HSCReview-Spring2016

HSC R E V I E W

SPRING 2016

Exceptional People HSC Honours 2016 Patrons and Builders WHAT’S INSIDE: HSC houses are about to get a lot bigger Author Lawrence Hill visits HSC HSC hosts first annual tennis tournament

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Message from the Head of College Connections and engagement.

2016 Athletics Hall of Fame Review of our 2016 award winners.

What’s YOUR colour?

The HSC House family gets bigger.

DeGroote ’74 & King-Siganski ’62 HSC Patrons leave a lasting legacy.

Au Revoir, Madame Zwolak!

Honouring 42 years of service.

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A Conversation with Lawrence Hill Author visits with HSC students.

College Life The latest from HSC’s hallways.

A Century of Love, Life and Family Old Girl Elizabeth Mills McKinney ’29.

A Consummate Gentleman Old Boy Gordon Ambrose Sweeney ’35.

Our Lives and Lives Lived Updates from the HSC community.

Publishing Details:

The HSC Review is published twice per year by Hillfield Strathallan College and the Office of College Advancement. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Please contact Penny Elton at 905-389-1367, ext. 165 or penny.elton@hsc.on.ca, or visit our website at www.hsc.on.ca.

Editorial Direction:

Penny Elton, Manager, Communications and Constituency Relations

Creative Design:

Emily Gallomazzei, Marketing Officer; Charlotte Miller, Marketing and Admissions Officer

Photography:

Eric Bosch, ebo photo

Proofreading:

Laurie Lewis, Advancement Services Coordinator

Contributors:

Marc Ayotte, Head of College; Penny Elton, Manager, Communications and Constituency Relations; Emily Gallomazzei, Marketing Officer; Adrian Hoad-Reddick, Vice Principal of Academics, Middle School; Laurie Lewis, Advancement Services Coordinator; Charlotte Miller, Marketing and Admissions Officer; Erica Otaguro ’07, Alumni Association President; William Peat, Vice Principal of Academics, Senior School; Benjamin Rudolph ’15, Marketing and Communications Assistant; Mehar Soni, Grade 9 Student

Cover Photo:

Judith King-Siganski ’62, Gary DeGroote ’74, photo by Eric Bosch, ebo photo

Printing:

Battlefield Graphics Inc.

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Community Connections and Engagement Message from the Head of College, Marc Ayotte In the fall of 2015, financial wizard and alum Warren Dakin ’78 returned to HSC to meet and offer advice to our keen Senior School Investment Club. His visit supported a broader College initiative to provide mentorship opportunities to our students and young alumni.

HSC alum Jeff Paikin ’80, Dr. Mark Ryall, Senior School teacher and Investment Club supervisor, and I, had the pleasure of spending time with Warren that day, and through our conversations he reinforced for me how special HSC is as a school and a community.

I learned how on cold mornings, when a young Warren stood waiting for the bus “at the bottom of the hill”, his neighbour and then Headmaster, Barry Wansbrough, would often stop and offer him a lift in his car.

I learned that Warren was once a student who was just getting by, but searching for that “spark” that would ignite his academic interests.

His teachers were supportive and patient until that moment arose.

Bryan Wylie, said Warren, was one of those teachers.

I also learned that Warren did a lot of his “waiting” in the “weight” room. As Jeff tells it, “They called him Barbell Barney for a reason”.

Check out a Boar Pibroch from that era; Warren was huge!

Warren did eventually discover his passion at HSC. He took his first accounting class, created his first spreadsheet and something clicked.

He found a calling—a subject that resonated with him and made sense.

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He knew it was something that he could do for the rest of his life, and do with incredible success. He found a profession that made him say, “thank goodness it’s Monday”, so he could go to work and to a career that he loved every week.

There is one story in particular that speaks directly to Warren’s lifelong connections and shared memories of our community. Warren and Jeff told me a tale about Warren’s OFSAA qualifying relay team, selfstyled as the “Thunderbolts”. In the most 1970s disco-era maneuver ever, Warren and his buddies arranged their own travel arrangements and gear for the event in Toronto—bellbottomed tuxedos and a limousine.

Once again, I refer you to the 1978 Boar-Pibroch.

A chance encounter during Warren’s visit that morning emphasized the importance of this story. As Jeff and Warren toured the campus, they stopped by the Virtue-Fitzgerald Centre for the Arts, and ran into former faculty member and current set-design guru, Graham Clements (keep in mind that Warren hasn’t been on campus since he graduated in 1978). Jeff re-introduced Warren to Graham, and Graham had just one word for Warren, “Thunderbolts!”

Only at HSC! In this issue of the HSC Review, you will see many examples of how we foster and maintain these important, lifelong relationships. Whether it is through the efforts and actions of teachers, coaches, bus drivers, or the Parents’ Guild, you never know which interaction will create the spark that lasts a lifetime.

To all Alumni and Friends of HSC Erica Otaguro ’07, President, HSC Alumni Association Whether you are a brand new graduate, or a seasoned alum making your mark on the world, we all share many of the same fond memories of our student days at HSC. Current students are making their own memories at this very moment, and their future is linked forever to your past. Together, students and alumni serve as our ambassadors in the world. You are living evidence of the opportunities an HSC education makes possible.

In 2015, the Alumni Association made it our mission to deepen the shared connections between students and alumni. As you will see on page 40, our new mentorship program is a key part of this mandate. We have also made great strides in reaching out to alumni online with a reinvigorated social media presence. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to follow HSC Alumni on Facebook and join our LinkedIn group.

Volunteering has many rewards, including the opportunity to reconnect with former classmates, peers and teachers.

I hope to see you at one or more of the alumni events held each year, and especially at Homecoming, Carol Service, Remembrance Day and our Reunion Weekends. It’s your Alumni Association. We want to hear from you how we can best serve you and HSC. Please reach out to Lorna Kelly, Alumni Advancement Manager by e-mailing lorna.kelly@hsc.on.ca or calling 905-389-1367, ext. 117. You are a vital part of our community, a growing network that lasts a lifetime.

Join the Conversation!

Stay in touch with alumni.

I hope these new initiatives will help you stay or become more connected than ever with HSC. I also invite you to show your support for your alma mater by attending alumni events, updating the College with your contact information and post-graduation accomplishments, and by contributing to the Excellence Campaign.

I also ask that you consider becoming involved with our Alumni Association through the mentorship program, as a class representative or committee member. We have alumni on campus volunteering with plays, musicals and sporting events.

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Homecoming and ArtsFest 2016 They ran in the rain. They played in the mud. Nothing–not even a torrential downpour–could keep our community away from Homecoming on Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14.

A raucous pep rally on Friday afternoon launched our 2nd annual ArtsFest. Purple power took over the College and students from all four schools cheered on our HSC Trojans athletes with unbridled school spirit.

Students then poured out of the gym into the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Excellence to join parents, faculty and alumni as they took in art displays, readings, films and musical and theatrical performances.

No doubt inspired by the creative energy stirred up at ArtsFest, hundreds of participants braved foul weather on Saturday to celebrate Homecoming. Arts events, family activities, student games and more combined for a spectacular day.

The Vendors’ Village was vibrant with creative student artwork,

fundraising and entrepreneurship.

Despite soggy conditions, runners completed the 1KM and 5KM Hektor’s Homerun race. Hot beverages and sweet treats were waiting for the runners at the Parents’ of Alumni Café after the race.

To keep the kids dry, Hektor’s Family Fun Zone took over the new Athletic Complex and Community Centre.

Hungry guests filled Lawson Hall at our free pancake breakfast, before our weekend warriors hit the fields for student, faculty and alumni games. The U14 Girls’ Soccer team and the U14 Boys’ Rugby team won their games against rival schools and many alumni took part in our alumni futbolito, rugby and slow pitch playing alongside faculty.

As the day slowed down, alumni gathered for our Homecoming Reunion Dinner and 4th Annual Athletics Hall of Fame Awards. Head to page 8 for photos and a recap of the evening’s festivities and honours.

View more photos from Homecoming 2016 by scanning the QR code, or visiting galleries.hsc.on.ca.

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2016 Athletics Hall of Fame Every year we honour our Trojan athletes with our annual HSC Athletics Hall of Fame Awards.

Recipients embody excellence, determination and the lasting impact of athletics at HSC. On Saturday, May 14, Canadian broadcasting icon and HSC alum Steve Paikin ’78 emceed our 4th Annual Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony in the Virtue-Fitzgerald Centre for the Arts, and helped HSC celebrate the following inductees: Female Athlete Inductee Salimah Mussani ’97 An active participant in HSC’s basketball and golf programs at HSC, Salimah Mussani ’97 was a two-time winner of both the Ontario Junior Championship and the Canadian Junior Championship.

As a part-time resident of San Antonio, Texas, Salimah also won the 1997 Texas 5-A High School Golf Championship.

Salimah played NCAA golf at Stanford University. She recorded five top ten finishes in collegiate competition, finished as runner up in the 1999 Big Ten/Big 12 Shootout, and was a member of the 2000 NCAA Womens’ Golf Championship runner-up team.

In her six years of professional play, Salimah boasts two wins on the CN Canadian Women’s Tour and the very first Major on the LPGA Symetra Tour.

Other accomplishments include a Canadian PGA Championship, competing in the US Women’s Open, a PGA of BC Championship and her title as a two-time PGA of BC Match Play Champion.

Salimah’s coaching credits include a three-year term as coach of the Stanford Women’s Golf team. Today, Salimah lives in British Columbia, where she coaches at three golf courses and serves as the Assistant 8

Coach for the UBC Women’s Varsity Golf Team.

Male Athlete Inductee Jim Zwolak ’99 Classmates of “HSC Lifer” Jim Zwolak ’99 admired his dedication, talent and peer coaching. An HSC varsity athlete, Jim played soccer, basketball, volleyball and golf. He was part of the OFSSA Single A Basketball team that recorded two top finishes.

As Head Boy, Jim was a natural leader. He continued his varsity career at Wilfred Laurier University in volleyball and golf, playing on the OUA First All Star Team. For four consecutive years he was named Most Valuable player in men’s golf.

He attended the World University Golf Championships in Taiwan in 2002 and won the President’s Award as Male Varsity Athlete of the year in 2003. In 2008, Laurier inducted Jim into their Athletics Hall of Fame.

Jim played golf professionally for many years and eventually joined the Canadian PGA as a full-time instructor and coach. He is a former coach of the Laurier golf team— twice ranked among the top 20 in Canada—and helped launch their womens’ golf team.

Coach Inductee Richard Stockdale Teacher, administrator, coach, friend, and student advocate—over his thirty-year career at HSC, Richard (Rick) Stockdale made a significant difference in the lives of the students he taught and coached. Rick taught

Grade 5 and computers at HSC from 1979 until his retirement in 2009. He also served HSC as Assistant Head of Middle School and Junior School Dean of Students, and contributed to the development and design of the Early Education Gymnasium, while coaching football in the Senior School. In 2012, HSC inducted Rick as an HSC Builder.

