La Petite Fleur | 2023

La Petite Fleur

Canada's Best Baker

interview with LFA alumna

reality star, Lauren Tjoe '19

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2023 - 2024

Welcome Back BBQ

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 5:30 PM www.lfabc.org/BBQ

Open House

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 6:00 PM www.lfabc.org/OpenHouse

Viva Las Vegas

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 7:00 PM www.lfabc.org/Vegas

Home for the Holidays

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21

CHRISTMAS MASS 1:30 - 2:30 | RECEPTION 2:30 - 5:00 www.lfabc.org/Christmas

Distinguished Alumnae Mass

To Be Announced MASS & RECEPTION www.lfabc.org/Distinguished

Spring Event

To Be Announced

I hope you're having a wonderful summer and this issue of La Petite Fleur finds you well. This year's issue is jam-packed with great articles, written mostly by volunteer alumnae. Our editors had the privileged task of bringing you the most interesting and noteworthy stories from the year past, including: catching up with various LFA alumnae, detailing the most exciting events of the year, and outlining what the entire LFA community can look forward to when it comes to campus redevelopment!

On that note, we’re particularly excited to share with you more news regarding visionary campus changes that will be coming soon. It’s truly an exciting time to be involved with the LFA community and we’re all buzzing with anticipation to see the school evolve in such a meaningful way. As our centenary approaches, LFA is excited to carry on the tradition of our school while modernizing to meet the highest aspirations of our students.

The LFA Alumnae Association was delighted to host a number of fantastic events this year including our beloved Home for the Holidays event in December, the long-awaited Distinguished Alumnae Mass and Reception –which allowed us to honour our inductees from 2020 and 2021 (Gwen Ellert ’69, Catherine Koch ’75, Isabelle Vonder Muhll ’88) – and alumnae drinks at the Spring Choral Concert, which saw many alumnae come out to support our talented student vocalists.

As we look forward to the coming school year, we're excited for our Welcome Back BBQ in September. This fall will also see the return of Grape Escape: the perfect opportunity for an impromptu class reunion over some delicious food and wine. Date and ticket info will be shared on LFA socials. December 21st is set for our annual Home for the Holidays and we’re excited to see our alumnae back for great food, drinks, and sharing the Christmas spirit.

REUNIONS

PLANNING YOUR 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10 OR ANY YEAR IN BETWEEN? WE CAN HELP alumnae@lfabc.org

As always, I would like to save my biggest thank you for our alumnae volunteers, donors, parents, and broader community members who continue to keep LFA in their hearts. The continued support of the LFA community means everything to us. Thanks for reading!

Sincerely,

Bettina Sy '97

LFA ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION

4195 Alexandra Street

Vancouver, BC V6J 4C6

Phone: 604.738.9016

Fax: 604.738.5749

Email: alumnae@lfabc.org www.lfabc.org/alumnae

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Meghan Allaye-Chan '23

Pamela Ascroft '84

Ben Fitch

Tony Guglielmin

Melanie Jue '06

Diane Little '88

Ali McGillivray

Gaia Naval '23

Colleen Orr '94

Udhay Sokhi

Carolyn Sussey '94

Bettina Sy ‘97

Jo-Ann Tait '92

Karen Teufel ‘02

DESIGN, LAYOUT, PHOTOGRAPHY

Ben Fitch

Connie Sabo

Udhay Sokhi

PHOTOGRAPHY

Noah Berson

Blaine Campbell

Wendy D Photography

Larry Goldstein

Ben

Udhay

Melanie Jue '06: My Hockey Journey

From Cornell, to the Chinese National Team, and back to LFA!

First and foremost, I am so grateful to the exceptional LFA Staff, Sue Bryde '92 and Ben Fitch for their dedication to making the LFA Ice Hockey team a reality and for letting me be a part of it. Their passion for the sport and tireless efforts to support the team have had an immeasurable impact on the girls’ growth and development, both on and off the ice. As an LFA alumna and former professional ice hockey player and coach, I was thrilled to hear that LFA would finally be creating an ice hockey team. The overwhelming response from the students was truly incredible, and it was a great pleasure to witness so many young women eager to participate in the sport.

Growing up and playing ice hockey during a time where there weren’t many girls playing, I know firsthand the challenges of being a female ice hockey player. I played with boys for my entire minor hockey career and I remember having to travel to special events just to have the opportunity to play with other girls. It's amazing to see how far we've come since then. Now, LFA has enough female hockey players to field almost two teams and play against other all-female high school teams. It's so rewarding to be part of this team and witness so many girls begin their hockey journey. It's incredible to see how the sport has grown and how many more opportunities there are for girls to play, and I am proud that LFA is contributing to the growth of the female game.

After my time at LFA, hockey took me on an incredible journey that shaped me into the person I am today. It has played an invaluable role in providing me with unique opportunities and experiences that opened doors for me, including the chance to attend the prestigious Cornell University, an Ivy League institution. It also allowed me to become one of the few female ice hockey players to earn a living playing the sport professionally, and build and develop the Chinese national team. Through this sport, I was able to travel extensively, meeting people from all over the world and broadening my perspective in countless ways.

My passion for the sport has only continued to grow since I retired as a player. I have turned my knowledge and experience into a career as a coach, and I am proud to have coached at the NCAA Division I level at Lindenwood University and to have led Team China to a gold medal at the IIHF World Championships. Now, as the owner and founder of Empower Hockey, I am dedicated to providing a unique and empowering environment for female athletes to thrive. All of our programs are designed to provide the necessary tools for success, not just in the sport of hockey, but in all aspects of life. We are fully female focused and our team of exceptional female coaches are dedicated to creating a supportive and stimulating environment where athletes can flourish and become the best versions of themselves. We strive to build confident, resilient, and

AUTHOR: MELANIE JUE '06

empowered young women who are prepared to take on any challenge, both on and off the ice. Hockey has given me so much, and I strive to be able to give back and help other young women earn the same opportunities that I did through the sport.

Little Flower Academy has always been a distinguished institution in British Columbia, and the addition of the LFA Ice Hockey team is a testament to the school's unwavering dedication to providing exceptional opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement. It's truly an honor to witness the positive impact that LFA has had on the growth of women's hockey, and I'm confident that the future of LFA Ice Hockey is exceptionally bright.

Become an Alumnae Exec

Plan seasonal alumane events, liaise with the alumnae community, organize reunions, contribute to La Petite Fleur, stay involved with LFA, and much more!

To learn how you can become a member of the Alumnae Executive and take the lead in seeing our alumnae community flourish, please reach out to Alumnae Executive President, Bettina Sy '97 at bettina.sy@gmail.com.

CLASS OF REUNION ‘92

30 Year Reunion

30 years. Who would have believed that 30 years have passed since the LFA Class of 1992 graced the halls in a sea of maroon and white? Not us.

Classmates who had attended the school from 1987 to 1992 were welcomed to join in on any and all of the reunion festivities planned in late 2022. The reunion started its celebration with a mass at LFA at the Home for the Holidays event, and a reception that followed in the cafeteria. With hot chocolate stations and every delectable cake pop and bite-sized treat available, classmates who hadn’t seen each other for 10, 20, and some for 30 years came together with smiles, hugs, and utter disbelief that so many years had passed.

The reunion continued into one of the classrooms where several other graduates from 1992 joined via Zoom from Prince George, Nelson, Kelowna, Vancouver, and Coquitlam. The events carried into the evening where conversation flowed easily and memories were stirred up from a distant past as the group meandered its way to Biercraft on Cambie. Some new faces arrived at the restaurant and others bid farewell as they headed home to attend to work, family and other obligations – but not before having their obligatory photo taken with their grad yearbook photo next to them.

A second reunion gathering for the Class of 1992 was hosted in a “30 on 30” theme celebrating 30 years on the 30th of December at O’Hare’s GastroPub in Steveston – owned and operated by our fellow classmate Erinn O’Hare Bryan '92 and her family. Erinn and her family opened their doors and created an intimate gathering for all of us. Stories of people’s lives gave way to memories of high school and the bonds that had formed in those halls. We reminisced about the friendships, the macaroni and cheese and chocolate eclairs, debating kilt lengths, Mlle. Karmali’s vocab d ’hivers, and VC boys. Hours passed in what felt like minutes as the snow fell outside.

The food, friendship and company was incredible and the atmosphere was contagious. Looking forward to 2032 to celebrate our 40th reunion!

AUTHOR: JO-ANN TAIT '92

REUNIONS ARE OFFICIALLY BACK! LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN HELP COORDINATE A SCHOOL TOUR OR SCHOOL-BASED REUNION EVENT. CONTACT CONNIE SABO AT SABOC@LFABC.ORG

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

AUTHOR: COLLEEN ORR '94

It is always a special treat to return to Little Flower Academy for the holidays to volunteer as an alumna. The “Home for the Holidays” event has been a long-standing tradition that welcomes alumnae back to LFA and reunites classmates. I was excited to be part of it once again and feel the warmth of the school community.

The Home for the Holidays event itself was a joyous occasion. There were festive decorations, and plenty of wonderful food and drink. Chef Scott made a delicious assortment of sweet and savory dishes. Highlights include the hot chocolate station with whip cream, candy canes, and an assortment of decadent toppings. The hot apple cider station was also popular with fresh orange slices and cinnamon sticks to stir.

The event was also a great chance for LFA’s Class of 2022 to return to the school, visit with the Grad Class of 2023, and share their postgrad stories. This year’s event also saw a special volleyball game take place, as the current Senior Volleyball team squared off against alumnae from LFA’s 2012 Senior Volleyball team. Many cheers were heard from the gym!

As I walked the halls, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia. Although the buildings

have been renovated and there are many new faces, the atmosphere remains comforting and familiar. I remembered my own high school days and the memories I made here. I also couldn’t help but notice how much the current students seemed to be enjoying themselves. They were laughing, chatting, and clearly having a great time.

Thank you to the LFA Parents who helped to decorate and clean up the event.

Home for the Holidays 2023

December Mass | 1:30 – 2:30 Home for the Holidays | 2:30 – 4:00

21, 2023

Please join us for our December Mass. Reception to follow. Food, fun, and Christmas cheer to kick off the season and reconnect with friends and teachers.

Grandparent Day 2022 was one of the biggest and best yet! With over 400 grandparents and grand-friends joining us to celebrate the special day, it was an afternoon full of mirth and great joy. We are incredibly grateful to His Grace, Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB for celebrating mass with us on the day, which also included a performance from our awardwinning Chamber Choir, light lunch and refreshments, and a school tour facilitated by the granddaughters.

It was an absolute delight to see grandparents and granddaughters alike beaming from ear to ear over the course of a truly beautiful day at the school.

GRANDPARENT DAY 2022

There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.

EDITH WHARTON

A LEGACY OF LOVE:

The Story of a 12-Year Girl

AUTHOR: PAMELA ASCROFT '84

At the beginning of this school year, the Dean of Students at Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton, Florida, where I have been Director of Theatre and Choral Studies for 16 years and taught English 8 for 14 years, addressed the rising high school class and asked “What footprint will you leave here? What will be your legacy?” His message was meant to inspire the soon to be high school students to make choices with excellence, with honour, with passion and with kindness. To craft the kind of legacy they would be proud to carry into the next level of their educational journey.

Britannica dictionary defines ‘legacy’ as “...something that happened in the past or comes from someone in the past.” When I took my first steps into the then Grades 1, 2, and 3 classroom at the end of the East facing upper hallway of the 1957 building at LFA, it was September, 1972, and I was 5 years old. My tiny and very eager self proudly took my place on the braided rug near the low bookshelves, along with a handful of equally tiny girls in new navy tunics, crisp short-sleeved white blouses with little collars, black Oxfords, and navy knee socks. Though it may have been my first day at LFA, I was by no means the first girl in my family to play hopscotch outside the cafeteria kitchen windows, dash in from the field at the sound of the Sisters ringing the hand bell at the end of recess, stand awed in the Grotto, or learn Irish dancing in the Convent basement. I carried the pride and the weight of legacy through the doors of Foundress Hall and into every classroom for my 12 years at LFA.

My Aunt and my Mother both were LFA girls, attending for the entirety of their education. My aunt won the Governor General’s Medal upon her graduation in 1945 and my mother was a brilliant pianist who earned her Performer’s Certificate – the highest level of achievement – from the Royal Conservatory of Music at 18, only five years after first sitting down to learn piano with Sister Mary Cecelia. I even had cousins who graduated from LFA when I was very little. I was the last girl, the end of my generation, the benefactress of the legacy that began in the mid-1930s when my Aunt and Mom stood on the Convent front steps for school pictures. They are both gone from this world now, their beautiful sepia toned little faces now only reside fading in my photo albums, and preserved for posterity in the LFA archives.

Throughout my childhood, I heard many LFA stories from the past while I was living my own present – creating my own narrative and my own cache of memories and experiences day by day, year by year, forging my own friendships and finding my own passions. Imagine my delight, my sense of belonging and connection, to hear anecdotes about the Sisters of Saint Ann whom I now knew and loved as my teachers. Some who taught from the 1940s through the 1960s were still teaching at LFA, in particular the venerable and legendary Sister Mary Hortensius and the profoundly impactful and inspiring Sister Josephine Carney. To play a piano on the same stage that my Mom may have played at my Grade 4 Christmas Concert; to find a

book in the old library that bore a checkout card with a cousin’s name; to share with the women in my family the changes at LFA, and to be a part of such a rich living legacy was an incredible privilege. It was also a delight to witness the growth, the ever-evolving response to societal changes and challenges as the school navigated the evolving needs of young women’s education in my coming of age years, the 1980s.

I left a few footprints in my time at LFA, ranging from the ignominy of leaving my piano music and glasses everywhere but where they were supposed to be, to somewhat more accomplished imprints of participation in concerts and variety shows, various student leadership committees, and a few awards for Performing Arts, Citizenship, and English. What lasts, however, what touched my soul and buoyed my spirit then and to this day is the legacy of community, of friendship, of hope and faith in what is good, what is kind, what is human in ourselves and in others. The bonds of friendship cemented through my LFA journey have grown ever deeper into adulthood, despite time and distance. My daughter, who is now just turned 13 and in Grade 7 at Saint Andrew’s School, the place she has attended since Junior Kindergarten, is awed that I have friends I have known and loved for 50 years. As she matures and deepens her peer connections, she is inspired to care for and nurture relationships and have companions who share her memories on her life’s journey.

Though LFA has grown and expanded and will continue to do so, the core feeling of a tightly-knit community with the goal of achieving excellence that cannot be measured merely by test scores and GPA’s, but more so by roots in faith, in belief that caring for the higher human cause is the ultimate measure of a life well lived, still burns brightly in 2023.

What they gave me, all those LFA girls in my family and the women they became, all the Sisters of Saint Ann and teachers who peopled my 12 years, all the classmates and friends and the lifelong sisterhood we have shared through joys and sorrows, is a rich legacy of love. It is that which forever will live in my heart.

A Bold Plan for a Modern Campus for Extraordinary Women

We reached out by email in April to let our community know that a project we have been talking about for several years had moved to a new phase with city planning. We are so very excited to share more about our project to modernize the campus with a redevelopment to replace the 1950s section of the school building.

