding smashing into smaller pieces as they complete the course they're taking. Comets! The majority of these are named after people from the planet Earth who supposedly see them for the first time. They have their own ways of moving around the sun, their tails flaming. Planets! All nine of them revolving silently around their mother ship, the sun. Black holes, blacker than black pulling anything that strays from its way into nothing with the incredible force of their gravity. Space unchanged by time. Emma Matlock Yr 10
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A Wild Animal The stallion was screaming with fury; his scream pierced the silence like lightning in the night sky. The younger stallion had been too noisy for his towering sire not to hear him. He had slunk like a fox towards the dozing mares, but the crack of a twig was enough to alert the watchful stallion. Like an arrow the heavier stallion chased his son, screaming his mighty challenge into the peaceful mountains Then running the culprit to the ground, he gave him the beating of his life. Rae Jacobs Yr 10 ***
You're Late You get up in the morning On the wrong side of bed, You've been stumbling round and yawning And now you've gotta get fed. You go downstairs for breakfast After falling over thrice But you find there's not much food left Because of the jolly mice. So you get a cup of coffee And you drink it down real quick, Then you grab a couple of toffees And you're ready-for-work-in-a-nick. You're burning along the highway At an unrecordable rate, Then you're running up the stairway But it doesn't matter — You're Late! Kerry-Anne Cooke Yr. 10 Page 39
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A Forgotten Place The Fragility of Love "Stop!" she screamed. "No longer can I bear your unfaithfulness, your excessive drinking and hurtful abuse. The love I had for you has been torn apart piece by piece. Where as once you regarded me as a fragile rose, it is now my sharp thorns, which jut into your conscience. We committed ourselves to one another for life. How long is lite when the very existence of love is lost? I will not be a second hand object. How can I compete with your desires for other women?". Enraged, she flung her wedding ring with all her strength of fury across the room. Firmly she grasped the vase containing flowers—a gesture of love from her husband. With super strength she hurled it toward the supercilious framed photograph of her deceitful husband. Glass splinters shattered in disarray upon the wooden floor boards. A beam of sunlight reflected from the broken frame the pieces of her own life. F. Morrison 11 H
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The Broken Window The wind gently blew in through the broken window. The cold chill touched the old, weather-beaten face and blew through the soft, silver-grey hair and then on towards the little vase, sitting on the mantlepiece. The petals of the flowers softly fell from the main stem, down towards the cloth, once made by a fair lady, and onto the dark, stained wood of the mantlepiece. Mr. McNaught had sat in this same chair for many years now. "It's a good old chair" he would say, "and there are many good memories with this`good, old chair'." He would then drift into gentle thoughts of years gone by and his face would change from a concerned, old, depressed face to a face of tranquillity; One that seemed almost young, as it stared out of the ageless window into reality. For the crack had been there for many years now. He lay his head back, onto the wooden chair that had been his comfort for so, many years now. A fair lady would soon be entering his life again and he gently closed his eyes, as the chill ceased to blow. Laurelle Braybrook
The door hangs on its rusty hinges, creaking as the breeze whistles past. "Welcome" is written in large uneven lettering on it; welcome to whom? Everything is painted a gaudy shade of red. The place is derelict — only the ghosts, the visions of the people who once lived there, remain. Are they, too, falling apart? Have they been cast aside, forgotten, thrown on life's scrap heap? Or were they, too, eaten away by something out of their control, lett as only discarded shells of their former selves with no-one to care for them? Old house, if only you could talk, tell us your secrets, I wonder what you'd say? Louise de Jong
*** 147a r Drip.The misty raindrops fall singly Drip Drip on the young soldiers helmet like drumsticks hitting a drum, each drop slowly contributing to the river that was forming itself in the bottom of the trenches. Bodies lay stiffly on top of each other, absorbing the water as their bodies swelled. The young soldier was now one. His comrades, young and old, experienced and naive had fallen. The beats became deafening as the enemies cannons erupted. They were coming nearer, a huge giant advancing on a frightened child. The young soldier wondered who had been the luckier, he or his mates now at rest. Lise Guthrie ***
A puff of air caused a bubble to rise in the plastic of the lilo. The puffing, fair haired boy continued this process and gradually the lilo took a sturdy and, he hoped, buoyant form. A last dab of sunscreen on his nose, and he pushed the lilo out into the water. He leapt onto it, the force of which caused water to come swamping over the side and settle into the dips, keeping him constantly wet He didn't mind. It was a hot, still day and what better place to be than settled comfortably on his lilo, being carried downstream by the smoothly flowing river? An overhanging branch from a dead tree rivergum lay in front of him. As the current carried him under it he reached up to grab hold of it He stayed there for a while, letting the water eddy round him. The force of the current tugged at the lilo, urging it to continue it's journey. The boy acquiesced, released his hold on the branch, and was instantly swept peacefully away from it The boy closed his eyes to the view of smooth brown water, fringed by the tall, elegant rivergums and the clean sky overhead and gave himself up to the tranquil movement below him. Meredith Izon Yr 11 Page 41
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On a Sunday Afternoon
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It is perhaps right to say'a lazy afternoon'— sitting around, talking about nothing in particular except silly things such as "the flowers are very pretty today" and drinking endless cups of tea in dainty cups and saucers. It is the dreaded day when those boring relatives that you haven't seen for years come on their annual visit and that well-known phrase is repealed: "My, haven't you grown". I just sigh with weariness and reluctance. I don't think I've grown much at all but it is just something for them to say instead of being stuck for words. My ears don't register their voices. They seem to automatically turn off. I lie back and enjoy the scenery which is a much better alternative, wouldn't you agree?
