Autumn 2015
Remembering RICHARD BRADLEY Ridley’s 5th Headmaster
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On the final day of HomeComing 2015, ORs worhipped in the Memorial Chapel for the Founders’ Day service, followed by Prayers of Remembrance and a dedication of the Stevens Grove, in the memory of John Stevens ’42.
Contributors Wendy E. Darby ‘99 Allison Harding Susan E. Hazell Tobin Ireland J. Edward Kidd Anne E. Kubu F. Kelly Neill ‘81 Jay W. Tredway ‘96 Photography Anne E. Kubu F. Kelly Neill ‘81 Andrew T. Weller Staff and Students of Ridley College Copy Assistant Kimberley G. Johnson
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RIDLEY COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2015 Left to Right: Front Row - Maria Menechella, Georgina H. Black '85, Stephanie L. Perry '93, Louise Taylor Green, James Parke Left to Right: Back Row - J. Edward Kidd, C. Michael Kray '88, Joseph C. Robertson, Leigh Ann Epperson, Timothy J. Coffin '81, David K. Carter '88, Philip D. Court '85, G. Scott Paterson '82 Missing: Kelvin Chen ‘70, Scott G.A. Lampard ‘88 and Jack Lightstone
Major Paul Filion ‘86 pins his son, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Carter C. W. Filion ‘15 with the Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence.
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Headlines Notes from the Headmaster
Bishop Bytes News from the Campus TigerFest Carnival • 126th Birthday Party • Drone Video • Mason Medal • Academics • Headmaster Moderates • David Whitty - Coach of the Year • Public Speaking • Vimy Winner • Cappies • International Baccalaureate Update Remembering Richard Bradley Ridley’s 5th Headmaster and his legacy Alumni Profile Artist Sandy Rasmussen ‘07 Ridley’s Vision in Action Middle Years service trip to Guatemala Campus News Welcome to new faculty and best wishes to retirees Archival Corner A serendipitous find and Ridley’s new archivist Inspiring Flourishing Lives 2014-15 Strategic Plan accomplishment HomeComing Weekend 2015 A photo album of events Development News An update on our Annual Fund 2014-15 Ridleians Contribute to the Landscape of Nations Ridley College Mentorship Programme 26th Annual Golf Tournament at Peninsula Lakes Birdies and Pucks The first annual tournament in support of the Ridley hockey programme Upper School Sports Wrap-up Lower School Athletics Summary
Class Notes
Sandy Rasmussen ‘07 Page 13
2014-2015 Lower School Valedictorian Jared Sloan ‘19
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THE VISIONARY LEADERSHIP OF RICHARD BRADLEY
Greetings from Ridley College and welcome to the autumn edition of The Tiger. I encourage you to spend some time with this publication and enjoy the various updates, bits of information and the fascinating Ridley stories it tells. The Tiger is one of many ways that we connect with our extensive network of Ridleians and we are grateful for the opportunity to ‘tell our story’. It continues to be a compelling one! This edition is appropriately dedicated to the memory of Ridley College’s 5th Headmaster, Mr. Richard Bradley, who passed away this spring. Mr. Bradley was in his 90th year. It is difficult to overestimate Mr. Bradley’s impact on our school’s trajectory since his arrival on campus in 1971. I have heard it often expressed within our community that Mr. Bradley “saved Ridley” during a time of turmoil and great transition. As you will read on page 10, the seeds of the modern Ridley were sown under his visionary leadership. I had the pleasure of meeting Richard and his wife Mary for afternoon tea at the Boston Public Library in the spring of 2014. He was delighted to hear that we were enjoying the fruits born from his labour some 40 years earlier. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award programme is flourishing; the arts continue to play a prominent role in our educational landscape and the dream of co-education has been fully realized. Indeed, we opened the 20152016 school year with 305 female students - 48% of our total student population. One might be forgiven for believing that these changes came about with some Ed and Hanna Kidd with Richard and ease. However, that afternoon, Mr. Bradley confided in me that the early Mary Bradley. 1970’s had been difficult times and that his years at Ridley were the toughest of his career. At one memorable moment during our visit, he leaned in and whispered, “From one rugger man to another, …” (he was delighted to learn that we shared a love of rugby) “...it is a tough job that requires some rough Students at Snake Dance. rucking to win those hard yards. As one of our current stewards, I remain grateful for forbearers like Richard Bradley – his vision and courage were long range and today we enjoy the results of his hard work.
Ridley students pose for a ‘selfie’ during the recent Duke of Edinburgh canoe trip in Algonquin Park.
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Our community should be pleased to know that Ridley is flourishing. We welcomed 195 new students to campus in early September and opened the school year with a total population of 653 students. This cohort comes to Ridley from 44 nations and seven provinces across Canada. For the first time in many years, our boarding houses were bursting and in many cases, enrollment was closed in early May. The word
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is getting out – Ridley is the school of choice. The busy opening weeks were filled with community building traditions like Welcome to Ridley Days, our annual camp experience in the Muskokas, a Ridley birthday party celebrating 126 years, Snake Dance and HomeComing Weekend. This year, we also welcomed a number of talented, new faculty and staff to our community (see page 16). We enter Year 2 of our Strategic Plan “Inspiring Flourishng Lives – Transforming our Globe” with considerable momentum born from the success of our Year 1 improvement initiatives and projects (see page 18 for specific updates). In addition, since last January, we have been engaged in an exciting campus master plan process guided by our experienced consultants from Centerbrook Architects & Planners. Once approved, the campus master plan will act as a road map and guide our future construction, design and planning of facilities for at least the next decade.
Ed Kidd at the unveiling of the 125 Renaissance Campaign donor wall on HomeComing Weekend.
Jim Milligan with Huron Tribe Leaders - the victors in the 113th running of the Cross Country Run.
Our final update celebrates the conclusion of a remarkable career. After 35 years of teaching, coaching and leading at Ridley College, our Head of Lower School, Mr. Jim Milligan has announced that he will be retiring at the conclusion of this school year. Although we will have many opportunities to celebrate his career, I will begin by offering both gratitude and congratulations to Jim on a career that impacted the lives of generations of Ridleians. As always, we would take delight in receiving your feedback and general response, whether in print, email or in person. Until we meet again – Terar Dum Prosim. J. Edward Kidd Headmaster
Toronto Dinner
APRIL 21st, 2015 - Save the Date to honour and celebrate Jim Milligan on his retirement after 35 years of service to Ridley. Venue to be announced.
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TIGERFEST CARNIVAL
On Saturday June 6, the Ridley family came together for the first ever TigerFest Carnival. Face painting, inflatables, and games made for a wonderful day to enjoy together as a community. Headmaster Kidd may have fallen victim to the dunk tank a few times. Plans are already in place for the second annual TigerFest on June 4th, 2016 (see opposite). Please contact Hanna Kidd if you are interested in being part of this event: hanna_kidd@ridleycollege.com
RIDLEY CELEBRATES 126 YEARS!
On September 16th, 2015, Ridley College celebrated its 126th birthday! All of our students joined together for an afternoon of games, laughs and delicious cupcakes – all to honour our beloved school. Students donned colourful shirts designed by the Cook sisters – Chloe (gr. 6) and Gabrielle (gr. 8). Ridleians were then divided into teams, all of which rotated from station to station, competing in balance games, playing life-size Hungry, Hungry Hippos and cheering all the way to the end. To finish the festivities, the Prefects led a school-wide pep rally in preparation for Thursday night’s Snake Dance - after which, teams were treated to the cupcakes!
DRONE VIDEOGRAPHER CAPTURES CAMPUS
Award winning film producer Virginia Hastings from Starshine Video Productions came to Ridley in May and filmed the campus and rowing course from high above using drone technology. Her crew returned in October to film the school in its autumn splendour. Check the Ridley website or our YouTube channel to see the footage.
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BISHOPBYTES
From left front: Timothy Griffin ‘68, Brian Love ‘71, Robert Kinnear ‘59, Anna Bartlett ‘00, Stacey Graham ‘92, Peter Hutchison ‘55, James Kingstone ‘75, and John Banks ‘58 Back row: Matthew Pellow ‘09, Benjamin Dickson ‘08, Bryan Rose ‘96, Jesus Serrano Cendejas ‘14, Paul Filion ‘86, Michael Hazell ‘73, Scott Snowden, ‘97, Keir MacKay ‘03, Peter Irwin ‘74, David Conklin ‘83, Gary German ‘58 and Thomas Clarkson ‘99.
