26 Nov 2024
Charlie Murphy and Josh Gould, both exceptional Water Polo players, alongside Australian Rules footballers Charlie Gibson and Chase French received the prestigious awards. All four students had members of their family in attendance for the presentation, where they were joined by 64 other government school students from across NSW.
This milestone is particularly significant as it marks one of the most successful years in the school’s history, adding to the legacy of excellence in sports that Albury High has cultivated over the past 66 years. With only 20 NSWCHS Blues awarded in that time, the recognition of four students in a single year speaks volumes about the dedication and talent within the Albury High community.
The achievements of Charlie Murphy (Albury Tigers) and Josh Gould (Albury Sharks) are notable. Both players have represented NSW Water Polo multiple times and recently toured New Zealand with Water Polo Australia. They have consistently showcased their skills at the Australian Schools Exchange championships against formidable teams from Queensland Schools, NSWCIS, and NSWCCC, culminating in their selection for the championship team this year.
In Australian Rules, both Charlie Gibson and Chase French have excelled at the Lavington Football Club, with impressive records in representative competitions. Their participation in the Riverina SSA, NSWCHS, and NSW All Schools teams led to their selection in the All Australian - 15 Years Australian Football team after competing at the School Sport Australia Games on the Gold Coast.
This achievement highlights not only the hard work of the students but also the supportive environment fostered by Albury High School and the local sporting community. The commitment of parents in prioritising their children’s involvement in school sports has been instrumental in this success.
As we celebrated this achievement at the induction ceremony at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), our students joined an illustrious list of past recipients, including Olympians and professional athletes.
NSW Combined High Schools – Blues (1957 – 2024) from Albury High School
- Paul Jarvie (Swimming) - 1969
- Bill Krautz (Australian Rules) - 1972
- Rod Wurtz (Tennis) - 1973
- Karen Bryant (Squash) - 1976
- Diane Scholz (Volleyball) - 1977
- Dorothy Jaegar (Volleyball) - 1978
- G. Watson (Athletics) - 1979
- Vicki Howard (Volleyball) - 1979
- Geoffrey Milliken (Cricket) - 1981
- Paul Spargo (Australian Rules) - 1982
- Simon Gould (Water Polo) - 1985
- Peta Edebone (Softball) - 1986
- Simon Pfahlert (Australian Rules) - 1987
- Renae Burdack (Water Polo) - 1992
- Linda Harvey (Water Polo) - 1995
- Shaun Daly (Australian Rules) - 2000
- Dylan McNeil (Australian Rules) - 2006
- Anthony Miles (Australian Rules) - 2007
- Alexander Baines (Squash) - 2018
- Samuel Webb (Basketball) - 2023
- Chase French (Australian Rules) - 2024
- Charlie Gibson (Australian Rules) - 2024
- Josh Gould (Water Polo) - 2024
- Charlie Murphy (Water Polo) - 2024