Dear Fellow OSC
FOUNDERS DAY 2014 - OSC CRICKET TEAM OF THE CENTURY TO BE ANNOUNCED
No doubt like me you have received your copy of Clan. I hope you enjoy my favourite section "Personal Pars", which lets in on the brief and incredibly varied histories of our OSCs life journeys.
In keeping with our promise to keep this event interesting, this year we name the Old Scotch Collegians Cricket Team of the Century. The selection panel has been working hard, putting together the best team from all of the magnificent cricketers who have pulled on the pads, adjusted a box, and strode confidently to the wicket in the centre of the Memorial Oval and we'll even include bowlers, keepers and fieldsmen!
As you will know, many of our cricketers over the years have gone on to greater glory (can there really be a greater glory than representing the College!?) So dust off your Wisden Almanac's and see if you can predict who will make the cut!
OSC has appointed a selection committee made up of dedicated cricket tragics will be announcing a "Touring Team" of just 17 players, from which a 12-man "All-Stars" Scotch College First XI" will be chosen.
Many of those who will be honoured on the night will be in attendance, and we are gathering a very impressive guest list of handy cricketers from the Scotch community to assist with the proceedings on the night.
We hope to stir some debate, ruffle some feathers, recognise some greatness, bring back some memories, and share some fantastic moments with you on the night. If you've ever played cricket for the College, you'll have an opinion, and will be keen to see who the selectors will honour.
So please mark in your diary the 14th of November and join me and your OSC Committee as we count down for the Old Scotch Collegians Team of the Century!
For more details or to pre-book a ticket or a table, please email the OSC Manager Lance Quartermaine at LHQuartermaine@scotch.wa.edu.au or telephone (08)9383-6849.
SENIORS LUNCH
On 23 May, OSC hosted a fantastic annual Seniors' lunch for old scholars who left Scotch more than 50 years ago. More than 120 enjoyed a great lunch and spend plenty of time reminiscing, with the aid of a very nostalgic archival display of photos and Scotch College memorabilia.
Most senior, according to Professor McNaught's tried and true count-back method was Gordon Bold, who left the College in 1935 (his peer year being 1937). Still on good form, too, at about 93 (but who's counting?).
Thanks to those who attended, we encourage you to invite your friends next year for this unique Scotch event, photographs of the day are now available on our website, and these pictures tell a thousand words.
Simple pleasures!
Michael Silbert
(OSC '79)
President - Old Scotch Collegians