Grove News Winter 2017
Calendar of Events 2017
For details please refer to our school calendar at www.lcs.on.ca MAY
JULY
4
Alumni Dinner (Toronto)
1
Barcelona Alumni Dinner
6
Trustees’ Meeting (LCS)
2
Barcelona City Tour
SEPTEMBER
26 Volunteer Gathering (Peterborough) 27 Regatta Day (LCS)
JUNE
5
Grade 12 Student Registration Grade 12 Boarding Student Move-In Grades 9-11 Day Student Registration
5
Going Grove Grad Dinner (LCS)
6
Alumni Focus Group (Toronto)
10
Grades 9-11 Boarding Student Registration & Move-In
9
Peterborough Alumni Reception
11
Chapel & First Day All Students
16
Parents’ Night Out (Peterborough)
29
Grade 9-10 Parent Reception (Peterborough)
17
Closing Grade 12 Graduation Dinner 30
Fall Fair (LCS) Home to the Grove Reunion (LCS) Grade 11-12 Parent Reception (Peterborough)
Andy Harris Cup: Grove Golf Tournament 22 (Peterborough) 30 Barcelona Alumni Reception
Lakefield College Trustees 2016/17 Board Chair Nicole Bendaly ’93 Past Chair Nick Lewis ’77 Jennifer Allen Joel Allen ’01 Tim Bell ’00 Mary Blair Marilynn Booth Carlo Bos ’94 Lorraine Brown Andrew Clarke ’85 Stephen Coates ’90 Chonée Dennis Paul Desmarais III ’00 Peter Dunn ’62 Whitney Dunn ’95 Stephanie Edwards Amanda Ethier ’98
Ann Farlow Jock Fleming ’74 Romina Fontana ’94 Ian Fung ’00 Ross Garland Bill Gastle ’68 Janice Green Rick Green Sue Guest Terry Guest * Neil Hamilton James Hicks ’84 Alan Ingram Brett Jackman ’03 Warren Jones ’88 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 Guy McLean John McRae ’70 Val McRae John McWilliams ’65 Tom Milburn David Miller ’77 Bill Morris ’70 Margaret Nelligan Andrew Parke ’03 Anil Patel ’93 Jonathan Popper ’87 Tony Pullen ’63 Vicki Pullen Sean Quinn ’82
Doug Rishor ’57 Gretchen Ross John Ryder ’77 John Schumacher Leslie Schumacher ’06 Murray Sinclair ’79 Scott Smith ’87 Trevor Smith ’17 John Stelzer ’00 Tom Stevenson ’78 Losel Tethong ’89 Stuart Thompson ’91 Richard Tucker ’77 Tim Ward ’62 Sophie Welch ’17 Cara Westcott Chris White ’90 Terry Windrem HRH The Duke of York ’78
FRONT COVER: Lakefield College School’s Junior Girls’ Volleyball Team (2017 CISAA Bronze Medalists)
Foundation Honorary Chair HRH The Duke of York ’78
Suzanne Legge Orr Angus MacNaughton ’48 Robert McEwen Bill Morris ’70 Board Chair Rosemary Phelan Jock Fleming ’74 Donald Ross ’48 Chair Emeritus John Ryder ’77 Paul Desmarais Jr. ’73 Thomas Ryder ’53 Secretary Nancy Smith James Matthews ’58 Géza von Diergardt Emilio Azcarraga Jean ’87 Richard Wernham Marilynn Booth Directors in Bold Bruce Boren ’87 * Honorary Alumni Michael Cooper France Deshaies Lefebvre Andrew Durnford ’85 Bernard Gault John K. Hepburn ’68
Growing as a Community In reading this edition, I am
enrich the lives of those in their
it, but also for the people that make
inspired by the growth and
community.
up our community. As Jackie
innovations taking place at The Grove. As you make your way through these pages, you’ll find stories of creativity and of an environment that promotes and fosters new ways of thinking.
Accompanying these improvements is the news of a variety of proposed enhancements to our programs and campus including outdoor seating at The Grove (p.22). My fondest memories as a student involve
This year, Lakefield College School
being outdoors, and it is exciting to
has expanded its cocurricular
learn that the school will be
program to include arts and
building new spaces for students
community service. The decision
and staff to come together outside,
highlights respect for individuality
where they can appreciate nature
and of the importance of providing
and the beauty of campus.
students with opportunities to grow, learn about themselves, and
McQuade (p.8) says, it is our community that makes LCS a special place, and next year the school community will be growing. To our new Head of School, AnneMarie Kee, and her family, the warmest of welcomes. Contributing Editor Emma Trottier ’03 is currently a graduate student at the University of Cambridge. She is also Policy Manager at Engender Scotland.
There is a deep appreciation at The Grove for the nature that surrounds
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From the Head of School Guy McLean
Being the interim Head of School at Lakefield College School has proven to be an exciting and enjoyable time. It is obviously a transition year for the school but there is, as in all schools, never any shortage of things to do.
friends—and that this tended to drive students indoors and away from the natural beauty of the campus. The initial idea was simply to buy more chairs and tables and place them around the campus. After further consideration, this led to us hiring Helen Batten, a local landscape architect, to run residential design charrettes with
I have concentrated on supporting the faculty and staff
the students and faculty in each of the twelve resi-
in being more creative about their roles in the education
dences. The plan was for students to learn about land-
of the students and have worked with the Leadership
scape design from working with a professional and the
Team to enhance the students’ experience. Within their
spaces designed would be better at meeting students’
mandate, we have tried to focus our attention on aspects
needs and interests in each house. Ideally, if this was
of the LCS experience that enhance the growth and
done quickly enough, we could order the materials and
development of the people at the school—students and
have at least some of the plans implemented before the
adults—program changes that will further enrich the
spring so all the students could enjoy the fruits of their
student experience and improvements to facilities inside
labour. When complete, each residence will have
and outside that will give students and adults a greater
outdoor social space; the functionality of the residences
sense of the aesthetics of place—both the natural and
will be improved and better meet students’ needs;
the built environment.
students and residential staff will have learned about
In an ideal world, there is cross-over so that any single project will fit under at least two of the three headings
landscape architecture and design; and students will have the pride of assisting in the building of their space.
and, in the best, all three categories are included. A good
When I arrived at LCS, I noticed the after-class cocurric-
example of this is outdoor social seating and space by
ular program was largely limited to a range of athletic
the student residences. One of my initial observations
options. In my experience, I feel it is important that
about the school was that there wasn’t enough outdoor
cocurricular program offerings and expectations are a
seating or tables for students to sit and talk or work with
balance of athletic, service and arts offerings. After inter-
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viewing the almost twenty Grade 12 students requesting
A final example is the creation of a contemplative/medi-
the term off sport, I was even more convinced of the
tation space and a community garden. This work is
need to diversify the opportunities available to students
largely the creation of the students with some support
and at the same time take greater advantage of the skills,
from faculty and staff. It also represents an interesting
talents and interests of our faculty and staff.
combining of the talents and interests of the members of
We started small in the first term—Bruce McMahon and a group of students working to rebuild sleds at the Northcote Campus. Students learned some carpentry skills and, by the end, felt the personal satisfaction of having accomplished something worthwhile that will also contribute to the community. November brought the opportunity to offer more service and arts programs and students have contributed their talents and learned in a broad range of programs from culinary arts to an array of service opportunities (p.12).
the community. THRIVE, Lakefield Environmental Action Force (LEAF) and various other spiritual, contemplative supporters, combined with the kitchen staff, facilities workers and the on-campus adult community to create a contemplative space that will lead out of the building into a community garden which will have raised beds for vegetables, herbs and flowers. The garden will be maintained by students during the school year and by on-campus faculty, maintenance and kitchen staff during the holidays. Aramark will use the produce in the kitchen for student meals at the school.
Expansion of the service program meant dealing with
The community garden (p.10), sponsored by the Grove
transportation issues so we wouldn’t endlessly be paying
Society, will be built by students and staff in the spring.
for taxis, so we have now two 10-passenger vans that are
This project also has the potential to be part of the
available for students doing service work every after-
science program at the school and again shows the
noon. Spring term will see a full slate of arts, service and
increased value of combining the work and thinking of
athletic programs offered for the first time and we will
all members of our community.
continue to build from there. The result is lots of people engagement (adult and student), obviously, lots of program changes but also a different ‘sense of place’ is evolving. As an entity, LCS can be about learning in multiple ways and as a school we can make a more significant contribution to the community around us.
It is exciting to have seen so much planning and work take place in such a short period of time. It is even more exciting to anticipate all these pieces and many others being in place by the end of the school year and having so much to anticipate being in place for next year.
‘Sense of place’ is also about your sense of LCS as a
It is wonderful to see the passion and love of the
community, as a learning environment and as a contrib-
community which is so apparent in students, staff and
utor. We can’t just expect this of our students if we don’t
faculty translated with so many new, interesting and
lead by example and have the institution itself be seen
practical enhancements to an already outstanding
to represent the values we espouse.
education.
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Paving the Way for Success—Transition Planning School / Head of Foundation Anne-Marie Kee and her husband Kevin who speak so passionately about the difference LCS has made for their family (p.vi). It is this caring community, unlike any other, that fuels us, even when the going gets tough, and ensures that we are all always striving to give the best to our students, to each other, and to our entire community. This past summer, the school and foundation boards and Leadership Team, through the Joint Strategic Planning Committee (JSPC), came together to ensure LCS continues to strive to deliver the best experience possible. The JSPC revisited the Our Way | More Intentionally Lakefield strategic plan to identify the areas most important to the school during this transitional year under Guy McLean’s leadership and now into the first year of Anne-Marie Kee’s leadership. This resulted in the LCS and LCS Foundation Joint 2016/17 Transition Plan. In October, we shared this
Nicole Bendaly ’93, LCS Board Chair
plan with the school and foundation trustees and received positive feedback and support for both the
I’ve had the honour of being chair of the school board
momentum gained this year and for the goals outlined
for almost a year now, and as I connect with more and
in the transition plan. I feel it is important to share
more alumni, parents, staff and faculty, the passion in
the goals of the transition plan with the broader Grove
our community continues to amaze me. We talk
community, and so the rest of this article is dedicated
frequently about the Lakefield difference, our ‘special
to doing just that.
sauce’ that differentiates us from all other schools, and it is truly our community’s collective love for The Grove and our commitment to nurturing relationships that is what is most valued, unique and special.
