LCC LION Magazine Fall 2023 by lower_canada_college

LOWER CANADA COLLEGE

Fall 2023

Community & Belonging

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12 8 HEAD OF SCHOOL Christopher Shannon, Pre-U ’76

LCC’s International Community

Inclusive Learning in the Junior School

LION EDITOR Dawn Levy

ASSISTANT EDITOR Dana Kobernick

COPY EDITORS Nancy Essebag-Christie Jane Martin

ARCHIVES, RESEARCH & DATABASE Jane Martin Adrianna Zerebecky

TRANSLATION Nathalie Lampron

CONTRIBUTORS Lauren Alpern Mark Boghen Nancy Essebag-Christie Kristine Jones, Pre-U ’93 Dana Kobernick Laura Sanders David Schwartz ’87 Christopher Shannon, Pre-U ’76 Nancy Smith Chris Viau Lindsey Whitelaw

PHOTO CREDITS & CONTRIBUTORS Chris Auclair Vic Badian Anabela Cordeiro Susan Ferguson LCC Archives Christinne Muschi Kyle Williams

DESIGN Origami

THE LION is published by Lower Canada College 4090, avenue Royal Montréal, Québec H4A 2M5

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16 Our Evolving Libraries

18 From the Field to the Stage

20 Expanding Bursary Program: A Boost to LCC

Contents 2 Headlines 6 Community and Belonging 8 Inclusive Learning in the Junior School 12 LCC’s International Community 16 Our Evolving Libraries 18 From the Field to the Stage 20 Expanding Bursary Program: A Boost to LCC 22 Class Acts 26 Athletics Wrap-Up

26 Athletics Wrap-Up

30 2022–2023 Report 32 Message from the Head of School & Chair of the Board of Governors 34 Report to Donors 40 Donor Profile: Michael Fitzsimmons ’09 42 Thank You to Our Donors 50 Branching Out 52 Alumni News 55 Adieu to Our Retirees 56 In Memoriam

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Community and Belonging for Academic Success and Personal Development

strong sense of community has long been an LCC hallmark, and this quality was particularly evident during the challenging days of the pandemic. For two-and-a-half years we pulled together and found unique ways to proactively engage our students, parents, and alumni. Despite a large number of Canadians working virtually from home at this time, our faculty returned to campus in August 2020, well before the introduction of any vaccines. There were many shifting health and safety protocols, yet a common belief prevailed that being together in person was best for student development. LCC students and parents told us they appreciated the personal care we were able to provide. This was the LCC difference on display. Going forward, we continue to build on our commitment to strengthening wellness, as well as an enhanced sense of community and belonging for all who work and learn on Royal Avenue.

Le sentiment d’appartenance à la communauté, essentiel pour la réussite scolaire et l’épanouissement personnel

n esprit de communauté fort : voilà depuis longtemps une pierre angulaire du Collège Lower Canada (LCC), et une qualité qui a été particulièrement manifeste pendant les difficiles jours de la pandémie. Durant deux ans et demi, nous nous sommes serré les coudes et nous avons trouvé des moyens inédits d’impliquer de manière proactive nos élèves, leurs parents et les anciens et anciennes de l’école. En août 2020, bien avant le déploiement des premiers vaccins et même si beaucoup de Canadiens travaillaient alors de la maison, nos enseignants étaient de retour sur le campus. Tandis que se succédaient de nombreux et différents protocoles de santé et de sécurité, une croyance commune prévalait chez nous : être ensemble, en personne, c’était encore ce que nous pouvions faire de mieux pour assurer l’épanouissement de nos élèves. Nos jeunes et leurs parents nous étaient reconnaissants de l’attention personnalisée que nous pouvions leur offrir. Cet exemple illustre bien ce qui fait du LCC un établissement unique entre tous. À l’avenir, nous demeurerons engagés à renforcer le bien-être de nos jeunes et nous continuerons de cultiver ce fort sentiment d’appartenance à la communauté au profit de tous ceux qui font leur travail et leurs apprentissages sur l’avenue Royal.

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In collaboration with a consultant from Independent School Management (ISM) and using data from in-depth constituent surveys, we developed our new five-year strategic plan, Stride Forward Boldly. Implemented in fall 2022, the plan has four pillars, the first of which is Community and Belonging. In this issue of the LION we highlight some of the early achievements related to this important pillar after one year of implementation. In our strategic plan, we state our belief that the best way for students to thrive and for us to prepare them for their futures is by immersing them in an environment that is reflective of the diverse and complex world in which they live. We are proud of the growth of our endowment, with all funds directed solely to bursaries. Thanks to the generosity of donors, we have nearly doubled our endowment in the past seven years. Last year, high school students receiving significant financial assistance of 80–100 per cent of tuition grew to 45 recipients from only four in 2016. More modest levels of financial support have also grown substantially, allowing for more socioeconomic diversity in our school. Our current strategic priorities have also led to the creation of new support roles to further student engagement and success. We want our students to thrive in the classroom. This occurs best when academic life is balanced by healthy, positive experiences in some of our robust co-curricular offerings: arts, athletics, service, innovation. With a broader mix of cultural backgrounds among our student body, we are also stressing the importance of having our faculty develop stronger intercultural competencies, while refining and presenting more diverse perspectives in our curricula at all levels. In our tenth year as an IB (International Baccalaureate) school, not only have we placed a greater emphasis on developing global perspectives and a sense of inclusion

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De concert avec un consultant d’Independent School Management (ISM) et à la lumière des données issues d’enquêtes approfondies menées auprès des groupes qui composent notre école, nous avons publié notre nouveau plan stratégique quinquennal, Avancer avec audace. Le premier des quatre piliers de ce plan mis en œuvre à l’automne dernier s’intitule Sentiment d’appartenance à la communauté. Un an plus tard, le présent numéro de LION met en vedette certaines des premières réalisations liées à cet important pilier. Dans notre plan stratégique, nous nous disons convaincus que la meilleure façon d’assurer l’épanouissement de nos élèves et de les préparer pour leur avenir est de les immerger dans un environnement qui reflète la diversité et la complexité de notre monde. C’est pourquoi nous avons un fonds de dotation qui nous sert exclusivement à offrir des bourses à des jeunes. Ce fonds a affiché une belle croissance au cours des sept dernières années : grâce à la générosité de nos donateurs, sa valeur a presque doublé. Ainsi, le nombre d’élèves de niveau secondaire bénéficiant d’une aide financière substantielle (couvrant de 80 à 100 % des frais de scolarité) est passé de seulement 4 en 2016 à 45 l’an dernier. Et le soutien financier plus modeste que nous offrons a aussi sensiblement augmenté, accroissant par le fait même la diversité socioéconomique au sein de notre établissement. Nos priorités stratégiques actuelles ont également mené à la création de nouveaux rôles de soutien pour renforcer la mobilisation et la réussite de nos jeunes. Nous voulons que nos élèves s’épanouissent en classe. Et pour les aider à y parvenir, nous nous attachons à leur offrir un milieu scolaire équilibré où ils peuvent vivre des expériences saines et positives grâce à une solide offre d’activités parascolaires, dans différents domaines : arts, sports, service communautaire, innovation. Puisque nos élèves sont dorénavant issus d’horizons culturels plus diversifiés, nous encourageons notre personnel enseignant à renforcer ses compétences interculturelles, tout en approfondissant ses perspectives et en présentant des points de vue plus variés dans notre curriculum, à tous les niveaux.

