r Finding Our Voice
r Catching Up with Nancy Layton
r Report on Giving
Olivier and Josh organized a fundraiser in October, challenging us all to “Think Pink!” and raise both money and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. As donation levels were reached, students and staff cut their hair or shaved their head. Stay tuned in the months ahead for the total amount donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.
On the front cover: Campus was brimming with excitement and crowds as many members of our community returned to Moulton Hill for Homecoming Weekend.
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There is no denying that this school year has started off with tremendous energy from a remarkably engaged student and adult community, which has been further enhanced by the excitement of major construction underway on our campus.
It is an exciting time for all of us to be at BCS, and this year our students seem to be taking the communal energy and support that has led to the large-scale improvement and change of our physical campus, and channelling it into the life of the school. Many of you are already aware of these great undertakings, from the start of construction on Mitchell Family House to the Mi’kmaq Pow Wow in the Quad, where we welcomed Round Square schools from Germany, Australia, and South Africa to join us in an authentic celebration.
This fall I have been fortunate to travel on behalf of the school throughout Canada, as well as welcome visitors to our campus from all throughout the world. It
has become common place for me, by now, to begin to explain some of the exciting chapters of school life that have unfolded over the past weeks, days, or even hours, and to receive the response: “Yes! I read all about that.” Or “I know—I saw that online.”
Our level of connectivity to the greater BCS community has never been higher.
We continue to refine our messaging and share meaningful stories, images, and anecdotes with a community that is excited to see our school thriving and our students embracing their time here on Moulton Hill.
In this issue of The BCS Bulletin, I hope you will feel the shared appreciation for the importance of communication, and our commitment to continued growth in keeping us all interconnected. From remembering iconic educators, classmates, and friends of the past, to celebrating those having their moment now—feeling their skin tingle as they step in front of chapel for the first time, walking off a field having defeated a team of red jerseyed-opponents, or connecting in any of the new and exciting ways our students and faculty are pushing us to explore—our culture of storytelling grows stronger by the day.
Sharing these moments brings them to life for our whole community, welcoming our family around the globe into the life of the school. For many alumni and past parents, it is also bringing back a flood of personal memories that intertwine with those being built today.
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Through The BCS Bulletin, we are drawing into focus the five initiatives of our strategic plan, Our Voices, Our Plan, Our Future. This issue marks the third installment, where we delve into ‘Deepening Connections’—specifically, the wonderful things that can be accomplished when a community such as ours is actively engaged. From the communication and outreach efforts of our students and staff to the philanthropic responsibility assumed by our alumni and friends, we are engaging our global community and we are all benefitting. We invite you to read through these pages, return to campus, and Deepen your Connections to all things BCS.
Subsequent issues of the magazine will explore:
1. Pathways to Excellence
2. Campus as Community
3. Engaged Communication (in this issue)
4. Promoting Professional Growth
5. Proudly Building the Plan
As we push to excel at communication in every facet of school operations, please return that intention by staying connected with your school. We look forward to hearing your stories, connecting with you on the road, and, of course, seeing you back here on Moulton Hill.
Tyler L. Lewis Head of School Bishop’s College School
You may not realize it at first glance, but behind these pages, there’s a revolution going on. Or, if not a revolution, certainly a transformation. The school-wide investment to improve our many channels of communication has raised expectations, improved systems, and deepened the meaningful inter-personal relationships that are at the core of our community. A renewed commitment to transparency and accessibility, prioritized during our 2016 strategic plan exercise, encourages more two-way communication and ensures our stories reach an ever-increasing audience.
Just as we challenge and empower our students to find and use their own voice confidently and with clarity, so too have we evaluated our own communication efforts—and the innovation in everything from our publications to social media campaigns is starting to yield exciting results.
Where communications had, for many years, been an effort folded into the Admissions and Advancement teams,
BCS has invested in an independent office tasked with creating and implementing an integrated plan. For the past three years, Jennifer Monk has pushed progress as our Communications and Marketing Manager and recently developed a highly qualified team with a range of skills in social media, film and photography, writing, and design.
“I am delighted to see the increased emphasis on building support and resources for our communications efforts,” notes
Guthrie Stewart, Vice Chair of the BCS Association Board. “The ability to effectively communicate to constituents and supporters is a critical strategic priority for any high-performing group. And this priority comes at an opportune time for BCS, as we have an exciting story to communicate—a story of momentum and campus growth, and of students and faculty eager to share what makes the BCS educational experience distinctive, engaging, and transformative.”
Broadening our scope has been a consistent theme and this publication, The BCS Bulletin, is a great example of where its past singular alumni focus was successfully expanded to benefit the entire BCS community. By creating compelling and relevant content, the magazine has adjusted to serve as a window into the school’s strategic direction, sharing the school’s current voices while remaining connected to the giants of our past who continue to positively influence generations of BCS students.
Over the past three issues, The Bulletin has taken a deep dive into one of the five initiatives outlined in our strategic plan, Our Voices, Our Plan, Our Future. The past two issues looked at ‘Pathways to Excellence’ and ‘Campus as Community’; this edition presents ‘Engaged Communication,’ a stated intention to deepen connections among the immediate school community, parents, alumni, and the outside world.
“We’re committed to changing the way people communicate with BCS and addressing an essential trademark of an educational organization,” says Head of School, Tyler Lewis. “As a leading independent school in North America and a family-style community, we need to excel in this area, so we are wholly committed to continuing to take great strides forward toward ensuring we are excellent listeners and communicators.”
Phase one of our communications evolution was to improve the distribution of important information to students, parents, faculty, and staff. To that end, the school focussed on establishing the BCS Portal as an information hub, directing parents and students alike to the resource
board that houses pertinent and helpful information.
By centralizing and standardizing all departmental announcements according to a harmonized delivery calendar, our community is more informed about academics, university advising, and campus life. Jennifer Monk explains: “We needed to put effective systems in place to facilitate two-way communication and ensure our constituents are up-to-date at all times.”
Roxane Vigneault, Director of Academics, notes that, “Fundamental to the identity of BCS is the strength of our academic program, but the key to success within that program is communication— amongst teachers, amongst students, between teachers and students, and with their parents and support systems. It is vital for the growth and achievement of our students and our program.” David Hunt, Head of Enrichment at the R.D.W. Howson Enrichment Centre, agrees. “We like to keep communication with parents at the
fore,” he says. “We believe that parental input is essential in understanding and supporting our students as individuals and as learners.”
Other communications between teachers and parents are also facilitated by the Portal, while newsletters recapping activities and events arrive in parents’ inboxes at the end of each month. Yet not all communication is digital. We have not lost sight of the importance of face-to-face interactions, particularly when it comes to the care and support of our students.
François Tessier, Associate Head of School for Student Life, worked with faculty to revise our advisor program and provide more one-on-one support. A concerted effort was also made to follow up with parents and ensure that, through advisors and houseparents, they are connected to a team that is focussed on the holistic well-being of their child. “By creating a schedule for phone and email conversations, and being thoughtful about
when we need to reach out, it is much simpler for our faculty and more logical for parents. We are more connected. We see parents as partners in the important job of educating their children and as a vital part of our community.”
Phase two involved sharing stories and encouraging more personal interaction across the globe. To do this, the Communications team is harnessing one of the most powerful and effective tools at their disposal: a strong social media presence. If you are on social media, you are likely constantly aware of BCS’ active presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, showcasing real-time clips of life on campus, as well as flashback images from our archives.
“We use these three social media platforms extensively to share what’s going on at school,” says Jennifer. “Many of our parents only see their child three times a year, so we aim to provide a daily glimpse of what their lives are like at boarding school,
while also making the student experience more tangible and obvious to our full community. It’s a great way to remind members of our extended BCS family who are all over the world that they’re still an important part of the community.”
In keeping with this philosophy, the Communications team has also launched a number of themed social media series. ‘Mentor Mondays’ showcases staff, houseparents, and teachers who exert an important daily impact on campus but may not always be in the spotlight. One of the most successful campaigns was ‘#BCS1836Prefects’ that ran in August and early September. The idea was to introduce the community to our incoming prefects with photos and short video interviews.
In fact, one of the videos became our most popular Facebook post of all time. “My video was shared dozens of times around the world, with so many comments from my family and friends back home in The Bahamas, saying how proud they are of me and that they can’t wait to see what I do next. I predict that it is going to be hard to let go of a school that has done so much for me,” shared Tyrin, BCS’19.
Subsequent posts and stories have elicited many great comments from alumni, remembering how a prefect helped them when they were students. Jennifer notes that, “Sometimes a relatively small thing, just a one-minute video, creates a spark. And as those posts are shared, BCS content goes out into the world—even to people who didn’t know about us—broadening our global audience.”
What will phase three mean for communications efforts at BCS? With a global strategy evolving, we plan to target major key markets where we can leverage print, television, and other media opportunities for our school. We will keep BCS in the headlines as a leading force for positive change in the world of education, celebrating our traditional programs of excellence, as well as some lesser known areas in which we are leading—such as character education, women in science and technology, and the health and wellness of this next generation.
Advisors meet on Tuesdays, in both group and one-on-one sessions, to touch base on how each and every student is developing at BCS.
By highlighting the direct connection between the education and experience of our students with global issues and societal needs, we connect with a far broader community and illuminate the critical role we play in supporting the leaders of the next generation.
Furthermore, plans are underway to facilitate a more engaged communica-
tion not only amongst alumni, but also between alumni and current students with the development of activities such as a mentorship program, a speakers series, and networking cafés. By creating bridges for easy connections, the far-reaching network of the BCS family can be further activated—and we all stand to benefit.
Consistent with the innovation felt throughout the school, BCS is making connections with leading practices in the independent school market and beyond. Placing a higher priority on communications requires a committed mindset and also an institutional investment to professional growth. It’s a commitment that we whole-heartedly support and believe in, and one that is proving fruitful. “Our students tell us that they know their voice matters, our parents are feeling connected
to the daily life of the school and progress of their children, and our alumni and friends are reconnecting, coming out to events, and remaining involved in many meaningful ways,” shares Tyler Lewis
There’s a lot of excellence happening at BCS, and every member of the BCS family young and old is being energized with a rekindled sense of pride.
A special thank you to Bridget Wayland, BCS’89, mother of Sebastian, BCS’19, for her generous contributions to the creation of this article.
Opposite page: Linda and Nancy exchange stories on the steps outside School House during Homecoming Weekend.
catches us up with
Nancy Layton has always been very good at a great number of things, but there is one thing even she herself may admit to being bad at, and that is talking about herself.
When we spoke by phone earlier this summer, Nancy was characteristically open and friendly but decidedly reluctant to provide me with quotable quotes about her achievements past and present. This can be confounding from a woman who epitomizes ‘Girl Power’ but doesn’t actually seem to rate it.
If you ask Nancy how she feels about it, she will tell you that she never really thought that much about being an example for the sisterhood but that she just always felt she had to try as hard as she could—gender aside. Being an over-achieving woman among men was bred in the bone for her.
As the only sister of multiple brothers, I can identify. I, too, have very accomplished older brothers (Keith Rodeck, BCS’79, and Bruce Rodeck, BCS’78). Essentially, I ran after them as a child—all the way to BCS!—and have been running after them ever since to keep up.
It seems Nancy and I both had an early initiation into a world where boys and girls competed, with no particular accommodation for gender, and where success was earned fair and square. It hasn’t done
either of us any harm. In Nancy’s case, it seems to have shaped her view that engagement with the world, by and large, happens on a (mostly) level playing field, even if we occasionally take advantage of driving from the Ladies Tee.
These days Nancy golfs regularly, some might say fanatically, and our phone conversation was booked around her golf game commitments. At 67, she is a six handicap. Fitness and community engagement figure prominently in her retirement. While it can be harder to stay fit as we journey through life, Nancy’s habits were established early on.
She grew up in the idyllic world of Hudson, Quebec. For those unfamiliar with this verdant village, Hudson is like the Connecticut of the Greater Montreal Area: a leafy, rural, wholesome hamlet with big, comfy homes, tennis courts, access to the Lake of Two Mountains for aquatic activities like sailing, and the Willow Inn for brunch. Fresh air and friendly folk, that’s Hudson.
“Hudson summers were spent at the Hudson Yacht Club,” Nancy recalls. “We were swimmers so our day started with 6:30 AM swim team practice. We would ride our bikes down then ride home for breakfast. Then back down for Red Cross and Bronze Medallion lessons followed by another swim team practice. Perhaps wa-
ter polo or diving practices as well. There were organized activities in the park area and an inground trampoline so we were never bored.”
Around noon Nancy’s mother would come down with lunch for her children to eat on the beach while she enjoyed adult swim. Afternoons were spent hanging out at the pool. Family swim started at 5:00 PM and often Nancy’s father would get off the train, walk over to the pool, and have a swim himself.
“Jack (the oldest of her three brothers) was the best of us when it came to racing and he competed at the national level and later played water polo for McGill,” Nancy shares. “I got into the lifeguard and teaching side of things and ended up working as a waterfront director at the YMCA Day Camp in Île-Perrot.”
After graduating from McGill herself (where, by the way, she competed on the Varsity swimming, field hockey, volleyball, and basketball teams), she was responsible for the Hudson Yacht Club pool for three years.
It was during those early years that Nancy would have learned from her parents (her father was the Honourable Robert Layton, Cabinet Minister and Chair of the PC National Caucus, who was himself the son of Quebec MNA Gilbert Layton) the significance of active community en-
gagement, whether through membership in the church, involvement in politics, or participation in sport. Community engagement is woven into Layton DNA.
A passion for politics was found on the maternal side of her family as well: her mother, Doris (née Steeves), is descended from a Father of Confederation. Nancy bore witness to what it meant to commit to a code of conduct that aimed to advance bright ideas and build success—spiritual, intellectual, and material.
Ethical conduct, fair play, achievement, respect, inclusivity, mental and physical rigour, excellence; these weren’t just abstractions to her, they were very much real and achievable ambitions, and they spoke to personal motivation and the betterment of society at large.
When BCS was looking for a Head of School in the mid-90s, it was no surprise that attention alighted on Nancy Layton, then Head of Kells Academy (1991-1995) in Montreal. Badminton partner and friend, François de Sainte Marie, BCS’65, who was then Chair of our Association Board, encouraged her to apply. He knew her as a solid competitor, not easily rattled. He also
knew what the job entailed and thought she could excel at it: “She just doesn’t buckle under pressure.”
If they proceeded with endorsing Nancy’s candidacy, the Board knew they would be backing a candidate who was atypical for our school. Some hesitation, even push back from our more traditional stakeholders, could be anticipated. Nancy, for her part, never considered herself an iconoclast, and it soon became clear that she was simply the right candidate at the right time. As François explains: “Nancy is a moderate in most things, except reaching her goals.”