The Transition Plan Addresses 7 Key Needs 1. Organizational Leadership and Structure We must ensure we have the leadership and organiza-
I have experienced this love for our school in many
tional structure that will optimally meet the needs of
different ways over the almost 24 years since I gradu-
the school and foundation and reflects our values and
ated, and experiences from this past year in particular
best practices. At a governance level, we need to
have left me prouder than ever to be an alumna and
ensure our structure is functioning with maximum
chair of the school board. From concerned commu-
efficacy and that we learn from the past in order to
nity members speaking out and then rallying together
foster greater alignment, trust and strong relation-
in support of our school, to school board members
ships across all groups.
and other volunteers giving countless hours and effort, at times putting the school’s best interest
Some key school board priorities outlined in the
ahead of their family and work responsibilities, to
Transition Plan to address this need include:
staff and faculty giving their all to ensure our students have the best possible experience, every day, to a faculty member taking me aside at Trustees’ Day to share her appreciation in such a genuine and caring way that I will always remember, to our new Head of iv | Grove News Winter 2017
• Ensuring a successful transition of leadership is a top priority for the school board and a comprehensive onboarding and transition plan for our new HOS/HOF is underway to effectively support Anne-Marie during the first year and throughout her tenure.
• A comprehensive joint school and foundation
4. Cultivate a Thriving Culture
governance review is underway. Through a thorough
This year, under Guy’s leadership, faculty, staff and
examination of our structure, taking the learnings
the Leadership Team are working together as one
over the past ten years, and more recently over the
community. Continuously cultivating a thriving
past 18 months, the Joint School and Foundation
culture that embodies our core values must be a top
Governance Review Committee will make recommen-
priority at all times and will be the outcome of the
dations to strengthen the effectiveness of the LCS
successful implementation of a variety of the initia-
governance structure. The committee’s report will be
tives outlined in the transition plan.
presented at the school trustee meeting in May of this both boards and trustee groups and ensure we are
5. Develop a Comprehensive Enrollment Management Plan
functioning as effectively as possible.
In order to ensure we attract and retain a full comple-
year. Our ultimate goal is to foster alignment among
ment of mission-appropriate students each year, we 2. Strategic Planning: Improve Clarity and Alignment on Strategic Direction
will develop and implement a comprehensive enroll-
The school and foundation have moved forward in
admissions, financial assistance and student retention
important ways during the four years since launching
practices.
ment management plan that optimizes our marketing,
our strategic plan. We have built two vital student programs: the Leadership, Character, Values program;
6. Develop a Comprehensive Brand Strategy
and the THRIVE—health and wellness initiative. We
In order to effectively revisit the Our Way | More
have implemented a bold technology plan and
Intentionally Lakefield strategy for the purpose of
adopted a new teaching and learning online manage-
clarifying our vision and strategic objectives (as
ment system. In 2015, we achieved our CAIS accredi-
outlined earlier), we need to review our current brand
tation with numerous notable commendations and we
strategy and ensure we have a compelling and
opened our newest student residence, Uplands
distilled articulation of what we are about and the
House. The foundation has also grown our endow-
experience we strive to create. Our brand strategy is
ment to over $30M, raised just under $40M to support
critical to addressing a number of needs outlined in
our priorities, and grown our alumni donor participa-
this plan, and must be developed not just with a view
tion rate to the highest level among any educational
towards our marketing and recruitment efforts but
institution in Canada.
must also encompass how we articulate and represent
While we have achieved many milestones in the strategic plan, a key learning from the past year and a half
the LCS brand to our entire community.
is the need to foster greater clarity and broad commu-
7. Continue to Improve Our Program Delivery, IT Platform and Facilities
nity-wide understanding of our vision and strategic
We will continue to introduce program enhancements
direction. A priority for the school board is devel-
that meet the evolving needs of our students and
oping a process to review and potentially redefine our
parents, embrace best practices in the fields of
strategic plan in a manner that captures community
teaching and learning, and enable our graduates to
perspectives and results in a clearly articulated vision
reach their individual potential.
that is fully supported and understood by the LCS community.
While times of transition can be associated with stress and anxiety, this year our community has experienced
3. Continue to Unite Stakeholders as One Community
a new level of energy, excitement and anticipation
The passion and dedication of our alumni and parent
during this exciting time for the school—a true testa-
communities is one of our greatest strengths, propel-
ment to the fact that it is our caring community,
ling us to success in fundraising, word-of-mouth
unlike any other, that fuels us. Under Guy’s leader-
student referrals and effective governance.
ship we have gained considerable momentum, we are
Continuing to strengthen our stakeholder relations
paving the way for a successful transition of leader-
and restore community-wide unity through engage-
ship, and we have many opportunities ahead of us as
ment and open communication is a top priority.
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Welcome Anne-Marie Kee
Incoming Head of School and Head of the LCS Foundation “After 11 years supporting excellence and improvement in independent schools across the country, I am excited to be returning to a school, getting to know the community and making a difference in the lives of students. I cannot imagine a better fit for our family than the school that has helped shape our children. We have a deep affection for and belief in Lakefield College School and its future. I look forward to calling The Grove my home.” Anne-Marie has a special passion for learning and leadership development. She led the development of CAIS’ Anne-Marie Kee with Kathleen and Jacob ‘17
national accreditation standards that challenge schools to examine all aspects of program and operations, including
The Lakefield College School community is delighted to
innovative learning, student engagement and wellness,
welcome Anne-Marie Kee as the new Head of School and
governance and risk. She also oversaw the growth of the
Head of the LCS Foundation, effective August 1, 2017.
CAIS Leadership Institute, which trains more than 175
Anne-Marie is a highly respected leader in the independent school community across North America. For the past 11 years, she has served as Executive Director of Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS), the national association dedicated to continuously improving the state of
school leaders each year. Most recently, her vision resulted in The 2051 Project, an international research project and incubator, that focuses on the dual challenge facing independent schools: the need for academic and business innovation.
leadership, governance and educational excellence among
Prior to assuming the leadership of CAIS, Anne-Marie was
its 95 member schools, including LCS. She is renowned for
Dean of Studies and Chair of the Integrated Technology
being a warm, dynamic, student-centric champion of inde-
Implementation program at Lower Canada College in
pendent school education and a mentor to many in the
Montreal. She began her career as an English teacher in
profession.
Kingston, Ontario, and holds a BA, B.Ed. and an M.Ed. from
Anne-Marie has a deep understanding of and connection to
Queen’s University.
The Grove. In addition to collaborating extensively with
Nicole Bendaly ’93, Chair of the LCS Board, and Jock
many members of the LCS community over the years
Fleming ’74, Chair of the LCS Foundation Board extend
through her position with CAIS, she and her husband,
their appreciation to the members of the search committee
Kevin, are also current parents—their son, Jacob ’17, has
and to the broader LCS community for their valued insights
been a boarder at the school since 2013. Kevin is Dean of
and perspectives that were critical to the successful conclu-
Arts at the University of Ottawa, and their daughter,
sion of the search process. “We would also like to publicly
Kathleen, attended LCS in Grade 9 and will remain in
express our gratitude to Guy McLean who has provided
Ottawa to attend Ashbury College in the fall.
outstanding leadership to the school as interim Head of
Anne-Marie brings a truly unique set of skills and experience to LCS. She has unrivalled vision and knowledge of the opportunities and challenges facing independent schools, a
School. Guy will continue in this capacity for the balance of the school year and is committed to ensuring a smooth transition to Anne-Marie.”
passionate belief in our LCS values, and a collaborative,
Please join us in welcoming Anne-Marie to her new role
team-oriented leadership style that makes her the ideal
with The Grove.
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School Highlights
3
Honouring 25 Years, and More, of Service!
7
Our Garden is THRIVE-ing
10
New Contemplative Space for LCS
11
Enhancing the Student Experience
12
Finance Quick Facts—LCS and LCS Foundation 2015/16
16
Trustees’ Day at Lakefield College School, Fall 2016
20
Here & Now—Investing in Our Students
22
Hepburn Alumni Challenge Update
24
Strengthening Commitment: Legacy Giving at The Grove
25
3D Printing Has Arrived at LCS!
26
Journalist and Innovator: Grove Old Boy—Peter Ward ’49
28
Grove Alumni—Class News
30
Honouring Our Heads of School in Portraiture
34
In Our Memories
35
Editor: Tracey Blodgett; Layout & Design and Copy Editor: Christine Vogel; Contributing Editor: Emma Trottier ’03; Editorial Committee: Heather Avery, Joe Bettencourt, Theresa Butler-Porter, Dave Krocker, Guy McLean, Sarah Milligan, John Runza, Shane Smyth ’96 and Stephanie Wilcox ’03. 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 OPPOSITE: Spring harvest: faculty member Garret Hart shows students how to boil maple syrup in The Grove’s sugar shack
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School Highlights Thriving in 2016/17
Round Square Adventure
This September, University of Toronto professor
Following a four-day pre-conference tour in Iceland
Dr. Greg Wells launched the student roll-out of the
with four other Canadian Round Square Schools, Ali
THRIVE well-being project, addressing all students in
Attyani ’17, Hanen Alfuhaid ’17, Allie Avard ’18, Paige
Grove Time sessions on “Dream-Setting, Habits and
Bonner ’17 and Joe Gennaro ’18, along with Cara
the Environment.”
Westcott, LCS Trustee and alumni parent, and Gerry
Wells drew on his physiology research and his work with high performance athletes to discuss the value of pursuing a dream, rather than simply setting goals. Illustrating his points by drawing upon the
Bird, Director of International Programs, arrived at Stiftung Louisenlund in Hamburg, Germany to represent LCS at the 2016 Round Square International Conference.
experiences of Olympic athletes Usain Bolt and
The theme of the conference was “The Journey That
Michael Phelps, Wells mapped out a plan for achieving
Makes Us,” and it would focus on the word “journey”
those dreams.
in a wider sense, as in our individual life’s journey and
He encouraged our students to discover their dream, and then identify short-term steps that they could take over the next 90 days to advance that dream. Forming habits, Wells added, was a key factor in achieving goals, noting that although it took 66 practice sessions to form a habit, it was much easier to maintain a habit than to draw on will-power to achieve goals. Finally, Wells reminded the students to surround themselves with a circle of friends who would contribute positively toward the achievement of their dream, people who would challenge and inspire them to stay on track.
