NEW HILLARY SCHOLARS 2008
Name
Jordan Taylor
Michael Whitehead
Oliver Leydon-Davis
Bjorn Seguin
Gabe Young
Myles Browne-Cole
Fraser Kilgour
Steven Martin
Whetu-Iti Silver
Alexandra Hitchmough
Jesse Campbell
Aliesha-Jane Moroney
Laura Newman-Dempster
Jasmine Van der Hayden
Amrita Sahay
Christopher Williams
Cathryn Finlayson
Thomas Lysaght
Kelly Hudson
Serene Teokotai
Kurt Kirby
Taryn Viggiana
Ying-Te Liu
Timothy Li
Michael Rumping
Evelyne Waters
Caitlin Easter
Laura Langman
Lynaire Williams
Alyce Pulford
Joshua Blue
Maia Gibbs
Sean Nixon
Bauro Kairaoi
Shoshana Sachidhanandam
Arianne Zilberberg
Natalie Good
Katherine Robinson
Mark Ryan
Alex Shadbolt
Amanda Cranston
Delwyn Dellow
Scot Hall
Hannah Croad
Jason Hohepa
Samuel Baker
Richard Martin
Sport(s) or Creative /
Performing Art(s)
Secondary School
Enrolment
Intentions
Athletics
Hamilton Boy’s High School
Waiuku College
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest High School
Te Puke High School
Waiuku College
St Peter’s School
Hamilton Boys’ High School
Hillcrest High School
Mount Maunganui College
St Peter’s School
St Paul’s Collegiate
Rodney College
St Peter’s School
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Gisborne Boys’ High School
Horowhenua College
Tauranga Boys’ College
Waikato Diocesan School
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Cambridge High School
Bethlehem College
Hillcrest High School
Rotorua Boys’ High School
St Bede’s College
St Peter’s School
Cambridge High School
Hillcrest High School
Matamata College
Hauraki Plains College
St Peter’s School
Gisborne Boys’ High School
Overseas Schooling
Rotorua Boys’ High School
Sacred Heart Girls’ College (Hamilton)
Hillcrest High School
Mount Aspiring College
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Cambridge High School
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Wanganui Collegiate School
Spotswood College
Hillcrest High School
Otumoetai College
Western Heights High School
Western Heights High School
Western Heights High School
BMS
BCMS
BMS
BMS
BCMS
BSc(Tech)
BSocSc
BMS / BSC
BA(Hons)
BSocSc
BCS
BMS
BSc
BMS
BCGD
BCGD
BTchg / BSpLS
BSpLS
BSC
BSocSc
BSpLS
BMus
BMus
PGDip(Mus)
BMus
MMus
BSocSc
BMS
BTchg
BMS
LLB / BSc
BCGD
BE
BSpLS
BA
BA
BSocSc / LLB
BTchg / BSpLS
BBA
Bachelor of Law
BSpLS
BA
BA
BMS
BMS
BTchg / BSpLS
BSpLS / BA
Badminton
Blokarting
Clay target shooting
Cricket / Hockey
Cricket /Squash
Dance
Equestrian
Graphic Design
Hockey
Hockey Umpiring
Māori creative arts
Judo
Music
Netball
Rowing
Rugby
Screen and Media
Snowboarding
Soccer
Squash
Theatre studies
Vollyball – indoor / beach
Waka Ama
Waka Ama / Volleyball
Carried over from previous years
Megan Aikenhead
Charlotte Osborne
Daniel Stevenson
Yi-Hsuan Chiang
Vina
Steven Rae
Robert Short
Rhiana Vincent
Ashleigh Stone
John Gray
Shem Rodger
Haden de Boer
Claire Gray
Nicholas Brooks
Elizabeth Brown
Tom Lane
Ngaire Ackerley
Mary Faber
James Hawley
Callum Slee
Sophie Wickens
Charlotte McCullough
Tim Smith
Benjamin Bartels
Owen Mitai-Wells
Raynesh Smith
Sarah Campbell
Tema Fenton-Coyne
Emma Davis
June Dams
Julia Hill
Jenny Johnson
Jisun Kim
Edward King
Maria Mo
Angela Rumping
EJ Song
Sarah Lee
Moon-Young Hong
Jesse Manson-Bolt
Jessie Taane
Tania Law
Samuel McNally
Simon Addison
Lucas de Jong
Mark Burman
Martyn Faville
Toby Smith
Emit Snake-Beings
Sasha McLaren
Emily Olsen
Christopher Musgrave
Aaron Scott
Nicole Stratford
Scott Calder
Chloe Hoolihan
Nikki Cox
Rebecca Wright
Sarah Ho
Simon Hoey-Burns
Michelle McCarthy
Claire Gray
Renate Mūller
Kimberly Muncaster
Marc Lelievre
Ariana Grant
Athletics
Athletics / Rugby
Badminton
Cricket
Cricket / Netball
Cycling
Dance
Equestrian
Graphic Design
Hockey
Karate
Māori Creative and Performing Arts
Motocross
Music
Netball
Netball umpiring
Orienteering
Public Speaking
Rugby
Screen and Media
Shooting
Soccer
Squash
Surf Life Saving
Table Tennis
Theatre Studies
Timbersport
Volleyball / Netball
Motueka High School
Morrinsville College
Cambridge High School
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Overseas Schooling
Tauranga Boys’ College
Pukekohe High School
Cambridge High School
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls
Pukekohe High School
Cambridge High School
King’s High School
Western Heights High School
St Peter’s School
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls
Senior College
Katikati College
ACG Strathallan
Tauranga Boys’ College
Pukekohe High School
Wairarapa College
Temuka High School
St John’s College (Hamilton)
Hamilton Boys’ High School
Western Heights High School
Hamilton Boys’ High School
St Paul’s Collegiate School
Kamo High School
Taupo-Nui-A-Tia College
Tauranga Girls’ College
Nelson College
Hamilton Girls’ High School
St Cuthbert’s College
King’s College
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Overseas Schooling
Bethlehem College
Westlake Girls’ High School
Wellington Diocesan School for Girls
Otorohanga College
St Peter’s School
Sacred Heart Girls’ College (Hamilton)
Te Puke High School
