BCS Bulletin December 2024

The Leadership Edition

Abigail Andrews · Stephen Kouri · Darren Turner

Kurt A. Johnson Head of School

“Look around you today, at your classmates. You’ll be amazed by what these people, who you know now as teenagers, will do and become.”

—BCS Graduation Speech, D. Patriquin, June 2024

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MEET THE BCS ASSOCIATION BOARD

Message from Association Board Chair, Guthrie J. Stewart, BCS’73

The BCS Association Board brings together a dedicated group of leaders. Our members, alumni, parents, and friends of the School, possess extensive and diverse governance and planning experience and are devoted to supporting the School’s leadership by sustaining and guiding BCS into the future. Each member of the Association Board shares a passion and conviction for what makes BCS the unique and special place we know it to be. BCS is much more than a School it offers a life-long experience and community.

BCS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024–2025

Chair

Mr. Guthrie J. Stewart, BCS’73

Vice-Chair

Ms. Alex Johnston, BCS’88

Mr. Roald Smeets, BCS’87

Directors

Ms. Richeena Campbell, BCS’06

Mr. Jérôme Cloutier, BCS’90

Ms. Kaitlin Corbeil, BCS’17

Mr. Scott Goodson, BCS’81

Mr. Ian Graham, BCS’80

Mr. Kurt A. Johnson, BCS’84

Ms. Alex Johnston, BCS’88

M. Daniel Lalonde, BCS’72

Mr. Nicholas Scheib, BCS’91

Mr. Stephan Scholl, BCS’88

Ms. Jacqueline Scott, BCS’84

Mr. Roald Smeets, BCS’87

Mr. James A. Soutar

Mr. Guthrie J. Stewart, BCS’73

From the moment students begin their journey at BCS, we see its transformative effect. Thanks to our nurturing environment, strong academics, vibrant student life and numerous leadership opportunities, our students thrive and mature on all levels. Upon graduation, these new alumni continue their journey as permanent members of a strong and supportive global BCS family. It is both an honour and distinctly gratifying to serve on the BCS Association Board and to proudly support our School!

FROM MOULTON HILL

Greeting from The Hale House !

Just over a month ago, I gathered here with almost thirty of my mates from the Class of ’84 as we celebrated the (gulp) 40th anniversary of our graduation from BCS. It was an enchanting evening, filled with laughter, music, memories and joy. The gathering served an unexpected purpose for me. It helped me understand the essential value proposition of what we strive to achieve every day at BCS: to create an enduring sense of belonging and communion, one so strong that forty years on, the bond is as fresh and as deep as when it was first sealed, here on the cherished grounds of Moulton Hill Road.

The occasion also allowed us time to reflect, and to remember those no longer with us. Our list of fallen mates extends well beyond what anyone would expect at this time of life and serves as a stark reminder of our own good fortune to be able to enjoy the many blessings of friendship. One who recently joined that list was not from our class, but rather from our time at BCS: Major David Turner.

The “Maige”, as he was affectionately known, drew his last breath on May 31st, 2024 the very day our Cadet Corps was being reviewed on Centre Field. How cunningly appropriate for one of the true Titans of BCS. An unwavering embodiment of integrity, Major Turner taught us not so much the

hard skills of math, science or letters, but rather the silent, soft skills of honour, respect and, above all, grit: the ability and perhaps more importantly the willingness to overcome adversity, to accept that which we cannot control and, simply put, to boldly forge ahead on our chosen path.

More relevant than ever, grit is one of those elusive life skills we strive to bestow on all our students at BCS. We do this not through tough love or hard knocks, but by encouraging our students to play, to try, to be curious and, most importantly, to fail. Like the “Maige” did for almost thirty years, we are there to help our students up when

they fall, but only to let them play, to try, to be curious and yes, to fail once again.

Grit is a gift reserved for those who dare to fail. The pledge we make to our students is that they will be given many opportunities to fail and of course to succeed in a safe, secure and compassionate setting. The friendships forged through those many failures and successes are deep, lasting, and as I recently was reminded, simply unforgettable.

It’s so nice to be home.

Kurt A. Johnson, BCS’84 Head of School

THE BCS LASTING LEGACY

What an exciting time to be a part of our BCS community!

Standing on the extraordinary foundation of a history approaching 200 years, we are poised for growth, peerless in terms of our strengths and key offerings, and fuelled by dedication, vision, and an uncompromising quest for excellence.

Considering the characteristics and assets that set BCS apart, we reflect on the magnificence of our 250-acre Eastern Townships campus, our enviable French Canadian cultural backdrop, our #2 Cadet Corps, founded in 1861 and a Black Watch Regiment affiliate, our active and spirited Alumni Network, and our strong, thriving Endowment.

The BCS Heritage Fund), BCS is consistently raising the bar on our overall student experience offering. We are embarking on a visionary period of growth, and will soon be communicating an exciting series of strategic initiatives with an invitation for your involvement.

a merit award won by students who uphold the key character attributes of Major David Turner: Quiet Leadership, Humility, Excellence and Grit. In the following pages you will hear from Major Turner’s son, LCol Darren Turner, BCS’85, regarding the significant legacy Major Turner has left us. You will hear from Tolly Bradford and Samir Bendriss, BCS’94, highlighting some of their pivotal campus experiences with Major Turner that led to the creation of the award in his honour. You will also hear from Abigail Andrews, BCS’26, the exceptional BCS student and leader who has won the inaugural Major Turner Leadership Award.

Thanks to the generous contributions of our King’s Hall Compton and Bishop’s College School graduates, families, staff, faculty, and members of the wider community, BCS has grown to be the institution that it is. With recent impactful donations such as the Cadet Field Obstacle Course (Stephen Kouri, BCS’79), the McNaughton House refurbishment (Sebastien Lahaie, BCS’94 and The Lahaie Family), and The Major Turner HQ Combined Mess (Estate of William Stavert,

Equally critical to our continued performance as a top all-around boarding school is your support of our Endowment. Ranking #1 in Canada per student, the BCS Endowment is the bedrock of our future; a testament to the generosity of our community and the excellent stewardship of our Foundation Board of Directors.

In this spirit, we are launching an appeal for your support of The Major Turner Leadership Award,

Initiated by Tolly Bradford in 2021, and further supported by over 2 dozen alumni in the intervening years, I invite you to join us in building The Major Turner Leadership Award. By broadening the base of support, your donations will positively impact the experiences of more of our student leaders, thereby enriching our entire BCS community and beyond.

Thank you for all that you do,

Jennifer Winsor, BCS’83 Director of Advancement

Life at BCS

Learning. Leadership.

LCol Darren Turner, BCS’85

LCol Darren Turner, BCS’85, reflects on arriving in Canada, his father’s legacy, The Major Turner Leadership Award, the impact of the Cadet Program on leadership, his family’s introduction of the Headmaster’s Coin and the Major Turner HQ Combined Mess.

My time as a student at BCS was memorable in two ways. The first was academic life at BCS. Although I was not a stellar student, I did graduate from BCS after receiving a lot of additional help and moved on to higher levels of education. I must thank my past teachers for their patience and professionalism, especially Mrs. Sakamoto for her continuous support in math. I’m sure she, like most of my past teachers, would be surprised to know that I ended up as an engineer in the military.

BCS prepared me to become a serious and lifelong learner. The academic life at BCS, which I would define as “habit-forming persistence,” has enabled me to overcome all subsequent educational challenges in my life.

Apart from academic life at BCS, there was also student life. Again, I must first give a huge shoutout to the teachers and staff at BCS, because it was those great folks who provided the foundation upon which the BCS community was built. The BCS community was a place that unlocked other key learning opportunities for me, such as sports, debating, social events, cultural themes, meeting famous people, and listening to new music. In today’s vernacular,

this is called building cultural and social capital something that holds immense value and endures throughout one’s lifetime.

Student life at BCS taught me how to work as a team member, how to lose, how to win, how to get along with people, and much more all of which helped ensure that my future life would be rich with interand intrapersonal interactions and opportunities. In short, student life at BCS taught me that there is more to life than just academics and that people and community must be central and valued themes in my life.

I have some great and life-defining memories from BCS. It is often said that we don’t remember exactly what people in our past have said to us; rather, we remember how they made us feel…. I have exceptions to that. I remember struggling in hockey. I was the skinny kid from England, but I wanted to make the Senior team, and I was willing to try just about anything to get there.

During the tryouts, I lined up Chris Cowans, BCS’81, and attempted a solid hit with everything I had, hoping to impress Mr. Goodwin and secure a jersey. Wrong! Hitting Chris was like hitting a brick wall I went flying back and broke my stick in the process. Chris looked down

as he skated away and said, “nice try”. Later, Mr. Goodwin asked if I was crazy for attempting that and reminded me how to best keep my head on my shoulders (literally).

Another life lesson occurred in the Debating Club. I joined the club for reasons other than just debating, and this fact, as well as my poor debating skills, was soon exposed by our current Head of School, Kurt Johnson, BCS’84. It was during my first debate that Kurt presented a decisive and crushing argument to which I couldn’t respond. I remember thinking, “nice one, Kurt” and I responded with, “nothing further”.

Life at BCS, both academic and student, taught me the value of teamwork and to never give up thank you to all my classmates, teammates, teachers and staff ONE TEAM.

I am exceptionally proud of my father, Major David Turner, and not for the most obvious reasons. My father was in the Royal Marine Commandos (RMC) for many years. For those who don’t know, the RMC is one of Britain’s elite military units. As an anecdote, the RMC is surrounded by glass, with a sticker that reads, “in case of emergency, break glass”. As a military member myself, I do not feel that most people fully

THE HEADMASTER’S COIN

The concept behind the Headmaster’s Coin draws inspiration from the military tradition of the Commanding Officer’s Coin, a distinguished recognition awarded to members of a unit who achieve outstanding accomplishments. In this tradition, a coin is given not just as a token, but as a mark of respect and admiration for one’s contribution to the greater good of the unit or organization.

My brother Cliff, BCS’81, and I collaborated with BCS Advancement and the Head of School to come up with the initial Coin design and we are pleased to have gifted the production of the first Coins that feature serial numbers 001–100.

The Headmaster’s Coin, while not directly tied to our father’s legacy, embodies a principle that was central to his own values: Excellence. At its core, the Headmaster’s Coin is designed to recognize and honour exceptional deeds that contribute to the reputation of both the individual recipient and the broader BCS community. Much like the culture at BCS, it serves as a symbol of the highest standards and the unwavering pursuit of excellence. Each coin will be serialized, and the name of each recipient will be entered into a ledger, creating a lasting record of the individual’s achievement. This serves not only as a personal acknowledgment, but also as a reminder that their contribution is part of a larger and living narrative of excellence at BCS.

