TheAndrean spring 2015 VOLUME 59 NUMBER 1
Rock of Ages Memorial Chapel remains the heart of St. Andrew’s College
Contents Features 4 Rock of Ages Memorial Chapel remains the heart of St. Andrew’s College
11 Blogged it! Online Thistle gives student writers wider audience
12 Campaign Update Generous benefactors make last campaign piece a reality
16 AP Capstone New Advanced Placement program offers extra challenge for motivated scholars
19 Remembering an Ace Wing Commander George Reid ’27: Night-Fighter Pilot
20 Shaping Our Future Five-year Strategic Plan completed in four
22 Transitioning Day Students to Boarders Saving for boarding is like saving for your son’s RESP
24 We Might Have an App for That! A desire to create marketable apps spurs new student club
27 Learning to Lead Leadership development a key component of the complete man
28 Cheers to Pub Nights! Raising a glass with fellow Old Boys a popular tradition
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2 View from the Top 29 Community News 30 Sports Update 36 Where in the World are your Former Teachers? 37 Old Boys News 54 Obituaries 56 Editorial: From the Arts Coordinator
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Blogged It! SAC’s literary magazine, The Thistle, has moved online to give student writers a wider audience. Andrew Mackin ‘15 is its Editor-In-Chief, and Samantha Scheepers, Upper School English teacher, the Faculty Coordinator.
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Spring 2015 Volume 59 Number 1
Editorial Committee Edna Collins, Scott Hayter, Sue Hayter, and Michael Paluch
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Published by St. Andrew’s College for Old Boys, parents, and friends of the School
Contributors Randi Berman Elizabeth Halls Sue Hayter Jocelyn Laurence Joseph (Jo) Lunn Courtenay Shrimpton Nicholas Weedon ‘02
Editor Cindy Veitch Assistant Editor Nicolette Fleming SENIOR WRITER Jim McGillivray
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Grateful for the Old, Appreciative of the New
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I recently experienced an “aha moment.” It happened while I was standing in the warm spring sunshine watching workers install the crest and lettering on the Centre for Leadership, Innovation & Performance. It was unusually peaceful as the boys were still off on March Break. As I turned to leave, I took in the La Brier Family Arena and Yuill Family Athletic Complex behind me. It was then the realization struck: this campus has been transformed. This sudden awareness caught me off guard, not because I didn’t think this day would come, but because this day had finally arrived. The minutiae of meetings, decisions, and consultations that has consumed me and so many others for years were in fact winding down. With the new academic facility poised to open, it hit me that we had achieved what we’d set out to do. After six years of planning and two years of construction, the Not An Ordinary Place Campaign had delivered the facilities SAC has needed for decades! These buildings represent SAC’s single biggest capital investment…ever. Together with a world-class athletic complex and arena, renovated dining hall and new kitchen facilities, we now have a 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility for drama, music, engineering and robotics, and business and leadership. The 700 seats in the Wirth Theatre and Ketchum Auditorium will, I believe, bring about a philosophical change in our culture, as there is now room for our school population to gather in one place and the opportunity for Middle School boys to sit among and look up to their Upper School role models. Turn to page 14 to view some photos taken during the construction of the Centre for Leadership, Innovation & Performance. The list of named classrooms and support space, along with the donor recognition wall in the lobby, identifies the generous benefactors who made this building possible.
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It’s hard to believe that two years have elapsed since that frigid day in February 2013 when we gathered for a photoop to mark the building’s start. On May 2, we celebrated its opening in the Wirth Theatre and were able to thank all those who had helped to make it possible. There truly is no other school like this in Canada, if not North America. While our focus is now on the new, we should also acknowledge and appreciate what we have. The Chapel article on page 4 takes a look at the building that has been at the heart of St. Andrew’s for 84 years. It’s a place for worship and reflection, and where some return later to marry, baptize their children, and remember those who have passed on. This thoughtful article was written by Jocelyn Laurence, whose mother is celebrated author Margaret Laurence. Margaret’s father, and Jocelyn’s grandfather, is Robert Wemyss, an Old Boy from the Class of 1913. Andrean connections are deep and far-reaching. Pride in this wonderful school is what helps to propel St. Andrew’s forward. And looking around the campus these days, there is so much to be proud of. Kevin McHenry, Headmaster
Educator, Administrator, Fundraiser, and Face of SAC Juggling multiple roles a necessity for SAC’s Headmaster
During the first four months of 2015, Headmaster Kevin McHenry travelled to four different countries in his ongoing effort to ensure St. Andrew’s remains a current, competitive, and world-class school for educating young men.
Mexico City Karan and I travelled to Mexico City in February where, on the first evening, we hosted a reception for 60 prospective new families and alumni. The following night, we held the first reception in many years for Old Boys in Mexico. We were so pleased to have more than 70 Old Boys turn out. Many families have had two or more generations attend SAC, and it is immensely gratifying to see their enduring enthusiasm and support of the School.
Nassau Bahamas I kicked off the year with Board of Governors Chair, Michael Sifton ’79, and Executive Director of Advancement, Scott Hayter, as we, together with Jarryd Stock ’03 from SAC’s Admission Office, attended a hugely successful Old Boys reception on January 14 at the home of Jason Callender ’89. We joined Jarryd at the CAIS Admissions Fair in Nassau and spent two days in very productive meetings with numerous prospective families and Old Boys.
Montreal
New York City
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This trip allowed me to combine an Old Boys Pub Night with my duties as a coach of the U12 Hockey team. In early February, I travelled to Montreal by train with my son, Caden, and the other grade 5 and 6 players and their parents to the Selwyn House Hockey Tournament. While there, I hosted a well-attended Old Boys event and capped off the weekend with the Saints winning the hockey championship!
This is always a favourite—the Annual Old Boys Supper and Reception in New York City. This delightful evening coincides with Robbie Burns Day in January, so we celebrate a great Scottish tradition in style. Attendance has grown each year. It’s a wonderful opportunity to get decked out in my kilt and stay in touch with some great alumni. Kegan Shehan ’09 provided this year’s pipe music. He is a former Pipe Sergeant of SAC’s Pipes & Drums.
This has been an annual trip since 2009. To provide our Chinese families the best SAC experience, it is important for us to understand their history, culture, and expectations and to communicate student progress, school events, and activities effectively. In April, Scott Hayter, Michael Choi ’99, and I spent two weeks meeting with Old Boys, current, past and prospective parents, educational experts, and consultants. We rounded out the busy schedule with school visits and by hosting four Old Boy and parent receptions in seven different cities. www.sac.on.ca 3
Built to honour the Old Boys who laid down their lives in the First World War, over the past 84 years Memorial Chapel has been an enduring symbol of the School’s spiritual and emotional core.
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The Chapel is virtually unchanged since it was built in 1931, though in April the pews and floors were refinished and the walls freshly painted.
“ The integration of Chapel observance into the daily routine of the School throughout its history is based on the conviction that attention to the spiritual and moral dimensions of life is an essential aspect of a well-rounded education.” St. Andrew’s College Parent & Student Handbook
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riving north up Yonge Street, the first glimpse of St. Andrew’s College is the towering spire of the Memorial Chapel, rising above the centuries-old trees and rolling landscape that surround it. Consecrated in 1931, it was given to the School, initially anonymously, by Sir Joseph Flavelle, and built to honour the memory of the 113 Andreans who gave their lives in the First World War. Later, another commemorative tablet was added with the names of the 45 Andreans who died in the Second World War. Along with war memorabilia, the Chapel also houses over 20 memorial plaques as well as a touching plaque honoring an 18-year-old student, Arthur Hewitt ’1911, who saved his two companions when their boat capsized but died in the attempt. As Headmaster Kevin McHenry puts it, “The Chapel has a particular scent—the scent of history.” St. Andrew’s College was founded by Presbyterian clergy and laymen, and religious services were held daily. That tradition remains, although attendance is now weekdays only. Middle School boys attend two mornings a week and Upper
Over the decades, St. Andrew’s has come to embrace many faiths, says the Reverend Bruce Roffey, SAC’s Chaplain for the past 13 years.
When Michael Hanson retired as Middle School Director this photo of his “favourite place on campus” was presented to him.
School boys three. The Rev. Bruce Roffey says, “Eventually, the Chapel proved to be too small to hold the increasing number of students, so they were split into Middle and Upper sections. It was originally a practical idea but it turned out it was helpful to separate Middle and Upper in terms of what would be relevant to the different age groups.” Relevance to the students’ lives is key to all aspects of College life, and that includes religion. Everyone is welcome to come together to reflect on life’s challenges, listen to Mr. Roffey and members of the teaching staff, and be inspired to be the best person they can be. Over the decades, St. Andrew’s has come to embrace many faiths— not only Christianity but also Judaism, Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. Mr. Roffey recalls running into a boy who was heading downstairs to the shared prayer room. The boy paused and asked, “Which way is Mecca?” so Mr. Roffey went with him and pointed him in the right direction. Over time, the Chapel has become a place of worship as well as the spiritual and emotional heart of the School. Headmaster McHenry says, “Chapel has evolved into a place where character development and different life lessons are talked about. Mr. Roffey invites the School’s staff and faculty to address the boys, using themes common to
people of good faith everywhere, such as the development of good character and expressing that character in caring for others and our world.”
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he practice of speaking to the students in Chapel began with the Rev. Dr. D. Bruce Macdonald, SAC’s second Headmaster (1900–1935). Over the years, he compiled and published a selection of his Chapel addresses, which he called Sunday Evenings at St. Andrew’s College. (See page 10 for quotes from Dr. Macdonald’s writing.) Times have changed somewhat. Mr. Roffey says, “I don’t read from a script—I talk to them. Sometimes it’s a sermon style, sometimes I tell stories, especially to the Middle School boys, and sometimes it’s based on the time of year— Yom Kippur, Ramadan, and Lent, for example.” He includes stories about Buddha (compassion) and Esther in the Bible (doing the right thing, standing up and making a difference), all stories from which the boys can learn. Faculty and staff also speak to the boys about issues they feel are important to raise, sometimes using personal examples, sometimes thoughts and ideas they’ve gleaned from talking— and listening—to the students themselves. David Stewart, Head of History and Social Sciences and former Housemaster of Flavelle, is increasingly taking part in these sessions. www.sac.on.ca 7
“It’s a wonderful start to the day,” he says. His talks aren’t grounded in any particular faith. His aim, and that of other speakers, is to raise awareness of issues that affect the boys’ lives. “When I talked about bullying,” he says, “every eye in the room was on me. And that’s another learning experience. Emotion is a positive thing.”
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uring a recent talk with the boys, Mr. Stewart recognized that second term can be a difficult one, particularly for the boarders who are dealing with the rigours of academic life, a long Canadian winter, and missing family after the December break. The message, which has been echoed by Mr. Roffery, is that “You are not alone. You should never suffer in silence.” Groom Gordon Birkett ’01 (left) waits at the Chapel’s altar for his bride, Sarah, Both Mr. Roffey and Mr. Stewart agree there with brother, Tim ’04, and Dan von Diergardt ’04, moments before his October is a significant difference between the Middle 2010 marriage ceremony. and Upper School boys. Mr. Roffey says, “The Middle School boys are more interactive. If I ask a question, years it housed the Upper School Music program. The lots of hands shoot up. I’m amazed by what these boys know cramped quarters meant half the pews had to be taken and the quality of their answers—and questions. Grade 5 out to accommodate instruments. Recently, the Chapel student Udayveer Sangha, who is Sikh, stood up in Chapel has been refurbished, with newly restored pews and and spoke about his religion, a talk he and his uncle had floors. The musicians moved into their new space during prepared together. It’s all so interesting and involving that March Break, occupying two floors in the newly-finished we sometimes go into overtime.” Centre for Leadership, Innovation & Performance. Mr. Stewart has noticed that it takes time for the Upper Many students, past and present, have memories School boys to come out of their shells, and they are iniof the Chapel’s basement “crypt,” the site of Focus tially reluctant to ask or answer questions. Mr. Stewart’s Festival plays for a quarter century, a recent music solution is to talk to them about issues appropriate to their classroom and storage area for instruments, and age as well as discuss current events, character traits, and going forward, the new headquarters for the Holiday the need for perseverance. Art teacher, Matt Wyatt, recently Heroes program. spoke to the Upper School about his experience of living in he Chapel has also Japan and being a minority, an issue welcomed people who especially relevant to some boarding are associated with the students. Students also address their College but who don’t have a peers, and in the past have spoken on specific church. It has been used for a range of topics that included bulbaptisms, weddings, and memorial lying, social justice, and homophobia. services since 1932, most often One topic that resonates year after for alumni, teachers, and staff. year is the White Ribbon Campaign, The first wedding took place on introduced to the School about a June 25, 1932 between Harold decade ago by Assistant Headmaster Davison ’1909 and Marjorie Courtenay Shrimpton, late teacher, Stern. Today, the Chapel averages Clare Kowaltschuk, and Mr. Roffey. It six wedding ceremonies a year. is an annual campaign organized by Many memorials also take place, men to end violence against women. Teachers Whitney Elliott and Sean Ludwig including that of former Premier of The Chapel has been a destination met at SAC and felt it only fitting their 2010 wedding take place in Memorial Chapel. Newfoundland, Frank Moores ’51. in more ways than one. For almost two
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Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the Chapel is the way it is deeply loved and appreciated by Old Boys. Mr. Stewart says, “Every Old Boy who comes back will go to the Chapel, either outside or inside. One young man told me, ‘I don’t think I appreciated it as much as I should.’” An Old Boy who is Muslim couldn’t be married in the Chapel but had his engagement photos taken outside the building. As Mr. Roffey says, “There were lots of boys who really and truly didn’t want to get out of bed to go to Chapel. That’s still true! The late Aubrey Foy used to tell me the same thing. But when we heard from some of them later on, they all said they had very fond memories of Chapel.” And the stories are manifold. Some of Robert Leckey’s ’93 remembrances appear in William Scoular’s book Not An Ordinary Place. He said Chapel made a “fundamental difference” during a boy’s formative years, and it “was amazing that the Chapel retained any sense at all of the numinious, despite everything else…” Another Old Boy, who played rugby and tended to push the boundaries a bit, contacted the College for permission to visit with his rugby buddies. His first question was, ‘Will the Chapel be open?’ It was, and it was the first place he took his friends,” divulges Mr. Roffey. So while the Memorial Chapel gives one the first glimpse of the School from the street, it is also a powerful symbol of tolerance and respect, and a place to learn how to be the best person you can be. It is also a building that has a special ability to take hold of young hearts, never to let them go. Jocelyn Laurence
St. Andrew’s College Review Editorial
Mid-Summer, 1931
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t is with a great deal of pleasure that we present in a lasting form this Chapel Number of the Review. Carried by Exchanges or to former attendants around the world, it will sing the praises of the noble Old Boys who laid down their lives for us in the cataclysm of 1914–1918. It is well that its horrors and enmities should be forgotten, but the memory of their nobility and sacrifice must never be forgotten and never shall while this memorial Chapel shall stand. Fifty years from now this record of the impressive ceremonies in connection with the dedication of the new Chapel will make very interesting reading to a generation yet unborn, and perhaps inspire them to honour further these heroes of our time that that reproaching nickname, The Forgotten Generation, may never be flung upon them. To you, Posterity, we fling this torch, “Be yours to hold it high.” www.sac.on.ca 9
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The SAC Trebles Choir at Sunday Evening Chapel, circa 1961.