The warm day produced a hazy mirage on the asphalt path. It was going to be hot The kind of day when even the young stay in doors. Little sign of birds and not the normal noise of the traffic rolling past
Another thing about Sunday is that you can forget about school entirely which is a good thing, anyway, because it wrecks the brain enormously. Maths and chemistry are perhaps the worst offenders. Teachers always start off Monday in a bad mood. Being returned a test that you, were absolutely dreading... There is a sixth sense of failure, cringing back in the seat as the teacher cautiously hands it back Being totally unaware of the consequences, you study his face, but no clues are given. Subconsciously I am aware of these facts but I try to push them into the remotest corner of my mind. It is time to lie back and think of your lost love or one that you have just acquired. To compose love letters in a dreamy way, filled with words that are meaningless to everyone except you and your lover. Sunday seems endless, the sun always shines and the atmosphere is happy but overflowing. Often we would play tennis down on the lawn. It was decided that today would be one of those days. Reluctantly, I followed the others but with little enthusiasm, I always looked forward to the time afterwards when afternoon tea was served,mainly because of the lam ingtons which I had grown to crave. Mother would bring them out, just freshly baked, on a tray of considerable size. Usually noone said a word. Eventually the conversation returned but it never seemed to have any direction. The sentences drifted and no-one really absorbed what was being said. I dreaded these conversations, finding them arduous. It was commonly known for me to slink away from the group conversation without being noticed. Their chatter continued with my disappearance never once taking time to observe or admire. The day always ended gradually and quietly. People left in dribs and drabs and I suddenly gained interest in my surroundings. It was like being dipped in a pool of cold water. The realisation that another Sunday afternoon was over, gripped me. The sun's menacing flame diminished to blackness. Gillian Jervis 12R
A row of deck chairs had been set out on the long veranda to accomodate the "guests" of the rest home. The colonial weatherboard stood unobtrusively on the large block beside a freeway and railway line. It was surrounded by a natural garden which had been left to grow wild in parts. The gentle dead are sitting out on the veranda, clasping the memories that make their existence real, soaking up the first warm rays of morning sun. There is an old willow tree in the yard which spreads a coolness you can drink It adds a calming atmosphere to the scene as the tired faces retired from any power, sitting, content with their vague memories of a faded past As a child you never think about the elderly. They always seemed permanent, were always there, but now as they go, you see them in a different light Their lives are a frail web of lonely dreams and memories. They live only for today, tomorrow is merely a paradise which they hope for. The tired faces.. some talking, others staring into the emptiness that is their world, straw hats shading their aged skin. A few play chess and read the newspapers, the majority are lonely ghosts of the past, oblivious to all about them. Death is the last hurdle to overcome. Seated near the old stone steps, is an old man, still capable of reading newspapers and books to rekindle the past His dull eyes are solemnly sunken back into his weathered face. He dozes off to sleep for a few moments, only to be woken by the sound of teaspoons rattling against teacups."Nobody cares", he thinks as he takes his straw hat off, "Nobody cares". He closes his eyes, trying to remember when his son last visited. Too old now to respond to help, too old to care about material things, but not too old to need love. Visitors have begun arriving; small children sit on their grandparents' knee or play on the lawn in front of them. People speak in low voices, occasionally looking around them to see who else is there. The old man has a visitor too. His son has come to visit, a very busy businessman, who is married with two children. He has brought some legal papers for the old man to sign. After he signs the papers, the old man waits expectantly, but his son has gone. No word of love from his grandchildren or daughter in law. Not even his son has asked how he was. As the sun dulls, the warm wind cools. The nurses, in uniform, come to take the "guests" inside, then return to the veranda to take in the deck chairs and straw hats. Louise Bourke Page 43