One of the primary objectives of the Coin is to directly connect the recipient’s achievement with the leadership of BCS. It is a tangible way of linking the action to the person who embodies and imparts the values of excellence to the entire BCS community. The Coin can be presented with public recognition in a gathering, or delivered more privately, depending on the wishes of the recipient. The coin is normally exchanged between the two parties in the form of a handshake.

The Headmaster’s Coin is not limited to students; it can be awarded to any member of the BCS community whether a student, teacher, staff member, parent, or contractor who goes above and beyond to uphold the standards of excellence that define the school. In this way, the Coin becomes a powerful symbol of what BCS stands for: A commitment to extraordinary achievement, continuous improvement, and a shared dedication to the ideals that make the BCS community exceptional.

father held dear. It acknowledges that the qualities of responsibility, service, and teamwork are as vital as any academic pursuit or athletic accomplishment. For our family, this award represents a legacy of dedication to others, a commitment to excellence, and a belief in the power of leadership to transform lives and the BCS community. My father would have loved to have met Abigail Andrews, our first recipient.

The BCS Cadet Program

When discussing culture, it’s essential to consider it as a framework of ideas and value

systems that influence how individuals engage with one another and their environment. In the context of BCS’s Cadet Program, the activities, rituals, and structures that define the program collectively shape how cadets relate to each other, develop their identities, and navigate their surroundings. These interactions ranging from the establishment of rank and hierarchy to the acquisition of new skills serve as powerful tools for teaching cadets not only how to act, but also how to belong within the cadet community (and the larger National Cadet Program). It is through these experiences

that cadets internalize essential principles and norms, learning what it means to interact respectfully with each other, follow established protocols, and grow into responsible, contributing members of the group.

At the heart of the BCS Cadet Program lies a set of core values that help to mold the character and behavior of its participants. The emphasis on service, dedication, honour, and loyalty is central to the cadet ethos; each of these values reinforces the bonds that unite cadets with one another. Service encourages cadets to put the needs of others above their own,

THE MAJOR TURNER LEADERSHIP AWARD

Recognizing Quiet Leadership

Bulletin staff caught up with ’94 grads Tolly Bradford and Samir Bendriss and asked them to share some insight on how Major David Turner’s leadership and support prepared them for life after BCS, and what prompted Tolly to come up with the idea to start

The Major Turner Leadership Award.

Major Turner had a big impact on me, through both sports and in Cadets. As my soccer and tennis coach, my partner in running the indoor soccer league, and my mentor when I served as Cadet Major, he became a true friend and role model. He was a great mentor who genuinely cared about us, earning deep respect through his natural authority. He entrusted us with real responsibilities, set high expectations, and led with a calm, assertive style that was as unique as it was effective. He was surprisingly soft-spoken for a Major, but he never had to raise his voice, as everyone knew better than to mess around. That calm and assertive leadership style was something I aspired to adopt later in life. He knew how to unify a team and bring out the best in each of us.

During my time at BCS, he entrusted me with substantial leadership responsibilities, which became one of the most lasting, positive influences from my years there. The experiences gave me a head start in developing leadership skills, which served me well from Officer Training School in Norway to my role as a business leader. Few high school students have the chance to command an entire cadet corps and gain that kind of leadership experience. His mentorship provided me with a foundation that has supported me ever since.

The Major Turner Leadership Award celebrates his impact on the BCS Community by identifying and elevating students who are quietly and respectfully leading, and supporting them for future success. The Major Turner Leadership Award was presented for the first time this year.

When asked why he started this award, the answer comes easily for Tolly Bradford. He explains that he had arrived at a point in his life where he started to assess to

explore where he had come from, where he was going and most importantly, what he valued. He realized that the experience of being a leader and being able to replicate some of the things that Major Turner had given to the students was what stood out and had helped him throughout his life.

Tolly realized that soft-spoken leadership through service is unique and does not always get recognized. He discovered that the louder leaders are usually seen and heard,

while quiet and respectful authority is not always acknowledged. The award idea came from his wish to celebrate this realization by encouraging and supporting other BCS students who naturally follow in the Major David Turner leadership style.

As the The Major Turner Leadership Award endowment grows, so will the support of future BCS leaders who embody the humility, perseverance, resilience and grit of one of our beloved leaders.

Major Turner was one of the most important mentors and coaches in my life. He was my Houseparent and soccer coach. It was as a soccer coach that he had the most impact on my development as a leader. Through his careful and calm approach, he made me believe I was able to be a better player. That lesson translated into not only my success on the field, but supported me in other things as well. Whether with a brief word or a simple ‘thumbs up’, he somehow always knew how to do the right thing to challenge me to go beyond what I thought I could do.

Later, as I took stock of my life, I looked back on these lessons as cornerstones of my ability to succeed in life. I also sought to replicate this same style of leadership when I began leading others, whether that was as a coach, as a professor working with undergraduate students, or as a senior colleague helping others around me to succeed.

Tolly Bradford, BCS’94

Samir Bendriss, BCS’94

MEET ABIGAIL ANDREWS

Inaugural Recipient of The Major

Turner Leadership Award

“Being awarded this honor has made me realize not only how much I am putting into the BCS community, but also how much good the community has done for me.”

When asked about the impact

The Major Turner Leadership Award has had on her life, her most important mentors, and how the award will help her grow and develop, the Form VI student reflects on leadership, family, moving forward and what she would say to Major Turner today.

This award has reinforced the leadership skills I have learned at BCS. Being a leader is not about being the loudest in the room, it means you are willing to contribute in a positive light to a group of people. There are many ways to be a leader, I was always told the best leaders are the ones who can understand the people they are trying to lead, and this award has helped me affirm that belief.

My sister has been an important mentor in my life; she will always be someone I look up to with admiration and respect. She has always encouraged me to look positively at situations and to understand why, when things didn’t go my way. She has always been there for me in every stage of my life and has helped me become the person and leader I am today.

I was very surprised when I was informed I had won the award. I didn’t even know I was eligible for an award! Being awarded this honor has made me realize not only how much I am putting into the BCS community, but also how much good the community has done for me.

Stephen Kouri, BCS’79

A Fireside Chat with Stephen Kouri

Grit. Resilience. Character.

BCS: When we interviewed you for an article in the 2019 issue of The Bulletin, you said that the book “Grit”, by Angela Duckworth shaped your mindset throughout your career and philanthropic endeavors. Can you elaborate on that? Do you still believe this today?

SK: Angela Duckworth’s book, “Grit”, had a profound impact on me. For years I had been helping younger people in the organizations where I worked; I was focused on their

personal growth, development and advancement or so I thought.

The book really helped me to evolve the way I worked with younger people. I became much more focused on prioritizing their interests and passions in our discussions. As a result, I discovered that many had lots of interests but had never given much thought to their real passions. I began to ask different questions, such as “What do you really like doing?” and “What are

you really good at?”. As I helped them to connect a deeper sense of self-awareness and understanding, I understood that finding those real passions could be life and career changing.

In my philanthropic activities I am a Board Member of an Ontario charity called ProAction. ProAction connects youth, often in underserved communities, with police officers in officer-developed and led programs. For me, this is all about giving youth

“Today, I pay it forward, actively mentoring half a dozen people. Most of them under 30. I really enjoy it!”

A seminal moment in my career happened during a North American reorganization, when I became VP of Marketing at Unilever. I quickly realized that some of the key activities my team led from Toronto, like advertising, would soon be led from the US, under a new North American advertising framework. Recognizing that working in “advertising” was how people described themselves as Marketers to their friends and family, it was clear that my team was at risk of losing its identity. Leading my team through the evolution of their roles was a big challenge for me and I was worried that many would leave the company. In the end, we managed through the transition, (with hiccups!), and found inspiring work to develop, lead and celebrate such as the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty.

Going to Smucker as the Head of Sales was also a critical leadership opportunity for me, and a very positive experience. As a result of a series of major acquisitions, I had the opportunity to build a new and much larger sales structure. For this purpose, we had to build a fresh vision and supporting model and hire over 30 people over two years. As a result, we built a high performing team with a series of capabilities that were new to Smucker. Our biggest challenges were in finding the right people, building alignment and then proving that hiring all these people had been the right business decision.

My experience at Smucker was a unique example of managing through a growth-related challenge. It taught me the value of leading with vision, focussing my team, and aligning the organization with a clear and ambitious direction and goal.

BCS: Did you have a career mentor or mentors?

While at BCS Art Campbell, my House Master at Williams House, served perhaps less as a mentor and more of a second Dad. He guided me through my arrival at BCS and helped me settle in to boarding school life. I always felt that he looked out for me and saw something in me and my pals that he liked. He also pushed me to engage in school life, to try new things, and not be afraid to speak my mind.

In my work life, I had a few critical mentors and supporters. My first VP of Marketing, (a Ridley College graduate) was instrumental in my early development. He taught me the basics of Marketing (objectives, strategies and tactics), but constantly challenged me to be better, to think Big especially around Advertising and Communication. He enabled and supported debate and even allowed me to win a few less important decisions! He provided clear, consistent and immediate feedback which I, and others, ate up as youngsters. He provided me opportunities in Marketing and then supported me on leading a

company-wide ‘change’ project. Later, he supported my interest in a move to the Sales function. When I was transferred from Marketing to an important Sales role, I told him I didn’t have the experience to do the role. I will never forget his response: “Stephen, if we didn’t think you could do this role, we wouldn’t have given it to you. We all know it will take some time for you to get settled and make a difference.” This was a real vote of confidence and support.

Later, when I had been promoted to a VP Marketing role, I had a boss who was very different than me. A smart, very intellectual leader who had spent most of his career in the Finance function. He helped me manage my energy and curiosity, encouraging the use of very purposeful, open-ended questions. He taught my peers and me the importance of delivering on our commitments, and he led by example. One year, he promised an all-employee, company meeting in Las Vegas if we hit certain business targets. When we achieved the targets, he fought tooth and nail to get others to agree to the meeting and its associated costs Lastly, he taught me the power of the human touch through simple handwritten notes. So simple, but so powerful. He too, looked out for me and supported my personal development.

Today, I pay it forward, actively mentoring half a dozen people. Most of them under 30. I really enjoy it!

BCS: Thanks to your generosity, the Cadet Field has had an exciting makeover. Tell us a little about what has been added to activities on the Field and why you chose to donate to its refurbishment.

SK: The idea for the obstacle course was conceived by school leaders, including the former Head of School. It’s really about encouraging students to try things that might seem difficult, intimidating or uncomfortable in some way. Students gaining confidence through their attempts to master each of the stations is our objective. I hope that the course will be used in settings that allow teams, (houses/forms/ sports teams/classes) to tackle an obstacle together and solve the challenge as a group. The obstacle course acts as a metaphor for life; one person rarely solves a big challenge all by themselves. I hope

it will also be used by the Cadet Corps and summer students. It’s a wonderful means of getting students to meet each other in an open, inviting environment where everyone will be challenged at some point.

