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OLD HALEIANS

YOUNG

HALEIANS

As we approach the end of another am really pleased to note that we have his pride in his community and culture,
busy school year, it’s my pleasure to welcomed Ben Randall (2016-21) and and his goal to excel in whatever he does
provide an update on Young Haleians Piers Kirk (2010-19) as our newest embody many of the values we set and
– our growing network of young Hale members to join the Committee. They aspire to achieve as Haleians. Kyiah, we
graduates – and our ongoing impact.
bring a great amount of influence, energy are all so excited for how this opportunity
For those who have not come across the and new ideas to what we do and will will support you to get back to the USA
Young Haleians (YH) before, I thought represent the interests of newer cohorts and follow your dream of playing college
I could provide a brief recap of what entering the post-school world. They basketball, and then one day in the NBA
we do and how this applies to you. The join the existing committee of myself, or returning to Australia to play in the
Young Haleians was established about Kim O’Brien (2005-12), Kevin Bush NBL.
seven years ago to provide a platform (2006-10), Hamish Newman (2009-13) The committee undertakes a long and
for younger Hale graduates (aged 18 to and Nic Jones (2004-08). This group robust process to determine the recipient
30) to reconnect with peers and mates, meets monthly to plan new and existing of the award each year and I would like to
access opportunities for networking initiatives and discuss how to include our thank all Young Haleians who applied to
and professional growth, and learn more more recent graduates. receive $5,000 to continue pursuing their
about the breadth of achievements passions and professional aspirations.
across communities, states and Throughout the back half of 2022, we
countries. continued to run events that align with A huge thank you to those who continue
our core objectives. This included a to support the Young Haleians in growing
If you have graduated from Hale School Sunday session at the Wembley Hotel for our impact and network. In particular,
in the past 10 or so years, you can expect all recent graduates to reconnect over a the Old Haleians’ Association for its
to see us all over social media promoting beer and the footy, and supported access continued support and communication.
events such as Sunday sessions at a to other networking events through
local venue, mentoring panel sessions our Facebook page. As we enter 2023, From myself, have a lovely summer
to learn from and connect to leading the annual Young Haleians’ Golf Day break. If you are a recent graduate, join
professionals across the State, or the is scheduled for late February. We will the Facebook group and get in touch
annual Golf Day. Hopefully this update also look to hold more career mentoring with new ideas. If you are a parent of a
provides you with some more context evenings. If there is a particular industry, past student, please let your son know
about how you can get involved and sector or profession you would like to see that mentoring, professional and social
what to look forward to for next year and us support, please get in touch. opportunities are available. If you are an
beyond! existing alumni member, thank you and
Lastly, I would like to extend my personal see you next year!
The first six months of this year were congratulations to the Endeavour Award
somewhat hindered by COVID-19, so our recipient for 2022, Kyiah O’Donohue Hudson Delves (2008-15),
events were put on pause. During this (2015-20) (see article on the following Young Haleians’ Committee Chair
period, we focused on thinking about how page). I had the individual joy of getting to
we can bring younger cohorts into the know Kyiah and his story in an interview.
fold, particularly through representation Kyiah’s story of resilience, his passion
on the Young Haleians’ Committee. I for basketball, his family-first approach,

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