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r Moulton Hill, Our Playground r Catching Up with... r 50 Years Together
The newly-arrived cohort of girls painting Glass House in 1972.
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The BCS Bulletin Spring 2022 Volume 80 Issue 2
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From Moulton Hill
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Moulton Hill, Our Playground
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School News
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Our Alumni
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Class Notes
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Fare Thee Well
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From Moulton Hill and respect. These are highlighted by the school’s core values: Lead, Grow, Engage, Experience, and Explore. We are proud that BCS is a leader in independent school education and that our faculty, staff, administration, and volunteers are committed to educating and shaping the next generation of global citizens and world leaders. Our current strategic plan is driving innovation and improvements in all areas of the school and the three school-wide initiatives are providing direction and focus in 1) Community Engagement, 2) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and 3) Environmental Sustainability. As an extension of last year’s House Sweet Home campaign, we have many renovations and upgrades planned throughout our 250-acre campus this spring and summer and we look forward to unveiling these enhancements during the upcoming school year and Homecoming Weekend (October 1-2, 2022). Furthermore, we are in the initial stages of crafting an exciting campus master plan, which will feature a long-term vision for the development of the entire campus and specifically in anticipation of the school’s 200th anniversary in 2036. You are all invited to the celebration! In the meantime, we are planning a full year of celebrations during the 2022-23 school year, as we mark the 50th anniversary of BCS and KHC coming together to make the school that we know and love today. Dear Friends,
that it provides to interact with current and
It is an exciting time at BCS and I
past students, parents, faculty, and staff
hope that we continue to meet your
As I enter my third year at the school,
of both Bishop’s College School and
expectations in providing the experience
I value the connectedness of our
King’s Hall, Compton.
of a lifetime to our students. I hope that
community, the history of our school,
BCS is a special place that offers a
this issue of The BCS Bulletin allows you to
and the bold vision that we have set for
unique experience and a multitude of
learn more about what continues to make
continuous growth. My favourite aspect
opportunities for students to live and
our school unique, why students are happy
of being Head of School is the opportunity
learn in a culture of equality, inclusion,
and thriving here, and why our mission is to
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The BCS graduating class of 1973.
create a caring community of learning and
Best regards,
development, where cultures connect and individuals matter. Thank you for your continued support, your engagement with the school and with each other, and always being present when BCS needs you. I wish you and your family health and
Michel Lafrance
happiness and look forward to welcoming
Head of School
you on your next visit to Moulton Hill.
Bishop’s College School
Keep Troth Catch glimpses into life at King’s Hall, Compton via first-hand recollections from KHC old girls. Look out for these Keep Troth boxes throughout the pages of this issue.
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Moulton Hill, Our Playground Ask anyone the first thing that comes to mind when they think of BCS and inevitably they will bring up our beautiful campus. From their arrival at our front gates and that first glimpse of our iconic School House, to the numerous crease games on our fields through the years and the cap toss in the Quad at Graduation—every corner of our 250-acre campus holds an experience, a memory, a legacy, and a special place in the hearts of the people lucky enough to call it their home. “I will miss the Moulton Hill landscape forever.” -Rongqi “Ritchie” Li, BCS’20
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We wish to acknowledge that Bishop’s College School is located on the traditional lands and unceded territory of the Abenaki People and the Wabenaki Confederacy at the confluence of the Massawippi and St. Francis rivers.
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Much has changed over the last century when J.K.L. Ross secured this land and ultimately moved what we now know as Bishop’s College School from across the river. Student residences have been built and new academic and student life spaces have been added to the original School House over the years. Sporting fields and courts, a distinct parking lot, forest trails, an outside basketball court, new flora, and more have all been established. These continuous upgrades allow us to welcome our diverse student body and improve the BCS experience for current and future generations. What hasn’t changed is the abundant greenery and peaceful grounds, and the kind and generous people who make up its community. Our students regularly have the opportunity to experience and enjoy our expansive green spaces, not to mention our resident deer, foxes, raccoons, and birds. Mountain biking our several kilometres of wooded trails, snowshoeing across our fields, or simply participating in our many outdoor activities and events, like Take Me Outside Day, keeps everyone busy and active. Spearheaded by Ms. Rowell, our Science and Mathematics teacher and Adventure Training coach, TMO Day is just one example of how our educators take advantage of what our campus has to offer, infusing the outdoors into their curriculum and instilling a love of and respect for our planet.
“I love being outside and thought that Take Me Outside Day would be the perfect opportunity to get everyone at BCS outdoors. I wanted the students to see that nature is a great place to learn and that getting people out of their regular routines can really inspire creativity and make lessons more memorable and interactive.” Students in our recently-introduced Wiffle Ball crease are enjoying their newly-completed field near Williams House.
-Barbara Rowell, Science teacher
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Our Form II students recently returned from three memorable days at Kenauk, where they were totally immersed in the natural environment of the Institute.
Our ongoing partnership with The Kenauk Institute thanks to Doug Harpur, BCS’67, saw us welcome Liane Nowell, Executive Director of Kenauk, as our second Scholar-in-Residence this past October. During her time on campus, Liane worked closely with our Science
Develop a comprehensive environmental sustainability program.
Department and offered experiential learning workshops within our forests. She is also helping to develop our ecology curricula and to give our teachers inspiration for designing inquiry-based, hands-on, and field-based educational programs. While we have always aimed to preserve and ameliorate our cherished 250 acres, in ushering in our 2021-24 Strategic Plan, we’ve made environmental sustainability one of our top school-wide priorities. Our plans for a greener campus involve environmental sustainability strategies to minimize our environmental impact and create outdoor spaces for our community to enjoy.
One of the differentiators for BCS is the natural environment in which the campus is located, and its preservation has always been top of mind for our community. As responsible stewards of both the school and the planet, we will develop an environmental sustainability program, policies, and infrastructure that will minimize the school’s current and future environmental footprint. At the heart of this program will be our students, who will learn, experience, and steward environmental responsibility.
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work on Smith House is scheduled to begin this summer and conclude next summer.
Keep Troth
We also initiated our Campus Greening
Plan during the campaign, with our young I remember those lived-for visits to the (Classes of 2010-2020) donations village with our 25 cents alumni (collected in
Keep Troth I have come across a few mementos of what we called ‘Compton’ rather than
accounting the morning from Miss Keyser’s office).for 51 trees planted throughout with the campus. More trees have taken One Saturday I had been out my
King’s Hall. I was there from 1951-54. I
parents for the day and when I
school with my best friend, Janet
returned, there were tables all down
Smith, and we were permitted to room
the hall piled with food. Seems
together in our first year along with
everyone returning from the village
Olivia Rorke, with whom I am still in
“Integrating nature-based climate that day had been ‘searched’!solutions, like planting trees, is essential in our fight against - Beverley ‘Bevo’ (Penhale) Nicol, KHC'54 climate change. These efforts help to restore biodiversity to our campus and support the health and resilience of our ecosystem and community. This is something that every member of the BCS community can appreciate!” -Marita Vanier, Science teacher Keep Troth and environmentalist Mlle
Cailteux
taught
us
French
was fortunate to have attended the
touch. In our final year Olivia and I were in the room that opened onto the little veranda over the front door entrance–of course we could not set foot on it. - Beverley ‘Bevo’ (Penhale) Nicol, KHC'54
root since then, with more to come, as we surpass our goal of adding 100 new trees before this summer. In fact, this May— which is ‘Tree & Forest Month’ in Quebec— we will take delivery of 800 tree saplings. These seven different varieties of tree will
grammar, of which I still remember a lot. She was assisted by her yard stick, which would ‘woosh’ by your face if you weren’t attending to the issues at They might just be saplings now, but hand… soon enough these trees will mature and grow deep roots into the Moulton - Dr. Frances Budden, KHC'63 Hill soil—their shade and beauty
1945 - 2019
ready to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Last spring, as part of our ongoing commitment to whole school improvement and to making the BCS experience the best it can possibly be, we launched our wonderfully successful House Sweet Home campaign. Thanks to our community’s overwhelming generosity, we were able to plan and carry out projects aimed at improving all residences and campus life, including unique outdoor spaces for each house. These upgrades continue, with the Ross House patio currently under construction, and many more projects to be completed this summer. The patio will feature a pergola and our beautiful Adirondack chairs— as seen on page 2 and modelled by our Head of School, Michel Lafrance. Extensive
By the time we’ve gone to print these two construction zones will be a beautiful patio for our Ross House students and a Trekfit outdoor circuit for our community to enjoy.