She was hired for the 1995-96 academic year and served as Head for another seven, becoming the first woman to lead a co-educational boarding school in Canada. A reluctant trailblazer as far as that issue goes, she focussed instead on parlaying her experience as an educator, coach, and athlete into an effective headship. “Nancy promoted a culture of fairness and discipline. She was open to advice and got the job done,” François recalls.
Running any organization can challenge the most robust leader but a Head of
School’s loneliness in a remote boarding school setting, bucolic though it may be, can be profound and is only mitigated by family which, on the tough days, provides great comfort.
Nancy, however, began her tenure as Head as a single woman, essentially choosing career aspirations over private ones. The sense of isolation even among a welcoming community must have been extreme some days. And yet, when I asked Nancy about this, she referenced the comradery, collegiality, and friendship of many individuals on whom she was able to rely, including her administrative assistant Cynthia Drew and chaplain Trish Peacock. She also credits David Turner, then Deputy Head, with getting her on solid ground: “Having been a coach for many years, I believe very strongly in the effectiveness of teamwork.” True to form, she quickly built an efficient and capable team.
In 1996, Nancy wed Joe Stairs in St. Martin’s Chapel. It was another first: no Head of School had been married there before. It may come as no surprise that Joe was to become Mayor of Ogden, where he and Nancy lived until recently. While Nancy was
not actively involved in his election, she helped by encouraging people to vote. Decades after her father’s career in politics reached its zenith, Nancy found herself again among politically engaged citizens. She would later become the ‘unofficial’ assistant to her brother Jack during his 2008 and 2011 federal campaigns, the latter of which resulted in his election to Official Leader of the Opposition.
La Presse described her in 2015 as La Très Discrète Soeur de Jack, noting her modesty and discretion while she emphasized her non-official status. Press throughout Jack’s campaigns called her his “ange gardien,” writing that “la résidante d’Ogden évite cependant de s’accorder trop de crédit,” as Nancy characteristically deflected credit for Jack’s speedy recovery from 2011 hip surgery, citing instead his commitment to the physiotherapy program and the encouragement he received from his supporters.
They say women—especially the high achievers—have trouble with legacy. Great leaders are often known to attribute their accomplishments to a team effort and women leaders, in particular, deflect praise to the point that their story often remains unwritten.
Correspondingly, interviewing Nancy for this article wasn’t an easy assignment; self-promotion is not her style. Reaching out to François to ask for his impressions of Nancy, I shared a favourite aphorism of mine from Paul Brown: “When you win say nothing, when you lose say less.” He agreed this captures Nancy’s style to a tee.
Nancy was telling us all to “Just
Do It” years
before Nike made the phrase an international motivational slogan.
Today, while Nancy has traded in the BCS Bears to pursue eagles and birdies, and eschews chilly rinks for velvety greens, she remains connected to the school she once led. I bumped into her this past May during our Annual Cadet Review. It was then that I shared a story with Jennifer Monk, our Communications and Marketing
Manager, who was a little surprised that Nancy and I knew one another. I explained our acquaintance stretched back 30 years to when I had first met her at Trafalgar School for Girls before I started at BCS.
An unimpressive athlete of just 12-years-old, I appreciated Miss Layton’s cheers as I struggled to complete a rigorous cross-country race over Mount Royal. While I’m quite certain even Nancy, who is an exceptionally positive person, had no illusion about my ability to contribute positively to Traf’s standing, she impressed me then with her unfailing words of encouragement. Years later when the BCS Girls First Team Volleyball played against Traf, Nancy remembered me. I was a Junior asked to play setter for the Senior Team when one of their girls was on the DL. We won the tournament easily. I will never forget Miss Layton saying to me: “See where
you can get to if you just keep at it?”
Nancy was telling us all to “Just Do It” years before Nike made the phrase an international motivational slogan. And I think she would agree with athletes like Jesse Owens who once said: “In the end, it’s extra effort that separates a winner from second place. But winning takes a lot more than that, too. It starts with complete command of the fundamentals. Then it takes desire, determination, discipline, and self-sacrifice. And finally, it takes a great deal of love, fairness, and respect for your fellow man. Put all these together, and even if you don’t win, how can you lose?”
So, taking her own advice, Nancy just keeps at it and gets things done. “I am a volunteer at the Haskell Library in Stanstead, as well as in Ayer’s Cliff where they have all kinds of activities,” she shares. “Joe and I were involved in the
start-up of a co-operative health clinic that serves the surrounding Ayer’s Cliff community and I have been on the board of its Foundation since its inception.” She also volunteers for Golf Québec as a rules official, which requires courses (and exams!) to reach the top level.
“This fall we must all retrain, as the rules have undergone a massive overhaul so my 67-year-old brain will get a workout! And, of course, I am always trying to find ways to keep physically active whether walking or community exercise classes.”
Love of sport has been a constant in Nancy’s life, from those formative years in Hudson’s pool to countless fairways throughout the townships today. Golf’s core values of honesty, courtesy, cordiality, endurance, sportsmanship, respect, and judgment are Nancy’s guiding principles that seem to have always dictated her behaviour.
Unsurprisingly, she often used sport analogy in her annual yearbook messages. In 1996, Nancy wrote: “In racing it does no good to start too quickly and burn out, nor does it help to start slow, sprint to the finish, and realize you had a lot left to give. The strategy is to find a steady pace that keeps just enough in reserve to reach the finish line.”
Golf is a game that requires such pacing. Further, a player’s improvement is often so
Linda Rodeck, BCS’81
incremental that it can be disheartening. And while fortune sometimes presents itself (there’s nothing like a lucky bounce to save a shanked ball) it is more about careful, consistent preparation than fortuity. Aristotle wrote: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.”
I think Nancy has benefitted from Aristotle’s suggestion that practise makes perfect and her own view that slow and steady wins the race. She has plenty left in the tank to continue setting golf courses on fire. No doubt she has a title or two to defend next season.
My golf game deserves hardly a passing mention (that’s one pursuit at which I could never catch up to my brothers), and my volleyball and cross-country racing days are well behind me, but I’m still on Team Nancy. She continues to demonstrate that community engagement provides an opportunity for individuals to connect with one another to achieve both personal and collective goals. How fortunate our BCS community is that we continue to benefit from her wisdom, grace, and resolve.
BCS is excited to announce that Ms. Linda Rodeck, BCS’81, has officially been elected as the 22nd Chair of the BCS Association Board. Linda attended BCS from 1977-1981, following in the footsteps of her older brothers, Bruce (Class of ‘78) and Keith (Class of ‘79). She graduated with a B.A. in History and Art History from McGill University, and subsequently pursued a successful career in the arts, while also obtaining her Master’s Degree from the University of Toronto. Considered among the country’s most respected art and auction specialists, Linda currently acts as Senior Canadian Art Specialist and Vice President of Fine Art for Waddington’s in Toronto. She has served on several boards, including Bloorview Kids Rehab and the Niagara Historical Society and Museum. Linda joined the BCS Association Board in 2011, and was appointed Vice Chair in 2014. She has been involved in key areas of recent progress for our school, serving on the Strategic Planning Steering Committee and as Chair of the Marketing Committee. In September 2018, she was elected Chair of the Association Board, replacing outgoing Chair, Timothy E. Price, BCS’75.
“Linda has been a constant source of support for BCS, committed to championing and improving our school community,” remarked Tim. “Most recently, her experience in branding and marketing has proven invaluable as we embarked on our strategic planning exercise. Her passion for BCS and leadership will prove a great resource as she assumes the vital role of Chair.”
“BCS has embarked on an important period of innovation, creativity, and growth. I’m delighted to be a part of this, and am honoured to be chairing a board comprised of extremely dedicated and capable trustees,” says Linda. “I also owe a great debt of gratitude to Tim for the blueprint of leadership he provided.”
Mr. Nadeau leads a group of students in a new mountain biking activity. Cadets Canada donated 25 bikes to our program this year.
We collected non-perishable goods and dress-down day funds for the Lennoxville & District Women’s Centre’s Thanksgiving initiative.
The legacies of the Mitchell and Molson families run deep on Moulton Hill and throughout the surrounding communities of the Eastern Townships and Montreal.
As the Mitchell and Molson families continue to grow and make their mark in business, education, and beyond with each new generation, one significant constant is their belief in, and commitment to, philanthropic engagement in the community. It is a family value that has been passed down from generation to generation and has benefitted BCS in countless and immeasurable ways throughout our history.
It is no coincidence that the first pillar of our bold new vision and first residence to be built in over 40 years will be named Mitchell Family House. The spirit and design of Mitchell Family House will foster and reflect community, engagement, and character—a suitable legacy for a family that has exemplified these values for generations.
It is an exciting time for BCS, ushering in new programs and infrastructure, and also renewed engagement across our entire community, spanning our 250 acres as well as the globe. As we began to brainstorm this issue of The Bulletin with a theme of all that can be accomplished with an engaged community, it quickly became clear that we needed the voices of effective philanthropists and BCS alumni Jane Mitchell Molson, KHC’58, and Eric Molson, BCS’54.
As it turns out, Eric and Jane’s connection to BCS runs even deeper than respective family ties and generous donations— it’s where they first met. “Both Eric and I were sent to BCS and KHC by our parents because, even though there were fewer choices in those days, they felt these two
schools provided a good education and they were loyal to their old school,” Jane shared. “Both our fathers attended BCS, as did previous generations of Molsons and Mitchells.”
Jane herself was keen to follow in the footsteps of her older sister, Antonia (Tonia), KHC’55, to King’s Hall, Compton. It was Tonia who first introduced the two, encouraging Eric to take her younger sister “for a spin” during Jane’s first KHC-BCS
co-ed tea dance.1
Jane and Eric were eight and twelve years old at the time so romance didn’t blossom at that moment and they did not meet again for another 12 years.2 Jane, or “Mitch” as she was known, went on to become Prefect on Rideau and Form Captain in her final year. She was involved in several clubs and committees, including Library, Glee, Literature, Current Events, Dramatics, and Junior Red Cross, and an
active member of the basketball, soccer, and volleyball school teams.
Eric, for his part, lived in Chapman House and was a Head Boy during his final year. He captained the Second Team Hockey in both 1953 and 1954, and played football and cricket as well. He participated in the Debating Society—serving as Secretary in 1953—as well as stage crew for the Players’ Club, was a member of both the French Club and the band, and a Cadet Corporal. His future leanings evident, he was the Business Manager of the yearbook his last two years. Upon graduating, he became an avid member and captain of the Old Boys Hockey team.
His connection remained strong, as Eric was an active member of the BCS Association Board from 1968 to 1984 with a particular focus on facilities as part of a 10-year master building plan. He was instrumental in the migration of the Peter G. Holt Memorial Library to the basement of School House from its original location (the current Business Office). His time on the Board was also one in which the amalgamation with King’s Hall, Compton took place, and the Quebec government was pushing through some major language and education legislation, then known as
Bill 56 and Bill 101.
“We both had a good all-round boarding school experience, but the school today is quite different than it was in our day,” he and Jane shared. “BCS today is continually and very successfully adjusting with the times—a most encouraging sign. Without sacrificing the good values and principles that BCS has always embodied, the school today has improved, changed, and evolved its programs in many ways; for example, the International Baccalaureate, continually improving campus in general, and a championship hockey team to boot.” Not coincidentally, that championship-winning hockey program has benefitted over the years from frequent practices and games played at neighbouring Bishop’s University rink, the Jane and Eric Molson Arena.
Both the Mitchell and Molson families have been profoundly involved during every era of major advancement for BCS, in large part because they recognize the paramount and unequalled importance of giving youth access to the best possible education. “We have always supported private schools because our help enables them to continually improve, set good examples, and share their research, experience, and knowledge for the betterment
of education in all schools,” they recently stated. That deep sense of collective responsibility to the health and future of BCS is vital for our survival, and it’s an intrinsic commitment the Molsons understand and believe in wholeheartedly.
“ We have always supported private schools because our help enables them to continually improve, set good examples, and share their research, experience, and knowledge for the betterment of education in all schools.”
BCS’ most recent plan for the school includes reaching out to the greater Lennoxville and Sherbrooke community, and connecting with our neighbours at Bishop’s University. The shared vision of creating a dynamic ‘academic town’ and furthering our institutions’ collaborations unsurprisingly appeals to community-minded Eric and Jane. “The school is interacting and furthering its role in the immediate community and setting a good example for all schools in Canada.”
We are embarking on an innovative and engaging era at BCS, one that would not be possible without the encouragement and funding of friends such as the Mitchells and Molsons. “The school needs our support to provide the best education possible, with the right people in place and the funds to enable these changes. Today the competition amongst independent schools is significant, and BCS in the beautiful Eastern Townships definitely deserves our help.”
Catching up with Jane and Eric Molson is an exercise in affirming the timeless qualities of the BCS experience: service, community, family, education, character, and engagement. These values emanate from the life of our school every bit as much as they do from these two esteemed alumni.
Theodora Brinckman could be a poster child for the values learnt and practised at BCS. Her talent to lead, ability to inspire, dedication to working hard and giving back, and commitment to staying the course have translated into a successful career in the non-profit sector. Another BCS alumna doing it her way—and her way is making a real difference…
Theo first came through School House doors as a student in 1978, but her relationship with BCS began long before. Like so many of our families, Theo comes from a long line of BCS alumni; it’s a family tradition that started with her great-grandfather Selwyn Gwillym Blaylock and her great-great uncle Harry Blaylock, both of whom attended BCS in the 1890s. Theo’s grandfather Peter Woodburn Blaylock, BCS’29, and her great uncle Selwyn ‘Spike’ Blaylock, BCS’44, followed suit, as did her mother Susan Blaylock, KHC’56, and her aunt Georgina (Macfarlane) Blaylock, KHC’64, by attending King’s Hall, Compton.
As a fourth generation BCSer, Theo recalls Moulton Hill being a “natural fit” when it came time for her and her brother Adam, BCS’83, to start high school. “The whole notion of a co-ed boarding school brought a certain appeal to both my parents and to Adam and I. We didn’t even look at any other schools.” The tradition did not end with Theo and Adam; her son Montgomery Brinckman-Smith graduated in 2011, and her niece Alba and nephew Marc were enrolled this past school year.
With such a stalwart family legacy behind her, one might assume that Theo arrived on Moulton Hill with the same self-assurance and ebullience she effuses today. Yet she describes her 12-year-old self as “naturally shy,” and credits BCS for allowing her to find her voice. “BCS gave
Above: Theo took full advantage of everything BCS had to offer during her time as a student. Pictured here with the Adventure Training crease in 1983 (bottom left). Right: A prefect in her final year, Theo was deeply involved in all aspects of student life.
me an inner confidence that I may not have had, otherwise.”
“ When you graduate, that is just the beginning of your lifelong relationship with the school and, wow, aren’t we lucky for it.”
