Grove News Spring/Summer 2006
Calendar of Events 2006-2007 For details please refer to our school calendar at www.lcs.on.ca, click NEWS
SEPTEMBER
NOVEMBER
APRIL
27
Gr 7/8 Parent Reception
9
Guelph Pub Night
5
Grove Society Meeting
29
Gr 11/12 Parent Reception
17
Career Day
19
Victoria Pub Night
30
Fall Fair Home to the Grove Reunion Gr 9/10 Parent Reception
18
70s Decade Reunion
20
Vancouver Pub Night
DECEMBER
28
Gala (to be confirmed)
OCTOBER
2
Christmas Alumni/ae Formal
MAY
1
Home to the Grove Reunion
7
4
Class Reps Workshop
5
London UK Dinner
Grove Society Christmas Meeting & Luncheon
12
Toronto Pub Night
6
Grove Society Meeting London UK Pub Night
21
Peterborough Pub Night
25
Grove Society AGM
JANUARY
26
Regatta Day
Grove Society Business Luncheon / Guest Speaker
18
JUNE
FEBRUARY
5
Grove Society Pot Luck
12
Halifax Pub Night
2
Kingston Pub Night
13
Grade 8 Graduation Dinner
28
Trustees' Meeting/Dinner
10
Alumni/ae Hockey
16
16
London, ON Pub Night
Closing Grade 12 Graduation Dinner
20
Andy Harris Cup — Grove Golf Tournament
11
NOVEMBER 1
Montreal Pub Night
Grove Society Meeting
Trustees 2005-2006 Board Chair Jock Fleming ’74 Past Chair Marilynn Booth Cindy AtkinsonBarnett Heather Avery Nicole Bendaly ’93 David Bignell Gerry Bird Walter Blackwell Gordon Blake Scott Campbell Brian Carter Andrew Clarke ’85 Janet Cudney ’94
Jack Curtin
Paul Hickey
James Matthews ’58
John Schumacher
Peter Dunn ’62
Howard Hickman
Scott McCain
Maureen Sinden
Andrew Durnford ’85
Rachael Honig ’06
Andrea McConnell
Nancy Smith
Michael Eatson ’83
HRH Duke of York ’78
Don McGuire
Scott Smith ’87
Bishop George Elliott
Tim Hyde ’76
Fiona McNestry ’06
David Thompson
Ann Farlow
James Hyslop ’85
John McRae ’70
Stuart Thompson ’91
Bill Gastle ’68
Alan Ingram
Val McRae
Ann Tottenham
Bruce Gibson
Warren Jones ’88
Betty Morris
Tim Ward ’62
Kenneth Gill
Angie Killoran
William Morris ’70
Gordon Webb
Janice Green
Janet Lafortune
Christopher Ondaatje
Chris White '90
Jennifer Gruer
Kathleen Leonard
Travis Price ’85
Jamie White ’79
Terry Guest
Nicholas Lewis ’77
Tony Pullen ’63
Terry Windrem
David Hadden
James (Kim) Little ’53
Kathleen Ramsay
Chris Hadfield
Laleah Macintosh
Douglas Rishor ’57
Goodith Heeney
J.M. (Bubs) Macrae ’33 Gretchen Ross
John K. Hepburn ’68
Kevin Malone ’77
Directors in Bold
John Ryder ’77
Front Cover: LCS students, Paulina Aguire, Sebastian MacGregor, Kyla Murphy, Renée Proulx, Christian Seale, and Fernando Vazquez, and staff member, Vicky Boomgardt, “pull all hands together” while participating in the Round Square Botswana Project, 2006. Photo courtesy of staff member Joe Bettencourt.
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Editorial Belinda Schubert ’99 The World Soccer Championship in Germany (where I happened to be taking a course on Legal German) was accompanied by the motto “Die Welt zu Gast bei Freunden.” Translated, this is something like, “The world is a guest of friends.” Quite a number of other alumni/ae traveled to Germany to enjoy the games — not to mention the more than 30 alumni/ae who live in Germany. It is interesting to consider
very active presence of our LCS
Richard Hagg and Stuart Lee — expe-
family abroad. Staff and students like
rienced travelers themselves — forge
Bianca Bell ’06 participate in proj-
a link between the students’ practical
ects that strive to better the lives of
experience abroad and the concepts
individuals in a host of nations, as
learned in the classroom.
noted by David Hadden in his Closing Chapel speech (p.iv). Alumni like Marvin Seibert ’98 live and work internationally; parents also live or volunteer internationally — like Brittany Scott's father, who volunteers his expertise as a periodontist in Cambodia (p.19).
With all of these opportunities to explore the world, it is no wonder that LCS students are keener than ever to volunteer, work, and play abroad. And so our international network of friends grows ever larger. In closing, I would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Flo Ryder. May
the vast network of alumni/ae across
Students’ exposure to international
the globe. Increasingly, Lakefielders
issues and cultures is not limited to
are finding that no matter where in
time spent off campus. International
the world they are, they are amongst
events like the Walk Around the
friends: fellow students, staff, or
Belinda Schubert ’99, a freelance
World, speakers, and spirited
alumni/ae are just a stone’s throw
writer and editor, is currently
exchange students all contribute. In
away.
attending law school at UBC. She
courses like Canadian and World
graduated from Princeton in June
Issues (featured on p.10), students
2003 with a degree in English
learn to see themselves as agents of
Literature.
Lakefield College School could easily adapt the World Cup motto to itself: “Lakefield: Guests of the World.” The word “guest,” however, belies the
change who can create solutions and bring them to fruition. Teachers
you have many more adventures to come.
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Head of School, David Hadden Excerpts from his Closing Chapel Speech, June 16, 2006
this light will go on into the future becoming larger,
The old candlemaker closed the door on his workshop
kindling other lights elsewhere. It is satisfying for a
and climbed slowly up to his bedroom. He went to the
person to reflect at the various stages in their life on
corner of his room and sat, as he always did at dusk, in
the candles they have lit and what they have done to
his old rocking chair beside the window and peered
help illuminate their section of the world.
out at the fading light and the ever-growing shadow that was being cast over the village which lay below his old stone house. But the dark shadows failed to dominate the scene, for soon candlelight began to flicker in many windows around the village. The candlemaker smiled — he always felt a warm glow of satisfaction at this time of night as he wondered how
All of us will reflect back upon this year with our own very distinct and personal recollections. For me, the most defining (and satisfying) feature has been the very meaningful commitment made by so many of you to give generously of your time and talent to support so many worthwhile causes.
many windows he was responsible for lighting. As he
Not unlike the candlemaker, there is no greater satis-
had a thriving business, he knew that it would be
faction for me, as Head of School, than the knowledge
many. Finally, as the lights of the village reached
that LCS has helped young people to view their world
capacity, he arose and lit his own candle, giving
and their responsibility to it from a broader and more
himself the warmth and comfort of light for the night.
generous perspective ... and to do something about it.
The hope of Lakefield College School has always been
If there were one thing that I would hope every
to light candles within young people, to encourage
member of the graduating class would take with them
light to flicker in any way possible and to hope that
on the eve of their departures from The Grove, it
(L-R) Graduating students, Nick Ballantyne, Bert Lockhart-Dyer, Rachel Honig, and Emily Loyer share their light with each other at Closing Chapel, 2006
pv would be the acute knowledge that they are the lucky
meaningful way, to appreciate more fully what a privi-
ones and with this privileged background you share
lege it is to serve ... and the wonderful thing is,
comes the responsibility to support others who are
increasingly you will come to realize that the more you
less fortunate.
give of yourself, to whatever cause or condition you deem worthwhile, the more you will receive.
Hilary Bird emphasized this responsibility in her [Fall Winter 2006] Grove News article when she observed:
Perhaps Bianca Bell best illustrates what she received with her observations about her trip to India:
“From birth we, as members of the richest society on the planet, carry a responsibility to the people of the
“We met people who can sit, alone, ill, utterly poor,
world. We are a society that can manage luxury,
and smile ... we learned the greatest gift is a hand-
accommodate extravagance, and afford comfort, and
shake and the easiest gift is a smile. We realized that
with this comes the responsibility to give. From those
the whole world does not know where Canada is and
who have much, much is expected.”
that half the world's population do not know white people exist. We came across situations where we
This year — more than any other — more students than ever have been actively involved with over 40 charities and what is so inspiring about this involvement is the degree of student initiative behind it.
were uncomfortable and scared. We came across situations where all we wanted to do was cry at how beautifully happy someone could be while living in complete poverty. We learned that no job can be done
Seniors-in-Charge of Charities — Hilary Bird and
without teamwork, whether it be filling a hole with
Fiona McNestry — have truly kindled lights elsewhere
mud or building back a tsunami-devastated commu-
with their highly inclusive and welcoming approach.
nity. We recognized that we all have disabilities and
They have begun a legacy where any student who
that we should focus on our strengths, not our weak-
seeks to promote awareness and raise money for a
nesses. We met people who made crafts using their
cause can take it on with the support they need from
toes, who rode bikes using their hands. We met people
the Seniors-in-Charge.
who were blind and had choreographed a dance. We met people who could beat us in cricket, but had no
Remarkably, the combined contribution of all of you
hands. We met people who could beat us in volleyball,
this year has amassed to over 12,300 community
but could not speak. These work projects aren't about
service hours ... writing for Amnesty International,
getting enough community service hours to graduate,
reading for the MS Readathon, preparing food for the
or getting a great reference for your college applica-
Brock Mission, mentoring primary school students at
tion. These trips are about leaving your safe happy
St. Paul’s, supporting the Salvation Army Toy Drive,
“LCS Bubble” and gaining a greater respect for the rest
Project BOB, the YMCA, the YWCA, and the Royal
of the world. On these trips you will receive, in a
Canadian Legion to name a few.
sense, more than you give, but only as you begin to
To my mind, no endeavour raises awareness more than the 30 Hour Famine. This year, 35 of you participated at one of three levels including about 20 of you
hear yourselves, to listen, to observe, and to withhold judgement. Only when you are capable and willing to learn will you be able to give.”
who fasted for 30 hours. Your efforts will provide
May each of you, on the eve of your departures from
enough food and clean water to sustain seven children
LCS, preserve, during your lifetimes, a special place in
in Africa. Without this support, these children would
your heart for what you have shared together. May
face the prospect of starvation.
you do so with the knowledge that as 2006 draws to a
Beyond these commitments, it is remarkable to me that 31 of our graduates — one third of you! — were given the privilege and took the opportunity, at some point during your career at Lakefield, to participate in an international community service project. It would be my hope, on the eve of your departures from The Grove, that LCS has helped each of you, in a
close at Lakefield College School, with 94 candles flickering in the darkness, together they flicker not faintly, but brightly. You will leave LCS and light many many candles during your lifetimes and, like the candlemaker, as your lives progress, may you too sit contentedly and look out at all the windows you have lit.
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(Top L-R) Graduates, Emily Sale and Leslie Schumacher; (Bottom L-R) Justin Loga, Clara Lonjedo, Brandon Mackenzie, Shannon Matthews and D’Arcy McDonell in line to accept their alumni/ae ties at Closing Ceremonies.