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Thanks to a generous donation from the Thibault family in 2014, our security car is electric and efficient!
be planted by our students for the BCS community to enjoy for centuries to come. We recently broke ground on our Trekfit
We’ve also done away with single-use plastic bottles, thanks to several water fountains installed throughout our main
outdoor circuit that was generously
buildings. The latest two are housed on
fundraised for during our 2021 fall annual
the second and third floors of School
appeal. The Trekfit, designed with the help
House. The third-floor fountain was funded
of our Strength & Conditioning Coach,
through donations from faculty and staff
Josh Bray, BCS’15, will help all students
in honour of Greg Stevenson, BCS’87,
realize physical development goals and
former Director of Advancement and a
have fun, all while outdoors.
force for environmental activism, when he
While our Campus Greening Plan may
and his family returned to British Columbia
be new, green initiatives have existed long
in 2017. The second-floor fountain was
before now. In 2014, we unveiled our new
installed just this April, outside Social
electric security car, a Chevrolet Volt,
Sciences teacher Beorn White’s classroom.
generously supported by Thibault GM and
Beorn himself was behind this initiative,
the Thibault family (Hanna Unis-Thibault,
contributing the funds and speaking to
BCS’17). Just last year, our Grounds Crew
his students about being part of positive
acquired electric ATVs for use around the
change within their communities.
campus. We currently have two charging
A few years ago, we removed the trays
stations; one by the Security Office and
in Ross Dining Hall. This has accounted for
a second in the parking lot, which was re-
much less food waste with significant sav-
cently donated by Scott Goodson, BCS’81,
ings in water and electricity usage when it
and family. Now, both our employees and
comes to cleaning dishes. Diane Gosselin,
With two charging stations on campus,
guests can charge up while on Moulton
Manager of Food Services and Head Chef,
we’re ready to accommodate our guests’
Hill!
along with her team, is proud to provide
electrical vehicles!
our community with locally-sourced,
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As you can see, we’re on quite a roll in terms of campus sustainability and improvements but we couldn’t do it without our community, so thank you. Also, there’s no stopping us now! In conjunction with our current strategic plan, we have begun work on a new campus master plan. Stay tuned…
The plaque above this 2nd floor fountain in School House will read: May this fountain never quench your thirst for knowledge. – Mr. Beorn White
environmentally-sustainable, nutritious,
Wolff Shapiro Kuskowski architectes, we
and delicious meals daily.
were presented with first prize in residen-
When we embarked on the construc-
tial at the ASHRAE (American Society of
tion of Mitchell Family House in 2018, a
Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning
conscious and consistent effort was made
Engineers) awards. ASHRAE’s vision is “A
to build a residence that is environmentally
healthy and sustainable built environment
sound and sustainable. In 2022, along
for all.”
with our project partners at ARCHITEM
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Avid nature photographer Mr. Lafrance snaps a photo of a deer family on their morning stroll around campus.
Keep Troth Some of us were lucky enough to have known Mr. and Mrs. Gilpen Brown (the ‘GBs’), a retired couple whose white clapboard house could be seen from the driveway of the school, just beyond the soccer field and a short hop across an unmowed field. Sometimes a few of us would be invited for tea or even supper on a Sunday. Mrs. GB usually made scones for tea, and supper would be something delicious and unlike anything we had at school. We would sit on the floor in front of the fire and have wonderful philosophical discussions about life and books, and funny things too. They were our escape
Keep Troth
hatch, our salvation, our confidants, and our friends. I often wonder if they
After being in the infirmary, the rule was that before returning to the gym, one had to get
had any idea, when they first moved to
permission from Miss Jenkins to do so. I vividly remember standing outside the infirmary
Compton, of the role they would play
and asking Miss Jenkins, “Can I take gym,” and her response was, “It depends on where
in the lives of many teenage girls
you want to take him!”
hungry for the kind of open-hearted companionship
and
understanding
they provided. - Gillian (McLaren) Frith, KHC'61
- Wendy Rankin, KHC'64
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The Varsity Hockey team celebrates their firstever MPHL Championship win!
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Clockwise, from above: Kaitlyn shares her Friday Fun Giveaway prize with friends; Our faculty enjoys a delicious ‘Teacher Appreciation Week’ lunch; Happy Year of the Tiger!
Around campus The first four months of 2022 have been
can pick three items from a large selection
a whirlwind of fun and excitement around
of candies and chocolates. It’s proven quite
across our student body and are amplified
campus.
popular… unsurprisingly!
with the help of our amazing teachers.
At the beginning of this new year, our
At the beginning of February, we
These characteristics shine bright
While we can’t thank them enough for
Head of School, Mr. Lafrance, announced
celebrated Lunar New Year around campus
everything they do, Teacher Appreciation
that he wanted to add some joy to the
through a series of traditional events and
Week is a small start. In February, the
end of the week with a new Friday Fun
food. Twenty twenty-two is the Year of the
Academic Team (with the help of our amaz-
Giveaway. Every Friday, he draws two
Tiger, which is said to symbolize wisdom,
ing dining hall staff!) prepared a week full
names from a hat and those two students
bravery, and strength.
of yummy treats and our students created
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Clockwise, from top left: Senior boys hop to the finish line; Violetta Zeitlinger Fontana, BCS’20, and Sarah Cooper, BCS’13, speak to our students during Career Day; Julie receives her Round Square Exchange program tie; Mylea works on her art during Comic Con.
two large poster boards with heartfelt
examples across a wide range of industries
Committee (including artists, helpers, and
messages for our teaching staff.
in order to help them when choosing
contributors) made the day special for
university programs.
all. Jam-packed with workshops, games,
When the end of February rolled around, excitement filled the air as our 2022
Another great experiential learning
and events, the highlight of it all was
Winter Carnival festivities commenced.
opportunity for our students is the Round
the costume contest, with students and
Each house was assigned a Disney movie
Square Exchange Program. In October we
teachers parading down the ‘red carpet’ for
upon which to base their skits, flags, and
said goodbye to Victoria (Form IV), as she
their close-ups.
costumes. The highlight of the three-day
left for Denmark to study. She returned to
event? Seeing all of our students come
Moulton Hill in January with her exchange
alumnus Scholar-in-Residence.
together and light up with house spirit and
partner, Julie, who then spent three months
Hannah Walti, BCS’12, is a documen-
pride, sharing moments they will never
at BCS to immerse herself within our
tary filmmaker who joined us on campus
forget.
community. The two students became good
working closely with a group of interested
A couple of weeks after the excitement
Most recently, we welcomed our first
friends during this exchange program and
students to create short self-portraits on
of Winter Carnival, our Form V-VI students
presented to their peers in chapel about
the concept of HOME. During her work-
had the occasion to hear about the profes-
their life-changing experience.
shops, students learned how to prepare
sional journeys of some of our young alumni
With the return to our bigger events this
and execute a short film and watched
during Career Day. Our University Advising
year came a full-fledged Comic Con—our
parts of Hannah’s most recent work, The
team knows that choosing a career can be
annual festival celebrating self-proclaimed
Polar Bear Project, which follows the Inuit
difficult and daunting. The purpose of this
geeks, nerds, and dorks! Our Librarian,
community of Inukjuak on the topic of
day is to provide our students with real-life
Mr. Crowther, and the entire Comic Con
climate change.