The project plans involve years of research and reflect the school's long-standing culture of investment in exceptional Catholic education for young women. Just in the last 40 years, the school responded to educational needs with science labs in the early 1990s and the wonderful 2007 build that included a new chapel, library, dining hall, gym, art studio and offices. LFA was also one of the first schools in the Lower Mainland to build a dynamic STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) lab in 2017. What’s next is, possibly, our most ambitious development and a once-ina-generation project.

Careful Planning

Coming out of strategic planning at the completion of our STEAM lab in 2017, we began the process of developing a Campus Master Plan for future generations of students at LFA. Based on research undertaken by experts in educational development; in response to curriculum and pedagogical changes; and, incorporating the latest best practices in educational delivery, we now have a clear roadmap to create the most outstanding learning environment for our students—for a campus befitting one of the very best, wellrounded schools in British Columbia.

The project will touch every facet of the student experience. With much of our current campus built in 1955, one of the most compelling changes will be significantly larger classrooms and the introduction of break-out spaces and learning commons. Our STEAM infrastructure will grow and be centralized to promote seamless integration across curriculum, including our textiles program. There will

“From bottom floor to top floor, this is all about delivering exceptional experiential learning.”

be a massive expansion in our performing arts space, including specialized rehearsal spaces for choir and drama, dressing rooms, costume and storage and, most excitingly, an Auditorium that easily transitions into a theatre for performances. With so many of our students in science, there will be a science lab renewal that includes an additional, fourth, laboratory. There will be new kitchens for Food Studies to replace the ones nearly unchanged in 70 years. We will expand the school's Counselling Department. We also have plans for an allweather, synthetic field for our outdoor sports. LFA Principal Diane Little '88 synthesized the project: "From bottom floor to top floor, this is all about delivering exceptional experiential learning."

Simplicity and Efficiency

We looked at every feasible option to give future generations of young women the same types of learning spaces that are already present at other Catholic high schools and local public schools. Renovation and retrofitting the 1950s cinderblock buildings was simply not cost-effective. The process reinforced our opportunity to take advantage of space on our campus (no buildings near King Edward) and we have worked with industry experts to maximize our facilities and build in efficiencies for future use of the campus.

What Stays the Same

Though there is monumental campus improvement coming, what makes LFA special will remain the same. LFA is keeping enrollment the same, with 96 students at every grade. As we explored expanding enrollment, the research we undertook made it abundantly clear that our current student population is the perfect fit for who we want to be. With student numbers remaining the same, the accessibility of a Little Flower education remains at the heart of our school mission, so campus development will coincide with the expanding role of the school's endowment fund to provide both operational resources and financial aid.

Timing

If you drive by LFA today, you will see our development permit application board posted. The timing for the project is for the new buildings to be completed in time for our school’s centenary in 2027.

Future Generations

As we look forward, both the Sisters of St. Ann and the Archdiocese have endorsed the plans for campus development. Together we see the immense value for future generations of women seeking a uniquely exceptional Catholic education. We know that legacy applicants to LFA make up an ever increasing part of our student body, so it might be your daughter or granddaughter who will see the remarkable blessing of this project in our community one day.

Questions

You can read more about the project, including more renderings of the plan at: www.lfabc.org/2027

You might have further questions about the build or would like to explore supporting the project. Please reach out to Ben Fitch, Director of Advancement at 604-738-9016, ext 104 or at fitchb@lfabc.org.

Why Redevelop Now?

Through the process, we have been asked many times: why now? The truth is that the school has maximized the use of our current buildings in every possible way and we still find ourselves compromising opportunities for what we "could" do, if only we had the facility to do it.

Most of our teaching spaces were built in the 1950s and are no longer fit for purpose. Imagine if BC Ferries was still shuttling British Columbians on 1950s era ferries, or if Telus was still in BC Tel's offices of the 1950s. In this regard, education is no different. Little Flower students deserve the facilities and tools to meet today's teaching pedagogy - spaces that the boys know at Vancouver College and spaces widely introduced across Vancouver School Board high schools in new school buildings like those at Byng, Magee, and Hamber.

Classroom Space

We were talking with alumna Janina Freyman the other day about the project. She was fondly remembering the excitement as LFA prepared to move classrooms out of the convent and into the new school. In 1955! A testament to the school's stewardship of the campus, those classrooms (though many were designed for the elementary school, which of course closed in 1982) remain largely unchanged.

Space is the key word. Classrooms will increase in size by approximately 30%. Critically, teachers

will not be forced to configure classrooms in rows of desks. Space is flexibility, allowing for group and collaborative work that doesn't take place on the floors of hallways, the auditorium stage or the dining hall. Indeed, the new design has dedicated break-out spaces with sightlines to classrooms for ease of supervision. New pedagogical approaches require space that we are simply lacking.

Beyond the space, the cinderblock building was seismically updated in the late 1990's. Rebar and concrete were run though the cinderblock and a steel exoskeleton was added. Safe in an earthquake, it is terrible for signals: word on the street is that students have assumed the school was using a cell phone blocker (we do not) to reinforce the "no mobile phones" rule. As one might expect, the current building has also proved extraordinarily difficult to introduce reliable high speed wifi to classrooms. Reliable, fast internet is an exciting classroom development in the new plans!

Science Lab Demand

When the school opened the new science labs in 1992, it ushered in an era of girls flocking to science at Little Flower. One of our favourite anecdotes to tell that story is the comparison between the 9% of girls across BC high schools who will take Physics 12 and the 60% or more of LFA girls who take Physics 12. From day one of opening the three science labs, they were in

full use. We are now stretched to the limit for scheduling the science classes requested. The new building will include four modern science labs in the new academic building, giving us an additional lab. Beyond the scheduling flexibility it will add, faculty have noted how excited they are about the new opportunities it will allow for labs and experiential learning that requires additional preparation prior to the students arrival.

A Home for Performing Arts

Over the past several years, our stunning choirs have performed a number of times at the Chan Centre at UBC. They have performed at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster, the Michael J Fox Theatre in Burnaby, Oakridge Centre and Fraserview Church. They've even performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City. They've taken part in multiple videos and recorded at an off-site studio. They've not once performed on campus outside of a school Liturgy (like Grandparent Day).

Our student actors have taken the stage in Clue, Footloose and High School Musical. But the stage has been at Vancouver College. Indeed, the last musical hosted at LFA was a decade ago with Annie.

Little Flower Academy doesn't have a functional performance space. The current Auditorium remains a vibrant place in our school for

liturgies and assemblies, but it is not suitable for hosting performances. Acoustic, lighting, sound and stage limitations aside, the Auditorium remains a thoroughfare during each class change. The seating requires students to set up and take down in their class time. There are no wings or storage for the stage, which is obstructed by seismic reinforcement. Special machinery is needed for students with accessibility needs.

One of the hallmarks of the proposed building plan is the realization of a theatre space at LFA! A new auditorium will sit in the centre of campus. While it will remain multi-use, there will be retractable theatre seating for more than 500. The space will have a light and sound booth. The stage will have proper wings and accommodate modern projection technology for sets, and there will be dedicated dressing rooms.

Additionally, there will be purpose-built rehearsal space for the performing arts. The drama room will include special lighting, sound, and furniture. The music room will have sound proofing and be sufficiently large for the choir to rehearse as a group, while also providing smaller rehearsal rooms. There will also be dedicated storage for all the things needed in a robust and thriving performing arts program: sets, props, instruments, and a sheet music library.

A Modern Kitchen

Our Home Economics kitchens have hardly changed since they opened in the mid 1950s. Visiting alumnae nearly always comment on how familiar the room remains. It remains a wonderful space, though too small for a class of 32 students, which severely limits our ability to schedule students into foods courses.

“At 70 years old and built with far different purposes in mind, the campus was due either a significant renovation or a rebuild. In very practical terms, it is clear that the best use of school resources is to start anew.”

The new Foods room will simply be an update. Slightly larger and with more storage. It's location in the building has been carefully planned, with immediate proximity to the auditorium, courtyard, and central lobby. With the proximity and modern features, it will support the wonderful work of event hosting by our amazing Parents' Auxiliary.

From Grass to Synthetic Turf

The miles that Richard Cannon has put on his mower to keep our little grass field playable are too many to count. Aerating, seeding, weeding, watering, mowing: Mr. Cannon has our teams training and phys ed classes playing on a lovely bit of grass. But Mr. Cannon is unable to hold back the rain that eventually makes the field un-playable for weeks at a time.

Whether it is the opportunity for field hockey teams to be able to train on a surface remotely similar to games, or soccer not worrying about the rain-out, having a playable surface yearround will be a blessing for all the students.

Buildings are at End of Life

For years the school has diligently kept ahead of building maintenance. The roofing replacement was carefully planned. Windows were upgraded and HVAC units kept in good condition. But the age is showing. Pipes now burst. The boiler is from a different era and heating in the winter and cooling in the spring to comfortable temperatures to learn in, is nearly impossible.

At 70 years old and built with far different purposes in mind, the campus was due either a significant renovation or a rebuild. In very practical terms, it is clear that the best use of school resources is to start anew.

[Over page] Masks become fewer and fewer, but classroom space remains deeply problematic. [Left, above] Choir performances are universally off-site. [Top, Right] Science is in demand. [Bottom, Middle] Mr. Cannon makes the field as good as possible. [Bottom, Right] The Home Ec kitchen never changes!

An Opportunity to Innovate

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). The Little Flower Academy STEAM program has been an incredible success story since we opened our STEAM lab in 2017. The lab (and the opportunity for students to approach problem solving in a different way) has had an impact across curriculum and has been profoundly positive.

While our current building capably houses our STEAM lab, plans for expansion are possible in the larger space of the new building. More than just increased space, the tools available through the STEAM program will be centralized in the building to create a STEAM "hub". In doing so, and with a vision for its cross-curricular use, our students will have far greater opportunities for learning and discovery.

STEAM as a Hub

Since being the first high school in Vancouver to open a STEAM lab, it has been a procession of other schools (and universities) coming in to see what we're doing. The lab and our program was part of LFA's response to an emerging teaching pedagogy, and put LFA at the forefront of BC-wide curriculum changes over the past few years.

Since opening the lab, we have expanded the room and added to the array of tools that students use. While most of the tools will

simply migrate to the new STEAM lab, space is again the critical component of the new plans. Additionally, the new STEAM hub will incorporate infrastructure like running water, air extraction, and sound proofing - each of which allow for new tools and materials in the lab. The STEAM lab's central location in the new building is critical for expanded use as cross-curricular function abounds.

If we are to measure the success of our initial few years with a dedicated STEAM program, surely the most compelling aspect would be the impact it has on students. Students have been inspired more than we could have hoped for. LFA has seen a jump in students going on to study engineering at university. Over 15% of the Class of 2023 will go on to study engineering at university. And the universities are excited to have our girls! In just the last two years, LFA graduates have been awarded engineering scholarships like the Dean's Merit Award (University of Toronto); the Engineering Award of Excellence Scholarship (McMaster University); the Women in Engineering & Computer Science Entrance Scholarship (McGill) and Presidential Scholars Award for the Faculty of Engineering (UBC).

We also had our second Schulich Leaders Scholarship in Engineering award winner this spring. Janelle Tam '23 will join the Faculty of

Engineering at McGill University. Two years ago, Solenne Le Billon '21 received the same award for UBC's engineering program. The Schulich Leaders Scholarship is one of Canada's most prestigious engineering scholarships, which makes it so extraordinary for a school to have two scholars in three years. You can read more about Janelle and Solenne on page 56

STEAM is More than STEM for LFA

Very often one will see the reference to STEM. Though a STEM and STEAM lab are similar, LFA has been deliberate to include the "A" and invest in the additional tools needed to include "Arts". Doing so is both philosophical and deliberate. Foremost, we value offering the most wellrounded education possible. To that end, we believe strongly that fostering creativity in all its forms best serves our students.

Textiles & STEAM

Generations of LFA alumnae will remember our sewing room. Like the Home Ec kitchen, it is largely unchanged in seven decades. And, while it is still taught as a valuable life skill, there can be no doubt that fashion and textiles has become an important industry and career path for many.

While you'd be hard pressed to walk into a Lululemon or Aritzia in Vancouver and not see an LFA student or alumna working a part-time job, you'd be just as likely to see an LFA alumna on the executive administration for these companies.

We also see our students moving on to academic study of these industries at Canada's top fashion and design schools. In the past few years, nearly a dozen LFA alumnae have gone to the Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and to various creative and fashion programs at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University).

The new academic building will deliberately place our specifically designed textiles classroom as an integrated part of the STEAM hub. The laser cutter can cut cloth as well as it cuts wood. The creative use of CAD software is unlimited. And, by the same token, a traditional sewing machine sits alongside the modern

technology. Putting these tools in the hands of creative young minds is surely an opportunity not to be missed.

The integration of textiles into the STEAM hub is just one example of the innovation opportunity that a visionary project gives the next generations of LFA students. As we look forward, there will certainly be amazing stories to share in the upcoming years about the young women who, given the opportunity that LFA affords them, will truly light their world.

Performing Experience

Arts at LFA has always been an integral part of the Little Flower experience. It is a foundational piece of any wellrounded education and an important priority for our school moving forward.

When we explored our campus's shortcomings during the Functional Program research, it confirmed what we already knew: our performing arts needed an adequate home for both practice and performance. Our students arrive at LFA with gifts that deserve to be fostered and celebrated. From the beginning of our campus master planning, performing arts have been at the forefront of our thinking.

Our 2007 wing introduced an exceptionally lovely Art Room, to the campus, which had an immediate impact on the student experience. You need only drop in for our annual Student Art Show to see how great resources enable astounding creativity. We firmly believe that the investment in similar quality facilities for our choir and theatre arts program will have the same enriching outcome.

We envision a choir room that is purpose-built and big enough to accommodate the number of girls who take part in choir. Break-out rehearsal rooms and safe storage for instruments. The plans also call for a dedicated and professional drama room. The stage area has closeproximity storage for sets, costumes, and props.

The new multi-use auditorium will provide the school with a near theatre experience. A true stage to perform on. Also a stage where those supporting the performing arts can learn the craft of stage management. Yet, the new auditorium has also been designed with school liturgies, assemblies, events and athletics in mind. Whether it is a week-long musical production a year in the making or a spontaneous Christmas sing-along, everyone is tangibly excited about the prospect of a new auditorium.

The arts provide dynamic learning experiences and teach skills that prepare students to be effective contributors to the community, and to the world in which they live. So, whether it is the course-based, visual arts component of the grade eight schedule, or students performing abroad as part of our auditioned chamber choir, we want to give every student the opportunity to explore and grow in the arts.

Angels in Law Enforcement

Meet the Angels dedicating their lives to protect and serve.

AUTHOR: ALLISON MCGILLIVRAY

In 2021, female police officers made up approximately 22% of all police in Canada.

It was an honour for me to interview four LFA graduates who are part of this group. Although they serve in different regions, and have had different career paths, they all display an incredible passion for their jobs and a strong sense of service.

Tracy Kerins '88 - Surrey RCMP

Tracy Kerins majored in Psychology from SFU. Before becoming an RCMP officer, she showed an interest in helping the community as a child and youth care counsellor and a youth addictions outreach worker.

Tracy has been with the Surrey RCMP for seventeen years. She has worked in frontline policing and was a negotiator attached to the Emergency Response Team and is presently a Corporal in the General Investigations Unit. A day can include briefings with team members, attending complex investigations as they unfold, meeting Crown Counsel and giving evidence in court as well as meeting with victims and witnesses. Tracy enjoys how the job is challenging physically, mentally, and emotionally. When large investigations start in the middle of the night there may only be a couple of hours to gather and present evidence. She likened it to a school essay being assigned at 4:00 am and due by 8:00 am.