for all, but we have also enhanced our culture of care. In the Junior School we introduced focused initiatives and interventions that help our youngest students develop confidence and a sense of achievement. In the high school years, the integration of a Positive Education model, implemented through our advisory program, has enriched the lives of our students, assisting them to be more purposeful and reflective about all their activities, in all aspects of their lives. In the post-COVID era, it is truly a fine balance to concurrently support academic achievement and student wellness. We know we must focus on both areas. We have learned that by committing to greater accessibility, inclusive learning, opportunities that are open to all, and a culture of care, students feel a more genuine sense of belonging and connection. That is the key to helping them flourish and thrive.

Au cours de notre dixième année en tant qu’école du Baccalauréat International, nous avons non seulement accordé une plus grande attention à l’ouverture sur le monde et à l’inclusivité, mais nous avons aussi amélioré notre culture axée sur le bien-être. À l’école primaire, nous avons lancé des initiatives et des interventions ciblées pour aider nos plus jeunes élèves à prendre confiance en eux et à être fiers de leurs réussites personnelles. Pour nos jeunes du secondaire, nous avons mis en œuvre un modèle axé sur l’éducation positive par l’entremise de notre programme de conseillers. L’intégration de ce nouveau modèle a enrichi la vie de nos élèves en les aidant à être plus déterminés et réfléchis dans toutes leurs activités, de même que dans tous les aspects de leur vie. Dans l’après-pandémie, il n’est vraiment pas facile de maintenir le fragile équilibre entre la réussite de nos élèves, d’une part, et leur bien-être, d’autre part. Nous sommes conscients qu’il nous faut concentrer nos efforts sur l’un et sur l’autre. Nous avons appris qu’en nous engageant à offrir une plus grande accessibilité, un apprentissage inclusif, des possibilités ouvertes à tous et une culture axée sur le bien-être, nous aidons nos élèves à renforcer leur sentiment d’appartenance à la communauté. Voilà la clé de leur épanouissement! Non Nobis Solum. CHRISTOPHER SHANNON, Pre-U ’76 Head of School / Directeur général

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Community and Belonging WE BELIEVE THAT THE BEST WAY TO HELP STUDENTS THRIVE AND PREPARE FOR THEIR FUTURES IS BY IMMERSING THEM IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSE AND COMPLEX WORLD IN WHICH THEY LIVE. WITH OUR COMMITMENT TO AUTHENTIC LEARNING, WE CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND BELONGING WHERE WE CELEBRATE DIFFERENCES SO THAT ALL MEMBERS FEEL CONNECTED, SUPPORTED, AND VALUED FOR THEIR PERSPECTIVES AND CONTRIBUTIONS. IN THE PAGES THAT FOLLOW, READ ABOUT HOW WE ARE LIVING OUR COMMITMENT TO THIS PILLAR OF OUR 2022–2027 STRATEGIC PLAN, STRIDE FORWARD BOLDLY.

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“A CULTURE OF CARE THAT ALLOWS CHILDREN TO FOSTER A LOVE FOR LEARNING”

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INCLUSIVE LEARNING in the JUNIOR SCHOOL BY DANA KOBERNICK, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

IN KEEPING WITH ITS MISSION TO SUPPORT THE FULLEST DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS IN MIND, BODY AND HEART, LCC CULTIVATES A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN THRIVE, AND WHERE EVERY STUDENT FEELS VALUED, INCLUDED, AND RESPECTED. IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL, THE FOCUS HAS BEEN ON CREATING A SPACE WHERE STUDENTS CAN EXPRESS THEMSELVES, RECOGNIZE THAT THEIR VOICE MATTERS, AND DEVELOP THEIR SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONNECTION TO THE SCHOOL. A NUMBER OF NEW INITIATIVES WERE RECENTLY LAUNCHED TO ESTABLISH THIS KIND OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. HERE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES:

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SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING: A CULTURE OF CARE At the heart of inclusive learning is a culture of care that allows children to foster a love for learning. To this end, and following the approach of a network called the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), LCC’s Junior School professionals are building an environment where, as promoted by CASEL, young people can “acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.” Leading the way is the social-emotional learning (SEL) team, composed of eight teachers and staff members representing each cycle and including the Junior School counsellor. The team is exploring how to implement instruction in the classroom so that students are equipped to acquire the five SEL competencies: self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, relationship skills and social awareness. The goal of this purposeful and collaborative model is to identify how these skills can be taught and built upon from year to year, ensuring a seamless progression from grade to grade. “Students need help developing these competencies,” says Cynthia MacDonald, Junior School French teacher. “Learning how to resolve conflicts, self-regulate, work together as a team and understand how their actions impact others are skills that will serve them well into adulthood.”

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SENSORY EXPLORATION IN THE CLASSROOM

RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION MODEL: A PROACTIVE APPROACH Based on the premise that students differ in the way that they learn, the Response to Intervention Model is a data-driven, multi-tier approach that enables teachers to adapt the support they provide in the classroom, depending on the students’ needs. In grades 1 and 2 English class, students are assigned to one of three groups. In tier 1, general class instruction is provided, in tier 2 students learn in a smaller group setting, and students in tier 3 benefit from one-on-one, personalized attention. This model ensures students are receiving differentiated instruction to meet their academic needs. Implementation of this model is in its early stages, so the measurable outcome will only be known in a couple of years. “The objective is to identify students who are experiencing difficulties early on in their educational journey and to provide additional support,” says Vanessa Mastromonaco, grade 1 English teacher. “This approach enables us to tailor our instruction to meet the diverse needs of our students and is beneficial for everyone.”

