Grove News Summer 2018

Grove News Lakefield College School | Summer 2018

Visit lcs.on.ca/events for details Board Chair Nicole Bendaly ’93

SEPTEMBER 28 Grade 9-10 Parent Reception (Peterborough)

29 Grade 11-12 Parent Reception (Peterborough)

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Home to The Grove Weekend (LCS): Waterfront Opening and Canoeing Extravaganza, Fall Fair and Alumni Reunion Andy Harris Cup: Grove Golf Tournament (Lakefield)

OCTOBER 20 Admissions Open House

27 LCS and LCS Foundation Trustees’ Day

Past Chair Nick Lewis ’77 Jennifer Allen Joel Allen ’01 Tim Bell ’00 Mary Blair Marilynn Booth Carlo Bos ’94 Lorraine Brown Jack Campbell ’18 Stephen Coates ’90 Chonée Dennis Paul Desmarais III ’00 Peter Dunn ’62 Whitney Dunn ’95 Stephanie Edwards Isaac Eshikaty Amanda Ethier ’98 Ann Farlow Romina Fontana ’94 Ian Fung ’00 Janice Green Sue Guest Terry Guest * Neil Hamilton James Hicks ’84 Alan Ingram Brett Jackman ’03 Warren Jones ’88 Anne-Marie Kee Zack Kembar ’87 Janet Lafortune Nick Lewis ’77 Kim Little ’53

Ross Little ’81 Hugh Macdonnell ’85 Lara MacGregor Kevin Malone ’77 Patrick Marshall ’90 James Matthews ’58 Karen McKnight Val McRae John McWilliams ’65 Tom Milburn David Miller ’77 Riona Mohan ’09 Bill Morris ’70 Margaret Nelligan Anil Patel ’93 Jonathan Popper ’87 Tony Pullen ’63 Vicki Pullen Sean Quinn ’82 Gretchen Ross John Ryder ’77 John Schumacher Bishop Riscylla Shaw Madison Sheward ’18 Murray Sinclair ’79 Scott Smith ’87 John Stelzer ’00 Tom Stevenson ’78 Losel Tethong ’89 Stuart Thompson ’91 Richard Tucker ’77 Tim Ward ’62 Cara Westcott Chris White ’90 Terry Windrem HRH The Duke of York ’78

DECEMBER 8

Grove Society Christmas Gathering

lcs.on.ca/events

Be sure to regularly visit our events page online to view all upcoming alumni receptions and other events.

Honorary Chair HRH The Duke of York ’78 Board Chair Jock Fleming ’74 Chair Emeritus Paul Desmarais Jr. ’73 Secretary James Matthews ’58 Emilio Azcarraga Jean ’87 Marilynn Booth Bruce Boren ’87 Michael Cooper France Deshaies Andrew Durnford ’85

Bernard Gault John K. Hepburn ’68 Suzanne Legge Orr Angus MacNaughton ’48 Bill Morris ’70 Marc Parent Rosemary Phelan Donald Ross ’48 John Ryder ’77 Thomas Ryder ’53 Nancy Smith Tom Stevenson ’78 Géza von Diergardt Richard Wernham Directors in Bold * Honorary Alumni

I sometimes feel as though our great school does the

others, who were drawn to the culture and environment

work of two schools.

of our school—instinctively recognizing something at

On the one hand, we consistently deliver a rich learning

LCS that they strongly wanted to be a part of.

experience for our students, who go on to pursue their

I’m equally excited for you to read our featured alumni

passions in a variety of fields (p. 10). On the other, we

section (p. 38). It highlights the experiences of four

continually strive for that which is beyond the ordinary,

alumni who’ve built careers that take place

pushing beyond the status quo to that which is

substantially in the great outdoors or otherwise include

transformative (p. 12). In every class, initiative, project

nature and her fruits. It’s fitting that alumni should

and event that we undertake, the Grove community is

cultivate some of the appreciation for nature they

continuously exploring, stretching for that which seems

developed at The Grove by going on to successful

to be beyond reach—and, more often than not, we

careers in wilderness tour leadership and organic

make it.

gardening. And the story of how one alum’s work has

It’s an attitude that can be seen in the faces of not just our athletes, but also our budding artists, our brave actors and dancers, our zealous AP scholars and our

now touched the lives of hundreds of cancer survivors gives us all cause to reflect on the eventual significance of the passions sparked in this place.

debaters. As you’ll see in this issue of the Grove News,

There has never been a better time to marvel at the

it’s a spirit that pervades our community.

qualities and accomplishments of this school and its

So, in addition to sharing stories about the many student accomplishments this spring and some of the out-of-the-ordinary programming which we have all come to expect, I’m thrilled that you’ll have the chance to read about the experiences of three of our students

community.

Contributing Editor Brendan Fell ’04 works in the Guidance Office at Lakefield College School. He is a member of the Writers’ Group of Peterborough and is a frequent contributor to local film projects.

from the Maritimes (p. 26), each very different from the

FRONT & BACK COVER: Lakefield College School students enjoy a canoe race during our annual Regatta Day. ABOVE: LCS faculty member and Bee Keeper Garret Hart shows students how to take care of Lakefield’s bee colony.

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OF SCHOOL AND FOUNDATION

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LCS Trustees at the Waterfront and Fitness Trail (one of many locations that they travelled to throughout campus) to learn more about and discuss the school’s emerging strategic directions with students and staff during the May Trustees’ Day meeting.

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Most community service hours completed this year by Matt Zhang ’20

70% the Scholar with Distinction Roll

of Grade 12s were on

(averages of 85% or higher)

Duke of Edinburgh 19 Award recipients 9 Bronze Awards Liam Cole ’20, Kevin Gao ’20, Anna Harris ’20, Aidan Maltman ’21, Cassandra Mesburis ’20, Skye Vasey ’18, Ethan Webster ’20, Blake Wickware ’20, Phillip Zhang ’20

6 Silver Awards Lily Coates ’19, Janelle Lawes ’19, Matthew Lawes ’18, Maggie-Lu MacLean ’18, Keely Matsusaki ’19, Kenzie McCallum ’19

98% The average for Grade 12, Top of Form student and recipient of the Govenor General’s Medal— Jack Campbell ’18

4 Gold Awards Allie Avard ’18, Nikki Cannon ’18, Rebecka Carrillo ’18, Sabrina Parent ’18

Top to Bottom (L-R): The Peter Dalglish Art Award recipient Dasha Egudkina ’18 with art teacher Tayler Morencie and Head of School and Foundation Anne-Marie Kee; Grade 11/12 hug line; Friday evening Closing Chapel Service; The Jean and Winder Smith Award recipient Paras Cheema ’18 with Duncan McCue ’88; The Whitney Prize recipient Rachel Leung ’18 with Duncan McCue ’88.

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In June of 2017, teachers at Lakefield College School

Two major events—that all Grade 9s would attend—were

involved in the Grade 9 program embarked on an

developed for the fall and the spring. The events would

exciting venture. Together with Advising curriculum

incorporate as many subjects as possible, and the

writers and Leadership, Character, Values (LCV) leaders,

second culminating event would take place outdoors. To

they set out to determine how Lakefield could provide

maintain integration between courses on a daily basis,

Grade 9 students with more authentic learning

all five subjects would be taught with a common theme

experiences.

in mind: “empathy” in the fall, “communication” in the

The teachers represented five different disciplines— science, math, French, English and outdoor education.

