Ex-Students

Site last updated 7th November, 2007

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Where are our former students today and what are they doing?

If you are an ex-student or you know about one of our former students please contact us with information. If any of this information is incorrect or needs to be updated, please let us know. Please let us know if you wish to have your email address or contact details included.

Send information to the Webmaster, M. Hitchcock on the school's e-mail: armidale-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Scroll down for a list of ex-students who have contacted us so far.

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Jodie Bodell (class of 1999) is a Detective Senior Constable with the NSW Police Force.

Joseph Raui attended AHS from 1980 - 1985. He would love to hear from anyone else in his class. His email address is burundi2103@hotmail.com

Kristy Bourke (class of 1999) is living with Armidale and has a baby boy. Contact her on kristy_bourke@bigpond.com

Year unknown

Val Schaeffer (class of ...)is working as the Tourist Co-ordinator for Manning Shire Council in Taree. She was spotted giving a tour commentary on the bus from Wingham to Taree during the 2007 RTA Big Ride.

Robbie Curtis (class of ...) successfully auditioned for the prestigious New Zealand School of Dance (one of the top 25 dance schools in the world).

Fran Curtis - former drama teacher at AHS and mum of Ellen, Huon and Robbie says that they all continue to regard very highly the education and values they received at AHS.

Siobhan Carlin is now living in England. Contact her on frasercarlin@hotmail.co.uk

Dominique Carlon (class of 2004 )is studying a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws at the University of Wollongong, is currently on Student exchange to the University of Sheffield in England as part of her degree at Wollongong. She will return in Feb. 2008.

Roderick McFarlane is at Southern Cross Uni.

HSC Class of 2005

Ian Edmonds is working in Armidale.

HSC Class of 2004

Brian Edmonds is studying at UNE.

Joe Ninnes is working in Armidale.

Naomi Phillips is working in Armidale.

Anthony Zuill is studying at Sydney University.

HSC Class of 2003

Rose Ahlefeldt is studying a B. Sc. at ANU

Daniel Annesley is studying in Lismore

Rebekah Barklay (now Clark) is married and living in Armidale. She hastwo children called Jarrah Joy and Hayley Louise.

Diana Barnes (class of 2003) is studying a B Environmental Management in Sustainable Development at the University of Queensland and working with the Environmental Protection Agency in Brisbane. She can be contacted on dianabarnes112@hotmail.com

Matthew Bartier is studying a B. Info Tech at Southern Cross

Katrina Bock is studying a B. Info Tech/B. Teach at UNE

Kirsten Boggs works at the new Vodaphone.

Karl Brasted is working in Armidale. He is managing a Cafe in the K-Mart Mall..

Nicky Brown is heading for the University of Nottingham next semester for 6 months. She also works at Filling Groovy.

Tarun Chaffey is currently working with disadvantaged youth with complex needs in Brisbane. Contact Tarun on tarunchaffey@hotmail.com

Annie Chapman is studying a B. Fin Admin at UNE

Anna Christensen is studying Music in Sydney

Katrina Clark is studying a B. Digial Media at UNSW

Thomas Cooper spent a year on a GAP placement working in Scotland's oldest preparatory school, 'Gargilfield School' in Edinburgh. He began a degree in Languages at UNE in 2005. He topped his last units for history at UNE.vasili48@yahoo.com.au

Lauren Cordingly is studying a BA (Dance)/B Ed at UNSW

Vaughan Curtis is studying B. Circus Arts at the national Institute of Circus Arts in Melbourne

Jessica Davidson spent some time from January to June 2004 studying in Queensland. She then moved to Southern Cross Uni in Lismore and completes her studies at the end of October 2007. Jessica has secured a job as Sport and Recreation officer for all SCU campuses (Tweed, Lismore, Coffs and Sydney). She would love to say a big Hi! to Bart, Mr Wilcocks, Mr Hemmings, Ms kelly, Mr & Mrs Hollebrandse, Mr Smith, Mr March, Ms McCue, Mrs Holmes and all her Yr 11/12 teachers who became great friends and gave her the best career and life guidance. THANKS TO YOU ALL! Contact Jess on jsd5@hotmail.com