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Awards & Results Term 3 1985 Dux Prizes
House Colours Term 3, 1985
Year 12 Kim Cross
(Gift of Old Collegians)
Year 11 Mellisa James Jacqueline Jordan Susan Watson
Ardens (Mary Higgins Memorial Prize)
Year 10 Andrea Smith
(Olive Filmer Memorial Prize)
Citizenship Awards Katherine Royal Sandra Walpole Christine Hawkins
(Bartlett Valedictory Prize) (Pettit Valedictory Prize) (McCann Valedictory Prize)
Service Award:
Arts Award:
Katherine Royal
Sophie Edwards Sandra Walpole
Sport Award:
Year 11 Tracey Chapman Mellisa James Jacqueline Jordan Amanda Manton Diana Rothacker Year 10 Nicole Graham Rosalind Hawkins Meredith Izon Fiona Salmon Andrea Smith Fiona Stone Tamara White
(re-award) (re-award)
(1/2 colours) (1/2 colours) [1/2 colours) (full colours) (full colours) (1/2 colours) (full colours)
Harris
House Cups & Shields Margaret Shannon Cup for Athletics Diana Lilburne Cup for Junior School Athletics Roslyn Cup for Senior Athletics Ardens Cup for Inter Athletics Harris Cup for Junior Athletics Lawson Cup for Sub-Junior Athletics Ena Miller Shield for Swimming Gray Cup for Senior Swimming Rushbrooke Cup for Inter Swimming Longwell Cup for Junior Swimming Clarke Cup for Sub-Junior Swimming Eileen Buckhurst Shield-Senior Baseball Janet Gorrie Cup — Junior Baseball Ruth Macmillan Shield — Senior Hockey Junior Hockey Cup Marion Rankin Shield for Senior Netball Junior Netball Cup Hitchcock Cup for Senior Tennis Mrs. H.B. Simpson Cup for Junior Tennis Senior Table Tennis Cup Junior Table Tennis Cup Junior Interhouse Volleyball Senior Interhouse Volleyball Poulston Shield for Debating McMiken Shield for Music Charles Neville Cup for Sport Pettitt Shield for Work Mrs. Lewis Hirst Cup — Work, Sport, Conduct
Lawson Venters Harris Ardens Roslyn Lawson Ardens Harris Roslyn Roslyn Lawson Lawson Lawson Venters Roslyn Lawson Ardens Roslyn Ardens Venters Venters Lawson Lawson Roslyn Lawson Venters Harris Venters
Year 11 Louise Gilchrist Melissa May Deidre Stewart
(re-award)
Year 10 Geraldine Ambrose Felicity Morrison Jolienne Schram
(1/2 colours) (1/2 colours) (1/2 colours)
Year 9 Raelene Evans Susan Freeman Emma Matlock
[1/2 colours) (1/2 colours) (1/2 colours)
Lawson Year 11 Claire Donachie Simone Dunn Katherine Emerson Jodie Wynn Year 10 Suzanne Lawson Jo-anne Stanley
(full colours) (full colours)
Year 9 Bridget McGrath Tiffany Wynn
(1/2 colours) (1/2 colours)
Roslyn
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
Year 11 Georgina Bone Siew-Yan Mah Danyl Morgan Barbara McKie Kim Wood
Christine Black Rania Baroud Joanne Davey Paula Denahy Christine Hawkins Natalie James
Year 10 Kim Douglas Elise Fayers Sharon Hockley Susan Shimmin Kathryn Weaver
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Rebecca Joss Meredith Millard Glenda Parks Penelope Paton Jane Phillpot
(re-award)
(re-award)
(re-award)
(full colours) (full colours) (1/2 colours) (full colours) (full colours)
September/October AMEB Results
Venters Year 11 Christine Black Belinda Campbell Fiona Lillie Meredith Millard Year 10 Fleur McAllister Nicole Marshman Genevieve Scott Elizabeth Westman Year 9 Virginia Millard Kerri Prussner
(re-award) (re-award) (full colours) (full colours) [full colours) (1/2 colours)
Piano Preliminary — J. Ainsworth, C. Alexander, N. Brown, J. Foley, N. Kuchenmeister, L. Paton, K. Traczyk, K. Waddleton. Grade 1 — S. Plumridge, M. Sumner. Grade 2 — C. Campbell, L. Ralton Grade 3 — E. Adamson, K. Lillie, L. McCann, U. Woods.