Their goal was to enrich their students’ learning by seamlessly integrating various aspects of an LCS

winter and “challenge” in the spring. The themes were reinforced in the new Advising curriculum written for Grade 9s, as well as the Leadership, Character, Values programming.

education with the academic program. They hoped not

In the fall term, the major integrated event involved

only to integrate their five courses, but also to weave

taking all the Grade 9 students to the Ontario Science

nature, THRIVE (health and well-being) concepts, and

Centre in Toronto and attending a play at the Princess of

LCV themes into Grade 9 classes. It was a daunting task.

Wales Theatre. The fall theme was “empathy,” and in

But after half a dozen meetings that summer, the group

English classes the Grade 9s studied the novel The

was ready to put interdisciplinary learning into practice.

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, a highly

Grade 9 was the focus of the integration plan because with only 60 students, who all take the same five courses, it was the most manageable grade to begin with.

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empathetic story about a boy with an autism spectrum disorder. Christopher, the fifteen-year-old protagonist, loves the stars and constellations, and in science the Grade 9 students were studying space and the solar

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system. At the Science Centre they went to Mars on a

project, where they learned about the deleterious effect

virtual spaceship, encountering hair-raising challenges

pollutants that flow into storm drains have on fish and

along the way such as a fire or running out of fuel.

water. Afterwards, they created information leaflets and

Managing the emergencies as a team honed their

did a field trip into town where they painted yellow fish

communication skills—the theme for the upcoming

near storm drains. To explain their actions to the

winter term. In math, Grade 9s studied ratios, which

community, they hung their leaflets throughout the

they practised in science class by using ratios to model

neighbourhood. This combined service/science activity

the solar system based on planet surface areas or

allowed them to learn scientific facts about water

volumes. Grade 9 teachers Diane Rogers and Tim

pollution, take action on behalf of the environment,

Rollwagen are hoping math and science could eventually

accumulate community service hours, be outdoors,

be taught in one block, with math bolstering science

practice written communication skills, and work

comprehension and science providing an engaging way

collaboratively on a worthy endeavour.

to practice new math skills.

Some of the tactics explored in the Grade 9 program this

At the Princess of Wales Theatre the Grade 9s saw the

year were similarly tested in Grade 10. For example,

stage performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in

Grade 10 biology teachers worked with the THRIVE

the Night-Time. The highly imaginative, award-winning

program to teach students how proper sleep, nutrition,

production allowed them to enter Christopher’s mind

fresh air and exercise increased the health and

and see through his eyes. It greatly increased their

functioning of an organ system. The biology class also

empathy for Christopher and enhanced their

worked with members of LEAF (Lakefield Environmental

understanding of the story. Seeing the play had the

Action Force) in the vegetable gardens LEAF cultivated.

added benefit of bringing drama, dance, music and art

Students learned how to grow microgreens and

into their study of the novel.

discovered not only how delicious they were—but what

The second major integration event was a canoe trip to Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park in May. This incorporated multiple learning experiences: living in the outdoors; viewing constellations and planets in a

a nutritional punch those little sprouts packed.

The outdoors is a defining feature of Lakefield’s unique character, so integrating academics with

pristine sky; reading an historical novel involving local

nature can be a key element. It’s not unusual to see

Lakefield areas; learning survival skills—and being

students in hip-waders searching for fish in Lake

challenged in ways many students had never imagined.

Katchewanooka to study in biology (and release later).

The first day, along with canoeing, each student had to do four portages (carrying all their gear and canoes)

Or measuring the diameter of maple trees to see if

uphill to reach their campsite. The spring theme was

they can be tapped for syrup production. Or painting

“challenge” and Andrew Johnston ’95, the outdoor

a landscape en plein air for art class. Lakefield

education teacher who organized the expedition, made sure there were plenty of challenging experiences.

students love the natural beauty that surrounds them,

Indeed, the students were able to exercise many of the

and teachers love having ready access to the outdoors

character strengths they’d learned about in advising and

to enhance learning whenever possible.

LCV, such as enthusiasm, persistence, bravery—and humour.

While half of the Grade 9 students went on the Kawartha Highlands trip, the other half remained at school and had their own integrated experiences. (The two groups then switched so that all students could do the trip.) At school, the students did a half-day of community service that fit seamlessly with their ecology unit in science.

Integrating academic disciplines with nature and other real-world experiences creates truly authentic learning, and LCS intends to expand on it. Students become so engaged in the integrated experience, learning is no longer seen as a chore—it’s a joy. Quite likely, a joy they will seek for the rest of their lives.

STEPHANIE EDWARDS

Working with the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority, they participated in the Yellow Fish Road

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OPPOSITE (Top to Bottom) L-R: Student delegates at the CAIS Senior Student Leadership Conference; Finding Our Footing Student Directors, Noah Storey ’18, Robyn-Lee Hotte ’18, Patti MacDonald (Executive Director of CAIS), Joe Ribbins ’18 and Allie Avard ’18; 2018/19 Co-Head Students, Max Brandes ’19 and Emilia Voudouris ’19; yoga and mediatation session with the Holistic Life Foundation.

Lefevre

Paper House wins for the first time in 15 years

Fifteen alternate endings created by the Grade 10 English class for Terminal Visions, the novel they collectively wrote this year

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jousting battles at Gladiator Day

students paddled to Tim Horton’s during OE class

8,920 the number of hours of community service completed in the 2017/18 year

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91

Advanced Placement exams written

students performed in the Spring Concert

93 Grade 12s jumped in

Lake Katchewanooka after their last exam session

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Ondaatje Challenge Medals Awarded

10 km run, 15 km cycle, 650 m swim, 3 km solo paddle Allie Avard ’18 Anna Harris ’20 Noah Storey ’18 Grove News Summer 2018 | 17

Escaping with the Help of Math

with the community, explaining their thinking

The culminating assignment for the Grade 10 math

questions out of context.

and their process, and learning to answer

classes was fun and experiential—a math escape room. In groups, students needed to complete eight problem-solving puzzles in order to unlock boxes, earn clues and ultimately escape the classroom.

All of the puzzles they solved were related to, and reviewed, course content. Above all else, it was an opportunity for communication and collaboration; students needed to work together to leverage their skills and support each other through the challenge. With a 60-minute time limit, the majority of groups were able to escape the room in time.

Outstanding Biology Competition Results Congratulations to Benjamin Dunk ’18 who had a percentile score of 99 and ranked 25th in the University of Toronto National Biology Competition out of 3,433 Canadian students and 1,376 international contestants. Ben also received the National Biology Scholar with Distinction Certificate from the University of Toronto along with a modest cash prize for placing in the top 1%

Art in the Outdoors

of all contestants.

This spring, our art students stepped outside

Girls’ Softball Wins Gold

of the classroom to host two outdoor events to showcase their creativity, talent and insight to our community.

After forming the team just last year, the 1st Girls’ Softball team won the 2018 CISAA Gold Medal!

The 12-11 win came after a grand slam from Allie

Students taking Grade 12 music and visual arts

Avard ’18, fantastic pitching from Claire

classes hosted Art in Our Hearts and Music in

Martin ’18 and amazing play by the whole team!

