The night saw the debut of the College’s new Headmaster, David Roberts, who made a speech that very much endeared himself to everybody present. David talked about his first impressions and future vision of Prince Alfred College, and the future direction that he envisaged the College was headed.
David was also most impressed with the Old Scholars Association, with the College, and the manner in which they integrated in the common interests of PAC. He was very well received and made an immediate positive impact on those present.
The PAOCA President Alan Letcher gavee his speech about the year’s events and what was happening with the Association. It was Alan’s final speech as the PAOCA President after three years at the helm.
PAOCA Vice-President Andrew Sullivan, the emcee for the evening, did a splendid job of keeping the crowd amused and kept the evening on schedule.
The guest speaker on the night was the renowned media personality Eddie McGuire, he of television, media and AFL fame. He spoke at length and showed vision of his media and television career which kept the audience well amused. Naturally, the Eddie McGuire “Collingwood v Port Adelaide” topic came up for discussion, and although Eddie was very conciliatory to the situation, he was not going to concede his stand regarding the black and white prison bar jumper.
This promoted some very lively interaction when questions were forthcoming from the audience!
Overall, the evening was a great success for all of those who attended.
Fred Hamood (1970)
PAOCA Management Committee