Peter Dalglish Art Award
journey in terms of personal development. Approximately 550 student and adult delegates from more than 100 Round Square schools around the world were in attendance. While their time at Louisenlund would prove unforgettable for many reasons, the LCS student participants were unanimous in saying their most lasting memories of the conference would be of the people they had met from around the world, with whom they had shared so much, and forged remarkably meaningful friendships over the short course of a week. Under the organization’s new “Discovery Framework,” participants in RS programs are now known as “Explorers.” There can be no doubt that the journey undertaken by delegates to the 2016
Congratulations to John Huth ’18 for his appointment
Round Square International Conference was one of
as the 2016/17 Peter Dalglish Art Award recipient. John
exploration and discovery; of self-discovery and of
submitted a tremendous artistic statement and
learning about the world around them, as well as about
portfolio highlighting his creative talents. He has a
the other peoples and cultures with whom we share
fantastic vision for his art that will reflect “What
the planet.
Lakefield Means to Me.” His art will be submitted to the school on the Friday of Closing and will become part of the Peter Dalglish permanent collection.
Athletics News It has been a busy year so far for our athletic teams.
Third LEED® Gold Building We are very excited to announce that Uplands House has been LEED® Gold certified. This is Lakefield College School’s third LEED® Gold certified building, joining Hadden Hall and Cooper House.
Notable performances include the 1st Boys’ Soccer Team capturing the CISAA gold medal in early
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design®
November, Jr. Girls’ Volleyball Team earning third
(LEED) is a rating system that is recognized as the
place honours at the CISAA Final Four, CISAA gold for
international mark of excellence for green building in
the 1st Girls’ Alpine Racing Team, the 1st Girls’ Nordic
over 160 countries.
Racing Team and the Jr. Boys’ Basketball Team. Sr. Boys’ Alpine Racer, Scott Thompson ’17 was awarded a gold medal for winning the giant slalom Race at the OFSAA Alpine Championships.
OPPOSITE (Top to Bottom) L-R: Students on the THRIVE committee meet with Dr. Greg Wells to make wellness plans for this year; the 1st Boys’ Soccer Team wins the CISAA Gold Medal; the CISAA Gold-Medal-winning Jr. Boys’ Basketball team; the Round Square International Conference delegates on a glacier in Iceland before travelling to Germany for the conference. Grove News Winter 2017 | 3
The Drowsy Chaperone This year’s fall musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, was phenomenal. After two and a half months of hard work, the cast and crew played to four very appreciative and
who are less fortunate. And it really makes me realize what 9 dollars is worth.”
Alinea
packed houses. The energy and buzz around this
Thirty dancers, under the leadership of LCS teachers
production was excellent and many members of the
Libby Dalrymple and Rachel Bemrose, had three
wider community came out to see the show. In fact, it
fantastic performances of this year’s Dance Showcase,
was chosen by Kawartha Now as one of the top shows in
Alinea: Beginning a new train of thought. The girls, with a
the Kawarthas throughout 2016, including a “Best
few special appearances from Grade 12 boys, staff and
Musical” distinction!
campus kids, performed a variety of studentchoreographed numbers in a wide range of styles
The LCS 24-Hour Project In December, more than 100 drama students from Grades 9 through 12 embarked on the ultimate challenge: writing, directing, teching and performing original plays in 24 hours! The writers started at 6:00
including contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, tap and cultural pieces. Student-designed lighting and sound engineering, under the direction of LCS teacher Geoff Bemrose, further enhanced the experience for the audience.
p.m. on December 14 and within a 24 hour period eight
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Dance
plays were created; directors assembled; readings, script
Showcase, alumni dancers, from Tokyo to Vancouver to
choices, auditions and casting completed; blocking and
St. Paul, Minnesota and beyond, shared videos of
rehearsals took place; and costumes, props, lighting,
themselves dancing that were worked into the finale.
and sound cues were developed. By 7:00 p.m. on December 15, the curtain was raised and eight plays that didn’t exist 24 hours earlier roared to life!
Engineering Week Challenge Sixteen Grade 11 and 12 physics students competed in the
Students learned valuable lessons about taking risks,
Peterborough’s 2017 Engineering Week Challenge on
performing, running tech, collaboration and the
March 1. The task was to design, construct and test a
creative process. The first LCS 24-Hour Project was a
crane using popsicle sticks, wooden dowels and string.
great success which audiences enjoyed immensely!
Josie Carr-Harris ’17, Alan Song ’17, Steven Chen ’17 and Ethan Jiang ’17 finished first, while Liam Kaller ’17, Alisa
What You Can Get for 9 Dollars Reyna Krocker ’18 travelled to Nepal with 43 other amazing teenagers from around the world on the first Round Square “Big Build” project. Reyna learned a lot
Filatova ’17, Rupert French ’17 and Conor ShanahanGuay ’17 finished in second place!
Analyzing a Business Case
about herself and the world on this trip. In town, she
On February 25, eight LCS students traveled to Oakville
saw a woman building bricks: “…one-by-one she would
for the Appleby Case Competition. In groups of four, they
put a slab of cement into the mold, flip it over on the
were challenged to analyze a real business case, find a
ground and move to the next one. This is what they
solution to the problem, and present their proposal to a
would do all day everyday, baking in the sun. We were
panel of judges.
told that for every 1,000 bricks they get 9 dollars. This makes me think about what 9 dollars is worth to me. I would spend that on a snack and a drink with no second thought, but for them 9 dollars helps to feed their family. This trip taught me that I’m not afraid of the world around me, there’s so much outside this Lakefield bubble. It made me be me, not live up to who I should be, but who I am. And finally, it reminded me of how privileged I am and what is going on in the world, those 4 | Grove News Winter 2017
Attendees also heard a talk from guest speaker David Cheesewright, President and CEO of Walmart International. Congratulations to the team of Parizeh Rahman ’17, Trevor Smith ’17, Matt Lovick ’17 and Zack Masciangelo ’17 who came in first place! OPPOSITE (Top to Bottom) L-R: The dancers from Alinea, this year’s dance showcase; First prize Engineering Week Challenge winners Ethan Jiang ’17, Josie Carr-Harris ’17, Steven Chen ’17 and Alan Song ’17; Reyna Krocker ’18 in Nepal as part of the Round Square “Big Build” project; the cast of The Drowsy Chaperone.
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HONOURING 25 YEARS, and More, of Service! Debbie Buckley
Teacher, Day House and OE Helper If you have spent any time at The Grove over the last three decades, you’ve likely had the chance to work with, be taught by, ski alongside or paddle with one of our most beloved staff members at LCS. Debbie Buckley arrived at Lakefield College School in September 1986 when she joined the staff to work as administrative assistant to former Head of School David Hadden. During the era before texting, email and laptops, Debbie used a typewriter with a four-page memory to file student records, coordinate mailings to parents and the board of governors, and type up speeches for the Head of School. Debbie realized early on that life at LCS was a good fit for her, and she started to think about getting more involved in the life of the school.
and continues to be a key figure in the day student group on the school life side of The Grove.
Soon after, as she grew more interested in computers and found working at the school so rewarding, Debbie began
Debbie’s love for the water prompted her to take up
taking additional technology courses. Eventually, through
whitewater kayaking in her late 30s. As with so many of
the support of Susan and David Hadden and many of her
Debbie’s interests, her enthusiasm and her characteristi-
colleagues, she returned to school at Trent University to
cally quick learning curve resulted in her taking on addi-
complete her Bachelor of Science and her Bachelor of
tional responsibilities. In this case, it meant spending
Education and eventually re-joined LCS as a member of
many enjoyable afternoons on the river each spring with
the teaching staff after graduating from Queen’s in
Rick Hagg and Diane Rogers and the LCS whitewater
September 1995. Although her original responsibilities
program—where Rick made any staff member who unin-
upon her return were split between the Head’s Office and
tentionally “swam” with the students buy donuts for the
teaching computer classes, she eventually moved to
whole crew. (Thankfully, Deb stayed dry most of the
teaching computer science and joined the IT department
time.) During this period, Debbie helped to lead two LCS
on a full-time basis soon after.
Irving Expeditions, one to the Horton River in the Northwest Territories, and one to the Eau Claire River in
Debbie’s responsibilities continued to expand in 1998
Northern Quebec.
when she joined the residential group, moving on campus and adding duties as Head of Moodie House.
Debbie continues on in her roles teaching math and
During this time, Debbie was able to enjoy campus life
running Brown House. Debbie’s inspiring journey and
with her daughters, Katie ’00 and Michele ’04, both of
her contributions to the life of the school over the last
whom would eventually attend LCS. Together, the girls
thirty years can perhaps best be summed up in her own
learned to ski, sail, paddle and enjoy the outdoors while
words: “Lakefield is an amazing place to work, and it
making the most of the opportunities that living on
allowed me to fulfill my dream of becoming a teacher—
campus presented. While she continued to teach
along with so many other things along the way. I’ve loved
computers, communications technology and math,
these years of working alongside supportive colleagues
Debbie oversaw the residence and spent every other
and friends.”
weekend ski patrolling at Devil’s Elbow. She also assisted the Alpine ski program for many years, leaving early on Wednesday mornings to travel to Collingwood to work the gates and time results for LCS students. After moving
LCS has been so fortunate to have Debbie’s enthusiasm and love of “all things Grove” over these three decades. JIM MCGOWAN
off-campus, Debbie took over Brown House (Day House)
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Jackie McQuade
Keeping Our Campus in Tip Top Shape It’s hard to imagine an LCS without Jackie taking care of our students. Each day her bright smile, and warm greetings have been a part of thousands of students’ morn-
Students always remark how nice and friendly Jackie is. They love that she takes time to talk to everyone when she sees them in the residence or out on campus. They speak of how hard Jackie works and how she is always ready with a smile, willing to listen and helps make their residence feel like home.
ings. For more than 25 years Jackie has worked in house-
The appreciation is mutual between Jackie and her
keeping, taking care of the boarding students. In her
students. Her very favourite thing in the world is the
time here she has worked in Smith Hall, Wadsworth,
homemade cards and little notes left on her door from
Moodie, Ryder, Grove, Upper, Uplands, Ondaatje,
time to time. Jackie has kept every single card and note
Rashleigh, Matthews and Lampman Houses.
students have given her over the years. It is such a
Jackie has loved all of her years at LCS but the best ones (her fondest memories) were in her younger years when
special part of the job when the students show they really care.
she got to work side-by-side with her best friend, her
Jackie remembers all of the special people that she had
mom. Jackie started working at LCS one summer with
the opportunity to work with over the years, David and
her mom, Dolly Hockaday, who worked at LCS in the
Susan Hadden, Richard Hayman, Mike Chellew, Doc
kitchen and housekeeping. That led to a permanent
McCubbin, David Walsh, Bob and Jeanne Armstrong,
position and Jackie soon found herself working in Upper
Mike Arsenault, Ken Sunderland and so many more. She
Colebrook with Mike Chellew and the Grade 7 and 8
especially loved going to the Armstrong’s House where
boys.