Our Souls, a showcase of art and music in the community garden and art room. Throughout the garden and gallery, 22 independent art projects were displayed while the sound of beautiful music filled the air. The event was catered by students in the Culinary Arts program, making for a truly integrated event.

Regatta Day Each year, Regatta Day is an event that the entire community looks forward to. It combines the best aspects of camp—camaraderie and competition, water and fun—and is an excellent opportunity to celebrate sunny, warm days and our beautiful

Grade 11 dance, drama, music and visual arts

campus. This year, the excitement was greater

students presented their integrated creative

than ever as we enjoyed the use of our newly

projects. Gallery in The Grove included

enhanced waterfront!

performance and art pieces that created great conversations about social issues related to body

The Science of Anxiety and Stress

image, mental illness and poverty.

Grade 10 and 11 Learning Strategies students

Choose a Change

participated in the Science of Anxiety and Stress presentation in Toronto. Students had the

Grade 11 Sociology students practised skills of

opportunity to explore how the brain reacts to

inquiry and communication when they presented

situations and our body’s response to perceived

their Choose a Change project to interested staff

danger. They then travelled to Haute Goat in Port

members during the lunch hour. Students were

Hope, which was an exercise in stress relief and

asked to select one possible change that Lakefield

the mental health benefits of connecting with

might implement in the future and perform a

nature, and of course, provided the group with

sociological analysis on how this change could

many laughs and goat cuddles.

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OPPOSITE (Top to Bottom) L-R: Tiffany Lee ’18, Sarah Shi ’18 and Hanna Su ’19 perform at the Art in Our Hearts and Music in Our Souls; Grade 10 math escape room; Liam Davidson ’20 performing his spoken word poem about bipolar disorder during Gallery in The Grove; the gold medal winning 1st Girls’ Softball team.

OUR PEOPLE LCs staff snapshot

OUR PEOPLE LCs staff snapshot

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See more online at: bit.ly/RegattaDay2018

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OPPOSITE (Top to Bottom) L-R: The cast of this year’s spring play, Lord of the Flies; students of the Class of 2018 share where they will be attending university next year; staff professional development with Harkness expert Pieter Kooistra; students raise the rainbow flag at the waterfront.

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OUR PEOPLE LCs staff snapshot

OUR PEOPLE LCs staff snapshot

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See more online at: bit.ly/GladiatorDay2018

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James Battis ’20. Cole Fraser ’21. Joey Osborne ’21. All boys, all from the Maritimes, all hockey players. All new to Lakefield College School in September 2017. But what stands out from their first year at Lakefield isn’t what you might think. For instance, it’s not the fact that their LCS Jr. Boys’ Hockey team won the the CISAA championship and gold medal for the first time in decades (though that was a spectacular win). Nor is it that they were the only students from the east coast.

What stands out after a year at Lakefield is that each boy found countless opportunities to grow in his own individual way.

James’ mom, Kate Bonnycastle, said: “It was like putting James in a field, and building a school around him. It fit him perfectly.” James had learning differences that had made sitting inside a classroom all day with 35 other students almost unbearable. Coming to Lakefield, where it’s part of the culture to be outside as much as possible, was literally a breath of fresh air for James. He loved walking along the path through the trees from Uplands House to Winder Smith Dining Hall, and his active nature thrived in the Outdoor Education program. A boy who

watch talented young players in action). Cole was only

had once loathed school was now a boy who was itching

in Grade 7 at the time, but after meeting Ian the idea of

to return after breaks.

attending Lakefield in Grade 9 took root. Cole’s mom,

Cole’s parents were thrilled their only son was happy and well cared for at a school 1,500 km away from home.

Boarding school had not been on the Fraser family’s radar. But in 2015, Lakefield’s Director of Athletics Ian Armstrong ’83 met Cole at the Atlantic Hockey Showcase in Prince Edward Island (where scouts, coaches and recruiters from all over Canada and the United States

Lisa Fraser, said they looked at LCS and a few other boarding schools that were interested in Cole simply to humour him. But after he had a 24-hour overnight at Lakefield and his parents had a tour of the school, the whole family had to admit they were smitten. Cole was going to Lakefield.

Joey has wanted to become a professional hockey player since he was knee-high to a grasshopper. So

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LCS Jr. Boys’ Hockey team, CISAA champions

when he met Assistant Head: Enrollment Management

All three sets of parents remarked wryly that they felt

Sarah Milligan at the Atlantic Hockey Showcase in Grade

more separation anxiety than any of their boys. In the fall,

7, he liked what she told him about LCS—but he wasn’t

Cole became sick with a nasty case of the flu, and his

sure the school concentrated enough on hockey. His

mom was particularly touched when the school nurse

parents, Lisa Monk and Adam Osborne, were also

called to tell her Cole was such a sweet, polite boy. “He’s

concerned, so they looked at other schools with a stronger

sick as a dog, but between bouts of throwing up he keeps

hockey focus. But when they checked out Lakefield the

thanking me for helping him!” Knowing Cole was in such

spell was cast. “We liked how much LCS supported their

kind hands was a tremendous relief for Lisa when she

athletes. And we loved the vibe there. Joey was only 14—it

couldn’t be there for him. For Joey’s mom, Lisa Monk, it

was a big transition to go to boarding school so far away—

was a delight to hear that the older girls in Uplands House

and we could see what a nurturing environment it had,”

(last year Uplands was co-ed—junior boys downstairs;

Lisa said.

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senior girls upstairs) treated him like a

Kate was pleased to see they genuinely knew her son. And understood what

little brother. On his birthday they gave

made him tick.

him a huge homemade card, which made his day.

Cole and Joey had both been on AAA minor hockey teams, where they’d played up to 60 games a year. Yet they chose to attend Lakefield, which has a far shorter

James’ parents not only missed him,

hockey season. Although both boys would have preferred they had more games

they had to adjust to quite a different life

to play at LCS, they loved their team (and winning the gold medal) and were

without him. Because James had

delighted with all the other opportunities Lakefield offered. Joey had been taught

previously found school excruciatingly

all his life that academics was just as important as hockey, and he was really

dull and to his mind a waste of time, his

pleased with the quality of teaching. His dad, Adam, said, “He actually brags

mom had been deeply involved in his

about how good the teachers are.”

education. Kate often talked daily to his teachers, and getting James motivated enough to do assignments was a constant challenge for both his parents.