Putaruru High School
Opotiki College
Hamilton Boys’ High School
Cambridge High School
Hamilton Boys’ High School
Overseas Schooling
Kapiti College
Taupo-Nui-A-Tia College
Hamilton Boys’ High School
Hamilton Boys’ High School
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Cambridge High School
Hillcrest High School
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Gisborne Girls’ High School
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Garin College
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Western Heights High School
Overseas Schooling
Tokoroa High School
Mount Maunganui College
Western Heights High School
BSpLS
BSpLs
BSocSc / LLB
BSc / BA
BCGD
BMS / BSc
BTchg / BSpLS
BSpLS
BCGD
BMS
BMS
BMS
BA
LLB / BA
BMS
BSocSc / LLB
BCGD
BCGD
BMS
BCGD
BCS
BSpls
BMS(Hons)
BCGD
BMS
BMS / LLB
BSocSc
BA
BE
BA / BMus
BMus (Hons)
BMus
BMus
BMus
BMus (Performance)
BMus
BMus (Performance)
BMus
BMus
BMS
BMS or BSpLS
BSc
BE
BSc(Tech)
BCS
BMS
BSc
BMS
BA / BA (Hons)
BA(Hons)
BSpLs
BMS
BSpls
BSpLS / BTching
BMS
BMS
BMS
BTchg (primary)
BSocSc / LLB
BMS
BMS
BA
BA
BA
BSpLS
BSocSc
SIR EDMUND HILLARY
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
www.waikato.ac.nz/hillary
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Hillary Scholarship Programme
Who can apply?
> Students who excel academically and in
inspiring excellence, all round development and leadership
sports or creative and performing arts
> School leavers
> Current Tertiary students
What do you receive?
> Full fees Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship
to study at Waikato University
> Personalised academic support
> Leading coaches/tutors in your area
of sports/arts
> A Leadership and Personal Development Plan
> Free gym membership and physical conditioning
> and more...
LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Important Dates
> 9 March – Hillary Orientation Day
Time: 1.30pm to 6pm
Hillary Partners and parents welcome from 4pm
Location: WEL Energy Trust Academy of Performing Arts
> May – Leadership workshop
Scholar Assistance contact:
Greg O’Carroll – High Performance Student Manager
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
07 838 4264
All other enquiries contact:
Nicola Clayden – Programme Manager
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
07 858 5139
Mobile:
027 478 7331
Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme
Executive Committee
Doug Sutton (Chairman), Clare Cramond,
Judith Mudge, Charlotte Church,
Greg O’Carroll, Nicola Clayden, Lara Hall.
Scholarships Application:
Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme
Scholarships Office, The University of Waikato,
Private Bag 3105, Hamilton, New Zealand
Phone:
07 858 5195
Toll Free: 0800 WAIKATO
As at 18 February 2008
Hillary Scholarship Programme March 2008
March 2008
The Hillary Scholarship Programme is proudly sponsored by Gallagher Group and Orbit
www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships
SIR EDMUND HILLARY
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2008
Like the rest of New Zealand, the University of Waikato
mourned the passing of Sir Edmund Hillary earlier this year.
He was an inspiration to all New Zealanders, but particularly young
people, and he was keen to encourage them to challenge themselves.
As patron of the University of Waikato Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship
Programme he espoused its philosophy of excellence, all round
development – both academic and sporting or creative – and leadership.
The programme, which provides a full scholarship and support for some
of this country’s highest achieving students, is designed to challenge
and stretch capability; it is about innovation, and strong networks and
relationships – attributes its patron had in plenty.
The Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme will certainly continue, in
honour of its founding patron with our students taking their inspiration
from his many achievements, as well as his personal qualities. As always,
we are grateful for the support provided to the programme by local
organisations and people who are, like Sir Ed, committed to fostering all
round excellence in our young people. I would to particularly note the
contributions of the Gallagher Group, and Calder and Lawson’s Orbit
Corporate Travel.
My congratulations and welcome to our 47 new 2008 Hillary Scholars.
We know that they are among the most talented and hardworking
of their generation – certainly their academic and either sporting or
performance achievements do not come without many solid hours of
preparation and perspiration.
The 2008 Hillary Scholars represent music, screen and media, theatre,
dance, graphic design, Māori performance and creative art and a
wide range of sporting codes. Scholarships were awarded in four new
categories this year; Waka Ama, snowboarding, judo and hockey
umpiring. Many of the recipients are from the Waikato region, with
others from as far afield as Ohakune, Taranaki and Northland.
