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Minutes after meeting his fellow Bears for the first time on opening day, Form IV student Amine takes part in an ice breaker game coordinated by our 2019-20 prefects.
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Jennifer Monk
Simone Goloven
Benjamin Tracy
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Returning to the Head’s office in the small wing off of School House this summer, I couldn’t help but reflect on just how much our community has accomplished in the three years since launching the 2016 strategic plan, Our Voices, Our Plan, Our Future
BCS is enjoying a robust resurgence with strengths across the board. A comprehensive and accredited academic program now includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and certificates, and new additions to the University Advising Department are contributing to an encouraging university placement record. We continue to implement our aspirational campus master plan, utilizing and optimizing every square inch of the campus. If you’ve had the chance to visit Moulton Hill recently, you will have seen
our new residence, new tennis courts, and lots of regular maintenance that has been undertaken over the summer breaks.
A much-needed overhaul of our publica-
tions and communications, along with an investment into professional development and new programming, have provided a breath of fresh air and contributed to the renewed feeling of pride within our community. Enrolment is steady and finances are stable, backed by a healthy endowment.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tyler Lewis for his leadership and vision over the last four years. With the support of an engaged Association Board and strong senior administration team, he urged us forward and helped to build a bold blueprint for our future. While this issue of The BCS Bulletin addresses the fifth and final initiative (Proudly Building the Plan) of our strategic plan, we are by no means finished innovating and growing. In fact, in many ways, we are just getting started.
Important in the process of always striving to improve is the value of self-reflection and assessment. To that end, we recently welcomed the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) visiting committee as part of our accreditation review. As I have shared with many of you, I believe there is no one thing that has
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spurred the growth and development of independent schools in Canada more than the accreditation process. In fact, Canada’s process is now considered the gold standard across the world.
The visit went well and the chair of the committee commended BCS on the significant positive growth that has occurred in every area of our school since the previous accreditation seven years ago. I want to congratulate our faculty and staff for their good work and effort put into the report we submitted to CAIS in September, prior to the visit. The full accreditation report from CAIS will come early in the spring and I look forward to sharing its insight with all of you.
All of the above speaks to an involvement on the part of the entire community. We would not have accomplished all that
Through The BCS Bulletin, we are drawing into focus the five initiatives of our strategic plan, Our Voices, Our Plan, Our Future.
This fifth and final issue explores the steps we have taken to ensure the future and continued success of our great school. A focus on stability and sustainability, while pushing growth and development, has allowed our full community to Look Forward as we build on our plan and chart our collective future.
We hope you’ve enjoyed reading these last five issues of The Bulletin and learning more about our community’s plans.
1. Pathways to Excellence
2. Campus as Community
3. Engaged Communication
4. Promoting Professional Growth
5. Proudly Building the Plan (in this issue)
we have without the participation and engagement of our full BCS family—those on Moulton Hill and those beyond—so many of whom are featured in these pages.
William Mitchell, BCS’63 Head of School Bishop’s College School
When asked “why boarding?” the North American Boarding Institute’s ‘Ready for More’ campaign answers: “Boarding school gives you the chance to try new things, build amazing friendships, challenge yourself, gain independence, and discover all that you can achieve when given the opportunity.”
Since 1836, our school’s primary purpose and responsibility has been to provide that opportunity
to all our students, boarding and day. It’s a responsibility we take very seriously and one we assume with pride. Today’s youth need these opportunities and challenges more than ever, as they grow up in a world that is ever changing and uncertain. They need to be independent and infused with the self-confidence and determination to pursue their goals and dreams and lead the world in a new direction for the benefit and
betterment of all its citizens. As an educational institution charged with providing these future leaders that opportunity, BCS must ensure our own sustainability and future. The 2016 strategic plan is essentially a roadmap of the first steps toward doing just that, and the final initiative touches on three key areas that are crucial to our institutional success: finance, advancement, and admissions.
Director of Finance and Operations Sandra Edwards has been in her role for close to four years, joining us in the early stages of our strategic planning process and helping to inform the plan with knowledge and expertise. Since that time, and in close consultation with the Finance Committee of the Association Board, Sandra and the Business Office team have worked effectively to implement new systems and processes for our financial stability and sustainability.
One such tool is a 10-year financial forecast that compiles our net operating expenses and revenues for that period. The document examines how a variety of assumptions would affect our financial health. “With this tool we are able to test several scenarios to ascertain both our vulnerabilities and our strengths, and then strategize as to how we can mitigate any areas of weakness AND take advantage of our strengths,” Sandra advises. For example, what if enrolment went down one year? How would that affect the net revenue for that year, and how might we respond effectively? “It’s an invaluable opportunity to discover any trends in our data and what the implications will
be as we move forward. It allows us to be proactive instead of reactive in our decision-making.”
All this data allows the school to make the most informed decisions possible when it comes to spending and allocating resources. It also offers us a glimpse of what the future could look like and what, if anything, we need to address in order to modify the potential outcome.
Similarly, Sandra and her team have also developed a two-year cash flow report that tracks cash balances two years out in order to determine how a potential year-end surplus can be used to advance the school. “Depending on next year’s forecast, a surplus could be used to invest in summer projects of deferred maintenance—like the new ventilation system in Memorial Arena that we put in two years ago.” This improvement to our facility (which happens to be one of the oldest covered rinks in Canada) has allowed us to install the ice earlier in the season, thereby eliminating ice rental and transportation costs, as well as the missed class time and early morning wake up calls that were previously required to accommodate these early-in-the-season practices. It has also
allowed us to rent out the arena to local partners far earlier, increasing our rental income.
This past summer, we began renovations on the Head of School’s house, as well as updates and improvements to student residences. Further work on some residences will take place over Mid-Term Break, when students vacate campus for a week.
“Sometimes it’s in our best interest to invest the surplus, and then some years we might need to borrow,” Sandra explains. “This report allows us to track our projected outcome and either ensure we have advantageous financing options in place, or an affordable, high-priority project identified and resources mobilized.”
“Sandra and the Finance Committee have done a tremendous job building and utilizing these tools as we plan for the future,” says William Mitchell, BCS’63, our Head of School. “We’re very fortunate to have the guidance and wisdom of such a talented group of board members who volunteer even more of their time to this committee’s activities and meetings.”
Association Board member since 2016, Isabelle Goyette serves on the Finance
Committee and has been instrumental in the progress made in this area since the strategic planning process. “We’ve really placed an emphasis on transparency and simplicity within our reporting, along with streamlining existing and new systems, and compiling historical data,” she explains. As Vice-Principal, Finance and Administration at Bishop’s University, Isabelle lends a unique understanding of deferred maintenance and construction in an academic environment, not to mention the business of running an educational institution.
“We take the view that developing predictive financial models, while not glamorous, is the best way we can assist in the decision-making process,” adds Michel Bull, BCS’72, Association Board member since 2013 and chair of the Finance Committee. “Not only does this allow us to see the impact of potential events, but it helps our stakeholders see the potential impact of different strategies and target the priorities with the most impact for our campus, our people, and our students.”
As is the case with many other not-forprofit, independent schools that receive no government funding or grants, tuition and fees cover 88% of BCS’ annual operating costs. The remaining 12% is dependent on our Annual Giving fund run by the school’s Advancement Department.
A common misconception is that Advancement is solely interested in and responsible for alumni. Another is that
the department’s only goal is to raise money. While these are core charges of the department, our Advancement team’s over-arching purpose is to engage all community members in the tradition of participation and support (monetary and otherwise) that is necessary for our ongoing success, growth, and development.
To that end, the team has been working hard on a number of fronts since, and even prior to, the launch of Our Voices, Our Plan, Our Future. The department is focussed on engaging with alumni, current and past parents, as well as faculty and staff in new ways to get them more involved and invested in the life of our school. “We want our external constituents to feel as much a part of our everyday community as our students do,” explains Janet Turcot Vukovic, Director of Advancement. For the past two years, the department has participated in a more involved way in the beginning of the year’s Opening Week, organizing a meet and greet with new and returning parents “so they can start to feel a sense of belonging to the larger BCS family from the outset.”
Joining in on an early-in-the-year spirit day by providing t-shirts for all students that displayed either the student’s graduating year or ‘Alumni-in-Training’ has been a way of introducing students to the concept of being an alumnus far before their actual graduation. Faculty and staff also received a t-shirt this year, with ‘Once a Bear, Always a Bear’ emblazoned on the
front. The school solicited the services of Andrew Blanchard, BCS’83, and his printing company in order to supply the 2019 t-shirts. Says Janet: “We think of our BCS network as a tight-knit family. By utilizing the services and businesses of our families and alumni to meet the needs of the school, we often find a win-win scenario for all.”
The department also arranged for a ‘Pre-Alumni’ dinner at Hovey Manor for the Class of 2019 in May, inviting graduates, including Jason Stafford, BCS’91, Managing Director of Hovey Manor, to speak to the significance of their time at BCS, along with the sense of community that only grows as you become an alumnus and go out in the world. Last year’s class had 100% participation in their class gift, a tradition in which the graduating seniors donate money to leave behind a gift for future generations as a legacy. Appropriately, the commencement speech given by Richard Howson, BCS’67, at their graduation centred on the importance and responsibility of giving back to one’s school.
What were once alumni-only events are now ‘Alumni & Friends’ outings and fundraisers, with current and past families, along with suppliers and partners, welcomed and encouraged to attend. Last year’s Annual Alumni & Friends Hockey Tournament saw the traditional Saturday night dinner at Sebby’s replaced by a méchoui supper held in Ross Hall
and hosted by two parents of former BCS Hockey players who have returned to play in the event every year since graduating.
“We’re also trying to facilitate having more faculty and staff at our events by organizing transportation,” shares Susan Cook, Event Management and Alumni Services Coordinator. “So many alumni love to see the former teachers, coaches, and mentors who made a real difference in their lives. It’s great when we can have them be part of the celebration.”
“We’re mobilizing our younger alumni, too, by encouraging them to be part of creating and promoting events specifically for their generations. At the opposite end of the spectrum, we recently recognized those who have celebrated 50 years or more since graduation with a specially created tie or scarf.”
Bridging those two ends are groups such as the Friends of BCS Rugby, which is bringing together alumni from decades spanning 1975 to 2015 through their mutual love of the sport and our school.
Tim McGee, QC’75, and James Andrews, BCS’11, Co-Chairs of Friends of BCS Rugby, had this to share:
“The Friends of BCS Rugby is comprised of passionate alumni—both young and old(er)—who truly understand what it means to embody the character and values of the sport. From the first crease in 1973 led by legendary South African coach Mervyn Gray to the success of regional and national championship teams over the years, rugby has provided a wonderful opportunity for generations of students to develop and grow as athletes, teammates, and leaders. The Friends of BCS Rugby will build on that legacy and help ensure our students continue to thrive in playing one of the greatest games in the world.”
An emphasis has also been placed on finding alumni not in our current system.
“Thanks to the initiative and generous sponsorship by Roald Smeets, BCS’87, we have a designated staff member who has been researching ‘lost’ alumni,” explains Janet. “Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for us to lose touch with some alumni after they graduate, be it due to a move or a change in name. We identified a number of
former students whose contact information we were lacking and, in the four years since launching this outreach, we have added over 1,000 alumni to our active database.”
A deep dive into our archives has unearthed old stories to share and celebrate, nurturing that feeling of belonging to this incredible network that is the BCS family. The recent re-branding of the King’s Hall, Compton (KHC) newsletter as Keep Troth has also provided an opportunity for our KHC alumnae to celebrate and reminisce through stories sent in and archived photos scanned and brought back to life.
These projects also serve to educate our entire audience about our history and bridge our impressive past with our present—and our future.
Re-introducing Career Day last year and working to establish mentorship opportunities are two more methods the team is using to activate and utilize our impressive constituent network. “We have such a vast array of talented and experienced alumni, parents, and friends; we want to take advantage of that,” emphasizes Janet. “Being involved and supporting is not just about dollars and cents—there are so many different ways to contribute.”
A meeting to reconnect with a local alumni family in November 2018 resulted in the donation of a new, BCS-branded mini-bus that will not only provide transportation to athletic games and extra-curricular activities, but also allow us to significantly reduce the money we previously had to spend on bus rentals. Past parent Michel Dubois, whose son Mathieu graduated in 2014, is licensed to operate such a vehicle and has generously volunteered his services. Members of our faculty and coaching staff are looking into driver training.
A similar story is that of Timothy O’Reilly, BCS’80, whose daughter Ana Claudia is one of this year’s prefects. When Annie told her father BCS was considering foregoing
knows each other. Scheduled co-curriculars and athletic activities mean a variety of choice and the opportunity to try something new, all in the same location with qualified supervisors and leaders. The safe and structured environment also promotes independence and demands accountability and time management, preparing students for university and beyond.
“Our students are given the tools to thrive,” states Greg. “In this environment where they feel safe and supported, surrounded by a highly-focussed peer group and encouraged daily by the adults in their midst, they develop strong study and interpersonal skills that set them up for better university placement.”
the traditional cadet uniform due to the disrepair of the existing and the cost-prohibitive nature of new ones, the former CCO for his year quickly volunteered his services to produce the uniforms required for the next five years. “I believe, as do many BCS alumni, that the existence of the No. 2 Cadet Corps and the use of a traditional uniform give students the opportunity to not only strive for leadership positions, but also publicly recognize those who have excelled before them. If the BCS Cadet Program helps to form one young leader, the cost is well worth it!”
Annie is the fourth of Tim’s daughters to attend BCS, a fact that her proud father values very much. “Seeing my girls grow into responsible and professional young adults has much to do with their time at this school. I cannot put a price on what BCS has given to them and to me as a parent.”
“Our alumni and parent communities are coming together and getting involved in strength and numbers we haven’t seen in a long time,” says Janet. “While there remains untapped potential, it’s an encouraging and exciting time as we look to the future.”
Of course, BCS would not be BCS without our students. Their holistic development is our raison d’être. Ask any of our teachers or coaches and they will tell you how special our students are, how curious and inspiring their minds. Their backgrounds and personalities are impressively diverse, and yet when they come together as a unique student body, they genuinely strive for inclusivity. We have remarkable kids here at BCS.
This is not by accident or mere coincidence. It’s due to the caring and careful scrutiny of the team in the Admissions Department, who uphold a rigorous application process. “We’re looking for good citizens who bring something new to our community,” shares Greg McConnell, Director of Admissions. “The desire to do well academically is obviously paramount, but we want applicants who demonstrate they will strive well beyond that, with strong co-curricular interests, capable characters, and open minds.”
Independent schooling is an easy choice on paper in terms of benefits. Small class sizes averaging 15, and mentor to student ratios of 1:4, allow for individualized attention and a community in which everyone
While the advantages of an independent school education are obvious, the commitment—financial and otherwise—is not one that can be made lightly. “Committing to BCS, be it for boarding or as a day student, is a full family decision,” Greg explains. “It’s often around an 18-month process for new families when determining to join our community.”
This is where our current students and parents, as well as alumni and past parents, can really play a strong role. “These are people who have experienced all that BCS has to offer,” says Gingi Sheppard, Associate Director of Admissions. “They’re an expert, credible source that can speak to the benefits of an independent school education, and to how BCS shaped them as a person and helped set them up for a life well-lived.”
This is just one of the reasons that the student-led campus tours are so popular, and why the Admissions team will often put potential families in touch with nearby alumni who have volunteered their time to speak with candidates and their families. “That word of mouth is priceless,” adds Greg. “We couldn’t ask for better ambassadors than those directly within the BCS family who have lived—or are still living— the Moulton Hill experience. They can really help inform a family’s decision.”
While the tours have a huge influence, the majority of our families are not able to make it to campus during the admissions process and this directly affects
across a third of our student body, it dwindles down quickly. We need to be able to offer more if we’re to remain competitive in the North American independent school environment and continue to attract the top candidates from around the world.”
Offering more, in terms of assistance, programming, and overall experience, is why BCS is committing to growing our endowment by $1 million every year until our bicentennial anniversary in 2036. As our Head of School puts it, “A healthy endowment provides us the tools, be it funding anything from projects to financial assistance, to give students the most powerful learning experience they can get.”
the team’s heavy travel schedule. “There is a trust factor—an emotional component—that can be very tough to attain via email, phone, or even Skype,” Greg explains. “These families are considering sending their child thousands of miles away. It’s imperative that we give them every opportunity possible to meet with a representative of the institution and have their questions answered as they contemplate this choice.”
There’s no escaping, however, that one of the major factors in a family’s decision to explore boarding schools is the financial investment. Our ability to provide needbased financial assistance is crucial to the short- and long-term health of our institution, so that we can continue to be accessible to the best and brightest applicants to our school.
We believe the cultural, geographic, and experiential diversity of our student body is one of our greatest strengths. It expands students’ horizons, reduces stereotyping, and builds empathy. It contributes to their education and allows for a celebration of different cultures, religions, languages, and ideas. Our students become better communicators through stimulating conversations that challenge them to think outside preconceived conventional norms. All of this contributes to developing better global citizens of tomorrow.
Marguerite Lévesque is in her 35th year of teaching and 13th at BCS. She tasked
this year’s IB Biology students with a presentation on stem cell research, and the discussions it generated have been nothing short of fascinating. “To have within a classroom the contributing cultural perspectives of Turkish, Brazilian, African, Chinese, Canadian, and Québécois students is invaluable. It couldn’t be better for youth to be exposed to different approaches to all sorts of domains, from medical procedures to ethical and morality issues. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard: ‘Oh, really? Interesting—never thought about it that way before.’ It’s wonderful to witness and to know that these different, and often contrasting, opinions are informing our young adults’ ideas.”
This is just one of the reasons why growing the BCS endowment is so important for our future. A permanent endowment is an invested pool of funds that provides a reliable source of income in perpetuity, so an organization can count on annual distributions. As it grows over time, the school benefits from increased financial flexibility in its planning. The largest portion of our endowment income each year goes to financial assistance, which is itself derived from a combination of our endowment, established scholarships, and operations.