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rom the beginning of his term as Headmaster of St. Andrew’s College, the Rev. Dr. D. Bruce Macdonald, SAC’s second and longest-serving Headmaster, believed strongly that attending Chapel was vital to the development of young men’s character and moral fibre. He thus began a series of Chapel talks, which he decided to publish in 1946, dedicating the book to fallen Andreans. Sunday Evenings at St. Andrew’s College was the result. In the preface, Dr. Macdonald states that Chapel service is “fraught with responsibility” but offers “much joy to the Headmaster who loves his boys.” For over 35 years, Dr. Macdonald ruminated on many themes including self-control: “Hold the reins firmly and wisely over self;” effort: “Your mountain is there for the conquering … and the price of victory is effort;” and mental
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exertion: “… study calls for exertion of the mind.” His advice endures; indeed, some of his words of wisdom are echoed in the words of Headmaster Kevin McHenry to students today. Certainly, the value of any man is his character, and every Headmaster has affirmed this value. Dr. Macdonald wrote that “the greatest force in life is character—the aggregate of the peculiar qualities which constitute a man’s personality. Character holds the reins over those things which men call great. Character has shaped the centuries. It is the grandest force which the world possesses. Character alone remains when all else is gone” (p. 34). His wise counsel is now available online for all Andreans to ponder. To read more, go to the Online Archives http://archives.sac.on.ca and search for “Sunday Evenings.” Sue Hayter, Librarian & Archivist
Blogged it! Online Thistle gives student writers wider audience
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very keystroke builds a story—one that can make us laugh, make us cry, send shivers up our spine, or raise the hair on the back of our neck. Whether short fiction, a memoir, poetry, or editorial, St. Andrew’s College’s The Thistle welcomes writers of all kinds and ages. “We are consistently impressed by the level of creative thought and insight the boys produce as they reflect about school and other issues important around them,” says Samantha Scheepers, Upper School English teacher and Faculty Coordinator for The Thistle. Until recently, The Thistle was published annually and with just enough copies for the students of SAC. In June, the anthology would fly off the shelves, but the boys have stories to tell all year, and not all of them would make it into the publication. “So much of how boys communicate and exchange information is online these days,” says Ms. Scheepers. “Matthew Trevisan and I felt the most immediate way for our student writers to reach a wider school audience was to publish The Thistle as a blog where boys can interact with each other, vote on stories they like, and communicate virtually.” While the boys don’t have a bound magazine any longer, they are now able to share their stories beyond their classmates with a new immediacy to the wider public. And the change in format means additional stories can be told, more creative freedom is offered, and the boys aren’t constricted to any specific number of words, pages, or articles. Transitioning to an online version has been very successful says Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Mackin ’15. “We’ve been able to get more content published than previously, and the casual format has emboldened more and more students to write,” he adds. The last year the magazine was produced was 2013. During the 2013-14 school year, the move was made to an online version. In time, all the old versions dating back to 2006 when it first appeared, will be moved into the Online Archives along with The Andrean and The Review. Andrew may be graduating in June, but he is “excited to see the new incarnation of The Thistle blossom and grow over the next few years.” Nicolette Fleming
I’ve Always Wanted to be Batman One moment I was on a boat with my wife and kids by my side with the wind blowing through my hair and the sound of the waves crashing against each other. Now at this moment I’m downing a bottle of Jack Daniels like it’s water and asking myself if I’m just a useless piece of skin on earth. – Sachit Dhiman, grade 11 Child’s Play I turned around, and at that moment, it seemed that time has slowed down. The sound of the rocket hitting the AFV, the heat of explosion was warm on my flesh, the flash of the fireball blinded me, and the force of it made me feel like someone had hit me in the chest. – Nicholas Chow, grade 11 The Contrast of a Few Streets The family of three were not afraid of anything to be stolen because their life was like a pair of old pockets, ripped and unable to hold anything that was earned. – Melvin Maroon, grade 10 I Hate Beer When he described his job as being “less hated than a terrorist but more loved than a pedophile,” I knew this wasn’t going to end well. – Kevin Chong, grade 12 To read the full stories and more, visit blog.sac.on.ca/thethistle www.sac.on.ca 11
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Campaign
update Generous benefactors make last campaign piece a reality
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he new Centre for Leadership, Innovation & Performance—the final phase of the Not An Ordinary Place Campaign—was opened officially May 2. Watch for an article and photos of the celebrations in the fall Andrean as well as a full campaign wrap-up. The move into the 40,000 square foot academic facility began during March Break. The Music Department was relocated from its temporary home in the Chapel to its magnificent new facilities. This includes a two-storey windowed band room facing an outdoor teaching amphitheater. The Middle School band room was moved from Rogers Hall to the room above. The business and engineering classrooms began the migration into their new spaces after March Break and the finishing touches were put on the Wirth Theatre. The new building reflects even greater possibilities for our student body: classrooms are simultaneously boardrooms, engineering labs, and performance spaces,” enthuses Michael Paluch, Assistant Headmaster, Academics. “Light is ever present, technology is ubiquitous, and space is open and fluid. “The new spaces are inspirational and will serve as an ideal backdrop for doing what we care about most— launching our boys into a more promising future.” This transformational project would not have been possible without a group of generous donors. When you enter the lobby by the new west entrance to the School, look for the campaign recognition wall that names and thanks these donors. It is an amazing tribute to the School and its benefactors. To thank those who made significant contributions, many of the classrooms and support spaces within the new building are named in their honour. We will continue to say thanks and recognize their generosity by referring to our new classrooms and spaces by the names given them. CINDY VEITCH
View from McLaughlin Hall From a small grassy patch has arisen a shining 40,000 sq. ft. building. For two years, through all seasons and every weather condition, progress could be observed from the windows of McLaughlin Hall.
The following is a list of names
COLE DINING HALL
Wirth Theatre
you will see proudly displayed
Cole Dining Hall: Scott Cole ’80
Wirth Theatre: Alfred G. Wirth ‘59
in the Centre for Leadership,
Merkel Family Lobby: Doug ’86, Pam & William ’15 Merkel
Reininger Rehearsal Hall: Rick ’73, Ricky ’04, Pegi & Brie Reininger
Macpherson Family Servery: Ian, Paula & Callum ’18 Macpherson
Parents Guild Lobby (entrance to Ketchum Auditorium) Music Centre
Leslie Vestibule: Fred ’54 & Donna Leslie
Guizzetti Family Music Office: Daniel & Andrew Guizzetti and their families
Robert & Jilla Williams Band Room: Bob Williams ’64 and his late wife, Jilla
Anderson Family Ensemble Music Room: Peter, Brigitte, Michael ‘09 & David ‘13 Anderson
Innovation & Performance and in the renovated Cole Dining Hall.
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Li Family Classroom: Guang Bo Li, Xiu Hua Pi & Cheng Yuan Li ‘17 Harrison Family Instrument Room: Michael Harrison, Kim Wilkinson & Benjamin Harrison ‘15
B e f o r e an d A f t e r
Easy Access
Room to Make Music
Bare Bones and Back
The north wall of Cole Dining Hall was knocked out and now links the Merkel Family Lobby to the Centre for Leadership, Innovation & Performance.
Sandi Chasson, Head of Music, checks out the new space prior to moving in. The Upper School Music Department has moved from the dining hall basement to a huge band room with acoustic panels, wooden floors, and soaring glass windows. There are rooms for instrument storage and practice space, as well as a Middle School Music band room, just one floor above. SAC’s entire Music Department is together for the first time ever.
Ketchum Auditorium was stripped bare and the back wall pulled down to accommodate the new Wirth Theatre—essentially a theatre within an auditorium. Fold-down seating around the thrust stage combines to seat 700 people comfortably, making it possible for the entire school community to gather together.
To view more photos, visit sac.on.ca/constructiongallery Rook Ensemble Music Room: John ‘64 & Beverley Rook Dunin Engineering Centre
Guizzetti Family Hall: Daniel & Andrew Guizzetti and their families
Dunin Engineering Centre: Andrew, Anne & Jordan Dunin ’13
Reucassel Classroom: W. Ross Reucassel ’56
Xu Family Classroom: Harrison Xu, Jenny Qi & Tiger Xu ‘16
Stock Family Classroom: Dan, Joanne, Graydon ’02, Jarryd ’03 & Darryl ’04 Stock
Business Centre
Ward Family Classroom: G. Kingsley Ward & J.R. Kingsley Ward ’83 and their families Henderson Family Classroom: Jason, Katie, Dylan ’18, Lucas ’21 & Ryan Henderson ’21 OTHER NEW SPACES Jentsch Family Meeting Room: Dieter Jentsch, Angela Ganstal and their family
Guizzetti Family Entrance: Daniel & Andrew Guizzetti and their families Zhou Family Sports Court: Xudong Zhou, Fangxian Liu & Yuxin Zhou ’19 Dunlap Link: David M. Dunlap ’56 and his family
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AP Capstone: A Feather in a Student’s Cap New Advanced Placement program offers extra challenge for motivated scholars
hile curiosity may be bad for cats, for a select group of St. Andrew’s students it will be a leg-up to their future. Academically exceptional students now have an opportunity to challenge themselves even further this September with the introduction of the AP Capstone program. Only the strongest students need apply, especially those willing to ask the broadest questions of how and why. “The demands of this program are significant,” said Nicholas Day, AP Capstone Course Director. “Imagine students challenging themselves with discussion of complex ideas, university-level readings, and research and writing at a level beyond the usual expectations of high school.” Mr. Day experienced this first-hand during his time at the University of King’s College where he completed the Foundation Year, a liberal arts program that is a comprehensive study of the development of Western Civilization. “It’s about the big ideas and the way they evolved to form and shape our society,” explains Mr. Day. Small tutorials and discussion groups tackled the big questions from lectures, and each topic was formalized through significant paper writing and oral exams, Mr. Day 16 Spring 2015
said. “This is a big component for the boys when they enter university, and one at which we will help them excel.” The School has traditionally thought imaginatively about its rigorous academic programing and its unique specialty opportunities. “We wanted to provide boys who have a deep interest in the humanities, as well as in reading and writing, the opportunity to develop these skills further,” explained Michael Paluch, Assistant Headmaster, Academics. The two-year program involves two courses—AP Seminar the first year and AP Research the second—and four AP exams in subjects of the students’ choosing. In the Seminar class, students will develop and strengthen their analytical and inquiry skills. They will explore, consider, and discuss realworld topics from many different perspectives while developing their personal opinions, communicating effective arguments, and presenting a collaboratively-researched project. In the Research course, students engage in comprehensive mentored exploration of a real-world topic through research, analysis, and synthesis of information. The course culminates in the production and oral defence of a major written paper of 5,000 words. “Students will come out of this program able to evaluate arguments,” Mr. Day affirmed. “They will tackle issues and
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concepts, and understand not only the immediate connection, but they will also—thanks to the multi-disciplinary approach of the course—understand the historical and ideological context afforded by perspective.” Only 17 grade 10 students have been accepted into the program for next year. The selection process was rigorous and the boys had to meet multiple expectations, including the ability to engage, converse, and write. “The chosen students were articulate thinkers and expressive writers,” commented Mr. Day. “They were capable of synthesizing ideas and drawing parallels between content we provided and the real world.”
Universities will know that these students are well prepared to hit the ground running as they have already experienced the academic life of an undergraduate student. This course will ensure the boys are capable of handling challenging problems, questions, and issues, and also help them refine their study and timemanagement skills. Additionally, the experience will provide students with a stronger foundation to beginning their post-secondary careers, something Mr. Day acknowledged is an asset. “Students are going to be challenged to tackle big questions and explore ideas with intellectual freedom.”
Nicholas Day, Director of SAC’s AP Capstone program with successful applicants (l-r) Douglas Chen-Young, Melvin Maroon, and Jin Woo Yu—all Class of 2017
“I liked what we were talking about,” said Douglas Chen-Young ’17 of the selection process. “We are really learning how to think and convey our thoughts.” These are necessary skills for university preparedness and essential to lifelong learning, according to the AP College Board. Melvin Maroon ’17 thinks this program will be fun and inspiring, and the topics will give him a chance to use his creative side—something he hopes to use in his future career as a journalist. For other students, like Justun Lynn ’17, it will be a change of pace: “I am taking an abundance of science, computer, and mathematics courses. I feel AP Capstone will balance my courses and make me a more rounded citizen.” The boys hope that by adding AP Capstone to their resumé, they will be more attractive to their first-choice universities. “I think the course will put me a step ahead of other applicants,” reasoned Jin Woo Yu ’17, whose goal is to attend an Ivy League school. Stuart Swan, Head of University Counselling, agrees: “Students will be looked upon more favourably during the admission process by universities and colleges in Canada, the U.S., and abroad.” 18 Spring 2015
“ We wanted to provide boys who have a deep interest in the humanities, and reading and writing, the opportunity to develop these skills further.”
St. Andrew’s is one of only 20 schools in Canada now offering the AP Capstone program, but that will likely grow to 30 in the fall. And being an AP Capstone school means national and international recognition for SAC because the program includes schools in the United States, U.K., Japan, and China. St. Andrew’s became a fully-accredited AP school in 2007, and over the past two years an average of 27 percent of students chose to take at least one AP course in their final two years, 22 percent of whom secured Scholar status. In order for students to receive the prestigious diploma, they must score 3 or higher in both AP Capstone courses and on four additional AP exams of their choosing. Students who earn 3 or higher in both the AP Capstone courses, but not on the four additional exams, will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, signifying successful performances in those courses. Minds and eyes will be open, and new passions will have been discovered by the time this course wraps up for its inaugural class of students in 2017. Nicolette Fleming
Remembering an Ace Wing Commander George Reid ’27: Night-Fighter Pilot
t 7 a.m. on Sunday, October 3, 1943, one of St. Andrew’s Old Boys, 34-year-old George Alfred Reid ’27, Commanding Officer of 46 Squadron, took off from Idku aerodrome in Egypt. Reid was piloting a Beaufighter, a heavy fighter plane, one of four on that sortie. Their destination was the Island of Cos in the Aegean Ocean, at that time held by British and Italian soldiers against a full-scale German invasion. At 09:45 hours, while bombing enemy shipping and under heavy fire, Reid’s aircraft was shot down in flames and
Reid was born in 1909 and attended St Andrew’s College from 1921–1927; he was a member of the camera club and an athlete, with a flair for boxing and cross-country. He played on the 1st Rugby team as well as 1st Cricket, where he was known as “a fair left bat, but a good right hand slow bowler.” After St. Andrew’s, Reid studied at Stanford University and then moved to Great Britain, where flying became first a hobby, then a passion, and later a career. He served with the City of Edinburgh Squadron Auxiliary Air Force from 1933 until the outbreak of war in 1939, when he joined the RAF Volunteer Service. By 1942, Squadron Leader Reid was attached to HQ No. 252 Wing in the Middle East and tasked with reforming 46 Squadron in North Africa, a job he carried out with considerable organizational aplomb. The Squadron’s record books contain Reid’s brief summaries of Squadron activities. Far from being dry reports, these fascinating anecdotes are filled with praise for his Squadron plummeted into the sea. Although his radio operator managed members and imbued with Reid’s kindly wit and charm. to struggle to the surface, George Reid was never seen again. “Ice cream at the tea-interval,” he writes, of the July 1943 My father, Bryan Wild, then a young man of 21, served Squadron sports day, “was another of those surprises which with George Reid in 46 Squadron and thought the world of make life so much the sweeter. Let’s hope that next year’s sports him. In his memoirs, Flying Blind: The Story of a Secondday will see strawberries and cream—somewhere in England.” World War Night-Fighter Pilot, he remembers Reid as a For Reid, this was sadly not to be. good sportsman with a warm sense Perhaps, when St. Andrew’s of humour, a clever man with a celebrates its next sports day, the ready smile, and a great orgastudents will pause to remember one George Reid’s story features nizer. All who knew him held him of their own, a young man with simprominently in Flying Blind: in huge affection and with deep ilar hopes and ambitions for a happy The Story of a Second World respect. His death was a devasand successful future, one who was War Night-Fighter Pilot by tating blow to the Squadron and Bryan Wild and Elizabeth Halls. in so many ways just like them: one to my father personally. of the best. Elizabeth Halls
“Reid was piloting a heavy fighter plane. At 09:45 hours, while bombing enemy shipping and under heavy fire, Reid’s aircraft was shot down in flames.”