Matthew Debus is studying at UNE

Jon Derrin is teaching dance at Coffs Harbour

Tiana Dine is doing a BA of Animation and Visual Effects at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. Contact Tiana on sirenic_angel@hotmail.com

Amy Clyde Smith is studying B.Nursing at UNE

Beau Duncan is working in Armidale

Joe Dutaillis is studying a B. Comm'n St at UNE

Rebecca Edmunds is studying a B Nursing at UNE

Christian Evans is working in Melbourne

Michael Ferrer is working in Sydney

Caleb Fisher is studying a B Nat Resources at UNE

Anji Fleming is studying a B Soc Sc at UNE

Kanana Fujimori is studying a B Lib St at Sydney Uni. She has just spent 6 months at the University of Kyoto in Japan.

Melissa Fullalove is working in Armidale

Wilan Fung is working in Sydney

Andrew Gardiner is studying a BA at UNE

Rachel Goldsworthy is working in Melbourne

Tim Harris is studying a BA at UNE

Brendan Hatte is studying a BA at UNE

Amanda Hawkins has given birth to her first child to Adrian.

Ruth Hodgson is studying a B Languages at UNE

Murray Holmes is studying B. Arts at UNE

Will Hooke (class of 2003) deferred his Bachelor of Nursing last year (2006) after transferring from UNE to UTS in Sydney and has been living in Erskineville since March 2007. He is currently studying an Associate degree in policing practice by distance and working for the Dept of Disabilities and should be a working police officer by May 2008. He hopes to graduate in May 2009. Contact Will on whookes@hotmail.com

Thomas Hunt is studying a B Comm'n St at UNE

Chris Isaac is studying a Bachelor of Education at the University of Wollongong. He won a scholarship for his study.

Bronwyn Jones is studying a B Ed (Prim) at UTS

David Khlentzos is studying a B Music Therapy at the University of Queensland

Heidi Knight is working in Brisbane

Jemima Knight has recently returned from the US and is studying an Acting Course in Sydney.

Mark Korsch is working in Armidale

Blake Larter is working in Armidale

Kieran Lloyd is studying a BA/BSc at the University of Sydney

Made Mastika is studying a B Eng (S'ware) at Sydney Uni

Anna McDonald is studying in Queensland

Jane McDonald is studying a B Lib St at Sydney Uni

Laura McDonald is studying at Newcastle University

Sarah McDonald is studying a B Com (Pub Rel) in Canberra

Tim McPhillips is working at the Armidale Council and studying at TAFE

Rana Meyer studied a child care course at TAFE by correspondence through Brisbane and is now working as an Au Pair in Germany.

Ben Miles is working in Adelaide

Mary Ng is studying a BA/B Com at UNE

Rea Nolan is studying a B Ed (Prim) at UNE

Danielle O'Brien is studying a B Nursing at UNE

Peter O'Callaghan is working in Armidale

Amy O'Hara is studying B. Nutrition at Newcastle University

Gareth Oates is happily working for NECU @Tech Park.

Lucy Partridge is studying a B Design (Interior) UTS

Ellie Pratt was studying a B Sc/BA at UNSW. She is living in Sweden on exchange for a year to the University of Uppsala. She plans to finish her Science degree this year and finish her Arts degree next year at the UNSW next year when she gets back. Contact the webmaster for Ellie's address.