“We’re currently able to offer $1.9 million in need-based financial assistance every year, with 33% of our students benefitting from it,” shares Greg. “It sounds like a large number—and it is!—but when spread
BCS is 183 years old. It’s a legacy worth protecting to ensure it lives on—thriving and adapting to the needs of its community. Our Voices, Our Plan, Our Future provides a blueprint of the first steps to take as we move closer to our bicentennial. A lot has been accomplished but we are not done yet! Our recent CAIS accreditation visit will help inform our next steps throughout the coming year as we prepare to welcome a new Head of School and raise BCS to even greater heights.
Thank you for joining us on this journey over the last four years. We have welcomed new families, reconnected with old friends and alumni, and seen great development and improvement within our programming and on our campus. Throughout it all, one thing has been made more clear than ever: the stronger the connection and involvement of our entire community, the greater our capacity to better meet challenges as they arise, to spur on innovation and growth, and to offer a program of excellence for our students to enjoy. We are encouraged by the progress made to date and excited at what the future holds. When we all come together, we accomplish so much more!
Read more about ways to give back and get involved in our 2018-19 Report on Giving, page 63
Interested in joining Friends of BCS Rugby? See page 29 for contact information.
Form VI IB Biology conduct their first microscope lab.
Opposite page: Will addresses the crowd at the inauguration of the Robert P. Bédard Tennis Court during Homecoming.
In her address at the Mitchell Family House Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in June, Association Board Chair Linda Rodeck, BCS’81, referred to our then incoming Interim Head of School as “a man who seems to rise up out of the mist, like a (more dapper and handsome) Yoda, whenever our school is in need of his wisdom or help.”
It’s a fitting description of the alumnus—and prefect in his day—who has returned to Moulton Hill to steer our ship twice now. During his previous three years as Head of School, he implemented changes that strengthened our institution, and made strategic decisions that have proven instrumental in enabling the school to thrive, as it is today. Steadfastly connected to BCS since his days as a student, Will remained deeply engaged with the school when his first headship concluded with Tyler Lewis’ arrival in 2015. It’s also entirely likely that he has not missed a BCS hockey game since joining the prep school in 1954!
Will is one of Canada’s most respected leaders in independent secondary school education, with an extensive list of professional and personal achievements that inspires admiration. Headmaster of Selwyn House School in Montreal for 24 years, he also taught at Trinity College School for 11 years and at Lower Canada College for three. Upon retiring from Selwyn, he took up the mantle of CAIS Executive Director.
There are few educators with his depth and scope of experience and understanding, so we thought it wise to sit down and get his take on some age-old issues before he retires for a fifth and hopefully, most deservedly, final time.
I’ve worked in independent schools my entire career, both boarding and day. I can say, without hesitation, these independent institutions are able to offer an education that simply isn’t possible in the confines of the public system. Our students are provided more opportunities and expected to take on more—in terms of workload, co-curriculars, and responsibility. What this instills in them, beyond the academic challenge, is an independence and confidence that serve them as they move forward in life.
I often speak of a triangle of commitment made up of the parent, the student, and the school. It’s a simple yet extremely
significant trifecta, and one in which there can be no gaps. We succeed as a school only when we work in partnership with parents. Our way to make that work is to ensure that we communicate effectively. Good communication with parents, particularly in a boarding school setting, is crucial. There is an emotional element to matters when dealing with children and their parents. These parents have entrusted us with the future and well-being of what is most precious to them. We, as educators, are helping to nurture the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and creators. I think it’s important to regularly remind ourselves of that responsibility and the role we play.
Similarly, when engaging with students, I always counsel that “the truth works better than most other things.” Deep down, they know what’s right and what’s wrong. They may just need some space to get there. More often than not, simplicity is key. There are few students or staff who would need reminding of my entreaty, ‘when in doubt, leave it out.’
This is why I advocate so strongly for a civil community. A civil community is one in which everyone acts with integrity and respect, is caring and fair. It’s a simple enough premise, and a good guide for life, and that goes for institutions as well as individuals. If you are a member of a civil
community, you are expected to know how to recognize one, how to contribute to one, both here and now, and when you leave the school. Enrich the community you live in by providing leadership for a civil community. I believe that such a community gives all members a stronger sense of belonging.
While BCS has changed with the times and continues to grow, the idea of community and belonging to it has always been a constant. Our families are proud to be a part of this community; they believe in what we are doing and where we are headed. We want them to be able to speak well of our school for good reasons, which they can only do when they have confidence in it. I think BCS has done an excellent job in the last several years of building up trust and inspiring that confidence. There is definitely a good feeling in the air about our school, and I hear it all the time in conversation with parents, alumni, and my fellow independent school colleagues.
All of this good will and the well-rounded education of our youth is not achieved alone. It takes a team. A team comprised of passionate faculty, talented coaches, caring houseparents, attentive advisors, behind-the-scenes administrative personnel, hard-working grounds and cleaning staff, an invested Board of Directors—the list goes on.
This team needs to be empowered to do
their jobs to the best of their ability. How do we achieve that? The same principle of respect, integrity, and support applies here too. I would argue that supporting your staff is possibly the most important aspect of being a Head of School—or leader of any organization, for that matter. Hire those who will inspire and engage, and then provide them the tools and the space to do their best work. Give them room to grow as professionals, making place for innovation and adapting to the times and changes in curriculum. They too need to feel confident in the school and its direction. Trust them and provide them with the stability they require to do that which you have tasked them to do. In turn, just like the students they embolden, these employees will reach new heights—elevating the institution at the same time.
Recently, I was asked about the complexity of raising kids today. The implied question seems to assume that raising kids today is somehow more complex than previously. This assumption is based largely on the belief that the world is far more complex than previously. That may well be true; certainly these particular complexities are ones previous generations did not have: the rise and propagation of social media, the expansion of bullying into cyberspace, or the issue of gender identity. However, every generation has had (and every future generation will have)
complexities and crises to address and, at the end of the day, I think they have little to do with raising children to be their best selves.
Whether as parents, teachers, coaches, mentors, or extended family members, we are duty-bound to provide what children need most: that is, for us to be there for them—and to be there for them consistently. You want to be there to help wipe away the tear, but you also want to be there to catch the glint in the eye upon achievement, and for everything in between.
Children thrive when they experience adults in their lives who care, who are fair, and who always set an example of acting with integrity. They learn self-respect and respect for others, developing an inner strength and determination along the way. In short, they acquire the ‘soft skills’ that are so integral to success in business and in life.
In my experience, that is what children want and need. Provided that kind of upbringing and unwavering support, they will be well equipped to manage responsibly the challenges and complexities that modern life will throw at them for the benefit of their families and their communities and, in so doing, make a positive contribution to a better world.
Our first spirit day of the year was a resoundingly purple success!
Dedication and determination (not to mention Coach Nadeau’s unparalleled encouragement) propelled our Senior Boys Soccer team to an unbeaten season, a CAIS Division II title, and an ETIAC championship.
Stephen’s favourite book, Grit by Angela Duckworth, argues that the secret to success is a passionate persistence rather than innate talent. It’s the mindset that this life-long learner and mentor has believed in and championed throughout his career and philanthropic endeavours.
Stephen arrived at BCS in the fall of 1977 in Form V. Hailing from Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, Stephen’s arrival at BCS was spurred by a recent move to Westmount that left his family searching for a new school for him. Stephen and his parents visited various boarding schools, eventually settling on BCS. “I can still remember my interview,” Stephen laughs. “Mr. Doug Campbell asked why I wanted to come to BCS and my mother kicked me under the desk. I don’t remember what I said but I do remember the kick!”
He must have said something right because he was accepted, and soon enough it was the first day of school and Stephen found himself on the bus ride down to Lennoxville from Montreal. “I sat next to Nancy (Mair) Gardiner, BCS’79,” he recalls. “We had never met but our mothers set us up since we were both new and in the same class, and her mother was my GP.” Another distinct memory from that first day that stands out in his mind is of meeting Duncan McDougall, BCS’79. He recalls a chat he had with Duncan where they discovered that not only did they live in the same town and on the same street, but they lived in the same building and, in fact, were next door neighbours! “We were
Left: The Class of 1979 celebrated their 40-year anniversary at a dinner in Montreal over Homecoming Weekend. (Left to right) back row: Karma (Price) Hallward and Sarah Ivory Stewart; fourth row: Stefan Stiegler, Duncan McDougall, Barry Younkie; third row: Kim Drummond-D’Louhy, Laurie Boyd, Sarah Stairs, Stephen Kouri; second row: Tim Moseley, Christina “Tina” Pinck, Alison (Stuchbery) Lannan, John Hallward, Alain Dumais; front row: Nancy (Mair) Gardiner and Doug Mitchell. Right: Stephen was an accomplished student graduating Form VII with the L. Cpl. Gerry Hanson Prize for History.
also both new so that was pretty handy.” It seems Stephen was introduced to the power of the tight-knit BCS world from the get-go.
Stephen lived in Williams House for all three of his years at BCS and recalls his houseparents, Art and Helen Campbell, with fondness. “Art had a big impact on me and, even though I pushed his buttons, we got along really well. When my kids Eric and Adam were young, we took a family trip to the Gaspé and drove up to see Art and Helen in Grand Cascapedia where they had retired. We exchanged Christmas cards for many years until Art passed away.”
Stephen embraced the boarding school life, joining a variety of sports including adventure training, football, and hockey. It was also within these halls that Stephen discovered he had a knack for marketing.
“I was House Manager for the plays put on by Lew Evans, BCS’65, which was really fun and taught me a lot about marketing and sales.” As it turns out, that role and its experiences would end up influencing his future career.
“ My parents would say that the best thing they ever invested in was to send me to BCS.”
Upon graduating from BCS, Stephen headed to Kingston, Ontario to obtain a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Politics at Queen’s. But he continued to pursue his passion for marketing, taking business electives whenever he could and managing one of the Queen’s pubs. Ultimately, that passion won out and, after graduating,
Stephen took on the position of Assistant Brand Manager on Sunlight laundry detergent at Unilever. He would go on to build a 22-year career at the company, rounding out his time there as VP of Marketing and then VP of Sales. “Much like BCS, Unilever taught me about the world,” Stephen remarks. “The company operates in almost every country and I developed friendships all around the world.”
While at Unilever, Stephen was an instrumental part in Dove’s ‘Real Beauty’ campaign, heading up the team that led the charge on developing it. “The campaign encouraged people to challenge the myths and stereotypes of what beauty looks like,” Stephen explains. The campaign, launched globally in 2003, was ahead of its time and the concept remains highly relevant in today’s cultural climate where we are finally seeing a significant turn toward this type of acceptance and promotion of diversity on the part of major brands across multiple industries. Working at Unilever, and on this campaign in particular, reinforced a lesson Stephen first learnt at BCS: “It’s okay to have a different view than others, and what’s important is being confident in expressing your point of view.”
Stephen is currently enjoying his 10-year anniversary at Smucker as VP Sales and Trade Marketing. “Smucker is a family-led, publicly traded company, and it’s been an interesting experience to see the power of continuity and culture that has been passed down from Smucker to Smucker,” Stephen says. The impact of workplace,
and indeed environmental, culture and leadership on employees and youth is another passion that has developed in Stephen over the course of his career. “The science of the brain has really opened up so many avenues for understanding how effective leaders lead and I think it’s fascinating.” He is keenly invested in the development of today’s youth and nurturing the leadership skills of his team. “It’s so important to find people who are curious,” Stephen shares. “Curiosity is a mindset that we should be teaching and encouraging in young people. And then asking ourselves, ‘How do we pique a curious mind?’”
Outside of the office, Stephen serves as Toronto Chapter Chair of ProAction Cops & Kids, an organization that connects children from disadvantaged neighbourhoods across much of Ontario together with police officers. “The police officers develop and lead a variety of athletic, food, artistic, and cultural programs, and ProAction raises the money to fund them. I’ve been involved since 2006 and I have really enjoyed it.”
Besides—yet still closely aligned with— his volunteer pursuits, most of Stephen’s free time is taken up by his most recent passion for discovering the inner workings of future leaders. “How can we help younger people figure out what matters, what’s important, and what they are really interested in, sooner rather than later?” he posits. “In finding those things you create a passion, and if you are passionate about something you are more likely to be
gritty and achieve what you set out to do because you’ll find a way to achieve it.” Although Stephen and his wife Jill are empty nesters with Eric in Marketing at Molson and Adam at Carleton, Stephen still makes sure to keep the family up to date with the latest research. “My poor children are inundated with articles, summaries, and pdfs,” Stephen laughs.
A long-time and loyal donor to BCS, Stephen has remained in close contact with his alma mater throughout the years and is still in touch with the many friends he made while on Moulton Hill. “I’ve remained friends with a bunch of my classmates. Doug Mitchell, BCS’79, was the best man at my wedding and I was best man at his.” Despite a busy schedule and a full family life, he found the time to make it to Montreal for his 40-year reunion in September. “I flew down with Sarah Stairs, BCS’79, and it was great to catch up with her and all my classmates.”
“I learned how to be a leader at BCS. I learned to have an opinion and to share my opinion, and that’s helped me in my career. I believe BCS has a role to play in helping our world through some of the challenges it is currently facing and will encounter in the future. We require leaders for tomorrow.” Given his passion for leadership and youth development, it’s no surprise Stephen is excited at the idea of a dedicated leadership program at BCS. “I believe that an investment by the school into the broad area of leadership, resilience, and how we get better at things is so worthwhile and will be very attractive to parents of current and prospective students.”
Forty years after graduating, Stephen appreciates his time at BCS more than ever. “This school really opened up my eyes as a youngster from Sainte-Thérèse in the 1970s, which wouldn’t have happened otherwise. BCS gives you a sense of the world and global community earlier than most people.” It’s an overall education that has served him in good stead throughout his career and life in general. “My parents would say that the best thing they ever invested in was to send me to BCS.” That’s a statement with which Stephen wholeheartedly agrees.
An accomplished student, curious globetrotter, and involved alumna, Sarrah’s undeniable love for BCS shines through in her role as a BCS Admissions Officer inspiring new families to join our community. But her student journey and subsequent return weren’t always easy, and almost didn’t happen at all.
For Sarrah, BCS is a family tradition that dates back to the 1930s when her grandmother, Katherine ‘Kay’ (Littler) Ellson Fisher, KHC’35, attended King’s Hall, Compton. Kay sent her three daughters, Lee Elizabeth (Ellson) Moreland, KHC’65, Dale Margaret Ellson, KHC’68, and Sarrah’s mother, Tanis ‘Tany’ Katherine (Ellson) Ewing, KHC’70, as well, while her son, Keith ‘Barry’ Ellson, BCS’64, attended BCS. She then generously gifted a BCS education to all interested grandchildren, including Michael, BCS’94, and Tanis ‘Tany’ Moreland, BCS’96.
But a young Sarrah wasn’t initially interested in attending BCS. Instead, she opted to follow her friends to Massey-Vanier Regional High School after she completed her grade 7 year at Knowlton Academy. “I thought BCS was cool, but it wasn’t necessarily a place where I saw myself,” she shares. However, she quickly discovered that Massey-Vanier wasn’t the right fit for her and asked her mother about making the switch to BCS. “I had an opportunity I knew a lot of people didn’t, so I took it.” Her mother acted quickly; Sarrah started the very next week, joining her older brother Andrew, BCS’07. Her sister Sammy, BCS’11, would follow in her older siblings’ footsteps the very next year. “When I look back, it’s one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever made,” Sarrah reflects. “It was probably the most pivotal moment of my life.”
Above: Sarrah has found her niche in the BCS Admissions Office. Right: Sarrah excelled as an athlete and a leader while a student at BCS.
The transition to BCS wasn’t an easy one. The boarding school atmosphere was an adjustment. “It was such a turbulent time for me. I was extremely homesick and I cried every night for the first year.” She came to realize that life at BCS is a lot more difficult and a lot less fun when you aren’t involved and invested in the community. She made a conscious effort to change after that first year, putting herself out there and making friends. “Once I bought-in to the BCS experience, every year got better after that.”
“ I don’t even think I would be the same person if I hadn’t gone to BCS, and no dollar amount can really give back the full sum that I feel in my heart.”
Sarrah found her niche in athletics, excelling at basketball, rugby, and soccer. She seized every leadership opportunity and every adventure available to her, participating in a rugby tour to England as the only
female player, an Ondaatje Expedition that took her sea kayaking in Belize, and the Outward Bound Award in Form V, canoeing the Rivière Coulonge to the Rivière Noire Crossover.
Sarrah capped off her final year as Head Prefect, CCO, and the lead in the BCS Players’ Club production of Criminal Hearts She also earned several distinctions, including the Jimmy Atomate Award, the Petro Canada Award, the ‘40 Years On’ Award, the Riddell Prize for Drama, the D.A.G. Cruickshank Award, and the Gillard Award. One of her favourite memories is delivering the valedictorian address at graduation. “I really felt I was speaking on behalf of the class. It was such a hurrah!.”
Another moment that still stands out occurred as she was heading into her final year. She recalls sitting around the fire at prefect camp, completely focussed and prepared for the year ahead. Beorn White, one of the chaperones, shared his career path that led to becoming a teacher and said, “Life’s not a race and there’s no perfect timeline.” These words stuck with Sarrah, who had always felt like she was behind. The advice gave her a new perspective and ultimately altered her course, encouraging her to take a gap year after graduation. “I realized that it didn’t matter that I was a year older than my grade, and that it wouldn’t matter moving forward, wherever I ended up.”
Sarrah embarked on her gap year by flying to Mexico to surprise her BCS roommate, Luisa Arevalo Arroyo, BCS’09, and then spending several months with Patrick Gunn, BCS’10, and his family in Malaysia. She then set off on a solo trip to Singapore and decided to continue throughout South East Asia with stops in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, followed by New Zealand. “It was an amazing experience and while the sights were great, what I really enjoyed was meeting all the different people.”