Sir Edmund received an Honorary Doctorate from the University in
2006. This recognised his achievements in exploration, philanthropy, and
environmental conservation and also for his representation of the values
of excellence of the University. We particularly acknowledge his personal
strengths – of leadership, fearlessness
and commitment, all of which he so
enthusiastically fostered in others.
We look forward to seeing our new Hillary
Scholars, plus the other 65 currently on
the programme, taking up Sir Edmund’s
challenge to be the best they can in their
studies at the University of Waikato and
in all other aspects of their lives
With my very best wishes
Roy Crawford, Vice-Chancellor
Sir Edmund Hillary 1919-2008
SIR EDMUND SETS A CHALLENGE
FOR HILLARY SCHOLARS
By being awarded a Hillary Scholarship students are accepting the
challenge of achieving on three fronts – to achieve at least a B
grade average in their academic study at the University of Waikato,
to perform in their chosen sport or creative and performing art,
and to fulfil the requirements of the Leadership and Personal
Development Programme.
As part of the Leadership and Personal Development Programme,
Sir Edmund Hillary has given the Hillary Scholars his own challenge.
His challenge to Hillary Scholars is to complete their Personal Purpose
over their period of study.
“A Personal Purpose assists you in developing an inspirational future. It
gives an understanding of what is important to you, that leads to better
clarity and confidence when making decisions. The Personal Purpose will
give you a real head start when seeking employment in future years.”
The Hillary Challenge – Personal Purpose Workshop will be delivered
to Hillary Scholars by Professor Clive Gilson from the Waikato
Management School. Clive is a close friend of Sir Edmund. “After
writing the foreword for the book Peak Performance, Sir Edmund
encouraged us to develop the peak performance for organisations
into a similar concept for individuals, this became Personal Purpose.
Sir Ed loved challenges and always encouraged me and others to seek
challenges, to have an eye for something big, something that would
stretch our ability to the utmost. It will be a pleasure working with the
Hillary Scholars, to encourage them to seek guidance from friends and
fellow Hillary Scholars as they discover their Personal Purpose”
Hillary Scholarship Programme March 2008
2/18/08 4:33:52 PM
VIEW FROM THE
SUMMIT
VIEW FROM THE SUMMIT KINDLY
SPONSORED BY BENNETTS BOOKSHOP
HILLARY MEDALLISTS
ANNOUNCED
At orientation day, Hillary Scholars will all receive
a copy of Sir Edmund’s book View from the
Summit, kindly sponsored by Bennetts Bookshop.
Inside is a special inscription written last year
from Sir Edmund to Hillary Scholars.
Bennetts Bookshop is extremely pleased to be associated with Waikato University’s, ‘Sir Edmund
Hillary Scholarship Programme’. Recent events have absolutely confirmed the prestige held by
Sir Ed, as such, to be awarded a Scholarship in his name is a truly special accomplishment.
Julia Hill and Gabrielle Rogers were announced the
Hillary Medallists for 2007. A Hillary Medal is awarded
to the graduating Hillary scholars who have achieved
at the highest level academically, who have excelled
in their specialist activity and who have demonstrated
special leadership while on the programme.
Bennetts Campus Bookshop
Supplier of Textbooks to The University of Waikato
SQUASH CHAMPIONS
The first man to set foot on the summit of
Everest, the man who led a team of tractors
to the South Pole, the man who jetboated up
the Ganges from the ocean to the sky has,
for the first time, gathered all the remarkable
adventures of a long life into one volume. But
there is more to Ed Hillary than this. He is also
the man who repaid his debt of fame to the
Himalayas by inaugurating a programme of
building schools, clinics, airstrips and bridges in
Nepal. With his still active support, these have
gone from strength to strength in the 50 years
since he himself mastered the Hillary Step and
led his companion Tenzing Norgay up Everest’s
final summit ridge.
View from the Summit is a thoughtful and honest
reappraisal of a life spent pushing human ability
to its limits and relishing the challenges thrown
down by the elements. It is also the story of a man
whom the world has taken to its heart
Waikato has a proud tradition of producing national and international
squash champions, and our partnership with the Hillary Scholarship
Programme aims to continue and build on that tradition. Squash Waikato is
delighted to welcome Amanda Cranston, one of the top five junior women in
New Zealand, and Steven Martin, the top junior male in the Waikato. These
new Scholars join Scott Calder and Chloe Hoolihan who are into their third
year of University and aiming to achieve A grade (in squash) this year.
Squash Waikato represents 26 member clubs from Huntly in the north, east to Mercury
Bay and south as far as Taumarunui. Over 1000 players compete in weekly interclub
competition through winter and every weekend there are numerous tournaments to
challenge the competitive player. Our squash clubs also include many more ‘social’
players who play with family and friends
as a quick and enjoyable workout.
Voted by Forbes 500 as “the world’s
healthiest sport”, squash provides an
awesome cardio and muscular workout
in 30-40 minutes. Club membership is
affordable, and you’re never rained off or
inhibited by the weather. Athletes from a
range of sports use squash as a fun and
effective cross-training session. The Rec
Centre on the University campus has
squash courts for you to see for yourself
GROUP TRAVEL EXPERTS
If you have a minimum of ten people travelling together, we invite you to take advantage
of our experience, global contacts and buying power. Whatever the interests of your
group, we will customise itineraries, and offer unique ideas to make it a trip to remember.
The Groups Department of Calder & Lawson House of Travel is staffed
by dedicated group specialists focusing strictly on group travel.