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Keep Troth
Catch glimpses into life at King’s Hall, Compton via
KHC old girls. Look out for these Keep Troth boxes thr
Keep Troth I remember those lived-for visits to the village with our 25 cents (collected in the morning from Miss Keyser’s office). One Saturday I had been out with my parents for the day and when I returned, there were tables all down the hall piled with food. Seems everyone returning from the village that day had been ‘searched’! - Beverley ‘Bevo’ (Penhale) Nicol, KHC'54
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Students and employees came together in December to donate Secret Santa gifts for 19 children in the Lennoxville community.
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Keep Troth
Catch glimpses into life at King’s Hall, Compton via
KHC old girls. Look out for these Keep Troth boxes th
Keep Troth I remember those lived-for visits to the village with our 25 cents (collected in the morning from Miss Keyser’s office). One Saturday I had been out with my parents for the daytheir andAcademic when I Clockwise, from top left: Form VI students accept returned, there were tables all down Honour Roll certificates; Mathilde and Olivia interview Mr. Madsen, the hall piled with food. Seems our March Mentor; Saroni, Shelby, and Lynn present on Black History everyone returning from the village Month; BCS stands up against bullies; Evan and Aurélie are our Public that day had been ‘searched’! Speaking victors; BCS Book Bears prepare for the semi-finals. - Beverley ‘Bevo’ (Penhale) Nicol, KHC'54
Students standing up As highlighted in the 2021-2024 Strategic
History Month, while our community also
Plan, we are striving to amplify the student
wore pink to take a stand against bullying
voice, and our students have shown up and
on Pink Shirt Day.
stood out more than ever this year. From
The QAIS Public Speaking Competition
Keep Troth
our revamped, student-led Mentor Monday
was held in March and two of our students,
series to our talented performers who
Evan (Form VII) and Aurélie (Form III), came
share their skills in chapel, our students’
out on top within our BCS community with
voices are loud and proud.
speeches on the environment and North
which would ‘woosh’ by your face if
Korean political prisons, respectively.
you weren’t attending to the issues at
In February, the Head of School’s List and Academic Honour Roll were an-
More recently, six students from across
nounced, with a combined total of 59% of
all forms travelled to Montreal for Battle of
our student population named to either list.
the Books, where they placed third overall
During the same month, three of our students prepared and presented on Black
against a network of English high school students from across Quebec.
Mlle
Cailteux
taught
us
French
grammar, of which I still remember a lot. She was assisted by her yard stick,
hand… - Dr. Frances Budden, KHC'63 1945 - 2019
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Clockwise, from above left: The H. Weir-Davis Memorial Gymnasium receives a facelift with a new scoreboard; Martin wins The Malcolm Seafield Grant Trophy for squash at the Winter Crease Athletics Awards Assembly; The 16U/Prep Hockey team celebrates their National NISIC U16 Championship title.
Home of the Bears After the return from the Winter Break, our
Moulton Hill recently installed livestream
mention our 16U/Prep Hockey team who
students were eager to take advantage
cameras in Memorial Arena and the
came home with the National NISIC U16
of everything the beautiful Canadian
H. Weir-Davis Memorial Gymnasium. With
Championship title.
winter has to offer. The snowy conditions
these newly installed cameras, parents and
were the perfect backdrop for our Alpine
fans alike are able to cheer on our Bears
welcoming back a few of our favourite BCS
Skiing and Snowboarding crease and our
through the GameOn Livestream network
sports, such as tennis, lacrosse, and golf.
Winter Adventure Training crease braved
and from the comfort of their home. The
Our coaches this term are coming not only
the cold to go on a two-night camping trip
gym also received a facelift with a new
from the classrooms but also from the
at Baldwin’s Mills. Our creatively-minded
scoreboard that helped us score big this
offices on the first floor of School House.
students were once again able to choose
season, including a decisive victory over
Mr. Lafrance is helping out with our Badmin-
the Arts Consortium crease option, led by
Stanstead by our Girls Volleyball team.
ton team, while our Director of Academics,
Visual Arts teacher, Mr. Chris Brandon.
In March we celebrated our Bears at the Winter Crease Athletic Awards, not to
As spring crease has arrived, we are
Mrs. Labelle, is bringing her climbing expertise to the Hiking crease.
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Clockwise, from top left: Shelby is a numeracy ninja; Noah and Tessa show off their apple mummies; Students create clay figurines for a stop motion animation project; Jake and Alistair successfully complete their WALL·E robot; Form VI students present on gender and culture inclusion in children’s media; Yasmin performs her IB solo project; Mr. Wilt counts down the Form II birds for their simulation.
In the classroom Ms. Lamb’s Form IV Mathematics class
works of art with objects found around
children’s books, movies, television shows,
struck away problems with a numeracy
the classroom. Ms. Jones’ Form IV English
and commercials.
ninjas activity on the first day back at
Language Arts class spent a week in the
school. Mr. White’s Form II History class
theatre to read aloud a novel titled Monster
class for her IB solo project for Theatre with
took a hands-on approach to an Ancient
by Walter Dean Myers.
Ms. McGie, while Mr. Wilt’s Form II Science
Egypt module with the help of apples, baking powder, and salt. In February, Mr. Brandon taught his Form
Ms. Vanier and Ms. Rowell’s Form IV Robotics class worked on projects based on the film WALL·E. Mr. St-Amant
II Art class about stop motion animation
and Mr. Dueck’s Form VI IB Psychology
and students were able to create their own
classes teamed up for content analyses of
In March, Yasmin, Form VII performed in
and Technology students were im-peck-able in their bird frenzy simulation.
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Henri shows off his creative work at the Form VII Art Exhibition.
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Spring for Scholarships “What makes the BCS environment so special goes well beyond the school’s beautiful and well-equipped campus, the small classes, the attention given to each student, and the pursuit of excellence. What truly makes it so valuable is the diverse student population from over 40 different countries. The vision and generosity of countless graduates, their families, and friends of the school have permitted BCS to contribute to the betterment of its students and the world. I am proud to contribute to that legacy of giving.” - Robert Charlton, BCS’66; father of Nicolas Charlton, BCS’11
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Welcome home!
It is a pleasure to be back in the BCS
kids throughout it all. I remember it fondly
setting the stage for those who have
Advancement Office, on this beautiful
as a student, and I see the same magic
yet to arrive. As with many venerable
campus full of life! As spring returns after
happening again, thirty years later.
institutions, philanthropic support is the
While the roles and methods are
natural cornerstone of BCS’ success and
months of winter, the grass is shifting from brown to green and buds are appearing on
numerous, the goal of the Advancement
is responsible for most of the magic that
the fruit trees around School House.
Office remains focused on building
can be seen (and, in some cases, not!) on
relationships and ensuring the school not
campus.
The backdrop is inspiring, especially in the spring, but what strikes me most is the
only endures but thrives on its way to a
soundtrack: giggles and laughs, cheerful
third century of shaping young people and
donation of the main school buildings in
greetings, sports cheers and encourage-
infusing them with a sense of purpose and
1916, through to the recent collective
ments, cadet drummers practising for
self-confidence.
efforts of the purple community to erect
the upcoming Annual Review, and the overarchingly pleasant hum of kids being
Our office links the past with tomorrow, honouring those who came before and
Physical installations, from J.K.L. Ross’
Mitchell Family House in 2019, have provided the stage on which our caring
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community of learning and development exists. Equally important, however, are the
I encourage you to attend events, renew your links with classmates, reach out to the Advancement Team to share your ques-
invisible mechanisms that augment the
tions, stories, and memories, and perhaps
student experience. Endowments in
consider asking how you can help advance
the BCS Foundation are responsible for
your favourite aspect of the time you spent
everything from financial assistance to the
at KHC/BCS. We are at your service!
