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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK N the Centennial Strategic Plan, Crescent has committed to ensuring literate graduates. What do we mean by literate? It is not the ability to quote liberally and off-the-cuff from a variety of erudite texts; it isn’t an extensive vocabulary of multi-syllabic words; nor is it the ability to précis a multi-page document into a couple of succinct and meaningful points in fairly short order. All of these are useful and even enviable skills, but we are aiming for something more basic, and more evasive, in this world of rapidly morphing electronic media with which our boys are appropriately and frustratingly besotted.

I on the cover Crescent student Giorge Voutsas, grade 9, and faculty Paul Craig were both Olympic torchbearers on December 17 in Toronto.

Photos by Betty Ann Armstrong and Mark Hord. Story on page 7.

EDITOR: Sue Gillan (P ’02), Director of Communications and Marketing COPY EDITOR: Laura Pink CONTRIBUTORS: Angela Barbieri Neil Campbell (P ‘94) Sue Gillan Stephanie Lang Laura Pink Lindsay Watt PHOTOGRAPHERS: Betty Ann Armstrong Angela Barbieri Sue Gillan (P ‘02) Stephanie Lang Lindsay Watt Many members of our Crescent Family

The ultimate goal, after all is said and done, is to graduate students who can read with comprehension, write with persuasion, speak with authority, and interact collaboratively on an emotional, face-to-face level – when necessary. Their default mode will be text messaging, Wikipedia for information, and Facebook for ‘socializing’ – often simultaneously. We will be fighting a losing battle if we attempt to ban all forms of electronic media, but we might just win the war if we go with the ‘appropriate time and place’ manoeuvre, and recognize that the ‘new’ literacy, as exemplified by technological innovation, has a role in the global reality of the 21st century.

So, along with tolerating, and in many cases, embracing these new technologies we will continue to reinforce the basics: a good grounding in English grammar; navigating a variety of texts; academic research skills; formal public speaking. The Harkness table classroom model, where a dozen or more students and their instructor sit around a single large table, facing each other and having a discussion, proved immensely popular with our Upper School students when introduced this year. They appear to relish an opportunity to engage aural, visual and oral senses together as if to harken back to another era of communication!

As educators, our goal will always be to make sure that our grads have all the tools of literacy – both old and new, sufficient opportunity to practice with them, and the discernment to recognize when and where to use each appropriately.

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Table of Contents Headmaster’s Message ........................... 2

News from the Advancement Office.......... 19

Boys and Literacy: Fulfilling Our Strategic Initiative ................. 3

Donor Thank You Reception.................... 20

Is Literacy As We Know It Dead?

Tooting Our Horn .................................... 7 Athletic Awards ....................................... 8

Message from Crescent Alumni Executive President, Andrew Flynn ’88 ..................... 22 Alumni Profiles ..................................... 24 Alumni Special Events............................ 27

The Green and White Tour: Not just a Hockey Trip............................ 10

University/Branch Visits .......................... 32

Crescent Says Goodbye .......................... 12

Life after Crescent ................................. 35

Guild’s Annual Parent Luncheon .............. 14

Alumni Giving Programme ...................... 40

From the Archives ................................. 15

Upcoming Events ...........inside back cover

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The 21st Century Literate Man HEADMASTER’S MESSAGE HAT exactly is literacy? The Canadian Education Association website provides fascinating international context to the concept. A literate person is defined differently in different countries as is evidenced in the excerpt below:

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Pakistan defines a literate person as “one who can read a newspaper and write a simple letter in any language.�

China: One who can recognize more than 1500 Chinese characters (for a farmer) and 2000 characters (for an office worker or urban resident).

India: A person is literate who has attained skill in reading and writing simple text and numeracy.

Bangladesh: A literate person is one who can read, write, calculate and be socially aware.

Nepal: A person who is able to read and write short and simple sentences related to daily life in his/her mother tongue or national language with understanding and who is able to communicate with others and perform simple tasks of calculation.

Sierra Leone: Basic reading and writing skills in English.

Compare this with this excerpt from The National Council for the Teachers of English (NCTE) which offers a North American perspective. ... As society and technology change, so does literacy. Because technology has increased the intensity and complexity of literate environments, the 21st century demands that a literate person possess a wide range of abilities and competencies, many literacies.

These literacies – from reading online newspapers to participating in virtual classrooms – are multiple, dynamic, and malleable.... Twenty-first century readers and writers need to ‡ 'HYHORS SURILFLHQF\ ZLWK WKH WRROV RI technology ‡ %XLOG UHODWLRQVKLSV ZLWK RWKHUV to pose and solve problems collaboratively and cross-culturally ‡ 'HVLJQ DQG VKDUH LQIRUPDWLRQ IRU global communities to meet a variety of purposes

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‡ 0DQDJH DQDO\]H DQG V\QWKHVL]H multiple streams of simultaneous information ‡ &UHDWH FULWLTXH DQDO\]H DQG evaluate multi-media texts ‡ $WWHQG WR WKH HWKLFDO UHVSRQVLELOLWLHV required by these complex environments Literacy suddenly becomes plural and extends beyond reading, writing and numeracy into the realm of ethics and collaborative, creative expression.

At Crescent, we are blessed with having students who achieve the international standards of basic literacy very early in their academic career – and we have great Lower School teachers who ensure that our boys are functionally literate and numerate.

0DQ\ RI RXU QHZ VWXGHQWV LQ /RZHU School come to us already surpassing those standards. We have a responsibility, an opportunity and an expectation, however, to embrace a higher standard of literacy, one much closer to the NCTE manifesto.

Our boys are literate; they are able to read, write and calculate to different degrees of effectiveness by the end of grade 6: that’s the floor. We have a considerable amount of headspace, however, to expand their literacies before they make the leap to university, and then to the workplace.

Our current school structure and our Centennial Strategic Plan directly and concretely address this need to develop broader, more pervasive literacies in our students. Our powerful and entrenched Outreach programme allows our boys to engage cross-culturally (and crosseconomically) and to work collaboratively in solving problems with others in communities around the world. Our mentor programmes, and our relentless emphasis on character in action allow us regularly to discuss with our boys realworld and theoretical ethical dilemmas, and to have them wrestle with the challenges of making difficult choices in difficult situations. Ethically, I think we’ve provided our boys with a great foundation.

We’ve got some work to do, however, with the ever-changing world of technology.

Our boys must become technologically literate, and be able to manage, as

stated earlier, the “multiple streams of simultaneous information� that inundate them daily. The students, themselves, recognize the quintessential importance of this skill; they are pushing us towards changing the way we teach and interact as a school community. To this end, we have plans to become a wireless environment completely within 18 months. We continue to examine current pedagogical practices for boys to see how we can leverage their clear fascination with IT to their learning advantage. Finally, we are looking to change and expand our library to make it more a place for collaboration and discussion – online or otherwise. We will be investing our dollars in making Crescent a more nimble, flexible environment that will more accurately anticipate the world in which our boys will be entering.

One final word: basic literacy – reading, writing and arithmetic – will not be sacrificed in our march towards broadening our boys’ literacies. I have spent most of my professional life helping boys to write and read, and I know from firsthand experience that they could use some corrective direction and prose polishing from time to time. While we have grand plans to make our boys globally, ethically, technologically literate, the basics cannot be overlooked. We will continue to reinforce our foundation while building towards the future. Literacy, in its multi-various form is front of mind at this School, and will continue to be so for years into the future.

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Boys and Literacy: Fulfilling Our Strategic Initiative E know that three things will determine whether young people will be successful in the future. Think of them as the 3 Cs: computation, communication and character. It’s difficult to survive in any career without some significant facility with numbers and their related symbol systems.

Similarly, the ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing, is critical for success. And finally, without integrity, courage, and, of course, respect, responsibility, honesty and compassion, success is extremely difficult to obtain, and impossible to sustain. This is the simplest and most compelling explanation for Crescent’s Centennial Strategic Plan and its two central pillars: Academic Excellence, particularly literacy and numeracy, and &KDUDFWHU 'HYHORSPHQW

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We have been inundated for the past several years with dire warnings about a crisis in WKH HGXFDWLRQ RI ER\V 0XFK KDV EHHQ PDGH of the data that indicate that, throughout North America and Europe, fewer boys graduate from secondary school than girls, and that for at least the past decade, girls are outnumbering boys in growing numbers in all undergraduate programmes and professional schools with the single exception still of Engineering. A variety of explanations has been offered, and a thriving consulting industry has grown up in response.

Those of us who have worked with boys for some time understand that boys are not a homogeneous group. Some are great at math; some are not. Some are great readers, and write correctly and effectively; others hate to read and struggle to communicate their ideas both orally and in writing.

Teaching has always been a challenging profession, but it is not at all clear to me that boys, when well-taught by caring and responsive teachers, cannot succeed as well as they ever have and cannot compete on a level playing field with their sisters.

What we do know is that the world in which they must function has changed radically from the world that my generation entered after university. It is more compact, more complicated and much more competitive.

This is unarguable.

Effective preparation for this 21st century world must be our first priority.

We have some valuable information about our boys’ performance in numeracy and literacy at Crescent. One of the key metrics is the performance of our grade 11 students on the annual Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). This is a valuable though challenging measure: valuable because it reliably measures ability in mathematics, reading and writing each year; challenging because we are one of comparatively few schools that require every student to write the test – at most schools only students targeting acceptance to selective U.S. universities write the PSAT or the SAT, usually the relatively few top students in a school. Therefore the norm of the total group with which our students’ results are compared is skewed.

'HVSLWH WKLV RXU VWXGHQWV DV D ZKROH consistently score at the very top of the national group in math. While their scores in reading and writing are lower, they are still well above the national average.

Our analysis of this and other data has influenced our decision to prioritize literacy as we work to implement the Strategic Plan.

This is clearly the area in which our boys can most benefit from our increased focus and effort. Providing additional incentive

to focus on literacy is our recognition that, as Tony Wagner points out in The Global Achievement Gap, university professors and business leaders report a significant deficit among students and younger applicants in this area. Further, they point out that this inability to write and speak clearly stems from vague and fuzzy thinking – an inability to think critically, to clarify and focus one’s thoughts on a specific topic and to possess the intellectual and imaginative agility to pursue the less obvious options toward a genuinely effective solution.

Obviously clear, focused thinking is fundamental regardless of career plan. We intend to do all that we can at Crescent to continue and to enhance our commitment to graduate students who think with clarity and precision, in both critical and creative modes, and who can communicate their ideas with accuracy and power, both orally and in writing. This, together with our proven accomplishment in mathematics and our tradition of dedication to character and values will continue to position our boys for success in Crescent’s second century. Q COLIN LOWNDES

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Is Literacy As We Know It Dead?

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THE DISCUSSION MARTIN CRUTTWELL (MC) Kathy, this is a tough one! But clearly literacy is an issue we must address, so let’s get to it.

KATHY PORTEOUS (KP) :HOO 0DUWLQ DV , always tell the boys, when embarking on a piece of writing it is necessary to define our terms. So, following my own advice, UNESCO’s definition of literacy is the “ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, compute and use printed and written materials associated with varying contexts.� That’s a definition I can live with. How about you?

MC A good starting point, I think.

KP So let’s break the definition down and see how it applies in the classroom.

First off, “to identify, understand, interpret‌â€?. These three elements are basic to all disciplines of education

and most definitely the Language Arts programme in the Lower School as well DV WKH (QJOLVK SURJUDPPH LQ WKH 0LGGOH and Upper Schools. By the time the boys get to grade 11 and 12, identification and understanding are given skills; the boys are also regularly interpreting the ideas of the works that they are reading. At the senior level we move on to close analysis.

Success with this reveals a high level of literacy with respect to reading skills.

MC Fair enough; that sounds good on the course outline, and it certainly is part of what we try to do. However, it’s all rather “traditional.� How do these analytical skills apply to communicating in newer forms? Or is the “vocabulary� of texting, Twitter, etc. too limited to allow for in-depth interpretation/analysis? Would our students say that such analysis is

beside the point, anyway? That modern media are only concerned with getting across the essentials?

KP Good point! Surprisingly up-to-date, too... So, are we really talking about how students write, as opposed to the thought process before writing?

MC Both, I think.

KP Given that, it is also important to be appreciative of the number of forums

MC Ok, but what about the rest of the UNESCO definition? What about the notion of creating and communicating, and the idea of “[participating] fully in their community and wider society.�

These two aspects work together because you are talking about the purpose of a piece of writing as well as the audience. Without purpose and an audience, there is no reason to write. Students need to understand

the time for the pondering necessary for clearly-expressed work.