Rick coached numerous teams— including soccer, track and field, and basketball—to championship victories. He was integral to the success of the 2005 HSC U13 Boys’ Basketball team, which claimed the silver medal at the CAIS National Championships. In 2007, he coached the U13 Boys’ Soccer team to their CAIS National silver medal finish.

Builder Inductee Jeff Paikin ’80 Jeff Paikin ’80 is an ambassador for all things HSC. The 1980 recipient of the Alway-Bremner Award, Jeff was a dedicated athlete at HSC, competing in nearly every sport including basketball, football, and track and field. As a parent of one current student and two alum, he can be found on the sidelines of many games cheering on the HSC Trojans.

After graduating from HSC, Jeff attended Mount Allison University, and earned a Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing. Jeff continued his football career in university, playing on the varsity team (The Mounties). He ranked as the highest rated punter in Canada and was third overall.

He has two Atlantic Conference records—the most punts in a season and the most yards punted. Jeff has

Director of Athletics Paul Masotti presents Hall of Fame Awards to (L to R): Jeff Paikin ’80, pictured with his brother, Steve Paikin ’78; 2005-2006 Senior Girls’ Rugby Team (coach, Amaris Langton, Jennifer Turliuk ’06 and Katarina Sormaz ’09); 1977-1978 U13 Boys’ Soccer Team (coach, Ray Marks, Craig Jackson ’85, Seamus Darracott ’86 and Brad Paton ’85).

served HSC in many capacities over the years. He has both sat on and chaired the Board of Governors, and served on the Board of Trustees, Finance Committee and many planning committees. He remains actively involved in the Capital Campaign Cabinet for the Transformation HSC campaign.

97. Gordon’s legacy lives on through his children Elizabeth, Michael and Jeffrey, and HSC is proud to honour his memory with a more in-depth profile on page 44 of this issue of the HSC Review.

Jeff’s incredible support of the new Athletic Complex and Community Centre is reflected in the naming of the Paikin-Heagle Court. Jeff is also a valued supporter of the HSC Golf Classic.

The 1977-1978 U13 Boys’ Soccer team was the first HSC team to win a CAIS national competition and become the Canadian Independent Schools Under 13 National Soccer Champions. The boys grew as a team throughout the season, which culminated in the defeat of Ridley College on Thanksgiving Weekend in October, 1977. Coach Ray Marks and Team Captain and 2015 HSC Hall of Fame inductee Paul Falco ’85, led the HSC Trojans to victory. The following HSC alumni were proud members of that dedicated team:

Heritage Inductee The Late Gordon Ambrose Sweeney ’35 Gordon Ambrose Sweeney ’35 was a Hillfield School graduate with a reputation for his athleticism and artistic talents. He enjoyed playing hockey, rugby and football, and was captain of the Hillfield Cricket team, House Captain for Cedar House and a School Prefect.

After attending Hillfield, he went on to graduate from Ridley College in St. Catharines, Ontario and then attended McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. Gordon joined the Royal Canadian Navy during his third year of university. At the end of World War II, Gordon and his wife Vivienne moved to Orlando, Florida.

In 1947, they purchased Coleman’s Gift & Stationery Store in Sanford, Florida and renamed the business Sweeney’s Office Supply, Inc. In 1985, both Gordon and Vivienne sold the business and retired. Gordon passed away in 2015 at the age of

Male Team Inductees 1977-1978 U13 Boys’ Soccer Team

Mark Chinchilla ’84, Brad Paton ’85, Peter Lowry ’85, Chris Thompson ’83, Mike Harrison ’84, Todd Scollick ’84, Craig Jackson ’85, Angus Cleghorn ’84, Seamus Darracott ’86, David Leak ’85, Paul Falco ’85, Tom Barclay ’84 and Rob Sephton ’83.

Female Team Inductees 2005-2006 Senior Girls’ Rugby Team In 2005, a group of HSC girls championed relentlessly for HSC to start a girls’ rugby team. HSC recruited faculty member Amaris Langton to get the program off the ground, and a decade later, she is still the team’s coach.

Amaris has watched the team grow in leaps and bounds. In its first year, the team drew 20 girls. Despite zero experience on the field, the team launched into training—and into competition—with enthusiasm and optimism. After a difficult first season, the girls remained passionate about the game, and a “never quit” mentality still exists in every girl who joins the team today.

Over the years, the HSC Girls’ Rugby team grew to over 30 players.

The team has attended the National CAIS tournament for the last five years, travelling across Canada to play the game they love.

Every season a dedicated alumni group takes to the field, much like they did 10 years ago, to help train the new girls on the team. HSC honours the 2005-2006 Senior Girls’ Rugby team for taking bold chances in securing the College’s first team, and for laying the foundations of a blossoming program. Congratulations to the determined women who made up HSC’s fierce founding team: Sandra Gedruj ’07, Francesca Gottschalk ’09, Caroline Korkis ’07, Alison McIntyre ’06, Monique Marguerie ’07, Kathryn McNally ’08, Christina Moniz ’09, Petra Olivieri ’07, Lara Owsianik ’09, Jenna Robertson ’06, Oonagh Scallan ’07, Becca Sazio ’07, Lara Shammas ’06, Katarina Sormaz ’09, Jennifer Turliuk ’06, Alicia Valeri ’06 and Rachael Warren ’08.

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They’re Creepy and They’re Kooky Our staff, alumni and parents put on a magnificent musical this year: The Addams Family.

A cast of spooky characters and catchy musical numbers made this a show to remember!

There was no shortage of musical splendor at HSC this year: the Senior and Middle School musicals wowed audiences; talented HSC musicians showed off their skills for family and friends at the annual musical showcase; and the 2016 Staff, Alumni, Parent Musical made audiences roll with laughter.

Directed by Graham Clements (a parent of alumni and former HSC staff member), the show featured familiar HSC faces in an original story about the Addams Family. The story follows Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness.

Wednesday has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met.

And if that weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before—keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

The biennial Staff, Alumni, Parent Musical is a key project in bringing together various HSC constituencies. “In these productions I saw the collective energy that is invaluable in keeping connections to HSC strong over time,” said Head of College Marc Ayotte in commenting on the importance of the musical.

A big congratulations to all the volunteers that brought this incredible production to life!

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Exceptional People. Incredible Support.

The HSC Builders’ Dinner celebrates community members who have shaped the College’s past, present and future.

Every two years, HSC honours individuals in our community who demonstrate exceptional commitment and selfless dedication to the College. This is no small task, as a defining characteristic of HSC is the unfaltering support of our parents, faculty, alumni and staff.

On April 26, 2016, at a ceremony in Lawson Hall, the HSC Builders’ Dinner honoured five extraordinary people: Gary W. DeGroote ’74, Eeva Kastikainen-Jones, Judith KingSiganski ’62, Mark Hudson and the late Elizabeth Mills McKinney ’29.

Recognition as a Builder or Patron is the highest honour HSC bestows, and is reserved for individuals who make a sustained contribution over time, and play major roles in the development of the College and its predecessors.

This year, over 150 distinguished alumni, parents of alumni, friends, governors and staff were present to celebrate. The first induction of the evening was Mr. Mark Hudson.

In 2012, Mark retired after 35 years of service. A popular math teacher, he was also athletic director from 1979 to 1987 and served as Head of Senior School from 1993 to 1999.

In 2004, he became the Math and Computer Science Department Chair, and in 2015 was inducted into the HSC Athletics Hall of Fame– Team Award as the coach of the 1995 Mens’ Volleyball Team. Mark is a parent of two HSC alumni— daughters Leslie ’96 and Laurie ’98— and has donated time, money and care to the College over the years.

Jeremy Johnston, HSC teacher and Mark’s former colleague and friend,

offered a light-hearted tribute in his introduction of Mark referring to him as the “great, bearded sage of HSC”. He spoke of Mark’s quick wit and his ability to motivate and engage students.

“He taught students about life,” said Jeremy. “He taught them to love learning. He coached them to be humble and kind, and to laugh.”

The 2016 Builders’ Dinner also recognized the importance that parent volunteers play in the success of our community. HSC honoured Eeva Kastikainen-Jones for her contributions to HSC while her three children Kai ’13, Nathan ’07 and Sharaya ’10, were students, and as a parent of alumni. She contributed greatly to the Parents’ Association (now the Parents’ Guild) for many

Head of College Marc Ayotte and the 2016 Builders and Patrons. (L to R): Marc Ayotte, Gary W. DeGroote ’74, Judith King-Siganski ’62, Eeva Kastikainen-Jones, Mark Hudson and Ted Mills ’45.

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Judith King-Siganski ’62 and Lauren Archer ’16.

years and remained connected to HSC through her volunteer work in the library and the costume room.

Anyone who has participated in, or attended, an HSC play or musical benefitted from Eeva’s talents.

The creative genius behind the vast majority of fantasy costumes used in HSC productions, she dedicates countless hours designing and sewing costumes, and doing makeup for performances. Many alumni have returned to share fond memories about their participation in school productions, and how her creative touches enriched their experience.

Long-time HSC volunteer and parent of alumni Gail Vedelago has worked side-by-side with Eeva in the costume room over the past 18 years. Her deep respect for Eeva is evident as she describes her friend’s impact on the HSC community.

“She has built HSC through hours of volunteering, the talent she has shared

and the example she has shown,” said Gail. “She has helped to build HSC by making the drama program at all levels dynamic and vibrant.”

The third Builder inducted this year was the late Elizabeth “Betty” Mills McKinney ’29. Before her death in 2015 at the age of 104, Betty was HSC’s oldest living Old Girl. Part of the first class of girls at Strathallan School, Betty created and was the first president of the original “Old Girls’ Association”. She was a parent of alumni—daughter Judy ’52 and son Edwin (Ted) ’45—and was a donor to the Transformation HSC, Alumni Way Campaign. Former HSC Headmaster, Dr. Tom Matthews, reconnected with Betty during a visit to the Bracebridge area, and she wrote and spoke fondly of the school. More details about Betty’s extraordinary life can be found on page 42.

2016 HSC Patrons There is a special group of individuals in the College’s history whose achievements and contributions to life at HSC are honoured with induction as a Patron of the College.

In addition to supporting the College, HSC acknowledges Patrons as trusted guardians of our history, traditions and future directions. Awarded by the Board of Governors, this is the highest honour bestowed by the College on its supporters.

