“The reason why our staff, faculty and Leadership Team are able to give every ounce of themselves to students, parents and alumni alike, is because they love what they do and they are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students.” forward, and reminded me that just when you think
will be times in your life when you are called upon to
you don’t have anything left to give, to keep digging
shoulder responsibility and lead others through both
because there is always one more step you can take
good times and challenging times, and I’ve learned
and you can always find it within yourself to keep
through Nick and the board that the best way to
moving forward. Struan, on behalf of the board of
broaden your shoulders is to simply ask two questions
directors, thank you for your drive, your resilience
more regularly, “What can I contribute?” and “How can
and for moving LCS forward. Over these past four
I make a difference?”
years, with Jennifer by your side, you have led the school to advancements in technology, enrollment, programming and fundraising, to name a few. We wish you, Jennifer, Jack, Molly and Aidan all the very best in this next chapter of your lives. The ability to drive forward and dig deep within yourself is easier when you are passionate about what you are doing, and this leads me to the lesson I have taken from the Leadership Team, staff and faculty this year—they reminded me of the importance of being passionate about what you do in life. The reason why our staff, faculty and Leadership Team are able to give every ounce of themselves to students, parents and alumni alike is because they love what they do and
I can easily say that I am a better leader and better person today because of Lakefield College School, because of this community and most importantly because of the relationships and experiences that LCS creates for all of us to embrace. So Grads, I’m here to tell you that while today might feel like the end of your LCS experience, the end of something so special and unique that only your fellow alumni can understand, I promise you, that this is truly only the beginning of an incredible journey with The Grove, if you choose it to be. Like anything you achieve in life, the experience you create is completely up to you. Congratulations Class of 2016 and good luck!
they are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students. Each and every one of us benefits from their passion and endless dedication to this school. So Grads, no matter what path you choose in life, and no matter how you choose to contribute to the world, first and foremost be sure to dedicate yourself to something that you are passionate about, because it will be that passion that will fuel you and energize you so that you can dig deep, so that you can give yourself fully to making a difference in the world, no matter how you choose to make that difference. I have been incredibly honoured to be the Lakefield College School Board Chair for a grand total of four months now, and a board member for eight years. It is my privilege to work alongside 15 talented, committed and hard-working volunteers for whom this has been another busy year. I’ve learned many things from our board of directors, and one lesson stands out in particular. This year, Nick Lewis ’77, our previous chair of the LCS Board, taught me the importance of having broad shoulders—the importance of carrying the load for others especially in times of crisis. Grads, there Grove News Summer 2016 | v