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25.01.2022 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT - The Courier Mail has recognised several of our past student Olympians in celebration of the QGSSSA recommencing this term. Wendy Chen (Badminton 2016 Olympics), Lise Mackie (Swimming 1992 and 1996 Olympics) and Suzy Baumer (Swimming 1984 and 1988 Olympics). This is part 1 of 3 articles. https://www.couriermail.com.au//58abbb358a3c008b3733f39965

25.01.2022 State High is seeking copies of past issues of The Ink Drop, specifically issues from 2011 to 2014. If you have a copy of one or more of the magazinesor if you know someone who doesit would be much appreciated if the issues could please be emailed to [email protected]. Thank you!

25.01.2022 DID YOUR PARENTS OR OLDER RELATIVES ATTEND STATE HIGH?Seeking expressions of interest: The State High Foundation plans to host a morning tea for our more 'senior' past students to celebrate our 100 Year Anniversary. It is an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and reminisce about the old times at State High. A museum display will ignite old memories and our string quartet will delight. We are seeking expressions of interest from those who might like to attend. Date is yet to be confirmed (March/April 2021). If you have parents or relatives who are past students of BSHS who you believe might like to attend, so that we can be in touch with them closer to the time, we would be grateful if you could register their interest via: www.StateHighConnect.com.au/seniorsmorningtea NB: Wheelchair accessible, lift access, carers welcome.

25.01.2022 Due to current COVID-19 school attendance restrictions, the school's usual ANZAC Day assembly cannot proceed today. Instead, we will be presenting our students a video montage of some of BSHS alumni who have served in the Defence Forces. Thank you so much to those who contributed to this presentation to our students.

24.01.2022 Welcome back Brock Motum (Class of 2007). Brock popped by this week to speak to our GPS Basketball squad in the lead up to this weekend's game against TSS. Brock is heading back to Europe for the next season. Brock Motum

23.01.2022 True story - Past student donates a bridge! State High has a 'Master Plan' for the Fursden Rd Playing Fields and Phase 1 is now completed thanks to Paul Brady who donated the bridge required to traverse the fields. A special thanks to all our sporting alumni who turned up on Saturday to acknowledge Paul - Peter Slattery, Michael Kasprowicz, Peter Hynes, David Bourke, Mosese Rauluni, Chris Sautia, David Paice, Elia Tuqiri, Mark Bartholomeusz and others. This is a donation of enormous proportion. Thanks also to Councillor Lisa Atwood for supporting the occasion and bridge opening formalities.

22.01.2022 A big thank you to Hayley Lewis (Class of 1991) for coming out to meet with some of our swimmers and feature in a special Centenary video.

22.01.2022 Yesterday we welcomed Sonali Hedditch (Class of 1997) back to our school to speak with students and staff about International Women's Day. Sonali has been doing amazing work in supporting women and we would like to highlight Sonali's achievements in our first 'Alumni Spotlight' segment (coming soon). In the lead up to Centenary, we would like to acknowledge special past students who have gone on to do great things. If you can you help us uncover them, send us a note titled 'Alumni Spotlight' with your nomination/s to: [email protected]

22.01.2022 Calling all Class of 1989 - 30 Year Reunion. Tickets and info available at: www.statehighconnect.com.au/1989reunion

21.01.2022 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Congratulations to Dr James Morton MBBS FRACP FRCPR AM (Class of 1980) a recipient in this year's 'QUEENSLAND GREATS' Awards. Dr James Morton AM is an accredited specialist in Haematology-Oncology, Medical Director at Icon Cancer Care and Senior Specialist in Leukaemia and Bone Marrow Transplant Services at the Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital. Above all, he is a passionate advocate for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and is the Founder an...d previous Chair of the AEIOU Foundation for children with autism, a not-for-profit organisation. His vision is to see every young child with ASDs in Australia able to access high quality, evidence-based early intervention. Dr Morton was a Board Member at the Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland from 20002008, where he created and initiated the Worlds Greatest Shave campaign, which continues as a successful fundraising initiative to this day. Dr Morton was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2015, in recognition of his services to both children with autism and in oncology.