MASON MEDAL WINNERS
An event to recognize the Mason Medal winners from Ridley, “Upper Canada College (UCC)” and Havergal was held on June 16th, 2015. First presented at Ridley in 1903, this award was originally for “true manliness” and over the years has evolved to recognize Prefects who are respected by their peers as unselfish, thoughtful and kind. Twenty Ridley Mason Medal recipients were in attendance at the event hosted by UCC. RIDLEY MASON MEDAL WINNERS
P. D. Mitchell R. D. Hague F. A. Lee J. M. Glen R. C. Lee W. L. L. Gordon A. R. Maxwell N. H. Daniel W. D. P. Jarvis F. H. Marani H. Cassels J. F. Manley V. R. Irvine J. A. Boyd R. A. Wilson J. G. Goldie A. R. Glass C. J. Barr C. R. Somerville R. W. S. Johnston N. K. Gordon S. K. Bongard M. H. Snyder / H. B. Soanes J. L. Maw W. H. Sims W. E. N. Bell V. A. Subosits H. E. Griffiths
1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930
P.F. Seagram G. C. Powell / F. M. O'Flynn R. C. Ripley E. Rossiter C. M. MacLachlan H. Cassels Jr. C. I. Park L. J. Ashburner D. G. McClelland R. H. Douglas H. W. Watson J. B. Chassels P. P. Pfohl J. P. MacLean R. A. Glen J. S. Routley M. A. Frost G. G. Rainbow E.W. Frey T. C. Ehrenberg H. C. MacNeil R. K. Banks/F.A. Sievert E. C. Evans P. D. McDougall P. M. Hutchison R. O. Matthews G.W. Young G. E. German/ J. C. Banks
1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958
R.C. Kinnear/ M.B. Millman J. S. Burns J. R. Grace J. O. Stubbs P.R. Henderson J. V. Shepherd B. M. Cruchley J. E. Savory M. I. Soules T. K. Griffin C. F.K. Ashbaugh/ P.M. Ridgway E. A. Burton J. I. Bell/ B.H. Love M. J. Sabia M. S. Hazell P. M. Irwin E.J. Kingstone D.A.M.H. Reeve C. J. Feore T.T. G. Reid M. K. Bunston K. Khorasani/ A.D. Porter N. D. Faes R. B. Mason D. D. Conklin S. E. Burpee R. A.F. Ingall P. Filion
1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986
H. D. Evans R. D. M. Coutts P. C. Ventin D. Cohen B.A. Henry S.E. Graham R.E. Campbell J. W.M. Ross S. C. Jordan B. J. Rose S. A. Snowden R. H. Cole T. P. Clarkson A. L. Bartlett V. A. Bamberger J. M. Cox K. A. Chandran M. K. Crouch A. V. Veffer K. L. So S. A. Issaka B. J. Dickson M. J. Pellow R. Maloney B. M. Kemp-Griffin N. C. Chung K. F. MacKay J. Serrano Cendejas C.J.Brunner-López
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Valedictorian and the 2015 Mason Medal winner, Christian BrunnerLópez with Miss Elizabeth Mason.
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BISHOPBYTES ACA DEMIC S
Grade 12 student, Jonah Rubin has been recognized as a ‘Commended Student’ in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for the top performers on the Preliminary SAT (PSAT). Each year, approximately 1.5 million students take the PSAT, and the top 5 percent of those students are recognized for exceptional academic promise, as “Commended Students” Rubin was actually in the top 2.5%! This is the first time a Ridley student has received this award.
From left: Bryan Nixon, Head of School at Whitby, Tommy Hilfiger and Headmaster, Ed Kidd at the IB panel discussion.
H EA DMA S T ER MODERAT ES
In April, Whitby School and Ridley College hosted a lively panel discussion about the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) programme at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT. Panelists, Tommy Hilfiger, Panetha Ott and Michael Leshner shared their perspectives on how IB is providing the framework for students to become global thinkers, and equipping them with skills needed to succeed in the 21st century. Ridley Headmaster Ed Kidd was a moderator.
P UB LIC S P EA KING
The Nora McCrae Public Speaking Tournament was hosted by Branksome Hall on the final weekend of April. Philip Brenninkmeyer ‘17, Noel Cousins ‘16, Gracie Lowes ‘16 and Jose Obiang ‘15 represented Ridley. The tournament featured a variety of public speaking events. Gracie Lowes placed seventh overall in a field of 28 competitors, and second in the After-Dinner category. As a team, Ridley placed 3rd out of seven schools.
The Lower School Public Speaking Festival was a fantastic display of student creativity, speech-writing and communication skills. Winners were Michelle Lim ‘21 in the Junior category; Owen Leach ‘20 winner in the Senior category; and Anisa Estrada ‘19 winner in the ELL category. Owen and Michelle represented Ridley at the Grantham Optimist Public Speaking Festival. The Upper School Debate and Public Speaking calendar came to a close with Ridley participating in two fine tournaments. At the Spring Fulford Cup hosted by Appleby College, senior students Arwyn Workman-Youmans ‘16 and Kailene Jackson ‘15 placed 5th out of 20 schools, while the novice juniors, Mira Hallock ‘18 and Natalie Brown’18 finished 11th. Kailene Jackson completed an outstanding career in debate with a 4th place finish overall from a field of forty. She received the decorative Fulford citation in her final competitive debate.
DAVID WHITTY WINS COACH OF THE YEAR
On June 4th, Director of Basketball, David Whitty was honoured as Sport Niagara Coach of the Year, at their annual awards breakfast. This year Coach Whitty led the 1st Boys Basketball team to its most successful season in Ridley’s history. Mr. Whitty has been an admired coach to numerous student athletes over his career at the school. He recently retired after 33 years of teaching at Ridley, but he continues to lead the successful basketball program. Congratulations to Coach Whitty!
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Kailene Jackson ‘15
BISHOPBYTES VIMY WINNER
From left: Headmaster Ed Kidd with Vimy scholar Luca Bonifacio-Proietto and history teacher Derek Dunkley ‘87
The Vimy Foundation is an organization dedicated to the remembrance of the sacrifice of Canadian soldiers at Vimy Ridge nearly one hundred years ago. Every year, this Foundation runs a contest for high school students across Canada to compete for a scholarship to spend two summer weeks on the WW1 and WWII battlefields in Belgium and France. This year, there were 14 award winners chosen from across Canada and again, a Ridley student has been selected for this honour. This year's Vimy scholarship winner is Luca Bonifacio-Proietto ‘16.
RIDLEY W INS AT CA P P IES
Congratulations to the Ridley Drama students who participated in the Cappies Niagara awards gala. The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) is an international program for recognizing, celebrating, and providing learning experiences for high school theatre and journalism students and teenage playwrights. Not only was Ridley nominated for 20 awards, we also came home with seven wins! They include: Special Effects or Technology: Mary Sword ‘15 – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Ensemble in a Play: Camp Girls – Ascension Day Featured Actress in a Musical: Gracie Lowes ‘16 – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Comic Actor in a Musical: Noel Cousins ‘16 – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Supporting Actress in a Play: Cassandra Mitchell ‘17 – Ascension Day Lead Actress in a Play: Kate Wilson ‘16 – Ascension Day Best Play: Ascension Day
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA UPDATE
The second cohort of IB Diploma students completed examinations in May. A full IB Diploma candidate writes on average 15 final exam papers. In total, 530 exams were written in 79 different papers over the three week exam period. The IB Diploma Programme continues to grow from 56 Diploma students in 2013-2014, to 91 Diploma students this year to a current enrollment of 119 students for 2015-2016. With an additional 140 students enrolled in IB Diploma level courses next year, the vast majority of Ridley students in Grades 11 and 12 are experiencing the academic rigour of IB study. IB Diploma graduates who visited Ridley following their first year of university reported the enormous benefits of undertaking the challenge of the IB Diploma, and soon video testimonials will be posted of a few of these first IB Diploma graduates. Visit our website to learn more.