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Shaping Our Future Wrap-up report: five-year Strategic Plan completed in four
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The Best Learning Promoting Educational Excellence
• Standing Committee established on Teaching and Learning; Academic Vision and clear, school-specific Academic Values developed. Important to the long-term growth and development of the academic program. • Development of an Expert in Us program unique to SAC. Faculty are supported to develop expertise in key areas of academic innovation and to become leaders in further faculty professional development. • Audit completed on all physical spaces in the School, including new facilities, and strategic decisions made regarding teaching, learning, and technology. • Andrean Diploma launched; Class of 2015 first recipients. Andrean Diploma with Honours, a second diploma introduced for students who distinguish themselves in five areas: academics, athletics, leadership, co-curriculars, and community service. • Academic program strengthened through the introduction of grade 5, the development of broadcast journalism, and the new vision for library and science facilities. 20 Spring 2015
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Maintaining Traditions and Innovative Edge
• Edsby, an online resource for students, faculty and parents, introduced three years ago. Allows easy sharing of information: grades, assignments, schedules, groups, etc. •R obotics developed as a flagship program; sparks great interest and garners success at international competitions. New classroom and lab spaces assigned to promote continued growth. • Andrean Traditions Coordinator appointed to sustain important school traditions; e.g., Chapel, Pipes & Drums, Carol Service, Cadet Inspection, Scottish traditions, clan structure, Homecoming, etc. • Commitment to maintaining student enrolment at 180 in Middle School and 450 in Upper School: 630 students maximum.
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am elated to announce that all key priorities and directives in the School’s Strategic Plan 2011-16 have been completed. A 50-page final report documenting the results has been submitted to our Board of Governors. I am proud that not only have we completed this a full year ahead of schedule, but these changes will also continue to influence our school in positive ways for years to come. Plans are now underway to develop a new plan to steer the School through 2022.” –Kevin McHenry, Headmaster
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Developing Global Citizens and Leaders
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Being Strong
Ensuring Strength and Sustainability
• Dramatic increase in the number of domestic and inter national trips by the Headmaster and the Advancement and Admission offices to further develop relationships with people connected to the School.
• Completion of $42-million Not An Ordinary Place capital campaign—the Yuill Family Athletic Complex, La Brier Family Arena, Food Services expansion, and Centre for Leadership, Innovation & Performance.
• Global citizen initiatives increased dramatically through targeted curriculum, Expert in Us leadership, and connections with international schools, topics, and projects.
• Significant and ongoing renovations and improvements to the campus; specifically in Macdonald House, Memorial Chapel, Cole Dining Hall, lower level of Towers Library, and Dunlap Hall.
• SASSAW program revamped to include an international trip, community service, Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold, and a high-school credit. • Travel and Trips Risk Management Guidelines reviewed and updated for the support and safety of students and faculty. • Expansion of boarding through Transition UP, 5-Day Boarding Pass, and new Andrean Residential Experience (ARE) program allows greater understanding of the power and value of boarding.
• Increase in campus security through introduction of campuswide SALTO system, updating of emergency response plan, and hiring of security personnel. • Ongoing proactive effort by Advancement Office to maintain ties with Old Boys through new mentoring program and increased number of Old Boy events, both locally and internationally.
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Transitioning Day Students to Boarders Saving for boarding is like saving for your son’s RESP
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t. Andrew’s launched the Andrean Residential Experience (ARE) program last fall, providing day boys the opportunity to move into boarding for an affordable half-year in grade 8 and/or a full year in grade 12. Boarding is a large part of the St. Andrew’s experience. Nearly 40% of students and staff live on campus. “The boarding component creates a character expectation and a sense of community,” explains Michael Roy, Director of Admission, Marketing & Business Development. “And our day boys reap the benefits.”
Dr. David Joiner’s Trivia Night Challenge is a favourite evening activity for boarding students. 22 Spring 2015
The 24/7 mentality is ever-present in the robust schedule offered to boys of all grades. Whether day or boarding, students have a full timetable from the moment they awake to the second they fall into bed—classes, sports, clubs, arts, community service, and study. This ensures they never have to choose between their passions. Many day students are eager to experience life as a boarder, and many Old Boys return to say they wish they’d spent time in residence. Over the past six years, the Transition University Prep (UP) program has converted 64 day students to full-time boarding at almost every grade level. It is that demand which enabled Director of Residential Life, David Galajda, and the Admission Department to develop ARE. “The boys are the driving force behind ARE, Transition UP, and the 5-Day Boarding Pass,” says Mr. Roy. “A lot of household dialogue and impetus comes from the boys to their parents.” The biggest hurdle is financial. Boarding tuition fees are approximately 35% higher than those of day families. Through the ARE program, parents save for their son’s boarding experience by adding a little extra to their annual tuition. The biggest advantage? The School matches those funds dollar-for-dollar. Some members refer to this as a “no brainer,” as families can contribute to the program at any time in their son’s SAC career.
Front (l-r) Eric Lowry ‘16, Maximilian von Teichman ‘16, Darin Cheung ‘18 (back) Jack Kempczinski ‘20, and Samuel Crowder ‘19
Middle School parents save $2,000 annually and move to $3,000 upon entrance to Upper School. Depending on their start date, families could save up to $34,000 for their son’s grade 12 year. That’s $17,000 saved by the family over seven years and matched by the College. “My wife and I have always felt the boys should spend grade 12 in boarding,” said Gary Walters, father of Aidan, grade 7, and Kieran, grade 6. “It is a safe way for them to learn how to live away from home in preparation for university.” The School’s administration couldn’t agree more. The Residential Life Curriculum is second-to-none. It is a dynamic and enriching experience that creates powerful friendships, allows students to study and play hard, develops important life skills like resiliency and time-management, and lets students explore a range of leadership opportunities. For most students, boarding is an important social and emotional bridge to the next stop along their educational path to either Upper School or university. Hans Wang ’14, who has finished his first year at the University of Chicago, says his four years of boarding in Memorial
House enabled him to “adjust to university life almost immediately.” While boarding offers some additional freedom from parents, the boys are closely monitored and have rules and curfews to follow, just like at home. But it’s the academic support, leadership opportunities, and friendships that are most dear, and experience shows that boys develop stronger bonds with their Andrean brothers and a camaraderie that lasts a lifetime. “Boarding has significant academic support attached to it, and statistics show that most student averages increase by 5-7% after converting from day to boarding,” Mr. Roy adds. “Boys learn to be away from home in a caring, structured, and nurturing environment.” “ARE seemed a very easy decision,” says Mr. Walters who is one of 44 ARE members. “It is an opportunity to save for that year of boarding over a period of years with financial support from SAC.” The value certainly outweighs the time away from home, especially knowing that a home-cooked meal and a hug are not far away. Nicolette Fleming
Experience shows that boarders develop stronger bonds with their Andrean brothers and a lifetime camaraderie.
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We Might Have an App for That! A desire to create marketable apps spurs new student club
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obile apps first appeared in 2008, and since then these software applications have exploded. These handy tools for phones and computing devices help simplify our lives, and nowadays there is pretty much an app for everything. In the fall of 2013, Andy Peng ’14 approached teacher Terry Prezens wanting to create his own app. Mr. Prezens, who heads SAC’s Programmers’ Association (SAC PrAs) did some research, and found there were many student teams that have earned in excess of a million dollars for their tech ideas. “I shared this information with my grade 11 computer science class, and they said, ‘Hey that could be us,’” he recalls. Motivated by his students’ enthusiasm, he invited those interested to a lunch meeting, and the St. Andrew’s Commercial and Research Development Club (CRDC) was born. Club members are like-minded students who meet weekly to brainstorm innovative ideas, gain hands-on programming experience, and foster their entrepreneurial spirit. There are also cross-curricular learning opportunities with the McEwen Leadership program led by Sean Ludwig. The two teachers have discussed the possibility of allowing club members direct entry into the grade 12 course to work on the marketing and business plan for their technology venture. There is tremendous room for growth and opportunity between the two disciplines, says Mr. Prezens, but after just two years of existence, it is still early days for the CRDC.
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(l-r) Jurgen Jentsch ‘15, Ricky Lozada ‘14, Tristan Tsvetanov ‘16, and teacher Terry Prezens
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While the club has yet to realize any commercial gain, already me, but they actually used my app for 60-70 games last four apps have been created and used in real-life situations. season and found it very useful,” he says. The first was created and developed by Ricky Lozada ’14. With his busy grade 12 course load, his app has been put “Fettle” (meaning in good condition) is a social network for on the backburner for now; however, this summer, before sports enthusiasts. It assists with everything from helping entering the University of British Columbia to study comfitness buffs locate a great workout plan to posting a notice merce and computer science, he intends to spend time further for a neighbourhood pick-up game to alerting fans to sports developing and marketing it to other hockey programs. events and finding stats on favourite players. Video games are another popular opportunity for apps, and It’s what iTunes is to music or YouTube is Tristan Tsvetanov ’16 decided to try his to video, except this is a multi-purpose interhand at developing one of his own. He was an face for the sporting world. active member of the Middle School Robotics “The SAC club was an encouraging enviClub and has always had an interest in proronment,” says Ricky, who just finished gramming. He joined the CRDC club this year his first year of Ryerson University’s busiand is thankful to Mr. Prezens “who always ness IT program. He remembers peppering pushes us in the right direction.” Mr. Prezens constantly with questions and Tristan says the idea for “Box Five” just being so preoccupied with development ideas came to him. He went on to learn more about that during his SAC graduation, a friend programming on YouTube and from Udemy, had to nudge him when his name was called an online training site for almost anything as winner of the McEwen Business Award. you need to learn. He also taught himself “I didn’t think I was even a contender, as I Photoshop so he could design the game illusdidn’t have the highest marks. I was thinking trations. After three tries, including putting about my app,” he chuckles. “If you are pasit in his father George’s name to avoid child sionate about something, time is irrelevant.” labour law stipulations, he finally met the It’s been time well-spent, as his creation strict submission criteria for the Apple Store Box Five, a video game allowed him to leap-frog into Ryerson’s Digital and his game went up on its site in January. created by Tristan Media Zone (DMZ), a place for entrepreneurs “First thing I do each morning is look to Tsvetanov, can be downloaded from to market their products as well as a service for see how it’s doing,” admits Tristan, who says the iOS App Store. businesses looking for creative digital ideas. it has been installed about 500 times so far. Before Ricky, a first-year student to be granted a It’s free to users but he pays $100 annually to have it on the coveted spot in the DMZ was unheard of. In April, his site. Any plans he has for future apps are being kept close business venture was judged runner up in Ryerson’s biggest to his chest, saying it’s a hobby he enjoys. He is well aware business plan competition, and Rogers Communications of the money to be made from the right tech idea, citing has expressed interest. He’s looking to form a strategic the story of the five guys from Helsinki, who he says earn partnership with them and other large corporations like $5 million a day for their top-grossing app “Clash of Clans.” Nike and hopes to have a licensed version of Fettle in the The fourth and most recent SAC app to be applied in a Apple Store and on Google by summer. real-life situation is one that tracks literacy in Middle School. “Ricky represents what this club is really all about,” says It was created by Alex Xu ’16 and allows students to play a Mr. Prezens. “He’s created something, is taking it to the bingo-style game to earn points for books they read. It went next level—out of the classroom, and following a passion.” into beta-testing in the Towers Library in April. Another app to come out of the CRDC is “Time-On-Ice” The nine grade 11 boys currently in the CRDC club are working by Jurgen Jentsch ’15. It came about after a conversation collaboratively on a video game using Unity, arguably the most he had with Varsity Hockey Head Coach David Manning popular game development software in the world. who said he was looking for a tool to track the amount of “The chance of us actually making a million dollars is time each player was on the ice. Several versions exist on probably slim-to-none, but there is always that chance,” the market but all are too expensive to purchase. Mr. Prezens concedes. When asked who actually owns the soft“With Mr. Prezen’s guidance, I did a rough outline, and ware if an idea were to really catch on, he says, “For now, it after about 30 hours of work came up with an alpha vergoes with the students. But if they do get rich, hopefully they sion,” says Jurgen. After a few more refinements, he showed will remember St. Andrew’s. Regardless, they’re all learning it to Mr. Manning. “At first I thought he was just humouring more than I could have ever hoped for.” CINDY VEITCH 26 Spring 2015
Learning to lead Leadership development a key component of the complete man
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t can be as simple as wiping down a lunch table, helping a friend collect his fallen books, tidying a classroom with a teacher, or consoling a teammate after a tough defeat. Leadership is shown in many ways, and at St. Andrew’s, students have a multitude of opportunities to develop and hone this skill. In fact, if you count all the roles available to Middle and Upper School students, there are over 460 ways. At SAC, leadership starts with the building up of a boy— his compassion, confidence, accountability, responsibility, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Boys are encouraged to be contributors to their community, both inside and beyond the gates. Middle School students can apply for more than 60 positions in grades 5-8, allowing them to try their hand at different tasks. When the expectation is set early, it sets the stage for life. “Leadership development is a distinct advantage to boys in the Middle School,” says Sabrina D’Angelo, Director of Middle School. “The more exposure they have in this realm of school life, the more impact there will be on their character development and ability to lead in the Upper School and beyond.” For example, Middle School boys can be members of the Green Team, Outreach Committee, Guyship Committee (formerly Anti-Bully Committee), and Middle School Council. They can also be mentors, PA Announcers, or Clan Captains —opportunities abound. The boys experience and witness leadership every day, and they learn important lessons from their peers and faculty. Dhruv Krishnan ’15 is a perfect example of how leadership begets leadership. Dhruv has held innumerable leadership roles since entering SAC in grade 9. He’s participated in everything from Academic Council to Student-Led Groups, and he was a Middle School House Captain. He has amassed over 350 hours of community service, and with years of training under his belt, he confidently stepped into the role of Head Prefect. Topping it off, he maintains a 98% average and is an accomplished musician who gives freely of his time to benefit charities. How does he do it all? “I have learned to balance a busy workload, improve my communication skills, and work with other people,” says Dhruv of his leadership responsibilities.