20.01.2022 Did State High impact your future? You can give back to the old blue-red-blue by donating to the school's Annual Giving Appeal. Every dollar helps and is FULLY TAX DEDUCTIBLE! 2021 marks our Centenary celebration and we desperately need to upgrade the visual equipment in our 1500 seat indoor complex. Donate now by clicking on the link www.statehighconnect.com.au/annualgiving2020 and get in for the EOFY tax savings. We would be extremely grateful if you could also please help us by tagging your friends who might consider supporting the school.

20.01.2022 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT - 2016 School Captain Lachlan Reberger has been called the face of the new workforce by Bond University. Lachlan, who was a recipient of Bond Universitys Vice-Chancellors Elite Scholarship, graduated his Actuarial Science degree last week and has landed a full-time job in finance. Read more via Bond University's website: https://bond.edu.au/n/65874/lachlan-graduates-bond-interest

20.01.2022 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT SONALI HEDDITCH (class of 1997) Sonali is passionate about womens empowerment as a key pathway to a sustainable future. She is a lawyer, social scientist and entrepreneur who has lead innovative programs, projects and teams to design and deliver social impact and sustainable economic development in over 20 countries, across the Pacific Islands, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. Sonali is currently leading UN Womens Second Chance Education progra...m in Australia, and has also managed World Bank Group, Asian Development Bank and Indigenous Business Australia programs. In all of these roles, this work resulted in multi-year womens economic empowerment programs to ensure equitable participation by women, as well as that of their families, communities and nations. Sonali founded and managed a womens economic empowerment social enterprise which sources childrens clothing from Indigenous women in Mexico, Syrian and Palestinian refugees in Jordan and marginalised women in India and Senegal. Sonali is currently undertaking a PhD on Responsible Innovation in Future Sciences under supervision and scholarship from CSIRO and UQ. In the lead up to Centenary, we would like to acknowledge special past students who have gone on to do great things. Can you help us find them? Send us a note titled 'Alumni Spotlight' with your nomination/s to: [email protected]

18.01.2022 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Here's a snappy tune to brighten your day. Past students Sean Caskey and Michael Sloane (Class of 2007) and Lachlan Caskey (Class of 2009) make up the Indie Rock line up of 'Last Dinosaurs'. The guys had sell out concerts in the U.S. last year. Stream their latest release 'FLYING' here: https://ditto.fm/lastdinosaurs-flying Last Dinosaurs

17.01.2022 https://www.couriermail.com.au//c407372d6f24f599c897fa5a60 This list is impressive but in no way exhaustive!

17.01.2022 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Becky Lucas (Class of 2006) is a writer and stand-up comedian who in the last year alone has performed her solo show at the Sydney Opera House, made her US TV debut on Conan and performed at the prestigious Just for Laughs Montreal Festival. This week she features as one of 10 of Australia's most popular comedians in the new show 'LOL: Last One Laughing' which will stream this Friday 19 June on Amazon Prime Video.

16.01.2022 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT - The Courier Mail has released Part 2 of 3 articles celebrating some of the outstanding athletes from QGSSSA sport. From BSHS are: Water polo stars Kate Gynther (2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics) and Amy Hetzel (2008 Olympics). Jodie Clatworthy for swimming (1988 Olympics) and Lyndsie Fogarty canoeing (2008 Olympics). Making the list also are softball superstars Marissa Carpadios (2004 Olympics) and Danielle Stewart (2008 Olympics). https://www.couriermail.com.au//1a5df0e4eab5a54f72975ae43b Kate Gynther

16.01.2022 Only 2 weeks until The State High Masters tees off. Book at StateHighConnect.com.au/golf2020

15.01.2022 Join past student and professional Tennis player and Pro Golfer Scott Draper (class of 1991) for The Inaugural State High Golf Day - The State High Masters. Book a spot for one, or for a team of four players. Booking platform now open at: StateHighConnect.com.au/golf2020

