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OSCA President’s and Past Presidents’ Dinner

The Old Scotch Collegians’ Association thanks the Donaldson family for 25 years of outstanding service to Scotch College.

Words: Tim Shearer

The Donaldsons with Ben Shearer, Richard Beveridge and the farewell present from OSCA

The Past Presidents’ Dinner on Thursday 15 November was a wonderful occasion for OSCA Past Presidents, members of the OSCA and School Councils, OSCA Branch Presidents and Old Scotch Club Presidents to thank Dr Gordon Donaldson and Mrs Joyce Donaldson for their unwavering dedication to the School over the last 25 years and to present them with a watercolour painting of their south Gippsland property by former staff member Ben Shearer.

The James Forbes Academy Foyer in all its splendour

L-R: Bob Welch, Annie Randall, Brian Randall, Mary-Lou Philip and Barb Jelbart

Sue Jeffreys, Peter Knell, Nicola Jeffreys, John Jeffreys and Wendy McComas

Dr Donaldson enjoys a musical tribute to him (words appear in the editorial)

OSCA Immediate Past President Richard Beveridge (’62) was thanked for his leadership and collaboration over the past year and John Jeffreys (’69) was welcomed as the 2008 OSCA President. GS


Great Scot
December 2007

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Cover: 25 Old Boys and 12 Scotch Boys honour 25 years of service

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