BCS: Formed in 1861, the BCS No. 2 Cadet Corps is the oldest continuous service corps in Canada. How did being a Cadet shape you? Do you think students today understand the value of Cadets?

SK: I was a Cadet from 1976-1979. In my final year I served as the Quartermaster. In that role, I was responsible for equipment and its disbursement for our Cadet activities. Although I can’t comment on how today’s students feel about the Cadet experience, I do believe it can differentiate the school and serves as a unique ‘all student’ activity.

In my case, Cadets, much like sports, taught me about discipline and the challenges associated with getting a large number of students to do the same activities in an aligned fashion. We drilled until we got things right, at work we called this Executional Excellence! It was also the way my then Afro hair style was kept in check!

To View Angela Duckworth’s Ted Talk: Grit: The power of passion and perseverance

“Class of ’84 reunion didn’t disappoint. Filled with Jerry’s pizza partying…to blues jamming…to tequila shooting…to establishing a class merit award…to dining hall fare & tunnel tours…to a comedy show… to laughs and irreverence…to campus lounging. To celebrating our classmate and Head of School Kurt Johnson. Our friendships and connections have lasted forty years. That’s how we roll and I’m here for it. Thank you BCS for being our glue then, now, always!”

—Theo Brinckman, BCS’84

CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF TRADITIONS, FRIENDSHIPS AND RECONNECTING

At BCS, our strength lies in our global community. Every year, we celebrate lasting connections with a Homecoming weekend that brings friends and families back to campus, to relive memories and create new ones.

Homecoming 2024 was one for the books! With autumn leaves on full display, we welcomed over 100 alumni for a three-day celebration at the beginning of October. Festivities marked milestone reunions for classes ending in ‘4, from 1954 to 2014.

The weekend kicked off with Friday morning chapel, where Marissa Pace, BCS’97 delivered an inspiring speech, reflecting on how BCS shaped her life and exciting global career. She captivated the audience with stories of her personal journey, and even included a few anecdotes… Borneo and a legendary BCS athletics shirt!

Later that day, world-renowned extreme backcountry skier Greg Hill, BCS’94 spoke to students

and alumni, sharing his inspiring experiences of resilience, grit, and pushing past personal limits. Greg’s stories, paired with stunning footage of his extreme feats, left the audience speechless. His remarkable achievement, climbing and skiing two million vertical feet in just one year, resonated deeply with all ages.

Friday evening, Head of School Kurt Johnson, BCS’84, and his wife Dani welcomed Kurt’s classmates to Hale House. The group reconnected over great food, lively conversation, and even some musical entertainment, courtesy of Baldwin Evans and Kurt himself! They got the band back together!

One of the weekend’s most meaningful moments came with the announcement of the Class of 1984 School Spirit Merit Award, established in loving memory of classmates Bob Cytrynbaum, Matthew Ullman, and Christian Boisclair, who left us within one year of graduation. They contributed to the life and spirit of BCS in an uncommonly generous and

remarkable way. The award will benefit a student who exemplifies positive spirit and student life, in the classroom, on the playing fields and/or stage, in the House, and through deep and enduring friendships.

Saturday’s activities featured campus tours (including the tunnels), sports events, and plenty of opportunities for alumni to relive their school days while discovering some exciting campus changes and additions. The day culminated in a lively cocktail at Hale House, followed by dinner at Ross Hall. Montreal comedians Lawrence Corber and David Pryde brought the house down with an hour of unforgettable stand-up.

Festivities continued at the Lion Pub, where stories were shared long after the campus had quieted down. The weekend wrapped on Sunday morning with a final brunch and ended on a high note with a Chapel service, where favorite hymns brought the reunion to an emotional close.

ALUMNI EVENTS 2024

No matter where they are or how long they have been apart, BCS and KHC Alumni/ae always reconnect

Montreal Alumni & Friends 5 à 7

January 25, 2024

The Atwater Club hosted 70 BCS alumni and friends for a get-together and networking reception. Participants shared news, views and jokes, reacquainted with old friends and made some new connections. A great time was had by all!

“I was smiling all day today, even while working in the terrible weather…Thank you! These wonderful people don’t get old! They just keep getting better!” Meredith Cape, BCS’89

“It was wonderful to catch up with BCS friends and reminisce with all of you.” — Sacha Ragueneau, BCS’97

“Thank you all for a great evening. Nice to travel through the generations.” — Van Devriese, BCS’88

“Great job! I am so happy I stopped by. Thanks for having us all.” Amanda Jelowicki, BCS’93

“I had a super time seeing some old friends and making some new acquaintances.” Margot Kyle, KHC’65

“Thanks so much for an unforgettable evening! I look forward to the golf tournament!” Blaine August, BCS’97

Annual Alumni Hockey Tournament

February 10, 2024

February of each year is reserved for our Annual Alumni Hockey Tournament in the Memorial Arena. It is a friendly get-together and competition, averaging around 100 players. Cold air, warm hearts and a good time is guaranteed for one and all.

“I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for orchestrating and planning another fantastic hockey tournament. The weekend was an incredible experience, and we are truly grateful to be part of this alumni event year after year. It’s always a special occasion for us to come together, relive old memories, and create new ones-and a Win for Gen X certainly feels good lol!

Your hard work and dedication in putting on such a great show did not go unnoticed. We appreciate the effort you put into making this event a success. Team Gen X is still riding the wave of our recent victory, and it has added an extra layer of excitement for the upcoming years. Thank you for sharing the picturesit captured the essence of the weekend perfectly!”

Sacha Ragueneau, BCS’97

“BIG THANKS for the wonderful job you and your colleagues do at the school to keep this successful alumni event rolling. I’m already looking forward to tournament #38!!” — David Stenason, BCS’75

“Well done and thanks once again for allowing this invasion of hockey enthusiasts to relive past thrills and memories, and to rekindle friendships. See you next year!”

Michael Stearns, BCS’82

“As always, we were treated like royalty and the School’s generosity and effort to make us all feel welcome was so appreciated. The weekend went off without a single hitch apart from the Mushmen not advancing to the finals and hoisting the cup as tournament champions… always next year…. Thank you for all that you did we know how much work it is for you and the team before and during the tournament.

A very personal highlight for me was to be reunited with one of my greatest BCS friends, Andrew Calder, BCS’82!! It was a complete surprise to see him, and we are looking forward to properly reconnecting after a long break since the last time we both spent time together.’ —Mark Johnson, BCS’82

Special thanks to Mario Iannuzzi, BCS'88, for sponsoring a fantastic breakfast of McDonald's Egg McMuffins. Mario, your donation kept the Teams warm in Canada's coldest outdoor rink!

Vancouver Alumni & Friends Reception

March 5, 2024

This year ‘s Vancouver Reception, graciously hosted by Hugh Notman, BCS’75, reunited 22 alumni at the Vancouver Lawn & Tennis Club. Guests enjoyed quality time sharing memories and stories with old friends and exchanging numbers and contact info with new ones.

“It was a lovely evening, best ever for me. Lots of laughter. Some tears. Even brought out my old BCS pin. So grateful to this school and the hard work that goes into it.”

Bernice Bell, BCS’77

First Row Left to Right: Hugh Notman, BCS’75, Bernice Bell Burnett, BCS’77, Hilary Dunn, BCS’93, Rose Ann Nicol, Visitor, Wendy Hamilton, BCS 76, Marian MacFarlane, KHC’56, Anouk Ganga, BCS’21, June Lane, BCS Past Teacher 1982 to 2004, Cynthia Toyota, BCS’90, Mary Murphy, KHC/BCS’75. Second Row Left to Right: Michel Lafrance, BCS Head of School, Ronald Marchuk, BCS’71, Dinyar Marzban, BCS’71, Bart MacDougall, BCS’54, William Lang, BCS’60, Frances Thomson, BCS’76, Deborah Matheson, KHC’70, Greg McConnell, BCS Director of Admissions, Gwen Skutezky Davidson, BCS’75

Left to Right: Etienne Germain, husband of Mélanie Greffard, BCS’98, Phillipe Pépin, BCS’15, Michel Dubois, BCS Past Parent, Charles Lacroix, BCS’77, Pierre Boutin, BCS’78, Mélanie Greffard, BCS’98, Charles de Sainte Marie, Director of Advancement, BCS’93, Karine Bourgault, BCS’99, Randy Jackson, BCS Teacher 1989 to 2018, Susan Cook, Events & Alumni Services, Jean-David Fournier, BCS’03, Judith (Judi) Fletcher Dunn, KHC’64, Peter Dunn, BCS Past Parent.

Quebec City Alumni & Friends Reception

May 3, 2024

Evan Price, BCS’75, generously hosted an intimate and memorable friendly get-together for alumni and friends at the spectacular Auberge Saint-Antoine.

“Huge thanks to Evan Price, BCS’75, for hosting us on short notice; we hope to return to the Auberge SaintAntoine in 2025.” Pierre Boutin, BCS’78

“It was great to catch up. And special to see Randy Jackson (past staff/music teacher 1989 to 2018) again.”

— Mélanie Greffard, BCS’98

“It was an absolute pleasure. It was nice to catch up on all of the goings on at the old school. Next time we’ll definitely have to drag Mr. (Don) Maxwell (past teacher 1996-2019, and past parent) along. Thanks again!”

— Randy Jackson

Toronto Ladies Luncheon

May 8, 2024

This year, guests were hosted at the Toronto Lawn Tennis Club, where they were served a beautiful lunch and enjoyed the featured guest speaker, BCS Association Board Member Richeena Campbell, BCS’06.

“The KHC lunch was very special indeed! Old memories are the best…Thank you, thank you. I so enjoyed hearing about the school as it is now. Quite different, naturally, from my day but quite wonderful.” Lois (Keefler) Kehoe, KHC’48

“Thank you so much for arranging the wonderful gettogether at the Toronto Lawn. The food was fantastic! The young lady who spoke was dynamite, and Charles, as always, charmed the ladies! Best of luck going forward and thank you again.” Mary (Cape) Usher-Jones, KHC’63

Seated from left to right: Penelope (Penny) Bayly Wood, KHC’63, Mary Usher Jones, KHC’63, Thelma Wheatley, KHC Teacher in the 60’s, Audrey Robinson Shaw Pinney, KHC’47, Lois Keefler Kehoe, KHC’48. Second Row left to right: Barbara Weir, KHC/BCS’73, Karen Bell, BCS’75, Sally Winser McLachlan, KHC/BCS’74, Carol Sewell, BCS’75, Hannah Lee Poy-Paxman, BCS’21, Heather Cooper Vivares, BCS’08, Shan Shrestha, BCS’05, Charles de Sainte Marie, Director of Advancement, BCS’93, Richeena Campbell, BCS’06. Third Row left to right: Susan Cook, Events & Alumni Services, Diana Frunze, BCS’22

Montreal Ladies Luncheon

May 15, 2024

The Ladies Luncheon is an annual event for our KHC & BCS alumnae in the Montreal area. This year, 26 ladies attended the lively event, hosted at the Hillside Tennis Club. A couple of BCS prefects were also invited and enjoyed socializing with the Old Girls, while also learning about school life in the past. The engaging featured guest speaker was Béata Johnson, BCS’24.