No matter how varied the day and despite the always present unexpected, Tracy says that connecting with people and genuinely helping hem brings great rewards. Her memorable moments include ones involving the public such as solving a home invasion with a victim who was almost 100 years old, her first solo arrests and defending information to obtain search warrants for a serious sexual assault case. She also holds close memories of training recruits on patrol. She says it is like parenting in that the trainer wants to keep them safe, set them up to learn, and teach them compassion.

Jennifer Prunty '91 - Sechelt RCMP

Jennifer Prunty obtained her Bachelor of Arts in 1996 at the University of Victoria, majoring in English and Women’s Studies, with the aim of going into law school. She quickly realized however, that while the legal profession seemed like her future, policing, which she had seriously explored during her last year of university, felt like a calling.

Part of the appeal of the RCMP for Jennifer was the opportunity for officers to work anywhere in Canada. She has taken full advantage of this during her career. She began working in Duncan, where she spent six years pulling 12-hour shifts in general duties and homicide. A posting to Campbell River and the Naas Valley followed. She loved the atmosphere of the remote Naas indigenous community, which gave her the first experience of running a small detachment. Gabriola Island followed as well as two and a half years as Detachment Commander at Alert Bay while the island was under COVID -19 lock down. She also spent December 2021 working as a constable at Baker Lake, Nunavut. There, days of -50 C and only 1 ½ hours of sunlight, made her realize that the hardship of remote living is more than offset by the community feeling of a small town.

Jennifer has recently been appointed Detachment Commander for the Sunshine Coast RCMP after two years as interim head of the district. To her, there is

Tracy Kerins '88

no regular day in policing, as an officer must always be prepared to step out of their comfort zone. Regardless, for Jennifer the reward of helping others and resolving conflicts, far outweighs any challenges. Jennifer fondly remembers a student, who was part of the DARE program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), approaching her to say how much she had positively impacted her life and was proud to learn that this individual later went into policing herself.

Clare Smart '91 - Calgary Police Force

Clare Smart has spent her career with the Calgary Police Department (CPD) where she is now a superintendent working directly for the Chief of Police. Her father was a military police officer and after being an air cadet during high school, she knew that policing was her future. Due to the hiring freeze of 1995, Clare worked as a correctional officer in the Abbotsford men’s prison until the CPD called her to join their force. 28 weeks later, after an intensive training program, she was out on patrol.

Clare has worked in specialty units dealing with youth and in the Real Time Operations Centre, which provides around the clock investigative and analytical support to officers. She was also part of a United Nations international peacekeeping mission in Sudan in 2010-2011. Clare obtained her MBA while working and is presently in a global studies program with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. No matter what unit of the force she has worked in, Clare says that she is always asking herself how she can make Calgary a safer place and provide better service for police and civilians in the city. She stresses the importance of staying healthy physically and mentally in a job where officers must be ready to deal with the unexpected.

For Clare, it has not just been the big calls and events that are memorable but also the things that may not seem significant at the time. Years after an incident she would hear from a family about the positive impact that she had on a life. There is such reward in knowing that in the course of just doing her job, she makes a difference.

Mary Katherine Battle '09 - Vancouver Police Department

Mary Katherine Battle, or MK as she was called at school, graduated from UBC with a BA in Kinetics. Along with LFA Grad Alex Bland (2010), she was part of the Vancouver Police Department graduation class of 2018. At one point, she considered becoming a high school teacher but after working as a Canadian Border Services guard at YVR, she realized that her future was in policing. Before being sworn in as a member of the Vancouver Police Department, MK worked as a jail guard. To pay for her schooling, she coached soccer as well, and refereed the game at the national and international level. MK recalls her police training as intense with practical courses like driving, along with classes on the Canadian criminal code. It prepared her well for her first days on the job as constable, which she says, is like being blasted with information from a firehose.

As part of her work experience in the kinesiology department, MK was based at Britannia Secondary School where she loved working with students from the Downtown Eastside. It’s an area she now knows well as she serves residents by helping them find shelter and counselling and liaising with other services to improve their lives. MK is also recognized as a drug recognition expert in the impaired driving portfolio. The VPD has provided her with the ability to stay in the Lower Mainland as well as the opportunity to explore many different jobs within its ranks. It is no surprise that with her soccer background she describes work as being part of a giant sports team where people have different roles on the field, but ultimately must work together to be successful.

Tracy Kerins, Jennifer Prunty, Clare Smart and MK Battle are united in their advice to LFA students who are considering a career in policing. They recommend attending a session with a police officer at Careers Day as well as volunteering at places like community policing centres and going on ride alongs if possible. Students who are considering the field should be sure to do research such as interviewing a female police officer and attending information presentations by departments.

All four graduates also said that LFA prepared them well for their careers. Policing is still male dominated, but LFA gave them confidence that they could do things on their own and not take no for an answer. Clubs like Social Justice and volunteer opportunities such as making sandwiches for the Downtown Eastside expanded their worldview. Each officer stressed how teamwork, learned as members of LFA's field hockey, basketball, soccer, and crosscountry teams has been invaluable. And, although at the time they may not have recognized it, putting on the maroon LFA kilt and sweater every day for five years prepared them to wear their uniforms with pride today.

LFA is incredibly proud of all these women for finding their vocation and pursuing it with such dedication. Seeing Angels establish themselves in traditionally male-dominated fields is always a great matter of pride for our school community.

The LFA Alumnae Association would love to hear from other graduates involved in policing. Please email us and we can add an update to this article in a future magazine.

Jennifer Prunty '91

Clare Smart '91

Mary Katherine Battle '09

Remembering Audrey Hudd

For those who were lucky enough to know her, Audrey Yvonne Hudd served as LFA's School Secretary from 1980 to 1994. Before being hired to work at LFA, Audrey was heavily involved with volunteering and event planning at the school. For the better part of two decades, Audrey was an indelible part of the LFA community. We cherish the time Audrey spent at LFA, we're grateful for the love and dedication she poured into our community, and we pray for the repose of her soul.

The following obituary was published in the Vancouver Sun and Province (January 27 -29) by Audrey's family:

Our beautiful, kind, brave mother and grandmother finally went to heaven. Audrey passed away peacefully into the presence of our Lord, surrounded by her family, on the morning of January 12, 2023.

She was predeceased by both her parents (Zara and George) and her younger siblings, Pamela and Keith Fidgett. Audrey is survived by her husband Harold, her daughter Penny (Roy van Straaten) and son Michael, and her two adored grandchildren Declan and Kyle van Straaten. She is also survived by numerous other family members, sister-in-laws Valerie Aggelou and

Nancy Fidgett, and many nieces, nephews (as well as great nieces and nephews) and cousins.

Audrey was born in Bombay, India to British parents and spent her childhood there. She met her husband Harold in India, they married in 1955 in Calcutta and set sail to England to begin their new life together. From Ipswich in England they moved to Edinburgh, Scotland, back to London, England and then to Canada, where the rest of their family eventually joined them.

Audrey loved children and her dream of becoming a mother was realized shortly after arriving in Canada when she and Harold adopted Penny and Michael as babies. She spent many years volunteering and organizing a variety of school functions and events until she was hired to work at Little Flower Academy in 1980 to help the Sisters of St. Ann to run the school. Audrey worked tirelessly at LFA for over 14 years, retiring in 1994.

There were many family trips and happy memories in the early years of retirement but then, Audrey suffered a devastating brain aneurysm on a cruise in April 1999. With strength and determination, she beat the odds and fought her way back from this injury. She spent several years relearning how to do everything

again and was an inspiration to all who knew her. It was a tough, uphill battle and while she did recover, her life became limited over the last 10 years with declining mobility issues and these last few years have been particularly hard as she battled advancing dementia and late stage kidney disease.

Audrey spoke in recent weeks with some visitors and said that she was incredibly blessed with her two children and two grandchildren and that she "lived for them" all these years.

We could never have had enough time with her and while the end came too quickly, she has filled us with strength and love to last our lifetimes. Our kind, generous and loving mother, grandmother, aunt and cousin will forever be missed, and we will continue to be inspired by her journey over the years and the example t hat she set for us. While our hearts are broken, we are comforted by the fact that she is no longer suffering.

The following poem was written by Pamela Ascroft '84 and shared at Audrey's funeral. Pamela is a dear friend of Audrey's daughter, Penny, and had a close relationship with the Hudd family.

My Best Friend's Mum

Sometimes the sergeant-major rousing the children out of bed with a cup of milky tea, Sometimes the warm and welcoming presence, listening and advising as we perched on a kitchen stool as her deft hands made the delicious gowder chowder.

Sometimes the knowing look behind the downy blankets and treats and comfort for giggly teenage sleepovers.

Somtimes the cut to the chase, no nonsense, honest voice that told us what we needed to hear. Sometimes the discreet and wryly amused coconspirator in afterschool hijinks through her office window as she efficiently ensured the smooth running of everything and anything the Sisters of St. Ann needed...

She was Mrs. Hudd, Aunty Audrey, Penny's Mum... She was my Mom's friend...

She was my Barbie doll rescuer and Halloween sparkler disaster fixer...

She was my destination for tea and fresh banana bread and a listening ear and a nostalgic laugh in my young adulthood.

She was the dear lady who helped shape my life and who, through her own pain and declining years expressed such joy and pride when I brought my little girl for her to hug...

She was one of my childhood idols. She will always live in my heart. She was...my best friend's Mum.

[Top Right] Audrey leads Brenda Troughton into auditorium.

[Right] Maureen Lyons shares a laugh with Audrey.

[Bottom Left] Audrey gets the peace sign from Marisa Doolan '84.

[Bottom Right] Sr. Eileen Kelly and Audrey.

LFA Careers Day 2022

AUTHOR: BETTINA SY '97

LFA’s Careers Day event, sponsored by the LFA Alumnae Association, returned to in-person this past school year. With our learnings from the last couple years, we were also able to incorporate some speakers via Zoomexpanding our reach! This year’s Careers Day featured 14 speakers, all of whom were alumnae, including 3 remotely from Toronto, California, and Uganda! With careers in everything from the medical sector to financial to software to non-profit - the grade 10-12 students had an opportunity to hear from some amazing women who are passionate about what they do.

If you are interested in speaking at a future careers day (whether you are local or remote), please email alumnae@lfabc.org.

Our speakers this year included:

Melanie Sia '01

Software Product Manager

Vickie Petronio-King '94

Talent Agent

Jo-Ann Tait '92

Nurse and Health Care Executive

Veronika van Woolen '10 VP Sales North America

Felicia de la Paz '05 VP Finance

Claudia Chan '13

Junior Structural Engineer

Jennifer Lau '98

Lawyer, Legal Recruiter, and Career Coach

Kim Lim '05

Program Manager (Tech and HR)

Clarissa Guevara '10

Elementary School Teacher

Doris Tang '99 Engineer/ Product Manager/ Entrepreneur

Catherine Koch '75

Founder of Love Is The Answer

Nancy Herb '75

Board Member of Love Is The Answer

Anita Sortome '75

Board Member of Love Is The Answer

Loreena Percy '11

Territory Channel Manager

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10 Years Ago

Distinguished Alumnae Mass and Reception

Since 1927, Little Flower Academy has shaped the hearts, minds and lives of thousands of women who studied here. Among those special women, Little Flower is especially proud of those who went on to touch and improve the lives of those around them in significant ways.

Distinguished Alumnae at LFA represent such extraordinary stories. They serve as a reminder and a beacon for our students of all that can be accomplished and achieved through great spirit, generosity, and character. This year’s group of Distinguished Alumnae were honoured and inducted on April 21 in a mass and reception held at LFA.

This year’s group of inductees share a deep devotion to service. As educators, health care professionals, and organizers, they help call to mind the very foundation of our mission at LFA: to guide, nurture, and steward our young students to be all that they are called to be. In being inducted as Distinguished Alumnae, the stories and legacies of these women will take their place on the walls of our school. We hope they serve as a reminder to our students of their limitless potential, a reminder of the legacies that precede them, and the legacies that they will one day create themselves.

This year’s Distinguished Alumnae are:

Gwen Ellert ‘69

Gwen is an award-winning health care professional and tireless educator. A registered nurse, author, educator, and businesswoman, Gwen has built a life and career around what nurses do: increasing awareness and empowering people through health education. The author of three books (several editions of each) and multiple educational programs that she has developed, health care professionals and individuals have gained life-changing benefits from Gwen’s collaborative and holistic quality-of-life approach to patient care.

Catherine Koch ‘75

Catherine Koch ’75 is being recognized for her exemplary commitment as a caretaker for some of the world’s most vulnerable children: orphans in Africa. Catherine tirelessly devoted herself to her vision of enriching the lives of orphaned children in Uganda, through her organization Love is the Answer. Strategic in her application, she built a network of programs to help others who support orphans in the region as well, ensuring a lasting legacy of care and love. In transforming the lives of these young people, Catherine has embodied the values upon which

LFA was founded: spirituality, integrity, respect, compassionate service, personal excellence and simplicity.

Isabelle Vonder Muhll '88

Isabelle is a highly celebrated cardiologist, a professor of medicine, and a leader in the national and international cardiology community. She is the former Vice President of the Canadian Adult Congenital Heart Network, an active academic mentor, and the author of many peer reviewed journal articles, chapters of textbooks, and editorials. Isabelle is currently an Associate Professor of medicine at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, where she has been honoured with many ‘Excellence in Teaching’ and ‘Teacher of the Year’ awards. Isabelle also works regularly in the University of Alberta Hospital, caring for adults with congenital heart disease and in need of cardiac imaging. Her patients are often in dynamic stages of life: studying, establishing their careers, and raising families.

If you'd like to nominate someone as a Distinguished Alumnae, please visit the LFA website at www.lfabc.org/Distinguished to fill out and submit a nomination form.

In Loving Memory of Catherine Koch '75

It was with great sadness that the LFA community learned of the passing of Catherine Koch '75 this year.

Announced a recipient of our Distinguished Alumnae Award in 2020, Catherine was finally honoured and celebrated in our Distinguished Alumnae Ceremony this April. Catherine dedicated her life to the care of the most vulnerable children in the world. In 2011, Catherine founded the charity, Love is the Answer (LITA), dedicated to assisting orphaned children and caregivers in Africa, through poverty relief and education.

Having raised more than a million dollars over the years, LITA provides food, medicine and supplies in emergency situations, financial assistance for schooling and boarding, and assists with setting up income-generating programs for Ugandans. Through LITA, Catherine also built three primary schools and a dormitory, providing a safe and supportive place to learn.

Catherine made a career out of service to others. As a distinguished alumna, Catherine’s picture hangs in the walls of our school – we hope it serves as a reminder and testament to our students of the importance of living for more than oneself, and the grace to be found in helping others. In transforming the lives of countless young people, Catherine espoused some of the values we hold most dear:

spirituality, compassionate service, personal excellence, and simplicity.

The following tribute was written by Terry Adler, for a family mass held for Catherine at Saints Peter and Paul Parish on Wednesday, April 4th, 2023:

Catherine and I met about 12 years ago and shortly thereafter, she invited me to serve on Love is the Answer's board. My friendship with Catherine is one of the greatest gifts of my life.

