Alumni

"Monterey MEGA-REUNION 2009 !!"

This included former HIGH SCHOOL, TECHNICAL SCHOOL
& SECONDARY COLLEGE Students & Teachers
Hosted by Monterey Secondary College Alumni on
Saturday, September 5th, 2009 at Seaford Taverner, Ballarto Room
for Photos of this Event visit the Alumni Group on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4292569003

Alumni - a collective noun. It is Latin in derivation and signifies past students and parents of an educational institution.

We would like to keep contact with our past students and families.
Anyone who has been in the foyer of the College will recall the photo wall of past students who have gone on to other successes. This page is like an electronic version of the Foyer Wall of Fame.


In fact, its more than that... its a way to keep in touch with past students and have a current contact address (both residential and e-mail). Monterey students who have moved on maybe able to return to speak with, and inspire students, using the opportunity to share their experiences and successes with current students. Of course, any re-union activities can be facilitated through the Alumni Association.

Houston we have contact !!!
Students from around the globe are touching base with the College Alumni area! We have received email from students from afar a field as England and America.

"Monterey Secondary College Alumni" group on
The "Monterey Secondary College Alumni" group on social networking site "Facebook" has now reached 600 members including former and current "Tech", "High" and "College" students, friends and teachers.  The group acts as a meeting point for Monterey Alumni and contains a gallery that includes over 240 photos of former students, official class photos from 1966 to 2007, Rock Eisteddfods and school events such as Debutante Balls and Valedictory dinners.  
Current and former students who have a Facebook account can view and join the group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4292569003 .  Facebook is free to join and it's ubiquity as a social tool has helped the Monterey group foster discussion and photo contributions from former/current students and plans for reunions are in full swing.

Alumni member Brett Harvey (left Y10 - 1975) wrote: I have recently been in contact with some of my old school friends via a web site called "Friends Reunited" www.friendsreunited.com.au
If you are wanting to look up former students, this might be a good place to start, according to the web site there are 287 former students listed there. These former students may not have been as successful as some of those listed in your Alumni section, but then again they might have been. The site also has 21 class photographs of former students, these in themselves might be entertaining.

Recent contacts from Alumni...

• Darryn Dodd...Went to Monterey in the late 80's + completed his V.C.E. in 92'...
  Been chasing his music dream ever since. Been singing in bands all over Melbourne
  then made the big move to the sunny Gold Coast. Still singing in venues up here.
  "Getting paid to do what I love to do........." www.darryn.com.au
   

• Steve Vaughan completed year 12 in 1989. Living at 44 Lexton Drive, Langwarrin
  E-mail address : steve.vaughan@alhgroup.com.au I have been working in Hospitality for the past 20 years (since I left school), and the last 10 as a Hotel Manager, running such pubs as the Sandringham Hotel, The Sands Hotel & The Mountain View, just to name a few. I am a Life member of the Pines football club, as well as a former Captain / Coach of the cricket club.

   

• Lynette O’Grady (nee Cuthbertson).  Successfully completed year 12 in 1989.  Became aware of the Alumni through Facebook. Went on from Monterey to work with Palmer Corporation (Jag design house) in a variety of head office wholesale/retail roles for 10 years.  Moved on as a buyer to Telstra Shops in Sydney in 1999.  Took a two year break 2001-2003 to live and travel overseas with my wonderful husband and young family. Returned to Sydney in 2003 and currently work as an Operations Manager for one of Australia’s leading accessory companies and am also developing a new business specializing in retail software and consultancy. Currently living in Canberra.
   

• My name is Roseanne  (my name at school was Rosanne Devine, I lived on the Pines estate) I was at Monterey High during 1968 till 1972. My email address is fushia@iprimus.com.au
  All my school life I have experienced issues with learning, my school years were not happy years. However despite this I have managed to overcome my learning difficulties and strive forward. I have lived an interesting life and worked in numerous job roles from a factory worker to a State Executive in a famous large company. I currently work for the Victorian State Government and I am in the process of developing my own business as a Service Consultant. I have two wonderful adult children, I still live in Melbourne. I don't have any school photos; I am trying to seek copies. Can anyone provide me with copies please ? I am willing to cover any cost. I hope someone can help. Thanks, Roseanne
   
• I'm a former Class of '93 student.  Since leaving school, I have completed a Small Business Traineeship, a Diploma in Business (Banking and Finance) and I'm mid-way through a Diploma in Financial Services (Financial Planning).  Next year, I plan to continue my studies with a Graduate Certificate in Marketing.  I work as a Senior Business Analyst for a major bank and my achievements have included winning a major "Service Delivery Award", "Outstanding Contribution Award" and attending the "National Challenge" which rewards the top 100 performers of the company.  
  Away from work, I enjoy travel (have been to UK, Europe, Singapore, Sri Lanka, America and Mexico) and the odd spot of DJ'ing and music production in old school acid house and hip hop music. It's fantastic to keep in touch with the goings on of Monterey via the website and to witness the spirit of an ever-growing alumni community.  I hope the above Facebook text helps contribute to the school's legacy and alumni connection.
  Cheers!  kind regards, Greg Harris
   
• Hi Monterey !! Damian Holcroft, Class of 1995

  32 Hennenlotta Crt, Kearney Springs, Toowoomba, QLD. djhol77@yahoo.com.au

  I have been a member of the Australian Army since 2003 and I work in the field of Intelligence.  I have been posted to Canberra, Melbourne and Toowoomba over the past five years and have also served my country in Afghanistan fighting the taliban from Sept 2006 until April 2007.  I spent some time in the USA training with American and Canadian forces before deploying. I am married to Melissa Fulton who some might remember went to Monterey in 1990, 91, 92 and we have a daughter Ava who is 14 months old.  I am proud to have gone to school at Monterey and still keep in contact with a few people from around the class of 95 time period.

