Summer 2017

Grove News Summer 2017

Calendar of Events 2017/18

For details please refer to our school calendar at www.lcs.on.ca OCTOBER

MARCH

14

2

Admissions Open House (LCS)

London, ON Alumni Reception

21 Trustees’ Day (LCS)

APRIL

27 Halifax Alumni Reception

5

Toronto Alumni Reception

NOVEMBER

14

Grove Society Through the Red Door (LCS)

10

19

Calgary Alumni Reception

24 Ottawa Alumni Reception

20

Vancouver Alumni Reception

30 Grove Society Parent Pub Night (Lakefield)

28

Admissions Open House (LCS)

DECEMBER

MAY

9

3

Grove Society Alumni Dinner (Toronto)

JANUARY

5

Trustees’ Meeting (LCS)

11

London UK Alumni Reception

26

Regatta Day (LCS)

12

London UK Alumni Dinner

JUNE

Waterloo Alumni Reception

Grove Society Christmas Gathering (LCS)

26 Montreal Alumni Reception

1

Going Grove Grad Dinner (LCS)

FEBRUARY

15

Parent Pub Night (Peterborough)

2

16

Closing

Kingston Alumni Reception

Lakefield College Trustees 2016/17 School 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 Anne-Marie Kee Zack Kembar ’87 Janet Lafortune Kim Little ’53 Ross Little ’81

Hugh Macdonnell ’85 Lara MacGregor Kevin Malone ’77 Patrick Marshall ’90 James Matthews ’58 Karen McKnight 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

Foundation Honorary Chair HRH The Duke of York ’78 Board Chair Jock Fleming ’74 Chair Emeritus Paul Desmarais Jr. ’73 Secretary James Matthews ’58

Suzanne Legge Orr Angus MacNaughton ’48 Bill Morris ’70 Rosemary Phelan Donald Ross ’48 John Ryder ’77 Thomas Ryder ’53 Nancy Smith Tom Stevenson ’78 Géza von Diergardt Richard Wernham

Emilio Azcarraga Jean ’87 Marilynn Booth Bruce Boren ’87 Michael Cooper France Deshaies Andrew Durnford ’85 Bernard Gault John K. Hepburn ’68 Directors in Bold * Honorary Alumni

(Front Cover) Students rally school spirit during the annual Chariot Races on Gladiator Day—a popular Grove tradition that gathers the community together in the spirit of teamwork and challenge. (Opposite) 1st Boys’ Rowing Team practising on the Otonabee River.

1,381 Days at The Grove One of my favourite parts of reading

class, I can think of several

our comfort zone and realize our

the summer edition of the Grove

countries off the top of my head,

potential. As Mr. Hadden says, LCS

News are the Closing remarks given

including Japan, the United Arab

‘encourages students to discover

by the Co-Head Students. This year,

Emirates and the United States.

who they are’ (p.24).

Sophie Welch ’17 and Trevor

Despite the kilometres that come

Smith ’17 calculated the number

between us later in life, the 1,381

of days graduates spent at The

days on campus develops lasting

Grove (p.2). They shared that those

ties. It’s been almost 15 years since

who had arrived in Grade 9 had

I graduated (and who’s counting?),

spent 1,381 days at The Grove as a

but my friends from The Grove are

student. Given that tally, is it any

still my nearest and dearest.

wonder that Guy McLean told the graduating class of the ‘many close friends that will last a lifetime’? (p.11)

There is no doubt that LCS leaves a lasting impression, as seen by the memories shared by Michael Roberts ’45 (p.20). Like him, my 1,381 days at The Grove feel like yesterday, and as the school heads into its new fall term, I have a little

Part of the reason The Grove

pang of envy at the memories

fosters such strong and enduring

Lakefield College School students

friendships is its faculty; those who

will make this year.

act as our educators, coaches, role

It’s a big, wide world, and Lakefield

models and mentors. In this edition,

College School, by virtue of its

we say a fond farewell to Mr. Bentley

diversity, has students and alumni

(p.8), who pushed us, his students,

living across it. Of my graduating

to try new things—to get out of

Contributing Editor Emma Trottier ’03 is Policy Manager at Engender Scotland.

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Note

A

from the Head of School

Guy McLean, Closing Address, June 17, 2017 Julius Caesar begins his

to get it moving again—all shoulders to the wheel—

writing Bellum Gallicum.

but once it is moving it spins faster and faster with

(The War in Gaul—now

seemingly no additional effort being applied. I thought

France and Belgium, a book

this was an appropriate metaphor for Lakefield—

about the ground work for

we, all of us—just needed to apply more energy in a

the full extension of the

committed way to get the flywheel spinning faster

Roman Empire) by writing

again.

that it is a work written with three distinct parts.

I promised myself I wouldn’t dwell on the past here and for the most part, I have managed to avoid the role

So is this speech—part one,

of cultural anthropologist, but I do want to offer two

a few observations; part

main observations that I believe are important as the

two, a few words of thanks

school continues to move forward.

and part three, a few words for our graduates here today.

One is that there is a tendency here to view school culture and school values as identical and they are not—school values should be immutable and

My wife Joanne and I arrived at Lakefield College

unchanging whereas school culture needs to be ever-

School at the beginning of August knowing relatively

evolving. Appreciating that difference is enormously

little about the school—even though my father was a

important and it is important for all those associated

graduate of the Class of 1935. It was a steep learning

with the school to recognize that fact.

curve and as many faculty can attest, a lot of my time was spent asking what, to more experienced Lakefield hands, were a lot of stupid questions. My initial goal was like that in medicine—“Do no harm”—and over time that gravitated to perhaps, “You can do a little good, as well as do no harm.” I have learned a lot about the school and believe strongly in the enormity of its potential.

The second is simply that the best schools are first and foremost about creating an exceptional student experience rather than seeking ways to preserve the “institution” by protecting the status quo. Those student experiences are crafted. They are intentional, deliberate, designed, created and thoughtful. They are implemented and executed at a high level and routinely examined and reviewed and changed to improve them

I spoke to faculty and staff at the beginning of the year

—and it isn’t always about the big things: a lot of small

about Jim Collins’ book, Good to Great, and faculty,

things add up quickly to make a difference.

staff and board members were asked to read and reflect on it. I thought the title was appropriate and there were lots of great examples from the corporate world but more importantly I liked Collins’ writing on the flywheel.

So, from the flywheel to the loom. The weaver’s loom has vertical lines (warp) and horizontal threads are drawn across (woof). Lakefield has many great vertical lines—program strength. I think we have made some headway in beginning to bring those horizontal

The image is of a massive, weighty circular flywheel

threads across so that the vertical threads are joined

of the Industrial Revolution in Britain that is at a

together to make beautiful whole cloth as opposed to

standstill. Enormous amounts of energy are required

remaining separate vertical silos.

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It will become increasingly important to add the

School will be only a small portion of your lives, but

horizontal threads that will enhance and strengthen

I hope the impact will be profound because you have

Lakefield’s already existing program.

been given the opportunity to learn and internalize

There is, as in all schools, lots of work still to do but I do believe that, with the renewed energy and commitment from all of the constituent groups that

so many valuable lessons, not just the lessons of the classroom, but lessons from all aspects of your time here at The Grove.

make up the extended LCS community, the integration

So, as in the Parable of the Talents, you are, like the first

of programs will succeed magnificently.

slave, given talents and blessed with many skills—and

On the thank you side, it is impossible to enumerate all the people who have helped to make this such a terrific experience for us this year. It has been so enjoyable to work with such a committed and passionate group

I hope that as you leave the confines of this wonderful school, and make your way in the larger world, you will continue to learn and find opportunities to grow in mind, body and spirit.

of board members, trustees, parents, faculty, staff,

About the time you were born, Lee Ann Womack won

students, volunteers and alumni. Like the students,

a Grammy Award for her song I Hope You Dance. Don’t

we have been the beneficiaries of the close-knit and

worry, I am not going to sing it for you but the first line

caring faculty and staff. With us, as with students,

of each verse bears repeating…

their interest and concern has been genuine and the impact of a truly caring community here at LCS is both remarkable and profound. I extend my thanks,

“I hope you never lose your sense of wonder, you get your fill to eat but always hunger…

and Joanne’s, to all who have made our time here so

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,

rewarding and so enjoyable.

Never settle for the path of least resistance…

Last night, at the Closing Chapel Service, the lesson

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the

was Matthew’s Parable of the Talents. In many ways

ocean,

Graduates of 2017, you are like the first slave—the

Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens…”

one given the most money to do something with. The school faculty, staff and your families have invested a lot in you—financially, emotionally, in and out of the classroom, in the residences, on the sports fields—in all aspects of your life. You have made many close

And the refrain: “And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance…

friendships that will last a lifetime and you have begun

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance,

to develop the skills and abilities that each of you

I hope you dance…”

possesses. Our hope is that you will grow and develop them in the future. Your time at Lakefield College

Graduates, that is our hope for you...We hope you dance!

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Choose to Feed the Wolf of Excellence Nicole Bendaly ’93, Chair of the LCS Board, Closing Address, June 17, 2017 The story is an old Cherokee parable about a man teaching his grandson about life.

The man turns to his grandson and says, “There are two wolves inside me fighting ferociously with each other. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.”

The grandson was listening eagerly and asked, “And who is the other wolf, grandfather?”

“The other wolf is very different,” replied the grandfather.

Class of 2017, can you believe you’re graduating?

“He is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity,

Congratulations! It took a lot of hard work to get to this

humility, kindness and all other good things.”

day, for both you and your families—so I hope you are all incredibly proud, because I know we are all feeling proud to see you graduate today.

As I was thinking about what to say today, one of my

“Do I have wolves living inside me?” asked the boy.

“Oh yes. You and every living person,” said the grandfather.

favourite stories came to mind so I thought I’d share

The boy looked worried. “Which will win,

it with you because while you’ll likely not remember

grandfather?” he asked.

most of what I say this morning, I hope you’ll carry the message from this story with you.

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The old man replied, “The one you feed.”

Now, I don’t believe there are wolves of good and evil

This year, under Guy’s leadership we have seen a

fighting within each of us, but I do believe we have

tremendous amount of activity to build momentum

wolves of excellence and complacency fighting within

and continue to deliver an exceptional student

us. And those individuals that make the biggest

experience, and I am incredibly grateful to both Guy

difference in the world, in their community, in their

and Joanne for jumping right into our community this

own lives and the lives of others, no matter what path

year for the sole purpose of helping us to be fanatically

they choose to follow in life, are those individuals who

focused on feeding the right wolf.

consciously choose to feed the wolf of excellence and starve the wolf of complacency. It’s the little things we do every day that feed the wolves and contribute to a life of excellence or one of complacency —these wolves don’t get big and strong on one big meal, one large success, for example—they get fat on the little crumbs we drop every day.

As we look towards next year, Grads, you will be embarking on your own individual journeys, and we here at Lakefield will also be embarking on an exciting new journey with our new Head of School, Anne-Marie Kee. Anne-Marie, Kevin, Jacob and Kathleen—I want to say welcome to the LCS community but you’ve been a part of the community for a long time now! I

A quotation from Aristotle highlights this really well,

will simply say, on behalf of the school, we are all very

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not

excited to start this next chapter with you.

an act but a habit.”

Grads, as you move into your next chapter, I wish

We see excellence all around us here today—in our

you the very best and I encourage you to find time to

grads, in our faculty and staff, in our volunteers, and

regularly pause amidst the business of your lives and

we all share a common belief that we feed excellence

ask yourself regularly, “Which wolf am I feeding?”

when we nurture relationships and support one another in being our best selves.

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A Letter to The Grove Community From Our New Head of School / Head of Foundation Anne-Marie Kee if you mess this up, you will not only ruin the school, you will wreck my life.”

As we sat in our living room together, we were surprised by his reaction. How does a 17-year-old boy become so deeply passionate about a school that he believes it will be part of his life, for the rest of his life?

Nothing could have been more motivational (except for the part that his mother could have ruined it!). We spent our holidays talking—almost non-stop!—about why we wanted to commit to Lakefield College School.

We want to be part of a place where teachers inspire in the classroom and beyond; where there is space for trees, fields, trails and a lake; and where students become part of a global community, with shared values, that commits for life.

In the past month, we have received countless welcome notes and gifts—from flowers, wine and coffee to homemade cookies and honey from our Lakefield Just before Christmas, my husband Kevin and I decided to tell our kids—Jacob and Kathleen—that we were considering a new adventure in life. We explained that we wanted to spend our holidays talking about how we could make Lakefield College School part of our lives if I were to become Head of School.

Kathleen, who was 15 at the time, was quick to respond.

She gasped and blurted out, “Oh Mom! This is your dream job!” And she was right. Our entire family loves LCS; it is that simple. We love the values, the place, the programs, and most of all, the people. So, when we talked about how to live three hours apart, we knew the bigger call of the LCS dream would guide us.

bees. We have laughed every single day as we hear stories and hang out with the “campus kids” (children of staff members). We have already been inspired by the staff, with their genuine passion for learning, their excitement to welcome students from 35 countries, and their enthusiasm for all aspects of a Lakefield College School education.

