The Marist Alumni Project identifies and celebrates the contribution Marist educated men and women have made to our nation. This project aligns itself with Marcellin Champagnat’s call to all of us, particularly in the education of the young, to ‘form good Christians and virtuous citizens.’
The main outcome of this project is the creation of an Anthology of Outstanding Australian Marist Alumni. The Anthology is a way of recognising those alumni who have made a significant and outstanding contribution to Australian life. All our schools and organisations unquestionably have many, many ex-students who have gone on to became highly productive, influential and honourable citizens of this country. The intent of the Marist Alumni Project is to capture some of those who have truly made their mark on Australian society.
Marist schools are invited to provide further nominations to the Marist Alumni: submit nominees via the online form.
For inquiries related to the Marist Alumni, please email: alumniproject@marists.org.au.
St Augustine’s College Cairns.
Successful jockey over twenty-eight years, with 1500 wins, including the 1973 Melbourne Cup, Oakleigh Cup (twice), Australian Cup, VRC Oaks, William Reid Stake, Grafton Cup, Goodwood Cup and Herbert Power Cup.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
St Augustine’s College 1950s.
Represented Australia in Rugby League in 1961.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
St Augustine’s College Cairns 1976-1981
Talented soccer player who competed in Australia, Belgium, France, Italy and England.
A major player for the Australian National team, selected to the Socceroos a total of 37 times and scored 11 goals.
Named Oceania Footballer of the Year in 1988.
Inducted into the FF Hall of Champions in 2001.
Appointed as coach of the Socceroos, 1999-2005.
Appointed to the inaugural National Indigenous Advisory Group of Football Australia in 2021.
Awarded Medal of the Order of Australia in 2000 for service to soccer as a player and coach.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
St Augustine’s College Cairns
Commenced competitive shooting in 1991.
Competed at the 1997 World Championships, ranking 6th in the Trap Men Junior and 7th in the Double Trap Menn Junior.
Competed at the 1997 Oceanian Championships, winning silver in the Trap Men Junior and placing 5th in the Double Trap Men Junior.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
St Augustine’s College Cairns.
Five-time winner of the St George Triathlon Series held throughout Australia.
Four-time ITU World Cup Champion, International Grand Prix Champion, five-time Australia Triathlon Champion and three-time silver medalist at the ITU World Championships.
Won a Silver Medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games.
Awarded Medal of the Order of Australia in 2001.
Inducted into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame in 2009, Triathlon Australia Hall of Fame in 2012 and ITU Hall of Fame in 2016.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.