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02 June 201713 August 2019

Prestigious C.A.S Hawker Scholarship presented to St Mark’s student

2017 Hawker Scholar Ms Ella Graham is an outstanding student and remarkable young woman who has achieved much in a very short time. Ella has always lived in regional Australia and has been educated at Booleroo Centre District School in the mid-north of South Australia. She moved to St Mark’s College this year to commence a double degree of Law and Development Studies at the University of Adelaide. Ella exemplified the Booleroo Centre District School’s motto of ‘Strive to Excel’. In her final year, she also achieved the award of Student of the Year, the school’s highest honour for academic and personal success. In her 2016 gap year, her passion for human rights and education lead her to join the volunteer organisation Latitude Global Volunteering and she wrote her Hawker Scholarship application while she was living in a rural village in Malawi in Africa where she had volunteered to teach.

Ella Graham with her mother Wanda Rainsofrd, father Bill Graham and brother Jack Graham with The Hon David Hawker AO — Ella Graham with her mother Wanda Rainsford, father Bill Graham and brother Jack Graham with The Hon David Hawker AO

St Mark's Hawker Scholars Alex Makarowsky (2015), Ella Graham (2017) and past collegian and 2010 scholar Alicia Hurkmans with the Master — St Mark’s Hawker Scholars Alex Makarowsky (2015), Ella Graham (2017) and past collegian and 2010 scholar Alicia Hurkmans with the Master

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Hawker family member, the Hon David Hawker AO, presented four new Charles Hawker Scholars with their scholarship certificates this at a ceremony held at the College on Thursday 1st June. Hawker Scholarships were also presented to Ollie Brown from Melbourne, MacKinlay Cookson from Borambola (NSW) and Daniel McKay from Bathurst (NSW). Ollie is enrolled at the ANU and is studying a Bachelor of Philosophy double degree majoring in Theoretical Physics and Pure Mathematics, MacKinlay is studying a Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) degree at Marcus Oldham College at Geelong (VIC) and Daniel will commence a twelve-month postgraduate MPhil in World History at the University of Cambridge (UK) later this year.

2017 scholars Ella Graham, MacKinlay Cookson, Daniel McKay and The Hon David Hawker AO

The late Lilias Needham, in memory of her brother, established the Charles Hawker Scholarship Trust. The C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship, valued at up to $50,000 over three years, is one of the most generous privately funded residential scholarships available to Australian undergraduate and postgraduate students. Since 1990, the Trustees have awarded more than $5 million dollars to 118 young Australian students, including a significant number from regional areas. A number of successful Hawker scholars have also completed part of their degree when they apply. The four successful candidates for 2017 were awarded Hawker Scholarships from a strong field of 184 applicants.

Friends and family, college representatives, current Hawker scholars and Trustees of the C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship attended the function at St Mark’s College.

“I congratulate the four 2017 scholars, each of whom has already displayed a strong commitment to the splendid ideals upon which the Charles Hawker Scholarship Memorial Trust Fund is founded. They are gifted scholars with inquiring minds and have already significantly contributed to the well being of the wider community,” the Hon David Hawker AO said.

There are a number of scholarships awarded each year. The Trustees offer them to capable students of principle and character, who are committed to Australia’s future.

The Charles Hawker Scholarship perpetuates the memory and commemorates the achievements of one of Australia’s most respected pastoral pioneers. Born on May 16th 1894 at Bungaree homestead near Clare in South Australia, Charles Hawker was educated at Geelong Church of England Grammar School and Trinity College, Cambridge. Student, soldier, pastoralist and statesman Charles Allan Seymour Hawker died in the Kyeema air disaster on October 25th, 1938.

Undergraduate and postgraduate Hawker Scholars are able to attend a range of educational institutions. These include the Australian National University, Adelaide, Flinders, South Australian and New England Universities and Marcus Oldham College. Postgraduate Charles Hawker Scholars are also able to follow in Charles Hawker’s footsteps by studying at Cambridge UK.

“C.A.S. Hawker was a truly remarkable man and a great Australian. This scholarship is a fitting tribute to his memory and each of these four scholars is a much deserved recipient,” the Hon. David Hawker AO said.

Selection is based on personal qualities as well as academic ability. Applications for the 2018 Charles Hawker Scholarships open on December 4^th 2017 and close on January 5^th 2018. An application form and further information is available from www.hawkerscholarship.org or by contacting the secretary to the Trustees on 08 8127 1654.