MC I agree! Fast communication is all well and good, but are students losing the ability to appreciate finer shades of meaning? For example, a modern “translation� of Shakespeare is not the VDPH DV WKH RULJLQDO 'RHV WKH OLWHUDWH student of today possess a weaker vocabulary and range of expression than his predecessors? We frequently encounter students whose understanding of, and appreciation for, literature is

In addition to the various styles of work that they are asked to produce for their various classes, they also text regularly, facebook and myspace (who knew they were verbs) regularly and MSN, BBM – skype, twitter‌ whew...

These have their own language...

in which our students write. In addition to the various styles of work that they are asked to produce for their various classes, they also text regularly, facebook and myspace (who knew they were YHUEV UHJXODUO\ DQG 061 %%0 ² VN\SH twitter‌ whew...These have their own language (“imao,â€? “uâ€?, “iâ€?, and a few others we shouldn’t include here). They may seem like gibberish, but who among us hasn’t written “lolâ€? when necessary?

MC I haven’t.

KP Yes, well... anyway...fast communication back and forth on 061 RU E\ WH[W QHHGV WKHVH VKRUW forms. And just like any other language, if you read something you don’t know the meaning of, go to LQ WKLV FDVH 8UEDQ 'LFWLRQDU\ DQG meanings will be unlocked.

that different writing purposes and audiences require different styles of writing. One style does not fit all. In the same way that they read different styles of writing, so too must they be able to identify purpose and audience for their own writing and be able then to execute the correct style.

KP I’m with you on that one. It used to be that writing for an audience created pressure. You were judged by how you sounded on paper. Students now write informally on-screen every day, and certainly far more often (and to a wider audience) than we ever did. The added tension of having a number of others read one’s written work doesn’t exist. However, I am not convinced that the ease with which today’s students can produce work gives them

quite profound, but who are unable to really articulate that understanding. In other words, their literary skills stop short of adequate expression.

KP I think we have all seen that! Or is it that “older� words are dropping off in favour of newer forms of expression? I have this vision of Shakespeare walking into a modern classroom and being given a paper instructing him to “log on and surf the net�. He’d have no idea what to do, yet no one would call him illiterate!

MC Poor Bard. Good thing he died in 1623!

KP And yet we’re still reading him...!

MC And so we should be. But, back to the point of academic writing and its audience. Almost all high school scholarly writing is intended for an audience of one – the student’s teacher. With such writing, the student focuses on satisfying the perceived

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Is Literacy As We Know It Dead? requirements of his/her teacher. In fact, many students will write in a different manner, or come to different conclusions, based on what they perceive their teachers “want� or “expect�. Here, unlike various on-line social forums, we have a very narrowlyfocused audience – one that often inhibits free or truly original expression.

KP Yes, but the modern efficient, casual style of writing does cross over into more formal purposes. Practice makes perfect; as people write more often in these shortened forms, they will become the norm rather than the exception. When we ask students to write using Standard English, they can. I think our job is to help them recognize which purpose and audience requires which style of language.

This may seem obvious, but I guess in a way I am looking to the future.

And I don’t think that my concerns are without warrant. I have seen one-letter short forms creep into my class’s Google Site discussion board.

Using lower-case i or u isn’t Standard English, and yet the online forum seems to supersede the English class.

The boys realize it as soon as they see it, but the fact is that it is automatic to their writing in an online platform.

MC In my experience, students who write essays, etc. on computers almost invariably produce better work (in terms of both quality and quantity).

However, this applies only to controlled, in-class situations, where there are no distractions. It may well be a different story at home! In either case (home-produced work vs. in-class work), revision and multiple drafts are key to a really strong final product.

KP Alright, let’s move on to oral literacy.

MC Okay. I think there has definitely been an increase in overly informal language in oral presentations.

KP I do too. As much as texting, posting online and instant messaging – to name a few – are instant, you do have to hit that send button. There is always a chance, if taken, to glance over your

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words and edit for the audience and/ or purpose. Oral presentations are a different matter. And whether they occur in real life or in real time via a video conference, once those words are out of your mouth you can’t get them back.

MC It is the same as writing: different audiences and purposes require different styles and registers.

KP And students need to be knowledgeable about those audiences and purposes.

MC Agreed! And then, of course, there is “global literacy�. To me, this is a steadily-growing appreciation of the wider world, and particularly of written/ literary expression from other parts of the globe. A narrow focus on writing only from North America, or writing only in English, can hardly be beneficial for the modern student. Just as our students are encouraged to participate in International Outreach trips (on which they physically travel to experience other cultures), so they should be encouraged (required?) to ‘travel’ electronically to the rest of the world via international chat sites, literary forums, etc...

KP <HHHHVVV EXW \LNHV 0DUWLQ ² RXU â&#x20AC;&#x153;Concerned Parentâ&#x20AC;? just wants to be able to read his/her sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emails, so I DP JRLQJ WR GUDJ \RX EDFN WR WKDW 'R you think we criticize the literacy skills of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young people because we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand or interact with the media that they are using?

MC Inevitably, yes. As educators, and parents, we need to move beyond antediluvian prejudices. We should be open to their forms of media, both for writing (twitter, texting, etc.) and reading (e.g. graphic novels).

KP Antediluvian??? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tad harsh. Surely you have interacted in â&#x20AC;&#x153;their mediaâ&#x20AC;??

MC No â&#x20AC;&#x201C; never tried! (at least, not in terms of texting, Facebook, etc.). However, I did recently introduce a senior English class to graphic novels, so perhaps Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not as antediluvian as all that!

KP Good for you! Now, with regards to the modern media and methods, is it fair to

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expect that our students should conform at all times to our literacy expectations?

MC Students will respond to clear guidelines. When they know what type of expression is required for an assignment, they will conform to those expectations. However, if we allow them to communicate via newer forms of media (e.g. class blogs), we should relax our expectations. To require students to write in perfect English when blogging inhibits their flow of ideas, stunts the final product, and negates the value of using the different form of media.

KP I think that it is true, but I also think that students at the senior levels need to take responsibility for the style in which they write given the audience and the purpose. There comes a point when I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to lay that out for them; they should have learned enough to know what is appropriate, and when.

Then our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Concerned Parentâ&#x20AC;? can rest assured that his/her son is sending that missive off to an appropriate audience DQG QRW D 8QLYHUVLW\ 5HJLVWUDU 0DUWLQ take the last word...

MC â&#x20AC;&#x153;A rose is a rose is a rose...â&#x20AC;? Times and manners change, but not the essence of what makes for powerful communication. A superior piece of writing, a powerful presentation, an effective dramatic reading, etc. will always stand out! We need to give our students as wide a range of challenges (and models) of effective communication as possible. Our job has always been, and will continue to be, to work with them to improve their literacy. Q MARTIN CRUTTWELL AND KATHY PORTEOUS

Tooting Our Horn Crescentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olympic Torchbearers The Vancouver Winter Olympics is over and what an Olympics it was. The Crescent Community had some stars of their own shine brightly as Upper School faculty member Paul Craig and grade 9 student Giorge Voutsas both had the honour of carrying the Olympic torch.

Giorge was chosen at the last minute by his community and was told he would carry the torch the very next day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought my mom was kidding when she told me,â&#x20AC;? said Giorge. For Paul Craig, an Olympian himself who raced in the 1,500 metre event LQ WKH 6XPPHU 2O\PSLFV LQ 0RQWUHDO \RX wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think that his recent Olympic experience as torchbearer could hold a candle to the one in 1976. But it did. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carrying the Olympic flame was one of the most amazing moments of my life,â&#x20AC;? says Paul. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was absolutely phenomenal.â&#x20AC;?

More wins at the Kiwanis Music Festival of Greater Toronto 7KH /RZHU 6FKRRO &KRLU DQG 0LGGOH School Choir both won first place in their Kiwanis competition classes during the February event. In the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Unisonâ&#x20AC;? class and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; two-partâ&#x20AC;? class, both choirs were awarded a Gold Standard and placed first.

Canadian Open Math Competition Grade 11 student Lorin Gu placed 112th LQ &DQDGD DW WKH &DQDGLDQ 2SHQ 0DWK &RPSHWLWLRQ &20& LQ 1RYHPEHU Fifteen other students from grades 10-12 ranked in the top 25 per cent in the country.

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2O\PSLDG ,3K2 WKLV -XO\ KHOG LQ 0HULGD 0H[LFR 0LFKDHO VHHNV RXW LQWHUQDWLRQDO math and science competitions, and qualified for this one after beating out 800 Canadian students in a national contest and was then evaluated further at a science camp where he wrote theoretical exams and conducted experiments at the University of Toronto. There are only five spots available per country with 70 countries participating.

0LFKDHO KDG D JUHDW WLPH DQG LV DOUHDG\ looking forward to the next Olympiad LQ =DJUHE &URDWLD DQG LV LQWHQW RQ improving his results after receiving an KRQRUDU\ PHQWLRQ WKLV \HDU LQ 0H[LFR The competition involved each of the 350 students writing their five-hour exam in isolated cubicles and conducting their laboratory experiments before a panel of judges. Competing on an international level FKDOOHQJHG 0LFKDHO LQWHOOHFWXDOO\ ZKLOH DW the same time giving him an opportunity to make contacts in the science community and to share an enthusiasm for physics with some of the brightest students in the world.

Mountain Biking winners *UDGH VWXGHQW 'DQLHO 9DUJD 3DSS won the provincial mountain biking championships this year and placed third in the national U17 mountain bike cross country championships held in St-Felicien, Quebec. Grade 12 student Geoff Hewat was 11th in provincial mountain biking, and while in the off-season skis as a member of the provincial freestyle mogul skiing team.

Middle School students win at French public speaking contest *UDGH VWXGHQW 'DQLHO 6KDQH DQG JUDGH 8 student Hytham Farah both won medals in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Independent Schools French 3XEOLF 6SHDNLQJ FRQWHVW 'DQLHO LQ French immersion and Hytham in French as a Second Language Plus. Both will go on to compete provincially (representing the seventh and eighth grade independent school community in their respective FDWHJRULHV DW *OHQGRQ &ROOHJH LQ 0D\ Q

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Athletic Awards Fall and Winter Terms (GIVEN DURING SPECIAL STUDENT ASSEMBLIES)

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Taylor Eccleston Henry James

Senior Junior 8 ' 8 '

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William Young

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Squash

Alpine Skiing /HYHO Level 1 U14 A

Charlie Gunn Alex Hutcheon ,DQ 'RQDOGVRQ

Determination & Dedication: Johnathan Li Sportsmanship Award: 1LFKRODV 0HKWD Coaches Choice Award: Taran Ravindran

7D\ORU 0DF3KDLO Peter Little

Coaches Choice Award: Jeremy Berke Coaches Choice Award: $QGUHZ 'H)DOFR Most Consistent Racer: Jake Fisher Most Valuable Racer: Cole Rosenberg Most Determined Racer: Benjamin Pitfield Most Valuable Racer: Thomas Freund

Ben Bales

MIP: Philip Emsley

1HYLQ .RQJ Charlie Cheng

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True Warrior: Nicholas Yim Leadership Award: Graham Orr MIP: Philip Fournier MIP: 0DWWKHZ &RUROLV Best Captain Ever: +HQU\ *DVNLQ 1LFKRODV 0RUULV MIP: Jory Birbrager MIP: Jack Sexton MIP: Thomas Lieou Mr. Consistency Award: Ryan Kennedy Most Outstanding Player: 0DWWKHZ 'RQQHOO\ Most Inspirational Player: Peter Youngson MIP: Jack Riley Coaches Choice Award: Liam Lynch

Athletic Achievements Fall and Winter Terms Fall Term The CISAA championship teams were: U10 B Soccer

The CISAA silver medalist teams were: 10 A Soccer U12 Soccer U13 Soccer (and Semi-finalists CAIS National Tournament) -U ' 6RFFHU 6U ' 6RFFHU U14 Cross Country (Nevin Kong 8th) 0LGJHW &URVV &RXQWU\ -DFN +D\ZDUG QG 7RPV %ODFN WK 0DWWKHZ &RUROLV WK 7D\ORU .HDWLQJ WK $GDP 0F%DLQ 14th)

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Winter Term The CISAA championship teams were: U14 Level 1 Alpine skiing U14 Level 2 Alpine skiing

The CISAA silver medalist teams were: U10 B Basketball U11 Basketball 8 ' %DVNHWEDOO Sr. Squash

Teams at OFSAA: Sr. Level 1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? Ski team: 6th Snowboard team entry

Other Noteworthy Accomplishments

Grade 3 Soccer: League Champions U11 Soccer: 3rd place CISAA -U ' 6RFFHU 6HPL ILQDOLVWV &,6$$ Jr. Volleyball: Semi-finalists CISAA Grade 3 Basketball teams (Green & White): 1st and 3rd at Crescent U10 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? Basketball Tournament in January U13 Basketball: Semi-finalists in CISAA, 7th at CAIS National Tournament -U ' %DVNHWEDOO 4XDUWHU ILQDOLVWV in CISAA U14 Squash: 3rd in CISAA Jr. Squash: 3rd in CISAA

Snowboard: 3rd in CISAA (Alpine Race: Ben Bales 4th, Philip Emsley 7th. Slope Style: Ben Bales 1st and Philip Emsley 6th), Team entry to OFSAA Alpine Ski Team Sr. Level 1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;?: 4th in CISAA and 6th at OFSAA (Peter Little: Provincial Bronze medalist earning two bronze medals at OFSAA in giant slalom and slalom) Alpine Ski Team Sr. Level 2 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;?: 4th in CISAA Alpine Ski Team Sr. Level 2 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;?: UG LQ &,6$$ 7D\ORU 0DF3KDLO 7th place at OFSAA)

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The Green and White Tour: Not just a Hockey Trip

Senior Varsity Hockey Team in Prague, Czech Republic

N November of last year a team of 19 hockey playing Crescent boys and two coaches ERDUGHG D IOLJKW IRU 0XQLFK *HUPDQ\ ,W was the start of an 11 day European tour encompassing five European Union countries (Germany, Austria, Italy, Slovenia and the Czech Republic) to play hockey, tour and represent Crescent on and off the ice. Turns out it was more than just a trip.

