Wadsworth Award Congratulations to Kim Little ’53
important for the well being of the school were done. When I was Chair of the Board he called me at least every month just to suggest matters that the Board should consider. It was Page, who in the darkest hours following announcement of the decision to move to co-education said to me, "You must let those who object know that a Board composed of thoughtful people has studied and considered this question and have made a decision. They will not overturn it." I said the words to a notorious meeting at the Toronto Stock Exchange but they were his. Page came to the school as a young boy and left its service only at the end of his life. A period of time that spanned more than seventy years.
Kim Little ‘53 (left) receives the Wadsworth Award from past recipient Tom Ryder ’53
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He was a committed Anglican and always insisted that the chapel should
his year's recipient of the Page Wadsworth Award, Kim
play an important role in the life of the school. The leadership
Little, (presented by Tom Ryder '53) was destined to be coloured red and green at birth and to have a lifelong
of the Chaplain was essential and he worked hard to see that the school was served by Chaplains who became a part of
attachment to the School. Both his father and uncle
school life
came before him and now even the third Little generation, Ross and Michael have long since graduated.
When it came time to raise funds, Page always knew the people who would give and he knew how to make them realize the
Kim's lifelong service to the School has had no boundaries.
importance of their gifts. Many of the school's financial cam-
He continues his long standing service to the school. Kim was the Chair of the Board at the time of the Co-ed decision. He
paigns were successful because of his efforts.
continues to be a Trustee and, currently, is Chair of the Foundation. Upon receiving the award from Tom Ryder '53 at the Trustee's Dinner on October 26th, 2002, Kim said: I feel both honoured and humbled to be joining the previous recipients of this award. Page was as great a friend as the school ever had, his efforts on the school's behalf were tireless, constant and they include nearly every aspect of school life. His life was devoted to service and it is for this that he wished to be remembered. While he lived, every headmaster and board chair was subject to his regular prodding. He wanted to make certain that all things
While Page loved the Grove and gave a great deal of time and effort to it he also served his church and his community in many, many ways. His was truly a life of service. I feel barely worthy to be considered as a recipient of an award given in his memory. His example is a challenge to us all. The Page Wadsworth Award celebrates Page's belief that "it is a great privilege to serve." This award embodies the characteristics so admired in Page: dynamic leadership balanced with sensitivity, commitment, vision, and a generous spirit. It is awarded to a current or past Board Member or Trustee whose commitment to volunteerism has provided outstanding service to the School. 41