(1/2 colours) (1/2 colours)
Grade 4 — M. Douglas. Grade 5 — N. Graham Grade 6 — H. Smurthwaite
Violin Preliminary — M. Bremner, C. Weijers.
Academic Symbols Jacqueline Jordan Samantha Spry Susan Watson
Music Symbols Meredith Millard Christine Black Jacqueline Jordan Barbara McKie
Grade 1 — E. Adamson, R. Bufton, J. Moodie, P. Roberston, A. Shoebridge. Grade 3 — M. Bufton, N. Morrisn, S. Petty Grade 4 — C. Millard Grade 5 — L. Skewes
'Cello Grade 1 — J. Cossar, L. Mayall. Grade 6 — M. Millard
Green jumpers (Music)
Flute
Meredith Millard Christine Black Barbara McKie
Grade 2 — E. Matlock, C. Plumridge. Grade 3 — F. Dalton
Guitar
Athletic Symbols
Grade 3 - K. Bishop
Meredith Izon Katherine Royal (re-re-award) Susan Shimmin Deidre Stewart
Theory Grade 2 — H. Clarke, L. McCann, L. Ralton. Grade 3 — M. Douglas, K. Lillie, V. Millard, F. Morrison. Grade 5 — M. Millard
Basketball Symbols Catherine Walsh Jane Phillpot Penelope Paton (re-award)
Green Jumpers (Sport) Meredith Izon Mellisa James Fleur McAllister Fiona Salmon Susan Shimmin Andrea Smith Tamara White
Acknowledgements We would like to thank the many people who have helped us to produce this special edition of the magazine Mrs. Berger, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Carrie and others for sending us 'archive material', Mr. Brian Close for the illustration on the drama page, and Sam Spry for her hard work in taking photographs. In particular, we are once more indebted to Mr. O'Neill, a busy man, who has nevertheless spent many hours taking, developing and printing so many of the photographs that we have used. Page 47
Valete 1985 Year 12 Louise Aitken - Prefect. School Vice Captain. Head of
Elizabeth Daher - House and Sports Committees.
Boarding House. Boarding House, Drama Committees. Senior and Madrigal Choirs. Orchestra. Sound of Music, Windows on the World, Wizard of Oz. Netball teams. House Colours '83, '84, '85. Music symbols '84, '85. Drama symbols. 1985 Green Jumper, Music.
Junior and Senior Choirs. Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Swimming, Tennis teams. Cloth badge. Swimming symbols, Hockey symbols. Green Jumper (Sport). Merit Certificate Consistent Effort '80, '81, '82. Academic Achievement '81.
Bronwyn Anderson - Drama and Library Committees.
Joanne Davey - Library Committee. Senior Choir and
Drama Production - Wizard of Oz. Basketball and Netball teams. Netball and Drama Symbols '85.
Simone Armstrong - Lucernian Committee. Wizard of Oz - Programme. Basketball, Netball, Tennis teams.
Rania Baroud - Drama and Art Committees. Junior and Senior Choir. Windows on the World, Wizard of Oz backstage, makeup & painting.
Katrina Bent - Lucernian and House Committees. Joint Lucernian Editress. Junior and Senior Choirs. Dido and Aneas, Sound of Music, prompt - Windows on the World, Wizard of Oz. House Colours '84, '85, Music '85 and Drama Symbols '84, '85.
Adrienne Boccalatte - Lucernian, Art Committees. Junior, Senior, Madrigal Choirs. School Orchestra. Productions - Dido and Aneas, Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz. Hockey team. Music symbols. House Colours. Green Jumper (Music)
Jennifer Bourke - House, Uniform, Lost Property Committees. Junior Choir. Tennis team. Runner-up tennis doubles 1981, 1984. House Colours. Merit Certificate Consistent Effort 1979, 1985.
Carolyn Budge - House Committee. Athletics and Swimming teams. House Colours.
Elizabeth Chittock - Library Committee. Merit Certificate Consistent Effort 1980, 1981, 1983.
Fiona Clarke - Prefect. Harris House Captain. House Committee. Basketball, Netball, Tennis, Cricket teams. Tennis and Netball symbols. Runner up Doubles Tennis Champion 1985. Singles Table Tennis Champion 1985. House Colours, Green Jumper (Sport). Merit Certificate Consistent Effort 1985.
Victoria Cleland - House and Art Committees. Tennis team.
Orchestra. Wizard of Oz. Basketball, Hockey teams. Working towards Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.
Paula Denahy - House Committee. Junior Choir. Netball and Tennis teams.
Jeni Dodds - Prefect, Ardens House Captain. House, Boarding House and Sports Committees. Basketball, Hockey, Tennis, Volleyball teams. Basketball and Hockey symbols. House Colours, Green Jumper (Sport).
