Tom Butt and Principal Val Thomas. Jugiong’s son, Tom Butt, has received a swag of awards for his achievements at Mater Dei Catholic College in Wagga in 2015, including the Senior Sportsman Award for his representation and participation in all sports and for demonstrating leadership and sportsmanship. The Year 10 student has worn the Mater Dei colours for Athletics, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Hockey, Rugby league, Rugby Union, Swimming and Water Polo this year, which also earned him an All-Rounder Award for his efforts. The Senior Sportsman Award and the All-Rounder Award are a testament to his sporting ability and leadership. For the latter quality, Tom will be representing the school, this time off the field, at the Catholic Youth Festival in Adelaide. He will also be joined by Jugiong parishioner, Alex Kelleher, as well as other school representatives. Tom comes from a family of thespians, and in this domain he has also been successful. Tom has landed the lead role in his school’s musical, “Popstars: The 90s”, which will be performed in May next year. Tom’s family and his hometown are very proud of his achievements.