Ashlee Reeves is working as an Au Pair in California

Chris Richer is studying a B Eng (Mechanotronics) at Newcastle

Lloyd Robertson is working in Armidale

Zac Ryan is working in Sydney

Benjamin Lawrence Sellers is in the army serving as a Leopard tank operator in Darwin

Cindy Shanahan is studying a B Bus Hotel & Catering at Southern Cross

Madeleine Shepherd is studying a B Med/b Surg at UNSW

Tim Smith (class of 2003) completed a Commercial helicopter License and is now flying helicopters in Far North Queensland. He can be contacted on nuggetmx05@hotmail.com

Willow Stahlut has finished her degree (B Music at Melbourne University) and now lives in London where she is working as a film composer and plays in two bands. Contact Willow on willow@fireworksmusic.co.uk

Helen Taylor is studying B.Arts at Melbourne University

Ned Thiele is working in Armidale

Angela Thomas is working as an Au Pair in California

Erin Thornton is studying a BA/B Mus St at Sydney Uni

Lydia Waters is studying a B Com at UNE

Papa Viti is working in Sydney

HSC Class of 2002

Adrian Walsh is doing a Science/Architecture Degree at Newcastle University.

Sarah Hitchcock completed 1st Yr Science at UNE. She entered the Defence Forces Academy in Canberra as an Aviation Officer - Observer in the Navy in January 2004 and was accelerated into 2nd Year after completing boot camp. The 'Jump Up' course required her to do 3 years military training over 2 years which didn't give her much leave. She completed a Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics and graduated in December 2005. She participated in exercises with the NZ Navy during February 2005 on HMAS Melbourne. She won two gold medals for Soccer in 2004 and achieved the Most Improved Player Trophy for the ACT League. She was posted to RAAF East Sale where she started navigator training but decided to change direction. She is currently in Perth at HMAS Stirling.

Callan Robinson is studying at Hiroshima University on a JASSO Scholarship. He returns to UNE in October this year (2005) to continue his studies. He enjoyed his time at AHS and says to tell all the Japanese students that anything is possible.

James Calvert is at Griffith University

Belinda Dooley is at UNE

Michael Ninnes is studying at UNE.

Andrew Pankhurst is at Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo

Tanya Kaziboni (class of 2002) is currently pursuing a Bcom degree in stats at the University of Pretoria. She remembers that she was in class 7NO at AHS. She also remembers some of her fellow students like Jay Jay Stolker, Michael Dunstan, Jason Brazel, Stuart Milowski, Aaron Copeland, Nikki Evans, Diana Barnes, Mr Shannon, Miss Cabitza, Mr Zabel, Carly Cochrane, sport after lunch on a Wednesday, a couple of bomb scares and numerous excursions. She would love to get in touch with some of her old school friends. Email: s23257955@tuks.co.za

Alicia-Jean Kingdom (AJ) attended AHS from 1997 to 2000, then moved to Ballina to complete her HSC. She works as a receptionist and is going to Uni there. She can be contacted at aj_kingdom@hotmail.com.au

HSC Class of 2001

Laurence Bell (class of 2001) completed a Degree in Nanotechnology with Honours at UNSW and is now working in Sydney as a Scientific Consultant. Contact Laurence on bell@chemskill.com.au

Huon Curtis (class of 2001) completed Honours in Political Economy at Sydney University and achieved First Class Honours. He is currently working as a researcher at Sydney University.

Leah Hall is at UNE

Matthew Mulligan graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently employed as a journalist/photographer at the Inverell Times. Contact Matthew on: editor.invtimes@ruralpress.com

Kristen Phillips studied a B of Nursing at UNE and is now working at Maitland Hospital.

HSC Class of 2000

Patrick Baker studied and completed a degree in BA:Media and Communications at the University of Sydney, with an internship at Greenpeace. Afterwards he worked in the marketing department of a Pub and Bar design firm in North Sydney. He also developed a small internet business. In 2006 he started a medical degree at the ANU in Canberra.

Tim Barklay is married and living and teaching out at Walgett.

