HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!
The St Laurence's College Old Boys' Association is excited to confirm that the 2026 round of Hall of Fame nominations is now open.
Register yourself or a Laurie Old Boy peer by Friday 10 April via the link HERE.
Hall of Fame
The St Laurence's College Old Boys' Association is proud of the achievements of all past students. The following Old Boys' have been recognised as inductees into the Hall of Fame, located on Level 5 of the Edmund Rice Performing Arts Centre (ERPAC) at the College.
| Name | Alumni Year | Recognition |
|---|---|---|
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Br Matthew Cervetto CFEC
|
1916
|
First Old Boy Christian Brother
|
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Thomas Fry
|
1921
|
Barrister, Lecturer and Army Colonel
|
|
James Mahoney
|
1923
|
First Rhodes Scholar
|
|
Thomas Hutchinson
|
1924
|
Army Officer and Decorated Solider
|
|
Condon Byrne
|
1925
|
Barrister and Qld Senator
|
|
Noel Dempsey
|
1929
|
First Empire Games Representative and Queens Medal for Public Service
|
|
Jack Quane DFC
|
1931
|
Teacher and Decorated WWII RAAF Navigator
|
|
Richard Healy
|
1932
|
Founder of Qld Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
|
|
Robert Coutts
|
1933
|
City Alderman and WWII soldier
|
|
Eric Shaw CBE
|
1933
|
Pioneer in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
|
|
Reginald Witham DFC
|
1934
|
Decorated WWII RAAF Officer and Distinguished Flying Cross
|
|
Bill Tyquin OAM
|
1935
|
Australian Rugby League Captain and WWII solider
|
|
Tony and Nick Dyer
|
1938/1940
|
Founders of Sealy Australia
|
|
Neil Betts OAM
|
1940
|
Wallaby and OAM for services to Rugby Union
|
|
Nev Cottrell
|
1941
|
Australian Wallabies Captain
|
|
Michael Connole
|
1942
|
Microbiologist, Researcher and Teacher
|
|
Robert Colbran
|
1943
|
Research Scientist
|
|
Fr Tom Boland
|
1946
|
Priest, Historian and Writer
|
|
Len Keogh
|
1947
|
Federal Parliamentarian and Shire Mayor
|
|
Ron Redmond
|
1947
|
Former Qld Commissioner of Police - Queens and Australian Police medallist
|
|
Br John Hogan
|
1947
|
Old Boy Christian Brother and Teacher
|
|
Frank Hills
|
1948
|
Inaugural Secretary of the Old Boys’ Association
|
|
Bill Siganto AM
|
1953
|
Engineer and Philanthropist
|
|
Kevin Fitzpatrick
|
1954
|
Developer, Entrepreneur and founder of Wotif.com
|
|
Alan Druery OAM
|
1954
|
Catholic Teacher, Educational Leader and OAM for Services to Education
|
|
Fr Wally Dethlefs
|
1956
|
Priest and Justice Advocate
|
|
Bill Hefferan
|
1956
|
Ophthalmologist
|
|
Denis Ives AO
|
1956
|
Geologist, Public Service Commissioner
|
|
Dr Ivan Crosby
|
1956
|
Cardiovascular Surgeon, Professor and Researcher
|
|
Dr John Taske
|
1957
|
Army Colonel, Anaesthetist and Mountaineer (climbed Mt Everest)
|
|
John and Tom Anderson OAM
|
1957
|
Olympic Sailing Gold Medallists
|
|
Richard Malouf
|
1957
|
Pharmacist and Business Leader
|
|
Ken Fletcher
|
1958
|
Wimbledon and Grand Slam Tennis Champion
|
|
John Dickie
|
1958
|
Journalist, Public Servant and Former Chief Censor
|
|
Ray Garske
|
1958
|
Meteorologist
|
|
Trevor Hartigan QC
|
1958
|
Federal Court Judge
|
|
Denis Clarke
|
1958
|
Geologist, Prospector and Mining Executive
|
|
John Staunton
|
1958
|
Professor of Accounting, Teacher and Mentor
|
|
Jeffrey Spender QC
|
1959
|
Queens Counsel and Former Federal Court Judge
|
|
Ross Symonds
|
1959
|
National Radio and TV Broadcaster - News Presenter Clear Speech Award 10 times
|
|
Lawrie Lawrence
|
1959
|
Swim Coach, Motivator and Wallaby Tourist
|
|
Donald Freeman
|
1959
|
Professor of Geography
|
|
Robert Cronin AM
|
1960
|
Journalist and Editor-in-Chief