Karen Donaldson - House and Lucernian Committees. Junior Choir. Netball Team.
Andrea Duff- Art Committee. Junior Choir. Basketball, Hockey, Netball teams.
Meredith Dunstone - House and Lucernian Committees. Runner up Tennis Champion (doubles) 1983.
Sophia Edwards - Music Committee. Junior, Senior, Madrigal Choirs. School Orchestra. Wizard of Oz. Athletics, Baseball, Netball, Swimming, Tennis teams. Tennis symbols, Music symbols. House Colours. Green Jumper (Music). School Music Scholarship holder. Arts award.
Leanne Freeman - House Committee. Athletics and Tennis teams. House Colours. Senior Doubles Table Tennis Champion.
Heather Gibson - House, Music, Computer Committees. Senior and Madrigal Choirs. The Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz. Hockey and Fencing. Music symbols. House Colours. Green Jumper (Music). Merit Certificate Academic Achievement '83, '84.
Emma Gill - House and Drama Committees. Wizard of Oz. Athletics, Netball, Swimming, Tennis teams. House Colours.
Katherine Goldsworthy - House, Audio Visual Com-
bating Team. Senior Choir. Windows on the World. House Colours.
mittees. Hockey and Tennis teams. (Tennis Captain). Runner up tennis singles '83. Singles Tennis Champion '84, '85. Doubles Tennis Champion '85. House Colours. Green Jumper (Sport). Merit Certificate Academic Achievement '85.
Amanda Courtnay - House and Drama Committees.
Kate Griffin - Drama Committee. Windows on the
Wizard of Oz (Costume & make-up). Basketball, Netball and Tennis teams. Senior Doubles Table Tennis Champion.
Leesa Hassell - Art Committee. Junior Choir. Athletics,
Rebecca Courtnay - House and Photography Com-
Christine Hawkins - House, Boarding House, Photo-
mittees. Wizard of Oz (Costumes & make-up). Basketball team. Merit Certificate Consistent Effort '79, Academic Achievement '80, '81.
graphy Committees. Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz (Make-up). Basketball, Hockey teams. House Colours. Merit Certificate Consistent Effort 1985. McCann Citizenship Prize 1985.
Jayne Cooper - Lucernian Committee. Volleyball team. Maria Costoya - House and Drama Committees. De-
Kim Cross - House and Laboratory Committees. Merit Certificate Academic Achievement and Consistent Effort. School Dux 1985.
World, Wizard of Oz. Basketball, Netball, Tennis teams. Netball teams.
Amanda Heggen - Library Committee Rebecca Joss - Audio Visual, Uniform, Lost Property Committees.
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Alexia Keats - House, Audio Visual Committees. Ath-
Jane Phillpot - Neilson Boarding House Captain. House,
letics, Basketball, Hockey, Swimming teams. Vice Capt. 2nd Hockey team. Swimming Captain. House Colours.
Boarding House, Sports Committees. Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball teams. Hockey Captain. Hockey, Athletics symbols. House Colours, Green Jumper (Sport). Duke of Edinburgh (Bronze). Merit Certificate Consistent Effort '85.
Gayle Keddie - House, Library, Uniform Committees. Junior, Senior Choirs. Merit Certificate Academic Achievement & Consistent Effort '80-'81. Merit Certificate Academic Achievement 1985. Dux Year 10, 1983. Equal Dux Year 11, 1984. School Scholarship Holder.
Melissa Laidlaw - Prefect, School Sports Captain. Sports, Boarding House Committees. Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Cricket teams. Basketball, Hockey, Baseball symbols. House Colours. Green Jumper (Sport). Merit Certificate Consistent Effort 1985. D.F. Neilson's Prefect Prize.
Margaret Lawson - Prefect. Lawson House Captain. House and Sports Committees. Productions Dido and Aneas, Sound of Music, Windows on the World, Wizard of Oz. Senior Choir, School Orchestra. Baseball, Hockey teams. Music symbols. House Colours. Green Jumper (Music). Merit Certificate Academic Achievement 1979. Consistent Effort '79, '82, '84, '85.
Diana Lewi - House, Photography Committees. Head of Social Service. Tennis team. Wizard of Oz.
Joanne Lowry - Computer Committee. Netball team. Shaunagh McAllister - Prefect. Venters House Captain. House Committee. Wizard of Oz. Basketball, Hockey, Cricket teams, Rowing Crew. Rowing symbols '84, '85. Green Jumper (Sport). House Colours.
Lisa Mayall - House Committees. Senior Choir. Hockey team.