Sarrah returned to Canada where she joined the emerging Sports Studies program at Bishop’s University. She headed down to Ocala, Florida after graduating to gain professional experience working in the equestrian business. Realizing it wasn’t
for her, she returned to Canada and took a position working as a recruiter at Aerotek in Montreal—a move and job that were yet another leap outside her comfort zone. It was while she was there that she heard about the Admissions Officer position at BCS. She submitted her application, was called for an interview, and secured the job shortly thereafter, resigning in December and starting full-time in the Admissions Office in January. “That was another huge, pivotal moment for me,” she says with a smile.
Sarrah quickly found her groove back at BCS. Her favourite part about working with prospective students is seeing them buy in to the BCS way of life. “I love seeing that dreamy look in their eyes when they start imagining themselves here. Then seeing them get involved, growing and taking advantage of their opportunities once they get to campus. That’s priceless.”
It’s an exciting time for BCS, as the school continues to grow and attract more and more top candidates from all over the world. “We don’t want a homogeneous student body. What makes our community so special are the different people—it’s so important to have lots of different characters in a school! I think we do a good job of inclusiveness and belonging. We’re really accepting.” These values and direction are translating into more inquiries and applications for the Admissions Office. Sarrah has noticed a steady incline of interest in BCS throughout her three years here.
“Students are leaving with a great feeling about the school and that is so powerful. Our strongest ambassadors are our current parents and students. Word-of-mouth is so influential.”
BCS is a family tradition that Sarrah would like to uphold and it’s something that she will try to offer her future children, but she doesn’t shy away from the financial component. “I believe in this system and that BCS gives more than just an education. I would absolutely like my kids to have this opportunity and I will try to give that gift to them.” This is just one of the many reasons that Sarrah feels it’s important for alumni to give back and why she’s been a loyal donor since she graduated in 2010.
“It’s simple: BCS has given me the greatest gifts of my life so far—my character, my confidence, a lot of my strong relationships. The foundation of my life is here.
I don’t even think I would be the same person if I hadn’t gone to BCS, and no dollar amount can really give back the full sum that I feel in my heart.”
At the end of the day for Sarrah, it all comes back to the ‘buy-in,’ whatever your situation—student, parent, alumni, faculty, or staff. “In a small community, the buy-in is so impactful, much more than at a bigger school. One good person can impact a lot of people. A few great students can create a whole culture change in the student body. This community generates positivity.”
“Into thy hands, O merciful Saviour, we commend thy servant Ronald.” With this closing prayer Rev. Rose Howe brought to an end the funeral service for Ron Owen, conducted by The Rt. Rev. Bruce Myers, Bishop of Quebec on May 1, 2019 at St. George’s Church, Lennoxville. Ron died on April 22 at Grace Village in Huntingville where he had been living for some time.
The Closing Hymn was one of Ron’s favourites, “Joyful Joyful, we adore thee,” a most suitable conclusion to a life lived that was indeed filled with joy and laughter.
Ron came to BCS from Bishop’s University where he had completed his education studies under Dr. Jefferies in 1948. He remained a valued French master, Housemaster of Smith House, longtime coach of the Choctaw Hockey team, Senior Master, and Assistant Chaplain to St. Martin’s for 34 years, retiring in 1983. Many friends and colleagues joined in the celebration of his life in the village that he loved. Among those attending: The Ven. Dr. Edward Simonton, Archdeacon of St. Francis, Donald Patriquin, Jenny Campbell and Richard Vaughan, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bedard Jr., François de Sainte Marie, Lewis and Cathy Evans, Geraldine McGurk, Trish Peacock, David Dutton, Mary and Laurie Sakamoto, Ann Mitchell, Mary Ross, Joan Bishop, Tyler and Renee Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Judge, Marc and Louise St. Jacques, and Cynthia Drew.
In her prayers, Rev. Howe appropriately referred to Ron as “a sheep of thine own fold, a lamb of thine own flock”; as many of you will remember, Ron raised sheep on his farm in East Hereford well into his retirement. He was as immensely proud of his animal flock as he was of his religious flock, which he tended at BCS as Housemaster of Smith House and latterly as Assistant Chaplain to Rev. Trish Peacock at St. Martin’s Chapel and as deacon of his family church, All Saints, in East Hereford, where
his mother had served as organist for much of her lifetime.
Crawford Grier hired Ron in 1948 as a French master, but during the next 34 years Ron wore many hats in true schoolmasterly fashion. Winters saw Ron in the rink as coach of the Choctaws (formerly called the Orphans) hockey team. He admitted to me on numerous occasions that the only thing he knew about hockey was that it wasn’t played with a ball. Nevertheless he was a popular coach and his team, largely castoffs from First Crease, met with unusual success over the years. Other than as French teacher and the initiator of Monday French Prayers, Ron is remembered for four positions at BCS: first as Housemaster of Smith House where he resided from 1960-1983; second as
Assistant Chaplain of St Martin’s in the ’70s and ’80s; third as unofficial caretaker with Art Campbell of the campus beautification program, led annually by his ever-popular spring ‘Landscaping Crease’; and finally as Senior Master (1972-1982), a position that was second only to the Headmaster in the school’s administration.
I first met Ron in 1948 when I was in the Prep School in Remove. There he began a career-long campaign to try to teach me French. We remained friends for 71 years. This relationship, which began as master and student, deepened when I returned to teach at BCS in 1961. For 10 years we had desks beside each other in the Masters’ Common Room, an ultra-jovial collegial place in those days before individual offices became more usual. When I became Head in
1972, I appointed Ron as Senior Master, and throughout my tenure he was an indispensable friend, counsellor, spiritual, emotional, and administrative colleague. During my infrequent absences, Ron became Head, a mantle he disliked but wore with efficiency and uncomplaining grace. As Assistant Chaplain to St. Martin’s, he carried out his duties with a unique style that reflected his deep spiritual commitment; for the
remainder of his life, Ron was the Cowans family chaplain assisting at our wedding and officiating at the weddings of three of Mary’s daughters, and finally, with Rev. Trish Peacock, conducting daughter Tori’s funeral at St. Martin’s in 1995. “A greater friend hath no man.”
Ron was buried in Malvern Cemetery, across Moulton Hill from the school he loved. If, at some time in the future, you have the opportunity to take a winter’s evening stroll around our beautiful campus, don’t be surprised if you see in the distance a ghostly figure plodding through the snow in a dark blue overcoat, collar turned up, flying boots flapping, wisps of hair blowing in the breeze. Do say a silent prayer for a loyal schoolmaster, forever the spirit of BCS.
John D. Cowans, BCS’54
Fifty years ago a young ‘fresh-faced’ Cliff Goodwin reported for duty as a new teacher at BCS, recruited from nearby North Hatley High School. A renowned athlete from his days growing up in Lachine, Cliff brought his stocky body and cheerful countenance to what was then a strict male-dominated boarding school. Cliff must have thought he had encountered a strange new world, where sports were called ‘crease,’ teachers were known as ‘masters,’ and the boys-only residences were run by disciplinary ‘housemasters.’ He encountered traditions and lore dating so far back that few knew their origins.
Cliff was a graduate of McGill University’s MacDonald College and Bishop’s University, where he had been an outstanding varsity athlete in hockey, football, and golf. Shortly after arriving at BCS with his young wife Pat, Cliff quickly established himself as a football and hockey coach, as well as math and phys. ed. teacher. Little did he know the impact he would have over the next three decades as he evolved into one of the iconic schoolmasters of BCS.
In his early years, his football and hockey players nicknamed him ‘Sugar Bear.’ As is common practice in places like BCS, nicknames for students and teachers alike are usually assigned out of fondness and humour, and this was not to be his last such moniker. A few years later, Pat and Cliff shared the care of a new pet dog with fellow teacher Rod Lloyd on the campus. A friendly mutt with short legs and a white tip on its tail, the newest addition to McNaughton House was named Tippy. The physical resemblance to our coach was deemed remarkable, and within a few short weeks, Mr. Goodwin had been assigned the canine’s name. While we always addressed him as “Mr. Goodwin” to his face, he was really Tippy to us. For it was Tippy that we gossiped about, as we speculated on his next coaching move, who would get cut or kept on a team, or as we discerned the mysteries of his take on functions and trigonometry.
Starting with the junior ranks, Cliff worked his way up the sporting hierarchy at BCS, particularly in hockey. Memorial Arena, which is BCS’ ultimate ‘old school’ facility, is not much different than the ones he knew growing up in Lachine and coming of age at MacDonald College. This would be his true athletic home for the next three decades. Three years after arriving at BCS, he sur-
faced as the coach of First Team Hockey, replacing the departing icon, Bob Bédard. It was here that Cliff made his ultimate mark on hundreds of us. Every sport-coaching legend needs a trademark. Bear Bryant had his pork pie hats, Scotty Bowman his elevated jut-jawed look. Cliff’s was his omnipresent purple and white knit scarf. Look at any old picture of a Cliff-coached team, and
you’ll see the scarf. Think of any moment in the freezing cold Memorial Arena, or out walking from building to building in mid-winter and you remember that scarf.
Cliff Goodwin’s coaching style was, as is often the case with hockey coaches, representative of his own credibility and approach as a former varsity athlete. It was a focus on doing things the right way, and being technically competent. The emerging underdog was encouraged and rewarded. The technically-sound player was going to play. Talent was appreciated, but prima donnas, puck hogs, and otherwise selfish players with attitude need not apply. Under Cliff, you were going to be a team player, and no one player was more important than the team. To play for Cliff, you didn’t need to be the best, but simply your best. Mess up and you’d hear about it. Shortcuts were not an option. Do it the right way and you’d return to the bench, receive a tap on the shoulder, see those steely grey eyes bore into you accompanied with the quiet comment: “Now that’s the way to do it.”
We didn’t know it or may not have appreciated it at the time, but the lessons Cliff taught us on the ice were setting us up for life. He flawlessly lived by this ethic himself.
Cliff’s athletic endeavours were not limited to hockey and football, however, as he also coached Track & Field, several girls’ intramural sports, and golf. In 1975, he took over from another BCS legend when he succeeded Major Sam Abbott as Athletic
Director. Somewhere along the way, he even managed to get a third university degree, earning a Master’s in Sports Administration at the University of Vermont in the early 1980s.
Cliff was a man of integrity, he was a quiet mentor to those who worked with him, and he was a passionate teacher to his students, his players, and his children. While we were focussed on our performance on the ice, the field, or the golf course, Cliff got on with building his own adult life. He and Pat built their family on the BCS campus, welcoming Tom (BCS’88), Charlie (BCS’90), and Sally (BCS’91) in short order. He and Pat combined their own burgeoning family with tireless efforts with the boys of School House, McNaughton, and Grier, and as houseparents of the Ross boys. Pat’s contribution to school life cannot be forgotten, as she too taught at the school for many years.
Having impacted the future lives of so many BCS graduates, Cliff closed out his BCS years as the Director of Alumni Relations while still teaching math. This led to the creation of the BCS Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament, now in its 28th year, and the strengthening of the BCS Alumni & Friends Hockey Tournament, which was founded 33 years ago by some of his former players.
Over his 29 years of service, Cliff became one of those iconic schoolmasters that BCS is known for. Retiring in mid-1998, their chil-
dren grown and gone, Cliff and Pat moved to the pastoral beauty of Prince Edward Island. It was here that Cliff was freed to pursue his passion for golf and joined the Summerside Golf Club.
Doing nothing in half measure, Cliff went on to have an indelible impact on golf in PEI. Among his many accomplishments, he was on PEI’s Senior Golf Team for five years and was President of the PEI Golf Association for two.
This idyllic retirement was interrupted in 2004, when Cliff and Pat were brought back to the school to honour Cliff for his many years of service. While it was expected that Cliff would be made an Honorary Old Boy that evening, Head of School Lew Evans, BCS’65, sprang a surprise, adding Pat as an Honorary Old Girl. Given Cliff’s innate sense of loyalty and family, there could have been no greater gift to him.
Cliff Goodwin and BCS were a perfect fit. Here was the opportunity to teach the right way in a sports-mad environment; here also the opportunity to ingrain a sense of morality, ethics, and honesty among young people that they would carry throughout their adult lives. One can still imagine the man with his purple and white scarf patrolling that beautiful Eastern Townships campus. May you rest in peace, our old coach, mentor, and teacher. You are missed.
David Stenason, BCS’75
In honour of Pride Month, the BCS Pride Alliance organized a dress down day, asking each house to wear a colour of the Pride flag. Following a brief talk by Mr. Kelso about the symbolism of the different colours, students formed a Pride flag in chapel. The group collected over $500 for Dans La Rue, an organization that helps homeless and at-risk youth.
Oh, the places they’ll go!
Awards were won, diplomas were handed out, and caps were tossed in June as we welcomed 58 new members to the
alumni community. This year marked the first-ever International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme cohort in BCS history. We also had the honour of being joined by Richard Howson, BCS’67, who delivered the commencement address. Over the summer, the second installment of the #BCS1836Graduation series was a big hit on Facebook and Instagram, spotlighting members from the Class of 2019 as they shared their post-BCS plans.
Our Buildings and Grounds crew was hard at work this summer on their many
Students pit their doodling robots against one another in Ms. Rowell’s Form IV Robotics class.
from above left: The Class of 2019 is headed to colleges and universities around the world including Johns Hopkins University, the University of Pennsylvania, Trent, and Istituto Marangoni; Our students have been putting the brand new Tennis Court Complex to good use; We opened the doors to Mitchell Family House in September; The BCS community climbed Owl’s Head on Mountain Day this year.
campus improvement projects, the largest of these being the extensive renovations underway at the Head’s residence. The team has gutted many of the living spaces throughout the house to improve the usability of the private and common spaces, update amenities, and repair some issues with the structure that was originally built in 1881. They also tackled many on-going renovations to various houses, including Grier North and South. Three new hard-surface tennis courts and a 52-space parking lot were finalized over the summer months, as well.
We welcomed students, parents, alumni, friends, and members of the local community in June for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the new Mitchell Family House. Our contractors were hard at work throughout the summer, making sure that the residence was ready to go
for Opening Week. The finishing touches were added to the residence in the fall months and our first Mitchell Family House residents have been settling in nicely to their new home.
Head of School William Mitchell, BCS’63, welcomed families back to campus for a new school year in early September. After settling into their residences, our students joined family members and staff to climb Owl’s Head instead of Mount Orford for the traditional Mountain Day activity. Students then capped off the week with an overnight stay at Val-Cartier during our annual Orientation Camp.
Our Senior Rugby teams travelled to Hamilton, Ontario in April for the CAIS Invitational Rugby Tournament at Hillfield Strathallan College where our Senior Boys team secured silver in the finals against Ridley College. The senior teams rounded out the season on a high note with a second-place finish for the boys and third for the girls. The Athletics Department introduced a new award for our senior players in the fall. The Josh Bray Spirit of Rugby Award is given to the senior player(s) who have shown exemplary service to their team through passion for the sport and innately fostering the traits of self-discipline, resilience, and respectfulness of others whether winning or losing.
Lacrosse was back for its second year thanks in no small part to the generosity of alumnus Greg Boyd, BCS’81. The team fell short of a repeat ETIAC championship-win, finishing in second place behind Stanstead in the finals.
In May, a group of our students participated in the 20th edition of the annual Stanstead 5km run hosted by Phelps Helps, a charitable organization aimed at providing educational and career support. BCS won the Secondary Schools’ Cup, with four of our students earning medals. Cindy and Zofia took home silver and bronze on the girls’ side, while Edmund claimed silver for the boys. Mehdi won the entire race,
The newly-formed Friends of BCS Rugby is comprised of passionate alumni who truly understand what it means to embody the character and values of the sport. The group’s goal is to raise awareness about rugby, and garner financial support for our program at BCS.
Get involved by contacting Ryan Comeau, BCS’09: rcomeau@bishopscollegeschool.com or 819.566.0238 x297
taking the cup and a gold medal for his age category. Before they left, our students presented a $600 cheque to Phelps Helps, fundraised during a dress down day.
With his retirement looming, Mr. Maxwell organized his final Mini World Cup at the beginning of June. Teams representing Mexico, Germany, Canada, ‘Mediterranea,’ USA, Asia, Europe, and China went head to head on fields around campus. Mediterranea claimed the win on the field and Europe won the spirit award for most enthusiastic supporters, which merited them a well-earned pizza dinner supplied by our Advancement Department.
Five Bears were selected in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) draft in June. No.44-Morissette was selected by the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in round three
as the #53 overall pick; No.79-Bolduc was selected by the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in round six as the #108 overall pick; No.74-Cliche was selected in round seven as the #110 overall pick by the Saint John Sea Dogs; and twin brothers No.92-Brassard and No.93-Brassard were selected in round nine and round 11 as the #149 and #185 overall picks, respectfully, by the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada.
The Golf team had another strong season, placing first at the ETIAC finals and second overall in the ETIAC league. Form VI student Alfonso, our leading golf scorer, took a break from playing to organize his own tournament in May. The Robert Gutierrez Championship raised $600 for the BCS Service Project in Senegal.
Every year staff, faculty, and local community members lead workshops for our students as part of the Stoker Arts Festival. For its 28th edition, our students had 20 workshops to choose from, ranging from djembe to professional wrestling and digital music coding. This year, for the first time, we offered a student-led option, which was spearheaded by Form VI student Izzy and saw participants dive into character design. We also had a few alumni lend a hand: Candy Rutihinda, BCS’18, led a workshop on musical theatre, Sarrah Ewing, BCS’10, taught crochet, and Graeme Maxwell, BCS’18, and his band, ‘Fold Nine,’ performed in the afternoon.
Our third annual Comic Con featured guest speakers, a costume contest, an art showcase, and gaming in the library. Our three guest speakers, James Duncan, Valérie Deschênes, and Lorina Mapa, each presented about an element of comic creation, including capturing emotion in drawn characters, drawing proportional human faces, and crafting comedy in comic strips. Following the workshops, the convention moved to the library for an artwork display by both students and staff. There were also gaming booths for students to try their hand at henna art or play a variety of games, and the Comic Con Committee gave out prizes for the best costumes.