But at Lakefield that huge investment of time and energy was no longer

Not only did James become an engaged and enthusiastic student at Lakefield, he matured in ways that astonished his parents. “He’s really enjoyed being around kids from all over the world,” Kate said. “It’s kindled a fascination in how people live, world issues, politics. He comes home talking about current events and global issues, which had never happened at his old school.”

necessary. At first Kate worried that no

Joey was particularly pleased with the Culinary Arts program at Lakefield. He’s

news wasn’t good news, but eventually

always had an interest in cooking and he loved learning new ways to use

she and her husband Todd learned to

ingredients and innovate recipes. (He also thought it was terrific when the

relax. James was doing just fine. In fact,

Mexican girls in his residence taught him about Mexican cuisine.) When the

he joined an evening study group and

spring play Lord of the Flies started production, Joey became the sound tech, a

discovered he really liked it. Whenever

role he knew about because his dad had done sound and lighting for community

his parents needed more reassurance,

theatre. He loved the experience and thinks he might try out for an acting role

they picked up the phone. Everyone—

next year.

from James’ advisor to his Head of House to his teachers and coaches—was happy to discuss James with them. And

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As a dedicated athlete Cole had never considered acting. And he wouldn’t have, but one of the school’s values is that all students must experience some aspect of the arts while at Lakefield. Cole chose to try out for the dramatic production of

Lord of the Flies and landed a role as one of the lost survivors. To his own

Although a passion for hockey was the

surprise, he thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and he’s grateful he was

catalyst that brought Cole and Joey to

“pushed” out of his comfort zone. Now he plans to audition for the 2018 fall

LCS (for James it was his family’s long

musical.

history with Lakefield—Kate’s uncle

The parents of the three boys are unanimously delighted with their sons’ first year at Lakefield, and all the families are looking forward to next year. To compensate for the shorter hockey season, Joey’s playing hockey at a camp in Vermont this summer, and he’ll try out for the Douro Dukes Midget Rep team in the fall (which plays on rinks near LCS). While pursuing his goal of playing professional hockey, Joey also keeps in mind Plan B: earning a business degree on a hockey scholarship. Lisa and Adam are confident he’d succeed. A born leader (he was the rep for Grade 9 and hopes to be Head Boy in his graduating year), he earned Scholar with Distinction this past year, and he thrives on challenges. The Grade 9s went on a three-day canoe trip in May (see p.12) that required four uphill portages carrying their own canoes and supplies, and Joey loved it. He also found it exciting to set up tents, make a campfire and cook with little involvement from the adult guides.

The three boys grew close on the Jr. Boys’ Hockey team and spent time at each other’s homes over the holidays. Their parents inevitably became friends, and when Lakefield’s Admissions Associate Felicia Neil asked the families if they would help her host an event in Halifax for prospective Maritime parents, they all were eager to oblige. Kate Bonnycastle and Lisa Monk lived closest to the hotel and they encouraged friends to attend the LCS presentation. Lisa and Brent Fraser drove 2 1/2 hours from Riverview, New Brunswick, to lend a hand. All three boys (plus Scott Doggett ’21 from Ontario) spoke at the event, telling the assembled adults about their experiences at Lakefield, and how grateful they

attended, and her great grandmother was born in Wadsworth House), it wasn’t hockey that cemented their commitment to the school. It was Lakefield itself. When three boys with diametrically different expectations and requirements all fall in love with the same high school, something pretty special is happening. For alumni, it must be gratifying to hear that the Lakefield they know and adore—is better than ever.

STEPHANIE EDWARDS ABOVE (L-R): Joey (middle) in the Culinary Arts program; James (middle) learning to Nordic ski in Outdoor Education class; LCS information reception in Halifax, Nova Scotia L-R (Back Row): Cole Fraser, James Battis, Prospective Parent, Kate Bonnycastle, Todd Battis, Adam Osborne, Brent Fraser, Lisa Fraser (Front Row): Prospective Parent, Prospective student, Joey Osborne, Scott Doggett, Prospective Student, Prospective Parent, Felicia Neil (Floor): Prospective Student, Ben Battis; Cole in the dramatic performance of Lord of the Flies.

were to be attending. A father of a prospective student remarked to Adam, “Just look at those kids. They’re so impressive. That alone makes you consider Lakefield.”

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Waterfront Opening Celebration & Paddling Extravaganza

Fall Fair—An Annual LCS Community Event

Saturday—1:30 p.m. (canoeing start 8:15 a.m.)

Saturday—beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Join us as we celebrate the opening of our waterfront and our canoeing heritage!

Bring your friends and family and join us on the beautiful LCS campus for a day of fun and friendship.

Official Opening of the Waterfront—1:30 pm

Enjoy a BBQ lunch while you mingle with students and staff on the Head’s Lawn and cheer on our sports teams.

Wander down to the waterfront to celebrate its Official Opening and welcome returning LCS paddlers around 1 p.m.

Celebrate with us as we welcome special guests and waterfront supporters, the Dalglish Family.

Start the day, and be part of history-in-the-making, by participating in our Paddling Extravaganza—8:15 am to 1:15 pm The students of LCS invite you to join them in this 10 km (or less!) fundraising paddle, in support of the new Canadian Canoe Museum, and to honour our canoeing heritage—ending at our beautiful new waterfront in time for the Official Opening.

The ever-popular Grove Society Bake Sale table will have delectable treats and goodies, the Grove Society Basket Grove will have beautiful, themed baskets for you to bid on, and the Grove Society Kids Zone will have lots of activities to keep your little ones creative and busy.

New this year: we’re inviting alumni and local artists to share their arts and crafts for sale at the LCS Arts Market. Be sure to check it out while you are on campus!

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More details and register online at: lcs.on.ca/HTTG

Alumni Reunion—Celebrating Years Ending in ’3 and ’8!

Andy Harris Cup: Grove Golf Tournament

Saturday—beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday—beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Gather your classmates and join us for your reunion.

Grab your clubs and join us for a day of golf.

We look forward to welcoming our alumni celebrating their 5, 10, 15, 20, etc. reunions (with graduating years ending in ’3 and ’8—beginning with 2013) back to the campus!

The Andy Harris Cup: Grove Golf Tournament at Wildfire Golf Course is open to all LCS community members and friends, but this year’s alumni reunion attendees should take special note, and pack their golf clubs to join friends and classmates for a day of friendly competition!

Explore the campus on student-guided tours, relive your high school mornings at the Alumni Chapel Service, catch up with friends and staff members while you enjoy a drink at a reception hosted by Head of School and Foundation Anne-Marie Kee and finish the day with fellowship and dinner in the Winder Smith Dining Hall.

This is an event for the whole family—child care is available—a wonderful way to share your memories with your loved ones.

The day begins with a gourmet brunch, featuring live and silent auctions, and the tournament includes 18 holes of scramble play golf in teams of four—ideal for the recreational or seasoned golfer! Also included are driving range access and power cart rental.

Beyond friendship and community, the Andy Harris Cup also raises money annually to support Financial Assistance at LCS. This tournament has raised more than $100,000 over the past five years.

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The Grove Society. I think the essence of our organization

work they do. I am sure students, parents, alumni and

is really captured in our name. In my former lives I have

friends of the school can come up with a thousand stories

worked as a landscape designer as well as a landscape

about the profound influence that faculty and staff have

labourer, so please bear with me while I talk about trees, a

had on the lives of our community members. The

subject dear to my heart.

influence of Lakefield’s staff and faculty—and those that

One definition of a grove is a group of trees growing together naturally. And trees growing together naturally have certain characteristics.

came before them—continues to spread around the globe with every student and family that enters and exits through the Red Door. I have heard astonishing stories about alumni born and raised in Peterborough who were making

They are diverse—a healthy forest is home to many

a real difference to the lives of people living as far away as

different species of trees that together form a cohesive

Sierra Leone. On a personal level our family knows very

community. The same is true of Lakefield’s Grove Society:

well the kindness of the LCS community—you made us feel

our members include Grade 12 students, our staff and

welcome after having moved to Peterborough, a city I’d

faculty, alumni and their parents, as well as the parents of

never set eyes on before we arrived. Under your guidance

current students.

both our children came closer to learning who they really are, and how they could become the best version of

If I’m standing on the ground, looking at a grove of trees, I

themselves.

might think that it’s just a bunch of individual trees which happen to be close to one another, each doing their own

Lakefield is a place where a diversity of students can find

thing. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Below

their strengths and come to understand their own

ground the opposite is true. The trees’ roots form intricate

potential. It is a place where a shy, quiet student is still

networks of interconnections with each other and other

recognised by their peers and the staff and faculty as a

organisms, including fungi and bacteria. Those

leader. It is a place where a student can find out that they

interconnections are vital to the growth, maturation and

really love the outdoors even though their mother is a city

survival of the whole grove, including each of its members.

person who has never camped in her life.