Prefects Dhruv Krishnan (left) and Mark Mackey are among many students who volunteer in the community.
In Upper School, there are more than 400 leadership opportunities with many senior students assuming multiple roles in a school year. And that doesn’t include all the student-led clubs and council leaders. “Leadership opportunities are robust and ever-increasing,” says Greg Reid, Assistant Headmaster, School Life & Operations. “Through councils, committees, clubs, Cadets, residential life, and more, the boys enjoy a plethora of leadership opportunities. Any boy seeking to develop his skills certainly has many options to consider, and there are more than enough roles to accommodate individual interest.” “As students who have benefited from the guidance and leadership of others, I believe we have an obligation to repay the favour and to give back,” says Dhruv. “The intangible and tangible skills that we acquire in these positions will definitely help in the grand scheme of life.” Nicolette Fleming www.sac.on.ca 27
Cheers to Pub Nights!
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Raising a glass with fellow Old Boys a popular tradition
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t. Andrew’s College has been hosting Old Boys Pub Nights in university towns for more than two decades. Locations are typically chosen for their high concentration of Old Boys attending post-secondary institutions, such as Waterloo, Kingston, and London in Ontario, Montreal in Quebec, and Halifax in Nova Scotia. Cities further afield—like those in the U.S. or Europe—often hold Pub Nights or dinners hosted through local Old Boy chapters in their area. All are great opportunities for Old Boys from any graduating year to connect and reconnect, share stories, and even create business relationships. One story from my first Pub Night in Halifax in 2009 stands out and perhaps typifies the kinds of crazy connections that can be made. A classmate of mine struck up a conversation with an Old Boy from the Class of 1981 (twenty years our senior). It was soon determined they had grown up in the same house in King City, a small town near Aurora. In fact, they even had the same bedroom when they’d lived there. The takeaway for me was to get out and attend these events. You never know who you might meet or how your life might be impacted. Networking is important for many reasons: from looking for jobs to doing business to making new friends. The most compelling reason to make it out to the next Pub Night (or any Old Boy occasion, for that matter) is because they are fun! Nicholas Weedon ’02
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CommunityNews Margaret Presley retired in September after 24 years with the School; 18 in the Dining Hall and the last six in Macdonald House as a Housekeeper. Before she left, the boys in Macdonald House threw her a party to wish her well.
Dianna (Ouellette) Courtney left SAC in March after 21 years working as a Prep Cook in Food Services. She intends to spend more time with her husband and children.
Samantha Butler joined the Health Centre team as a part-time Administrative Assistant and Wellness Coordinator last March. Samantha grew up in South Africa and lived in Dubai for seven years. She moved to Canada five years ago and recently became a Canadian citizen. She resides in Richmond Hill with her husband and two sons. Joe Commisso has been promoted to full-time status in the Upper School where he teaches geography and English and coaches basketball and lacrosse. Joe joined SAC’s faculty in 2013 after graduating from the faculty of education at the University of Ontario Institute of Technoloy, and earning his honours bachelor of arts degree in geography and English from McMaster University.
Anthony Gilroy has been appointed a full-time English teacher in Upper School. Anthony joined the faculty in fall 2013 to teach English, coach swimming, rugby, and volleyball, and assist in Residential Life. Since that time, he has been appointed to the position of Assistant Housemaster in Sifton House, a role he
Entertainment, working at Ricoh Coliseum with the responsibility of overseeing and supervising daily building operations in multiple facilities including BMO Field and Lamport Stadium Dome. Graham lives in Innisfil with his wife, Melissa, and their three children: Noah, Aidan, and Kailyn. Adam Kowaltschuk and his wife, Jessica, are the proud parents of Gavin Kowaltschuk, born March 16, a baby brother for Nathan, 9. Adam is a grade 7 and 8 teacher and has been at St. Andrew’s for 13 years.
has dutifully carried out alongside his teaching and coaching duties. Anthony is a graduate of OISE, and received a bachelor of arts in English in 2009.
Courtney Stoate and his wife, Jean, celebrated their 90th birthdays in February in Destin, Fla. Joining them were old friends Gary West, SAC Head of Athletics from 1963-96, and his wife, Wilma. Courtney was at SAC from 1962-70, where he taught French and was the Flavelle Housemaster.
Graham Hovius is Manager of SAC’s La Brier Family Arena. Graham is a Registered Recreation Facilities Supervisor and Certified Ice Technician. He has completed both the recreation and leisure services program as well as the recreation facility management program at Seneca College. Graham joined SAC last July from Maple Leaf Sports & www.sac.on.ca 29
Sports Update (l-r) Quentin Campbell, Emil Hiiri, Adam Sinclair, Austin Cho, Justin Fregona, Jonathan Femi-Cole
Six Grads NCAA Bound For a small academically-focused school, SAC develops an inordinate number of athletes
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ompetition is stiff for NCAA spots, especially for Canadians. It takes more than athletic prowess to garner interest; NCAA teams also look for character and high academic standing. There are an estimated 4.4 million boys playing high school varsity-level sports worldwide; 1.2 million of whom play football and over 35,000 hockey. In the past five years, 24 SAC grads have gone on to play for NCAA teams. Meet the six from the Class of 2015. 30 Spring 2015
Austin Cho ’15
Quentin Campbell ’15
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N.Y
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Austin was a defenceman with the Varsity Hockey Saints and ranked 125th in the NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings. Coach David Manning has no doubt he will see Austin go far. “RPI will allow me to continue to pursue a career in hockey without sacrificing my education,” said Austin. He is looking forward to competing against the best Division 1 players while studying accounting and business.
The Saints’ forward is eager to start his degree and excited to join the school’s young hockey team. He had a number of reasons for choosing Skidmore; most revolved around its strong academic offerings. Quentin will major in businessgovernment and hopes to eventually land an internship on Wall Street. “Skidmore is the perfect package,” he said. “I get to play hockey and receive an outstanding education. I can’t wait to get at it.”
Justin Fregona ’15 University of New Hampshire
Justin will be making a short stop in BC next season to play for the Langley Rivermen before moving on to D1 hockey with the New Hampshire Wildcats. “I am most looking forward to playing on the big ice,” Justin said. The Varsity Saints forward will study business when he starts school there in September 2016. Emil Hiiri ’15 St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn.
Emil has dreamed of playing hockey at university ever since he watched his first college game. “St. Olaf offers great academic and hockey programs, so the decision was easy to make,” he said. Emil plans to major in economics and management, with the goal of becoming a hockey agent or scout. Jonathan Femi-Cole ’15 University of Minnesota
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“The chance to grow academically and athletically has truly paved the way for me,” said Jonathan of his time at SAC. The running back will be vying for a starting position as the Gophers look to replace their graduating tailback. The future kinesiology major rushed for 1,615 yards and 12 touchdowns in eight games for 1st Football last season and was named MVP at the National Under Classman’s All American game after leading his team to victory.
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Adam committed to Harvard in grade 10. The academically-savvy forward will also be playing in BC with teammate Justin for one season with the Langley Rivermen. The Saints captain hasn’t decided what he will study, but thinks economics is in his future when he enters Harvard in 2016. “I am looking forward to a toplevel education that will set me up for the real world,” Adam said. Nicolette Fleming
In CIS news… Four Varsity Saints Football players were awarded a Canadian Interuniversity Sport maximum athletic scholarship.
Riley Fischer ’15
Duncan Robertson ’15
University of Ottawa Gee Gees (Arts)
University of Toronto Varsity Blues (Ethics, Society & Law, and History)
“Riley is an outstanding technician and competitor,” says Varsity Football Head Coach Len Gurr. “He has the ability to play centre and guard as well as long snap.” Riley is looking forward to playing against high-level competition and proving himself as a player. “I like my chances of playing in my first two years and starting full-time in my third year,” he says. Coach Gurr agrees: “His versatility makes him an extremely valuable recruit. He appears poised to make an immediate impact on the offensive line.”
“Duncan’s intensity and work ethic are second-to-none,” says Coach Gurr of this three-year student athlete. “No player wore a Saints uniform with more pride than Duncan. U of T is getting a tremendous offensive linesman and an even better person.” Duncan looks forward to meeting his new teammates next season and hopes he will “make a contribution to a team with great coaches and amazing potential,” he said. The modern facilities, tradition and history, and excellent academics are the main reasons Duncan chose U of T.
Ryan Keays ’15
Fraser Sopik ’15
Queen’s University Gaels (Commerce)
Western University Mustangs (Business)
Ryan played two seasons with the Saints and was team cocaptain in his graduating year. “He is a smooth and fluid route runner who catches the ball exceptionally well,” says Coach Gurr of this slotback. Ryan is looking forward to continuing to develop his football skills and said he chose Queen’s “for the combination of academics and the rich tradition their football program holds.”
Fraser was one of this year’s top provincial linebacker recruits. “He has made as much of an impact on our football program as anybody in recent memory,” says Coach Gurr. “A three-year starter, twoyear team captain, and key contributor on both defence and offence, Fraser’s production during his senior season was outstanding.” Fraser has been accepted into the Ivey program on an Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO).
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Sports Update
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Big Splash for SAC Swimmers Breaking a 25-year-old record in Men’s 15 and Over 4X50 m freestyle relay finals were (l-r) Justin McNamara (24.24s), Mark Chan (24.65s), James Stevenson (24.32s), and Brian Wang (24.89s), pictured with alternate Ryan Cheung, Assistant Coach Matthew Trevisan, and Head Coach Christine McCue. The team’s combined time of 1:38.10s broke the 1990 record of 1:40.57s set by Oakwood Collegiate Institute.
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t. Andrew’s College Swim teams made history at OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations), a competition for top athletes from the public, separate, and independent school boards across Ontario. Both the Senior and Open teams placed first in the CISAA (Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association) league championships, and together with the U16 team, earned a total of 24 gold and silver medals. The boys met the time standards to qualify to compete at OFSAA, an event that took place over two days in March at the Etobicoke Olympium. SAC’s Senior Men’s team were crowned overall winners, marking a first-ever win in this division. The OFSAA championship banner is now proudly hanging in the School’s Walden Pool. Incredibly, the swimmers broke three long-standing OFSAA records during the meet in: Men’s 15 and Over 4x50 m freestyle senior relay; Senior Men’s 200 m medley relay; and Junior Boys’ 100 m freestyle. Cindy Veitch 32 Spring 2015
A record was broken in the Senior Men’s 200 m medley relay. Pictured in back (l-r) are Assistant Coach Matthew Trevisan, Aidan Bertolas (32.06s, breaststroke), James Stevenson (24.05s, freestyle), Justin McNamara (29.35s, backstroke), and Brian Wang (26.99s, butterfly). Their time of 1:55.20s broke a 23-year-old record set by Kennedy High School in 1992. Standing in front are Ryan Cheung (relay alternate), David Xu, with the gold medal he won in the Open 100 m breaststroke, and Head Coach Christine McCue.
Alejandro Madrazo Murillo, grade 9, broke a record in the Junior Boys’ 100 m freestyle with a time of 57:25s. His parents arrived from Mexico in time to watch the competition and were thrilled to witness their son’s achievement. The former record of 57.69s was set in 2012.
Iwai Family Scores a Hockey First at SAC
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you caught a hockey game at SAC this winter, you were bound to see an Iwai in the lineup. The School has five rep levels of hockey from U12 to Varsity, and last season there was an Iwai playing hockey at each of them. This is the first—and likely the last—time so many family members have played for the School in the same sport at the same time. Like the famous hockey-playing Sutter brothers of the National Hockey League, the Iwai name at SAC is synonymous with hockey. The quintet includes four brothers and a first cousin. Darren, grade 12, played Varsity, while his cousin and classmate, Matthew, was on Junior Varsity. Brothers Connor, grade 9, played U16B; Jake, grade 7, U14; and Daniel, grade 5, U12. Matthew is the youngest son of Darryl and Jan, who also have a daughter, Michelle, and a son, David, 23. Darryl’s brother, Dean, and his wife, Kelly have six sons, all but two of whom—Christian, 8, and Tyler, 6—attend St. Andrew’s. Their only daughter, Ali, competed in rep-level hockey for five years and now plays house league to allow more time for academics and other interests.
Team Iwai (l-r) Jake, Darren, Connor, Matthew, and Daniel
Asked how they juggle this hectic schedule, Dean says “you just do your best and find a way to get them to the rinks.” It is rare that either he or Kelly is not at a game or tournament. With seven children playing on 10 teams combined, Dean estimates it tallies about 750 games and practices per year. “This season, we had so many injuries with three broken bones and a sprained knee, the schedule definitely lightened up. Not exactly the way we prefer to get less hockey,” he adds. Dean grew up playing hockey and spent years in the men’s leagues. He introduced his kids to the game at a young age and they too fell in love with hockey. He describes his clan as “just a bunch of normal Canadian kids.” He does offer one “crazy hockey dad” story though. It seems when they brought their youngest son, Tyler, home from his birth at the hospital, they detoured to the arena to catch one of Darren’s games. “He saw the inside of an arena before his own home,” chuckles Dean. “Looking back now, I wonder how Kelly puts up with me. But it’s not like I took a different route, the arena was on our way home. And it was a great game.” Cindy Veitch www.sac.on.ca 33
Sports Update
Game-Changing Season
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t’s been a different kind of season for the Varsity Hockey Saints. The opening of the La Brier Family Arena has allowed more flexible scheduling and the ability to hand-pick opponents. After spending the past few seasons ranked at No. 1, the Saints upped their game by opting to play elite-level teams. Though still playing in the CISAA, and winning the league championship again this year, the team proved they can keep up with top American prep schools too. They defeated the No. 2-ranked Culver Academy Eagles, and split a weekend series with No. 1ranked Shattuck-St. Mary’s School. The team also played additional tournaments including the World Sports School Challenge in Calgary, Alta., which they won in November, and the newly-created National Independent School Invitational to end their season, which the Saints won and co-hosted with Upper Canada College. Director of Athletics, Paul Bedard, believes there is a lot to learn through athletics. At the Winter Term Athletic Assembly, he spoke about the connection between life and sports, and how students and athletes need to take ownership of their own aspirations. He closed out his speech discussing empathy and humility and how those who show these character traits are often the most popular and respected players.
