Mentone Memories

Mentone Grammar has a storied history built on its strongest foundation – our people.

We love sharing memories from Mentonians about their time at the School, along with discovering intriguing stories from our archives.

You can read some of these fascinating stories and anecdotes from members of our alumni community below.

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Ross McKenzie (1969)

Bayside born and bred, Ross McKenzie was a bright-eyed 11-year-old when his time finally arrived to follow the footsteps of his older brother and join…

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Anthony ‘Tony’ Collins (1966)

Anthony ‘Tony’ Collins, a Mount Eliza resident as a schoolboy, joined Mentone Grammar in 1958 and quickly established himself both academically and on the sporting…

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Winner of ‘Your Shot’ DJ competition – Connor Bourke (Class of 2015)

We are thrilled to announce that Mentonian Connor Bourke (Class of 2015) has emerged as the winner of the prestigious 'Your Shot' DJ competition 2023!

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Where Are They Now? Thomas Watson (Class of 2014)

Meet Mentonian Thomas Watson (Class of 2014), a special effects technician for film and TV.

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Centenary Showcase

A cast of over 200 students, staff and Mentonians delighted the packed Palais Theatre on 14 June 2023.

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Andreas (Andrew) Andrikopoulos (1985)

We were pleased to have Andreas (Andrew) Andrikopoulos (1985) come back to visit and tour the School.

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Where Are They Now? Lottie Morrison (Class of 2013)

Lottie is researching communication skills in children with genetic conditions who have severe communication impairments. Her research will also improve our understanding of three rare…

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Singapore and Malaysia Tour 1974

Bruce Tonkin took some time to recall the Mentone Grammar Tour of Singapore and Malaysia in 1974.

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Francis Reginald “Smudger” Smith (1927 – 2015)

One thing Frank ‘Smudger” Smith was not was an enigma. Once you met Smudger you were “Mate”, no further questions asked.

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Share Your Story

If you have a great story to tell about your time at Mentone Grammar, special memories of classmates or teachers, or want to keep us up to date with what’s going on in your career, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.