For answers to any questions or for a specific group please email
[email protected] or ring William on 0800 739 009
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Gabrielle who as an inaugural Hillary Scholar has just completed
a Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies with Honours, is the
2007 recipient of the Hillary Medal for sport. She has been
rowing competitively for New Zealand over the last few years
while juggling full-time study along with a part time job. She was
awarded Waikato University Blues Awards in 2004, 2006, and
2007, and was the recipient of the Fair Play award in 2007. Her
future aspirations are to represent New Zealand in rowing at the
2012 Olympic Games, and to make a significant contribution in
the field of health promotion. At present she has just been given
the chance to become a trainee paramedic in Sydney. Gabrielle
states that the role of a paramedic strongly appeals to her as she
comes from a sport and medical background. “The opportunity to
deliver vital pre-hospital care in a challenging and highly skilled
situation is an exciting and rewarding prospect”. We wish Gabby
all the very best with her future endeavours.
Along with the excellent support provided through the Hillary Programme, our scholars’
progress is overseen by Lindsey Walters, the District Coaching Coordinator for Squash
Waikato. New to the Waikato having moved here from the deep South, Lindsey also
contributes to the National Coaching programme based at Unitec’s National Squash
Centre in Henderson.
Michael Bill
The back cover of View from the
Summit reads:
Gabrielle Rogers
Julia Hill
Congratulations to this year’s winners!. We at Bennetts Bookshop look forward to helping you
achieve your goals and wish you all the best for your future studies at Waikato University
Gabrielle Rogers
“My achievements have resulted from
a goodly share of imagination and
plenty of energy. As a Hillary Scholar
you are given every opportunity to
challenge yourself. Seize this chance.”
As most New Zealanders and many, many others around the world will agree, Sir Edmund’s
legacy should and will be the continuation of his longstanding philanthropic endeavours. It is
our firm belief that the future potential of this year’s recipients will help provide the impetus
to carry his success to even greater heights both within New Zealand and Internationally.
AN INTRODUCTION
Julia Hill
This past year was particularly momentous for Julia Hill. She has
completed study in Performance Voice with First Class Honours.
As both a Sir Edmund Hillary Scholar and a Price Waterhouse
Coopers Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artist with NBR NZ
Opera, Julia has been given some unique opportunities.
The Cellophonics invited Julia as their special guest soloist as
they toured the central North Island and she was soloist with
both the University Orchestra and the Trust Waikato Symphony
Orchestra. As a member of the Chapman Tripp Chorus, she
completed her first two seasons of professional opera in Lucia di
Lammermoor and Turandot. After recently returning from the NZ
Opera School in Wanganui and further study in Auckland with
Dame Malvina Major, she is now focused on preparing for roles
in the upcoming seasons of La Bohème and Jenufa with NBR NZ
Opera. Before opening night arrives, there are a number of other
concerts including the Starlight Symphony where other guests
include Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.
She is particularly honoured to have sung the NZ National
Anthem when Sir Edmund Hillary received his Honorary
Doctorate from the University of Waikato in 2006.
For further information about Julia, visit www.juliahill.co.nz
We would like to introduce you to 4 of our new Hillary Scholars.
The full list of Hillary Scholarsfor 2008 is overleaf
Joshua Blue
Joshua Blue has been a busy lad at school and
looks forward to the challenges of studying fulltime
at Waikato while balancing a blossoming rugby
career. The former Head Boy from St Peters School
in Cambridge also cannot wait to get into further
developing his leadership skills. Not only was he
Head Boy but he was also captain of the St Peters
1st XV and a member of the Waipa District Youth Council. Joshua has enrolled
in the conjoint Law & Science degree, BSc/LLB.
Natalie Good
Originally from the Waikato, Natalie attended
Mount Aspiring College in the South Island
for her final year of school last year and this
enabled her to progress in Snow Boarding. In
2007 she achieved second places in both the
Slopestyle and Giant Slalom at the Under 19
Nationals. She also achieved success in previous
years on the water as a rower and on the sports
field with Rugby, 7s and Touch. Natalie has enrolled in the conjoint Law and
Social Sciences degree, BSocSc/LLB, at Waikato for 2008.
Arianne Zilberberg
Arianne is a current Waikato University student who is enrolled in a Bachelor
of Arts and is studying a double major in Screen & Media Studies and
Theatre Studies. Hailing from Hillcrest High, Arianne came straight from Year
12, such were her academic achievements and she has immersed herself
in the creative and performing arts. She has been involved in such theatre
projects such as Swamp Treasures, The Ticket and The Laramie Project, and
with film she has written, produced and directed ‘Four’ as well as producing,
directing & editing ‘Esh’. Arianne is also a member of the 2007 Golden Key
Honorary Society.
Alexandra Hitchmough
Alexandra, who will enrol in a Bachelor of Social
Sciences, is a Hillary Scholar for her abilities in
Dance. Not only this she was offered a Waikato
University Vice Chancellor’s Prize for Academic
Excellence and was Head Girl at Mount Mauganui
College in 2007. Her passion for dance has
been reflected in her involvement in four Stage
Challenges for her school
and several years as a Student Dance Teacher at the
Mount Maunganui Dance Academy
If you would like copies of
the new Sir Edmund Hillary
Scholarship Programme
brochure please phone
0800 WAIKATO or email
[email protected]
Hillary Scholarship Programme March 2008
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2/18/08 4:33:54 PM
VIEW FROM THE
SUMMIT
VIEW FROM THE SUMMIT KINDLY
SPONSORED BY BENNETTS BOOKSHOP
HILLARY MEDALLISTS
ANNOUNCED
At orientation day, Hillary Scholars will all receive
a copy of Sir Edmund’s book View from the
Summit, kindly sponsored by Bennetts Bookshop.