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Fall Sports
Winter Sports
Soccer Varsity CISAA gold U14A CISAA silver
Alpine Skiing Varsity CISAA gold OFSAA gold (slalom) OFSAA silver (giant slalom) Overall OFSAA champion Junior Varsity CISAA gold U14A CISAA silver
Volleyball Varsity CISAA silver OFSAA: Cross-Country and Volleyball
Varsity Hockey (Back to front, left-right) Asst. Coach Joel Morrissey, Matthew Thom ’16, Mack Falconer ’16, Cal Walker ’15, Jacob Miller ’16, Quentin Campbell ’15, J.D. Falconer ’15, Asst. Coach Geoff Brennagh ’94, Head Coach David Manning, Kyle Hunter ’16, Otto Saarimaa ’16, Austin Cho ’15, Mitch Martan ’16, Mac Lewis ’15, Darren Iwai ’15, Justin Fregona ’15, Reid Yochim ’16, Matthew Galajda ’15, Alex MacDonald ’16, Griffin James ’15, Emil Hiiri ’15, Adam Sinclair ’15, Cole Chapman ’16, Manager Harrison Liu ’17 Missing: Linden Sturrock ‘15
U13B CISAA bronze Basketball Varsity SAC Invitational Tournament champions Junior Varsity CISAA bronze U12 CISAA silver
Curling Boys CISAA Funspiel champions CISAA gold Hockey Varsity 2014 World Sports School Challenge champions MacPherson bronze medal
Luca Zadra ‘17
Graduating Nordic Skiers (l-r) Marc-Antoine Beauchamp, Austin Valjas, Logan Ward, and Andrew Ladouceur
Varsity Soccer’s Patrick Taylor ‘15 kicks the ball; teammate Marco Magnante ‘15 looks on
St. Sebastian’s School Tournament champions CISAA gold National Independent School Invitational champions U16A St. Michael’s College Hockey Tournament champions CISAA silver
Graduating Varsity Squash players (l-r) Kevin Chong, Adrian Goyo, Jake Mahfood, Aidan Calverley, and Mark Mackey
U16B CISAA gold U12 SAC Invitational Tournament champions Selwyn House Tournament champions Upper Canada College Prep. Tournament third place CISAA bronze
Nordic Skiing Jr. Boys CISAA gold Sr. Boys CISAA gold OFSAA bronze Squash Varsity Early Bird Tournament champions CISAA silver
U16 Early Bird Tournament runners-up CISAA silver U14 Red Early Bird Tournament champions CISAA bronze U14 White Early Bird Tournament champions CISAA silver
Angelis Prattis ‘15
Boys Curling team (l-r) Richard Zhao ‘17, Jordan Brown ‘15, Jared Chai ‘16, and skip Brandon Coverdale ‘15
Swimming Senior CISAA championship 9 gold medals 5 silver medals OFSAA championship 2 OFSAA gold – 4x50 m freestyle relay broke 25-year-old record and Men’s 200 m relay broke 23-year-old record
U16 CISAA 2 gold OFSAA 1 gold 2 bronze Open CISAA champions 4 gold medals 4 silver medals OFSAA 1 gold 2 bronze www.sac.on.ca 35
Where in the World are your former teachers? lthough I haven’t had much contact with With a special permit from Parks Canada, we are allowed to St. Andrew’s College over the past several years, set track just before the event, starting at Chateau Lake Louise it is always a pleasure to receive The Andrean all the way to the Banff town site. The terrain is a little more and check to see whose names are mentioned challenging than the lower fields at SAC, but it is my excuse to from my teaching days. drive a sled and groomer where it is otherwise illegal. I underDespite being in Western Canada for stand David’s motivation now! over thirty years, I have still periodically caught up with After leaving SAC, I continued teaching math and former students and colleagues holding administrative including Steve Treasure, John positions in CAIS schools: Walden ’71, Don Stuart, and Strathcona-Tweedsmuir most recently, Geoff Smith in (Calgary), Collingwood School Lanciano, Italy. What caught (West Vancouver), and Saint my eye in a recent Andrean Michaels University School were photos of my former stu(Victoria). A teacher-exchange dents, Scott Nettie ’82 and down under in 2004 took David Merkel ’82. my family and me to Taylors While at SAC, I coached College, University of Sydney, the Nordic Ski team, and David Australia. I finished my career kindly offered to build a track in education teaching and setter for us in (I believe) his in administration at Banff father’s metal fabrication plant. Community High School. With his own snowmobile, These days, our chilDavid set track for the team to dren study at the University train on the upper and lower of British Columbia and the fields. Prior to that, we had to University of Victoria while ski in our own skier-set tracks. my wife, Nancy, continues I thought David’s initiative her medical practice in Banff. was simply a ruse to be able to Since hanging up my graphing bomb around the campus on his calculator two years ago, I Nancy and Jo Lunn sled when no-one else could! have been guiding road bike His improvement of the tracks (pre-skate tours in the Canadian Rockies and riding Joseph (Jo) Lunn the classic cycling climbs of Europe in the ski technique) went a long way to help Years at SAC the team make the provincial finals. Jump fall. Most recently, I rode across the French 1978–1982 forward three decades, and I’m the new and Spanish Pyrenees from the Atlantic to Position “Merkel” as volunteer track setter in my the Mediterranean. M ath T eacher home in Banff National Park. With extended family still in Ontario, I still ski a great deal as well as organize I hope to visit St. Andrew’s again soon. the Annual Lake Louise to Banff Loppet and Relay (72 km). Maybe a winter visit with my skis; perhaps the current Former Andrean Ski team members have also participated in Nordic team can put an old(er) SAC master in his place this event (Tom Omstead ’79, and from the class of 1981, when they leave him behind on the training loops around Rolf Fox, Greg Hiltz, and the late Jim van Nostrand). the campus! Jo Lunn 36 Spring 2015
OldBoysNews 1942 Donald Fraser was recognized as a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society for his contribution to the field of stat istics, a significant peer recognition. Donald’s wife, Nancy Reid, was also recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. In 2012, Donald was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada for his contributions to the advancement of statistical sciences in Canada as a professor at the University of Toronto. The couple lives in Toronto, where Donald is professor emeritus at U of T.
1957
Ricky Mulanovich was paid a visit from former classmate Jim Wyse ‘57 and his wife, Midge. Jim and Midge were
on vacation in Peru and connected with Ricky for lunch at his golf course and had dinner together at an archaeological site in Lima. Ricky enjoys his semi-retired life in Lima with his wife, Carmen, and is looking to reconnect with his classmates and other Andreans.
1963
Bryan Waller received a visit from Gordon Griffiths ‘63 and Bob Holmes ‘64
(l-r): Bryan Waller, Gordon Griffiths ‘63, and Bob Holmes ‘64 picking grapes at the Waller’s vineyard on the Saanich Peninsula,Vancouver Island.
at his vineyard on Vancouver Island where they harvested grapes together. Bob’s father, Aubrey, was the coach of the Little Big Four championship team for St. Andrew’s in 1962, a team where Bryan was a linesman and Gordon the quarterback. Another member of the offensive line was John Dunkley ‘63, whom Bryan visited in Nassau in 2014. Bryan retired from his position as a master in chambers for the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta in 2009. He lives in Saanichton, B.C., with his wife, Margaret.
1955 Richard Webb
is the former Governor of the Bank of Peru. He recently visited with Frederick Newroth in New York City, who is the son of his classmate, Steve Newroth. The two families have remained in contact sporadically over the years, and Steve was pleased that this meeting furthers the continuity and enjoyment of their longstanding relationship. Richard lives in Lima, Peru, with his wife, Josefina.
1966
Bob Richards has been Minister of Finance since December 2012 in his homeland of Bermuda. Last June, he was appointed Deputy Premier. Bob is father to Old Boys Victor ‘97, Kevin ‘00, and the late Christopher ‘94.
1957 Bill Yuill (centre)
enjoyed a fishing trip to Eagle Point Lodge on Wales Island, B.C., with Greg Baun ‘79 (left) and Jim Wyse ‘57 last August. Bill also attended the 32nd Annual MacPherson Tournament in January, along with his wife, Liz. They enjoyed the tournament’s luncheon where Bill presented the Yuill Hockey Award to First Hockey captain, Adam Sinclair ‘15. Bill and Liz also paid their first visit to the La Brier Family Arena and the Yuill Andrean Room. www.sac.on.ca 37
Old Boys News
Jim Herder (to the right of the plaque)
1968
1980
Tom Butterfield met with his former master, Bob Scott, at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. This was the first time in 50 years that Tom and Bob had seen each other. Tom is the founder/director of The Masterworks Foundation.
Rob Minialoff is the president of RoofLogic, a company that makes software for roofing contractors. He founded the company in 1988. Rob and his wife, Julie, live in Red Oak, Texas, a small town south of Dallas.
1969
Anthony Gibb
1964 Jim Herder
was honoured for his years of dedication and outstanding service to SAC on November 19, 2014, during the first CISAA league game for 1st Hockey played in the La Brier Family Arena. Between the second and third periods, Headmaster Kevin McHenry unveiled a plaque and made a proclamation before a group of Old Boys and friends that a section of the arena would henceforth be known as the Herder Family Viewing Platform. As a volunteer, Jim was a member of the SAC Association Council from 1973 and served as its president from 1979-82. He was a member of the Board of Governors from 1979-85. He was then hired as Director of Advancement and President of the SAC Foundation and served in those roles for 23 years (1985-2008). As a student, he attended the School for six years (1958-1964). There was more to celebrate that evening as the Saints went on to triumph 8-1 over arch-rivals Upper Canada College.
1967 Jim McCreath
and his wife, Anne, donated both the MVP and Championship Trophies awarded at the National Independent School Invitational Championship (NISIC), held for the first time in March. Ten varsity hockey teams from across Canada competed for the championship during round-robin play at both the La Brier Family Arena and the UCC rink in Toronto. The Saints defeated UCC 2-0 in the finals to claim the championship title … and the new trophy!
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and his wife, Connie, continue their world sailing adventure. After sailing from Phuket, Thailand, to Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, the pair continued through to the Maldive Islands. Their yacht, Sage, was the first yacht in 2015 to visit Trincomalee and only the second to visit since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war. Tony and Connie plan to continue their travels south to Chagos Archipelago and on to South Africa to celebrate Christmas in 2015. Anyone interested in following their adventures can do so at sageonsail.com.
1971 Jim McCreath, a Hockey Booster Club member, holds the MVP trophy he donated, which was awarded to Saints’ netminder, Matthew Galajda ’15.
Chris Stoate has joined TitanFile as CEO. The company provides secure filesharing for professionals and their clients. Chris and his wife, Patti, are empty-nesters living in Oakville.
1981
Alex Nikolajevich confirms what Andreans well know—it is a small world. While he and his wife, Jennifer, were visiting a friend’s cottage last summer, they were invited to a cocktail party at another cottage on the lake. At the party, Alex met “a stately and very friendly gentleman who introduced himself as David Timms.” Alex recalls: “I inadvertently stopped the whole party by saying, ‘Oh my god this is so amazing!’ I introduced myself and told David that I was in Flavelle House from grade 10 to 13 (197781). David Timms was my Housemaster and father-awayfrom-home, as were many of the other teachers. I was thrilled beyond belief to see David and his wife, daughter, and son, who were young children when I was at SAC. I left that cocktail party with a very warm feeling in my heart. My wife’s father was also an English teacher and Housemaster at Appleby College for more than 25 years. I have come to appreciate the dedication of the teachers who make it their lives to educate and guide rascals like me. Cheers to David Timms.”
Profile Peter F. Thompson ’70
Lawyer and musician plays on through adversity
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Rarely will you meet a more eclectic and accomplished individual who faces such a fearsome fight. Peter Thompson spent grades 9 and 10 at St. Andrew’s College in the late 1960s. While living in Macdonald House, he took to the guitar and subsequently paid his way through the University of Western Ontario by playing and singing at clubs in Ontario and Europe. In 1971 he recorded with musician Little Richard in London. Both Peter’s father and grandfather were lawyers, so in 1981 when Peter decided that a non-musical career might be in order, he enrolled in the criminology program at Simon Fraser University. He released his first album the same year. Further legal studies ensued at the University of Alberta, where he also performed as the lead singer for the school band. He began practicing law in 1987 at age 36 and continued until his retirement in 2013, specializing in personal injury law while at the same time continuing to dabble in music. Today, Peter has returned to his music with a vengeance. His recently-released Music in Your Eyes CD is a powerful mix of blues and ballads that is as varied as Peter himself. He plays with the determination of a man on a mission: Peter was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2002. “If you met me for the first time, you probably would not know I have it,” he says. There are days when things get tough for Peter. “Some mornings I can’t walk until I can get some medication. Those days begin with me crawling around the floor. It’s starting to affect my guitar playing, but if I can just sing I’m fine,” he says. Peter remembers an incident at St. Andrew’s that helped him in his current Parkinson’s struggle. “Master [Ron] Kinney toughened me up,” he recalls. “I endured a detention that changed my life. He was a good man but a tough man, and one evening he put me and a few of my colleagues through a physically demanding exercise regime.” Although his friends complained and begged for it to end, Peter was determined to see it through in silence. “After that, I realized I could endure anything if I put my mind to it. “I earned Kinney’s respect that night, and he earned mine. That evening changed my life. It helped me cope through two major back surgeries, cancer, and epilepsy with my sense of humour intact.” There’s more to Peter. His photography and painting skills are of professional standard. He is an avid fisherman. He scuba dives, makes maple syrup, and volunteers for the Parkinson’s Society of Canada. He’s involved in their fundraisers and was recently featured in their film One of a Kind. Peter has three children in university, lives in Barrie, Ont., and continues to make his music and art. You’ll find his work on iTunes, YouTube, and Flickr. JIM McGILLIVRAY www.sac.on.ca 39
Profile Murray Hyde ’80
Stopping a train is not an easy thing
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Like Superman, Murray Hyde ’80 knows how to stop a speeding locomotive. It all started in 1978 with a tour of St. Andrew’s College. He was a teenage boy and enthralled with all things computer science. Murray was looking through a glass window at an early computer during a visit with his mother. “Back in those days, schools had a terminal that was hooked up to a university mainframe somewhere,” Murray recalls. “When Lloyd MacPherson said St. Andrew’s had its own mainframe computer and then took me to see it, I was hooked.” It might have been Murray’s pedigree that brought him to SAC —his father, Farrell Hyde ’50, and uncle Sandy Hyde ’43, were both Old Boys, but it was certainly that visit with Mr. MacPherson that sealed the deal for his admittance. Murray spent two years—grades 12 and 13—at SAC and devoted much of his final year tutoring computer science students. Upon graduation, he attended Queen’s University where he earned a degree in electrical engineering with a specialization in computer systems. While Murray has worked many jobs in the railway industry over the past three decades, it is his current position at Canadian Pacific Railway that has been the most gratifying. But he wouldn’t have gotten there if it weren’t for his start at Canadian National Railway in 1984. He was immediately launched into an initiative to prevent a recurrence of the massive 1979 Mississauga derailment that caused the evacuation of 200,000 people. Much of Murray’s career has focused on automating railway safety procedures as well as designing and implementing computerized train dispatching systems. 40 Spring 2015
“Though my initial fascination at St. Andrew’s was with the big computer, my career has been mostly about implementing smaller hardware and software solutions into a safety environment,” Murray says. “This followed naturally from a new stream I had taken at Queen’s that focused not so much on computer science but on computer system technology as it relates to electrical engineering.” Jump to today and you’ll find Murray involved in a massive continent-wide initiative called Positive Train Control. “I’m one of several lead engineers in a team of about 75 people implementing emergency braking equipment along train tracks in the U.S.,” he says. “It’s a system mandated by law that ensures trains will stop or slow automatically if there are failures or human error.” “Stopping a train is not an easy thing,” Murray says. “A train can be well over a kilometre long; the weight is not distributed evenly; and the front of it might already be going downhill while the back is still going uphill. Plus the railroad industry is dealing with 60,000 miles (96,561 km) of track. The physical challenges of automated braking are immense. “It starts with lots of computer and radio technology. As an engineer, I take R&D prototype material and make it work in the real world in a way that is economically beneficial for the company. It’s daunting but very gratifying to get it all working as part of such a significant project. “I see this as the crowning achievement of my career. I’m putting more than 30 years of experience on the line. It’s important work that will save lives.” Murray lives in Calgary where he enjoys skiing in the Rockies whenever he can. JIM McGILLIVRAY
Old Boys News Scott Smith was presented with the Shaw Tracking Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Service to Industry Award. Scott served as OTA chairman from 2004-06 when he spearheaded the association’s campaign to introduce speedlimiter legislation in the province and introduced a statement of guiding principles for members. In presenting Scott with the award, a Shaw Tracking spokesperson said, “Scott exemplifies the important history of this prestigious award and the traits of the best industry leaders—commitment, responsibility, and compassion. It is inspiring to know that this award is just a milestone in Scott’s career, and that we can look forward to many more years of contribution from Scott to the Ontario trucking industry.” Scott, his wife, Kathy, and their children live in Toronto.
