Ex-Students In the News
This page will provide you with links to articles about some of the ex-students who appear in the news If you have information about ex-students that you think would be of interest, please contact the web designer .
Judith Ward (nee Pryor) - 1952-55. Recently appointed as the first woman Governor of Rotary District 9750, Sydney. That shattering sound you hear is the glass ceiling breaking . . .
Mabel Lee - 1952-56. Translator of the novel that was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2000.
Flora Georgakopoulos - 1994-99. From shy, retiring school girl to Olympic Youth Ambassador.
Gwenda Newham - 1958-1962. In her role as President of the Nepean Zonta Club's Sports and Recreation awards, Gwenda has the delightful role of providing financial assistance to female disabled athletes.
Noel and Bobbie Hill (1930s) are celebrating 60 years of wedded bliss - having run the gauntlet of the ever-watchful Miss Mackaness whilst at the school. Congratulations!
Associate Professor Peter Procopis AM (LC1956) was recognised for his services to children's medicine in the recent Queen's Birthday Honours List. A number of articles appeared in Sydney papers. Read them here.
Joy Mckean (LC1946) recently spoke out about the dangers of passive smoking. Read her views here.
Richie Benaud (LC1946) returns in November to visit his old club - Cumberland District Cricket. Read the Parramatta Advertiser article here.
With 86 games (1948-64), a highest score of 158, a batting average of 37.08, best bowling figures of 7/18 and a bowling average of 26.00 - Richie Benaud (LC1946) has been named in the greatest NSW Cricket team in 150 years. Rightly so. Read the Daily Telegraph's article here.
Former student Rick Rickersey, a Mathematics teacher, reflects on his career as he moves towards retirement. Teaching refugee students has been immensely rewarding and he plans to volunteer in Aboriginal communities. A number of Rick's family have attended Parramatta High School. Read the Parramatta Advertiser article here.
For some it was 50 years since they had walked the halls of Parramatta High School. A reunion at the school rekindled old friendships and sparked new ones. Read about that day here.
Now Richie comes in another colour - bronze. A statue commemorating this cricket legend was unveiled at the SCG on January 6, 2008. Read the Sydney Morning Herald article here.
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