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From The Chair, Board of Directors Jock Fleming ’74 Closing Speech, June 17, 2006 When our grad class started this past year, they had a school-wide goal to communicate, model, and celebrate the mission and values of the school. As I was getting dressed this morning, I was thinking of the values of the school. I looked in my closet and I realized that I still had all of the school ties that I
capita basis, that is the highest in Canada. Since 1997, four of our graduates have received the very prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, the most recent being this past November, Kim Rutherford, Class of 2001. We have built four new fantastic tennis courts and, in my mind, we have built one of the “Groviest” things we have done in decades, the Bob Armstrong Rink. We have lots to celebrate.
received when I was at the school, and I thought,
Over this past year, there was an independent student
metaphorically speaking, that each of these ties might
survey conducted by Lookout Management (p.8).
represent a value of the school. So for example, my
When it came to the question of “Overall satisfaction
very stylish 1969 Lefevre House tie might represent
with Lakefield College School,” we ranked the highest
“Trust.” My original school tie, with my name sewn so
of all of the schools they surveyed. Two years ago the
neatly in the back of it, might represent “Education of
same management company did a similar survey of
the Whole Student.” My Grade 13 tie might represent
our parents. Our parents, too, ranked Lakefield
“A Healthy Caring and Learning Community.” My
College School highest for overall satisfaction. The
green “Old Boy” tie might stand for “Individualism.”
year before that, a survey was conducted of our
My newer alumni tie might stand for “Citizenship.”
alumni/ae; they too, ranked Lakefield College School
Grads, I hope when you leave the school, like my ties
among the highest.
[metaphorically], that you will keep those values that
To me this speaks volumes to what we have accom-
you learned and lived here at The Grove for many,
plished and continue to accomplish at Lakefield
many years to come.
College School … It doesn't just happen, it takes great
Many of you, like me, are a parent of a graduate this year. I am very proud of Rob and what he has accomplished and I am sure you are proud of what your sons and daughters have accomplished. So Grads, thank you for a great and successful year.
leadership. David Hadden and his management team demonstrate exceptional leadership at the school. The faculty and staff, day-in and day-out, go way beyond their call of duty. Hundreds of parents, past parents, friends, those who serve on the Grove Society, trustees, my fellow board members, give tirelessly of
We have had many successes and accomplishments
their time and energy. All of our efforts together allow
this year. Our students logged more than 12,300 hours
us to meet our mission: “To challenge and enable
of local community service — that is more than three
students to reach their individual potential in mind,
times the provincial requirement. We have 19
body and spirit.”
students who are receiving their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award this year; and I think that on a per
Thank you for all of your efforts. God bless and have a great day.
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Letters I just wanted to thank you for making my family and I
The disaster was subject for informal autopsies in
feel welcome on the LCS rink. Dawn, Meghan, Ryan,
following days. I think it was our science teacher,
and I ventured to The Grove on Dec 26th for a skate.
Mike Townsend ’51, who ventured that the “protein
Ryan and I ended up joining in a scrimmage and had
content” (worms) was above 5%, coupled with the the
a blast. Lovely facility; nice Zamboni! My wife kept
unusual heat from the steam radiator that morning.
exclaiming about the setting. Thanks so much. Dawn
Gary Hiemstraw, the custodian, had struggled with
ended up chatting awhile with a teacher whose wife is
the pipes and the furnace in the bowels of the school
in charge of Admissions. Their son and dog were
each winter, yet we could usually freeze water in our
most welcoming. Please pass on my kind regards and
dorm at night.
thanks. Our visit to The Grove was a lovely part of our Christmas. It brought back great memories of the day
Thanks again for the Grove News issues.
— boys getting together in the late 1970s to play on a duck pond over the Christmas holidays (just east off
Ted Gibson ’62
of highway 134, roughly opposite the old quarry). Peter McArthur ’80
I missed the announcement of Reverend Jack Cranston's death in the last Grove News. I was unaware of his distinguished past when he was the
Hello Lakefield!
Chaplain at Lakefield. A true hero indeed!
Greetings from the west coast. Thank you for the
I remember a lesson he was teaching us on religion in
Summer ’05 issue and Fall/Winter ’06 issue of the
one of the old-wing classrooms. It must have been a
Grove News. I look for familiar names, but as the
difficult enough “course” to teach as this story will
years swirl by, they become fewer. I remember George
show.
Dobbie ’61, and was sorry to read in the Summer ’05 issue that he lost a brother.
He was writing on the blackboard, telling a story about Jesus Christ and started off at the top of a
The photograph of the Gate House, on page 3, below
pyramid of names with the initials J.C . With his back
the editorial in the Fall/Winter ’06 issue was Mr. and
still to the class he asked anyone who knew who the
Mrs. Ketchum's home. We called him "Hoggie" (short
initials J.C. stood for. Someone ... was it Army
for “Hogarth”). On the other side of their house, we
Armstrong ? ... piped up loudly “Jack Cranston!”
used to make “hard” apple cider every fall with Hoggie and his apple cider press. Our dorm was right above Mr. Smith’s desk in one corner of the library. We called Mr. Smith “Boodie” and his car “the Boodmobile.” We had bottles of cider stashed under our cots, in our galoshes and every other nook and cranny, waiting for it to “age.” About 10 o'clock one
The Reverend, who was obviously very angry, whirled around to face the class and with his patented hunched shoulders and furled brow, looking over the eyebrows called out, “who was that” to which Army put up his hand. The Reverend then with outstretched arm, hand pointing to the door, loudly yelled...“OUT!”
morning classes were interrupted by a series of explo-
As he turned around, his back to the class again, I saw
sions coming from our dorm. A sticky brown liquid
a small smile on his lips appreciating also the humour
was dripping from the library ceiling onto Boodie and
of the comment.
his papers. Plunging up the stairs, we found our dorm awash with seriously fermenting liquid and broken
He continues to live on in our fond memories.
glass. Many had been scrounged Javex Bleach bottles. Boodie emerged from the library. He seemed to be steaming. We were mobilized into a massive clean-up.
Lawrie Snetsinge ’59
In this Issue Head Students’ Closing Address
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Closing Awards
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School Highlights
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And The Survey Says ... LCS Student Satisfaction Achieves a New Best Score
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The State of the World and How It Can Be Fixed: Canadian and World Issues
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From Student to Global Citizen — Jason Allingham ’03
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Connected to The World
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Lakefield College School Foundation
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A Giving Opportunity
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Young Philanthropists — The Class of 2006 Bursary
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LCS Celebrates Rising Stars
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100 Years Young — Florence (Mackenzie) Ryder
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The Standing Spirit Project: Corby Petersen ’96
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Common Ground. Uncommon Journey.
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Bowside to Beijing: Lindsay Forget '01
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Class News
34
In Our Memories
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Editor: Tracey Blodgett; Layout & Design and Copy Editor: Christine Vogel; Contributing Editor: Belinda Schubert ‘99; Editorial Committee: Jeanne Armstrong, Heather Avery, David Hadden, Richard Johnston, Richard Life, Sarah McMahon, Tom Milburn, and Lisa Clarke. Contributing Photographer: Simon Spivey. Please address correspondence to the Communications and Constituent Relations Office: Lakefield College School, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0 705.652.3324 tblodgett@lcs.on.ca
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Head Students’ Closing Address — June 2006 Laura Bocking ’06
Scott Seabrooke ’06
Lakefield is not just a school where we spent this
Though it may be a little early to say this, it's over;
last year; it's a way of life.
as simple as that. For some it means the last six years of their life, a chapter has finished.
Lakefield has a beautiful campus bordered by sky, lake, and forest that lends itself to pick-up hockey,
Remember that for all of us, this was not our first
beach volleyball, and outdoor recreation.
chapter and not our last, but now Lakefield has become a part of who we are. It has helped develop
Lakefield has an academic environment where we are challenged to learn, not only from a text, but also about ourselves.
our story. For most of us the story line is still unclear — what we will do and who we will become. We have met some of the characters in our story,
It is a community that invites, includes and unites
friends who may turn into our best men or business
everyone, no matter what their differences may be.
partners or mortal enemies on the field of valor —
It is where we find our best friends, where we learn
however your story goes. With so many options at
and grow and where we challenge ourselves to
Lakefield, and with so few students, it's impossible
reach new heights.
to be anything but yourself. There are so many avenues to explore, but really what you're exploring
From September and Expedition to today's awards
is yourself.
and departure, a lot has happened this year. The new Bob Armstrong Rink, the fashion show for
There is very little I'll admit to knowing in my life.
AIDS, athletic achievements, and a strong return to
Everything these days seems so complicated and
Camp Lakefield are just a glimpse of how amazing
important; it seems foolish to be assured of
this school really is. I think I speak for most of us
anything. One thing I know is that I had fun and it
when I say that I don't know where my life will take
was all worth it: all of it. We've come here today to
me, but I know Lakefield was definitely a good start.
look back at a school year and to look forward to
Lakefield has always been consistent in upholding
what may come.
its values while still allowing each year to reflect the unique character of the student body. Everyone who comes to Lakefield experiences it in their own way. Yet the positive impact that our time here has on us, will stay with us long after we've left.
(Opposite) Above: Head Students Laura and Scott join Head of School David Hadden, Assistant Head of School Richard Life, and Director of Advancement Rudy Massimo on a tour of the campus with His Royal Highness The Duke of York and his party; Below: Laura Bocking and Scott Seabrooke
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Student Awards — June 17, 2006 Academic Proficiency Standing Top of Form
Governor General’s Medal
Grade 7
Bea Chan
Connie Xu
Grade 8
Ashley Patel
Grade 9
Zoe Edwards
Grade 10
Jordan Muise
Grade 11
Mat MacLean
Academic Awards English
Fine Arts
Grade 7/8 Arts & Languages Prize: Dana Madill
The Drama Prize: Lindsay Joseph
The Dela Fosse Prize (Junior): Nicole Pinto
The David Bierk Visual Arts Prize: Rachel Honig
Intermediate English Prize: Carly DeNure
The Music Prize: Carly DeNure
The Language and Literature Prize: Sara Ann Ross The English Writers Craft Prize: Torie Patterson I. Norman Smith Prize for English Studies in Literature: Torie Patterson
Modern Languages Junior Modern Languages Prize: Jordan Muise Intermediate Modern Languages Prize: Josh Pascoe
Fine Arts
The Core French Prize: Liza Shelley
Hubert Eisdell Award (Junior): Kane Miller
The Extended French Prize: Gereon Rotering
Intermediate Fine Arts Prize: Jenny Lee
HRH Prince of Asturias Spanish Prize: Eirene Kaklamanakis
(Below) The Grade 8 graduating class of 2006 (Opposite) Head of School David Hadden presents the Governor General’s Medal to Connie Xu
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Academic Awards Mathematics
Science and Technology
Grade 7/8 Mathematics, Science and
The Chemistry Prize: Connie Xu
Technology Prize: Ashley Patel
The Physics Prize: Rachel Honig
Paterson Prize (Junior): Ja Min Kim
The Earth and Space Science Prize: Jaeger Robertson
Intermediate Mathematics Prize: Kevin Kim
The Communications Technology Prize: Sameen Ahmed
Larry Griffiths Prize for Geometry and
The McLimont Scholarship for Engineering and
Discrete Mathematics: Connie Xu
Applied Science: Sara Cooper
Professor M. Mackenzie Prize for Advanced Functions & Calculus: Daniel Walsh
Social Sciences and Outdoor Education
The Mathematics of Data Management Prize: Connie Xu
Grade 7 & 8 Social Sciences Prize: Kelsey Slobodian T.H.B. Symons Canadian Studies Prize (Junior):
Science and Technology
Jordan Muise
A.W. Mackenzie Environmental Award (Junior):
The American History Prize: Carly DeNure
Andrew Carroll
Susan Guest Outdoor Education Prize: Rob Fleming
Intermediate Science and Technology Prize:
The Senior Canadian History Prize: Nick Pullen
Mat MacLean
The Economics Prize: Kevin Kim
Mrs. A.W. Mackenzie Natural History Prize
The World History Prize: Gereon Rotering
for Biology: Torie Patterson
The Canadian and International Law Prize: Jeff Davie
The Computer and Information Science Prize:
The World Issues Prize: Hilary Bird
Jeff Kloosterman
Character and Achievement Awards The Gaby Award: Jane Hickey
The Stephen Thompson Prize: Helen Honig
The Harman Award: Robbie Dickinson
The Senior Grove Society Prize: Brooke Harvey
The Junior Grove Society Prize: Mary Elizabeth Konrad
The Milligan Awards: Melissa Gates, Justin Loga
The Fred Page Higgins Award: Jordan Muise
The King Constantine Medal: Emily Loyer
Junior Edson Pease Prize: Zoe Edwards
The Crombie Award: Gilly McRae
The Jean Ketchum Prize: Monica Farlow
Senior Edson Pease Prize: Peter Reid H.M. Silver Jubilee Award: Hilary Bird The Nelles Prize: Jeff Davie The J.R. Anderson Award: Michael Wilson John Pearman Martyn Sibbald Prize: Laura Bocking The Ondaatje Foundation Award: Rachel Honig The Monty Bull Award: Daniel Walsh The Jack Matthews Humanitarian Award: Spencer Hodgins The Whitney Prize: Sara Cooper Jean and Winder Smith Award: Martha Ramsay The Trustees’ Prize: Lindsay Joseph British Alumni Travelling Scholarship: Bianca Bell The Grove Award: Fiona McNestry
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School Highlights Young Scientists Participate in National Competition
His Royal Highness the Duke of York Returns to LCS
Dana Madill (Grade 8) and Ashley
His Royal Highness The Duke of York
Patel (Grade 8) represented their
visited Lakefield College School on
school and region among 150
Friday, May 12th to tour the campus
students competing at the Canada-
and view the capital projects that
Wide Science Fair in Saguenay,
have been completed since his last
Quebec in May.