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We all arrived safely and full of enthusiasm, eager to start our adventure and get a taste of European hospitality.

We travelled by touring coach (with an amazing driver who navigated the Autobahn, narrow streets and harrowing hairpin curves of mountain roads) giving

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us stellar views of the scenery and valleys below. Our tour guide, Arthur, was equally amazing. He is a veteran Crescent hockey tour guide and knows Coaches Haag and Leatch well. He knew just the right amount of history to give us so we could appreciate what we were seeing and also kept us up on the more social aspects of European life.

Over the course of our time we played four games, winning 2 and losing 2. Corey Barootes, our only goalie, played superbly with a 92 save percentage. We experienced different ice surfaces and conditions from awesome pro-sized rinks to frigid barn like arenas. Throughout we displayed discipline and good sportsmanship

despite being continually the target of the oppositionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dirty stick work, interference and questionable refereeing. We came out bumped and bruised, but the thrill of playing in Europe never wore off. Our fiercest competitors were a semi-pro team from Villach. They were quite skilled, but we competed hard and we gave them a tough game. As much fun as the games were, the real team bonding occurred on the long bus rides from Austria to the Czech Republic. Rap battles and NHL PSP games were some of the time-passers that brought 19 Crescent school guys into the *UHHQ DQG :KLWH WHDP 0DFNHQ]LH .LP DQG -HII 0F)DUODQG VRPH RI WKH PRUH gifted rhymers on the team lead the rap

battles with everyone taking a turn showing off their musical side.

2XU WRXU VWDUWHG LQ 0XQLFK ZKHUH ZH VDZ the famous Glockenspiel and lunched at the infamous Hofbrauhaus. We moved into Salzburg with its breath-taking scenery and the film location of The Sound of Music. After touring the sites we visited the salt mines where we all donned white overalls and slid down massive slides to the mine floor below; a massive underground network stretching into Germany. On we went through Slovenia and northern Italy where we visited a lake with crystal turquoise water reminding us all of our own Lake Louise. We also saw the world’s largest ski jump and visited a concentration camp left over from the Second World War, which evoked some emotion from everyone. Back into Villach, Austria we caught a pro game that was awesome. The atmosphere was pure electricity – a great time was had by all. No one will forget our stop at the Porsche museum or Hangar 7, a glass warehouse where the billionaire owner of the Red Bulls has his “toys” on display. We saw fighter jets, fighter helicopters, Formula 1 racecars, along with seaplanes and motorcycles, all logoed and fully operational.

Touring Vienna and Prague was particularly awesome. The old buildings, architecture and castles were reminiscent of a history of opulence. The best times were had in the evenings, after dinner, when the team would go out and get a taste of the local culture and hospitality. The conversations and jokes shared unified the team as one. The age difference which was apparent at the beginning of the trip soon disappeared and we became a close knit group. The group of guys who went on this trip will always share these memories and this special bond with each other.

The sense of camaraderie we gained as we lived, competed and toured together ZDV YHU\ PHPRUDEOH 0DQ\ WKDQNV WR Coaches Haag and Leatch, for planning and taking us on this unforgettable trip. It is definitely one of the highlights of my time at Crescent. Q ANDREW FULLERTON, GRADE 11 SENIOR VARSITY HOCKEY #93

Andrew Fullerton (grade 11) and Scott McFarland (grade 12) with Dr. Arthur Burz, university professor and tour guide

What the parents had to say: Just wanted to say thank-you for organizing and taking the boys on the European hockey trip. Andrew had a terrific time and from the way he was talking, so did everyone else.

What an experience for them. Andrew was so excited to show us his pictures and tell us all about them. It made us remember our first trip to Europe. They saw and experienced a lot and have many wonderful memories of sites, ice surfaces and being with each other.

This will always be a big highlight in Andrew’s experience at Crescent.

Thank you again for making it happen.

NANCY AND DOUG FULLERTON

Leslie and I wanted to thank you for providing Ryan with a once-in-lifetime experienc e – he had the greatest time of his life (learning some life lesson s, along with creating some uniqu e bonds with his peers).

Once again, thanks for taking care of the boys and op ening their eyes to the world.

WILL AND LESLIE FUNG

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Thanks so much for all your work to make the trip so memorable and enjoyable for the boys. Jeff enjoyed it immensely and I know he will never forget his experiences playing hockey and touring.

We have been hearing all about it since Jeff got home.

All the best, BARB BLACK AND BOB MCFARLAND

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Steve Overholt Retires C R E S C E N T S AY S G O O D B Y E

TEVE OVERHOLT (OV as he is known at Crescent) said goodbye to friends and colleagues at his retirement party on Tuesday, 'HFHPEHU $OUHDG\ LQ WKH ZRUNV are trips abroad to teach and travel, and plans to spend time strapped to a snowboard and gripped to a golf club. The only thing that might scream “retirement” (but started as a passion many, many years ago) is D ORYH RI EULGJH IRU WKLV /LIH 0DVWHU bridge player who was at Crescent for 20 years first as a teacher and then as 'LUHFWRU RI ,7

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The group in attendance took the opportunity to thank OV for all of the insight and vision he demonstrated over his two decades; an outlook necessary to move the School (and especially sometimes reluctant faculty) into the 21st century. The evolution of report cards is something every teacher who has been at Crescent for any length of time can recall. All were very appreciative that OV was the one to guide them and to offer assistance; to encourage them with words of kindness in a sometimes difficult adaptation process when computers became an inescapable part of daily life.

But just as important, it seemed, were all of the anecdotes shared about sports, and specifically how athletic OV is, and how competitive and involved he has been in so many of Crescent’s sports activities.

OV was also known throughout the Crescent Community for his love affair with Excel. And while moving into retirement and on to new projects, one thing is certain. Steve will always be a teacher at heart and live up to the legacy he leaves behind. This attitude was confirmed in his farewell address, “I’ll always answer any Excel question. It’ll be my pleasure. I’m only an e-mail away.”

Steve Overholt wearing one of his retirement gifts

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EXCERPT OF REMARKS BY

David Grant, Upper School Faculty Crescent School has a long history and is known throughout the community, the province and the country as being a leader in high school Robotics. The credit LV XVXDOO\ GLUHFWHG DW 'RQ 0RUULVRQ RU myself as the teachers who have spearheaded this initiative. But from day one (probably in late 1995) when discussions were underway for the new Science and Technology Wing, Steve was the biggest supporter; becoming instrumental in making it happen.

Crescent School’s amazing programme HYROYHG IURP D 0RGXODU 7HFKQRORJ\ Lab, to Canada FIRST Robotics, to FIRST Robotics and then onto FIRST Lego League and curriculum-based tech courses in grades 9 – 12; innovative 0LGGOH 6FKRRO VFLHQFH DQG WHFKQRORJ\

units and a commitment to developing Lower School Robotics and technology initiatives.

Throughout this evolution I can count on two fingers when Steve answered to any one of my many requests with a NO. He was uncompromising in his philosophy of putting technology into the hands of the people who would actually use it, and he would do whatever was required to help teachers.

Change is difficult: institutional change even more so. OV was at the forefront of this change (more accurately a revolution) with a flashlight in his hand for over 20 years. It is difficult to venture along an unfamiliar path, but it takes a special person to lead the way. OV was that person. Q

Steve demanded the best of himself at all times, and because of that, he demanded the best of us too.

EXCERPT OF REMARKS BY

Paul Craig, Upper School Faculty Steve is, and always has been, a person bent on being the best he could be. And along with that he has also always been determined to make the people around him the best they could be. Steve has never shied away from approaching a student, staff member, an opposing coach (or anyone for that matter) and saying “You know, that was OK. But maybe this would be better...”

Steve demanded the best of himself at all times, and because of that, he demanded the best of us too. He worked hard to make us all better teachers, to get us to use better equipment with better programmes, to find better ways of doing things and to have access to different, newer and perhaps better ideas. He always asked the question of us, “How can you improve on what you are already good at?” and he often helped to provide us with an answer.

To me, Steve’s relentless push to continually make us better at who we are and what we do, and to never be complacent, is part of his legacy. Q

Steve with his family: sons, Jeff and Greg ’03, and wife, Carole

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Guild’s Annual Parent Luncheon N February, the Crescent Guild held the Annual Parent Luncheon at a new venue – Glow Fresh Grill and Wine Bar, with special guest Rose Resiman. Thanks to the organizer of this year’s event, the Guild’s Vice President, Julia Thomson (P’08,’11,’13). Q

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Denise Evans (P’10), Jane Lay (P’10)

Karen Weisz (P’14), Cindy Halperin (P’14), Diana Allion (P’14,’15)

Cathleen Collier (P’14), Vivien Haughton (P’14)

Karen Holland (P’18), Kitty Donnelly (P’18), Karin Kolb (P’18)

Cathy Carl (P’06,’08), Sharon Westman (P’12,’19), Ritu Gupta (P’11,’12,’15) Carmen Kondrat (P’16), Sherry Evershed (P’12), Claire Duboc (P’19)

Julia Thomson (P’08,’11,’13), Rose Reisman, Alison Metrick (P’09,’12)

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Carolyn Weiss (P’10,’11,’13), Nancy Wright (P’10,’12), Barb Black (P’08,’10,’14)

From the Archives F U N D R A I S I N G AT C R E S C E N T: A B R I E F H I S T O RY ARENTS of independent school students (the author himself the father of Crescent School and Havergal College alumni) know full well that, in Ontario and in contrast to several other provinces, such schools receive no government funding and, as a direct result, student fees and associated costs at these schools are substantial. It is always hoped, by parents and the schools themselves, that it is money well spent, that there is value for moneyâ&#x20AC;Śbut it ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cheap.

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Crescentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial situation is on a sound footing, and student tuition fees fully cover the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Operating Budget.

But other sources of revenue, such as annual giving programmes from various constituent groups (alumni, parents, etc.), bequests from wills, grants from charitable foundations, and the efforts of the Guild, for example, are always necessary in order for the School to offer as rich and varied a programme to its students as possible. And, that is solely on an annual basis; large scale projects require considerable additional

Chairman of Board, William Thom (Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;59, GPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;92,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;95) shows students the plans for Dentonia Park in 1961

In 1961, pegged to the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming 50th anniversary, and with a goal of $255,000, Crescentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first funraising campaign was launched to clear off existing debts, and to finance a new building of classrooms and a gymnasium. funding and so, over the past half century, Crescent has undertaken a number of fundraising initiatives.

Prior to that, however, the School simply â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;got byâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; without financial appeals to the FRQVWLWXHQWV 'XULQJ WKH \HDUV LQ 5RVHGDOH (1913-1933), Crescent was very small, merely operating out of a house, and student fees adequately covered the relatively modest expenses incurred by the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operation.