Catherine taught me about the power of love by living love, choosing it as her guide in all things, what she did and how she responded to every challenge. She taught me about faith through her deep, trusting relationship with God, Jesus, and Mother Mary.

She knew as a very young child that she was here to bring love, to be love, and that God is love. Her beloved mother June had a lot to do with this, modeling for Catherine faith through her active prayer life, and love through her loving care for her children, her husband, and others.

I will always remember the story Catherine told me about her first day at kindergarten. She was walking in excited anticipation towards her classroom with her mother when they came to another little girl and her mother. The child was crying and clinging, refusing to leave

her mother to enter the classroom. Catherine immediately walked over to the child, took her hand and said, "Don't be scared! I will be your friend." Soon after the two walked into their first day of kindergarten together.

When her parents passed into spirit in the span of one year, Catherine re-evaluated her life. She prayed for guidance, asking how she could contribute. She was guided, by her own heart, by dreams and visions, to go to Africa to bring love to orphaned and vulnerable children, one child at a time. And so, she did. She released her attachment to things and gave all she was to the children.

Catherine lived life believing that love is a limitless resource and sure guide, the answer to all questions. She inspired me and countless others to follow her example of enacting love and living in faith in the source of all love, our Creator, God.

I will always love you Catherine and seek to follow your example.

LFA Staff Through the Years

Enjoy these photos of some former LFA staff as children and teenagers. (Yes, they were young once!)

CURATED BY: ALISON MCGILLIVRAY

Teachers. They assign us homework, they give us tests, they steward our learning and nurture our growth. By the time we get through school, the teachers in our lives have ended up shaping us in many ways large and small. It's only natural then to want an insight into them. Who were they before becoming our teacher? What kind of students were they? What kind of friend or sibling? Alison McGillivray, a teacher herself, figured it was time we got to see some of our teachers in their natural element. Alison, or Mrs. McGillivray as students at LFA once knew her, recently embarked on a months long journey reaching out to past colleagues from LFA to gather pictures from their past. A brief window into who they were, and who they are. Please enjoy this trip down memory lane as we take a closer look at some of the staff and educators that blessed LFA with their talents over the years.

Alison McGillivray was an English and Social studies teacher, Librarian, and Sr. Field Hockey Coach at LFA from 1981 - 2015.

Andrea Law was a Teacher and LFA's librarian from 1998 - 2009.

Ann Marie Carlson was a Campus Minister and Religion Teacher at LFA from 2009 - 2021.

Brian Taylor was a Math teacher at LFA from 2002 - 2014.

Carol Pollock was a PE and Math teacher at LFA from 1988 - 1997

Chantal Latendresse was a French teacher at LFA from 1991 - 2000.

Charmaine (Roussel) Jansen was a Religion teacher at LFA from 2009-2018.

Corilee Cotter '70 was an Administrative Assistant at LFA from 1998 - 2020.

Debbie Smallwood was a PE teacher at LFA from 1988 - 2009.

Irene Wood was an Art teacher at LFA from 1984 - 2004.

Jayne Palaniak was a Science, Biology, and Chemistry teacher at LFA from 1985 - 2005.

Jo-Anna (Stokovac) Nicolato was an Academic Counsellor and taught English, Literature, Religion, Drama, IT, Tourism, and Film and TV at LFA from 1998 - 2010.

Dina Chies was a French teacher at LFA from 1989 - 2022.

Karen Corness was a Home Economics, Foods and Nutrition, and Law teacher at LFA from 1983 - 2008.

Kathy Clarke was an English and Religion teacher at LFA from 1993 - 2021.

Krista Bedard was a Library Technician at LFA from 1997 - 2021.

Matt Coady was a Social Studies and Geography teacher at LFA from 1981 - 2020.

Mavourneen Suttie '67 was a Bursar at LFA from 1995 - 2016.

Mimi Jones was a Vice Principal, and an English, Literature, PE, Economics, and Consumer Ed teacher at LFA from 1980 - 2002.

Nazline Karmali was a French teacher at LFA from 1979 - 2007.

Linda Graham was an English and Religion teacher at LFA from 1996 - 2007.

Martha Mills '78 was a Spanish, French, and English teacher at LFA from 1985 - 1987.

Pat Grindley was a Science, Chemistry, and Physics teacher at LFA from 1986 - 2006.

Patricia Martin was a Spanish and Planning 10 teacher at LFA from 1991 - 2011.

Tracey Lee '87 was an English, Religion, PE, Social Studies, and History teacher at LFA from 1994 - 2000.

Virginia Slayton was an English, History, Comparative Civilizations, and Social Studies teacher at LFA from 1980 - 2007.

LFA Alumna Crowned "Canada's Best Baker"

AUTHOR: UDHAY SOKHI

LFA Alum Lauren Tjoe ’19 was recently crowned “Canada’s Best Baker” as winner of the sixth season of the hit CBC television series, “The Great Canadian Baking Show”. Week after week, Lauren showcased her talent, creativity, and poise as she competed against nine other amateur bakers from across the country. Currently in her fourth-year of studies at UBC Sauder, Lauren is an aspiring finance professional. When Lauren came to visit LFA’s Senior Food Studies Class on February 3rd, we took the opportunity to sit down with her and chat.

What is your first memory of baking/cooking?

Watching my grandma and mum bake growing up, they were always baking whether it was for a special occasion or just snacks and desserts. I remember when I was at LFA, I loved Foods Class, that was my place. When the pandemic came along I started baking more and thought, “I’m actually not as good as I thought.” I would bake recipes that I would think would be so easy, and they wouldn’t work and I’d be like “why don’t they work I’m such a good baker?” So I thought maybe I just need to start with the basics, and I started to build myself up as a baker from the ground floor. And once I became comfortable with the process of baking, there was a distinct

point where I was like oh, “every time I make cookies it’s the exact same thing.” Before I’d just think "follow the recipe, every recipe is different", but it’s not, it’s the same process over and over. The fundamentals of baking had become ingrained in my mind, and then I finally started getting creative with my bakes and developed my personality as a baker. That’s when I felt ready to apply to this thing that is my dream

(The Great Canadian Baking Show).

As a 4th year student at UBC Sauder, you’re no stranger to competition. Having won a Reality TV competition, how do you feel stepping back into the gauntlet that is UBC Sauder?

Yeah so 3rd year was a jarring experience for me, because it was when I started taking more finance-specific classes, and they are very male-dominated, and there’s a strong sense of ambition amongst those students. And then I went and did this thing (The Great Canadian Baking Show) that was more stressful than anything I’ve ever experienced, and it was filmed so everyone was watching me, and I came back and now I’m thinking…well nothing can be more stressful here at Sauder as what I just went through, it’s just easy breezy.

What about the experience propelled your level of confidence? Had you lost in the finale,

would you still come back with the same attitude?

Yeah I think, just getting on the show. Every single week I got a little more confident, and I got to know myself more. So coming out of it I was really – I felt like more of a fully formed person. And the fact that I thrived and came away having felt like I really achieved something kind of reaffirms that I’m not only a Sauder student, I’m not only a person in finance, but I have so much more to me that other people can’t take away.

So what has baking looked like while you’ve been at Sauder? Is it a consistent part of your life still?

Yeah so, when we were doing online classes, I was baking every single day. Honestly I wasn’t even doing much school, I was mostly baking. Then going into in-person classes, I moved back to Vancouver and I felt like I had to bake, because I didn’t know how to cope without it. Over time it became a part of my schedule, I baked on weekends after school, and I started bringing baked goods into the school, which proved to be a very effective way to make friends. And now I have a very solid group of friends that are acting as my taste testers when I’m doing recipe development.

Sitting down with Lauren Tjoe '19 to discuss her success on "The Great Canadian Baking Show"

So let’s say you’re in a big job interview for a top-notch finance job, what are the transferrable skills from your baking life that could speak to your ability to succeed in the corporate world?

Honestly, you’d think there wouldn’t be much to speak on, but it’s super transferrable. Baking requires you to be very analytical, and think through processes. At the beginning of the show when I wasn’t doing well at the technical challenges it was because I wasn’t applying my more quantitative way of thinking to the challenge. As soon as you can break something down to its various steps you can kind of get rid of the stress and think more clearly about the task at hand. I think that’s really helpful in a stressful work environment. I also think being on the show allowed me to be a lot more articulate and a lot more confident in speaking. I used to be really afraid of public speaking, which probably didn’t come across when I was at LFA because I was on student council and I was in choir, and I was actually quite outspoken. I was much shyer in first and second year of university, but after going on the show, I have almost no fear now.

You mention being more outspoken and taking leadership roles at LFA, how formative was the all-girls experience to your development in high school? It was such a great place to go to high school because even if I was nervous to do something I knew I was safe. The sense of community was really strong and assuring. When I was here, I never felt like I couldn’t do something. That was kind of jarring when I got to university and I could feel people thinking “Why do you think you could do that?” Which is a sentiment I come up a lot against in finance. So there comes an impostor syndrome with that of “Am I meant to be here?” I never felt that at LFA. And I’ve learned that taking on challenges like doing the show has been an affirmation to me, that I can do difficult things and I am capable.

So would you say the tools and confidence you built at LFA gave you a runway to succeed in the male-dominated field you entered? I think it did. Because I came from an all-girls school, I gravitated towards female focused organizations. Because I missed the all-girls experience I went and joined the Young Women in Business Club at UBC, and I’ve been there for 4 years and I love the community that’s there. Because I missed singing in an all-girls choir, I went and joined a women’s choir in Vancouver and those have been some of the most supportive environments I’ve been in. The LFA experience really helped me embrace my own competency and confidence, and that still very much drives me.

What are some of your formative memories of LFA?

I knew I wanted to go to LFA all through elementary school at Sacred Heart. I think the most impactful thing about my LFA experience was being a part of the choir. Ms. Mislang was amazing, I miss being in Chamber Choir all the time. That was the first time I really felt connected to people. And I would think to myself “is this what it’s like being a part of a sports team?” cause we went through such highs and lows together and really bonded as a team. Choir was where I really thrived, I also went on to do student council and that was another great experience. I think I liked challenging myself and putting myself in situations where I needed to work hard. And I always felt supported at LFA, I never felt like I couldn’t do anything. Academics were challenging but the teachers were always attentive and responsive, and they made learning fun.

Did you have any favourite teachers?

Mr. Coady, he taught Social Studies. He was just the best. And Ms. Komad was the sole reason I survived first year math. They just knew how to teach. When I got to university, I found myself craving and missing their classrooms.

What kind of growth did you undergo while on the show, how have you come out of the experience different?

Firstly, I feel like I’m so much more knowledgeable about baking. But also, I was so lucky to be on a season that had a majority Asian cast – they taught me so much. I’m halfChinese, and I’ve always identified as Asian, and that was a big part of my childhood and growing up. In my case, my dad is Chinese, and in many households the food history and tradition comes from your mom’s side. So for me I wasn’t familiar with a lot of these Asian ingredients that I felt like, “Should I be familiar with this?”

On the flip side I had a lot more experience with European-style baking techniques. Honestly, my fellow contestants taught me a lot about what it meant to be Asian and that I don’t have to be afraid of using the flavours of my childhood or mixing my varied influences. My finale piece was a lot of that “mixing”. I made stroopwaffles but I used ube – my favourite cookie and my favourite flavor, best of both worlds. Coming out of that experience with a renewed sense of confidence and understanding of my identity as a person and how that influences my identity as a baker was not something I was expecting.

So, you get on your dream show, you stick around in the competition for a while, and then boom you win! Dream fulfilled beyond your wildest imagination. Is there any fear of how do I follow this up?

I don’t think there’s a fear of that particularly. A mantra that I keep telling myself is “Success is whatever I determine it to be.” So no matter where I go if I think that that’s success for myself, then that’s what it is. Right now, what’s exciting to me is just being in the culinary space more, potentially teaching classes, and maybe even looking at writing some of my recipes down and publishing a book one day.

Ok last question, this is a big one. I’m putting you back in the tent, this week’s challenge, bake us something that represents your alma mater. You have to prepare an LFA-themed dessert, what are you doing?

Ok, I’m thinking maroon and white. Hmmm so many thoughts. We are going to do a Japanesestyle Soufflé Cheesecake, with a pomegranate compote on top, something with a pomegranate molasses so it’s a little sour, and a bunch of fresh fruit on top!

Photos on pages 46, 47 and 48 are credited to CBC and The Great Canadian Baking Show. All episodes of the The Great Canadian Baking Show can be enjoyed on CBC Gem. Special thanks to CBC for making the photos available.

[Right facing page] Lauren (Grade 9) in the LFA foods room with a pose strikingly similar to our La Petite Fleur cover photo!

GRADUATION 2023

Celebrating the Class of 2023

This year's Grad Liturgy and Ceremony were celebrated with full aplomb. Our Auditorium was filled with teachers, parents, family, and friends, as our grads processed in, draped in their beautiful white robes. The atmosphere was joyous and infectious as what felt like our entire school community came together to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2023.

The Class of 2023 showed enormous strength and character through their five years at LFA. We will miss their bright smiles and even brighter minds as they set forth on the next exciting chapter of their lives.

Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2023!

Valedictorian Speech

AUTHOR: GAIA NAVAL '23

We are pleased to share Gaia’s valedictory speech, which she presented to a full-house in our Auditorium during our Commencement Ceremony on June 6, 2023.

Good afternoon LFA student body, Sisters of St Ann, Members of the Jane Rowan Society, LFA staff members, distinguished guests, and fellow graduates.

I would first like to start off by thanking everyone that has made our high school experience one to remember. To all the teachers/coaches who patiently guided us especially on the days we felt discouraged; to our parents and siblings who held us up when we were too tired to do so ourselves, and to our friends who showed us that life is much more than our grades—our strengthened mental fortitude and deepened appreciation for life would not have been possible without any of you. But I want to give a huge thank you to this amazing grad class who grew alongside each other, and make me so proud to say: we did it. All the last minute cramming before te—sorry, I meant rigorous studying prep—stressing over marks, and countless hours of hard work has paid off.

At the beginning of the year, one of the teachers told us that during some point in our time as Grade 12s, we would appear too big for our classroom seats; and that was a sign that we had grown up. When she said this, I was confused because, well, how could one physically grow that much within such a short

period of time? But then I began to observe each and every one of you in all of my classes, in the hallway, and at Encounter; and I realized that she was right. I saw the eagerness that poured out of you guys—the thirst for life we had not possessed before, the way you yearned for what was to come whilst still fearing the unknown. I saw the love that overflowed for those that you always cherished but held a little tighter because you became aware of our finite time together; and the love for those that you hadn’t even known that well before. I saw the curiosity spill out of your seats into every classroom as the teachers worked hard to nurture our working minds. And after seeing this, I realized that you really were too big for these chairs—the ones that you had sat in for 5 years could no longer contain the beautiful and matured young individuals that you had grown into.

I would be lying if I said that I wouldn’t miss this place. The “happy happy birthday, we hope your dreams come true, we wish it was our birthday, so we could party too-“ every morning on the PA. The sad attempts to stifle laughter during said PA announcements. And then there are the core memories that will always keep this school as our second home. Like how we belted Christmas karaoke on the auditorium stage while jumping up and down on the last day before winter break. Or how we’d whisper to the person next to us “I LOVE THIS SONG” every time Oceans would start playing. Or the insane school spirit we’d bring to home games. I will

never forget feeling my heart tense thinking that these were the moments we were never gonna get to relive.