Inside is a special inscription written last year
from Sir Edmund to Hillary Scholars.
Bennetts Bookshop is extremely pleased to be associated with Waikato University’s, ‘Sir Edmund
Hillary Scholarship Programme’. Recent events have absolutely confirmed the prestige held by
Sir Ed, as such, to be awarded a Scholarship in his name is a truly special accomplishment.
Julia Hill and Gabrielle Rogers were announced the
Hillary Medallists for 2007. A Hillary Medal is awarded
to the graduating Hillary scholars who have achieved
at the highest level academically, who have excelled
in their specialist activity and who have demonstrated
special leadership while on the programme.
Bennetts Campus Bookshop
Supplier of Textbooks to The University of Waikato
SQUASH CHAMPIONS
The first man to set foot on the summit of
Everest, the man who led a team of tractors
to the South Pole, the man who jetboated up
the Ganges from the ocean to the sky has,
for the first time, gathered all the remarkable
adventures of a long life into one volume. But
there is more to Ed Hillary than this. He is also
the man who repaid his debt of fame to the
Himalayas by inaugurating a programme of
building schools, clinics, airstrips and bridges in
Nepal. With his still active support, these have
gone from strength to strength in the 50 years
since he himself mastered the Hillary Step and
led his companion Tenzing Norgay up Everest’s
final summit ridge.
View from the Summit is a thoughtful and honest
reappraisal of a life spent pushing human ability
to its limits and relishing the challenges thrown
down by the elements. It is also the story of a man
whom the world has taken to its heart
Waikato has a proud tradition of producing national and international
squash champions, and our partnership with the Hillary Scholarship
Programme aims to continue and build on that tradition. Squash Waikato is
delighted to welcome Amanda Cranston, one of the top five junior women in
New Zealand, and Steven Martin, the top junior male in the Waikato. These
new Scholars join Scott Calder and Chloe Hoolihan who are into their third
year of University and aiming to achieve A grade (in squash) this year.
Squash Waikato represents 26 member clubs from Huntly in the north, east to Mercury
Bay and south as far as Taumarunui. Over 1000 players compete in weekly interclub
competition through winter and every weekend there are numerous tournaments to
challenge the competitive player. Our squash clubs also include many more ‘social’
players who play with family and friends
as a quick and enjoyable workout.
Voted by Forbes 500 as “the world’s
healthiest sport”, squash provides an
awesome cardio and muscular workout
in 30-40 minutes. Club membership is
affordable, and you’re never rained off or
inhibited by the weather. Athletes from a
range of sports use squash as a fun and
effective cross-training session. The Rec
Centre on the University campus has
squash courts for you to see for yourself
GROUP TRAVEL EXPERTS
If you have a minimum of ten people travelling together, we invite you to take advantage
of our experience, global contacts and buying power. Whatever the interests of your
group, we will customise itineraries, and offer unique ideas to make it a trip to remember.
The Groups Department of Calder & Lawson House of Travel is staffed
by dedicated group specialists focusing strictly on group travel.
For answers to any questions or for a specific group please email
[email protected] or ring William on 0800 739 009
Hillary Scholarship Programme March 2008
952 Hillary Scholarship Prog NL Sec1:3-Sec1:4 Sec1:3-Sec1:4
Gabrielle who as an inaugural Hillary Scholar has just completed
a Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies with Honours, is the
2007 recipient of the Hillary Medal for sport. She has been
rowing competitively for New Zealand over the last few years
while juggling full-time study along with a part time job. She was
awarded Waikato University Blues Awards in 2004, 2006, and
2007, and was the recipient of the Fair Play award in 2007. Her
future aspirations are to represent New Zealand in rowing at the
2012 Olympic Games, and to make a significant contribution in
the field of health promotion. At present she has just been given
the chance to become a trainee paramedic in Sydney. Gabrielle
states that the role of a paramedic strongly appeals to her as she
comes from a sport and medical background. “The opportunity to
deliver vital pre-hospital care in a challenging and highly skilled
situation is an exciting and rewarding prospect”. We wish Gabby
all the very best with her future endeavours.
Along with the excellent support provided through the Hillary Programme, our scholars’
progress is overseen by Lindsey Walters, the District Coaching Coordinator for Squash
Waikato. New to the Waikato having moved here from the deep South, Lindsey also
contributes to the National Coaching programme based at Unitec’s National Squash
Centre in Henderson.
Michael Bill
The back cover of View from the
Summit reads:
Gabrielle Rogers
Julia Hill
Congratulations to this year’s winners!. We at Bennetts Bookshop look forward to helping you
achieve your goals and wish you all the best for your future studies at Waikato University
Gabrielle Rogers
“My achievements have resulted from
a goodly share of imagination and
plenty of energy. As a Hillary Scholar
you are given every opportunity to
challenge yourself. Seize this chance.”
As most New Zealanders and many, many others around the world will agree, Sir Edmund’s
legacy should and will be the continuation of his longstanding philanthropic endeavours. It is
our firm belief that the future potential of this year’s recipients will help provide the impetus
to carry his success to even greater heights both within New Zealand and Internationally.