Photography by Rosey Boehm.

01 June 201713 August 2019

Congratulations Honorary Fellows

A black tie celebration in honour of our newest Honorary Fellow inductees, Associate Professor Robert (Rob) Cheesman AM and Mr Antony (Ant) Simpson was recently held at St Mark’s. Rob and Ant have officially joined 43 pre-eminent Honorary Fellows (and 7 Foundation Honorary Fellows) in recognition of their outstanding contribution to their industry and St Mark’s College over their lifetime.

Rob Cheesman AM (alum 1960-1964) graduated in Architecture from the University of Adelaide in 1964 and undertook postgraduate studies at Clare College Cambridge. During his time at St Mark’s he held the position of College Club Treasurer and was a talented rower and athlete

Rob is widely recognised for his successful career as an architect and master planner which spans more than 50 years in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. The College has welcomed his practical and strategic advice over the past four decades through his involvement in the design of New Abel, New Cain, Matheson, Wall and Lewis buildings, East Wing and the Car Park. Although retired, Rob continues to provide generous advice to the College on a pro bono basis.

During the dinner Michael Shearer AM (alum 1961-62) proposed a toast to Rob with whom he has shared a very strong friendship for over 60 years through school, university and beyond. Michael shared that Rob’s early life at St Mark’s included him being “an able scholar, a prodigious stroke oarsman and sportsman generally” who has continued to be an “extraordinarily talented and generous man” throughout his life.

In response Rob shared that “Throughout our lives we are in a state of continual transition inevitably heading to a largely unknown circumstance – yet within this dynamic it is so often our connections that help to anchor us, to nurture us, to lead us on to the next adventure, with confidence. For me, St Mark’s has fostered and nurtured many caring connections.”

Ant Simpson (alum 1958-1962) was a student at St Mark’s for five years whilst undertaking a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Adelaide University. He later obtained an MBA from Harvard Business School. Whilst at St Mark’s he was an eager participant in College life holding the positions of College Club Secretary and Grand Alpiner. He has also contributed to the College’s historical records writing the history of the Buick and the development of an oral history on DVD.

Ant SimpsonAnt’s career encompasses working within the family Simpson business, in management consulting in New York and more recently with the CSIRO’s integrated manufactured products sector and the Gartrell School of Mining, Metallurgy and Applied Geology and the Academy of Science. In addition to this, he has held many Board Directorships and has been a strong supporter of the South Australian Museum.

In proposing a toast to Ant, John Mayo (alum 1959-1962) shared that “In a time when there were only Marksmen, he stood out in his generation” by being actively engaged in College life, the College Club and many events and activities.

Ant has been one of the most generous benefactors to the College in its history and in his response Ant shared that “donations have been the result of hard work and good fortune but it hasn’t always been easy”. He concluded by “thanking all that have contributed so much to this College of ours … which has made such a difference to so many lives, mine in particular.”

In the words of alum Michael Shearer, both Rob and Ant are “ably credentialed to join that special band of people who have given unstintingly of their time and talents for the betterment of the College”.

Michael & Raels Shearer, Ivan Shearer, Renee & Adam Shearer

John Doyle, Brian Lange & Richard Burchnall

Raels & Michael Shearer, Olwyn & Grant Moore, Jane Brooks, The Very Rev'd Dr Frank Nelson & Clive Brooks — Raels & Michael Shearer, Olwyn & Grant Moore, Jane Brooks, The Very Rev’d Dr Frank Nelson & Clive Brooks

Amber Sprague, Richard Foster, Damien Boxall, Sarah Hampel, Renee Shearer, Adam Shearer, Raphaela Oest, Simon Thompson

Heidi Hutchesson, Mark Hautop, Alexandra Kenny, Megan Casey, Ryan Burley, Morgan Goss, Mary Seagrim, Tim Eastwood

01 June 201713 August 2019

Commemorating our Founders

Commemorating Founders’ Day, also known as St Mark’s Day, is a revered annual College tradition to honour and pay our respects to our Patron Saint, founders, benefactors and those members of the College who died in the service of their country.

In his sermon at the recent Founders’ Day Service, College Chaplain Rev’d Grant Moore spoke of the many sacrifices made by “community-minded individuals in every generation.” He continued, “we are their beneficiaries, especially here at St Mark’s. Beneficiaries of time, largesse, and sheer dogged effort! Which, of course, is why we’re here this morning – to commemorate all those, without whose sacrifice, there’d be no St Mark’s College as we know it, no Marksmen and Markswomen with their unique lifestyle and privileges.”