Gillard Lectures, from house dinners and BBQs to the upkeep of cadet uniforms. All of it is possible only because of charitable donations from members of our community. Although the pandemic has all but decimated the alumni events calendar
Charles de Sainte Marie, BCS’93
over the course of the last two years, this
Director of Advancement
remarkable community remains vibrant, and the connections continue to multiply. We are overjoyed at the thought that events will once again grace our calendars in the coming months, just in time to celebrate the year-long 50th anniversary of the KHC/BCS amalgamation that begins in September.
BCS Mentorship Program We are excited to announce a new initiative, joining together our current students and alumni! The BCS Mentorship Program connects current students and young alumni with alumni mentors, so they may gain valuable advice and experience regarding next steps in their academic journey, career development processes, and networking opportunities. Mentees can also discuss their own projects and goals, while building their interpersonal skills. For the mentor, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet young people interested in their field of work, offer guidance, and learn about the exciting new things happening at BCS or in the lives of young BCS community members. The mentorship program’s goal is to offer the opportunity to further develop communication skills while offering a taste of life beyond BCS. The program seeks to provide a meaningful mentoring experience focused on the personal and professional development of students with practical and “real world” application of these learnings. If you are interested in joining this new program, please send us an email: alumni@bishopscollegeschool.com. We are seeking mentors and mentees.
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Catching Up with… Dr. Anna-Ève Turcotte, BCS’11
Title: Fellowship in onco-nephrology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center After earning her medical degree, completing a five year medical residency program, and becoming a nephrologist, Anna-Ève recently made the move to Houston, Texas to start a fellowship in onco-nephrology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. She has always wanted to share her passion for medicine at an academic health centre and it is her ultimate goal to become the expert in onco-nephrology at the Université de Sherbrooke. It was her time at BCS that allowed her to become fluent in English and give her a step up in completing this goal. Read more about Anna-Ève’s journey on our website: bit.ly/3JN67Sd
Chris MacDonald, BCS’91
Title: Head Coach - UBC Varsity Golf Chris has been the head coach of the golf teams at the University of British Columbia for just shy of 21 years and a member of the Professional Golfers’ Association of Canada (PGA) since 1999. Being a part of a team at BCS instilled in Chris his love for sharing victories—and he’s had plenty! Since joining UBC, he’s led the Thunderbirds to the top of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), winning 27 national championships. Catch up with Chris on our website: bit.ly/3vl7N01
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Krystel Montpetit, BCS’03
Title: Foresight Consulting Expert - OECD After two years as Foresight Team Lead at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France, Krystel was named Foresight Consulting Expert. The OECD’s mission is to ‘shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity, and well-being for all.’ During her time with the organization, Krystel has collaborated on multiple studies, such as “Digital Transformation and the Futures of Civic Space to 2030,” which was published to shed light on how civic space and civil liberties are evolving in the face of digital transformation, including in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover more about Krystel on our website: bit.ly/37S3UI2
Michel Murdock, BCS’81
Title: President - Hybride Michel was named President of Hybride in 2021, 30 years after co-founding the digital visual effects studio—the first of its kind in Quebec!—with his three partners, Pierre Raymond, Daniel Leduc, and Sylvie Talbot. Hybride has contributed to the VFX of some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters and they were recently awarded an Emmy for their work on The Mandalorian on Disney+. Michel credits his time on Moulton Hill with exposing him to a diverse group of people and showing him the different routes you can take in life—something that has helped him in his career that sees him work with a diverse blend of people on major projects. Learn more about Michel on our website: bit.ly/3uM5N1C
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Alumni Events
New York City
Career Day
When Head of School, Michel Lafrance,
We were lucky enough to welcome
planned a quick trip to New York City in
(virtually) nine of our young alumni for this
early December, it quickly evolved into a
year’s Career Day workshops. With fields of
last-minute get-together with a small but
expertise ranging from entrepreneurship
Julia Coote, BCS’17
keen group of BCS alumni from the area.
and science to law and finance, these
Colin Standish, BCS’04
Generously hosted at The Citco Group
alumni generously shared their journeys
offices, it was the perfect opportunity to
and their advice with our Form V and VI
Amélie Ardilouze-Groleau, BCS’12
meet Michel, learn about the latest campus
students. Thanks to the following mentors
Sarah Cooper, BCS’13
developments, and reconnect with fellow
who took time out of their busy schedules
Violetta Zeitlinger Fontana, BCS’20
alumni for the first time in at least two
to help our students gain knowledge about
years. “BCS alumni are like no other, and
different career opportunities:
it’s wonderful we were able to have a small gathering,” shared Lindsay Hausner, BCS’87. A special thank you to The Citco Group.
Entrepreneurship James Andrews, BCS’11 Stephan Dyer, BCS’06
Finance Sébastien Bernier, BCS’12 Nicolas Charlton, BCS’11 Law
Life/Medical Science
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35th Alumni & Friends Hockey Tournament
alumni tournament was an event the whole team has been waiting for. It’s always
Bradly Wheeler, BCS’17 The Flying Elbows
The beginning of March Break for our
great to come back on campus, a place we
“The highlight of my year always seems
students signalled the relished return of
called home for a couple years, and enjoy
to be when I assemble with all of my best
our annual event. With the 2021 edition
the weekend with friends who’ve become
friends at the BCS alumni tournament.
canceled, our hockey alumni were eager to
brothers over time at BCS.”
To top off all of the great years we have
lace up their skates and get back onto the
had so far, we have the privilege of being the big winners this year! Congrats to my
the usual suspects AND some new teams,
Gabriel Aucoin, BCS’14 The Beauties
a fantastic time was had by all!
“The annual tournament is always
tournament possible.”
Memorial Arena ice they love. With a mix of
highlighted on my calendar. Coming back
Mark Tame, BCS’93 Mushmen
and seeing my second family (The Beauties)
“It was indeed a great weekend and a big
to play with them just like the old days is
shout-out to the BCS crew who hosted us
something I am really grateful for. We also
so warmly. Can’t wait ‘til next year, boys!”
get the chance to reconnect with older
is always a special moment. Being able
alumni and walk around the campus. I think
Nick Scheib, BCS’91 GMFS
what makes the alumni group such a unique community is our shared love for BCS.”
“GMFS once again fielded a capital ‘O’ Old once again, the fates conspired against our
Patrick Bzdyl, BCS’11 Quebecers
efforts to take the cup by hook or by crook.
“Coming back to BCS for the alumni
Despite an all-star lineup, it was all for not
tournament brings back all these amazing
in the end—but only on the scoreboard,
memories. It’s really the moments that I
as we had an awesome time and scored
forgot about that get brought up in the
another true GMFS victory when it came to
dressing room by some of my old team-
attendance at the Lion afterwards!”
mates that make it so special. We’ve all
Boys team for the nth year running. And
been blessed to be a part of this amazing
Alec Taillon, BCS’17 Les Benders
program and makes me extremely proud to
“With the past two years being a little
amazing talent that has come out of it.”
funky due to the pandemic, this year’s
see what heights it has reached, and the
teammates and thanks to all who made the
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Coming up… Homecoming Weekend 2022 Celebrating 50 Years Together October 1 - 2 After two years without our beloved Homecoming Weekend, we are back with a vengeance! If you haven’t been on campus in a while, now is the time to return to Moulton Hill with classmates and other members of the BCS & KHC community. This edition is extra special, kicking off a full year of celebration around the 50th anniversary of co-education. Don’t miss the unveiling of the KHC Bell in the Quad, take advantage of the rink to enjoy a free skate, bring your tennis or squash gear, tour the Tunnels and/or your House, and then shift gears with a celebratory cocktail at Centre Stairs prior to a banquet in Ross Hall. A few members of the community are also pulling together a comedy show for all to enjoy afterwards with the now infamous
Keep Troth
Purple Cocktail!