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REMEMBERING RICHARD BRADLEY
He was, “a gentleman, scholar, educator, athlete, mentor, storyteller, and visionary. He was decisive: a man who had the courage of his convictions.” On March 25th, 2015, the Ridley community was notified of the passing of Ridley’s 5th Headmaster, Mr. Richard Bradley. The words spoken by former Assistant Head of Administration, Janet Lewis at Bradley’s memorial service, held at the Ridley Memorial Chapel in June, could not be more fitting in describing the man who contributed so greatly to the school. Richard Bradley joined the Royal Marines in 1944 and served in the British Armed Forces. He graduated from Trinity College, Oxford in 1948 with a degree in history. In 1950, he became a teacher at Tonbridge School, where he held many positions. Sixteen years later, he became the headmaster of St. Edward’s School in Oxford, where he supported his passion for arts, science, athletics, and community service. His time at St. Edwards would serve him well when he arrived at Ridley.
Mr. Bradley came to Ridley in 1971 as a cloud of change rolled in from 1960s North America. It was a tumultuous time of student resistance and anti-establishment, making boarding school an unpopular choice due to its perceived image of discipline and high expectations. In a note in the Ridley Tiger, Bradley eluded to this, “being the captain of the ship is to spend many hours on the bridge; but it is also to see the ship through difficult seas on a great voyage.” And captain the ship he did. For ten pivotal years, Mr. Bradley lead Ridley College into a new era and his impact on the school continues to this day. He tackled what many would describe as problems; Bradley took to as opportunities - he truly was a visionary. When facing declining enrollment, he introduced dayboys to the Upper School in 1972. In 1973 daygirls began attending senior classes as an experiment and, by 1978, Dean’s House became the first girls’ boarding house, the beginning stages of coeducation. Ridley College was the first boarding school in Canada to go coeducational.
Today, almost half of the Ridley population is girls and, in conjunction with the school’s 125th anniversary in 2014, we celebrated 40 years of coeducation.
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Mr. Bradley won the students over by adopting principles of freedom. In his first sermon in the Chapel he used the theme from the movie Born Free and drew parallels between Ridley students and the lioness in the film that had to be prepared to inherit her natural freedom after living in captivity. He believed in preparing Upper School students by returning gradual freedom as they moved up through the grades. The freedom would ready students to accept the responsibilities of adult freedom once they left the Ridley campus. When he spoke, students listened. As a gifted orator, his booming voice reverberated throughout the Memorial Chapel. It can still be heard in recordings housed in the Ridley archives. His sermons often focused on civility, deportment, and love – a moral compass by which students could be guided. ridleytiger
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The cornerstones of a Ridley education: academics, the arts and athletics were nurtured under Bradley’s leadership.
The concept of good standing and effort grades was introduced under Bradley and remains a part of the school today. A gift of over $900,000 from the Col. R. S. McLaughlin Foundation kickstarted a Program For Excellence during Bradley’s time. As part of the program, the McLaughlin Building (now the McLaughlin wing in School House) was renovated and completed in 1973 to house the Matthews Library, fifteen new classrooms, an art room and a biology lab.
Prior to arriving at Ridley, he met Mary Hancock, a gifted music teacher from England whom he would later marry. His daughter Jane said of Bradley, “His love of drama, English literature, history and the arts were reflected not only in his career but in his family life as well. We had many social gatherings where everyone was expected to play charades, and join in sing-a-longs, with Richard leading the chorus, accompanied by Mary on the piano.” Bradley had a passion for the arts. Under his tenure an art room was built as well as a Performing Arts Centre (now the Ross E. Morrow Theatre). Debating, public speaking, dramatic and musical productions were all encouraged. As a strong supporter of drama, he directed the memorable production of The Crucible in his final year at the school. The music program expanded and flourished with the help of Mary. The Griffith Sports Complex was also completed while Bradley was headmaster. As an avid sportsman himself, as Janet Lewis recalls “he led by example – some of you may remember that in 1975, the first year that girls participated in the Cross-County Run, Richard and Carl Dorland also ran the race. They crossed the finish line together wearing matching T-shirts to honour their shared 50th birthday!”
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Messages Of Remembrance from Former Headmasters H. Jeremy Packard 1981-1989 Jere remembers that he probably would not have come to Ridley as Headmaster had he not been so impressed with what Richard Bradley had done with the school. On one visit to the school, he was aware that Mr. Bradley was having a conference with a student who had major disciplinary problems. That the headmaster would take the time to do this and not delegate such matters was outstanding in his opinion. Rupert Lane 1995-2004 “Of my seven predecessors, Richard’s was the legacy for which I felt most acutely grateful - partly perhaps owing to our shared Marlborough roots, but mostly because it was he who, most of all, steered the school into the modern era. Those of us who have been lucky enough to follow Richard as Ridley’s Head are immeasurably indebted to him for setting the school on such an upwards path. It isn’t possible to do justice in just a few words to the qualities of such a fine educator. He was a true life-enhancer with many, many admirers on both sides of the ‘Pond’ who, like me, will never forget him. We send our warmest love and sympathy to Mary and the family - and to the many friends whose faces we can just imagine in Chapel, gathered to salute the memory of such an exceptional Ridley giant.” ridleytiger
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FEATURESTORY There are so many memories that come to mind when people recount Bradley’s headship at Ridley in the 1970s. While the portrait of Bradley with his library behind him and his two dachshunds at his feet is prominently displayed in the Great Hall as a physical reminder of the man, his intangible legacy as a compassionate disciplinarian, mentor, and listener continue to be passed from generations of students, faculty and staff who were impacted by Bradley’s leadership. He will be deeply missed by the Ridley community. Bradley is survived by Mary and his children, Jane, Pippa and Charles, and grandsons, Jamie and Sam. We thank you for your service. Terar Dum Prosim.
Richard Bradley with Terence Cronyn
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10 QUESTIONS FOR . . . SANDY RASMUSSEN ‘Samosas’ was the name of the recent art exhibition by alumnus Sandy Rasmussen ‘07. Not so unusual a title considering he rents gallery space in an unlikely venue - a gas station/variety store owned by an East Indian family who treat him to these delicacies every time he visits. While at Ridley you and Evan Macpherson ‘07 painted sneakers for students. Was that your start in the art world? I owe my introduction to art to my grandfather Verner Heinar. He was an artist and set designer at CBC. From a young age he was encouraging me in art. Sneakers were always Evan’s passion. I had ants in my pants and was super eager to start a project. The sneaker days were formative times that I’m thankful to have had.
What studies did you pursue after graduating from Ridley? After Ridley I attended Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver for one year. It was an incredible experience; however, I felt I was missing out on receiving a broader education. So in August of 2008 I found myself on the opposite coast at St. Francis Xavier University where I completed a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. StFX was exactly what I was looking for - small town feel, rich school history, and I made friends for life. What themes do you explore in your art? Outside of painting being an object itself, there is no significant thematic function. Each work generates its own distinctive appearance organically, impromptu. This way I allow the opportunity for chance. When controlled and accidental marks congeal, I see something special. People see stuff when they look at my work; this is a natural reflex.
Was there a teacher at Ridley who encouraged or inspired you? I’ve learned something from every teacher I’ve had in the art department. I spent a lot of time hanging around that part of campus. Maureen and Jim McLaughlin transmitted the importance of patience and seeing with care, (I likely didn’t have this discipline then!). It’s amazing how you look back and say, “Ahhhhh, I kinda get it now.” I’m grateful to Mr. Nickerson who introduced me to the American Abstract Expressionists; his excitement for that period was infectious. He emphasized how artists could be inventors who coined concepts and broke visual traditions to forge new temporally relevant ways of communicating.
What is your creative process like? My process is a reactive building process. I apply information and then I make adjustments. I layer paint using varied techniques and try to utilize moderation of most things except scale – I love painting big.
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RIDLEY’S VISION IN ACTION: IB MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME (MYP) SERVICE TRIP TO GUATEMALA
At the outset of the 2014-2015 school year, Ridley College launched a new strategic vision: Inspiring Flourishing Lives – Transforming our Globe. In March of this year, I had the privilege of witnessing exactly what this vision looks like in action.
March Break 2015 marked the beginning of an exciting partnership between Ridley College and DIG – The Doppenbergs in Guatemala. For the first time in Ridley’s 126-year history, Lower School students had the opportunity to travel alongside their Upper School peers on an international service-learning trip to Guatemala. The experience fell nothing short of incredible.