15.01.2022 State High Generations | Do you have a family connection to State High through multiple generations of students? If so, we would like to hear from you! 2020 ma...rks State High's 99th year. To celebrate our history, we will publish a State High Generations article in our Annual Magazine, which will include a photo and list of current students whose parents, grandparents or great-grandparents attended State High. If you would like for your family's details to be included in this article, please fill out the 2020 State High Generations form by midnight on Sunday 9 August 2020: https://brisbaneshs.schoolzineplus.com/survey/13

14.01.2022 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Marnus Labuschagne (Class of 2011) Labuschagne wins contract from Cricket Australia. Hes been a revelation and he deserves all the accolades he gets because hes one of those players that work so hard, hes probably one of the hardest workers in that group, but hes dragging others along with him - Chief selector Trevor Hohns.

14.01.2022 Mangoes anyone? The P&C Rowing committee hope to tempt you with some delicious mangoes to support the BSHS Rowing community. Pick up is at the BSHS Rowing Shed - West End. If this is a convenient location, consider ordering these mangoes - super special price and straight from the farm. Yum!

13.01.2022 Can you give back to the old 'Blue-Red-Blue'? Please donate to the BSHS Annual Giving Appeal. Monies raised will support the funding of new audio/visual equipment for our students. The Annual Giving Appeal is an initiative of the State High Foundation which strives to support the delivery of state-of-the-art facilities that empower the potential in our students. Donations are fully tax deductible. www.StateHighConnect.com.au/AnnualGiving2020

13.01.2022 Rugby World Cup | On Saturday 5 October, Jordan Petaia (Class of 2017 and former GPS Rugby First XV team member) made his debut for the Wallabies at the Rugby W...orld Cup. Jordan is the youngest Australian to play at the Rugby World Cup at age 19. Jordan played alongside Wallabies players and past State High students Samu Kerevi (Class of 2011) and Matt Toomua (Class of 2007) at Oita Stadium in Japan where the Wallabies won against Uruguay 45-10. Also competing in the Rugby World Cup are Will Tupou (Class of 2007) and James Moore (Class of 2010) who are playing in the Japanese team and Paul Alo Émile (Class of 2009) who is playing in the Samoan team. Congratulations!

12.01.2022 NEWS: The BSHS Annual Magazine collection is now available online via www.StateHighConnect.com.au. Past students can access the magazines that date all the way back to 1921. With thanks to the Past Students Association for making the digitising of this collection possible.

12.01.2022 Marnus Labuschagne (Class of 2011) was selected in the Australia Cricket team and in the first series of Ashes Cricket, he averaged over 50. This achievement stands very well in the all-time record of Ashes series averages, especially in the UK. Congratulations!

12.01.2022 ALUMNI NEWS: Congratulations to the Honourable Justice Peter Applegarth (Class of 1975) on his appointment as Chairperson of the Queensland Law Reform Commission. Judge Applegarth who recently was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours takes up this position whilst still serving as Justice of the Supreme Court.

12.01.2022 HELP WANTED - TAG YOUR MATES! We need your help: please tag all your BSHS friends and family asking them to 'Follow and/or Like Us'. We hope to have as many past students in the loop for Centenary Celebrations in 2021.

11.01.2022 Do you have siblings, children or parents who also attended BSHS? You can reserve a permanent place in history by ordering a Commemorative Diamond Plaque which are permanently displayed at the school. Various sizes available to suit individuals and/or families and these beautiful plaques are also tax deductible (a great way to give back to the school). Some of our well known alumni have just recently been done and will soon be up on display. More information and how to order is available at: https://brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au//state-high-foundation-famil

11.01.2022 The Courier Mail's final article celebrating women from QGSSSA sport features 3 BSHS super stars of sport. Charlotte Caslick - Rugby (2016 Olympics) Hayley Lewis - Swimming (1992 and 1996 Olypics) Norma Croker Fleming - Athletics (1956 and 1960 Olympics) https://www.couriermail.com.au//4e9aeb1eddd7b71bcf6e68fe1f