“Thank you for a most enjoyable afternoon with a great lunch to boot! As I was by far the oldest attending, it was great to see so many younger graduates there. I can’t see any way you could improve the event. Best wishes to you all for the continued success of the school. I know my late husband, Patrick Stoker, BCS’38, would agree with me.” Josephine (Dickson) Stoker, KHC’46

Thank you so much for inviting Emma Andrews, BCS’24 and me to this wonderful opportunity. We had an amazing time learning about so many different interesting facts about BCS & KHC!  Ana Carolina Quintas Martinez, BCS’24

“The luncheon was such fun! It was wonderful to catch up with so many “old girls” of all ages. I really enjoyed meeting Kurt Johnson, BCS’84. We had many connections. His parents bought my family home when they came to BCS. I had known Andrew (Andy) Johnson, BCS’80 as a teenager. And I now know his mother & mother-in-law. It was lovely to eat outside. And the lunch was delicious.” — Anne (Boright) Gregory, KHC’51

“I had a lovely time as usual. The lunch was delicious, and everyone around me commented how good everything was, and it was beautifully presented. I enjoyed the speeches. I think Kurt Johnson, BCS’84 will make a great head of school. Thank you for the scarf…it is truly beautiful.” Diane (Angus) Webster, KHC’55

First Row Left to Right: Daphne Symeonides, BCS’80, Carol Brownlee, BCS’80, Jocelyn Gordon McCurdy, KHC’54, Diane (Di) Augus Webster, KHC’55, Jill Pacaud den Hertog, KHC’56, Heather Mackenzie Faith, KHC’54, Josephine (Jo) Dickson Stoker, KHC’46, Deirdre Molson Stevenson, KHC’50, Judy Westwater Heathcote, KHC’61, Anne Boright Gregory, KHC’51, Susan (Sue) MacLaren Khan, KHC’61. Second Row Left to Right: Ana Quintas, BCS’24, Emma Andrews, BCS’24, Jennifer Winsor, Director of Advancement, BCS’83, Beverly Bryant Bradley, KHC’65, Tania Kalecheff, KHC’72. Third Row Left to Right: Penelope Doheny, KHC’67, Béata Johnson, BCS’24, Carlotta Stoker Di Fiore, BCS’81, Jennifer Harding Marlin, BCS’10, Kurt Johnson, Interim Head of School, BCS’84, Rae MacCulloch Heenan, KHC’55.

Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament

June 7, 2024

Traditionally, the first Friday in June is reserved for the Annual BCS Golf Tournament.

This year’s group of about 80 alumni hit the links at Owl’s Head for friendly competition and shared stories. Rain or shine, a good time is guaranteed for one and all, so look out for the 2025 save the date!

“As always it is great to get together to see old friends, meet fellow alumni and hear their stories. It’s a shame the weather was so inconsistent, but that didn’t stop anyone from enjoying each other’s company. Thanks again for a wonderful event!” — Mark Johnson, BCS’82

KHC CORNER

KHC Class of 1964 60 th Reunion

Thanks to input from: Cheryl McDermid Lumley, Kathleen Plow and Andrea Gordon

The KHC class of ‘64 had their 60-year reunion June 19–22, 2024. We started planning almost a year in advance, when we heard that the class of ‘63 had a fantastic reunion at BCS in 2023. We decided to follow their lead. We were all eagerly looking forward to reconnecting with old classmates, some of whom we hadn’t seen in over 40 years. We came from all over Canada, the US, and even as far as the Caribbean and Spain. The best part? We all recognized each other, even after so many years.

We had a decent turnout with 16 classmates attending, and we all chose to stay in the BCS dorms, fittingly in Gillard House. Susan Cook welcomed us on the first afternoon and even helped carry bags up to the second floor for those of us with back and hip issues. Susan, thank you for that and so much more!

The highlight of the reunion was reconnecting with everyone, staying together in the dorm, and catching up on all our life stories. Pogi was waiting for the birth of her first great-grandchild, and we were all on pins and needles with her for the good news (a healthy baby girl!).

That was just one example of the kind of reconnections we had.

We had a lot of interesting activities lined up, starting with a fantastic PowerPoint presentation in the chapel by Liz Stikeman and Ann Stikeman Garland. They had gathered old class photos from many of us, which really brought back memories. We also remembered classmates who had passed away, like Nancy MacDonald and Bridget Blackader. There was an amazing musical performance by classmates Wendy Rankin, Kathie Mills, and Kathy Plow, who sang “Forty Years On” and “If I Ruled the

Kneeling L to R: Andrea (Newman) Gordon and Cheryl (McDermid) Lumley. Standing L to R: Barbara Monk, Katharine (Kathy) Mills, Wendy Rankin, Marcella (Pogi) Vickers Brown, Andrea (Ross) O’Rourke (behind), Kathleen (Kathy) Plow, Cynthia (Cynnie) Gordon, Elizabeth Stikeman, Barbara (Little) Ring, Deborah (Debbie) Gill (behind), Betty Jane Punnett, Charlotte MacLatchy and Susan (Susie) (Graham) Wild

KHC CLASS OF 1965 REUNION

“Our visit was everything we had hoped it would be. Thank you as well for being so accommodating and for informing us about the school in such an interesting way. We all so appreciated your warm welcome and genuine love of the school. Again, warmest thanks.” — Beverly (Bev) Bryant Bradley, KHC’65

“You took the time to meet us and show us how BSC has kept the history of dear old Kings Hall and made us Old Girls feel part of the BCS family. You arranged such an interesting tour of all the elements, the Glass Passage, The Bell, Gilly’s bust, the blazer + tie, the photos, and the beautiful Keep Troth on the wall…. Made us feel welcome. You handled all our questions and interruptions with grace! Of course, Tea in the dining room was delicious. I think we all came away feeling very much included and grateful.” — Sara (Peck) Colby, KHC’65

Here we are: left to right (with maiden names!): Susan (McCain) Armour, Sara (Peck) Colby, Josephine (Joy) (Balloch) Ahrens, Wendy (Leggat) Charlebois, Susan (Sue) Buchan, Joan (Aitken) Donhauser, Sarah (Collin) Pervès, Gillian (Jill) Stainforth, Sydney McDowell, Beverly (Bev) Bryant Bradley, Sent in by Sara (Peck) Colby

THELMA WHEATLEY: PAST KHC

TEACHER’S

MEMORIES

I arrived at King’s Hall school for girls in the mid-1960’s fresh from the UK at age twenty-two, which I think makes me one of the last surviving teachers there. I taught English for three years. Of course, I was impressed with the school which resembled a big sprawling rustic country lodge with gables and crossbeams. The interior had an ancestral feeling: burnished wood, stone hearths and a glass passage, all set in rolling pastoral countryside with hills in the Eastern Townships.

My little room in the attic was like a nun’s room: narrow bed, ancient dresser, a small mirror on the wall, wooden chair and a mat on the floor. I was dismayed to realize students

slept on either side of me, and the walls were thin! A further shock was the short hems of the girls’ tunics. Coming from staid Wales I was used to tunics almost reaching my ankles!

Intellectually I found little difference between the private school girls and those in the state-run grammar schools which were more rigorous and competitive, though the girls at KHC were kept at their studies by an hour’s ‘prep’ every evening. The idea that girls achieved better academically in Math and Science in schools where they were segregated from boys was prevalent at that time. Their days seemed to me to be a whirlwind of activity social clubs,

athletic clubs and sports teams galore after classes soccer, field hockey, tennis. In the winter months there was skiing twice a week at the local ski resort at Mt. Orford, with free lessons for the new teachers who also supervised. There was also good dramatic activity, plays, concerts, operettas, and visits to local dramatic performances put on by the Lennoxville Players, and Science Fairs available at Sherbrooke and Bishop’s Universities. It was non-stop Go.

The compulsory hour’s Quiet Time on a Sunday afternoon was surely a relief and enjoyed by most of us. But the social highlight of each term was the Tea Dance at Bishop’s College

HIDDEN GEMS

Over 188 years of memories, memorabilia and other hidden gems can be found on the BCS campus today. The Bulletin photo team headed out to capture some treasures that many alumni may recall, and our students today might be surprised to discover.

“The BCS and KHC Archives contain detailed portions of the lives of many people. There are many things I appreciate about working in the archives, such as collecting, organizing, and preserving the present so others may discover the past at some point in the future, to assisting genealogists in their quest to learn about great grandfathers and grandmothers and other relatives they never got to meet. These genealogists are not simply taking information away with them, they also share information they have about the lives of their BCS and KHC ancestors after they graduated from school.

I learn life lessons of triumph and tragedy that stay with me always. Old correspondence from alumni, letters of recommendation from headmasters to university

principals or CEOs, letters from parents expressing concern for poor grades or seeking exception to schedule rules so John may attend his sister’s wedding on a Friday afternoon in Quebec City.

Archives are all about people and preserving evidence of their life stories and treasures from some of the happiest days of their lives. Yes, Senator Molson, your newbie beanie from grammar school, your woolen hockey socks and sweater, your favourite fishing hat and your other treasures are all still here in the archives, now and forever, just as I promised.”

Merrylou Smith, BCS Archivist

Flag in the Head of School’s Office

Story has it that this original school flag, was ‘borrowed’ by an unnamed senior BCS exec. It was eventually entrusted to beloved BCS staff member (1969 to 1998), Cliff Goodwin. Cliff was a past parent and honorary Old Boy, he taught math and physical education, coached football, hockey, track, girls intramural, and golf. His daughter Sally Goodwin, BCS’91 gave the flag to current Head Of School, Kurt Johnson, along with a note that revealed how special it was to her father who kept it for over three decades. It was Cliff’s prized possession until his passing in 2019.

Cushions in the Head of School’s Office

Genevieve Pilon, BCS’93, renowned designer, entrepreneur, and business owner Brainstitch inc. , created this incredible gift to welcome Kurt Johnson to the Office of Head of School. The cushions showcase BCS Club and House ties, current and vintage.

The Heyerhoff Painting

Heneker-Williams Society prize recipient, Margot Heyerhoff, KHC’69, is the well-known North Hatley artist who created this piece, featuring Head of School Kurt Johnson, BCS’84, on his way to the Memorial Arena in 1983. Margot is partners on the Massawippi Foundation with Pat Webster, also a Heneker-Williams prize recipient and grandmother to three grandchildren presently attending BCS.