The Form VII IB English Language and Literature class delved into the world of Canadian cinema to celebrate National Canadian Film Day. Together they watched and discussed Remember, a film by Atom Egoyan, working on an assignment about the protagonist. The screening took place in advance of a live-streamed discussion about filmmaking in Canada hosted by Reel Canada. Across the country, over 200 schools participated in the discussion, which encouraged students to tweet their comments and questions to be featured on air, as well as answer film trivia questions to win a prize for their school.
While our students didn’t win, we managed to rank well, peaking at 11th place.
The BCS Players’ Club put on Ideation by Aaron Loeb in May. The 80-minute comedy follows a group of corporate consultants on a deadline as they brainstorm solutions for a mysteriously nefarious project. The situation devolves into a dark yet humorous portrayal of corporate culture in America. This was the first play in our since the renovation of our workshop space.
In the summer of 2018, Nadim, a Form VI student at the time, volunteered at Mar Elias, a small refugee camp located in Lebanon. He was struck by the living conditions in the camp, and particularly shocked to find out that most of the children there did not have access to education. After hearing of their hopes and dreams to one day become teachers, doctors, and football players, Nadim and his friend decided to start ‘Friends of Mar Elias’ to raise funds for a bus and school uniforms for 35 children living in the camp. By the end of June, they had raised €4,194 toward the cause through donations and fundraisers, including selling ‘Friends of Mar Elias’ bracelets to BCS students and staff.
We were honoured to have Major David J. Turner, CD, join us on Moulton Hill as the Reviewing Officer for this year’s Annual Review ceremony. As an influential member of our community since 1975, Major Turner introduced many new programs and changes to school culture that are still in place today, 15 years after his retirement. During the ceremony, the Flag Party impressed parents and alumni with their complex choreography, and the band added new songs, performing “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” “Sweet Caroline,” and “New York New York.” We also conferred 29 Cadet Service Medals on alumni for their years of Cadet service, building on a tradition introduced at last year’s event.
The Kinematics unit of Form VI IB Physics had the class out on Centre Field to study the effect of air resistance on flight time using water balloons.
Clockwise, from above left: This year’s Ondaatje Endeavour group canoed from Northern British Columbia to Wrangell, Alaska; Major Turner, CD joined us on campus as the Reviewing Officer for this year’s inspection; The Round Square crew went to the RSIC2019 in Indore, India; Cala presented her winnings from the CFUW Public Speaking Competition to Mr. Crowther and Ms. Holland for the Peter Holt Memorial Library; BCS hosted the QAIS Public Speaking Competition for the first time ever this April.
For the first time ever, we played host to the Junior and Senior QAIS Public Speaking Competition. Twelve participating schools travelled to BCS from Montreal accompanied by QAIS Executive Director Ms. Holly Hampson to compete. Our 23 participants delivered powerful, engaging, and thought-provoking speeches throughout the day, making the job of the five judges quite difficult.
Cala placed first at the CFUW Public Speaking Competition for the second year in a row in the senior category with her speech ‘The Ripple,’ a recount of her personal experience with shaving her head to raise money for cancer and the subsequent ‘ripple effect’ of kindness it created. Cala received a plaque as well as $100 for the school library, which she presented to our librarians asking that they use the money
to purchase books on environmental sustainability.
Since 1972, groups of adventurous BCS students and staff have challenged themselves on the Ondaatje Endeavour as they test their resilience and discover their physical and mental strength. This past July, six intrepid adventurers braved the rivers of northern British Columbia over the course of two weeks, canoeing from Telegraph Creek to Wrangell, Alaska and experiencing Canadian wildlife to its fullest. During their 14-day excursion, Ivannia, James, Ritchie, and Shelby (led by Mr. Tessier and Mr. Hunt), travelled 260 kilometres down the Stikine River and came across 31 bears, 22 bald eagles, five seals, and a delicious 20-pound Pacific King Salmon.
Ms. Shelley Gardner-Bray, Round Square Governor and BCS Association Board member Richard Bradley, Nicolas in Form VII, and Sayaka in Form VI travelled to Emerald Heights International School located in Indore, India for the 51st Round Square International Conference, “The World We Wish to See”. Activities included witnessing the world’s first robot citizen Sophia, running a marathon alongside Major DP Singh, India’s first blade runner, and performing acts of service in Maheshwar, the city of handloom.
We said goodbye to the Lewis family at the end of June.
we welcomed some new Faces…
Alison Audet Security Guard
Lynda Barton Social Science Teacher and Extended Essay Coordinator
Chantal Carrier Development Manager
Catherine Corriveau French Teacher
Stéphane Côté Cook
Sonia Girouard Lab Technician
Christina Grondin-Bastille Security Guard
Kyle Hood Head Coach U16/Prep Hockey team
Ken Johnson Sparkes Grounds Labourer
Lindsay Key English Teacher
Jay Kourkoulis Admissions Officer
Guy Lajoie Security Officer
Évelyne Lapierre-Léonard Athletic Therapist
Melissa Rowe Summer Camp & Facility Rentals Coordinator
Teresa Seminara Social Science Teacher
Marc-Antoine Turcotte Social Science Teacher
…and said Farewell to…
Tyler L. Lewis
30th Head of School
We wished the Lewis family a fond farewell at the end of June. Tyler, Renee, Ben, Finn, Hadley, and Baxter all left their mark on our campus and will be missed.
Tyler, thank you for your leadership and enthusiasm over the past four years. Your legacy will live on through the programs and initiatives you shepherded, as well as all the lives you touched while at BCS. Don’t be a stranger, you will always be welcome here on Moulton Hill. Au revoir et à très bientôt!
Theresa Gagnon
School Counselor (maternity leave contract)
Catherine Gauthier
French Teacher (maternity leave contract)
Jessie Herring Security Officer
Stéphane Labrecque Security Officer
Isaiah Lyster Kitchen Help
Kelsey Moon Security Officer
Curtis Triol
English Teacher (1-year contract)
two Years oF service
Heather Boyd Lab Technician
Erika Sillanaukee
Admissions Officer
three Years oF service
Andrew MacLachlan
Social Science Teacher
Courtney Morrison Librarian
Francis Alarie Hockey Coach
Cody Rothney McNab Grounds Labourer
Roxanne Taillefer French Teacher
Jude Byrne
10 years of service
Jude ran our University Advising department for 10 years, encouraging students to make the most of their time at BCS and guiding them to success in their post-secondary education. Jude was known for his close rapport with, and commitment to, the students (not to mention his extensive mug collection!). Thank you for your service Jude and best wishes for the future.
Jean Fortin
20 years of service
Jean worked at BCS as the Grounds Foreman and took great pride in keeping the campus looking beautiful during his time here. Thank you for your attention to detail and your dedication to keeping our green spaces green–the campus just won’t be the same without you, Jean!
Donna Taylor
22 years of service
We bid farewell to Donna this year after 22 years of service. Donna started in the kitchen as a pastry chef in 1997, quickly gaining fame for her legendary cookies and her stunning birthday cake creations. We will miss her kindness, her creativity, and—perhaps most of all—her delicious treats!
Jacques Leblanc, BCS’72
23 years of service
Jacques served as BCS’ Director of Technical Services for many years. In the latter years he was the Project Manager and oversaw major capital projects. Thank you for your keen insight and vision, Jacques. We wish you all the best in all your adventures to come.
Don Maxwell
23 years of service
From cadets, Duke of Ed, field trips, Friday night soccer, and Mini World Cup, Don was a pillar at BCS for 23 years—both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you for being a great mentor and friend, Woffo. Your wicked sense of humour will be missed. We hope you’ll make an appearance at this year’s Mini World Cup! Amicitia verat illuminat.
John Digby
38 years of service
John was a man of many talents, serving BCS for close to 40 years as the school’s locksmith, welder, and mechanic. Thank you for key-ping us safe and secure, John. You will be missed.
Our new tennis courts saw a lot of action over the summer and fall months, and our athletes are already looking forward to spring crease!
Help us make 2020 the best Homecoming yet!
Calling all graduates of Classes ’60, ’70, ’80, ’90, ’00, and ’10! If you are interested in planning a reunion for your class please contact our Event Management & Alumni Services Coordinator, Susan Cook: scook@bishopscollegeschool.com or call 819.566.0238 x253.
We are always interested in seeing you and hearing from you, so take us up on our invitation to connect when we are visiting your neighbourhood! We want to hear your ideas and thoughts for making BCS an ongoing and important part of your life. Does being a member of the BCS family benefit you? It certainly could—imagine the possibilities: networking, travel, career development, etc. As a parent, alumnus, or friend, help us understand what type of activities and events are of interest to you. Get in touch, get involved, come to events, and let’s create a dynamic BCS community of which we can all be proud.
See our online Calendar of Events at bishopscollegeschool.com/alumni-events for more!
BCS held its first Young Alumni Reunion in Toronto on Thursday, April 25 at Provo FoodBar. The event, spearheaded by Colin Standish, BCS’04, Elisabeth Laratta, BCS’06, Stephan Dyer, BCS’06, Ryan Rodriguez, BCS’07, and Heather Cooper Vivares, BCS’08, allowed 23 young alumni who had graduated between 2004 and 2017 to connect and share their fond memories of BCS.
The Montreal Ladies Luncheon took place at the Hillside Tennis Club on May 15. It was a particular treat for all KHC alumnae who, for a few short hours, celebrated stories of friendship, self-discovery, achievement, mischief, and lessons learned during their years at KHC. The luncheon was also the perfect occasion to celebrate those who had graduated 50 years ago and a specially commissioned scarf, created by
Margot (Graham) Heyerhoff, KHC’69, and Genny Pilon, BCS’93, was handed out to all who had reached that milestone.
The Class of 2019 was invited for dinner at Hovey Manor in May to celebrate their upcoming graduation and induction into the BCS alumni community. Sarrah Ewing, BCS’10, Olivier de Sainte Marie, BCS’17, and James Andrews, BCS’11, introduced those in attendance to their future role as BCS alumni. The participants also got to meet Jason Stafford, BCS’91, Managing Director of Hovey Manor, along with his brother, Jeremy, BCS’94.
The Cadet Service Medal Ceremony took place the morning of Friday, May 24 at the Head’s House, following the inspection of the Cadet Honour Guard. The second edition of the ceremony allowed 25 alumni,
ranging in ages from 27 to 84, to see their years of service as members of the BCS No. 2 Cadet Corps publicly recognized in the presence of Reviewing Officer Major David Turner, CD.
The sixth edition of the BCS Alumni & Friends Toronto Golf Tournament was once again hosted by Scott Abbott, BCS’67, at the superb Devil’s Pulpit Golf Course. The tournament, presented by The Citco Group, courtesy of Roald Smeets, BCS’87, offered another great opportunity for alumni and friends to gather and connect, and generated $25,000 for need-based scholarships. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and support from afar.
Eleven KHC and BCS alumnae gathered at the beautiful Toronto Lawn Tennis Club on May 29 for their annual Ladies Luncheon. Association Board Chair Linda Rodeck, BCS’81, and Kathy Wyatt Cottingham, BCS’76, welcomed the group of women
who had a wonderful time remembering their glory years at KHC. The luncheon was another occasion to celebrate those who had reached the 50-year milestone with the commemorative scarves.
On June 15, members of our BCS family were given the opportunity to tour Mitchell Family House, which had been under construction since fall 2018. The tours were part of the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for our first new residence in 50 years. Mitchell Family House is named in honour of the legacy of dedication, engagement, and leadership generations of Mitchells have given to KHC and BCS throughout the life of our schools. The new residence, by design and in the manner it is run, will aptly foster the family values of service, citizenship, integrity, fairness, generosity, and loyalty throughout our community. It was a fitting occasion for returning Head of School William Mitchell, BCS’63, to share a few words on behalf of the Mitchell
family and in the presence of so many donors who made the construction of the house possible, including the Molson Foundation, Richard D.W. Howson, BCS’67, A. Scott Fraser, BCS’46, Deirdre Stevenson, KHC’50 and Family, Cynthia Baxter, KHC’52 & Family, Bartlett H. MacDougall, BCS’54 & Ann L. McCulloch, Stephen T. Molson, BCS’57 & Nancy Molson, and Eric H. Molson, BCS’55 & Jane Molson, KHC’58.
The ceremony was also an opportunity for the unveiling of the future Mitchell Family House tie, designed by Valeriia Kulik, BCS’19, as well as a set of coasters made from Mitchell Family House bricks designed by Grace S. Gardner, BCS’19.
Close to 80 BCS alumni gathered at the beautiful Montreal home of Sass Khazzam, BCS’62, in early August to meet and welcome back Will as Head of School for a second term. Marie-Josee “Mimi” Kuflik Rolland, BCS’89, owner of Traiteur Provisions Catering, gave guests
November 27, 2019
Alumni & Friends Reception in Ottawa
December 9, 2019
Alumni & Friends Reception in New York City
February 2020
9th Annual Alumni Soccer Game in Mexico, BCS vs Stanstead
February 22 and 23, 2020
34th Annual Alumni & Friends Hockey Tournament
March 2020
Career Day at BCS
April 18, 2020
Stoker Arts Festival
May 22, 2020
Annual Cadet Review & Cadet Service Medal Ceremony
May 25, 2020
7th Annual Alumni & Friends Toronto Golf Tournament
June 2020
Alumni & Friends Reception in Quebec City
Alumni & Friends Reception in Montreal
Visit the Alumni section of our website for more details: bishopscollegeschool.com/alumni or call 819.566.0238 x253
the opportunity to discover and taste her works of art. Following a few words from Sass, Will and Linda spoke about the future of BCS and their enthusiasm to be involved at this exciting time in our school’s history.
28th Annual BCS Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament
We were privileged to hold this year’s tournament in support of need-based scholarships at the exclusive Mount Bruno Country Club. Thanks to the indelible generosity and leadership of our hosts, David Stenason, BCS’75, and Lee Harrison, BCS’74, friends and alumni alike got to
from above: We celebrated the opening of Mitchell Family House with a RibbonCutting Ceremony; Douglas Reynolds, BCS’65, Lt. Comd. Philip Anido, BCS’66, Sass Khazzam, BCS’62, Richard Hart, BCS’61, and Mark Saykaly, BCS’68, reunited at the Summer-in-the-City Cocktail Reception to celebrate their friend Will; KHC and BCS alumnae gathered in Toronto for a luncheon in May.
experience the beautiful, serene setting that recently ranked second amongst all golf courses in the province. Following a hearty brunch, the foursomes set off on the gorgeous green for a shotgun start. Thanks to the generous sponsors and many players, the tournament netted $35,000 in support of student access to a BCS education. The tournament was won by the foursome of Marc Bruneau, BCS’90, Neil Cunningham, BCS’77, Matthew Kenny, BCS’79, and host David.
Returning to the clubhouse for cocktails and a fine dining menu, guests were privy to an update on the Head of School search
by Linda, as well as a recap of the start of the school year from Will. A presentation paid tribute to special guests Peter A. Thomson, BCS’70, and Patricia (Thomson) Leonard, KHC’71, who recently gifted the school a scholarship in the name of their father, Peter N. Thomson. The Peter N. Thomson Family Scholarship will provide a BCS education to two deserving students from the Bahamas and Cayman Islands every year. This gift, at an unprecedented $2 million, is the largest scholarship endowment in BCS history.
Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors: David Stenason, BCS’75,
Clockwise, from above left: The Class of 2009 struck a pose in front of School House as they celebrated their 10-year reunion at Homecoming; Neil Cunningham, BCS’77, Marc Bruneau, BCS’90, Matthew Kenny, BCS’79, and David Stenason, BCS’75, went home champions of the 28th Annual BCS Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament; We welcomed Bob Bédard (second from left) back to campus over Homecoming Weekend to celebrate the inauguration of the Robert P. Bédard Tennis Court; Alumni and friends gathered in early August to welcome back Will as Head of School for a second term.
Lee Harrison, BCS’74, Global Excel, BCS Foundation, Groupe Lalonde Doyon, Maçonnerie Gilles Goyette, IMK Avocats-Advocates, Alain Préfontaine & Associés, Les autobus R. Pouliot inc., Bell Horizon, EXP experts conseils, PC Court, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, Top Marks, MJB Litho, Hovey Manor, Telus Inc., Station de montagne Au Diable Vert, ENSO Yoga Studio, Vitrerie Dufour, M. Daniel Lalonde, BCS’72, Peter G. Smith, BCS’72, Brian Fahey, ZhangMei Li, Benoît Hamel, Susan Reid, and David Ferrante.
KHC Class of 1963 Reunion
The Class of 1963 reunited at Ann (Evans) Belton’s home in Tadoussac at the beginning of September. The ladies had a wonderful time catching up and even did some whale-watching. Look out for their poems in the next edition of Keep Troth
KHC Class of 1969 Reunion
Members of the Class of 1969 gathered in early September to celebrate their 50th reunion. Spearheaded by Margot (Graham) Heyerhoff, Rhona (Sewell) Halpern,
Deborah “Debbie” Hornig, and Jane Meagher, the ladies travelled from near and far to reunite for a weekend of friendship, remembrance, and memory-making at Margot’s Gillygooly Farm. The weekend was full of activities and included a visit to King’s Hall, Compton and BCS.
2019
Despite clouds looming over campus, most of the day stayed rain-free, allowing students and alumni to enjoy Virgin Hill
Coffee in the Quad and cheer on our soccer teams on our front fields. This year marked anniversary celebrations for the classes of 2009, 1999, 1989, 1979, and 1969. On the schedule this year were many new activities, including cartoon portraits, pottery painting, a uniform-themed photobooth, and athletic activities throughout campus. After enjoying the activities, alumni took to the field for the annual soccer game, reigning once again victorious with a 4-1 win against a
combined Senior Boys and Girls Soccer team. Further west in Montreal, the Class of 1979 gathered for a dinner to celebrate their 40th reunion. Thank you to everyone who celebrated. We hope to see you back on campus next year!