Even at that young age, she was able to recognize the wealth of opportunity she had been given access to. “I thought ‘how lucky am I that I can try all these different activities!’” And try she did! Over her six years, Theo was a Chapel Warden, House Leader, Co-Head of the Activities Committee, Captain of both the School Band and the Cadet Band, Co-Captain of the Senior Basketball team, and Prefect—just like her grandfather before her.
She played nearly every crease on offer
and “had a profound influence on us all in the BCS community,” noted then Head of School, David Cruickshank.
“BCS gave me the opportunity to try different things and figure out what I was passionate about, what I enjoyed, what I was good at—and what I was not! (I was in the choir, for goodness’ sakes, and I can’t sing to save my life!) It pushed me to excel, and it also let me make mistakes and fail, and try again. I was held accountable. The confidence that kind of experience instills cannot be over-valued.”
A BCS lifer, Theo recalls her time in residence fondly and that strong sense of house loyalty runs deep to this day. “I was in Glass. I’m a Glass girl, my niece Alba is a Glass girl, there’s no question there!” Theo was particularly close with her houseparent Shirley Ann Perrier who described her as “the spark and the driving force which sets the house into motion.”
To this day Theo remains close with her roommate Anita Ho, BCS’84, who she calls her sister. “You become so close when you’re living and doing so much together. It’s an intense environment and it bonds you.”
It was also during her time as a student at BCS that Theo discovered a love for getting involved and giving back. Hailing from a long line of philanthropists, the notion of giving back came naturally to Theo and BCS gave her the opportunity to develop and nurture those values. “Wanting to give back definitely started at BCS. That sense of involvement and engagement certainly stuck with me long after; it still is with me.”
Theo recalls making up shoe boxes for the Christmas gift exchange and volun-
teering in town at the women’s shelter. “We wanted to give back and we felt fulfilled doing so; it wasn’t an obligation or forced activity for school credit. I lived it, breathed it, and it became a part of me.”
It is no wonder in her graduating year she received a Tankard for her “faithful, unselfish, and devoted service,” and for her involvement in virtually every aspect of school life. Theo, when asked to sum up her years at BCS, describes her experience as “feeling a part of something bigger than myself.”
After graduation, Theo completed a B.A. in Sociology at Queen’s University. She returned to the Eastern Townships shortly thereafter, running a small business in Sherbrooke while earning an M.B.A. in Communications and Marketing from Royal Roads University.
It was while she was working in Sherbrooke that she heard that BCS was hiring. “It was genuinely not in my plan to work at BCS. But I wanted to switch gears and this position working with Lewis Evans, BCS’65, opened up, and I really thought that could be an interesting experience.”
Theo worked closely with Lew in the Development office, taking over as Director of Advancement when he assumed the role of Head of School. “At the time Advancement included fundraising, development, admissions, and recruitment. I loved working at BCS. Just being able to introduce new families to the school or reconnecting with alumni—it was all about relationship building and that’s my passion, that is what I love to do.”
Not unlike her student years at BCS, Theo came into her own as a business leader during this time. “I learned a lot about being a leader. I’m now a better leader and philanthropist because of my experience at BCS.”
Similarly, as her student experience developed a passion for involvement and giving back, Theo’s time working at BCS jump-started a long and impressive career in philanthropy working in the non-profit and education sectors.
She currently serves as the Executive Director at the MAB-Mackay Foundation, which supports people living with physical impairments. “I was immediately attracted
to MAB-Mackay because of its values and ethics. I felt a sense of belonging.”
Theo soon discovered that she wasn’t the first alumnus that was drawn to the foundation and its cause. “When I took the position as Executive Director I didn’t realize how much crossover there was with BCS. David Stenason, BCS’75, Kurt Johnson, BCS’84, and Neil Matheson, BCS’75, have all been chairs of our board. Amanda Jelowicki, BCS’93, and Sass Khazzam, BCS’62, were also on our board, and Tony Ross, BCS’75, currently sits on our board. Many of our donors hail from BCS. There are just so many involved!”
“MAB-Mackay supports those living with physical disabilities so it doesn’t really have anything to do with BCS, but the values and the spirit—just the way of being— are so similar. I think that’s why there is so much interconnection between the two.”
Theo has truly found her niche at MAB-Mackay, in a role she sees as “a facilitator between clients living with physical disabilities and the people who want to support them.” It’s a role and a responsibility of which Theo is extremely proud. “There’s a magic created when you bring together someone who wants to give back and someone whose life will be made better because of it. That to me is such a moment of truth and beauty. It keeps you grounded and thankful for the role that you can play in the world. I take great satisfaction in knowing I’m making a difference in a positive way.”
BCS continues to be a big part of Theo’s story. She still keeps in touch with her BCS family and recently visited with former basketball co-captain Julie Cruickshank, BCS’84, and her father David as well as classmate Jocelyn Tucker-Gritt, BCS’84.
“It has remained a very important part of my life even though I’m no longer physically on campus. The community is still so strong and I think that is a really wonderful testament to the school.”
Not long ago, she met Victoria (Fuller) Stephens, BCS’72, a fellow alumna who recognized Theo from the last issue of The Bulletin. The two struck up a conversation during circuit training at the gym.
“There’s always this commonality and
easy friendship between BCS alumni—no matter what grad year and whether or not we’ve ever met before, we always seem to speak the same language and have shared experiences,” Theo notes. “I’ve even had non-alumni comment on it. I feel very privileged to be a part of the BCS family.”
And that, to Theo, is what the special BCS experience is all about. “It elevates lives in so many different ways and it’s not just about your days at the school. Our alumni are in it for the long haul. There’s a loyalty and commitment there; we still want to be involved and help the next generation. When you graduate, that is just the beginning of your lifelong relationship with the school and, wow, aren’t we lucky for it.”
We proudly house the flags of all our students’ home countries in St. Martin’s Chapel. With students from 39 different nations this year, we’re running out of room!
The Class of 2018 tossed their caps in the air on a sunny afternoon last June. After a well-deserved summer break, our 45 graduates set off for colleges and universities all over the world including NYU, Boston University, McGill, and King’s College London. We recently featured eight of them on our social media channels as part of our new ‘#BCS1836Graduation’ series.
As always, our grounds crew was hard at work over the summer months preparing
for the upcoming school year. Several residences received new carpets and new furniture. The crew also added a new circulation system with turbo charger cooling to Memorial Arena, extending the use of our rink into the shoulder season. One of the most notable changes is the raising of the vaulted School House ceiling on the ground floor and the installation of new chandeliers.
We welcomed 109 new students from 23 different countries on September 4, marking the 184th Opening Day. Our new
and returning students, joined by family as well as current faculty and staff, gathered for the first full assembly in chapel on September 5 and it was a full house! Later that evening our houses were filled to max capacity with the excited chattering of our students. And just like that, a new school year had begun.
Phase one of our campus master plan is well underway with the ground-breaking of Mitchell Family House in September. The new residence, which will open for the 2019-20 school year, will include a dormitory for 36 students, three faculty apartments, and a Scholar-in-Residence apartment and studio.
The tennis courts have found a new
home adjacent to the BCS Foundation Squash Courts, near the Weir-Davis Memorial Gymnasium. The new Tennis Court Complex will consist of three outdoor hard-surface courts and is set to be completed this fall in time for spring crease 2019.
Lacrosse returned to our spring crease line-up last year due to a student-led initiative by Form VI student Josh. After reaching out to fellow students, Josh discovered there was enough interest to warrant a team. Armed with this information, he reached out to his student-teacher Mr. Winquist, who just happened to be the captain of the Bishop’s University Men’s Lacrosse team. A roster was quickly formed with both Mr. Winquist and Mr. Wong taking on coaching responsibilities. The team proved a success, winning the league and claiming the ETIAC championship against Stanstead College in May.
The Ultimate Frisbee crease was so popular last year that it was offered in both the fall and the spring, with two full teams competing in the Sport Scolaire league (RSEQ). Under the guidance of coaches Mr. St-Amant and Mr. Robidas, the Ultimate Frisbee ‘A’ team won the RSEQ finals against l’École Mitchell-Montcalm this past spring and placed first in the RSEQ regular season as well.
Ruck and roll
Although rugby got off to a slow start with the CAIS Rugby Tournament being cancelled, both our Senior Girls and Senior
No school does a spirit day like we do! The prefects introduced new students to the meaning of BCS pride during our first spirit day of the year.
Boys teams put in a valiant effort to finish in second place during the ETIAC league regular season as well as in the playoffs. Both teams also placed during the Abenakis Sevens Jamboree, with the Senior Girls coming in second and the Senior Boys team taking third place.
One last serve
The Tennis crease proved once again successful as the last games were played on the Bob Bedard Tennis Courts over the spring term. BCS took home the gold and silver in the Boys Doubles, as well as silver in both the Girls Doubles and Boys Singles of the ETIAC league.
The Golf team got off to a solid start at the beginning of their spring season at the BCS Invitational, held at the Old Lennoxville Golf course. Led by Alfonso’s one-under 69, the Bears finished five strokes behind first place, claiming silver medals. The team went on to win the ETIAC playoff finals 329 to 327 against Alexander Galt Regional High School, and continued their silver streak by finishing second overall in the league behind Galt by ten strokes.
This year’s edition of the Annual Stoker Arts Festival was once again a huge success. The festival allows students to learn new skills and put their creativity to work in unexpected ways. Local artists come to BCS to share their talent and passion with our students during organized workshops. This year’s activities included stained glass painting, embroidery, kung fu, ballroom dancing, musical theatre, and plenty of delicious cooking. The day concluded with musical performances from Sherbrooke musicians, including two of our own teachers, Mr. St-Amant and Mr. Brandon.
For the second edition of BCS Comic Con, students and staff were invited to dress up as characters from their favourite movies, TV shows, or comic books. The day was filled with activities: an art booth display, board games, trivia contests, and guest lectures.
We’re off to see the wizard
It was a full house every night in the R. Lewis Evans Memorial Black Box theatre in April as the BCS Players’ Club presented their portrayal of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Dorothy, the Tin Woodsman, the Cowardly Lioness, and the Scarecrow
Clockwise, from above left: Timothy-Paul puts the finishing touches to his Tin Woodsman costume before taking the stage; Grace and Maeve show off their intricate costumes at the second annual BCS Comic Con; Cédric, Theo, and Leah created a blog reviewing local plays as part of their ‘Français, Langue, et Littérature’ class; Kelly, Aidan, Priscilla, and Cala received prizes for their speeches at the 26th Annual Canadian Federation of University Women’s Speaking Contest; Natalia shows off her work at the first Arts Consortium Exhibition.
took to the stage with beloved BCS dog Hannah, who made an appearance as Toto. Under the guidance of Drama teacher Mrs. McGie, students were involved in every facet of the creative process from drawing the posters to stitching the costumes to completing the elaborate set.
The Arts Consortium, or ‘art as a crease,’ was a new option offered last year during the winter term by Visual Arts teacher Mr. Brandon. Twelve students from a variety of forms signed up, which made for a diverse group in terms of both skill and experience level—something Mr. Brandon said made the program that much more exceptional. Digital artist Justine (Form IV) described the option as “a dream come true,” adding that it gave her much-needed time to work
on her pieces. Angel (Form IV) and Laura (Form II) took the option to have more time to practise techniques but also as an opportunity to share methods and work collaboratively. Anders, who graduated in June, chose the option to build out his portfolio for art school applications.
Over the past year, Cédric, Theo, and Leah, who all graduated in June, attended theatre performances at Université de Sherbrooke. With guidance from Mme Desroches, the three students studied, analyzed, and reviewed the plays as part of their ‘Français, Langue et Littérature’ class. Visit mordusbcs.wixsite.com/2018 to read more about the project and the plays!
In May, Priscilla, Aidan, Kelly, and Cala attended the 26th Annual Canadian Federation of University Women’s Public Speaking Contest. Aidan placed first for his speech ‘Is Social Media Worth It?’ and Priscilla’s take on the topic with her speech ‘Unsocial Media’ was both thoughtful and thought-provoking. In the Senior Category, Cala won first place with ‘Beauty Is Not Beautiful’ while Kelly received an Honourable Mention for ‘History Should Be In Our Future.’
We welcomed former Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable David Johnston, and Her Excellency Sharon Johnston to our campus for our 156th Annual Cadet Review in May. No strangers to the tradition, all five of the couple’s daughters participated in Cadets while at BCS. The Johnstons were joined by our community of parents, alumni, and invited guests who travelled from near and far to watch the Annual Review. New this year was the introduction of the Cadet Service Medal, celebrating individuals who have completed four or more years of cadet service.
Quebec’s Lieutenant-Governor, the Honourable J. Michel Doyon, presented our Duke of Edinburgh awards in May. A total of 111 pins were handed out, including four well-deserved Gold Awards to students Donovan, Peter, Kamila, and Krystal. Since June 2005 we have awarded 1,450 pins!
Last year we introduced a new program called Sweet Readers, which pairs students with patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s as a way of helping to keep them socially engaged. Over the past year, as we continue to work on adapting the
program for BCS, a small group of students travelled to the Grace Village residence in Sherbrooke to connect with patients through games, conversations, and reading. In June, a few students met with Honourary Old Boy Ron Owens, beloved BCS reverend from 1949-1983.
Maeve spent 21 days in the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks this summer, participating in a Rocky Mountain Discovery trip—and hiking over 133 kilometres! Over the three weeks, Maeve and a group of other students from all over the world learned self-reliance, empathy, and teamwork while living in a challenging natural environment. Established and funded by Bart MacDougall, BCS’54, in 2005, our Outward Bound Canada Award is granted to a student in Form V who most exemplifies “self-reliance, care, and respect for others, service to the community, and concern for the environment.”
In August, senior students Chella, Grace, and Violetta spent a week at the Kenauk Institute helping to collect data for
graduate and Ph.D. research projects. This initiative is part of the Kenauk Institute’s new Junior Internship Program for female high school students with a keen interest and passion for the biological sciences. The program, created by Doug Harpur, BCS’67, who also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Kenauk, is just one component of an ongoing collaboration between Kenauk and BCS that will see research plots developed on our own BCS campus. In September, our Form II science classes spent three days at Kenauk,
touring the grounds and participating in wilderness survival activities.
BCS hosted students from South Africa, Germany, and Australia in September as part of a pre-conference cultural tour in advance of the 2018 Round Square International Conference at Ashbury College in Ottawa. Students toured historical sites in the Eastern Townships and Quebec City, learning more about the
Clockwise, from above: Members of the Lennoxville community came together for Orange Shirt Day in a spirit of reconciliation and hope; BCS parent Quentin Condo hollows a pine tree to be used as a cooking vessel in preparation for the mini Pow Wow; Grace, Violetta, and Chella spent a week at the Kenauk Institute this past August.
founding of Canada as well as its First Nations roots. The mini Pow Wow held in the BCS Quad, featuring a traditional Mi’kmaq meal prepared by BCS parents Quentin Condo and Mélissa Poirier, was a particular highlight!