   

• My Name is Kellie Rimes I left Monterey in 1996. I am a mother of 2 with a third on the way and for my profession I do accounts. It was great to see some old school mates doing really well.

  Kind Regards, Kellie Rimes, JK Recycling Pty Ltd
   

• Eric Bassindale

  I have just checked on your website and found my name on the past honour wall. I feel honoured to be apart of the list of some great people. I am still serving 1st Batallion Coldstream Guards, since I last had contact with you, I served 3 years in Northern Ireland working in Belfast, Londonderry and South Armagh, on returning to the UK, I served on Op Telic 6 in Basra, Iraq, in 2005. I am currently composing this email from my room in Kabul in Afghanistan on OP Herrick 7. I would like to re-visit the school when I return to Australia next year when I finish my operational tour here.
  Yours sincerely GDSM Eric Bassindale

• Hi there, My name is Terry Walsh and I offer the following information about my self for use in your Alumni area of your website!
  Name: Terry Walsh
  Left in 1967 in Form 2
  Address: 63 Sharon Rd, Springvale South. Vic. 3172
  Telephone: 95467931 (home) 0408519155 (mob)
  E-mail: terrymwalsh@yahoo.com
  Brief History:
  I attended Monterey High School from its inception in 1966 but left in 1967, moving to Springvale. I'm currently an Analyst with Telstra, where I've been for
  the past 35 years! I am also the current President of the Capri Car Club, remember those 70's icons? I landed at this website because sadly, Monterey High School is no more.
  Also, I have attached a current photo of myself taken in Sept, 2005 and my one and only Monterey High School photo, 1966, Form 1 (Blue). That's me in the 2nd front row, 3rd from the right! I hope you can look after us 'lost souls' from ex-Monterey High School, as opposed to the Tech School. All the very best to everyone there.
   
• Maree McKenzie (1993) has returned to Frankston after travelling around various parts of Australia for the past seven years. Maree visited the "new" College and was particularly impressed with the art murals created by our students. She is keen to catch up with old Monterey HS students and keeps her eye on www.schoolfriends.com in order to trace friends from her school days. She can be contacted at mareemckenzie@hotmail.com
  
  
• After leaving Monterey, Stephen Foster went in to win seven Australian titles in the field of triathlon, twice coming second in the world championships, and on two other occasions finished fourth at "the worlds". An impressive performance at the elite level. See his pic in the Alumni Gallery
  
  
• Sorrel Callaway (1970-74) People I'd like to contact again. Viki Houlahan, Debbie Hosking, Sue Bolam, Julie Bell, Andrew Norris, Clark Saunders, John Sawoz & Judy Sanders. Her pic appears in the Alumni Gallery
  
  
• Ebony Butler (Class of 1999) after a few years living and working in Japan, making good use of the Japanese language skills she developed at Monterey, Ebony has been strolling down the catwalks of Europe in recent times. She is also involved in film work. Her pic appears in the Alumni Gallery
  
  
• Raelene Simons (Class of 1991) Raelene was a student at Monterey from 1985-1991. She is currently a Senior Dental Assistant with the Dental Health Services. She has been working there for the last 10 years. Currently she lists her interests as gym, dancing and catching up with friends. From her school days, she is still sees Narelle Anderson and Kym Hobbs. See her pic in the Alumni Gallery
  
  
• Stephen Sibly was a student at Monterey from 1970-1974. First job was as a sheet metal worker (5 years service).Most recent job worked at Pilkington Australia ~ a glass manufacturer. Worked there for 20 years as a crane and forklift driver. Took a redundancy package in 2001.Played football for the Pines F.C U12~U14~U16. Played indoor cricket for about 10 years from 1983-93 mostly at the Cranbourne Centre. Played outdoor cricket for 5 years for Lyndurst Vikings and Beaconsfield Took up tenpin bowling in 1982 and played for 3 years with an average score of 176 also bowled a 600 series with one game being a 278 game. See his pic in the Alumni Gallery
  
  
• Andrew Main (Class of 87) Andrew is a Marine Biologist who is working in the field in the local area. He is undertaking his Doctorate and is also part of the team of people organising a reunion for the classes of 1987-92.
  
  
• Laura Beschi (Class of 1997) completed her Bachelor of Arts/Teaching at the Australian Catholic University in 2001. She is now working as a teacher at Monterey. See her pic in the Alumni Gallery
  
  
• Joe Triolo (Class of 1993)who recently took up an appointment at Country Road in the IT Department visited our Alumni section and registered his details. His photo and further information can be found in the Alumni Gallery
  
  
• Scott McCleary (another Class of 1993) completed a Bachelor of Computing at Monash University and is now working in Frankston in the IT field. More details in the Alumni Gallery
  
  
• Sheree Wolsgrove has completed her accountancy qualifications and has been in the difficult position of having to choose from employment offers from every major accountancy firm in Melbourne. Sheree came back and spoke at Open Night on May 24 2001 to share with people her experiences at Monterey. Despite having full time employment Sheree made a commitment to come and be part of the team of helpers for Monty Rock 2002.
  
  
• Former student Stephen Perks made contact via the website. He is working as an engineer in Colorado and enjoying the lifestyle OS and of course the strength of the US dollar.

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• Year you left Monterey and Year Level
• Current address and phone contact
• E-mail address
• A brief paragraph on what you are doing in life and perhaps if relevant, any achievements or highlights in recent years!
  
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