Memorial Arena

About to celebrate 100 years, the Arena hosted its first skate on December 11th, 1926. Before then, students used to skate across the river at Bishop’s University and had to walk with “sweaty woollens” over 800 yards back to campus.

Grand Piano in the Chapel

The piano was gifted to the BCS community by Mr. Deane Nesbitt, BCS’58 with instructions that students, faculty, and friends be given unlimited access to play music. Played every day, the piano welcomes the Community to morning Chapel. How fortunate we are!

The Brass Newel Finials

Students had to polish the brass as punishment for various misdemeanours, such as ‘borrowing’ the school flag (if caught!).

Cadet Field

Funded by Stephen Kouri BCS’79, the Cadet Field is where team spirit, leadership and perseverance are encouraged through challenges and skillbuilding. The sign at the entryway of the field was repurposed from the BCS sign that stood proudly on Moulton Hill for decades and welcomed students and guests to its campus.

The Bridge to town

The present 390-foot-long steel bridge was built in 1938 by MacKinnon Steel at a cost of $90,000. From then on, it became known as the St. Francis Bridge. Bulletin reporters have heard stories from alumni who claim to have experienced many adventures, and perhaps a couple of late-night swims, when flooding made crossing impossible to return to campus following trips to The Lion (Tolly & Samir).

The Flags by Cloisters

It is said that the naval configuration of the flags outside the cloisters is in honour of Admiral J.K. Ross, who built the original school.

PRECIOUS GEMS

Pathways from different houses

Ross Hall

Stained glass windows in the Chapel

KHC uniform on display

“My time in Colombia was a transformative journey where I learned the value of community and compassion. Working alongside others, we built lasting relationships that surpassed language barriers. Every smile and shared moment reinforced the idea that even small acts of kindness can inspire hope and change. I’ll be forever grateful to all those who made our trip unforgettable.” —Christopher ‘Archie’ Reynolds, BCS’26

“The RSIC in Colombia was a life changing, culturally enriching experience. I learned so much in a short time, not only about other cultures, but also about myself.” —Phoebe Akinwunmi, BCS’25

“I pushed myself to experience as much as possible and to make the best out of the trip by meeting new people, trying new foods, and participating in hands-on activities. My favourite activity was building the chicken coop for a local family. I had fun building the frames with my friends and it was fulfilling to see the tangible positive impact afterwards.” —Alistair Soutar, BCS’25

“Colombia was an eye-opening experience, and the trip will stay with me for the rest of my life. Not only did I meet friends who will last forever, I got to experience the super mega awesome biodiversity that Colombia has to offer.” —Georgia Johnston Pickwoad, BCS’26

opportunity to participate in a service initiative with the farmer where they scraped and cleaned out each of the goat pens, carried the waste from the pens in sacks up a trail to a clearing in the forest, and then used the waste to fertilize and plant over 1000 native trees.

Our time at this year’s RSIC and pre-conference tour was nothing short of transformational. Our

experiences exploring the country’s different regions, and engaging with local guides, farmers, artisans, chefs, and participating student delegates from around the globe, were invaluable to enhancing our knowledge and understanding of the world around us.

We left feeling grateful and humbled by the experience, knowing that this year’s conference had taught us the value of service and being

an environmental steward, the importance of being resilient and embracing challenges, and having the courage to lead with an adventurous spirit. Perhaps most importantly, our BCS students had an opportunity to celebrate our differences while recognizing the vital role that internationalism plays in our schools and communities.

Article contributed by Chris Merritt, BCS Director of Student Life

THE ANNUAL CADET REVIEW

161st Annual Review

May 31, 2024

The BCS No. 2 Cadet Corps made us proud as we hosted our 161st Annual Cadet Review in front of family, friends, alumni, and distinguished guests. We were thrilled to welcome Lieutenant-Colonel Montgomery Price, BCS’92, as our Reviewing Officer. His insightful words of wisdom and encouragement left a lasting impression on the hearts and minds of all who attended.

Thanks to Commanding Officer of the BCS No. 2 Cadet Corps, Major Patrice Daoust CD, the day was filled with tradition and honour, highlighted by the presentation of Cadet Trophies and Awards. Special thanks and BCS pride go out to Cadet Commanding Officer Sky Willer, BCS’24, recipient of The Strathcona Trust Medal, the

highest distinction a Cadet can earn for distinguishing himself among his peers and contributing personally to his community. The Award was presented by LCol Montgomery Price, accompanied by relative

of Lord Strathcona, Patrick Houston, Senior Advancement Officer, Alumni Relations. The BCS Community will miss Sky as he continues his Service at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

From: Sky Willer

Date: Monday, August 12, 2024 at 2:33 PM

To: All BCS Employees

Subject:Thank You

Good morning to you all,

I’m not sure if I’m allowed to do this, but I couldn’t think of another way of doing this. I’m writing this email to thank you all for all you have done and how you have made an impact in my life one way or another. Whether I personally knew you well, only said hi to you in the hallways, or only knew you for my last year, you have all made an impact.

Just 2 weeks ago, I finished my Basic Training and started the academic season at the Air Force Academy. The one thing I realized when going through all that training and hardship was how you all taught me such valuable skills and how to succeed in life. Whether it is how to handle time management, working under stress, communication skills, the importance of resting, and much more, I made it through the hard training and made it to the academic year because of BCS, because of YOU.

This is not a goodbye because I will most definitely come back to visit as much as possible, this is simply a thank you from myself and the class of ‘24 for impacting our lives. Once again, thank you for everything. You make an impact on the students more than you realize I wish you all the best with the upcoming year.

Sincerely, Cadet Sky Willer Squadron 15 United States Air Force Academy

We look forward to welcoming the 2025 Reviewing Officer, LieutenantColonel Darren Turner, BCS’85 and 2025 Cadet Commanding Officer, Victoria Houston, BCS’25, at the Annual Cadet Review in May.

Special thanks to Major Patrice Daoust, CD (Commanding Officer), Capt. Patrice Breton, CD (Deputy Commanding Officer & Training Officer), Capt. Patrick Dubé, Cl Barbara Rowell, Georgia Barratt-Lamey (Quarter Masters), Cl Sheila Lyster (Administration Officer), Cl James Benson (Band Master), LCol. (Ret.) Ernest Garbutt, CD and CWO (Ret.) Guy Hamel, CD (Parade Coordinators), and our Instructors Capt. Pascal Morcet, CD, Lt (N) Maryann Proulx-Beaudoin, Géraldine Lemonde, and Melissa Rowe, without whom this event would not happen.

2024 Cadet Reviewing Officer’s Address

WORDS OF ADVICE FROM LCOL MONTGOMERY PRICE, BCS’92

It is with immense pride that I inspect the #2 BCS Cadet Corps today. I would like to very much thank you all for this outstanding privilege, and the opportunity to speak to these great minds of tomorrow as they head off to summer holidays and greater challenges. Merci infiniment de m’avoir offert l’opportunité de vous adresser la parole aujourd’hui pour cette événement mémorable et historique.

Firstly, I would like to pay homage to our forebears on this traditional land. Bishop’s College School is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Abenaki people. Let us all

remember and respect those who came before and thank them for the stewardship of this beautiful land.

Thirty-two years ago, I stood on this very parade square, filled with the same pride and joy demonstrated by today’s students. I’ve learnt a few lessons along the way, one if which is to keep parade speeches short and succinct.

When I joined the military thirtythree years ago, the Soviet Union was the superpower counterbalance and was the major concern for global security. We now find ourselves in a situation of strategic competition. The rules-based order, and the

stability and prosperity it has afforded, is being challenged by emerging powers seeking to redraw the world order.

There are wars raging in Europe, the Middle East, across Africa, and Asia. We are, arguably, in a more precarious global security environment than we have been in several decades. What does this mean for you, the youth of today, and what advice may I provide?

Firstly, education is key. As you leave high school, I would suggest that you maintain a love of lifelong learning. The more you know, the more you see, the more you experience, the

better served you will be. All serve as vital components of the cognitive and empirical tool kit to expand the mind, destroy preconceived notions and biases, and bring understanding and compassion. As technology advances and new innovations like artificial intelligence and machine learning upset traditional job sectors, those individuals that have vision, flexibility of thought, and mindful agility will ensure economic security. So: keep learning to remain relevant and avoid stagnating; remain curious; question your sources of information; and do your own research.

Secondly, the value of community cannot be overstated. Create and foster strong bonds. Get to know people, grow deep, meaningful relationships, support the institutions that you love, and most importantly, support each other. We take our democratic and social institutions for granted and assume they will always be there. For example, we trust the Supreme Court of Canada; however, these institutions only work because we want them to work, and that trust can be eroded quickly if we’re not careful and vigilant. Give back where you can and make these institutions better daily. Remain involved in your communities and the world. If you’ve loved BCS, be sure to support the school however and whenever you can to ensure its longevity. I look around today at any number of friends and family with whom I have remained close, despite the years and distances. To this day, many of my closest friends are those that I made at BCS, and it highlights the importance of community, and for that I am most grateful.

Thirdly, things that are challenging are worth doing. As the Dutch philosopher Spinoza so eloquently stated, “All things excellent are as difficult as they are rare.” The easy road is just that, easy, and usually boring. Challenge yourself, push yourself outside of your comfort zone. You will feel a sense of accomplishment, grow as a result, and be better for the hard work completed.

Lastly, seek out leadership opportunities. Leadership roles will challenge you; they can be burdensome and emotionally draining, and yet, are a true privilege as people place their trust in you and your abilities. I learned a long time ago that people hate being told what to do, yet in the absence of direction, they may flounder. Be that positive role model and step up to guide and inspire. Lead by positive example, remain an ethical and compassionate leader, foster a collaborative and barrier free environment for your subordinates and ensure their growth. Their

successes are your victories, and the rewards are limitless.

To those graduating this year, I wish you all the success in the world as you embark on future studies. For those remaining at BCS, enjoy this magical place and all it has to offer. You have all come from exceptionally fortunate backgrounds and have been blessed with outstanding opportunities, far more than the average person. What you choose to do with those opportunities will determine your greatness. Go forth into the world humbly, free of arrogance, hubris, and conceit. Remember the ties that bind, strive for constant improvement, and be sure to have some fun along the way.

Thank you one and all, merci du fond du cœur à vous tous.

I salute you all.

Note: Text, reproduced with permission, from the 2024 Reviewing Officer’s address to the #2 BCS Cadet Corps in May 2024.

SCHOOL NEWS

Winter Carnival

February 6–8, 2024

“Being a part of the Carnival Committee is a once-in-alifetime opportunity at BCS. It’s a lot of work. You have to prepare and organize, but it’s also an opportunity for team bonding with people that you wouldn’t necessarily hang out with day to day, and you’re given the chance to plan all the activities that you’ve enjoyed participating in for the last few years.

