Jack Laracy

Marist College Ashgrove 1945-1953.

Named College Dux in 1953

Studied Engineering and spent 34 years at Queensland University of Technology (previously QIT, now QUT) including more than 20 years as Head of Mechanical Engineering or Acting Dean of the School of Engineering.

Achievements include: winner of the James Harrison Medal from AIRAH (only the fourth Queenslander to do so), serving on the committee of Australian Institute of Engineers QLD, member of the Sugar Research Institute of Australia, founder of the QIT Rugby Club and QIT Alpine Skiing Club and Chairman of Mt St Michael’s College Board, Marist College Ashgrove’s “sister school”.

Served as President of the Marist College Ashgrove Old Boys Association on two separate occasions.