Jeanne would make her fudge and fix her a coffee when-
When asked what kept her at LCS for more than 25 years, Jackie smiles and comments on how much she loves the small community, the staff and students and that it’s a wonderful place to work where everyone looks out for each other. She loves getting to see the students every day and having friendships with co-workers. Jackie laughs and says that LCS is a fun place to work. “It’s the kids that keep us young and keep us going. It’s a home away from home where best friends work together and students trust and treat the staff well which makes the work rewarding.” 8 | Grove News Winter 2017
ever she came to clean. Jackie is in awe that the campus kids she knew as small children are now adults with children of their own. Like Erica Chellew ’95 whom she met when she first began at LCS, now a teacher, living on campus with her own young children. Outside of work, Jackie is the mom to three children, eight grandchildren and one great grandson. She looks forward to her retirement (in a few years) and the time it will allow her to spend with her family, but also knows her time at LCS has been truly a remarkable experience and the community will always be a family to her as well. KERRIE HANSLER
Greg Richardson
The Grove’s Jack of All Trades The Lakefield campus cannot function without the help and hard work of the maintenance team. From snow removal, to lighting, renovations and everything in between, Greg Richardson has been part of that team for more than 25 years and during that time if there is a job
The Grove all of these years because it is a terrific place to work, and it is great getting to know the staff and their families. He loves the combination of routine and variety. With work orders coming in constantly he knows that every day will be different providing unique and creative challenges. Greg loves the variety of work, the location, the campus and the way he has been treated as a professional who gets his work done.
to be done, you can be sure that Greg has had a hand in
Greg has enjoyed the special privilege of working with
completing it.
talented colleagues some of whom since the day he
When he began at LCS, the campus looked vastly different than it does now. Rashleigh and Moodie Houses had just been completed and shortly thereafter the library and academic block took shape. Since then
began—Tom Fife, Ray Carlow, Don Maguire and many more. He’s shared many a delicious dining hall lunch with them and worked together on more tasks than he can remember.
he has worked in every building on campus from the
When not at work you will find Greg in Lang (the town
tunnels under the chapel to the new rooms of Uplands
he’s lived in his whole life) living on the river, two doors
House, each one needing its own special care and
up from his childhood home. Greg loves spending time
unique attention. Twenty-five years ago, very few jobs
with his family (his wife, two children and grand-
were contracted out so the maintenance team was much
daughter), working on bikes, cars and a variety of other
larger than it is now. At that time, Greg was not only
hobbies.
involved in the maintenance of the campus but also renovations and larger projects. Greg’s talent and
When asked about what he loves most, Greg pauses and
resourcefulness allowed him to become a “Greg of all
says his favourite parts of campus are the waterfront for
trades” tackling a large variety of projects and daily
its natural beauty, and the dining hall for…lunch.
work.
KERRIE HANSLER
When asked about his career at LCS, Greg remarks that the one constant is change. From the thousands of students he has seen come and go to the expansion of buildings on campus, Greg has seen LCS grow and flourish, change and adapt. He says that he’s stayed at
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Our Garden THRIVE-ing
A Lakefield Environmental Action Force Dream Coming True Creating a garden at LCS has long
creation of a garden coincides with
outside the Art Room. To facilitate
been a dream for members of LEAF,
THRIVE goals of creating a better
a student-centered design process,
Lakefield’s Environmental Action
understanding of nutrition, offering
Dario created a template in Google
Force. We were obviously quite
nutrient-rich food and getting
SketchUp that allowed students to
excited when we learned that the
students outside and active. The fact
create, add and remove features
goals of the THRIVE well-being
that the garden will be located near
from the design. The process that
initiative coincided with LEAF inter-
our new Contemplative Space also
unfolded was an organic one,
ests, and, with funding from the
fosters the THRIVE goal of encour-
with some students working on
Grove Society, a garden this year at
aging mindfulness and creates a rich
computers and others drawing by
LCS could become a reality!
green space in which to do this.
hand; the group compiled sugges-
Initial brainstorming and discus-
Following initial brainstorming,
sions involved dreaming of all of
the next step for members of LEAF
the delicious food we could grow
was to begin moving with confi-
(tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, kale,
dence into our design phase. Dario
potatoes, oh, and did I mention
Gabbani ’11, a member of our
potatoes?!), learning about growing
Facilities staff is in the process of
seasons and soil requirements and
becoming a landscape architect
scouting possible locations around
and shared his skill and expertise
the campus. We also connected
to help guide us through the design
with key partners including science
process. From walking around the
teachers, yoga and meditation
space, to dreaming about poten-
leaders, members of THRIVE, and
tial features and then creating a
At the same time as the design
Aramark and Facilities staff. Early
possible design, we have all learned
process is moving forward, we are
on in the process, LEAF students
a lot—and discovered a few hidden
also working hard to decide on the
identified a vision for the LCS
talents along the way! Following
plants we’d like to start with so that
garden: to create a multipurpose,
consultations about potential
seedlings can be planted over the
community space for healthy food
locations, we were approved to
winter and raised beds can begin
production and education. The
design a garden for the ‘gulch’ area
to be built. Our dream is to be able
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tions into two possible design ideas. Dario then worked his magic to make these designs come alive in SketchUp, bringing them back to the group for comments, additions and modifications. We are still in the middle of that design process as this story goes to press; key partners need to be again consulted and there is the budget to consider as well!
“We need environmental spaces to engage with. The garden is not only a symbol of Lakefield’s continuous devotion to environmental stewardship but will serve as LEAF’s impact and legacy by providing students with a cherished space of environmental interaction.” GRADE 11 LEAF STUDENT
to provide food that will be prepared by Aramark staff to be enjoyed in the
New Contemplative Space for LCS
dining hall, and to learn a lot along
C.S. Lewis once noted, “We live…in
The space opens to, and overlooks,
the way.
a world starved for solitude, silence,
the new garden so students will be
and privacy, and therefore starved
able to find inspiration and solace
for meditation and true friendship.”
in the natural world as well. Faculty
As we gathered feedback on student
member Erin Braeckman, who has
well-being needs for the THRIVE
been one of the leaders on this
project, our students at Lakefield
project, along with Assistant Head:
reminded us frequently of their
School Life John Runza and Director
hunger for a quiet space and a time
of Spiritual Wellness and Diversity
for reflection in their busy days.
Lorraine Brown, says of the space,
For a student-driven organization such as LEAF, the opportunity to contribute to such a lasting and environmentally sound project has been tremendously exciting and empowering for the students. They have been involved, and indeed, in the driver’s seat for all major decisions, and they have have proven to
To support this longing for spiritual
be equal to the challenge responding
well-being, Lakefield has renovated
with grace, perseverance and passion,
a small space adjacent to what will
willingly contributing their time and
be the new garden as a contempla-
energy to make this idea come to life.
tive space. Furnished with rugs,
It has been amazing to watch students become engaged and invested in the garden, participating in lively debate and research time in their desire to be involved in something that allows them to get
cushions, inspirational art and key texts from the world religions, this space will offer our community moments of respite from the world of tests, commitments and social
“Our vision is that it will serve as a place of belonging, of becoming; a refuge for the spirit as much as for the bodymind. Whether students and staff come for prayer, reflection, meditation or simply quietude and respite, they will be welcomed by an inspired, inclusive space for connection, embodiment and renewal.” HEATHER AVERY
media.
their hands dirty. There is magic in allowing them to spearhead this project. I believe that this is ultimately what will ensure the long term success of this garden so that The Grove is growing food not only to be enjoyed by next year’s students, but for students and staff for years to come. Already, students are creating a five-year plan with dreams of including a greenhouse and increased planting potential as the garden gains momentum. And students can’t wait to taste the fruits of their labour! VICKY BOOMGAARDT
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ENHANCING
the STUDENT EXPERIENCE
The Cocurricular Arts Program at Lakefield College School When you walk the hallways and corridors of the school after classes these days you will notice students engaged in a tremendous variety of activities: you will hear music coming from a group of students learning how to play guitar, another group of students developing vocal and instrumental jazz skills; you will see varsity sports teams practising in the gym; you will smell the beginnings of a wonderful meal being created by members of the new Culinary Arts program in the OE kitchen (and, if you arrive at just the right time, you may taste a sample of their creation!); you will hear the whoosh of the puck and the grind of skates on the Bob Armstrong Rink as members of SLASH battle it out on the ice; you will witness the creation of a robot able to pick up an object and deposit it on the other side of a small fence; you will hear a reading of a story written by one of our creative writing prodigies; you may watch, spellbound, as dancers come together in perfect synchronicity; all over campus, you can see students shooting video and taking pictures to use in creating their own films. Closer to the end of the afternoon you will see students involved in community service arrive back on campus with smiles on their faces, feeling good about their ability to give back to the community in a meaningful way, and varsity hockey teams return from the Lakefield rink, tired but rejuvenated from pushing themselves on the ice to give their best to their team. The late fall term saw an exciting ‘explosion’ of cocurricular offerings this year that have expanded students’ options beyond traditional athletics to include arts and community service. In past strategic plans, the school has identified the need to contemporize our cocurricular offerings to reflect the interests and needs of a 21st century student body. This fall we took the plunge! Beginning in November and based on their feedback, students have had the opportunity to choose a commitment to athletics, the arts, service or a combination of all three. At the moment, this means that a student’s cocurricular portfolio could be comprised of a singular varsity sport, or a combination of arts/creative programming, community service, and a recreational sport. This flexible scheduling allows our students to create a cocurricular portfolio that meets their individual needs. The buzz around the school at the end of the day is palpable. Students are engaged and invested in their cocurricular choices; they are stretching their comfort zones in areas about which they are passionate and the result is a student body that is re-energized by the time they all converge in dining hall for dinner.