Being part of the committee and having to be neutral allows you to really see how much effort everyone puts into it. My favourite part is the ice dance because it is one of the only times that the whole school is gathered to be a part of the fun–everyone is just laughing and enjoying the show. That was really amazing to see.” —Abigail “Abby” Andrews, BCS’25

Solar Eclipse

April 8, 2024

“As founders of the Astronomy Club, we helped announce the solar eclipse in chapel. Mr. White and Ms. Rowell managed to obtain the glasses for the whole school, and we all sat outside for the afternoon looking up. It was an amazing astronomical phenomenon, and it was crazy to see so many people watching the horizon in awe and seeing the sunset from 360 degrees. People had such strong reactions, especially understanding that this was a once-in-a-lifetime event. We were so lucky at BCS to be in the best place on Earth to have an optimal view of the whole thing under a clear sky from beginning to end. It’s one thing to see photos of such a unique happening but experiencing it in person was surprising and exhilarating.” —Tao “Riley” Xu and Heng “Halbert” Ma, BCS’26

CAIS Student Leadership Conference

April 18–20, 2024

“It was a really fun experience. Being part of the planning committee, I got to work within a large team of BCS students, some of whom I hadn’t really had the opportunity to get to know before, so I made friends from home and then from the rest of Canada. It was also a great leadership opportunity. I was the Vice Chairperson and the Head of Communications, so I got to practice delegating and supporting other members of the team as well as promoting the event. When we welcomed students from schools all over the country, we saw that many of them were here to make the most of the opportunities given to them by their school and through the conference.

The theme of the conference was Togetherness and Belonging, which I think was really fitting, especially for a school that’s as bonded as BCS. For me, it translates to being comfortable in your environment, surrounded by a sense of community and school spirit, which I think BCS has a great deal of–I think of us as a big family.”

—Valerie Fu, BCS’25

BCS Players’ Club Production of Little Women

April 23, 2024

“I’ve done theatre forever. I love acting and consider myself a dramatic person–so it’s wonderful to have this outlet. It’s such a dynamic art form. Unlike other art forms, you don’t get to keep it–it’s not material, but the experience of it stays with you. There’s something unforgettable about working with others to achieve something you can be so proud of. It is such a strong achievement of teamwork.

It’s also a great rehearsal for life. Obviously, we all want it to go off without a hitch, but one of my favourite things about performance is watching how people adapt to making mistakes. There’s something so exhilarating about watching people improvise and recover. It proves that they have a deeper understanding of the story as a whole.”

—Arabella Macaulay-Fishman, BCS’26

GRADUATION

June 1, 2024

“It was a beautiful day and the fact that it was outside under a white tent and décor made it feel almost majestic and very ceremonial. The intimacy was also great, my family was right there–they could see me, and I could see them.

During the ceremony you know that you will be saying goodbye to some of your friends but seeing them

reach for their futures and dreams–it affects you. It got me thinking that soon–that would me, and I would be spreading my wings.

Also, being in the Quad afterwards with your friends and family was awesome. Being able to share that experience with your loved ones in such a beautiful outdoor venue really marks the occasion. It reaffirmed

my decision to come to BCS. The camaraderie, the closeness that we have with our Houseparents, teachers, friends–like a big family. That’s what I wanted, and I’m happy to have it. I’m excited about wearing that purple robe.” —Alexi Gachelin, BCS’25

“Occasionally, especially when you’re very busy, take time to sit back, ignore the immediate calls on your time, and think strategically. Demandez où va votre projet, votre travail ou votre vie. Les personnes les plus effectives le font régulièrement. Please believe that you can make a difference. Don’t accept all the common wisdom that people tell you, or think that things must always be as they are, or become worse, as they may seem. Dennis Hayes, who dropped out of Harvard to organize Earth Day 54 years ago, said recently (and I paraphrase): Don’t underestimate yourself. There will be a torch to be picked up or a bold new initiative, and someone in your generation will pick it up and it could be you.”

Excerpt from Doug Patriquin, BCS’64, Graduation Speech

seeing Chapel and Ross Hall; both of which he said have pretty much stayed the same! Andre boarded in Schoolhouse during his time at BCS from 1961 to 1963.

Ann (Esdaile) Goldsmith, KHC’67 –Class of KHC’67 Reunion

A small group of ’67 Comptonites gathered in July at Daphne Archibald’s beautiful cottage in the Halliburton Highlands. We ate, we swam, we reminisced, we regretted not sharing more of our burdens when we were at school. What is amazing is how quickly we always feel comfortable with each other despite the fact that some had not seen each other since 1967. Did I mention that we ate?! Did I mention that we reminisced?! Some remember way more than I. Daphne had copies of Mr. Burt’s cookbook for us to peruse and talk of birthday cakes, liver, French table, etc…We are hoping for a major turn out in June 2027 - perhaps at BCS or nearby. We will be singing 60 years on not 40. Lyricists should start working now.

Roberto and his family caught up with the BCS’64 Old Boys touring the campus with Lew Evans & Francois de Sainte Marie. The Class of ‘64 boys were finishing up their tour and heading down to the Houses, Roberto joined in for a visit to Grier House.

Ashley Park, BCS’76

I needed to succeed both at a personal and professional level.’

Peter Ostrom & Michael Zinay, BCS Class of ’72

Roberto

Dr. Park completed his Residency training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where he served as Assistant Chief Resident. He went on to do a Fellowship in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine at an Emory affiliate program in Atlanta. For the past 25 years, he has been a provider of Interventional Spine care to his patients at Campbell Orthopedic Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee. He was elected Fellow to the American College of Physicians in 2004. Honouring his love of tennis, he provided sports medicine coverage as an ATP Physician on the professional men’s tennis tour for over 15 years. For the past 20 years, he has volunteered at the Church Health Center in Memphis, providing care to individuals without insurance. Married, and the proud father of 3 children, he writes, ‘I have been truly blessed to have enjoyed such a diverse medical career, and I am eternally grateful to Bishops College School for providing the foundation

BCS friends since 1969, McNaughton Boys, Peter Ostrom & Michael Zinay, met up at Mt. Tremblant for some ski touring in March.

Frances Thomson, BCS’76 Class of ’76 Reunion

In early October, I flew to Toronto and spent a few days with Deborah Cramer. We then drove to Picton, Prince Edward County, stopping in Cobourg to pick up Gay Merrill. Francoise Guibord and Anne-Marie Bélanger joined us at a beautiful old house we rented for the weekend. We had a fantastic time catching up on the 52 years since we first met as part of the first group of girls at BCS in 1972. I hadn’t seen Anne-Marie since 1980. During the day, we explored the area and visited a few wineries. At night, we gathered around the kitchen table, laughing, crying, eating, drinking, and reminiscing. After the weekend, I spent a few days with Gay before flying back home to B.C. It was a wonderful reunion for five members of the class of ’76, and we are looking forward to our 50th!

Back row: Daphne Archibald, Nancy Keyes Frank, Cynthia Moffat, Betsy Andras Reburn Front Row: Ann Esdaile Goldsmith, Barbara Campbell LaForest, Jeanie Paton Virball, Maggie Paterson Dunn, Karen Westhoff Cru

Ramirez, BCS’69

Greg Stevenson, BCS’86

I donated a stay in our Airbnb along with a flyfishing outing. Tim McGee, BCS’75 and Hugh Notman, BCS’75 bought it but, due to COVID restrictions, were unable to take me up on it until this past summer. As you can see in the attached photos, we had a blast when they finally did visit and I’m sure they’d be happy to have these photos included in the alumni notes section of a newsletter of Bulletin.

Sam Webster, BCS’87

Sam just happened to be in the area picking up a puppy! He stopped by for a campus visit and very much enjoyed a quick tour of the Chapel & Dining Hall.

Currently living in the UK, Niall took a trip with friends to Montreal, and figured he must make a stop at BCS. Niall came to BCS in December of 1987 as an exchange student and lived in McNaughton House, Major David Turner was his Houseparent. Niall won the Most Valuable Player of the Senior Rugby Team. The joke was that he came all this way to show his friends he really did win that trophy!

Later, he met up in Montreal to swap stories with Thane Calder and Keith Tinker, BCS’88.

Cynthia Toyota, BCS’90

Following a six-year stay at McKinley Studios as a Senior Architect, I have returned to S2 Architecture as an Associate Principal at our Vancouver studio. Look me up if you are in town.

Stephanie Smith, BCS’90

(Submitted by her mother, Gillian Booth, KHC’61)

Leadership Announcement

‘After completing a competitive Search & Selective process, I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Stephanie Smith as the Division Director in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Section Chief, Infection Diseases, Edmonton Zone, Alberta Health Services.’

Dr. Smith is a Professor at the University of Alberta Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases. She is the Director of Infection Prevention and Control for the University of Alberta Hospital and the Mazankowski Heart Institute, as well as the Medical Director of IPAC in the Edmonton Zone. Dr. Smith is involved in medical education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She has served as Program Director for the Infectious Diseases Training Program at the University of Alberta Hospital for nine years.

Niall Thomson, BCS’88

Lalage Bacon, BCS’94

Lalage dropped by the Alumni Office, she is now a BCS New Parent. Also, fun fact, her Godmother is Lalage Hackett, KHC’63.

Torrance Ragueneau, BCS’96 I had the pleasure of having my yearly reunion with my classmates from 1996 at Moishe’s Steakhouse in Montreal:

Peter Cassar, Mathieu Brodeur, François Grégoire, Torrance Ragueneau

Marissa Pace, BCS’97

I now live in Australia with my husband and stepdaughter. In October, we traveled to Canada to visit my dad for the first time in a long while, and I was eager to stop

by BCS. It was at BCS that I learned to play rugby, which eventually led me to become the CMO of both World Rugby and Rugby Australia. Rugby is also how I met my husband, who is a former player. It would mean a lot to me to show them the place where my love of rugby began.

Paul visited campus today with his wife, Jessica, and their children, Ian and Fiona. Jeff Bray (BCS staff) had the pleasure of giving them a tour. Although Fiona was too shy for a family photo, Jeff managed to capture a picture with Paul and Ian. Paul was delighted to see how some things had changed while others remained the same.

Paul later shared that he has started playing hockey again after a 25-year break. He was an excellent hockey player during his time at BCS and is hoping to return for alumni weekend.

Mike Guy, BCS’99

Ananda (Andy) Kalevar, BCS’02 with Zarek Honneysett, BCS’01

We were in St Barth to celebrate Matthew’s 40th Birthday. And realized we had a lot of BCS people in attendance! Here’s a photo of Zarek who invited me to his tennis club to play, (we both were on the tennis team at the same time at BCS!).

The second photo is from left to right: Peter Cassar, BCS’96, Caroline Grégoire Cassar, BCS’96, Janet Cassar, BCS’99, Matthew Cassar, BCS’01, Zarek Honneysett, BCS’01, Andy Kalevar, BCS’02 (myself��), my wife Catherine Bezeau, Jennifer Cassar, BCS’04, Cale Honneysett, BCS’05, Jennah Cassar, BCS’06. Fun times!