In 2016, HSC was honoured to induct Gary W. DeGroote ’74 and Judith King-Siganski ’62 as Patrons of the College. In addition to important philanthropic gifts that enhanced the educational environment at HSC, both have contributed their time and their wisdom to the enrichment of our community. We are pleased to introduce in the pages that follow, two generous, caring and committed alumni who continue to demonstrate that there are few limits to what they will do for HSC. 13

Gary W. DeGroote ’74 The DeGroote name is synonymous with philanthropy at HSC, and Gary W. DeGroote ’74 is an important part of that legacy.

he DeGroote name is etched into the very walls of the College, adorning one of the first areas of campus visible to parents and students at the beginning and end of the school day. A central part of life at HSC, the Gary W. DeGroote and Family College Commons is a popular community space where students gather on beautiful days to study or throw a ball around.

Gary remains an active member of his alma mater, donating time and business expertise to various roles and initiatives. A former HSC Governor, Gary also sat on the Finance Committee, was Honorary CoChair of the HSC Transformation Campaign in 2007, and served as an HSC Alumni Representative and as Alumni Executive Chair in 2005.

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Shortly after graduation from the College, Gary cemented his place in the business community. From 1976 to 1989, he held several positions with Laidlaw Inc., a public waste services and transportation company. In 1980, he founded GWD Management, a private Canadian diversified investment holding company, of which he is still president today. He is a current Director of Capital Environmental Resources Inc. and the president of the GWD Foundation for Kids.

From 1991 to 1994, Gary served as President of Republic Environmental Systems Ltd., and Director of Republic Waste Industries Inc. In addition, Gary also serves as a Director and Officer of other private companies.

Gary is known for his generosity. The Burlington Community Foundation named him 2015 Philanthropist of the Year, in part for his $10 million in contributions to the Burlington Performing Arts Centre between 2010 and 2014. The HSC community was not surprised by this accolade— similar support from the DeGroote family for the Transformation HSC capital campaign ensured the construction and completion of the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Excellence.

In October 2015, Gary joined HSC at the Celebration of Philanthropy, where he represented his family for the reopening of the newly renovated DeGroote Gymnasium. It was also an evening of donor recognition, and Gary shared his thoughts on the rewards of giving back to a community like HSC.

“We share an immense responsibility for the future successes of our children,” he said. “But we also share the immense joys and rewards that come from working together to support a truly unique community built on values like integrity, determination and respect.”

As an HSC student, it was athleticism, loyalty and determination that set Gary apart. He was House Captain, captain of the football and hockey teams, a College Prefect, and involved in the Senior School musical. In their introduction of Gary at the 2016 Builders’ Dinner, Gary’s former teachers and coaches Rob Reiner and Peter Annable both spoke to the unselfish, quiet leadership that Gary has offered the College throughout his career.

“His tireless work ethic is an example for all of us to follow,” said Peter.

“The loyalty and commitment he has to HSC is unparalleled.”

According to Rob, HSC benefits enormously from Gary’s business acumen. His leadership and support during his time on the Board of Governors was exemplary at a critical junction in the College’s history. “Gary, through governance, through leading the Finance Committee, really helped to pave the way for future financial stability and future financial success.”

“On behalf of the entire community,” said Rob, “we want to thank you for your continued leadership, your continued support and your passion for the greatest school on earth.”

Judith King-Siganski ’62 History, tradition and the future direction of education are among the passions that drive 2016 Patron Judith King-Siganski ’62 in her continued support of HSC. s an educator, it is my firm belief that a solid foundation in education and the qualities of a global citizen are imperative for our students to succeed in life.”

Judith King-Siganski ’62 shared these words in an eloquent address to guests of HSC at the 2016 Builders’ Dinner on April 26. It was an emotional moment for those in the room who know Judith best— a fitting response to a woman who has given her heart to the HSC community for so many years.

Judith’s speech stressed the importance of “paying it forward”.

Her longtime involvement at the College is evidence that she is an expert on the subject. From her involvement with governance, to her volunteer activities with the Alumni Association, Judith has touched all areas of life at HSC. “When we are given a gift; or are the recipient of an act of kindness, or of financial gain, it provides an opportunity to pay it forward,” said Judith. “It allows one to have a happy heart.”

Although her designation as Patron has made the role official, Judith has long been a keeper of the history and traditions of the College. She was a member of the final graduating class of Strathallan and remains committed to ensuring the legacy of HSC’s first Old Girls is treated with respect. In 2010—the same year the College inducted her as an HSC Builder—Judith became a fervent advocate of the campaign to rename the Artsplex theatre. She formed a

committee of Strathallan Old Girls and spearheaded the movement to raise funds to revamp the theatre.

This included renaming it the Virtue-Fitzgerald Centre for the Arts in honour of Miss Virtue and Miss Fitzgerald.

Judith is among HSC’s most connected alumni and is a regular guest at many HSC events including the HSC Golf Classic, reunions, Carol Service, graduation and more.

Over the years, she participated in the Alumni Executive, serving as President in 2006, and remains involved as an advisor to the executive today. Judith has also lent her expertise and tenacity to various committees including the Education Committee, Bursary Committee, Constitution Review Committee for the Alumni Executive and Marketing and Communications as Alumni Rep. She also served as HSC Golf Classic Co-Chair in 2004.

Judith’s leadership at HSC extends far beyond her work with alumni. She is a former Governor Board Advisor and Trustee, and remains a voting member of the HSC Corporation.

Her philanthropic support of the Transformation HSC campaign led to the creation of the King-Siganski Creative Arts and Design Technology Wing in the Senior School and two gyms in the new Athletic Complex and Community Centre—the King Gym and the Siggi Gym, named in honour of her late husband Raymond Siganski.

As a retired healthcare professional and educator, wellness is a topic

close to Judith’s heart. In 2014, she championed wellness at HSC with a matching gift in support of holistic initiatives for students.

These enhancements help meet our students’ physical, social and emotional needs through direct intervention, proactive initiatives and education to support wellness.

Judith’s experiences at HSC as a young woman finding her niche are what inspire her to support her alma mater.

“I was assisted in direction, motivation and developing tenaciousness, which allowed me to go on to postsecondary education and to succeed in my chosen career.”

Through her care and kindness, Judith gives HSC students the same valuable gift her Strathallan School experience gave her—opportunity.

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2016 Wellness Week HSC promotes personal and community well-being, and explores the many dimensions of Wellness.

Tate Ruse ’16 (Male Athletic Prefect) and our early education students have fun learning new yoga poses.

Students, faculty and staff rolled out their yoga mats and laced up their sneakers in preparation for HSC’s 2nd Annual Wellness Week on February 8-11, 2016.

Bright and early on Monday morning, the HSC Parents’ Guild hosted an Appreciation Breakfast for College staff and faculty to kick start the event. Over the week, through wellness events, engagement, daily wellness activities and education initiatives, the College encouraged students to explore their own perceptions of wellness and learn how to create lifelong health habits.

Early Education students took part in handwashing demonstrations and participated in Yoga Bugz classes, where they learned the value of relaxation in everyday life and mastered basic moves to help them find inner peace. Older Montessori 16

and Junior School students watched the movie Inside Out and reflected on the power of human emotions.

relaxing art, while discussing the power of art and finding calm through repetitive patterning.

Senior School students enjoyed a Wellness Fair that featured booths, games, product samples and wellness-inspired takeaways. A number of local businesses and health organizations were on-site to share resources and information.

Mohawk Shared Services, Canadian Obesity Network, the Canadian Diabetes Association, Canadian Blood Services, St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs and the Canadian Mental Health Association are just a few of the groups who brought their expertise to the fair.

Students in Grades 5 through 12 participated in workshops on a broad range of topics including mindfulness, nutrition, learning differences, stress management, and alcohol, drugs and risk behaviour.

A highlight of the week was guest presenter Chef and current HSC parent Nancy Henley of Tree House Kitchen. Nancy led a fun session on family-centric cooking ideas that highlight creativity, cooking systems and sensory exploration.

One of our favourite booths was run by Montessori students, who took part in the after school activity ‘Zentangle’. The students greeted guests and invited them to make

By week’s end, the HSC community was empowered with physical, nutritional and informational tools for a healthy and happy life.

Students, staff and faculty enjoyed a great variety of wellness activities for Wellness Week.

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Fun and Fundraising with the Inside Ride HSC’s Inside Ride brings all four schools together in support of children’s cancer charities.

Holly Hamilton ’16 (Female Athletic Prefect) takes her turn riding for her team—and has fun doing it!

Masked heroes, yellow Minions, chicken hats and pirates—April 12, 2016, wasn’t a typical Tuesday at HSC! Parents, faculty, staff and students from all four schools (Grades 3/M8 to Grade 12) donned their wackiest costumes and joined together to support the HSC Inside Ride. It was an incredible day of school spirit, fun and healthy activity in support of an amazing cause.

Collectively, we raised more than $51,000 for Canadian children living with cancer or its long term effects.

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The event was created by the Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation, and 100% of donations collected go to support children’s cancer charities.

In 2015, Coast to Coast distributed almost $4.7 million to more than 50 childhood cancer organizations across Canada. Last year, HSC participated for the first time and raised over $40,000.

HSC thanks every single rider, volunteer and friend who came out to cheer on our teams. We demonstrated how, working together,

our community can produce incredible results. Special thanks go to Kristy Faggion, Hilary Munn, Erica Otaguro ’07, Nancy Rocca and the HSC Parents’ Guild for their hard work and enthusiasm in organizing and supporting this College-wide initiative.

View more photos from The Inside Ride by scanning the QR code, or visiting galleries.hsc.on.ca.

A-Z-A-Z: Montessori Memories and Milestones

by Brenda Zwolak, Director of College Initiatives As my HSC career comes to a close and I reflect on 42 wonderful years with the College, I am influenced by a theme of the 2015-16 Boar Pibroch yearbook—nostalgia. I am pleased to share, from amongst my fondest HSC memories, a personal project called “A to Z” that began three decades ago.

The year 1985 was special for me, as I assumed the role of Middle School Principal. My three-year-old daughter Zoë also began her career as an “HSC Lifer” in the Montessori School, and Alison Garwood-Jones ’86, Head Girl, celebrated her Grade 13 graduation.

Like Zoë, Alison joined HSC as a three-year-old Montessori student.

I decided to mark their Montessori milestones with a photo shoot. I recall Mr. Barry Wansbrough, Headmaster Emeritus, watching the activity from his office window.

He demonstrated patience and understanding, and encouraged Zoë to smile with her choice of colourful jelly beans.

At the time, Alison was six feet tall and Zoë was just a tiny toddler.

The resulting photo was a visual metaphor for the long and the short elements of the learning journey, while the perfect combination of their initials—A and Z—struck me as a statement about the beginning and the end of their time at HSC. This was the beginning of the three phase “A to Z” project.

Sixteen years later, as Zoë prepared to graduate, we decided to build on our 1985 photo shoot. We would photograph Alison and Zoë, but this time we would add to the cycle of Montessori beginnings and endings by inviting another student and returning to the letter “A”. We recruited a delightful three-year-old Montessori student named Alexa Paikin ’15. I taught Alexa’s dad, Jeff Paikin ’80, in Middle School and it was special to share with him our enthusiasm for the project. Alison kindly agreed to return to HSC for an “A-Z-A” photo shoot.