The Doppenbergs are a local Niagara family who, having witnessed the many challenges faced by Guatemalans on previous service trips, packed up their North American life, and followed their hearts to Central America. They chose Guatemala because of the country’s severe malnutrition problem; in fact, it is the country with the highest rate of malnutrition in the entire Western Hemisphere, and has the fourth highest malnutrition rate worldwide. Rita and Geoff Doppenberg, and their three children, Gabe, Luke and Zack, now live in Jutiapa, a region in the South Eastern part of the country. The family works tirelessly, primarily with the indigenous Mayan people, in an effort to abolish malnourishment through education and empowerment. Their work is truly making a difference in the lives of Guatemala’s most impoverished citizens, and their kindness and generosity is inspiring. The Doppenbergs often host volunteer groups from North America who assist the family with their various projects. This year, 24 Ridleians were fortunate to be part of one of those groups.
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TERARDUMPROSIM On Friday, March 6th, 2015, 17 students, three faculty members, Headmaster Kidd and his family, embarked on Ridley’s first ever Middle Years Programme (MVP - Grades 7–10) Service-Learning Trip to Guatemala. As Grade 9 student Reece Wilson-Poyton eloquently put it, “We left from the school before the sun touched the horizon, and arrived at the village of El Progreso well after the sun dipped below.” Indeed, it was a long day of travel, and a very late night, but not a single student complained when the Doppenbergs informed us upon our arrival that we would be starting work the next morning at 8:00 a.m. Instead, the students hurried to bed, and resurfaced the next morning with an energy and enthusiasm that set the tone for the remainder of the week.
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We spent our time in Guatemala engaged in a variety of different activities that not only tested the students’ (and adults’) physical strength, but their emotional and mental strength as well. We helped to build a school in El Salitrillo, planted chia seeds at the local tree nursery, visited children at a malnutrition centre, and went on a water walk. In addition, we came to better understand what civil war does to a country and, in particular, its people; we witnessed the devastating impacts of malnutrition; we experienced what it would be like to live without clean water, and we sat in a single school room that housed 40 students, six different grades and one teacher. But more importantly, perhaps, we built relationships with the locals; we saw what resiliency and resourcefulness looks like; we lived alongside a family who is truly leading a flourishing life; and we walked away with a profound sense of hope and gratitude.
Without question, while on the trip, each and every student participant embodied Ridley’s motto “Terar Dum Prosim – May I be consumed in service”, leaving the adult supervisors incredibly proud. Ask any of the participants about their experience in Guatemala, and their responses will demonstrate that the trip has not only helped to develop their global citizenship, but it has left an indelible mark on their lives. Grade 8 student, Ben Wright, for example, reflected:
Going to see the social justice issues on a service trip was quite a unique experience. The closest thing I can equate it to is seeing the back of your head for the first time. You know it’s there for whatever reason, but you can never really see it until you go out of your way to do so. The real problem though, is that I was blindly accepting it until I saw the proof myself. A question sprints through my mind: “How could I have gone my entire life not seeing this when it was there the entire time?” Once I saw these issues affecting people negatively, a unique juxtaposition of emotion emulated. My heart aches for people who struggle in ways that I could never imagine going through. But there are these moments where people make something from nothing, a beauty of the human condition… Now I see the world differently from this experience.
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Ridley looks forward to nurturing and developing a long-term relationship with DIG – one that will undoubtedly continue to inspire our students to lead flourishing lives, and ultimately, to be transformers of society. Allison Harding - Lower School Teacher Faculty Participant, MYP Service Trip to Guatemala
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WELCOME TO NEW FACULTY AND STAFF
Denise Balice - Nurse Manager Denise is a Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse and holds a BSc in Nursing. Her areas of expertise include: mental health, urgent care, triage assessment and intensive care. Denise brings years of experience, most recently from St. Joseph's Healthcare in Hamilton, ON.
Valerie Brown - Project Manager Valerie has more than 25 years experience in the construction industry. She holds a Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certificate and an Architectural Technician Diploma from Humber College. Valerie was an active member in the Hamilton Halton Construction Association and the General Contractor Association.
Andrea Carrise - Director of Strategic Communication & Marketing Andrea joins the Ridley Communication Department from the Banfield Agency in Ottawa, where she was an Account Director/Strategist. She holds a BA in Sports Management and English from Brock University and an MA in Communications from the University of Ottawa.
Michael Maki - Guidance Counsellor Michael and his family returned to Canada after spending 12 years at international schools - most recently the International School Nido de Aguilas in Santiago, Chile. He is a member of the Overseas Association for College Admission Counselling (OACAC) and of the Naviance Advisory Committee. Michael has studied at Simon Fraser University and University of California, Los Angeles.
Nicole Seguin - Lower School Teacher Nicole is a graduate of Simon Fraser University in BC with her BA in Psychology and a Masters of Science in Education from SUNY. She began her international teaching career at Dalian Maple Leaf International School in Kaifaqu, China and most recently taught grade 5 at the International School Nido de Aguilas in Santiago, Chile.
Derrick des Vignes - Dean of Student Life Derrick started his teaching career with the Peel Catholic School Board and then embarked on a quest into the world of international education. He has taught in Trinidad, Tobago, Turkey, Brazil and most recently as the High School Vice Principal at the American Community School of Abu Dhabi. He has his Doctorate in Education and his Ontario Principal’s Qualification.
Scott Walker - Director of Physical Plant Scott has 25 years of experience in facilities management, the last 16 years at Brock University where he was the Director of Campus Planning, Design and Construction within Facilities Management. Scott has a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and a Master of Architecture and is a member of the Ontario Association of Architects.
RETIRED FACULTY
In June Ridley recognized those retiring employees from both the school and Chartwells (formerly Beaver Foods) for their years of service to our Ridley family. Faculty/Staff Sandra Mathies, Librarian - 17 years Barbara Papp, Nurse Manager - 18 years John Sweeney, English and Drama - 14 years Robert Taylor, Project Manager - 29 years
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From Left: Barbara Papp, Yvette Hamilton, John Sweeney, Sandra Mathies, Marie Paule Kalverda and Josephine DiPaola. Missing: Robert Taylor
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SERENDIPITOUS ARCHIVE FIND
Fate, good luck, happenstance – call it what you may, but this summer whilst travelling to visit fellow Ridleians in Sarnia, I veered off the road to a small antique store in Shakespeare, Ontario without cause or reason. Upon entering the store I spotted a huge bowl under glass filled to the brim with silver napkin ring holders. I paused for a moment considering if I really needed another one (I have a vast collection already) and decided that it was not essential. After scoping out all the interesting antiquities and speaking with the shop owner, I glanced back at the bowl as if it called to me. The shop owner happily removed the bowl from under the counter and laid out a cloth so that I might rummage through its contents; excited with a potential sale. After carefully examining twenty or thirty rings with their ornate edges and thoughtful inscriptions, I became a bit disinterested. As I was about to return the rings to the bowl I took one last glance into the bottom and turned over a rather plain silver ring that was in need of polishing and spun it around. Goosebumps ran up my arms as I put on my glasses and further inspected the small, colourful crest that embellished the ring. I quickly spun the ring around again looking for a further clue or inscription, but alas none was to be found. None-the-less the familiar crest of Ridley proudly adorned the silver ring and as a true disciple of our school I looked at the shop owner and said, “I’ll take this one.” I shared the story of my connection to Ridley and the gentleman responded, “Now the circle is complete and what was lost has now found its way back home.” Of all the silver napkin rings I have inherited or bought, this by far is the one I shall cherish the most. I am convinced that the small voice in my head that called me to the bowl that summer day, in an unfamiliar shop, was not coincidence or serendipitous but the intentional call from a former Ridleian wanting to come home.
Pictured with the silver napkin ring are Ridley mementos donated by John Stevens ‘44.
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ARCHIVES SEEKING DONATIONS
Greetings from the basement of School House and your school archives. As the new archivist, I would love to hear from you and am always grateful to receive your donations. These donations do not have to be artifacts. While we are happy to have them in our collection, we would also love to hear your stories about Ridley. This school has played an integral role in all our lives and it’s important to record our memories for future generations of Ridleians to hear them. If you’re on campus, please make a trip down to see us and step into the history of our great school.