I can confidently say that throughout our time at LFA, we have accumulated a vast amount of knowledge/qualities that will be advantageous in the real world. For instance, the ability to convince a teacher to move a test date with the accompaniment of your peers by violently pleading, or calculating approximately what route to take when dashing out of class to avoid traffic at the caf… you know, the essentials. No, but in all seriousness, I really do think that LFA has produced some of the most equipped individuals that will change this world. From learning how to lead with love, and serve with faith/integrity/hope, to thinking innovatively on the spot, I have the utmost confidence that you will use all the gifts that God has bestowed upon you to the best of your abilities.

As we move onto this new chapter of our lives, there will undoubtedly be feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. But to that I say, be strong and do not dismay for you are more than capable of what is to come. There will always be people greater, richer, smarter, anything-er, than you, but if LFA has taught us something, it’s that our uniqueness is invaluable and that we pave our own path. So to the Angels of 2023, be brave. Be bold. Be weird. Be the type of person that wherever you go, you learn to outgrow those seats as well.

Graduation 2023

WE ANSWER THE CALL TO BE WITNESSES OF THE LIGHT

SCHOOL SPIRIT

Schulich Leader: Janelle Tam '23

Janelle Tam '23 became the second LFA student in three years to earn the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship.

LFA's very own Janelle Tam '23 was awarded the prestigious Schulich Leader scholarship for McGill Engineering this past spring. Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada's most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships. The eligibility for the scholarship is open to one graduating student from every high school in Canada. Of the over 300,000 applicants, only 100 students are awarded the scholarships at 20 partner universities across Canada. Janelle's engineering scholarship for McGill is valued at $120,000. Janelle is the second LFA student in three years to be awarded this scholarship (in 2021 Solenne Le Billon '21 was chosen as a Schulich Leader for UBC).

In light of the great news, we sat down with Janelle to chat about her incredible

accomplishment, learn what fuelled her STEAM journey, and what she's looking forward to as she embarks on her post-secondary journey.

When did you first hear of the Schulich Leader Scholarship?

It came to my attention sort of gradually, last year I was doing early scholarship research and I saw on LinkedIn that an LFA grad, Solenne Le Billon '21, had actually been awarded the Schulich scholarship a few years ago. So I did more research on it and realized it was such a cool opportunity. Then this year, when I started really digging into university and scholarship research, Schulich was at the top of my mind because it's the biggest STEM scholarship in Canada and I love that it's tied to entrepreneurship as well.

What were the requirements of applying to the scholarship?

It's a pretty rigorous application process; every high school in Canada is eligible to nominate one of their top STEM students. To be nominated you have to go through an application process as well, so for LFA you had to write an essay, which was considered along with your academics and extra-curriculars.

Once each high school picks their top nominee - this year there were 1500 - each of the 20 partner universities begin the selection process for their Schulich leaders. All in all, about 100 people were rewarded Schulic scholarships.

AUTHOR: UDHAY SOKHI

To actually apply you need to prepare an essay outlining your top three achievements and where you see yourself in ten years, and then you also need to have reference letters. I spent close to 50 hours on my application.

What were your achievements that you shared?

So to even apply for the scholarship it's assumed that you excel in a lot of different areas, so I think what makes you stand out is having spikes, or things that you do in high school that not everyone does. So I would say depth of experience is more important than breadth.

For me I talked about Project Empathic, my non-profit that supports people experiencing homelessness, and I talked about my work at Learning Buddies Network; I'm the IT Manager and I programmed an algorithm that saved 80 staff hours which equated to thousands of dollars saved. I also wrote about how I developed an app for domestic violence research as a part of a collaboration with the UBC Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research (SOAR) Project.

Those were the big three things I focussed on, and throughout it all I mentioned various engineering related things I did to showcase my well-roundedness, like participating in various competitions, organizing a hackathon, leading school clubs, etc.

So what was your confidence level after applying?

So low. They're selecting from the top 1500 STEM students in Canada, so the chances didn't feel that high. Slowly, as I started seeing the other universities pick their candidates my hopes dimmed as fewer and fewer spots remained. Then in the beginning of May I got an email from Schulich and I was sure it was a rejection email, and I was shocked when it wasn't. I remember I had 48 hours to accept so I immediately reached out to as many past Schulich leaders as I could to get their input and advice.

What kind of advice did they give you?

A lot of stuff, they spoke about the benefits of the scholarship, and what I quickly learned was that while the money is awesome, the network is truly incredible. You get connected to Canada's top entrepreneurs, innovators, and engineers, and there are so many great networking opportunities, including the Schulich Leader's Conference. I learned just how many doors the scholarship can open for you, and what an amazing opportunity it is to truly follow your passion unburdened by the finances of school.

Where did your passion for STEAM develop?

In Grade 8 I remember in Mr. Chow's STEAM Lab seeing some robotic cars, which I thought were

really cool. I remember saying to him, "I want to make something like that", and I remember him asking me if I was sure cause it was only my first month at the school, and I was like "yes, absolutely". So I started working with him on making a car and creating something of my own. In general, I was really into ADST (Applied Design, Science, and Technology). I remember we were working away on our Arduinos (a brand of single-board microcontrollers) and I would come in every lunch because I wanted to get some of my sensors working. I would even stay after school til 5pm working on laser cut projects, and that was basically my Grade 8 and 9 at LFA. My friends joked that I lived in the STEAM Lab, and it was very true.

It was just so satisfying, the STEAM Lab inspired so many ideas in my mind, and I would get a vision for something I would want to create, and then actually have the ability to bring it to life. In the past few years I really started to branch out more into my community, going outside of LFA and pursuing my passion to help people. That's when I got involved with hackathons, engineering competitions, and working as an IT Manager.

What were some of your most formative classes at LFA?

ADST for sure, and also Ms. Komad's math class, she's just an awesome math teacher. We learned a lot about problem solving and she equipped us with so many tools in our tool set, and she was a great motivator in general and a fun teacher. I've always enjoyed the Sciences as well, Ms. Tran in Grade 8 was always really patient answering my many questions, and of course I loved Ms. Coady's Grade 10 science class, she taught us so much about the natural world and inspired a love for biology.

What are you looking forward to at McGill? I think moving out of Vancouver will be really exciting. With this scholarship, it opens up a lot of doors, so I anticipate it'll be a really formative experience to move away from home and meet so many new people. I'm really excited to get involved and do the things I'm passionate about; find like-minded people; and, work on projects that get me excited. I'm also excited about all the networking opportunities and the annual Schulich Leader Conference. I think when you meet people who share a similar passion and vision for what they want to do, it's really inspiring and motivating.

I'm looking forward to being in an environment where I can focus all my time and energy to studying, which I really enjoy. I'm studying software engineering, so I'm excited for courses that breakdown subject matter in great detail.

SAVE THE DATE

2023 WELCOME BACK BBQ

5:30pm Friday, September 8

The entire LFA family is invited! RSVP at www.lfabc.org/BBQ

Melissa "Mel" Hartnett '23 Scholastic Art and Writing Award Winner

AUTHOR: UDHAY SOKHI

Andy Warhol, Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Sylvia Plath, and LFA’s Mel Hartnett. What do these accomplished and talented artists have in common? They’ve all been recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for their incredible work.

That’s right, on January 26th, 2023, our very own Mel Hartnett ’23 was awarded an Honourable Mention for their Writing Portfolio by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2023. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards celebrated their 100th year of recognizing the most talented young artists and writers across the globe. Mel’s honourable mention is a truly remarkable feat and prestigious honour. Looking back at hearing the announcement for the first time, Mel recalls it taking a second for it to sink in, “I was like ‘wow’, I kind of didn’t understand it for a moment, and then an hour later, I was like ‘I won the award!’ and I rushed to share it with my family.”

It was a thrilling moment for Mel, who recalls only submitting their portfolio a few hours before the contest deadline. “I remember first getting an email from Ms. Duffy telling me that they had extended their deadline by one day. I saw it was for Scholastic and when I looked into it, I became quite interested. It was around 3:30pm in the afternoon, and I ended up working on my submission till around 8pm. I looked over all the work I had done over the past two months, and I was proud of enough of the work to put together a portfolio submission. I sent it in two hours

before the deadline, and then for the next month, I was just full of anticipation and wondering if something could come out of it.”

Speaking to the sense of validation that came from being recognized by Scholastic, Mel said, “…it was a next level piece of recognition. And it helped me realize that there’s more to me than just what I accomplish at school, I have this outside recognition.”

When asked to describe themself as a writer, Mel promptly responded “Kooky, really kooky.” As an avid walker, Mel takes much inspiration from all the nature and greenery in Vancouver. Mel is fascinated by light and nature, the shape and form of natural things and the emotions that exist in nature. Mel also acknowledges being brought up in a Catholic school environment as a source of inspiration, with religious symbolism and allegory making its way into some of their work.

Earlier this year Mel also won the Globe and Halo’s short story award – an honour bestowed by published writers from a local writing collective. Amidst all the writing accolades, Mel has been tirelessly devoted to numerous extracurricular activities at LFA including Model UN, serving as a Senior Leader at this year’s Encounter Retreat, serving as the Senior Editor of LFA’s Globe and Halo, and starring as Ms. Peacock in this years’ LFA/VC theatrical production of Clue.

Next year, Mel will be heading to the University of British Columbia to study History and Political Science. Mel will no doubt have plenty of academic writing to look forward to, but still plans to keep that creative spark alive by devoting plenty of free time to creative writing. The impressive stack of writing diaries Mel keeps, which they began using for writing exercises since elementary school, are a testament to their discipline and dedication towards creative growth. Nonetheless, Mel is also extremely keen on History as a subject, citing the Protestant Reformation as the most fascinating period in history - a time of plagues, art, and exploration.

Looking back on their journey at LFA, Mel credits creative writing class with Ms. Bazille for burgeoning a love for writing. The class allowed a freedom to explore any and all topics, and the writing exercises sometimes inspired Mel to write pages and pages of material.

LFA is extremely proud of Mel and the incredible growth they have shown in their time at LFA. We are also grateful for instructors and staff like Ms. Bazille and Ms. Duffy who have helped guide Mel’s development as a writer and helped uncover their potential. We wish Mel all the luck at UBC in the fall, and we look forward to proudly reading their published work in the near future.

ATHLETICS

FIELD HOCKEY

The Field hockey season at LFA was once again a huge success. Our Bantam Field Hockey team had lots of fun this year. Many of our young athletes were playing for their first time and had to learn the game quickly. Despite playing against strong teams that fielded athletes from grades 8-12, our Bantam Angels played well and showed great determination.

The Junior Field Hockey team had a fantastic season! With many returning players, the team really found their groove early on in the season. The team earned a third place finish in the Golden Pumpkin tournament at Tamanawis after battling through some tough competition. Their positive team mentality and spirit helped propel the team through the playoffs as they came fourth overall in the league. To read about the Senior A Field Hockey team's amazing season, please see page 69.

SWIMMING

This year the Swim Team made LFA history! At provincials, the relay team of Isabella Villasenor '23, Madeleine Farrugia '23, Fern Buckley 25, and Natalia Blazevic '25, won a trophy for winning the 200M Medley B Relay. The finalists also won silver and bronze in their individual events. Each swimmer showed incredible dedication and commitment, developing their abilities one 6am practice at a time. The teamwork from the whole community contributed to the success of this year’s results.

CROSS COUNTRY

The LFA Cross Country team was a mix of dedicated senior and junior runners this year. Led by Quillan Gall '24 and Karalin Ceholski '23, the team competed in the Lower Mainland Independent School’s Cross Country meets at Jericho Beach every week. The team was blessed with amazing weather for each meet as they ran amongst the fall colours and crisp ocean breeze. All team members improved their individual time over the four runs. Quillan qualified for provincials, which were held in treacherous weather at Royal Roads University in Victoria. Special thanks is extended to graduating member Katelyn Sussey '23, who continued to support the team as the unofficial manager despite being unable to compete this year due to injury.

YEAR IN REVIEW

VOLLEYBALL

This year’s Bantam volleyball team had not only an incredible talent pool but also an incredible attitude and commitment to winning. The team had a very strong showing and finished the season with 8 wins and 2 losses. They dazzled through the playoffs as they ended the season with a second place finish!

The Junior team had a spectacular season of their own. In all their games, the team displayed an infinite amount of determination and enthusiasm. Despite their best efforts, our Angels were unable to earn a provincial berth. Regardless, they walked out of the gym with their heads high, proud of their accomplishments, big and small.

Our Sr. Volleyball team had a tremendous season this year. The successes came often during the season with a first place finish at UBC, a second place finish at the TRU tournament, a first place finish at Western ISA’s, a first place finish at BC Catholics, and a first place finish at the Sea to Sky Zone Championships. Entering provincials ranked first, the team came short of their ultimate goal, but showed an incredible amount of grit and perseverance to finish fifth place in the province.

BASKETBALL

The Bantam basketball team had an incredibly fun season this year. The team bonded over their many practices to start the season, and even saw their hard work pay off with some early tournament wins. The team faced many challenging competitors over the course of the season, but there was always laughter and camaraderie to be found on the bench.

The Junior Basketball team had an awesome season. Both on and off the court the players showed enthusiasm and always supported one another, keeping up their energy and strength through each game. This helped propel the juniors on a 7-game win streak, taking them to the finals of league playoffs.

The Senior Girls Basketball team journeyed through an incredible season. From their adventures in Edmonton, to the many local tournaments, the girls created everlasting memories and bonds with each other. The Angels brought home the Sea to Sky League banner and went on to garner eight place in the province.

ATHLETICS

ICE HOCKEY

In the fall of 2022, LFA had the chance to start its very own hockey team! The first practice had a huge turnout with more than 20 Angels coming out to play – many who had never tried hockey before. Everyone had a blast on the ice; many athletes saw vast improvements in their abilities, and more than anything, lots of laughs were had. This was the inaugural season of ice hockey at LFA, and hopefully the start of an incredibly fruitful new sports program for years to come. Huge thanks are owed to Ms. Bryde, Mr. Fitch, and Coach Mel who helped get this amazing program started!

SOCCER

The term “Discovery” perfectly defines the 2023 Junior Soccer team. Sixty percent of the team consisted of players from the eight and ninth grades, making it a new crop of talent to develop. The discovery that took place this season was the extent of each player’s abilities, as they all impressed with their courage, passion, energy, and discipline. They all brought a breath of fresh air to the team, and carried that energy valiantly into competition, seeing them finish in second place at this year’s junior soccer tournament.

The Senior Soccer team had a memorable journey this season. From the BC Catholics Tournament, to fighting for wins throughout the season, the team worked extremely hard to get the job done. Beginning the season, heading into BC Catholics without a practice behind them, the fight was tough. The team carried through and beat St. Ann’s to place fifth overall in the tournament. The season was filled with wins, laughter, and team spirit. The team always brought energy to the field and showed incredible support for one another. Special thanks is owed to departing Seniors: Avery Frost, Sydney Greaves, Isabella Martyniuk, Jo Fitch, Katie Davidson, and Delilah Zilic, thank you for your commitment and leadership

YEAR IN REVIEW

TRACK AND FIELD

The 2023 Track and Field team had a great year. Our Angels were dedicated and worked hard to accomplish their goals, showing great grit and determination throughout practices and competition. From the Sea to Sky Track Meet to Provincials, they represented the school tremendously, putting together several impressive showings across their meets. They had an amazing season with athletes in almost all the events, from the 4 x 100 to the shot put. Athletes from all events pushed and inspired one another to reach greater heights.