When Alexa graduated in 2015, both she and her father were eager to continue the project. We searched for a female Montessori candidate with a Z initial to build our “A-Z-A-Z”

cycle. We discovered little threeyear-old Ava Zizzo and learned that her mother, Carolyn Greedan ’98, attended HSC Montessori as a three-year-old! Both Alison and Zoë agreed to join us 28 years after the first photo to mark another Montessori milestone.

Little Ava represents the start of the educational journey, while Alison, Zoë, and Alexa stand tall as Montessori life-long learners. They pursued their passions, exercised inquiry, discovered new options, took risks and adapted to new experiences. They demonstrated leadership skills and embraced the wide array of opportunities offered

by HSC. These qualities serve them well beyond the gates of HSC, and we are proud of their accomplishments.

Alison enjoys a career as writer, artist and blogger (alisongarwoodjones.com). Zoë is a key account manager with Genuine Health.

Alexa studies architectural engineering at Concordia University. We can’t wait to see which dreams and ambitions Ava pursues when she graduates in 2028!

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(Inset): Alyssa DeSantis ’16 poses with her parents and sister after signing her National Letter of Intent with Florida Atlantic University.

(Opposite, top to bottom): Carson Foxcroft skis for the Empire Cup; The Senior Girls’ Basketball Team come together for a group chant before a big game; The U13 Boys’ Basketball team poses after their CAIS win.

HSC Athletics Review HSC athletes achieved amazing results this year in a variety of sports. Along with the gamut of accolades won by Trojan teams, our graduating athletes were sought after in the next stage of their journey—post-secondary education. HSC is proud of the great sportsmanship and athleticism shown by the students. Below are highlights from the academic year. Go TROJANS GO!

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HSC Athlete Recognized by Hamilton’s Leander Boat Club

Senior Girls’ Basketball Team Champions Division 2 Tournament

HSC’s most improved player of the weekend.

Graduating athlete Kim Kerr ’16 was recognized for her outstanding rowing performance with the Leander Boat Club McMaster Sports Award: Junior Oarswoman of the Year. Kim has been a member of the HSC Rowing team since Grade 9 and joined the boat club in 2015 to maintain and extend her skills.

On November 19, 2015, our Senior Girls’ Basketball team travelled to St. Catharine’s for the CAIS Invitational Basketball Tournament.

The girls played six games against teams from across Canada, winning the tournament in a nail-biting game versus Lower Canada College. Willow Barton was selected as part of the All-Star team of the tournament, and Temi Akintan was chosen as

U13 Boys’ Basketball Team Captures National Title On January 28, 2016, the U13 Boys’ Basketball team travelled to Collingwood School in Vancouver, BC to compete against the top 16 CAIS teams in Canada. HSC won the tournament on three previous occasions—2002, 2006 and 2009— and hoped to reclaim the national

title. The team achieved this goal, winning the championship game against St. George’s School with a score of 37-30. This outstanding result is even more remarkable considering many team members also took home the U13 Boys’ Soccer national championship title a few months earlier.

HSC Skiier takes the Empire Cup Carson Foxcroft won the Empire Cup Giant Slalom overall title, coming out on the top at the UShosted event on January 23, 2016.

A very exciting day for this HSC student, who entered the race as an unknown athlete with the goal of finishing in the top 30.

HSC Snowboarders Score at CISAA Championships On a chilly February morning, the HSC Snowboarding team competed in the CISAA Championships. The incredible performances of these athletes ensured HSC was wellrepresented at the following OFSAA competition. In both race and freestyle competitions, athletes took home bronze, silver and gold.

Senior Track and Field Team Wins CISAA Indoors A combination of enthusiasm and talent vaulted the HSC Senior Track and Field team into first place overall at the CISAA Indoor meet on April 6, 2016. About 40 athletes competed and many entered three or four events. The team ultimately amassed enough points to defeat a field of 20 other CAIS schools.

snapped a few happy pictures to commemorate the event. HSC wishes Nick the best of luck in this next stage of his life.

Middle School Wrestlers Compete at Youth Tournament Competing at St. John’s Kilmarnock’s Youth Wrestling Tournament, our Middle School wrestlers achieved great results, taking home six medals in total: two bronze, two silver and two gold. Way to go, Trojans!

HSC Soccer All-Star Signs with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) As part of National Signing Day, Alyssa DeSantis ’16 accepted a full scholarship to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). She plans to study Urban Planning and playing Mid-Field on FAU’s NCAA Division 1 Florida Atlantic Owls Women’s Soccer Team.

HSC Rowing Team Crowned City Champions The HSC Rowing team had a very successful day at the Hamilton High School Rowing Championships on Saturday, May 28. The Junior Women Four earned gold, while silver and bronze medals were awarded to the Junior Men Quad, Senior Men 72kg Single and Senior Women Single.

Stay up to date on Trojan athletics: hsc.on.ca/athletics/home-of-the-trojans

Ace Golfer Signs with Bowling Green State University HSC Golfer Nick Hofland ’16 signed his National Letter of Intent with Bowling Green State University. Nick was supported by his parents and friends at a low-key celebration, and 21

Au Revoir, Madame Zwolak!

After 42 years of incredible service, Brenda Zwolak— educator, leader, parent and friend—retires from HSC. Thousands of students crossed paths with Brenda Zwolak in her 42 years at HSC, and she influenced the educational journey of each and every one. An agent of change, she forever altered the academic landscape at the College for students and faculty.

Brenda—then Miss Moffat—joined HSC as a French Teacher in 1973.

A warm and generous educator, she immediately impressed a generation of students.

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“My life intertwined in many ways with Brenda’s throughout her career,” says Jeff Paikin ’80. “On her first day at HSC, I sat on the carpeted floor in the Grade 6 French class and Mademoiselle Moffat mesmerized us with her great approach to teaching. As a young and eager child, I found her approach to French fun and memorable.”

during the process. She hadn’t lost an ounce of her spark.”

Brenda’s “spark” ensured success in her educational initiatives, including the establishment of a successful French Program and the first Middle School library, which she later helped transform into a modern Learning Commons.

HSC first promoted Brenda to Junior Dean in 1982, then Head of Middle School in 1985. After 10 years as Head, Brenda received the role of Director of Academics. Her love of literacy, IT integration and design technology contributed to the evolution of a modern academic program. Under her leadership, HSC emerged as a front runner amongst independent schools in the adoption of design technology and “maker space” programs.

“When I think of Brenda, I think of diversity, both personal and professional.”

In his role as HSC Board Chair, Jeff worked with Brenda on a Canadian Accredited Independent School (CAIS) review of the College. “Her approach was thorough and professional. She made the process understandable and comfortable for everyone involved.”

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Retired Montessori School Principal Dianne de Frietas shares over four decades of HSC experiences with Brenda. She believes the College benefitted immensely from Brenda’s broad perspectives on life.

“When I think of Brenda I think of diversity, both personal and professional,” says Dianne. “She is an avid sports fan with diverse interests from curling and ice fishing to golf and basketball, and she always worked to enrich professional development opportunities for faculty.”

Brenda raised the bar on HSC’s academic standard for assessments, reporting and curriculum. She helped maintain a high standard for independent school education in Ontario, participating on five CAIS Visiting Committees, 10 Ministry inspections, and coordinating three successful internal evaluations at HSC. As Director of College Initiatives, Brenda coordinated the College’s Strategic Initiatives, managed the new Learning Management System

and mentored newly appointed Vice Principals of Academics.

Parent of alumni, teacher, professional learning advocate, peer and mentor— Brenda gives the best of herself to the HSC community. “She is not one-dimensional, but in certain things Brenda is very black and white.

She does not tolerate disrespect,” says Dianne. “She holds on to those values. We could disagree on things, but that was a line she never crossed.”

Dianne speaks highly of Brenda’s grace and strength. Brenda, she says, is someone with a clear sense of self and an unshakeable confidence. “In times of both great adversity and great happiness, Brenda remains cool and calm. She remains centred.”

The HSC community would like to thank Brenda for her years of service and wish her all the best for a fulfilling and happy retirement!

Brenda and her family (L to R): James Zwolak ’99, Amber Zwolak, Brenda Zwolak, Zoë Zwolak ’01, Rommel Fifi.

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Reunite. Stay Connected.

Attending College reunions is a great way for HSC alumni to stay connected to the community. The HSC Alumni Association has much to offer our network of alumni.

James McLean ’66 and Ron Bremner ’67 reunite at our Alumni Reunion Dinner, held during Homecoming 2016.

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It’s a great time to be an HSC alum.

This spring, the HSC Alumni Association has been hard at work developing and implementing great initiatives to support our diverse community of alumni.

The Alumni Mentorship Program is building momentum as an opportunity for current students to seek mentorship, learn more about potential careers and develop their leadership skills—all through the support of our talented alumni.

Staying connected with the Alumni Association is a great way to catch up with old classmates and friends.

We host several College-wide and area-specific Alumni Reunions throughout the year, and these events have become highly-anticipated additions to our school calendar.

Our Toronto Area Alumni Reunion, held in April, 2016, is our most

popular long-standing reunion.

Hosted by the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, guests enjoyed reminiscing with old photographs, yearbooks and memorabilia while catching up on time lost. Alumni Association President Erica Otaguro ’07 and Head of College Marc Ayotte both spoke to the importance of staying connected with HSC. Young alumni have the opportunity to reconnect in a more casual setting at our regional pub nights. Our Hamilton and Guelph/Waterloo reunions provided the opportunity for those young alumni working, living and attending university in the area to reunite with their HSC friends and classmates.

Along with reunions, HSC’s Annual Golf Classic brings together all ages for a day of sun, sportsmanship and friendly competition. This year, the tournament is celebrating its 20th

year. For more information about the 20th Annual Golf Classic, visit hsc.on.ca/alumni-home.

Homecoming 2016 also saw many alumni returning to HSC for the annual Alumni Reunion Dinner.

Class-specific reunions organized by both our Alumni Advancement Manager and Class Representatives saw alumni returning after 5, 10, 20 and 50 years! Only at an event like this can one relish in amazing stories from the past 50 years all in one evening.

The latest alumni news, events, photos and stories can be found at hsc.on.ca/alumni-home. Visit for information about the Mentorship Program, Annual Golf Classic, Homecoming 2017 and more!

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A Night to Remember HSC: Community of Fashion From the beach to the golf course to the prom—there was an outfit for almost every occasion on the runway at the first community-wide fashion show at HSC on Thursday, May 5.

Over 500 HSC parents, students, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni and friends came together to enjoy fashion, food and friendship during HSC: Community of Fashion.

Community members served as models, and alum Shawn Hewson ’91 returned to campus as the night’s celebrity emcee.