On Labour Day weekend, Kevin and I went for an evening paddle-board. As the sun set on Lake Katchewanooka, he asked, “So how are you feeling about our new life at Lakefield so far?” And we just smiled…I have a feeling when he is back on the weekend, to welcome the Grade 12s back from Algonquin Park and to greet students on move-in

Jacob, who was 17 at the time and in his final year at

day, the smiles will continue. We are so happy—and

LCS, looked down and said he needed a moment to

honoured—to be living our dream job in a community

think. When he looked me in the eyes, he held my gaze

dedicated to helping students become their best selves.

and it was one of those rare moments when you feel someone is speaking to your soul. He said, “You realize

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Co-Head Students’ Closing Address

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Closing Awards—June 17, 2017

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You Can Do Anything You Set Your Mind To: Keynote Address by Katie Robinette ’90, Closing 2017

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Math Teacher, Coach and Friend: Faculty Member Bill Bentley Retires After 25 Years at The Grove

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Sharing His Talents for Teaching, Coaching and IT: Todd Harris Recognized for 20 Years of Service

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Feeling Blessed by Opportunities to Advance the School: Richard Johnston Celebrates Over 20 Years at The Grove

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Bearing Witness—The Grove’s Very Own Shutterbug: Simon Spivey Celebrates Over 25 Years at The Grove

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School Highlights

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Enabling Student to Achieve Their Full Potential: Phelan Family Learning Commons Celebrates 10 Years

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The Chapel and Spiritual Pathways Programs: Building New Pathways to Spiritual Wellness and Diversity

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Recollections of a Grove Old Boy: Michael Roberts ’45

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Small Projects, Big Impact on the Student Experience: Update on the Here & Now Fundraising Campaign

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Why I Give: Former Head of School David Hadden

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The Hepburn Alumni Challenge: Grows to 36% Participation in Year Three! 26 Grove Roots: Growing Our Skills Together

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Honorary Alumni: Recognizing Exceptional Service to LCS

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The Grove Society: Volunteering—The Road to Happiness

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The Andy Harris Cup: Grove Golf Tournament

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Class News

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Remembering Helen “Gilly” Macrae (1921-2017)

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Remembering Peter Perry ’40 (1925-2017)

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In Our Memories

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The Graduating Class of 2017

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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, 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, 4391 County Road 29, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0 705.652.3324 tblodgett@lcs.on.ca

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Co-Head Students’ Closing Address—June 2017 Sophie Welch and Trevor Smith, Class of 2017 There are so many symbols that make up a graduating

This year wouldn’t have been possible without the aid

year. The blue blazers embody your leadership, the red

of a new figure in our community. Mr. McLean, you

and green represents your pride, the jump into Lake

came to this school unaware of any of the distinctive

Katchewanooka represents a final farewell, and this

Grove lingo, but you are leaving fluent in all things

iconic white tent represents a formal transition from

Lakefield. You made your mark on the school, leading

moments to memories.

the installation of the disc golf course and many

Grads, if you arrived at Lakefield College School in the fall, you have been at The Grove for a total of 285 days; the previous year, brings you to 651. For those arriving in Grade 9, you have spent 1,381 days as a student. For the few dating back all the way to Grade

other projects to leverage the outdoor aspect of LCS. You are saying goodbye to the school, leaving it hopeful, leaving it healthy, and leaving it excited for the future. Lakefield will be forever grateful for your contributions.

7, you have spent upwards of 2,000 days at The Grove.

To next year’s Co-Head Students: Maddy [Sheward], the

Many of us had different start dates, but our end date is

amount of talent you have is astonishing. Your passion

the same, and each and every one of us contributed so

and determination radiates to all those around you.

much to our great year. We have a class of dancers and

You are truly kind, and most definitely selfless. There’s

musicians, of athletes and writers, of artists and actors.

no doubt that these traits will serve you well next year.

These talents, while impressive, are not the defining

Jack [Campbell], you have a very exemplary work ethic.

feature of our class.

Your motivation and drive are second to none, and we

What defined our class was the way we came together to provide a community where every student has the

both know you will lead the class well. We both are excited for what you are about to embark on.

chance to be themselves. The majority of what we

To the Class of 2018, it is now your turn to lead the

have given isn’t always tangible; what we have done is

school. Take this responsibility with open arms, and

pushed all grades to the edge of their comfort zones,

a willingness to accept everything the school has to

and through this, helped them to build the character

offer. No words can describe how fast your graduating

essential for success in life. After this day, we know

year will slip by, and even so, these words hold little

that our class will be remembered as the 2017 year and

meaning until you find yourself at the end. Enjoy every

the ever-lasting effects of how we treated and cared for

day, and the challenges they may bring, because these

others will always be present.

are the challenges that will shape you as a class, and

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which you will reflect upon when you find yourself

into a much different world. A world that presents new

under this very tent in a year’s time.

challenges that will test us in ways that are unknown to

When you first arrive as a graduate, there are so many things that you look forward to from your departure to Algonquin, to your final Fall Fair, to causing fear during Haunted Halls, or competing in Gladiator Day.

us. We are confident in saying that each of you have the potential to do great things, and we know that when we come back for future alumni events, these successes will be evident.

Once the spring comes around, the pace increases.

To the Class of 2017, our day is finally here. One year

Suddenly you find yourself writing your last exam,

ago, when we stood up at this very podium, we made

jumping off the dock into the lake and holding a

a promise, a promise that as a grad class we would

candle, like we all did last night, signifying the end.

embrace every aspect of Lakefield. Although unable to

These are the moments so special for a grad. We all

contemplate what that really meant, time has quickly

looked forward to them, but in no way could we ever

passed and we can now confidently say that we have

imagine how fast they would go by. The reality of this

succeeded on our promise. To Lakefield, for everything

day has hit us all in waves, most prominently seen

you have given us, for everything you have taught us,

when, as a group we finished classes or exams, or as a

for accepting each and every one of us, for truly being a

class, we sit under this tent. We hope you all hold onto

second home, on behalf of the students, and on behalf

this bittersweet feeling as we say our final farewells

of the Class of 2017, thank you. We will never forget

today. We leave the safe community of Lakefield, where

where we have been, who we have met, and all that we

everyone truly wants you to be your best, and head

have learned. Thank you so very much.

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Closing Awards—June 17, 2017 Academic Proficiency Standing Top of Form

Grade 9

Eric Zang

Grade 11

Jack Campbell

Grade 10

Claire Campbell

Grade 12

Matthew Lovick

Curriculum Area Prizes Arts Awards Junior Art: Andrea Ibarra Intermediate Art: Tsubasa Yamawaki

The I. Norman Smith Prize for Advanced Placement Studies in English Literature: Tess Wilson The English Writers’ Craft Prize: Jenna Hall

Junior Drama: Taryn Walsh

Languages Awards

Intermediate Drama: Lorna-Jane Simmons

Grade 9 Core French: Hannah Hofmann

The Hubert Eisdell Prize for Junior Music: Eric Zang

Grade 9 Beginner French: Rebecca Botello

Intermediate Music: Tiffany Lee

Grade 9 Extended French: Liam Cole

The David Bierk Visual Arts Prize: Olivia Gao

Grade 10 Core French: Lily Coates

The Senior Music Prize: Maggie-Lu MacLean

Grade 10 Extended French: Nicholas Latimer

The Senior Drama Prize: Allie Avard

Grade 11 Core French: Jack Campbell

English Awards

Grade 11 Extended French: Lorna-Jane Simmons Grade 10 Spanish: Dakyum Lee

Grade 9 English: Wulfric Harris-Stoertz

Grade 11 Spanish: Sabrina Parent

Dela Fosse Prize for Grade 10 English: Claire Campbell

The Core French Prize: Nordin Kanja

Grade 11 English: Jack Campbell Grade 11 AP Prep English: Alicetierney Prindiville-Porto

The Advanced Placement Extended French Prize: Olivia Gao

The Rosalind Barker Senior English Prize: Brennah Danchuk-Lauzon

The His Majesty the King of Spain Spanish Prize: Tara Piggott

(L-R): Keynote speaker Katie Robinette ’90 with Isabella Runza ’17, winner of the Crombie Award. Allie Avard ’18, winner of the Stephen Thompson Prize. Katie Robinette ’90 with Raul Midence ’17, winner of the Grove Award.

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Curriculum Area Prizes Mathematics Awards Grade 9 Mathematics: Eric Zang Grade 10 Foundations of Mathematics: Ashley Boyes Paterson Prize for Grade 10 Principles of Mathematics: Isabelle Mao Grade 10 Introduction to Computer Studies: Alexy Danchuk-Lauzon Grade 11 Functions: Eli Shannon Grade 11 Functions and Applications: Katherine Petrasek Grade 11 AP Prep Functions: Jason Chen Grade 11 Computer and Information Science: Alejandro Garcia The Mathematics of Data Management Prize: Grace Zhu

Grade 11 Biology: Rayan Alfuhaid Grade 11 Chemistry: Rayan Alfuhaid Grade 11 Advanced Placement Prep Biology: Jack Campbell Grade 11 Advanced Placement Prep Chemistry: Jack Campbell Grade 11 Physics: Jack Campbell Grade 11 The A.W. Mackenzie Environmental Science Award: Rebecca Botello The Biology Prize: Laurie St-Onge The Chemistry Prize: Hanen Alfuhaid The Physics Prize: Matthew Lovick The Mrs. A.W. Mackenzie Prize for Advanced Placement Biology: Trevor Smith

The Advanced Functions Prize: Hanen Alfuhaid

The Advanced Placement Chemistry Prize: Matthew Lovick

The Professor M. Mackenzie Calculus Prize: Matthew Lovick

Social Science Prizes

The Larry Griffiths Prize for Advanced Placement Calculus: Jack Campbell The Advanced Placement Computer Science Prize: Konstantin Stoll

Outdoor Education Junior Outdoor Education: Paul Prindiville-Porto The Fullerton Prize for Intermediate Outdoor Education: Claire Campbell The Susan Guest Outdoor Education Prize: Nikki Cannon The Personal Fitness Award: Adam Stainrod

Science Awards Grade 9 Science: Eric Zang

Grade 9/10 Information Technology: Eric Xia Grade 9/10 Civics: Liam Cole Grade 10 THB Symons Prize for Canadian History: Claire Campbell Grade 11 American History: Katherine Petrasek Grade 11 Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology: Liam Rafferty The Classical Civilizations Prize: Jessie Wootton The Economics Prize: Sydnee Korculanic The Canadian and World Issues Prize: Sydnee Korculanic The World History Prize: Jacob Kee The Advanced Placement Politics Prize: Cristina Conesa The Canadian and International Law Prize: Ethan Jiang

Grade 10 Science: Amy Qian

Character and Achievement Awards The Fred Page Higgins Award: Liam Cole

Senior Edson Pease Prize: Hannah Forestell

The Junior Grove Society Prize: Annie Da

H.M. Silver Jubilee Award: Tori Quick

The Gaby Award: Madia McGowan

The Nelles Prize: Liam Kaller

Junior Edson Pease Prize: Anna Harris

The J.R. Anderson Award: Owen Uren

The Jean Ketchum Prize: Claire Campbell

The Monty Bull Award: Zach Masciangelo

The Stephen Thompson Prize: Allie Avard

The Jack Matthews Humanitarian Award: Matthew Lovick

The Harman Award: Jack Campbell

The Whitney Prize: Katherine Fitzpatrick

The Senior Grove Society Prize: Noah Storey

Jean and Winder Smith Award: Sara Hubble

The Grove Award: Carissa Hickson, Kristian Paschalis, Raul Midence

The Ondaatje Foundation Award: Brennah Danchuk-Lauzon

The Crombie Award: Isabella Runza

British Alumni Travelling Scholarship: Kristian Paschalis

The Trustees’ Prize: Richard Xia

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You Can Do Anything You Set Your Mind To Keynote Address by Katie Robinette ’90, Closing—June 2017 Finding myself at the top of the small falls, I remember there being a rope or wire running overhead. This was—I was told—our point-of-no-return mark (actually, we called it the “holy f-word” mark…but anyway). If, as we paddled towards the falls, we felt we were not ready, we could simply stick our paddle up in the air and it would catch the rope. We could then spin our boat around and try another approach. I took advantage of that rope multiple times before Mr. Hagg told me I was not allowed to use it again. I remember Mr. Hagg’s words clearly: “The water is more powerful than you—trust the water. Let it lead you. You’ll be ok.”

So, on the next attempt, I did it! I even remained in my boat—over the falls, through the rapids, and into the calm waters that followed. That’s just one of many times an LCS staff member taught me not to let fear of failure get the better of me.