Of lucky course, no visit the campus is Some of us were enough to to have complete without the legendary BCS known Mr. and Mrs. Gilpen Brown (the brunchcouple on Sunday ‘GBs’), a retired whosemorning. white We could have everything to keep your kids clapboard house be seen from
BCS Class of 1972, also known as ‘The Super VIIth,’ are celebrating their 50th reunion with a return to campus in October!
Check out the classes who have already begun planning their big celebrations and reach out to us if you want to get involved or plan for your year. alumni@bishopscollegeschool.com
the driveway of the school, just beyond busy (caricature artists, children’s playland, the soccer field and a short hop across photo booth, mini golf) to ensure you an unmowed field. Sometimes few ofold friends and can enjoy your timea with us would be invited for teain or even participate fully what is sure to be a supper on a Sunday. Mrs. GB usually memorable weekend. made scones for tea, and supper would be something delicious and unlike We can’t wait to see you! anything we had at school. We would
1972 - 50th Class Reunion
1990 - 30th Class Reunion
1980 -
40th
Class Reunion
1992 - 30th Class Reunion
1981 -
40th
Class Reunion
2010 - 10th Class Reunion
1982 - 40th Class Reunion
2012 - 10th Class Reunion
sit on the floor in front of the fire and have wonderful philosophical discussions about life and books, and funny things too. They were our escape
Keep Troth
hatch, our salvation, our confidants, and our friends. I often wonder if they
After being in the infirmary, the rule was that before returning to the gym, one had to get
had any idea, when they first moved to
permission from Miss Jenkins to do so. I vividly remember standing outside the infirmary
Compton, of the role they would play
and asking Miss Jenkins, “Can I take gym,” and her response was, “It depends on where
in the lives of many teenage girls
you want to take him!”
hungry for the kind of open-hearted companionship
and
understanding
they provided. - Gillian (McLaren) Frith, KHC'61
- Wendy Rankin, KHC'64
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50 Years Together The upcoming 2022-23 school year marks the 50th anniversary of BCS and KHC coming together as one. The fall of 1972 was the beginning of a new chapter for our community. It brought about a profound change in the bond between KHC and BCS that continues today, providing a superior education that guides and challenges our students to achieve academic, athletic, and personal success. October 2022 will see the start of a year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of the KHC & BCS amalgamation with a series of fun, interesting, and story-driven events. Some of these initiatives will include a 50th anniversary of coeducation Homecoming Weekend, KHC luncheons in Montreal and Toronto, and an alumnae community-focused Stoker Arts Festival.
The 1972-73 prefects pose with Headmaster John Cowans, BCS’54.
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Dani happily accepts a kiss on the Winter Wilderness Dogsledding trip in La Tuque, QC.
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Clockwise, from above left: Bart MacDougall, BCS’54, Marian (MacDougall) MacFarlane, KHC’56, and Gael Eakin, KHC’56, hit the slopes in Whistler; Anne (Evans) Belton and Diana “Di” (Russel) Blakely, both of the KHC Class of 1963, reconnected in Fernie, BC.
John Stewart-Smith, BCS’50
feet of one watchful Mountie in a red tunic
written test, the exam paper asked: ‘In
Some tongue-in-cheek memories of work
but no horse. Tons and tons of gold bars
what year did Christopher Columbus
and play at BCS Preparatory School and of
were in urgent transit from the Bank of
discover America?’ Michael’s answer was
surprises on the way getting there in World
England to Fort Knox?
1942. It was marked correct, believing he
War II by John, who arrived with his brother
The old QCR steam train took us down
knew the answer but just got it muddled!”
Michael Stewart-Smith, BCS’44, from
to the Eastern Townships and then on
England.
road to King’s Hall, Compton. There we
Gael Eakin, KHC’56
were billeted for six or eight weeks during
“Bart MacDougall, BCS’54, Marian
far northerly track across the Atlantic in
the school holidays whilst our future was
(MacDougall) MacFarlane, KHC’56, and I
June 1940 and slowed by thick fog and
sorted out. As we interacted with the resi-
were all skiing at Whistler in March 2022!”
titanic sized icebergs off the coast of
dent teachers and staff, my late brother
Labrador, we eventually reached Quebec
Michael and I would like the Alumni Office
Anne (Evans) Belton, KHC’63
City 13 days out from Liverpool. Ours was
to consider our proposal to be registered as
“In Fernie with family and met up with a high
a lucky ship, a single funneled Cunard
Honorary Old Boys of this former school for
school classmate—such fun to reconnect
passenger liner carrying some freight built
young ladies. Would that be in order?
with Diana “Di” (Russel) Blakely, KHC’63.
“Delayed by zig-zagging on an unusually
in 1921. It survived the war.
We both arrived at BCS Prep at the
What a coincidence this was—we are both
beginning of the 1940 September term.
here (BC ski resort) with our families. I am
chocks, releasing the forward hatch cover,
Just how BCS bent the rules to accommo-
most impressed with Di as she is skiing…I
were sledgehammered out. When the
date us was truly remarkable. Michael was
am not!!”
opening was clear, the ship’s crane hook
only six, and they created an extra Form
was lowered to the bottom of the hold.
at the bottom of the school—I suppose
BCS Class of 1964
We would never have guessed what came
it was designated Form 1b because they
Submitted by Doug Patriquin, BCS’64
up! To our great surprise it was pallet after
could hardly call it Form 0. This was for
“Don Buch, Peter Nixon, Doug Patriquin,
pallet of gold bars dusty with sawdust.
two boys actually, Barker and my brother.
Peter Schmidt, James Stewart, Ian
Every load was landed on the quay at the
An example of BCS’ tolerance on his first
Taylor, Ian Weir—these Class of 1964
Hardly a minute after safely tying up the
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Left to right: James Stewart, BCS’64, on his last day as the Deputy Prosecutor at the ICC in The Hague: “Heading to work on my last day—note the BCS tie!”; The KHC Class of 1971.
BCS grads went their separate ways and
Ian Taylor, BCS’64
followed diverse paths through 50 years,
Submitted by Doug Patriquin, BCS’64
to remove the windows from the new
some keeping in touch frequently, others
“In January of this year, Ian and Lynda
residence so that we could sneak out after
occasionally. They have had distinguished
Taylor’s son-in-law, Alex McKinnon, hosted a
dark. We never went very far from the
careers in law, mining, hospitality,
four-part CBC podcast entitled “Sorry about
building, but it gave us a devilish high. As
manufacturing, IT, and government and are
the Kid,” a heart-wrenching story of Alex’s
seniors, we had a special room in the base-
spread out geographically, living in Arizona,
brother, who was killed by a police car in
ment of the old building just for ourselves
Maryland, Ontario, Quebec, Spain, and The
Montreal 30 years ago. The podcast is also
called ‘chez’ which gave us easy access
Netherlands. A core group came together
getting good reviews in the US, especially
through the tunnels everywhere, including
when they turned 70, and have kept in
from Vulture, the entertainment arm of
to the kitchen freezer full of ice cream….
much closer touch since then.
New York Magazine, and the LA Times.”
Ah, the memories resurface in abundance
When David O’Keefe’s book, Seven Days
It didn’t take us long to figure out how
each time we reconnect. There’s nothing
in Hell, was published in 2019, we learned to
KHC Class of 1965
like having special secrets to bond people
our astonishment that three of our fathers
Submitted by Margot Mary (Grant) Kyle,
together, and we certainly did.
fought together in the bloody Black Watch
KHC’65
invasion of Europe in 1944, an extraordinary
“There will be 12 of the KHC Class of 1965
the decades-old tradition of the graduation
chapter in the lives of many BCS men of the
at our reunion in Victoria from September
ceremonies and not only had to bid farewell
time. These war experiences were never
17 to 20. It will be our first reunion out
to our classmates and teachers but to a
discussed or even thought about when we
west, and though we have some tours and
lifestyle that would exist no more. It was
were at school in the 1960s. Each of us
activities planned, we are all just looking
a day that was embedded forever in our
found BCS helpful in many different ways,
forward to sharing time together and
hearts.
one describing it as ‘a trampoline for the fu-
catching up (and not just on Zoom, which
ture, though I didn’t know it then.’ The funny
we have been doing every month for the
the past 50 years since graduating from
stories that are told when we get together
last two years).”