AN INTRODUCTION
Julia Hill
This past year was particularly momentous for Julia Hill. She has
completed study in Performance Voice with First Class Honours.
As both a Sir Edmund Hillary Scholar and a Price Waterhouse
Coopers Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artist with NBR NZ
Opera, Julia has been given some unique opportunities.
The Cellophonics invited Julia as their special guest soloist as
they toured the central North Island and she was soloist with
both the University Orchestra and the Trust Waikato Symphony
Orchestra. As a member of the Chapman Tripp Chorus, she
completed her first two seasons of professional opera in Lucia di
Lammermoor and Turandot. After recently returning from the NZ
Opera School in Wanganui and further study in Auckland with
Dame Malvina Major, she is now focused on preparing for roles
in the upcoming seasons of La Bohème and Jenufa with NBR NZ
Opera. Before opening night arrives, there are a number of other
concerts including the Starlight Symphony where other guests
include Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.
She is particularly honoured to have sung the NZ National
Anthem when Sir Edmund Hillary received his Honorary
Doctorate from the University of Waikato in 2006.
For further information about Julia, visit www.juliahill.co.nz
We would like to introduce you to 4 of our new Hillary Scholars.
The full list of Hillary Scholarsfor 2008 is overleaf
Joshua Blue
Joshua Blue has been a busy lad at school and
looks forward to the challenges of studying fulltime
at Waikato while balancing a blossoming rugby
career. The former Head Boy from St Peters School
in Cambridge also cannot wait to get into further
developing his leadership skills. Not only was he
Head Boy but he was also captain of the St Peters
1st XV and a member of the Waipa District Youth Council. Joshua has enrolled
in the conjoint Law & Science degree, BSc/LLB.
Natalie Good
Originally from the Waikato, Natalie attended
Mount Aspiring College in the South Island
for her final year of school last year and this
enabled her to progress in Snow Boarding. In
2007 she achieved second places in both the
Slopestyle and Giant Slalom at the Under 19
Nationals. She also achieved success in previous
years on the water as a rower and on the sports
field with Rugby, 7s and Touch. Natalie has enrolled in the conjoint Law and
Social Sciences degree, BSocSc/LLB, at Waikato for 2008.
Arianne Zilberberg
Arianne is a current Waikato University student who is enrolled in a Bachelor
of Arts and is studying a double major in Screen & Media Studies and
Theatre Studies. Hailing from Hillcrest High, Arianne came straight from Year
12, such were her academic achievements and she has immersed herself
in the creative and performing arts. She has been involved in such theatre
projects such as Swamp Treasures, The Ticket and The Laramie Project, and
with film she has written, produced and directed ‘Four’ as well as producing,
directing & editing ‘Esh’. Arianne is also a member of the 2007 Golden Key
Honorary Society.
Alexandra Hitchmough
Alexandra, who will enrol in a Bachelor of Social
Sciences, is a Hillary Scholar for her abilities in
Dance. Not only this she was offered a Waikato
University Vice Chancellor’s Prize for Academic
Excellence and was Head Girl at Mount Mauganui
College in 2007. Her passion for dance has
been reflected in her involvement in four Stage
Challenges for her school
and several years as a Student Dance Teacher at the
Mount Maunganui Dance Academy
If you would like copies of
the new Sir Edmund Hillary
Scholarship Programme
brochure please phone
0800 WAIKATO or email
[email protected]
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NEW HILLARY SCHOLARS 2008
Name
Jordan Taylor
Michael Whitehead
Oliver Leydon-Davis
Bjorn Seguin
Gabe Young
Myles Browne-Cole
Fraser Kilgour
Steven Martin
Whetu-Iti Silver
Alexandra Hitchmough
Jesse Campbell
Aliesha-Jane Moroney
Laura Newman-Dempster
Jasmine Van der Hayden
Amrita Sahay
Christopher Williams
Cathryn Finlayson
Thomas Lysaght
Kelly Hudson
Serene Teokotai
Kurt Kirby
Taryn Viggiana
Ying-Te Liu
Timothy Li
Michael Rumping
Evelyne Waters
Caitlin Easter
Laura Langman
Lynaire Williams
Alyce Pulford
Joshua Blue
Maia Gibbs
Sean Nixon
Bauro Kairaoi
Shoshana Sachidhanandam
Arianne Zilberberg
Natalie Good
Katherine Robinson
Mark Ryan
Alex Shadbolt
Amanda Cranston
Delwyn Dellow
Scot Hall
Hannah Croad
Jason Hohepa
Samuel Baker
Richard Martin
Sport(s) or Creative /
Performing Art(s)
Secondary School
Enrolment
Intentions
Athletics
Hamilton Boy’s High School
Waiuku College
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest High School
Te Puke High School
Waiuku College
St Peter’s School
Hamilton Boys’ High School
Hillcrest High School
Mount Maunganui College
St Peter’s School
St Paul’s Collegiate
Rodney College
St Peter’s School
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Gisborne Boys’ High School
Horowhenua College
Tauranga Boys’ College