Students tend to be bombarded with sensory stimuli on a daily basis. Processing this effectively is how they learn to self-regulate and is essential to optimizing learning. To allow for an experience that considers all learners, and following a workshop provided by an occupational therapist to build teachers’ knowledge around different sensory needs, a variety of tools was selected for each grade level. These tools, placed in sensory bins, include all kinds of things that can calm the students if they are feeling agitated and help them to refocus. Weighted animals and blankets, fidget tools, and visual timers are just a few of the items that students can access during independent work time. In addition, noise-cancelling headphones were purchased to reduce sensory overload for the students. All of this specialized equipment was acquired thanks to LCC’s annual giving campaign. Sarah Kingsley, Junior School English coordinator, learning specialist and coordinator of the Learning Enrichment and Development Centre, offers an easy-to-understand analogy to her young students. “Like the temperature in a house, we all must learn how to regulate what we are experiencing throughout the day. When it’s hot outside, we turn the thermostat down. When it’s cold, we turn the thermostat up.” Ms. Kingsley says that the addition of these sensory bins has created a more inclusive environment that is adapted to each individual. While still in the early stages of the program, the teachers are aiming for more intentional use of these items and systematic implementation across grades.

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LCC’s International Community: INTEGRATION THROUGH SOCIAL CONNECTIONS FRANCE POLAND

ITALY USA

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CHINA

OUT-OF-PROVINCE AND INTERNATIONAL LCC FAMILIES GATHER FOR AN OUTING

BY LINDSEY WHITELAW, COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER

UNITED KINGDOM

EVERY YEAR, LCC WELCOMES STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE, HAILING FROM MORE THAN 35 COUNTRIES. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BRING DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES TO THE CLASSROOM, AND THEIR PARENTS SHARE DIVERSE IDEAS WITH OUR SCHOOL, ENRICHING THE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL. HOWEVER, MOVING TO A NEW SCHOOL, CITY AND COUNTRY CAN BE CHALLENGING. LEARNING FRENCH, DEVELOPING ENGLISH SKILLS, ADAPTING TO A DIFFERENT CULTURE, INTEGRATING INTO A NEW SCHOOL SYSTEM, MAKING FRIENDS AND CONNECTIONS, OR EVEN NAVIGATING WINTER IN MONTREAL CAN BE DAUNTING. TO MAKE THIS TRANSITION AS SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE, LCC IMPLEMENTS A HOST OF SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR NEW INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES.

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THE LCC PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION AND INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES

THE PARENT MENTOR PROGRAM: WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY All new international parents are paired with current parent ambassadors who know the ins and outs of LCC and, oftentimes, were new to Montreal at one point or experienced living abroad. Mentors welcome them into the community and answer any questions they may have, providing them with the support they need as they acclimate to their new environment.

FAMILIES EXPLORING MONKLAND AVENUE

FAMILIES EXPERIENCE THE CABANE À SUCRE

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International parent representatives are part of the LCCPA executive and serve as the voice and advocates for the international families in our school community. They provide valuable feedback that allows us to offer better support. The international parent representatives also work with the community liaison and advancement officers to organize outings and initiatives for international families, helping them to develop a sense of belonging. For example, at the beginning of the academic year, a group of new international families was introduced to the neighbourhood through an organized walk along Monkland Avenue, stopping for delicious treats generously donated by local merchants, and building a social network. In April 2023 new and returning international families attended an outing to a cabane à sucre. This activity introduced them to a Quebec tradition and gave them the opportunity to connect with one another. Walks in Angrignon Park, on Mount-Royal, or at the Christmas market in downtown Montreal allowed smaller groups to explore the city and bond with new friends. Additionally, a WhatsApp group created by the LCCPA for international families gives them a forum to provide mutual support, and families newer to Montreal and LCC can learn from families with more experience here.

A HIKE TO THE MOUNT-ROYAL LOOKOUT INTERNATIONAL & OUT-OFPROVINCE PARENT HANDBOOK ON THE LCC WEBSITE

INTERNATIONAL PARENT HANDBOOK: LEARNING THE NITTY GRITTY Even before they arrive, we provide our international families with a handbook containing an extensive community activity and resource list, information on health care in Quebec and tips for thriving in winter and living in Montreal.

STUDENT SUPPORT: INTEGRATING INTO LCC New international students in grades 4–6 and grades 8 –11 are paired with one or two student mentors who connect with them in the spring and over the summer to provide a warm welcome and answer questions. At the start of the school year, the mentors attend new student orientations to get to know the new students and give them a tour of the school. The mentors also help them navigate the first few days of school. Additionally, the LCC counsellors do regular checkins with new international students to ensure their integration and well-being. They help new students make friends, adapt to a new school system, and identify resources and support networks.

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HEAD LIBRARIAN, LAURA SANDERS, WITH STUDENTS

BY LAURA SANDERS, HEAD LIBRARIAN

THE PHYSICAL SPACE OF LIBRARIES ALSO PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN INCLUSION. WE NEED SPACES THAT ACCOMMODATE THE MANY DIFFERENT WAYS THAT STUDENTS LEARN.”

have always been fascinated by the school library’s unique ability to be a classroom to every student in the building. It is a place where they can learn and explore in ways that suit them best. So I appreciated that LCC’s new strategic plan aligned naturally with shifts toward greater inclusion also happening in the library field. To ensure that our libraries are welcoming and inclusive to all students, my team and I have focused on two aspects: the collection and the library spaces themselves. Our objective is to grow a collection that goes beyond simply reflecting the diversity of the LCC family and the global community. We purposefully acquire titles that celebrate a range of cultures and backgrounds. The teachers and library staff have worked hard to revise the reading lists so that students explore perspectives they may not have encountered before. This year, we are performing a diversity audit of our collection to identify our strengths and areas for growth to ensure that every member of our community sees themselves represented. The physical space of libraries also plays an important role in inclusion. We need spaces that accommodate the many different ways that students learn. Some prefer quiet, independent study while others do best in collaborative groups. Some come to read and relax while others want to do puzzles and socialize with their friends. In the fall, the Junior library received new furniture that allows students the flexibility to move easily between these modes. In 2024, the Senior library will undergo a renovation that will make it easier to move fluidly between independent study, small group collaboration, class activities, and large community events. Of course, it is the caring, personalized approach of the library staff that most fosters inclusion. Greeting students with a smile, chatting with them about their day, checking in when they’re shy or unsure — each of these interactions gives the students a sense of belonging and acceptance, and makes the library a place that truly belongs to everyone at LCC.

