Recognizing Exemplary Service LCS Alumni Induct Newest Honorary Member Periodically throughout The Grove’s recent history, individuals who are not an alumnus/a of the school, but have shown extraordinary commitment to the LCS community, have been awarded the prestigious title of Honorary Alumnus/a of Lakefield College School. Nominations are accepted by the Grove Society and considered by an Alumni Committee of the Grove Society. At the Grove Society Alumni Dinner in November, Grove Society Alumni Chapter President Kelsey Ingram ’04, announced the induction of Paul Hickey as an Honorary Alumnus of Lakefield College School.
Honorary Alumni of LCS Dr. Rosalind Barker Neil Blair Katie Brown Brian Carter Mike Chellew Peter Dalglish John Dunlop Bob Goebel Terry Guest David Hadden Susan Hadden Goodith Heeney Paul Hickey Ted Ingram Lois Keller Winnifred Lampman Jeffrey Marshall Jack Matthews Dr. Alexander McCubbin Bid Milligan John Milligan Ken Sunderland David Walsh Ben Whitney 16 | Grove News Winter 2014
Paul’s relationship with the school “officially” began in 2004 when he enrolled his daughters Jane Hickey ’10 and Nora Hickey ’12. However, his love of Lakefield College School can be traced back almost 35 years ago to when he first met Grove Boys Ian Armstrong ’83, Tony Harris ’82, John Ridpath ’84 and Ron Pearson ’82 on the green at the Peterborough Golf Club. While introducing Paul at the Alumni Dinner this past fall, Ian Armstrong ’83 joked, “It was then, I am sure, that Paul thought us Lakefield College School kids were kinda cool—for all of us were athletic, wonderful golfers, and fun to be around. Then, when Paul became a member of the professional staff at the club, he got to meet Andy Harris ’44 and Bob Armstrong; again, athletic, wonderful golfers, and very cool adults—teachers and coaches at The Grove. ‘Wow—what a great place that Lakefield must be,’ Paul thought to himself.” During the past ten years, Paul’s involvement with LCS has been extensive. He was asked to be a school trustee in 2005. He has contributed his marketing expertise on many projects including It Was the Best Day of My Life campaign and, more recently, the strategic plan Our Way / More Intentionally Lakefield. He has provided leadership to the school in various ways including chairing the Search Committee for the New Head of School, and serving as a member of the Finance and Governance Committees where he supported three Heads of School (as Vice-Chair, Chair and now Past-Chair). Paul is a strong advocate as an LCS ambassador and for all of his contributions, the Grove Society was pleased to give him this honour. (Above) Kelsey Ingram ’04 announces the induction of Paul Hickey as an Honorary Alumnus of Lakefield College School