Waikato Diocesan School
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Cambridge High School
Bethlehem College
Hillcrest High School
Rotorua Boys’ High School
St Bede’s College
St Peter’s School
Cambridge High School
Hillcrest High School
Matamata College
Hauraki Plains College
St Peter’s School
Gisborne Boys’ High School
Overseas Schooling
Rotorua Boys’ High School
Sacred Heart Girls’ College (Hamilton)
Hillcrest High School
Mount Aspiring College
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Cambridge High School
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Wanganui Collegiate School
Spotswood College
Hillcrest High School
Otumoetai College
Western Heights High School
Western Heights High School
Western Heights High School
BMS
BCMS
BMS
BMS
BCMS
BSc(Tech)
BSocSc
BMS / BSC
BA(Hons)
BSocSc
BCS
BMS
BSc
BMS
BCGD
BCGD
BTchg / BSpLS
BSpLS
BSC
BSocSc
BSpLS
BMus
BMus
PGDip(Mus)
BMus
MMus
BSocSc
BMS
BTchg
BMS
LLB / BSc
BCGD
BE
BSpLS
BA
BA
BSocSc / LLB
BTchg / BSpLS
BBA
Bachelor of Law
BSpLS
BA
BA
BMS
BMS
BTchg / BSpLS
BSpLS / BA
Badminton
Blokarting
Clay target shooting
Cricket / Hockey
Cricket /Squash
Dance
Equestrian
Graphic Design
Hockey
Hockey Umpiring
Māori creative arts
Judo
Music
Netball
Rowing
Rugby
Screen and Media
Snowboarding
Soccer
Squash
Theatre studies
Vollyball – indoor / beach
Waka Ama
Waka Ama / Volleyball
Carried over from previous years
Megan Aikenhead
Charlotte Osborne
Daniel Stevenson
Yi-Hsuan Chiang
Vina
Steven Rae
Robert Short
Rhiana Vincent
Ashleigh Stone
John Gray
Shem Rodger
Haden de Boer
Claire Gray
Nicholas Brooks
Elizabeth Brown
Tom Lane
Ngaire Ackerley
Mary Faber
James Hawley
Callum Slee
Sophie Wickens
Charlotte McCullough
Tim Smith
Benjamin Bartels
Owen Mitai-Wells
Raynesh Smith
Sarah Campbell
Tema Fenton-Coyne
Emma Davis
June Dams
Julia Hill
Jenny Johnson
Jisun Kim
Edward King
Maria Mo
Angela Rumping
EJ Song
Sarah Lee
Moon-Young Hong
Jesse Manson-Bolt
Jessie Taane
Tania Law
Samuel McNally
Simon Addison
Lucas de Jong
Mark Burman
Martyn Faville
Toby Smith
Emit Snake-Beings
Sasha McLaren
Emily Olsen
Christopher Musgrave
Aaron Scott
Nicole Stratford
Scott Calder
Chloe Hoolihan
Nikki Cox
Rebecca Wright
Sarah Ho
Simon Hoey-Burns
Michelle McCarthy
Claire Gray
Renate Mūller
Kimberly Muncaster
Marc Lelievre
Ariana Grant
Athletics
Athletics / Rugby
Badminton
Cricket
Cricket / Netball
Cycling
Dance
Equestrian
Graphic Design
Hockey
Karate
Māori Creative and Performing Arts
Motocross
Music
Netball
Netball umpiring
Orienteering
Public Speaking
Rugby
Screen and Media
Shooting
Soccer
Squash
Surf Life Saving
Table Tennis
Theatre Studies
Timbersport
Volleyball / Netball
Motueka High School
Morrinsville College
Cambridge High School
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Overseas Schooling
Tauranga Boys’ College
Pukekohe High School
Cambridge High School
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls
Pukekohe High School
Cambridge High School
King’s High School
Western Heights High School
St Peter’s School
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls
Senior College
Katikati College
ACG Strathallan
Tauranga Boys’ College
Pukekohe High School
Wairarapa College
Temuka High School
St John’s College (Hamilton)
Hamilton Boys’ High School
Western Heights High School
Hamilton Boys’ High School
St Paul’s Collegiate School
Kamo High School
Taupo-Nui-A-Tia College
Tauranga Girls’ College
Nelson College
Hamilton Girls’ High School
St Cuthbert’s College
King’s College
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Overseas Schooling
Bethlehem College
Westlake Girls’ High School
Wellington Diocesan School for Girls
Otorohanga College
St Peter’s School
Sacred Heart Girls’ College (Hamilton)
Te Puke High School
Putaruru High School
Opotiki College
Hamilton Boys’ High School
Cambridge High School
Hamilton Boys’ High School
Overseas Schooling
Kapiti College
Taupo-Nui-A-Tia College
Hamilton Boys’ High School
Hamilton Boys’ High School
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Cambridge High School
Hillcrest High School
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Gisborne Girls’ High School
Hamilton Girls’ High School
Garin College
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Western Heights High School
Overseas Schooling
Tokoroa High School
Mount Maunganui College
Western Heights High School
BSpLS
BSpLs
BSocSc / LLB
BSc / BA
BCGD
BMS / BSc
BTchg / BSpLS
BSpLS
BCGD
BMS
BMS
BMS
BA
LLB / BA
BMS
BSocSc / LLB
BCGD
BCGD
BMS
BCGD
BCS
BSpls
BMS(Hons)
BCGD
BMS
BMS / LLB
BSocSc
BA
BE
BA / BMus
BMus (Hons)
BMus
BMus
BMus
BMus (Performance)
BMus
BMus (Performance)
BMus
BMus
BMS
BMS or BSpLS
BSc
BE
BSc(Tech)
BCS
BMS
BSc
BMS
BA / BA (Hons)
BA(Hons)
BSpLs
BMS
BSpls
BSpLS / BTching
BMS
BMS
BMS
BTchg (primary)
BSocSc / LLB
BMS
BMS
BA
BA
BA
BSpLS
BSocSc
SIR EDMUND HILLARY
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
www.waikato.ac.nz/hillary
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Hillary Scholarship Programme
Who can apply?
