Words from the Alumni Chair
Stronger Together, Apart. Mark Twain said “Be good and you will be lonesome.” He was never more right than in this time of physical distancing. As I write this, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected every facet of our lives and will continue to do so for months more. Like all crises, however, it has highlighted what is truly important. For Crescent School and the alumni, what has always been important is the people, not the place. And the people are good. As a member of the Board of Governors, I’ve witnessed Crescent’s response throughout this crisis. Headmaster Fellin and his team designed Crescent’s Virtual Learning Program, providing a seamless transition to home learning after the March Break. At the Alumni Executive, we postponed our spring events, including the Dentonia Luncheon, Alumni Reunion and Friday Night Lights. And while the Class of 2020 graduation ceremony is postponed, we have come together to find special ways to welcome the Grads to the Alumni. This issue of Past & Present highlights the significant contributions that many Crescent Alumni are making to help us all get through this unprecedented time. We’ve tried to capture as many stories as possible, so that we can all take pride in how our community is making a difference. By the time you read this, I hope we are approaching a “normal life” again. I’m looking forward to the day when we can meet in person. Until then, I hope you and your loved ones are well and safe. Tim Watson ’01 Chair, Crescent Alumni Executive
Past & Present is published twice a year by Crescent School’s External Relations Department to help all alumni stay connected with the Crescent community. Cover: Michael Warner ’96 by Melinda Josie
Editor: Leigh Bowser Editorial Committee: Leigh Bowser, Kathryn Foster, Leslie Pringle, Lynda Torneck Editorial Board: David Bruser ’95, Bert Fielding ’13, Philip Lloyd ’09, Dean Perlman ’15, Myles Slocombe ’92
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Art Direction & Design: Aegis Design Inc. Senior Designer: Sabrina Xiang Writers: Leigh Bowser, Warren Lang ’88 Illustrator: Melinda Josie Photographer: Betty-Ann Armstrong
Comments and suggestions about Past & Present are always welcome. Reach us at: Alumni Relations Office, Crescent School 2365 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M2L 1A2 e: alumni@crescentschool.org t: 416.449.2556 ext. 260
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