The last Thursday in September marked the second year that BCS has participated in Orange Shirt Day, an annual event to promote awareness about the former residential school system. BCS joined local school groups and organizations including Bishop’s University, Champlain College, Alexander Galt Regional High School, and members of the Lennoxville community in a spirit of reconciliation and hope. The event began at Bishop’s University where the Grand Chief of Odanak from the Abenaki Nation, Richard O’Bomsawin, addressed the crowd. The group then marched back to BCS to hear from our Head of School and Bishop’s University’s Indigenous Student Support and
Community Liaison Officer, Mélissa Poirier. To the crowd collected in front of our school, Mr. Lewis spoke to the importance of the initiative: “One of the reasons we come together today is to ignite awareness—and awareness mixed with conscience and a strong character leads to activism. That flame has been lit.”
we welComeD some New faCes…
Robin Barton
Head of University Advising
Robin joins BCS after 18 years of university advising experience in Singapore, Thailand, and his native BC. Robin graduated from the University of Manitoba where he majored in History and English; he also received a Master’s in Education at Monash University in Australia before launching his teaching career in IB History and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) in schools all over the world. Robin has a daughter at the University of Waterloo and a son at the University of King’s College. Robin and his wife Lynda love to travel, read books on philosophy and history, and meet people from different cultures and places.
Ryan Comeau, BCS’09
Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer
A native Townshipper and BCS alumnus, Ryan has returned to BCS working on our Advancement team. As a student, he was heavily involved in student life and graduated as a prefect. After graduation he went on to study at Dalhousie University in the Management program with a focus on Globalization. From there, he moved to Ottawa working in sales for two years at Enterprise. Once he saw a posting for BCS, he jumped at the chance to return and work for his alma mater. Ryan has a keen interest for sports and enjoys playing softball and pick-up basketball in his free time.
Officer
Originally from Chicago, Simone grew up in France. She recently graduated from Bishop’s University where she studied Education and Psychology. She spent the last year working in Bishop’s University’s
Advancement Department running their student calling program. Simone self-identifies as a ‘Third Culture Kid’ and feels most at home in international schools.
Krysten comes to BCS having taught in England, Scotland, and most recently at Richmond Regional High School in the Eastern Townships. No stranger to the townships, Krysten tutored at BCS in the Enrichment Centre while attending Bishop’s University where she received her Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Secondary Education, as well as her B. Ed. In her free time, Krysten loves to read, knit, bake, and hike.
IT Manager
Dan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and various international certifications in Data Centre Virtualization and Network Security administration. He has over six years of experience working in CAIS-accredited schools as an IT integrator, and 18 years of experience with Enterprise support and Business IT implementation. In his free time Dan is a private pilot. He loves to fly and hike. He is a big advocate for community involvement and three words he uses to describe himself are: energetic, cheerful, and supportive.
Originally from Saint-Zacharie, Quebec, Ricky graduated from Chateauguay Valley Career Education Centre as a Carpenter. He quickly started working in the construction industry, becoming a Foreman and Project Manager after just three years. With 10 years working in the construction industry under his belt, Ricky also recently
received his General Contractor’s License. In his free time Ricky likes to play hockey, tennis, and basketball, and attend social dances.
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Scott attended Acadia University where he received degrees in Education, History, and Mathematics. He started his teaching career in Quebec working for the WQSB before making his way back to the Maritimes and eventually to Upper Canada College in Toronto where he spent the last 10 years as a math teacher, basketball coach, head of department, and form advisor in the UCC Prep School. Scott and his wife have a two-year-old son who takes up most of their time but he has always enjoyed sports as well as some artistic pursuits. He’s had gallery showings in both Nova Scotia and Toronto.
Originally from Montreal, Ben has called Lennoxville home since the age of eight.
A recent graduate of Bishop’s University, Ben has a B.B.A. with a concentration in marketing. A self-proclaimed camera nerd, he’s been making films since the age of 15 and continues to refine his photographic skills. In his free time, he can usually be found around town writing, shooting, and editing his most recent project or spending time reading blogs about photography and filmmaking.
Janet
Director of Advancement
Born and raised in Quebec, Janet’s family instilled in her early the importance of supporting community and leaving the world a better place. Janet started her career in the non-profit world at the
National Art Centre working in sales while attending l’Université d’Ottawa where she received a Bachelor’s of Health Sciences. Janet became Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra shortly after graduating at the age of 24. After 15 successful years in the arts, she started working in the education sector. She comes to BCS with over 15 years of experience working in schools, most recently as Senior Development Officer at York University’s Faculty of Health. In her free time Janet likes to cook, read, and tend to her garden. She loves to travel and recently spent several years living in the middle east.
…aND saiD faRewell To…
Guy Dallaire
22 years of service
Guy retired in June after 22 years in our BCS community. An avid cyclist, he plans on spending his retirement on the road. Thank you, Guy, for your many years of service and pioneering our IT department. We will miss your quick wit and seeing you
every day with Tim Horton’s coffee in hand!
Langis Dupuis
15 years of service
Langis has a long history with the school, starting with his father who is responsible for carving the arches in St. Martin’s Chapel. Langis continued in his father’s footsteps and is responsible for many of the structures on the BCS campus. Thank you for your talent and hard work, Langis!
Randy Jackson
29 years of service
The incredibly talented Randy Jackson retired at the end of last year (although he did make a special appearance on Opening Day). Now that he is ‘retired,’ Randy will be playing with the Sherbrooke Symphony Orchestra on a more full-time basis. We hope to still see him (and his iconic Rolling Stones t-shirt) at the Christmas and Spring Concerts.
Laura, BCS’08, and Justin
Logan-Chesney, BCS’12
One year and three years of service
Siblings Laura and Justin joined our
teaching staff this past year in the Science Department, though Justin had been a part of our Summer Camp basketball programs for some time. It is always special to have our alumni among our faculty and staff, a status that gives them an instant kinship with our students. Laura is pursuing her studies at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, and Justin will be teaching in Northern Quebec. We wish them both good luck and we hope to see them back for future Homecoming Weekends!
Dan and Kathy Rae
16 and 15 years of service
This year we said goodbye to beloved husband and wife teaching team Dan and Kathy Rae. Dan was our Drama Teacher and Theatre Director for 16 years, guiding our talented actors and crew through many unforgettable productions. Kathy taught Computer Science and Math, and she was also Ed Tech Coordinator. Ever encouraging, she even attended the last Robotics CRC competition as a volunteer to help our team! Thank you and best wishes to you both.
A beautiful fall day on campus in the Eastern Townships.
We are always interested in seeing you and hearing from you, so take us up on our invitation to connect when we are visiting your neighbourhood! We want to hear your ideas and thoughts for making BCS an ongoing and important part of your life. Does being a member of the BCS family benefit you? It certainly could—imagine the possibilities: networking, travel, career development, etc. As a parent, alumnus, or friend, help us understand what type of activities and events are of interest to you. Get in touch, get involved, come to events, and let’s create a dynamic BCS community of which we can all be proud.
See our online Calendar of Events at bishopscollegeschool.com/alumni-events for more!
BCS was honoured to welcome former Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable David Johnston, and his wife, Her Excellency Sharon Johnston, for the 156th Annual Cadet Review. This year’s inspection included the presentation of Cadet Service Medals. Since 2004, the Army Cadet League of Canada has presented these medals to cadets who have served at least four years in a cadet corps. The Johnstons awarded 35 medals to alumni during the ceremony.
Twenty KHC and BCS alumnae gathered at the Toronto Lawn Tennis Club on May 8 for a wonderful luncheon. Jocelyn “Jocie” Pangman Shaw, KHC’43, brought along snapshots of the various artwork she has done over the years for BCS. Her portrait of Shirley H. Stoker, KHC’46, still hangs
The Class of 1979 is planning a reunion and we want to make sure we have everyone’s contact information. If you are interested, send your name to the BCS Alumni office by email to alumni@bishopscollegeschool.com or to Class of 1979 ambassador, Nigel Hauck, BCS’80, at hookemhornstx@hotmail.com
December 2018
Bahamas
Jamaica Cayman Islands
February 2019
China
February 9, 2019
Alumni Soccer Game, BCS vs Stanstead
February 23 and 24, 2019
33rd Annual Alumni & Friends Hockey Tournament
Visit the Alumni section of our website for more details: bishopscollegeschool.com/alumni or call 819.566.0238 x253
in Ross Hall to this day. Many thanks to Kathryn Wyatt Cottingham, BCS’76, for her help with securing the venue again this year.
The annual Montreal Ladies Luncheon took place at the Montreal Hillside Tennis Club thanks to Susan Whittall, KHC’51, who once again kindly secured the locale.
Coincidentally, our own Jill Huggesen, BCS’78, was on court at the time, but Karma Hallward, BCS’78, managed to finish her match and join us. Ladies from the King’s Hall, Compton, era occupied the round table, with alumnae spanning five more decades scattered throughout the room. Thank you to our guest speakers Renee Lewis, and Dorothy Skutezky, BCS’02, who spoke about her art and donated a painting as a door prize. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend.
It was a perfect day to “spring into your swing” at the 5th Annual Toronto Golf Tournament held at the Devil’s Pulpit in
Caledon. Hosted by Scott Abbott, BCS’67, players enjoyed a full day of fun, friendly competition, and superb dining. We had alumni spanning five decades participating in the foursomes, with a lot of friendly faces coming out for the first time. Former hockey coach Stephan Lebeau teamed up with his son, Jeffrey, BCS’17, Jérémie Roy, BCS’18 (also a current player at Champlain College), and Endrik Côté-Lebeau, BCS’17. The foursome was generously sponsored by Neil Cunningham, BCS’77. Past parent Harold Kaiser managed to get time away from work to attend along with his son Zach, BCS’16. Both enjoyed catching up with friends, coaches, and former Head of School Will Mitchell. We were lucky to have two other past Heads of School,
Lewis Evans, BCS’65, and Nancy Layton, in attendance as well.
Everyone enjoyed hearing what our students Todd, Justin, and Alfonso had to say about life at BCS when they spoke during the dinner. Stephan Lebeau was especially touched to hear just how much of an impact his coaching has had on Justin.
Despite a drizzly start to the morning, the sun came out on Friday, September 28 for the 27th Annual BCS Golf Tournament benefitting student scholarships and financial assistance. This year, friends and alumni ranging from the Classes of 1958 to 2018 were lucky enough to tee-off on the beautiful links of the Club de golf Venise in Magog. Congratulations to the winning team made up of Justin Trudeau, BCS’18, Gab Aucoin, BCS’14, his sister Anne-Sophie, and Pierre-Luc Fournier, BCS’05. The event was a resounding success raising over $26,000 for student scholarships and financial assistance—a
30% increase from last year—thanks in no small part to our sponsors: The BCS Foundation, ClearPoint Medical, Rempart, Micmac Camp, Banque Nationale-Groupe Lalonde-Doyon, Stuart Webster Design, Eggsquis, Carole Martin Comfort Wear, PC Court, Gordon Service Alimentaire, Bell Horizon, and IMK. We’d also like to thank our generous partner MJB Litho for their donation of all printed materials. We capped off the night with a heartwarming tribute to outgoing Association Board Chair, Tim Price, BCS’75. Last, but by no means least, a very special thank you to our gracious co-chairs, Isabelle Pitre and Mark Patrick Tame, BCS’93, who worked tirelessly to ensure this year’s event was a success. See you all next September!
This year’s edition of Homecoming was an instant hit with alumni travelling from near and far to show their purple spirit and reminisce about their time spent on Moulton Hill with tours of campus. Despite the
Clockwise, from above left: Alumni and current students strike a pose on Centre Field after the Annual Alumni vs First Team soccer game during Homecoming Weekend; Jérémie Roy, BCS’18, Endrik Côté-Lebeau, BCS’17, Jeffrey Lebeau, BCS’17, and his father Stephan tee off at the Devil’s Pulpit in Caledon; Mike Zinay, BCS’72, Pete Smith, BCS’72, Danny Lalonde, BCS’72, and Peter Thomson, BCS’70, hit the links for some fun (and maybe a little golf!).
rainy weather, alumni enjoyed a delicious BBQ lunch before taking on the First Team Soccer where they reigned victorious with a 5-4 final score. Thank you to everyone who made the event such a success. See you next year!
On Saturday, September 29, we hosted the 10th Heneker-Williams Society Dinner as part of the Homecoming Weekend festivities. This year marked the Society’s 20th anniversary and we recognized two generous volunteers, François de Sainte Marie, BCS’65, and Peter White, BCS’56, bringing our membership to 37 inductees. The dinner was held in our very own Ross Hall, with an elegant cocktail at Centre Stairs beforehand. The meal was prepared entirely by our dining hall staff and the fresh apple pie with a slice of local cheese was a particularly delicious ending to the evening.
After a short toast dedicated to the honourees by our newly-inducted As-
Honourees François de Sainte Marie, BCS’65, and Peter White, BCS’56 (centre), strike a pose with Head of School, Tyler Lewis, Lewis Evans, BCS’65, David Stenason, BCS’75, and new Association Board Chair, Linda Rodeck, BCS’81, at the Heneker-Williams Society Dinner. Right: Our dining hall staff and Advancement team worked tirelessly to transform Ross Hall for the Heneker-Williams Society Dinner.
sociation Board Chair, Linda Rodeck, BCS’81, long-time friend and former Board colleague David Stenason, BCS’75, introduced Peter and spoke of his unwavering involvement over the years. Peter is a former Association Board director, serving for over 20 years spanning from the 1970s to 2000s, and a member of the Board’s Development Committee during key fundraising initiatives. He co-chaired the Blueprint for the Future capital campaign, as well as the 20/20 Vision capital campaign that raised $15,000,000 and included the construction of Hartland Molson Hall Student Centre.
Friend and classmate Lewis Evans, BCS’65, introduced François next, speaking to his commitment to BCS with a few anecdotes of François’ time as a student. François has previously served on the Association Board, as a director for 12 years and from 1994-1997 as Chair, was Secretary/Treasurer of the BCS Truth
and Reconciliation Association, Inc., and currently sits on the Foundation Board. A past parent and grandparent, he is also a former Director of Operations and Finance at BCS, and continues to coach the squash crease every winter.
Congratulations, Peter and François!
Okill Stuart, BCS’37
We were lucky enough to have Okill attend our inaugural Cadet Medal Ceremony on May 18, 2018, recognizing those who have four or more years of service in the BCS No. 2 Cadet Corps. Thank you, Okill, for joining us on this important day.
