The school hosted a trivia night on Saturday at Hay Services Club.
The celebrations continued on Monday with a breakfast in the grounds of the school, followed by a formal assembly in the iconic rose garden.
The assembly was led by the 2023 school captains Michael Tumolero and Emma Johnston and vice-captains Luke Nevinson and Darcy Masters.
The captains then shared a history of the school, its purpose and meaning to the local community.
“Few families could afford to travel overseas to visit war graves, so a war memorial at home became a very important substitute,” explained Michael.
“In 1923 on ANZAC Day the director of the Department of Education opened the front door to Hay War Memorial High School with a golden key, and unveiled the honour boards,” shared Emma.
“Our school is a living memorial that has educated thousands of students in a time when the only other options for students wishing to sit the leaving certificate were high schools in Wagga Wagga and Albury,” Darcy said.
“Every student and teacher who has spent time here has added to the traditions of our school,” Luke concluded.
Principal of the school Mr Yvan Chambers said he felt immense pride to be addressing the crowd on such an auspicious occasion.
“This school is not only a place of learning, but the town’s memorial, and it holds a special place in the hearts of many people.
“It is where young minds have been shaped. A symbol of hope and opportunity and a place of remembrance.”
Celebri-Tee Golf Day raises vital funds
This year’s Celebri-tee Golf Day and Sportsman’s Dinner and Auction has raised an amazing $60,000 for Echuca Neighbourhood House (ENH).
In its third year and run jointly by Committee for Echuca Moama and Rich River Golf Club, the funds raised will go towards a bus for ENH’s Food Bank service which helps support and deliver nutritious fresh food to those in need.
ENH manager Sarah Peake was thrilled money raised will go towards those in the community who need help to put food on the table.
“I am overwhelmed by the generosity of the community,” she said.
“The last three years have been very difficult for many people in the community and the floods have compounded that. Knowing that we can help ease the worry of putting food on the table is so rewarding for everyone at the house. My volunteers do an amazing job and I’m so excited that the bus will help support their efforts.
“I cannot possibly thank everyone enough for organising and supporting the night.”
Committee for Echuca Moama chief executive officer Chris Janson said he was thrilled the funds were going to such a worthwhile cause.
“It’s wonderful to know the funds will be going to Echuca Neighbourhood House which helps so many people in our community,” he said.
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