1987
Conrad Bona
hosted a dinner for Old Boys at the Royal Automobile Club in London, England, on November 27, 2014. Conrad is a business consultant advising and guiding companies through strategic change. In addition, he is co-founder of a company focused on the alternative investment sector. He and his wife, Yasmina, along with their three children, live in London.
1988 Steve McDonald is living and creating illustrations in Bali, Indonesia. He is currently working on a book of drawings to be published by Chronicle Books in San Francisco in late 2015. He is also represented by IlloZoo, an illustration agency in the United States. Steve’s wife, Jackie, teaches at the Green School in Bali, where their two daughters attend.
1984 Larry Biricz
visited the top of Cherry Tree Hill at St. Nicholas Abbey Plantation, Barbados, with Sean Harris ‘86 (left) and Nicholas Forde ‘82 (right) this past December. Larry is a partner at Dorr Capital, a full-service independent commercial mortgage brokerage, advisory, and loan-servicing company in Toronto. Sean owns and operates Bajan Tours in Barbados, while Nicholas is an attorney-at-law in a private practice on the island.
1989
Jason Callender and his wife, Sara, hosted a reception for Old Boys and their guests at their residence in the Bahamas in January. Jason enjoyed catching up with fellow Andreans who live on the island and welcomes the opportunity to host again. Jason left the law profession to join The Tavistock Group and is now a partner in Albany, a luxury resort community. He welcomes all Andreans to come and visit. Read his profile on page 44. Marshall Starkman and his wife, Nicole, welcomed son Noah, on June 11, 2014. Noah’s older sister, Leia, is excited to have a younger brother. Marshall continues to own and operate Roger Neilson’s Hockey Camps & Coaches Clinics. The family lives in Aurora.
(l-r) Chris Roberts, Rob Saley, Paul Mantrop, Jim Herder, Aaron MacDonald, and John Farrugia
1987 Chris Roberts
caught up with former classmates and fellow artists at A Night in the SAC Art Gallery on Feb. 20. He was one of 10 Old Boy and faculty artists displaying their work alongside Paul Mantrop ‘87, Rob Saley ‘89, Jim Herder ‘90, John Farrugia ‘94, and Aaron MacDonald ‘09. Chris, Paul, and Rob are members of Drawnonward, a group of seven artists (five of them Old Boys) who explore Canada’s landscape through art. One of Chris’s acrylic-oncanvas works, Grace Lake Island, Killarney, caught the eye of Kevin McHenry who purchased it for the School. Chris and his wife, Shanan, welcomed son, Rhys, to their family in December, a little brother for their daughter, Theodora, 4. The family lives in Nottawa, Ont.
1989 Rod Boothby
recently helped co-found tech start-up, NPM, Inc. The company helps over 2.3 million javascript developers share and re-use code. In January 2014, Rod and Jonathan Morgan ‘89 narrowly missed fourth place in the Mackinaw City Winterfest Ice Fishing Tournament in Cheboygan County, Mich. Rod lives with his wife, Cindy, and their two daughters in Piedmont, Calif.
Jon Morgan (left) visited Rod and his family in California–Andrea, 5, Rod, Caitlin, 7, and Cindy. www.sac.on.ca 41
Old Boys News
1990 Jim Herder
decided painting houses was not enough so he recently added canvases. Now he fights the bland with colours that please him. The First Herd was an art party in Toronto hosted for Jim by Stephen Keating ’87 on January 23. Many Old Boys attended. Jim was also one of the feature artists at the Parent Social A Night in the SAC Art Gallery this past February. Jim lives in Toronto.
1990 Patrice Bansa is marketing & product manager Americas for Oetiker Ltd., a global leader in clamping and connection solutions. Patrice lives in Oakville with his wife, Andrea, and their three children: Bianca, Serena, and Tristan.
1994
Geoff Pennal
tions. It is the Ferrovial subsidiary that carries out civil engineering, construction, and industrial projects. Recently, the consortium led by Ferrovial was selected by Infrastructure Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation as preferred bidder to design, build, finance, and maintain Highway 407 East Phase 2, which will extend the highway eastward across the Greater Toronto Area. Martin Landry ‘96 also works at Ferrovial Agroman Canada as director of business development. Kam, his wife, Rebecca, and their three children live in Mississauga, Ont.
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1994
Geoff Brennagh
and his wife, Helen, welcomed Jacob Francis on February 20. He is a little brother for Oscar, who turns three this month. Geoff teaches math and phys-ed in Upper School and helps coach the 1st Football and 1st Hockey teams. The Brennagh family, including dog, Reggie, reside on campus.
1995 Jeff Lewis
and his wife, Paige, welcomed their first child and future test pilot, Scarlett Amelia Lewis, into this world on January 8, 2015. Splitting time between Los Angeles, Calif., and Oakville, Jeff is now the chief commercial officer of ComAv LLC and its subsidiary companies in LA, specializing in aviation asset management and aircraft maintenance. As CCO, Jeff is responsible for all commercial aspects of the companies, including large aircraft acquisitions and engine lease-pool management as well as commercial component-support programs supporting airlines globally. Jeff is also aiming to compete in the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships in 2016 in his new Pitts S-2C aircraft. This summer he will be competing in regional aerobatics competitions and appearing at airshows as “Biscuit’s Barnstorming.” 42 Spring 2015
and Ashleigh Eccles welcomed their second child, Rhys Kennedy Michael, on November 26, 2014. Older sister Taylor Grace is delighted to have a younger brother. Ashleigh is an occupational therapist while Geoff continues to work as a portfolio manager with CIBC Wood Gundy. The family lives in Leslieville in Toronto.
1996
Kam Chan (below, right) is senior environmental specialist with Ferrovial Agroman Canada. It is one of the world’s leading infrastructure operators and municipal services companies, committed to developing sustainable solu-
Eric Cheung is the founding partner of a fast-growing Hong Kong law firm, Messrs. Eric Cheung & Lau, Solicitors. Eric started his own legal practice as a sole proprietor
in 2012 and formed a partnership in 2014, specializing in litigation, commercial dispute resolution, and insurance practices. Upon graduation from SAC, Eric earned his first undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto. With a strong interest in law, he pursued further
Profile Peter Neal ’86
Persistence during lean years pays off for brothers
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It started in 1988 with croutons in their parents’ Aurora kitchen. Get-rich-quick it was not, and Peter remembers 10 years Peter Neal ’86 was enrolled at Bishop’s University in of pretty meagre living for the young brothers. “Honestly, Lennoxville, Que., when he and his older brother, Chris, it was near-poverty levels some years,” he says. But their decided to look for a business idea. During long fraternity persistence paid off, and 27 years later, Peter and Chris (a car trips, they had discovered Cape Cod Potato Chips. non-St. Andrew’s student) own Neal Brothers Foods, a large “This was the start of the fancy food movement,” Peter distribution centre with more than 40 employees centered in recalls. “I thought, hey, this is different. We could do this. Concord, Ont. “Food was the original concept, and we followed the advice Their biggest break came 15 years ago when grocery chains of my SAC economics started putting health teacher Ian Wilkie, who food aisles in their stores. taught us the principle of “We were ready for that,” KISS—keep it simple, recalls Peter. “That’s stupid. We focused on the when things really started crouton, which in those to work for us.” Current days grocery stores added clients include grocery cheaply to otherwise highchains Loblaws, Metro, end salad kits. We thought and Sobeys. we could make that item Today, Peter and better, and we did. Chris are highly engaged “It worked, and we in the local community. realized we wanted to Aside from making frebe in business, and to quent and substantial be in business together. donations of foodstuffs, A year later we started Peter mentors young whipping up tortillas professionals—people and salsa. We’ve never just like he and Chris looked back.” were in the early 1990s. The business grew “I really enjoy menPeter Neal ’86, left, with his brother, Chris. substantially at first, toring and helping but after expanding their product line they soon realized that people the way I wish I’d been helped. We’ve found ways to manufacturing the products, as well as handling sales and give back to our community, and that’s really important to distribution, left them struggling to maintain profits. “We just us,” says Peter. didn’t have the capital to sink into equipment or the staff “It’s easy to come out of St. Andrew’s thinking you’re going needed to manufacture in a big way,” Peter admits. to be a fast success. But I was humbled during those first 10 So they stopped making product and put their efforts into years. It helped me balance priorities. It makes me want to give sales and distribution, with a particular focus on snack foods: back. I appreciate and am proud of what I have now, and I’m tortilla chips, salsa, flavoured mayonnaise, pretzels, and more. excited to go to work every day.” Their products lean toward natural ingredients to stay on the Peter and his wife, Lara, live in Leaside in Toronto with their healthy side of the snack food industry. three teenage daughters. JIM McGILLIVRAY www.sac.on.ca 43
Profile Jason Callender ’89
Former lawyer building the tropical dream
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‘Islanders’ have a long tradition at St. Andrew’s, often bringing along a refreshing laid-back charm. Bahamian Jason Callender ’89, who came to SAC in 1984, also brought along an attitude in need of adjustment. He would eventually excel, though not until he’d been the recipient of a stern talkingto by SAC icon and Flavelle Housemaster, Aubrey Foy. “Aubrey changed the direction of my life,” Jason recalls. “I started at St. Andrew’s as an aggressive young kid without much direction. “Aubrey brought me into his office one day and said, ‘We know what you’re up to. You can either allow me to help you re-channel your energies in a more positive way, or you can find somewhere else to go.’ That was in grade 10. I didn’t have much choice but to stay, so I thought it best to buy into Mr. Foy’s mentorship.” It was a wise decision: by his graduating year, Jason had become a visible leader at the School, culminating in his being named Head Prefect. He would go on to earn a general arts degree from McGill University, but family tradition would call him to Southampton University in England for a law degree, and then into the family law firm. He became a fourth-generation attorney with Callenders and Company, the oldest law firm in the Bahamas. But Jason’s path veered again in less than five years. “I was hired away by a prominent U.K. businessman named Joe Lewis,” he says. “He had purchased E.P. Taylor’s estate on the island of New Providence. I was brought on to help run the company and oversee development of a nearby residential community. 44 Spring 2015
“There was a natural transition into the legal side of the property development, but I soon learned that development itself was more interesting than the legal side, so I gradually headed in that direction. That got me started in what I’m doing now.” What Jason does now sounds like a tropical dream. “Working under the banner of the Tavistock Group, we purchased a 77-acre estate known as Albany House, which consisted of a 12,000sq.-ft. house on the beach,” he says. “We combined that with 525 acres that we already owned and have morphed it into “Albany,” a luxury resort community. Currently, the community comprises 100 homes, four restaurants, an 18-hole golf course, an incredible fitness facility, a mega yacht marina, and every amenity known to man. It will eventually become approximately 350 homes and include diverse interests such as a world-class recording studio, equestrian activities, and a series of midrise marina buildings.” Major shareholders in the company include golfers Tiger Woods and Ernie Els. Jason is a partner in Albany and also acts as a managing director, overseeing day-to-day operations of various aspects of the community and development. Though the work is all-consuming, Jason makes time to enjoy the good life, living on the resort with his wife, Sara. “We have no children. Albany is our child. We’re quite into resort life: lots of exercise, entertaining clients and friends out on the boat, and an occasional round of golf. I got my first holein-one this year!” JIM McGILLIVRAY
Old Boys News professional studies and was admitted as a solicitor in England, Wales, and Hong Kong in 2007, and received his master of laws in Chinese business law in 2009. He was also honoured for his continued contributions to pro-bono services for the local community by the Home Affairs Bureau in Hong Kong in 2012. Besides his busy legal practice, Eric also teaches at the School of Law, City University of Hong Kong. Eric takes pride in being an Andrean and being part of the SAC tradition. He is extremely thankful for the College’s worldclass education that prepared him well for challenges in all aspects of his life. He continues to maintain close ties with other Andreans in Hong Kong, where he lives with his wife, Joki, a veteran hotelier. Jason McIntyre and his wife, Karen, welcomed their first child, Jordan Maurice, on July 13, 2014. Jason splits his time between his family’s businesses, financial management classes, and hosting a weekly social event. He and his family live in Kanata, Ont.
1998 Mark Scott married Elizabeth Anderson on January 25, 2014. They graduated together from Columbia University Business School in 2010. Mark and Elizabeth live in New York where Mark works as a vicepresident in mortgage trading at Deutsche Bank.
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and his wife, Kandice, along with big sisters Addison and Isla, welcomed William Bennett on October 8, 2014. Brad is a senior specialist for the regional internal audit team of the Toronto and area school boards. He and his family live in Newmarket.
and his wife, Parinya, welcomed their first child, Sarisa, on September 10, 2014. Simon has been working for Singapore Airlines for eight years and holds the position of general manager, Spain. Simon and Parinya married in July 2010 in Thailand and currently live in Barcelona.
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Iain Rogers and his fiancée, Helina Patience, welcomed their first child, Oliver James, on October 18, 2014. A healthy and happy baby boy, Oliver fills their lives with laughter and sleepless nights. Iain’s startup business, WrenchPatrol, received Business Development Bank of Canada
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married Jennifer Atkey on February 18 in Costa Rica. His 1998 classmates on hand to witness the happy occasion included (above, l-r) Max Woods, Doug MacCon, Brad Gooderham, and Jason Perrier.