TENNIS

To read about the LFA/VC Tennis team's remarkable 2023 season, please see page 67.

BADMINTON

To read about the LFA/VC Badminton team's incredible championship season, please see page 66.

ULTIMATE

The Ultimate team had 2 coaches, 14 LFA athletes, and 2 managers, who helped the Fighting Angels to have a fun and memorable season! Whether practices happened in the glaring sun or treacherous rain, the athletes continuously showed their commitment to the sport and the team, through their positive attitudes and their dedication to improving their skills. Special thanks go out to captains, Maddy Farrugia '23, Victoria Leung '23, Jaian Nichols, and Henry Ho for guiding and leading the team during every practice and game.

LFA/VC Badminton: Back to Back Champions

Reflecting on LFA/VC Badminton's Championship season.

The LFA/VC Badminton team had a smashing season this year! They showcased their impressive and exceptional skills and work ethic against teams across Greater Vancouver. Their determination and commitment brought them incredible success in league play. With hours of hard work at every Thursday practice, the LFA/ VC Badminton team truly was a force to be reckoned with.

This year’s team once again climbed to the very top of the mountain to earn a first place finish, and beautiful gold medal, at BC Provincials. This special group are only the third LFA/ VC Badminton team to win provincials, more impressively perhaps, a number of members of this team can claim the title of back-to-back champions, as this is the second year in a row LFA/VC have claimed the top prize.

Beyond the hardware and banners, this team will be defined by the camaraderie and sportsmanship they all displayed and shared on and off the court.

A special congratulations is owed to team members: Thalia Se '25, Carissa Chan '26, Ava MacNeil '25, Shanice Yu '25, Keira Wong '27, Isabella Yong '25, Oafe Cheung '25, Stephanie Wong '24, and Breanne Chan '24. A big thank you also goes out to team managers Sienna Loo '25 and Sofia Joubert '26, teacher sponsor Ms. Espinel, and of course, Coach Tam.

LFA/VC Tennis Claims Silver at BC Provincials

The most succesful season yet for LFA/VC Tennis.

AUTHOR: MEGHAN ALLAYE-CHAN '23

The “Fighting Angels” have done it again. The LFA/VC tennis team played incredibly well this season, earning them a solid second place in the BC Provincial Championships.

After winning against Churchill and Magee, they earned themselves second place in the Sea to Sky Championships - and a spot at provincials!

Our talented tennis team started provincials facing Churchill and Delta, who were no match for our Fighting Angels. Second round, they were met with an old foe from last year, Pinetree. But this year was different, and with lots of team spirit, they left victorious. They encountered Heritage Woods in the semi-finals, beat them, and were granted a spot to fight for gold. The championship game against Magee was a fight from start to finish. Our Fighting Angels gave it their all but fell short at the very end. For the first time since 2009, our LFA/VC tennis team made it to the finals, and we are so proud of them.

Thank you Coach Rabang for your endless support, helping us to have an amazing season. Special shout out to our graduating seniors and captains, Meghan Allaye-Chan and Olivia Dobell, and to our co-captains from VC, Keaton Chan and Gabe Bradbury.

Provincial Silver

Field Hockey Angels Come within a Minute of Gold

Our LFA Field Hockey Angels put in a run to the final for the ages. That run started in September with a group of athletes who showed dedication and teamwork that seemed to grow with each passing day. Of all the teams in the Province, you would be hard-pressed to find one that played more cohesively and embraced a team game like LFA did this past year.

The team played a mature system that put the ball on everyone's stick, making them a nightmare to keep in check. They were also tenacious and organized in defence. The result was success. LFA finished fourth at the Friendship Cup in Shawnigan Lake, only losing two games - both in shootouts. We finished sixth at the prestigious Bridgman Tournament in Victoria, losing in the quarter finals... in a shootout.

En route to Provincials, the Angels marched to a Vancouver league title and then won the Sea-to-Sky (zone) banner. At the AA Provincial Championships in Victoria, LFA played some exceptional hockey. Several university coaches scouting the tournament went out of their way to comment on the quality of the teamplay by the girls. After a five-win run to the championship final game, LFA found themselves with a 1-0 lead with two minutes to go. With hundreds of LFA fans watching online, the Provincial Championship banner was so close. Then, a sudden quick break cost LFA the lead in the final two minutes. Sadly, the final would be decided by the dreaded shootout.

Thanks to all of our nine seniors, who stuck with field hockey through COVID and demonstrated superior sportsmanship and reinforced the

lovely culture of Senior A Field Hockey. Good luck in their univeristy hockey careers to Stella Malinowski '23 (Lafayette College) and Alicia Lung '23 (University of Toronto) and our sincere hope that all nine graduates will keep playing field hockey for life!

Welcome Back BBQ

At 5:30pm on Friday, September 9th, when the first fire-grilled, smokeinfused, deliciously juicy burger patty was placed on a bun, it marked the start of 2022's Welcome Back Barbeque event at Little Flower Academy. As some of the hungry and keen onlookers were lured towards the barbeques, a cue of people started to form and before you could say “pass the sauce” the line had grown to several hundred people awaiting their serving of beef, chicken, or plant-based option for dinner.

While we have some great barbecue burger restaurants in Vancouver –shout out to Vancouver’s Hundy, Pourhouse, Lucy’s Eastside, Burgoo and Vera’s Shack – the 2022 Welcome Back barbeque held it’s own. Hours of preparation went into pre-cooking and planning all parts of the meal – a necessary step to avoid Dad’s burnt hockey puck burgers that haunted my early childhood.

For an event that had to be sidelined during the pandemic, the 2022 Welcome Back Barbeque was a “Welcome Back” in the truest sense. Current and new students, their families, alumnae, teachers and LFA staff were overjoyed to congregate once again, in great weather and with great food. Over the course of one evening, the many, many parent volunteers, supported by the Parent’s Auxiliary, successfully fed the close to 1500 guests that attended!

AUTHOR: JO-ANN TAIT '92

The wait for an all expense paid barbeque meal with all the fixings, multiple salad options, desserts, and drinks was upward of a half hour, yet no one seemed to be complaining. The students were in a frenzy grabbing treats set out on the tables in the cafeteria, and the Alumnae Beer and Wine tent was flowing freely, as an air of high spirits was abound.

An hour into the event, the line had zigzagged among the concrete benches, the ice cream sundae making tables, snaked past the Alumnae Beer and Wine tent, beyond the Casino Night ticket sale booth and wound itself around the perimeter of the courtyard. Guests were able to sit in the cafeteria and auditorium and there was ample seating provided for people to break bread together, catch up on the summer months since they had last seen each other and reconnect about the upcoming year ahead.

At its core, this is truly what makes this event so incredibly special – it’s the connection, the LFA community and the occasion that creates excitement as it marks the beginning of a new school year, new friendships, and connections that will carry us into the year ahead.

Mother Daughter Brunch

AUTHOR: CAROLYN SUSSEY '94

I always look forward to the announcement of the Mother Daughter Brunch. I have attended every year since my daughter came to LFA in 2018 (except the one year the event was on hiatus during Covid). It's always an exciting endeavour trying to get tickets for the popular event.

I set my alarm for 7am to ensure I could get the tickets immediately upon release, just like a ticketmaster concert release! I've seen how the number of available tickets quickly decreases as the morning progresses. I text other moms the day before and the day of to remind them to get their tickets quickly. Usually by the end of the day the tickets are sold out. The amazing event has grown to 500 attendees.

It's a wonderful communty event where new mothers to the school have an opportunitiy to interact and meet with their daughter's friends as well as their moms; while moms who have been at the school for a few years are able to reconnect with the friends they have developed over the years. It's also always great to see fellow alumnae who have daughters at LFA. I have cherished reconnecting with former classmates like Colleen Orr '94 and have watched with joy as our daughters, Katelyn and Kennedy, grew to be close friends at school. Seeing the girls together at the brunch was a special way to celebrate friendships.

The brunch was held at the Pinnacle Hotel. The venue was beautifully decorated for the holidays. It's a fantastic kickoff to the Christmas season and so nice to see the girls all dressed up.

There were multiple buffet tables set up to allow everyone to enjoy the breakfast delights, along with the traditional candy bar filled with lots of goodies and raffle prizes.

With two photo booth stations, moms and girls alike loved the opportunity to be silly and pose for the cameras to have a keepsake of the lovely event. For me, it was a particularly special event as it was my daughter, Katelyn's grad year and my youngest daughter, Allison's first year at LFA. Attending the event with both my girls was very memorable as we celebrated one daughter's beginining journey and the other's ending journey at LFA.

Overall, it was another successful brunch! Congratulations to the organizers for hosting such a memorable event for mothers and daughters. Thank you for giving us such great memories with our daughters and a wonderful start to the holiday season.

Father Daughter Dinner Dance

The ultimate kick off to an incredible spring of LFA events.

Every year, the same questions are asked by the uninitiated: "Does anyone dance at the Father Daughter Dinner Dance?" For those whove been, the quesion can only be: "Does anyone NOT dance at the Father Daughter Dinner Dance?" This year's event proved (as always) the latter question more apt.

The LFA Parents' Auxiliary did another brilliant job of putting on an event to be remembered for a lifetime. The venue was the same as past year - the school auditorium - but the date was moved to February to lighten the school event schedule in May. Tickets moved so quickly that the dance was sold out in mere hours.

The DJ strung together tunes from across the decades, making sure the dads had their moment to sing along. Various competitions took place and prizes were awarded, though it was clear that everyone was a winner. The event was joyous: laughter was the prevading reaction. The many moms volunteering couldn't help but pull out their phones to snap a photo.

Years from now, fathers and daughters alike will look back fondly on the photos and memories of a lovely evening.

The Great Gatsby Party has become an annual tradition at LFA. Every year, Grade 12 students in Ms. Mills' English class adorn their glitziest and glammest outfits and party like it's 1922! Our school's auditorium is transformed into a ritzy banquet hall, and the esteemed guests get the full red carpet experience as they make their grand entrances. Students then get to indulge in a lovely feast of confections while being waited on by Mr. St. Cyr. Entertainment for the evening is provided by the students themselves as they all take the stage in groups to showcase elaborate dance numbers. Prizes are awarded to best performances and best dressed, and the night winds down in roaring fashion with an all out dance party.

Great Gatsby Party 2022

Viva Las Vegas

On a warm evening in October, the LFA community once again gathered in our own version of Las Vegas. The dining hall, our culinary heart of campus, was for one night transformed into a lively casino, complete with blackjack, roulette tables, and a poker table packed with staff, parents, alums and friends of the school. Mr. St Cyr was quite the staple at the poker table – someone check on him to see if he’s recovered yet!

For anyone not into trying their luck at the casino, or simply needing a break from the excitement, a glitzy lounge area awaited, which, most importantly, was adjacent to the bar offering a wonderful selection of beverages, including single-malt whisky served in crystal tumblers. Food stations harkened from nearby, and guests could mingle amidst high-top tables. The doors to the courtyard remained open, allowing fresh night air inside, while also allowing guests to mingle in the outdoors if they so desired.

Beyond the casino, the food and the drink, the evening provided a wonderful opportunity for fellow parents, alums and friends to connect and reconnect. There were discussions about the various wine offerings amidst the silent auction items, as well as hopeful talk of events yet to come. As is always the case with our community events, a wonderful time was had by all.

AUTHOR: KAREN TEUFEL '02

Sail Away: An LFA Choral Choir Concert

On Friday, May 12, 2023, the choirs from Little Flower Academy presented their annual spring choral concert at the Chan Centre at UBC. Led by their conductor Ms. Mislang and accompanied by awardwinning pianist Miri Lee, the choral concert included performances from all the choirs at LFA, as well as student soloists.

It was a packed house of proud parents, LFA staff, and many LFA Alumnae spanning the years. The eager audience was treated to a truly magnificent evening of music and young talent. Under the guidance of Ms. Mislang the choral music program at LFA has been recognized both nationally and internationally for their music. excellence.

LFA THEATRE ARTS

LFA AND VC PRESENT: CLUE

Theatre Arts at LFA are a critical part of our mission to support every student's journey of self-expression. Our fine and performing arts program is designed to help every student explore and discover their creativity and voice as artists. Drama productions over the years have served as incredible opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and express themselves in a safe and fun environment.

This year was no different. Collaborating with fellow thespians from Vancouver College, LFA students worked tirelessly to put together a riotous production of Clue. The show, adapted from the 1984 movie, brings the classic boardgame to life. It has all of the beloved theatrical ingredients: iconic characters, witty dialogue, breakneck pacing, twists and turns, a dollop of mystery, and a dash of slapstick.

Performances were held at the Irene Manrell Theatre for Performing Arts at Vancouver College from April 26th - 29th. The actors and crew were in top form as they delighted sold-out audiences throughout the week's worth of performances. Congratulations are owed to Directors Simone Bazille and Nicole Macdonald, for their tireless work in putting the production together. Special thanks are also owed to all donors who helped support this incredible opportunity for our students through their generous gifts. Finally, we couldn't be more proud of the entire cast and

crew of students for putting together a glorious and lively week of performances.

This year's production of Clue was made possible in part by LFA's Annual Fund. For the past decade the Annual Fund has been supporting performing arts at LFA. Gifts to the fund are a direct investment in the creativity and selfexpression of our students. Such opportunities are vital in the development of confident, selfassured, and empowered young women.

WALKATHON WALKATHON

Our annual Walkathon serves as a great opportunity for students to contribute to their own education. In the process, they gain valuable insight and understanding of the collective investment that sustains LFA. This year, our students raised over $56,000! It is an incredible accomplishment as the girls raised well over their target goal. Beyond the money raised, the success of the day could be measured in the smiles and laughter emanating from the girls as they enjoyed a beautiful walk on a gorgeous day.

STUDENTS RAISED MORE THAN $56,000 ... SURPASSING THEIR TARGET

ENDOWMENT FUNDS

We want to celebrate the named endowment funds, which will serve and enrich Catholic girls’ education in Vancouver in perpetuity.

Dana Hospitality Endowment Fund

AREA OF GREATEST NEED

Fitch & Dudek Family Endowment Fund

AREA OF GREATEST NEED

Hensel Family Endowment Fund

AREA OF GREATEST NEED

Jack and Bettye Mills Family Endowment Fund

CAMPUS MINISTRY

Josefina and Melecio Estoque Memorial Endowment Fund

AREA OF GREATEST NEED

Jeanne (Gagnon) Comesotti ‘55 Endowment Fund

AREA OF GREATEST NEED

Le Billon Family Endowment Fund

AREA OF GREATEST NEED

Lloyd and Mary Rogers Memorial Endowment Fund

FINANCIAL AID

Man Family Athletic Endowment Fund

ATHLETICS

Marcelle De Freitas Endowment Fund

FINANCIAL AID

McKee Family Endowment Fund

AREA OF GREATEST NEED

Mowat Family Endowment Fund

AREA OF GREATEST NEED

Sr Josephine Carney SSA ‘38 Endowment Fund

FINANCIAL AID

Westbury Family Endowment Fund

AREA OF GREATEST NEED

LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

Dear Friends,

Little Flower Academy is fast approaching its centenary. As it does so, and as you are well aware, we are poised to position the school for our next generation. As we consider how LFA must evolve, it is just as vital to consider the qualities that must endure. Already one of the most exceptional schools in the province, LFA is unique on many levels: Catholic and all girls. Delivering a CISVA curriculum, but independent. The top ranked school, but widely accessible.