Jocelyn “Jocie” Shaw, KHC’43
Jocelyn joined us at the Toronto Ladies Luncheon this past May, displaying some of her artwork. Jocie is the artist behind many pieces hanging on the walls of BCS today, including the portrait of past Association Board Chair Shirley H. Stoker, KHC’46 in Ross Hall.
Jill Francis Bauch, KHC’65
Submitted by Sara (Peck) Colby, BCS’65
“The KHC Class of 1965 lost our classmate, Jill Francis Bauch, on April 29, 2018 in Ottawa. We were so grateful that she was part of our mini class reunion in Maine in September 2017. She was a loving and enthusiastic participant in everything to do with our class.
Jill worked with the privacy department with the Federal Government of Canada. She was a loyal, hardworking employee who was much loved and appreciated by her coworkers both under and above her. She loved her job and resisted retirement until the last minute but then found great joy in the last year of her life (after retiring.) She spent a lot of time with her grandchildren, joined a book club, went to concerts, and even went sailing a few times. She volunteered at music festivals, food banks, and shelters. She was concerned she’d be bored outside of a work schedule but filled her time admirably and with great spirit. Jill is survived by her two daughters Jessica and Nikki and her grandchildren Emily Ford, Lily Rubino, and Mia Rubino. ‘Jill was small in stature but a person of substance. To know her once was to make a friend for life. Her absence from this existence is a great loss to her beloved family and many great friends.’”
Eric Molson, BCS’54
The much-anticipated Back to Beer…And Hockey hit bookstore shelves this past summer. The page-turner, which offers intimate details of the life and work of Eric, BCS’54, was written by Eric’s own daughterin-law Helen Antoniou.
Deane Nesbitt, BCS’58
“When I was informed by the Alumni office of the passing of Jack Miller, BCS’58, what came to mind was when the boys got together for a reunion. The last one we had was in 2008 but in 1983, members of the Form VII got together at my place up north.”
William Mitchell, BCS’63
Previous Head of School Will received an honourary Doctor of Civil Law degree from Bishop’s University during the 2017 commencement ceremony in recognition of his “extraordinary achievements.”
Doug Patriquin, BCS’64
“We enjoyed our quick and more or less unplanned visit to the school last May with
Clockwise, from above left: Deane Nesbitt, Grant Johnston, Jack Miller, Robin Pitcher, Fraser Baillie, and Grant MacKenzie, all Class of 1958, reunited in 1983; Dave Patriquin, BCS’61, and Head of School Tyler Lewis pose in front of the wall in Ross Hall recognizing the McConnell Memorial Fellowship scholarship; François de Sainte Marie, BCS’65, sits on the newly erected bench in honour of his friend, the late Patrick Doheny, BCS’65, and his classmates; Jill Stainforth, KHC’65, Diane, Heidi, and Diana Colby, KHC’65 at the Vancouver Art Gallery lunch; John Nicholl, BCS’68 in front of his B747-400.
my brother Dave, BCS’61, and his wife Nina. Dave was very taken with both Tyler Lewis and Janet Turcot Vukovic, and we were sorry to miss you, Susan Cook. Dave taught at Dalhousie in biology for many years and now does a lot of constructive work with groups protecting wilderness around Halifax. He hopes to get to the Cadet Medal Ceremony next year.”
Patrick Doheny, BCS’65
We recently erected a bench at the edge of the front fields in honour of the late Patrick, who was part of the Truth and Reconciliation Association.
Jill Stainforth, KHC’65
A few KHC Old Girls got together recently for a Vancouver Art Gallery lunch.
John Nicholl, BCS’68
John, an avid pilot, sent us a picture of himself in front of his B747-400 plane.
Duncan Vickers, BCS’68
“After all these years I still have my BCS football helmet. I did repaint it when I attended Westmount High School, but the purple stripes are still their original colour!”
Pete Smith, BCS’72
“On June 23, 2018, my daughter Sarah married Captain Garrett Loeffelman, USMC, at the Meadowlands in Darien, CT. The 130 guests included fellow BCS mates Mike Zinay ’72, and Himal Mathew ’77. Also in attendance was Sonia (Newman) Smith, KHC’57, Sarah’s step-grandmother. Captain and Mrs. Loeffelman are living in Monterey, CA, where Captain Loeffelman is completing
a Master’s Degree in Computer Science at the Naval Postgraduate School.”
Frances Thomson, BCS’76
“In April I retired after 27 years as a librarian with the Fraser Valley Regional Library. To celebrate, Mary Murphy, BCS’75, surprised me by bringing my former roomie Gay Merrill BCS’76, to Vancouver for a visit. One night the three of us had dinner with Jane Henry, BCS’76, and Bernice “Bernie” (Bell) Burnett, BCS’77—a mini BCS reunion!
My retirement celebration continued in June when Deborah “Debbie” Cramer, BCS’76, and I joined Dacre Stoker, BCS’76, on his ‘Visit to Dracula Country’ tour of Romania. We had many laughs as we reminisced about our years at BCS while learning about the origins of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Dacre’s son Parker,
Clockwise, from above left: Frances Thomson and Dacre Stoker, Class of 1976, in Romania as part of a visit to learn about the origins of Bram Stoker’s Dracula; The Class of 1978 celebrate their 40th reunion in Montreal over Homecoming Weekend; Pete Smith, BCS’72, and daughter Sarah share a dance at her wedding this past June; The Landry clan enjoying the summer: Philip, BCS’81, Madeleine, BCS’80, Hughes (Yogi), BCS’79, and Gilbert Landry, BCS’77; Duncan Vickers, BCS’68, recently found his old football helmet with the original purple stripes still intact.
who accompanied him on the trip, was disappointed that we didn’t have any ‘dirt’ to tell him about his dad!”
Gilbert Landry, BCS’77
The Landry clan were all together this past summer.
Class of 1978 Reunion
Members from the Class of 1978 reunited in Montreal over Homecoming Weekend to celebrate their 40th class reunion. The event
was a resounding success with classmates travelling from near and far: Giulio Schiff came from Switzerland and Steve Shaw came all the way from Australia. Many thanks to Dan Scheunert, Phil Khazzam, and Mark Setlakwe for organizing the event!
Belle (Ballantyne) Corrigan, BCS’79
Belle caught up with friends Nicole (Fortier) Price, BCS’77, Catherine Williams-Elsmore, BCS’78, and Sarah
Stairs, BCS’79 during her birthday lunch on the Saguenay.
Scott McCullough, BCS’80
“My band from the 90s, Rusty, (which received a Juno Award nomination for Best Alternative Album, and a Gold Record) reformed a few years back and we just finished a successful PledgeMusic crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for a new record. We just released our fourth album Dogs of Canada this past June. The crowdfunding page is still
open to order the record and is located here: pledgemusic.com/projects/rusty. Our website is rustyband.com and our Facebook page is facebook.com/canrockrusty/.”
Class of 1983
Ted Tilden, Adam Brinckman, Greg Hessian, and Ross Gilchrist caught up during a fishing trip in Belize this past May.
Julie Steinman, BCS’87
Julie Steinman, Audrey Lemieux, Alexandra Retzleff, and Stephanie Lehoux had a mini Class of 1987 reunion in Montreal this summer.
Greg Stevenson, BCS’87
Submitted by Corinna Stevenson
“Every year Greg and Dakota, BCS’19, plan and head out on an epic ‘Father & Son Adventure.’ I help get them there and keep my fingers crossed that they’ll be at the pick-up point when I return. This year, for the first time, Dakota is physically stronger than his dad. It is with great pride that I have watched him grow from a boy into a man. But, in the wilderness, Greg’s experience, knowledge, and wisdom are still the more valuable assets. This thing they do is so important for many reasons. Most significantly in fostering deep connections
from left: Greg,
and Dakota Stevenson, BCS’19, were all smiles during this year’s annual ‘Father & Son Adventure’; Scott McCullough, BCS’80, and his band Rusty released their first album in 20 years this past June; Julie Steinman, Audrey Lemieux, Alexandra Retzleff, and Stephanie Lehoux, of the Class of 1987, enjoying a night out in Montreal; Ted Tilden, Adam Brinckman, Greg Hessian, and Ross Gilchrist, Class of 1983, on a fishing trip in Belize.
to each other and to wild places. I love these two to bits.”
Benjamin Grenon, BCS’93
“Dear classmates, I might not have met all of you as I was at BCS for only a year when my parents decided to move back to France. I keep an amazing memory of BCS, and so do my two sisters Delphine Grenon, BCS’91, and Camille (Grenon) Burel, BCS’92. After BCS and our return to France, life seems to have unfolded super quickly so in brief: high school outside Paris, ESSCA business school in the west of France, moved to Germany for a one-year exchange program, relocated to New York for my first job and lived there from 1999 to 2003, witnessing the horrors of 9/11. I fell in love with adventure and the
outdoors and travelled 15,000km around the USA in 30 days on my Kawasaki Ninja 600 before leaving the USA and moving to China. Lived in Shanghai from 2005 to 2012, learning Mandarin Chinese and working in motorsports; rode around the Tibetan plateau in 2011 on a KTM 990 Adventure. Moved to Hong Kong in 2012 and started my own business in motorsport and automotive consulting. Picked up Ironman triathlon and started climbing in the Himalayas, European Alps, and Alaska the past five years; I’ve climbed beautiful mountains such as MontBlanc and Himlung Himal, and Denali last year. Met Sarah and just had a baby boy a month ago. Unlikely that I will be able to make it to the reunion but if there is one for 30 years, I will definitely try to make it. Keep
Christy Pound attributes practising a positive attitude as being one of the main contributors to her success in life. She is a proud Partner at Stewart McKelvey in the corporate law division where she claims to have the BEST JOB! She practises law at one of the leading firms in Canada, where she has amazing colleagues, gets to work in a variety of industries helping clients grow and expand, AND she gets to do it all in beautiful Halifax! When she isn’t working on mergers and acquisitions she can be found hitting the pavement—running with her gal pals. Christy has completed 10 full marathons and has over 30 half marathons under her belt! Not only was she named a Rising Star by Lexpert—she is also a star auntie and community supporter! Please join us in thanking Christine Pound for showing her #ladyballs on the runway and supporting Ovarian Cancer Canada!”
Sacha Ragueneau, BCS’97
Sacha sat down with Global News’ Laura Casella back in July to talk about his new venture LApop. The dessert shop located in the Old Port offers three ice pop treats: the Waffle Pop, the Boozipop, and the LOVpop!
Song-Yee Han, BCS’00
Submitted by Sun-Ki (Tony) Cho, BCS’00 “Song-Yee married Andy Song this past July. In attendance were Hyung Seung “Monica” Oh, BCS’97, Scott Woo, BCS’97, and Sun-Ki “Tony” Cho, Yu-Yuan “Allen” Su, Hyo Won “Amy” Lee, and Sooyeon Kim from the Class of 2000. Congratulations Song Yee, I hope you have a wonderful honeymoon in Italy. It was great to catch up with you guys. Twenty-two years of strong BCS friendships!”
Derek McCubbin, BCS’04
in touch! You can check out my blog if you want to know more about adventure travel and climbing (bengrenon.com).”
Rogelio Torre, BCS’94
“Always great to meet up with BCS alumni at the airport in Mexico City. I recently ran
into Miguel Teran, BCS’10; it was great to catch up!”
Christine Pound, BCS’96
Excerpt from Ovarian Cancer Canada
“Lou Holtz said that ‘virtually nothing in this world is impossible if you just put your mind to it and maintain a positive attitude.’
“You just never know when you will run into someone you knew back in the days of BCS. Yup, while running the Calgary Marathon, there was Emma Lisson, BCS’05. Funny, she was nowhere to be found when I crossed the finish line. Could it be that I am that fast?!”
Alex Nadeau, BCS’04
“Who knew art classes would come in handy when you are a dad? My daughter Kate sure enjoyed it!”
Carlos “Charlie” Moreno Flores, BCS’05
Submitted by Stephanie Broadhurst, BCS’03
“Charlie and Erika Molina were married last March surrounded by friends, family, and many BCS alumni! Andrés Valenzuela, BCS’08, Stephan Dyer, BCS’06, Gerardo Martinez, BCS’08, Fernando Moreno, BCS’09, Miguel Terán, BCS’10, María José Nuñez, BCS’10, Santiago Moreno, BCS’15, and Juan Pablo Huerta, and Luis Jorge Akle from the Class of 2005 were all
Clockwise, from above left: Song-Yee Han, BCS’00, and husband Andy said “I do” ; Carlos Moreno Flores, BCS’05, and his wife Erika were married last spring with many BCS alumni at their sides; Tae Won Ha, BCS’05, teaching high school students during the Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP) at the University of Toronto; Alex Nadeau, BCS’04, putting his art classes to good use with daughter Kate.
in attendance. Congratulations Charlie and Erika!
Tae Won Ha, BCS’05
“My most recent five-day vacation was wellspent at my alma mater as an instructor! This is my second year of teaching high school students (grade 11-12) in the Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP) at the University of Toronto. My one-week course unveils the high-level artificial intelligence programming techniques behind the self-driving car and students are challenged to develop and implement a self-driving algorithm on pre-made robots for autonomous maze navigation. My ultimate career goal is to nourish
young generations using my academic and professional experience—giving back by re-investing my life experience. Yet there is a whole new world out there waiting for me to explore; although I have over seven years of experience in teaching undergraduate students, I still call myself a trainee when it comes to interacting with younger kids. I will be taking more pictures this year so I can share them with friends from BCS when we meet again.”
Joon Ho “Juno” Park, BCS’05
“After I graduated from BCS I went into the Korean Army for three years. After the army I attended Kyung Hee University (KHU), where I received a B.A. in International and Global Studies in 2012. I have been working at Marsh in South Korea for a little over six years now. I am working as a trade credit and political risks broker for corporate risks. Very happy to receive news from BCS. I didn’t realize it was one of the best parts of my life while I was there.”
Ian Bichmann, BCS’06
Choden Shrestha, and Patrick Love, both of the Class of 2006 recently travelled to Frankfurt, Germany to attend Ian’s wedding.
Clockwise, from above left: Choden Shrestha, Ian Bichmann, and Patrick Love from the Class of 2006 reunite in Frankfurt, Germany for Ian’s wedding; Justine Onabowale stopped in with her husband and three young children; Cheul Soo “Ryder” Park, BCS’10, at his graduation from Beijing University; Sammy Ewing, BCS’11, James Andrews, BCS’11, and Sarrah Ewing, BCS’10, at the Million Dollar Grand Prix, show jumping event in Ocala, Florida this past March; Nicolas Charlton, BCS’11, delivered the Valedictorian Address at his graduation from the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics.
Justine Onabowale, BCS’07
Justine stopped in with her husband and three young children in August. Ryan Comeau, BCS’09, our new Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer, gave them a tour.
