Time for some Newman Nostalgia and for us to brag about another two of our high achievers from years gone past!
This week we showcase...
Dr Cassandra Goldie, who left Newman College in 1981 as both Dux and Head Girl! She went on to study law at the University of NSW, followed by a Masters of Law from University College, London.
With her specialty in advocacy, she has subsequently represented every level of disadvantaged people. She also has expertise in economic, social and environmental issues, civil society, social justice and human rights.
Cassandra was recognised as one of the first 'Westpac AFR 100 Women of Influence' and one 'of Impact 25’s Most Influencial People in the Social Economy’ in 2014 and 2021. In 2018 she was one of Australia’s top 50 'Outstanding LGBTI Executives', and last year, received the UNSW Alumni Award for Social Impact and Service.
Today, Cassandra is on the Law Advisory Committee at UNSW where she is also an Adjunct Professor, and is CEO of the Australian Council of Social Service.
What an amazing Newmanite!
…then we have Daniel Ricciardo AM, who was a Newman College ‘Lifer’, starting out in Preprimary in 1994 and graduating with the class of 2006!
Right from the age of nine, Daniel loved karting, and progressed to driving cars in 2005, aged just 15. He made his debut in Formula Three Euro Series in 2008, coming sixth in the first race.
In 2009 he was the champion of British Formula 3 and, in December the same year, entered Formula One, testing for Red Bull Racing, aged just 20!
He's been described as a honey badger for his racing style: "the most fearless animal in the animal kingdom. …he seems quite cute and cuddly, but as soon as someone crosses his territory in a way he doesn't like, he turns into a bit of a savage and he'll go after anything … but he's a good guy."
Daniel has won many trophies, awards and races, and is an eight time Formula One Grand Prix winner, including the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix and 2021 Italian Grand Prix.
He has driven for Red Bull Racing, Aston Martin and Renault, and today drives Formula One for McLaren, for Australia. In the 2022 Australia Day Honours he was appointed an Order of Australia for "significant service to motor sport as a competitor and ambassador, and to the community.”
…and he’s having a ball doing it.
We hope you’ve enjoyed revisiting the achievements of these incredible Newmanites as much as we have, and will aim to bring more next week!