Wendy (Crossingham) Darby ‘99
You can now follow us on Twitter @Ridley_Archives. You can also send your stories to: wendy_darby@ridleycollege.com.
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Addition of collaborative and flexible furnishings for the 2nd Century Building foyer; Creation of flexible and creative spaces that enhance learning; Completion of innovative Lower School playscape design (Construction to commence in October, 2015); Creation of a schedule review committee; Creation of a student leadership review committee; Creation of a “Student Success Team” (SST) in both the Lower School and Upper School; Creation of learner-centred professional growth model for faculty – “Instructional Coaching” pilot launched in September, 2015.
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We prepare meaningful and flourishing lives by teaching the habits of mind, body, and spirit, and the value needed to lead in a global society.
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We inpire flourishing lives to transform our globe.
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• Partnered with Dr. Greg Evan Association) to create a curr for faculty; • Established relationships wit Canadian Positive Psycholog Positive Education Network, Making Caring Common Proj Education; • Hosted professional develop focus on strengths based lea (David Meketon, Duckworth • Created an OSSD course “In Seeking approval from the M 2015; • Hosted Lower School “gratitu • Launched a faculty and staff
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ed the lives and futures of graduates living around the globe. To be a Ridleian carries deep meaning for our idleians belong to a legacy of intellectual rigour and quality of character. They share a commitment to service and the n of students, alumni, parents, teachers, and staff inherits what Ridley has been and creates what Ridley will become. ss to date. Below is a summary of our Year One accomplishments.
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EXCELLENCE IN BOARDING - Strengthen the Houses of Ridley program to make it an unparalleled, innovative, best-in-class boarding programme.
• Added ten, fulltime Assistant Heads of House; • Implemented Boardingware, an innovative, online application for boarding house communication, data collection and reporting; • Phase III renovation of bedrooms, hallways and washrooms in the houses; • Creation of a student led Weekend Programming Committee; • Addition of a new administrative position, Dean of Student Life; • Creation of an Excellence in Boarding standing committee; • Creation of a Food and Dining Committee.
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7 1 - The Karachi Family at alumni soccer on Sunday 2 - Jim Butterfield ‘70 with Director of Athletics Jay Tredway ‘96 and Headmaster Ed Kidd at the Athletic Lives of Distinction ceremony 3 - Flora Hadjiyannakis-Milios, Anne Mitchell and Deirdre Ayre from the Class of 1985 4 - The Class of 1945 celebrate their 70th reunion 5 - Alumni rowing on Saturday 6 - Ridley’s newest Golden Tigers - the Class of 1965 7 - Celebrating their 10th reunion, the Class of 2005 8 - Former faculty member Nat Caters with his former student Bill Somerville ‘75
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THE RIDLEY COLLEGE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN 2014/15
Thank You for “Making A Difference!” We are grateful to the support from many members of the Ridley family – alumni, parents, past parents, current and former faculty & staff, and friends of the school. Your donations have collectively helped us to realize the projects the school identified last year. Here is a brief summary of your donations at work at Ridley. The Chapel Restoration Project Last summer, the Memorial Chapel was covered with scaffolding, as crews went to work to restore the roof, replace copper flashings and pipes and repair some critical stonework. This completes Phase 1 of the restoration project. Phase 2 will involve restoring the stone masonry work to its original beauty. Our goal is to raise the necessary funds to complete Phase 2 during the summer of 2016.
The Digital Learning Studio We were excited to purchase and have in place for the start of school three 3D printers. Students from Grades 7 to 12 will use these printers across many disciplines, including co-curricular activities. With the funds raised, we are also renovating the former dark room in the 2nd Century Building to house additional equipment, including video cameras, microphones, digital recorders, lighting and much more, taking the possibilities of film and digital editing to new levels!
The Lower School Playscape Much time was spent over the course of the summer to review and refine plans for the playscape so that we could ensure a first class facility for students to learn and play. We were excited to break ground on the first phase of the playscape project on October 19th. By late November, our students will be making full use of this space, which will include changes in topography to create a hill and tunnel, a tree fort, a water feature, double slide, sand play area, gaga ball court, and climbing wall. With fundraising support this year, our hope is to further enhance the playscape with several additional features in place by next spring.
In addition to funds raised to support these three projects, we are grateful to the many donations we received over the course of the 2014-15 year that have helped to transform the educational experience for our students be it in the classroom, the gym, on the stage, the playing fields or the rowing course, and that have helped to make a Ridley education possible for many deserving students. 22
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RIDLEIANS CONTRIBUTE TO THE LANDSCAPE OF NATIONS Out of the events that marked the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 a citizens’ group from Niagara-on-the-Lake determined that for far too long the contributions of the Iroquois nation and their First Nations allies in that war had been left unacknowledged. The contributions of these brave warriors and their leaders, John Norton and John Brant, at Queenston Heights, literally won the war and helped define the Canadian border as it is today.
To rectify this historic oversight a fund raising committee was struck which, in turn, hired Michele-Elise Burnett ’86 (herself a proud Métis and Algonquin) and Brian Iggulden ’67 to be co-directors of fund raising. John Hawley, past Ridley parent (of Adam ‘03, Ransom ‘04 and Jay ‘08) served on the committee. A national design competition attracted submissions from across Canada and the winning design was a collaboration between renowned landscape artist Tom Ridout and celebrated native artist Raymond Skye.
Past parents John and Liz Hawley, Brian Iggulden ‘67, Michele-Elise Burnett ‘86 and her son Zander Burnett-Metz ‘12
The design is a commemorative garden on the former site of Fort Riall at Queenston Heights and contains several iconic symbols of native culture. An interactive tour will be part of the experience to educate visitors from around the world. Over 300,000 people visit Queenston Heights annually. The hope is that our Native peoples will find a source of pride in this long overdue recognition and that Canadians in general will learn of the important role they played in Canada’s early history. This installation will help tell the full story of General Brock and the British forces and include the historical detail of the Six Nations and their allies in the War of 1812.
RIDLEY COLLEGE MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME
Would you benefit from an alumni mentor? Are you interested in being a mentor to a young alumnus? New this year, we are implementing the Ridley College Mentorship Programme. This programme exists to facilitate connections between alumni who are experienced in their fields of work, and younger ORs who have graduated within the last ten years and are looking to gain an insight into their desired career field.
If you have any questions, or are interested in being a part of this program in a mentor or mentee capacity, please contact Kory Lippert at (905) 684-1889 ext. 2321 or kory_lippert@ridleycollege.com
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26TH RCA GOLF TOURNAMENT
This year’s RCA Golf Tournament was the 26th annual and, by all accounts, it was a tremendous success. This year’s tournament was hosted in the beautiful Niagara Region, at Peninsula Lakes Golf Club, just outside of Fonthill. The weather cooperated enough for the golfers to enjoy 18 holes, even though we were interrupted by a short rain delay, at which time all golfers were forced to retreat to the clubhouse for a mid-round refreshment. The tournament was made possible by sponsorships from the Evans Family, Evton Capital Partners, PEC Roofing, Bill Somerville ’75, as well as multiple hole and prize table sponsors. Following the tournament, the awards dinner was hosted at the clubhouse at Peninsula Lakes. Many of the golfers went home with prizes generously donated by members of the Ridley family and the local community. Top honours (low gross score) from the tournament went to James Seymour ’07, who shot a tournament best 67. The low net score was shot by recent graduate Luke Court ’15. The top team in this year’s competition consisted of Ward Seymour ’74, James Seymour ’07, John Evans ’76 and Scott Evans. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend - you truly helped us make the event a success. Proceeds raised by the tournament will be contributed to our scholarships and bursaries to benefit current and future Ridleians. Planning for the 2016 tournament has already begun. If you would like to be involved in organizing the upcoming event or would like to become a sponsor, please contact Kory Lippert at: kory_lippert@ridleycollege.com or by phone at (905) 684-1889 ext. 2321
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The 1st annual Ridley College Birdies & Pucks Golf Tournament took place on Thursday, August 13th at Thundering Waters Golf Club in Niagara Falls. The specific goal of the tournament was to raise funds to support Ridley's hockey programme, in particular, in particular to renovate and service the locker rooms of both the boys’ and girls’ teams.