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“The introduction of the dual cocurricular program at LCS this year has been a game changer. Trying a new program in combination with another this past fall season opened the way for each student to create a unique, custom-made program for their after-school activities. I took this opportunity to combine a sport I wanted to try, with an activity to benefit my local community and I met individuals with like interests and motivations as myself.”
REBECCA MELLO ’17
A student survey in mid-October revealed that roughly one third of LCS students would prefer to focus on athletic endeavours, one third would prefer to focus on artistic endeavours and one third would prefer a program that would allow for a combination of the two. As Director of Arts Sarah Young began to develop new artistic programs for the late fall and winter terms, students expressed an interest in a plethora of artistic foci. It was exciting to learn that students are interested in such a variety of artistic programming. Whether it’s costume design, woodshop, dance skills, portfolio work, guitar, painting, improvisation, journalism, fringe drama, graphic design, string orchestra—you name it, our students love the arts! The Culinary Arts program is the only cocurricular program that “made cuts” in the late fall term! An exciting dimension to this program is that students are learning from experts in their fields. A combination of LCS staff and local artistic professionals are working alongside our students. By balancing introductory and enrichment programs, we are able to see students learn something new or refine existing skills. Our current programs have been exceptionally well received by staff and students; and, in the spring term, a whole new slate of artistic programs will be offered to our students. It is refreshing
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“I looked forward to the new winter season where I could continue to have the flexibility and choice to make the most of the programs that make my Lakefield experience one of a kind, and go outside of the Lakefield bubble and change other people’s lives.” REBECCA MELLO ’17
to see students so inspired after school every day as they spend time doing something they love. With the new cocurricular portfolio, the Service Learning program has had an opportunity to gain traction both within LCS and the greater community. With a commitment to develop a program where students could be involved in regular programming outside the school community, students were given the opportunity to gain experience as well as an appreciation for others within the Village of Lakefield. Throughout the late fall, the cocurricular group was busy! Students were volunteering at Lakefield Extendicare assisting with afternoon programming on Wednesdays. They were running activities at the Lakefield Youth Unlimited ‘After the Bell’ program for Grade 6-8 students at Lakefield District Intermediate School and were volunteering at Kawartha Food Share. While they were busy out in the greater community, students also ran a canned food drive and a ‘candygram’ program at The Grove and donated all funds to the Lakefield Food Bank. Throughout OPPOSITE (L-R) LCS students enjoy a variety of cocurricular options including Explorations in Drawing and Painting, Robotics Club and participating in community service activities.
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all the experiences, students interacted with community members that they may not otherwise have come into contact with. The results were positive and rewarding for all parties involved. Students reported being challenged by stepping outside their comfort zones but also that they had fun and felt good with the work that they took part in. Looking ahead to the winter term, students will be continuing on with Extendicare and Lakefield Youth Unlimited, but will also be involved with the YMCA After School Program, Habitat for Humanity and the New Canadian Centre. Getting our students out into the community breaks down the mystique surrounding LCS, and allows our students to build connections to their local community. As we listen to the requests of our students and continue to evaluate our current tableau of offerings, it will be exciting to see how our cocurricular programs continue to expand and deepen. And as this happens, we will continue to look for ways to foster our students’ ability to create meaning from their experiences and make connections between their learning inside and outside of the classroom. The possibilities for deep, meaningful and fun learning are exciting! VICKY BOOMGAARDT
“The phrase, ‘trying something new’ is an understatement when used to describe my early November decision to sign up for both culinary arts and the robotics team. From developing basic knife skills to using a culinary torch to finish off our (rather delicious) crème brûlée, the learning in this unfamiliar field for me has been more than substantial. And while culinary arts prepares me for university in regards to food and nutrition, robotics prepares me for the out-of-the-box thinking required for studying engineering at university. Prior to the robotics team, I never really thought about the idea of building and coding a robot from scratch with a group of four other guys, let alone competing with it but it’s fair to say we are well on our way. Participating in both of these specific cocurricular programs has been very experiential and a great choice this school year. At the same time that the robotics team has challenged my brain to engineer creative solutions, culinary arts has left my stomach feeling happier than ever!”
TREVOR SMITH ’17 Grove News Winter 2017 | 15
Finance Quick Facts LCS and LCS Foundation (2015/16) Two Distinct Legal Entities
Not-for-profit organization
Not-for-profit organization
School Trustees and Board of Directors
Foundation Trustees and Board of Directors
Independent 3rd Party Audited Financial Statements
Independent 3rd Party Audited Financial Statements
FINANCIAL PURPOSE
FINANCIAL PURPOSE
Operating entity: funding annual and ongoing revenue and expenses to run the school
Fundraising entity: capital projects, financial assistance, program support and endowments
Focused on finances and assets for current and future years Annual budgeting of revenue to fund expenses related to people, program and place
BALANCE SHEET (As at June 30, 2016)
Total Assets = $48.5 million of which $36 million is the net book value of land, buildings and equipment Advance tuition deposits = $9.3 million Working capital (current assets–current liabilities) of $0.2 million 16 | Grove News Winter 2017
Focused on donations and assets for currrent and future years Owner of financial assets and endowment
$48,500,000
What We Own 73.2% ($35.5M) capital
assets 25.5% ($12.4M) cash & investments 0.7% ($0.3M) accounts receivable % 0.4 ($0.2M) prepaid expenses 0.3% ($0.1M) inventory
2015/16
2014/15
Revenue
$19.8M
$19.6M
Expenses
$20.2M
$20.5M
Surplus / Deficit
($0.4M)
($0.9M)
Operating deficit the past two years
Capital Spending
($0.2M)
($0.7M)
School-funded capital & maintenance projects
$1.5M
$1.4M
Operating Cash Flow
Tuition & other revenue Operating costs
Operating deficit + depreciation – capital
Per Audited Financial Statements
DID YOU KNOW? LCS is host to over 8 different independent summer camps
from music and sports to grandparents’
LCS online academy enrols over 110 students
LCS employs over 130 people
LCS has 120 Kw solar panels contributing over $100,000 in revenue
of grounds and
per year through the Ontario FIT program
28% of LCS students receive financial assistance LCS Foundation funded over $4 million in operating revenue & capital projects in 15/16
Revenue 83.4% tuition & fees 9.3% foundation funding
financial assistance % entrepreneurship income 2.4 2.4% foundation programs 2.1% sundry income % 0.4 investment income
LCS maintains over 300 acres recreational space LCS has over 300,000 square feet of buildings and residences
Expenses 58% salaries & benefits 26% programs & operating 16% facilities & depreciation Grove News Winter 2017 | 17
Finance Quick Facts
$37,191,433
BALANCE SHEET
83% ($31M)
(As at June 30, 2016)
endowment fund 14% ($5.1M) captial assets 3% ($1.1M) restricted and general fund
Total Assets = $37.3 million of which $5 Million is the Net Book Value of Land & Buildings
DID YOU KNOW? LCS endowment per student is over $84,000 (amongst the highest in Canada)
970 people generously gave to LCS in 2015/16
LCS endowment currently disburses 4% of balance each year to fund financial assistance and student programs
LCS Foundation has earned an average investment return of 9% per year since the launch of the strategic plan in 2012
ENDOWMENT GROWTH 2012-2016 Millio ns
$8.2
($0.5)
($4.0) $31.0
$7.2 $20.3 $20.3M
(July 1, 2012)
Balance (July 1, 2012) 18  |  Grove News Winter 2017
Donations
Investment Gains
Fees & Other
Disbursements Balance to School (June 30, 2016)
ent Financial Statem
Statement of Operations & Changes in Fund Balances Donations Investment Income & Gains/(Losses) Transfer from LCS Property Acquisition Assistance
2016 $ 4,658,407 (151,956) 1,512,793 222,114
2015 $ 5,001,005 1, 320,474 1,099,446 -
Total Revenue
6,241,358
7,420,925
2016 $
2015 $
Transfers to LCS Capital Additions Bursaries and Scholarships Specific School Operating Items Fundraising Investment Management Fees Insurance, Administrative & Amortization
1,914,095 1,876,223 438,116 843,463 159,643 358,439
2,176,633 1,693,425 323,836 817,442 159,687 318,410
Total Expenses
5,589,979
5,489,433
651,379 36,540,054 37,191,433
1,931,492 34,608,562 36,540,054
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenue Over Expenses Fund Balance, Beginning of Year Fund Balance, End of Year
Total Donations
Millio ns
2016
2015
$5.0
$4.7
$5.0
$4.0 $3.0 $2.0
$2.6 $1.9
$2.1 $1.6
$1.0
$0.7
$0.8 $.01
Capital
Financial Assistance
Program
$.03
Other
Total
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TRUSTEES’ DAY
Lakefield College School, Fall 2016
On October 29, 2016, trustees of Lakefield College
the formal part of the day. Subsequently, trustees were
School and the LCS Foundation gathered at The Grove
asked for their feedback on some of the activities/
for the Joint Meeting of the School and Foundation
interactions and concepts shared with them
Trustees. The day began with a welcome and
throughout the day, results were collated and shared
orientation of new school trustees and a Chapel service
back with trustees following the meeting. After both an
with Grade 12 students themed “Make Our Garden
engaging and positive day, trustees gathered with
Grow,” setting the tone for the day spent together.
faculty and staff for dinner, as traditionally served by
Students led trustees on residential tours of Grove,
the Grade 9 students. The LCS Rock Choir and Lorelei
Wadsworth and Memorial Houses, followed by a closer
Consort were on hand to share their incredible talent
look at the Day Student locker rooms to gain a better
and infectious enthusiasm with everyone.