1999 Mark Gooderham and his wife, Cristin, welcomed their second baby girl, Sydney Alexis, on May 2, 2014, a little sister for Cayleigh, 3. The family resides in Newmarket.
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2001
Kenneth King and his wife, Eliza, welcomed their first child, Kingsley, on September 15, 2014. Kenneth and
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enjoyed a weekend in Boston with classmates (l-r) Giancarlo Trimarchi, Nicholas Weedon, Jimmy Healy, and D.J. Bennett. While there, the five of them took in games for the New England Patriots and the Boston Bruins. James is product manager – team sports – Adidas Canada.
(l-r) Gordon Hunter ‘03, Eric Kleine, Jordan Ross ‘03, Nathan and Ashley, Joe Rothwell ‘03, Stephen Wong, and David Amadori ‘03
2003 Nathan Rothwell
married Ashley Brunsek in Toronto on September 20, 2014. Nathan is vicepresident, sales & marketing for CI Investments in Toronto, where he and Ashley live.
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married Sarah Roberts October 11, 2014 in Vancouver. The two met during their undergrad days at the University of Victoria. Several former classmates attended the wedding, including Nathan Rothwell (a groomsman), Dave Amadori and Jordan Ross (masters of cermonies), Nicholas Caron, Chris McFarlane, Joe Rothwell, Brendon McCullough, Jeff Johnstone, and Luc Zoratto. Gord and Sarah are now living in Toronto, where he is an associate at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Canada’s largest full-service business law firm and building a general corporate-commercial and M&A practice. 46 Spring 2015
Eliza hosted a party to celebrate Kingsley’s 100 Days and many Old Boys attended, including Danny Mak ‘01, Jackson Lau ‘01, Luis Kwok ‘02, Roger Chau ‘01, and Sammy Fong ‘01. Kenneth is currently the head of partnership & digital engagement at American Express International, Inc. in Hong Kong.
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Richard Goldhar and his wife, Jennifer, welcomed their first child, Jack Leon Irving, on September 20, 2014. Richard is the managing partner of Goldhar & Associates Trustees in Bankruptcy, with offices across Southern Ontario. Jennifer is a lawyer with Capp Shupak, a firm specializing in personal injury law.
2003 Joel Griffin is working for Gunggo Co. Ltd. (DirectREV) as business development manager. It is a digital marketing company focused on selling digital advertising for web and mobile, ranked #4 worldwide for Internet and telecom companies. Jesse Tipping is president of Orangeville’s Athlete Institute, a year-round high-performance basketball training academy for high school students. Jesse, who was MVP of the Saints’ Varsity Basketball team in his graduating year, says he co-founded the Athlete Institute in 2010 with fellow Andrean Adam Hoffman ‘03 as an option for players to hone their skills closer to home versus losing them to the U.S. Not only has it been a good launching pad for top Canadians but also for top players in the world. This includes student Thon
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fter graduating from St. Andrew’s, I went to York University where I received my BSc in psychology. I then attended the Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine at McMaster University, and following graduation completed two years of residency through McMaster’s Family Medicine program. My time at SAC fostered the time-management skills that allowed me to excel in the busy life of a medical resident. During my time as a McMaster resident, I taught both first and second semester clinical skills to medical students as a clinical skills preceptor. I helped mentor internationally-trained medical graduates as they entered the Canadian system. I was also an active member on both the McMaster Medicine and Family Medicine selection committees and was honoured to be nominated most professional resident. I completed an educational research project investigating the benefits of corticosteroid knee injection training at the resident level. More recently, I was fortunate enough to be offered a position at the University of Toronto’s Family Practice-Anesthesia Enhanced Skills program and will be starting July 2015.
2004 Richard Colton and his wife, Lindey, welcomed their first child, Fredrick Robert, on October 23, 2014. Richard is an investment advisor in Kingston, Ont., where he and his family live. Bryn Fell obtained his bachelor of obstetrics, bachelor of surgery, and bachelor of medicine at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, last spring. In September 2014 he married Nav Binepal. Both are now completing
medical residencies: Bryn at the University Health Network in Toronto and Nav with the Children’s Hospital in Ottawa. Darrin Henein married Alicia Peneycad on Sept. 11, 2010 and welcomed their first child, Ayla Grace, on October 18, 2013. Alicia works as an early childhood educator at an elementary school in Mississauga. Darrin graduated from the University of Toronto with a bachelor of science degree in human biology in 2008. He went on to co-found Damji Henein
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uring my undergrad, I pursued my passion for international law and global governance. I was involved with the G8/G20 Research Group as a student researcher and also served as the co-chair for the Canadian Centre for Responsibility to Protect. In 2012, I was a member of the Canadian Young Leaders Delegation that visited Taiwan to speak about its political future. During my dual master’s studies, I presented my thesis on international security at the International Studies Association Annual Convention. I am now pursuing a JD degree at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. Last summer, I worked at an international law firm conducting legal research on American jurisprudence in international trade and cross-border M&A. I also organized the 2014 U.S.-China Forum on legal risk management for international businesses. Looking back at my time at SAC, I am grateful for the education I received from the excellent teachers who prepared me for the rigours of post-secondary studies and for the diverse extracurricular experience that helped me to become a well-rounded individual. I am forever thankful for the discipline and passion for knowledge I learned, and for the flexibility and teamwork skills I acquired from my roles as Prefect and Cadet Corps Officer.
Design, a web development and design business, with classmate Rahim Damji. In April 2010, Darrin joined Toronto’s Polar Mobile as a junior designer and within two years took over the role of
director of design. He spent a semester at Humber College in 2013 teaching a course on graphic design, after which he joined Mozilla as a senior design engineer; he is now design lead for Firefox Mobile at Mozilla. Darrin and his family live in Milton, Ont. Louis-David Lord is pursuing his PhD in computational neuroscience at the University of Oxford. Computational neuroscience is a field at the intersection of mathematics, neurophysiology, and neuroimaging in which Oxford is a world-leader. www.sac.on.ca 47
Old Boys News Benjamin Tang is working as an environmental engineer with the Government of Ontario. He will be taking a year off to pursue a master’s degree in environmental engineering at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom. This will be his second study abroad. He spent two years as a boarder at St. Andrew’s. He hopes this experience will be as enjoyable as his first.
2005 2004 Rahim Damji
and his wife, Zafirah, welcomed their first child, Mikhail, on October 8, 2014. Rahim is product manager for Marketcircle Inc., a business applications developer. Rahim and his family live in Richmond Hill, Ont.
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married Marcella Milio at St. Anthony’s Church in Yonkers, N.Y. (Marcella’s hometown) on March 15, 2014, which was followed by a reception at The Pierre Hotel in New York. He is counsel with JLT Re (North America) Inc., headquartered in Philadelphia, Penn. JLT Re is an international reinsurance broker offering brokerage service and related advice and consulting. Justin is responsible for all legal affairs for the company.
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Paul Fell married Katie Gibson on May 24, 2014. The couple resides in Parry Sound, Ont., where Paul is a partner in Business Ventures and Katie is doing her medical residency at the West Parry Sound Health Centre. Mark Ryan graduated from Brock University with a bachelor of arts degree in tourism and the environment (with honours). He enjoyed a semester in New Zealand, which he describes as a beautiful and life-changing experience. Mark is back in Antigua working for the top tour operator on the island – Tropical Adventures. He also keeps busy as part owner/operator of a party promotion business and part owner of many of his family’s businesses, all located in Antigua. Sohaib Siddiqui recently completed medical school at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-MUB. He graduated with degrees in surgery, medi-
cine, obstetrics, and gynecology. Sohaib explains this is essentially the same thing as an MD, but in Ireland you get multiple degrees in all your fields of study. He now works as a pediatric research assistant at Rouge Valley Health System (a hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto) and is applying for residency training with the goal to work and train as a pediatrician. Last summer, Sohaib married Nadia Bashir, an alumnus of Appleby College and doctor at St. Michael’s Hospital. Their Toronto wedding took place over three days—August 29, 30, & 31—with approximately 400-500 guests each day. It was attended by several SAC alumni including former classmates Richard Oosthuizen, Eric Tozzi, and Ankush Sondhi as well as his brother, Saad ‘15, and several of his friends.
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Pierce Cassidy recently hiked the Grand Canyon with classmate Chris Simpson. Pierce is set to move to Berlin, Germany, to begin working for Marriott International’s global sales office.
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deferred university to play junior hockey with the Newmarket Hurricanes and to pursue my goal of an NCAA Division 1 hockey scholarship. In 2012, I accepted a scholarship to Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. While the campus was comfortable and reminded me of SAC—right down to the red and white school colours—it was a different world of hockey. Usually hockey made me forget about the classroom; there the classroom was my escape from the rink. I transferred to Oswego State University in New York. With a new school, new teammates, and a more compatible hockey program, new life was injected into my play and my passion was rekindled. I graduate this spring with a degree in business admin istration, and I am excited about the next chapter of my life, which for the first time ever does not focus on hockey. I am grateful for my parents’ foresight and sacrifice in sending me to SAC. To all my former teachers and coaches, a big thank-you for your efforts and support. Fellow Andreans, enjoy your time at SAC as it is the best: you make life-long friends and will be shaped in ways you won’t realize until later.
arly this year, I spent three months working at Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects group located at the company’s headquarters in California. This opportunity came as a result of the work I am doing as a master’s of engineering student at the University of Guelph, as a member of the machine learning research group. A PhD colleague from France and me were invited to participate in a fast-tracked mobile computing project and worked alongside other graduate students and post-docs from roughly 20 prestigious universities around the world. The project’s goal is to make smartphones and other electronic devices even smarter. Google calls the approach a “research sprint” with projects to take less than two years to yield usable products. After completing my undergrad at Guelph last year in engineering systems and computing, I was thrilled to be chosen for this opportunity and expect it will help with my thesis regarding “Deep Learning on Embedded Systems.” The culture of Silicon Valley is rich with innovation and ambition, and I was fortunate to be able to live and work there.
Vello Keelmann went on from SAC to receive a BA (Hons.) in economics and business from University College London as well as an MPhil in Russian and East European Studies from Oxford University. During his years studying in England, he was able to participate in the Annual Old Boys Pub Nights in London. He is now employed as an investment analyst at API Asset Performance Inc. in Toronto while at the same time pursuing a Chartered Financial Designation.
had one tackle and led the team with 23 special-teams tackles, ranking him third in the Canadian Football League. In even bigger news in Karl’s life, he and fiancée, Dina, welcomed their first child, Kade Dacosta, on Feb. 9, 2015.
Karl McCartney and the Calgary Stampeders defeated the Hamilton TigerCats 20-16 to claim the 102nd
Grey Cup in Vancouver. Karl was instrumental throughout the game on special teams, but especially in the final seconds as he drew a penalty to negate the go-ahead and potentially game-winning touchdown for the Tiger-Cats. The 2014 season was Karl’s fifth as a member of the Stampeders. He
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Doug McDonald has left his role with CI Investments in Calgary and taken on the position of business development manager at CIBC Asset Management in Toronto. He will also complete his WSET level 1 sommelier through Fine Vintage Ltd. at the end of May. Doug lives in Toronto.
Jon Thomson is credit associate in TD’s Investment Bank specializing in real estate and providing funds to the largest real estate companies in North America.
2008
Jose Martinez attended SAC in grade 8 where he boarded in Macdonald House. He is currently working in Mexico’s Embassy in Uruguay and recently had the chance to meet former Uruguayan President, José Mujica.
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married Madeline Harris in July 2014 at the Richmond Hill Christian Community Church, followed by a beautiful reception at The Club at Bond Head. Andrew and Madeline enjoyed a honeymoon in Santorini, an island in the southern Aegean Sea, southeast of Greece’s mainland. The couple made the move to Vancouver from Toronto after Andrew left his position with BMO Nesbitt Burns to work for the international charity, Free The Children.
(l-r) Mark Bedard ‘77 and John Sedgewick ‘80 met Tyler Sikura ‘10 at Darmouth’s Alumni Weekend in February. Mark played for the Huskies from 1977-81 and John from 1980-1984.
2010 Tyler Sikura
captained the Dartmouth men’s hockey team for the past two seasons and in March played two games with the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League. This past season, Tyler finished second on the Dartmouth Big Green in scoring with 24 points. During his four seasons with the team, Tyler played 125 games, ranking him 15th all-time in games played in Dartmouth’s hockey program history. His team was eliminated from the playoffs in March by Colgate University. Tyler’s brother, Dylan ‘13, finished his first season with the Northeastern University Big Green men’s hockey team. Dylan enjoyed a good rookie season recording seven points in 25 games. 50 Spring 2015
Shane Shin is working as an investment professional at a private equity firm, Alpine Investors, in San Francisco. He focuses on acquiring/investing in software and business services companies. Shane joined Alpine Investors after a year in investment banking at Lazard Freres & Co., which prompted his move from New York City. Although not specifically looking for any MBA programs, he is hoping to transition into Hong Kong or Singapore in the future to leverage his Korean and Mandarin language skills. Shane graduated summa cum laude from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in finance with a minor in Chinese.
2009
Phil Whitfield graduated from the Queen’s School of Business with a bachelor of commerce in the spring of 2013. He focused his studies primarily on sales and finance and spent a semester abroad studying economics at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia. After graduating, he began work in the petcare division of Mars Canada as an account leader. Initially, he managed the downtown Toronto retail territory and multiple pet specialty and drug store accounts, but he has since moved into a category analyst role in which he designs sales strategies for top customers. Phil is living in Toronto, participating in local intramural sports leagues and experiencing all the city has to offer.
2010 Andy Mok graduated with a bachelor of science degree in psychology from McGill University in May 2014. Andy decided to continue his studies at Ryerson University and is currently enrolled in the nursing program.
2011
Ben Thomson signed a National Hockey League contract with the New Jersey Devils. He is in his rookie season with New Jersey’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Albany Devils. Ben was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the fourth round (96th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
2013
Peter Godber visited his former Saints’ coaches, Len Gurr (left) and Michael Carroll, in January. The former Varsity Football player presented Coach Gurr with the game jersey he wore in the Hawaii Bowl. Peter’s Rice University Owls defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs in a 30-6 victory at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu on Christmas Eve.
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Nick Moutrey signed a three-year, entry level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League in March after being drafted 4th round, 105th overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. This season, Nick registered career highs in goals, assists, points, and plus-minus ratings with the Saginaw Spirit and North Bay Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League.
brother, Zachary ’12, who also plays university squash, has completed his third year at McMaster University where he studies medical radiology specializing in ultrasound. As part of his program, Zachary faces eight months of practical experience before writing his final exam.
ife moved quickly since leaving SAC and Canada for the state of Rhode Island. Recently, I completed my education at Brown University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in economics and biology and an MSc in biotechnology. I initially missed my Tim Hortons, Hockey Night in Canada, and my fellow Andreans! With time, however, I settled into life at Brown, made some great friends, and even started cheering for the Pats! This year I worked in a molecular biology lab, characterizing and isolating virulence factors in a novel animal pathogen. Success in the lab, I found, is heavily correlated to the hours, effort, and dedication put in. I learned this important lesson at St. Andrew’s, where perseverance, multitasking, and dedication to a task—whether it be academic or extracurricular—were skills required to succeed in life, and in a lab. I am thankful for this strong foundation. I will soon move to Boston to work with Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, a preclinical pharmaceutical company seeking to treat neurodegenerative disease. I can’t wait to find what the future has in store! I thank all those at SAC who have helped me prepare for today’s challenges and wish my fellow Andreans around the globe good luck!
