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C.A.S. HAWKER SCHOLARS 2006
Hawker Scholar: 2006 – 2008 Degree: Bachelor of Rural Science Institution: University of New England Career goal: To act as an agent for change to improve farming practices in Australia and third world countries to make them financially and environmentally sustainable. Skye Gabb is from a long line of primary producers in the Western Districts of Victoria. She and her three siblings are the 5th generation on their family property 'Black's Creek'. After attending the local Skipton primary school, Skye spent six years as a boarder at Ballarat Grammar. She completed her secondary education in 2003 and 'went bush' for a couple of years working as a jillaroo on large cattle stations in northern Australia. She has rolled her swag under the 'thousand star motel' and it was largely her experiences in the pastoral north that influenced her decision to study rural science. Skye Gabb could have chosen to do almost anything. She is a gifted and hard working student achieving an ENTER score of 99.15. The testimonial provided by Ballarat Grammar is glowing in its praise of her commitment and achievement's at the College. She constantly pushed herself to achieve the best possible outcomes academically, in her 'school-house' work, on the sporting field and in all her extra curricula activities. Skye Gabb is an outstanding all round student. By any measure she is a high achiever with compassion and a social conscience. Skye is a talented artist. Her preferred medium is textiles. She plays the flute and is an avid skier, hiker, national rower, state level hockey player, state champion touch footballer and has also represented Ballarat Grammar in cross country, athelitics, basketball and soccer. Skye was presented with her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award by the Governor of Victoria His Excellency John Landy and has received numerous school colours for her sporting and academic achievements. Skye was Vice-Captain of Ballarat Grammar in 2003, a School Guardian, Outdoor Education Leader and School Endeavour Award winner in 1998 and 2000 for her all round excellence and enthusiasm. Her service record is outstanding. Skye participated in the Lions Youth of the Year, winning the public speaking award in 2001 and 2003. She was Head of the Round Square Service Committee, and attended the International Round Square Conference in Alice Springs in 2001. Skye is a recipient of the School Service Award for service to the community. Skye participated in, and in some instances, organized fundraisers including the local Red Shield Appeal and Australia's Biggest Morning Tea. Skye is a recipient of a Centenary Medal and participated in The Peoplescape at Parliament House in Canberra in 2001. Skye is an outstanding young Australian who has clearly demonstrated by her actions and commitment that she will make a difference. Skye Gabb is a most deserving winner of a Hawker Scholarship.
Hawker Scholar: 2006 - 2008 Degree: Bachelor of Arts/Law Institution: Australian National University Career goal: To pursue a career in politics, in the diplomatic service or for an international aid agency. Lauren Hannan has always been interested in politics – local, national and international. While she has lived and studied in Melbourne, Indonesia and Sweden, she still calls the country town of Shepparton in Victoria 'home'. Lauren successfully completed her secondary education at Notre Dame College in Shepparton in 2005. Lauren was Crane House Captain, SRC representative, the recipient of numerous academic awards, a participant in the College athletic and swimming teams and is an accomplished debater. Lauren is a positive person and strong team player. Lauren believes in the creed that we should 'think globally and act locally' and that politics provides an opportunity to change the framework of the world in which we live. She is driven by a desire to use politics as a catalyst to make the community, be it local or global, a better place. Lauren's overseas experiences in Indonesia and Sweden have given her a greater understanding of global issues related to poverty, education, human rights, health and access to basic amenities. This awareness of global injustices resulted in Lauren becoming a member and the Group Secretary of the Youth St. Vincent De Paul Society. The group volunteers at the local Op-Shop in Shepparton and a result, she became more aware of the inequalities in her local community. The group also raised funds for prosthetics for Moira Kelly's Children First Foundation in support of humanitarian work. Lauren was also involved in establishing the Seeds of Justice Group at Notre Dame College, a social justice organization concerned with local and global issues. A sister school in East Timor provided an opportunity for the group to raise money for materials and textbooks for the East Timor school. The group also established a 'buddy' system with a local primary school with children in the English as a Second Language programme. In 2003, Lauren studied in Sweden as part of a Rotary Youth Exchange at the Komvux adult education centre. The experiences in Sweden and Indonesia changed her life and made her aware of issues in fairness and equity which are now the focus of her life and reinforced her desire to become actively involved in global politics. Lauren's commitment to and interest in social issues and the global community - and her determination to excel in the areas of personal integrity and moral leadership would have been applauded by Charles Allan Seymour Hawker.
Hawker Scholar: 2006 – 2008 Degree: Bachelor of Arts/Law Institution: Australian National University Career goal: To secure a position with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the UN, the International Criminal Court or in Australian Federal Politics. Michael Jones completed his secondary education at Knox Grammar School in 2004 with a UAI of 98.9 and in 2005, the first year of his Arts / Law degree at ANU. Michael was Knox School Captain in 2004 and was an outstanding student in both the class room and on the sporting field. He is dedicated and committed and demonstrated a highly disciplined approach to his studies and his extensive extra curricula activities during his time at Knox. The results of that dedication are many and significant. He was capable of balancing his academic work with his other school commitments, including his duties as School Captain, Second-In-Command of the school’s cadet unit and his participation in debating, public speaking and mock trials to highlight just a few of his many achievements. He was the NSW Youth Governor in 2002-2003, a regional finalist in the Plain English Speaking Competition, a recipient of a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. He is a senior surf life saver with the Manly Surf Live Saving Club, a member of the ANU Sailing Society and has been on a student exchange to Cambridge in the UK and traveled to Guatemala with Antipodeans Abroad, spending a month in 2002 working at the Chico Mendez Reforestation Project. Long time Dean of Studies at Knox Grammar School Mr. Philip Cummins says of Michael that 'he is probably the finest of the young men with whom I have worked in my career. No reference can do justice to this superb person of outstanding character, quality, values and ability. He is a young man of prodigious and precocious substance who is universally respected and popular. Mentoring Michael has been a rare privilege.’ Michael Jones is an outstanding young Australian a deserved winner of a Hawker Scholarship.
