OLD GUILDFORDIANS
News
In year order
James ‘Jim’ Baker (Prep/SG 1931-1941),
as a 96-year-old, visited Guildford Grammar
School for a tour of the wonderful campus in
November 2019. Jim enjoyed being back at the
School and reminisced about his fond memories
as a student.
John ‘Jerry’ Rendell (Sc 1947-1956) has
completed his memoirs detailing a full life,
including his appointment as an Order of the
British Empire Officer (OBE) by Prince Charles in
1998.
Maurice ‘Fred’ Fairhead (Sc 1955-1959)
is a Lieutenant Colonel (retired) of the Royal
Australian Regiment. Fred is author of A Duty
Done: A summary of operations by the Royal
Australian Regiment in the Vietnam War 1965-
1972. In 2009, he also completed an extremely
comprehensive and well-researched Dossier of
Old Guildfordians who served in the Vietnam
War.
Malcolm Kelly (He 1959-1961), and his
wife Cathie, celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary by renewing their vows on 15
December 2019. This special moment occurred
in the School Chapel where they were first
married.
Patrick Lamont (Prep/St/Ha 1960-1966) sadly
passed away unexpectedly at home on 24 April
2020.
John Matthew (Fr 1966-1968) is founder of
the ‘John Matthew and Sons’ estate agency.
He is also a business broker and coach, and
chair of the Chamber of Commerce for Peel. An
article in the The West Australian said that “as
a fourth-generation Goldfielder, leadership and
business run in his blood.” It is this rich history
of business involvement and passion which
saw John become councillor for Kalgoorlie-
Boulder. In light of his recent appointment,
Cr Matthew is eager to address and enhance
the current business environment in the
Kalgoorlie-Boulder region. With many years of
active business involvement, it is Cr Matthew’s
belief that “if you don’t have a strong small
business community, you don’t have a strong
community.”
Constantine ‘Con’ Michael (Wb 1966-1970)
has been recognised by Engineers Australia with
him receiving Engineering Executive status. See
the full article in this edition of the Forward.
Anja Ravine (Wb 1966-1972) has recently
relocated to The Children’s Hospital, Westmead
in Sydney, as a staff specialist genetic
pathologist. Formerly known as David, Anja
previously worked in Perth as an academic
genetic pathologist at PathWest, University
of Western Australia. During this time, from
2009-2017, Anja was the Royal College of
Pathologists of Australasia’s chief examiner in
genetic pathology. Similar to the experiences
of many other transgender people, Anja’s
sense of gender incongruence goes back to
early childhood. Self-recognition and later selfacceptance
took time, however, a now more
sanguine Anja continues on.
Karl Langdon (Sc 1981-1985), a radio
personality and 1992 West Coast Eagles
premiership player, has recently undergone
vocal cord surgery. Working with Paul Haselby,
Karl is a popular presenter on 6PR’s Sportsday.
According to Karl, this problem with his vocal
cords is quite common for radio presenters.
Trent Cooper (Wb 1986-1990), the Senior
Coach of the Fremantle Dockers AFLW side, was
voted by his peers as the 2020 AFL Coaches
Association AFLW Senior Coach of the Year. See
the full article in this edition of the Forward.
Michael Morrow (Ha 1992-1996) is currently
working as Senior Media Adviser to the NSW
Minister for Police and Emergency Services,
The Hon. David Elliott MP. He previously worked
as Media Adviser to the Federal Minister for
Small and Family Business, the Workplace
and Deregulation, The Hon. Craig Laundy MP,
until Laundy’s resignation at the 2019 Federal
Election.
Jonathan Carter (Ha 2002-2006) plans to
participate in the next London Marathon to
raise funds and awareness for Bloodwise and
Leukaemia research. Jonathan’s motivation to
participate in the 42km marathon stems from
the tragic passing of his mother, Jacqueline,
when he was only 16 months old. It is
Jonathan’s goal to “do something to contribute
so that treatments can continue to evolve and
improve.” Jonathan plans to seek sponsorship
and support for his campaign to raise funds
and awareness so that everybody affected by
Leukaemia “can live a longer and happier life
with their loved ones.”
Alexander Rance (Freeth 2005-2006), a
five-time All-Australian Footballer, endured
another knee surgery after rupturing his anterior
cruciate ligament in the first round of the 2019
AFL season, in what was also his 200th game.
While his promising rehabilitation made a return
possible in 2019, Alex chose not to return for
the later part of the season as a reoccurrence
of the injury would risk disrupting the team’s
march to the finals. As a result, Alex missed
out on winning another Grand Final with the
Richmond Tigers as they beat the Greater
Western Sydney Giants (114-25). At season’s
end, Alex was co-winner of the club’s Francis
Bourke award for the sixth time, voted on by his
teammates for the player who most represents
the club’s values of awareness, unitedness,
relentlessness and discipline. Despite his injury,
the veteran defender had a huge influence
on the development of Richmond’s playing
group throughout 2019, in particular with the
Tigers’ backmen. Many players at Richmond
have credited Rance in assisting them through
rehabilitation in 2019, and he also took on a
coaching role in the VFL. Rance stunned the
footy world when he announced his retirement
at the age of 30, citing family reasons and his
faith for the decision.
Reunions & Events 2020
EVENT DATE EVENT VENUE COVID-19 REVIEW DATE
Sunday 9 August 9.00am
Service in celebration of Marriage, followed by
Breakfast/Brunch
School Chapel
Review by 3 July
Saturday 22 August 7.00pm Class of 2000 Reunion Perth CBD Review by 18 July
Saturday 29 August 7.00pm Class of 1990 Reunion Perth CBD Review by 25 July
Monday 5 October 11.45am PSA Old Boys’ Golf Day Cottesloe Golf Club, Swanbourne Not an OGA event, TBA
Saturday 10 October Annual Dinner School Review by 31 July
Saturday 10 October
Reunion for Classes of 1970 and 1980 at the
Annual Dinner
For more information contact [email protected]
or (+61 8) 9377 8522.
Due to the impact of COVID-19, all events will be reviewed to decide if they will proceed on the planned date. Invitations will be sent once events are
confirmed, so please ensure we have your correct contact details. Email addresses are the best way to allow for quicker notification. Send any updates to
David Williams at [email protected] or 11 Terrace Road, GUILDFORD WA 6935, or call (+61 8) 9377 8522.
School
Review by 31 July
Wednesday 28 October 7.30pm AGM Foundation Pavilion, School Review by 16 September
Sunday 15 November 2009-2019 Leavers’ Chapel Service School Chapel Review by 9 October
Saturday 28 November 7.00pm Class of 2010 Reunion Perth CBD Review by 18 September
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