By Teresa Latchford
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Pickering College’s long-time athletics director has retired and he’s leaving with a bang. Newmarket’s Dan McClymont received the Pete Beach Award from the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations. The award recognizes an educator who leads by example, instills students with optimism, lives by the highest traditions of the sportsperson and balances being a teacher, coach, mentor and friend. Mr. McClymont not only brought knowledge to the classroom, but an understanding of the way the world works, Pickering College headmaster Peter Sturrup said. “He has brought a keen sense of humour to his classes, his students and colleagues,” he added. “Along the way, he shared his passion for skydiving, cooking, sports, walking and cycling in a way that really built and sustained the school community.” Mr. McClymont began teaching Grade 9 physical education and English at the Newmarket private school in 1978, later serving as residence dean. He was appointed junior school director in 1986, a position he held until 1993, when he became athletics director.
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During his 19 years in the post, the school’s teams won 52 championships, setting a record of seven Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association titles in his final school year. Mr. McClymont remembers being 13 when he decided he wanted to be a teacher. “I was heavy into swimming at the time,” he said. “I became an instructor and soon realized I really enjoyed sharing what I knew.” When he graduated from teacher’s college, the demand for teachers was low, much like it is now. Having been the residential dean in university gave him a leg up when it came to applying for the job at Pickering College. “It’s so exciting to be around teen(ager)s,” he said. “There is a new batch doing something new every year.” He described teaching youths as nothing less than joyous and never going stale, since each class continued to challenge him. He lived on campus for 16 years and, although he still lives in Newmarket, there is a sadness that comes with leaving the school, since he lived with the people he worked with and formed friendships. Even though retirement is bittersweet, Mr. McClymont is already enjoying the freedom. He purchased a motorcycle and has been riding scenic routes.
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EDUCATION: McClymont spent 34 years at the private school