The most important part of the Grove Society’s mandate is

Our faculty and staff are so very essential to creating an

to foster similar interconnections and relationships, a

environment where students can thrive. Our students’

sense of community and belonging, so that together we

success is partially their success, it’s an outcome of the

can all be stronger. Our organization’s roots are also deep,

care, kindness, passion and expertise the faculty and staff

extending all the way back to 1924, when its predecessors

shared while they were at LCS. So, it is my great pleasure

The Grove Old Boys’ Association and The Grove Guild,

on behalf of the Grove Society and broader community to

were established.

thank all of the faculty and staff for all that they do every day for the students of Lakefield College School.

Communication is key to establishing and maintaining good relationships, both between trees and between people. On May 2, on behalf of the Grove Society, it was my privilege to communicate to all of the faculty and staff at LCS how much we appreciate them and the incredible

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CARA WESTCOTT, LCS GROVE SOCIETY PRESIDENT

If you want to find out more about the Grove Society, visit the the Grove Society pages on the website at lcs.on.ca/GroveSociety. We’d love to hear from you!

HRH The Duke of York ’78, Honorary Chair of the LCS Foundation, graciously hosted our foundation trustees’ annual spring meeting in London this June. The gathering

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Make major enhancements to our waterfront area

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Deliver on a broad range of smaller scale, shorter term enhancement projects under the umbrella of the Here & Now campaign, ranging from renovated science labs, to new residential outdoor social seating areas, to new walking / fitness trails and so much more

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Grow our planned giving commitments by 109% to $37.9M, a level that now exceeds the value of our endowment

was both a celebration of achievement, as we formally concluded our fundraising campaign that launched in fall of 2012, as well as an opportunity to engage our foundation trustees in discussions about our strategic direction for the school.

Thanks to the generous support of the Grove community, we raised a total of $58.6M in cash, pledges and planned

We are so grateful to HRH The Duke of York ’78 for

giving commitments in just under six years, significantly

welcoming our group for a business meeting in

exceeding our target of $50M. Funds raised through this

Buckingham Palace, a celebration of achievement dinner

campaign have enabled us to deliver on a broad range of

in St. James’s Palace and a day at Royal Ascot. We extend a

important enhancements that are having a meaningful

special thank you to the following foundation trustees for

impact on our students, including enabling us to:

generously sponsoring our London gathering: Angus ’48

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Disburse $1.9M in financial assistance each year to almost a third of our student body, supported in large part by 76% growth in our endowment since 2012 to $35.5M Build two new student residences, Uplands House (opened in 2015) and Ross House whose design and construction will be underway soon Launch the Hepburn Alumni Challenge, driving us to 38% alumni donor participation (a rate unprecedented among Canadian educational institutions) and building a bursary that supports four deserving students today

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Dramatically transform and grow our Leadership, Character, Values (LCV) program

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Build our THRIVE Health and Well-being program

and Cathy MacNaughton; Jock ’74 and Sue Fleming; Richard Wernham and Julia West; and Andrew ’85 and Janet Durnford. We are so deeply appreciative of their support in making our London gathering possible.

Finally, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the Lakefield College School community—students, parents, alumni, alumni parents, staff and friends—whose passionate support of, and belief in, our mission has driven our fundraising success, and in turn, enabled us to make our school as strong as it can be for our students. Thank you all so very much for your support of The Grove.

BELOW: LCS Foundation Trustees, staff and guests gathered in London for a day at Royal Ascot.

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PHOTO BY DEVON LINDSAY

Talk to Campbell Bryk ’10 about how he came to run a

taking advantage of Canada’s excellent skiing and

fishing expedition company in Western Canada, and it’s

pricing but who have never seen a frozen lake before—

surprising how often Lakefield College School comes up

and Campbell has made sure it’s an experience they’ll

in the conversation.

never forget.

There was his initial realization that LCS was going to be

He collects his guests at their hotels in his pickup, drives

a lot of fun when he arrived at his first outdoor education

them out to Heffley Lake, pulls a sled full of gear down

class. He wore a classroom uniform while everyone else

the trail and out on the ice, then drills individual holes,

was in expedition gear, happily thudding and loading

sets up heated tents and comfortable chairs and

canoes along the shoreline. Then there were the trips on

prepares fishing lines.

the Otonabee River and to Algonquin Park.

Then the experience begins. “You can close all the

But the experience that made the biggest impact was the

windows on the tent and the lake is crystal clear

biennial Irving Expedition, the Arctic canoe trip

underneath you,” Campbell says. “You can see all the

supported by New Brunswick’s Irving family. “We went

way down, like an aquarium, 15 feet. You can see the lure

to the Hood River in Nunavut for 17 days,” he recalls.

and you can see the fish come right up to it.”

“We practised and trained for it in the outdoor education program and it was pretty incredible. It was some of the best outdoor experiences I’ve ever had.”

With the amenities he brings, it’s for everyone. “I’ve made it so there’s no age limit. I’ve had a four-year-old girl catch the biggest fish of the day and I’ve had women

That’s saying something. After graduation, a year of

breastfeeding in the tent. Anyone can come ice-fishing.

studying economics didn’t squelch his growing passion

And there are not many places you can do this in BC.”

for the outdoors. Campbell changed course, heading west to Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC, for its program in adventure tourism. There, the embers glowing from the Irving Expedition burst into the flames of a true calling.

After two years of hands-on training in guiding adventure expeditions, Campbell spent the next two years learning the entrepreneurial side of the industry and developing a plan for his dream career: leading fishing expeditions. In 2016, he launched Elevated

That first winter was busy, which surprised even Campbell a little. But this past winter was even busier— he spent 93 days on the ice, two four-hour expeditions a day. “We almost always catch at least one,” he says, “and we can catch as many as 12 some days.”

His next ambition: summer trout fishing expeditions.

He’s already taking groups out on weekends. “My ambition is always to make it for everyone. I want it so that if you’re in Sun Peaks, you can do it.”

Fishing Adventures, offering half-day ice-fishing trips for delicious rainbow trout to winter vacationers seeking a break from the ski slopes in Sun Peaks, BC, a short drive from Kamloops.

He works closely with Tourism Sun Peaks, the destination marketing organization for the town of about 500 people, and the local ski mecca, Sun Peaks Resort.

These alliances allow guests to book online or at the resort’s front desk. Many of his groups are Australians

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“The serendipity in life is amazing,” says Al Pace ’77.

Consider his career path and you have to agree.

He just happened to tour LCS for the first time on expedition weekend as a gaggle of boys—in those days, LCS was a boys’ school—was loading canoes for a trip to Algonquin Park. Al liked canoeing from the times his dad took him out, and he was quickly sold on the idea of going to Lakefield.