We had the honour of welcoming Bob Bédard and his wife Ann to campus to celebrate the inauguration of the Robert P. Bédard Tennis Court, with many esteemed guests in attendance. Homecoming was a perfect opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements of this Canadian tennis icon, beloved former BCS faculty member, houseparent, coach, and Honorary Old Boy. Following a few words from Will, Guthrie Stewart, BCS’73, and Peter G. Smith, BCS’72, spoke of Bob’s many achievements and his time at BCS. Despite the rain, Bob–still a champion at 88 years old–played a friendly volley with Pete, François de Sainte Marie, BCS’65, and Harvy Simkovits, BCS’72, to officially open the court. Thank you to all the donors who contributed to ensuring the high quality of tennis courts at BCS for future generations, and special thanks to both Pete and M. Daniel Lalonde, BCS’72, for their generosity and leadership.
Horseback riding is popular for both fall and spring crease, thanks to Mme Lévesque’s stables just up the hill from campus.
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Jocelyn “Jocie” (Pangman) Shaw, KHC’43
Jocie paid us a visit this summer to present one of her beautiful paintings to the school. During the visit, she toured Mitchell Family House accompanied by Ann Mitchell, KHC’53, and William Mitchell, BCS’63, and she generously donated her painting Out to Dry to be displayed in the newest residence.
Ian Henderson BCS’56
“I’m finally semi-retired though I still go to the office regularly–the business is too exciting not to follow the new team and the growth. I built a house in the Savannah Historic District which is very much enjoyed in the winter months. It is close to my daughter Sarah, BCS’05, who now lives in Atlanta with her husband Ian, their daughter Caitlin, beautiful new baby Rosalie June, and Sir Maxwell, their dog. I am still a Director of The American Friends of BCS which gives me the opportunity to meet other BCS alumni at the annual get together in New York. As I have often repeated, should new or old
BCS alumni ever visit central Pennsylvania, I am always available to show them around, especially anyone planning to attend Penn State University which is close to my home.”
Lawrence “Larry” Peck, BCS’61
“I am now on my third retirement after seven years of working on building Saturna’s Marine Research & Education initiative: outershores.ca/captain-larry-peck. I am now travelling the Netherlands with my wife Nicky and daughters, Victoria and Serena while Nicky sails the 12-foot International Dinghy Racing Circuit representing Canada. We still sail our 50-foot ketch, Meriah, out of our base in Boot Cove on Saturna Island but for now, are living on Salt Spring Island until Serena finishes school. My older son, Andrew, is the Executive Director of the Glebe BIA in Ottawa and is not far from Katy and Lara, my older daughters who live nearby.
My mother, Pamela Merrill Cook, KHC’37, celebrated her 100th birthday last
November and is still going strong living at Carleton House in Victoria, British Columbia. I have unfortunately lost touch with most of my friends from BCS, with Peter Morgan, BCS’60, the only fairly recent exception. It would be great to connect again with past roommates, Martin Gerrard, BCS’60, and Francis Brown, BCS’61, as well as others who were in my circle of friends.”
Richard Goodfellow BCS’62
“I went skiing in the Alps last winter with my two brothers Glenn, BCS’72, and Charlie, BCS’75. We stayed at Charlie’s apartment in Wengen, Switzerland. I am currently living in Dorval, Quebec, my brother Glenn lives in Plattsburgh, New York, and Charlie lives in London, England. I turned 75 in August and still hope to continue skiing.”
Paul Pidcock, BCS’62
“Jeanne and I relocated from Toronto out to Canmore, Alberta in the Canadian Rockies effective the first week of September 2019.
We have had 16 years of wonderful visits out there with many enjoyable skiing and hiking experiences in this incredible mountain setting. We continue to enjoy our unique, ocean-view ‘Treehouse’ home in Costa Rica with family, friends, and guests. Our website is junglavista.com.”
Douglas “Doug” Patriquin, BCS’64
BCS asked former Board Chair Doug to present 50-year alumni ties to two very active friends from BCS, Peter Schmidt, BCS’64, and James Stewart, BCS’64, when they met at Peter and Rosa’s home in northern Spain for a week-long visit in May. Peter is President of Northern Pulp Cellulose Sales SA, based in Madrid, and James is Deputy Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands. Tying the ties was followed by considerable wine and stories.
Clockwise, from above left: Larry Peck, BCS’61, in La Paz, Mexico; Peter Schmidt, Doug Patriquin, and James Stewart, all of the Class of 1964, shared wine and stories in Spain in May; Paul Pidcock, BCS’62, and his wife Jeanne enjoy hosting family, friends, and guests at their ocean-view ‘Treehouse’ in Costa Rica; Dr. Ashley Park, BCS’76, came for a visit this summer with his family; Dacre Stoker, BCS’76, released his third novel Dracul in 2018; Richard Goodfellow, BCS’62, and his brothers Glenn, BCS’72, and Charlie, BCS’75, went skiing in the Alps last winter.
Paul Hitschfeld, BCS’66
“After a 40-year career in foreign aid, with three postings in Africa, I am now semiretired, with volunteering my main activity now. I have walked the Camino de Santiago three times and am planning a fourth walk this fall. I would be pleased to hear from classmates and friends from the 60s at paulfeld@sympatico.ca.”
Dr. Ashley Park, BCS’76
Ashley was back on campus in July 2019 for a visit with his wife Stacey and their three children.
Dacre Stoker, BCS’76
Dacre Stoker, international best-selling coauthor of Dracula the Un-Dead (Dutton 2009) and The Lost Journal of Bram Stoker (Robson Press 2012) has released a third novel. His third novel, Dracul (Putnam 2018) a prequel to Dracula, co-authored with JD Barker, became the #1 bestselling hardcover horror
novel in the UK in 2018. Dracul was one of five finalists for the Bram Stoker Award given by the Horror Writers Association for Superior Achievement in a Novel in 2018.
Clockwise, from above left: Diane “Tye” Laframboise, BCS’78, and Nicholas “Nick” Lomansey, BCS’76, reunited over the summer in Fort Lauderdale; Burton Blais, BCS’81, and his wife Amalia are enjoying life in Ottawa; Christopher Lyon, BCS’81, recently accepted the position of Director, Transportation and Municipal Infrastructure, EDPM at SNC-Lavalin in Ottawa; Scott Goodson, BCS’81, and John Kidd, BCS’82, with their sons Jacoby and James, and friend Lachlan.
Paramount has purchased the film rights to the novel. Dacre and his wife Jenne live in Aiken, South Carolina. For more information about his novels and his upcoming film, visit dacrestoker.com
Diane “Tye” Laframboise, BCS’78
Diane and Nicholas Lomansey, BCS’76, were able to catch up while Nick was on a trip to Fort Lauderdale. Diane was alerted of Nick’s presence via Facebook, messages were exchanged and the two were able to get together to rehash their old BCS days and catch up on the past 40 some odd years since.
Burton Blais BCS’81
Burton and his wife Amalia are living the good life in Ottawa, where they divide their leisure time between sailing in the summer and skiing in the winter. After a nearly 30-year career in public service, Burton is looking forward to retirement in a couple of years from his position as Head of Research and Development and Senior
Food Microbiologist at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. After retirement, he plans to do more sailing and skiing, and maybe some part-time teaching in biochemistry at Carleton University, where holds an Adjunct Research Professor appointment. He occasionally crosses tacks with another BCS alumnus, Allan Rhéaume, BCS’80, when sailing in Eastern Lake Ontario. Having been a rather indifferent student in his earlier years, Burton remains very grateful to his excellent BCS teachers whom he credits with enabling his late academic blooming, leading to the development of a very satisfying professional career. He especially remembers Dr. Charles Coleman, who was a great source of encouragement to a young enquiring mind. And was that Mr. Dutton he saw on the trail of the Canadian Ski Marathon just a few years back? The man was uncannily similar in appearance to the picture held in memory from 30 years before and appeared to be leading a group of high school kids on the course. Perhaps nothing
more than a lasting impression from a very influential time of life?
Scott Goodson, BCS’81
Roommates Scott and John Kidd, BCS’82, with their sons Jacoby and James and friend Lachlan. Jacoby is currently in Form VII and Lachlan is in Form VI at BCS.
Christopher Lyon, BCS’81
Christopher Lyon, M.Eng. P.Eng., is pleased to announce that he has accepted the position of Director, Transportation and Municipal Infrastructure, EDPM, at SNCLavalin in Ottawa, Ontario. In this position, Chris will continue to serve clients old and new, urban and rural, in Canada’s national capital region, including the City of Ottawa through his current design work for the Trillium and Confederation public transit rail systems. Chris continues to play guitar and sing as he did on the grounds at BCS. Chris’ mother Colleen Lyon, former BCS Matron, continues to live in Lennoxville at Grace Village.
Adam Brinckman, BCS’83
“My daughter and fifth-generation BCSer, Alba Brinckman, BCS’18, is attending the University of Barcelona and coaching volleyball. She was back on campus this past summer working as a counsellor at the BCS Summer Language Camp.”
Alison Sims, BCS’85
“James Booth, Doug Sakamoto, Mary Hallward, Lorraine Redpath, Susan Chadwick, and I, all of the Class of 1985, invited ourselves to visit Louise Heenan, BCS’85, and her partner John Meyer in beautiful Balfour for Canada Day.”
Clockwise, from above left: Kedrin Simms Brachman, BCS’94, and Mikala Moss, BCS’92, reunited in Washington D.C. after 25 years; Alba Brinckman, BCS’18, with fellow counsellors at this year’s BCS Summer Language Camp; Members of the Class of 1985 held a mini class reunion for Canada Day; Julie Sullivan, BCS’87, and Patrick “Pat” Leblond, BCS’87, caught up in Calgary; Iain Detchon, BCS’93, and his wife Shannon were married in July; Christina Bowman West, BCS’98, and her husband Peter recently opened their second restaurant, ‘Bowman’s on Bank’ in the Glebe.
Julie Sullivan, BCS’87
“An awesome dinner with fellow BCS bud, Patrick “Pat” Leblond, BCS’87, and my family in Calgary! So great seeing you and fantastic that you would add in a visit to old friends into your work trip. Come back anytime!”
Alex Forbes, BCS’91
“Since college, I’ve liked to cook for friends and family and to open my house to guests. Eating and drinking around a big table are a huge part of what human relationships are all about. Those two activities also happen to be my profession, as I’ve been a food and wine writer for more than 20 years. Over these years I’ve not only wined and dined
friends and friends of friends but I’ve also acted as a mentor and advisor to young men and women who yearn to work in my field.
It was only natural to invite Louis Bond, BCS’11, to come have dinner at my new home in Bordeaux, the Château Marjosse, considering his interest in the wine business–and we had a blast!”
Iain Detchon, BCS’93
“My wife Shannon and I got married on July 26, 2019, in the backyard of our house in Osgoode, Ontario. The ceremony was short and sweet and attended by our children and our parents.”
Michael McCubbin BCS’02
Kedrin Simms Brachman, BCS’94
“I met up with Mikala Moss, BCS’92, in June at the end of a conference she was attending near Washington D.C. We had not seen each other in 25 years!”
Christina Bowman West, BCS’98
“Almost six years ago my husband Peter and I opened our first restaurant ‘Bowman’s Bar & Grill’ on Carling Ave in Ottawa. We originally wanted to take over a space in the Glebe but it just wasn’t meant to be. Fast forward five years and two kids (Charlotte and Agnes) and the space we originally wanted was back on the market. In October 2018, we decided it was time for a second location and ‘Bowman’s on Bank’ opened in the Glebe! We emphasize delicious fresh food, local craft beer, and great customer service.
Peter runs the restaurant and I take care of the books, as well as work full-time for the government.”
Stacey Larivière, BCS’01
Stacey was happy to reconnect with her BCS crew in August. The reunion took place at the Auberge Willow Inn in Hudson, Quebec and allowed friends Alana Black, BCS’01, Chelsea Lumiere, BCS’01, Chelsea’s husband, Reid Thompson and their daughter Ruby Thompson, as well as Daniela Rabago, BCS’00, and her fiancé Marco to reconnect. The group would love to make this a yearly reunion as “it takes a long time to grow an old friend”.
“A lot has happened since the last class note I sent in. I married Claire Stockdill in Victoria, British Columbia, with a number of alumni present: Alexander “Sandy” White, BCS’02, Adam White, BCS’00, Axel Monsaingeon, BCS’02, MichaelLee “Mike” Grant-Orser, BCS’02, Robert “Bobby” Hughes, BCS’02, and my brother Derek, BCS’04. I attended Axel’s wedding in St. Barth’s, sailed across the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Verde to the Caribbean, wound down my commercial litigation practice in Vancouver (moving closer to Greg Stevenson, BCS’87, on Vancouver Island), and kept up our usual travel schedule (including haphazardly running into Bangambila “Bambi” Mpoy, BCS’02, for the first time in 15 years in Paris). No complaints other than the usual complaints, so I guess that means I don’t really have any complaints. Alumni visiting the west coast should reach me to see if our plans can dovetail.”
Colin Standish, BCS’04
“Congratulations Danny Hickie, BCS’05, and Angela! It was wonderful to see how many exceptional personal, professional, and educational accomplishments my former classmates have made at this impromptu BCS reunion.”
Danny Hickie, BCS’05
“I got married in Markham outside of Toronto on July 20 to my long-time fiancée, Angela Tran in a lovely ceremony. Many BCS alumni were in attendance, including my best man Chris Durrant, Mathieu “Mat”
Our Summer Camp students roast marshmallows at dusk in the Quad.
Bouchard, Cale Honneysett, Myung-Kuk
“Lewis” Hwang, Tim Jervis-Read, Justine Lessard, and Eithne Sheeran, all of the Class of 2015 Stephen Bath, Russell Butler, and Colin Standish from the Class of 2014 were also in attendance as well as my past BCS teacher and mentor, Sandy Booth. I am currently teaching science and coaching basketball at Trinity College School in Port Hope, Ontario.”
Rebecca Garner, BCS’07
Rebecca and her husband welcomed Elias Rumi Khan into the world on July 23, 2019. Elias joins big brother Adam Bowie.
Fernando Moreno, BCS’09
“I went to England for my brother’s graduation and met up with Jordan Lefebvre, BCS’09, in Germany as he happened to be attending a conference there.”
Sarrah Ewing, BCS’10
“I got together with Luisa Arevalo Arroyo, BCS’09, and her sister Andrea for Luisa’s birthday this summer in Washington D.C. Luisa was my roommate when I was in Form IV in Glass House. We have kept in touch over the years by phone and by physically going to visit each other, but this is the first time in the 13 years that we have known each other that we have been together for
graduated from McGill
fall 2018; Former roommates Sarrah Ewing, BCS’10, and Luisa Arevalo Arroyo, BCS’09, met up in Washington D.C. by happenstance; Fernando Moreno, BCS’09, and Jordan Lefebvre, BCS’09, caught up in Germany; Rebecca Garner, BCS’07, and her husband welcomed Elias Rumi Khan into the world in July.
her birthday which is on July 10. She turned 29 and it was just by coincidence that she and I were both in Washington, D.C. I was there for the Blackbaud Software conference and she was there visiting her sister, Andrea, who lives and works in D.C. After sending her a birthday message over WhatsApp and then realizing we were in the same city, I naturally joined them for a birthday dinner! The world is small and the relationships that we make at BCS make the world even smaller.”
Louis Bond, BCS’11
“Having the BCS community reach out to me means a lot. I am grateful for my time spent at BCS, as both a student in only my form VII year and as someone who stayed implemented in the community during my days in university. I am proud to be regarded as someone that the school would reach out too.
Patrick Houston reached out to me early on in the year mentioning his upcoming trip to Bordeaux and his meeting with Alex Forbes, BCS’91, and her fiancé Pierre, who is a very famous winemaker from the region. Patrick had heard that I was beginning
my studies in the field of winemaking in Bordeaux and insisted that this be an incredible chance to meet important figures affiliated with the school and the industry I intend to work in. It was. Meeting Alex and Pierre’s family was incredible, and to meet people who have succeeded so much was awe-inspiring.
Since then I am of the opinion that the BCS community is very vast and has managed to accumulate resources that continuously drive the very same community to greatness. Anyone included in this community, be they student or alumni, can most certainly find that they are part of a long line of forward thinkers who work everywhere, who can offer opportunities and connections in a world that goes far beyond the BCS campus. this accumulated knowledge and success that exists here is proof that this institution will, and has always, paved a way for its attendees to achieve greatness.”
Clockwise, from above left: Natalia Caballero Salcido, BCS’14, is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Sustainable Development at the University of Sussex; Karell Tanguay, Aude Babakissa, Natalia Caballero Salcido, and Tara-Jade De Santis, all from the Class of 2014, reunited in Montreal; Jonathan Crowther, BCS’14, graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science in June.
Stephanie McLellan-Lamarche, BCS’13
“I graduated from McGill in the fall of 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Anthropology, and Behavioural Sciences. I am currently working in an administrative position in a clinic and as a leasing manager part-time. I plan to pursue a clinical psychology career in the upcoming future. You can still find me strumming a guitar in my spare time.”
Emily Wayne, BCS’13
“I graduated from Rollins College in Florida in May 2018 with a dual degree in Environmental Studies and Anthropology and a minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. In October 2018, I began working as an intern at an NGO/Research Centre in the Peruvian Amazon and have now taken on the position as a Student Affairs Manager until at least May 2020. We’ll see what happens next!”
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Karell Tanguay, Aude Babakissa, Natalia Caballero Salcido, and Tara-Jade De
Santis, all from the Class of 2014, just love to get together every time Natalia visits from Mexico. This time they met at Bistro Tendresse, a trendy vegan restaurant in Montreal.