8SRQ WKH PRYH WR 'HQWRQLD 3DUN DQG LWV spacious campus and buildings, operating expenses increased dramatically. Ongoing maintenance of the property and , in particular, the cost of transporting the student body from central Toronto to the School on the eastern fringes of the city, proved to be a substantial drain on Crescentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finances.

A very frugal approach to all aspects of the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operations by the Headmaster, Walter Williams, generally made ends meets, but barely. In the 1950s, three small parcels of land on the perimeter of the campus were sold off for a few thousand dollars each, but even this influx of capital could not hide the gradual deterioration of the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities.

By 1958, Crescent was carrying a bank loan of $30,000, and that year operated at a loss of $8728 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both substantial figures in that age and given the size of the School.

And so, in 1961, Crescentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first fundraising campaign was launched â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on quite a desperate note. Bill Thom, Chairman of the Board of Governors, wrote of â&#x20AC;&#x153;the emergency facing the School and the need

for forthright, immediate action to forestall bankruptcy and closing.â&#x20AC;? Pegged to the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming 50th anniversary, and with a goal of $255,000, its purpose was to clear off existing debts, and to finance a new building of classrooms and a gymnasium.

With broad support from parents, Old Boys, corporations and friends of the School &KDUOLH &RQDFKHU WKH 7RURQWR 0DSOH /HDI Hall of Famer played a leading role), the campaign was successful.

The next formal fundraising activities did not occur for over a decade. This was largely due to the most important real estate transaction in the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, which in turn was entirely due to FRQVWUXFWLRQ RI WKH %ORRU 'DQIRUWK VXEZD\ OLQH ZLWK D VWDWLRQ QHDU WKH 'HQWRQLD 3DUN

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From the Archives (continued) campus. Suddenly of real value, the sale of that property in the latter 1960s for $3 million provided sufficient funds to purchase the Wood estate on Bayview Avenue, cover the cost of construction of the academic and athletic facilities required to initially operate on the site, and get a leg up on further construction during the 1970s. In 1976, the Crescent Completion Campaign, aided significantly by substantial grants from both the Hyland Foundation and the Weston Foundation, saw the construction of Hyland Hall, six more classrooms and a biology lab.

first dinner auction, was attended by 450 supporters.

Largely underwritten by Galen Weston and Trevor Eyton, close to $300,000 was raised to help finance the new playing fields. Two years ODWHU LQ 0D\ RI WKH Moonlight Express dinner auction, now including such impressive auction items as a trip on the Orient ([SUHVV RU WR WKH 0HQ¡V )LQDO at Wimbledon, skiing at Whistler or barging through France, raised the better part of $400,000.

The Crescent Foundation was established in 1994, separate from the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operating budget, and for endowment purposes. That year also saw the beginning of the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual giving programme, The

By the 1980s, more activity was underway. In November of 1983, the first fundraising gala ball and gourmet

May of 1985 saw the unveiling of a major Long Range Planning Proposal, with plans for extensive growth, and a large expansion of the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities. The result was Crescent 2000, Building for the Future, launched in 1987.

dinner, A Night to Remember, was held DW WKH *UDQLWH &OXE 0D\ RI VDZ WKH unveiling of a major Long Range Planning Proposal, with plans for extensive growth, and a large expansion of the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities. Clearly, a new capital campaign would be needed to finance this expansion.

The result was Crescent 2000, Building for the Future, launched in 1987, with Trevor Eyton as Honorary Chairman and 'HUPRW &RXJKODQ DV *HQHUDO &KDLUPDQ The capital cost of the construction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including a second gymnasium, four squash courts, a new library, new science and computer laboratories, and art and music studios â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was pegged at $5.8 million.

From its own reserves the School would

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provide up to $2.8 million of that total, leaving a fundraising goal of a minimum of $3 million. The construction, the largest single building project undertaken in Crescentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, took place between August 1987 and September 1988. With many named gifting opportunities such as the library, the music room, or a computer lab, fundraising proceeded steadily, and over $3million had been raised by 1989.

6HYHUDO *UHHQ DQG :KLWH 'LQQHU 'DQFHV had been held at the Granite Club during the 1980s as somewhat minor (but still useful) fundraising ventures providing support for the Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Guild Bursary. ,Q 0D\ RI WKH EDU ZDV UDLVHG substantially. Playing the Field, Crescentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Crescent School Fund. As well, drafts of the QH[W 0DVWHU 3ODQ ZHUH EHLQJ FLUFXODWHG The next year would see Phase 1 of WKDW 0DVWHU 3ODQ FRPSOHWHG E\ -XO\ WKH addition of three classrooms at the north end of the School at a cost of $511,000, SDLG IRU RXW RI H[LVWLQJ IXQGV 7KDW 0D\ another dinner auction, Future Quest, was held raising several hundred thousand dollars for future expansion.

3KDVH RI WKH 0DVWHU 3ODQ ZDV ODXQFKHG in August of 1996 as The Future is Waiting: A Campaign for the New Science and Technology Wing. Construction was completed by September 1997 at a cost of $4 million, financed without the need for

The library, under construction in 1988, was part of the Crescent 2000, Building for the Future Campaign

bank debt. In 1987, 85 per cent of Crescent families contributed to The Future is Waiting campaign, generally by a $1500 contribution on top of the annual tuition.

The campaign would continue, with 94 per cent of parents later involved, and in 1998 a new record of over $1million was received.

That year also saw the start of the Crescent Endowment Plan and, as well, a new five year strategic plan.

The following year, another dinner auction ZDV KHOG LQ 0D\ One Bizarre Night, again with impressive auction items such as two

Breaking ground in 1994 for the Future is Waiting Campaign. Don Fleming (Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;95,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;97,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;01) Chairman of Board, John Godfrey (local MP), John Tansey (Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;90) Headmaster, Tighe Crombie â&#x20AC;&#x2122;96 Head Boy

weeks in Asia, or a week in Vail or Nantucket or Bermuda or London and Paris, raised FORVH WR 0HDQZKLOH SODQV ZHUH proceeding over a period of years for new athletic and new cultural facilities. What would eventually become the Field House and the Centre for Creative Learning, would obviously require large capital project funding. ,Q 0D\ RI 3KDVH RI WKH 0DVWHU Plan was officially announced. The Above+Beyond Campaign, chaired by 6WHYHQ +XGVRQ 3DXO *RGIUH\ DQG 'RQDOG Wright, had a total goal of $14 million to be

raised both directly through the Campaign and also by way of annual giving. Over the first four years of the new century both the Field House and the Centre for Creative Learning were built, and the financing was gradually put in place.

Two further successful dinner auctions were held over the past decade. The K3 Club WRRN SODFH LQ 0D\ RI LQ WKH QHZ )LHOG House, with items to be auctioned such DV D WULS WR WKH 0DVWHUV *ROI 7RXUQDPHQW 11 days in China or a week in Provence or kayaking in British Columbia, or a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Students assemble to watch the launch of the Future is Waiting Campaign (1994)

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From the Archives (continued) tuition. The 08 Gala, in the Royal Ontario 0XVHXP &U\VWDO LQ 0D\ RI ZLWK D Honda Accord, a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tuition, and trips to Vail, the Napa Valley and cruising the 'DQXEH DPRQJ WKH DXFWLRQ LWHPV UDLVHG D record $700,000 for the Turf Fields Project.

The installation of an artificial surface on the playing fields, at a cost of $3.2 million and completed by 2008, was largely covered

At the launch of the Above + Beyond Campaign, May 2001. Tony Hull (Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;01), Diane and Hugh Thom â&#x20AC;&#x2122;59 (Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;92,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;95), Carolyn Watson (Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;01,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;04), Duncan McGregor (Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;00,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;06), Diana Santo (Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;02)

by donations, in particular the generosity of one anonymous donor who purchased the naming rights, and named the field after former Chairman of the Board, Eric Innes.

0RVW UHFHQWO\ LQ 0DUFK RI %HWWHU to Best: Building on Strengths, the new Centennial Strategic Plan 2009-2013, was unveiled as the School looks forward to

celebrating a century of education. But first, looking back, it can be seen that the generosity of the Crescent Family in supporting a variety of fundraising initiatives has been notable, and has significantly contributed to the growth and success of the School down through the years.

NEIL CAMPBELL, ARCHIVIST

At the launch of the Above + Beyond Campaign, May 2001 Dave Macnee, Chip Rowan, Kieran Quinn, Macgregor Spinks, Tim Watson all Class of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;01

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ALUMNI GIVING PROGRAMME Honour your Crescent experience with a gift today!

Visit: http://alumni.crescentschool.org/ donate.asp to make a secure gift online.

For more information on ways to support Crescent School, please contact: Stephanie Lang, Manager of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving 416-449-2556 ext. 260 slang@crescentschool.org

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News from the Advancement Office DONOR RECEPTION, OCTOBER 2009 S the Crescent Community knows so well, the future of the School and our students is of utmost importance, and our support of and commitment to educational excellence ensures that Crescent remains at the forefront of independent education for boys. Each day, our students benefit from the generous support of our donors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; parents, alumni, staff, and friends of Crescent among them.

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Our donors make a tremendous difference in what the School can accomplish, from academic programmes and facilities, to athletics, to the visual and performing arts, to bursary support for students who would not otherwise be able to attend Crescent.

'HGLFDWHG GRQRUV DUH D WUHPHQGRXV DVVHW WR Crescent, and we thank you for all that you do.

An opportunity to express sincere gratitude to those who have made it a priority to extend financial support for Crescent School took place on October 20, 2009 in the Centre for Creative Learning when Crescent celebrated the generosity of GRQRUV DW WKH $QQXDO 'RQRU Thank You Reception. Guests enjoyed drinks and hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres as student pianists showcased their talents. Speakers at the event included Headmaster Geoff Roberts, Head Boy -HIIUH\ 0F)DUODQG DQG *RYHUQRU DQG &KDLU RI WKH 'HYHORSPHQW &RPPLWWHH 3DXO Tompkins (Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;10,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;12,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;13.) Following the speakers, grade 10 student pianist Jethro Kwong performed a beautiful rendition of 5HYHULH E\ &ODXGH 'HEXVV\ IRU WKH JXHVWV

'RQRUV ZKR VXSSRUW WKH $QQXDO *LYLQJ Programme, including parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents and friends, and those who make donations to capital and endowment projects are making a difference every day to all members of the Crescent Family, but most importantly to our boys. The foundation that a Crescent School education provides is tremendous. Our students are currently doing some remarkable things both inside and outside the classroom, and much of what they are able to do is a result of the philanthropic support of people in the Crescent Community who value education, DQG EHOLHYH LQ &UHVFHQW¡V PLVVLRQ 0HQ RI Character from Boys of Promise. Q

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Donor Thank You Reception

Candace Innes (P ‘05,’07), Brian Chapman (P ‘12,’14)

John Zufferli (P ‘19), Jason Steel ‘93, Sarah Steel

Jane Lay (P ‘10), Mandy Scully (P ‘15)

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Cathy Carl (P ‘06,’08,’15), Sue Riedlinger (P ‘09), Lynn Boeckh (P ‘09)

Karim Ismail ‘79, (P ‘03), Carmela Casuccio (S)

Amanda Walton and John Belyea (P ‘13), Janet Griffin (P ‘13)

Samantha Lloyd (P ’07), Marty McConnell (P ’09 ’12)

John and Susan Hogarth (P ‘13), Mary Louise and Mark Strang (P ‘14)

Sharon Fielding (P ‘09,’13), Paul Tompkins (P ‘10,’12,’13), Bill Fielding (P ‘09,’13), Richard Carl (P ‘06,’08,’15), Anne Marie Tompkins (P ‘10,’12,’13)

Gordon Homer (P ‘01, ‘03, ‘06), Martha Tory (P ‘12)

Barb Black (P ‘08, ‘10, ‘14), Jeff McFarland, Head Boy

Arny and Carmen Kondrat (P ‘16), Anne and Fred Conlin (P ‘15)

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Message from Crescent Alumni Executive President, Andrew Flynn â&#x20AC;&#x2122;88

Crescent Alumni Executive: Brett Bergmann â&#x20AC;&#x2122;00, Andrew Flynn â&#x20AC;&#x2122;88, Doug Smith (PS), Jay Mansoor â&#x20AC;&#x2122;92, Rob Godfrey â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90, David Budden (S), Steven Curtis â&#x20AC;&#x2122;95, Paul Gorrie â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94 (Absent: Michael Donnelly â&#x20AC;&#x2122;88 (P â&#x20AC;&#x2122;18), Paul Joliat â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94)

HEN I am speaking to a fellow alumnus or a current student, you can almost always count on me encouraging that person to â&#x20AC;&#x153;stay in touchâ&#x20AC;? with their friends, their faculty, and their School. Connecting with each other is what our network is about and it is what will strengthen and sustain the Crescent Alumni. It has been a busy few months as the Crescent Alumni Executive has been hard at work developing new, creative, and meaningful ways for our alumni to connect with one another while staying relevant to their needs. Whether you are working, studying, travelling, raising a family, considering a career change, or looking to retire, our alumni share the bond of the Crescent experience, and that is something special.