At Lakefield, his art teacher constructed his own propane-powered pottery kiln, capable of a 2,300-degree firing temperature. Intrigued, Al eagerly learned potterymaking.

In his Grade 13 year, Prince Andrew (HRH The Duke of York ’78) came to Lakefield and Al along with fellow students Donald Grant ’77, Hillary Abbott ’77, John Greenwood ’77, Head of School Terry Guest and the Prince embarked on an expedition of unparalleled significance. “We paddled the Coppermine River in the Northwest Territories and had a life-changing experience,” says Al. That expedition was the start of a lifelong fascination with the Arctic. How it came together is, well, also fascinating. After graduating, Al and a friend decided to take two years off to establish a pottery shop, Farmhouse Pottery, in Erin, ON. They took out a loan, built a–yes– propane-fired kiln and paid back the loan within a year.

More than 30 years later, Farmhouse Pottery continues to thrive, featuring Al’s sought-after designs (one of which was presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on a royal visit) near the Hockley Valley Resort north of Orangeville, ON.

before the meeting,” says Al, “and we came up with Canoe North Adventures.”

In fact, it was Al’s newsletter to his pottery customers that sparked his other business, leading canoe

That was 30 years ago. Today, Canoe North has become

expeditions to Canada’s North. In his newsletter, he

an award-winning hub of northern adventuring. In 2018,

wrote about pottery, family, friends and canoe trips. The

Al and his staff, which each year includes several recent

tales were so captivating that people began asking if they

LCS alumni, have led 15 trips of 10 to 12 canoeists to the

could come along. When he and his wife, and business

Coppermine, Horton, Ravenshead, Redstone and many

partner, Lin Ward decided to hold an information

other rivers around Norman Wells, NWT, and north to

session for the first expedition, 150 people jammed the

the Arctic Ocean. Al reckons he has paddled more than

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30,000 river miles since 1987 in the Yukon, Nunavut and

And so it is not surprising that looking back, the

Northwest Territories.

serendipity stands out. “If not for LCS, there would be

Lakefield’s Irving Expedition returns faithfully, as do many others, including his original group of comrades from his Grade 13 year, including the HRH The Duke of York ’78. But he’s always attracting new devotees as well. “Many people don’t know they want a canoe trip,” he chuckles. “They walk through the door of the pottery store and six months later they’re climbing into a float plane.”

no pottery business, and without pottery there would be no Canoe North, and pottery and canoeing brought us all our friends and customers,” says Al. “Everything we have in our lives was inspired by LCS.” Opposite (L-R) True North Adventures staff: LCS alumni Matt Casson ’09, Al Pace ’77, Mike Casson ’11, Carolyn MarrelliDill ’14, Max McEachern ’13 and Lin Ward. ABOVE: True North Adventures / LCS 2016 Irving Expedition, Mountain River, NWT.

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While she had never been a gardener growing up, Julie

Millbrook, ON. “There’s a lot of diversity on our farm

Fleming ’99 did join the environment club in her early

and that’s very important to our mission.”

years at LCS. They spearheaded Earth Day cleanups and changeovers to low-flow showerheads in the residences, but it was the feeling of community and accomplishment that made an impact.

They started with just a few rented acres for the first four years in Bailieboro, south of Peterborough, ON, but moved to Millbrook in 2013. Since then, it’s been constant growth–literally and year-round. They built a

“The most important thing was the relationships with

passive solar greenhouse (meaning it’s energy-efficient

other people who really cared about the environment,”

and not heated) to grow spinach, kale and salad greens

she recalls, “and the realization that we had agency.”

through the winter, a big 80-ft. by 40-ft. underground

It took a few more years to find her true calling: organic farming. While doing a Masters degree in human geography at the University of Toronto, Julie studied food systems and food localism, and got to know a lot of farmers. “I just hung out and started farming with them,” she says. “I wanted to get my hands dirty and get outside.”

Today, Julie and husband Andrew Flaman are the co-owners of Circle Organic, producing organic vegetables, strawberries, watermelons, herbs and flowers—for the bees—on an 85-acre property in

storage cellar for root vegetables, a barn that’s both a wash building for produce and a storage depot for equipment, plus an irrigation pond. “We built everything from scratch,” Julie says. “We’ve really transformed it. All the buildings are straw-bale and sustainable, and that helps make us what we are.”

Julie is fiercely proud of the fact that they’re also an integral part of their community. All their sales are direct-to-customer, through farmer’s markets and some restaurants, but mostly through the business model known as Community Shared Agriculture. “It means people ‘join’ a farm and get a weekly basket of vegetables,” she explains. “They share the bounty and share the risk. In a bad year you get less; in a good year you get more. We’ve always done it and it’s always been our backbone. For us, we get money up front [early in the season] when you don’t have anything to sell yet, and our customers get the freshest organic farm produce–hopefully, a lot of it.”

That she’s off the radar for the big supermarkets doesn’t faze her at all. “We’re insignificant to the big players,” she admits, “but on our side is that there are a lot of people who really care about local agriculture and farmers. We’re inspired by that, so we stay true to what we’re doing and connect directly with people.”

That’s community-building at its best.

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Like many people, Tim Cormode ’88 gets a big lift from

Today, Power To Be is a $3.5M operation with charitable

being in the wilderness. At LCS, he was always on the

status, funded entirely by donations with 38 full-time

annual canoe trip into Algonquin Park. But what sets

staff and 300 volunteers serving (a projected) 1,600

Tim apart is that he gets an even bigger lift from bringing

people a year, more than 10,000 in total. Participants are

people into the outdoors who could not normally

often referred by their treating organization or service

experience it, whether due to physical, cognitive, social

groups, and they usually don’t pay the majority of the fee

or economic barriers. And that’s what he set up Power To

(bursaries and subsidies are available), but they get to do

Be, the organization he leads, to do.

every outdoor activity imaginable in every season—

The son of a doctor and a physiotherapist, Tim grew up in a health care environment. When he left LCS, he landed a summer job working with young adults with disabilities in his home town of Orillia, ON. He did it for three years. “It was the first job that I really loved,” he says. Even when he moved on to Western University, he always worked part-time in a community group home to help pay the bills.

It was post-graduation, after he moved to Victoria, BC as a youth care worker at a children’s hospital, that the idea for Power To Be began to crystallize. Feeling that “something was missing,” he signed up for a threemonth outdoor leadership program in Canmore, AB, where he went ice climbing, whitewater canoeing and traversing glaciers in the Rockies “with 11 people I didn’t know,” he says. One day, they climbed a mountain. “It was a euphoric experience for me,” he says, “and I thought, how cool would it be to help the kids that I used to work with to kind of metaphorically climb their own mountains and do it in the outdoors.”

With a little research, he discovered an outdoor education program in Colorado, U.S.A. for people with disabilities and offered his services as a volunteer for two weeks. “It changed my life,” he says. “This was clearly something I wanted to do.”

That was 20 years ago. He returned to Victoria, BC started his business and soon was leading his first expedition—a seven-day excursion for young cancer survivors in partnership with BC Children’s Hospital, accompanied by a bevy of doctors, social workers and medical support staff. “We found alignment,” says Tim. “It had a profound effect on the children and the

hiking, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, overnight camping, snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing and even surfing. For wheelchair-bound people, there are lifts and single-wheel “trailriders” that are pushed from behind and pulled from in front. For people with stability problems, there are outriggers and pontoons for the kayaks and canoes.