Cheul Soo “Ryder” Park, BCS’10
“I graduated from Beijing University this year and I am currently working at Hanwa, an international trading company in Japan.”
Sarrah Ewing, BCS’10
Sarrah and Sammy Ewing, BCS’11, caught up with James Andrews, BCS’11, in March at the Million Dollar Grand Prix show jumping event in Ocala, Florida.
Nicolas Charlton, BCS’11
“I recently graduated from Bishop’s University and ended up moving to Barcelona for a year to do a Masters in Economics and Finance at the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics. I had my graduation ceremony for that
earlier in July this year where I was chosen as the Valedictorian Speaker (you can find the speech here: youtu.be/ bcp0my0kpno?t=6m37s). While in Barcelona I had the chance to play rugby with the local rugby team CEU Rugby. My experience over there was nothing short of incredible! Now that I’ve wrapped that up, I’ve moved back to Montreal where I’m currently looking for work.”
Chun-On “Gary” Lam, BCS’11
“I caught up with my old friend, Po-Jung “Vicky” Pao, BCS’09, in Hong Kong this past July. Hopefully I will see her in Taiwan soon.”
Anna-Ève Turcotte, BCS’11
“I started Bishop’s College School as a Form II student in 2005 and graduated with my high school diploma in hand five years later. Since then I have earned my medical degree and I am currently completing my third year as a resident in Internal
Medicine at the Université de Sherbrooke. I recently submitted my candidacy to various Nephrology residency programs across Canada. As I practised for my interviews, I was questioned about some of the challenges that I have faced, values that have shaped me, and significant moments of my life. BCS came up in many of my answers. I was also asked to write a letter of my language proficiency so it was easy for me to write about the opportunity I had been given at BCS to learn English. I mentioned how English was a foreign language for me when I started high school and I remember how I quickly became comfortable expressing myself in English. It makes me proud to know that joining an English-speaking team is now a pursuable challenge that once would not have been possible. After all these years I still feel like BCS is opening doors for me, and English-language proficiency is only a small part of what BCS offers every year to its students.”
Clockwise, from above left: ‘The Beauties’ celebrated their second annual summer retreat; Sarah Cooper, BCS’13, enjoys a round of golf with her dad while vacationing in Bermuda; TaraJade De Santis, BCS’14, looking at home in the recording studio; Natalia Caballero Salcido, BCS’14 met up with Joey and Jodi Chan, BCS’13, while on a trip to Asia this summer; Emilie Coote, BCS’13 graduated from Bishop’s University this past June.
Chad Bean, BCS’13
“‘The Beauties’ enjoyed their second annual summer retreat the weekend of July 28 at the Lambton, Quebec home of Chris, BCS’13, and Will, BCS’14, Champagne Will Poulin, Chad Bean, Gab Aucoin, Charles Bilodeau, Shawn Cameron, Guillaume Côté, Matt Dubois, and Cody Bean from the Classes of 2013 and 2014 spent the day boating, catching up, and reminiscing about BCS memories during the BBQ and further evening festivities. They are looking forward to hoisting the Neil Cunningham Cup at the 2019 BCS Annual Alumni Hockey Tournament for a fifth consecutive year!”
Charles Bilodeau, BCS’13
“After leaving BCS in Form VI, I went to John Abbott College. I took a few psychology courses there and found I really liked it. So, I’m doing a B.A. in Psychology at Concordia University, with one semester left.”
Sarah Cooper, BCS’13
“I hope everyone at BCS is still doing great! I currently live in Montreal, rooming with my brother Mackenzy Cooper, BCS’16 we’ll see how long that lasts. I have recently completed my B.Sc. in Chemistry at McGill University, convocating in 2017. Now I am working towards my M.Sc. in
Family Medicine at McGill, in the hopes that this will bring me one step closer to becoming a clinician scientist one day. After taking a few years off of playing rugby, I have recently jumped back in, playing for the Westmount Rugby Club. Whenever I look back at my times at BCS, some of my favourite memories were winning the CAIS National Championship in my senior year and travelling on a rugby tour to Wales, England, and Spain. I hope the women’s rugby program is still going strong!”
Emilie Coote, BCS’13
Emilie received her B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science from Bishop’s University this past June and is currently pursuing
a M.Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Queen’s University.
Ye Eun “Cindy” Lee, BCS’13
“I currently have one semester left of university as I have enough credits to graduate a semester early. So instead of graduating, I decided to use that semester to do an internship and will be interning at a bank in Hong Kong!”
Tara-Jade De Santis, BCS’14
“I graduated from the Maharishi University of Management with a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Communications with a Sound Emphasis last June. I received The Outstanding Student award in my program,
as a result of my involvement with the school’s music recording studio. While in school, I released my first original song entitled Aurora, which has now collected over 39,000 plays on Soundcloud: soundcloud. com/s-xton/aurora-ft-tara-de-santis. I also completed a vocal program at The Musician’s Institute in Los Angeles. I am now DJ’ing and looking to get a publishing deal for my music.”
Natalia Caballero Salcido, BCS’14
“One of the things that I love the most about having attended BCS is how it does not matter where I travel to, there is always someone who attended BCS with whom I can meet up. This summer I travelled to Asia where I was able to meet my dear friends Joey and Jodi Chan, BCS’13, five years after their graduation. I am grateful to have attended an international school that allowed me to meet such wonderful people. My trip was a memorable one thanks to them.”
Evelyne Turrin, BCS’14
Evelyne received her B.Sc. Degree in Honours Pharmacology from McGill this past June and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Development Biology at the Université de Montréal.
Class of 2015
Carlos Morales-Bello Willson, and twin brother David had a mini-reunion with fellow classmate Maurice Leung in Hong Kong.
Cédric Matte, BCS’18, Geoffrey Fizet, BCS’17, Zachary Kaiser, BCS’16, Vincent Duplessis, BCS’17, Zachery Bennett, BCS’18, and Alec Taillon, BCS’17 reunited in Boston in July at the Quebec Hockey Prospect Chowder Cup.
Class of 2015–2018 Reunion
Julia Coote, BCS’17, Romy Zeitlinger, BCS’15, Valérie Viau, BCS’17, Rebecca Leblond, BCS’16, Nicholas Cormier,
Clockwise, from above left: Evelyne Turrin, BCS’14, proudly posing with her BSc Degree in Honours Pharmacology from McGill; Former Bears from grad years 2016-2018 gathered this July to play for Coach Lachance’s QHP team at the Chowder Cup; Carlos Morales-Bello Willson, and twin brother David, both Class of 2015, met up with fellow classmate Maurice Leung while in Hong Kong; Young grads from the Class of 2015–2018 got together for a dinner at Queen’s University to celebrate Homecoming.
BCS’17, Victoria Delisle, BCS’17, Myriam Valcourt, BCS’18, and Kamila Gareeva, BCS’18, reunited at Queen’s University to celebrate BCS Homecoming Weekend from afar.
Recent grads Geoffrey Fizet, Pascal Valcourt, and Nicholas Cormier, Class of 2017, stopped by to see friends, teachers, and houseparents in April.
Nicolas Izaguirre Pascua, BCS’17
Nicolas took a break from his studies at the University of Texas at Austin this past May to drop in for a visit.
Noah Dobson, BCS’18
Former Bear Noah Dobson, BCS’18, was selected 12th overall by the New York
Clockwise, from above left: Members of our 2017 NISIC-winning hockey team were back for a visit in April; Nicolas Izaguirre Pascua, BCS’17, dropped by in May; Former Bear Noah Dobson, BCS’18, was selected 12th overall by the New York Islanders during the NHL Entry Draft in Dallas this year; Mariana Espinosa Melo, BCS’19, with Mr. Maxwell this past April; Yichen “Eason” Yuan, BCS’18, played his last game with the Kunlun Red Star Junior Hockey Club in the spring; Major David Turner with Captain François Tessier at the Annual Cadet Review.
Islanders during this year’s NHL Entry Draft in Dallas. Dobson was signed to a three-year entry-level deal with the Islanders in August. We caught up with Noah shortly after the draft: “BCS helped shape my path to the NHL. It was my first experience of being on my own. I was able to mature and learn by living on my own and having to deal with things like time management. As a player, I was in an environment with great coaches, such as Mike Couch, and was in the gym and on the ice almost every day, which was beneficial for my development.”
Yichen “Eason” Yuan, BCS’18
“I am going to U of T this fall. I left the Red Star Junior Hockey Club after this season
but I will hopefully be playing Junior A in Toronto.”
Mariana Espinosa Melo, BCS’19
Mariana stopped in for a visit in April and caught up with her former History teacher Mr. Maxwell.
Major David Turner
We were lucky to have Major David Turner in attendance at the 156th Annual Cadet Review this past May. The success of the current cadet program is in large part thanks to David’s time as Commanding Officer of the BCS No. 2 Cadet Corps for over 25 years.
Ruth Olivet (Harris) Keys, KHC’39 December 9, 1920 – February 7, 2018
Peacefully in her sleep, and with her family around her, our dear Mum and Nanny passed away at home at age 97. She was predeceased since 2004 by her loving husband John. She is survived by two children, Susan Otto (Terry) and David Keys (Mary), two granddaughters, Christina (Kelsey Wagner) and Alexandra (Shawn McCallum), two greatgrandsons, Louis and Bennett, and Nancy Maitland, the family’s life-long closest friend. She leaves her brother Rupert Harris and his wife, Gwen (Marler), of Montreal and their family.
Ruth grew up in Montreal where she graduated from McGill University in 1943. She and John were married in 1945 after John served in the Royal Canadian Navy. After John completed his Ph.D. at McGill in 1951, they moved their young family to Victoria where John took a position as a professor at Royal Roads Military College. The family moved to Ottawa where Ruth became very active in the University Women’s Club and the Rideau Lawn Tennis Club.
She took inspiration from life and will be remembered for her love of family, art, opera, travel, tennis, and the stock market. She loved to be with her family, visit Susan’s farm, and, in her later years, enjoyed her friends at the New Edinburgh Square, dining at the local restaurants on Beechwood Ave., and strolling along the river with Nancy.
Grace Elspeth “Elsie” Angus, KHC’46 August 5, 1929 – May 30, 2018
Grace Elspeth “Elsie” died peacefully on May 30, 2018 at Chateau Westmount. Predeceased by her mother, Isabella Eleanora Cantlie, and her father, Richard Forrest Angus. Survived by her sister, Beatrice Mary Angus Eastcott, KHC’43 (Peter), and her brothers, Col. Stephen Frederick Angus, BCS’51 (Pamela) and John Forrest Angus (Toni), as well as many nieces and nephews. Her family and friends will miss her greatly.
Elspeth attended The Study School for Girls, King’s Hall, Compton, and McGill University, where she received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Science. After obtaining her degrees, she lived in England and then returned to work in the Department of Pathology, Pathology Institute at McGill University with Dr. W.M. Thurlbeck.
Elspeth was the family historian and had many achievements in her lifetime, including being instrumental in preserving the mission of the Royal Victoria Hospital property and providing leadership in archival work at the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul. She was the impetus behind the exhibit ‘War Flowers—a touring art exhibition,’ which is on an international and pan-Canadian tour. A memorial service will be held in the fall in Montreal.
Victor Bennett, BCS’47
December 13, 1928 – August 9, 2017
It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Victor Bennett, beloved husband and father, on August 9 at the age of 88, in Kingston, Ontario. Born on December 13, 1928 in St. John’s, Newfoundland to his parents Sydney and Winifred. Vic’s passion for Newfoundland, aviation, travel, and business was surpassed only by his love and devotion for his family and, in particular, the love of his life Constance, and his wife of 62 years.
At the young age of 14, Vic began his first flying lessons. Eight years later he enlisted with the RCAF. The following year he attended McGill University, graduating with a business degree, and subsequently received a law degree at UBC, where he served as President of the Undergraduate Law Society. He relocated to Montreal and began his long and illustrious career in the aviation industry. Vic was President and then CEO of Innotech Aviation, where he built a reputation as a leader in Canada’s private aircraft full service industry. Over the course of his career Vic was the recipient
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of numerous awards, including being inducted into the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame for his overall contributions to the aerospace industry. Vic earned the respect and admiration of friends and colleagues for his integrity, professionalism, and personality, all of which contributed to his status as an ambassador to the Canadian aviation industry. In keeping with his commitment towards advancing business in the local community, Vic co-founded RELIK’s (Retired Entrepreneurs Living in Kingston), a volunteer group dedicated to mentoring young entrepreneurs in the Kingston area.
Above all, family was everything to Vic. To his children, he was inspiring and instilled a passion for life. To his grandchildren, he was larger than life, regaling them with his stories. He will be sorely missed by his wife Constance and his four daughters Sydney (Kelly Reimer), Leslie (Gerry Macken), Joanna (Brian Grassby), and Alex (Rolf Langer), and his two sons Guy and Christian, as well as his grandchildren Alessandra, Arianne, Bennett, Jenna, Tori, Andrew, Jamie, Alex, Elyse, and Nicolette. Predeceased by his sisters Trilby Porino and Judith Carty, and his grandson Tyler.
Col. (Retd.) Arthur Harcourt Carington “Harky” Smith, BCS’52 MMM, SBStJ, CD, D.ScMil
November 11, 1934 – April 24, 2017
On Monday, April 24, 2017, Harky slipped away while holding hands with Mary Lee, his wife of 55 years. He was also with his son Christopher and sister Eve. In addition to Mary Lee (Lovee), he leaves his daughter-inlaw Wendy, son Christopher (Lydia Bugden), grandchildren Tyler, William, Sydney, and Maggie, and his sister Eve. He was sadly predeceased by his elder son Gordon in 2015 and also by his parents, Lt. Col. Gordon Carington Smith and Jacqueline (Dumaresq) Smith. He was born in England in 1934 and, as the son of a military officer, grew up in interesting places in Canada and the United States.
At the suggestion of his father, Harky commenced his military career as an officer cadet in 1952 and thus began a relationship with the Department of National Defence that spanned over 60 years. He enjoyed many adventures in the navy and artillery before finding his true calling as an administrative officer in 1974. He particularly enjoyed his time as the Director of Administration of the Royal Military College of Canada from 19831986. He proudly and joyfully followed the careers of every single cadet who attended RMC during those years and affectionately referred to them as his babies. His final act in active duty was as Commandant of the Canadian Forces School of Administration and Logistics, and he revelled in the opportunity to be in command. He retired from active duty in 1989 and subsequently joined the public service with DND’s Policy Group and served as Chief of Staff until his retirement in 2013.