With over 70 golfers and dinner guests, the day was a resounding success. Alumni, past and current parents, faculty, staff and the wider Ridley community participated in this wonderful event. The level of play was impressive; the prize table was full, and the Ridley hockey community was buzzing. We would like to thank our patron sponsors, Manulife Financial and TREZ Capital, for their support. Additional thanks go to hole sponsors and Thundering Waters Golf Club. We’re already looking forward to next year’s installment of Birdies & Pucks.
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Is there an artwork of which you are most proud? Why? Paintings are like journal entries; I am proud of all of them. This spring, I painted a 10 x 24 ft painting inside a gas station, hidden behind the register with a sheet of semi-transparent plastic separating the room. Customers would come and go unaware. I felt like I had a great secret. What artists influence you? I am influenced by the drive and prolific dedication of artists Jean-Paul Riopelle, Anselm Kiefer, Harold Town, and Joan Mitchell to name a few.
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What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given? Progress is an illusion.
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2014-2015 UPPER SCHOOL SPORT WRAP-UP
It has been a very exciting year in sport. As our student athletes all continued to develop and absorb the advantages of this rich sporting culture, the Athletics Department has been hard at work trying to find other ways of telling the Ridley athletic story. Our first two projects have met with tremendous response and success!
TigerNet Live
Launched on January 9th during the annual Carl Dorland Classic Basketball tournament, TigerNet Live is an automated video recording program that allows us to broadcast live events from the Griffith Gym, Tiger Arena and the Mandeville Theatre. The system then catalogues those recordings for on-demand viewing. To date, more than 6500 views of games and events on this service have been delivered during our initial pilot rollout and we have only begun to scratch the surface of its capabilities. In the coming months we plan to introduce our mobile platform, which will allow us to broadcast outdoor events live, as well as other athletic and school events in any location on campus.
Introduction of the Ridley Tiger Athletic Lives of Distinction
It was also our pleasure to introduce a new initiative that we have created called the Ridley Tiger Athletic Lives of Distinction. The Athletics Department, in partnership with the Development Office and a group of alumni and former faculty, have put together this exciting new way for us to share alumni stories. Our first induction class from the 0s and 5s was celebrated this September at Homecoming Weekend.
This will be a collection of happy memories and stories of grit, determination, commitment, sportsmanship, and camaraderie. The sporting success of Ridleians is a story that must be told. Sport is central to many of the lessons learned here and we are excited to recognize those who have continued to use sport to build successful lives, while contributing positively to their communities. Recognizing our rich athletic heritage, taking pride in it, celebrating it, using it to educate and inspire our current students will help make us a stronger school today and into the future.
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1st Girls Rugby CISAA Division II champions
Our Winter And Spring 2015 Success
After a fair fall term, the 2015 winter athletic schedule saw a turn of fortune and the best term for boys sport at Ridley in decades. The 1st boys hockey team won the Midwest Prep Hockey League championship in Ohio at the end of February. The 1st boys basketball team had two gold and three silver medals in tournament play before earning the CISAA silver medal and winning Ridley’s first ever OFSAA basketball championship in Sarnia in March. These were the headlines, along with a return of 2nd boys basketball, a resurgence for squash, the launch of international competitions for swimming, and quality performances and tournament results in girls hockey and volleyball.
Our spring session saw the championship trend continue as the U16 boys rugby 7s, 1st boys and 1st girls rugby teams all won CISAA Division II championships with the senior teams earning their hardware on a spirited day on A Squad the day before Prize Day. The gymnastics team also returned from OFSAA with Level 3 team silver. The senior boys soccer team won two tournaments on the Niagara Spring Soccer circuit and earned a silver medal in another before heading to the OFSAA championships in North Bay. Finally our young rowing crews showed promise both in Philadelphia at the Stotesbury Regatta and in London, Ontario, heading into the National Championships where we made five finals and won silver in the Junior Men’s Quadruple Sculls.
2015-2016 Calendar Is Packed!
Carter Filion ‘15 and Tim Sullivan ‘15 with the CISAA Division II trophy
The athletic calendar for this school year has already taken shape and will provide a constant stream of energy to our community! All with the events will be posted on the Ridley Athletics website. We hope that you can support us, in person or via TigerNet Live, for one or more of these great local, national and international events! Jay Tredway ‘96, Athletic Director
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LOWER SCHOOL TERM 2 AND 3 ATHLETICS
The second term of 2015 was action packed. Our teams worked hard, consistently represented the school with pride, and continued to develop their skills.
On the basketball courts, the U12 boys experienced steady progress over the season. At the Tier 2 final tournament at Country Day School, their efforts culminated in a victory in the consolation championships. The U14 boys also had a season characterized by tremendous improvement. Their hard work resulted in wins over Country Day School, Villanova, and Crestwood on their way to a tough quarterfinal loss against the York School.
In the pool, the swimming team represented Ridley well in a number of very large meets. Their efforts at the CISAA championships meet were highlighted by a dominant victory in the U12 Medley relay by the team of Chloe Cook ‘22, Victoria Ferreira ‘21, Olivia Grubic ‘21, and Ella McRae ‘21. In addition, several notable individual results were earned including a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for Ella McRae, and three 1st place finishes for Olivia Grubic.
The U14 hockey team started strongly with a three game win streak. They continued their season with many solid performances but were not able to advance to the final tournament. The girls volleyball team had a tough act to follow, as last year’s team was undefeated. This year’s group was impressive in their work ethic and positive attitude in a season that culminated in a very narrow quarterfinal defeat. The squash team showed an impressive amount of development over the term, with some great team results. Their steady progress culminated in a late season win against Upper Canada College and a tie with St. Andrew’s College. The gymnastics team competed twice against Toronto French School. Many top finishes and strong individual efforts were noted in both meets.
After the competitive seasons had finished, students in Grades 4-8 competed in the annual Lower School tribe swimming competition. The effort in the pool and enthusiastic cheering on the deck was inspiring. Olivia Grubic was the overall junior winner, and Ben Mandigo ‘19 was the overall senior winner. The winning tribe was the Hurons.
After the long, cold winter, the Lower School Tigers were eager to hit the outdoor fields and courts for the final term of competitive sports.
The U14 girls soccer team went undefeated in their regular season and advanced to the semi final, where they narrowly lost despite outplaying their opponents for much of the game. The U14 rugby season was full of effort and excitement. This team demonstrated a lot of grit and determination by coming back from early deficits to defeat Trinity College School twice. They finished their regular season with a winning record and battled their way to a championship final where they came up just short against Appleby in very competitive game. The U14 tennis team played hard against tough competition all year, earning the final spot in the CISAA championships. U14 softball showed a lot of improvement over the course of the year. The boys’ hard work and focus paid off with several regular season wins on route to their trip to the final tournament where they just narrowly missed advancing to the championship round by one run.
Most of our Grades 4-6 students took part in our Teaching Games for Understanding (TGFU) program, as part of our continued effort to improve the physical literacy of our students. This year the programme was complemented by a multi-sport intramural league. A lot of fun and athletic development occurred within that group. The annual Lower School tennis tournament was held near the end of the term. Payton Latcham ’21 (U12) and Jared Sloan ’19 (Open) won their respective divisions. At the annual Tribe Sports Day, the students pushed themselves and each other in this exciting day of competition and school spirit. The junior winners were Nnamdi Chibuzor ’21 and Olivia Grubic; the senior winners were Christian Ferrante ’19 and Cameryn Cappellazzo ‘19, and the overall winning tribe was the Mohawks. At the conclusion of the term, The A.J. Corolis Award for Sportsmanship and Fair play was awarded to Ben Mandigo, and Jaden Kidd ‘19 and Marlize Van Sittert ’19 received the Athlete of the Year awards.
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SPORTSHIGHLIGHTS Special congratulations are in order for one of our faculty members, Mr. Andrew Corolis, who received the Champions of Character Award from the CISAA. The award is given to a coach who best exemplifies the virtues of sportsmanship and character among the member schools.