There’s also been expansion. In fact, their North Vancouver, BC location has recently been joined by another LCS graduate, Graham Bos ’99 an experienced wilderness and water sports guide and operations manager who had previously been volunteering with Power To Be. He remembers learning whitewater kayaking at Lakefield, and cherishes the opportunity to get back into wilderness adventures after many years teaching and studying in China and working in international humanitarian relief and election observation. “It was a big part of my life that I missed in those years,” says Graham.

But there’s even more to come for Power To Be. As the organization sought a more permanent location upon which to grow its concept, a local family decided to shut down its 78-acre golf course on nearby Prospect Lake and offered it to Power To Be on a 25-year lease at $1 a year. Power To Be subsequently received an anonymous $10-million donation to build an outdoor centre on the site for families and individuals dealing with disabilities.

“This is our next breakthrough,” says Tim. “It will allow us to serve more participants and invite and train postsecondary students interested in this kind of work from around the world. And it will make our story known everywhere.”

doctors. And that’s when I realized we were really onto

“I’m a big believer in being a force for good in the

something.”

world.”

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Julie Fleming ’99 Owner

Circle Organic | Millbrook, ON

Al Pace ’77 Owner

Canoe North Adventures | Norman Wells, NWT

Campbell Bryk ’10 Owner

Elevated Fishing Adventures | Kamloops, BC

Tim Cormode ’88 Executive Director

Power To Be | Vancouver, BC

Janice Greenshields ’03 Camp Director

Camp Kandalore | Algonquin Highlands, ON

Laura Bocking ’06 Camp Director

Camp Ponacka | Bancroft, ON

The paths our alumni take after graduation are as diverse as their journeys while at LCS. The Grove experience nourishes a self-confidence and willingness to take risks that results in a strong entrepreneurial spirit in many of our alumni. This independence has fueled the twelve alumni listed on this page to pursue careers in the outdoors. They are camp directors, pilots, ski manufacturers and business owners who have remained connected to Lakefield College School, and represent the start of an alumni network in the outdoors that will span the globe.

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LCS Old Boys Peter Ward ’49 and Jim DeWolf ’58 attended a ceremony in May in Hamilton, ON at which the HMCS Haida—a storied Tribal-class destroyer was being commissioned as the Royal

Iqaluit and Chester, NS at their home in

Katie Jones ’10 recently met up at the

Hudson, QC. There were many

Munich Alumni Reception.

revelations and reminiscences, mostly accurate, and they look forward to

On February 13, 2018, Sam

getting together again, some day!

McLaughlin ’01 and his wife Aveeve welcomed their first daughter, Leila Jane

Canadian Navy’s first-ever ceremonial

McLaughlin, into the world. Uncle Roy

flagship. The ceremony had

McLaughlin ’03 is busy spoiling her

particular significance for Ward who is

already.

known for being the last living member

Tim Morawetz ’77 has written his

of a five-man group that rescued it from

second book, Art Deco Architecture

the scrapyard in 1964. Ward’s

Across Canada: Stories of the country’s

father was on the flag deck of the

buildings between the two World Wars.

Haida’s sister ship, the HMCS

More information can be found at

Matt and Jackie (van Haeren)

Athabaskan, when the Athabaskan was

glue-to.com/artdecoarchbook.

Bowcott ’02 are overjoyed to welcome

torpedoed and sunk in the English

their daughter Alianna Mae Bowcott.

Channel in April 1944. He was one of

Already adored by her older brothers

128 Canadian sailors who perished that

Colton (4) and Vaughn (2), Alianna

day. Read more about the event at

Thirty-three years after their own

graced them with her arrival on

bit.ly/PeterWardHaida

Lakefield College School graduation,

February 2, 2018. She is filling their

Allan Avard ’85 and Hugh

arms with love and hearts with joy.

Macdonnell ’85 were celebrating another LCS graduation—the one of

Craig Shaw ’02 is the Co-Founder of

Will Hendrie ’64 has been granted a

their daughters—Allie Avard ’18 and

Aguamiel Tequila—a new brand of

United States patent for one of his

Betsy Macdonnell ’18.

premium tequila that was recently launched in Ontario and British

inventions—a smartphone/internet enabled portable door alarm using wifi.

David Law ’65 and his wife Pamela

Swith and Geordie Dalglish ’89

Columbia, with store shelves selling out

welcomed a baby boy, George

of the smooth-flavored liquor in the first

Geronimo Dalglish, on March 1, 2018.

week it was released.

recently hosted a group of Old Boys—

From Ant to Eagle by Alex Lyttle ’03 won

David Agar ’65, Hugh Cowans ’66, John

the Silver Birch Fiction Award at the

Goldsmith ’66, Jon Lovink ’66, John Matthews ’66, John McWilliams ’65,

Osbourn Patrick Kemp ’91, Andreas

John Stephenson ’66 and Tom Welch

Roth ’01, Patricia Gabilondo ’08 and

Forest of Reading festival.

’66—from Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary,

Jim DeWolf ’58 and Peter Ward ’49; (L-R) John Goldsmith ’66, John Stephenson ’66, Tom Welch ’66, Jon Lovink ’66, Hugh Cowans ’66, David Law ’65, John Matthews ’66 (seated), Pam Law, David Agar ’65, John McWilliams ’65 and Michael Kelen (guest)

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OUR PEOPLE LCs staff snapshot

Kevin Mako ’03 and his company Mako Design + Invent was named to Canada’s prestigious Growth 500 list. Also, Kevin and his company won an international design competition based out of London, United Kingdom. The competition accepts applicants from around the world for several different categories. Mako Design + Invent was nominated for their design and engineering work on the Moonlite—a device that connects to the flashlight portion on your iPhone and projects images on the wall, similar to a viewfinder, to make children’s bedtime stories more engaging. They won the Industrial Design category at the Creativepool Awards.

Allan Avard ’85, Allie Avard ’18, Betsy Macdonnell ’18 and Hugh Macdonnell ’85

George, son of Geordie Dalglish ’89

Andreas Roth ’01, Katie Jones ’10, Patricia Gabilondo ’08, Julian Wagner, Osbourn Patrick Kemp ’91

Sam McLaughlin ’01 with Leila

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OUR PEOPLE LCs staff snapshot

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See more at: Facebook.com/LakefieldCollege

ABOVE: Top to bottom (L-R): Grove Society Alumni Dinner: Kingsley Campbell ’70, Zack Masciangelo ‘17, Trevor Smith ‘17; Going Grove Grad Dinner: Leanne Britton-Foster ‘18, Alyson Olsheski ‘04, Bella Runza ‘17, Devon Cole ‘14, Alice Tierney Prindiville-Porto ‘18, Cody McMahon ‘12; Women of Lakefield College School | Empowering Possibility event: Rhiannon Gilbart ‘12, Emmy Pullen ‘11, Brooke Dunford ‘11, Paige Mackey ‘11, Jesse Anglesey ‘11, Jessie Blair ‘12, Nora Hickey ‘12; Waterloo Alumni Reception: John McConkey ‘15, Jake Fell ‘15, Ahil Fidai ‘16; Montreal Alumni Reception: Asheesh Momi ‘16, Thomas Demoulin ‘17, Richard Xia ‘17.

