On Saturday 20 October we celebrated the Alumni Gala, one of the College’s premier annual events. It’s where we honour those who have achieved greatness while championing the Mercy ethos. The night celebrates the past, present and future of Mount Lilydale Mercy College. We were thrilled to add the 2018 inductees to the MLMC Mercy Honour Roll.
This year’s inductees were entertainer Diana Trask (1947-54), past teacher and Deputy Principal to the College Terry Harrison (1978-2000), Australia's highest-ranking female in Military Education, Colonel Fiona Haynes Curtis (Class of 1989), and local businessman and supporter to the Yarra Valley community Michael Napoleone (1985-89).
Guests learned each of our inductees’ remarkable stories and were part of celebrating their induction into our Mercy Honour Roll. Recipients of this award are not judged merely on their excellence in their chosen fields but they have also demonstrated the Mercy ethos shown by the Sisters of Mercy.
The contribution of Peter Ruscitti over seven years as President of the MLMC Old Collegians’ Association was also recognised, while it was the first Gala since taking on the role of President for Olivia Cox.
It was a fun evening of entertainment, with live music from Charlie Trimboli and his band The Megahertz, awards, delicious food, silent auctions and the best in local beers, wines and ciders from the Yarra Valley.
The 2018 Gala was an awesome College Community event. It not only reconnects and celebrates our community, it helps raise funds for those in our community in need. We look forward to even a bigger Gala in 2019 and the induction to the Mercy Honour Roll of more wonderful individuals. Nominations for the 2019 Mercy Honour Roll are now open HERE