It is a true honour to have been asked to speak and a

Another lesson I learned at the time—although it

privilege to share in this special day.

took years to realize—is that I can do anything I

It’s been 27 years since my year, the Class of 1990, graduated from Lakefield. Even though I was only a student for one year, my grad year, I have benefited

set my mind to. But I can’t do it alone. And asking for—listening to—and accepting help—is essential to success.

enormously from the Lakefield College School

Let me share a personal story with you to explain:

advantage.

In 2009, I found myself in a treatment centre for

Starting with the three-day Senior Leadership Conference before school even started, Lakefield instilled values and taught me skills I still leverage today. Values such as respect for others, integrity, service, humility, courage. Skills such as empathy,

alcoholism. I tried to quit many, many times on my own. But alcohol was more powerful than me. I needed help. And following treatment, if I was going to succeed in living a new, sober life, I would have to learn to live life on life’s terms.

resilience, leadership and accountability. These values

That meant joining a twelve-step program, getting a

and skills aren’t taught everywhere—but they are here.

sponsor, working the steps, and building a support

One particularly important lesson learned here was that I can’t let fear of failure get in my way.

network of sober friends. I had to re-learn how to deal with everything that everyone else in the world has to deal with: How to manage stress, deal with anxiety,

In my pre-LCS life, I was a swimmer. But Lakefield did

and cope with grief. I had to learn how to love, how to

not have a swim team. So, in the spring term, I chose

laugh, and how to cry—sober.

whitewater kayaking. After a week practising on flat water in the Trent University pool, we spent a few days learning how to ferry across the river before our first day kayaking through rapids.

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Almost daily, I remind myself of that lesson from kayaking: You can do it. You can’t control what comes, but you can prepare yourself well.

Because I had already learned these and other valuable

many challenges. Because we know that mental

life skills at Lakefield, daily living coping skills came

health is more than the absence of mental illness.

back to me rather quickly and I am proud to say that I

Positive mental health consists of attributes such as

have now been sober for 2,892 days—one day at a time.

having a purpose in life, positive relations with others,

Adversity, personal struggles and failure will affect each and every one of you. How you handle life’s challenges will test your character. But rest assured that each of you have the skills—many learned and honed here—to triumph.

Lakefield College School’s motto is “mens sana in corpore sano” a sound mind in a sound body. I think about that motto almost every day.

experiencing personal growth, social acceptance, social coherence and making contributions to society.

All of which are contained in Lakefield’s mission statement. And now, through the THRIVE health and wellness program, Lakefield is ensuring that good habits and practices needed for good mental health are woven into every aspect of school life.

All of you are heading out into the world equipped with the skills necessary to face challenges and obstacles

Since 2013, I’ve been the Executive Director at Healthy

head on. You may not always tap into those skills, as I

Minds Canada, a national charity in the mental health

certainly didn’t during the years that I was in the grips

and addictions space. Our mission is to empower

of addiction. Yet they are there. Yours to use to thrive

Canadians to take charge of their mental health by

in life.

helping them identify issues early and navigating them to resources to achieve healthy outcomes faster.

In order for me to stay sober, I have to be active in my recovery. My program requires daily action. And the

When I started at Healthy Minds Canada, I did not

same is true in life. We can’t succeed by sitting on the

know much about mental illness. I sure knew a lot

sidelines.

about addictions, but I had a steep learning curve when it came to mental illness.

I learned that mental health-related issues cost our economy $51 billion per year. I spoke with parents, patients, their friends and colleagues. All shared their own, often deeply personal, stories—some devastating and some inspirational.

I also learned that the often referenced “1 in 5 Canadians struggle with a mental health issue in any given year” is misleading.

The truth is, we all have mental health. Each of us, on any given day, at any given point in our lives, fall somewhere along the mental health spectrum.

Further, that ratio does not accurately reflect our youth.

My program also requires me to give back. To help the newcomer just as I was helped almost eight years ago.

But giving back is something that this school also teaches us. Each of us here today has benefited greatly from the Lakefield Advantage.

To the graduating class, if I may offer some advice, it’s this; continue to stay involved with the school. Be active in the Grove Society. Be a mentor, be a mentee, donate a few bucks, come to pub nights and reunions.

Lakefield is your network for life. But it’s only as valuable to you as you are to the school.

Now, I’d be remiss if I didn’t close with this. I’m delighted to see that some in the audience are parents, mine included. And I want to take a moment to give all the parents a shout out. Thank you for giving the

Studies now show that 34% of Ontario high-school

Lakefield advantage to your child or children. And to

students experience moderate-to-serious levels of

my own mum, my own dad, thank you. Thank you for

psychological distress. We need to teach our youth to

giving me the LCS advantage. Thank you for saving

be able to spot the signs of mental illness early and that

my life and paying for treatment. Thank you for your

not only is it okay to ask for help, it’s critical that you

never ending, unconditional love and support.

do. And please know that to do so shows strength—not weakness.

And we also need to raise a generation who are resilient

Again, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the school for inviting me today and to the Class of 2017— Congrats and good luck!

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Math Teacher, Coach and Friend Faculty Member Bill Bentley Retires After 25 Years at The Grove If I were Mr. Bill Bentley, I would currently be reading this magazine with a cup of coffee in my hand, sitting on the hand-crafted wooden LCS chair that was given to me as a gift from the school, on the deck of my brand-new yacht I purchased for myself as my retirement gift, in God knows which country!

As you stumble upon this article, Mr. Bentley, a tribute just for you, I would advise to stop drinking the coffee. Your heart will palpitate as you recollect the years of teaching, coaching, building strong bonds with your former students and positive example of humility and teaching through relationships that you fostered throughout your career at The Grove.

I shared the following with John Runza for his tribute in your honour at Closing Ceremonies to remind you of the positive impact you made on merely one of countless students during your career:

”Mr. Bentley is my Lakefield difference. Five years later, after I graduated in 2012, I still keep in touch with Mr. Bentley, and the effect of his presence is still in my bloodstream.”

If Mr. Bentley advises you of something, it remains with you, floating around in your bloodstream, like a medication with a really long halflife, slowly curing you as you live your life.

On the basketball court he would say: “Why do you shoot like that? You can’t hit a shot like that. Try shooting like this.”

As an advisor: “Sometimes there’s more to life than academics and sports. You’re not that good in basketball anyway” ... he’d say in jest. “Try out for the school play. Step out of your comfort zone.”

As a math teacher: when bored in class, he’d tell me to do something I’d find interesting, guiding me to read up on Al Khwar-iz-mi, one of the first fathers of algebra from the 8th Century and present a paper on him the next week.

Finally, as a friend, he said, “Samier, over the years, I’ve realized that you take a keen interest in chemistry and biology and you’re good at noticing when your peers are having a bad day. You put others ahead of yourself. Be like your dad, apply to pharmacy or medicine, I have faith in you.”

Mr. Bentley is my Lakefield difference. Five years later, after I graduated in 2012, I still keep in touch with Mr. Bentley, and the effect of his presence is still in my bloodstream. He helped motivate me to be where I am today, in my fourth and final year at the University of Toronto, Doctor of Pharmacy program. I owe a great deal of my growth and strength to him. Thank you, Bill!

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SAMIER KAMAR ’12

Sharing His Talents for Teaching, Coaching and IT Todd Harris Recognized for 20 Years of Service Having spent three years as a corporate IT consultant following graduation from the Bachelor of Arts and Science program at McMaster University, Todd Harris landed at Lakefield College School in September of 1996. While he began as a Don (Assistant Head of House as they are known now), Todd quickly put his newly acquired Bachelor of Education degree from Brock University to use at LCS assisting regularly in mathematics classes.

To this day, Todd continues to teach senior students AP Calculus at the school. More important, his contributions to the school extend broadly beyond the development of mathematical proficiencies. His LCS story is most deserving of a special highlight given his twenty plus years of faithful service to LCS. From 1996 to 2013, many faculty and staff members benefitted from Todd’s service as Director of Information Technology and founding head of the Online Learning Centre (OLC) at Lakefield College School laptop program. As the sole designer and developer of the OLC,

“For multiple years, when not programming...

Todd applied his IT wizardry establishing Lakefield College School’s

or teaching AP Calculus, Todd cared for the

first online learning management system well ahead of the curve.

The OLC provided students, teachers and parents course and school

many members of Ryder and Matthews House,

information in a seamless and secure fashion. Todd was always ready

genuinely demonstrating that the role of Head of

to tweak and redesign as needs changed, working tirelessly into the

House is more of a vocation than a job.”

night in many instances so that all constituents had the information they needed. Thankfully, Todd has continued to assist the IT team with its information management as the school migrates to new internet platforms.

For multiple years, when not programming in the Lotus Development Suite or teaching AP Calculus, Todd cared for the many members of Ryder and Matthews House, genuinely demonstrating that the role of Head of House is more of a vocation than a job. The thirteen years of his career as an LCS Head of House were surely a highlight for Todd, who committed himself to the holistic development of students. Sometimes Todd would concurrently support students in the classroom, on the river and in the residence and somehow still manage to carve time for his own son, Martin, and daughter, Anna, who grew up on campus as family members in Matthews House.

Today, Todd and his family live in the village. However, thankfully, he continues to share his talents for teaching, coaching, and computer programming with us at The Grove. When not reading or designing scavenger hunts, Todd can be found coaching triathlon and Nordic ski teams or preparing the best cup of specialty coffee for his wife, Helga. To use one of his own common phrases, “What a guy!”

JOE BETTENCOURT

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Feeling Blessed by Opportunities to Advance the School Richard Johnston Celebrates Over 20 Years at The Grove including Katie Brown, David Hadden, Jack Matthews, Steve Earl and others…but I got the position!” And the rest is history, including the opportunity to send his two younger children, Malcolm ’02 and Rachel ’09, to The Grove.

When his wife Annie was asked to describe Richard she said, he is “always looking at the future and possibilities, he is never satisfied until he truly understands how something works—he researches like mad—and he is an engineer with a talent and interest in communication, uncommon!” These are likely the characteristics that have kept Richard at the school for so long, achieving a variety of accomplishments in a number of different roles. From stewarding support as a fundraiser and Director of Development, to launching a brand new department as the Director of Communications and Constituent Relations, responsible for strengthening and promoting the school through outreach to its constituents, to his most recent role “Wow, wouldn’t it be great if I worked here!” It’s the thought Richard Johnston had more than 20 years ago when first driving up the roadway to Lakefield College

as Director of Strategic Operations responsible for master campus planning and major capital works, Richard feels very blessed by the opportunities he has had over the years to help advance the school.

School for a job interview. As he remembers it, the

In his words, “I’ve always enjoyed coming to work, working with

campus was “so peaceful and beautiful.” In the years

really great people and seeing the difference that the school makes

since, Richard has worked for the school in a variety of

in students’ lives. This campus—over 300 acres on the water, small

capacities including Alumni Affairs and the Annual Fund,

residences, small class sizes—is a benefit that very few schools offer,

Director of Development, Director of Communications and

and offers all the things that my own children were able to enjoy.

Constituent Relations and, for the last five years, as the

They’ve developed life-long friendships all over the world. And for me,

Director of Strategic Operations.

with the opportunities I‘ve been provided, it’s been a great 20 years!”

The Grove was not new to Richard when he arrived for his

Above all else, it is the enhancement of the student experience that

interview. In fact, he had numerous, personal ties to the

intrigues Richard the most and, in his current part-time role, the

school. His wife Annie’s three brothers Michael ’76, Tim

early visionary aspects of developing a well-considered Master

’83 and Matthew Heeney ’87 are all alumni of LCS and his

Campus Plan. As Director of Strategic Operations, Richard has

mother-in-law, Goodith Heeney, had been actively involved

returned to his roots as a civil engineer. He oversaw the building of

in LCS governance as a member of the Grove Guild, LCS

Uplands House and has worked with architects and consultants on

Board of Directors and as a trustee. Richard’s first son,

future campus plans, imagining how various design elements will

Trevor ’00 had also completed his first year at LCS thanks

integrate with the student experience. Helping to move the school

to the generosity of the school’s bursary program (for

toward environmental sustainability with a school-wide study, the

which he is so grateful and continues to support).

installation of solar panels, industrial-sized composters, Gold LEED

Yet for Richard, personally, his life would change. By fate, a position had opened up in the Development Office. Richard, then Executive Director for Hospice Peterborough, was approached by former Headmaster

environmental certifications and other energy efficient initiatives are all aspects Richard is proud of, not-to-forget enhancements to school safety and risk management. Each held the goal of creating the best possible environment for students.

Jack Matthews and LCS Trustee Bruce Gibson and

“Really that’s what it is all about. If I want to leave a legacy, I want it to

encouraged to apply. “The interview was pretty daunting,”

be a vision for the future and how this campus will look, feel and serve

he remembers, “with seven senior staff members present

our community 10, 20, 50 years from now,” says Richard.