Overall it was a productive year for Lower School sports. A lot of fun and memorable experiences were enjoyed. Every athlete improved and there were numerous achievements of which to be proud. Once again our committed group of coaches should be congratulated on their tremendous leadership and dedication towards the Lower School athletic programme. With this year completed, we are already setting our sights on next year and all the excitement it will bring. Tobin Ireland, Director of Lower School Athletics
Right: U14 boys rugby
Bottom: The undefeated U14 girls soccer team
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ClassNotes The Reviewing Officer for the 108th Cadet Inspection was Mrs. Janet Lewis, the first female housemaster for the first girls' dorm in 1978.
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Harry D. Hill109-180 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 0R3 redtriangle@look.ca
Aldham E. Robarts was awarded The Order of the British Empire for his services to higher education and to the City of Liverpool.
novel, The Blood of Art available in both print and E-reader formats. The Blood of Art weaves together the world of fine art, government corruption, and New York organized crime painting a gruesome picture of greed...and murder!
1959
Centre: Margaret and Mike Rice ‘61.
Robert C. Kinnear, 2707-1300 Islington Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9A 5C4 rckinnear@gmail.com
Peter A. Herrndorf, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, ON, was honoured at the 28th annual Public Policy Forum Testimonial Dinner in Toronto this past April for his contribution to Canadian public policy and governance.
1960
Douglas R. Tilley, 2195 Oakpoint Rd Oakville, ON L6M 3N4 douglas.r.tilley@gmail.com
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John A. MacEachern, comfortably ensconced in Nova Scotia, is currently celebrating the release of his second
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1966 50th Reunion
Larry G. Culver, 79 Homewood Ave., Hamilton, ON L8P 2M lculver@conclude.ca
Ron Mannix was recently honoured with the 2015 Distinguished Business Leader Award. The award is given by the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and recognizes exceptional demonstrations of vision and leadership, sound business sense and a dedicated commitment to the community.
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1961 55th Reunion
Gordon Chaplin, LPH 04-170 Water St N, Cambridge, ON N1R 3B6 gordchaplin@rogers.blackberry.net
Michael A. Rice has served the first 50 years of his life sentence with Margaret. It was celebrated by going on a Danube River cruise, Prague to Bucharest.
Michael J. Sabia, President and Chief Executive Office, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in Montreal, QC, was honoured at the 28th annual Public Policy Forum Testimonial Dinner in Toronto this past April for his contribution to Canadian public policy and governance.
Celebrate reunions for 1s and 6s in 2016
1977
David Long, 96 Rancliffe Road, Oakville, ON L6H 1B2 jcdlong@yahoo.ca
Colm Feore was recently recognized by the Stratford Festival as one of Canada’s greatest actors.
1981 35th Reunion
F. Kelly Neill, 64 Glenridge Ave., St. Catharines, ON L2R 4X1 kelly_neill@ridleycollege.com
Cam Dyment is the owner of ‘The Smoke’ - a restaurant in Collingwood, Ontario, in the heart of cottage country. He is preparing to open his second location in Vaughan, Ontario. Cam’s restaurant was featured on The Food Network "You Gotta Eat Here”.
1984
Jennifer L. Frosst, 103 Tynedale Ave., London, ON N6H 5P7 jenfrosst@me.com
Anne Mason-Hoerter placed first at the International Photography Awards. The International Photography Awards conducts an annual competition for professional, nonprofessional, and student photographers on a global scale, creating one of the most ambitious and comprehensive competitions in the photography world today.
1987
Robin E. Rankin, P.O. Box 683232, Park City, UT 84068
Hugh J.M. Silk was recently promoted to professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He continues to teach medical students and do primary care in state prisons and the mental health setting.
1988
Michel Castillo, 1005-1460 Beaverbrook Ave., London, ON N6H 5W7 michelpcastillo@gmail.com
D.J. Williams is President of The Jetset Media Workshop and was recently named a finalist at the 2015
Radio Mercury Award in New York City after winning the 2014 award for Best Radio Commercial for an Advertiser from the Colorado Broadcasters Association.
1990
Scott C. Rondeau, 22 Cummings St., Toronto, ON M4M 1M8 hellcreek@hotmail.com
H. Jane Lewis has won an Independent Music Award for best cover song for her rendition of “Come Together” by The Beatles. This song is featured on her album “Stay With Me” available on iTunes. Gregory J. Stremlaw has been named the new head of CBC Sports.
1991 25th Reunion
Wendy R. Miscall, 405 W. Peakview Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 wmasters72@yahoo.com
Carolyn M.E. Mankiewicz successfully completed the grueling 100 mile Wasatch Race in September. Over 300 runners entered the race with only 203 completing the challenge. Carolyn's finish time 32:39:06
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Dawn S. Demeritte, 30-1016 Falgarwood Dr., Oakville, ON L6H 2P5 dawndemer@gmail.com
Nico Oey has earned the first MD/PhD from Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School in Singapore. His PhD focused on the neuroscience and epigenetics of memory and neuronal plasticity. He has been able to translate some of his basic scientific findings into clinical applications in the field of stroke rehabilitation and Alzheimer's disease research. He is looking forward to pursuing a residency in Neurology and to continue on a path to become a clinician/ investigator.
2006 15th Reunion
Courtney M. Smith, RR 2 Stn Main, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4K1 courtney.morgan.smith@gmail.co
Konstantin Zander graduated with a BA from the Conservatory in Vienna, went to the United States to be trained in voice and became the only German speaking Brett Manning Associate in 2012. Most recently Konstantin played "Theodorus" in the ensemble in Germany's biggest summer musical "Pope Joan".
Mercedes Geimer, 250 Peel St, New Hamburg, ON N3A 1E3 mgeimer@perimeterinstitute.ca
Adrienne R. Kennedy and Mili Y. Davda have opened a new business in Toronto called Bridal Path Boutique.
Elizabeth Allen ’03, Bobby Hughes ’02, Courtney Babcock ’02 at the Calgary Stampede.
Kaitlyn C. Mitchell graduated from the University of Calgary in veterinary medicine in May of 2014 and is now a mixed practice veterinarian in Strathmore, Alberta.
2004
Amber S. Kanwar and Bruce D. Croxon ‘79 co-host a new program, The Disruptors, on BNN. This weekly series spotlights Canadian digital innovators disrupting industries and changing the way people live their lives.
Bruce Croxon ‘79 and Amber Kanwar ‘04.
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Celeste N. Doucet, 2 Ridley Rd., St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C3 cdoucet12@gmail.com
Stephanie A. Paolone graduated in May 2015, with her MD from the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University. Currently she is doing her residency in Internal Medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
2009
Nadine E. Burgess, 3615 W 1st Ave., Vancouver, BC V6R 1H1 burgessn.4@gmail.com
Nadine E. Burgess climbed Mount Kilimanjaro this August to raise funds for college and university education for students in Busolwe, Uganda and Moshi, Tanzania.
2012
Harrison T. Neill-Morabito, 64 Glenridge Ave., St Catharines, ON L2R 4X1 neil0810@mylaurier.ca
Mackenzie B. Copp was a member of the Mens 4- at the 2015 World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria this July.
2014
Luc Brodeur has been named to the University of Victoria Vikes men's rowing program for the 2015-16 season. Luc competes in the single, double and quadruple sculls and intends to study Biochemistry at UVic.
Top: Brennan Wood ‘01 (with white tie) and his Ridley groomsmen.
Carter C.W. Filion played for the Ontario Under-18 Rugby squad at the Canada East Regional Championships this summer. Carter was one of 25 players to get a spot on the team out of about 700 identified as potential candidates. He will be playing for the Bishop’s University Gaiters this fall.
year, across top Canadian universities. The most promising students can pursue their dreams and become the next global pioneers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). A robotics enthusiast, Sisinni will focus his first-year energy on software engineering.
2015
Dane Sisinni is one of Western’s two Schulich Leader Scholarship winners. Launched in 2012, this $100 million scholarship fund provides 50 undergraduate scholarships each
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Above: Jen Malyk ‘04 with her husband Arlie MacDonald and her parents Bob (former faculty) and Cindy Malyk. Opposite: Rob Picken ‘86 and his wife Janice Mersereau.
Have you recently changed jobs, married, had an addition to your family or another significant event in your life? I would love to hear from you. Please send any information to be posted in the Class Notes to: anne_kubu@ridleycollege.com If attaching photos, please make sure the file size is at least 500k. I look forward to hearing your news!