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From the Field At LCC, athletics and co-curriculars allow students to develop their passions and discover new interests. More than that, they are the glue that binds our diverse student body into a tight-knit community, providing opportunities to make close connections across grades. “The co-curricular programming at the school is a real training ground for students to develop self-awareness, cooperation, selfconfidence and teamwork,” says Michele Owen, director of student life. “Close friendships are forged and students feel a great sense of accomplishment.”

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HERE ARE A FEW STUDENT TESTIMONIALS.

I really like the debating practice because we are a group sharing ideas together and it is an opportunity to practice public speaking and build confidence. — Jaber Al-Atassi ’29

The robotics team is like a big family. Everyone is brought together by our shared interests to build a robot from a hunk of metal. Despite the failed attempts at combining motors, bolts and wiring, we still manage to find a way to make it work. We laugh and have fun the whole time. The spirit of robotics is not the finished product, it’s the challenges we overcome on the way to success. — Andrew Luo ’24

to the Stage

Since the beginning of my time at LCC, the music program has helped me grow and develop both as a person and a musician. The opportunities I’ve had have been invaluable, enabling me to meet others with the same passions as mine. Music co-curricular activities, such as jazz band and flute ensemble, have allowed me to create and strengthen bonds with peers in my own grade and with those in other grades. A true highlight of every year has been the bi-annual concerts, where we performed for family and friends, providing everyone with the chance to enjoy our music.

The Fab Lab became my home away from home during my last couple of years at LCC. I would work there from the minute classes were done until the lab closed, enjoying creative freedom as an innovator with others who are like-minded. The welcoming group and the space itself enhanced my high school experience immeasurably and undoubtedly helped guide my academic career.

— Sophie Greenblatt ’23, Pre-U ’24

— Zachary Germain ’20

HOW ATHLETICS & CO-CURRICULARS BUILD COMMUNITY

Coming to a new school isn’t easy when you don’t know anyone, but my participation in athletics helped me. I was welcomed into the program at every level of sport, from being a AAA soccer player to getting onto the basketball court for the very first time as part of the Varsity team. On the field, I was given the opportunity to lead the Varsity team and put in a position to guide and teach other teammates. On the court, my teammates taught me about shot clocks, free throws and what travelling meant — all the basics. I have seen that our community is bigger than athletics. It goes beyond sports. I quickly realized that this sense of community spans all aspects of the school in the classroom, in athletics, in arts, and beyond the walls of this building. — Angelina Chevrier ’23

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Expanding Bursary Program: A Boost to LCC

BY MARK BOGHEN, WRITER

Some degree of financial assistance for a limited number of students has long existed at LCC. With a growing recognition of the value of diversity in the student population, greater efforts have been made to expand the bursaries on offer, both in the number of awards and the amount of funds granted. More and more, the advantages of the LCC experience are available to students who might make the most of them.

he wider LCC community has always been characterized by its generosity but, historically, fundraising efforts have focused largely on improvements to the school’s physical plant: buildings, facilities, sports complexes. In recent years attention has turned to the LCC endowment’s Power of Possibilities Bursary Campaign. With the original goal of raising $10M already surpassed, a new target of $25M is in sight. This money goes directly to the LCC Foundation endowment, and bursaries are disbursed annually and in perpetuity to students requiring financial support. LCC Director of Advancement Nancy Smith stresses that “the cost of tuition should not be a barrier to students who might benefit from the excellence of an LCC education, while contributing their views, strengths and tremendous potential to the other students in their cohort.” The playing field is being levelled.

For the time being, these bursaries are on offer to students in grade 7 to Pre-U, though the long-term hope is to widen the program even more. A specialized third-party company independently analyzes the needs of potential applicants. The process is objective, confidential and rigorously fair. The school aims to bridge the gap between the cost of attendance and what families can afford, with some having a high percentage of fees covered, and some closer to 50%. In 2023–2024, 114 students received bursaries, with close to $2M distributed. LCC Director of Enrolment and Communications Dawn Levy has seen the impact of these efforts up close. “Numerous families have approached me at graduation, thankful for the tremendous difference this has made in their children’s lives. It affirms everything I do here at LCC. It feels so great to give these students an amazing launchpad into postsecondary studies and their professional lives.” The general bursary is not the only source of funding for financial assistance: there are a number of named funds, some established by individual contributors, some by graduating classes. Proceeds from the LCC Store, sometimes as much as $100K a year, go to tuition for students in need. While bursaries are generally targeted towards tuition fees, a special Staff for Students fund, consisting of money donated by LCC teachers and staff, helps pay for incidentals like school trip fees for students who might otherwise struggle to cover them. This helps ensure that all students share a common experience, irrespective of their socioeconomic background. A point of pride is that LCC staff participate at the highest percentile for this kind of giving of any member school of CAIS (Canadian Accredited Independent Schools). According to Deputy Head Mark Salkeld, the LCC bursary program is “a classic win-win. It offers greater opportunity to deserving students and, by providing exposure to a wider range of backgrounds, augments the learning experience for everyone, ensuring that LCC is not only a global school, but a true microcosm of the community that it serves.”

Read more about the Power of Possibilities Bursary Campaign on page 39.

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David Bartsch ’69 Becky Etingin ’09

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“I have benefited immeasurably from a global education, which included multiple cross-cultural experiences.”