In his spare time Harky served on numerous boards such as the Ashbury College Foundation, the Canadian Core of Commissionaires, the ICCS Viet Nam Association, and as a Warden with Christ Church Cathedral. He and Mary Lee enjoyed their summers with family and friends at their cottage at Chaffey’s Lock and numerous trips of a lifetime around the world. Harky was an “outstanding” husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a trusted confidant and advisor who loved to help people and took great joy in knowing that he was able to make a difference in many lives. We all have wonderful memories of a life well-lived to hold in our hearts forever. If desired, donations in Harky’s memory to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada or to Christ Church Cathedral are very much appreciated.
William “Bill” Badger, BCS’53 July 14, 1934 – July 1, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of William Wright Badger announces his passing on July 1, 2018, at the Institut universitaire gériatrie de Montréal. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, his children Stacy (Réal), Jill (Cash), Willy (Sumie), and Robyn Badger; and his stepchildren Christy
(Tom), Gregory (Eglantine), and Natalie (Bill) Lavers. He is survived as well by 11 grandchildren and step-grandchildren: Thomas, Hugh, Sho, Kai, Ruby, Callum, Jasper, Edwin, Maxwell, Cary, and Jonathan. Bill was preceded in death by his brother Barry (David) and is survived by his brothers Bryan (Janet) and Brandon (Rosemary), nieces, nephews, friends, and the mother of his children, Janet Rattray Matthews. Bill was the much-loved and respected patriarch of the family who was known for his kindness and humour right to the end.
In addition to his family, music and athletics brought him joy throughout his life. He was a fearless athlete who played many sports. Bill was raised in Sherbrooke, Quebec, and educated at Royal Military College and Bishop’s University. He inspired young people as a teacher of mathematics and as a pioneer in the teaching of computer science for over 35 years at Bishop’s College School, St. George’s School, and Selwyn House School. If desired, donations can be made in Bill’s name to the Institut universitaire gériatrie de Montréal. A heartfelt thanks to the exceptional and compassionate team on four east at this hospital.
Jack Ralston Miller, BCS’58
B.A., B.C.L. (McGill)
April, 14 1940 – March 19, 2018
We are saddened to announce the passing of Jack Miller in his 78th year, peacefully at home in Lachine, Quebec, on March 19, 2018. Jack is fondly remembered by his wife Murielle, his brother Andrew (Debbie), his children Julie (Andy) and Michael, his stepsons Philippe and Raphael (Isabelle), and his grandchildren Tam, Jonah, Tristan, Maelle, and Emanuel, and by many relatives, friends, and colleagues.
Jack, ‘le petit gars de Trois-Rivieres,’ formerly of Fasken Martineau, was a passionate dispute resolutionist, believing in ‘win-win’ solutions reached through dialogue. He was a strong advocate for the Indigenous community. Jack had a great sense of humour and loved reading. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Montreal Heart Institute would be appreciated.
Christopher Gibb-Carsley, BCS’64
January 25, 1946 – April 16, 2018
Christopher Graeme Gibb-Carsley, husband of Linda Gayle Hire, residing in Hemmingford, Quebec, peacefully passed away Monday, April 16, 2018. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family, most of all by his wife and their eight critters.
Christopher has been my right hand for 40 years. I will truly miss you, Tootsie. Vera Lynn once sang to the troops and said to them, “I don’t know where and I don’t know when, but we shall meet again some sunny day.” At this time, I want to extend my thanks to the following: all the helpers, nurses, and doctors at the adult emergency at The Glenn, the McGill Health Centre, the Cedar Cancer Centre, Glenn Site, the Montreal General Hospital. I am truly thankful to everyone who helped him for the past few days at the Chateauguay Palliative Care, and the home care team of the CLSC Jardin-du-Québec of the CISS de la Montérégie-Ouest. Without their help, he couldn’t have home care. I thank all of the staff.
Jill Francis Bauch, KHC’65 April 29, 2018
Jill Bauch passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Jill is survived by her two daughters, Jessica Bauch (Jeff Ford) and Nikki Rubino (Scott Rubino), and her grandchildren Emily Ford, Lily Rubino, and Mia Rubino. She will be dearly missed by her siblings Lynne Danyo, Dilys Barton, and John Francis, along with many other friends and family. Jill was small in stature but a person of substance. To know her once was to make a friend for life. Her absence from this existence is a great loss to her beloved family and many great friends.
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To me, a gift is something you choose to share with another. It is a totally voluntary act, one that you believe will make a difference. A gift can take many different forms: the gift of time, of wisdom, of resources, or of money. You give because you care, because you recognize a role that you can play in fulfilling a need. You choose to give because you appreciate that your gift will help.
At BCS, the act of giving is a well-honoured tradition. Throughout our history, we have enjoyed an outpouring of support from our alumni, friends, and families. Hours upon hours of dedicated volunteer work by board members, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff have contributed to the quality of the programs we offer and the soundness of the policies that guide us.
The established scholarships and financial assistance that help keep our school accessible and rewards excellence, and our campus with its numerous facilities, all reflect a truly engaged and committed BCS community. Not surprisingly, the size and nature of each gift received by BCS is as diverse as the people and the impetus for their gift.
Yet, when all is said and done, they are all united in the core belief that by actively contributing to BCS of their time, resources, or money, the school will continue to be the best that it can be, and the students as they grow and learn will be that much better for the support received.
I thank all who have played a role in making BCS the success that it is today. I also invite you to consider how you want to play your part in ensuring a brighter future for BCS. Your decision to take an active role today—whether with the gift of time, resource, and/or financial contribution— is sure to make a difference. And when pooled together with the giving from the
larger BCS community, you will witness with pride the difference you are making. Please read throughout the next pages comments from members of our BCS community; their stories shed a light on why giving to BCS can be so rewarding.
Warm regards,
Janet Turcot Vukovic Director of Advancement
Mathieu Dubois, BCS’14 (centre), at our 5th Annual Toronto Golf Tournament with his classmate and good friend Gabriel Aucoin, BCS’14, and current student Alfonso, BCS’20.
Mathieu Dubois, BCS’14
As an alumnus, I have had the chance to get involved with both past and present students at many events since I graduated in 2014. Since graduation, I have attended events such as the hockey and golf tournaments held annually at BCS and Toronto. During my six years at BCS, I was taught by former students the importance and power of giving back to the small community of this prestigious school.
BCS has changed my life and given me the opportunity to be the individual I am today. I am very thankful for all the people I have met through my years at the school and believe by getting involved hopefully one day I will impact a current student. As a recent grad I have some strong relationships with current staff and I love coming back to cherish all the incredible memories
that I was so fortunate to make. A large part of my experience at BCS was related to the hockey program and I am so proud to see the evolution of an outstanding success story. I will forever bleed PURPLE!
P. Moses, KHC’66
I have been giving to BCS for many years now. Way back my good friend Bradley Mitchell, BCS’53, was the Director of Development, and he and I sat down and made a plan together.
Our family has been involved with private schools for 50 years and we support that education. Our girls benefitted from an independent school experience and I wanted to make that possible for others.
We, my mother and I, established the McFarlane Moses Scholarship at BCS and my extended family, the Paterson
Scholarship that supports a young person who might otherwise not be able to attend BCS. I love reading the reports and letters from the students—for that I thank BCS very much.
Thank you for letting me be a part of such a wonderful school in an ongoing way.
Quentin Condo
Parent of Aidan, BCS’20, Liam, BCS’23 & Chaimber, BCS’24
Kwe,
I have been a member of the BCS community since 2014 when my eldest son moved on his own from a small Mi’kmaq community in the Gaspésie to BCS as a boarder when he was 13.
BCS received our entire family and culture with open arms from the very first
year. They not only allowed us to share our Mi’kmaq culture with the rest of the community, but they actually took it a step further and integrated our culture into the BCS community.
My wife and I have had the opportunity to get involved with BCS for events such as Orange Shirt Day (which commemorates
the victims of the Indian Residential School System in Canada), salmon cookouts showcasing traditional methods of cooking, inclass visits with students to share Mi’kmaq history and traditions, and this year’s first-ever mini Pow Wow showcasing Indigenous drummers, singers, and dancers.
BCS is a thriving academic community
that is inclusive and aware of the importance to make everyone feel at home. We contribute financially to BCS because of their attention to the finer details at the school and their commitment to ensuring the success for their students. We hope to be involved financially and culturally long after our six kids will have graduated from BCS.
Welaliog ag namultes (thank you and until next time).
Stephen Kouri, BCS’79
BCS was a wonderful personal development experience for me. My many different experiences helped me learn and grow. BCS also enabled the development of lifelong friendships that I cherish.
I have supported BCS from the time I started my career. As I move towards the ‘back end’ of my career, I have been thinking about how I could better support the school with my time, energy, and even money. I’m excited about how all this could unfold.
Come to events, give back financially to your favourite BCS cause, stay connected, and get involved.
Each year, we invite all members of our community to express support for BCS. Please take a few minutes and think about what BCS means to you and your family. We hope that when the opportunity arises, your experience with BCS will continue to inspire you to want to give back and to play a role in helping the school be the best that it can be for the students that are coming through the program now. It takes a collective effort from the entire community to keep BCS at the top. Your gift, in any amount, supports initiatives that defined your BCS experience, creates opportunities for generations to come, and helps bolster the school’s worldclass reputation.
You can make your gift now by donating to the BCS 2018–19 Annual Giving campaign. You can also choose to make a multi-year pledge, or arrange a planned gift. It is simple to do. Visit bishopscollegeschool.com/Donate, submit the donation card inside the back cover of this issue, or contact Lyne Labrecque: 819.566.0238 x283, or llabrecque@bishopscollegeschool.com
We look forward to hearing from you—your stories, where and how you would like to get involved, and your ideas for the future. Please keep in touch! jvukovic@bishopscollegeschool.com.
BCS delivers an outstanding student experience thanks to the generous support received from parents, alumni, employees, and friends of the school. Gifts from our community provide scholarships and financial assistance, cutting-edge equipment, outstanding facilities, and funding for leadership programs like adventure expeditions and international tours. By making BCS a philanthropic priority, you make it possible for us to deliver special programming and to create an environment that inspires and motivates our students.
Some of the gifts we have received
over the years due to the extraordinary generosity of our donors are: the Moulton Hill campus which J.K.L. Ross bought, built, and donated over 100 years ago, the Memorial Arena, the Peter G. Holt Memorial Library, the H. Weir Davis Gymnasium, and Hartland Molson Hall.
We are also very grateful for our accreditation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, the R.D.W. Howson Enrichment Centre, Ondaatje Endeavour, and the high-performance hockey and rugby programs, which were made possible through generous gifts. These gifted facilities and programs amongst so many others enrich
the education and lives of everyone in the BCS community.
Since BCS receives no annual grants from municipal, provincial, or federal governments, the school relies on charitable giving to fund projects beyond regular operating expenses covered by tuition. Our amazing donors step up and give gifts of all different sizes for projects and priorities large and small.
The BCS family is alive and well, and has given back to the school over the years. These are some of their favourite areas to contribute to BCS:
Allows BCS to direct your gift where it will have the most immediate and strategic benefit.
Supports the strategic renewal of our campus and boarding students’ home away from home. From classrooms to residences and kitchens, to fields and forest trails, our beautiful 250-acre campus is being intentionally updated and redesigned to harness its full potential and bring
Donations from our families come in many shapes and sizes. Here are some of the ways that they like to give:
A donation of cash provides immediate support to students through a one-time donation, or a pledge to be paid over several years.
Gifts of appreciated securities are an exceptional way to support BCS while realizing significant tax savings. Canadian legislation has eliminated capital gains tax on gifts of publicly traded securities to registered charities. By donating securities, donors have earned a tax
educational opportunities and personal development to every student experience in every physical space. Current projects already underway include a new residence, Mitchell Family House, and tennis courts.
Help attract and enroll top students who will make the most of the many opportunities presented by a BCS education—truly a gift that will last a lifetime.
Other initiatives
Including academic and athletic programs, Cadets, community service, guest lectures, musical instruments, technology, etc.
receipt for the full market value on the date the gift is made.
A gift to the BCS Endowment which ensures that students continue to benefit from the donor’s support in perpetuity. The principal amount of the gift is invested to generate income that supports BCS programs.
A very effective way a donor can support BCS and achieve a tax benefit is through planned giving. Often individuals find themselves with a sound financial plan for their future, right through to retirement but may be surprised at
the tax burden that will be left on their estate once they are gone. Planned gifts are a great tool to incorporate into your estate planning to alleviate some of that burden.
Planned gifts can be made in the form of bequests, or through a variety of life insurance and gift annuity options. These can significantly reduce the income tax expense generated upon death, ensuring your life’s work is protected and benefits your children and family, while having a positive impact on the future of BCS. For more information on planned giving please contact Ryan Comeau, BCS Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer: 819.566.0238 x297 or rcomeau@bishopscollegeschool.com
Donations received in 2017-18 have continued to play a critical role in supporting the school’s advancement to the benefit of our students, faculty, and campus. So many alumni, parents (past and present), and friends recognize that making a contribution annually to BCS truly helps the school deliver on its mission. This past year, over $595,000 was raised in Annual Giving and $2,142,000 committed to projects such as Mitchell Family House, outdoor spaces, and general campus renewal. Proceeds from the BCS Endowment, including over 50 family scholarships and endowed programs, provide our school with the backing it needs to give our students the best education possible. We are thankful for the wisdom of past generations of donors who have helped to build our $24M endowment, and appreciate the support received this year to further enhance its growth.
Thank you to each and every donor who contributed to Bishop’s College School. Your gifts are making an impact in the school today, and will continue to enhance the experience of every student. This list includes all charitable donations from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018
Indicates individuals who increased their giving from the previous fiscal year.
Thank you to these leaders who have made transformational gifts in support of campus renewal projects:
A. Scott Fraser
T.R. Douglas Harpur & Mari HillHarpur
Richard D.W. Howson
The Molson Foundation
Founder’s Circle
($100,000+)
A. Scott Fraser
T.R. Douglas Harpur & Mari HillHarpur
Richard D.W. Howson
Roald Smeets
Citco Corporate Services Inc.
The Molson Foundation
The Organix Foundation Inc.
The Petman Foundation
Builder’s Circle
($50,000+)
The Guiomar Smeets Foundation
Benefactor’s Circle
($10,000+)
Joan M. Eakin
George Ge & Xinyu Wang
Susie Yang & Fanglin Wang
Estate of Harriett S. Kane
The BCS Truth and Reconciliation Association Inc. and 3 Anonymous
Chairman’s Circle
($5,000+)
Lucinda Flemer C.M.