> Students who excel academically and in
inspiring excellence, all round development and leadership
sports or creative and performing arts
> School leavers
> Current Tertiary students
What do you receive?
> Full fees Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship
to study at Waikato University
> Personalised academic support
> Leading coaches/tutors in your area
of sports/arts
> A Leadership and Personal Development Plan
> Free gym membership and physical conditioning
> and more...
LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Important Dates
> 9 March – Hillary Orientation Day
Time: 1.30pm to 6pm
Hillary Partners and parents welcome from 4pm
Location: WEL Energy Trust Academy of Performing Arts
> May – Leadership workshop
Scholar Assistance contact:
Greg O’Carroll – High Performance Student Manager
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
07 838 4264
All other enquiries contact:
Nicola Clayden – Programme Manager
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
07 858 5139
Mobile:
027 478 7331
Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme
Executive Committee
Doug Sutton (Chairman), Clare Cramond,
Judith Mudge, Charlotte Church,
Greg O’Carroll, Nicola Clayden, Lara Hall.
Scholarships Application:
Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme
Scholarships Office, The University of Waikato,
Private Bag 3105, Hamilton, New Zealand
Phone:
07 858 5195
Toll Free: 0800 WAIKATO
As at 18 February 2008
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March 2008
The Hillary Scholarship Programme is proudly sponsored by Gallagher Group and Orbit
www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships
SIR EDMUND HILLARY
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2008
Like the rest of New Zealand, the University of Waikato
mourned the passing of Sir Edmund Hillary earlier this year.
He was an inspiration to all New Zealanders, but particularly young
people, and he was keen to encourage them to challenge themselves.
As patron of the University of Waikato Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship
Programme he espoused its philosophy of excellence, all round
development – both academic and sporting or creative – and leadership.
The programme, which provides a full scholarship and support for some
of this country’s highest achieving students, is designed to challenge
and stretch capability; it is about innovation, and strong networks and
relationships – attributes its patron had in plenty.
The Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme will certainly continue, in
honour of its founding patron with our students taking their inspiration
from his many achievements, as well as his personal qualities. As always,
we are grateful for the support provided to the programme by local
organisations and people who are, like Sir Ed, committed to fostering all
round excellence in our young people. I would to particularly note the
contributions of the Gallagher Group, and Calder and Lawson’s Orbit
Corporate Travel.
My congratulations and welcome to our 47 new 2008 Hillary Scholars.
We know that they are among the most talented and hardworking
of their generation – certainly their academic and either sporting or
performance achievements do not come without many solid hours of
preparation and perspiration.
The 2008 Hillary Scholars represent music, screen and media, theatre,
dance, graphic design, Māori performance and creative art and a
wide range of sporting codes. Scholarships were awarded in four new
categories this year; Waka Ama, snowboarding, judo and hockey
umpiring. Many of the recipients are from the Waikato region, with
others from as far afield as Ohakune, Taranaki and Northland.
Sir Edmund received an Honorary Doctorate from the University in
2006. This recognised his achievements in exploration, philanthropy, and
environmental conservation and also for his representation of the values
of excellence of the University. We particularly acknowledge his personal
strengths – of leadership, fearlessness
and commitment, all of which he so
enthusiastically fostered in others.
We look forward to seeing our new Hillary
Scholars, plus the other 65 currently on
the programme, taking up Sir Edmund’s
challenge to be the best they can in their
studies at the University of Waikato and
in all other aspects of their lives
With my very best wishes
Roy Crawford, Vice-Chancellor
Sir Edmund Hillary 1919-2008
SIR EDMUND SETS A CHALLENGE
FOR HILLARY SCHOLARS
By being awarded a Hillary Scholarship students are accepting the
challenge of achieving on three fronts – to achieve at least a B
grade average in their academic study at the University of Waikato,
to perform in their chosen sport or creative and performing art,
and to fulfil the requirements of the Leadership and Personal
Development Programme.
As part of the Leadership and Personal Development Programme,
Sir Edmund Hillary has given the Hillary Scholars his own challenge.
His challenge to Hillary Scholars is to complete their Personal Purpose
over their period of study.
“A Personal Purpose assists you in developing an inspirational future. It
gives an understanding of what is important to you, that leads to better
clarity and confidence when making decisions. The Personal Purpose will
give you a real head start when seeking employment in future years.”
The Hillary Challenge – Personal Purpose Workshop will be delivered
to Hillary Scholars by Professor Clive Gilson from the Waikato
Management School. Clive is a close friend of Sir Edmund. “After
writing the foreword for the book Peak Performance, Sir Edmund
encouraged us to develop the peak performance for organisations
into a similar concept for individuals, this became Personal Purpose.
Sir Ed loved challenges and always encouraged me and others to seek
challenges, to have an eye for something big, something that would
stretch our ability to the utmost. It will be a pleasure working with the
Hillary Scholars, to encourage them to seek guidance from friends and
fellow Hillary Scholars as they discover their Personal Purpose”
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