ALUMNI Program

🩺 WHS Alumni Inspire Year 11 Students to Explore Health Careers

Our Year 11 Health & Human Development students recently enjoyed an inspiring session with Wangaratta High School alumni who are now thriving in diverse health-related professions.

Charlotte Mullens (Class of 2020), now a qualified Optometrist, described her role in diagnosing eye conditions during 30 to 45 minute consultations. She captivated students with stories of ocular emergencies, including the delicate task of removing metal fragments from patients’ eyes.

Lisa Gephart (Hill) (Class of 1998), a Clinical Nurse Consultant in the Acute Pain Service at Northeast Health Wangaratta, offered a glimpse into her fast-paced mornings in the operating theatre. She explained how she supports patients through post-operative pain, labour and other acute care scenarios.

Christina Harris (Class of 1988), now an Occupational Therapist, and Jenna Aumann (Class of 2011), a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Emergency, also shared valuable insights into their career journeys, day-to-day responsibilities and the skills needed to succeed in these rewarding fields.

Students were deeply engaged. Some even shared their own hospital experiences - kidney stones got a mention. Ouch!

🌟 What’s Next?

We’re thrilled to announce that Georgina Ridley (Class of 2013) will be joining us at the upcoming Year 12 Dinner. Georgina is currently Assistant Director at the Office for Women, within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. She’ll be sharing insights into her career journey and the life lessons she’s learned since leaving WHS.

We can’t wait to welcome Georgina back and hear her inspiring story.

Alumni Spotlight: Share Your Journey!

Do you have an inspiring story to share? We would love to feature you in our Alumni Spotlight! Whether you’ve reached career milestones, started your own business, or simply want to share what you’ve been up to, your experience can help inspire others. Reach out to us at alumni@whs.vic.edu.au to share your journey. 

Our Wangaratta High School Alumni Facebook page is now live!

Please follow and share the Alumni Facebook page with anyone you think would be suitable for the alumni program. Click on the logo below to check out our page! 

Join the Alumni Program!

Do you, or someone you know, want to join the Wangaratta High School Alumni Program? By joining the program, you can stay updated on school events, reconnect with old friends and teachers, and even help inspire the next generation of Wangaratta High School students.

To join our alumni community and get involved, please complete the form on our webpage https://www.whs.vic.edu.au/alumni/ or email us at alumni@whs.vic.edu.au with your contact details, and Megan De Fazio will be in touch with you.

Stay tuned for more updates and events as we continue to grow and strengthen our alumni network!