Colin Standish, BCS’04

This summer I met up with Lana & Mai Abdulhadi, BCS’02, who are both living in Montreal. Small World!!

Paul Morrison, BCS’98

An amazing experience being part of the Olympic Torch Relay.

Amelie Ardilouze-Groleau, BCS’12

In April at Kampala, Uganda, I was so incredibly thankful to have been a part of this team. Delivering a Pediatric Assessment Intervention Resuscitation Skills (PAIRS) course as well as Train the Trainer, we now have 16 trainers able to teach PAIRS basic, 26 to teach Pediatrics BLS, and 96 candidates completed the PAIRS basic course. The project aims to develop skills in resource-challenged settings and training local staff will increase its sustainability.

Melissa Naami, BCS’12

We eloped to France to the village where Charles was born to sign our marriage certificate before our big celebration with all our friends and family this summer. We chose March 8 because that was my Nonna’s birthday and since she could not be there, she will now forever be part of our special day. We brought our immediate family and made it the most intimate moment that we will forever cherish.

Stéphanie McLellan-Lamarche, BCS’13

I recently graduated with a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Montreal. I am currently working for the Canadian Research Chair in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury, as a national research coordinator for a multi-center project that aims to document longterm outcomes and abilities in young children who sustain concussion before the age of 6.

Trevor Simard Denver, BCS’13

Trevor visited the school Friday, September 13th, 2024

Trevor returned to campus for the first time since graduating in 2012. He brought his beautiful dog Freyja with him, to the delight of many students and teachers. He has been engaged with the military since he left BCS and has just returned from Edmonton, where he spent the past few years serving, and is now working out of the Royal Montreal Regiment in Westmount.

Evelyne Turrin, BCS’14

In 2019, while completing my Master’s in Education, specializing in Science and Technology, I started teaching high school science and mathematics. Going into my sixth teaching year, I’m incredibly lucky to say that I love what I do, currently teaching grade 11 and 12 biology, chemistry, and mathematics, at Kanata Academy in Ottawa, Ontario. In my free time, I enjoy coaching my clients as a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, and spending time with my family and my pets.

William Champagne, BCS’14

Je suis extrêmement fière d’annoncer ma récente promotion en tant que Senior Mechanical Design Engineer chez Tesla.Je fais présentement partie de l’equipe

qui s’occupe de faire le design mécanique des structures de portes, hood ainsi que liftgate. Pendant la dernière année, j’ai eu la chance d’être responsable du design de la structure des deux portes du Cybertruck. Mon rôle consistait en autre a m’assurer que la structure soient sécuritaires pour les occupants en cas d’accident (comme vous pouvez le constater sur la photo). Travailler pour Elon peut parfois nous amené aussi plusieurs challenges techniques tel que s’assurer que la porte soit “bulletproof” par exemple… Pas évident… Tout ça pour finalement dire que si vous avez des rêves dans la vie, foncez dans le tas et lâchez surtout pas ! Aujourd’hui je suis fière des mes accomplissements et j’ai pu prouvé que quand on veut, on peut!

Nicola

Russell, BCS’15

I am excited and honored to announce I am a guest speaker at Rare’s BE.Hive 2024 conference in Washington DC!! Taking place June 11th BE.Hive: Behavioral Insights to Environmental Impacts is a one-day summit that will explore the use of behavioral insights in environmental interventions and the positive outcomes that have been achieved as a result of behavioral and social sciences.

I’ve worked in the past with RARE to create paintings and videos about different land conservation projects around the world, raising awareness and donations. I am a big believer in the power of art and social media to inspire and effect change in the world around us. I am so excited to share my experiences and insight on how to help enact environmental change as an artist and content creator!

Barton (Anzhe) Dong, BCS’16

I got married to Lexi Li in September 2024. Zhaowei Zhang, BCS’16, and Zheng Yang, BCS’17, attended our wedding. Bo Chen, BCS’15, sent a video from China. We are still living in the Toronto area.

Justine Valois, BCS’16

Following my graduation from Université de Montréal and receiving my BSc in architecture in 2022, I continued, and will finish my Master’s at McGill. This summer, 2024, I was doing an internship in architecture in NYC.

Amir Ganiev, BCS’17

Look who came to visit after seven years! It was great seeing the new dorm, Mitchell Family House and, of course, the whole campus. I’ll be back!!

Anthony Chen, BCS’17

We have stayed in touch since graduation. BCS Smith & McNaughton brothers meeting up in London, UK, this summer. We always have great BCS stories to reminisce over.

Anthony BCS’17, Louis BCS’15, Faisal BCS’17, (Faisal’s friend), Patrick BCS’16

Matthew Marier, BCS’17

Form VII Ross House (Soccer, Hockey, Rugby)

I recently met up with Javier Gonzalez Prieto, BCS’17, for the first time since we graduated. Here we are in Madrid. Note: Javier attended BCS from V to VII, and we played on the same soccer team.

(submitted by her mother, Jameelah Muhammad)

Aliyah graduated from Ohio State University on December 17, with a BS in Civil Engineering and a minor in Humanitarian Engineering. She was awarded a full scholarship throughout her college years. We are so thankful that she got an amazing education at BSC. The financial aid and scholarships she received really

made it happen, and we are forever grateful. Aliyah received multiple job offers after graduation and decided to join an engineering firm in Columbus, Ohio.

Ana Claudia (Annie) O’Reilly, BCS’20 December 2023 - Emir Mendoza Naser, BCS’22 and I discovered that we both attend the same university, Les Roches in Switzerland. Our campus is quite small, and we quickly remembered studying together at BCS. Inevitably, we developed a great friendship beyond Sherbrooke’s borders, and we now are celebrating Christmas with friends in Crans, Montana. This is my last semester with Emir at Les Roches as I will be graduating, but I am always happy to encounter alumni from BCS. I hope all is well in school - happy holidays!

Thomas Price, BCS’17

We had my father’s, Tim Price, BCS‘75, burial this past Friday, bringing many of our family members together. This photo was taken in Metis-sur-Mer at one of our family dinners the weekend before my dad’s service. There are a few BCS/KHC alumni missing. Those who had not arrived in time for the dinner included my sister, Chella Price, BCS’19, and my cousins, Evan Hallward, BCS’10, and Derek Hallward. Even more of the Price family arrived for the service, including Evan Price, BCS’75 with his wife Dominique and Lucy Price.

Top row: Hart Price, John Hallward, BCS’79, Meg Price, Tom Price, BCS’17, Jill Price, Denise Burke, Hugh Notman, BCS’75, Charlie Price, Morgan Notman. Front row: Karma Hallward, BCS’78, Brian Price, BCS’81, Laura Hallward, Sara Price, Emma Blackburn, Deb Winser, John Price.

After graduating from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in 2024, Jacoby moved back to New York City. He settled into his own apartment and began working at Inplural, a product and service innovation company located in the Empire State Building.

Aliyah Osman, BCS’19

Jacoby Goodson, BCS’20

FARE THEE WELL

Kenneth Simpson Howard, BCS’42

May 24, 1924–December 26, 2023

Kenneth attended BCS from 1937 to 1941. He was a Chapman House Old Boy, Prefect, Cadet Sgt. Major, Head Boy, Rugby, Hockey, Football and Cricket.

The Hon. Landon “Lucy” (Mackenzie) Pearson, KHC’46

November 16, 1930–January 28, 2023

Landon “Lucy” attended KHC from 1942 to 1945.

Joanne (Hewson) Rees, KHC’47

August 23, 1930–December 1, 2023

Joanne attended KHC from 1946 to 1947. She was a Macdonald House Old Girl, Photography Club, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, and Skiing.

Dione Deane Appleton, KHC’48

December 6, 1930–July 5, 2024

Dione attended KHC from 1943 to 1948. She was a Macdonald House Old Girl, Prefect, Head of House, Glee Club, and Volleyball.

Norma (Wight) Vessot, KHC’49

November 11, 1931–January 25, 2024

Norma attended KHC from 1946 to 1949. She was a Montcalm House Old Girl, Literary, and Music Club, Magazine Committee, Baseball, and Soccer.

Robert Jekyll, BCS’51

June 22, 1933–December 23, 2023

Robert attended BCS from 1942 to 1951. He was a School House Old Boy, Players’ Club (Drama), Cricket, Hockey, and Rugby.

The Hon. James Cornelius KnatchbullHugessen CM, BCS’51

July 26, 1933–April 21, 2024

James attended BCS from 1945 to 1951. He was a Smith House Old Boy, Prefect, Players’ Club (Drama), Yearbook, Choir, Chapel Warden, Debating Society, Cadet Lieutenant, Football, and Skiing.

John Ross Lundon, BCS’52

July 6, 1934–March 16, 2024

John attended BCS from 1947 to 1951. He was a Williams House Old Boy, Yearbook, Chess Club, Debating Society, Hockey, Cricket, and Football.

John Gibb-Carsley, BCS’53

June 26, 1936–April 26, 2024

John attended BCS from 1949 to 1953. He was a Smith House Old Boy, Head Boy, Debating Society, Players’ Club, French Club, Track, Football, and Cadet Corporal.

Helga (von Eicken) Kopperl, KHC’53 d.April 11, 2024

Helga attended KHC from 1952 to 1953. She was a Rideau Old Girl, Music Club, Current Events, Choir, Public Speaking, Ballet, Soccer, Volleyball, and Basketball.

George S.D. Cantlie, BCS’53

March 6, 1936–January 14, 2024

George attended BCS from 1948 to 1952. He was a Smith House Old Boy, Head Boy, Yearbook Editor, Choir, Debating and French Club, Rugby, Football, and Hockey.

Mary Olivia Killaly (Rorke) Barr, KHC’54

November 19, 1936–November 25, 2023

Mary Olivia attended KHC from 1949 to 1954. She was a Macdonald Old Girl, Prefect, Junior Red Cross, Dramatics, Library, Yearbook, Glee Club, Ballet, Soccer, and Volleyball.

Wendy (Johnston) Warren, KHC’55

January 26, 1939–September 7, 2022

Wendy attended KHC from 1952 to 1955. She was a Rideau Old Girl, Head Girl, Form Captain, Current Events, Literature, Dramatics, Glee Club, Choir, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, and Badminton.

John Morrow Derby, BCS’55

September 14, 1936–January 9, 2024

John attended BCS from 1948 to 1952, leaving in Form IV. He played Football, Hockey, and Cricket.

Barbara (Cope) Varney, KHC’55 May 10, 1938–March 6, 2024

Barbara attended KHC from 1953 to 1955. She was a Macdonald Old Girl, Current Events, Glee Club, Literature, Dramatics Club, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, and Badminton.