visit in June of 2003 including the Bob Armstrong Rink and the Bryan
Dana won the regional science fair for her project which tested the health benefits of fast food. After winning third place at the regional science fair in Peterborough, Ashley went on to win a $500 Actuarial Foundation of Canada Award for her project showing that there is no
Jones Theatre. He took time to speak with several students about their experiences in the Arts Programs and involvement on recent Round Square projects around the world; Prince Andrew is a Patron of the Round Square Program.
correlation between scores on cognitive tests and academic
Following his tour, The Duke of York
performance.
addressed the staff and students and spoke about the Round Square and
Fulford Debate
its importance in building relation-
Lakefield College School had the
ships between individuals from
honour of hosting the annual
different cultures by giving opportu-
Fulford Debating League
nities to students to explore the
Tournament on campus in May.
world and to support others.
“Teams from twenty different schools from across Ontario met here to competitively debate the question, ‘Can humanity manage climate change,’” shares LCS Debating Coach Manal Stamboulie. This was truly a community event — the call went out to alumni/ae, parents, and staff to volunteer as judges. Seventy volunteers participated including over 30 alumni/ae — many of them former LCS debaters. Ms. Stamboulie also thanked the seventy LCS students who hosted, scored, and acted as time-keepers and chairs for the debates.
Opposite (L-R Top to Bottom): Grade 8 students Dana Madill (left) and Ashley Patel (right) represented LCS at the Canada Wide Science Fair; Grade 9 and 10 French students hosted Carnaval on February 24, a French-Canadian winter tradition, with snowshoe and canoe relays, broomball, a sugar shack and more; His Royal Highness The Duke of York ’78 visited the campus in May to tour the new facilities and speak to students about preserving the magic of the school; Child Rights Advocate Kimmie Weeks from Liberia spoke to the school in February about child soldiers, poverty, and Africa’s economy; After 14 years of service to The Grove, Dr. Janet Markus is presented with a Lakefield College School chair by Head of School David Hadden at Closing; The spring dramatic production of Girls In The Gang tells the story of Toronto’s notorious Boyd Gang. To view these and other news stories at LCS, visit www.lcs.on.ca and select NEWS
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And The Survey Says... LCS Student Satisfaction Achieves a New Best Score* Students join parents and alumni/ae in giving LCS top
students in Grades 7 to 12 (92% of the school popula-
marks in overall satisfaction
tion) completed the anonymous survey.
Lakefield College School recently conducted the third
The school scored highly in the areas of:
in a series of satisfaction surveys of its community. The most recent survey, completed by LCS students, stated that they are very highly satisfied with their experience at The Grove. This high rating comes close on the heels of similar best scores for overall satisfaction given by LCS alumni/ae (4.5) and parents (4.4) in surveys conducted in 2003 and 2005 respectively. LCS students rated their overall satisfaction with LCS at 4.3 on a five-point scale. This is a new “best score” among 26 schools surveyed by the consulting group Lookout Management Inc. Lookout Management, based in London, Ontario has conducted more than 150 satisfaction surveys of alumni/ae, parents, and
M M M M M M M M M M M M M M
Quality of education International service opportunities University guidance Community service opportunities Co-curricular programs Class size Competitive and recreational athletics Student leadership opportunities Relationship with faculty School spirit Sense of community Health services Technology Academic counselling
students for 60 independent schools throughout North
The survey identified some areas for improvement
America.
including:
“I am thrilled with the results of this survey: the satis-
M Quality of meals M Student lounge areas M Security of personal belongings
faction of our students is the primary measure of our success and the fulfillment of our mission,” says Head of School David Hadden.
We look forward to further analyzing the results of this Given that the average score of all other student
survey, to implementing emergent recommendations,
surveys conducted by Lookout Management was 3.9,
and to conducting additional surveys in the years
we are particularly delighted to know that our students
ahead to compare to this baseline study.
rate their experience at The Grove so highly. * Based on score for overall satisfaction of 26 The student assessment was conducted during class
Independent Schools surveyed by Lookout
time in May 2006. Three hundred and thirty-four
Management Inc.
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“It’s one thing to achieve such high ratings of overall satisfaction from any single constituent group, but to do so consistently among alumni/ae, parents, and students is truly remarkable.”
KEVIN GRAHAM, CEO, LOOKOUT MANAGEMENT INC.
Students Give LCS Highest Marks in Independent Survey Lakefield College School achieved or matched new
M I feel that LCS treats me as an individual with
best scores from its students in the following school life areas:
M M M M M M M
Academic counselling Advisor program
LCS students also responded with best scores in
Fairness of discipline
how well they feel prepared in the areas of:
Leadership opportunities Relationship with faculty Respect and caring among students Sense of community
In fact, LCS students reported new best scores (among surveyed schools) in agreement with each of the following statements:
M M M M
unique abilities and needs
M I feel physically safe while at the school M I feel emotionally safe while at the school
I look forward to coming to school each day I am proud to tell people that I attend LCS I would recommend LCS to a friend I feel free to pursue areas of extra-curricular
M Coping with peer pressure M Leadership skills M Making ethical decisions And finally, LCS students gave very high scores in response to questions relating to communications with each of:
M M M M
Teachers Head of School Heads and Assistant Heads of House University counselling staff
interest
Grade 11 American History students pose in front of the White House on their trip to Washington D.C.
The State of the World and How It Can Be Fixed: Canadian and World Issues Dr. Heather Avery Director of Guidance & Learning Genetically modified organisms
East, the impact of global
the impact of an energy crisis;
warming, and the plight of
guest speakers like Major Brent
refugees.
Beardsley, who served under Roméo Dallaire in Rwanda, to give
and transgenic crops, the implica-
For students who want to be
tions of the caste system in India,
aware of their surroundings and
the case for nuclear disarmament,
of how global events affect them,
the effects of corporate branding,
World Issues is a much desired
the illegal diamond trade in Sierra
Grade 12 credit. Matt Sharpe, a
Leone: this is not a list of the
current student, notes, “I chose
feature articles in the most recent
World Issues because it deals with
issue of The Utne Reader or
issues that everyone should know
Mother Jones magazine, but rather
or be aware of. I thought it would
a sampling of essay topics
be good to have first-hand knowl-
explored by members of the
edge of what is going on in our
2005-06 World Issues class at The
world.”
Grove. Canadian and World Issues
students a first-hand glimpse into genocide; and documentaries such as the CBC Fifth Estate’s Conspiracy Theories: Uncovering the Facts behind the Myths of September 11, 2001 to demonstrate the complexities of media coverage of a world event. In so doing, the two teachers reinforce the limitations of particular media and assist students in understanding the need to read widely
(CGW4U), as it is formally known,
As many adults who strive to keep
in order to gain full under-
is a course that invites students
abreast of current events know,
standing of a current issue.
both to consider the present in
however, it is no easy task to
terms of current events and
grapple with the complexities of
socioeconomic issues and to
current political and environ-
imagine, given these events and
mental issues — so instructors
issues, a sustainable and equi-
Stuart Lee and Richard Hagg
table future. As such, it touches
deluge students with learning
on a broad range of topics
resources. They use video clips
including conflict in the Middle
from Road Warrior to demonstrate
Both teachers see the course as fun to teach as it deals with the events of the day, and so the material is always fresh and new. The pedagogical approach of instructors Stuart Lee and Richard Hagg is informed by another key principle as well: they work to
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“In every class I always learned something new and, as the year went on, I found myself more willing to voice my opinion about the current issues and how I think they are influencing our lives.”
devise assignments and experi-
to hear these multiple views on
problem that issue poses. For
ences that help students to see
one topic and try to amalgamate
many, researching and writing this
themselves as agents of change
them or create some sort of
essay is eye-opening. Ali Shipley
who can assume responsibility for
consensus.” This teaching
writes, “My ISU was an essay on
creating solutions to the problems
approach, which allows students
the caste system in India and how
they identify.
to evaluate a myriad of perspec-
it affects women in particular. I
tives in order to form their own
grew very interested in this topic
opinions, also permits them to see
and with the understanding I have
themselves, not as passive recipi-
of it now, I view it on a far more
ents of news about global events,
personal level. Upon reading
but as active, engaged citizens
books like A Fine Balance by
who can weigh and evaluate what
Rohinton Mistry and other
they hear and see.
sources, I wanted to learn more
Having a broad general knowledge of current events is essential for this approach, and the course begins by helping students to understand the role that geography plays in human conflict, focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian
and can still hardly believe that
situation. Students in each class
Another inspiring feature of the
are required to complete a
course is its refugee assignment,
“country profile” of a nation-state
which involves a simulated
in the Middle East, presenting
refugee hearing. Students work
their research about the country's
together to create the story of a
history of conflict, its social condi-
refugee from a particular country,
tions, its economic structure, and
researching the human rights
its population base. This back-
violations and living conditions of
The course covers many other
ground proves invaluable when
that country in order to imagine
issues: global warming, depend-
students move on to the next facet
the refugee’s case. With one
ency on oil, sustainability, geno-
of the course, the Harkness Table
student acting in the role of the
cide. World Issues is therefore a
Debates.
refugee, and another acting as the
natural course choice for students
refugee’s lawyer, the case is
interested in international devel-
presented to the class, who serve
opment, politics, journalism,
as the board judging the case and
economics, or environmental
make the decision about whether
studies. But it is also a good
refugee status will be granted.
choice for students who just want
Students learn both the local
to understand the implications of
(Canadian immigration policies)
change and how global events will
and the global (living conditions
affect them — and who want a
in other countries) and once again
course that will prepare them to
are required to listen, learn, and
be engaged citizens. As Alison
then act on their knowledge.
Corner puts it, “In every class I
A Harkness Table Debate is a student-moderated discussion: teachers do not facilitate or guide the conversation. Rather, students come to the “table” with prepared statements on an issue (for example, with their proposals for a viable solution for peace in the Middle East) and debate with one another. Current student Torie Patterson believes these debates
something so significant can still be happening on our earth that so many people aren't aware of … I learned a lot about the world beyond my own sheltered perspective of it.”
always learned something new
to be one of the best aspects of the
Likewise, the independent study
course: “I really enjoyed the
unit in the course is intended to
Harkness discussions because I
promote active engagement with
was able to hear everybody's
issues, as students are required to
differing opinions and throw ideas
investigate a global issue — and
around. I found it really effective
must propose a solution to the
and, as the year went on, I found myself more willing to voice my opinion about the current issues and how I think they are influencing our lives.”