Helen Menzel - House, Music Committees. Senior, Madrigal Choirs. Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz. House Colours. Music symbols. Green Jumper [Music). Merit Certificate Consistent Effort and Academic Achievement '83.
Nicole Metcalfe - Sports Committee. Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Cricket teams. House colours '83, '84. Green Jumper (Sport).
Georgina Mitton - House, Lucernian Committees. (Joint Editress-Lucernian). Junior, Senior Choirs. School Orchestra. Dido and Aneas, Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz. Netball and Tennis teams. Music Symbols.
Jennifer McKie - House, Music, Computer Committees. Junior, Senior Madrigal Choirs. School Orchestra. Sound of Music. Music Symbols. Green Jumper (Music). Duke of Edinburgh award - Silver 1985. Merit Certificate Consistent Effort '80, '81.
Narelle McNeill - Art, Drama Committees. Windows
Penny Poulston - School Photographer. Junior Choir. Baseball, Basketball, Netball, Tennis, Volleyball teams. House Colours.
Fiona Robertson - Audio Visual and Boarding House Committees. Senior Choir. Dido and Aneas, The Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz. Athletics, Basketball, Netball, Swimming, Tennis, Cricket teams. Swimming symbols '82, '83. Tennis, Athletics, Netball symbols. House Colours. Green Jumper (Sport). Runner-up doubles tennis champion '85. Merit Certificate Academic Achievement '80, '84, '85. School Scholarship holder.
Katherine Royal - House, Music, Sports Committees. Junior, Senior, Madrigal Choirs. Sound of Music. Dido and Aneas. Wizard of Oz. Athletics, Baseball, Netball, Tennis, Cricket teams. Captain Athletics team '85. Netball symbols '84, '85, Athletic symbols '83, '84. Music symbols '84, '85, Drama symbols. House Colours '83, '84, '85. Runner-up doubles tennis champion. 1985. Green Jumper (Sport and Music). Service Award. Bartlett Citizenship Prize 1985.
Alison Shimmin - McPhee Boarding House Captain. Backstage - Windows on the World, Wizard of Oz. Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Cricket teams. Baseball, Hockey symbols. House Colours '83, '84, '85. Runner-up table tennis champion 1985. Green Jumper (Sport).
Deborah Skewes - House committee. Marnee Stinton - House Committee. Costume - makeup Wizard of Oz. Basketball, Netball, Tennis teams. House Colours.
Anna Stranieri - Prefect. School Music Captain. Music, House Committees. Oliver, Dido and Aneas, Cafe Concert, Wizard of Oz. Junior, Senior and Madrigal Choirs. School Orchestra. House Colours '84,'85. Music symbols. Green Jumper (Music). School Scholarship holder. Merit Certificate Consistent Effort '79, '80, '81, '84, '85. Academic Achievement '82, '84.
Susan Storey - Prefect. Roslyn House Captain. House and Sports Committees. Athletics, Rowing, Tennis teams. Rowing symbols '84, '85. House Colours.
Catherine Sullivan - David Boarding House Captain. House, Boarding House and Photography Committees. Baseball, Basketball, Netball teams. House Colours.
on the World - set, Wizard of Oz. Basketball team. House Colours.
Caroline Terrier - House and Laboratory Committees.
Catherine Nelson - Library, Uniform & Lost Property
Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis teams.
Committees. Head Library Committee. Merit Certificate Consistent Effort 1984.
Fiona Turner - House and Audio Visual Committees.
Carley Nicholls - House and Laboratory Committees.
Kim Vagg - Lucernian and Library Committees. Senior
Hockey team.
Choir. Netball team.
Glenda Parks - House, Boarding House committees.
Wendy Venters- House and Music Comm ittees.Junior,
Baseball, Basketball, Netball, Cricket teams. Netball symbols. Duke of Edinburgh (Bronze).
Madrigal Choirs. Dido and Aneas, Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz. Music Symbols. House Colours. Green Jumper (Music).
Penny Paton - House Committee. Athletics, Basketball,
Hockey and Tennis teams.
Netball, Tennis teams. Netball Captain, Basketball Captain. Doubles Tennis Champion. 1985. Runner-up Singles Tennis Champion '85. Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze) 1985. Tennis, Basketball and Netball symbols. Page 49
Salvete 1986
Valete 1985 Sandra Walpole - House, Boarding House, Sports
Prep
Year 8
committees. Senior Choir. Windows on the World, Wizard of Oz. Athletics, baseball, basketball, hockey teams. Rowing Crew. Athletics symbols, Rowing symbols. Rowing Captain. House Colours '84, '85. Green Jumper (Sport). Sports Award. Pettittt Citizenship Prize 1985.