The show took advantage of the spacious Athletic Complex and Community Centre, which housed food and beverage stations from local businesses including La Cantina, Tag Vodka, Roseto, Radius, Long Weekend Wine Co., Michelangelo Events and Conference Centre, La Bakeri, Longo’s, Cascata Bistro, Pane Fresco and Nickel Brook Brewing Co. HSC-affiliated designers were Lauren Woodward ’14 (Lauren Alyssa) and current student Carina Schiappa ’16 (Schiappa Swim). Shawn Hewson’s designs from his Bustle label also made an appearance on the runway.

Local boutiques also participated in the show. These included the Bay, Desigual, Esprit, Flow Activewear, Hamilton Golf and Country Club, Jeff’s Guy Shop, Joelle’s, Kari’s of Ancaster, Molly Bracken, One Rebellion, Westbrooke of Ancaster and Westdale Optical. Make-up was provided by Makeup Worx and Knar Jewellery donated a Hermes watch for the raffle draw.

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Guild, and took the better part of a year to plan.

“Not only was the actual event fun,” says Sonia Filice, current HSC parent and Fashion Show co-chair, “but the months that lead up to the event were a testament to how the College supports partnerships across disciplines and all four schools. It was a pleasure to be able to coordinate an event that included all areas of the College.”

The event was about more than new designs and trends. HSC directed a portion of the funds raised through the silent auction, raffle and ticket sales to HSC’s partner school, Adelaide Hoodless. At Chapel on Friday, May 6, Jolcyn, an Adelaide Hoodless student, and Nanci Simpson, Principal of Adelaide Hoodless, moved students and faculty with their speech about what their partnership with HSC means to them. Thanks to a matching gift from ArcelorMittal Dofasco, HSC presented Adelaide Hoodless with a cheque for $5,000.

A small army of caring individuals, volunteers and sponsors made this show possible. HSC is grateful to the event committee and Co-Chairs, Sonia Filice and Kristy Faggion, for tackling the logistics behind this monumental event.

“The support from faculty, and the dedication from a large number of active parents was tremendous,” says Sonia. “Behind the scenes the Advancement department, the Maintenance team and the Business Office made themselves available to tie all the loose ends together so that we could deliver the final result—an evening of fun and celebration.”

Thank You to Our Generous Donors Who Helped Make This Event Possible Alvi and Rosa Beraldo And Family Dr. Agnes Chmiel The Corrado Family The DiFelice Family The Filice Family The Grande Family The Horwood Family Marchese Healthcare – The Zaffiro Oskroba Family Millenium Group – The Hotton-Cairns Family The Morris Family The Mosca Family Makeup Worx – Monika Rejnowicz The Ruse Family The Silenzi Family The Sormaz Family The Thomas-Weir Family The Valente Family Ms. Anna Ventresca

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Tennis Courts Heat Up in First HSC Community Tennis Tournament

HSC tennis enthusiasts braved scorching temperatures on Saturday, May 28, for the first HSC Community Tennis Tournament. The day marked the official opening of the new courts, made possible thanks to the generosity of the Losani and Lawrie families. The College officially revealed the names of four courts in their honour—Court Brooke, Court Brett, Court Lauren and Court Noah Alexander.

In their opening remarks, Head of College Marc Ayotte, Bob Lawrie and Fred Losani spoke to the opportunities made possible through the new facilities, and about a bright future for the HSC Tennis program. At the same time, the presence of retired faculty member, HSC Builder and former HSC tennis coach Blanka Guyatt, was a reminder of the strength of the program in previous years.

Following ceremonial serves by members of both families, doubles teams comprised of alumni, parents, current students and staff faced off in pursuit of the Losani Lawrie Cup. As the day progressed and temperatures rose, it was clear there were some serious teams in play.

“You had a great mixture of people—a mix of students, parents alumni—who all came together in support of HSC and the tennis program,” says Daniel Coutts ’01, a former HSC Tennis player who braved the heat to play. “The highlight of the day really was getting to know everyone.”

The final match was between Daniel and his match partner Ernest Wong ’00, and current parent, Debbie Yamamura, and her doubles partner, current parent and former Board Chair Mitch Bauer.

Former HSC Tennis players Daniel and Ernest demonstrated just how well the HSC program taught them, winning the tournament and the coveted Losani Lawrie Cup. “It was a fantastic feeling winning the inaugural tournament,” says Ernest, “but more than anything, it was great to see tennis finally return to the HSC community. During my 12 years at the College, the tennis courts were a staple on campus. Every morning when the buses arrived, you’d pass them and after classes, the courts were always busy.”

Ernest is pleased the sport returned to campus. “I always enjoyed the competition and the road trips to other schools with my teammates.”

“I had a blast and we certainly didn’t expect to win,” adds Daniel. “I want to thank all the people who put this event on. It was a long, hot day, but I definitely had a lot of fun.”

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Lawrence Hill and Clara Hughes hosted an inspiring literary event in HSC’s Virtue-Fitzgerald Centre for the Arts.

A Meeting of Worlds Renowned Canadians offer insights into literature and the power of community in times of humanitarian crisis.

On Monday, March 7, two iconic Canadians—author Lawrence Hill and nine-time Olympic champion Clara Hughes—drew an enthusiastic crowd to the Virtue-Fitzgerald Centre for the Arts for a one-of-akind fundraising and literary event.

CBC Radio One producer Jeff Goodes moderated readings and discussions, weaving together the athletic and literary worlds of the speakers. Funds raised supported The Longer Table Refugee Sponsorship, a local organization working to bring Syrian families to a new life in Hamilton. “Clara Hughes and Lawrence Hill in Conversation” came to fruition when Hughes was selected to defend Hill’s latest novel, The Illegal, during CBC’s 2016 Canada Reads.

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says Adrian Hoad-Reddick, Middle School Vice Principal, Academics.

Hoad-Reddick championed the event with Canadian author Miranda Hill and HSC’s literary partner, Bryan Prince Books.

“I use events to preview potential Writers in Residence for the school, or gauge if authors are interested in participating in events such as the Leading with Words E-Week program.

Authors’ works can be embedded formally or informally into the curriculum, allowing students to study our vibrant and esteemed contemporary Canadian literature.”

Clara Hughes gave the first public reading from her memoir, Open Heart, Open Mind and Lawrence Hill read from the opening chapter of The Illegal. A silent auction, refreshments and continued conversations rounded out the night, as Hill and Hughes signed books.

“Through our partnerships with the CBC, Canada Reads, International Festival of Authors, and Lit On Tour via our friends at Bryan Prince Books, we can attract the finest authors and thinkers to HSC. The events are superb outreach for the College, drawing potential students and families to events that appeal to literary and academic audiences,” says Hoad-Reddick. “Authors are my rock stars, and I welcome opportunities to hear poetry and prose come to life.”

Lawrence Hill returned to HSC in April for an intimate chat with a group of aspiring Senior School writers. In the article to follow, Grade 9 student Mehar Soni reflects on his visit and its impact on our students.

A Conversation with Lawrence Hill

by Mehar Soni, Grade 9 On April 14, 2016, HSC welcomed Lawrence Hill, recent winner of the prestigious CBC Canada Reads prize, for the second time. Hill visited HSC twice in 2016; on his first visit he was accompanied by Clara Hughes, Canadian Olympian and Gold Medalist, for a fundraising event in support of Syrian refugees coming to Canada. During his second visit, he met with a small group of students to discuss his books and the writing craft. After interviewing Hill and hearing him speak, I started thinking about what having an author of his caliber meant to HSC, and how it changed our community as a whole.

During these past few months, we have heard a lot about displaced people around the world, and what countries are doing to reduce their plight. When Hill and Hughes visited HSC, they thanked HSC for helping them sponsor a refugee family.

While talking about Ernest Hemingway, Hill said, “that’s the great thing about writers, whether you love them or hate them, there’s always things that you can learn from them”. This certainly applied to me—before hearing Hill and Hughes, I used to think problems that affect the world as a whole could be solved by leaving it to countries and their respective leaders. I realized that by having individuals talk about issues that seem global, they can incite action in small communities and solve a problem much faster than waiting for others to solve it for us.

When I interviewed Hill, he drew my attention to Canadian literature, authors and problems. He stated, “The first thing is to remember that we are in Canada. We have issues too… there is racial activism, racial discontent and racial discrimination in Canada as well.” He said it is easy to cast judgment on our international neighbours, like the U.S., instead of focusing on our own households.

Judging others, he said, is like judging our own characters. “The characters who are most unlike me

“Whether you love them or hate them, there’s always things you can learn from [authors].” end up being the most colourful and vibrant and dynamic on the page, because a character who resembles me generally looks boring and uninteresting.”

We may think that what goes on in our own communities is boring, as opposed to what is happening in other places. But we must not allow the problems of others to distract us and turn a blind eye to what goes on in our own communities everyday.

As an aspiring writer, I related to Hill when he said, “the most overt way to evaluate success is to measure book sales, prizes and applause.

However, the most meaningful

measure of success is whether you lead a life that allows you to spend most of your working hours pursuing your art.”

Our community consists of individuals with passion, and a way to unify all members of our community is to measure their passion and the unique way each person contributes to society. From this perspective, Hill is also successful.

He spends time doing what he loves and inspires others to do the same.

Whether it is getting individuals involved in helping refugees come to Hamilton, or helping a student write their first published article, Hill has had an effect on all members of our community. He inspired us to think about the power of what a community can do together to solve problems that affect the whole globe; he forced us to look into our own homes and communities and see that we are not perfect. Finally, Hill made us realize that success isn’t measured by how much money you generate or how many awards you win, but it is about pursuing your passion.

Thank you Lawrence Hill, for coming to HSC, for changing how we think as a community, and helping us change the lives of others as well.

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The Greatest Gift As a student, Senior School Vice Principal William Peat struggled. He shared with the HSC Review his feelings about the compassionate and encouraging teachers he met along the way, and about how their belief in him helped shape his destiny.

Mr. Wilkinson told me I would most likely never be able to spell. Words like “beginning” and “opening,” were especially difficult. Why did the one have two letter n’s, and the other only one? Such distinctions made little sense to me.

One day, Mr. Wilkinson burst into the classroom waving a floppy disk.

“This is a Spell Checker!” he said excitedly. “Maybe you,” he pointed at me, “especially you, might need to see a word ten, even a hundred times, before you get it. But in the end, you will. Trust me… you can write!”

After graduation, Mr. Wilkinson asked my permission to publish a piece of my work on politics and history. “Real writing” he called it!

The article—and the experience—led to my fascination with education, a Harvard degree, and eventually a place at HSC. Mr. Wilkinson fostered within me a love of words. It is a priceless gift and constant source of riches in my life. Beneath the gruff exterior was an educator who cared

deeply about his students and went out of his way to help them succeed.

There was also my geography teacher, Mr. Hook, whose punishment for misbehaviour was writing essays. His repertoire, thankfully, consisted of just two topics—clouds and grass. I know more about clouds and grass than almost anyone I know. Even now, I can describe stratus, cirrus, and cumulo-nimbus as they float gently by. Without realizing it, Mr. Hook believed in me when few did.