understanding of the facilities gap across the campus. Trustees then met with faculty and students “tradefair” style (p.21), to gain their perspective on a number of distinctive programs including: Outdoor Education; Leadership, Character, Values; Theatre Arts; Integrated Arts; DELF (Diplôme d’étude enlangue française); Service Learning; Environmental Stewardship; Residential Life and Boarding Experience; Restorative Justice; and THRIVE Health and Wellness. Trustees heard directly from the school Leadership Team, Head of School, school and foundation boards and committee chairs on the progress of initiatives underway; highlights included a capital projects presentation from Guy McLean and an update on the foundation’s exciting fundraising plan outlined by Shane Smyth ’96, COO Foundation. The annual
Over dinner, trustees, faculty and staff had the opportunity to celebrate the many contributions of retiring trustees and board members including: Paul Hickey (alumni parent), Andrew Johnston ’95, Cameron Maltman ’16, Bishop Linda Nicholls, Struan Roberston, Sheilah Scrocchi (alumni parent), and Alexandra Westcott ’16. Retiring board members included: Carlo Bos ’94, Janice Green (alumni parent), and Tracy Morley ’93, while Nick Lewis ’77 was honoured in his retirement as Board Chair. The next meeting of the school trustees will take place on May 6, 2017 at LCS while foundation trustees will meet the weekend of May 31-June 3, 2017. KATHY GREEN
meetings of both the school and foundation concluded
Welcome New School and LCS Foundation Trustees SCHOOL TRUSTEES Joel Allen ‘01 Management Consultant Strategy & Operations, Deloitte Toronto, Ontario
Lorraine Brown Faculty Trustee Representative, LCS Peterborough, Ontario
Chonée Dennis President and CEO, The Dennis Group Inc. Kawartha Lakes/Peterborough, Ontario
James Hicks ‘84 Executive Vice President, Global Acceptance and Solutions, MasterCard Toronto, Ontario
Lara MacGregor President, Grove Society Parent Chapter Lakefield, Ontario
Guy McLean Head of School, LCS Lakefield, Ontario
Trevor Smith ‘17 Co-Head Student / Trustee Representative, LCS Lakefield, Ontario
Sophie Welch ‘17 Co-Head Student / Trustee Representative, LCS Lakefield, Ontario
FOUNDATION TRUSTEES John Ryder ‘77 President, JRH Inc.
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Students and Teachers Share Their Perspectives With Trustees The binding element for all of us connected to The Grove are the students. Whether faculty or staff, alumni, trustees or board members, student learning and their experiences in the various programs offered are a shared focal point. In planning for the Trustees’ Meeting, organizers felt it was important to provide time to share student insights into life at The Grove by engaging in dialogue in a meaningful way. In a ‘Speed Dating’ meets ‘Trade Fair’ format, groups of trustees had ten minutes at themed stations with students and their supporting teacher(s). A number of distinctive programs were represented;
students and faculty members for moving programs forward to new heights.
faculty coordinated with students who were excited to
Our feedback from the trustees included comments such
represent a particular program and to build
as, the “exercise was excellent” and the “trade fair was
understanding through conversation with trustees for
invaluable.” One trustee commented, “I thought it was
why the program was meaningful. Students reflected on
the best interaction with students we’ve had in a long
what benefit the program served, in the short-term and
time and really enjoyed the format.” Our students shared
long term, and why the program was distinctive for LCS.
similar sentiments that, “it was amazing to learn how
Circulating through the gymnasium, listening to the conversations at each of the stations, allowed one to see that both students and trustees were engaged. Our students spoke with pride and confidence. Trustees asked excellent questions for deeper understanding and demonstrated their commitment and interest in the
much they care,” while another said “they asked great questions that really made me think.” Overall, it was a powerful session bringing students, their programs and our trustees together to reflect on current success and future possibilities. DAVE KROCKER
school. New ideas and possibilities emerged, energizing
CONGRATULATIONS to Former LCS Board Chair Lakefield College School congratulates Marilynn Booth, our first female board chair (2001-2004), named one of the winners of the 2016 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards, presented by the Women’s Executive Network. The award “celebrates the accomplishments of Canadian women across a wide range of fields and professions who have contributed significantly as leaders, innovators and role models.” Marilynn was recognized in the PwC Public Sector Leaders category. Recently retired Dean of the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, she served for 12 years as Dean of the Chang School of Continuing Education at Ryerson University. She was first invited to be an LCS Trustee in 1997 and joined the LCS Foundation as a trustee in 2007. Marilynn is a proud LCS mom of Rob Booth ’98.
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HERE & NOW—Investing in Our Students Upon arriving at LCS as Head of School in August, Guy
All of the Here & Now projects are parcelled out into
McLean shared that he was struck by the passion of
separate $20,000 donation opportunities, which can be
our faculty and staff, by the natural beauty of our
pledged over up to five years (i.e., $4,000 per year).
campus, and by the genuine love for the school shared
Individual projects will begin when funded, with a
across our community. Recognizing these attributes to
goal of securing funding for each project by this
be among our greatest assets, Guy was convinced they
summer. We are extremely pleased to have already
provided a strong platform from which to continue
confirmed sixty-five (65) separate $20,000
expanding, innovating and honing the educational
commitments (at the time of this printing).
experience we offer our students.
While the Here & Now campaign is focused on
Drawing upon these and other core strengths of the
securing $20,000 commitments, the LCS Foundation
school, Guy has worked this year to identify a roster of
also offers a broad range of additional fundraising
smaller-scale projects that will each have a meaningful
opportunities at all gift levels. Every gift makes a
and immediate impact on our students. These projects
difference in the lives of our students and is deeply
are grouped around their impact on three key areas—
appreciated. As tuition revenue covers only 83% of the
our people, program and place—and are intrinsically
school’s operating budget (p.17), we rely on the
aligned with our culture and values. Collectively, these
generous support of our community to fund a variety
initiatives total $3 million in immediate investments
of important needs.
and comprise the Here & Now fundraising campaign we are running this year.
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If you are interested in supporting the Here & Now campaign, please contact the LCS Foundation at
Place NN
Walking Trail (1 gift)
NN
Campus-wide Social Seating (1 gift)
NN
Parcourse Fitness Trail (1 gift)
NN
Disc Golf Course (1 gift)
NN
Theatre Foyer Furnishings (1 gift)
NN
Organic Vegetable Garden (1 gift)
NN
Sports Court (3 gifts)
Donations can be pledged over a maximum 5 years
NN
Residential Landscaping (12 gifts)
(i.e., $4,000 per year)
NN
Flex Furniture for Classrooms (13 gifts)
NN
G. Winder Smith Dining Hall Improvements
705.652.3324, ext. 349 or at foundation@lcs.on.ca and any member of our team would be delighted to speak with you.
Here & Now Projects 150 x $20,000 opportunities
People NN
Student Financial Assistance (40 gifts)
NN
Faculty and Staff Recognition Grant (1 gift)
(15 gifts) NN
Science Classroom Refurbishments—Phase 1 (25 gifts)
NN
Waterfront Development—Phase 1 (25 gifts)
Program NN
THRIVE—Health and Wellness Program (7 gifts)
NN
Stand Up Paddleboards (1 gift)
NN
Passenger Vans (2 gifts)
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Hepburn Alumni Challenge Update Now in Year Three, the Hepburn Alumni Challenge is symbolic of the strength of our alumni community. LCS continues to lead alumni donor participation among all Canadian schools, and the program continues to make a transformational difference—for both students and alumni. Our accomplishments to date are a point of pride for our entire Grove community:
Year One—Unprecedented Support 75+ alumni volunteers lead the charge and the Challenge launches with 40% participation— the highest of any school in Canada!
Year Two—Immediate Impact Fueled by the success of Year One, the Challenge Bursary surpasses targets and is already able to support two deserving students.
Year Three—Doubling Down A strong Year Three participation will grow the bursary to support four students! The Hepburn Alumni Challenge was created by alumni, for alumni, with a particular focus on making the school more affordable for alumni families. Again, our community has had an immediate impact: “As an alumnus of The Grove, I had always hoped to provide my kids with the extraordinary opportunity to attend. However, it became clear that it was not something that I would be able to afford—a crushing realization for me. The introduction of the Hepburn Alumni Challenge and the resultant bursary was instrumental in allowing us to offer The Grove’s academic, social and personal development to our eldest. Without this significant financial assistance, we would never have been able to take advantage of all that The Grove has to offer. Thank you to all who support the school’s efforts to make LCS accessible to alumni families.” ALUMNUS AND CURRENT PARENT
Thanks to our dedicated Volunteer Captains, and in particular to the visionary leadership of our generous program sponsors Jane and John Hepburn ’68, the Hepburn Alumni Challenge will continue to change lives for deserving alumni families and LCS students in perpetuity. The program can only continue to grow with the ongoing support of our alumni community. For more information, or to make a Year Three gift, please visit hepburnchallenge.ca. 24 | Grove News Winter 2017
Strengthening Commitment
AT THE GROVE Since 2009, membership in the 1879 Society has tripled. Today, more than 99 alumni, parents, staff, faculty and friends of Lakefield College School are proud to count themselves as members. They’ve made a gift in their Will (or via a life insurance policy) that will enhance the future of The Grove and enrich the educational experience for young people. For our donors, a future investment in LCS reflects their personal dedication to The Grove and their significant belief in the power of education. Without a doubt, each commitment is the direct result of their unique LCS experience—an extraordinary education and a lifetime of memories. If including a gift in your Will to Lakefield College School is something you are considering, or if you have already done so and not yet shared with us, we’d love to hear from you so that we can include you on our guest list for our 1879 Society Impact & Appreciation Event in Toronto on May 11, 2017. Please contact Theresa Butler-Porter CFRE 705.652.3324 ext. 329 or tbutlerporter@lcs.on.ca for more details.
“If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for ten years, plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years, educate children.” CONFUCIOUS
You Are Invited
1879 Society IMPACT & Appreciation Event An event designed to share our gratitude with those who have made future commitments to Lakefield College School (or are curious and would like to learn more)
Thursday, May 11, 2017 The Granite Club, Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the students who benefit every day from the philanthropy of the Grove community. Spend time with individuals, like you, who believe a vibrant and healthy future for LCS requires the commitment of many. R.S.V.P. by May 4, 2017 to jmcmurray@lcs.on.ca The 1879 Society was established to honour and recognize alumni, parents and friends who have chosen to enhance opportunities for future generations of Grove students by including Lakefield College School in their estate planning. The Society recognizes the generosity and foresight of those who have made a gift to provide for the school’s future.
