For some of our most recent Old Boys,  the recently held OP 1 Assembly was certainly a time for reflection. This annual event is a time-honoured tradition at Churchie as it acknowledges not only the OP 1 recipients but the most recent Year 12 cohort as a whole. Max Powell, 2018 Dux of the School, gave an outstanding speech as he reflected on his final year at school. Congratulations to these young men on their tremendous achievement.

In the sporting arena, Churchie’s swimmers finished a creditable sixth place at the GPS Swimming Championships. Swimmers and supporters alike displayed great commitment and sportsmanship. This was also particularly evident last weekend at the GPS Head of the River. Six wins from twelve points score races meant that Churchie was able to secure the coveted Old Boys’ Cup for the first time since 2006, stamping us as the premier rowing school in the Queensland GPS. A commendable effort by the First VIII saw them place equal third with TSS, behind Terrace in second place and Nudgee College first.

This month, one of our most heralded former sports masters, Mr Tony Booth OAM celebrated his 90th Birthday. Despite physical exertion being a key recollection when one thinks of Tony, particularly when it came to 400 metre sprints, the level of respect afforded to him is a true reflection of his character and achievements. As one of Queensland’s premier athletics coaches, Tony’s contribution to the success of Churchie​ athletics and cross-country from 1957 to 1989 is immense. Please click here to view some photos of Tony in action over the years.

In this year of celebration of 100 years of Churchie Army Cadets, our Reviewing Officer for ANZAC Day is Colonel Robert Brennan CSC. COL Brennan is currently the Commander of Australian Army Cadets – South Queensland. Please refer to the ANZAC Day post later in the newsletter for more details.

A reminder that our annual Vintage Vikings | Morning Tea and Lunch will be held in Morris Hall on Friday 24 May. All Old Boys aged 70 or older are invited to join us for this special annual event. Please note that spouses/partners are also welcome.

A further reminder that our that our signature event, the OBA Annual Dinner, will be held on Friday 16 August, so please lock in this date now so you don’t miss it. This year, special invitations to the OBA Annual Dinner will be extended to our cohorts celebrating their 5 year (2014), 15 year (2004), 25 year (1994), 35 year (1984) and 45 year (1974) reunions. Our cohorts celebrating 55 years (1964) and 65 years (1954) will also receive special invitations to the Vintage Vikings | Lunch and Morning Tea. This will be followed the next day by our equally popular Old Boys’ Day which is on the afternoon the school plays Gregory Terrace in both basketball and rugby. For more details, please refer to the Reunions and Events calendar later in this newsletter.

For all ‘Churchie singers’ past and present, a St John’s Cathedral reunion is planned for Sunday 28th April 2019. Again, for more details, please refer to the Reunions and Events calendar later in this newsletter.

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Mitchell Griffith (2011)
Mitchell recently graduated with a dual (Civil) Engineering and Business Management Degree from the University of Queensland. He is subsequently very interested in securing a full time position within the (Structural) Engineering Sector. Further to Mitch completing extensive, industry-related work experience, and being able to provide numerous excellent personal and professional references; if you are able to provide Mitch with either a start as a Graduate Engineer or some guidance in his search, please contact the OBA office by email at oba@churchie.com.au or by phoning 07 3896 2203.