PRESIDENT
Mark BRINDAL (1961 - 1965)
I Attended
first at North Terrace and subsequently at Glenunga. Eldest grandson of
“Darby” Haskard (Deputy Principal ATHS). A member of Cavendish House, I
played hockey for the school in each of the 5 years attended. I was the
Editor of the School Magazine in 1965 and was the founder and first
Editor of the school newspaper “Tech Talk”. After leaving school, I was
a primary school teacher, Principal and Education Administrator. I
entered Parliament in 1989 and retired in 2006 and have subsequently
completed my MBA. I am married to Pam and have four step children and
twelve grandchildren.
VICE PRESIDENT
Chas GRIMES (1943 - 1946)
Attended ATHS
and then a year at The Insitute of Medical & Veterinary Science.
Switched to Pharmacy and managed top credit in final exams. Operated own
business at Linden Park for 33 years. An Original partner with Village
Pharmacy, Burnside. Did relieving work after 1988 including 3 years at a
Heroin treatment centre. Retired in 2004. My wife Margaret has been a
strong supporter of my work. We had 3 children and now 4 grand-daughters
and 1 greatgrand-daughter. I am pleased to have been part of a team
which honours the history of the Adelaide Technical High School.
VICE PRESIDENT
Lesley MOIR (Nee AVERAY)
(1962 - 1964)
Worked in
public sector after school, my boss being Old Scholar, Alfred Laidler.
Married and raised a family. Lived in Lameroo area 1981-86 then Mannum
86-96 and finally to Goolwa (retired) where Brian and I have been
confirmed “River Rats”. We’ve travelled the Murray (Goolwa to Mildura)
in various craft since 1985. Have been on ATHS reunion committees since
1986 and retired at the 1999 AGM after our Centenary Celebrations,
returning to Committee during 2005.
SECRETARY & ARCHIVIST
Judy McKEOUGH (nee DOWNIE)
(1958-61)
Worked mainly
in secretarial and office positions in State and Commonwealth Government
departments, interrupted by overseas travel in the 1970’s. Have been
involved with ATHSOSA committee since 1997, either as Secretary or as
custodian of the archives and memorabilia collection – currently trying
to catalogue the collection for future reference.
TREASURER
Beryl AYLEN (nee Holmes)
ATHS 1956-59
I live at
North Haven with my husband Tony and two little dogs. I am an almost
retired Business Education teacher with three grown up children – two
are married and live in Adelaide and one is single and lives in China. I
have three delightful granddaughters.
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
POSITION VACANT
GENERAL COMMITTEE
Sue THOMSON (Jennings)
(1966-70)
Head Prefect
(1970)
After leaving
ATHS (Glenunga), I became a Junior Primary School Teacher. I taught for
2 years before having 3 children. I did relief teaching for about 25-30
years. I am now enjoying my 2 grandchildren and trading in antiques.
Warren WEST (1953 - 1956)
Head Prefect
and House Captain (1956)
On leaving
school I joined ETSA as a Cadet Engineer while studying at the
University of Adelaide. After graduating as a Mechanical Engineer I
continued with ETSA for 20 years before joining the South Australian
Brewing Company for a further 8 years when I started my own one-man
engineering consultancy which is still in operation. I am married to
Kathy and we have two grown children and two grandchildren.
Don McColl (1951-55)
I completed
year 12 in 1955 at the old Tech in North Terrace and then went on to
graduate in Geology and Chemistry at Melbourne University. My working
career has been mainly involved with Geology, and since retiring in 1998
I spend my spare time writing minor research papers in Mineralogy and
Meteoritics.
David STOBA (1951-54)
After
matriculating in 1954, I spent 3 years at Adelaide University and then
worked for a year in Tasmania and then at British Tube Mills, Kilburn.
Completed a B.Ap.Sc degree in 1962. Worked for BTM for 35 years, the
last 10 years as Quality Manager. I became a quality management
consultant when Kilburn plant closed in ‘93. Parallel with civilian
career, I spent over 30 years in the Army Reserve, retiring with the
rank of Colonel. Interests included sheep breeding. My wife and I
operated a Saxon merino sheep stud on a property at Gumeracha. My first
wife died in 1995. Whilst on vacation in UK in 1997, I met a lady from
Texas and married a year later. I have now sold the Gumeracha property,
retired from consulting and travel overseas on a regular basis.
Ross TAYLOR (1954
- 56)