David Bartsch ’69

A Master in Global Thought BY DANA KOBERNICK, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

avid Bartsch ’69 is a global thought leader and businessman, committed to building a dialogue on the importance of an international secondary education. For David, being globally aware and informed while developing skills to navigate a diverse and multicultural world early in life are key. His personal and professional experiences, as well as those at LCC, UWC Atlantic College, Williams College and Harvard University, all combined to nurture a global mindset, which became a focus throughout his career. Equipped with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy and a Master of Business Administration, David pursued an internationally oriented career in banking, investment management and, most recently, financial technology. His fintech startup, Quaternion Risk Management, a capital markets risk software company headquartered in Ireland, was recently acquired by the London Stock Exchange Group. “I have benefited immeasurably from a global education, which included multiple cross-cultural experiences,” David says. “This made me more

effective in my professional life and I learned a lot about what it takes to foster teamwork across boundaries.” David looks at the challenges facing rising generations and believes they need support to develop the competencies to work together and address some of the world’s major problems. He says that the list of these essential skills is long but, at the top, is language. “Learning multiple languages allows us to hear how people express themselves and to appreciate their culture. Then, we can frame ideas by demonstrating an awareness of historical context and developing a broad perspective, which encourages international collaboration.” David commends LCC for what it has done to prepare its students so that they can actively engage in an interconnected global world. By associating with leading organizations, such as International Baccalaureate, Round Square and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and through academic and co-curricular programming, he says that the school is helping students to establish commonalities and relate to people from diverse backgrounds. “I believe that the role of the educator — both in and out of the classroom — is to find the right combination of experiential learning and reflection, and to help students better understand history,” he says. “Our teachers can help transform real world experiences so that the student will remember them for the rest of their lives and become more effective.” David recognizes that LCC was instrumental in leading him to where he is now. The LCC experience was made possible through a bursary, and his moving on to UWC Atlantic was facilitated by then Headmaster Dr. D.S. Penton, who wrote a letter to the school to support the awarding of a scholarship to David. Both opportunities empowered David and gave him the confidence to truly believe that more was possible and that he had potential. Today David continues to advise financial institutions on risk and regulatory compliance. He has chaired the United World Colleges National Committee in the United States, currently serves on the board of Columbia University’s Center for Global Thought, and

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is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. With a keen interest in further developing university undergraduate programs where, he says, it is vital to capture the imaginations of our youth, he is spearheading the Global Scholars Program at Williams College and Columbia University. As part of this program, students participate in a learning cohort and take a common course related to global issues while pursuing their majors. They travel together to conduct their research in different parts of the world, which is followed by a formal presentation of their work. “The goal of the Global Scholars Program is to enable students to develop a set of skills and explore global trends and issues,” David says. “It is an investment for the future. There are a lot of things that need to be changed in this world, but schools shouldn’t be telling students it’s their duty to do it. Instead, I think they should join the world, work to understand it, and be good citizens.” David believes that mentors like Dr. Penton made all the difference when he had to take risks exploring personal and professional opportunities that were less traditional and outside his comfort zone. He is also quick to acknowledge his wife and supportive family that includes two sons, one living in Zurich, the other in Seattle. So, ultimately, David encourages students to seek out mentors and the advice of individuals whose life, interests, values and actions they most admire. A relationship with these people will inspire and invariably be a lifelong source of motivation.

“I understood what community is at LCC. I wouldn’t be who or where I am today, and I wouldn’t be able to give back to my community without that experience.”

Becky Etingin ’09

Putting Family First in Family Law BY LAUREN ALPERN, WRITER

O DAVID BARTSCH ’69 WITH HEAD OF SCHOOL, CHRISTOPHER SHANNON, PRE-U ’76

n the verge of embarking on a Master of Psychology, Becky Etingin ’09 met a woman who changed her life forever. The mother of a child she was tutoring suggested that she consider family law. So, in her last summer before graduating from McGill University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Becky went to intern with that woman, a family lawyer. Becky enrolled in law school at the Université de Montréal and never looked back. Since passing the bar in Quebec in 2017 and New York in 2018, she has been working in Montreal as a family lawyer with Spunt & Carin. “Ever since my internship, it was clear to me that this was how I would use my passion for helping and understanding people,” says Becky, who has seen the firm grow into one of the biggest family law firms in Montreal. “I consider myself lucky that my contact suggested this route for me because I don’t know that I would have come to it otherwise.” With Becky’s love for helping people, particularly children, being a family lawyer is the perfect fit, and she is very excited about building up the family mediation side of her practice.

“I see immense value in being able to guide people to understand that it’s not really a case of winning or losing. Especially with kids involved, the longer the conflict persists, the more damage is done,” says Becky, whose first child, Sonny, was born on July 4, 2022. “I hope to show people that there’s a better way. I feel grateful to have this birdseye view on the children’s best interests, what’s important and what you lose from continuing to battle it out.” Becky’s compassionate nature was nurtured both from a caring family of Holocaust survivors and immigrants, and from her days at LCC where she attended from grades 7 to 11. One of her grade 7 teachers and advisors, Denys Heward ’64, introduced her to The Friendship Circle, a charity for children and young people with special needs. At age 12, Becky was connected with a three-year-old boy with autism named Jonah, whom she visited once a week. Almost 20 years later, they are still in touch regularly. “Jonah is a part of my family now. We see him once a month or so, and he calls me almost every day. We’re very close, and he has taught me so much more than I could have ever taught him. Whenever I spend time with him, it makes me realize that everything’s going to be okay,” says Becky, who spent years volunteering for Project Genesis, a non-profit organization that supports neighbourhood residents in facing and resolving difficult challenges, including housing problems, basic income security and access to healthcare. “It really makes you realize how important it is to stop and listen to what other people are going through. Everyone deserves respect and everyone is worthy of being part of a community.” “I understood what community is at LCC. I wouldn’t be who or where I am today, and I wouldn’t be able to give back to my community without that experience,” says Becky, who was head girl in her final year. “I had a real sense of belonging there. It wasn’t just the sports, the culture, the teachers or the friends. It really felt

like an ecosystem that allowed me to thrive and discover how I was going to move forward.” Now, as Becky continues to advance her legal career and raise her own family, she has this advice to share with recent LCC alumni: “I think it’s so important to know that the path you’re going to take might not be the most direct one and it might not be the one you thought you were going to take, but trust where you’re going and remember that you’re never stuck,” she says. “As long as you’re open, treat people with respect, learn from what happens to you and take an ounce of that with you to the next step. That’s what’s important. It’s hard to tell someone to be grateful, but that’s a huge part of what propels me to stay positive and want to keep giving back.”

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2022 — 2023

ATHLETICS

WRAP

LION FALL 2023

BY CHRIS VIAU, Director of Athletics

-UP

The 2022–2023 school year was filled with many accomplishments by our student-athletes and teams, including 10 championship banners. Here are the top 10 moments and achievements in athletics:

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Cadet Girls Basketball After the first Middle School girls’ basketball tryouts, it was obvious that we had a very special group of players. In response, we made two grade 7–8 girls’ teams in order to play up a level in the Cadet league that is primarily for grade 9 students. Our players responded brilliantly, with the second team making it all the way to the league finals, losing a hard-fought battle in overtime. Our Division 1 team surpassed anything seen in recent years in LCC basketball, finishing the regular season 10-0, and winning the Montreal Independent Schools and Jeff Dunn tournaments. The Lions proved to be too much to handle in the playoffs as well, winning the finals by 17 points. The championship qualified our team for the provincials, where they played amongst the cream of the crop of grade 9 teams from across Quebec. They made it to the finals, where they lost a very close game. In total, the team had 22 wins and one loss while playing the entire season against older competition. It was an outstanding season for this group of student-athletes.