Hawker Scholar: 2006 – 2008 Degree: Bachelor of Arts / International Relations Institution: Australian National University Career goal: To secure a position with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or an International NGO working in the area of social justice and conflict resolution. Duncan McGrath completed his secondary education at Knox Grammar School in 2005 with a UAI of 93.2. Duncan was Knox Grammar School Vice-Captain and a Prefect. He had an outstanding approach to his studies, showed all-round sporting ability and demonstrated tremendous team qualities. Duncan successfully participated in track and field, rugby, cricket, surf life-saving and baseball at Knox Grammar School at a very high level. Duncan was an SRC representative and won numerous cadet unit awards. He reached the rank of Cadet Under Officer in a 600 cadet unit, the largest n the Southern Hemisphere. For the past five years, Duncan has marched in Sydney on Anzac Day wearing medals, won by family members. In 2004, Duncan was honoured to be the flag bearer on behalf of the units who served in WW1. Duncan achieved school academic and sporting colours in 2004 and 2005 and state awards in Maths, Science, Economics, Geography and English. He is also a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award recipient. Duncan’s extra curricula activities include water skiing, music, reading modern and military history and traveling. Duncan has travelled to the battlefields of France and Belgium, had a very emotional and life changing experience at Anzac Cove on Anzac Day, been a student exchangee to Vancouver, attended the Youth Leaders International World Leaders Conference at Washington DC and the Youth Leaders International World Cultural Experience in France. He then returned to Australia via Italy, Austria, Germany, and Singapore where he visited the Changi prison. Duncan believes everyone should have access to the opportunity, freedom and experiences he has had during his life. He feels deeply that he has a responsibility, through education, greater security and stability, to bring about real change in the world and create a better and brighter future for the next generation. Duncan McGrath is an outstanding young Australian and a deserved winner of a Hawker Scholarship.
Hawker Scholar: 2006 – 2008 Degree: Bachelor of Law & International Relations Institution: University of Adelaide Career goal: A career in international politics as it impacts on the Australian political scene. Rhiannon Pulford was born at Nhulunbuy in the Gulf of Carpentaria in the Northern Territory and was educated Ross Park Primary in Alice Springs, Wagaman Primary School and from 2000 to 2004 at Kormilda College in Darwin. Rhiannon Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) when she graduated in 2004 was an outstanding 99.8. During her gap year Rhiannon's work has included the Administrative Assistant for the Police, Fire and Emergency Services Training College, Data Input Officer for the Criminal History and Warrants Unit and Administrative Assistant for the Office of the Leader of the Opposition. Rhiannon is an outstanding student. She was Kormilda College School Captain in 2004 and has been the highest academic achiever at the College for the past five years. Rhiannon is a critical and creative thinker and a recognized leader. As well as her outstanding academic success, Rhiannon has been actively involved in numerous extra curricula activities including being a member of the Darwin City Youth Advisory Group, being the NT Representative in the UN Model United Nations Conference, MC of the NT Young Achievement Australia launch, Captain of the Tournament of the Minds team, achieving a HD in the Australian Chemistry Quiz, participating in the Toastmaster's Youth Leadership program, leading Kormilda College to the highest NT school fund raiser for World Vision and in 2003 was voted the NT Young Business Person of the Year. By any measure, Rhiannon is a high achiever. Her exposure to local, NT and international politics through the Darwin City Council, the last NT elections and the United Nations organizations she has been involved with in recent years, has fired her political passion. Rhiannon has the intellect, energy, capacity and ability to achieve whatever she determines to do in the coming years. Australia's needs more young people with the ideals, capability and commitment of Hawker Scholar Ms Rhiannon Pulford.
Hawker Scholar: 2006 Degree: Bachelor of Business / Agricultural Management Institution: Marcus Oldham College Career goal: To develop and then deliver sustainable solutions to the challenges faced by Australia's rural producers. Alec Sutherland completed his secondary education at Rockhampton Grammar School in Queensland in 1998 and in 2004 commenced his Bachelor of Business / Agricultural Management at Marcus Oldham College in Victoria. After completing his secondary schooling, he deferred his university studies for five years. Alec didn't return to his family's broad-acre grain and cattle property west of Emerald in Central Queensland. Instead he went to work in the central Queensland coal fields, finally working as a crane driver and rigger. He decided his future was back on the family property. Alec returned and they decided to expand the family property - just in time for the worst drought in 100 years. After four years of poor rain, they were forced to contract and the properties were largely de-stocked. Alec decided his time would be better spent getting ready for future opportunities and enrolled at Marcus Oldham. The experience has widened his horizons and provided a range of real life opportunities and experiences which he now wants to pass onto others in rural Australia. Alec now wants to address issues of under utilization of resources, overgrazing and unsustainability within Australia's grazing system. His vision is to develop management systems which address these issues which will enable rural Australia to maintain profitability, improve biodiversity and sustain rural communities. Alec has been elected to the position of Student President in 2006 and is completing the Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Course during his final year of study. Alec Sutherland is the future of rural Australia. He has the vision and capacity to influence fundamental change. Charles Hawker would strongly support Alec in his future endeavours. Alec Sutherland is a deserved winner of a Hawker Scholarship.
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Ms SKYE GABB 
Ms LAUREN HANNAN
Mr. MICHAEL JONES
Mr. DUNCAN McGRATH
Ms RHIANNON PULFORD 