St Mark’s was born and developed in the aftermath of World War I through the idealism and high aspirations of a number of individuals. Our founders believed that the University would be a lesser place if it did not provide a residential opportunity where undergraduates could immerse themselves in a college community with all its academic, intellectual, sporting, pastoral and social support; an academic community which would allow them to fully develop their potential as they transitioned from adolescence to adulthood.

The high achievement and significant contribution made by so many St Mark’s students and alumni over the years shows their vision was correct and much valued in the wider community. The way in which those same alumni keep in touch with their College and provide support to its functions and fundraising shows that the founders’ vision is reciprocated and a clear appreciation of the special benefits that being a member of the College can bring.

As morning tea was served around the Pond, the Chairman, Mr Richard Burchnall raised a toast in Benedictine from the Canterbury Decanter and thanked all who attended to pay their respects.

The Rev'd Grant Moore & Mostyn Jacob — The Rev’d Grant Moore & Mostyn Jacob

Mary Seagrim, Morgan Goss, Richard & Jane Burchnall

Caleb Maru, Graham & Ruth Zanker, Nicki Bakaj

19 May 201713 August 2019

Healthy Minds for our community

When our students are psychologically healthy, everybody benefits.

A group of Mentors, Residential Advisors and Committee members are mid-way through a 30-day well-being challenge following a Healthy Minds workshop by Dr Tom Nehmy. The workshop, based on award-winning Australian research into the prevention of psychological difficulties, provided students with the essential tools to operate at their best to increase their own effectiveness and strengthen their ability to support other students within our community.

The Healthy Minds Well-being Program aims to;
– Improve mental health by building the skills and behaviours that cause mental health
– Support healthy achievement striving while reducing the unhelpful perfectionism that impedes achievement and increases risk for depression and anxiety
– Stress management strategies that help participants identify and maintain a ‘peak performance zone’, without catastrophising daily stress or trying to remove stress altogether
– Teach the specific cognitive and behavioural skills of emotional self-management
– Increase self-compassion, which is a broad protective factor and is now recognised as more important than self-esteem
– Facilitate the cultivation of gratitude, to improve mood, sleep and contentment
– Provide Mentors and Residential Advisors with a clear understanding of how to proactively audit, monitor and enhance their overall well-being.

The benefits are tangible and have generated enthusiastic discussion as students check in with each other as they complete the daily challenges. More information about the program can be found on the Healthy Minds Program website.

18 May 201713 August 2019

Arts Evening an opportunity to come together

SAAUCC President Caleb Maru welcomes guests to the first inter-college Arts Evening

The first ever inter-college Arts Evening provided an opportunity for the five South Australian colleges and halls to come together for a night of musical talent with proceeds supporting the wonderful work of Headspace. Aquinas College, Lincoln, St Ann’s College, Flinders Hall and St Mark’s students enjoyed the night in the St Mark’s Academic Centre which had been decked out by the Porch Sessions to add a touch of comfort and relaxed vibes.

St Mark’s brothers Andrew and Ryan Casey

Twins Henry and Imogen Hole performing Bowie classic ‘Space Oddity’

Rory Whittaker performing a bottleneck slide (using a glass bottle) on the guitar

The final act of the night from Flinders brought great energy to the room

17 May 201713 August 2019

Prof John Finnis awarded honorary doctorate

Along with 4750 graduates at the recent University of Adelaide graduation ceremonies, Professor John Finnis was one of nine eminent Australians awarded an honorary doctorate. Prof Finnis was awarded his Doctor of Laws on Saturday 6^th May in recognition of his work as an Australian legal scholar and philosopher specialising in the philosophy of law, and as someone who has transformed the study of jurisprudence around the world. He is professor of law at University College, Oxford and at the University of Notre Dame, teaching jurisprudence, political theory, and constitutional law and in 2017 was appointed an honorary Queen’s Counsel.

Prof Finnis, pictured above with the Master, was a student at St Mark’s in 1958 – 62 and a member of the College Club Committee in his final two years. In 1962 he was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University where he obtained his D.Phil. We were thrilled he was able to drop in for a tour of the College on his brief visit to Adelaide where he spoke fondly of his time at College and the continuing connections he maintains.