Middle School Girls The achievements of our Middle School girls are stunning. Here is a summary:

+ GMAA Bantam Soccer Champions + GMAA Bantam Volleyball Finalists + GMAA Cadet D1 Basketball Champions + RSEQ Cadet Basketball Provincial Finalists + GMAA Cadet Basketball D2 Finalists + GMAA Cadet Indoor Track and Field Champions + GMAA Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Champions + GMAA Bantam Tennis Champions + GMAA Cadet Tennis Champions + GMAA Flag Football Champions

Varsity AAA Hockey

Football Blitz For a second consecutive year, our Juvenile Football team completed an undefeated season with impressive results throughout the regular season and playoffs. They capped off the year with a stunning final-second win in a torrential downpour at Stinger stadium. With our passing game limited by the rain and wind, the Lions found a way to score in key situations, winning on a rouge on the last play of the game.

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LCC was one of only four schools in the province to field two Division 1 Juvenile teams this year. Our Varsity AAA team proved that we belong among the elite as they had a phenomenal season. They were semi-finalists at the provincial tournament co-hosted by LCC, finalists at the St. Andrew's College tournament, and they made it all the way to the league finals. Unfortunately, the team lost a nail-biter in overtime in front of a huge crowd at the LCC Glenn Chamandy Arena. Nonetheless, the season was a huge success highlighted by many incredible moments and victories.

Bantam Girls Soccer Our Bantam Girls Soccer team completed an undefeated season with a come-frombehind win against Royal Vale in the finals. They sealed the victory with a beautiful goal on a set play in the second half to win the championship game 2-1. The team compiled a record of 8-0 with six shutouts and a total of 29 goals for, and four goals against.

Congratulations to all of our exceptional athletes for an amazing year!

Baseball Our two baseball teams had phenomenal seasons this year. The Middle School team ended the year with a 3-1-1 record, narrowly missing the playoffs. The Senior School team went 3-1 during the regular season, clinching a playoff berth with a convincing 9-1 win over Loyola. In the semis, they had another impressive performance, beating Bialik 12-2 before ultimately losing a close game to Pierrefonds Community High School in the finals.

The Gold Standard LCC Tennis continues to set the standard for excellence in Montreal. At the GMAA City Championship tournaments, the Lions won four of the six championship banners. The Bantam and Midget teams won both girls’ and boys’ championships while the Juvenile Girls were finalists. In total, LCC won 15 individual medals, including seven gold medals.

Finals Hurrah In a full display of the depth and quality of our athletics program, 14 LCC teams reached their league finals this year:

+ Bantam 1 Girls Soccer + Junior Varsity Girls Soccer + Midget Boys Soccer + Varsity Boys Soccer + Midget 1 Girls Basketball + Midget 2 Girls Basketball + Varsity Girls Basketball + Midget 9 Boys Basketball + Junior Varsity Boys Basketball + Bantam 1 Girls Volleyball + Senior Football + Varsity AAA Hockey + Juvenile Baseball + Bantam 8 Girls Flag Football

Track Stars Our Cadet Girls and Boys had impressive performances in track and field this year. Both teams won the GMAA Championships in indoor track and field. Our girls followed up with a championship at the outdoor track meet while our boys finished second.

Honorable mentions + Highlights in hockey: The Prep Team (grades 10 and 11) won the Loyola tournament for the first time in over a decade. The U15 major team was a finalist at the LCC Invitational, and the U15 minor team won the St. Thomas tournament. + The grade 8 boys basketball team won the BCS tournament. + The Varsity Girls Soccer team won the Stanstead tournament. + The Varsity Girls Basketball team completed an undefeated regular season going 10-0. + Our two Bantam Volleyball teams played each other in the LCC Invitational finals, with the Bantam 1 team winning the tournament. + Riley Williams ’26 won the aggregate in indoor and outdoor track and field.

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2022-2023

Report Message from the Head of School & Chair of the Board of Governors Report to Donors Donor Profile

ALSO IN THIS SECTION:

Branching Out Alumni News In Memoriam

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Message from the Head of School & Chair of the Board of Governors

he 2022–2023 school year began and ended with a palpable sense of optimism. After two-and-a-half years of significant or partial pandemic restrictions, we no longer had any limiting health protocols. This allowed us to launch into a robust education program at all levels, including a wide array of co-curricular activities. Embracing the theme of “Reframe, Refocus and Renew”, everyone at LCC was upbeat, yet mindful that the pandemic still had lingering effects in our community. We started the year continuing to prioritize the social and emotional needs of our students so that all experiences could be as engaging and fruitful as possible. By spring, a true sense of renewal was achieved. In the fall, students were grateful that they could actively participate without restriction in academics, athletics, arts, clubs, and service. This included the return of athletic tournaments and in-person competitions in many activities. This also meant that older students had to adapt to the management of schedules that were fuller than in previous years. They did so enthusiastically and spoke appreciatively of the many opportunities afforded

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them. At the end of the winter term, we saw the return of international travel for the first time since 2019. Dozens of Senior School music students participated in a band trip to Berlin and Amsterdam. Another group of Senior students voyaged to Panama for a unique adventure and service experience for the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Other students traveled abroad to an international Round Square conference in the United Kingdom and on exchanges to schools in Colombia and South Africa. Our student body was led by a capable and committed grade 11 graduating class. As leaders, they were active in a wide range of portfolios that motivated younger students to try new activities. Notably, grade 11 students were also impressive in their leadership of several key fundraising drives: the 39th annual schoolwide Terry Fox Run, the Girls for the Cure Walk, and the Movember campaign for men’s health. These were followed by outstanding December food and toy drives. Several smaller fundraisers supported community causes throughout the year. To support the many learning initiatives on campus, our faculty and staff led by example. LCC is a people place and our personnel from all academic departments and administrative offices were crucial for the renewal of a vibrant campus life and spirit of engagement. Parent volunteers also provided significant support in our efforts to protect and nurture the positive school culture we value so dearly. We also further embedded our commitment to student and community well-being with the second full year of a Positive Education approach. Using a school wellness framework called the PERMA-V model, high school students were helped to develop positive habits that allowed them to thrive. Various student surveys told us that students felt progressively more connected and more positive this year. We will continue to build on this into the future. In December 2022, the school administration announced that it had made the bold decision to forgo the government grant beginning September 2024 and become fully independent. This move will allow the school to fully open its doors to Montrealers, Quebecers, Canadians and international students of all backgrounds. This is fully aligned with the Community & Belonging pillar of the strategic plan and reflects our promise to ensure greater accessibility and inclusive learning. Enrolment rose to new record levels in 2022–2023. The merits of the IB programme from grades 7 to Pre-University continued to draw significant interest in the school. Our financial position also remained strong, with reserves meeting and exceeding the suggested ISM