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Updating the name and logo of the Crescent Alumni has been an important step in further developing our identity and our brand... indicated a preference of â&#x20AC;&#x153;alumniâ&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old Boyâ&#x20AC;?; furthermore, the acronym CSOBA (Crescent School Old Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association) was at times misunderstood among members of the Crescent Community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; alumni, students, and parents among them. In October of 2009, I was delighted to announce that the Crescent School Old Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association had officially changed the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title to the Crescent Alumni. The CSOBA Board is now referred to as the Crescent Alumni Executive. With our new designation comes a new logo and I hope that you will feel proud to identify with our new emblem, as I do.

Updating the name and logo of the Crescent Alumni has been an important step in further developing our identity and our brand; however, it is the programmatic enhancements of the Crescent Alumni that I firmly believe will have a transformative effect on our network. Speaking directly to our mission of connecting alumni through meaningful experiences, the Crescent Alumni Executive was thrilled to unveil WKH 2QOLQH 0HQWRULQJ 'DWDEDVH LQ HDUO\ 2010. The password-protected database allows alumni to connect across the globe and develop mentor-mentee relationships.

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educational background, and professional biographies for the database, which mentees are able to access in order to connect with a fellow Crescent alumnus with relevant experience. The goal of the programme is to help facilitate short-term mentoring relationships that benefit both mentors and mentees. Partners engage in single meetings or a short series of conversations via phone, e-mail, or face-to-face meetings related to a particular scenario, such as deciding on educational paths, career or professional advice, changing job fields, retirement, or any situation in which someone with relevant experience would be a valuable sounding board. Over time, longer-term relationships will undoubtedly develop for many Crescent alumni, which will help strengthen and sustain our network.

0HQWRULQJ KDV H[LVWHG IRU \HDUV LQ WKH form of events, speaker series, professional development offerings, university mentoring panels, and one-on-one mentor-mentee connections facilitated through the Advancement Office. Brett Bergmann â&#x20AC;&#x2122;00, &KDLU RI WKH 0HQWRULQJ &RPPLWWHH experienced the benefit of finding an alumni-mentor firsthand when he was a third year mechanical engineering student DW 4XHHQ¡V 8QLYHUVLW\ 3DW 0LOOV D IRUPHU faculty member who was working in the Advancement Office at that time, connected Brett with Richard Goldman â&#x20AC;&#x2122;82 who has extensive professional experience in finance, an industry that Brett was interested in pursuing. Brett had done his own research, but it was Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s years of real life working experience, coupled with his guidance and advice, that helped Brett start

KLV FDUHHU 0RUHRYHU %UHWW DQG 5LFKDUG are still in touch: these two Crescent alums have a relationship that remains intact seven years later. Brett understands the two-way benefit of the mentoring database and intends to use it as a mentor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to help someone as Richard helped him â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and as a mentee when seeking help in the future related to his education, his career, and KLV OLIH GHFLVLRQV 7KH 2QOLQH 0HQWRULQJ 'DWDEDVH HDVLO\ IDFLOLWDWHV UHODWLRQVKLSV like Brett and Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and connects alumni around the world. I encourage you to visit the database, sign up to mentor, and seek out those who can help you. The time commitment required to mentor is minimal, but the reward is great. If you have any questions or feedback about the mentoring database, please contact Stephanie Lang via email at slang@crescentschool.org or via telephone at 416-449-2556 ext. 260.

8VLQJ WKH 2QOLQH 0HQWRULQJ 'DWDEDVH LV a great way to connect with alumni and I strongly urge you to explore it, but if you are like me and enjoy being outdoors, I also encourage you to register for the 2010 Crescent School Green Jacket Golf Tournament. This tournament, which has been running since 1989, is hosted by the Crescent Alumni, but open to the entire Crescent Community, including alumni, students, parents, past parents, staff and friends. Premiere golf, great company, delicious food, and fantastic prizes are what make this day our â&#x20AC;&#x153;not-to-be-missedâ&#x20AC;? signature event. I sincerely hope you join us on Friday, June 25, 2010 at Angus Glen Golf Club. For more information, or to

register, please contact Lindsay Watt via email at lwatt@crescentschool.org or via telephone at 416-449-2556 ext. 289.

Finally, I would like to express sincere gratitude towards our generous and supportive alumni for their ongoing support via the Alumni Annual Giving Programme.

I am proud to announce that the Crescent Alumni Executive reached 100 per cent participation in the Alumni Annual Giving Programme for 2009-2010. In addition to this display of leadership and support, the alumni experienced a 30 per cent increase in the number of donors from 2008-2009; an increase that speaks to the fact that many of you have respect for Crescent, you appreciate what Crescent did for you, and like me, you feel Crescent is deserving of your support. Your contributions have a direct and meaningful impact on your School, and for this, Crescent is deeply appreciative.

The Crescent experience does not end at graduation. Yes, the day-to-day Crescent existence ends, but the next chapter of being a Crescent alumnus begins. Speaking from experience, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pretty good chapter!

I look forward to many more exciting developments, updates, and good news stories to share with you on the Alumni side very soon. I hope to see you on the golf course on June 25! Q ANDREW FLYNN â&#x20AC;&#x2122;88 PRESIDENT, CRESCENT ALUMNI EXECUTIVE

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Evan Solomon â&#x20AC;&#x2122;87

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O many, hosting a smart, engaging, and accessible interview with key Canadian political figures and top national business leaders on live television would be a daunting prospect. To Crescent alumnus, Evan Solomon â&#x20AC;&#x2122;87, it is just another day at the office. CBC Televisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Power & Politics with Evan Solomon examines the daily political news and key issues that affect all Canadians. Under the glare of the set lights, Evan asks the tough questions but remains unfazed by the heated debates that can sometimes occur on air. Evan is no stranger to live television, having hosted a number of CBC Television shows including CBC News: Sunday, CBC News: Sunday Night, FutureWorld, and Hot Type 'RHV KH IHHO pressure being on live television? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pressure comes with everything...Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a surgeon, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a soldier, and I never forget that.â&#x20AC;?

Evan loves his job, he believes in his job, and he feels fortunate that his job helps re-engage Canadians in politics.

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Evanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exceptional work has not gone unnoticed: this Crescent alumnus was included in McLeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;100 Canadians to Watchâ&#x20AC;? list in 1997. In 2004, Evan was awarded his first Gemini for Best Host in a News Information Program or Series for CBC News: Sunday. A second Gemini was awarded to Evan in 2005 for Best Host or Interviewer in a General/Human Interest Talk Program or Series for Hot Type. Viewers of Evanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s television shows would agree that this Crescent alumnus is an incredibly talented broadcast journalist, one that can think quickly on his feet, manage difficult issues and questions, and provoke meaningful dialogue among his guests. However, Evanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talents and accomplishments are not limited to TV; his skills as writer, novelist, entrepreneur and storyteller know no bounds.

After leaving Crescent, Evan completed his bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in religious VWXGLHV DW 0F*LOO 8QLYHUVLW\ ZKHUH KH met good friend and Upper Canada College alumnus, Andrew Heintzman.

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After a year in Hong Kong writing for the South China Morning Post, Evan returned to Toronto where he and Andrew started Shift magazine. Shift was the first Canadian magazine to document emerging technologies and the cultural changes that resulted from these developments.

The magazine was rapidly expanding, and during this time, Evan was selected to host CBC Televisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FutureWorld, the first television show in Canada devoted to examining technology and its impact on Canadian culture. FutureWorld was intended to be a 12-part series; Evan did 44 shows.

Working on Shift during the week and shooting FutureWorld on the weekend became the standard for Evan, who was not even 30 at the time.

Starting a magazine almost immediately after university might seem like a risky venture to many; to Evan, that is precisely the point, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young people have great ideas. They should not be afraid to take a risk or make a mistake.â&#x20AC;? Evan explains further that many people believe that they must finish school, secure a job, plant roots, and then, in their 30s or 40s, pursue an idea. The notion of taking that risk and not being afraid to try something new is something that Evan remembers from Crescent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crescent encouraged us to try everything. Not being good at something was not seen as failure, it was motivation to work hard and become better.â&#x20AC;? Evan remembers Crescent as an environment where students were not labelled â&#x20AC;&#x153;jocksâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;brains,â&#x20AC;? but rather citizens of their school, where they were free to try what they wished. For Evan, this suited his personality well. Evan recalls the annual Independent Schools one-act play festival where students were invited to perform in a one-act play. Evan decided he wanted to write and direct his own play and proposed the idea to Geoff Roberts, KLV (QJOLVK WHDFKHU DW WKH WLPH 0U 5REHUWV gave him permission to give it a shot. Evan admits the play was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;colossal failureâ&#x20AC;? but the freedom to try was what mattered most and what inspired him to work harder and become a better writer.

When asked about meaningful Crescent memories, Evanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list of influential faculty rolls off his tongue before the question is HYHQ ILQLVKHG EHLQJ DVNHG ´0U 3HGRH

0U 0DF'RQDOG 0U 5REHUWV 0U 0LOOV 0U :ULJKW VR PDQ\ RWKHUV Âľ (YDQ KDV YLYLG memories of English classes at Crescent: he recalls Bill Pedoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s English class assignment of analyzing the lyrics of a rock and roll song, teaching students to decode the messages that surround them. Evan eagerly awaited his chance to tackle the assignment as he watched his older brother, Jordan Solomon â&#x20AC;&#x2122;85, work

on this assignment two years ahead of him.

(YDQ UHPHPEHUV -DPHV :ULJKW¡V ´0DQ Science, and Technologyâ&#x20AC;? course as one that equipped students with the tools to interpret the effect of technology on a culture. It was these tools of interpretation, literacy, and critical thought that Evan remembers as uniquely Crescent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You could take chances, try something new, and even challenge a

teacher, as long as you were able to build a compelling case to do so â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that is powerful.â&#x20AC;?

Although he has reported on stories all over the world, Evan and his wife and two young children currently reside in Ottawa.

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T 25 years old, Ben Sokolowski â&#x20AC;&#x2122;02 has made it to the big leagues in the world of television writing and production; just ask J.J. Abrams, creator of the critically acclaimed and award-winning television show, Lost. After graduating from Crescent in 2002, Ben attended the University of Southern Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School for Cinematic Arts, where he graduated in 2006 with his bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Film. While at school, Ben interned with various production companies before working with Abrams for three years following his graduation.

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Among various projects, Ben has written two episodes for the NBC show, Fear Itself, and recently sold two series, one to Warner Brothers, and the other to CBC. Currently, Ben is writing for CTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Listener. In an industry saturated in competition and rejection, this Crescent alumnus has made his mark.

Ben has achieved remarkable success early in his career; however, writing for television and movies was not his original dream.

As a child, Ben wanted to become a sports agent. This dream was dashed after taking on the job of bat boy for the Toronto Blue Jays; Ben quickly realized that working with professional athletes was not for him.

While at Crescent, Ben developed his talents as a writer, in the classroom and during his spare time. Ben recalls staying in on Saturday nights to write scripts while many of his friends and classmates went out and socialized. Reflecting on those years, Ben wishes he had taken advantage of this time and gone out more often; however, he attributes those hard-working Saturday nights with his tremendous success and would not change a thing.

Benâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work ethic, creative talents, and communication skills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; written and verbal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; contributed to his success as a writer. Ben stresses the importance of thinking before speaking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In real life thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no such thing as editing out a bad take. Communication is just like any other discipline, it takes practice.â&#x20AC;? However, Ben says that communication skills are as crucial today as math and numeracy proficiencies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You may have the formula to build artificial intelligence or cure cancer... but you would not have received the funding if you werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to express your intentions clearly.â&#x20AC;?

