1963 Alumni

Great school at the time.

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I attended RSHS in 1962-63, completing Junior (Year 10), and then went on to complete an Electrical Apprenticeship followed by a Certificate in Electrical Engineering. I spent just over 47 years working in the Electricity Supply Industry in Rockhampton and, at retirement in August 2011, was a Technical Officer in HV Substation Design. I guess I could have put more effort into my secondary schooling & involvement in school activities as a student, but still managed to get on well with my teachers (at least, I hope I did) - John Cook, Des McLucas, Ed Blackburn, Tom Susans, Frank Smith, Neil Russell, Miss Owens & Mr Mahoney. I married in 1972 and Eunice & I have three children now aged 43, 40 & 39, all of whom also attended RSHS and enjoyed their secondary schooling and getting involved in as much as they could. All three were School Captains in their respective Year 12 and achieved extremely well academically, two of them being awarded Dux of the School. As parents, Eunice & I also became quite involved with the school - Eunice with Mother's Club & Tuckshop and me as Treasurer of the P&C Association for a number of years. During these years, we came to appreciate what a great school RSHS was, and also the many dedicated & committed teachers. We still have involvement in the school through Awards Night (previously known as Speech Night), fundraising for School Chaplaincy and assisting with Car Parking on the school ovals for events being held at the Showgrounds - a great fundraising activity. Looking forward to the Centenary Celebrations.

Unsure of year around this time

1962 - I started year 9 Left school 1964 @ the end of year 10 Commenced my nursing training @ Rockhampton Base Hospital 1965

A long time ago. I left Rocky when I left RSHS.

Rocky State High school days were great days. Wonderful caring teachers and a great group of fellow students.

SENIOR STUDENT 1963. Attended the school from 1960 and was in the first group of students admitted when school opened. I am very proud of the education offered and have very fond memories of those years in my life.