Rae S. Heenan
Stephen W. C. Mulherin
Stephan Scholl
Deirdre M. Stevenson
Daniel Sun & Zhihong Wang
Zhiyu Wang & Baoshi Gao
The Hay Foundation
Director’s Circle
($1,000+)
J. Fraser Baillie
Pierre Bouchard & Sarah Tremblay
Richard Bradley & Anne V. Brown
Lin Chen & Zhi Tan
Jie Cheng & Jiang Huang
Stuart Cobbett & Jill Cobbett
John & Sandra Colfer
Quentin Condo & Mélissa Poirier
Neil P. Cunningham
François de Sainte Marie
Sandra Edwards
Joann Egar Mitchell
Maureen Elliott Waterston
James E. Fraas
Anthony R.M. Graham
Ian Graham
John A. Hallward & Karma
Hallward
Charles M. Hart
Ian R. Henderson
Yunlong Huang & Chen Pan
Fern M. Jeffries
A. Kurt Johnson & Danielle Holland
Alexandra Johnston
R. Matthew G. Kenny & Sigrid
Kenny
Tyler Lewis & Renee Lewis
ZhangMei Li & YueLong Tao
Wei Liu & Junwei Fu
Sara Maud Lydiatt-Vanier
Joanna MacDonald
Himal Mathew
John R. McLernon
Ann C. Mitchell
William Mitchell
Craig L. Moffat
Graham Nesbitt & Elise Nesbitt
Peter B. Nixon
Hugh Notman
Michele Olender & Edward Olender
Peter M. Partridge & Janet B. Partridge
Susan H. Patten
Timothy E. Price & Denise Burke-Price
Stephen Richardson
Linda G. Rodeck & Arron Barberian
E. Avery Russell & Nelson V. Russell
Peter G. Smith
ChangMin Son
Yongjin Son & Jihyun Lee
Guthrie J. Stewart & Sarah Ivory Stewart
François Turcotte & Nathalie Turcotte
Dre Sarah-Maud Turcotte
Jonathan Vanasse & Annie Roy
Gordon J. Vanderbrug & Catherine E. Vanderbrug
Adriana Vázquez Barrales & Alfonso Aguilar Zermeño
Vladimir & Janet Vukovic
Lin Wang & Yang Dai
Michael P. Weir
Neil Wiener & Sylvi Plante
Michael Zinay
Fathom Strategies Inc.
Les Autobus R. Pouliot Inc.
Maçonnerie Gilles Goyette Inc.
Nettoyage sous-pression de l’Estrie
Raymond James Canada Foundation
The John Patrick Colfer Family Foundation
The Windward Foundation and 4 Anonymous
Head of School’s Circle ($500+)
Stephen Allatt & Barbara Allatt
W. Stewart Arbuckle
Peter F. Ashworth
Emilien Bouchard & Colette Gagné
Barbara Brodeur & James H. Brodeur
Diane Brodeur & Toner A. Brodeur
John W. Collyer
Dominique Dufour & Carl Mercure
Brian Edwards
Randall H. Fraser
Essossimna Gnakade
Cynthia M. Gordon
Lee H. Harrison
Margot Heyerhoff & Peter L. Heyerhoff
Susan Elizabeth M. Holmes
Peter D. Hyndman
Amanda F. Jelowicki
Michel Johnson
Stephen M. Kouri
Marguerite Lévesque & Raymond Lepage
Nicholas F. Lomasney
Liming Ma & Yan Xu
Albert J. MacDonald
Michael R. McMaster
Nicholas Miller
Doug C. Mitchell
Peter H. C. Mitchell
Robin S. Molson
Annual Fund
Highest Priorities
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Other
$242,874 41%
$145,290 24%
$210,123 35%
Annual Fund Total: $598,287
Major Gifts for campus renewal
$3,187,624 projects including new residence and outdoor spaces
Total Fundraising in 2017-18: $3,785,911
Stephen C. Molson & Nancy Molson
Tony Pacaud
Marc Rioux & Nancy Laguë
John M. Roland
Robert G. Ross
Ruth Sheeran & Stephen Sheeran
E. Michael R. Skutezky
George W. Stairs
David J. Stenason & Cheryl Stenason
Tracey Stevens
Peter A. W. Thomson
Keith Tinker
Barbara Verity
Clifford Wood & Louise Wood
Zhiqun Xu & Fei Li
Enerpro S.E.C.
MJB Litho Inc.
Walker Glass Co. Ltd.
Prefect’s Circle ($250+)
Ilian Angelov & Sonia Pacheco
Da Roxa
J. P. Roger Armstrong & Dianne
M. Armstrong
Virginia P. Bell
Fraser Bertram
Susan Black
Diana Blakely & M. Fraser
Blakely
Marguerite J. Borntraeger
Pierre Boutin
Barbara Brockunier
David P. Brodeur
Kevin J. Brown
Richard Clinton
Peggy Couper
David G. Creighton
Joan M. Crossen
Stephen L. Cushing & Deborah
Gill
Anie de La Fontaine
Judith D. Detchon
Zhiyue Du & Wujun Zheng
Niki Elias
W. Lewis Evans & Catherine J. Evans
Wayne O. Ghans
Isabelle Goyette
Alain Grégoire
Lalage Hackett
Gillian Harding
Patrick Houston
David Hunt & Fiona Burke
Alexander B. Kippen
Bill Lang
Philip Lawee
Marian M. MacFarlane
Jason Macioge
Peter A. Mackenzie
Charlotte S. MacLatchy
Randy Maxfield
Cynthia A. McCall
Ronald B. Mitton & Susan Y. Mitton
Nicholas Oldland
David R. Park
Joan G. Parker
Doug Patriquin
Elizabeth A. Price-McCrudden
Gordon A. Ritchie
Ryan Rodriguez
Blake Russell
Claudia M. Schwegmann
William A. Scott
Belinda J. Shepard
Harvy Simkovits
Kedrin Simms Brachman
Mark L. Stephen
Stefan Stiegler
Josephine Stoker
Nancy Waring
Gestion Rosaire Dubé Inc.
Schwab Charitable and 3 Anonymous
Friends (up to $249)
George B. Allan & Janet Allan
Robert C. Anderson
Callie Archer
Thomas D. Ashcroft
Gabriel Aucoin
Robert Aziz & Pascale Demers
Stephen C. Baker
Joan Mary W. Ballantyne
D. Raymond Banham
Susan Bassett-Klauber
Anne Baxter
Chad Bean
Cody G. Bean
Robert P. Bédard & Ann Bédard
Lucy Benguigui & Jacques Benguigui
Robin W. Berlyn
Ian Bichmann
Trevor H. Bishop
Emily Black
David Bonnett
Gillian Booth & Stephen Booth
H. William Borntraeger III
Judy Boswell
Andrew Bourke
Sheila Bourke
G. Joyce Bowles & Robert Bowles
Kari Bowser & Normand Pigeon
Ariana Y. Bradford
Jeff Bray & Shelley GardnerBray
Lorraine Briscoe
Stephanie Broadhurst
Mathieu Brodeur
Ann F. Budge
Lawrence D. Burpee
Ralph W. Carmichael
Anthony E. Carter
Peter R. Carter
Peter Cassar & Caroline
Grégoire Cassar
Ronald Cathcart
Diana C. Chapman
Wendy Charlebois
M. Pamela Cook
Susan Cook
Fiona Cooper
Peter R. Cresswell
Thomas F. Cunningham
Debra-Ann Daigneault
Catherine Danforth
Elaine Dezan
Jacques Dion
Victor M. Drury
Marie-Hélène Dubé
Peter R. Duffield
Guy Dumas
F. Judith Dunn & Peter H. Dunn
Langis Dupuis
Gael Eakin
C. Fraser Elliott & Lyne Montminy
Tanis K. Ellson Ewing
Sarrah Ewing
Heather Faith
Andrew H. Federer
Ruth E. Ferguson
Craig W. Fields
Carol Fortier
M. Dick M. Freeborough FCA
Major Paul C. Fritz-Nemeth
David F. Fuller
Ernie Garbutt
Nancy D. Gardiner
Jane Gauvin
Martin P. Gerrard
John T. B. Gibb-Carsley
Simone Goloven
T. Richard Goodfellow
Vincent Goodfellow
Annette Goodro
Andrea M. Gordon
Ann Gorycki
Diane Gosselin
Jared Gosselin-Chute
Charlene Graham
Helen Greffard & Pierre
Greffard
Anne Gregory
Judith Griffin
Richard Guay
Mike E. Guy
Sandy Hanna
Jane Hawketts
Jeannine Hébert
Michael A. Heneker
Charles Ho
Heather S. Howard
Tony Hungerbuhler
Alan G. Hutchison
Robert G. Jekyll
N. Audrey Jervis Read
Elisabeth Johnson
R. David Jones
Tim M. Jones
M. Ann Kasowski
R. Susan Kelly
Laurel Kreuger & James R. Kreuger
Lyne Labrecque
David Laliberté
Frances M. Langerfeld & James Langerfeld
Friedrich Langerfeld
Elisabeth Laratta
Margaret Larrass
Donald G. M. Lawrence
Elizabeth J. Leslie
Simon D. Lewis
Eric Lindberg & Jennifer Lindberg
Andrew J. MacLachlan & Mary L. F. MacLachlan
Maeve E. MacLachlan
Susan M. Marpole
Peter D. McBride & Marie Currie
J. Duncan McDougall
Willa B. McDougall
T. D’Arcy McGee
Pamela McKelvie & Stuart
McKelvie
David L. Mills
Muriel Miltimore
Jennifer Monk
Cindy Morton
Michel Murdock
Stefano Murro
Kirby Nadeau
Christopher Newman
J. Corey Nicholson
Elizabeth Nixon
Guy Painchaud
Robert A. Pattison
James A. Peers
Clive Perry-Gore
Courtney Peschel
Tom R. Pocock
David F. Pollock
David W. Price & Helga Price
Montgomery G. Price
Marc Quinet
Nancy G. Rae
Sacha Ragueneau
Torrance Ragueneau
Sonia D. Raikes Smith
Kate Reed
Ronald T. Riley
Alberto Rivera
Kathy W. Robertson
Debra Rolph & Harold P. Rolph
J. David Rowat
Robert Savage
Mark S. Saykaly
Joanna E. Scheib
Nicholas Scheib
Patricia M. Schwarz
Kevin Schwenker
Jacqueline Scott
William R. Sewell
Patricia Shannon-Peacock
William M. Sharp
Jocelyn P. Shaw
Maryse Simard
Janet E. Simms-Baldwin
Robert A. Stairs
Colin Standish
Suzanne Stebenne
Greg T. Stevenson & Corinna
Carignan
John R. Stewart-Smith
Jill Stocker
Suzanne A. Stohn
Peter A. Stuart & Barbara Stuart
Mark P. Tame
Sandro Taurer Von Gallenstein
Katherine Taylor-McCormick &
Gary McCormick
John Q. Teare
Rogelio Torre Medellin
Cynthia Toyota
David Turner
Mary Usher-Jones
Drusilla van Hengel
Barbara Varney
Roxane Vigneault
Lita Villanueva & Ken
Cunningham
Bonnie Wace
Diane R. Webster & J. Fraser H.
Webster
Ian S. Weir
Heather Morris Whiklo
Beorn White
Michael Whitehead
Sue Whittall
Eve S. Wickwire
Susan E. Winsor & Robert B. Winsor
Joe Wong
Louise B. Zako
Pengxing Zhang & Shang Hong
Sandy Zivkow and 9 Anonymous
Gifts “ In Honour Of ”
Thank you to all donors who made a gift in honour of the following people:
Robert C. Howard
William Mitchell
Memorial Gifts
Thank you to all donors who made a gift in memory of the following people:
Nancy Hale
F.C. Heneker and R.W. Heneker
C. Stephen Jeffries, M.D.
Elizabeth (Ibby) Large
Andrew Mitchell
W. Bradley Mitchell
John A. Penhale
V. Michael Whitehead, Edward Ashworth, and George Victor Whitehead
Gabriel A. Zako
Gifts in Kind
Lynn Harding
Jason Stafford
Anthony Stent-Torriani
James Sweeny
Rogelio Torre Medellin, Jr.
Shengrui Wang & Zhanhong
Wang
Akran Marketing
Devil’s Paintbrush and Pulpit
Hovey Manor
Le Groupe Sport Inter
Lenovo
Papeterie Lennoxville
Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
Class of 2018 Gift
Anie de La Fontaine for Antoine de La Fontaine
Eric & Jennifer Lindberg for Anders Lindberg
Avery & Nelson Russell for Blake Russell
Elizabeth A. Price-McCrudden for Blake Russell
Blake Russell
Neil Wiener & Sylvi Plante for Leah Plante-Wiener and 2 Anonymous
26th Annual BCS Golf Tournament
3Macs division of Raymond James Ltd.
BCS Foundation
Bus Bell-Horizon Inc.
Financière Banque Nationale/ Danny Lalonde
Global Excel
Gordon Food Services
IMK Avocats
Inpro-Electron Informatique
32nd Annual Alumni & Friends Hockey Tournament
Gordon Food Services
Hatley
Rempart Asset Management
Sebby’s
5th Annual Toronto Golf Tournament
3Macs Division of Raymond James Ltd.
Architem
BCS Foundation
Citco Corporate Services Inc.
Fahey et associés Inc.
Financière Banque Nationale/ Danny Lalonde
GNR Corbus
Gordon Food Services
Inpro-Electron Informatique
We have made every effort to ensure that these are complete and accurate lists. Please accept our sincere apologies if there are any errors or omissions and let us know of any corrections by contacting Lyne Labrecque: 819.566.0238 x283 or llabrecque@bishopscollegeschool.com
As you have seen throughout this issue of The Bulletin, exciting progress is being achieved at Bishop’s College School. As a donor to the Annual Giving program, you can play an important role in determining our future successes.
Please consider making a gift to:
1. The Highest Priority Fund, which allows your gift to help in the area of the school where it will have the most immediate and strategic benefit; or
2. Scholarships, which invest in promising young students; or
3. The Campus Renewal Fund, which ensures that our campus is up-to-date, adequately equipped, and designed to provide a productive environment for students; or
4. St. James the Less Heritage Restoration, which includes the restoration of the bell and stained glass windows from St. James the Less Church in Compton; or
5. Another area of your choice
We hope you will consider supporting our efforts with a gift this year.
Please donate online at bishopscollegeschool.com/Donate or complete the card below and return it to us in the post.
Bishop’s College School Foundation q Cheque payable to Friends of
College School, Inc. (USD)
MasterCard q Visa q AMEX Card no.: Name on card (please print): Exp. date: Please return completed form to: Bishop’s College School Foundation 80 chemin Moulton Hill Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1Z8 CANADA Name as you would like it to appear for recognition:
to: q BCS Foundation (CDN receipt) q Friends of BCS, Inc. (US receipt) q I don’t require a tax receipt BCS Foundation Business Number: 89184-0647 RR0001 FOBCS Number: 52-2141500
q I would like to give a gift-in-kind and/or volunteer. Please contact me.
q Please send me instructions to make a wire transfer or gift of shares.