Natalia Caballero Salcido, BCS’14
“I’m doing a Master of Science in Sustainable Development at the University of Sussex in Brighton, United Kingdom. I can’t help feeling really proud to say, they are number one in the world for their development studies programs AND the current president and former VP of Costa Rica–among a great deal of important politicians from around the world–graduated from there as well. I’m preoccupied to see where our world is heading (especially my country with our new president) so, for the last couple of years, especially after finishing my internship at the UN, I only got keener on wanting to be the change. I want to be president of Mexico in a couple of years, and for that, I really must and want to be incredibly prepared. The program allows students to transform development theories (may they be
Clockwise, from above left: Mr. Jay Wilt bumped into David Laliberté, BCS’14, at Université de Sherbrooke in May; Ann Élizabeth Rioux, BCS’18, Kaitlin Carson, BCS’18, and Quinn Ross, BCS’17, popped in for a visit in May; Tara-Jade De Santis, BCS’14, released the song “Mauna Kea” to mark the one-year anniversary of the Kilauea eruption; Catherine Boudreault, BCS’15, graduated from Cégep de l’Outaouais in June in Soins préhospitaliers d’urgence
economic, social, innovation and technology, energy etc.) into public policies that would allow for a smooth and sustainable development in each country. Because of my social psychology background, I want to target this change based on behaviour and culture in my country.”
Jonathan Crowther, BCS’14
“I graduated from the University of Waterloo in June with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science with a major in Computer Engineering. I am currently working at IBM as a C/C++ Compiler Developer.”
Tara-Jade De Santis, BCS’14
“I released the song “Mauna Kea” in May to mark the one-year anniversary of the Kilauea eruption in Hawaii. The song is dedicated to all the victims and survivors. You can find it on YouTube here: youtube.com/watch?v=p_
YE5s6dhlE.”
David Laliberté, BCS’14
Mr. Jay Wilt and the BCS tennis crease bumped into David Laliberté, BCS’14, in May while practising at the Université de Sherbrooke tennis courts. David is currently studying Mechanical engineering at U de S.
Catherine Boudreault, BCS’15
“I graduated from Cégep de l’Outaouais in June in Soins préhospitaliers d’urgence.”
Marcel Komer, BCS’15
“This past summer, I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology. I cannot thank my family, friends, and classmates enough for supporting me through this very challenging yet productive journey. I am currently planning on concurrently completing a Master’s Degree in Human Performance and Public Health while studying for the
MCAT and applying to medical school this coming spring. Throughout this process, I will be working as a Research Assistant in the Neuromuscular Physiology Laboratory, as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Florida, and as a Medical Assistant at North Florida Integrative Medicine. Reflecting on my academic journey, I can say that Bishop’s College School provided me with a solid foundation that has led to my success in school. As a pre-medical student, it reminds me of when I had to juggle all the classes, sports, and numerous commitments that I was involved with at BCS. From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank all BCS faculty and staff that I had the pleasure of crossing paths with including Mr. Dandurand, Mr. Wilt, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Hill, Mr. Pfliger, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Kelso, Mr. Crowther, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Carey, Mme Turcotte, Mr. Nadeau, Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Byrne, Mme Lévesque, and
Left to right: Marcel Komer, BCS’15, graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida this summer; BCS besties Sabrina Lopez, BCS’20, Zoë Bendy, BCS’18, and Frida Roa Avila, BCS’19 reunited in Mexico for Frida’s high school graduation party; Hanna Unis-Thibault, BCS’17, graduated from Champlain College over the summer.
Mme Laramée. Without BCS, I would not have had the work ethic, academic fortitude, or multicultural perspective to pursue my hopes and dreams of becoming a physician. I am tremendously thankful to be part of the BCS community. Go Bears!”
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It was great to see Ann Élizabeth Rioux, BCS’18, Kaitlin Carson, BCS’18, and Quinn Ross, BCS’17, on May 21, 2019. They walked around campus and visited with teachers, staff, and students.
Hanna Unis-Thibault, BCS’17
“I graduated from Champlain College this summer and I’m now studying Food Sciences at the University of Carleton.”
Frida Roa Avila BCS’19
“I just graduated from high school in Mexico. Two of my friends from BCS, Zoë Bendy, BCS’18, and Sabrina Lopez, BCS’20, both came to my graduation party. Zoë came all the way from Florida where she is attending Rollins College. We had a great time and I’m thankful to BCS for giving me these two
best friends. I am now going to Tecnológico de Monterrey and majoring in International Relations.”
Major David Turner
“Moving from North Hatley to just as lovely St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Carole and I are now happily settled in our Anchors Landing home. We miss Eastern Townships friends even as we find new ones here. A surprise visit from Lew, BCS’65, and Cathy Evans was a chance to catch up on BCS news. Let’s keep in touch, and please visit when you can.”
Ms. Lamb’s Form III Science and Technology students photograph examples of physical and chemical change around campus during Take Me Outside Day.
G. B. Okill Stuart, BCS’37
March 10, 1921 - August 28, 2019
Hon Fellow of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada, Hon. Lt. Col of the re-raised 78th Fraser Highlanders, Heritage Activist, realtor, and a Second World War veteran who took part in the 1944 D-Day invasion of Europe, died in St. Lambert on August 28, 2019. He was 98 years old. Son of the late Douglas Stuart and Lilias Terrill and brother of the late Campbell Stuart.
A proud descendant of United Empire Loyalists, Gordon Bruce Okill Stuart was born in Montreal March 10, 1921. Through the generosity of his uncle, Sir Campbell Stuart, the first Canadian to be appointed to the post in the British Diplomatic Service, Okill was educated at Bishop’s College School, (Quebec) and at Gordonstoun School, Scotland, where H.R.H. Prince Philip was a classmate.
As a result of the school ties, Philip accepted an invitation to be a guest at a convention of the United Empire Loyalists in Lennoxville. Mr. Stuart enlisted with the 14th Canadian Field Regiment (RCA) in 1940, served as Bombardier, and was awarded the France-Germany Star, the Defence Medal, the War Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, and the Legion of Honour, France’s highest decoration.
He was founding president of a real estate firm, Okill Stuart Inc., and active in numerous public South Shore Montreal community groups and public service organizations including the Federation of Social Agencies, South Shore Community Services, and the St. Lambert Curling Club.
He was twice honoured by St. Lambert as its citizen of the year. He was an Officer of the Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knight of the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, and was the recipient of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs Award and the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award.
He leaves his wife, Sylvia Fairlie and his two children from his marriage to Ruth Ann
Clarke, who predeceased him in 1973, Colin (Vicki Hinchcliff) of Pigeon Hill and Heather Stuart of Winnipeg.
Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Please look out for a special tribute to Okill in the spring 2020 edition of The BCS Bulletin
Ian Munro Jamieson, BCS’49
December 1, 1929 - June 30, 2019
Ian passed away peacefully on June 30, surrounded by his family. Born in StHyacinthe on December 1, 1929, Ian spent his 61 years of married life with Heather Raper Jamieson, living in Pointe-Claire. He was educated at Westmount High and Bishop’s College School. During his early married years, Ian was an active member of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Quebec, becoming president in 1967.
Ever since he was a child, Ian had a passion for vehicles (water, land, and air). As a founding member of the Vintage Automobile Club of Montreal, his life was filled with many car restoration projects and avid toy collecting. He worked in the insurance industry, and then his love for automobiles led him to run his own autorestoration business. Ian also developed a real fondness for wooden boats during family summers on beautiful Lac Commandant.
Above all, Ian will be remembered as a loving husband to Heather, and dear dad to Pamela (Arthur), Anne (Frank), and Barbara (Harvey). He was a proud and fun-loving granddad to Liv, Shane, Jeff, Faye, and Thomas, and great-granddad to Grant. He will be greatly missed by his sisters Sheila and Frances, their families, and his many dear friends. What a beautiful life he lived. We thank the wonderful employees of West Island Palliative Care, CLSC, and NOVA. You are true heroes to our community. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to the West Island Palliative Care or West Island NOVA.
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Alan Crawford Lindsay, BCS’49 October 10, 1932 - September 4, 2018
It is with immense love and sadness that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Alan on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, surrounded by his adoring family.
Alan was a wonderful and devoted husband to dear Joan, his accomplice on many adventures over 58 years; a loving and caring father to Derek (Sylvie), Andrew (Jodi), and Thea, and proud grandfather to Megan and Matthew.
He is survived by his sister Eleanor Jarrett, and in-laws and lifelong friends Althea and Brian Drummond and Jasmine Lindsay Forman.
Alan was born in Montreal, the youngest son of the late Dr. Lionel and Dorothy Lindsay. He is predeceased by his brothers Robin and Jeffrey, sisters Meg and Elspeth, and his beloved grandson Justin.
Alan was a gentleman: loyal, modest, and generous of spirit–the epitome of ‘still waters run deep.’ His family was the centre of his life; he was our compass and our heartbeat. Alan was a man of few words and lived his life with high principles, character, and integrity. He is fondly remembered for his wise counsel, charm, wit, mischievous smile, and trademark blue eyes. Dad imparted his love of the outdoors, sports, travel, and culture to us. He strongly encouraged multi-generational conversations at the dinner table and championed a balanced perspective on local and global events.
Golf was his life-long passion. Alan enjoyed a long and active association with the Royal Montreal Golf Club, serving as President [1981-82] and Club Archivist, ‘Keeper of the Flame,’ for over 20 years. He was an original member of the Roger Bacon Golfing Society and with them, travelled extensively in North America and Europe, forming lasting friendships with fellow golfers here and abroad.
Alan had an entrepreneurial spirit, starting with Godber, Dinsmore, Lindsay Ltd. and later was President of E.W. Playford.
It gave him great pleasure mentoring the many young people he met, sharing his knowledge, wisdom, and values.
Robert de Beauchesne Johnston, BCS’63
March 28, 1946 - January 23, 2018
Robert passed away surrounded by loved ones in Nova Scotia after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Montreal to Stanley and Annette (Hould), he is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Celeste (Smith), daughter Elise (Maurice), sons Dr. Robert (Fiona), and Andrew (Lisa), and grandchildren Malcolm, Naomi, Gabrielle, and Connor.
Perfectly bilingual and a gifted student, he attended Selwyn House School, Bishop’s College School, McGill University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he earned a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering in 1971. He subsequently held several posts in industry and academia, including Professor and Director of L’Institut national de la recherche scientifique–télécommunications (Quebec). He was adored by students, both his own and others who gravitated to his attentive teaching.
Kind, gregarious, and generous to all around him, he was a devoted family man, and quick to smile, with a robust sense of humour. When not tinkering on computers or woodworking, he could be found on the ocean off residences in Abaco, The Bahamas, and Hunts Point, Nova Scotia.
The family would like to thank the healthcare staff in Liverpool, Bridgewater, and Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Liverpool Regional High School Scholarship Foundation in memory of Robert Johnston for furthering education in science.
R. A. Gordon McGee, BCS’72
May 25, 1954 - August 1, 2019
Gord died peacefully after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Son of D’Arcy and Norah, pre-deceased by sister Kathleen and brother Michael. He leaves behind his son Gord Jr. and Gord’s mother Rebecca Fairbairn, and brother D’Arcy (Leslie), sister Margot (Jeremy) and brother Tim (Mary), as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
Gord lived his life with a passionate sense of adventure, an abiding love of family and friends, and a deep Christian faith.
Growing up on the ocean in Victoria, Gord developed a life-long love for all things maritime. By an early age, he was a skilled sailor and experienced boater, spending endless summers exploring local waters and islands with his mates. Gord’s abilities as a powerful, natural athlete soon emerged as he set records in track and cross-country, tore up black diamond ski runs, and water skied with such force that the towboats would groan almost to a stop when he carved a turn. Gord made friends easily; he had a wonderful inclusive personality and for all his high energy and striking physique he was a gentle and caring spirit. He had a huge heart.
After attending Glenlyon School in Victoria and boarding school at Bishop’s College School in Quebec, Gord attended UVIC and Loyola in Montreal, ultimately earning his B.A. at Western in London, Ontario. From there Gord pursued a career in real estate development in Vancouver. It was in pursuit of that calling that Gord’s life changed forever–while driving to an exciting new position in Edmonton he hit black ice near Kamloops and broke his back. At age 23 he started life over in a wheelchair.
Gord and Becca married in 1978 and Gord Jr. was born soon thereafter. In the ensuing 41 years, Gord faced every challenge with his legendary physical strength and indomitable spirit. There were remarkable successes; through sheer force of will he swam, boated, explored, travelled, and drove everywhere, attracting an army of admiring friends, helpers, and supporters from all walks of life. But there were also many frustrations and disappointments born of his disability including his attempts to relaunch his career in commercial real estate and to become a teacher after earning his certificate in education at UBC. After a period of mounting self-doubt and self-recrimination, Gord found peace and inspiration in his Christian faith, which helped to strengthen and guide him for the rest of his life. Gord Jr. was the love of his life, his pride and joy, and the two of them had many legendary adventures together on sea and land.
Gord rarely met a stranger without reaching out to connect with them and to start up a conversation. Gord was an
insatiable war history, travel, and nostalgia buff and, being also very tech-savvy, he loved to share that passion with his appreciative, albeit sometimes overwhelmed, YouTube distribution group. Gord faced mounting health and mobility challenges in the final years of his life, which he fought with the help of beloved friends and caregivers and with his typical silent courage, determination, and good humour. If he felt sorry for himself, he kept it to himself. His positive, appreciative attitude towards others, especially his caregivers, was inspirational. One of Gord’s favourite simple pleasures was to head out, rain or shine, for a ‘push’ down by the river, usually interspersed with a few FaceTime calls to chat with friends and family. This he did as recently as the week before he died.
Dear Gord, loving father, husband, brother, and uncle, gentle giant, and man of faith, never stop going for that ‘push’ or, better still, a run. Know that we will always be at your side. God Bless. Special thanks to caregivers Tina and Mary and Gord’s incredibly generous circle of friends– you know who you are–the family is forever grateful to you. For messages of condolence and service information please use Amherstcremation.com.
Mary Katherine Hunkin-Fry, BCS’75 November 22, 1958 - April 24, 2019
Mary Fry, age 60, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at her home on Cumberland Head in Plattsburgh, New York surrounded by her family and close friends.
Mary grew up in Montreal, Canada where she attended Bishop’s College School and McMaster University. Montreal is still home to some of her family and was a true love of hers where she frequently (and loudly) attended the Montreal Canadiens hockey games while enjoying a smoked meat sandwich.
Mary followed her first passion of golf to Plattsburgh with her business involvement as resident golf pro with Bluff Point Golf Resort. There she established lifelong wonderful friendships with the locals while beating most of them in the tournaments! Her second passion became real estate where she committed the past two decades
to serving her community alongside her business partner and friend Sherwood Keyser.
Mary was a fervent lover of all things–her work, her friends, her family, the local community, and her home on the lake. She always preferred to give to others before she considered receiving. Her giving became profound when she supported and created charitable organizations such as the Pelley Open, in honour of her brother-in-law, heading up the Hospice of the North Country Auction, and most recently creating the Wish Fund in partnership with CVPH, a grant that provides last wishes to adult individuals with terminal illnesses. Mary herself was able to partake of a wish to spend this past Easter weekend with family and friends in Lake Placid where she basked in the warmth of those she loved most and laughed watching everyone play a family soccer game.
Mary is survived by her parents, Robert and Julie Hunkin; her favourite person in the world and son, Dan Fry, her son-in-law Matthew Mommer, and her sister Christina Hunkin, along with her loving nieces, Julie (Andrew), Amanda, and Lindsay, and her great-nephews Ben and Noah. Mary was predeceased by her beloved sister Pat and long-time companion in everything, Bob Ryan. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the CVPH Wish Fund or the Hospice of the North Country.
William Andrew ‘Bill’ Smith Price, BCS’76 August 21, 1957 - April 4, 2019 Suddenly at his residence on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the age of 61 years. Beloved husband of Nicole (Fortier) Price, BCS’77. Loving father of Mike and Katie Bouchard (Justin). Cherished grandfather of Jacob and Sophie. Brother of Gordon Price and Cynthia Price (Richard Verreault). Dear son of the late Harold Price and Phillis Ann Price (née Smith). As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Heather Jane Ward, BCS’94
February 12, 1975 - August 5, 2018
With great sadness, Linda and Fred Ward announce the passing of their daughter Heather on Sunday, August 5, 2018. After a long struggle with addiction, Heather Jane Ward passed away peacefully and comfortably at St Michaels Hospital. Heather was born on February 12, 1975, at York Central Hospital. She attended Country Day School, Pickering College, and Bishop’s College School. She graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a dual degree in Computer Science and Philosophy. Heather built a successful career as a Computer Systems Analyst. Heather loved snowboarding, skiing, music, dogs, and had a special connection with horses. She spent many summers as the groom for the Toronto Polo Club; Heather easily managed to put a dozen polo ponies into a van and drive to a match. Many personal and professional individuals tried to help Heather with her struggle over the years. Heather will be truly missed by parents, Linda and Fred Ward, her sister Jennifer Rightmyer (husband Mike), her niece and nephew Hanna and Jack, and many other family members and friends whose heart she touched. As Hanna (7) said, “Heather is now with our Heaven family”.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Raymond James Canada Foundation, in support of The Ward Family Charitable Foundation, and will be directed toward assisting homeless and displaced women and girls. rjcfoundation.akaraisin.com/ wardfamily
Adrianne ‘Adie’ Nicole Bastarache, BCS’04 December 5, 1984 - October 27, 2018
It is with deep sadness and a profound sense of loss that we mourn Adrianne’s passing. She will be celebrated by her loved ones and friends for her thoughtful nature, boundless generosity, sharp intellect, and remarkable loyalty. Adrianne leaves behind a loving mother Deadra (Mark) and father Bill (Donna), her grandfather Emile Paul Jr., her siblings Blaine (Kathryn), Jeffrey (Jessika), Jessica (Steve), Branden (Stephanie), Nicole, and Alex. She also leaves to mourn her cousin Ryan, along with loving aunts, great
aunts, uncles, great uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A memorial service to celebrate Adrianne’s life was held at BCS in late July.
Reverend Ronald Owen, BCS employee 1949-1983
- April 22, 2019
Peacefully, at Grace Village on April 22, 2019, Mr. Ronald Owen passed away at the age of 93. Son of the late Roy Owen and the late Jane Melrose, Ronald leaves to mourn his nieces and nephews: Betty (Dustin), Mike (Jennifer), and Fern (Russell), a good friend Jennifer Campbell, as well as other ¬relatives and friends. A special thank you to Mr. Richard Côté and Mr. Henri Gérin for their friendship and support.