(Independent School Management) target. We thank our Board members for their leadership and commitment to LCC and for overseeing the implementation of the first year of our new five-year strategic plan, Stride Forward Boldly. To provide as much financial access as possible, we are continuing our Power of Possibilities Bursary Campaign. We have raised approximately $12.25M toward a goal of $25M by 2027. That would bring our total endowed bursary pool to $40M. We are grateful to our wider community for their generous and ongoing support. In 2022–2023 we implemented a second DEI action plan, with a commitment to further enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at LCC. This included deeper faculty training, many themed events, guest speakers, assembly presentations, and a rich array of classroom activities centered around diverse cultural topics. Notably, two cohorts of teachers completed SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) training, a curriculum for educators developed by professors and researchers at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. This will continue next year. After almost a year of work, our faculty and staff prepared a thorough self-evaluation report on all school operations for CAIS/NEASC (Canadian Accredited Independent Schools and New England Association of Schools and Colleges). This culminated in a visit by a peer review team comprised of 12 educational leaders from schools across North America. This detailed accreditation process is part of our commitment to meet the highest standards in our programs and operations. The visiting team was impressed by the school, identifying our professionals as the key ingredient to what they called “LCC’s special sauce”. A final thanks to our graduates in grade 11 and PreUniversity for their positive engagement in 2022 – 2023. We are proud of their involvement, leadership, and many achievements, and wish them well in their post-secondary studies and beyond. At the start of the school year, we spoke to many groups about our community’s post-COVID challenge to preserve and enhance our precious school culture and commitment to our core values and LCC pride. We believe this has occurred in an impressive fashion. LCC’s community spirit is strong, and together we are truly striding forward proudly and boldly. We should all be grateful to be part of such a deeply engaged community.

DAVID SCHWARTZ ’87

CHRISTOPHER SHANNON, Pre-U ’76

Chair, Board of Governors

Head of School

Board chair for 2023–2024 David Bensadoun ’87, Pre-U ’88, with Christopher Shannon, Pre-U ’76

THE LCC BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2022–2023 Chair David Schwartz ’87 Members David Amiel John Antoniou ’84 Andrea Arthurs Kristina Ashqar ’02, Pre-U ’03 Angela Auclair David Bensadoun ’87, Pre-U ’88 Ryan Blatt ’89 Sheri Elefant Laurence Duguay Harley Greenspoon ’90 Constance Guindo Karyn Lassner Mark Pascal ’92 Costa Ragas ’01, Pre-U ’02 Caitlin Rose ’99 Michael Shatilla ’88

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Report to Donors 2022–2023 BY NANCY SMITH, DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

A GIVING COMMUNITY With a total of 50 events, we connected with 2,452 LCC community members and it was heartwarming to come together once again. The commitment to shaping the future of our school is inspiring. The unwavering support has helped to transform the educational landscape of our school, allowing us to provide even more enriching experiences and opportunities for students. As we reflect on the past year’s achievements, we look forward to building upon this momentum and reaching even greater milestones together.

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. YOUR PARTICIPATION PROPELLED US FORWARD!

Parents:

64%

participation

Alumni:

Faculty & staff:

More than

84%

participation

retired faculty & staff, past parents, grandparents & friends donated.

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THANK YOU 835K

You set a new record of

Here’s what we funded:

ENHANCED ACADEMICS + Additional professional development for faculty to better support the emotional and social development of our students + Workshop for parents on self-regulation strategies for children using the Shanker Self-Reg method + Presentation to Junior School by an aerospace educator + Active learning furniture and Flexispot bicycle work stations + Furniture, books and materials for the libraries + Pre-U grow boxes + Virtual reality goggles with accompanying curriculum + Parent session on the 18 Umbrella Skills: what they can do to help support their children’s well-being without compromising their own

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STRENGTHENED BURSARY PROGRAM OVER

Over

200K

will serve to enhance the academic and co-curricular programs and provide immediate bursaries to students.

$55K

for immediate bursaries

ENHANCED CO-CURRICULARS + Five 3D printers + Robotic arm system + Embroidery machine + Athletic mats for the wrestling program + Junior School recess equipment

TO OUR PARENTS, ALUMNI, FACULTY, STAFF AND FRIENDS OF LCC FOR SUPPORTING OUR ANNUAL GIVING PROGRAM, AND THE ROCK YOUR HOUSE GIVING CHALLENGE.

GENERAL BURSARY FUND:

Over

400K $125K

was named and directed to the LCC Foundation to boost the school's bursary program.

NAMED CLASS BURSARIES:

$275K

Every year the LCC Foundation disburses 5% of the total market portfolio to LCC to support bursaries. Today, one in five students — from grades 7 to Pre-U — receives a bursary, making LCC more accessible to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

CLASS GIFT: A LIFE-CHANGING LEGACY Parents and guardians with a child in grades 6, 11 and Pre-U are invited to participate in the Annual Giving Program by contributing to their respective named class bursaries. These named funds provide direct financial assistance to a student in perpetuity. Together, they celebrate their children’s achievements and ensure that their class remains united in a legacy of Non Nobis Solum, helping others receive the wonderful LCC experience they were so fortunate to enjoy. Alumni started this tradition many years ago when celebrating their milestone reunions.

940 gifts totalling over

235K

ROCK YOUR HOUSE GIVING CHALLENGE Complementing the Annual Giving Program, LCC held its second, 36-hour communitybuilding and fundraising event. The Rock YOUR House Giving Challenge celebrates LCC pride and raises funds for a designated project. Our 2023 focus was the creation of the LCC Rooftop Urban Garden. With its innovative design and practices we aim to educate our students on sustainability, urban farming and cultivation. Throughout the event, donations poured in and we closed out with 940 gifts totalling over $235K. While the challenge was claimed by Woods House, we are all winners!