LFA has established itself as a destination for an exceptional and well-rounded education because leadership has always looked forward. The Sisters of St. Ann saw the importance of science labs in 1992, the Jane Rowan Society made the commitment to co-curricular infrastructure in 2007, and senior leadership saw the incredible opportunities a STEAM Lab could provide in 2016. As we consider the countless evolutions that have made LFA what it is today, we must again look forward, to give our students a school designed with intention – one that sustains and enriches the type of education we hope to deliver.

The Little Flower Academy Foundation is working closely with the Jane Rowan Society to help see through this generational project. It will be the largest revitalization of school facilities since the 1950s. It will transform our spaces, tools and learning environment to one that is far better suited to empowering exceptional learning outcomes in the 21st century. The Endowment Fund will play a vital role in seeing this project through; endowment revenue will allow LFA to maintain accessibility and, thus, maintain our school culture through to our next centenary.

The plan is ambitious. It is an ambition that mirrors the dreams and aspirations of every student that walks the halls of Little Flower. Your help and support at every level will be crucial, as a school defined by its community, it will take our entire community to see this project through. As we prepare to embark on this transformational journey, I look forward to updating you more in the months ahead. We see this opportunity as a blessing that will impact generations.

Seeing this project develop from an idea to a plan in motion has been amazing, I want to thank all those who have helped us get to where we are. As gifts to LFA have increased, they continue to enrich every girl’s experience, every day. Thank you. Please know that your support, in all its forms, does wonderful work in the lives of our daughters.

Sincerely,

Tony Guglielmin CHAIR, LITTLE FLOWER ACADEMY FOUNDATION

Tony Guglielmin is recently retired as CFO at Ballard Power Systems and is a long-time member of LFA’s Founders’ Circle. His daughter, Laura, graduated from LFA in 2015 and is an alumna of UBC.

FOUNDERS' CIRCLE RECEPTION

The Founders' Circle Reception is our annual opportunity to recognize those in our community who have made LFA a philanthropic priority and given at a leadership level over the past year. This year was particularly special as it marked the fifteenth anniversary of our Founders' Circle.

The Founders' Circle includes alumnae, parents, past parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, directors, and trustees. We were especially grateful to recognize those who hit the milestone of being five, ten, and fifteen year members of the Founders' Circle.

The reception took place at the beautiful residence of Mike and Monique McKee '91. Their lovely home provided the perfect setting for a delightful evening of food, friends, and gratitude. On the following pages you can see images of the lovely event and some of the wonderful people we had the privilege of celebrating.

Founders' Circle Reception 2023

A joyous evening of community and gratitude

LFA ENDOWMENT FUND

The LFA Foundation stewards the Little Flower Academy Endowment Fund — a permanent trust that provides financial resources to Little Flower in perpetuity.

The continued growth of the LFA endowment fund has been made possible by those who have committed named endowments ($25,000+), which generate resources that will enrich girls' education for years to come. Each named endowment is a unique story of connection to the school and a personal commitment to the value of the type of education that is uniquely LFA. These named endowments include:

DANA HOSPITALITY ENDOWMENT

FITCH AND DUDEK FAMILY ENDOWMENT

JACK AND BETTYE MILLS FAMILY ENDOWMENT

JEANNE (GAGNON) COMESOTTI '55 ENDOWMENT

JOSEFINA AND MELECIO ESTOQUE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT

HENSEL FAMILY ENDOWMENT

LE BILLON FAMILY ENDOWMENT

MAN FAMILY ATHLETIC ENDOWMENT

MARCELLE DE FREITAS BURSARY ENDOWMENT

MCKEE FAMILY ENDOWMENT

MOWAT FAMILY ENDOWMENT

LLOYD & MARY ROGERS MEMORIAL BURSARY ENDOWMENT

SR JOSEPHINE CARNEY SSA ‘38 ENDOWMENT

WESTBURY FAMILY ENDOWMENT

The Foundation also administers financial aid and awards that widely benefit our community at every grade, which are not endowed but funded annually through long-term commitments to the school. These include:

BRENDA TROUGHTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP THE CARRARESI FOUNDATION IN MEMORY OF AUGUSTO CARRARESI BURSARY CULLEN FAMILY BURSARY

KRISTIAN DOMINGO FOUNDATION #11 FOREVER SCHOLARSHIP

MEI YING CHANG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

PENNY AND JIM ROGERS SCHOLARSHIP

SAMANTHA M. WONG '96 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

VINCENT T. WONG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

WASIELA FAMILY BURSARY

BY THE NUMBERS

A generous community sets a pathway for a uniquely accessible all-girls education into the future.

ALUMNAE IMPACT

Did you know that 100% of financial aid and scholarships available to LFA students are made possible through philanthropy? Alumnae giving plays a major role in this mission as all Class Funds are designated solely for financial aid. The growth, support, and generosity in alumnae giving we've seen in the past few years has been remarkable. Current and future generations of LFA students will see greater opportunity and enrichment, as a direct result of those who have come before.

A TRADITION OF GIVING

Begun in 2012, our class endowment funds were born when the Grad Committee of the Class of 2012 made the very first class gift to the LFA Foundation. Only a week later, during their 50th reunion, the Class of 1962, inspired by the wonderful gesture and the impact a class gift could truly have, made their own gift in recognition of the impact that LFA had on their lives. Ever since, each new graduating class has continued the tradition by making their own gift, and since that time grad classes of the past have joined in.

The result has been an outpouring of love from past generations of Angels in support of future generations. In the past two years, we've seen the Class of 2022, and now the Class of 2023 make record-breaking gifts to the school. Beautiful gestures of gratitiude and goodwill that will directly benefit every student that walks our halls.

LEADING CLASS FUNDS

Together, all class funds represent over $70,000 of endowed financial aid resources. This number is a testament to the strength of our alumnae community. Its steady growth is symbolic of the role LFA has played in empowering generations of young women, and the role it will continue to play in empowering future generations. Below are the current leading Class Funds:

FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE

Leadership gifts have a profound impact on the education and experience of every girl at Little Flower Academy. Leadership gifts are the foundation for balancing excellence and accessibility, which is core to our mission and vision. We gratefully acknowledge our leadership donors this past year. *

Anonymous x 11

Amit and Serena Ahuja

Mary Alexander

Arantxa Alikhani-Nunez ‘25

Gerald Allaye-Chan and Sau Sau Liu *

Philippe Arrata and Bernadette Alejandrino

Karen Au Yeung ‘02

Marwan Bakri and Lara Garcia Cartón

Wensley and Joanna Ban

Heidi Battiston

Leandro and Thea Berretta

Ricky and Sarah Bravo

Ryan and Susan Bryde ‘92 *

The Burns Family

Ken Burns and Lori Mathison

Chris and Shana Bystrom *

Truc Cao and Thi Huyen Tran

Carraresi Foundation in Memory of Augusto Carraresi ***

Suzanne Cassinos ***

Perry Ceholski and Valerie Baiton

Andrew Chan and Helen Cheung

Andy Chan and Wendy Kwan

Francis Chan and Connie Yu *

Goretti Chan and Edwin Kong

Leonard Chan and Keryl Leung

Roger and Ming-Ming Chan

Silvia and John Chan

Casper Chen and Mandy Li

Andy and Lily Cheng *

Jason Cheng and Winnie Lai

John Cheng and Joyce Tsang-Cheng

Herman and Crsytal Cheung

Lisa Cheung and Lit Wai Chan *

Tanya Cheung '02

Thomas Cheung and Lu Tang

Jason and Michele Chiu '96 *

Edward Choice and Selina Leung

Jae Chong and Anna Choi

Jin Chong and Nellie Cheung

Dan and Maria Chow

Howard Chow and Cecilia Ting

Julius Chow and Elsa Kam

Phillip Chow and Cindy Mak

We recognize all those donors who have supported us through the year.

Ian Choy and Irene Tai

Kostas and Sylvia Christopoulos *

Kelvin Chu and Renee Cheung *

Brenda Chua '82

Glenn and Teena Chua

Jim and Kathy Clarke **

Corilee Cotter ‘70 ***

The Cullen Family **

Dana Hospitality LP **

Stanley and Rani Dee

Helena Dong and William Wang

Jose Dos Santos and Christine Yap

Aaron Dunn and Gabriela Oteiza ‘97

Erik Eberhardt and Niki Sarshar

Robert Edmonds in memory of Diane Davies Edmonds '57

Brian Elgood and Rowena de la Torre

Oguz and Funda Erel

Jay Estoque and Corinna Kwong-Estoque '91

Andy Fan and Monica Chen

Neil Farlette and Wendy Christie '79 *

Alexander and Milly Ferronato *

Delaney and Shari Fisher *

Ben Fitch and Angela Dudek **

The Forward Family *

Janina Freyman ‘55 **

Andy and Esther Fung

Rusty and Lindy Goepel ‘63

Luigi and Sherry Grande

Patrick Guan and Grace Zhu

Vicky Guo and Morning Li

Tracey Gurton *

Ricardo and Candace Hernandez

Melissa Holland and Bruce Clark

Kathryn and Richard Hoos

Bill Huang and Maggie Zhang

Joseph Ip and Lorna Tang

Bob and Lesley Jackson ‘90

Catherine Jones '93

Marcus and Eva Juca

Susie Kang '92 and Alex Algard

Erika Kasai-Ullrich and Dierk Ullrich *

Tom Kin and Jeannie Leung

Damien and Vickie King '94

Morris King and Elena Chau

Edmond and Tina Ko

Paul Kopczynski and Kamila Kopczynska

Robert and Kari Kozikowski

Steve and Sophia Kozikowski

Kristian Domingo Foundation *

Alex Kwong and Leona Mak *

Agusto Labao and Ruby Cenizal

Kenneth Lai and Bronche Cheng *

Sandy Lai and Andy Yuen

Maya Lakhanpal '27

Brian and Natalia Lam '91

Vincent Lau and Agnes Yu

Philippe Le Billon and Karen Bakker *

Alick Lei and Michelle Zhang

Marcus Lem and Jill Bowerman

Hervé Leong-Chung and Bonna Poon *

Phil and Carole Leong ‘86 *

Bethany Leung '26

The Li and Lew Family

Bosco Li and Miranda Choi

Eric Li and Teresa Yang

Jason Li and Maggie Yang

Eric Ling and Lorraine Lowe ‘93

Jon and Diane Little ‘88 ***

Michael Liu and Anne Lau

Bill and Jennifer Liutkus

Dave Lodewyk and Ingrid Wang Lodewyk

Andrew Loo and Jobina Tsang ‘93

Terry Lu and Rosanna Wang *

Siegfried and Lisa Luft *

Alan and Clara Lui

Nelson Lui and Ingrid Chan ‘85

Edgar and Karina Luk

Albert Lum and Ayako Tan-Lum *

Cynthia and Sampson Lung *

Jie Ma and Yi Chen *

Lin Ma and Cindy Tang

Vincent and Chevy Mabasa

Carla and Paul Macaulay

Andrew MacNeil and Joanne Kent

Nicholas and Claudine Maile

Brandon Mak and Sally Cheng

The Man Family **

Matt and Kerri Marano

Jason and Laura Marriott

Brad Martiniuk and Rita Scarpino

Perry McDougall and Krista Cook

Ali and John McGillivray

The McIsaac Family

Michael and Monique McKee ‘91

Michael and Leanne Moretto ‘90 *

Todd and Marion Morgan '91

John Morrison and Jane Adams *

Ingo and Carmen Moxon

Ken Ngan and Margaret Yeung

Alberto and Alma Nisperos and Family

Amir and Marina Noorpour

Ronan O'Neill and Maryse Power

Clayton and Yamina Ortynski

Patric Ouellette and Patricia Aroca-Ouellette *

Jacqueline Ovsenek ‘17 and Julia Ovsenek ‘17 **

Thomas Pang and Michelle Leung

Michael Penalosa and Carla Ladeira

Khai Phan and Lisa Tran

Tamsin Plaxton

Fernando and Kharen Po

Hong Qi and Judy Zhong

The Ramchandani Family *

Dan and Johanna Roberts

Jim and Penny Rogers

Marisol and Ron Santos

Derek Schick and Stephanie Von Dehn '91

Steven and Pilar Seewald

Mark and Ly Shumka

Fernando and Teresa Silvestre '91

Norman and Wai-ling So

Linda Song

Roland and Sandy St. Cyr **

Mauvorneen Suttie ‘67 **

Bettina Sy ‘97 **

Diana and Alex Sy **

Jose and Catherine Tai *

Stephen Tam and Irene Chang *

George and Lilani Tan *

Yue Tang and Michael Duente *

Steve and Ruth Tatone ‘92

Theresa Teufel and Karen Teufel ‘02 *

Christian Thoma and Saby Ramirez

Tommy Tian and Wendy Wang

Ivor Ting and Ivy Chow

Kirk and Laurinla Tran

Geoffrey and Karen Trotter

Jim Tsui and Jackie Fan

Luis and Amalia Urbayo

Godfrey Uy and Brenda Cheng *

Harold and Mary Jane Uy

Vincent Uy and Grace Limoanco

Marie Valino

Isabelle Vonder Muhll ‘88 ***

Sergius Wai and Bertha Wong

Dong Wang and Angela Jiang

Hosa Wang and Frances Tsai

Jonny Wang and Jiana Liang

William Wang and Teresa Lin

Izabela Wasiela ‘99 | Wasiela Family Bursary Fund *

William and Jacy Wingson ***

The Wong Family in Memory of Samantha M. Wong ‘96 **

The Wong Family in Memory of Vincent T. Wong **

Alex Wong and Cindy Chow *

Chung Wong and Adrienne Cheng

Raymond Wong

Vincent Wong and Joyce Lee *

Raymond Woo and Catherine Sales

Raymond Woo and Catherine Woo

Bernard Wu and Joanna Yau

Vivienne Wu and Nelson Wang

Dan Xu and Camellia Yang

Darren Yanko

Adrian Yu and Pamela Foo

Francis and Sara Yu

Richard Yu and Jennifer Chan

Wei Jie Zhong and Joann Chen

Special thanks to those members of our Founders’ Circle at Little Flower Academy, where we recognize leadership giving to the school. MISTAKE? Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list (donations made by July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023). If, however, any errors or omissions have occurred, please accept our apologies, and advise the Advancement Office at 604.738.9016 ext.106 so that corrections can be made.

Gifts of every size make a difference. It is our collective effort that sustains and enriches LFA’s long history of educating young women in the Catholic tradition. We acknowledge and thank those who supported LFA this past year.

* : 5+ years giving to the Annual Fund

** : 10+ years giving to the Annual Fund

Anonymous x5

Kristine Abaya and Jimmy Pham

Rodrigo and Elvira Acosta

Kathleen Adams '63

Linda and Mark Aleong

Rosemarie Alvaro ‘69

Hardy Antolis and Dewi Ratna

Mary Grace Aranda

Artuso Family | Alex Artuso '22

Cherie Au '01

Nicholas Au and Carol Lee

Ross Ballard

Daniel and Diana Bartolic

Kurt and Elzmari Bedford

Theresa Belton ‘79 *

Sr. Nancy Brown

Susan Bullock ‘68

Caroline Cannon ‘04 *

Richard and Barbara Cannon

ALUMNAE

Though included above, we wanted to specially acknowledge alumnae who continue to support the next generation of young women at the school.