Leanne Cloughessy studied at Southern Cross University LismorM

Alias Cody is now serving in the RAN as an Able Seaman. He is a trained Marine Technician serving on HMAS Canberra. He has been deployed to Korea, Malaysia, Japan and China.

Jodie Douglass is living in Armidale and has one child.

Amanda Hooke was married in September 2007 (now Amanda Cronin). She completed a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) at UNE and was appointed a permanent position for 2005 in Tamworth. She's been working there ever since.

Nelli Jackson is studying at UNSW.

Kris Jones (nee Hyland) has a child.

Justin Kalinowski graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and was working as a graduate designer in Canberra from 2004 until June 2006. he is currently based in Dubai working for Verdaus landscape Architects as a Project Landscape Architect.

Beck Kelly is living in Armidale, studying Primary education at UNE and has two children.

Lisa Langenbaker is living in Armidale and has one child.

Liz Law is living in Sydney and about to finish Honours in ecology at Macquarie Uni.

Ewan Love studied at the University of Queensland

Trudy Mason was at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus

Laura Munsie (class of 2000) completed a Bachelor of Arts/laws degree from UNE in 2005. She graduated with First Class Honours and was awarded the University Medal. Laura is currently working as a legal officer at the Attorney-General's Department in Canberra.

Emily Ninnes ) is living in Sydney, working as a carer for people with disabilities and studying part time at Sydney University

Jonathan O'Neill studied at the Moreton Institute of TAFE

Kylie Phillips is married and had twins in January 2005.

Rachel Porter is living in Armidale.

Michael Pratt (class of 2000-Exchange year / 2001-HSC) is studying B. Sc.(Chem)/B. Arts (Pols & Internl Rels) at UNSW. He has been the Vice President of the UNSW Student Guild (2005-06) and is currently the Presiding Member of the Guild Council. He is also the Undergraduate Representative to the UNSW Academic Board 2006-07

Bec Reeves studied at UNE

Rachelle Rixon is living in Brisbane and has one child.

Rebecca Routledge is living and working in Sydney.

Rebecca Wagner studied at UNE

HSC Class of 1999

Ben Abbott is working as a radio announcer in Tasmania

William Arnold completed a BA/Dip. Ed and is currently teaching English at a school in Germany.

Hayley Bartholomew studied at the APM Training Institute

Trent Bastock is studying to be a vet in Brisbane

Alex Bell is studying Geology at UNE

Michelle Brownlow completed her studies in Fashion Design

Isaac Cafarella is living in Melbourne and studying animation.

Xavier Chaffey has recently begun an apprenticeship as an electrician sponsored by the Brisbane Roar soccer team as part of their player education program. He hopes to make his first grade debut this year. His flatmate, Simon Robbrown has just returned from travelling in South America and as of December has been writing for the Gay Travel Guides. Contact Xavier on seccad1@hotmail.com

Daniel Clark completed studies at UTS and is running his own online business very successfully

James Cooper completed a B.Comp.Sci at UNE in 2003 and is working as a computer programmer at the University of Melbourne.

Ellen Curtis (class of 1999) is working as a social worker for Centrelink. She has a particular interest in Linguistics.

Erin Costigan completed a Fine Arts degree at the Sydney College of the Arts and is living in Sydney.

Ben Cox is studying acting in Sydney

Amy Cuttle completed her studies in Brisbane in 2003, is married and living in Brisbane.

Shannon Estreich (class of 1999) completed a Dip Fashion Design in 2001 and has been working manufacturing women's and children's clothing since. She is currently living in Ashfield, Sydney. Would love to hear from former schoolmates. Contact Shannon on shannone81@gmail.com

Paymann Farahbakhsh studied at the UNE - Coffs Harbour Campus. He is now working in the Financial Advice Centre (Sydney)

Ben Flemming is living and working in Armidale

Kylie Fullalove studied at UNE

Michael Gregg is studying at UTS

Ashley Hall is married with 2 children, living in Brisbane and working on music.