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From Student to Global Citizen Jason Allingham ’03 As if it were yesterday, I remember one day sitting in Mr. Aben’s math class when Mr. Hadden abruptly entered the classroom and took Chris Nixon out into the hall. Some of us looked at each other thinking that he was in trouble for something, however, after a few moments passed by Chris rushed through the door exclaiming that the Twin Towers had been attacked. Since that day, I developed a keen interest in international affairs, so much so that I am currently an International
Development Studies and Political
world, not only affecting their
Science major at Dalhousie
concentrated regions, but
University, and have continued to
impacting our daily lives as well.
explore the answers as to why
This is why it is absolutely vital
people from half way around the
that today’s youth, and their
globe would want to have killed so
parents, pick up a newspaper and
many, so far away on September
read about what is taking place in
11, 2001. Moreover, throughout my
our world. Furthermore, studying
years of study, I have come to a
international affairs is crucial in
critical assessment that one
developing one’s personality and
person’s enemy is another person’s
perceptions, broadening
freedom fighter, and to me this is
successful business or employ-
how global relations continue to
ment opportunities, and gaining
be perceived today. September
the ability to make just and well-
11th was just one of many horrific
rounded decisions and stances on
incidents taking place around the
important political, social or
“Some aspects of other societies may appear to be odd or wrong from a Western standpoint, but the reality is that a large majority of the world feels the same way about our culture.”
Jason Allingham ’03, West Pokot Mountains, Kenya, June 2006
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economic issues that arise at home
healthy. Travelling or studying
toward multinational corporations
or abroad.
abroad literally opens your eyes to
and their host nations. Therefore,
a whole new world, which helps
it is important to engage in inter-
develop character and compassion
national dialogue and under-
for others around you.
standing with those whom you
First and foremost, learning about different cultures, ideologies, beliefs, and customs in a class-
wish to do business to avoid the
room or the field will undoubtedly
In addition to expanding your
have an impact on the way you
perceptions and thoughts about
perceive or judge the world we live
the world, studying international
in. Some aspects of other societies
affairs is essential if you are plan-
may appear to be odd or wrong
ning on investing or working
from a Western standpoint, but the
around the globe. Learning about
reality is that a large majority of
a particular region’s past and
the world feels the same way about
cultural affiliations is vital in
Emphasizing this notion, studying
our culture. This is why it is impor-
maintaining a successful business
international affairs allows one to
tant that we assess and analyze
relationship or investment. For
consider both sides of any interna-
how different societies work so
example, in the highlands of
tional argument/cleavage.
that when major developments or
Northwestern Kenya, recent
Obviously, there exists the inherent
disastrous issues arise, we will
geographical studies have indi-
biases of being from a certain
already have an understanding of
cated that potential large gold
culture or region of the world, but
the history and implications that
deposits could lie within the pre-
at least one is making the effort,
culture can have on the outcome
Cambrian mountains. Thus,
which already puts them “ahead of
of a conflict. In addition to the
intense excavations have begun by
the pack.” In addition to this,
classroom, it is imperative for
Swedish, Chinese, and Canadian
making the effort also erases the
students to get out and see the
mining companies that have not
“ignorance” factor that usually can
world, if feasible. Recently, I
informed the Pokot people — who
either make or break a conversa-
returned from a two-month field
have been living in the area for
tion with someone from abroad.
study in East Africa (Uganda,
centuries — of their objectives or
Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania in
why roads are being constructed
particular) where I was immersed
all around them. Evidently, this
within societies that appeared to
could be potentially beneficial to
be completely different from
these residents, as it could stimu-
Canada. In particular, develop-
late jobs and economic develop-
ment issues such as gender rela-
ment, however this would cost the
tions, female/male circumcision,
mining companies thousands of
environmental degradation,
dollars to train the local workforce,
HIV/AIDS, and poverty were
when they could just bring in their
apparent throughout this part of
own workers from abroad and
the world. However, when meeting
export Kenyan gold under their
with local people, you learn that
flag, not a Kenyan banner. This
they share the same concerns that
example and many others occur
we do, such as providing for or
each day around the world, and it
taking care of a family, getting a
is no wonder that local communi-
good education, and remaining
ties become resentful and violent
common setbacks and misconceptions that are continuously separating people and cultures as the world becomes increasingly smaller and more susceptible to manmade or natural shocks.
Examining world issues and cultures is essential in understanding/predicting the actions of others and gives one the global perspective that is needed to understand our ever-changing world. By becoming a better global citizen, one will not only be able to somewhat cope with the harsh realities of the world we live in, but will also have the ability to judge with a solid understanding of other people’s perceptions that they may not have considered before.
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Connected to the World Lisa Clarke Nestled in a grove of maple trees, Lakefield College School is a village of thriving students who grow in a caring community built on values including trust, interdevelopment, and citizenship. These values, cultivated in the classroom, Chapel, Houses, and sports field, are the foundation of a moral education that promotes both individuality and strong leadership skills.
village that also enriches each
a functional world, we will never
student’s social, intellectual, and
have a sound mind or body.”
emotional experiences. It is not only the interconnectedness of the campus community, but our interdependence with the rest of the world that is reinforced in classroom learning, student life, and co-curricular activities. “LCS teaches students the idea of thinking about the world before you think about yourself,” says Round Square India Project 2005 participant Bianca Bell who will be
Yet beyond the shore of Lake
this year's British Alumni
Katchewanooka lies a global
Travelling Scholar. “We are constantly reminded that without
By educating the whole person, the school strives to help students understand the links between their lives and those of people throughout the world. Whether through academic, physical, or spiritual commonalities, there can be communication that enables people to work together across countries and cultures. Rather than just learning behind a desk, a student is challenged to pursue a human connection. Through programs promoting an interna-
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“It was the nervousness of the teachers and parents in this little village in Botswana to get their presentation just right for us that made the link for me. It reminded me that we all want the same things for our students, irrelevant of our socio-economic background. The parallels cross over cultures and oceans.” JOE BETTENCOURT, MATH TEACHER
LCS students and other participants of the Round Square Botswana 2006 project at a school for disabled children
tional perspective, students learn
students’ first foray in community
Student Services. Through show-
about the social, economic, and
service projects in developing
cases such as the UN Parade and
political forces that shape our
countries; but other, less obvious,
the Walk Around the World
existence in an often conflicted
and equally profound, aspects of
cultural fair, students and staff
world.
Lakefield help nurture interna-
display with pride what is special
tional mindfulness. Taking walks
about their home countries.
in the forest, watching the sunset,
Therefore, students not only learn
or living within a supportive
about internationalism through
community all contribute an
the classroom, but also in their
unquantifiable, but significant
own residential houses, commu-
role to the formation of young
nicating and sharing with an
leaders.”
extended family of global citizens.
“At LCS, the emphasis on a rigorous, but also well-rounded and holistic education cultivates leaders in global issues,” says Joanna Dafoe ’04. “Round Square founder Kurt Hahn's vision of an internationally-focused education
By celebrating each individual in
has certainly helped direct
“Our own community is filled
Lakefield’s teaching. Round
with amazing diversity and
Square trips to India, Thailand, or
culture,” says Dr. Margaret
Kenya are examples of many
Blanchette, Head of International
our community, students learn to appreciate this diversity in an environment of mutual respect and trust.
p16 The gift of leadership is deeply
leaders to improve their
Faculty have also invited guest
rooted in how one distinguishes
strengths.” By recognizing and
speakers, such as international
and cultivates the unique traits of
anticipating the needs of the
affairs journalist Gwynne Dyer;
the people in his or her commu-
community, students learn to
Major Brent Beardsley, executive
nity. In a school of such diverse
develop solutions that help
assistant to General Roméo
talents, programs such as interna-
improve the student experience. In
Dallaire; Green Party leader Jim
tional affairs and exchanges, the
conjunction with the Senior-In-
Harris ’80; and Child Rights
Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards,
Charge positions that offer all
Activist Kimmie Weeks to discuss
community service, Senior-In-
Grade 12 students the opportunity
war, genocide, the environment
Charge positions, as well as
to lead programs throughout the
and third-world poverty with the
courses like the Leadership Class,
school, senior students develop an
entire school body. In April,
World Issues, and Outdoor
ownership over their school
students from Daly College in
Education, are key opportunities
culture that will have powerful
India visited The Grove to perform
in building students’ awareness of
implications for their education
a musical and dance showcase
our local and global connections.
and will serve them throughout
during a cross-Canada inde-
With co-curricular initiatives such
their lives.
pendent school tour. The visual
as debating and sports, in addition to the Lakefield Environmental Action Force (LEAF) and the Model UN at Trent University, students have many tools to broaden their global perspective and hone their
arts program also promotes global The Ontario secondary school curriculum supports classroom learning in subjects such as culture, human interaction, and interdependence, as well as global power and governance. By
mentoring skills.
bringing issues of social justice
awareness through workshops like Arts for AIDS, and presentations from international artists including Professor Chang, renowned designer and Chairperson of the Department of Branding and Design Management
Senior students who excel in
and internationalism into day-to-
fostering an environment that
day discussion, students build a
embraces the school’s mission —
basis of knowledge on which they
to challenge and enable students to
can expand their global awareness
reach their individual potential in
through more hands-on experi-
“I discuss global perspectives and
mind, body, and spirit — are
ence. “It's part of who I am,”
environmentalism in more subtle
invited to join the Grade 12
explains English teacher Lorraine
ways,” says teacher Vicky
Leadership Class. “The class is a
Brown who participated on the
Boomgardt, who finds it chal-
training ground for instilling skills
Round Square Stove Trek in Peru in
lenging to integrate social issues
students will apply once leaving
March. She brings the voices of
into math studies. “How do you
Lakefield College School for
marginalized people into her
pose ethical issues in a math
university and the working world,”
classroom through reading
problem and not make them seem
says David Walsh, who co-teaches
choices, including Alice Walker’s,
token?” Yet she achieves this
the course with Vera Wilcox. “We
The Color Purple, and the “quote
through examples such as consid-
encourage the students to plan,
of the week” that challenges
ering the cost of running a gas
organize, motivate, and look criti-
students to contemplate a
versus electric car. As well, in
cally at themselves in the role of
thought-provoking quote.
Grade 10 Biology she has the
Studies at the University of Hongik in Seoul Korea, and Zimbabwean sculptor Chaka Chikodzi.
“[A leader] is enabled to see and recognize and identify the dignity, worth and value of any person at a level beyond that of what fortune may have bestowed on one person and beyond what tragedy may have wrought upon another.” FATHER GLENN EMPEY — CLOSING CHAPEL 2006
p17 opportunity to talk about “buying
you can do in your lifetime. Maybe
who have challenged the myth
power” in her ecology unit. “I
you can’t solve the situation you
that young people cannot impact
explain to my students that you
saw today, but by being aware of
and improve the political and
don't have to change the big
the challenges and issues people
social environment.”
picture, but critically examine the
are facing, you have made a
little things you can change in
connection — it will spin off in
your home environment to make a
ways you can’t imagine over the
difference.”
next years.”