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CHRISTINE VOGEL

Bearing Witness—The Grove’s Very Own Shutterbug Simon Spivey Celebrates Over 25 Years in IT and Photography at The Grove Affectionately referred to as “Spivey” by the students and staff of The Grove, Simon has dedicated more than 25 years to Lakefield College School and it is hard to imagine the school without him. His commitment to his work exemplifies what it means to go “above and beyond.” As a member of the IT team, Simon has worked behind the scenes to keep our networks and servers humming and our community connected. For the last 14 years, half his time has been spent as a member of the Communications and Constituent Relations team, contributing his photographic talents to the promotion of the school worldwide. The postman’s motto aptly applies to Simon: “Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night,”—to which you could add, the frigid temperatures of K-Rod and cold waters of Regatta Day— could stay Simon’s creative hand. Captured with stealth and artistry, Simon’s photography has preserved thousands of candid and precious moments of school life, which students and staff will treasure forever.

When asked about his early days at LCS, Simon shares, “My earliest influence was Patrick Butcher [Librarian], who introduced me to LCS and mentored me during my first years at the school. Those were exciting times when technology was just starting to enter the lives of students and teachers, and Lakefield was determined to participate in the information age.”

Simon first worked on contract for LCS installing servers and network equipment to link the library, computer lab and some of the administration computers. This led to full-time work as the school’s Network Administrator and included general IT support and desktop publishing. At that time, Simon (an avid outdoor enthusiast) was also still working at a summer camp and volunteering during summer vacations, so The Grove seemed like a good fit.

to Mac, smartphones and tablets, cloud computing and 3D printing. Since 2003, my halftime role as school photographer has enabled me to see (and participate in) parts of school life that I would not normally have been aware of in a purely ITbased role.”

While some things at LCS have changed dramatically over the years, others remain constant. For the decades of students and staff who’ve known “Spivey,” it is an appreciation for the talents Simon has shared, his participation at school events and the many precious memories he has preserved through photography. It helps that Simon, who does not own a car, has lived next door to the school for over 20 years. Though he has recently admitted, “I’m seriously considering getting a

When asked about his first impressions of the school, Simon

car to help with off-campus events—my photo gear is getting

remembers “being intrigued by the dual, informal ‘camp-like’ versus

heavier as I get older!”

formal aspects of the school culture (students still had to wear classroom dress to visit the Village of Lakefield back then!) and, of course, the school’s beautiful location.”

He continues, “I think what I’ve enjoyed most is the variety of experiences and interesting people that I’ve met over the years. Change

During his off hours, you will find Simon doing the things that he loves: gardening, cooking, canoeing and restoring old photographs.

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has always made life interesting at LCS, especially in IT and computers.

Some of the ‘new’ technology we introduced over the years has included laser printing, migrating from DOS to Windows, CD-ROMs, desktop publishing, networking the campus, email, the Internet (from a single dial-up to Trent University in 1993 to everywhere now), digital projectors, laptop computing, online learning, digital photography and video, smart boards, wireless networking, migrating from Windows Grove News Summer 2017 | 11

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School Highlights Adventures in South African and Peru The Round Square Exchange program has offered a rich experience for many LCS students through the years. This year, two students had exchanges not appreciated by students from The Grove in recent memory—while we have hosted students from St. Cyprian’s and Bridge House in South Africa and Markham College in Peru, until this year, our students did not reciprocate the visit. Lily Coates ’19 observed after her ten-week exchange to Bridge House, “I now realize, after completing my ten-week exchange to South Africa, that it is truly a one-of-a-kind experience

the new installation in the hallway overlooking the McEwen Gym. Students gathered under their flags while the dedication got underway. Rev. John Runza dedicated the hall saying, “Let it be a reminder to us, that in our differences we come together as one, and as a people we are called to bring unity and peace to all nations of our world.” Jen Horrigan ’99, Coordinator of International Student Affairs, read aloud the names of the 37 countries whose flags are now hanging in the hall representing our current students’ countries.

Ready to See The World

and cannot be compared to any service trip, language

This year, the British Alumni Travelling Scholarship

exchange or Round Square conference. …While on

was awarded to Kristian Paschalis ’17. He will be

exchange, you really get to embrace the culture of

travelling in the UK and Europe in the next school year,

your new home; I know during my two and a half

and will speak at the annual alumni dinner in London

months I really felt the full South African Experience.”

in January about his experiences.

Kenzie McCallum ’19 began her six-week exchange to Markham College in Peru in April and shared, “There is so much interesting history and culture in Lima and Peru as a whole; it makes for a fascinating place to visit or come to on exchange.”

New Co-Head Students

This scholarship is funded by the UK Friends of Lakefield College School, a UK charity originally reflecting the gratitude of British Alumni who attended The Grove during WWII, but now funded largely by LCS graduates living in Europe. The purpose of each award is to enable a graduate of Lakefield College School to live independently for eight months outside

Jack Campbell ’18 and Madison Sheward ’18 were

the Americas, predominantly in Europe and beginning

elected by their peers and staff as our 2017/18 Co-Head

their travels in the United Kingdom.

Students. In Madison’s candidate speech she described how her time at LCS has made such a positive change in her life, “Coming to LCS from a local high school, I truly appreciate the incredible impact made by our teachers who inspire us to be ourselves, leaders, and believe that anything is possible. I believe that each one of us has the power and ability to make a difference in this world, and that the only limits we face in life are those we set for ourselves.” In Jack’s candidate speech, he shared how he has received so much from LCS and is looking forward to giving back next year, “I will never be able to thank LCS enough for what they’ve allowed me to be a part of and accomplish, and my hope as Co-

Trailblazers and Pathmakers Madison Sheward ’18, Betsy Macdonnell ’18, Katie Little ’17 and Vera Wilcox were privileged with the opportunity to participate in the inaugural “Trailblazers and Pathmakers” panel discussions on women’s empowerment at the Ontario Legislature in Queens Park, hosted by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Elizabeth Dowdeswell. We are excited to announce that Lakefield College School will be hosting the next “Trailblazers and Pathmakers” panel discussions this fall on campus.

Head student is to be able to give back and make the same experience possible for all students to come.”

Hall of Nations On April 24, the school gathered to celebrate our international community by opening and dedicating the Hall of Nations in Upper Hadden Hall. After Chapel, students and staff joined together to see

OPPOSITE (Top to Bottom) L-R: Lily Coates ’19 with her exchange partner while in South Africa; the 2017/18 Co-Head Students, Jack Campbell ’18 and Madison Sheward ’18; Vera Wilcox and moderator Betsy MacGregor with students at the Trailblazers and Pathmakers conference; Kristian Paschalis ’17, the BATS recipient; the opening of the Hall of Nations; Kenzie McCallum ’19 exploring Peru while on exchange.

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Gallery in The Grove Grade 11 Drama, Music and Visual Arts classes presented their integrated culminating tasks in a new cross-curricular arts initiative called Gallery in The Grove. Each day during lunch, community members were invited to participate in a walking tour around campus which showcased a total of 48 performances and artworks. Students worked independently, in pairs, or in groups made up of a variety of members from the three subject areas. In some cases, students participated more than once, being inspired by their ideas or the ideas of their peers. For many students, this was the first time they were asked to present and perform their artwork in front of an audience and the takeaways were impactful. Lily Coates ’19 and Keely Matsusaki ’19, visual arts students, collaborated to create an installation addressing the inequality of

each of them felt connected to on campus. Coins and stamps that celebrated Canada’s 150th Anniversary, a Grove News and newspaper from the day were carefully placed in a protective sleeve. A student donated a shoe—not a pair of shoes but a single shoe. A dry bag was then inserted into a metal container with a rubber seal lid. The students ventured out to the wall where a vault-like opening in the wall had been created. Their hope is that somehow they are able to remember that 25 years from now the wall will be opened and the capsule removed from its vault. In the age of electronic data transmission and deleted files how interesting would it be to receive a letter from yourself 25 years after you sealed the envelope in Mr. McMahon’s Canadian History class at LCS.

Live like Locals

women’s rights throughout the world. Keely described

June 26, 2017 marked a first for Lakefield College School

her experience, “It gave me a sense of pride knowing

as nine students embarked on a Language and Cultural

that people were affected by my work, it wasn’t just for

Experience in France. The experience was offered

a grade. It was when Maddy Sheward ’18 came up to

to anyone in the French program and was a means

me showing me a picture of my work she took telling

by which we could immediately show the relevance

me how much she loved it, I realized that art affects

and meaning behind learning another language and

everyone.” Lily reflected, “It was really nice to hear that

exploring another culture. Throughout the experience,

people took something away from what you made and

students engaged with local people at various markets

that you made an impact on how they see an issue.”

and restaurants and were fortunate enough to have experienced local guides in both Nice and Paris to

Drama students performed plays, dances, wrote

help them understand the beauty, history and cultural

and delivered monologues and spoken word poetry,

significance of everything they did and saw. From

and shot and edited videos. Music students created

paddleboarding on the Mediterranean to a cycling tour

digital compositions, original arrangements, original

of Paris, there was no shortage of breathtaking sites,

choreography set to music and live interpretations

and with such an engaged and open group of students,

of powerful songs. Visual Arts students created

they were able to truly “Live like Locals” which was the

sculptures, striking installations, digital videos, and

theme for the voyage. Everyone’s French improved over

large-scale paintings and drawings. Many of the

the 10 days—whether learning new words, re-learning

projects included more than one media, or a mixture of

expressions, or improving their comprehension, one

music, drama and visual art, and all projects addressed

couldn’t ask for a more authentic experience to be

joy, hardship, truth, equality, pain, civil rights and

able to practise and hone your French skills. It was a

social justice in unique and creative ways.

great first venture into curricular trips with a language and culture focus, and the school is pleased to share

Capturing a Moment in Time

that there will be a Spanish language and culture

As the stone wall that runs the length of Lefevre Field

experience to Spain in the summer of 2018! More

was rebuilt this year, the Grade 10 Canadian History

information to come.

students have also become part of the wall—they have left something within the stone structure that should survive for some time. They wrote letters to a future self. They captured images that were both personal reflections of this year as well as scenes and places that

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OPPOSITE (Top to Bottom) L-R: Canadian History students with faculty member Bruce McMahon and stone wall builder, John Shaw-Rimmington, prepare to have their time capsule buried; art pieces from the Gallery in The Grove; students on the Language and Cultural Exchange in France.

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Enabling Students to Achieve Their Full Potential Phelan Family Learning Commons Celebrates 10 Years!

Strategist in 2007, conducting her classes in a hallway and scrambling to arrange resources. Ten years later, she continues to provide leadership as a learning strategist, educating our staff and students on the latest in neurological research and the teaching and learning strategies that support these discoveries.

The work of Carrie and her learning support team informs what we teach the entire school about how to learn—tools like the Pomadoro technique (for intensive focus for short periods of time) are commonly recommended by advisors and teachers.

Interestingly, Carrie’s reading and research about supporting student learning has led her to be a leader in the THRIVE health and wellness program, as we now understand more fully that academic success so much depends on physical and mental well-being—and on attitude toward learning.

The second endowment for a learning coach has evolved to an evening support program with math instruction, writing It was ten years ago that Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone.

support, provision of quiet, supportive classroom study space

Simultaneously, but a little more quietly and on a much

with qualified special education teachers to act as guides

smaller stage, Lakefield too was launching a revolutionary

AND academic coaching. The coaching concept has become

idea. The school announced its intent to “lead the way

engrained enough in our collective minds that we now employ

in the provision of universal, non-stigmatizing support

two pedagogical coaches—Derek Doucet and Ali Webb—for our

to challenge and enable all learners to achieve their full

staff as well.

academic potential” through the Learning Commons project. Informed by the principle of universal instructional

Another significant component of the Learning Commons

design, the project sought to provide arrangements,

program was a renovation of the library space to provide an

programs and services at The Grove that met the learning

integrated, multi-use and multi-user space offering a buffet

needs of as many people as possible within the community,

of student support. Moving the Guidance department and its

while specifically addressing accommodations for students

resources to this central spot has certainly allowed ease of

with identified learning differences.

access to career and university advice and tutoring requests.

The addition of individual student carrels has been a great asset

Ten years later, the Lakefield world has been changed by

for all students seeking distraction-free space, and the small

this innovation almost as much as the globe was changed

Guidance meeting room has become a favourite collaborative

by the iPhone. In 2006, the school supported approximately

learning spot for grads seeking to understand calculus or

20 students with identified learning differences. In 2017, the

chemistry. What we didn’t anticipate in 2006 was the lessening

number was almost triple that, and the new norm is between

emphasis on print materials as more and more products and

60 and 70 students accommodated per year. We run learning

services moved online—and we also never thought that there

strategies courses for each grade, train students in adaptive

would be a superb wireless system throughout the entire

technology use and provide an evening support program

school. In some senses, our laptops have become the learning

that includes individualized help and academic coaching.

commons for students, as they collaborate, research, learn and

The Learning Commons program intended to endow two permanent staffing positions: a Learning Strategist and a Learning Coach. Carrie Gilfillan began as our Learning

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create online! The physical Learning Commons nonetheless remains a central hub for learning, and the new Harkness tables in the library seminar rooms are much in demand for innovative English and social science learning for all students.