Jess Harris completed a BA/Dip Ed and is teaching French and English at Albion Park High School

Scotty Harrison studied at UNE and the Qld University of Technology

Nicolla Hill started a Bachelor of Science degree at Adelaide University before taking time off to work and have kids. She has 2 daughters (only 13 months apart). She will be returning to study in 2007 and is still aspring to be a 'brain cutter upper'.

Wing Hyland studied at the Sarina Russo Institute of Technology

Ryan Jones is living in Canberra working with theatre companies and has recently been accepted into NIDA.

Kris Jones(Hyland) studied at the Southbank Institute of Technology

Selene Laurent studied at UNE

Kathryn Martin studied at Macquarie University

Cassie Michie studied Bachelor of Business at Southern Cross University. She is now in Canberra working as an accountant and studying a Graduate Diploma in Financial management through UNE. Her email is cassie.m@sinclairscpa.com

Daniel Rankmore studied at the University of Ballarat and graduated with 1st class Honours. He is now working for Xstrata Copper Australia as a 3rd Year Mining Engineer in Mt Isa.

Sally Richards studied at the University of Newcastle (Medical Radiation Science)and is working in Canberra as a Radiologist

Simon Rob-Brown is working on music in Brisbane

Raph Roberts studied at Armidale TAFE and is currently teaching graphic design and animation at Armidale TAFE and maintaining a personal business (www.fishmonkstudios.com).

Rowen Slocombe is currently living in Brighton in the UK working on music and photography

Chris Walker studied at the University of Canberra

Tom Whitington is doing his PhD in Bioinformatics at the University of Queensland and playing music with Simon Rob-Brown. Contact Tom at t.whitington@imb.uq.edu.au

Danielle Wilkinson (class of 1999) is doing a BA at SCU and she has a baby. Her email address is dwilk@scu.edu.au

Glen Wittig is working as an aircraft maintenance engineer in Townsville

HSC Class of 1998

Simon Maher (class of 1998) is currently studying to be a Primary school teacher after spending 4 years with the Commonwealth Bank. He has two beautiful daughters, Laylah-Rose 3.5 ys old and Indiana 0.5 yrs and is getting married in October to his partner of 7 years. He still lives in Armidale, enjoys general conversation and talking gibberish.

Elyar Sadrmousavi is a Software Engineer working as an IT manager in Iran - Aras free Zone. He would love to migrate to Australia. He was in Yr 7 in 1994 with Paymann Farahbakhsh, Donna Amini, Sally Richards, Trent Bastock and David Farmer. He would love to get in contact with them especially Paymann. Contact Elyar on sadr@arasfz.ir

HSC Class of 1997

Toen Castle is studying for her PhD in Theoretic Physics at the ANU. he says he still can't walk in a straight line, but with advances in medical technology, he hopes to be able to soon. His email is tcal10@rsphy1.anu.edu.au

Sam Drake is currently working at Taronga and Western plains Zoos as an Asset Operations manager. he was involved heavily in the transport and construction of the new Elephant Exhibit at Taronga and the endangered Greater One-Horned Rhino breeding program at Western Plains Zoo. Many thanks to the staff of AHS.Contact Sam at s.drake@optusnet.com.au

Wendy Griffiths is still in Armidale and loving it! Lots and lots of music including her band 'The Jug Addicts' - a wierd, wacky and wonderful band that plays music from the early 1900s. She is also teaching music at the Armidale Waldorf School, has a private music studio of 42 students and works for the New England Conservatorium of Music. For something completely different, Wendy is also dabbling in waitressing and the selling of lingerie. After returning from a trip to the UK in january (to visit Amelia) Wendy hopes to travel a lot more in the future.

Sarah Lawrence has completed a PhD in Latin with the University of Sydney. She spent 6 months at Yale (US) and some time in Munich (Germany) doing some research. She is currently working at the University of Sydney.