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3D PRINTING
Has Arrived at LCS!
Students at Lakefield College School have an opportunity to see their own designs come to life using our two new 3D printers. Currently LCS has two active printers and will shortly have a 3D scanner to add to our print lab. Students are actively using this new equipment in computer science, information technology classes and at open Grove Time. Before the December break, interested students had the opportunity during Grove Time to make 3D-printed Christmas ornaments by designing with geometric shapes. Some fabulous decorations were created! Students continue to learn how to design and print through their classes, as well as through Grove Time and Art Club. A 3D printer opens doors for explorations in design, whether creating functional or artistic products. This technology is not only engaging, but also focuses students’ attention on developing skills in design thinking, computer coding and problem solving while being creative. Critical problem solving design skills and the learning that comes from successes and failures enhance the overall student experience. The transferable skills are valuable to all students especially those interested in pursuing arts and design or engineering. Students that have had a chance to use the technology are keen to see their ornaments and onscreen designs develop into objects they can hold and use. Our ed tech team can’t wait to see what they create next.
The LCS 3D printers and scanner are a gift from the Grove Society. We are very grateful for their contribution to enhancing student opportunities at LCS.
ABOVE: Exploring the 3D software program. BELOW: Ethan Webster ’20 with completed 3D-printed ornament.
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Grove Society
Alumni Dinner
Celebrating Sarah McMahon
Please join us for a Grove Society Alumni Dinner
Thursday, May 4, 2017 Cocktails 6:00 p.m., Dinner 7:30 p.m. — Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue Road, Toronto
R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Register online at lcs.on.ca/AlumniEvents Tickets: $75 per person (alumni and staff only), seating is limited
The LCS Terrapin has been spotted (travelling with students, alumni and staff) across the world—in Izmir, Turkey, with the students who attended the Round Square International Conference in Germany and enjoying the sunshine in the Dominican Republic. Where will you take your terrapin? Tag your photos on social media with #LakefieldCollege.
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Journalist and Innovator
GROVE OLD BOY—Peter Ward ’49
Peter Ward (back row, fourth from left) with The Grove’s First Football Team, 1947
went down on April 29, 1944. Peter always looked up to his father, and tried to join the navy himself. When he learned he was red-green colour blind, his plans had to change. He decided he wanted to be a journalist. He approached a number of news outlets looking for jobs, including the Toronto Star and The Globe and Mail. He had no experience and no degree, so neither The Globe or The Star gave him the time the day. But Peter had worked in the summer at the Telegram, and his father Peter Ward, a Lakefield College alumnus from 1949, is a
had worked there before him for a number of years, so
retired journalist living in the west end of Ottawa. He
he thought that would be a good place to try. When he
is bright and energetic with seemingly impeccable
went to ask for a job at the Telegram, their editor, Doug
memory, and a great fondness and talent for telling
McFarlane, told Peter to write about being interviewed
stories.
for a job and to bring it back to him. Peter said to him
Ward says, “Lakefield really was a making” for him and helped him along his path. After his years at Lakefield College School (known then as Lakefield Preparatory School), Peter went on to study at the Royal Military College of Canada. He calls himself a one-year graduate, and left RMC after the year. Peter says he had long had an interest in the military, inspired by his father. Lieutenant Leslie Ward, Peter’s father, was in the navy and died on the HMCS Athabaskan when it
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nervously, “Mr. McFarlane, how long do you want this?” Mr. McFarlane told him to write fifty thousand words. Peter thought he must have been blowing him off. So, Peter went home and spent the full night writing. He came up with three paragraphs. He came in to the Telegram’s office the next day, placed the story on Mr. McFarlane’s desk and apologized for not being able to find fifty thousand words to say. He told Mr. McFarlane that he hoped the short story would do. Mr. McFarlane grabbed the paper, crumpled it up,
By the time the Telegram closed in 1971, he was already working for the CBC doing a capital report and a regular morning report on politics. He was determined to continue as a journalist in any way he could. So, he began to reach out to American newspapers, offering his services as a freelancer. Peter says the key to this was persistence, sending letter after letter and constant reminders calls until a number of American papers said yes to buying his work. He ended up writing for the Miami Herald, Baltimore Sun, Washington Star, Boston Globe, Buffalo News, Detroit News and the Milwaukee Journal. He once traveled to Cuba to write about politics there for American papers, taking advantage of his Canadian citizenship knowing that none of their American reporters would be granted access. All the papers he wrote for bought a five-part series from him after his trip. The New York Times wanted the story as well, so much so that they made a special exception from their typical distribution rules threw in the basket without even a look and asked if
so that that they could run his stories. Peter says he
Peter could start work on Monday. That was back in
was a “pretty good journalist, but a damn good
1951. Peter would continue to work for the Telegram for
business man” and says it was those business skills
the next twenty years until the day the paper shut
that kept him in his dream job throughout his life.
down. While at the Telegram, Peter covered a number of very exciting stories, starting off his crime reporting
After his many years writing and reporting across the
by covering the Boyd Gang after they escaped prison.
world, he and his beautiful wife Jane went into a semi-
With his knowledge and interest in military affairs, he
retirement. He spent another nearly thirty years
quickly became a respected military correspondent
writing a very well-loved wine column for the Ottawa
and took over a veterans’ column that he turned to into
Citizen.
a well-read military column.
Now, at 89, Peter is still living in the Ottawa
Peter says part of his interest in journalism came from
community that he and his late wife Jane loved. He
his father, who was a journalist himself. But more than
tells incredible stories with remarkable detail, and
that, it was something he really loved to do. He says,
spends time at the local All Saints Anglican Church.
“whatever you do in life you should do because you like
Peter maintains his affection for LCS, more recently
doing it. Really if you’re smart at all, and you’re ready
demonstrated by lending his support and expertise to
to put your nose to the grindstone and not enjoy
the Military Project—an alumni-led project dedicated
yourself, you’ll make a lot of money but that’s not
to preserving and commemorating the military service
important. It really isn’t. Doing something you love is
of those associated with the LCS community.
important.”
LYNDSAY ARMSTRONG ’13
Peter was not just a remarkable journalist throughout his career, he was an innovator. He kept himself on the leading edge of stories, and worked as his own boss for a number of years freelancing stories across the world.
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LCS ALUMNI—Class News! 1960s
global: NHL, NHL Players’ Association,
David Law ’65, David Agar ’65, John
agencies.
PGA, LPGA, CFL and many sports
Goldsmith ’66, John Stephenson ’66 and John Matthews ’66 recently caught
Sebastian (Bierk) Bach ’86 recently
up and celebrated the new year in
published a memoir, 18 and Life on Skid
Ottawa.
Row which is now available in stores.
Alan Belcher ’68, Bill Gastle ’68, Rod
1990s
Hendren ’68, John Hepburn ’68, Decatur Howe ’68, Murray Hunter ’68 and Bob Mackett ’68 got together at La Planque in Quebec City, Quebec this past September.
1970s November 6, ten Old Boys from 1970 gathered at St. Barnabas Church on Danforth Avenue in Toronto. They participated in the Remembrance Service and also celebrated the upcoming retirement of Father Jonathan Eayrs ’70 who stepped down as parish priest at the end of December.
David Law ’65, David Agar ’65, John Goldsmith ’66, John Stephenson ’66 and John Matthews ’66
Katie Robinette ’90 became a regular face on Toronto news stations—CTV and CP24—in the month leading up to the US Presidential Election and was live on CP24 for election night coverage to offer insight as a former organizer for the Republicans. Nicholas Syrett ’93 recently published a book, American Child Bride: A History of Minors and Marriage in the United States. Carla Riggs Nevarez ’96, husband Dan and big brother Decker welcomed a
Front Row: Kingsley Campbell ’70, John McRae ’70, Father Jonathan Eayrs ’70, John Viets ’70. Centre Row: Howard Cole ’70, Jay Currier ’70, Bill Stewart ’70. Back Row: Robin Adamson ’70, Mike Shirriff ’70, John Bark ’70
They were hosted afterwards at the home of Kingsley Campbell ’70 and Barbara Swanson. Ian Pearson ’78 was recently featured in the Perth, Ontario newspaper about his outdoor recreation facility that encourages a healthy lifestyle through fun and relaxing activities, Perth Outfitters, and its new outdoor skate trail.
Murray Hunter ‘68, Alan Belcher ‘68, Bill Gastle ‘68, Rod Hendren ‘68, Carolyn Mackett, Gabrielle Howe, Decatur Howe ‘68, John Hepburn ‘68, Mary Lou Hendren, Bob Mackett ‘68, Jane Hepburn, Monika Hunter and Grace Belcher
1980s The NHL has engaged renowned sports artist Tony Harris ’82 for a massive project—100 framed canvasses of portraits of the players who were voted by a Blue-Ribbon Panel as the top players in the league’s first 100 years. Tony has built a career producing sports and corporate portraits and landscapes. His audience and customer base is Tony Harris ’82 celebrates, through painting, top players of the NHL for its 100th anniversary
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Katie Robinette ’90 covering the US Presidential Election on CTV
baby boy, Nelson Randall Nevarez on
On October 6, 2016, Shannon (Barnett)
December 31, 2016.
Meland ’01, husband Joe and new big sister Vivienne (Vivi), welcomed Henry
Angry Inuk, directed by Alethea
Joseph Meland.
Arnaquq-Baril ’97, was named one of TIFF’s top 10 Canadian feature films of
Tom Reburn ’02 and Michelle Beattie
2016!
were married at Stratus Vineyard in Niagara-on-the-Lake in July, 2016. They
Carla Riggs Nevarez ’96 with husband Dan, big brother Decker and baby boy Nelson
After being a ski trainer since 2002,
were celebrated by many LCS friends
Adrian Seligman ’96 has jumped on the
including Andrew Sainsbury ’02,
entrepreneur train by starting his own
Melanie Wright ’02, Malcolm
specialty coffee company, Scandinavian
Johnston ’02, Cameron Crawford ’02,
Alps Coffee Roasters, in the mountains
Mark Soder ’00, Justin Thompson ’00
of Norway.
and Meghanne Reburn ’97.