How have good communication and literacy skills played a role in Benâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career? Writing the story is one thing, but Ben stresses the

importance of good communication skills while on set. The writer must ensure that everyone is on the same page, and most importantly, that it is the writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s page, because if not, the message to the viewers might be totally lost. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The final product is your responsibility, and the onus will be on \RX 0RVW LPSRUWDQWO\ \RX QHHG WR PDNH certain that what you are communicating is clear.â&#x20AC;? In an age where communication is often reduced to e-mails, tweets, and text messaging, Ben understands this shift as the natural evolution in our technology-driven world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pretty soon conversations will be done in tweets... and our grandchildren will look at us and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;why does it take you so long to get your point across? Just say whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on your mind already (preferably in 140 characters or less)!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; In a hundred years, we probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even be talking anymore...

ZH¡OO VHQG WHOHSDWKLF WZHHWV Âś0RP FQ X pls pass th mlk?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Communication has changed, and continues to change, but Ben believes that the art of creative writing will be preserved.

Ben splits his time between Los Angeles and Toronto, working in a fast-paced industry where people can be opportunistic and insincere. Ben appreciates his Crescent experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the resources, the teachers, and the friends â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for giving him a strong foundation and keeping him grounded. This Crescent alum is a rising star, and as sincere as they come. Pay close attention to the TV and film credits, the name Ben Sokolowski is sure to be there for years to come. Q

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George Reinblatt â&#x20AC;&#x2122;95 favourite thing hands down is to look out in the audience and see that they are laughing because of something Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done. There is nothing more rewarding than being responsible for people enjoying themselves and having a better day.â&#x20AC;?

B.J. Reinblatt â&#x20AC;&#x2122;92 and George Reinblatt â&#x20AC;&#x2122;95

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As a successful comedian and writer, Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career is centred on his ability to make people laugh; however, George stresses the importance of communicating a clear message to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s audience, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The worst thing for a writer is to leave people puzzled because of your inability to communicate effectively.â&#x20AC;? Even if the message might be interpreted as insulting, it must be clear.

In fact, in Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industry, insulting is sometimes what he is asked to produce: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I recently wrote some material for Joan Riversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roast on Comedy Central and one joke was so offensive, on the Howard Stern show the next day they said it crossed the line. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Howard Stern! So, I am not too concerned about offending anyone... sometimes thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my job.â&#x20AC;?

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George Reinblatt â&#x20AC;&#x2122;95 may be one of the most successful creative minds to have graduated from Crescent School. With international accolades for his play, Evil Dead: the Musical, a comedic take on the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s horror franchise, George has quickly established himself as one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hottest comedic writers.

Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play has been staged in Toronto, Off-Broadway, across North America and internationally with no signs of slowing down. Writing for Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Walk of Fame and 0RQWUHDO¡V -XVW IRU /DXJKV Festival can also be included among Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work, as well as writing for many celebrities LQFOXGLQJ 5LFN 0HUFHU 7LQD Fey, Jimmy Fallon, John Cleese, Kelly Ripa, Joan Rivers, and William Shatner to name a few.

George is passionate about what he does, particularly when he is performing. Performing arts is a form of communication that connects with people in so many different ways. For George, making people laugh is D YHU\ UHZDUGLQJ IHHOLQJ ´0\

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George has achieved great success in his young career and attributes much of this success to Crescent. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for theatre and performing was discovered

Actor, John Cleese, with George Reinblatt â&#x20AC;&#x2122;95

while at Crescent, specifically by taking on the role of the Crescent mascot, the Coyote. George and his brother, B.J. â&#x20AC;&#x2122;92, set a new standard of mascot-excellence by bringing the Coyote into assemblies, making announcements over the P.A. system, and breaking the long-standing rule of a non-speaking mascot by giving the Coyote a voice. George and B.J. performed as the Coyote so frequently, the costume was eventually destroyed and needed to be replaced, twice! After Crescent, George attended Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University where he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree.

Although Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was a much larger school, George didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel intimidated by the size. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s introduction to performing at Crescent carried over and he continued to perform at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; the size of his new school didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop him.

When asked about what it takes to be a strong performer, George remarks on the importance of practice and oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to communicate. George acknowledges that some natural talent is needed, but taking time to work on your craft and getting involved with as many different and challenging opportunities as possible will make you a better performer and communicator. Taking on the role of the Crescent Coyote mascot was one example of a challenging and new experience that helped George become the success that he is today.

There is no doubt that George will continue to write, perform, and achieve great success in comedy and theatre. Between his travels, performances, and projects, George continues to give back to Crescent: the Reinblatt brothers were the emcees for the 2008 Crescent Gala and carried the evening along flawlessly. George admits that he would do anything for Crescent because his school played such an important role in his life. George and his brother B.J. continue to make Crescent School very proud and will forever be remembered as Crescentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best Coyotes! Q

Alumni Special Events American University Mentoring Panel

– November 27, 2009

Kristian Kuld ‘08

Vitali Bourchtein ‘07

Ben Sokolowski ‘02, Kristian Kuld ‘08, Blake Parsons ‘07, Vitali Bourchtein ‘07, Jeremy Millard ‘95, Jake Graham ‘09, Terence Fu ‘09, Nathan Chan ‘09, Eric Cheng ‘09

Bidiak Basketball Challenge – December 16, 2009

Jimmy Roberts ‘03, Nick Chilikoff ‘92, Terry Bidiak (PS), Cam Eby ‘03, Justin Cheung ‘03, David Sutton ‘03, Harrison Corolis ’11, Mitchell Bird ‘11

Steve Overholt (PS), Doug Smith (PS), Terry Bidiak (PS)

Terry Bidiak (PS), Haley Mann ‘08, Lincoln Mak ‘10, Derek McFarland ‘08, Aaron Choi ‘08, Kristian Kuld ‘08, Jake Simon ‘08, Brendan Lippa ‘09, Sage Usher ‘13, Scott Macdonald ‘11

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Alumni Special Events Alumni Reunion

– September 26, 2009

Jeff Sceviour, Chris van de Water, Derek Rambeau, Josh Goldman, all class of 1999

Andrew Foley, Linas Kilius, Gordon Drake, Charlie Mills, all class of 1999

John Chesney ‘84 (P ‘18), Brian Beech ‘84, David Budden (S), Michael Zivot ‘84, Jason Koulouras ‘84, Aran MacKinnon ‘84

Chris van de Water ‘99, Andrew Foley ‘99

Brian Chung, Jeff Adams, Denny Sreckovic, Milosh Rodic-Mills, Paul Gorrie, Adam Murl, Graeme McIntosh, all class of 1994

David Boehm, Bob Vogel, Ian Fleming, Chris Jenkins, all class of 1979

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Jeff Adams ‘94 (S), Charlie Mills ‘99

Fraser Macdonald ‘04, Chris Morley ‘04

Andy Newton ‘84, Ken Ruffo ‘84, Alan Kiddell (PS)

John Chesney (P ‘18), Aran MacKinnon, Peter Ameli, Michael Zivot, all class of 1984

Andrew Flynn ‘88, David Train ‘89

Roger Thorpe ‘89, Andrew Vernon ‘89

Patrick Choi ‘99, Ryan Treleaven ‘99

Adam Murl ‘94, Denny Sreckovic, ‘94

Andy Newton, Blake Jones, John Shaw, Chuck Morton, all class of 1984

Jamie Frost ‘99, Andrew Lynde ‘99, Mark Suckling (S), Charlie Mills ‘99

Steve Davies (S), Doug Shinobu ‘79

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Alumni Special Events Downtown Networking Reception

– November 26, 2009

Will Angus, Elliot Starr, Anthony Clifford, Ken McLernon, all class of 2003

Stephen Donnell ‘83, Jesse Wolfson ‘92

Gabriel Diamond ‘05, Lee Berger ‘05

Tim Lamont ‘00, Reid McGregor ‘00, John Cooper ‘00, Chris Candy ‘02

Malcom Nobbs, Jonathan Pollack, David Muller, Roger Thorpe, all class of 1989

Peter Corolis ‘75 (P ‘11,’13), Richard Goldman ‘82

Andrew Hallisey, Gordon Lee, Tim Lamont, Stuart Mercier, all class of 2000

Jesse Wolfson, Mark Graham, Brett Yonge-Ullman, Mark Heissler, all class of 1992

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Greg Sacks ‘91, Andrew Flynn ‘88, Alan Diner ‘87

Steven Curtis ‘95, David Goluboff ‘94, Andrew Hall ‘76

Andrew Hall ’76 (P ’07), Peter Corolis ’75 (P ’11,’13)

Cyrus Zahedi ‘00, Tim Lamont ‘00, Hugh McKechnie (PS), Gordon Lee ‘00, Andrew Hallisey ‘00

Alumni Holiday Party

Michael Jansen (S), Steve Overholt (PS)

– December 17, 2009

Don Haag ‘86 (S), David Forsayeth ‘04, Mike Wallace ‘04, David Pierce ‘03

Andrew Gallo ‘02, David Budden (S), Chris Candy ‘02

Brett Cameron ‘09, Daniel Cameron ‘09

Marc Fielding ‘09, Stuart Cumner (S)

David Calverley (S), Robbie Mitchnick ‘09

Josh Chan ‘09, Eric Mahovlich ‘09

Alexander Lomasney ‘06, Will Demers ‘04

Jake Simon ‘08, Jeffrey Ballard ‘08, Don Haag ‘86 (S), Haley Mann ‘08, Ian Carl ‘08

Robbie Mitchnick, Jake Graham, Michael Bolton, all class of 2009

Josh Su, Eric Mahovlich, Marc Fielding, Jake Graham, Josh Chan, Adrian Dingle, David Monus, Andrew Murray, all class of 2009

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University/Branch Visits UWO Visit

– October 15, 2009

Vince Volpe (S), Jared Schwartz ‘05

Gordon Mills, Haley Mann, Jeff Ballard, Brian Chang, all class of 2008

Cory Shankman ‘06, Richard Nakatsu (PS), Scott McGregor ‘06

Vince Volpe (S), Matt Orenstein ‘05, Steve Pulver ‘03

Christopher Leung, Gianrico De Pasquale, Imran Punjani, Derek Little, David Monus, all class of 2009

Michael Bolton ‘09, Mark Cameron ‘09, Don Haag ‘86 (S), Josh Rotstein ‘09

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Mark Suckling (S), Andrew Cheng ’07

Cory Shankman ‘06, Doug Smith (PS), Evan Reiter ‘08

Hong Kong Branch Reception – September 25, 2009 – Hosted by Ming Wai Lau ’97 (front row, 3rd from left)

Montreal Branch Reception

– January 22, 2010

Kalvin Hon ‘09, Dmitri Bourchtein ‘09, Steve Dubrick (S), Zachary Kula ‘09

Spencer Shiffman, Sam Greenwood, Adam Saifer, all class of 2006

David Lye ‘09, Doug Smith (PS)

Christian Nianiaris ‘09, Kyle Lipton ‘06, Soma Cserhati ‘09

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University/Branch Visits New York Branch Reception

David Wilder ‘87, Pat Blott ‘87

Adam Chodos ‘97, Hessam Ghadaki ‘99

Brit Osler ‘81, Karim Mawji ‘87

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– February 4, 2010

Justin Manikas ‘04, Justin Swartz ‘00

Stephen Wyprysky ‘04, Geoff Roberts (S), James Watts ‘03

Andrew Wilder ‘88, David Wilder ‘87

,IFE !FTER #RESCENT

Life after Crescent Chris Dalton â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60 is a writer and film producer and lives with his wife and three children in Victoria, B.C. His son, James is currently serving in Afghanistan with the Canadian Scottish Regiment.

Cam Smith â&#x20AC;&#x2122;79 is the Team/Project LeadPay with Ontario Power Generation. Cam lives in Newmarket with his wife and son, and recently had front row seats for an $& '& VKRZ

David Boehm â&#x20AC;&#x2122;79 lives in Leaside and runs a sporting goods distribution business.

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Dean Constand â&#x20AC;&#x2122;79 is a CGA with his RZQ EXVLQHVV 'HDQ OLYHV LQ 7RURQWR enjoys travelling with his wife, and has a daughter in university.

Ian Fleming â&#x20AC;&#x2122;79 lives in St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Newfoundland with his wife and two FKLOGUHQ ,DQ LV D 3URIHVVRU RI 0DULQH %LRORJ\ DQG 'LUHFWRU RI WKH 0DULQH /DERUDWRU\ DW 0HPRULDO 8QLYHUVLW\ DQG has worked and taught in Oregon, Norway, and Halifax over the years.

Chris James â&#x20AC;&#x2122;79 is a lawyer specializing in workerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compensation for school boards. Chris is living in Toronto with his wife and two children and enjoys kayaking when he can.