The Learning Commons program also made possible a

that I was most confident in my artistic abilities, and even

significant amount of professional development in the

changed up a few assignments in English [to keep me

area of learning differences and universal instructional

motivated]…My guidance counsellor, Dr. Avery, seemed

design for our faculty and staff. Many of the learning

also to have an idea of who I was and where my talents

support team made the trek to Putney, Vermont, where

were. She encouraged me to consider the Savannah

they learned from the learning disability experts at

College of Art and Design, helping me apply, coaching

Landmark College. The annual Learning and the Brain

me for the interview, and even educating my mom about

conferences usually see someone from LCS attending. Su

the opportunity she saw for me at SCAD. I found at SCAD

Armstrong received a diploma from Cambrian College in

my passion for industrial design. I don’t know if I hadn’t

adaptive technology after a two-year intensive program.

had Dr. Avery push me in the right direction whether I

And many advisors and teachers have benefitted from

would ever have found my calling. It is one of the greatest

training in academic coaching, teaching organizational

blessings I have received in my life. Fast forward several

skills, and fuller understanding of learning differences.

years, and now I am living in Los Angeles. I have just spent

All of this training helped us to make a difference in the lives of our students, both by giving them the success

the past three years designing custom furniture for some of America’s top brands—Uber, Snapchat and Facebook.”

they need to gain admission to university and developing

The generous donors who launched the Learning

their confidence in their unique strengths and interests.

Commons project can be justly proud of what they have

Andrew Greenbaum ’10, now an industrial designer for

contributed to the educational experience of individual

Lusive Décor, speaks of the support he received from

students and to the school as a whole. Grade 12 student

LCS to find his strengths and a career related to those

Allie Avard encourages us to keep expanding, as she

strengths: “From a young age I was really under-confident

believes that every Lakefield student could benefit, as

in school. Mr. McGowan somehow picked up on this, and

she has, from the opportunity “to learn more about what

brought me into his office one day. He told me, straight

kind of learner they are and how best to support their own

up, out of nowhere, that I was worth more than I thought I

learning.”

was, and that just because I wasn’t top of the class in high school didn’t mean I was going to fail in life, something

HEATHER AVERY

that admittedly I think I believed at the time. He also saw

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The Chapel and Spiritual Pathways Programs Building New Pathways to Spiritual Wellness and Diversity

Reverend John Runza and Director of Spiritual Wellness and Diversity Lorraine Brown with Student Seniors-in-Charge of Chapel (L-R): Rudra Narine ’17, Ruby Byrne ’17, Carissa Hickson ’17, Jake Wahlberg ’17

Faculty members Lorraine Brown and Erin

As the Spiritual Pathways program was unfolding, it

Braeckman, both participants on the THRIVE health

also became clear that the school’s Chapel program,

and wellness committee since its inception, believed

based in Anglican tradition, was in need of review.

that the school mission, “to challenge and enable

This fall, the Chapel program will focus on creating

students to reach their individual potential in mind,

an intentionally safe space that acknowledges that

body and spirit,” needed to be fully represented in

the Lakefield College School community is far more

THRIVE programming. The “spirit” part of the school’s

diverse than we were when the school was founded.

mission has been well represented in the form of

Chapel is a place for us to address religious intolerance

school spirit—to ignite interest in “spirit” events on

and to promote curiosity, compassion and peaceful

Friday and Saturday evenings and to build a sense of

resolution to conflict. Chapel must reflect and respond

community through fun events. However, Lorraine

to the current spiritual needs of our diverse cultural

and Erin, both yoga practitioners and deeply invested

community. Anglicanism, rooted in scripture,

in exploring their own spiritual paths, believe “spirit”

reason and tradition, embraces interfaith (including

to be something more personal. And so, the idea for a

non-religious) dialogue and creates a wonderful

Director of Spiritual Pathways was born and presented

opportunity for a community like LCS to share

at a THRIVE retreat in April 2016, to Reverend John

and learn about the diverse religious and spiritual

Runza and Dr. Heather Avery in May 2016, and then to

traditions of our world.

Head of School Guy McLean in September 2016. As a result, the Spiritual Pathways program was launched in the fall of 2016, and a new role, Director of Spiritual Wellness and Diversity, will be in place in the fall of 2017.

In this way, LCS has strategically incorporated Lorraine and Erin’s Spiritual Pathways vision into the Chapel program. On Mondays, the LCS community will continue to participate in more traditional Chapel Service, presided over by Reverend John Runza with

The Spiritual Pathways program was designed for

the school’s organist, Syd Birrell, playing the beloved

LCS students to learn about and explore their own

songs generations of alumni have enjoyed over the

spirituality, beliefs and practices. Further, it was

years. John will also continue to celebrate the school’s

intended to celebrate curiosity, to discover the

special ‘sacred’ events, such as The Blessing of the

religions and faiths of the world, as well as specific

Animals, Remembrance Day and Christmas and will

concepts, rituals, perspectives and practices that we

continue to function as the school’s Anglican Chaplain

can implement and consider in our own life.

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while LCS remains in affiliation with the Anglican

sitting behind them, beside them, in front of them, that

Church, in the Diocese of Toronto.

they see themselves in everyone around them. Peace

Within the newly created role of Director of Spiritual Wellness and Diversity, Lorraine Brown will focus on recognizing the diversity of our community and will engage in education and dialogue that brings a deeper awareness of who we are as a spiritual community.

Working closely with broader LCS programs (such as THRIVE health and wellness; Leadership, Character, Values; Global Learning; Service Learning; Safe Space and residential curriculum), Lorraine will integrate and incorporate the broader ethical themes that our students will also examine in other areas of their school day.

As a pluralistic culture, we seek to help our students see themselves as bridge-builders, and to recognize that they are curious to learn about the practices of those

activist and spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi said, “If we are to reach real peace in the world, we shall have to begin with the children.” As a values-based community, it is incumbent upon LCS to ensure that students are provided with the opportunity to explore the diversity of values and ethical constructs from not only religious traditions but atheistic, humanistic and agnostic belief systems. In this way, the school will not only encourage our students to actively engage in our mission, “To challenge and enable students to reach their individual potential, in mind, body and spirit” but in so doing, help to create an understanding and empathy for world traditions and foster a greater measure of peace in our world.

LORRAINE BROWN AND JOHN RUNZA

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Recollections of a Grove Old Boy: Michael Roberts ’45 “Over the past 70+ years, I have visited the college’s grounds on several occasions and have been amazed at its growth, with new buildings, student residences and recreation facilities. I have been pleased, however, to see that the courtyard, main entrance façade, and the iconic red door have been preserved in their original form.”

Having read some of the memories of former LCS students

Over the past 70+ years, I have visited the college’s

in the Grove News, I thought that the recollections of a

grounds on several occasions and have been amazed at

former Grove student, now an octogenarian, might prove

its growth, with new buildings, student residences, and

of some interest.

recreation facilities. I have been pleased, however, to see

I attended Lakefield Preparatory School (LPS), as it was then known, from 1941 to 1945—ages 6 to 10—one of a crop of 42 new boys arriving in September of 1941. Many of us had been enrolled in LPS by their parents in order to have the school provide the male supervision, guidance

that the courtyard, main entrance façade, and the iconic red door have been preserved in their original form.

Despite an occasional capricious memory, I clearly recall: NN

inspection at each meal for clean neck, ears, hands

and discipline which their fathers, who were serving

and fingernails; shined shoes; combed hair; and

overseas in the military, were unable to provide in the

general neatness. Any deficiencies resulted in being

home.

Lakefield was an all-male private school at the time, with a student body of some 100 boarders, and 10 or so day

turned back to correct the shortcomings.

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driver and station wagon and driven to the school.

Thereafter, I made the train trip to and from the school unaccompanied, something that no parent would allow a 6 to 10-year-old to do today, and something that would doubtless prompt a visit by Family Services. It was a gentler time then.

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Tapioca pudding desserts which we irreverent lads dubbed ‘fish-eyes and glue.’

from Toronto’s Union Station to the railroad station at Peterborough, where we were met by the school’s

Dining under the watchful eye of a table of Masters, to ensure proper decorum and table manners.

students.

My mother accompanied me on my first train trip

Upon entering the dining hall, undergoing

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Post-dinner Chapel Service, then repairing to the study hall for a mandatory hour of studying.

More often than not, this included surreptitiously passing notes, writing to Hollywood stars of the day requesting autographed photographs (which were eventually received), and even, on occasion, studying.

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Friday meatless lunches, in the Church of England

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school’s motto—mens sana in corpore sano—soccer,

place a shiny 10 cent piece in front of each of us, our

cricket, hockey, swimming and baseball (I played

weekly ‘allowance.’

on Mr. Staples’ Junior Softball Team). Cross-country running was required of us all, and we enjoyed

On Saturday, walking to the Village of Lakefield and

the Hares and Hounds Competition. Sailing and

spending 5 cents on a balsa-wood aeroplane kit. With

canoeing were also an important part of our outdoor

the remaining 5 cents and a few additional pennies

education.

we would purchase glue, sandpaper and paint to finish our Battle of Britain Spitfires and Hurricanes.

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Strict discipline and swift—often corporal— punishment, a legacy of the British public-school

press them in the cider press. Delicious! The biggest challenge was finding empty bottles and jars to fill.

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a large wooden structure with sled runners, would be

infractions, such as talking, laughing, acting-up

drawn onto the lake by a pair of draft horses. Massive

or being out of one’s bed after ‘lights out,’ drew the

blocks of ice would be cut, then stored, covered with

vigorous application of large wooden stocking-

sawdust in semi-buried ice sheds for later use.

stretchers to the offender’s backside by the

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collected and boiled, creating the syrup which was

serious misbehaviours resulted in a painful caning, a

then bottled, some continued to be boiled further,

practice, thankfully, long since abandoned.

creating a thick, gooey toffee which was then poured in strips onto snow. We youngsters would then

Writing ‘lines’ such as, “I will not talk during

eagerly enjoy the still-warm maple toffee—the best candy I ever tasted!

punishment for less serious mischief.

The annual Navy Cadet Inspection, with all students

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field, wearing white shirts, dark trousers or shorts,

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The rustic huts in the forest between the lower

and shined shoes, to be inspected by visiting Navy

playing field and the lake. Some had several

officers.

levels and woodstoves, but none had glass in their windows. A share in one of the huts could be

The annual Turtle Race, usually held on Closing

purchased for $10 or so, usually from a graduating

weekend. Several days before the race, we would

student. A great place to play, or just gather and talk

paddle a canoe up the south shore of the lake to

with friends.

Turtle Bay and capture our ‘athlete’—a painted turtle—while it sunned itself on a log. On Race Day,

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series of concentric circles, the outermost being the Finish Line. The wisest among us knew that turtles

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would be returned to the lake after the race.

The fall cruise aboard the lake steamer Islanda down the Trent-Severn Waterway. The ship would steam west on Lake Katchewanooka, then south into the Otonabee River, and on to Peterborough where we would enjoy our box lunches—usually a cooked but

The Christmas Carol Concert in the Chapel. I was a member of the Choir.

instinctively headed for the lake, and started their turtles pointed toward the lake. Winners, and losers,

The annual Church Parade, walking en masse to St. John’s Anglican Church in the village.

all the contestants would be placed in the centre of a

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The delightful tradition of visiting VIP’s—often Old Boys—granting us all a half-holiday from classes.

assembled in parade formation on the lower playing

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The ‘sugaring off’ of maple syrup. After the sap was

discomfort; however, what were perceived as more

class,” 100, 200 or even 500 times, another popular

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Watching the ice-cutting in winter. A huge circular saw powered by a car or tractor engine, mounted on

tradition upon which Lakefield was based. Minor

dormitory matron, resulting in a lot of noise but little

Making cider (soft, of course). We would gather apples from the school’s orchard, then grind and

Sunday night black and white movies. My favourite was The Gladiator with Joe E. Brown!

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The athletic opportunities, in keeping with the

tradition, during which a Master would solemnly

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The school’s summer camp on Clear Lake—crafts, canoeing, sailing, fishing marshmallow roasts, and ghost stories. A most memorable experience.

There are many more memories, of course, but these are the ones most readily recalled.

J. MICHAEL ROBERTS ’45

cold sausage on a bun and an apple or orange—on the beautiful grassed area at the locks.

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Small Projects, Big Impact on the Student Experience Update on the Here & Now Fundraising Campaign The Here & Now campaign launched in October 2016 with the goal of enabling a diverse roster of relatively short-term and smaller-scale projects that will each have a meaningful impact on the student experience.