I recall how Dr. Quebedeaux explained to students that in his long and illustrious career he had never given anyone a “straight A”. His was the “A” I worked hardest for, and of which I was most proud. He later employed me for a time as vice president of a Japanese trading company. Sadly, he died in Tokyo, after falling into a diabetic coma. I miss him greatly.

I strive to be that kind of teacher— one who makes the impossible not simply possible, but plausible. I see others, particularly my students, not just for who they are, but for who

William Peat (right) with Jessica Fahrer ’15 at the 2015 Graduate Ceremony.

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they have the potential to be. It is a gift given me by Wilkinson, Hook and Quebedeaux. HSC is my opportunity to pass that gift on.

When I first arrived at HSC, I met many staff and faculty members, from cleaning and maintenance staff to senior faculty. I knew I had stumbled on a special place. There was no distinction between staff members, teachers, or even the Head of College. At a time when many of us long for community, HSC is just that—a family. Preserving that sense of belonging is one of the things we do best.

When students succeed, so do I as an educator. I feel privileged to be a part of that process. I gave, and continue to give, to the Head of College Fund to be a part of something larger than myself, and contribute to an institution of which I am proud. Through good times and bad, HSC has been that for me and for my family, and for that I am grateful. Giving back is an expression of that sentiment.

congratulations to the recipients of the

2016 alumni award of distinction and to the inductees of the

2016 alumni hall of excellence SELECTED 2016 WINNERS Ratna Kapur ’78 Award of Distinction Naina Kapur ’78 Award of Distinction Sarah Garside ’83 Alex Chapple ’86 Mike Branch ’99 Dilan Dissanayake ’00 Please join us for the Alumni Awards in September, 2016.

For more information, please visit hsc.on.ca/alumni-awards or contact Lorna Kelly, Alumni Advancement Manager at lorna.kelly@hsc.on.ca or 905-389-1367, ext. 117.

Rob Webb ’74 2015 Alumni Award of Distinction Recipient

College Life

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1. On November 11, 2016, HSC held its Remembrance Day Service. The ceremony honoured our Old Boys and other Canadians who served.

2. The Senior School production of Jesus Christ Superstar was a spectacular show that brought a modern twist to the 1970s musical. The activist themes inherent in the original story were made current with characters participating in the Occupy Movement.

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3. Winterfest 2015 was a huge success that brought the HSC community together to celebrate the holiday season. The event raised over $16,000 to enhance learning environments for HSC students.

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4. Junior and Montessori School students spread cheer with their holiday concerts. Junior students brought out their inner Scrooge with Bah! Humbug while Montessori students shared music from around the world with December ’Round the World.

5. Before leaving for the winter holidays, some Senior School students visited Good Shepherd to help in their busy donation centre. Students wore their house colours and accessorized with seasonal props!

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6. On January 21, 2016, HSC hosted the KidsLit Quiz Competition: an international literature contest for Middle School students. Local schools travelled to HSC to compete in a day of trivia and fun. The HSC teams achieved 4th and 5th place out of the 14 participating teams.

7. “The Turtle Girls”, an enterprising group of Middle School students, invited Montessori classes to learn more about marsh biodiversity.

They presented their research about fish, turtles and marsh plants through songs, games, videos and hands-on activities.

8. On February 5, 2016, Montessori 8 and 9 students travelled to the Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts. They had a fun-filled and educational day engaging in visual arts and theatre activities.

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9. On February 8, 2016, HSC showed our appreciation for the amazing men and women who work at the College. Staff members were treated to breakfast—and a relaxing break from their desk—hosted and served by the Parents’ Guild.

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10. On February 24, 2016, the Me to We committee held Minga: a community celebration for Middle and Senior School families. Funds raised from the event went towards building a school in Kenya.

11. The Model UN team travelled to New York City on March 2, 2016. There, they competed at the largest Model United Nations conference in North America: National High School Model United Nations (NHMUN).

12. “Tale as old as time. Song as old as rhyme.” The Middle School performed Beauty and the Beast Jr. this year, and had audience members singing along to the classic Disney tunes.

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13. On March 8, 2016, HSC musicians demonstrated the tremendous abilities of the HSC arts program. Family and friends were treated to an evening of choral and instrumental music from all four schools.

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14. HSC was presented with a Century Award by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Deputy Head of College Mr. Bob Neibert and Service Prefect Bianca Beraldo ’16 accepted the award on behalf of the College.

15. From March 24 to March 26, 2016, 30 projects from Middle and Senior School students represented HSC at the Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair (BASEF). Combined, the projects received four Gold Merit Awards, five Silver Merit Awards, 10 Bronze Merit Awards and 20 Special Awards.

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16. Before taking the stage at the First Ontario Centre for a final, sold-out performance, country music superstar Garth Brooks visited HSC with his charity, Teammates for Kids Foundation. One hundred children were invited to spend their morning in our Athletic Complex and Community Centre learning basketball skills with Brooks and retired NHL players Brian Willsie, Greg de Vries and Scott Walker.

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17. Members of HSC’s U13 Boys’ Soccer team, Charlie and Dino Bontis, travelled to Venice, Italy this spring for a special tournament. Competing against youth soccer teams from around the world, the boys took on powerhouse teams like Inter Milan, Junventus and AC Milan.

18. On April 17, 2016, over 100 students from across the College performed in the Conference of Independent Schools Music Festival at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto. HSC was wellrepresented with students performing in the Junior Choir, Intermediate Choir, Senior Choir, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band and String Orchestra.

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19. On May 3, 2016, the Senior Jazz Band travelled to Metalworks Studios in Mississauga, Ontario to record this year’s ensemble.

For these musicians, this was an opportunity to “immortalize” many years of work and commitment to the band.

20. The Destination Imagination teams (made up of Junior and Montessori students) had an eventful term. After local meets and competitions, they attended the Global Finals 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

21. Senior and Junior Kindergarten students surprised their moms with a very special Mother’s Day treat. The Alumni Lounge was transformed with delicious baked goods, colourful tulips and vintage tea cups for a special Mother’s Day Tea. Faculty members served tea and coffee while our students read special poems to their moms.

22. On May 17, 2016, Montessori School students and parents enjoyed a special presentation with guest speaker Laura Flores Shaw, internationally-known educator, researcher and author. Ms. Shaw’s presentation discussed Montessori as an educational framework for 21st century learning.

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Excellence and Innovation in Learning Your support opens up a world of possibilities for HSC students. Here are a few examples of how your donations to the Excellence Campaign made a difference at HSC this year.

TECHNOLOGY Positive interaction with technology enhances student learning and the development of important skills, while encouraging fun and productive play. Students use multiple platforms to learn a myriad of skills including problem solving, collaboration and resilience. Junior School students use iPads to explore educational apps such as Osmo and Fresh Grade, and build skills in areas such as literacy and mathematics. Montessori students use Surfaces to develop research and multimedia skills. These tools drive creativity, provide interactive handson learning, and encourage collaboration and an entrepreneurial spirit.

JUNO SYSTEM The Juno Sound System is a powerful tool that significantly improves the sound environment in the classroom. The system amplifies the teacher’s voice slightly above the background noise and distributes the sound evenly throughout the entire classroom. Students can hear and understand the teacher—and each other—with greater clarity. It is particularly useful for students with audiological processing challenges that affect their ability to understand what they hear with competing background sounds.

SOLAR PANELS Our students are using their passion for the environment to help make HSC “green”. A collaborative student project, approved through The David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund, resulted in the installation of solar panels at HSC. This project demonstrates our students’ commitment to making HSC and the world a better place for future generations.

A gift to HSC helps create an exceptional school experience for our students. It provides resources and opportunities that allow them to explore their interests, improve their skills and excel in their talents— giving them the confidence to be whatever they want to be.

Donations from alumni, parents, staff, faculty and friends are integral to the College and the educational experience of HSC students.

Thank you for supporting the Excellence Campaign!

Visit www.hsc.on.ca/donatetoday to donate today!

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HELPING OUR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI FIND THEIR

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HSC Mentor Connect is an online platform that lets you share your expertise through career conversations, resumĂŠ critiques and mock interviews.

One-on-one connections, through an active network of mentors, help alumni and students build the best possible career networks.

Sign up as a mentor using LinkedIn, and personalize your level of advice you wish you’d had!

Assist young alumni with career and professional development advice. Help them to reach their personal and professional goals.

If you are a young alum, be a mentor for current HSC students to facilitate the university selection, application, interview and transition process.

Because They Care HSC students devote time and energy to charitable causes and fundraisers. Along the way, they build strength as global citizens and caring community members.

Where we direct our time and money speaks to our values and core beliefs.

As they find their joy and follow their passions, HSC students discover the issues that inspire them to act.

HSC co-curricular activities and programs provide formal and informal opportunities for students to develop the knowledge and skills that enable them to engage in their communities.

Each of our four schools offers activities that are age and stage appropriate.

The following is a snapshot of some of the organizations HSC students may support during the academic year.

MONTESSORI AND JUNIOR SCHOOLS Colin Glassco Foundation Terry Fox Foundation The United Way Canadian Cancer Society The Red Cross Neighbour-to-Neighbour Books Without Borders Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation (The Inside Ride) Wesley Urban Ministries Salvation Army Canadian Heart Association

MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle School strategically divides fundraising efforts into four areas—national, international, environment and community.

Heart and Stroke Foundation Terry Fox Foundation Canadian Diabetes Association Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation (The Inside Ride) Me to We/Free the Children Colin Glassco Foundation World Wildlife Fund Cross Canada Trail Neighbour-to-Neighbour St. Matthew’s House Christmas charities Adelaide Hoodless Public School SPCA

SENIOR SCHOOL Adelaide Hoodless Public School Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation (The Inside Ride) English Conversation Circle (ECC) Me to We/Free the Children Because I am a Girl Best Buddies Colin Glassco Foundation Cystic Fibrosis Canada

OUR STUDENTS

Junior School student Jacey Goldberg held a bake sale on May 19, 2016 to raise money for Plan Canada’s “Because I am a Girl” campaign.

On April 26, 2016, Senior School student Victoria Altmann received the Dundas Valley Collision Centre Youth Volunteer of the Year Award. Victoria personally raised $5,000 for Syrian refugee families this year and has accumulated over 300 hours of volunteer service.

The Me to We committee made trememdous progress this year in collecting funds to support building a school in Kenya. Current HSC students Laura Watson (L) and Kassie Hill (R) presented a cheque for $15,000 to Free the Children on June 3, 2016.

During Homecoming 2016, two Montessori 9 students, Mika Hoang (L) and Gabriela Gomez (R) Vargas, ran fundraising activities.

The girls chose to donate the money raised to HSC, specifically directed towards the David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund.