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Top Left: Katie Vaughan ‘02 with her sister, brother, cousins and friends from Ridley. Top Right: Jordan B. Fowler ‘05 and Whitney Peterson ‘05. Opposite: Matthew Finch-Noyes '96, Craig Scott '97, Cynthia Horner, Mark McGaw ’97, Scott Snowden '97 and Chris Loat '97
ACTAS AVAILABLE If you are a graduate from 2005 to 2014 and are missing your ACTA, contact Wendy Darby in the archives, wendy_darby@ridleycollege.com Copies are available for purchase.
Weddings
Jordan B. Fowler ‘05 to Whitney Peterson ‘05 on October 3, 2015 in Cayuga, ON.
Matthew E. Lampman ‘01 to Ilana Mizel ‘01 on August 8, 2015 in Windsor, ON.
Jennifer K. Malyk '04 to Arlie MacDonald on June 20, 2015 in Hamilton ON.
Mark A. McGaw ’97 to Cynthia Horner on June 13, 2015 in the Ridley College Memorial Chapel.
Shawn A. Moulden ‘01 to Kristen Luke on October 3, 2015, in Hamilton, ON.
Robert G. Picken '86 to Janice Mersereau on August 7, 2015 Toronto, ON.
Caileigh M. Pilmer ‘05 to Suraj Rammohan ‘05 on July 11, 2015 in the Ridley College, Memorial Chapel.
Justin J. Pintwala '03 to Alicia Leon on August 8, 2015 in Toronto, ON.
Katie Vaughan ‘02 to Randy Bianchi on November 22, 2015 in Buffalo, NY. Brennan J. Wood ’01 to Andrea Charleau on May 23, 2015 in Toronto, ON.
The Ridley College Memorial Chapel is available for weddings. For information call: 1 800 590 6569
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Births
Justin N. Baird (faculty) a daughter, Maia Joy on May 7, 2015 in Buffalo, NY.
Meaghan R. Elder-Vendromin '06, a son, John Raymond Jr. on June 21, 2015 in St. Catharines, ON.
Benjamin R. Gittings ‘02 a daughter, Klara Helen on July 6, 2015 in St. Catharines, ON
William J. Gittings ‘03 and Carrie Underwood (faculty) a daughter, Addison Claire on July 4, 2015 in St. Catharines, ON.
Gavin M. Hamilton '03 a daughter, Aven Ann on March 26, 2015 in Ottawa, ON.
Mark R.R. Hatch '01 a son, Reginald Lionel on Jun 19, 2015 in Fernie, BC.
W. Douglas Hatch ‘99 a son, Harry Clifford on March 31, 2015 in Sarnia, ON.
Glenn W. Kilmer '99 a son, William Allen McKillop on October 2, 2015 in Milton, ON.
Siobhan M. McLaughlin ’96 (faculty) a daughter, Mairi Duran on April 19, 2015 in St. Catharines, ON.
Sara M. Morgan '00 a son, Harry Morgan Philpott on August 5, 2014 in Toronto, ON. Rachael A. Scott (faculty) a daughter, Penelope Ellen on August 8, 2015 in Hamilton, ON. Elisa Veloce (faculty) a son, William Nicolas on April 2015 in St. Catharines, ON.
Blake Walker (faculty) a daughter, Sloan Hannah on September 14, 2015 in St. Catharines, ON.
Deaths
Arthur T. Beck ‘38 on July 27, 2015 in Meaford, ON. Richard A. Bradley (Headmaster 1971-81) on March 25, 2015 in South Natick, MA.
Ronald G. Burk ’62 on March 17, 2015 in Bracebridge, ON.
John C.L. Gordon ‘66 on October 16, 2015 in Calgary, AB.
Lt Col Edward R. Harris '44 on November 2, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dugal MacMillan (former staff) on October 8, 2015 in Grimsby, ON.
Margaret H.M. MacPherson (former staff) on September 22, 2015 in Welland, ON
Michael B. Iggulden ’01 and Joey DeSantis ‘01 a daughter, Ivy Jo on March 26, 2015 in Cologne, Germany.
Taylor York-Ireland and Tobin Ireland (both faculty) a daughter, Catherine Imogen Rose on Apri 21,l 2015 in St. Catharines, ON.
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Edward J.B.D.S.Montagu '45 Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, on August 31, 2015 in England. W. Archibald Munn '57 on October 21, 2014 in St. John's, NL.
John W. Murray ’37 on July 14, 2015 in London, ON.
Neville A. Taylor ’51 on February 6, 2015 in Ottawa, ON.
Alan C. Wilcox (former faculty) on October 4, 2015 in Peterborough, ON.
The Ridley Family Guild president, Laura Menechella, presented the school with a cheque for $136,000 - proceeds from the Hank Co-Op Store and other Guild events throughout the year. The monies will support the Annual Fund initiatives and Guild scholarship and bursary funds.
Past Parents
David Bentley (father of Michael ‘98, Simon ‘01 and Diana ‘03) whose distinguished career as a Western University English professor and researcher in the arts has been recognized with a Killam Prize, presented by the Canadian Council of the Arts. Bentley is among only five Canadian researchers who will receive $100,000 each in recognition of their exceptional career achievements in humanities, engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences and interdisciplinary studies.
Dean McCann (father of Jason ‘04, Lauren ‘06 and Ellen ‘13) executive vice-president and chief financial officer of Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. was chosen Canada’s Chief Financial Officer of the Year for 2015.
Archival Gifts
A special thanks to Judith Perry for her donation of old photos to the archives. Judy is the daughter of Col. Arthur L. Bishop, sister to Michael ’47 and David Bishop ‘49 and cousin to Jim ‘45 and John ‘48 Digby.
TIGERTALES
LAST WORDS
Ridley is full of volunteers. From the hard working members of the Family Guild to students on service trips and alumni who generously donate their time on the Board of Governors to parents who cook hamburgers at Homecoming. Commitment of one’s time is a hallmark of a Ridleian. Part of the school’s Strategic Plan is a commitment to service – Strategy Nine. It has been the school’s vision since 1889 when Ridley’s Latin motto was chosen – Terar Dum Prosim – “May I be consumed in service.” It is engraved over the front doors of School House and Lower School. It is used as the ultimate accolade to describe an individual who embodies Ridley. Which brings me to the articles in this Tiger. I never met Richard Bradley but his legacy is legendary. Being a headmaster is a 24/7 job – just ask Ed Kidd. Not only did Richard commit many years to the school but much later, when retired, he co-authored, with the late Paul Lewis, Ridley – A Canadian School – a history of Ridley College. Years of work went into that publication and Richard was honoured to do it. This past spring, Lower School teacher Allison Harding, along with Ed and Hanna Kidd took 17 students on an international service trip to Guatemala. They worked on building a school, planted gardens, hauled water and visited children in a malnutrition centre. They did not have to do this – they chose to do it. Recently, I took a photo of Family Guild President, Laura Menechella presenting the headmaster with a cheque for $136,000. This money was raised through sales of used clothing, the campus store and other Guild events. It is ear-marked for the 2015-2016 Annual Fund with $10,000 going to scholarships and bursaries. The men and women of the Guild, mostly parents, donate a large amount of their time to the school, because they choose to.
Ridley College Family Guild 2015-2016
One estimated dollar value of volunteer time is $24 per hour. That estimate helps acknowledge the millions of individuals who dedicate their time, talents and energy to making a difference. Six in ten Canadians volunteer yearly. I am proud to say that since working at the school my own commitment to volunteerism outside the gates has been encouraged and commended. I know the influence of the men and women, boys and girls I see on a daily basis has fueled that desire. Donating monies to the school is important but, in the end, we cannot put a dollar value on volunteering. That value is priceless! Anne Kubu
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RidleyCalendar November 2015
Montreal Reception - November 4 Hamilton Reception - November 17 Barbados Reception - November 19 London, UK Branch Reception and AGM - November 19 China/Hong Kong Trip - November 22 Grand Cayman Reception - November 22
December 2015
NYC Reception - December 2 Nine Lessons & Carols - December 12 and 13
February 2016
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March 2016 April 2016
Winter HomeComing - February 6 Mexico City Reception - February 15 Hong Kong Reception - March 17 Vancouver Branch - April 11 Victoria Reception - April 12