From enhanced social seating areas, to a new disc golf course, to a new pizza oven in the dining hall and so much more, the impact of the Here & Now campaign is both compelling and far-reaching.

Incentive to Reach a New Milestone While we have significantly exceeded our campaign goal of securing at least 75 x $20,000 commitments, we have now set a revised stretch goal to push us to reach 100 commitments. To help motivate more Here & Now donors to join the campaign, four LCS Foundation Trustees are together offering a $1 million incentive if we can reach 100 commitments. We are striving to

We have been truly overwhelmed by how

reach the 100-commitment milestone prior to our

enthusiastically our community has rallied to support

fall joint school and foundation trustees’ meeting

this initiative. As of the date of writing, we have secured

in October, exactly one year after launching the

98 x $20,000 commitments, an unprecedented number

Here & Now campaign. Upon reaching 100 x $20,000

of donations at this level among Canadian independent

commitments and thereby triggering the $1 million

schools. On behalf of the entire Grove family, we extend

incentive offer from the four LCS Foundation Trustees,

our most heartfelt thanks to all our donors who have so

we will have raised the full $3 million in commitments

generously supported this important campaign.

needed to fund the complete roster of Here & Now projects.

We intend to harness the strong positive momentum we have built with the Here & Now campaign to move into the Towards Tomorrow campaign this coming school year. Buoyed not only by the success of the Here & Now campaign but also by broad donor support through the Hepburn Alumni Challenge (see p.26) as well as 100% donor participation this past year from both our school and foundation trustees, the Towards Tomorrow campaign will seek major gift commitments for important priority projects to take us to over $50 million in fundraising since 2012.

For more information on the Here & Now campaign, including our program brochure and a complete list of donors to date, please visit our campaign web page at lcs.on.ca/hereandnow. Please also feel free to contact the LCS Foundation office at 705.652.3324 ext. 349 or foundation@lcs.on.ca and any member of our team would be delighted to discuss this campaign with you.

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Former Head of School David Hadden “For LCS to offer the best to its students—without hefty fee increases—it must have a substantial endowment. To support our distinct programs and values; to bring the many deserving young people who could not otherwise attend Lakefield to Lakefield; to have the most talented and motivated teachers—to be a truly great school—it must have a great endowment.”

To be themselves. To know themselves.

Lakefield does that. Not all schools do.”

The passion David Hadden feels for The Grove is palpable. I ask him why he felt a bequest was a particularly smart way to give.

“Frankly, I can be more generous with a bequest. I can make a difference to a place I believe in and have so much affection for in a way I can’t in the here and now.

“Also, I could direct the bequest where I wanted it to be. I fervently want students who deserve to be there—but can’t afford it—to be there. Their contributions to the quality of life at Lakefield are enormous; they help other students grow by association. So I directed the bequest to a bursary.”

Did David think bequests were more “The truth is, giving makes you feel good. So it’s actually self-serving. Giving

beneficial for the school than moderate

is all about feeling good about doing it.”

annual donations?

David Hadden leans back on his couch with that impish grin many of us

“Both are essential. It isn’t a matter of one

know so well. The former headmaster of Lakefield College School, who

or the other.

retired almost nine years ago, is trying to convince me that making a bequest to the school benefited him the most.

“For LCS to offer the best to its students— without hefty fee increases—it must have

I try again. Why did he choose to make a bequest when he and Susan have

a substantial endowment. To support our

already given so much to LCS, including yearly donations and countless

distinct programs and values; to bring the

volunteer hours over the last nine years?

many deserving young people who could

He looks away, pondering the question.

not otherwise attend Lakefield to Lakefield; to have the most talented and motivated

“I have a very deep belief in the difference Lakefield makes to its students,”

teachers—to be a truly great school—it

he says, fixing me with his Hadden gaze. “It really is a unique place.

must have a great endowment. We’ve

Lakefield not only permits, it encourages students to discover who they are.

managed to increase the endowment from

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“Frankly, I can be more generous with a bequest. I can make a difference to a place I believe in and have so much affection for in a way I can’t in the here and now.” $2 million when I started in 1985 to $33 million today,

“I think some people are uncomfortable about planned

which is wonderful. But it has to keep growing.”

giving, as though it’s macabre to make a donation

Should everyone involved in The Grove make a bequest—alumni, parents, even teachers and staff who are neither alumni nor parents?

that won’t materialize until you’re gone. But I feel the opposite. Like planting an oak tree you know you’ll never sit under, there’s something noble and gratifying about helping young people—who may not even be

“Absolutely. If you believe in the school and love it; if

born yet—flourish in a place you’ve come to love. I can’t

you’re engaged with it; if you’ve benefitted from being

imagine any other gift or cause that would give me

a part of it—it’s a great way to pay it forward. And it’s

greater satisfaction.”

pretty painless.”

ALUMNI PARENT STEPHANIE EDWARDS

So what gets in the way of making a bequest?

Reprinted from Focus Forward: Creating Your Legacy for the Future of Lakefield College School Summer 2017

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.

LEGACY The gift that keeps giving On May 11, 2017 the Lakefield College School Foundation

The student singers enjoyed lunch with our guests,

hosted the 2017 Impact & Appreciation Event for

sharing their Lakefield experiences and the impact

members of the 1879 Society at the Granite Club in

The Grove has had on their lives. As one of our 1879

Toronto.

Society members shared, “Spending time with students

Forty-five special guests were celebrated with a full luncheon program which began with words of welcome

reminded me why it is so important to keep supporting LCS.”

from Shane Smyth ’96, COO LCS Foundation and a school update from Head of School Guy McLean.

For more than 130 years, families have chosen Lakefield

Theresa Butler-Porter, CFRE acknowledged the impact

College School for their children, providing them with an

legacy gifts have already had on the school community,

extraordinary experience and unrivalled education on one

while Hilary Windrem ’07 shared an inspirational

of the most beautiful campuses in Canada.

presentation on why she chose to make a gift to Lakefield in her will. Finally, Dr. Heather Avery spoke of the THRIVE health and wellness program—a multi-year project designed to instill in all members of the LCS community the habits and practices that will allow us to flourish while handling setbacks and adversity in stride.

Led by Pam Birrell and Adam Bishop ’04, the LCS Lorelei Consort captivated and charmed our guests with their engaging, energetic and stellar musical performances prior to and following the luncheon and presentations.

Join David Hadden and more than 100 other members of the 1879 Society who have included Lakefield College School in their estate plans. Your thoughtful commitment will create a legacy ensuring LCS will be available to young people for generations to come.

If you would like to learn more about creating your legacy at Lakefield College School, contact Theresa Butler-Porter, CFRE: 705.652.3324 ext. 329 or tbutlerporter@lcs.on.ca or visit www.lcs.on.ca/legacygiving.

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The Hepburn Alumni Challenge Grows to 36% Participation in Year Three!

This past school year, our alumni community rose to the challenge for a third year in a row, and achieved something that no educational institution in Canada has ever done before.

Year Three of the Hepburn Alumni Challenge ended on June 30, 2017. This year, our generous alumni have grown the profound impact of this program to 36% donor participation—up 1% from Year Two, and for the third year in a row, the highest rate among any educational institution in Canada!

Our entire community can take great pride in the successes of the Hepburn Alumni Challenge. Annual support helps deserving students attend LCS, and helps to unlock the $3 million Hepburn incentive. Participation is also indicative of our community values—like a vote of support for LCS, it helps show those outside our community how much we love our school.

With this year’s strong result, the Hepburn Alumni Challenge Bursary has grown to over $2.5 million, and our alumni remain on track to raise more than $3.7 million over the five-year program. As of September 2017, the Hepburn Alumni Challenge Bursary will be able to support up to four deserving students from alumni families each and every year in perpetuity.

“How can I ever repay this debt? The only way I will ever be able to truly thank those who support Lakefield, and especially its bursary program, is to be successful in my own career so I can become a financial supporter myself. I look forward to the day when my children will be fourth-generation alumni at The Grove, and rather than being a recipient of bursaries, we will be in a position to provide that incredible opportunity to other deserving kids.”

Hepburn Alumni Challenge Bursary Recipient, Class of 2017

Now, over half-way through the Challenge program, our devoted group of 75 alumni volunteer Captains wants to seize the opportunity to ensure that the Hepburn Challenge is meeting the evolving needs of our community with respect to communications and donor experience. We’d like to extend warm thanks to all of our volunteers, and also to John ’68 and Jane Hepburn for their generosity and vision in establishing this impactful program. We look forward to launching the Year Four campaign soon!

John ’68 and Jane Hepburn launched the Hepburn Alumni Challenge in September 2014. At that time, roughly 1-in-10 alumni had been supporting the school on an annual basis. The Hepburns, believing strongly in the positive impact that could be achieved through the encouragement of others, challenged LCS alumni to give back to the school with an inspiring $3 million gift incentive offer—$3,000 per alumni participant over the five-year program.

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Growing Our Skills Together!

Do you have a renewed focus on building your career? Perhaps you want to gain experience by guiding someone who is just starting out?

Grove Roots is designed to help both mentors and those seeking advice to develop professionally and personally.

Still unsure? Read our Top Ten Reasons below to inspire you to join Grove Roots today!

Top Ten Reasons to Join Grove Roots 1.

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Advance your career Learn something new Stay connected to The Grove Volunteer—it’s good for your mind, body & spirit Grow your personal and professional network Build lasting friendships Change someone’s life/inspire someone Tap into a global alumni network of diverse and fascinating fields Invest in your fellow alumni Define and reach your goals

Visit www.lcs.on.ca/GroveRoots to register!

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Honorary Alumni

Recognizing Exceptional Service to LCS Throughout The Grove’s recent history, individuals who are not alumni but have committed themselves as outstanding members of the LCS community, have been awarded the prestigious title of Honorary Alumnus/a of Lakefield College School. The Grove Society Alumni Chapter oversees the nomination and selection process.

HONORARY ALUMNI Dr. Rosalind Barker Neil Blair Katie Brown

This year, the Grove Society Alumni Chapter is proudly inducting two deserving individuals. Sarah McMahon was inducted at the Alumni Dinner in May and Rick Hagg will be inducted with his peers at the annual Staff and Trustees’ Dinner in October, 2017.

Brian Carter Mike Chellew Peter Dalglish

Sarah filled many roles at LCS since her arrival in 1999. In addition to being a proud LCS Alumni Parent of Cody McMahon ’12, she was the school’s Admissions Director, Interim Head of School, COO and CEO of the LCS Foundation, her final role when she retired in

Gordon Dunlop Hugh Gastle

2016. Her familiar motto, “it is all about the kids” motivated her daily at LCS, working hard

Bob Goebel

to ensure that LCS students had a unique experience they couldn’t get anywhere else.

Terry Guest David Hadden Susan Hadden Rick Hagg Goodith Heeney Paul Hickey Ted Ingram Lois Keller Winnifred Lampman Richard Life

Bruce, Sarah and Cody McMahon ’12

Rick Hagg was a faculty member at LCS for over three decades. He is also a proud LCS Alumni Parent of Stephanie (Hagg) Near ’90. During his career at LCS, Rick was a teacher,

Jeffrey Marshall Paul Mason

a coach, a trip leader and coordinator of the Irving and Ondaatje Expeditions, Head of

Jack Matthews

House and member of the Guidance Team (for 20 years!). He was a trusted and treasured

Alex McCubbin

mentor for 35 years of LCS students. We look forward to honouring Rick this fall.

Sarah McMahon Bid Milligan

Nominations Do you know of someone that you feel should be recognized as an Honorary Alumnus/a of Lakefield College School? Faculty, staff, parents or long-standing friends of LCS are

John Milligan Ken Sunderland

eligible for nomination. The minimum term of involvement required with LCS is as

David Walsh

follows:

Ben Whitney

Faculty or Staff Chaplains Heads of School Chairs of the Board of Directors

20 years 10 years 10 years 10 years

Others who have provided exceptional dedication and service to the school may be considered based on their term of involvement and level of achievement in support of LCS. To make a nomination or for more information contact Tracey Blodgett at tblodgett@lcs.on.ca

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Jane Zupo

The Grove Society

Volunteering—The Road to Happiness!

Lakefield College School recently honoured three very special volunteers who have had a significant positive impact on the LCS community. These volunteers were nominated by their peers for their contributions beyond their ‘normal’ role as a volunteer. They have demonstrated outstanding commitment and enthusiasm and, through their efforts, have embraced the school culture and earned the respect of the LCS community. We celebrate these individuals with the Red Door Award.

Since her daughter arrived at LCS four years ago, Judy Byrne has participated on several committees for the Grove Society Parent Chapter, including Regatta Day, Through The Red Door and most recently chairing Fall Fair. She has always been willing to lend a helping hand for LCS Admissions Open Houses and decorating the school for Christmas. Judy’s commitment, passion and enthusiasm regarding LCS make her an ideal recipient for the Red Door Award this year.