2000s
Melanie Wright ’02 and Andrew
Nomi and Tim Bell ’00 welcomed baby girl Mari Lillian Bell on August 10, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario. Julia Hermon ’01 married Byron Subota on January 20, 2017 in Palm Beach
Sainsbury ’02 welcomed baby boy Arthur James Wright Sainsbury on August 14, 2016 in Toronto. Dominic Crossan ’03, wife Annabelle (Langmead) ’07 and big sister Sophie welcomed Arthur Charles Anthony
Adrian Seligman ’96 at his specialty coffee company, Scandinavian Alps Coffee Roasters
NSW, Australia.
Mari Lillian Bell, daughter of Nomi and Tim Bell ’00
Shannon (Barnett) Meland ’01 with husband Joe, daughter Vivi and new son Henry
Julia Hermon ’01 with husband Brian Subota
Wedding of Michelle and Tom Reburn ’02 (Photo curtesy of Carly Elizabeth)
Crossan on January 17, 2017 in England.
Melanie Wright ’02 and Andrew Sainsbury ’02 with baby boy Arthur
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LCS ALUMNI—Class News! Janice Greenshields ’03 and Neil Murray
Courtney and Kyle Turk ’03 and big
welcomed baby boy Parker on August 19,
sister London, welcomed a baby boy,
2016 in Toronto. Janice has also been
Ace Robert Turk on August 12, 2016.
named Camp Director at Camp Kandalore.
Jordan Vlasschaert ’03 and Katie Bulger were married on January 7, 2017 in
Alex Lyttle ’03 recently passed his Royal
Fernie, British Columbia.
College exams and is now a Paediatric Allergist/Immunologist. He opened his
Beth (Mullen) Hollis ’04, husband
practice in Calgary with the Arid
Jason and big sister Avalon welcomed
Mountain Clinic. His novel, From Ant to
baby boy Arlo on November 10, 2016 in
Eagle, is now available in bookstores.
Bermuda.
Entrepreneur Magazine named Toronto-
Nathan Cragg ’05 married “way out of
based MAKO Invent, founded by Kevin
his league” on October 9, 2016 at
Mako ’03, as one of the best
Scaramouche Restaurant in Toronto. He
entrepreneurial companies in the U.S.
and his wife, Esme Froggett, were joined
based on a comprehensive study
by LCS grads Tom Ironstone ’05, Mike
measuring impact, growth, innovation,
Petrosoniak ’05, Emily Ames ’05 and
and leadership of MAKO’s Austin, TX
Adrian Lyttle ’05.
Kyle Turk ’03 with son Ace
office. Sara Cooper ’06 married Dan Andrew Parke ’03 and Jessie Vouk ’05
McParland in Perth, Ontario on July 30,
were married on September 10, 2016 in
2016. LCS alumni in attendance
Avalon with new little brother Arlo, children of Beth (Mullen) Hollis ’04
Fernie, British Columbia surrounded by family and friends. LCS alumni in attendance: Emma Vouk ’08, Alex Parke ’02, Sarah McCain ’05, Rick Hepburn ’03, Lauren Schumacher ’08 and Chris Horton ’08. Jon Schofield ’03 and Kat Simonds eloped and were married on September 11, 2016 in the Nevada desert, in the company of the sun and the mountains, serenaded by a mariachi band.
Janice Greenshields ’03 with Neil Murray and baby boy Parker
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Parke/Vouk Wedding
Nathan Cragg ’05 with wife Esme Froggett
Jon Schofield ’03 with wife Kat Simonds
Melissa Gates ’06 with husband Jordan and baby Nathan
included: Bianca Bell ’06, Charlie
demonstrate the depth and breadth of their
Bierk ’05, Jamie Bignell ’05, Chris
competency in accordance with the CPA
Bocking ’01, Laura Bocking ’06, Dana
competency map.
Cooper ’11, Jordan Cooper ’08, Brooke Jan ’06, Kate (Bishop) Jenni (exchange
Kaitlyn (Race) Mui ’13 married Graham
student in 2014), Molly Johnston ’06,
Chow on September 6, 2016 in Toronto.
Gill McRae ’06, Alysia Munoz ’11, Esme
They were celebrated by LCS friends
Munoz ’16, Lindsay Munoz ’09, Brent
Sabrina Zhang ’13, Edward Tian ’13,
Petticrew ’06, Riona Petticrew ’03,
Timothy Chan ’13 and Abraham Lau ’13.
Martha Ramsay ’06, Leslie Bekki Grieve ’08 with baby boy Jensen
Schumacher ’06, Sarah Thompson ’06
Ellis Odynn ’12 is managing the Digital
and Michael Vander Doelen (former
Finance Institute, a think tank for financial
don).
technology, inclusion and regulation. She also organized the 2nd Annual FinTech
Melissa Gates ’06 and husband Jordan
Awards in Toronto in November. Over 550
Fitzgerald welcomed baby Nathan on
people from Canada’s leading technology
October 14, 2016 in Oshawa, Ontario.
and financial institutions including LCS
Proud uncle and aunt are LCS Alumni,
alumni Madeline Cooper ’12, Dagmar
Rob Gates ’08 and Lauren Cole ’09.
Christianson ’12, Maria Castello ’12 and Paul Desmarais III ’00 attended the black
Bekki Grieve ’08 and husband Jordan
tie gala to celebrate Canadian innovation.
welcomed a baby boy, Jensen, on
Ellis also launched FemRight, a not-for-
September 15 in London, Ontario.
profit supporting girls in refugee camps, and is working on a ChatBot with Machine
Kaitlyn (Race) Mui ’13 with husband Graham Chow
After studying engineering at Queen’s
Learning, a communication tool for
University and working in Calgary, Sam
refugees in the Middle East and Africa. For
McEwen ’09 started a boutique ski
more information visit AIToronto.org.
manufacturing business, 93 North Skis (www.93northskis.com).
Katie Garland ’15 is a sophomore on the Queen’s University Women’s Rugby team.
2010s Congratulations to Emmy Pullen ’11 who was named to the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) honour roll (one of 53 out of 3,516 candidates) while successfully passing the Common Final Examination Staff member Isaac Eshikaty and Heidi Grosklag
(CFE). The CFE is three-day examination that requires candidates to
Congratultions to rower Trevor Jones ’15! In 2016, he won the National Men’s Single Sculls title at the Canadian National Rowing Championships in Burnaby, B.C and the Canadian University men’s singles title in Welland, Ontario helping Trent University’s men’s team claim a bronze medal, he rowed for Canada at the World U23 Rowing Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and at the World University Games in Poznan, Poland and was identified as one of the young Olympic hopefuls to receive RBC Training Ground support.
LCS Staff Isaac Eshikaty (staff) and Heidi Grosklag were married at Lakefield College School on March 11, 2017. They were celebrated by LCS friends including LCS staff members A group of alumni recently got together to celebrate the holidays at Bruce and Sarah McMahon’s house. (L-R) Sarah McMahon, Martha Ramsay ’06, Chris Bocking ’01, Nick Bierk ’03, Cam Bishop ’01, Graham Bocking ’03, Bruce McMahon, Charlie Bierk ’05, Nick Smart, Leslie Schumacher ’06, Laura Bocking ’06, Bianca Bell ’06 and Cody McMahon ’12
Brendan Fell ’04, Derek Doucet, Heather and Adam Ross and Sharon Fisk. Grove News Winter 2017 | 33
HONOURING
our HEADS OF SCHOOL in Portraiture
At the October Trustees Dinner with the staff, Nicole Bendaly ’93 (LCS Board Chair) and Jock Fleming ’74 (LCS Foundation Board Chair) unveiled portraits of former Heads of School, Terry Guest and David Hadden. The portraits were donated by the artist, Donata Szafian (wife of Simon Creasy ’91). They have been hung in the Winder Smith Dining Hall beside our other long-term Heads of School, Dr. Alexander Mackenzie, G. Winder Smith and Jack Matthews.
Terry Guest
David Hadden
Terry Guest was Head of School from 1971 to 1985. The school saw many changes during his tenure including the opening of Wadsworth House, Ryder House, Fort Smith, the original Uplands (now known as Ondaatje House) and the opening of the school’s theatre. Terry brought LCS to the Round Square Program—the first Canadian School to participate, which led the way for the arrival of HRH The Duke of York ’78 and His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain ’85.
During David’s time as Head of School (1985 to 2008), he oversaw the expansion of the school including capital improvements such as Matthews House, Rashleigh House and Cooper House, reconstruction of the chapel, and the addition of a new academic block, library, outdoor rink, recreation centre and outdoor education wing. The school also increased its size with the addition of Northcote Campus. Perhaps the most notable change to the school during his time was the introduction of coeducation, and the first class of alumnae in 1990.
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In Our Memories Hugh Pullen ’46 on September 6, 2016 in Halifax, NS. Predeceased by brothers Ernest ‘Duff’ Pullen ’28 and Thomas Pullen ’35; Uncle of Tim Pullen ’67 and Losel Tethong ’89. Grant Burroughes ’48 on September 10, 2016 in Brampton, ON. Bill Varley ’57 on October 15, 2016 in Orillia, ON. Michael Kemp ’75 on November 18, 2016 in Nassau, Bahamas. Brother of Peter Kemp ‘77, John Kemp ’80 and Osbourn Patrick Kemp ’91; Uncle of Theresa Kemp ‘05. Janet Mackenzie Ryder Watson on October 27, 2016. Mother of Alick Watson ‘81 and Ian Watson ‘77. Janet was the granddaughter of A.W. Mackenzie (parents were Jack Ryder and Florence Mackenzie) and the sister of Alick Ryder ‘55 and Tom Ryder ‘53; Aunt of John Ryder ‘77 Suzanne Harris Paterson on November 22, 2016. Mother of Jim Harris ’80.
Peter Perry ‘40 on February 23, 2017 in Toronto, ON. Predeceased by his brother Charles Perry ‘44 and son David Perry ‘80. John Armour ‘45 on March 16, 2017 in Collingwood, ON. Tom Robinson ‘90 on December 20, 2016 in Ennismore, ON. Grove News Winter 2017 | 35
2017 Spring Tour our Campus!
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win this
year’s green jacket!
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