28 April 201713 August 2019

Our new Engineering graduates

It was all smiles at the University of Adelaide Engineering graduations yesterday with a number of St Mark’s collegians receiving their Bachelor degrees after many late night projects and countless College tutorials. Particular congratulations to Tim Grinter who graduated third overall in his cohort of B.Engineering (Chemical), and Tom Muecke who was fourth overall in the B.Engineering (Civil and Structural), a great achievement and testament to the outstanding results they achieved throughout their studies.

Congratulations to the following new B.Engineering graduates, with best wishes for your bright futures ahead;

Michael Humphris – Software Engineering, Jamestown SA
Keegan Steele – Civil and Structural Engineering, Darwin NT (with first class honours)
William Treacy – Chemical Engineering, Darwin NT (with first class honours)
Tom Treacy – Civil and Structural Engineering, Darwin NT
Timothy Grinter – Chemical Engineering, Coolamon NSW
Nathan Harders – Civil and Environmental Engineering, Portland VIC
Tom Muecke – Civil and Structural Engineering, Port Lincoln SA (with first class honours)
Matthew Freeman – Mechanical and Sustainable Energy Engineering, Calca SA
Tom Eldredge – Mechanical and Sports Engineering, Waikerie SA
Tom Sinclair – Civil and Structural Engineering, Naracoorte SA
Gary Treloar – Civil and Structural Engineering, Red Cliffs VIC
Kendal Meyer – Mechanical Engineering, Kaniva VIC

Keegan Steele, Tom Muecke and Will Treacy.

Lucy Eldredge, Tom Eldredge, Matthew Freeman and Lee Shaw.

Master with Tom Eldredge and Matthew Freeman.

Kendal Meyer and Mrs Meyer. — Kendal Meyer and Mrs Donna Meyer.

Tom Muecke, Keegan Steele, Tom Treacy, Gary Treloar and Will Treacy with the Master.

27 April 201713 August 2019

Congratulations St Mark’s Law Graduates

We congratulate all St Mark’s Collegians who recently graduated Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide, we look forward to your contributions in your respective fields and to enriching communities around the world.

Melissa Jones, Breanna Thomson, Nick Hollloway, Ashley Hanlon, Demi Della-Porter, Georgina Angove, Mikka Ewens and Sarah Dowd. Absent: Shane Martin

27 April 201713 August 2019

Enriching the lives of others – 2017 scholarship recipients

Over 50 new and returning St Mark’s students were recently awarded a range of scholarships, grants and prizes for academic achievement, contribution to the community, specific needs, talent, living circumstances and financial need.

Margaret and Harry Scott Scholarship recipients. Front: Dayna Lawrie, Chelsea Hammond, the Master Ms Rose Alwyn, Kailtin Cook and Georg-jah Mitchell. Standing: Sophie Healy, Bursar and Board member Mr Mark Penniment, Nicki Bakaj and Beth Leese — Margaret and Harry Scott Scholarship recipients. Front: Dayna Lawrie, Chelsea Hammond, the Master Ms Rose Alwyn, Kaitlin Cook and Georg-jah Mitchell. Standing: Sophie Healy, Bursar and Board member Mr Mark Penniment, Nicki Bakaj and Beth Leese

In welcoming scholarship donors and other benefactors, students, families and other members of the College community, the Master spoke of the increasing cost of a quality education on families and students themselves. She said that the value of Scholarships cannot be overstated in the context of providing access to a College and University experience that ensures a smooth transition, from school to university.

Caleb Maru, Carson Clark, Jordan Campbell, Angus Gebhardt, Brayden Jenke

Kaitlin Cook Chelsea Hammond Dayna Lawrie, Claudia Miller, Hannah Bradshaw, Lucy Bunge

“College life is amazing! St Mark’s has helped me to make the transition from school to university life whilst making me feel comfortable after moving out of home for the first time. Receiving a scholarship at St Mark’s has not only lessened the financial burden for me but has enabled me to stay for another year! College has been one of the best experiences of my life – I represented the College Club at the National Association of University Colleges conference in Sydney last year and was elected to the Committee as the Sports Officer for 2017. I cannot thank the College enough for the academic support, the opportunity to play sport, have an exciting social life and be part of a community that embraces a healthy balance to life.” Brayden Jenke, Renmark, Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide. Recipient of Cowan Continuing Grant 2017.

Angus Gebhardt, Emily Grace Nicholson Gartley, Alex Makarowsky

Sodexo Scholarship recipients: Erin Widdison, Meg Phillips, Jordan Campbell, Olivia Ganz, Sodexo Chef-Manager Mr Colum Byron-Black, Amy Day and Mikaela Stoll

Congratulations to all our first semester scholarship, grant and prize recipients!