Compton, and for the most part, we have
touch on those special BCS themes—dorms
We were the last class to experience
We have had five official reunions over
seen or heard from 80% of our classmates.
and house life, teachers, and the classmates
KHC Class of 1971
Quite a testament to our bond, considering
we enjoyed but have lost touch with. It would
Submitted by Barbara (Skelton) Bellingham,
we stretch across Canada, the US, South
be great to hear from any of our contempo-
KHC’71
America, and parts of Europe.
raries who read this.”
“The graduating class of 1971 had many claims to fame.
James Stewart, BCS’64
Being a class of 37 girls, we represented
Last year, in 2021, we met through Zoom for a 50th celebration, thanks to Susan Cook from the BCS Alumni Office, and were
Submitted by Doug Patriquin, BCS’64
over one-third of the student population of
thoroughly delighted to see a live walk
“On March 7, 2022, James completed
99. And we ruled! Most of us were ‘lifers,’
through our old stomping grounds courtesy
a nine-year assignment as the Deputy
having been students at King’s Hall for five
of Head of School, Michel Lafrance. We
Prosecutor at the International Criminal
years, so we knew every inch of that school
have not lost enthusiasm for another get
Court in The Hague, Netherlands. He took
and every trick we could come up with
together once we can feel safe, healthy,
on this assignment as second-in-command
to amuse ourselves for the three-month
and secure.”
of the ICC, which prosecutes war crimes,
periods of time being solely in our own
crimes against humanity, and genocide,
company. We also got to know our teachers
BCS Class of 1979
at an age when most of us were retired or
after so many years of living together, and
Submitted by Stephen Kouri, BCS’79
ready to do so. Congratulations, and thanks
I think many turned an affectionate blind
“The class of the decade, in our opinion,
for your work, James.”
eye to our exploits.
met up in Montreal in December.
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Clockwise, from top left: Robert Setlakwe snapped a photo of Stephen Tabah, Doug Mitchell, and Alain Dumais in Montreal during their mini BCS Class of 1979 reunion; Fernand “Fern” Turpin, BCS’88, connected with our Director of Advancement, Charles de Sainte Marie, BCS’93, during his visit to campus with his daughter; Members of GMFS (Nick Scheib, BCS’91, Nic Côté, BCS’89, Rob Allatt, and Mike Stearns, BCS’82) celebrated a well-played Alumni & Friends Hockey Tournament with pints at The Lion; Julie Duquette and Michelynn Poirier, both of the BCS Class of 1991, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day together; Rogelio Torre Medellin, BCS’94, bumped into a fellow BCS Old Boy, Juan Pablo Andrade
Stephen Tabah, Doug Mitchell, Alain Dumais, and Robert Setlakwe were all in attendance.”
Villar, BCS’17, at the gym; Amanda Stewart Loney, BCS’97, works in the entertainment industry.
Lindsay Hausner, BCS’87
it was great to get together at this year’s
“I am and will be forever grateful for the
BCS Alumni & Friends Hockey Tournament.
experiences and education I received at
GMFS lived up to its name and we thor-
BCS that have led me to a life in thorough-
oughly enjoyed the après hockey beverages
bred racing.”
being poured at Le Lion Pub!!”
Fernand “Fern” Turpin, BCS’88
Julie Duquette, BCS’91
Andrade Villar, BCS’17, who attended BCS
“We just happened to be in the area; my
“St. Patty’s Day celebration with
in 2012/2013.
daughter was competing in the Quebec
Michelynn Poirier, BCS’91, in Hudson. Love
provincial championships for skiing at
this gal—so great that we’re in the same
Amanda Stewart Loney, BCS’97
Orford, so we thought we would swing by
town and have rekindled an old friendship
“GREETINGS, EVERYONE! How I miss you
after her afternoon run.
that started in our BCS days back in the 80s.
all. Just a brief update. Since leaving life at
wherever he goes. He just recently changed gyms and found a new friend, Juan Pablo
Bianca was very impressed with the
I have also started a new business,
BCS I’ve graduated from McGill with a B.A.
campus—much has changed since I was
Frankenweenie. It’s a place where you
in Communications & Culture. Found myself
there, but you could still feel the history
can giggle, relax, and shop our well-made
at front reception for CBC Vancouver (Cana-
walking through the halls.”
Canadian goods. You can always shop us on
dian Broadcasting Corporation). Continuing
quinceyandsyd.com.”
on with celebrity interviews where I found myself a niche with FRIENDS (the TV show).
GMFS Submitted by Nicolas “Nic” Côté, BCS’89
Rogelio Torre Medellin, BCS’94
Cast & crew. Such a delight. I thank you for
“After two years without playing hockey,
Rogelio takes his role as a BCS Ambassador
everything, and I hope all is well.”
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The more things change...
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...the more they stay the same.
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Clockwise, from above left: Derek Wheeler, BCS’97, celebrated his 43rd birthday with pals Stephen Notman, BCS’97, and Charles Rawlins, BCS’98; ‘[I]nseparable best friends’ Sébastien Grégoire, Maxime Descôteaux, and Miranda (Young) Shepherd, all of the BCS Class of 1998, through the years; Alain Veillette, BCS’99, and his partner welcomed baby Lorenzo to the family; Julie Martineau, BCS’02, said “yes!”; Ian Ruthven, BCS’02, with baby Olivia Cielle Ruthven; Samuel Giguère, BCS’03, represented Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics; Christiana Fizet, BCS’05, caught up with Julie Lowry, Max Crowther, Dan Pfliger, Jeff Bray, Keiran McCormick, Maryse Simard, and François Tessier during a visit to campus.
Samuel “Sam” Giguère, BCS’03 Sam and his team placed 9th in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics during the four-man
Derek Wheeler, BCS’97 “Birthday gathering for my
43rd
with my
bobsleigh event.
BCS pals Stephen Notman, BCS’97, and Charles Rawlins, BCS’98. Great times!!”
Christiana Fizet, BCS’05 Christiana and her family joined us on
Miranda (Young) Shepherd, BCS’98
Now there are going to be three boys at
campus this past November to visit
“I adore these men (Maxime Descôteaux,
home to spoil Mommy.”
with her old houseparent, teachers, and classmates.
BCS’98, and Sébastien Grégoire, BCS’98) who have held me up for over 25 years. The
Julie Martineau, BCS’02
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you
best stories ALWAYS come from spending
“May a lifetime of adventures continue to
for everything you did yesterday, from
time with your best friends.”
shine upon us with you by my side. Engaged
organizing a meet and greet with my former
to Mike Gagnon.”
teachers to making Rafa feel totally at ease and getting her colours, to showing us
Alain Veillette, BCS’99 “Hello, all. Let me introduce you to Lorenzo
Ian Ruthven, BCS’02
around. It was so special to be back and to
Paul Veillette. Another fine addition to a
Ian and his partner Andrea Toth are thrilled
show my family my teenage home. Wishing
long line of handsome Veillette boys. He
to announce the birth of Olivia Cielle
you a wonderful winter, and we hope to
was born on January 18, 2022, at 12:07 PM.
Ruthven, born December 27, 2021.
come back to BCS soon.”
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Clockwise, from above left: Emilie-Ann Downey, BCS’08, with newborn son Jacob; Fernando Moreno, BCS’09, reunited with Jordan Lefebvre, BCS’09, and his partner Emily in Austin, Texas; Yao-Chieh “Jason” Yin, BCS’09, sent along a photo of his baby girl Annie. “She’s finally
Emilie-Ann Downey, BCS’08
big enough for the BCS onesie.”; Dr. Hélène Babakissa, BCS’12, and her partner welcomed
“Special delivery—introducing our little man,
baby Theodore; Ella Russell, BCS’12, recently celebrated the release of their book Pink is for
Jacob Patrick Regimbald, born March 1!