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A Century of Love, Life and Family Every century is marked by breathtaking advancements and equal amounts of turmoil and change. Yet in her 104 years on this planet, Old Girl Elizabeth Mills McKinney ’29 never faltered in her love of family and community.

The late Elizabeth Mills McKinney ’29 was affectionately known as Betty by those closest to her. Although the modest Betty would likely tell you she enjoyed an uneventful life, she lived through two World Wars, the Spanish Flu, and the development of the telephone, TV, airplanes and many modern discoveries.

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of her time at Strathallan. She remembered walking down MacNab Street or James Street to their Phys.

Ed. classes at the YWCA, and how Miss Virtue pronounced one day, “Elizabeth, you are going to be old before you are young.” In her memoir, Betty recalled that she never behaved like a teenager, as she felt they were so young and always doing silly things.

Her story begins on May 7, 1911 in Hamilton, Ontario, when Fannie Elizabeth Moodie was born to R. Roy Moodie and Florence Louise Fearman. Betty was among the first girls in the door when Strathallan School opened in 1923, where she was in awe of the school’s original headmistresses, Miss Virtue and Miss Fitzgerald. She attended from 1923-1927, before moving on to Havergal College.

Betty was not an exceptional student, but found her niche with the publication of the first Pibroch with Aldyth McLaren. She sold advertising—mainly to the fathers and grandfathers of her classmates.

At a young age Betty became engaged to Highfield alum Edwin Mills. She was the first of her class from Strathallan to be married in 1929 at the age of 18.

In her later years, Betty shared with her daughter Judy fond memories

A year later, Miss Virtue encouraged Betty to start the first Strathallan Old

Girls’ Association. Many graduates had dispersed internationally in pursuit of higher education and Miss Virtue hoped to track their progress through life. Betty took up the challenge and was the first president of the new association. She located the scattered graduates, collected dues of $2.00, distributed membership cards, and the Old Girls’ Association was born.

Right up to the end of her life, Betty believed that the girls from that original school would still make Miss Virtue proud.

As Miss Virtue prepared to retire, the question arose of whether Strathallan should merge with Hillfield School. All of Betty’s brothers and cousins had attended Hillfield, while the girls went to Strathallan. Betty joined the committee that would decide the future of the two schools.

She felt Miss Virtue would approve, so she voted yes.

During the Second World War, Betty was active in the Bandage Club, delivering rolled bandages to Hamilton hospitals in a Red Cross van. She also ran the switchboard at the Red Cross headquarters on James Street. Betty received many awards for her work with the Red Cross, and was instrumental in starting the Junior League in Hamilton, part of what is now a dynamic and effective international woman’s volunteer movement.

Betty’s summers were always spent at the family cottage in Muskoka, a tradition shared with her three children, Judy (only the second daughter of an Old Girl to attend Strathallan School), Ted and Dick (both Hillfield students). She wrote in her memoir that the best days of her early life were spent on Oak Island.

Betty was an excellent golfer. Her grandfather was one of the three founding members of the Muskoka Lakes Golf and Country Club. At the time, a seven-year-old Betty was desperate to play, but women were

not allowed on the course. She would have to wait two more years before the rules changed and she was able to play. Over eight decades she regularly played the Muskoka course and was Ladies’ Champion 15 years in a row.

“Betty recalled that she never behaved like a teenager, as she felt they were so young and always doing silly things.”

Betty’s family remembers her as a nurturer and a natural-born nurse.

Betty was devoted to her children and took care of her father after her mother passed away.

As a child her son Dick was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, and in 1946 doctors advised they move him to a better climate. In 1948, alone, she took Dick to Sedona, Arizona. Judy and Ted went to boarding school while their father stayed in Hamilton. Dick eventually graduated from the University of

Colorado, but sadly passed away at the age of 28.

After the death of her husband Edwin in 1979, Betty moved to Victoria, BC, where she met and married Mac McKinney, adding a son, daughter-in-law and four more grandchildren to her family. Her second love after nursing was children. At the time of her death, she had 12 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

After Mac passed away in 1990, Betty spent a few more years in Victoria before moving back to her beloved Muskoka in 2003.

Strathallan School was an important chapter of her life and she was proud to be associated with HSC. She had a remarkable memory and could recall astonishing details about her time at school. Elizabeth Mills MicKinney died on August 12, 2015 at the age of 104. In 2016, HSC was honoured to induct Betty as an HSC Builder.

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A Consummate Gentleman Dubbed “Weed” by his classmates, then “Poppy” by his grandchildren, Gordon Ambrose Sweeney ’35 was the kind of man people loved to like.

In his Prize Day remarks to the class of 1935, Headmaster Arthur Killip declared: “I never apologize for attaching importance to all these more physical aspects of our educational system. Most of the training in character that the boys receive in school life comes from the lessons learned outside the classroom.”

Gordon Ambrose Sweeney ’35 demonstrated exactly the strength of character Headmaster Killip hoped to instill. A Hillfield alumnus, Gordon is remembered as a man of great moral fibre. His daughter, Elizabeth Ganas, describes him as generous, humble and hardworking.

“He could be stubborn,” she admits, “but you have to have a little spunk in life and he certainly had that. It probably also played out on the playing field.”

Gordon was an only child, and Elizabeth believes it was no accident he gravitated to team sports. He enjoyed hockey, rugby and football, and was captain of the Hillfield Cricket team, Cedar House Captain, and a School Prefect. He was known to draw well, and briefly considered a career as a cartoonist. A passage in the 1935 Boar describes Gordon as follows: “His accomplishments incline to athletics rather than to school work. Is the form’s artist. He and the masters cross swords over many a point in class.”

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Gordon’s son Michael admired his father’s humility, adding that despite his many awards and achievements, his father never bragged. “He was an athlete when people did not train the way they do today,” says Michael.

“It came very naturally to him.”

This lack of pretension makes his athletic accomplishments all the more impressive, including his selection for the Canadian Schoolboys’ Cricket Tour in England in 1935, during which he visited such famous schools as Eton, Winchester, Harrow, Rugby, Oxford and Cambridge. During the tour, Gordon kept an extensive journal and referenced Hamilton and Hillfield with great pride. After attending Hillfield he went on to graduate from Ridley College and then attended McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.

Gordon joined the Royal Canadian Navy during his third year at McGill and served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres during the Second World War. At the end of the war, Gordon and his wife Vivienne moved to Florida. In 1947, they purchased Coleman’s Gift & Stationery Store in Sanford and renamed the business Sweeney’s Office Supply, Inc. They were a popular fixture in the business community, and in an article written in the Orlando Sentinel following Gordon’s death, his daughter-in-law Debby Sweeney stated: “People worked with them because they loved them.”

In 1985, Gordon and Vivienne sold the business and retired. They travelled the U.S., visiting many destinations in their adopted country, and also

returned to visit their native Canada.

Gordon passed away in 2015 at the age of 97. He is survived by his sons Michael and Jeffrey, his daughter Elizabeth, seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Our Lives 8 pounds, 0 ounces. Benjamin is growing fast and we congratulate them both on their wonderful news.

In 2016, current HSC parent John Beeden became the first person to row the Pacific Ocean unassisted and nonstop from San Francisco, CA, to Cairns, Australia. Travelling 6,100 nautical miles (14,000 kilometres) it took John 209 days to complete his voyage. Twenty-one feet long and close to 2,500 lbs., his boat Socks II was specially equipped for the treacherous journey over the Equator, and John rowed between 14-15 hours per day. Along the way, he kept in touch with family and supporters through e-mail and his blog at solopacificrow.com.

Daniel Coutts ’01 and his wife Vanessa welcomed Benjamin Robert Hector Coutts into the world at Joseph Brant Hospital on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 9:36 p.m. weighing

On January 28, 2016, Warren Dakin ’78 returned to campus from his home in Florida at the invitation of economics teacher Dr. Mark Ryall to speak to the Senior School Investment Club. Over 20 students attended the meeting where Warren shared his story and offered pointers to success based on his own career in finance.

As Senior Vice-President and Head of Brand, Advertising and Sponsorship for BMO Financial Group, Justine Fedak ’89 has made her mark on the professional sports world. In 2015, she signed endorsement deals with Lowry, as well as Canadian-born NBA players Andrew Wiggins, Kelly Olynyk and Tyler Ennis. The players serve as role models and support kids’ clinics that both promote the bank and the sport. Justine’s work life is based in Chicago, while her personal life is rooted in Burlington with her husband and daughter Alessandra (current HSC student).

The National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) selected HSC Builder, Former Governor and parent of alumni, Ron Foxcroft, as the recipient of the 2016 Gold Whistle Award—sports officiating’s highest honour. Foxcroft, president and founder of Fox 40 International has officiating credits with the NCAA, the Olympics and numerous other international games. The Gold Whistle Award is presented to individuals or groups that have made significant contributions to the betterment of officiating, exhibit a high degree of integrity and ethics and other qualities that are held in high regard by the industry.

In January 2016, HSC alum and current HSC parent Sarah Garside ’83, McMaster Psychiatry associate professor and mother of four, exhibited her first oil painting “Orchidesque” at the Louvre in Paris as part of an international exhibition organized by the French National Society of Fine Arts. Sarah began painting portraits as a young girl to help pay for university, and helped to create HSC’s first art summer camp.

She later pursued a career in medicine, and only recently returned to the world of art.

In 2015, Colin B. Glassco ’61 was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division) through the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General. Colin’s tireless work for Zambia and Canada since 1996 making considerable improvements to many lives and communities, ensures that he richly deserves this award.

On March 10, 2016, the YWCA of Hamilton celebrated its 40th year

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of recognizing the achievements of women in the Hamilton community.

Current HSC parent Dr. Alba Guarne received the Women of Distinction Award in the Science, Technology or Trades category.

The awards acknowledge women who have made a commitment and significant difference in their communities through vision, creativity and initiative. In addition to Dr. Guarne’s incredible win, we are proud that there were several women associated with HSC nominated in a number of categories: • Dr. Allison Sekuler (Board of Governors, Current Parent) • Ms. Joanne McCallum (Parent of Alumni) • Dr. Laurel Trainor (Parent of Alumni) • Mrs. Sylvia Kajiura (Parent of Alumni) • Ms. Whitney Reinhart ’12 (Alumna) On January 8, 2016, HSC alum Mackenzie Hamilton ’14 represented Canada in the FIS Snowboard World Cup competition in Bad Gastein, Austria. Mackenzie is a former CISAA U20 snowboard champion, and pursues her passion for the sport while studying Microbiology and Immunology at McGill University.

In May 2015, Naomi Huisman ’12, a Food and Nutrition Science and Business student at Brescia University College at Western, received a scholarship from the King and Queen of the Netherlands to complete her studies in Holland.

The Liberation Scholarship Program is a symbolic gift to Canada in appreciation of the sacrifices the country made to liberate the Netherlands 70 years ago. The scholarships are funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW), Dutch companies in Canada and 24 Dutch higher education institutions.