Philip Grantham Baker, BCS’59

December 15, 1940–April 6, 2023

Philip attended BCS from 1952 to 1958. He was a Smith House Old Boy, Cadet Corporal, Choir, Hockey, and Track.

Becky (Romano) Mayer, KHC’61

August 25, 1944–May 26, 2024

Becky attended KHC from 1956 to 1961. She was a Montcalm Old Girl, Literature, Glee Club, Yearbook, Library, Dramatics, Current Events, Junior Red Cross, Cheerleading, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, and Tennis.

Françoise Bieler Montgomery, KHC’61

July 17, 1943–May 6, 2024

Françoise Montgomery, AKA Fiesty Francie, passed away on May 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving children, Beth and Charles. Françoise attended KHC from 1957 to 1961. She was a Macdonald House Old Girl, Literature, Glee Club, Dramatics, Current Events, Junior Red Cross Club, Choir, Soccer, Volleyball, and Basketball.

Anne Ritchie, KHC’64

August 9, 1946–October 9, 2024

Anne attended KHC from 1958 to 1962. She was a Rideau Old Girl, was only there in the early forms, but had a special bond with the Class of 1964 gals and attended many of their Class Reunions.

Francis “Frank” H. Simms, BCS’64 1945–2023

It is with great sadness the family wishes to announce the passing of Francis “Frank” H. Simms, who died peacefully on October 27th, 2023, at the age of 78.

Betty Jane Punnett, KHC’64

May 15, 1947–September 8, 2024

Betty attended KHC from 1957 to 1964. She was a Rideau Old Girl, House Captain, Literature, Current Events, Red Cross Representative, Form Captain, Modern and Ballroom Dancing, Swimming, Soccer, Skiing, Volleyball, and Tennis.

Linda Jane (Bessey) Thurston, KHC/BCS’74

May 19, 1957–January 15, 2024

Linda attended both KHC and BCS from 1969 to 1973. She was a Macdonald/Glass Old Girl, Head Prefect, Hockey, Soccer, and Field Hockey.

James Anthony “Tony” Ross, BCS’75

April 12, 1957–October 12, 2023

Tony attended BCS from 1970 to 1975. He was a Chapman House Old Boy, Head Prefect, Student Librarian, Cadet Commanding Officer, Chapel Warden, Yearbook, Hockey, Rugby, Football, Cricket, and Cross-Country Skiing and BCS Foundation Board Member.

Timothy “Tim” Evan Price, BCS’75

September 20, 1957–December 21, 2023

Tim attended BCS from 1970 to 1975. He was a Glass & Grier House Old Boy, Prefect, Chapel Warden, Yearbook, Choir, Players’ Club Drama, Activities Committee, Tennis, Football, Hockey, Rugby, and Cricket. BCS Association Board Member & Chair, BCS Foundation Board Member & Chair, Director of the FOBCS Association, a BCS Committee Member of the 20/20 Vision Campaign, Development, Nominating, Heneker Williams, Leadership Council, and Governance Committee. Tim started the Price Family Scholarship in 1994.

James Cantillon Ross, BCS’76

June 23, 1958–July 31, 2024

James attended BCS from 1972 to 1976. He was a McNaughton Old Boy, Adventure Training, Alpine Skiing, Track, and Choir.

Andrew “Mac” MacLachlan, BCS’87

May 29, 1968–February 29, 2024

Andrew attended BCS from 1985 to 1987. He was a Smith House Old Boy, Prefect, Cadet Commanding Officer (CCO), Players’ Club Drama, Choir, Football, Cross-Country Skiing, Rugby, and Track and BCS teacher from 2016 to 2019.

Franklin Raff, BCS’92

December 9, 1974–April 25, 2024

Franklin attended BCS from 1986 to 1992. He was a Smith House Old Boy, Prefect, Players’ Club Drama, Choir, Bla-Bla Newspaper, Horseback riding, Cycling, Cross Country Skiing, Cross Country Running, Track and Field, and Adventure Training.

Dr. Gwilym Bevan FRCCO (Chm): FTCL: B.Ed.

1925–February 23, 2024

BCS Organist & Choir Master from 1975 to 1978.

Major David John Turner

February 10, 1941–May 31, 2024 Commanding Officer of the BCS No. 2 Cadet Corps in 1975. He then assumed the role of Chief Instructor of the Cadet Corps and set about changing the culture of the program and empowering students to take on leadership roles. David established the Cadet Camp, which was the precursor to the Orientation Camp. He was promoted to Major and was the Commanding Officer in 1989 when HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was the Reviewing Officer of the BCS No. 2 Cadet Corps at the Annual Review. During his 30 years at BCS, David was Director of Athletics, Houseparent for McNaughton, Coordinator of Round Square, and Deputy Head of School.

REPORT ON GIVING

This list includes all charitable donations received between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024.

Founder’s Circle ($100,000+)

The Estate of Gisele Houde Butler

Richard Howson, BCS’67 and Yaeko Munemasa

The Estate of Ann Mitchell, KHC’53

The Estate of William E. Stavert

Roald Smeets, BCS’87

Guthrie Stewart, BCS’73 & Sarah Ivory Stewart, BCS’79

Builder’s Circle ($50,000+)

Jérôme Cloutier, BCS’90

Benefactor’s Circle ($10,000+)

The Colfer Family

Michael S. Harrison

Estate of Harriett S. Kane

Daniel M. Lalonde, BCS’72

The Martire Family

Eric Molson, BCS’55 and Jane Molson, KHC’58

Jim S. Redpath, BCS’54

David J. Stenason, BCS’75

The Peter N. Thomson Family Foundation

Ronald and Jacqueline Yeats

Bart Macdougall, BCS’54

Chairman’s Circle ($5,000+)

Neil P. Cunningham, BCS’77

François De Sainte Marie, BCS’65

Drummond Foundation

Ian A. Graham, BCS’80

The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation

Robert G. Jekyll, BCS’51

Marian E. MacFarlane, KHC’56

Deirdre Stevenson, KHC’50

Director’s Circle ($1,000+)

Anonymous

Fraser Baillie, BCS ’58 and Cathy

Thomas Baillie

Nathalie Bissonnette, BCS’86

Stuart Cobbett, BCS’66

Adrian Dunn and Amanda Jelowicki, BCS’93

John C. Dunn, BCS’84

Judith Dunn, KHC’64

Mark W. Emanuel, BCS’74

EXP Services Inc.

Loue Froid

Andrea M. Gordon, KHC’64

Anthony R. Graham, BCS’74

John Hallward, BCS’79

Rae S. Heenan, KHC’55

Margot Heyerhoff, KHC’69

Fern M. Jeffries, BCS’79

Alumni Hockey Team (Flying Elbows)

Raymond James Canada Foundation

Kurt A. Johnson, BCS’84

Michel Johnson

Alex Johnston, BCS’88 and David Pickwoad

Matthew R. Kenny, BCS’79

Michael Lacasse, BCS’71

Pharmacies Jean Coutu (Rachel Lajeunesse)

Sébastien Lefebvre

Sara Lydiatt, BCS’90

Albert J. MacDonald

Joanna MacDonald

Peter A. Mackenzie, BCS’77

Charlotte S. MacLatchy, KHC’64

Pamela McCurdy, KHC’63

John R. McLernon, BCS’59

William Mitchell, BCS’63

Stephen T. Molson, BCS’57

Stephen W. Mulherin, BCS’74

Peter B. Nixon, BCS’64

Hugh Notman, BCS’75

Anthony G. Pacaud, BCS’58

Douglas Patriquin, BCS’64

Stephen Richardson, BCS’93

Cristina Ronald

Stephan Scholl, BCS’88

Paul J. Setlakwe, BCS’71

James A. Soutar

François Turcotte

Mary Usher-Jones, KHC’63

Douglas and Maureen Waterston, BCS’83

Patterson Webster

Michael P. Weir, BCS’79

Susan Wild, KHC’64

Michael Zinay, BCS’72

Head of School’s Circle ($500+)

Dione Appleton, KHC’48

Virginia Bell, KHC’60

Diana Blakely, KHC’63

David Bonnett, BCS’76

Diane Brodeur

John W. Collyer, BCS’59

Stephen L. Cushing, BCS’61

Caroline Drucker, BCS’98

Sandra Edwards, Frédéric Fizet

Alain Grégoire, BCS’85

Judith Griffin, KHC’57

Jeannine Mathieu

Randy Maxfield

Cynthia A. McCall, BCS’79

Duncan J. McDougall, BCS79

Pamela McKelvie

Fiona McKim, KHC’53

Norman R. McVittie

David L. Mills, BCS’71

Peter H. Mitchell, BCS’59

Jennifer Monk

Louise Moses, KHC’66

Kirby Nadeau

Corey J. Nicholson

Courtney Peschel, BCS’95

Thomas R. Pocock, BCS’63

David F. Pollock, BCS’57

William S. Pollock, BCS’64

Harford Powel

Montgomery D. Price, BCS’92

David W. Price

Sonia D. Raikes Smith, KHC’57

Barbara Ring, KHC’64

Katharine L. Robertson, KHC’68

Linda G. Rodeck, BCS’81

Amber D. Rommens

Robert G. Ross, BCS’52

Melissa Rowe

Joanna E. Scheib, BCS’84

Patricia M. Schwarz, KHC’56

Kevin Schwenker

Sally M. Scott, KHC’60

William R. Sewell, BCS’59

Jocelyn Shaw, KHC’43

Janet E. Simms-Baldwin, KHC’60

Peter A. Stuart

John Q. Teare, BCS’55

John Wardman, BCS’03

Beorn White

Eve Wickwire, KHC’56

Carol J. Williams

Marianne Xhignesse

$  1,973,419

Total donation dollars received in 2023–24

Thank you for donating to Bishop’s College School. Your gifts are making an impact at the school today and will continue to enhance the experience of every student for years to come. This list includes all charitable donations received between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024.

Your Donations at Work: A Closer Look

273 Donors

Donations in the form of stocks

$  155,045

Donations received through bequests

$  749,612

Donations to Highest Needs

$  99,437

Donations through Matching Gifts

$  277,153

Donations to The Endowment

$  782,111

Thank you for your continued support of BCS Excellence

“I donate because I believe deeply in the mission of the school and its ability to transform the lives of young people. Supporting BCS allows me to contribute to an institution where students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values to make a positive impact in our world.” —Amber Rommens, Social Science Teacher/Sr. School Academic Coordinator

“Archives tend to be overlooked in the realm of charitable giving. As an archivist, I am cognizant of my role as guardian and advocate of the heritage of King’s Hall, Compton and Bishop’s College School. I am also committed to the archival collections that are a vital part of the foundation and raison d’être of Bishop’s College School. My financial support, for the collection, processing and management of archival materials, is a matter of homage to the value I place on education, heritage and history. It is a small part of the greater whole of humanity.” —Merrylou Smith, BCS Archivist