Early in their Lakefield College School career, students begin doing local community service. “This gets students involved with
Both Ms. Boomgardt and math
“The list of problems plaguing the
real people, setting them up to
teacher Joe Bettencourt traveled
earth often appears to be endless,
learn about leadership intrinsi-
with students to Botswana this
daunting, and unchangeable,” says
cally through experience,”
spring on an international service
Joanna Dafoe ’04. “Particularly
explains Dr. Arnie Boyle, Head of
project. While debriefing students
frightening is the disconnection
International Affairs. Currently,
on their experiences witnessing
young people feel from these
the Ontario government requires
AIDS-ravaged villages, Mr.
problems. Learning about the
that students complete 40 hours of
Bettencourt again reinforced the
world, and wanting to change it,
community involvement upon
lesson. “Students emphasized that
too often becomes a job for adults
graduation from Grade 12;
they cared about the situation, but
and experts only. Lakefield College
Lakefield College School students
they felt helpless in solving the
School, however, has a proud
logged an astounding 12,376
problem.” He explains: “It’s what
history of students and alumni/ae
service hours in the 2005-2006
(L-R) Grade 10 student Smreeti Gurung representing her home of Nepal during The Grove’s Walk Around The World cultural fair; Student artwork created during the Art For AIDS Workshop is on display in the Richard Hayman Gallery at The Grove
p18 school year. The first step in this
room, they make a direct connec-
service,” says teacher David Walsh.
process is recognizing our respon-
tion to the socio-economic issues
“It tends to motivate them to
sibilities on a local level. “We are
that exist close to home.
partake in activities they wouldn't
called to love one another,” says Father Glenn Empey, Chaplain. “Community service is a solid way to bring this call to action. How does this service change students’
regularly do. Every year I'm Through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program, students have the opportunity to bridge local
impressed by the students’ dedication and enthusiasm for the program.”
community service with national and international conferences and
Lakefield College School strives to
projects, including the Round
offer students a variety of oppor-
Square. The Duke of Edinburgh's
tunities to serve the world beyond
Award program promotes indi-
the campus and local community.
vidual challenge involving four
In addition to the unique Ondaatje
“When students connect with
areas: community service, expedi-
and Irving Expeditions, students
people in need, they experience
tions, skill/hobbies, and physical
have the chance to travel with the
the common chords of the human
recreation. Awards correspond to
Round Square Conference of
condition,” continues Father
three levels — bronze, silver, and
Schools and other sister schools
Empey. “We are here to help
gold — each requiring an
on conferences, service projects
students understand what’s
increased level of commitment
and exchanges. “Lakefield takes
happening inside them, how to
(gold award participants must also
international affairs very seri-
deal with biases, and how to cross
complete a residential project).
ously,” says Dr. Arnie Boyle. In the
barriers.” Through initiatives like
Graduating 19 gold award winners
2006 school year, the school sent
the 30 Hour Famine, students have
this year with 110 to 120 commu-
14 students on international
the opportunity to experience one
nity service hours each, Lakefield
exchanges, 22 students and staff
of the widespread epidemics that
College School is currently among
on Round Square conferences, and
spans humanity — hunger. By
the top schools in Canada for gold
52 students and staff on interna-
knitting hats and scarves for local
award participants. “The Duke of
tional service projects, including
shelters, participating in tag days
Edinburgh’s Award often intro-
Round Square and sister school
for the YMCA and YWCA, and
duces students to the benefits and
programs, in countries such as
cooking for the local warming
pleasures of doing community
Thailand, Kenya, India, Honduras,
sense of responsibility to others? A sense of responsibility for giving and involvement creates insights that are lifelong.”
LCS students on the Ondaatje Expedition Baffin Island, Nunavut 2006
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family came to visit, the same
Generate Hope Campaign to
Bequia.
thing happened to my brother and
purchase a generator for a
he wanted to come as soon as
Rwandan village, the Hockey for
possible. My parents had a lot of
Heroes tournament, as well as the
vacations in Canada.”
numerous “Clean Casuals” days
Faculty and students are very supportive of the service projects, and there is stiff competition each
that supported a number of
year to participate. “Everyone
Dr. Boyle described this year's
knows that these are wonderful
incoming exchange students as
experiences,” continues Dr. Boyle.
“stellar”; they participated in
“Working with others, growing
many aspects of school life,
spiritually, opening up to the
including Nordic skiing, the dance
world … they appreciate the
program, and Walk Around the
educational value.” Over March
World, and taught classmates
Break, Grade 12 student Chris
about life in their home country.
Jones participated on the Round
“Our outgoing students on
Square Stove Trek in Peru with four
exchange find it an eye-opening
senior students and teacher
experience to new perspectives
Lorraine Brown. They began their
and culture,” he says. “The
adventure with a beautification
exchange program keeps growing
project in an impoverished area of
in popularity.” Students have trav-
Lima before building stoves and
eled over the winter term to desti-
chimneys in a remote Andean
nations like France, New Zealand,
farming community eight hours
Australia, Denmark, South Africa,
north of Cajamarca. “This trip
Peru, and the UK. Marvin Seibert
gave me a new perspective on the
’98 participated in a Round Square
world,” says Chris. “I looked at my
exchange to China just after grad-
life a lot differently and learned to
uation. When he recently attended
appreciate the smaller things in
a biophysics conference in
our lives.”
Shanghai, he was happy to remember some words and
The Grade 10 exchange program also offers rich opportunities in cultural and linguistic integration. “Over the years, Lakefield has built a reputation as a lovely, friendly environment with a unique curriculum,” explains Dr. Boyle. “Exchange students really love it here; some even return to become full-time boarding students the year after.” Marvin Seibert ’98 came to Lakefield College School
expressions in Mandarin. “Now I spend my time between the
different charitable initiatives, are just a few of the programs the students facilitated this year. In addition, it is the activities students do beyond the school that are so inspiring. Grade 12 student Brittany Scott spent three and a half weeks last summer with her father, a periodontist, in Cambodia providing dentistry with Health Teams International. “It’s changed my life and made me decide what I want to do,” says Brittany, who will be attending Dalhousie University in September for nursing. “I love working with people, helping people, making people happy — there’s such a sense of accomplishment when someone finally doesn’t have a toothache after three years!” A participant on the Bequia project in March, Brittany will be traveling to Bolivia this summer to again work with Health Teams International.
Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics at Uppsala Universitet
Whether holding the safety rope
in Sweden and the Lawrence
for a classmate on the Outdoor
Livermore National Laboratory
Education high ropes initiative,
and the Stanford Linear
shooting the puck to a teammate
Accelerator Center, both in
for the winning goal, or traveling
California. Without LCS, Dr. Boyle
together in the back of a pickup
and the Round Square program, I
truck to the rural village of Ban
would never have been introduced
Teentok, Thailand, students at
to this intercontinental lifestyle.”
Lakefield College School develop a
on exchange from Germany by
keen sense of self-awareness and
accident, replacing another
Yet, for the faculty and staff at the
student just three weeks before the
school, the most satisfaction in
exchange start date. “My exchange
providing a well-rounded arena for
was for three months, but I kept
global education comes from
extending my time I loved it so
student-lead initiatives. Earth
much. I became a boarding
Week activities, a fashion show in
student the next year. When my
support of AIDS in Africa, the
interdependence during their time at The Grove. By developing a global consciousness, these students are empowered to connect with our world family to create a more just and sustainable environment for the future.
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The Newly Constituted Lakefield College School Foundation Inaugural Meeting: May, 2006 On Friday, May 12, 2006, Lakefield College School Foundation Chair Paul Desmarais Jr. ’73 welcomed trustees of the newly constituted foundation to the head office of Power Corporation in Montreal. Of the 18 trustees in attendance, many traveled from international destinations, including California, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. In the spring of 2005, a joint committee of the Lakefield College School Foundation and Lakefield College School began the process of recreating the foundation in preparation for its new role. In addition to its original custodial and investment management functions, the foundation is now responsible for all fundraising activities, donor stewardship, and strategic planning relating to fundraising and endowment building. In calling the meeting to order, Mr. Desmarais offered the trustees the opportunity to describe their connection to Lakefield College School and why they had agreed to serve as trustees. A common theme emerged — that is, the passion the group felt for the school and the opportunities it presents to students. Alumni/ae trustees felt that their lives were positively transformed during their time at the school; parent trustees expressed their gratitude for the difference the school had made for their family. One of the most crucial steps in the process was the development of a strategic plan for the foundation. This plan, a document entitled Towards Tomorrow, was tabled and discussed.
Key Objectives and Long-Term Goals of the Foundation Implement the organizational structure required to achieve the foundation's fundraising and operational goals; and Generate the revenue required to meet endowment, financial assistance, program, and capital goals to make LCS the finest Canadian boarding school.
Specific Goals for the Foundation Over a 10-year Planning Horizon The priorities include: Building the new $9 M Student Recreation Centre, a multipurpose athletic facility; Growing the endowment fund from its current $14 M to $35 M to fully fund student financial assistance; and Making the new $5 M Learning Commons academic support program a reality. In closing, His Royal Highness The Duke of York (and new foundation trustee) commended the trustees for their leadership and commitment. The trustees expressed every confidence in the leadership represented at the board table and by the management of the school. They were encouraged that, with the support of the broader Lakefield College School community, the foundation will achieve its ambitious fundraising goals over the next 10 years. The next meeting of the foundation is planned for December 2006.
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Trustees of the Lakefield College School Foundation
Paul Desmarais Jr. ’73, Chairman Paul is Chairman and Co-CEO of Power Corporation of Canada and a director of numerous companies worldwide. He has been awarded the Medal of the Confederation (Canada),the Insigne d'Officier de l'Ordre de la Couronne (Belgium), and The Order of Canada (2005).
Paul and his wife, Hélène, have been philanthropic leaders at Lakefield College School since 1982. Their generosity was recognized in 2004 with the naming of the Paul and Hélène Desmarais Family Academic Wing. In addition, Paul and Hélène recently established the Desmarais Family Scholarship providing the equivalent of four full bursaries annually to deserving LCS students. Three of their children have attended The Grove, Paul ’00, Alexandre ’03, and Nicolas ’03.
Emilio Azcarraga Jean ’87 Chairman and CEO, Grupo Televisa
Bruce Boren ’87 CEO, Televisa Networks
Jonathan Carroll ’87 Co-founder and President, iTravel2000.com Inc.
Brian Carter, Honorary Alumnus Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Legg Mason Canada Inc.
Bryce Douglas Retired Deputy Chairman, RBC Capital Markets
John K. Hepburn ’68 Advisory, Vice Chairman, Morgan Stanley & Co. (Europe)
Linda Leus Chair, J.W. McConnell Family Foundation
Angus MacNaughton ’48 Retired CEO, Genstar Corporation
Jeffrey Marshall, Honorary Alumnus Principal, Smith, Marshall Consulting
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Scott McCain President and CEO, Agribusiness Group, Maple Leaf Foods
Bill Morris ’70 CEO, The Stewart Group
Rosemary Phelan Director, Cara Operations and Vice President, Cara Holdings
Kathleen Ramsay Vice Chair, Trent University Board of Governors
Donald Ross ’48 President, Jones Gable and Company Ltd.
Thomas Ryder '53 President, J. H. Ryder Machinery
William Wells ’78 CFO, Bunge Limited
Richard Wernham President, Five Continents Investment Ltd.
Graham Worsfold Founder and Executive Chairman, DigiPos Systems Group
His Royal Highness The Duke of York Royal Knight Companion Of The Most Noble Order of The Garter
The full biographies of each of our Lakefield College School Foundation Trustees is available at www.lcs.on.ca (log in to the Alumni or Parent community)
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A Giving Opportunity For individuals wanting to make a donation to Lakefield College School, donating securities may be your best option. Meeting your philanthropic goals, receiving a tax receipt, and paying no tax on the gift are attractive benefits. The recent federal budget (May 2, 2006) allows for the donation of appreciated, publicly traded securities to charities, with no tax payable on the profit — also known as capital gains (see chart below from RBC Dominion Securities). There are some conditions, however. The securities must be publicly traded on a recognized stock exchange, donated ‘in-kind’ (not sold before donation), have appreciated in value, and be donated to a registered charity.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to designate your gift to a Grove priority that reflects your interests, such as financial assistance, capital projects or various other program needs. For more information contact Theresa Butler-Porter at the Lakefield College School Foundation Development Office at 705.652.3324 or visit our website at www.lcs.on.ca — SUPPORT LCS/WAYS OF GIVING.