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alumni on staff at LCS

500+ alumni at events

Congratulations to Kyle Turk ’03, who has been selected as a recipient for the 2018 Forty Under Forty Awards—a business award that is presented by the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ottawa Business Journal and recognizes accomplished leaders in the Ottawa business community.

twenty-five alumni events hosted this year

Maria and Angus Gastle ’04 along with big sister Ella and brother Carter welcomed Teagan Ann Gastle on March 22, 2018 in Edmonton, AB. Jason McKague ’04 has been named a 2018 Young Gun by Canadian Mortgage Professional (CMP) magazine.

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alumni trustees

Pravir Baxi and Nisha Pinto ’04 are proud to announce the birth of their first child; Mila Alessandra Baxi, born February 3, 2018, in Chicago, U.S.A. On April 12, 2018 on Holloways Beach in Australia, Hilary

1,032 Hepburn Alumni Challenge participants

Coburn ’05 married her soulmate and partner in all outdoor adventures, Arthur Murgatroyd. They felt lucky to celebrate both with Arthur’s family in Australia and Hilary’s family and friends in Canada this June.

Stephanie and Jeff Kloosterman ’06 welcomed daughter, Abigail Nicole Kloosterman on March 19, 2018 in Newmarket, ON.

7+ways to volunteer

Paty Gabilondo ’08 married Julian Wagner on July 16, 2018 at Castle Wernberg, Germany.

ofof of many

Grove Society Alumni Chapter Member Career Day Speaker Grove Roots Mentor Alumni Dinner Planning Committee Mini-career Day Session Speaker Networking Events Andy Harris Cup: Grove Golf Tournament Planning Committee And More!

David Evelyn ’10 and Marissa Evelyn ’15 have recently started a new entrepreneurial venture together—a drug rehabilitation and wellness centre, Strong Hope Barbados.

Carly Zubrickas ’12 married Brandon Timmins on January 27, 2018 at Viamede Resort on Stoney Lake. They were celebrated

by LCS family and friends including Kristin (Zubrickas) McGrath ’05, Melissa Zubrickas ’08, Marissa Vazquez ’10,

Children of Angus Gastle ’04: Carter, Teagan and Ella

Nisha Pinto ’04 with husband, Pravi, and daughter Mila

Hilary Coburn ’05 with husband Arthur Murgatroyd

Abigail, daughter of Jeff Kloosterman ’06

Paty Gabilondo ’08 with husband Julian Wagner

Carly Zubrickas ’12 with husband Brandon Timmins

Christina Chan ’12 (Maid of Honour), Dagmar Christianson ’12 and Natalia Vazquez ’12.

Congratulations to Trevor Jones ’15 who defended his World Rowing Under 23 Championship title in men’s single in Poznan, Poland this summer!

Trevor Jones ’15 PHOTO: Merijn Soeters/Rowing Canada

Congratulations to LCS staff member Isaac Eshikaty and his wife Heidi who welcomed twins Azaliah and Josiah on May 2, 2018.

LCS staff member Isaac Eshikaty, wife Heidi and twins Josiah and Azaliah

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Michael A. Mackenzie ’40 on February 13, 2018 in

Sally Little on June 5, 2018 in London, ON. Wife of Kim

Cobourg, ON. Nephew of Alexander Mackenzie.

Little ’53; Mother of Ross Little ’81 and Michael

John Fleming on April 1, 2018 in Toronto, ON. Father of Jock Fleming ’74; Grandfather of John Fleming ’03 and Rob Fleming ’06.

Sonja Bird on April 2, 2018 in Toronto, ON. Wife of David A. Bird ’32 (predeceased); Mother of David Bird ’60; Grandmother-in-law of Fiona McNestry ’06.

John Graham McCarney on May 8, 2018 in Peterborough, ON. Father of Michael McCarney ’83.

John Lang on May 17, 2018 in King City, ON. Step-father

Little ’84; Grandmother of Andrew Little ’13 and Kathryn Little ’17.

Karin Persson on June 6, 2018 in Buckhorn, ON. Karin was Lakefield College School’s Library and Information Technician from 1998 to 2009.

Donald McQueen Shaver on July 28, 2018 in Cambridge, ON. Father of Jonathon Shaver ’79.

Bill Gravely on July 29, 2018—father of Tim Gravely ’97, Mark Gravely ’01 and Alanna Gravely ’03.

of Mackenzie Emond ’05.

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compassion for others is what I will

often disguised because she was

remember most.

kind and open with people, and so

In the Library she helped students and teachers alike to find the resources they needed. She was no pushover and ran a “tight ship” as On June 14, friends and family

they say, and was well-respected for

gathered together at the

it. She knew the students and staff

Ashburnham Funeral Home to

well. She helped pick the right book

celebrate the life of Karin Persson

for student awards, volunteered to

who passed away peacefully,

look after the staff fund, sent get-well

surrounded by her close family, on

cards, best wishes and gifts and

June 6, at the age of 63, from the

helped organize our end-of-year

complications of pancreatic cancer.

staff events. She also served as an LCS Staff Trustee for a term.

If you knew Karin you knew that she and her family were Swedish by

As a friend and colleague, Karin

origin; Dick, Karin and their two

brought retired staff together

young daughters, Jill and Jennie,

regularly over the years to continue

ventured to North American over

to enjoy each other’s company, good

thirty-two years ago, and eventually

food, laughter and, of course, talk

settled in the community of

about a good book. She regularly

Buckhorn, ON, establishing a canoe

volunteered at the Good Buy Room

and boat building business,

across the street from her home,

Buckhorn Canoes.

cleaned animal cages at Lakefield Animal Welfare Society, babysat

giving of her time. Karin lived and demonstrated a passion for everything life brought her way and she made you feel that passion as well. It was difficult for us to realize that Karin was ill because she never let us down. She was a miracle, a fighter and a survivor, and one of the most optimistic people I have known. She continued to show this optimism, and strength throughout her courageous battle with cancer over the last nine years.

At home among books and an avid reader, it seems appropriate to share one of the quotes Karin recognized as meaningful to her, from the words of Scottish author and minister, William Barclay: “When I die, I should like to slip out of the room without fuss—for what matters is not what I am leaving, but where I am going.”

It was when Karin joined the

dogs, sold daffodils for Cancer and

Karin knew what mattered in life,

Lakefield College School community

poppies for Remembrance Day, and

and she reminded us often, through

as the Library Technician—close to

always supported her community of

her actions, to see what really

twenty years ago—that she became

Buckhorn and the people within it.

mattered—family, friends and giving

our friend, and a caring, dedicated

She always had a special loaf of

of oneself. She has left us

member of our community. Karin

banana bread or a favourite square

remembering what matters most,

had the biggest heart, a great sense

made for a certain customer or two

and we can use these memories to

of humour and an avid passion for

who came by regularly to pick up her

help define our future. Her laughter,

what she believed in. She loved to

baking.

her kindness to others and her

read, garden, cook, bake, walk, bring friends and family together, and lend

Her greatest joy was babysitting her

a helping hand. She was always

grandson, Alex.

reaching out to help and her

There was also an underlying seriousness of purpose in Karin,

wisdom—they will live on through the shared experiences and memories that we, each of us, had with her.

DEBBIE BUCKLEY

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