Christine Blair Michelle Carroll Bronwen Evans Miranda Henderson Sarah Martini Sarah Metcalf Jacqueline McMullen Kate Nelson Danielle Ryan
Sally Fisher Jane Hutchings Georgina Roche Anne Searle Rachel Webber Rachael Wells
Catherine Walsh - Prefect. School Captain. Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Swimming teams. Hockey symbols '84, '85. Athletics symbols '83, '84. House Colours '83, '84, '85. Green Jumper (Sport). A.C. Harris Prize for School Captain (Gift of Old Collegians' Association).
Judith Waugh - Hearne Boarding House Capt. House,
Year 1 Emily Klopper
Boarding House, Lucernian Committees. Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Cricket teams. Baseball symbols. House Colours '83, '84, '85. Green Jumper [Sport).
Year 3
Rosebud Yu - House and Library Committees. Merit
Year 4
Certificate Consistent Effort 1984.
Jennifer Donovan Jennifer Opie
Anna Zinchovschiy - Photography and Music Committees. Senior, Madrigal Choirs. Dido and Aneas, Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz. House Colours '84, '85. Music symbols '84, '85. Green Jumper (Music).
Year 1
Year 10
Kristy Brown
Camilla Edwards Lisa Hawkins Jo-Anne Stanley Andrea Perry Julie Wallace
Year 3 Sarah Leighfield
Year 5 Nicole Brown
Year 6 Kirsten Abbott
Year 7 Sarah Harris
Year 8 Kirsten Dawkins Taren Flowers Sarah Vickers-Willis
Year 11 Nola Bufton Fiona Burch Tracy Chapman Louise Gilchrist Sandra Field Leigh Hindson Leanne Jell Andrea McVean Louisa Meagher Georgette Norton Catherine Stacey Natalie White
Year 9 Louise Abikhair Naomi Chittock Prudence Geddes Francesca Hargrave Elizabeth Hodgkinson Susan Rush Samathan Simons Sue-Ellen Wilson
Term 1 1986 Year 5 Bianca Berry
Year 9 Elizabeth Jordon
Year 12 Natalie James
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Annabelle Senior
Year 5 Kirsty Bolton Michelle Day Eleanor Holmes Anne Kidman Cassarndra Stephens
Year 6 Brooke Beasley Danielle Carter Claire Hart Merrion Kent Samantha Campbell
Year 7 Jodie Arklay Kristy Axelrad Emily Baker Tamara Beever Karolyn Bray Jane Cameron Emma Campbell Amanda Cox Sheridan Douglas Linda Evans Kristie Henderson Caroline Kuiper Rebecca Leach Kirsty-Jane McClure Jane McNaughton Amelia Matlock Melissa Nicholls Katrina O'Grady Penelope Preston Sarah Reid Bianca Ross Sylvanno Satto Tania Soper Emily Spry Sarah Thom Sarah Thomson Melissa Way Kirsty White Suzanne Whittaker
Year 9 Kirsty De Vries Michelle Dowie Dannielle Griffiths Helen Hedding Joanne Hopper Ailsa McVean Carolyn O'Brien Jacinta O'Neale Katrina Penry Elizabeth Reeve Fiona Swalwell Kirsten Van Cleef Trina Watkin
Year 10 Shylie Barnes Penelope Berryman Anna Bunge Nella Cimino Sarah Emerson Lisa Elsom Cheng Goh Prudence Heard Sophie Heathcote Charissa Hee Rae Jacobs Margaret Kent Jennifer Law Doone Moffatt Kara Newman Josephine Reeve Kathryn Rothacker Jodie Smith Michelle Stedman Kitty Tang Vera Wee
Year 11 Felicity Bubb Julia Cox Sophie Dudley Felicity Grant Kirsty Hall Julie Hucker Kate Jelbart Mary Lightfoot Amanda Lim Kylie Mann Vicki Meyer Louise Morton Robin Shand Cheryl Wee
Year 12 Felicity Ellis
Parents And Friends Junior Auxiliary Report Association Following the move to bring the auxiliaries under the umbrella of the association the Annual Meeting of the association was changed to fall in line with the auxiliaries in November of each year. Accordingly a meeting was held in November and a new committee elected, as follows: — President: L. Godwin, Secretary: L. Leach, Treasurer: R. Appleton, Committee: Y. Woods, D. McVean, M. Earle, R. Carroll. As reported in the December circular the association's major goal this year is the provision of funds to assist with the purchase of furniture for the senior students centre. The 1986 Country Fair was held on the 16th March, 1986 and was a success, surpassing last years efforts. The estimated profit at the time of writing is $6,000. The Country Fair concept is, however under consideration and it is intended to seek parents' views via a questionnaire so future years fairs will benefit. The association has applied for affiliation with the Victorian Parents' Council. By affiliating, the association will be in a position to obtain up-to-date information on important education issues which will then be communicated to all parents via a newsletter. I would like to record the thanks of the association for the forthright views and opinions of Miss D. Brookshaw over the years and convey the wish that she finds challenge and happiness in her next assignment. Meetings of the association have been set for 1st May, 5th June, 7th August, 2nd October & 6th November and are held in the Pettitt Music Centre at 7.30 p.m.