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Young Philanthropists: The Class of 2006 Bursary “The act of philanthropy is a spiritual act, an expression of caring for one’s fellow human beings. It is the belief in the future and that the future can be good. It is investing in that future. It is helping to make the dream come true.” ARTHUR FRANTZREB
Over a year ago, in her Closing address, Leala Wong ’05
of youth, they anticipated 100 percent participation
spoke on behalf of her classmates and challenged the
and a bursary of approximately $1,800 to disperse in
incoming Graduating Class of 2006:
the fall of 2006. But just like the ‘butterfly effect’ — where a very small action can produce dramatically
“It is our wish for you to step up to the challenge and lead the school to new heights. It is our wish that you
out-of-proportion effects — this project soared to unanticipated heights.
will exceed any expectation that the staff, your parents, and we have for you. I have faith that your class as a
Parents Sue and Jock Fleming ’74 issued a challenge of
whole is capable of conquering unthinkable feats.”
their own to further motivate grad participation. They would match each student gift — potentially doubling
It is doubtful that a graduating class has ever stepped up to a challenge with such enthusiasm and passion. Traditionally, grad classes have chosen to leave their legacy to The Grove through a gift of a tree or a bench or other innovative ways to mark their time at Lakefield College School — but not the Class of 2006. As their time at LCS was coming to a close, many of the graduating students found themselves reflecting on what The Grove had given them. Whether at the school for one year or as long as six, they recognized that the experiences they had, and the friendships they made would carry through their lifetime. How could they express the tremendous impact LCS had on their lives?
the value of the bursary. Within weeks, fifteen other parents came forward and joined the Flemings in matching every student gift — adding a total of $321 to each gift of $20.06. By Closing, every one of the grads committed to the bursary, and along with parent support, the value of the 2006 Grad Class Bursary now exceeds an astounding $35,000. Months earlier it would have been difficult to predict the power of the 2006 Grad Class gift. Financially, they have achieved what many believed was unthinkable. Answering the challenge that Leala Wong '05 put to them just 12 months earlier, they paved the way for another young person to benefit from the Lakefield
The answer was simple: By creating the 2006 Grad
College School experience — an individual who,
Class Bursary that would provide a way for the grads to
without their generosity and vision, might not have
give back to the school enabling another young person
had the opportunity to attend The Grove.
to experience LCS the way that they had. Led by Rachel Honig (Senior in Charge of Development), each of the 94 grads were encouraged to contribute $20.06 in honour of their graduating year. With the optimism
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LCS Celebrates Rising Stars Each year, The Globe and Mail celebrates the
Rudyard Griffiths ’89 is the Executive Director of the
achievements of exceptional leaders under the age of
Dominion Institute in Toronto. An initiative he
40, in a variety of industries. In 2005, the Top 40
began with two friends, the Dominion Institute was
Under 40 acknowledged LCS Alumnus Peter
launched in 1997 to foster nationalism within
Kendall ’85 for his work with the Schad Foundation,
Canada and to address the lack of Canadians’ knowl-
a private foundation supporting environmental
edge of their own history, which was revealed by a
causes and education.
survey showing, for example, that only one third of 18 to 24 year-olds knew when Confederation
This year, two LCS alumni were recognized for their leadership in two very different fields of work. Jonathan Carroll ’87 is the President and Co-founder of iTravel2000.com Inc., Canada's largest online travel company. Jonathan began the company in 1993 selling vacations over the telephone, quickly moving to the internet after realizing the opportunities it offered. Today his company employs 170 people who continue to offer their customers security and confidence, while making their travel dreams come true.
occurred. Today, the Institute has a staff of 14 and a budget of $2 million, and supports a variety of programs encouraging education, including Youth Vote and a speakers’ bureau of 1500 veterans.
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100 Years Young — Florence (Mackenzie) Ryder Lisa Clarke
Navy to serve in WWII. Mary, the
remained a life-long friend. As a
third child, was born in 1903. She
young teenager, she would
remained connected with school
rendez-vous with Bruce in the
life while caring for their mother
kitchen for an evening snack after
over many years. Frances, nick-
study. On one occasion, while
named “Billy” at birth by her
enjoying a bowl of cornflakes,
brother Ken, was born in 1912.
they heard Dr. Mackenzie’s foot-
She was decorated for her work as
steps coming and Bruce ducked
a nursing sister, serving in the
into the cellar as Flo feigned inno-
Canadian Army in Holland and
cence. Her father opened the door
Belgium, and later was the
on Bruce and said promptly,
Born in the Head’s residence on
Director of Nursing at the Civic
“Goodnight Bruce,” as the boy ran
July 31, 1906, Flo was the fourth of
Hospital in Ottawa for many
out the door. He then turned to
five children to Dr. Mackenzie and
years.
Flo and exclaimed, “Florence, you
In Florence Ryder’s memory lives 100 years of history at The Grove. Daughter of Dr. A.W. Mackenzie, “Flo” is the second of five generations who lived at The Grove —her father, herself, her sons, three grandsons, and a great grandson — and the only living descendent of the school's early years.
are a perfect nuisance.” Bruce
his wife Helen. Winifred (Win) was the first child, born in 1898. She married Archibald Lampman, and after his death she came back to the school to teach art classes until 1977. She died in 2000 at the age of 102. Ken, born in 1900, graduated from the school in 1917 and joined the Navy. He became Headmaster following his father’s death in 1938 until the appointment of G. Winder Smith two years later. Ken then rejoined the
Flo spent her early years in Lakefield living at Lakefield
Hunt later returned to The Grove to become a Master.
Preparatory School (as it was then known) with her family and
Her parents were an integral part
attending a small school run by
of school life. Dr. Rosalind Barker
Mrs. Langley, before boarding at
wrote in the Spring 2004 Grove
Bishop Bethune College in
News: "Dr. Mackenzie's major
Oshawa when she was 12. Her
contribution to the school may
earliest memories on campus
well have been to instill qualities
were of adventures with her
and values that have remained
siblings and the students,
true ever since. He passed these
including Bruce Hunt ’28 who
on, not only to the members of
Flo Ryder was delighted to have tea with His Royal HIghness the Duke of York in acknowledgement of her 100th birthday
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Flo married Jack Ryder and had a daughter Janet, and
who became identified as members of The Grove
two sons, Tom and Alick. Tom graduated from
community: education of the whole person — body,
Lakefield College School in 1953 and Alick in 1956.
mind, and spirit, a love of the outdoors, respect for
Jack Ryder became greatly involved with the school
oneself and others, friendship, service, leadership.”
until his death in 1978, as a parent, philanthropist, and member of the Board of Governors in the 1960s and
“Mother was the power behind the throne,” says Flo. She was a calming, strong influence who was
1970s. To recognize his continuous support and service to the school, Ryder House was named in his honour.
completely devoted to the school. Even after the death of her husband, she lived on campus with her
Tom Ryder ’53, his son John ’77, and grandson
daughter Mary until her passing in the early 1960s.
Matthew (Grade 11), continue the Mackenzie family legacy at the school. “The girls even wear the
“When I was about 10 years old, I had a great adventure with Mary,” remembers Flo. “There was a fair every fall in Lakefield in early September and we always used to go. This year we went, there was an airplane with two pilots — they were taking customers for a ride for ten dollars for ten minutes. Well, Mary and I had never seen ten dollars in our lives. The next morning we took the horse and carriage into the village to pick up the mail. We went past the fairgrounds and sure enough the pilots were working on
Mackenzie kilt!” exclaims Flo. Tom, who served as a governor, Chair of the Board, and trustee, recently joined the newly constituted Lakefield College School Foundation as a trustee. John currently sits on the Board of Directors, after eight years as a school trustee. Flo's second son Alick Ryder ’56, great-nephews Michael ’63 and Peter Clarke ’69, grandchildren Ian ’77 and Alick Watson ’81, and step-grandson Michael Pooley ’01, have also kept the Mackenzie clan deeply entrenched in the school’s history.
the plane. So we waited around a while to watch. ‘Would you girls like a ride?’ they asked. Mary and I
It was this constant family support and the celebration
jumped right in. It was a wide-open, two-seater. I had
of her 100th year that brought His Royal Highness The
to sit on Mary’s lap and of course, there were no seat-
Duke of York to Flo Ryder’s home on May 12, 2006. “I
belts, but we each had a helmet. To this day, I can see
didn't sleep the night before,” says Flo. “I had a speech
how lovely the land looked — very colourful, neat, and
prepared to welcome him. The Prince was very nice; he
tidy, like a patchwork quilt. We went all the way up to
had even brought me a present! I gave him a photo
Young's Point to watch the boats go through the locks
taken at the 125th anniversary of the school at the
and then we went home.”
Royal York. My grandson John had come to the dinner table with a number of classmates, including David
In addition to family adventures, hockey was a big part of the Mackenzie family. In fact, it was one of the activ-
Miller ’77 and Al Pace ’77. The Prince knew all the boys in the photo from his exchange.”
ities not prohibited in their household on Sundays. She recalls, “We all played hockey — Win, Mary and I,
With a hundred years of memories of The Grove, Flo
and later Billy (the youngest by six years, Billy was the
Ryder continues to be impressed by the school’s
best hockey player in the family and travelled with an
momentum. Last back to the school for the funeral of
all-star team). Dad would phone or write to the sisters
Andy Harris ’44 in 2001, she has noticed gradual
at my high school to send me home for the weekend
changes, the biggest being the new A.W. Mackenzie
because they were playing hockey and they ‘needed’
Chapel. “I don't think the school has done anything
me.” While studying home economics at Mac Hall, she
wrong at all,” she says. “It's gone ahead in leaps and
played hockey for the Guelph Agricultural College and
bounds.” With her constant inspiration to build upon
was reported to exhibit a “dazzling exhibition of stick-
the values and pride her father first instilled in the
handling and speed.” Dr. Barker recalled that years
students, the history of the school will continue to be
later “Flo was renowned for traveling to just about
written.
every one of her sons’ football and hockey games and for her enthusiastic support (also for her sideline coaching, much to the chagrin of her sons!).”
Flo Ryder celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends on July 31, 2006. Happy Birthday Flo from everyone at The Grove!i
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The Standing Spirit Project: Corby Petersen ‘96 Paul Mason (with files from Corby Petersen ’96 and Brad Jacobsen)
as a quadriplegic seemed liked a pipe dream — but one eminently worth pursuing.
Corby Petersen ’96 is a lean, intense presence in the
There were times when the project seemed fated to
Thirsty Loon pub in downtown Lakefield. He talks
fail. Just a month before departure, Brad was hit by a
animatedly about the project that has dominated his
truck backing up in a parking lot. Then, two weeks
life for the last four years.
later, the house Corby shared with Rachel
In August of 2005, he and nine other people hiked the northern leg of Vancouver Island's West Coast Trail — a 32 kilometre journey with some formidable challenges. (Every year, hundreds of able-bodied hikers have to be evacuated from the trail as a result of injuries.) What made this particular trip extraordinary is that one of the hikers was Brad Jacobsen, a quadriplegic. Brad became a quadriplegic eleven years ago, when he chased an errant frisbee into a river and broke his neck. He had hiked the West Coast Trail as an ablebodied man, so he knew first-hand how tough the trip is. The idea that he could make the same journey
Footman ’96 burned down — taking all the equipment (and everything else they owned) with it. Despair wasn't an option, however, said Corby. He and Rachel found ways to replace the equipment, and the special harness which had been created for the trip was remade and ready to go two days before the group set out. The trail presents numerous hazards: conditions are often very slippery, tides make certain sections impassable at regular intervals, and bear, cougar, and wolf can sometimes take over camping spots. The most significant challenge, however, is probably the ladders — up to 150 feet in length — that are placed along cliff faces or river or creek crossings. These
Team Standing Spirit on British Columbia’s West Coast Trail. Photos Courtesy Brad Jacobsen.
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required the use of a special two-part harness which
they all went swimming, Brad among them, then sat
allowed Brad to be lifted onto the back of another
in the pool gazing out at the ocean. At that moment,
Grove graduate, Jeff Bos ’96, becoming, effectively,
Brad felt a powerful sense of reconnection with his
his living, talking backpack.
old physicality and with the natural world.