Everybody.
Fourteen days (already!!) of getting to know you and of loving you. Mama and Papa’s hearts are yours forever.” Jordan Lefebvre, BCS’09 & Fernando Moreno, BCS’09 Fernando caught up with Jordan and his partner Emily Wasylenko at Aba Restaurant in Austin, Texas on December 27, 2021. Yao-Chieh “Jason” Yin, BCS’09 Jason and Mary are happy to announce the arrival of their baby girl Annie, born February 16 at 3:01 AM, weighing 5lbs 7oz. So much love! Dr. Hélène Babakissa, BCS’12 “While in France, my baby boy Theodore was born on January 10.”
different backgrounds and networking. I’ll
Order the book on Amazon today: amzn.
be travelling across Eastern Quebec this
to/36keOFJ.
Sébastien Bernier, BCS’12
summer—reach out, and maybe we can
“I completed my graduate studies at
meet up.”
Concordia in 2022. Although I am still in
Apolline Montoya, BCS’13 “I always knew I wanted to work in the
touch with many of my BCS friends, the
Ella Russell, BCS’12
humanitarian sector, so after McGill,
thing I miss most about BCS is the diverse
Ella was recently featured in CBC’s article:
Waterloo University, and then the London
and close community the campus brings.
‘33 Canadian picture books to watch for in
School of Economics, I moved to Geneva to
I am looking forward to replicating that
spring 2022’ for their new book released on
work as an Advocacy Officer for the Global
same feeling by meeting people with
April 15, 2020, titled Pink is for Everybody.
Coalition to Protect Education from Attack
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Clockwise, from above left: Apolline Montoya, BCS’13, at the United Nations Headquarters; Tamara Altamirano Franco, BCS’14, said “I do”; Tara-Jade de Santis, BCS’14, was nominated for a Canadian Independent Music Video Award; Sophia Huard, BCS’14, wed her husband, in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico; Seven years later…Maria José Sánchez Vega, BCS’20, and Justin Pascale-Blanchard, BCS’20, recreated a photo they took in 2015 while in Form II; Tyler Gordon and his partner welcomed baby girl Ida.
Global Education in Switzerland, currently transitioning for an investment banking internship in New York. Although I am still in touch with many of my classmates, I still miss my late-night talks in the dorm and the ease of looking for my best friend, who lives right next door. I’ll be in Montreal this summer (July-August). If any other BCS Bears are there then, feel free to reach out and we can meet up! :)” advocating for the right to education for
newspaper and a Radio-Canada Interview
children in armed conflict!”
overviewing my musical journey so far
Maria Jose Sánchez Vega, BCS’20 & Justin
as an artist from the Eastern Town-
Pascale-Blanchard, BCS’20
Tamara Altamirano Franco, BCS’14
ships: lerefletdulac.com/culture/
Maria and Justin recreated a childhood
“I tied the knot with Luis Antonio Priego in
veda-future-reine-du-hip-hop-quebecois/.”
photo this past January that was originally
Acapulco at a civil wedding on March 19, 2022. Some of my BCS classmates attended,
taken in downtown Sherbrooke in 2015 Sophia Huard, BCS’14
when they were both in Form II.
“I said ‘yes’ to Daniel Jacker, and the wedding
Ricardo Juarez Campos, BCS’15, Hector
took place in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, on
Tyler Gordon, Past Staff
Guerra Medellin, BCS’13, and Guillermo
July 3, 2021. It was a very small wedding
“My little girl arrived on Saturday, November
Preisser, BCS’14, were there.”
given the current global conditions, so no
17, 2021, at 12:01 PM. Ida Joanasie Pootoo-
one from BCS was there. I am currently lead-
Gordon, 8lbs 1oz.”
Tara-Jade “Tara” de Santis, BCS’14
ing security & privacy product operations
“Sharing some cool news with the BCS
at a FinTech company, Robinhood, in Silicon
Please note on page 40 of The BCS Bulletin
community. Last month I was nominated
Valley, as well as being heavily involved in
Fall 2021, Trevor J. Skutezky, BCS’69,
for a Canadian Independent Music Video
the real estate industry and early-stage
was not included in the Evelyn Skutezky,
Award in the Indie category. They selected
venture capital investments.”
BCS’05 & Michael Price, BCS’06, class note
the music video I produced and directed
write-up. He is proudly standing next to the
myself for my song “Quiet.” Also, there
Ana Claudia “Annie” O’Reilly, BCS’20
was a cool article in the Reflet Du Lac
“I am a second-year student at Les Roches
bride in the photo found on page 40.
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For over 30 years, our students have participated in the Stoker Arts Festival, which is sponsored by the Stoker family in honour of Shirley H. Stoker, KHC’46 —first woman Chair of the Association Board. Look up at the trees the next time you are on Moulton Hill to see these beautiful student-made birdhouses—just one of the many workshops offered during this year’s festival at the end of April.
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fare thee well bcs bulletin spring 2022 Please follow the bit.ly links at the bottom of each
Helenty (Estin) Ruth Homans, KHC’43
Willa (Birks) McDougall, KHC’46
write-up to access the full obituary.
1926 - June 25, 2021
July 21, 1930 - January 30, 2022
Helen attended KHC from 1939 to 1941.
Willa attended KHC
Helen (Kelley) Morrison, KHC’40
MacDonald Old Girl, Badminton, and
from 1942 to 1946.
July 7, 1921 - January 14, 2022
Basketball.
Rideau Old Girl,
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Soccer, Baseball,
Helen attended KHC from 1938 to 1940.
Speedball, Hockey,
She was Badminton
Ward “Bono” Chipman Pitfield, BCS’43
Ski Team, Choir, Glee
Champion in 1939.
September 6, 1925 - May 14, 2021
Club, and Modern
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Ward attended BCS
Dancing.
from 1935 to 1943. He
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was a Chapman House Beatrice “Bea” Mary (Angus) Eastcott, KHC’43
Head Boy, Cadet
Rosemary “Ro” (Mackeen) Ross Weintz, KHC’47
March 21, 1926 - January 5, 2022
Officer Lieutenant,
1929 - February 5, 2021
Beatrice attended KHC
Dormitory Lieutenant,
Rosemary attended
from 1937 to 1943.
Chorister, Track, First
KHC from 1943 to
Montcalm Old Girl,
Hockey, Cricketer, First Football, and served
1947. MacDonald
Matric Form Captain,
as an Assistant Master for the Preparatory
Prefect, Choir, Glee
Choir, Glee Club,
School.
Club, Dramatics,
Hockey, Basketball,
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Magazine Committee,
Skiing, Dancing,
Basketball, Soccer,
Senior Home Nursing, Life-Saving, and
Peter John Aird, BCS’44
Volleyball, Speedball, Baseball, Hockey,
Complete Matric.
August 28, 1925 - November 25, 2021
Skiing, Badminton, and Magazine Art Editor.
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Peter attended BCS
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from 1941 to 1944. Barbara “Bar” Miriam (Ronalds) Geerkens, KHC’43
He was a Chapman
Dr. Bradley G. Seager Jr., BCS’47
June 2, 1925 - August 23, 2021
House Head Boy,
February 28, 1930 - April 29, 2021
Barbara attended KHC
Prefect, Captain of the
Bradley attended BCS
from 1940 to 1943.
Hockey Team with
from 1943-1947. He
Rideau Old Girl, H.S.L.
an undefeated final
was a Williams House
Form Captain, Glee
season, cricketer, footballer, chorister, and
Prefect, Chapman
Club, First Aid, Home
had an intriguing laugh appreciated by his
House Head Boy,
Nursing, Science Club,
school audience.