Please see Ron’s Memorial Spotlight on page 21
J. Clifford Goodwin, BCS employee 19691998
February 26, 1944 - April 19, 2019
James Clifford Goodwin finished his final round of golf on Good Friday. He’s joining his father, Jimmy, mother, Dorothy, brother Teddy and many more friends and family at the 19th hole beyond the sunset. The rest of us have many more rounds still to play. Cliff’s wife Pat, children Tom (Jennifer), Charlie (Cindy), and Sally (Dave), siblings Barry (Dolores), Dodie (Bud), and Teddy’s wife Linda, grandchildren MacKenzie, Emma Jane, Calder, Olivia, Quinn, Sammy, and Percy, and sisters-in-law Joan and Betty, brotherin-law Randy (Judy), along with friends and extended family will be sticking to their next tee-off time celebrating life with the love, values, and principles that Cliff shared with them.
Cliff was born on February 26, 1944, in Lachine, Quebec. While growing up on the west side of Montreal, Cliff took to any sport available to him including paddling, football, hockey, and golf. Early on, accolades started to accumulate from his athletic endeavours like becoming the Eastern Canadian Paddling Champion in juvenile singles and fours.
He met his wife, Pat Fisher, at the Old Lachine High School in grade eight. In grade eleven they started going steady at a dance when Cliff had to leave for a hockey team picture and left his signet ring with
Pat, asking her to hold on to it. They were together ever since.
Cliff and Pat went to McGill University’s MacDonald College where Cliff got a teaching certificate after two years, and Pat continued on for two more years to get her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. While at MacDonald, Cliff played for the varsity football and hockey teams. He was captain of the hockey team. A team that included future NHLers Bryan Murray and Doug Carpenter. He also played with the Lachine Old Timers (the first Old Timers hockey team). After MacDonald College, he taught at Meadowbrook Elementary School for three years, collecting a close group of friends from the teaching staff who would later all buy land around Lake Francis in the Laurentians and build family cottages to spend their summer months.
In 1966, Cliff and Pat got married and moved to Lennoxville, Quebec in the Eastern Townships where Pat taught, and Cliff finished a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics at Bishop’s University. While at BU, Cliff played for the varsity golf and hockey teams. He was an alternate captain for the hockey team and was chosen as a QUAA all-star. Upon graduation, the couple celebrated with the purchase of a brand-new Plymouth Barracuda.
After graduating, Cliff taught for a year at North Hatley High School and soon after was recruited to teach at Bishop’s College School. There, Cliff and Pat started their family and raised three wonderful children, Tom, Charlie, and Sally. Cliff soon became the Athletic Director at the school. He coached the varsity football, hockey, and golf teams. He also took on more responsibilities by co-founding the Eastern Townships Interscholastic Athletic Conference, on which he served as President four times. He chaired the Quebec Association of School Administrators for four years. He was a Director at the Quebec Golf Association for seven years. He also coached the Champlain College varsity hockey team along with a one-year stint as an assistant coach with the Bishop’s University football team. Cliff passionately continued his pursuit of golf, as well. He won numerous tournaments, including the Sherbrooke open, and
the Milby and Old Lennoxville club championships. He made the Willingdon Cup trials on four occasions for the Quebec team. This led to many appearances at the Canadian Amateur and a 3rd place finish at the Quebec Amateur. One of Cliff’s fondest victories was winning the Quebec Mother and Son golf championship with his mother, Dorothy in 1980.
Over the summers through the late 1970s, he studied at the University of Vermont to finally earn his Master of Education in Athletics Administration by 1982. Meanwhile in 1979, after having built a cottage from scratch in the Laurentians and spending over a decade of summers there, Pat and Cliff bought a farmhouse in Hamilton, Prince Edward Island, and sold their cottage in Quebec. They were now closer to Pat’s parents in the summer and had plumbing and electricity, luxuries they did not have in the Laurentians.
In PEI, they renovated the farmhouse preparing it as their retirement home. Cliff quickly got involved with the golf community on the Island. He helped out the Junior program at Summerside Golf Club and started racking up tournament victories at his new summer home.
In 1998, Cliff and Pat retired to Prince Edward Island and another new adventure started for them. Upon his arrival, Cliff was quickly recruited to be the Secretary Manager of the Maritimes Senior Golf Association. Cliff’s enthusiasm and energy for golf and organizing continued from there. He soon after founded the King of Clubs Senior Golf Tour. He played on the PEI Senior Golf Team for five years. He was awarded the 2008 Toby MacMillan Award in recognition of outstanding individual contribution to Golf on PEI and he served as President of the PEIGA for two years.
This list of accomplishments is just the beginning when it comes to describing Cliff Goodwin. Cliff was a man of integrity, he was a quiet mentor to those who worked with him, and he was a passionate teacher to his students, his players, and his children. Cliff did not push people to be the best, but rather to be their best, and the only way to achieve this was to have the right attitude, the desire to work hard, and of
course, to have fun while doing it. Cliff lived by example, each day following these rules himself.
We loved Cliff and we are reassured to know that he will always be with us.
Anyone who wishes to make a donation in Cliff’s memory can do so to the PEI Golf Association Junior Golf Development Fund or to the charity of their choice.
Please see Cliff’s Memorial Spotlight on page 23
Please note on page 61 of The BCS Bulletin Spring 2019 the graduation years of Jennifer Patton, KHC’60, and Dr. Frances Budden, KHC’63, were mistakenly identified as BCS rather than KHC. Our apologies for this error.
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Total Amount Raised in 2018-19 $5.3 MILLION
Impact
The impact of the support received is far-reaching.
33%
Students receiving financial assistance.
15 Number of BCS programs supported.
11 Campus improvement projects made possible.
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The first in half a century! A 36-bed residence including housing for three faculty families and a dedicated academic space.
Participation
11% increase in the number of donors.
100% participation in the class gift by the 2019 graduating class. Participation rates are on the rise and this is helping BCS to thrive.
$2,113,868 increase to the BCS endowment.
18% of donors are repeat donors with over 10 years of giving.
$146,642 raised for highest needs.
Thank you!
$546,345 pledged in support of programs and financial assistance.
“ I am the person I am today thanks to BCS!”
This is quite a statement and one uttered by so many alumni encountered over the years. It doesn’t seem to matter from which decade their passage at BCS was, from what country they hailed, nor particularly how successful or challenging their life as a student happened to be. It is repeated by students who attend one year, and by others who are lifers. It is uttered by some upon graduation, while others benefit from the gift of time to finally realize that the friends made, the lessons taught, and the challenges surmounted all contributed to creating a unique and life-changing experience. This sense of gratitude, for many, is the greatest reason for giving.
For others, the act of giving is motivated by what the school is doing today. They are thrilled that the school is growing with the times; that program offerings are evolving. They appreciate our diverse student body and our standards for learning that are of the highest caliber. They are excited that a campus renewal is underway to take advantage of every opportunity. It is truly a matter of pride! And when one is proud, the act of giving is easier. Finally, strong leadership and a solid financial plan lend additional confidence that the gift given will be put to good use, and will achieve its intended purpose. There is no better impetus to give than knowing that your gift will have impact.
We are tremendously fortunate and thankful to the alumni, parents, and friends who every year make a gift in support of our numerous endeavours. Without this support, the students we serve would miss out and the programs we provide would
be diminished. Thank you for knowing that your act of giving makes a tangible difference.
There is momentum afoot in support of BCS. The number of donors is increasing year over year, and many can be counted on to show their loyal support every year.
Our BCS family is coming together with gifts of time, expertise, or money in greater numbers. The trend is moving in the right direction—with increases in contributions from students, faculty and staff, parents, and alumni.
If you aren’t among our growing community of supporters, it is time to get involved! Be it from a sense of gratitude, a position
of pride, and/or a feeling of trust in the school, a donation from you this year will go a long way. Your gift is the fuel that propels our potential.
And isn’t rising to our full potential the greatest reason for giving?
Warm regards,
The 2018-19 academic year was a banner year of building at BCS–building of facilities and building of programs–all for the benefit of our students and our community of learners. The support received will have far-reaching and lasting impact on all who make BCS their home away from home, all who come to learn and grow on Moulton Hill.
Mitchell Family House is a 24,000 square foot, geothermally heated, ‘hybrid’
residence that mixes academic and residential space. It is named in honour of the legacy of dedication, engagement, and leadership that generations of Mitchells have given to KHC and BCS.
Built around a central living room, the facility includes housing for 36 students, three faculty homes, two studio apartments for residential assistants, one Scholar-in-Residence apartment, and a multi-use educational room and gallery space at garden level, designed to serve as an academic destination for all BCS students to enjoy.
There are lots of common rooms that are flooded with natural light to encourage socializing and sharing, including a
Tuck Shop, a Teacher-on-Duty office with a glass window overlooking the central living room, and an adjacent kitchen with a large island for students and staff to cook, eat, and hang out together. Stairs from this room lead outside to the agora-style teaching or gathering area.
The building is an accessible space to serve all who live in or visit the house. It includes adapted restroom and shower facilities, and an elevator connecting all floors.
Mitchell Family House is the standard-setting project that will inform plans for renovations and renewal in the years to come for all of our student residences.
With 96% of the $7 million fundraising goal achieved, there is still time to contribute to Mitchell Family House. Add your support and be included on the official donor recognition wall. It is a wonderful way to pay tribute to an important BCS family while directly impacting residential living on campus.
With gratitude to our donors:
$1 million+
The Molson Foundation
Richard D.W. Howson, BCS’67
A. Scott Fraser, BCS’46
$250,000+
Eric T. Webster Foundation
Deirdre M. Stevenson, KHC’50 & Family
Cynthia M. Baxter, KHC’52 & Family
$100,000+
Bartlett H. MacDougall, BCS’54
Stephen T. Molson, BCS’57 & Nancy Molson
$50,000+
Construction Gératek
Eric H. Molson, BCS’55 & Jane M. Molson, KHC’58
Guthrie J. Stewart, BCS’73
$10,000+
The Scott Griffin Foundation
Richard M. Hart, BCS’61
Sass Khazzam, BCS’62 & Family
Tyler & Renee Lewis
Marian E. MacFarlane, KHC’56 & John K. MacFarlane
Ann Mitchell, KHC’53
William Mitchell, BCS’63
Timothy E. Price, BCS’75
Linda G. Rodeck, BCS’81 & Arron Barberian
David J. Stenason, BCS’75
$1,000+
Jody L. Banister
Timothy C. Bradley, BCS’67 & Family
Wei Cao & Yina Qu
Stuart “Kip” Cobbett, BCS’66 & Jill Cobbett, KHC’67
Susan Cook
Stephen L. Cushing, BCS’61
Louis-Benoit Dutil
Harry Gattiker & Carole Gattiker
Karin & Scott Goodson, BCS’81
Ian A.R. Graham, BCS’80
Patrick Houston
Michael R. McMaster, BCS’57 & Peggy McMaster
Martha J. Mitchell & Jaron I. Waldman
The O’Reilly Family
Doug Reynolds, BCS’65
Marc Rioux & Nancy Laguë
Dan Laurentiu Rujoi
Avery MacKay Russell, BCS’85 & Nelson V. Russell
Mark S. Saykaly, BCS’68 & Family
Janet Turcot Vukovic & Vladimir Vukovic
Claire & Stuart Webster
Below $1,000
Philip Anido, BCS’66 & Diane Anido
Peter Ashworth, BCS’61 & Sue Ashworth
Susan Bassett-Klauber, KHC’58
Michael A. Bastian, BCS’61
Anne Baxter, KHC’57
Virginia P. Bell, KHC’60
Trevor H. Bishop, BCS’51
Susan Black
Sheila Bourke, KHC’44
Sheila W. Campbell, KHC’55
Ralph W. Carmichael, BCS’69
P. Merrill Cook, KHC’37
Fiona Cooper
Karim K. Daouk, BCS’94
Geoffrey Dowd & Kathy McKnight
Sarrah Ewing, BCS’10
I. Guy Francis, BCS’69
Molly C. Franklin, BCS’93
Isabelle Goyette
Melanie Greffard, BCS’98
Elisabeth Johnson
Lyne Labrecque
William Letteney & John Hay
Jason Macioge, BCS’88
John & Nancy Matthews
T. D’Arcy McGee, BCS’61
Jonathan McLachlan, BCS’80
Ann McNally-Budge, KHC’54
Antonia Mitchell, KHC’55
John & Louise Moses, KHC’66
Kirby Nadeau
Michael J. Ogilvie, BCS’52
Jocelyn Pangman Shaw, KHC’43
Douglas Patriquin, BCS’64 & Norah Patriquin
James A. Peers, BCS’69
Maritta Kanerva-Ropponen & Sampsa Ropponen
Anthony J. Ross, BCS’75
Robert G. Ross, BCS’52
Belinda J. Shepard, KHC’68
David Turner
Diane R. Webster, KHC’55
For more information, contact Janet Turcot Vukovic at 1.877.570.7542 x209 or jvukovic@bishopscollegeschool.com
Scholar-in-Residence Program
BCS is breaking new ground in the realm of experiential education in Canada with the creation of its Scholar-in-Residence program.
Every year, experts in their respective fields will take up residence on our campus for an extended period. These visiting scholars will provide our students, faculty, and the entire BCS community the opportunity to be exposed to, learn from, and live side-by-side with masters of innovation, creation, and scientific discovery.
The ideal scholar candidates will be dedicated individuals who are leading in their field of study, be it authors, playwrights, historians, athletes, scientists, educators, or human rights activists. The visiting scholars will have access to a fully-furnished Scholar-in-Residence apartment and use of the adjoining multi-purpose work and display area in Mitchell Family House.
Thanks to the endowment of BCS’ Scholar-in-Residence program by the Eric T. Webster Foundation and Cynthia Baxter, KHC’52 & Family, a spirit of innovation, an outside-the-box perspective, or a mindset focussed on the advancement of knowledge, teaching, and learning will flourish at BCS and is sure to have far-reaching benefits for our students and faculty alike.
At BCS, we believe the economic and cultural diversity of our student body is one of our greatest strengths and contributes to our success in developing global leaders of tomorrow. So many of our graduates have benefitted over the years from financial assistance, and their stories of success in career and life speak volumes to the positive impact of well-placed student support.
In 2018-19, thanks to an unprecedented gift of $2 million, the Peter N. Thomson Family Scholarship Fund was created. This is the 49th endowed named scholarship at BCS, and it came to be thanks to the
generosity of alumni Peter A. Thomson, BCS’70, and Patricia (Thomson) Leonard, KHC’71, and through the tremendous and far-reaching impact of their father’s bequest and the Peter N. Thomson Family Trust. In addition, gifts totalling $49,687 from 70 BCS donors further enhanced our capacity to support students of merit who otherwise could not benefit from a BCS education.
BCS is proud to offer over $1.8 million in scholarships and financial assistance every year. Although it is a major financial commitment in support of student access, it remains an area in need of substantial growth if we are to remain competitive among the elite private boarding schools in North America.
To learn how you too can be a part of realizing this important goal, contact Janet Turcot Vukovic at 1.877.570.7542 x209 or jvukovic@bishopscollegeschool.com.
Tennis has long been a popular spring crease at BCS and, for many alumni, has marked the start of a life-long passion for the sport. The new Tennis Court Complex consists of three high-end, hard-surfaced outdoor tennis courts surrounded by one exterior fence. The new centralized location of the courts optimizes their usefulness for physical education classes, intramural and intermural sport activities, and summer camps. The courts were built by PC Court, a company renowned throughout Eastern Canada for the highest standard in court construction.
On September 28, 2019 we held the inauguration ceremony of the Robert P. Bédard Tennis Court, named in honour of the Canadian tennis icon and former BCS teacher, coach, houseparent, and Honorary Old Boy.
With gratitude to our donors:
$50,000+
M. Daniel Lalonde, BCS’72
Peter G. Smith, BCS’72
$10,000+
Guthrie J. Stewart, BCS’73
Harvy R. Simkovits, BCS’72
$5,000+
Dinyar Marzban, BCS’71
François de Sainte-Marie, BCS’65
$1,000+
Stuart “Kip” Cobbett, BCS’66 & Jill Cobbett, KHC’67
Janet Turcot Vukovic & Vladimir Vukovic
Below $1,000
The Andrews Family
Fiona Cooper
Annabel Hallward Golden, BCS’81
Susan M. Marpole, KHC’63
Jonathan McLachlan, BCS’80
Belinda J. Shepard, KHC’68
Eve S. Wickwire, KHC’56
A Tennis Court Maintenance Endowment was established in 2013 and will continue to ensure our tennis courts are well-maintained for years to come.
Thank you to each and every donor who contributed to Bishop’s College School. Your gifts are making an impact in the school today, and will continue to enhance the experience of every student. This list includes all charitable donations from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019
Indicates individuals who increased their giving from the previous fiscal year.
Founder’s Circle
($100,000+)
Cynthia M. Baxter
Richard D.W. Howson
Patricia Thomson Leonard
Stephen T. Molson & Nancy Molson
Roald Smeets
Peter A.W. Thomson
The Guiomar Smeets Foundation
The Molson Foundation
The Peter N. Thomson Family Trust
The Petman Foundation
Builder’s Circle
($50,000+)
Eric H. Molson & Jane M. Molson
Guthrie J. Stewart & Sarah Ivory Stewart
The Lincolnshire Foundation
Benefactor’s Circle
($10,000+)
C. Scott Abbott
John & Sandra Colfer
Lucinda Flemer C.M.