|
|
John Rigby
|
1960
|
Olympian and National Surf Champion and 1976 Coach of the Year
|
|
Geoffrey Dickie
|
1961
|
Geologist and First Nations Advocate
|
|
Dr Michael Lanigan AM
|
1961
|
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
|
|
Hon. Mike Horan AM
|
1962
|
Member of Queensland's Legislative Assembly (1991-2012); Minister for Health (1996-98); and Leader of Queensland National Party (2001-03)
|
|
Kerry O'Brien
|
1962
|
Journalist, Broadcaster and Wakely Award winner
|
|
Peter Hempenstall
|
1963
|
Rhodes Scholar
|
|
Paul Finn
|
1963
|
Professor of Law and Federal Court Judge
|
|
John Symond AM
|
1965
|
Businessman, Philanthropist and Aussie Home Loans founder
|
|
Mike Byrne
|
1965
|
Catholic Teacher and Educational Leader
|
|
Ken Moores AM
|
1965
|
Professor of Business and Academic Leader
|
|
Greg Hartung AO
|
1967
|
Journalist and former Vice-President of the International Paralympic Committee
|
|
Milton Griffin SC
|
1967
|
Judge of the District Court
|
|
Peter Vallely
|
1968
|
Forensic Chemist and International Narcotics Control Advisor
|
|
Barry Kirby OAM
|
1968
|
Builder, Doctor and Obstetric Specialist
|
|
Dr Tony Harrington OAM
|
1968
|
Pioneer in Emergency Medical Services and Helicopter Emergency Retrieval Services
|
|
Hon. John Mickel
|
1970
|
Member of Queensland's Legislative Assembly (1998-2012); Minister (2004-09); Speaker (2009-12)
|
|
Danny P Hoyland OAM
|
1971
|
Australian Air Force Cadets Second Federation Star Honorary & Life Member Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club
|
|
Garry Brown
|
1972
|
Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist
|
|
David Roberts
|
1972
|
Lawyer and Property Developer
|
|
Fr Michael McKeaten
|
1973
|
Old Boy Priest
|
|
Jim McKnoulty
|
1973
|
Land Surveyor and Sustainability Advocate
|
|
Peter O'Meara
|
1973
|
Papal Knighthood Recipient, CEO and Rugby Union Advocate
|
|
Fr Gerard Kalinowski
|
1974
|
Priest and Spiritual Director
|
|
Fr Robin Koning
|
1976
|
Jesuit Priest and Theologian
|
|
Mark Von Itzstein
|
1977
|
Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, Research Scientist and International Research Award Winner
|
|
Brian Fitzgerald
|
1979
|
Professor of Law
|
|
Mark Stockwell
|
1980
|
Olympian and Businessman
|
|
Paul Hayes QC
|
1980
|
International Barrister and Australian Bobsledder
|
|
John Cooper
|
1980
|
Construction Lawyer and Professor of Law
|
|
Dan Crowley
|
1982
|
Australian Wallaby and Businessman
|
|
Brian Harvey OAM
|
1983
|
Paralympian
|
|
Adrian Fabila Tjupurrula
|
1983
|
Indigenous Musician
|
|
Karl Morris AO
|
1984
|
Investment Banker/ Stockbroker
|
|
Martin Holzberger CSC
|
1985
|
Navy Warrant Officer
|
|
Mark Connors
|
1988
|
Australian Wallaby and Businessman
|
|
Scott Sullivan
|
1989
|
Founder of MND and Me Foundation, Business Analyst & Accountant
|
|
Brendan Cannon
|
1990
|
Wallaby and Property Developer
|
|
Dr Michael Wagels
|
1992
|
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Medical Research and Advancement Advocate
|
|
Josh Slack
|
1993
|
Triple Beach Volleyball Olympian
|
|
Dominic Nguyen
|
1994
|
Lawyer and Social Justice Advocate
|
|
Cooper Cronk
|
2000
|
Rugby League Player and Commentator
|
|
Damon Kelly
|
2000
|
Olympic and Commonwealth Games Weightlifter
|
HALL OF FAME PROCESS
Every two years, new Old Boys' are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Old Boys are invited to nominate their peers which is then reviewed and voted on at the relevant Association AGM. The Association then makes a recommendation to the College Review Committee. The College Review Committee is solely responsible for confirming inductees into the Hall of Fame.