Cadet Quartermaster
Hockey, Form Team,
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Sergeant, Form
and Ski Tests. bit.ly/3MFdwok
VII Representative at St. Martin’s Chapel Shirley (Erskine) Westcott, KHC’45
dedication, French Club, Librarian, Magazine
May 7, 1928 - January 26, 2021
Business Manager, Chalet President, Chapel
Robert “Bob” Stephen Hampson, BCS’43
Shirley attended KHC
Server, and 1st Class McGill Junior Matric.
December 4, 1925 - November 24, 2021
from 1941 to 1945.
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Robert attended BCS
MacDonald Old Girl,
from 1939-1943. He
Form Captain, Choir,
Peter Henry Jekill, BCS’48
was a Williams House
Hockey, Basketball,
May 10, 1930 - February 26, 2021
Head Boy, Cadet
Baseball, Skiing,
Peter attended BCS from 1942 to 1947. He
Corporal, First Team
Ski Club, and Home
was a School House Old Boy, Cadet Corporal,
Hockey Colours,
Nursing.
Chorister, Track, Hockey, Rugby, Cricketer,
Track, Champion
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Skiing.
Runner, and Junior Matric. bit.ly/3FaDT2V
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47
Archdeacon Malcolm Charles Evans, BCS’51
1981 Malcolm took a sabbatical leave with
Deborah “Debbie” (Beege) Troop, KHC’56
November 22, 1932 - November 7, 2021
the National Defence College of Canada. In
December 19, 1937 - October 18, 2021
Submitted by John D. Cowans, BCS’54
that same year, Derek Roberts, Chaplain
Deborah attended
It was with great sadness that the School
of St. Martin’s at BCS and former Chaplain
KHC from 1951 to
community learned of Father Malcolm’s
of St James the Less at KHC retired and in
1953. MacDonald Old
death on November 7, 2021 at St. Brigid’s
September 1981 Malcolm became Chaplain
Girl, Soccer, Tennis,
Home in Quebec City; he was 88. He was
of St. Martin’s a post he held for the next five
and Drama.
predeceased by his parents Kenneth and
years.
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Marjorie (Mowat) Evans, his wife Ursula
During his tenure Father Malcolm, as he was
Brain (2005), infant daughter
known, brought his special gift of spiritual
Michael Richard Bell, BCS’57
Moragh (1963) and sister Kitty Cocks (2019).
joy to Chapel life at BCS. An enthusiastic
January 27, 1939 - November 17, 2021
He is survived by his second wife and
singer and a vibrant preacher, he appealed
Michael attended BCS
devoted caregiver Beulah Smith-Evans, his
immediately to his religiously diverse
from 1952 to 1957. He
children Jonathan (Jackie), Melissa (Jay), and
congregation. Daily Chapel and especially
was a Chapman House
Kenneth, his grandchildren Liam and Julia,
Sunday Services were inclusive, meaningful,
Old Boy, Prefect, Cadet
and his siblings Gwynneth, David, and Ross
and memorable as Sermons were often
Lieutenant, Head
Evans.
preached not from the pulpit but from the
Chorister, President
Malcolm Charles Evans came first to the
aisle as Father Malcolm walked amongst
BCS Upper School in 1947 and was known
his mostly attentive listeners. During his
Players’ Club, Gilbert & Sullivan, Magazine
throughout his student days as ‘Red’. Unlike
tenure, St Martin’s Chapel was first and
Editor-in-Chief and Literary Editor, 1st
most of us who proceeded through the
foremost a sacred place, open to all for
Football Colours, Orphans Hockey, and 1st
School unremarked until graduation, he
personal reflection, home to lively choir
Team Cricket Manager.
caught Graham Patriquin’s eye on three
practices, and welcoming to specially invited
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occasions as he is mentioned in BCS From
speakers and traditional musical events.
Little Forks to Moulton Hill:
Daily prayers included announcements
Brian Stanway Sharp, BCS’57
“There were stars in abundance on stage
and Headmasterly comments usually of a
June 13, 1939 - September 26, 2021
when [Lew Evans’s] Players Club produced
sombre nature in keeping with the sacred
Brian attended BCS
The Tempest, Feb. 10, 1949. Future
spirit of the venue. Thus in St Martin’s was
from 1951 to 1957. He
Professionals George Sperdakos as an
the spiritual part of the School’s tripartite
was a Smith House
emotional Caliban, Howard Ryshpan playing
philosophy of developing spirit, body and
Head Boy, Cadet
Gonzago; future amateur players Malcolm
mind - accomplished. Father Malcolm will be
Corporal, Chorister,
Evans (Stephano) and Tim Porteous, and
remembered as a joyful, caring, enthusiastic
Players’ Club, Gilbert
lawyer politician Tony Abbott all are there.
leader of the BCS community.
& Sullivan, Chalet
Mike McCulloch got the crtitic’s rating as the
A funeral service for Father Malcolm was
President, Vice-Captain 1st Football Colours,
shows first star, {as Ariel} and Jim Hugessen
held at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity,
Orphans Hockey, Track Team, and Cleghorn
played Trinculo…..”
Quebec City on Saturday Dec 4. 2021.
Cup ’56.
of Debating Club,
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These two additional citations indicate that Malcolm acted as junior master first in the
William “Bill” Morris Sharp, BCS’55
Prep and then in the Upper. In 1950 ‘Red’
August 3, 1937 - February 8, 2021
Carol “Sonné” (Sonne) Thornton, KHC’61 May 30, 1942 - February 26, 2022
Evans is mentioned as coach of the Prep’s
Bill attended BCS
PeeWee Iroquois Hockey Team which won
from 1949 to 1955. He
Carol attended KHC
a third straight championship in the QMHA
was a Williams House
from 1956 to 1961.
division and finally. In 1959 Malcolm Evans
Old Boy, Head Prefect,
MacDonald Old Girl,
3rd Formers won a Play Festival prize.
Cadet Lieutenant,
Candy Cupboard
Malcolm was born in Norwich, England in
Chorister, Debating
Keeper, Choir,
Society, Players’ Club,
Literature Club,
1932. He attended Selwyn House School and BCS and he graduated in 1958 from Queen’s
Magazine Business Manager, 2nd Football
University. He attended Westcott House
Colours, 2nd Hockey Colours, and 1st Cricket
Red Cross, Soccer, Volleyball, Swimming, and
Cambridge, England from 1959 to 1961.
Team.
Badminton.
He was ordained by his father the Bishop
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of Ontario in 1962. That year he married Ursula Brain and in 1972 became rector of Grace Church on the Hill, Toronto.. In
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Martha Jocelyn White, KHC’62 April 17, 1944 - January 15, 2021 Martha attended KHC from 1957 to 1961. Montcalm Old Girl, Badminton, Volleyball, Choir, and Library Committee. bit.ly/3y5aGoD Shireen Elizabeth Caelia (Finch) Hall, KHC’63 March 3, 1946 - January 15, 2022 Shireen attended KHC from 1955 to 1963. Montcalm Old Girl, Form Captain, Sports Captain, Library Committee, Choir, Literature Club, Dramatics, Glee Club, Current Events, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Skiing, Swimming, Tennis, and Junior Red Cross. bit.ly/3LEXACr Gary George Gibson, BCS’68 November 5, 1948 - February 13, 2021 Gary attended BCS from 1964 to 1967. He was a Smith House Old Boy, Cadet Corporal, Player’s Club, StaffManager, Stamp Club, Astronomy Club, Agora, Dance Committee, and Hockey First Team Manager. bit.ly/3Kwck5f Scott John Fraser, BCS’72 July 18, 1955 - January 31, 2022 Scott attended BCS from 1966 to 1972. He was a Grier House and Glass House Old Boy, Magazine Layout Editor, Agora, Cadet Band, Skier, Soccer, Cricket, Track, and benefactor of BCS.
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