Sandra Welch began volunteering at LCS in September of 2009, the year her son Michael arrived for Grade 7. She started by working at the Bake Sale at Fall Fair that year and took on increasing roles with the Fair every year since, including co-chairing the event. It was Sandra’s idea to add a Kid’s Zone with activities, crafts and raffles—an idea she carried over to Regatta Day. Sandra has been involved in holiday decorating in the Head’s House, Upper Hadden Hall and the Chapel. Since her family first came to LCS, Sandra has taken an active role in supporting the school. She is a quiet leader that has a positive impact on everything that she has been involved in—a deserving candidate for the Red Door Award.

From the moment that Heather Hudson joined the LCS community as a new parent in 2012, she became immersed in the culture. An enthusiastic volunteer, supporter and a tireless ambassador, she is always there to help out. Whether welcoming new parents with a reassuring phone call, answering questions for both new and returning families on Opening Days, being part of an army of ‘make it happen’ volunteers at Fall Fair and Regatta Day, hosting parent receptions, and too-many-to-list events and projects in-between, Heather always goes the extra mile to ensure that everyone feels welcomed and experiences the Lakefield College School that she, and her family, know and love. Heather Hudson is, without a doubt, like no other.

(L-R) Red Door Award Recipients: Judy Byrne, Sandra Welch and Heather Hudson (Pictured with Associate Head: Operations and CFO, Tim Rutherford)

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The Andy Harris Cup: Grove Golf Tournament The 2017 Andy Harris Cup was held at Peterborough Golf & Country Club on Thursday, June 22. While inclement weather threatened all day long, we were graced with good fortune, and it was a wonderful day of friendly competition between LCS alumni, parents, alumni parents and friends of the school.

New Location! Oakridge Golf Club, Port Perry

The volunteer organizing committee, once again led by Mark Soder ’00, set to create a unique and funfocussed player experience, with new additions to the day such as local craft beer and liquor tastings, and the highly-competitive “Leon’s Lounge” Putting Competition.

The Andy Harris Cup isn’t only about golf—each year, proceeds from the tournament help support financial assistance at The Grove, this year raising over $20,000. Over the past five years the tournament has proudly contributed over $100 thousand to LCS! For the second year in a row, the winning team was comprised of Cody Ceci ’11, Andy Crampton ’09, Donny MacPherson ’09 and Dalton Andrews. They were awarded the Andy Harris Cup, and were presented the Champion’s “Green Jackets.”

On behalf of the Grove Society, thank you to all who participated in this year’s event. Special thanks to the organizing committee: Sheila Alexander, Adam Bishop ’04, Mike Corner ’03, Reilly Porter ’13 and Mark Soder ’00; volunteers Kim Facey, Alyson Olsheski ’04, and Katie Uhlmann ’05, as well as this year’s generous tournament sponsors:

Dinner

Hendren Funeral Home

Leon’s Peterborough

Burgundy Asset Management

Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre

Mark Soder ’00

The MacKenzie Family

CGOV Asset Management

Persian Empire Distillery

The Stewart Group

Peterborough Axe Club

Power Carts

WB White Insurance

Ellwood Hamilton Bus Lines Ltd.

Auction and Raffle

Peterborough Golf and Country Club

Putting Competition

Andrea Morris ’99

19th Hole

Leon’s Peterborough

Skill Hole

Bill Morris ’70 Bill Reddick ’77 Brett Jackman ’03

Holdun Family Office

Brimacombe

Official Sunscreen Provider

Cassis Bistro

Uvalux International Inc.

Costco

Beverage Sponsors

Hi Ho Silver – Judy Byrne

Persian Empire Distillery

Holdun Family Office— Brendan Dunn ’98

Publican House Brewery

James Hicks ’84

Hole

Kawartha Orthodontics— Kevin and Ruth Kaller

The Grove Society The Soder Family David Forest Financial Services Ltd.

Neal Brothers Foods Inc.

Peterborough Petes Hockey Club Rogers Communications Salon Sorella & Day Spa Sir Sam’s Ski/Ride Sheila Alexander Sleepy Shallows Jamaica— The Henderson Family Sports Equipment of Toronto Ltd. The Stewart Group Tony’s Clubhouse – Tony Porter Tony Harris ’82 Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Rush Pro Ultimate Club

Lakefield College School

TSC (The Shopping Channel)

Lakefield Foodland

Village Pet Food & Supply

Lakefield Vision Care

Wildfire Golf Club – Jeff Mills

Opposite (L-R Top to Bottom): Andy Crampton ’09, Cody Ceci ’11, Donny MacPherson ’09, Dalton Andrews; Carol Corner, Val McRae, Jennifer Allen, Sarah McMahon; Vicki Pullen, Emmy Pullen ’11, Jack Stodgell, Paige Mackey ’11; Kyle Turk ’03, Mike Corner ’03, Joe Mallette ’03, Brett Jackman ’03; Andrew Sainsbury ’02, Tom Reburn ’02, Mark Soder ’00, Justin Thompson ’00.

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LCS Alumni—Class News!

1970s

in Family Law and offers service to all

John Corbett ’72, market researcher,

cities.

of Simcoe County and neighbouring

strategist and pollster for over 30 years, has recently moved from the Forum Poll

2000s

to the Campaign Research Poll, where he keeps his finger on the pulse of the

Paul Desmarais III ’00 was named as

nation.

one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40! In the words of John Hughes, senior vice

1990s

president of National Private

Nick Syrett ’93 was recently hired as the

really interesting stories this year was

Professor and Chair of the Department

Paul Desmarais III...He’s actually

of Women, Gender and Sexuality

trying to disrupt the business of his

Studies at the University of Kansas.

grandfather and his father, namely

Tara (Gilchrist) Love ’00 with wife Caitlin and son Jude Thomas David Love

Enterprise Leader at MNP, “One of the

wealth management and insurance...

Congratulations to Arlen Dumas ’95,

What he’s doing is cutting his own trail

who has been elected Grand Chief of the

and path.” Congratulations Paul!

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs!

Jude Thomas David Love was born on Jackie McLachlan ’95’s online wine

April 25, 2017 at home in Dorset,

company, MyWineCanada.com, has

Ontario to Tara (Gilchrist) Love ’00

recently added a monthly wine club

and Caitlin Hutt Love.

James Foran ’01 with wife Meghan Seeton

subscription. Wine lovers can now get 2-3 bottles of wine delivered to their

In celebration of Canada’s 150th

home or office every month. Contact

birthday, and to benefit the Ride to

Jackie@mywinecanada.com for

Conquer Cancer, Joel Allen ’01 fulfilled

discounts or client gifting opportunities.

a lifelong dream of cycling across Canada—solo and unsupported. Over

After 13 years at Kawartha Montessori

six weeks, Joel rode from Vancouver,

School, Jessica (Fitchette) Hart ’97 is

BC, arriving in Halifax, NS on Canada

heading back to The Grove where she is

Day (July 1).

joining the Admissions Office!

James Foran ’01 married Meghan Peter McLachlan ’97 was recently

Seeton on July 28, 2017. They were

Kate and Kim Rutherford ’01 with twin daughters Aleksandra and Tatiana

Kara-Lynne Chapman ’99 with husband Barry, daughter Aspen and son Bennett

Simon Bahr ’02 with wife Kristen and daughter Maya

featured in the Financial Post in a feature about how “Better funding, more incubators and accelerators, university research all playing a part” in keeping technology jobs in Vancouver.

Kara-Lynne (BigCanoe) Chapman ’99, husband Barry and big sister Aspen welcomed Bennett Grey Reginald Chapman on April 19, 2017. Kara has also opened her own law firm— Chapman McAlpine Law. It specializes

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celebrated by several LCS alumni at the

of training and incredibly impressive

ceremony. James reflects, “It was so

that he was able to complette it on his

great to still be in touch with so many of

first attempt. Way to go Sho!

my LCS friends and to be sharing these awesome life moments with friends

Janice Greenshields ’03 and Neil

made at The Grove 20 years ago.”

Murray were married on May 12, 2017 in Toronto. They were celebrated by

Steve Carr ’02 with wife Becky Henderson

Kate and Kim Rutherford ’01 welcomed

LCS friends, Mike Corner ’03, Alanna

twin daughters Aleksandra and Tatiana

Gravely ’03, Stephanie Wilcox ’03, Ian

on September 23, 2016 in Vancouver,

Matthews (Former Don) and Natasha

BC.

Turner (Former Don).

Simon Bahr ’02 and his wife Kristen

Evan Hadfield ’03 and his father Col.

welcomed their first daughter, baby

Chris Hadfield have launched a new

Maya Isabel on May 7, 2017.

documentary series, Rare Earth! It is filmed on location around the globe,

Laura (McIntyre) Elliott ’02 with husband Blair and daughters Nora and Margot

Steve Carr ’02 married Becky

aimed at showing the deep, complex

Henderson on August 5, 2017 in Salmon

history and culture of the world, one

Arm, BC.

interesting story at a time.

Laura (McIntyre) Elliott ’02, husband

Amber and Brett Jackman ’03 along

Blair and big sister Nora welcomed

with new big sister Hazel, welcomed

Margot on June 8, 2017 in Toronto.

Ruby Margaret on June 4, 2017.

Jenna Shelley ’02, Laura (McIntyre)

From Ant to Eagle, a novel by Alex

Elliott ’02 and Kelly (McCauley)

Lyttle ’03 is available in bookstores!

Fleming ’02 ran into Sho Araki ’03 and

Darlene Foster, author of the Amanda

his wife Emi in the countryside of

Travels series, describes the book as “A

Iceland this winter while on vacation.

poignant story about love, loss, family

Quite an LCS coincidence!

and friendships that will tug at your heartstrings long after you close the

Sho Araki ’03 completed his first

book.” Congratulations Alex!

Ironman Triathlon in Copenhagen, Denmark (3.86 km swim, 180.25 km

Congratulations to Sam Turnbull ’03

bicycle ride finishing with a 42.2 km run

whose cookbook, Fuss-Free Vegan: 101

—a full marathon) with a time of

Everyday Comfort Food Favorites,

Emi and Sho Araki ’03 with Laura Elliott ’02, Jenna Shelley ’02 and Kelly Fleming ’02

13:26:33. It was a tremendous amount

Veganized, is now available for

Sho Araki ’03 after completing his first Ironman

Janice Greenshields ’03 with husband Neil Murray

Ruby Jackman, daughter of Amber and Brett Jackman ’03 Grove News Summer 2017 | 33

LCS Alumni—Class News! pre-order, and available in stores on

Congratulations to Ali Farlow ’04, who

are both Chartered Accountants living

October 17, 2017! For more, visit her

is one of two Canadians selected for the

and working in London Ontario.

website itdoesnttastelikechicken.com.

11th group of Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher

Lindsay Joseph ’06 and Robert Ramsay

Katie (Big-Canoe) Grantham ’04,

Fellows! Ali travelled to the Canadian

were married at Acadia University in

husband Kyle and big brother Zander

High Arctic with National Geographic

Wolfville, Nova Scotia on August 12,

welcomed Felix Randy Grantham on May

and a team of educators this summer!

2017. They were married on the Festival Stage where they first met, surrounded

30, 2017 in London, Ontario.

Laura Reesor ’04 married Mark Michelle and Adam Bishop ’04

Golloher on July 2, 2017 at The Quarry

welcomed Benjamin Jeffrey Brian Bishop

Golf Club in Ennismore, Ontario.

by friends and family.

D’Arcy McDonell ’06 and wife Renée welcomed a baby boy, Rowan James

on April 11, 2017.

Kristin Zubrickas ’05 and Mitch

McDonell on August 9, 2017.

After five years in New Haven, CT,

McGrath were married on July 8, 2017 at

Joanna Dafoe ’04 has begun a new job in

Kawartha Golf and Country Club in

Madison Murphy ’06 and Brandon

Ottawa working for the federal

Peterborough, Ontario. They were

Mackenzie ’06 were married on June 24,

government as the senior policy advisor

celebrated by LCS friends including

2017 in Victoria, British Columbia. They

to the newly appointed Ambassador for

Kristin’s sisters and Co-Maids of

were celebrated by LCS friends

Climate Change.

Honour, Melissa ’08 and Carly ’12, and

Alexandra Trowbridge ’06 and Kelsey

Sarah McCain ’05, Katie Uhlmann ’05,

Young ’06.

