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Collegians news – 113 stories

Collegian awarded Te Uru Rakau Forestry Scholarship 20 March 2019 Collegian Thomas Brown is the recipient of a Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau (Te Uru Rākau Forestry Scholarship). Read more
Corinthians put up good fight against Manukau United 14 February 2019 The St Paul's Corinthians football team commenced their 2019 pre-season with a game against the mighty Manukau United. Read more
Leading the way in motor vehicle innovation 12 December 2018 Collegian Dan Ammann (Sargood 1985-1989) is leading the way in self-driving motor vehicle innovation in the US. Read more
Taking his coaching international 15 November 2018 The whistle has just gone at Wembley Stadium in London, and 90,000 football fans file out of the stands and onto their trains. Read more
Going natural for animal healthcare 15 November 2018 Veterinary rehab nurse Sheree Smith (nee Elliott, Harington 1999-2000) is on a mission to educate those in the industry about managing pain among animals – the natural way. Read more
Sky’s the limit for entrepreneur 15 November 2018 Door-knocking has helped kick-start John Heskett’s (Williams 2005-2009) ambitious tourism venture. Read more
The little kiwi company that could 15 November 2018 It’s an age-old kiwi story. Read more
Double the determination 15 November 2018 Emotional resilience, mental stamina, focus and determination are what got two of New Zealand’s top athletes, Cameron French (Hall 2006-2010) and Owen Robinson (Hamilton 2005-2009), to where they are today. Read more
The man behind the music 6 June 2018 From managing some of the country’s top musicians to running some of the country’s biggest music festivals, Campbell Smith (Hamilton 1979-1983) lives and breathes music. Read more
High flier in the Air Force 6 June 2018 Joining the Air Force as a school leaver has opened many doors for Squadron Leader Melissa Axelrad (Harington 2000-2001). Read more
Trailblazer in New Zealand film 6 June 2018 A pioneering filmmaker in the 1970s, David Blyth (School 1969-1971), is now capturing tales of New Zealand’s war heroes. Read more
A bright future in the solar industry 6 June 2018 Andy Nyce (Sargood and School 2002-2005) is making his mark in the renewable energy sector in the United States. Read more
The lone mountie of Benneydale 6 June 2018 While most young boys growing up in the 60s and 70s spent their Saturday mornings watching Bonanza, Bill Eivers (Sargood 1976-1979) was busy living the real thing on his family’s 14,000ha station. Read more
Living the American football dream 6 June 2018 Six years ago, Elliot Collier (Hall 2011-2012) was lacing up his football boots to play in front of 20 people in the Waikato Secondary School Football league. Read more
Sir Edmund Hillary mural a gift from students 18 February 2018 A mural of Sir Edmund Hillary at St Paul’s was formally blessed and unveiled on Monday to students, staff and guests. Read more
Home beckons budding rugby player 15 November 2017 From St Paul’s to Super Rugby, Tom Franklin is making his mark in the rugby world. Read more
The changing face of accommodation 15 November 2017 Two collegians have turned around a run-down motel, dramatically increasing occupancy and earning accolades in the industry. Read more
Global honour for leading cardiologist 15 November 2017 Professor John Ormiston has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to cardiology. Read more
Showcasing talent through art 15 November 2017 Enter the Hamilton home of John Loughnan (School 1971 – 1974) and the walls are lined with stunning paintings. Read more
People priority for new Western Waikato area commander 8 November 2017 Inspector Andrew Mortimore’s (Williams 1993 – 1997) police career was born out of tragedy. Read more