40 Year Reunion, 20 November

Over 30 alumni who were resident in 1969 gathered on 20 November at the College with partners to celebrate 40 Years On.

Hosts Ross Hepburn, Neil McLean and Andrew Robson ensured that everyone was made welcome. Guests renewed old College friendships over drinks and nibbles in the Vesti. Mrs Jean McCaughey was the special guest at the function.

Ross Hepburn gave the introductory speech, including details about the activities and interests of many of the guests while at College in 1969. The Master, Dr Rufus Black, spoke about the strategic vision for the College, One College, Five Communities.

Some pictures from the function can be seen below - further pictures, and Ross Hepburn's introductory speech, may be accessed via Ormond Online - the alumni website.

OCA Dinner2009

Watch the video of highlights of the 2009 Dinner, including the Master's address.

This year’s OCA Dinner on 2 October attracted over 200 alumni from the 1940s to the 2000s, and their partners, with a great mix of guests across the different eras. This was evidenced during the lusty singing of the College songs: The Ormond Chorus, sung by the pre 1970s alumni under the capable leadership of George Swinburne (1964), and the overwhelming rendition of Land of Hope and Glory sung by the more recent alumni, lead by Andrew Moffat (2004).

OCA President Rob La Nauze (1965) welcomed the guests on behalf of the OCA, and Chair of Council Andrew Michelmore (1971) introduced the speaker – the Master, Dr Rufus Black (1988).

Rufus spoke about the new strategic direction for the College: One College, Five Communities. He enthused everyone with his vision of a larger College where the communities: undergraduates, graduates, alumni, non-residents and SCR/staff will all help to create the Ormond of the future. The guests paid close attention to Rufus’ address and many later expressed their excitement about the new strategic direction for the College.

OCA Committee member Sarah Sheer (2004) made the closing remarks and proposed the toast to the College which was enthusiastically taken up by all.

The pictures below show some of the guests and happenings at the Dinner.