When not in the harness, Brad spent most of the
So why take the journey at all? Corby pauses for a
journey in the Trailrider, a wheelbarrow-like device
moment. “It's called the Standing Spirit Project
designed to transport a person with mobility impair-
because it's about spirit,” he says. “Though Brad's
ment in the wilderness. It has one tire, like those
body is broken, his spirit remains standing. The trip
used on small aircraft, which sits directly under its
was about getting in touch with the spirit within, and
passenger. At times, as many as four people were
allowing it to be strong. In coming together as a
required on the Trailrider to manoeuvre around large
team, we emerged as stronger individuals than we'd
drops, steep inclines, or tight corners.
realized we could be. We had to dig deep and find it within ourselves to overcome.”
Every member of the team carried a 75 lb backpack, but Corby and fellow teammate Graeme Ball were
The project has recently acquired a corporate
also hauling movie cameras on breast packs. Corby
sponsor, Interac, and the CBC has expressed tentative
had decided from the beginning that he wanted to
interest in broadcasting Corby's documentary.
document the journey — to have a filmed record of
Anyone interested in finding out more is encouraged
this the first time that anyone with a significant phys-
to visit www.standingspirit.com. Among other things,
ical disability has hiked the WCT.
this site contains a description of the planned second leg of the journey by sea-kayak.
The defining moment of the trip came at Tsusiat Falls, a beautiful cascading waterfall with a calm pool. When the group reached the falls, said Corby,
(Below L-R) Brad Jacobsen gets a lift from teammate Jeff Bos ’96 using a custom made harness; The team enjoys a swim at Tsusiat Falls
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Honorary Alumni/ae The Grove Society Recognizes Exemplary Service
Nomination
Periodically, throughout The Grove’s recent history, individuals who are non-alumni/ae, but have committed themselves as outstanding members of the LCS community, have been awarded the prestigious title of “Honorary Alumnus/a of Lakefield College School.”
The deadline for nominations is October 15, 2006. Nomination forms are available from the Communications Office or at the Grove Society web page accessed from the alumni portal at: www.lcs.on.ca/alumni/portal/
The Grove Society is seeking nominations for individ-
Review Committee
uals who may qualify for this award. Nominations for posthumous awarding of this title will also be consid-
An alumni/ae committee of the Grove Society will
ered.
review all applications.
Awards
Eligibility Criteria Faculty, staff, parents or long-standing friends of
The title of Honorary Alumnus/a may be awarded in
Lakefield College School are eligible for nomination.
the fall of each year at the Grove Gathering Dinner or at Closing Ceremonies in June. The award consists of
The minimum term of involvement required with LCS
the presentation of an alumni/ae tie or scarf, a letter
is as follows:
from the Grove Society, and a framed certificate. A
Faculty or staff—20 years
maximum of five awards may be presented annually.
Chaplains—10 years
Current Honorary Alumni/ae
Heads of School—10 years Chair of the Board of Directors—10 years Others who have provided exceptional dedication and service to the school may be considered based on their term of involvement and level of achievement in support of Lakfield College School.
Dr. Rosalind Barker
David Hadden
Neil Blair
Susan Hadden
Katie Brown
Goodith Heeney
Brian Carter
Ted Ingram
Mike Chellew
Win Lampman (deceased)
Peter Dalglish
Jeffrey Marshall
Bob Goebel
John Milligan
Terry Guest
John Dunlop (deceased)
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Common Ground. Uncommon Journey. to the north amounting to “dogsledding in the dark,” who knew we would be munching on fresh melon at breakfast and asparagus and Arctic char at night!) Rod introduced us to the dogs, and showed us how to set up the sleds and harness a team, operate the brake (a critical skill) and the basic commands we would need on our first outing. Monday we loaded the pickups with sleds, dogs, and gear and headed out to Fish Lake, where we would practice our skills on flat ground. The next day we headed out from our base over more challenging terrain to Dam Lake, where we tethered the
Kathleen Ramsay
dogs and hiked a little further for a caribou wiener roast, then back to water and feed the dogs, and also
It began when we flipped open the back cover of the
ourselves. Wednesday we drove north to the Canol
July ’05 Grove News to a picture of a dog team mushing
Road, where for a few hours we took our teams, or they
along in the shadow of pristine mountains. Months and
took us, through more of the spectacular Yukon land-
thousands of kilometres from where we first noticed
scape. Thursday some of the group headed off to
that red parka in the photo, eight of us, all variously
Haines Junction, while others headed down the highway
connected to LCS, were kitted out in layers of down and
with our teams and sleds to explore the exquisite
Goretex launching into Dogsledding 101. It was, in
surroundings of Kluane. Every day was clear and bright,
short, a fabulous experience, memorable, enjoyable,
and with the layers we had been advised to bring and
unexpectedly comfortable, and undertaken with
the outer wear provided, thirty below was perfectly
companions whose Lakefield experiences provided
comfortable. The last part of our sojourn was under-
plenty of fodder for any conversational ice-breaking,
taken on four wheelers. An unusual winter left part of
despite the crispness of -30 Celsius outdoors.
the Ibex valley route impassable for the dog teams.
After flying over the glistening peaks of the Coast range, we landed in Whitehorse just in time to attend the windup banquet of the Yukon Quest, a grueling 1000 kilo-
Negotiating the ice was tricky enough for the machines, but it was well worth it for the view of the valley and a night in the yurts.
metre trek for only the most experienced mushers. In
We left the Yukon with fond memories, great photos,
the next few days we would come to know some of the
new friends, and for all of us, I think, a resolve to return.
dogs who were the celebrated champions of previous Quest races. Many of these extraordinary animals come to Martha and Rod Taylor, hosts of Uncommon Journeys, to continue their mushing careers at what is often called the “Club Med” for sled dogs. From the moment you enter the dog yard, you know how well loved and cared for these passionate pullers are, and it pays off in their responsiveness to novice mushers. After taking in some of Sunday’s Klondike Days festivities in Whitehorse, we headed west to our base for the coming days, and settled into the accommodations surrounding the well-appointed main house where we would gather for meals. (And what meals! Fending off remarks from southbound friends about a February trip
(L-R) Bill Wells ’78, Bruce Farlow, Alex Ramsay ’53, Kate Ramsay, Brian Bishop, Virginia Rolph, Rudy Massimo, Cathy Wells
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Bowside to Beijing: Lindsay Forget ’01 “There is an unspoken language in sports. People can communicate together through a shared passion of competition even if everything else in their lives is different.” LINDSAY FORGET ’01
Lisa Clarke The serene perfection of a synchronized stroke on a misty lake propels Lindsay Forget ’01 to train seven days a week at Rowing Canada’s National Training Centre in London, Ontario. An honours
a very dedicated athlete who was
science program, but the Canadian
passionate about rowing! She
National Team rowing coach also
learned the sport very quickly.”
coached there; it was the complete
After two years as a leading force
university package. Lindsay imme-
on the senior rowing team, she
diately tried out for the varsity
joined Trent University’s summer
rowing team. “I was very new and
rowing program after graduation.
it was tough, but I made the squad,” she recalls. “It was
graduate of the University of
In addition to rowing, Lindsay’s
Western Ontario in Kinesiology
passion for political studies and
and Political Science, she is
world issues grew during her three
currently devoting the next two
years at LCS. She traveled with
years to steering her passions
Round Square on the Thailand
Lindsay excelled in the Western
toward the 2008 Olympics in
Water Project and achieved her
rowing program, being recognized
Beijing, China.
Gold Award in the Duke of
as MVP and team captain from
Edinburgh’s Award Program.
2003 to 2005. Consistently awarded
Lindsay further developed her
for her dedication to the sport,
leadership skills as Student in
Lindsay graduated this year not
Charge of Susannah Moodie House
only with an honours degree, but
and as Captain of Mackenzie
also with the coveted Purple
House during her final year at the
Blanket, the top University of
school. “Lakefield completely
Western Ontario’s athletic award.
Lindsay’s love of water began early on as a competitive swimmer with the Trent Swim Club in Peterborough before she joined Lakefield College School's rowing team during her high school career. “I have a tendency to dive into something that interests me,” she says. Encouraged by her Head of House Ms. Yvonne Boyd, who was also the rowing coach, Lindsay
extremely exciting, intense, and more demanding than anything else I had experienced.”
changed my life — my body, my mind, and my spirit. I can only sing praises about my experiences.”
“Lindsay displays all the qualities and dedication of a determined athlete. I first met her when she gave me a campus tour during my
fell in love with the sport almost
Western was the next natural step
interview to become Head of
immediately. Libby Dalrymple,
in her academic and athletic
Lower Colebrook House. Watching
Lakefield College School’s current
career. The university not only
her row at Western a few years
rowing coach remembers: “She was
hosted a well-recognized political
later, I could not fail to be
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impressed by her athleticism and
reflects, “It's interesting how
“The network of people who have
total focus,” reflects Amy
different people handle competi-
come to support me is so moti-
Hollingsworth, current Head of
tion and share a love for a sport.
vating. When you have people
Susannah Moodie House and
We seem so lighthearted and laid
rooting you on, you believe in
seasoned field hockey coach. “It's
back to teams from other coun-
yourself even more.”
obvious that she has the level of
tries, but we have the same inten-
commitment it takes to be
sity.”
In the summer of 2007, the World Championship races are qualifiers
successful at the international Encouraged by national, provin-
for the Olympics. The team will
cial and private support, Lindsay
work over the next few years to
continues to dream of reaching
become more fit, get more inter-
Armed with degree and paddle in
the 2008 Olympics in Beijing,
national race experience, and
hand, Lindsay has begun her
China. She was recently accepted
build team spirit as a crew. In the
professional career continuing her
into the Sport Canada program,
past, the women’s rowing program
rigorous training at Rowing
which offers amateur athletes
has been very strong, bringing
Canada. She has won gold at the
funding towards better coaching,
home many Olympic medals. With
Head of the Charles Regatta, the
enhanced training, and competi-
such a positive atmosphere,
Royal Canadian Henley Regatta,
tive opportunities. As well, with
Lindsay is confident in her team's
the Canadian University Rowing
the enthusiasm of Hugh Rawling
continued momentum. “I will go
Championships, and is working
’77 who helped Lindsay put
as far as I can possibly go with
towards the World Championships
together a brochure and website,
rowing,” she says. “I am so lucky;
this summer in Eton, United
www.konceptpro.com/lindsayforget
there are so many gifts that I
Kingdom. Training in the Senior A
to promote her Olympic goal, and
walked out with from LCS. We all
Women's class, Lindsay enjoys the
the funding efforts of families like
have an obligation to share these
camaraderie of her team of 15
Leslie and Brian Dunn ’69, her
gifts and make a difference in the
women from across Canada. She
intense training can continue.
world.”
level and to wear Team Canada colours.”
(L-R) Lindsay Forget ’01 wins the coveted ‘Purple Blanket’ award from the University of Western Ontario; Lindsay getting ready to row.
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Class News The 1960s A Dozen Years, the first novel by Harry Hobbs ’64 has been published by Lighthouse
Director for Expotel, the UK's
having completed his New York
largest and leading supplier of
Bar Exams.
corporate hospitality services and event management agency.
In March, Susie Pearce '98, competed in the women’s open
Publishers. It is set in Ontario,
The 1990s
and partly inspired by his memories of Lakefield. This spring he
Cameron Ainsworth-Vincze ’96
was honoured with the presti-
has completed his masters in
gious Toastmasters’ Eric
journalism at the University of
Stuhmueller Award for leadership
Western Ontario and an intern-
in the district which comprises all
ship at The Globe and Mail in
of Manitoba and Northwest
Toronto. He now lives in Toronto
Ontario.
where he is interning at Maclean’s Magazine.