Richard M. Hart
M. Daniel Lalonde
Bartlett H. MacDougall
Marian E. MacFarlane
Ann C. Mitchell
Stephan Scholl
Harvy R. Simkovits
The John Patrick Colfer Family Foundation and 4 Anonymous
Chairman’s Circle
($5,000+)
Richard Bradley
Neil P. Cunningham
Scott Griffin
Tessa Griffin
Tyler Lewis & Renee Lewis
Dinyar Marzban
Timothy E. O’Reilly & Nismi
Roman Belli
Bridget H. Perry-Gore
Deirdre M. Stevenson
Daniel Sun & Zhihong Wang
Estate of Harriett S. Kane
The Scott Griffin Foundation
Director’s Circle
($1,000+)
Darrell L. Abbott
W. Stewart Arbuckle
J. Fraser Baillie
Wei Cao & Yina Qu
Bryan H. Chadwick
Jinfeng Chen & Xingming Wang
Stuart “Kip” Cobbett & Jill Cobbett
William R. Cunningham
Stephen Cushing & Deborah Gill
François de Sainte Marie
Colin L. Drummond
Jeffrey S. Drummond
Louis-Benoît Dutil & Marie-Josée Rodrigue
Sandra Edwards
Brian L. Elliott
Maureen Elliott Waterston
Mark William Emanuel
James E. Fraas
Scott Goodson & Karin U. Drakenberg-Goodson
Anthony R.M. Graham
Ian A.R. Graham
John A. Hallward & Karma D. Hallward
Charles M. Hart
Rae S. Heenan
Ian R. Henderson
Margot Heyerhoff
Jiang Huang & Jie Cheng
Fern M. Jeffries
Michel Johnson
Alexandra Johnston
Matthew & Sigrid Kenny
Sass S. Khazzam
Carol Kouri
Sara Lydiatt
Joanna & Brian MacDonald
Brett Martin
John R. McLernon
Michael R. McMaster
Martha J. Mitchell
William Mitchell
Craig L. Moffat
Michel Murdock
Tiejun Ni & Yi Chen
Hugh Notman
Christopher Oldland
Jeremy Oldland
Nicholas Oldland
Roger Pouliot
Timothy E. Price & Denise
Burke-Price
E. Douglas Reynolds
Marc Rioux & Nancy Laguë
Linda G. Rodeck & Arron
Barberian
E. Avery Russell & Nelson V. Russell
Mark S. Saykaly
Belinda J. Shepard
Peter G. Smith
Stephen & Kathryn Stafford
David J. Stenason
YueLong Tao & ZhangMei Li
Ronald Thibault & Sandra Unis
J.H. Martin Tremblay
Janet Turcot Vukovic & Vladimir Vukovic
François & Nathalie Turcotte
Dre Sarah-Maud Turcotte
Norman E. Webster & Pat Webster
Jeremy Weech
Michael P. Weir
Wenbo Zhu & Weihua Yang
Michael Zinay
ARCHITEM Wolff Shapiro
Kuskowski architects
Hatley Little Blue House Inc.
JHM Charitable Foundation
Les Autobus R. Pouliot Inc.
Nettoyage sous-pression de l’Estrie
Raymond James Canada Foundation
The Windward Foundation
Thibault Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC
Vancouver Foundation and 3 Anonymous
Head of School’s Circle ($500+)
Nicholas D. Andrews & Katherine J. Andrews
Philip J. Anido
Alan L. Ansell
Dione Appleton
Peter F. Ashworth
Michael A. Bastian
Virginia P. Bell
Barbara Brodeur & James H. Brodeur
Toner & Diane Brodeur
Kevin J. Brown & Jacquelyn J. Hollywood
John W. Collyer
Dominique Dufour & Carl Mercure
Robert J. Dunn
Joann Egar
I. Guy Francis
Randall H. Fraser
Stéphane Gaumond & Mme
Pascale Trottier
Essossimna Gnakade
H. E. Lee Harrison
Robert E. Henderson
Susan (McMaster) Holmes
Peter D. Hyndman
Theo Kersheh
Alexander B. Kippen
Xiangjun Kong
Stephen M. Kouri
John Laratta
William Letteney
Marguerite Lévesque
John S. Logan
Nicholas F. Lomasney
Albert J. MacDonald
Jonathan McLachlan
Doug C. Mitchell
S. Robin Molson
Peter B. Nixon
Michael J. Ogilvie
G.E. A. Pacaud
Doug Patriquin
Louis Pilon
Sampsa Ropponen & Kirsi
Maritta Kanerva
Mehmet Celal Savas & Pinar Savas
Stephen Sheeran & Ruth Sheeran
Stephanie W. Smith
George W. Stairs
Tracey Stevens
Keith Tinker
Louise & Cliff Wood
Clinique dentaire Simon Roy
EXP Services Inc.
Publicité 2002
Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton
Sebby’s Pub and Grill
The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal
Top Marks Sportswear
Walker Glass Co. Ltd. and 1 Anonymous
Prefect’s Circle ($250+)
Stephen C. Baker
Joan Mary W. Ballantyne
Robert P. Bédard
Fraser Bertram
Trevor H. Bishop
Susan Black
Marguerite J. Borntraeger
Pierre Boutin
Tolly Bradford
Theo Brinckman
Ralph W. Carmichael
Ron Cathcart
Richard Clinton
Susan Cook
Peggy Couper
John D. Cowans & Mary Cowans
Peter R. Cresswell
Joan M. Crossen
Karim K. Daouk
Anie de La Fontaine
Geoffrey Dowd
M. & Mme Rosaire Dubé
W. Lewis Evans & Catherine J. Evans
Sarrah Ewing
Frédéric Fizet
David F. Fuller
Ernie Garbutt
Wayne O. Ghans
Annabel H. Golden
Andrea M. Gordon
Isabelle Goyette
Harriet H. Jiranek
Lyne Labrecque
Philip Lawee
Nancy J. Layton
Sheila Lyster
Jason Macioge
Charlotte S. MacLatchy
Himal Mathew
John H. Matthews
Randy Maxfield
Cynthia A. McCall
Pam McCurdy
Robert M. McLernon
Katharine Mills
Ronald & Susan Mitton
Louise M. Moses
David R. Park
Joan G. Parker
Elizabeth A. Price-McCrudden
Peter J. Provencher
Gordon A. Ritchie
Rosemary A. Ross Weintz
J. David Rowat
Nicholas Scheib
William A. Scott
Sophie H. Shabel
Robert A. Stairs
Stefan T. Stiegler
Suzanne A. Stohn
W. Wallace Watson
Fathom Strategies Inc. and 2 Anonymous
George Allan, Staff ’64-’65
Callie Archer
Mr. & Mrs. D. Raymond Banham
Jody L. Banister
Anne Baxter
Chad Bean
Lucy Benguigui & Jacques Benguigui
Nicole Biron
David Bonnett
Rev. Stephen Booth
Karl M. Borntraeger
H. William Borntraeger III
Judy Boswell
Sheila Bourke
Ariana Y. Bradford
You are part of the BCS family and, as such, linked to an incredible network of people, perspectives, and expertise from all over the world. Keep us up-to-date with your contact information and help us keep you connected with each other.
FACEBOOK GROUP: Bishop’s College School Alumni
LINKEDIN GROUP: Bishop’s College School BCS & King’s Hall, Compton KHC Alumni
Or contact the Alumni Office directly toll-free 1.877.570.7542 x253 or scook@bishopscollegeschool.com
Keith Broadhurst & Janet Broadhurst
Lawrence D. Burpee
Sheila W. Campbell
Peter Cassar & Caroline Grégoire Cassar
Wendy Charlebois
Nicolas Charlton
Ryan Comeau
P. Merrill Cook
Fiona Cooper
Scott Coote
Mathieu Côté
Marie Currie & Peter D. McBride
Catherine Danforth
Hélène de Kovachich
Elaine Dezan
Jacques Dion
Philippe Dion
Victor M. Drury
Marie-Hélène Dubé
Peter R. Duffield
David Dumas
Guy Dumas
Peter H. Dunn & Judith F. Dunn
Gael Eakin
Heather Faith
Andrew H. Federer
Carol Fortier
Molly C. Franklin
Dick M. Freeborough FCA
Jeff Bray & Shelley Gardner-Bray
Martin P. Gerrard
Annette Goodro
Ann Gorycki
Melanie Greffard
Anne Gregory
Judith Griffin
Mike E. Guy
Lalage Hackett
Evan G. P. Hallward
Emilie Hamel
Aidan D. Hampton-Davies
Sandy Hanna
Nora D. Harvey
Jeannine Hébert
Michael A. Heneker
C. Grant Hulme
Tony Hungerbuhler
Alan G. Hutchison
Robert G. Jekyll
A. Naomi Jervis-Read
Elisabeth Johnson
Susan Clark Kelly
M. Margot Kylex
Charles-Alexis Lalande
David Laliberté
Bill Lang
Frances M. Langerfeld & E.
James Langerfeld
Friedrich Langerfeld
Donald G. M. Lawrence
Rebecca Leblond
Elizabeth J. Leslie
Susan M. Marpole
Randy McCone
J. Duncan McDougall
D. Thomas McGee
One of the greatest myths about impact and giving is that one needs to have a lot to make a big difference. Two examples:
Years ago, an alumnus set up a life insurance policy with BCS as sole beneficiary. For 20 years, monthly tax receiptable installment payments of $159 were made. The policy is now fully funded, and the benefit to BCS is currently valued at $76,000 and continues to grow annually.
A number of BCS alumni have made arrangements in their estate planning to remember BCS. For illustrative purposes, if 300 BCS alumni (5% of the alumni family) chose to name BCS as a beneficiary of, say, $30,000/each in their estate planning, the school would in time be $9 million better supported in terms of its programs. That’s a lot of generosity that can have tremendous impact. What is more, because BCS is a non-profit organization, the tax benefit of legacy giving can in fact be a benefit to family by lessening the tax burden for your remaining loved ones.
For more information, contact Ryan Comeau at 1.877.570.7542 x297 or rcomeau@bishopscollegeschool.com
Stuart McKelvie & Pamela McKelvie
Ann McNally-Budge
David L. Mills
Antonia Mitchell
Jennifer Monk
Jameelah Muhammad
Stefano Murro
Kirby Nadeau
J. Corey Nicholson
Mary Parewick
Donald C. H. Patriquin
Robert A. Pattison
Courtney Peschel
Tom R. Pocock
William S. Pollock
David W. Price
K. Merne Price
Marc Quinet
Nancy G. Rae
Sonia D. Raikes Smith
Ronald T. Riley
Kathy W. Robertson
Harold P. Rolph & Debra Rolph
Robert G. Ross
Gillian Rowan-Legg Booth
Bruno Roy
Dan L. Rujoi
Joanna E. Scheib
Patricia M. Schwarz
Kevin Schwenker
William R. Sewell
Rev. Dr. Patricia ShannonPeacock
Arnold B. Sharp
William M. Sharp
Jocelyn P. Shaw
Janet E. Simms-Baldwin
E. Michael R. Skutezky
John R. Stewart-Smith
Josephine Stoker
G. B. Okill Stuart
Peter & Barbara Stuart
John Q. Teare
James J. Thomas
Cynthia Toyota
David Turner
Mary Usher-Jones
Drusilla van Hengel
Barbara Varney
Bonnie Ross Wace
Mickael Waite
Marjorie S. Warburton
Nancy Waring
Diane R. Webster & J. Fraser H. Webster
Ian S. Weir
Hans Westenberg
Beorn White
Michael Whitehead
Eve Smith Wickwire
Robert B. Winsor
Susan E. Winsor
AmazonSmile Foundation
Blackbaud Inc.
Couture Planchers Design and 6 Anonymous
Class of 2019 Gift
Abdulrasheed Akiode
Pierre Anglade
Berfin Aslan
Grace Bilodeau
Timothy-Paul Chevalier
Sebastian Colley
Trevor Cooper
William Côté
Tyrin Culmer
Andrew Deschênes
Thuy Anh Doan
Joshua Dow
Luke Fedida
Tommaso Felli
Olivier Fizet
Kelly Frendo
Bohong (Robert) Fu
Bénédicte Fugère
Grace Gardner
Jiajia (Grace) Ge
Ivannia Gomezgil Yaspik
Shelby Gosselin-Chute
Vittorio Guzzo
Qianhao (Bob) He
Dazheng (Peter) Huang
James Hunt
Yihao (Justin) Jiang
Yuhan (Jessica) Jiang
Mélissa Jodoin
Lauralie Johnson
Valeriia Kulik
Emre Kuru
Hendrik Laosma
Sébastien Laquerre
Sophie Legler
Erfan (Alex) Li
Fengcheng (Frank) Li
Xinyi (Jocelyn) Lu
Charles Morin
Aird Nesbitt
Huy Quang (Tom) Nguyen
Aliyah Osman
Antoine Pélegry
Nguyen Ha An Pham
Chella Price
Sofia Ricaurte Varela
Natalia Rosberg Marcelin
Benjamin Roy
Emma Roy
Ondrej Siba
ChangMin (Min) Son
Fausta Tesolin
Catherine Vine
Xindi (Cindy) Wang
Minqi (Nicole) Xu
Yitong (Maggie) Xu
Haoran (Daniel) Yin
Haoran (Alan) Yin
Nadim Zard
Shuyi (Lily) Zuo
Gifts “In Honour Of”
Tyler and Renee Lewis
William Mitchell
François de Sainte Marie
Memorial Gifts
Edward Ashworth
Victoria (Tori) Cowans
Marguerite L’Anglais (known as Baba Cowans)
Andrew Mitchell
W. Bradley Mitchell
Rev. Ron Owen
George Victor Whitehead
V. Michael Whitehead
27th Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament (Fall 2018)
BCS Foundation
Bell Horizon Inc.
Carole Martin Comfort Wear
ClearPoint Medical Compression Wear
Couture Planchers Design
Eggsquis
EXP Inc.
Gordon Food Service
Groupe Lalonde Doyon -
Financière Banque Nationale
Hatley
IMK Avocats
Les Autobus R. Pouliot Inc.
Mark Patrick Tame and Isabelle
Tame
Micmac Camp
Neil Cunningham
Nettoyage sous-pression de l’Estrie
PC Court Ltée
Publicité 2002
Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton
Rempart Asset Management
Royal Bank of Canada
Stephan Scholl
Stuart Webster Design Inc.
Top Marks Sportswear
33rd Annual Alumni & Friends Hockey Tournament
Clinique dentaire Simon Roy
Neil Cunningham
Marché Patry & Fils
Rempart Asset Management
Sebby’s Pub & Grill
Thibault Chevrolet Cadillac
Buick GMC
6th Annual Alumni & Friends Toronto Golf Tournament (Spring 2019)
ARCHITEM Wolff Shapiro
Kuskowski architects
BCS Foundation
Citco Corporate Services Inc.
ClearPoint Medical Inc.
Global Excel
Gordon Food Services
Groupe Lalonde DoyonFinancière Banque Nationale
Honeywell
IMK Avocats
Infor
Manulife Insurance
Mercer Canada
Micmac Camp
Patry Family
PC Court Ltée
Rempart Asset Management
Subway Restaurant Company
Stuart Webster Design
Top Marks Sportswear
Gifts In Kind
Alan L. Ansell
Assurance RSA
Au Diable Vert
Barberian’s Steak House
Bleu Lavande Inc.
Club de golf Venise - ProShop
Corporation Ski & Golf MontOrford
Devil’s Pulpit Golf Association
Fromagerie La Station
Fruits et Légumes de l’Estrie
Harry’s Steak House
Linda G. Rodeck
Maçonnerie Gilles Goyette Inc.
Margot Heyerhoff
MJB Litho
Provigo Robert Lafond
Publicité 2002
Ritz-Carlton Montréal
Services de café Van Houtte
Strøm Spa Nordique Sherbrooke Inc.
Stuart F. Webster
Subway Restaurant Company
Susan Cook
Thursday’s Restaurant & Bar Inc.
Verger Le Gros Pierre
Vignoble - Chemin de la Rivière
We have made every effort to ensure that these are complete and accurate lists. Please accept our sincere apologies if there are any errors or omissions, and let us know of any corrections by contacting Lyne Labrecque: 819.566.0238 x283 or llabrecque@bishopscollegeschool.com
We are indebted and thankful to all the volunteers who have given of their precious time and talent to BCS. This involvement helps our events, activities, and programs run more smoothly, and is a crucial part of our overall success.
Exciting progress is being achieved at Bishop’s College School. Be it from a sense of gratitude, a position of pride, and/or a feeling of trust in the school, your gift to the Annual Fund today is a sure step forward for BCS—it is the fuel that propels our potential. And isn’t rising to our full potential the greatest reason for giving?
Consider making a gift to:
1. The Highest Priority Fund - Your gift helps in the area of the school where it will have the most immediate and strategic benefit;
2. Scholarships and Financial Assistance - Your gift supports students of merit who otherwise could not benefit from a BCS education;
3. Mitchell Family House and the Campus Renewal Fund - Your gift can be directed in support of Mitchell Family House, the first new residence on campus in almost 50 years, or towards campus renewal projects of all sorts, ensuring that our campus is up-todate, equipped, and designed to provide the optimum, productive learning environment; or
4. An area of your choice - Direct your gift to academics, student life, athletics, or other. Your support helps us do more in the delivery of programs and services for our students.
Donate online at bishopscollegeschool.com/Donate or return the form below by mail.
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q I would like to give a gift-in-kind and/or volunteer. Please reach out to me using the contact information below.
q I would like to support BCS with a tax-deductible gift of $ and designate it to:
q Highest Priority q Scholarships and Financial Assistance
q Mitchell Family House and Campus Renewal q Other (Please specify): payment options
q Cheque payable to Bishop’s College School Foundation q Cheque payable to Friends of Bishop’s College School, Inc. (USD)
q MasterCard q Visa q AMEX Card no.:
Name on card (please print): Exp. date:
Please return completed form to: Bishop’s College School Foundation 80 chemin Moulton Hill Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1Z8
Name as you would like it to appear for recognition:
BCS Foundation Business Number: 89184-0647 RR0001 FOBCS Number: 52-2141500
q Please send me instructions to make a wire transfer or gift of shares.
q I do not require a tax receipt. For any questions, please contact Lyne Labrecque at 1.877.570.7542 x283 or llabrecque@bishopscollegeschool.com