* : 5+ years giving to the Annual Fund

** : 10+ years giving to the Annual Fund

***: 15+ years giving to the Annual Fund

1940s

Fay Guns ‘46 **

Marie MacNeil '49

1950s

Susanne MacDonald '52

Janina Freyman ‘55 **

Joan Dumaresq ‘56

Robert Edmonds in memory of Diane Davies Edmonds '57

1960s

Arlena Dodd '60

Janice Feld ‘62 *

Kathleen Adams '63

Mary Catherine Doyle ‘63 *

Sandra Gallacher '63

Lindy Goepel ‘63

Janet Williscroft '64

Jacqueline Gresko ‘65 *

Maureen Elliott '67

LFA SUPPORTERS: FRIENDS & ALUMNAE

Francesco Castrillo and Karina Platon

Sally Chan

Samantha Chang '04

Li Chen

Bergan Cheng '00

Lisa and Ivan Chiu

Lucy and Jimmy Chiu

Trudy Choice

Vicki Clark

Chantal Coschizza ‘10

Louella Cruz ‘97 *

Ally Day '92

Charmaine de Silva ‘00 *

Arlena Dodd '60

Mary Catherine Doyle ‘63 *

Joan Dumaresq ‘56

Maureen Elliott '67

Mariana Falbo ‘17

Jim and Jessica Farrugia

Janice Feld ‘62 *

Lynda Fellows ‘79 *

Cat Ferguson

Elizabeth Freyman

Holly Frizell '97

Michael Frost

Ewen Fung and Elsa Tam

Sandra Gallacher '63

Madeline Gray '26

Jacqueline Gresko ‘65 *

Fay Guns ‘46 **

Hector Habans and Diane Ung

Emma Hatfield ‘95 **

Erin Heather '89

Mauvorneen Suttie ‘67 **

Susan Bullock '68

Katherine Rushka '68

Rosemarie Alvaro '69

1970s

Corilee Cotter ‘70 ***

Theresa Belton '79 *

Wendy Christie '79 *

Lynda Fellows ‘79 *

1980s

Anonymous x2

Brenda Chua '82

Ingrid Chan ‘85

Carole Leong ‘86 *

Mary Ann Martins '87

Janet Zadra '87

Tracy Kerins '88

Diane Little ‘88 ***

Isabelle Vonder Muhll ‘88 ***

Erin Heather '89

1990s

Lesley Jackson ‘90

Lisette Montessori '90

Leanne Moretto ‘90 *

Corinna Kwong-Estoque '91

Jane Ma '91

Monique McKee ‘91

Marion Morgan '91

Jojo Hernandez and Leah Pangilinan

Sandra and Peter Humenuk

Tracy Kerins '88

Dylan Koh and Christy Chow

Tiffany Kwong '06

Frances Lam and Henry Leung

Matthew and Jacqueline Lam |

Katherine Lam '16

Leonara Laranang

Michael and Helen Larkin

Irene and Terrence Lau

Jorge and MJ Lee

Wyman Leung and Olivia Aires Da Silva

Artur Luebkemann

Sharon Luk '19

Jane Ma '91

Melissa Ma '94

Susanne MacDonald '52

Marie MacNeil '49

Grant Malinowski and Karen DeRosa

Gun Mark and Youqi Zhang

Mary Ann Martins '87

Angelita McDiarmid '23

Edward Monteiro

Lisette Montessori '90

Elena Mow '94

Jen Murtagh and Ryan Alchurst

John Ng and Ada Wei

Patricia Ng '01

Thio Nguyen and Phuong Tran

Gethin and Marissa Owen

Teresa Silvestre '91

Stephanie Von Dehn '91

Susan Bryde ‘92 *

Ally Day '92

Susie Kang '92

Ruth Tatone ‘92

Catherine Jones '93

Lorraine Lowe ‘93

Jobina Tsang ‘93

Vickie King '94

Melissa Ma '94

Elena Mow '94

Emma Hatfield ‘95 **

Michelle Chiu '96

The Wong Family in Memory of

Samantha M. Wong ‘96 **

Louella Cruz ‘97 *

Holly Frizel '97

Gabriela Oteiza ‘97

Bettina Sy ‘97 **

Izabela Wasiela ‘99

2000s

Bergan Cheng '00

Patricia Ng '01

Karen Au Yeung ‘02

Tanya Cheung '02

Karen Teufel ‘02 *

Samantha Wong '02

Stephanie Wan Min Kee '03

Caroline Cannon ‘04 *

Samantha Chang '04

Dino Paredes and Maria Castro

Jae Hong Park and Seonmin Lee

Dean Pietrantonio | Francesca Pietrantonio '13

Pryputsch Family

Sheila Randall

Uwe Rieger and Monica Torres

Ross and Tes Rillera

Paul Rivas

Stephen and Jenet Robles

Margaret Robles

Luisa Rocha

Michelle Rodrigues ‘18

Katherine Rushka '68

Greg and Connie Sabo

Amanda Spathis ‘17

Nicole Stein '21

Romeo and Jannet Taruc

Jonathan and Maria Tinsay

Maria Trinh

Sandra Trujillo and Javier Herrera

Stephanie Wan Min Kee '03

Janet Williscroft '64

Samantha Wong '02

Max Xiao and Ivy Chan

William Xie and Kelly Gao

Kong Won Yap

Janet Zadra '87

John Zheng and Flora Li

Charmaine de Silva ‘00 *

Tiffany Kwong '06

2010s

Chantal Coschizza '10

Francesca Pietrantonio '13

Katherine Lam '16

Mariana Falbo ‘17

Jacqueline Ovsenek ‘17 **

Julia Ovsenek ‘17 **

Amanda Spathis ‘17

Michelle Rodrigues ‘18

Sharon Luk '19

2020s

Nicole Stein '21

Alex Artuso '22

Angelita McDiarmid '23

MOM: Emily Tai '01

BABY: Big sister Ava and Hannah

MOM: Charlene Wong '05

BABY: Malia and big sister Leilani

MOM: Carlie Paxton '97

BABY: Big sister Amaia and Deanna

MOM: Natasha Lee '99 BABY: Linden

MOM: Alex Bland '10

BABY: Zoey

MOM: Teeghan Durity-Wingson '04

BABY: Somarah

notes from the grotto

NELLIE (WALKER) DUNLAP '41

Nellie Dunlap was born on February 12, 1924 in Kobe, Japan. She was the youngest of six children. Arriving in Vancouver in 1940, with her sister and brother, she boarded and attended Little Flower Academy. She later enrolled in the School of Nursing at St. Paul's Hospital and on completion, worked as a nurse in Vanderhoof and Fernie. Nellie loved the adventures of travelling and her travels took her to more than 30 countries. Nellie nurtured many wonderful friendships, particularly through playing games. She loved her weekly Scrabble and Mah Jong sessions. Playing cribbage and participating in the Senior Games was fun for her. Saying she was competitive is an understatement. Family was the most important part of her life. Sunday dinner was always special. She was a good cook and her pastry and raspberry jam were everyone's favourite. Nellie is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and will be remembered dealy by family and friends.

Edited from the East Kootenay News

JOYCE (EGAN) DONAHUE '46

Part of a large, noisy Irish family, Joyce grew up in Vancouver, BC. She attended Little Flower Academy where she made lifelong friends. Joyce became an elementary school teacher, teaching in Vancouver and then in Quesnel, BC. She married the love of her life, Leo Donahue. Joyce was always stylish and beautiful, never without her hair done and lipstick on. She related well to people of all ages. She was a talker, but also a listener. She shared good advice and made people feel at ease and accepted. She was very funny! Her little quips, observations, and sense of drama was a package that delighted others right to the end of her long life. She should have been a Hollywood actress! She was a loyal friend, loving mother, faithful Christian, and a very unique lady. She will be missed by her children Sean, Jane; her grandchildren, Sam, Benjamin; Ben's children, Elizabeth, David, and their children, Jacob and Noah. She was predeceased by Leo after 50 years of marriage, she will also be reunited with their son Mark.

Edited from the Quesnel Cariboo Observer

PATRICIA LILLIAN (MCINNIS) GREEN '50

Patricia passed away peacefully on October 16, 2022 at West Park Long Term Care Home in Toronto. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia on September 18, 1932 to George James McInnis and Dorothea Charlotte. Pat graduated as a nurse from St. Paul's Hospital School of Nursing in Vancouver in 1954 and worked as a registered nurse dedicated to the care of others in Vancouver, Calgary and other parts of Canada for many years, in addition to being a homemaker. Patricia is predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Orin John Green and her brother Daniel George McInnis. Patricia is survived by her son John Stephen, his wife Lia Egina, and daughter Ann Marie. Patricia was a loving Grandma to Patrick and Maria and she will also be missed by her cousins and friends.

Edited from the Vancouver Sun

GENEVIEVE MARIE (ROSS) GAZIN '52

Born in Grayson, SK and deceased in Delta, BC, Genevieve has joined her loving husband Chester of 62 years in God's eternal peace. Gen is survived by her four children: Fr. Mark Gazin CSB; Bruce (Barbara Mackenzie); Barbara Stauffer (Shelton) and Desiree Marziali. She is survived by her grandsons, David (Jacquie Eng) & Andrew Gazin; Isaac & Dominic Marziali along with her brothers, Glenn (Gloria) & Cal (Allison) Ross, and many family and friends. Gen graduated from Little Flower Academy in 1952 after which she completed nursing training at St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver in 1955. While working at St. John's Hospital

in Santa Monica, CA, she met Chet and after a brief courtship, they married in 1957. The family resided in the United States until their return to Canada in 1964. Gen continued to work as a nurse until 1966, after which she dedicated herself to the well-being of her family. Her children will always remember her willingness to be present, her seamless coordination of extended family dinners, and her dedication to family unity.

Edited from the Vancouver Sun

MARY (HARRISON) HOBBS '65

Mary Cecilia Hobbs passed away peacefully at the Salvation Army Rotary Hospice in Richmond on March 23, 2023 at the age of 75. Mary graduated from SFU with a Master's Degree in Economics. She had a lifelong career with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. After retiring, she spent a few years managing Mylora Golf Course, a family business. Mary served as the President of the Musqueam Ladies Golf Club and she volunteered with the Youth Restorative Justice Program. Throughout her life she found countless ways to give back to her community through volunteer work. She shared her leadership skills, her organizational skills and her compassion She was a generous soul and brightened the lives of many people. Mary loved her family deeply and took every opportunity to bring people together. She is lovingly survived by her husband Bill, daughter Danielle (Jeff), granddaughter Matilda, 5 siblings and many nieces and nephews.

Edited from the Vancouver Sun

BARBARA (DOYLE) MACDONALD '75

A beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on February 22nd, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Irene and Dr. Patrick Doyle. Predeceased by her parents, she leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness. Barbara grew up between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, BC, where she spent many happy days golfing at the Portland Golf Club in Raleigh Hills. She attended Little Flower Academy for most of her elementary and high school years, where she built lifelong friendships. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing at the University of British Columbia, where she also pursued a Master of Business Administration.

Barbara's career was diverse, and she excelled in everything she did. She spent time working in the neonatal intensive care unit as a nurse, where she brought comfort to countless families; then, as a pharmaceutical sales representative, she ultimately used her extensive medical knowledge to educate others about Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and worked tirelessly to establish a DVT Clinic at VGH; a clinic she was able to rely heavily on during her journey with her cancer. Barbara will always be remembered for her involvement at the Arbutus Club being an active member for countless years, especially with her involvement with Minor hockey, acting as team manager on a yearly basis. Barbara loved gardening and created an amazing display of flowers at the front of our house each year. It was a constant source of interest and photographed by many who passed by. Barbara's kindness, generosity, and love touched everyone she met. She had a fiery spirit which led her to some lively debates, which she always thought she won. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her family and friends take comfort in knowing that she is now reunited with her parents and at peace. Rest in peace, Barbara.

Edited from the Kearney Funeral Services website

ERIN COLLEEN SWEENEY '87

It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the sudden loss of Erin, due to complications from pneumonia. The youngest of 7 children, ‘Rin’ was born and raised in

Vancouver, and maintained many lifelong friendships. For the last 8 years, Erin worked at the Musqueam Indian Office, where she was embraced by the members and loved their culture, participating in many ceremonies and celebrations. Erin was a very social person but was her happiest when spending time with her best friend and fiancé Sandy Reid, cherished daughter Julie, adored son-in-law Keith, and the apple of her eye for whom she was so very proud, granddaughter Harlow. Remembering, loving and missing Erin terribly are Sandy, Julie, Keith, Harlow, step-children, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, large extended family, many friends, and bunnies Blossom and Huey.

Edited from the Delta Optimist

KIMMET ANN-MARIE (EIDET) AFFLECK '93

Kim's warrior heart gave all it could, and when she was done it peacefully stopped, leaving her family and friends devastated, but rejoicing that there will be no more surgeries, no more drugs, and no more pain. Kim had a strong sense of who she was, what she believed. She also had a strong sense of justice and hospitality, and her home, her resources, and her time were always open to everyone. She loved her family and friends and always worked hard to look after people, whether it was an invitation to stay at the house, or recognizing a birthday or significant event, Kim loved to provide support. In 2009 Kim was diagnosed with Leukemia, and the prognosis was not good. She worked incredibly hard to keep her health as long as she could, and she succeeded, staying amazingly strong until the last few months when her body just couldn't fight anymore. As she knew her life was coming to an end, she wrote, "I am happy to move on to the next adventure, leaving the physical life to the spiritual unknown. Life with family and friends was too short. In lieu of flowers, please donate to autism charities, the Red Cross, or in support of youth and risk and youth-oriented LGBTQ Initiatives." She will be deeply missed.

Edited from the Vancouver Sun

UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMILY TAI '01 and Robert and big sister Ava are excited to welcome Angel #2 into the family. Hanna Tai Klyne was born on March 23, 2022

NATASHA LEE '99 and her husband Anthony Pratico welcomed Linden Everett Lee Pratico into the world on January 22, 2023. Linden would like to confirm that he is in fact an angel!

CHARLENE (WONG) RICHARDSON '05 is thrilled to announce the arrival of little Malia, born June 4, arriving at 9 lbs. 7oz. and 54 cm tall! A big baby! Big sister Leilani is obesssed with her!

ALEX BLAND '10 and Zach Guy are so happy to announce the arrival of their first baby, Zoey Phoebe Guy, born October 30, 2022 at 5:55 am. She was 7 lbs. 1 oz.

MELANIE JUE '06 not only coached our inaugural ice hockey team (thank you again!), but has also been inducted into the Cornell University Athletics Hall of Fame as "a two-sport star" for both ice and field hockey.

TEEGHAN (DUIRITY WINGSON) ENGLAND '04 The Wingson/ England clan is humbled and filled with joy to welcome their baby girl, Somarah England. Somarah has quite the eventful birth story being born on September 30, 2022 just 2 days after Hurricane Ian ripped through their city in Southwest Florida (SWFL). They were SO grateful she decided to wait till the storm passed. Since graduating in 2004, Teeghan studied and worked abroad - in Sweden and Toronto, respectively. Currently, Teeghan and her husband are blessed to own and operate a sustainable construction company called Ark Eco Construction and Roofing in the growing SWFL region.

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