09.01.2022 Next year promises to be exciting as 2021 will mark a major milestone for Brisbane State High School - our 100th Anniversary. Please stay tuned to hear about special activities and events that we are planning to help celebrate the Centenary. Dates coming soon! To ensure you don't miss out on event communications, past students can register at www.statehighconnect.com.au

08.01.2022 1955 Brisbane State High Prefects

07.01.2022 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Welcome home Neil Breen (Class of 1985) Neil Breen to replace Alan Jones on Brisbanes 4BC breakfast: Nine Radio will replace Alan Jones in Brisbane with a new local breakfast show, hosted by Walkley-award winning journalist Neil Breen. Jones announced he would be retiring from radio last week. His breakfast program was syndicated from 2GB to Brisbanes 4BC. Breen has been one of Nines senior sports reporters and presenters from a number of years. He is a former editor of The Sunday Telegraph and has previously been sports editor for both The Courier-Mail and The Australian.

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07.01.2022 Georgia Voll and Charlie Knott, in only Grade 11 and Grade 12 respectively, have been selected in the Queensland Fire squad for the 2020/2021 season. What a fantastic achievement. Congratulations girls!

06.01.2022 Share your State High Story: 2021 marks a major milestone for BSHS, the schools’ 100th year anniversary. Whatever decade you attended, we bet you have a story, and we’d like to hear it. It may be a crowning achievement, an historical glimpse into what education was like, a misadventure, a classroom mishap, a lesson that changed your way of thinking or an inspiring mentor, a moment or a lasting memory, however trivial, that makes you think of your time at Brisbane State Hig...h School. Please submit your story to: [email protected] including the info below: First Name* Last Name* Last Name at State High if different from above* Email address* Year of Graduation* Your State High Story*

06.01.2022 Congratulations to past students acknowledged in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours list (from left): The Honourable Justice Peter Applegarth AM (Class of 1975) Professor Gregory Hill AO (Class of 1965) Dr Lyndall White (nee Whitney) AM (Class of 1969)... Mr Thomas Holmes (Class of 1956) OAM - photo unavailable DETAILS: The Honourable Justice Peter Applegarth - For significant service to the law, and to the judiciary, and to social justice. Professor Gregory Hill - For distinguished service to education, particularly the development of tertiary facilities in regional areas, and to the community. Dr Lyndall White - For significant service to medicine, to psychiatry, and to perinatal and infant mental health. Mr Thomas Holmes - For service to surf lifesaving, and to the community.

05.01.2022 DESPERATELY SEEKING DEFENCE PERSONNEL: Due to the current situation around COVID-19 the school has sadly had to cancel annual ANZAC Day celebrations. In an effort to pay tribute to the men and women who have served, we need your help. We would be extremely grateful if you would message us names or tag those BSHS past students currently or previously serving in Defence that you know of.

03.01.2022 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT - Professor Hugh Bartholomeusz OAM RFD (Class of 1970) Congratulations Hugh on your new appointment. Oceania University of Melbourne has appointed Air Vice-Marshal (Retd) Frederick Anthony Hugh Bartholomeusz, OAM, RFD, MBBS, FRACS as Professor and Dean for Australia.

02.01.2022 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: We are proud to acknowledge State High past students represented in this year's Order of Australia Awards (clockwise from top left). Craig Hanlon (APM) - (class of 1982 - Superintendent Craig Hanlon recognised for excellence and commitment in policing practices)... Ian Healy (AO) (class of 1981- For service to cricket, media and community) Ms Marita Cowie (AM) (class 1980 - For significant service to community health in rural and remote areas) Dr Paul Eliadis (AM) (class of 1970 - For significant service to medicine and charitable initiatives) Dr Stephen George Papas (OAM) (class of 1950 - For service to community and dentistry) In the lead up to Centenary, we would like to acknowledge special past students who have gone on to do great things. Can you help us find them? Send us a note titled 'Alumni Spotlight' with your nomination/s to: [email protected]

02.01.2022 Congratulations to recent BSHS graduate William Du (Class of 2019). William is one of only 10 Australian students to be awarded a challenge scholarship at the 2020 Apple World Wide Developer's Conference.