The Hamilton Spectator recently featured Jaime Stephenson ’98 in the article “Snapshot of a Criminal Defence Lawyer”. The article explored what appeals to Jaime about law and drives her in the area of criminal defence. Jaime is the principal of her own firm Jaime L. Stephenson & Associates and president of the Hamilton Criminal Lawyers’ Association.

In February, 2016, Rugby Canada selected Will Kelly ’15 to represent Canada on the U18 Rugby tour to Ireland. Will played rugby throughout his time at HSC, captaining the first U14 team to a CISAA championship, a team which went on to great success at U16 and U18. He has played provincially since the age of 14. He coached school rugby and played academy rugby in England during his gap year and plans to join the McMaster University team when he starts his Kinesiology degree in the fall of 2016.

Luke McKee ’09 currently works for partners International Canada and recently completed a short documentary on the Syrian refugee crisis, which you can view at https://vimeo.com/147814792.

In January of this year, Brit O’Neill ’04 was a member of arguably the best female curling team on the circuit under the lead of legendary skip Jenn Hanna. They won the Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Brampton and in February they represented Ontario in Grande Prairie, Alberta at the Canadian National Championships.

Current HSC parent and Branthaven Homes President Steve Stipsits was recently honoured with the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD)’s prestigious 2016 Stephen Dupuis Humanitarian of the Year Award. This award is presented to an individual committed to community building through exceptional community involvement.

On Saturday, October 31, 2015, two HSC families became one as Alexandra Weaver ’02 and Charles Sherman ’03 were married at a ceremony held at The Art Gallery of Hamilton. They celebrated their union with family and friends at Liuna Station, Hamilton.

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Lives Lived Faloney, Wally Joseph ’78 Wally Faloney ’78 passed away suddenly, on January 23, 2016 in his 57th year. He was the beloved father of Warren ’03, Janice ’04 and Terri Faloney ’09, the son of Janet and the late Bernie Faloney, and a loving uncle to Taylor and Erika Faloney.

He will also be missed by his brother Bernie Faloney Jr. ’77, his wife Sharon and his aunt Mads Sutherland.

Wally was the entrepreneur behind local businesses such as Faloney’s of Ancaster, Contractors Machinery and Equipment (CME), Black Beauty Downs, Sly Games, and Faloney Tree Service. He was also active within the community through his involvement in organizations such as the Bernie Faloney Invitational Golf Tournament, Ancaster Minor Hockey, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC), the SPCA of Hamilton/Burlington, the Hamilton Tiger Cats, the Hamilton Canucks and the Hamilton Bulldogs.

Fraser, Barbara Ann ’48 Barbara Ann Fraser ’48 died on March 14, 2016, at her home in Toronto, ON. Barbara/Barb/BarbieAnn was the youngest daughter of Charles and Barbara Jamieson (Caldwell). She is predeceased by her husband, Evan Hamilton Fraser; along with her sisters, Marg (Margaret) Jamieson and Leckie (Alexis) Jamieson. She was an extremely proud mother, and leaves behind children, Andrew (Diana), Doug (Charlotte) and Amanda (Rockie); along with six grandchildren, Alexis, Harrison, Leighton, Juliette, Skylar and Evan.

Barbara was born in Winnipeg and moved shortly thereafter to Toronto.

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A short time later, the family settled in Hamilton’s Westdale neighbourhood. After graduating from Strathallan School, she attained her teaching degree from McMaster University. She raised her three children as a single parent when Evan was lost in a tragic accident in 1980, one short year after her beloved parents passed away. For those who knew her well, she enjoyed an active schedule. She was an avid bridge player, a member of the horticultural society and a tireless volunteer with the Women’s Auxiliary at SickKids. She enjoyed endless escapes to Stratford and Niagara- on-the-Lake for theatre and can be seen as ‘part of the cloth’ at Grace Church on-the-Hill for over 50 years. Her biggest joy was her children.

around the kitchen table to hoots of laughter of all present.

Gordon studied at the University of Toronto receiving his Bachelor of Arts. He excelled as a gymnast on the varsity gymnastic team and performed on the Hart House stage under the inspired direction of Robert Gill. He went on to become a chartered accountant and later a Certified Financial Analyst. Gordon became a trusted financial advisor to many and Vice-President and Director of BMO Nesibit Burns.

Gordon was a builder of gazebos, docks and boathouses. His last big project was a curving masonry wall that encircled Pamela’s cutting garden of exotic flowers like two loving arms. All who knew Gordon will miss his smile, his generosity and his sense of humour.

Gibson, John Gordon ’44 John Gibson ’44 passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and devoted caregivers.

Gordon was predeceased by his wife of almost 60 years, Pamela. He is survived and missed by his children, Michael, Jennifer and Jamie; his daughters-in-law, Lisa Brown and Jill Gibson; and son-in-law, Richard Whittall. Lovingly missed by his grandchildren, Eleanora, Emily, Jessica, Nicholas and Harry.

During WWII his father, Colin Gibson moved to Ottawa as Minister of Defense for Air. Gordon’s older brothers went off to fight, leaving young Gordon in the care of the family of his best friend, Andy McLaughlin. During those pivotal years at the McLaughin farm, Gordon acquired his love for the outdoors, his appreciation for physical work, shooting and fishing, and performing with multiple accents

Hazell, William (Bill) ’50 Bill Hazell ’50 passed away on November 1, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital with his family by his side.

Beloved husband of Margaret for 58 years, Bill was the cherished father of Heather McMurray, Bill Jr. (Jody) and Cheryl (Scott) Gurman. He was also a loving grandpa to Shayna, Alyssa, Brandon, Carling, Brennan, Gregory, Brandon and Jordon. Bill received many awards of recognition for his volunteer work in the community of Ancaster.

McErvel, Judith Enid Jane ’44 Judith McErvel ’44 died in Toronto, ON, on April 24, 2016 at the age of 88. For 30 years, Judith was the long-time companion to the late Herbert Phillips. She was dearly loved by Bert’s daughter-in-law

Karen Phillips and son Jeff, their children Michael (Trish), Jonathan (Sarah), Elizabeth, Shannon and Adam and grandchildren; nephews Peter Grav (Tom Arnold); cousin Drina Blair (Brian) and their children; and cousins Yvonne and Mike Pringle (Nicky). Judith also had a profound connection with animals and loved her cats—Emma, Andrew, Sammy and Jasper.

Judith was born to William Alfred and Jennie (Scott) McErvel in Hamilton, ON. After attending Strathallan School, Judith graduated from Havergal College and, in 1949, earned an honours degree in Philosophy and History from University College, University of Toronto. She went on to graduate school at the University of London, and took a tour through post-war Europe in a red MG convertible with three girlfriends.

As Archivist for the T. Eaton Company from 1961-98, Judith collected and catalogued documents and objects related to the company’s history. She lectured widely on the topic and was the co-author of A Shopper’s View of Canada’s Past: Pages from the Eaton’s Catalogues, 1886-1930 (1969). After Eaton’s, Judith became archivist for Toronto’s Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall. She was involved with the establishment of the University of Toronto Art Centre, and, in 2005, led a team to bring order to the much-neglected University College Archives. A licensed real estate agent, she also worked part-time for Bosley’s well into her 70s. She was also a member of the Toronto Historical Board and the Town of York Historical Society. An avid bridge player, cryptic crossword devotee and voracious reader, Judith was also a great theatre and classical concert-goer. Her ability to make people feel loved and important ensured that her friends were legion.

Ross, Marjorie King ’34 (nee DuMoulin) (Parent of Alumni, Governor, Corporation) Born on April 26, 1915, Marjorie King Ross ’34 passed away peacefully on April 5, 2016, just three weeks shy of her 101st birthday. She is predeceased by her husband, Sam Foster Ross (Builder, Corporation, Former Governor) and son Andrews Foster Ross ’63 (parent of alumni). She was a wonderful mother to Marjorie Rogers ’64 and her husband Donald, Judy Craig ’67 and her husband George, Becky Ross and mother-inlaw of Patricia Ross (parent of alumni).

She is also lovingly remembered by her 10 grandchildren, Andy Ross ’99, Dana Ledgerwood ’91 (Jamie), Marc Thompson ’95 (Lianne), Jennie Rogers (Gordon), Jill Rogers (Christopher), David Rogers (Andrea), Becky Craig (Jonathan), Allison Henstridge (Tobey), Sarah Thomas (Simon), Chelsea Craig (Stephen), and her 18 great-grandchildren.

Steel, Graham ’72 Graham Steel ’72 passed away on March 13, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Graham was in his 63rd year. He is predeceased by his wife Sherri (2012), and is the cherished father of Shannon Steel (Nathan), Holly (Brandon) Grevers, and Brittany Steel (Theo). He will forever be remembered by his grandchildren Emily, Maria, Sara, Mikayla and Colin.

Graham will also be missed by his brothers Antony ’66, Michael ’69 (Head Boy 1968-69, Retired HSC Staff, Alumni Association Executive) (Kaye), Philip ’75, Peter ’75 (Class Representative for Class of 75, Governor, Former Alumni President), and sisters Penny ’66 President) (Graham) Lear and Trisha ’75 (Governor, Corporation). He will also be missed by his mother-in-law, Shiela Minler.

LIVES LIVED AT HSC.ON.CA To respect and best honour the memory of those in our extended community who have passed away, obituaries for HSC extended community and family members are now available online at hsc.on.ca/liveslived.

The site is updated once a month, and visitors can search for loved ones and colleagues by name. Alumni obituaries will continue to be shared in the HSC Review, as well as online.

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SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, June 27, 2017

ALUMNI • PARENTS • PARENTS OF ALUMNI • FACULTY • FRIENDS OF HSC WWW.HSC.ON.CA/GOLF2017

THE 21ST ANNUAL HSC

GOLF CLASSIC PRESENTED BY THE HSC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

AT THE DUNDAS VALLEY GOLF & CURLING CLUB

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Parents’ Guild

We invite you to join in the fun! Bring your family to an event, or get involved in the work of the Parents’ Guild.

It’s a great way to meet new friends, develop a deeper relationship with your children’s school and have a good time!

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HSC Summer Camps Begin: Monday, June 27, 2016 Head of College Dinner: Monday, June 27, 2016 20th Annual HSC Golf Classic: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 First Day of Classes: Thursday, September 8, 2016 First Parents’ Guild Meeting of 2016-17: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Prefect Installation: Friday, September 16, 2016 Alumni Award of Distinction Ceremony: Friday, September 16, 2016 Remembrance Day Ceremony: Friday, November 11, 2016 Carol Service: Thursday, December 22, 2016 Homecoming Weekend 2017: Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13, 2017 2017 HSC Golf Classic: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 To view a complete list of events, please visit calendar.hsc.on.ca.

Learn with Joy. Live with Purpose.