Nicole McLeod (married to Tim Parsons (class of 95) completed a teaching degree at UNE and is now teaching at Coonamble Public School.

Melanie Smith completed her B.Comm. and am now working as Human Resources Co-ordinator at the Parramatta Leagues Club. Contact Melanie on Melanie@parraleagues.com

Jenny Watts studied at Williams Business College in Sydney and then moved to Narrabri, NSW. She currently works for the NSW DPI at the Australian Cotton research Institute as Office Supervisor/Management Information Officer. She was married in 2001 to Craig Chapman. She is looking forward to catching up with fellow class members and would love to assist with a 10 year reunion.

Sarah Whitington worked as the Human Resources Administrator at the InterContinental Hotel in Sydney for 2 years then moved to Macquarie Bank and worked there in Recruitment for a year. She is now living in Berlin and working as a secretary with Rolls Royce. She is also working on improving her German. Sarah will be getting married in July to a German man by the name of Michael Isaak - (her name will then change to Sarah Isaak). Michael was born in Russia so Sarah will also be learning Russian. Her email is Sarah.Whitington@Rolls-Royce.com

HSC Class of 1996

Paul Sinclair (class of 96) currently works at Taronga Zoo as the Aboriginal Liaison Officer in which he does a fabulous job.

HSC Class of 1995

Yasser Hamed (Masoud) attended AHS between 1992 and 1994. He was working as a Visual Effects Engineer at Fox Studios in Sydney, developing techniques of applying Physics, Maths and Engineering to Visual effects for film. He has now accepted a position with Sony Pictures ImageWorks in Los Angeles and entered the big time in January 2006. Yasser went through a lot of University study and work to get his qualifications but his interest was first manifested in an introductory computer graphics subject taught by Ms Reading in which he excelled. He wants to thank her for igniting that spark!

Nicole Johnson is currently working as a Paralegal with Abbott, Pardy & Jenkins.

Tim Parsons (NIPPA) left in the middle of Yr 11 to start work. He now runs a 5500 acre cattle property in Coonamble and is married to Nicole McLeod (class of 97).

Holly Trueman completed her Ph.D from Imperial College in London last year, after obtaining her Bachelor of Science Degree with First Class Honours from the ANU in Canberra. At the present time she is working in television with the BBC and Shine Productions, but plans to return to science and Australia in 2006.

HSC Class of 1994

Carlos Serrano from Ecuador spent a wonderful year as an exchange student at AHS in 1993. Looking back on that year, Carlos remembers the way the Armidale community opened their arms giving him friendship, warmth and allowed him to be part of the Aussie Armidale. He hasn't been able to track any of his friends, despite looking through search engines, white pages and universities. I am in search of Craig Richards, Melissa West, Ben Cooper, Holly Trueman and Allison Hobbs.

Carlos Serrano, 11336 NW 42 Terrace, Miami, Florida, FL 33178 USA Ph: 305-485-2064, cel: 786-200-4804 carlos.a.serrano@lennar.com

HSC Class of 1992

Ben Smith attended UNE from 2001-2004. His story reads: work, marriage, kids, study, more work....

Lindsay Magann worked for Armidale Dumaresq Council from 1992 - 2004. Moved to Walgett in 2005 and is working currently as a security guard and youth officer. His wife is a schoolteacher and he has 3 children. Lindsay is also captain of the Walgett Rural Fire Service and has been a member for 14 years. Contact Lindsay on lmagann@bigpond.com

Wade Munsie is living in London, UK, is married, no kids, and working for Warner Brothers (Warner Home Video) as the Director of Data Management.

Class of 1990

Carl Bard - Now married with two children, Carl has his own web development company called Spinaweb http://www.spinaweb.He is based in Sydney after doing a B.Ed for one year and then completing a B. Educational multimedia in Coffs Harbour.