Alexander Seto competed in the Black Knight Canadian University and College Squash Championships in March. The tournament featured over 60 players from institutions across
Alex Seto (r) with brother Zachary
Canada. Alexander competed in the A division against 21 players. He defeated the #2 seed in the quarterfinals and faced the #1 seed in the finals, defeating him 3-0 to become the A Champion. Alexander recently finished his second year at Western University where he studies media information technology and plays varsity squash; his team competes in the U.S. College squash circuit. His
pon graduating from St. Andrew’s College in 2011, I decided to pursue a degree in engineering science at the University of Toronto. Given my interest in physics and chemistry, I decided to major in Nanoengineering—an interdisciplinary major that focuses on the study of practical applications of Quantum Mechanics. After completing my third year, I enrolled in the Professional Experience Year (PEY)—an internship program to gain 12 to 16 months of industry experience. I am working at the Fio Corporation in Toronto. Fio is a medical company providing web-based tools and mobile devices used to guide diagnosis and record keeping for remote oversight. I am part of the engineering team whose main responsibility is developing Fio’s Android-based in vitro diagnostic device: the Deki Reader. The Deki Reader is a mobile healthcare worker companion capable of diagnosing patients regardless of whether they are in a hospital in Canada or a remote village in Africa. The diverse education offered at SAC set the pace for my university experience. It has helped prepare me for the challenges I have faced so far. My advice to current students is to take advantage of the many opportunities the School has to offer.
Scott Wood and John Joseph Mitchell received Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards November 10, 2014 in Ottawa from Her Royal Highness Princess Anne. Scott’s brother, Brad ‘10, earned the same award in his graduating Scott Wood (l) and John Joseph Mitchell
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year. Both Scott and John Joseph earned bronze awards in grade 10, achieving their travel and community service gold requirements on SAC trips: Scott in Tanzania and John Joseph in Turks & Caicos. Both boys admitted to being nervous about meeting royalty but said Princess Anne put them at ease with her kind words and personal congratulations. Scott has just finished his second year studying business administration at the Royal Military College while John Joseph has finished year two at Huron University College at Western where he is majoring in English language and literature.
2014 Chris Merchant (BOTTOM) visited campus over the U.S. Thanksgiving weekend and caught up with faculty, staff, and students while taking time to tour the new facilities. At the La Brier Family Arena, Chris had his picture taken with his portrait. Chris attends the University at Buffalo for football where this year he was named scout team MVP. He was a redshirt in his first year and hopes to play a lot more next season. Chris is studying biology and chemisty.
Hans Weng completed his first year at the University of Chicago where he studies calculus, Chinese, history, biology, and philosophy. He found it somewhat intimidating that “almost everybody here is academically driven and brilliant;” however, he is able to hold his own in class discussions thanks to the Harkness Table taught to him in Mr. Rush’s philosophy class. Hans also says his four years of boarding experience enabled him to adjust to university life almost immediately.
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has just finished his second year at Western University where he is studying commercial aviation management. He took up flying in August 2014 and has earned his student pilot license, flying a Diamond D20 airplane out of the London, Ontario Airport. Kenny says he’s wanted to be a pilot since he was young and is elated to be fulfilling his dream.
Save the Date! SAC Homecoming Weekend October 2-3, 2015 Reunion Dinner Friday, Oct. 2 for Old Boys from the classes of 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005 Homecoming, Saturday, Oct. 3 Watch the website for more information.
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Old Boys Obituaries 1932 Scott Montgomery A. Scott Montgomery died Nov. 23, 2014 in his 101st year in Peterborough, Ont. He attended SAC from 1928-32 where he was Managing Editor of The Review and won the Campbell Macdonald Cup (Junior Cross-Country Run). He participated in boxing, cricket, football, and drama. After graduation, he attended the University of Western Ontario (now Western University). Scott had a successful career in insurance having joined his father’s company, A. H. Montgomery and Co., later assuming ownership. The company merged with Lukis Stewart, a large U.K. firm, and Scott stayed on as director until his retirement in 1979. Scott is predeceased by his wife, Molly, and sister, Eunice. He is survived by his children, Eleanor (Fowler), Terry ’63 (Florence Guy), Jim ’65 (Catherine), and Rose (Ian); nine grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. 1941 Herbert Orgill Herbert Dudley Boyd Orgill passed away Feb. 15, 2014 in Peterborough, Ont. He attended SAC from 1935-39 where he was a member of the Shooting team. Herbert attended the University of Toronto. After serving in the RCAF, he moved to Bobcaygeon where he built a successful summer resort and developed lakefront property. Herbert is survived by his wife, Norma; children Peter (Sara), Sheila, and Janet (Tam); five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. 54 Spring 2015
1945 MITCH Hepburn James Forgan (Mitch) Hepburn died Dec. 16, 2014 in Toronto. He attended SAC from 1940-45 where he was a Prefect, Managing Editor of The Review, and a Sgt. in the Cadet Corps.
He played 1st Football and participated in boxing and drama. After graduation, Mitch attended Purdue University. He was a life member of the Association of Iron and Steel Engineering; served as a Canadian representative on the United Nations Industrial Advisory Group; and was a long-time member of the Toronto Board of Trade and the Granite Club. Mitch is survived by his wife, Elise; sons, James Jr. ’75 and Robert ’79 (Kelly); and two granddaughters. He is predeceased by his brothers, John and William. 1946 Alan Heisey Alan Milliken Heisey passed away Nov. 2, 2014 in Toronto. He attended SAC from 1945-46 where he was a member of The Review and the Literary Society. After graduation, he attended the University of Toronto and Harvard University. Alan retired from a long career as publisher of The Daily Commercial News in 1989 and
founded Georgian Bay Today, serving as its publisher and editor for 25 years, finally ending his role at the age of 85. Alan was an occasional business commentator on Global TV and contributed to Time magazine, the New York Times, and many other publications. He was the author of The Great Canadian Stampede. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Alan Jr., Peter, and Robin; and 10 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his brothers, W. Lawrence and Karl. 1947 Colin Hersh Colin A. Hersh died Jan. 2, 2015 in Collingwood, Ont. He attended SAC from 1940-47 where he was a Prefect, Cadet Lt., and President of the Athletic Association. Colin was part of the Rifle team, 1st Basketball, and 1st Cricket. After graduation, he attended the University of Toronto where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Colin spent his career in the commercial and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration industry, first with Carrier Canada, and then as partner and later president of Beaver Engineering until his retirement in 1991. He is survived by his wife, Anne; children, Jennifer, Raymond, and Judith; four grandchildren; and sister, Greta. 1949 William Clark William (Bill) Richard Clark passed away Mar. 29, 2014 in Port Carling, Ont. He attended SAC from 1942-47 where he participated in boxing, basketball, and rugby. Bill was vice-president of Marine Midland Bank in New York until his retirement in 1988. He loved
Muskoka and was a member of the Port Carling United Church and an active member of the Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Bette; sister, Margaret; children, Peggy (Mike) and Gord (Angela); and four grandchildren. He is predeceased by his brother, Donald. 1950 James Vaughan Major James Duffield Vaughan passed away Jan. 12, 2015 in Michigan. He attended SAC from 1945-46. After leaving SAC, he went to fight in the Korean War. James was a recipient of a Bronze Star, Silver Star, and Purple Heart. After returning from war, he obtained his master’s degree
from the University of Detroit, later becoming a councillor in the Michigan School System. James is survived by his son, Bruce. Douglas Worling Douglas Gordon Worling died Feb. 27, 2015 in Toronto. He attended SAC from 1940-50 where he was a Prefect, Chapel Boy, Clan Captain, and a Sgt. in the Cadet Corps. He was a member of The Review staff, Literary Society, and Debate. Douglas played 1st Football and 1st Basketball, and was a member of Track & Field. He also won the Armstrong Boxing Cup. Douglas worked for the CBC, starting his career as a stagehand
a community consultant for Addiction Research Foundation. He is survived by his children, Andrew and Sarah, and brothers, John and Graham ’63.
in 1954 and later becoming a producer/director in the CBC Schools Department. In 1968, he joined the faculty of Seneca College where he taught film and television production. Upon his retirement, Douglas returned to SAC as the School’s first Archivist from 1989-99. For five decades, he was an avid Scottish dancer. He was a member of the Toronto Royal Scottish Country Dance Society and Teachers’ Association (Canada), and director-at-large for the St. Andrew’s Society of Toronto. He is survived by his son Ian (Rachel); brother, Robert ’48; and grandchildren, Roman and Anya. He is predeceased by his wife, Brenda. 1965 David Hart David George Hart died Oct. 8, 2006 in London, Ont. He attended SAC from 1960-65 where he was a Prefect and Lt. in the Cadet Corps. He played 1st Football and 1st Cricket, and he was a member of 1st Rifle. David was awarded the Stuart B. Wood Memorial Prize and the Macdonald Medal. After graduation, David attended the University of Western Ontario (now Western University) earning a BA, and later, an MA in social work. During his career, he was executive director at the Canadian Mental Health Association and
1969 John McLean John Everett McLean passed away Oct. 5, 2014 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. He attended SAC from 1963-69 where he was a Cadet Corps Officer and participated in 1st Football and 1st Swimming. After graduation, John attended the University of Western Ontario (now Western University) earning a degree in business, and later becoming a chartered accountant with Wood Gundy. He is survived by his parents, Barbara and Alex and siblings, Marjory (Rene), Roderick ’72 (Dorothy), Melinda (Rick), and Bill (Maureen). He is predeceased by his brother, Jamie. 1997 Brenford Christie Wayde Anthony Brenford Christie died July 9, 2014 in Nassau, Bahamas. He attended SAC from 1993-97 where he was a Cadet Corps Officer and House Captain. Brenford was on the 1st Soccer, 1st Swimming, and Track & Field teams. He participated in drama and won the Spanish Prize and Best Cadet. After graduation, he attended the University of Toronto where he earned his BSc and later, the University of Birmingham for his LLB. Brenford was managing partner at Lord Ellor & Co. He is survived by his parents, Wayde and Darcia; cousins, Alexander ’99 and Robert ’96. He is predeceased by his brother, Marc ’01.
Letter to the Editor Thank you for including an obituary notice for my father, Bill Skinner ’47, in your most recent issue of The Andrean [Fall 2014]. My mother was, however, dismayed to see that in the same issue that identified former Master Courtney Stoate’s introduction of rugby to St. Andrew’s in 1964, my father was identified as a 1st Rugby team player at SAC between 1944 and 1947, a time when the game did not exist at the School. Pat Skinner
I took your question to 1st Rugby Coach Jon Butcher; this is his explanation: “Until the 1950s, football was called rugby in North America. The Rugby Union was not introduced to Canada until after the Second World War by people like Courtney who had played it overseas. Canadian football teams may well have been referred to as ‘Rugby Football’ or just ‘rugby’ or just ‘football’ up until that time. After the 1950s, the rugby word was dropped in North America to differentiate it from the other version, properly called Rugby Union Football. The late Bill Skinner ’47 awarding debater Pierre-Alexandere Filion ’97 the Brooks Cup. The award was established by Bill’s mother, Vera Louise Brooks. Bill’s daughter, Pat, said he dearly loved awarding that cup and writes that “Even in my father’s absence, the School remains an important part of the Skinner family psyche.”
Please Remember Us A bequest, gift of life insurance, or other planned gifts are wonderful ways to leave your legacy and lend support to St. Andrew’s College. To learn more, watch the Planned Giving video from the online seminar that took place earlier this year at www.sac.on.ca/plannedgivingseminar For more information, please contact: Julie Wilson Stewardship and Planned Giving Officer 905-727-3178, Ext 296 julie.wilson@sac.on.ca www.sac.on.ca 55
Editorial: From the Arts Coordinator
Using the arts to inspire
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As a child, I remember my parents talking about how I saw life in pictures. I was continuously amazed at the colours in nature and the beautiful architecture surrounding me. I saw beauty in the wrinkles on an elderly face, and in my mind, transformed everything into a piece of artwork. I was addicted to drawing and painting, and I signed up for every art class I could. I was lucky to be exposed to the arts early, and by high school knew I wanted a career in fine arts. It was my grandmother who taught me to surround myself with beautiful things and create art everywhere—even in the kitchen. She was an inspiring artist who amazed us with her creative works. She knitted us beautiful sweaters with intricate patterns and designs that we will treasure forever. The most unbelievable part: she was legally blind. She proved that if you tried hard, you could accomplish anything, and she never let her disability stop her. I knew when my grandmother passed away over eight years ago that my life’s goal was to inspire others as well. When students tell me after taking my class that they love the arts, it affirms that I am doing what I was meant to do, and I know my grandmother would be proud. Although visual arts are my passion, I believe the arts generally should be part of everyone’s life and certainly an important part of the curriculum in our schools. Everyone needs to find their artistic passion, whether it be visual, musical, or dramatic. At home, I have a child who excels in music and another who enjoys theatre and visual arts. I am fortunate to work in a school where the arts are valued and play a role in creating well-rounded students. At SAC, we have an outstanding group of talented educators who are committed to spreading their love of the arts. I am honoured to be a part of this group of dedicated individuals and to be the coordinator of combined activities for these outstanding departments. In this new role as Arts Coordinator, I hope to make the arts 56 Spring 2015
an even more significant and visible part of the lives of the students and staff. When artists get together, the possibilities are endless: Arts Council events; coffee house evenings; karaoke in the gallery; themed assemblies; arts trips; film festivals; guest artists; and so much more. In today’s society with its increasing stresses, it is even more important for our boys to have access to the arts. The arts are therapeutic and help calm the roiling waters of daily life. Whether listening to music, working on a painting, or rehearsing lines for a play, artists find solace, comfort, and self-esteem in perfecting their skills. I’ve made it my mission to ensure all our students find their passion here and continue exploring the arts once they leave. With the SAC art departments working together as a unified source of inspiration, students will have the opportunity to explore and develop their artistic direction. As my grandmother did for me, so we may help boys discover a side of themselves that will serve them all their lives. As poet William Butler Yeats so astutely observed, “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” Randi Berman
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St. Andrew’s is committed to providing an all-boys education, boarding, cadets, and chapel. Over the past 15 years, we’ve added $65M in facilities and program development to support the educational needs of today’s male student. We are recognized as a leader in academic technology and teaching to a boy’s mind. Return to your school for a visit that will make you proud to be an Old Boy and excited to view the College through the eyes of your son! Need convincing? Watch our five-minute video at www.sac.on.ca/video.
Your son. Our mission. Currently offering an enrolment incentive of $5,000 for grades 5 & 6 and $2.3 million annually in scholarship and bursary assistance.