Jamie Purves â&#x20AC;&#x2122;79 lives in Oakville and works in Toronto in financial counselling with Corporate Planning Associates. Jamie PDUULHG KLV KLJK VFKRRO VZHHWKHDUW 0DU\ They have two children and a dog.

Doug Shinobu â&#x20AC;&#x2122;79 is married and lives in Toronto where he runs his own hedge fund focused on the retirement home VHFWRU ,Q KLV \RXQJHU GD\V 'RXJ ZDV RQ the National Slalom Kayak Team and still enjoys the sport today.

Bob Vogel â&#x20AC;&#x2122;79 works at Nesbitt Burns and lives in Toronto with his wife and three children, who are actively involved in the Toronto Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chorus.

Michael Smith â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80 lives in Oakville with his wife and three children and runs a PDUNHWLQJ FRPSDQ\ 0LNH ZDV RQH RI WKH founders of the Crescent Coyote Green Jacket Golf Tournament in 1989 and tournament winner in 2007 and 2008.

Nigel Churcher â&#x20AC;&#x2122;81 was the art director on the 2009 film, Amelia, documenting the life of legendary American pilot Amelia Earhart, who disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 in an attempt to make a solo flight around the world.

Daniel Greenglass â&#x20AC;&#x2122;82 was co-chair of the 2009 Best Buddies Canada annual benefit gala, attended by 500 of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s film and business leaders. Best Buddies is a national charitable organization which fosters friendships between students and the intellectually disabled.

Brian Beech â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 earned his doctor of philosophy in clinical social work in 2003 from Smith College School for Social Work LQ 1RUWKDPSWRQ 0DVVDFKXVHWWV WKH OHDGLQJ school of clinical social work in the U.S. %ULDQ DSSOLHV KLV 3K' DV D FOLQLFDO VRFLDO ZRUNHU LQ 1HZPDUNHW DQG OLYHV LQ 0RXQW Albert with his wife and two children.

Ernest Chan â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 is married and living in Niagara-on-the-Lake where he runs his own hedge fund, EXP Capital 0DQDJHPHQW ,Q (UQHVW SXEOLVKHG D book on financial matters.

John Chesney â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 (Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;18) works in IT project management in the health care VHFWRU 0DUULHG ZLWK WZR FKLOGUHQ KH OLYHV in North York when not at his cottage or busy boat building. His son, Grant, is in grade 4 at Crescent.

Blake Jones â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 is a doctor of gastroenterology and internal medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Blake is married with three children, and enjoys mountain biking.

Jason Koulouris â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 works for the Canada Pension Plan and lives in Aurora with his wife and two sons.

Aran MacKinnon â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 lives in Carrollton, Georgia where he is a professor of history at the University of West Georgia. In 2004, $UDQ SXEOLVKHG D ERRN ´7KH 0DNLQJ RI South Africa.â&#x20AC;?

Rick Reusse â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 lives in Thornhill with his wife and two children and works in his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real estate development business with brother, Reinhard Reusse â&#x20AC;&#x2122;83.

Chuck Morton â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 is living in Waterloo with his wife and two children and working as a systems analyst in the head office of Home Hardware.

Peter Ameli â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 has his own investment business in Toronto. Peter has three children, coaches skiing, and has been president of the Irish Canadian Rugby Club.

Andy Newton â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 lives in Oakville with his wife and two children. Andy trades futures LQ FRPPRGLWLHV IRU 6FRWLD 0F/HRG DQG plays soccer regularly.

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Life After Crescent Geoff Noxon â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 runs a consulting firm and transportation business in Ottawa, where he lives with his wife and daughter.

Ken Ruffo â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 works in sales and marketing and lives with his wife and two FKLOGUHQ LQ 0DUNKDP John Shaw â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 lives in Toronto with his partner and new baby boy. When not working as a fund manager at CI Investments, he enjoys hockey and golf.

Jamie Smith â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 is a climatologist working at Environment Canada in Ottawa.

Ron Thomson â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 is living in a 17th century castle on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.

Don Wright â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 is a professor of history at the University of New Brunswick. He lives in Fredericton with his wife and two children.

Mike Zivot â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 lives in Leaside with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys visiting his cottage and cooking when not running his sales and marketing company.

Allan Scott â&#x20AC;&#x2122;85 (Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;13) became the director of the private career colleges branch and superintendent of private career colleges ZLWK WKH 0LQLVWU\ RI 7UDLQLQJ &ROOHJHV and Universities. Allan brings a wealth of enforcement, policy and management experience to the branch. As a former police officer and provincial prosecutor, he has led numerous investigations and regulatory prosecutions. Allan holds both bachelor and master degrees in business administration, and professional accreditations as a certified fraud examiner, certified internal auditor and certified government auditing professional. Allanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son, Adam, is in grade 9 at Crescent.

Jim Davidson â&#x20AC;&#x2122;86 is president and founder of Car $mart, a car brokerage and consulting business, and author of the book â&#x20AC;&#x153;75 Ways to Save Gas.â&#x20AC;? He lives in Toronto with his wife and two children.

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Joe DelZotto â&#x20AC;&#x2122;86 is in the home building FRQVWUXFWLRQ EXVLQHVV LQ 'HQYHU &RORUDGR Christophe Beck â&#x20AC;&#x2122;87 did the musical score for the movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hangover,â&#x20AC;? one of the top grossing films of 2009.

Peter Aceto â&#x20AC;&#x2122;87 was profiled in an article in the Toronto Star in November 2009 regarding his new position as president and &(2 RI ,1* 'LUHFW Basil Demeroutis â&#x20AC;&#x2122;87 and wife Natasha Trevitt welcomed baby boy, Alexander, in October 2009. Basil is waiting for Crescent to open a London, England branch by 2017!

Evan Solomon â&#x20AC;&#x2122;87 Two-time Gemini Award-winning journalist Evan Solomon â&#x20AC;&#x2122;87 is the anchor of CBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new national political show, Power & Politics with Evan Solomon. Evan spent the last eight years as co-host of the Gemini Award-winning weekly news and current affairs shows CBC News: Sunday and CBC News: Sunday Night 'XULQJ WKLV UXQ (YDQ UHSRUWHG IURP all over Canada and around the world, on stories ranging from federal elections to the Indonesian tsunami to piracy in the Persian Gulf. Power & Politics with Evan Solomon airs 0RQGD\ )ULGD\ S P RQ &%& Rob Cimetta â&#x20AC;&#x2122;88 and Dave Harlock â&#x20AC;&#x2122;89 KDYH EHHQ KRQRXUHG E\ WKH <RUN 0LOOV Hockey Association. Both alumni played in the National Hockey League, and their hockey sweaters are on permanent display LQ WKH <RUN 0LOOV $UHQD Karsten Arend â&#x20AC;&#x2122;89 works in real estate with Chestnut Park in Toronto. Previously, he HDUQHG KLV 0%$ LQ *HUPDQ\ DQG ZRUNHG IRU 0HUFHGHV %HQ] +H HQMR\V VDLOLQJ DQG motorsports, and helped raise $155,000 for 0XOWLSOH 6FOHURVLV E\ KLNLQJ WKH ,QFD 7UDLO WR 0DFKX 3LFFKX LQ 3HUX

Andrew DelZotto â&#x20AC;&#x2122;89 is married with two children and lives in Toronto and works in business development for Tridel.

Mike Ellison â&#x20AC;&#x2122;89 manages a team of business consultants in Ottawa, where he OLYHV ZLWK KLV ZLIH DQG GDXJKWHU 0LNH recently travelled to Croatia and had a spectacular time.

Tom Hamza â&#x20AC;&#x2122;89 is president of the Investor Education Fund, and was recently featured in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Special Report on Financial Adviceâ&#x20AC;? in the Toronto Star in October 2009.

Blair Smith â&#x20AC;&#x2122;89 has his own Toronto-based company in the home renovation business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; carpentry and construction.

Roger Thorpe â&#x20AC;&#x2122;89 keeps busy running his own employee benefits consulting firm in Toronto where he lives with his wife and two children.

David Train â&#x20AC;&#x2122;89 is a leasing broker in the WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ LQGXVWU\ 'DYLG DQG KLV ZLIH and two children live in Thornhill and enjoy skiing during the winter.

Andrew Vernon â&#x20AC;&#x2122;89 is an investment advisor with Nesbitt Burns. Andrew was co-chair of the Canadian Opera Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Wine auction.

Greg Wells â&#x20AC;&#x2122;89 presented the sport science and medicine analysis for CTV during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. He was recently married, and lives in Toronto where he is a researcher at the Hospital for Sick Children.

Rob Godfrey â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90 is executive vice president of Qwatro Corporation and was named chair of the board of directors of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to $QLPDOV LQ 'HFHPEHU DQ DSSRLQWPHQW RI which his chocolate lab Bailey approves!)

Joel Sutherland â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90 is eagerly anticipating KLV QHZ MRE DW %02 LQ LQVWLWXWLRQDO HTXLW\ sales in New York City.

Jeff Barton â&#x20AC;&#x2122;91 (S) and wife Erin welcomed their second child, Finnegan 0DF3KHUVRQ 0XUSK\ %DUWRQ LQ 1RYHPEHU 2009. Two-year old brother Paddy is thrilled about his new brother, Finn.

Aaron Graben â&#x20AC;&#x2122;91 was featured in an article in the Toronto Star on September 28, 2009 which examined the real estate situation and the condominiums being built in the Yonge and Eglinton area of the city. Aaron is in commercial real estate at Titan-York with fellow alumni, Will Angus â&#x20AC;&#x2122;03 and Anthony Clifford â&#x20AC;&#x2122;03.

Mark Graham â&#x20AC;&#x2122;92 is founder and president RI 5,*+76/((9( 3URPRWLRQDO 'HVLJQ Agency and recently won the prestigious 'HOO 6PDOO %XVLQHVV ([FHOOHQFH $ZDUG RIGHTSLEEVE develops promotional products for companies across North America with a wide-range of customEUDQGHG PHUFKDQGLVH 0DUN ZDV IHDWXUHG in the November issue of Profit magazine and returned to campus as a panel speaker for Careers Night 2009.

funds for school fieldtrips in lower-income school boards across Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Alberta and P.E.I. Over the years, more than 50,000 children have been given the opportunity to participate in school trips they otherwise would not have attended. The volunteerbased organization, which includes Crescent alumnus Lee Poteck â&#x20AC;&#x2122;05, has raised $700,000 since its inception and strongly believes in the value of learning experiences WKDW JR EH\RQG WKH FODVVURRP 0LFKDHO and his wife Vanessa have a two year old daughter, Ava, and recently welcomed son, Chase, in January 2010.

Michael Ling â&#x20AC;&#x2122;93. After finishing his XQGHUJUDGXDWH GHJUHH DW 4XHHQ¡V 0LFKDHO attended medical school at the University of Western Ontario, and then attended the University of Ottawa where he studied FDUGLRORJ\ 0LFKDHO LV QRZ D FDUGLRORJLVW DW 6FDUERURXJK *UDFH +RVSLWDO 0LFKDHO DQG his wife, a gastroenterologist, have a son and daughter, and a third child on the way.

Neil Campbell â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94 and his wife Jennifer welcomed the arrival of Cayleigh Elizabeth Anne on February 13, a sister for Graham.

Richard Cheung â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94 is an intellectual property lawyer with Ogilvie and Renault.

Richard and his wife live in Toronto.

Leo Chiu â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94 lives in Toronto with his wife and son. Leo is Head of internal medicine at Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa as well as medical director of the stroke programme.

David Golubuff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94 is articling to become D ODZ\HU DIWHU REWDLQLQJ KLV 0%$ DW 0F0DVWHU 8QLYHUVLW\ 'DYLG HQMR\V JROILQJ and travelling.

Adam Hay â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94 works as a professional drummer and has toured with a number of well-known performers. Over the last year, Adam has been freelancing all over North America playing with various artists.

When in Toronto, Adam continues to teach drumming and returned to Crescent in 2009 to demonstrate his drumming to WKH 0LGGOH 6FKRRO 9LVLW $GDP¡V ZHEVLWH at: www.adamhay.net Graeme McIntosh â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94 has been with the Toronto Raptors for nine years and is currently the assistant to Raptors General 0DQDJHU %U\DQ &RODQJHOR

Michael Comisarow â&#x20AC;&#x2122;93. After spending several years as an investment banker, 0LFKDHO GHFLGHG KH QHHGHG WR GR VRPHWKLQJ to give back to his community. In 2000, he IRXQGHG 'D\WULSSHUV &KLOGUHQ¡V &KDULW\ ZZZ GD\WULSSHUV FD 'D\WULSSHUV UDLVHV

Denny Sreckovic â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94 is an investment banker with Credit Suisse and lives in New York.