Lauren Zanelli, Meekah Sangari and Dana Yeaman

Molly Arendt, Jessica Robinson, Hayley Finlay, Tiffany Finlay and Meekah Zangari

Dr Michelle Nottage, Georg-jah Mitchell & Tom Standen

Lucy Bunge, Jane Bunge, Mr Healy, Sophie Healy & Mrs Healy

The E A Radcliff Prize

Alexander Makarowsky

The G Angus Parsons Prize

Mr Angus Gebhardt

Ms Emily Grace Nicholson Gartley

The BP Wait Prize

Mr Lachlan Strachan

The W F Wehrstedt Prize

Ms Pearl Catford

The WA Collegians’ Prize

Ms Ebony Brouwers

St Mark’s Entrance Scholarship

Mr Connor Bakaj

Ms Hannah Bradshaw

Ms Lucinda Bunge

Mr Ryan Morrow

Ms Ashlee Nichol

Ms Genevieve Porter

Ms Dana Yeaman

Ms Lauren Zanelli

Margaret & Harry Scott Scholarship

Ms Kaitlin Cook

Ms Tegan Griffiths

Ms Chelsea Hammond

Ms Dayna Lawrie

Ms Beth Leese

Ms Laura Marafiote

Ms Georg-jah Mitchell

Margaret & Harry Scott Continuing Scholarship

Ms Nicholette Bakaj

Ms Sophie Healy

Ms Elena Spadotto

The Julian Bickersteth Scholarship

Mr James Kukalskis

The Sholto Douglas Scholarship

Mr Angus Barber

Ms Neha Kasture

Mr Lachlan Kelly

St Mark’s Alumni Scholarship

Ms Sam Bereza

Ms Sophie Riley

Sodexo Scholarships

Mr Jordan Campbell

Ms Amy Day

Ms Olivia Ganz

Ms Meg Phillips

Ms Mikaela Stoll

Ms Erin Widdison

St Mark’s Old Collegians’ Bursary

Ms Emily Baxter

Mr Benjamin Heaslip

Cowan Entry Grants

Mr Ryan Casey

Ms Holly Crothers

Ms Amelia Gibson

Mr Isaac Hampton

Ms Claudia Miller

Cowan Further Grants

Mr Duncan Cameron

Ms Hayley Finlay

Ms Tiffany Finlay

Ms Jessica Robinson

Cowan Continuing Grants

Ms Molly Arendt

Mr Carson Clark

Mr Timothy Irwin

Mr Brayden Jenke

Mr Caleb Maru

Ms Demi McCarthy

Ms Meekah Zangari

05 April 201713 August 2019

Celebrating the St Mark’s spirit with NSW/ACT Old Collegians

What a great way to celebrate the St Mark’s spirit, surrounded by Old Collegians who were students at St Mark’s College in every decade from the 1950s at the recent NSW/Act reunion! As Old Collegian David Baldock (alum 1968-1973) commented, he enjoyed catching up with Old Collegians from across all years including “meeting some very interesting younger ones.”

David Baldock, Mary Andrew, Lis Baker, Kelly Oxford

Andrew Ettridge (alum 1996-1999) welcomed guests as the sun set over the Harbour and the lights of Sydney created a new and exciting panorama. As the NSW St Mark’s Ambassador, Andrew will continue organising future events for the NSW/ACT Old Collegians network in the future.

Alice Koch, Andrew Ettridge, Craig Williams

Guests were pleased to hear the latest information and future plans about the college from Rose Alwyn (alum 1984-1986), Master of the College which generated some lively and interesting conversations throughout the evening.

Richard Foster (alum 1990-1993), President of the Old Collegians’ Association spoke of the many ways we are keeping connected with Old Collegians through the regular newsletter, Facebook page and exciting events, such as the Annual Dinner on August 12^th and A Taste of Marks on October 22^nd.

George Murrell, David Rohrsheim, Richard Foster

We sincerely thank all those who joined us to catch up with old friends, make some new ones and enjoy some delicious food and wine all whilst taking in the fabulous view of Sydney Harbour.

Renato Canuto, Dedee Murrell & George Murrell

We look forward to extending our St Mark’s Ambassadors program to other states and countries in the future to connect our Old Collegians in global locations for events, networking, mentoring and other activities.

See you at another Old Collegians event soon!