It is with pleasure that on behalf of the Junior Auxiliary, I am able to express our best wishes to Miss Brookshaw for a most enjoyable retirement. The Junior Auxiliary is indeed indebted to Miss Brookshaw for her support and encouragement shown to us all, especially past and present committees, who have always appreciated Miss Brookshaw's wisdom and experience in guiding our enthusiasm, particularly at our meetings in Shaw House. The future of the Junior Auxiliary looks bright, with a growing membership, and the continuing support of the staff of the Junior School led by Mrs. Y. Fox, who like Miss Brookshaw has always been so supportive to us, hence the atmosphere for "bigger and better things" in the Junior Auxiliary will be a feature of 1986.
Morongo Senior Auxiliary President: Mrs. Margaret Rawlings Secretary: Mrs. Jeanette Bell Treasurer: Mrs. Coral Kuiper The Auxiliary would like to take this opportunity to farewell Miss Dulcie Brookshaw wishing her well in her retirement. We have appreciated her interest in our meetings and her close association over the years with all our activities.
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Old Collegians Office Bearers 1986 President: Vice President: Hon. Secretary: Hon. Treasurer: Address Recorder: Publicity Officer:
Jen Currie (Bradshaw) Alison Lawson (Laird) Jenny Battye (Miles) Judy Bent (Wallis) Jill Thom (Hookings) Jeanette Bell (Shrimpton)
Reunion 1975
Farewell to Miss Sutherland 1976 Page 52
Au revoir from the Old Collegians
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The Old Collegians recognise the enormous contribution Dulcie Brookshaw has made to the life and development of our school. Dulcie Brookshaw came to our school in 1971 — 15 plus years ago to fill a very exacting position as the thrid principal, in the school history. She came at a time of great change in the politics and direction of education, the question of co-education, the role of the church in the school, the expectations of society and the considerable stress placed on parents to continue to finance the private school system. These have been addressed with strength and understanding. Any school that has existed for more than 66 years builds up strong tradition and precepts. These have continued to develop and evolve under Miss Brookshaw's leadership. Dulcie ffroOkehaw *has been a dedicated leader; she has great understanding of the girls and their problems, growing up in today's rapidly changing world. She has always strived to work for the ultimate benefit of the whole school family. Old Collegians thank Dulcie Brookshaw for her unflagging interest and support of the Association. We say thankyou for the time spent sharing the school and its activities with Old Collegians, keeping them abreast of what was happening at Morongo. We have deeply appreciated her effort in managing to fit into her extremely busy schedule, visits to all our branches — here in Geelong, in Melbourne, Goulburn Valley, Wimmera, Adelaide, Canberra and the Western District branch which she encouraged to re-form late last year at Warrnambool. Miss Brookshaw has maintained this close link with the school for all our branches each year — a marvellous effort. We have been kept well informed of the remarkable growth of Morongo during her term of office — there have been numerous new buildings — the Neilson Library, McCann Gymnasium, Laird Centre, Pettitt Music Centre, science laboratories, many classrooms, the principal's residence and now we see evidence of the Senior Students centre being built. Computers have taken over our lives, co-education has been rejected, and our school remains a girls' school — much to the joy of the Old Collegians.
There has been quite a lot of community use of our facilities and this has been encouraged by Miss Brookshaw. There have been great changes in curriculum and sporting needs — the introduction of rowing has been a major development. Morongo has kept abreast of the changes demanded by today's society. Miss Brookshaw has been an inspiration to the Morongo family at large, Old Collegians presented her with an honarary life membership at our Annual Reunion and we hope that we can keep in touch. We wish you happiness and contentment in your retirement, we hope that you will continue your interest and concern for Morongo, we look forward to having you with us in the role of 'Old Collegian', an honour which you so graciously accepted. You have made your mark on our school. We thank you. Au revoir — hare well, but not goodbye.
Fifty years on Bell Post Hill Celebration 1977
Georgina Walker inspects Miss Brookshatv's Life :Vlentbers badge.
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