Class of 1988

Nicole Wittig (now Donnelly) is a registered Psychologist living in Nyngan and is married with three children. She can be contacted at: tndonnelly@bigpond.com

LeeAnn Gosper (now Staples) is a certified medical assistant, married with 2 kids, studying for Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, eventually working in Forensics, lives in Atsugi, Japan on a US Navy base and can be contacted at jerlee2130@gmail.com

Class of 1987

Stephen Callahan is now a father of one and lives in Canberra. He studied at UNE and for the last 10 years has worked as an IT consultant in federal government. His work has taken him to hotspots such as Taiwan and East Timor. Stephen is wondering is anyone is organising a reunion in 2007.

Sharon Lehman studied Ag Science then Botany at UNE. She worked in the Ag industry doing soil and plant science. She is now a fully fledged National Parks Ranger west of Grafton. Life is fabulous. She can be contacted on sharon.lehman@environment.nsw.gov.au

Julie Murphy-Williams is Deputy Head Teacher at a secondary school in London. (Who would have thought it after the strife I used to get in at school! she says). Married. Lost contact with people from home. Would love to hear from someone. armidale3@gmail.com

Class of 1986

Brendan Moar - presenter of 'By Design', 'Future Gardens' and 'Moar Gardening' on the Lifestyle Channel (profile on Brendan in 'The Independent' Magazine, January 28,2004, p.15).

Karen Wittig is living and working in Armidale and can be contacted on Kazza1@primusonline.com.au

Class of 1985

Benn Walker attended AHS from 1980 to 1984 and is currently living in the United States and working as a pilot for Frontier Airlines. He is married with two children and can be contacted by writing to BoeingBenn at aol.com

Class of 1984

Sonia Newman (nee O'Hara) went to TAFE then worked for Armidale Council in 1986. She went overseas, returned to Armidale, married, has 2 daughters and now works with National Parks in Walcha.

Lindsay Stell left AHS in Yr 11 to go to Albury where he attended the Scots School. He worked in Albury until 1995 when he moved to Perth. He is married with 2 girls, Abbie and Haleigh.

Class of 1983

David Geraghty - remembers Mr Lenehan (Maths) Mrs Field and Ms Powys-Kerr (English) Mr Allen (Chemistry) Mr Keach (Physics) and the two Peter S. Smiths in Social Studies. After leaving AHS he completed a mechanical Engineering degree at UNSW and moved to the US for 12 months training with Timken. He met his wife, Carol, there and stayed. On the job he moved to Chicago, Cleveland, dallas and Columbus, Indiana. He also studied for an MBA at the Kellogg School of Management. David and Carol have two children, Kapri (10) and Kian (8) and they live on a beautiful lake with about 100 of their best friends' families surrounding them. David enjoys coming home from work in the summer and going for a swim, ski or boat ride. In the Autumn they get to see the beautiful deciduous trees (oaks, maples, ash, cherry, Bradford pear) turn to vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow. He likes to come home to Australia for Christmas, partly to escape the cold winter, which he has never gotten used to, despite coming from Armidale. David is currently Plant Manager for a Cummins Plant that builds 30L diesel engines, weighing about 2,800 kg each. He says it's the best job he ever had, with the hours manageable, the pay generous and travel minimised to a few trips to Japan or the UK every now and then.

'AHS was a wonderful school for me and I loved every minute of it. I would love to see other 'Class of 83' graduates post updates on the site so I can catch up from afar. Should there be any reunions planned,I'd love to know about them in case I can swing a Christmas trip home with the family and catch up on old times with classmates. I suspect the further away we are, the more we want to hang onto some old school connections. It would be great to touch base again.'