After working at the International

Margot Aldis ’05, Brian Atkins ’09 and

Institute for Sustainable Development,

Christina Chan ’12. Kristin and Mitch

Zander and baby Felix, sons of Katie (Big-Canoe) Grantham ’04

Michelle and Adam Bishop ’04 with son Ben

Zubrickas/McGrath wedding (L-R): Sarah McCain ’05, Margot Aldis ’05, Katie Uhlmann ’05, Carly Zubrickas ’12, Kristin Zubrickas ’05 (Bride), Mitch McGrath (Groom), Melissa Zubrickas ’08, Brian Atkins ’09 and Christina Chan ’12

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Laura Reesor ’04 with husband Mark Golloher

Lindsay Joseph ’06 with husband Robert Ramsay

Jenna and Brent Petticrew ’06

class. In preparation for the World

welcomed twins Amelia Joyce and

Championships at the end of August in

Rayna Marie on July 12, 2017. Amelia

Medemblik, Holland, Sarah finished

weighed 3lbs 15oz and Rayna weighed

twelth overall, second Canadian, out of

3lbs 8oz. They are Monoamniotic-

fifty sailors at the Kieler Woche Regatta

Monochorionic identical twins which is

in Germany.

a very rare type of twin (about 1 in 10,000 births). Both are happy and

Congratulations to Trevor Jones ’15

healthy.

who won the men’s single sculls gold medal at the World Under-23 Rowing

D’Arcy McDonell ’06 with wife Renée and son Rowan

Hannah Anglesey ’07 married Dan

Championships in Bulgaria. Trevor then

Churchill on August 12, 2017 at St.

went on to win gold in the single sculls

Peter’s on-the-Rock on Stony Lake.

and double sculls events at the 2017 Canada Summer Games. Way to go

Congratulations to Rakesh Rajdev ’08

Trevor!

and Delaney Stedman ’16 who received their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada at Upper Canada College on May 18, 2017.

Victoria Tenthorey ’09 and Rob Butt are Madison Murphy ’06 and Brandon Mackenzie ’06 at their wedding

excited to announce that their beautiful daughter, Madisyn Jean, was welcomed into the world on May 10, 2017. Rob and Victoria would like to express gratitude to the LCS community for showing love and support to their growing family.

They look forward to seeing Madisyn embraced as a ‘Grover’ in the near future!

Jenna and Brent Petticrew ’06 with twin daughters Amelia and Rayna

Hannah Anglesey ’07 with husband Dan Churchill

Staff Sir John’s Echo: The Voice for a Stronger Canada, the seventh book by John Boyko is now available in bookstores.

His last book, Cold Fire: Kennedy’s Northern Front, has been short-listed for the J. W. Dafoe Literacy Award for non-fiction!

Rosemary Ganley, former English teacher (1981 - 1986) and alumni parent, published a book last year, Jamaica Journal: The Story of a Grassroots Canadian Aid Organization.

It is an account of the 40 successful years of Jamaica Self Help,

2010s

a development organization in

Sarah Douglas ’12 is sailing full time

weekly column in the Peterborough

to campaign for the 2020 Olympic

Examiner.

Peterborough. Rosemary also has a

Games in Tokyo in the Laser Radial

Delaney Stedman ’16 and Rakesh Rajdev ’08, at the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

Victoria Tenthorey ’09 with Rob Butt and daughter Madisyn Jean Grove News Summer 2017 | 35

Remembering Helen “Gilly” Macrae (1921-2017) The Grove lost one of its oldest and most ardent supporters in July.

Helen “Gilly” Gilroy married John “Bubs” Macrae ’33 in 1944, thus starting what would become a lifelong relationship with the Grove family. She saw her sons Bruce ’65 and Ian ’66 both attend The Grove, along with several of their cousins. Her relationship grew deeper when Bubs, Gilly and their daughter Janie moved into Uplands House on campus (now Ondaatje House) while Bubs took on roles teaching English and History and coaching cricket, long distance running and skiing. Gilly relished life on campus and became friends with other staff families like the Barkers, Guests, Matthews, Rashleighs and Hodgetts, among others.

Gilly loved hosting parties, and inviting visiting families and alumni to stay with the Macraes at Uplands. Once Bubs retired and they moved to town, Gilly maintained her friendships with alumni, parents and staff, and she and Bubs never missed out on an excuse to spend some time on campus for board meetings and other events.

Nana was enthusiastic about me and some of my second cousins representing a third generation of Macraes at Lakefield College School. During my time living in Upper Colebrook, she became “Nana” to everyone, often stopping in to drop off a bag of oranges if she heard that someone was sick, or hosting a handful of us for Sunday night dinner at her house.

Its been a busy season....

She was a great support to all those she met, and I have heard countless stories from the Grove family about her positivity and enthusiasm, of casseroles baked when babies arrived, and warm welcomes to new families on campus. She always took time to catch up with staff and students, old and new, and knew what everyone was up to. She would scan the birth and death notices in the newspaper, making frequent visits to the school with her clippings.

She would often surprise me by inquiring after former classmates who I hadn’t spoken to in years. During university, I spent a summer working at The Grove, and one of my responsibilities was archival work. I have fond memories of taking stacks of unidentified photos to Gilly, and she was always up to the challenge of providing a date and identifying most of the students and staff pictured.

The dedication that Gilly showed to The Grove was reciprocated in spades. As she and Bubs became less independent, and then when she found herself living alone in Lakefield, she could always count on the Grove family for help. I will be ever grateful for the support that staff and students provided—from helping with yard work (when students “earned” the privilege), replacing smoke alarm batteries, or carrying groceries to the car, to the simple act of calling or stopping in to chat and helping her stay connected with a community she cared for so strongly.

Gilly will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and the Grove community. Her dedication and spirit will live on in The Grove for many years to come.

KRISTIN MACRAE ’01

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Remembering Peter Perry ’40 (1925-2017) On February 23, 2017, Lakefield lost a true treasure.

Peter Perry attended Lakefield Preparatory School from the fall of 1932 until 1940. Although he did not graduate from the school, leaving after Grade 10, his time at the school had a strong impact on his life.

Attending the school was a financial hardship for his family, and so Peter was committed to give back to the school throughout his lifetime. His financial commitment to the school was admirable—contributing over his lifetime (and counted as a Forever Grove Donor)—but he also provided his time, guidance and memories to staff, alumni and students. Soon after his return from WWII, where he served overseas in the No. 78 Squadron of Britain’s RAF Bomber Command, he joined the Old Boys’ Association first as Secretary and soon became President. He was a member of the Board of Governors for more than 18 years—a post he resigned when his son, David Perry ’80, enrolled at the school in 1972. As Chair of the Publicity Committee, he was a strong advocate for the promotion of financial assistance at the school and oversaw the renaming of the school to Lakefield College School.

Peter had a happy, full life with his wife, Judy, and their four children (Jane, Alison, David and Cullen) and six grandchildren. And he had a very busy life.

From his obituary, in his professional career, “he worked in advertising in Toronto, eventually becoming appointed to President of MagnaMedia. Retiring early, he moved with his family to Collingwood, Ontario, where he became involved in real estate, property development and yacht building. He and Judy travelled extensively, visiting all seven continents and various remote islands, but most reverently, the battlefields of Europe.

“He admitted that giving up downhill skiing (at age 87) was his greatest sacrifice! A voracious reader of history and politics, a half decent painter of Georgian Bay landscapes, and a reputed maker of fine marmalade, Peter always found ways to keep active and engaged. Peter leaves a legacy of volunteer work and community involvement in Collingwood, and many dear friends who loved him for his intellect, his humour, and his grace. He died knowing he was the luckiest of men, having lived life to the fullest, thanks much in part to his excellent health and the love and encouragement of Judy.”

Some of my fondest memories during my time at the school include visits with Peter—his foursome at the annual golf tournament (with a mix over the years of Bruce Crickmore ’39, John Easson ’49, Bill Boyd ’52 and Brink Weaver ’50), he and Judy visiting the campus or just coming to my in-box to find a letter from Peter, often handwritten—providing a compliment on the Grove News or a memory—and always thoughtful.

In 1996, Peter wrote a memoir for his children and was kind enough to share a section with us, as it told of his experience at Lakefield Preparatory School. He shared, “…I loved Lakefield. I have been forever grateful for the privilege of having gone to that school; for being able to call myself a Lakefield boy and a Lakefield product. I’ve never felt I could repay my debt to the school but over the years, I’ve seized every opportunity to try.”

On behalf of those of us at the school who knew Peter, the privilege was ours. Debt paid.

TRACEY BLODGETT

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In Our Memories “Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountaintop, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.” KAHLIL GIBRAN, THE PROPHET Richard Delamere ’48 on October 27, 2016 in Victoria, BC. Brother of Tom Delamere ’55 (predeceased).

Fred Vokes ’51 on June 25, 2017 in Toronto, ON. Sandy Mactaggart ’44 on July 3, 2017 in Scotland.

John Armour ’45 on March 16, 2017 in Collingwood,

Father of Alastair Mactaggart ’83. Brother of Ian

ON.

Mactaggart ’35 (predeceased) and Neil

Gisela Schubert on April 13, 2017 in Toronto, ON. Mother of Belinda Schubert ’99.

Joan Sandford on April 15, 2017 in Barrie, ON. Wife of David Sandford ’47 (predeceased).

Dorothy Needles on May 6, 2017 in East York, ON. Mother of Dan Needles ’69.

Helen Hepburn on May 13, 2017 in Oakville, ON. Wife of Rickart Hepburn ’35 (predeceased) and mother of John Hepburn ’68.

Edward “Sandy” Campbell ’44 on June 18, 2017 in Sidney, BC.

Mactaggart ’42.

Helen “Gilly” Macrae on July 24, 2017 in Toronto, ON. Widow of John “Bubs” Macrae ’33, mother of Bruce Macrae ’65 and Ian Macrae ’66 (predeceased), grandmother of Kristin Macrae ’01.

David Addyman ’45 on August 22, 2017 in Peterborough, ON. The memory of Hugh Pullen ’46, shared in the Winter 2017 Grove News, provided the wrong family relationships. We regret the error and inconvenience to the Pullen Family: Hugh Francis Haswell Pullen ’46 on September 6, 2016

Eleanor Fairhead on June 25, 2017 in Waterloo, ON. Wife

in Halifax, NS. Son of Hugh Pullen ’20 (predeceased)

of Gerald Fairhead ’42.

and brother of William (Willy) Pullen ’67.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2017 Sixth Row (Back): (L-R) Grant Tucker Jacob Kee Vinay Singh Bal Josh Garrison Russell Henlin Kristian Paschalis Thomas Demoulin Bennie Lueders Ross Hutchinson Michael Hudson Abdullah Ghoto Ali Attyani Ethan Jiang Nordin Kanja Konstantin Stoll Ben Heyden Ivan Sun Keith Forsythe

Fifth Row: (L-R) Jenna Hall Megan McShane Charles Jobin

Raul Midence Rosario

Logan Ball

Meg Hicks

Sophie Welch

Michael Aharon

Christopher Cameron

Clara Zhang

Eden Snelgrove Ribovski

Scott Thompson

Guillermo Bontoux Serres Oona Goebbels

Keiran Kheawok-Ashfield Steven Chen

Kathryn Little

Frederique Roy

Carissa Hickson Olivia Burwell

Christopher Wang

Alan Song

Celine Liu

Andrew Maltman

Noah Tompkins

Bibi An

Garrett Tucker

Taylor Walsh

Ruby Byrne

Front Row:

Rupert French

Matthew Lovick

Chloe Rogers

(L-R) Tristan Walsh

Dorian Piret

Vandana Narine

Véréna Lefebvre

Wil Brawn

Rudra Narine

Hanen Alfuhaid

Katherine Fitzpatrick

Zack Masciangelo

Mitchell Lund

Robyn Mack

Rebecca Mello

Alexander Woodcock

Brennah Danchuk-Lauzon Braeson Agar

Jake Wahlberg Owen Uren

Third Row:

Godfrey Tse

(L-R) Andreea Pena

Second Row:

Chris Moody

Isabella Runza

(L-R) Valeriia Boienko

Gabriel Lalancette

Jessie Wootton

Hannah Forestell

Alexander Bryson

Geeta Narine

Hanan Hammoud

Steve Seo

Paige Bonner

Madeleine Aquart

Matthew Hobson-Garcia

Philine Hoyer

Tara Piggott

Liam Kaller

(L-R) Dorothy Pu

Sara Hubble

Sydney Belford

Richard Xia

Lareina Liu

Laurie St-Onge

Josie Carr-Harris

Grace Zhu

Olivia Gao

Sydnee Korculanic

Absent

Trevor Smith

Alisa Filatova

Cristina Conesa Pla

Alex Kam

Tess Wilson

Paula Martel-Richard

Conor Shanahan-Guay

Rachel Harding

Tori Quick

Justin Gallant Parizeh Rahman Juliette Polito

Fourth Row:

Neven Ferguson-Gosein

Arlo Clarkson

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OUR NATURE BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN THEIRS. Your child won’t just appreciate their Lakefield experience— they will forever look back on it with fondness and joy.

At Lakefield College School, an outstanding academic reputation is just the starting point. It’s in our nature to nurture a strong sense of community and a lifelong love of the outdoors that prepares students not only for university but also for happy, fulfilling lives.

O P E N H O U S E , SAT U R DAY, O C TO B E R 14 , 2 017 S P R E A D T H E WO R D ! L C S . O N . C A /O P E N H O U S E

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