Notables and Characters   Jimmy Dean ('just lookin..')
Who is to say who is famous? Since its opening in 1913, something in excess of 10,000 students have passed through the hallowed gates of Parramatta High. Mere statistical probability would suggest a number of outstanding characters from a pool of that size.

The following individuals could fairly lay claim to a measure of fame and/or notoriety since leaving the alma mater. They are presented in no particular order. There are many more we will get to soon.

We would love to hear from other ex-students who would like to be included in this or the ex-student contact list. Please contact us to add your name.

Potted biographies of some notables, including those listed below, are being prepared for inclusion here.
Richie - click for a photo in '63 Richie Benaud - (1930-...) willow-wielder, broadcaster, 2201 runs & 248 wickets.
Rod Taylor - (1930-...) noted thespian - c65 films to date:
( Long John Silver [1954] to Welcome to Woop-Woop [1997] )
Chips Chips Rafferty (John Pilbean Goffage) - (1909-1971) c27 films including:
(Forty Thousand Horsemen [1940] and Wake in Fright [1971] )
Ted Ted Noffs - founder of the Wayside Chapel - visit the Ted Noffs Foundation.
Evan Green - popular author and journalist

Ex-student Phil Chapman (PHS in the '40s) features in a 2600-word article in the Sydney Morning Herald of 26/4/99. Read about it here.

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