Chuck Braff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;95 recently appeared on the Price Is Right where his business partner won the showcase showdown!

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Jeff Adams â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94 (S) and wife Anita welcomed their first child, daughter Ella, RQ %R[LQJ 'D\

Aleem Janmohamed â&#x20AC;&#x2122;96 was recently HQJDJHG WR =DKUD 9LUDQL RQ D WULS WR 1HZ York. They plan to marry in the Fall.

Aleem is working as a senior manager for %02 &DSLWDO 0DUNHWV LQ 7RURQWR

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Michael Warner â&#x20AC;&#x2122;96 married Julie Guarasci in Niagara-on-the-Lake on July 18, 2009. In attendance were several Crescent alumni including Brian Guest, Alex Nicholson, Mark Pooley, Aleem Janmohamed, David Hudson, and Tighe Crombie DOO IURP WKH &ODVV RI 0LFKDHO is an Intensivist and Internist at Toronto East General Hospital and will complete the fullWLPH 0%$ SURJUDP DW WKH 5RWPDQ 6FKRRO RI 0DQDJHPHQW LQ $SULO John McEachern â&#x20AC;&#x2122;98 recently completed KLV 0%$ DW 2[IRUG 8QLYHUVLW\ DQG OLYHV in London where he works for PepsiCo UK as a brand manager for Tropicana.

John recently became engaged to Jennifer Gauthier, a Branksome alumna.

Andre Charoo â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99 After completing a BA in economics at the University of Toronto, Andre went into investment banking in Charlotte, North Carolina and London, England. Andre returned to Toronto where he has started an internet company called Viewpoint, and is involved with the non-profit Changing The World.

Jeremy Chung â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99 was recently married and lives in Toronto. Jeremy has his own real estate development company.

Bob Fraser â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99 After a BBA from Laurier and a law degree from Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Bob is a real estate lawyer in Toronto.

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Jamie Frost â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99 has moved back to Toronto after completing law school at /R\ROD 0DU\PRXQW 8QLYHUVLW\ LQ /RV Angeles. Jamie is currently articling to be a criminal defence lawyer.

Hessam Ghadaki â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99 is a corporate lawyer in New York City. Hessam loves living in Chelsea, but anticipates a return to Toronto in the near future.

Chris Goode â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99 FRPSOHWHG KLV 3K' IURP the University of Toronto and now works IRU WKH 0LQLVWU\ RI WKH (QYLURQPHQW &KULV and his wife live in Toronto and recently welcomed their first child.

Paul Kingston â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99 lives in Toronto where he is a freelance graphic designer, actor, and writer. Paul is also the bar manager at Second City and his sketch troupe, The Funk, performs around the city.

Mark Mahoney â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99 after earning a BBA at Laurier and finishing law school at Western, 0DUN LV QRZ D FRUSRUDWH ODZ\HU ZLWK )UDVHU 0LOQHU &DVJUDLQ +H OLYHV LQ 7RURQWR EXW travels extensively, especially in Asia.

Geoff Stoker-Lavelle â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99 has recently returned to Toronto after living in London, England and travelling extensively. Geoff has recently started his own business, Towerscope Inc., with fellow Crescent alum, Brett Rosenberg â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99.

Rickin Thakrar â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99 completed his BA at 4XHHQ¡V 8QLYHUVLW\ ZKHUH KH ZDV DQ $06 commissioner. Following graduation, Rickin spent time in the American political system, and then earned a degree from the London School of Economics. Rickin is currently an investment banker with J.P. 0RUJDQ LQ /RQGRQ Ryan Treleaven â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99 after completing his commerce degree at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, followed by Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law, Ryan is a litigation lawyer with Heenan Blaikie in Toronto. Ryan was among the winning foursome at the 2009 Crescent School Coyote Green Jacket Golf Tournament.

Chris van de Water â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99 is working for the civil engineering consulting company, Counterpoint Engineering, in Toronto. Chris competed in the 2009 Ironman Canada in Penticton, B.C. Simon Yang â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99 is currently a surgery resident at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Recently married, Simon and his wife live in Toronto.

Phil Chambers â&#x20AC;&#x2122;00 recently left the United Kingdom early this year in the midst of the ILQDQFLDO FULVLV WR OLYH LQ 'DPDVFXV 6\ULD where he has been taking time to improve his Arabic language skills. Phil is tentatively scheduled to return to the U.K. in 2010 to take up a new job.

Victor Cheng â&#x20AC;&#x2122;00 has recently moved to 6LQJDSRUH DIWHU JUDGXDWLQJ ZLWK DQ 0%$ from Cambridge University and acquiring his CA designation.

Chris Morley â&#x20AC;&#x2122;04 After completing his engineering degree at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Chris is doing a masters in applied math at the University of Waterloo and lecturing in calculus.

Michael Prinsell â&#x20AC;&#x2122;04 is currently pursuing D FRPELQHG 0%$ 3K' SURJUDPPH DW WKH University of Rochester.

Patrick Forbes â&#x20AC;&#x2122;05 was the Athlete of the Week at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University for his success as a member of the university golf team, winning two tournaments in one week.

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Usher-Jones, all from the Class of 2001, took time out during the summer of 2009 to volunteer at Camp Oochigeas.

Blake Kingston â&#x20AC;&#x2122;02 completed a degree in marketing from Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University. Blake lives in Toronto and has begun an online registry called Netus Trusted Network with fellow Crescent alumni, Fraser Laschinger â&#x20AC;&#x2122;02 and David Coleman â&#x20AC;&#x2122;02.

Matt Burke â&#x20AC;&#x2122;04 completed his undergraduate degree at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University and is currently studying medicine at the University of 7RURQWR 0DWW UHFHQWO\ JDYH D SUHVHQWDWLRQ WR Crescent students on the science of addiction.

Michael Loughry â&#x20AC;&#x2122;04 has a degree from Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University and is now working for WKH %DQN RI 0RQWUHDO LQ 7RURQWR Michael Martin Evans â&#x20AC;&#x2122;04 is living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and working at AgriService Ethiopia, a local NGO, developing programmes related to Geographic Information Science (GIS).

James Hunter â&#x20AC;&#x2122;05 is attending the University of Edinburgh in Scotland where he is pursuing a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Finance.

James will return to Toronto in July when KH ZLOO EHJLQ ZRUNLQJ IXOO WLPH DW 0DQXOLIH Nick Hajime Rawkins â&#x20AC;&#x2122;05 while at the Richard Ivey School of Business, Nick finished his last semester at HEC Paris, a business school in France. Since graduating, Nick has taken a job at Citigroup, trading credit and derivatives in Tokyo, working with foreign and local clients.

Lee Poteck â&#x20AC;&#x2122;05 completed his Honours BSc at the University of Western Ontario, and is currently taking a masters in business entrepreneurship and technology at the University of Waterloo. Lee continues to referee in the OHA, and is LQYROYHG ZLWK 'D\WULSSHUV D FKLOGUHQ¡V charity with Michael Comisarow â&#x20AC;&#x2122;93.

Jonathan Prinsell â&#x20AC;&#x2122;06 recently completed his degree at Syracuse University. Jonathan LV FXUUHQWO\ GRLQJ DQ LQWHUQVKLS LQ 'HQYHU Colorado with the Colorado Rockies and WKH 'HQYHU 1XJJHWV Cory Shankman â&#x20AC;&#x2122;06 worked at the University of Western Ontario during the summer of 2009 assisting a research group LQ WKH PDSSLQJ RI WKH SODQHW 0DUV &RU\ was hired primarily because of his existing

GIS skills and is now collaborating with SURIHVVRUV SRVW GRFWRUDO 3K' DQG PDVWHUV FDQGLGDWHV RQ D 0DUV PDSSLQJ SURMHFW &RU\ attributes the skills he learned at Crescent for making him very competitive in this field.

Matt Wilson â&#x20AC;&#x2122;06 is in his last year at Wilfrid /DXULHU SXUVXLQJ KLV %%$ 0DWW ZRUNHG DW 5,0 IRU PRQWKV WKURXJK WKH /DXULHU FR RS programme and recently accepted a position DW 8QLOHYHU LQ 7RURQWR 0DWW NHHSV EXV\ DW school as a Laurier ambassador, president of a business club, as well as teaching first \HDU EXVLQHVV VWXGHQWV DQG UHSUHVHQWLQJ 5,0 on campus. While balancing all these things DQG PDLQWDLQLQJ VWURQJ PDUNV 0DWW ZDV WKH recipient of the 2009 Laurier â&#x20AC;&#x153;Student of the <HDUÂľ DZDUG 0DWW LV FXUUHQWO\ ORRNLQJ WR VHOO a business that he started in grade 10 after taking Don Haagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2122;86 (S) entrepreneurship course www.rwdeliveries.com.

Russell Vinegar â&#x20AC;&#x2122;07 is in his second year at 0F*LOO VWXG\LQJ HQYLURQPHQWDO VFLHQFH A.J. DelZotto â&#x20AC;&#x2122;08 is in his second year at Laurier University studying business.

Kristian Kuld â&#x20AC;&#x2122;08 is a member of the Ontario volleyball under 18 championship team, and a student at UCLA in Los Angeles, where he is a member of the university volleyball squad.

Terence Fu â&#x20AC;&#x2122;09 was selected as the recipient RI WKH +RQRXUDEOH 0HQWLRQV RI WKLV \HDU¡V Silver Jubilee Awards of Excellence of WKH 0RQ 6KHRQJ )RXQGDWLRQ &ULWHULD included academic excellence, leadership potential, community involvement, and sportsmanship. Terence is at Union College in Albany, New York studying medicine.

John Heisey â&#x20AC;&#x2122;09 has enjoyed his GAP year working at Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Hospital in the health records department. John will start at the University of Toronto in the fall. Brother, Will Heisey â&#x20AC;&#x2122;09, is studying DW 'XUKDP 8QLYHUVLW\ LQ WKH 8.

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Past Parent Movie Night FEBRUARY 17, 2010 N a dark and wintery evening in the middle of February a group of past parents got together in the CCL for Crescent’s first past parent movie night. The sing-along screening of Mama Mia brought out the summer mood in everyone, judging by the dancing and singing in the aisles.

The event will be repeated next year with the choice for movie being Grease with John Travolta and Olivia Newton John.

Start brushing up on the lyrics and the dance moves, and watch for the announcement of the date in the Fall issue of Past and Present.

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Back row: Jocelyn Macdonald (P’09,’11), Barb Maclean (P’07,’09), Lou-ann Ballard (P’05,’08), Josy Chan (P’07,’09), Candace Innes (P’05,’07), Barb Black (P’08,’10,’14), Anne Murray (P’07,’09,’11) Centre row: Mary Wyprsky (P’04,’06), Kathy Pandell (P’08), Karen Daly (P’10), Jocelyn LaLiberte (P’09,’11), Linda Da Rocha (P’09,’10), Margaux Rolston (P’05,’07) Front: Lynda Coutts (P’05), Susan Thornburrow (P’08)

Alumni Reunion

Save the date!

2010 Crescent School Alumni Reunion Saturday September 25th at Crescent School Celebrating the classes of ’75, ’80, ’85, ’90, ’95, ’00, ’05 40

2010

Crescent School’s Upcoming Events

APRIL

Friday 16, Portfolio Wednesday 21, Middle School Music Night Thursday 22, Spring Networking Reception Saturday 24, Guild Garage Sale Thursday 29, Outreach Celebration

MAY

Tuesday 4, Volunteer Reception Thursday 6, Alumni Branch Reception: London, UK Monday 10, Campaign Launch Monday 10, Grandparent’s Day Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13, Lower School production of James and the Giant Peach Friday 14, Friday Night Lights: Alumni Rugby Reunion Thursday 20, Alumni Leadership Dinner Friday 21, Middle School Dance

JUNE

Tuesday 1, Lower School Arts Night Tuesday 1-Friday 11, Middle School and Upper School exams Monday 14, Welcome to Alumni BBQ Tuesday 15, Athletic Awards evening Wednesday 16, Retirement Party Thursday 17, Prize Day Thursday 17, Crescent Alumni Executive Annual General Meeting Friday 18, Graduation Friday 25, Coyote Green Jacket Golf Tournament

Black events are of most interest to current families

Grey events are exclusive to alumni Green events are of interest to the entire Crescent Family

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Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Compassion

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CRESCENT SCHOOL Communications/Marketing 2365 Bayview Avenue Toronto, ON, Canada M2L 1A2

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