The 1980s
category for Arctic Sports in the Arctic Winter Games held in Kenai Peninsula just south of Anchorage, Alaska. It is both an athletic and cultural event drawing competitors and performers from Russia, Finland, Norway, and Sweden plus Greenland, Alaska, and all of northern Canada (three territories: northern Alberta, and
Michael MacDonald ’85 is the
Nunavik, Quebec). Susie won
clinical director of the Roseville
with one gold, two silver, and one
Practice in Sydney, Australia,
bronze Ulu (an Ulu is a crescent
specializing in special needs,
shaped knife commonly used in
mood disorders, and complex
the north). She received a silver
trauma. They do significant work
Ulu for the overall championship
with refugee families who have
and she received pins from offi-
experienced torture and trauma.
cials who selected her as the
Michael and his family live on
person demonstrating the most
Scotland Island, in Pittwater, 20
sportsmanlike qualities. Susie
kms north of the Sydney Harbour
was chosen as valedictorian for
Bridge. He invites anyone from
her graduating class in June at
The Grove to get in touch while
Dalhousie University/ Nunavut
they are in Australia.
Arctic College where she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Shane Smyth ’96 and Aurora Ratcliffe engagement.
Luke Mellors ’88 received the CIO
Aaron Baril ’99 has finished law school, and was admitted to the
One to Watch — Private Sector Award from the European CIO
Shane Smyth ’96 proposed to
Awards. The nominees repre-
Aurora Ratcliffe in Central Park,
sented many different industries
NYC, on July 2, 2005. The
from all over Europe and the
wedding will take place in West
judges considered nominations
Vancouver in May 2007. They are
from Austria, Denmark, Finland,
both living in Toronto. Shane
Germany, Italy, Netherlands,
graduated from U of T Law School
Poland, Spain, Sweden,
last spring. He begins work in
Switzerland, and the UK. Luke
September with Shearman &
has accepted the role as IT
Sterling LLP in Toronto after
NSW Law Society in May 2006. He has deferred his position working in public law and insolvency law with one of Australia's top tier law firms (Clayton Utz) until August 2007 to spend a year in Paris. He still sings and manages to see a lot of theatre, and has developed a love of AFL football.
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The 2000s Mark Soder ’00 graduated in June from Ohio University with a Master in Sports Administration
doing her LLB and her Undergrad
Keep your classmates in touch,
degree in Political Science
please share your news with us at:
concurrently. To keep her spare
tblodgett@lcs.on.ca
time occupied, she also works for an executive recruitment company
and MBA.
and still finds time to do some Nick Wright ’01 was elected leader
volunteer work as well. Being your
of the Green Party of Nova Scotia.
average LCS “all rounder” she is
To view more LCS news and snapshots (by date) please visit our website at www.lcs.on.ca, choose NEWS (more news).
also a member of the Melbourne Chenoah Ellis ’02 is attending the Melbourne University Law School
University Improv team and does karate twice a week.
Another Successful Golf Tournament The organizers of the Andy Harris Cup Grove Golf Tournament 2006 would like to give special thanks to the following sponsors and supporters:
Lead:
Prize:
Power Carts:
Hole Sponsors:
Supporters:
Goodmans LLP
Aramark
Leons Furniture
Rod Baker ’58
Trish & Scott McCain
Bigleys Shoes
Paul & Kris Hickey
Black Diamond Golf Course
Stonescape Quarry Ltd.
The Blanchette Family
The Fleming Family
Buckeye Marine
MIC Mechanical
Coach Canada
Kawartha Lakes Brewery
Richard Dupuis, RBC
Putting Competition:
Longest Drive
(men - hole #9):
The Foster family
Longest Drive
C & S Logistics (women - hole #10):
The Foster family
Hole in One
(hole #3):
Closest to Hole (women - hole #11):
Dominion Securities
Onandaga Camp
Farmhouse Pottery
The Latremoille Group
Tony Harris ’82
Richardson Partners Financial Ltd.
Lakefield Flowers & Gifts
Lloyds Laboratories
LCS Athletics
Murray Brothers Lumber
Leon's Furniture
Taycott Enterprises
Mapleridge Mechanical
Coachlamp Homes
Mark's Work Warehouse
Donnatella's Restaurant
The McDonell Family Chris Patton ’44
Donors: John Easson ’49
Closest to Hole (men - hole #17):
Peterborough Golf & Curling Club
Paul Goulet
The Protectors Group
The Mackenzie Family
The Stewart Group
Barry & Louise Needler
Stone Willow Inn
Tom Ryder ’53
Stony Lake Furniture
Sign Sponsor:
Tony's Club House
Richard Dupuis, RBC Dominion Securities
The Village Florist
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(L) Beti (Canet) ‘95 and Jacob Grodzinski; (R) (front row) Michael Eddy, Tracey-Lee Smyth ’99 (middle row) Susan Hadden, Judy Grasmuck, Katie Hadden ’00, Jon Hazel ’00 (back row) Shane Smyth ’95, and Stephan Grasmuck
Marriages Beti Canet ’95 and Jacob
by Shane Smyth ’96 (Tracey-Lee's
Joshua Turk ’03 and Lili Martin-
Grodzinski were married in
brother), Susan Hadden, Katie
del-Campo Lustig were married
Stratford in February, 2006. A
Hadden ’00, Stephan and Judy
on June 2, 2006 in Playa del
ceremony celebrating their
Grasmuck, and Jon Hazel ’00.
Carmen, Mexico. The couple met
exchange of vows took place in
Tracey-Lee and Michael honey-
while attending the Universidad
Girona, Spain on March 17, 2006.
mooned in the BVI's in Little Dix
de las Americas in Cholula Puebla
Jacob and Beti live in Stratford
Bay, Virgin Gorda and are now
and will reside in Halifax where
with their dog Hogarth.
living in Kitsilano, Vancouver.
they will continue their studies.
Jeff Bos ’96 and Daryn Sutherland ’96 were married in September 17, 2005 at the Madawaska Kanu Centre, Ontario. Sarah Leavens ’98 married Chris Sherfey in Barbados, on March 19, 2005. Congratulations to Tracey-Lee Smyth '99 and Michael Eddy whose marriage took place in Vancouver on November 6th, 2005. The Grove was represented
(Middle L-R) Sarah Leavens ’98 and Chris Sherfey; Joshua Turk ’03 and Lili Martindel-Campo Lustig; (Opposite, back row L-R) Graham Bos ’99, Carlo Bos ’94, Corby Peterson ’96, Jeff Bos (Groom) ’96, Bryan Nunnelley ’96, Alex Parker ’96. (front row, L-R) Jess Perlitz ’96, Dave Ingram ’96, Jon Holmes ’97, Daryn Sutherland (Bride) ’96, Dayna Sutherland ’99, Chris Marshall ’96, Shelley Simmons ’96, Kate Sainsbury ’96, Jim Matthews ’58
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(L-R) Finlay Lilias (Cudney) MacKay; Mike Garside with twins, Logan and Samantha; Petra Marie Lett
Births Isabella Grace Barker was born on
Logan Michael and Samantha
Kristy and Bill Lett ’92 are thrilled
February 27, 2006 in Houston,
Brooke have arrived. Proud
to announce the birth of Petra
Texas to Monica and Jim “Chi-
parents are former LCS staff
Marie on December 15, 2005 in
Chi” Barker ’82.
member Mike and Jenn Garside.
Cobourg.
Erin and Matthew Binnie ’88 are
Leslie and Leif Haase ’83
In September 2005, Caitlin Rose
delighted by the arrival of Charles
welcomed Julia Margaret to their
was born to Joanne and Michael
Nelson Cornell, born March 13,
family on January 8, 2006.
MacDonald ’85.
2006 in Berkeley, California. Jacqueline ( Johnson) ’98 and
Sara and Stuart Thompson ’91
David MacKay and Janet
Jonathan Coughlin welcome their
welcomed their daughter, Avery
Cudney ’94 gave birth to Finlay
first child, Cameron Buck on
Ruth on Monday May 29 in
Lilias MacKay on June 6, 2005.
November 14, 2005.
Toronto, Ontario. Nathan Orion Andras was born to (faculty member) Peter and Sarah Andras on July 4, 2006 in Peterborough. Katie (nee Jones) ’99 and Derek Jordan are thrilled to announce the arrival of Calla Wendy Jordan on July 4, 2006 in St. Thomas, Ontario.
(L-R, Top to Bottom) Baby Jonathan and Jacqueline (Johnson) Coughlin ’98; Veronica, Cameron, and baby Caitlin MacDonald; Avery and Stuart Thompson ’91; Peter Andras with Nathan; Katie (Jones) ’99 and Derek Jordan with baby Calla.
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In Our Memories Pam (Heseltine) Balfour on August 6, 2005. Wife of
Elizabeth Herold on March 23, 2006. Wife of the late
Paul Balfour ’81, sister of Christopher Heseltine ’81
Robert Herold ’42, mother of Mark Herold ’77, and
and Geoffrey Heseltine ’77.
sister-in-law to W.A. Herold ’40.
John A. Halwig ’68 on December 28th, 2005.
Kyle Trethouen ’06 on March 27, 2006 in Orangeville, Ontario.
Joy Angela Grant on January 9, 2006 in Oshawa, Ontario. Mother of Iain Grant ’71 and Donald Grant ’77.
Donald McGregor McRae on May 20, 2006. Father of Bob McRae ’66, (Rachel) and John McRae ’77 (Val). Grandfather of Mike McRae ’99, Jamie McRae ’97,
John Leslie Gemmel ’37 on February 20, 2006 in Calgary, Alberta. Daniel Kearnes ’69 on March 1, 2006. John “Bruce” Findley, ’67 on March 6, 2006 in Mississauga, Ontario.
Maggie McRae ’03, Jenny McRae ’99, Cam McRae ’01, Duncan McRae ’03, and Gilly McRae ’06. Charles Jeremy Sams ’57 on June 15th, 2006 in Toronto, Ontario. Gary O'Neill ’65 on June 25, 2006 in Campbellford, Ontario.
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Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2006 First Row (Back) (L-R) Aaron Wilson Justin Chan Jeff Davie Tom Nisbet Adam Gravel Jatin Chanana Peter Reid James Hutchinson Daniel Walsh Nick Ballantyne Jeff Kloosterman Michael Wilson Brent Petticrew Oliver Porte Benedikt Dellen Ward Weber Julien Denner Liam Fitzgerald Graham Goulet
Second Row (L-R) Shannon Matthews
Clara Lonjedo Lindsay Joseph
Rhiannon Barlow Laura Elphinstone Brooke Harvey Jason Kim Nick Cazelais D'Arcy McDonell Adam Bates Michael Procyk Bert Lockhart-Dyer Greg Hough James Houghton Harrison Sones Brandon Mackenzie Wayne Ho Rachel Honig Kristen Holloway Alex Trowbridge Madison Murphy Emily Sale
Third Row (L-R) Kelsey Henderson Karen Chan Sara Ross Johanne Edghill Sameen Ahmed
Melissa Gates Sarah Thompson Brooke Jan Gilly McRae Emily Loyer Julia Lee Liza Shelley Ali Chapman Dale Findlay Martha Ramsay Bianca Bell Torie Patterson Jenna Habib Brittany Scott Ali Shipley Kyla Henderson Sara Cooper Eirene Kaklamanakis
Fourth Row (L-R) Connie Xu Martha Ewing Shi Tang Elsa Barreto Jamie Armstrong Kate Foster
Leslie Schumacher Neslihan Ad Hilary Bird Laura Bocking Fiona McNestry Kathryn Olsheski Kelly Gallacher Kelsey Young RenĂŠe Proulx Rachele Entwistle-Anderson
Front Row (Front) (L-R) JCarlos Feser Chris Fasthuber Gereon Rotering Scott Seabrooke Spencer Hodgins Arthur Chan Rob Fleming Daniel Chiu Chris Jones Louis Nagy Matthew Tam Joe Yang Justin Loga
Photography by Simon Spivey
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