David Geraghty, Cummins Komatsu Engine Company, MC 30298, 800 East Third Street, Seymour, Indiana 47274 USA. david.geraghty@Cummins.com

Class of 1979

Lorraine Cordeaux (nee Whitehouse) studied Industrial Arts at AHS with Mr Coates and Mr Strahan and two other teachers whose names she can't remember. She was the 23rd female in the State to obtain a Diploma in teaching Industrial Arts and has taught in the ACT and NSW for 14 years full time and teaches now as a casual in NSW schools. She is also a freelance photographer member of the MEAA. Lorraine says that she was probably one of the biggest truants the school had at the time and it's funny how she ended up being a teacher!!! Her e-mail is: micord@dodo.com.au

Class of 1978

Robert Willis says that his year have had 10 and 20 year reunions (1988, 1998). Richard Skinner, a former Principal was one of his fellow students and had organised both reunions. he is wondering where Richard has moved to and wether there has been any discussion of a 30 year reunion. Looking at photos on the page does not seem like too much has changed in 30 years. If anyone can help please contact Robert on Robert.Willis2@Newmont.com

Class of 1976

Colin Ritchie (class of 1976?) has been named in Financial Review's Smart Investor Magazine as one of the Master Class for Financial Planning 2006. This means he is one of the top 50 accountants in Australia. Colin lived in Markham St and attended AHS. He has lived in Inverell for the past 20 years and is a partner with MTP Wealth Accountants. (see archive)

Class of 1969

Chris Coughran (Lane) was a student at AHS from 1967 to 1969. he worked in Armidale until 1970 and joined the RAN in November that year. Chris stayed in the Navy for over 20 years, he's been married twice and has two children from the first marriage. he has been living in Tasmania for the past 15 years. He works for the government and is looking forward to retirement, when he can realise his dream of touring the big island to the north. Chris has requested photos of that era of school life as he lost most of his memorabilia in moving around with the navy.

Class of 1968

Jillian McCredie (class of 1968) would love to get in touch with Rhonda McKay who boarded at the hostel with her. Jill, originally from 'Evermore' Merah North has been living and working in Brisbane since 1973. email jill.peters@optusnet.com.au

Class of 1961

Bruce Hoy was a student at AHS between 1957 and 1961 when he sat the Leaving Certificate. In 1962 he started work with The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd, Armidale Branch. he spent three weeks relieving at the UNE Branch and at Warialda before being transferred to Maclean as Teller/Ledger Keeper in 1964. In 1965 he was transferred to Merrylands as 2nd Teller and later that year promoted to 1st Teller. He resigned from the bank in 1967 and in June, joined the Administration of the Territory of Papua New Guinea as a clerk with the Department of Agriculture, Stock and Fisheries. He was transferred to the National Museum and Art Gallery in September 1978 to establish the Aviation, Maritime and War Branch, later renamed the Department of Modern History. He returned to Australia in July, 1988.

Bruce was employed as a consultant with the United States Army with their World War II Missing in Action Program between 1988 and 1993. Recently he has begun tracking down others who were in his year at school.. He says it is unfortunate that the Ex-Students Association no longer exists aas it was very active until the late 1960s.

If you are a former schoolmate of Bruce's, his e-mail is: landahoy@netspace.net.au

Bruce Whan worked for 40 years at UNE. Did an Associate Diploma at Charles Sturt University graduating in 1988. Is currently a Councillor with Armidale Dumaresq Council.

Class of 1958

*Roger Mulholland attended school from 1952 to 1956 and left after the Intermediate to join the Bank of New South Wales. After a career in Banking, Travel, Finance and Computers, he has retired at Sanctuary Point, Jervis Bay. He passes the time playing golf and visiting children and grandchildren. Roger has been married for 40 years, has two children, a son who is married and has two children and is living in Griffith. His daughter lives in Brisbane. he travels through Armidale frequently but usually only has time to catch up with relatives. He would love to hear from old friends and classmates. He can be contacted on: rogermul@aapt.net.au

Class of 1956

Judy Mitchell (nee Schuman) left school in 1954 at the end of Yr 9. She worked as a telephonist in Armidale and Deepwater and retired. She had 3 children and now has 6 grandchildren.