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Parent Participation* by Grade Top Five Alumni Classes with the Most Donors:

*Includes Annual Giving and Rock YOUR House donations

Our Sincere Gratitude WE EXTEND OUR THANKS TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE 2022–2023 ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE FOR THEIR COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS AND FOR STRENGTHENING THE CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE BID ADIEU TO THE RETIRING COMMITTEE MEMBERS, ANGELA AUCLAIR, MEGAN CLARKE ’07 AND ADAM RAY.

VISIT LCC.CA/ALUMNIGIVING FOR THE COMPLETE LIST OF ALUMNI PARTICIPATION BY CLASS.

2023 – 2024 ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS

GET INVOLVED IN ANNUAL GIVING

Karyn Lassner (Co-chair), Mark Pascal ’92, (Co-chair), Jason Ades ’02, Robyn Amiel, Andrea Arthurs, Ari Crudo, Keren Dolan, Sheri Elefant, Natanya Khazzam ’02, David Messina ’02, Jon Nesbit, Sarrah Sheiner, Pre-U ’97, Vandana Soni, Elizabeth Stermer, Stuart Weschler ’04

We are looking for grade facilitators to help promote Annual Giving within our community. To volunteer, contact us at advancement@lcc.ca.

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ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN

NON NOBIS SOLUM MEDAL

A bursary is a monetary award given to a qualified student who cannot afford full tuition. It strengthens the socio-economic diversity of our student body, enriching our learning environment all the more.

This honour is bestowed upon a graduate who has made an outstanding contribution to LCC. This year, the medal was presented to Gary Harper ’73 during his 50th class reunion at LIONfest on September 29, 2023. Gary served as the alumni association president (1983–1985), a board member (1994– 2004), chair of the board (2001–2004), foundation director (2000– present) and chair of the foundation (2012–2021). During his tenure, Gary worked to double the endowment to over $25M, to ensure all children have access to the LCC experience. He is a class representative as well as a parent of four LCC alumni. We thank Gary for his dedication to LCC for over 30 years.

NON NOBIS SOLUM AWARD

Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to attend Lower Canada College. I have knowledgeable teachers who help me achieve my goals and wish nothing but success for me. I got the chance to join clubs like CORE and Middle School Pride. Every single morning I wake up knowing that I get to attend a school that's perfect for me, thanks to the generosity of families like yours. I am forever grateful to you…” — LCC Student

For more information about this initiative, contact Nancy Smith, director of advancement, at nsmith@lcc.ca

David Lank ’55 was presented with the Non Nobis Solum Award at the Corporation meeting on November 2, 2023. This award is given to an LCC graduate who has made an outstanding contribution to society. David was twice named a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society. He was awarded three Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medals, is the author of more than 40 books, and was named to the Order of Canada in 1996. He received the Distinguished Teaching Award in the Graduate Program of McGill University and was the recipient of the Principal’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching, also at McGill. David was inducted into the Atlantic Salmon Hall of Fame.

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DONOR PROFILE

THE POWER OF CONNECTION AND PAYING IT FORWARD MICHAEL FITZSIMMONS ’09

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“

The relationships I built with my classmates, teammates, teachers and coaches were invaluable” — MICHAEL FITZSIMMONS ’09

BY NANCY ESSEBAG-CHRISTIE, COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

he journey of Michael Fitzsimmons ’09 is a testament to the strong bonds forged within the LCC community and the school’s guiding motto, Non Nobis Solum, or Not for Ourselves Alone. Now flourishing as an investment banker in the United States, Michael’s time at LCC was marked by his academic success, coupled with a passion for athletics — notably football, hockey and rugby. His well-rounded education and exceptional athletic abilities culminated in scholarships at prep school and Union College in Schenectady, NY, following graduation. As Michael ventured into the world beyond LCC, he discovered the incredible power of the LCC alumni network. In fact, every step of his professional journey was accompanied by an LCC connection, earning him career opportunities at Paysafe Group, Duff & Phelps, BMO and, most recently, Deloitte. However, his path wasn’t always obvious. When financial circumstances threatened to end his LCC journey prematurely in grade 8, it was the Trevor Smith Award that allowed Michael to stay on through to his grade 11 graduation from the school. Established through contributions in honour of Trevor Smith, LCC’s athletic director who served at the school between 1969–2005, the award encapsulates his lifelong aspiration to foster an environment where students can truly flourish.

Today, Michael ensures that the torch of generosity keeps burning bright by donating annually to the fund as a thank you and to pay it forward. He recognizes that there are students whose situations mirror his own and who, just as he did, rely heavily on financial assistance. His fondest memories from his time at LCC include winning several city championships, embarking on athletics trips and participating in a one-act play in grade 9 alongside his hockey team. “The relationships I built with my classmates, teammates, teachers and coaches were invaluable,” says Michael. These friendships and experiences are, according to him, the true treasures of his time at LCC.

MICHAEL FITZSIMMONS ’09 IN CLASS AT LCC, 2004

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Thank You TO OUR DONORS

The 2022‐2023 Donor Report acknowledges donors who made an annual gift or a campaign contribution to LCC between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023. To make a tax-deductible donation and be recognized in the 2023‐2024 report, visit lcc.ca/donate. For US residents, visit www.frisbe.org to make a donation.

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CONSECUTIVE GIVING

Earth Rated

Jennifer Lassner

Richard Rubin & Delia So

5 years

Elefant Family

Allan Lisbona &

Michael Sayig ’78

** 6–10 years

Carolyn Farha

Leslie Spector

*** 11+ years

Fasken Philip & Orly Fayer

William McLean &

Hilary Shannon***

Deborah Orida

Mary & Denis Singleton

CENTENARY VISION LEADERS $100,000 +

Tim Gardiner ’78, Pre-U ’79**

Anonymous (1) Leonard Assaly***

Matthew Golden ’98

Jean-François Bernier &

Michael Harrison ’52

Jim Phills ’77

Mark Hornstein & Lysa Lash**

Constantinos Ragas ’01,

Pascale Boyer*

Virginia Myles &

Stern

Marie-Eve Savard

The Nguyen Family

Doug ’82 &

The Gnanendran Family

Mark Pascal ’92 & Jean Kucer***

Pre-U ’02**

Marcia Gillman**

Karyn & Andrew Lassner***

Caitlin Rose ’99 &

The Molson Family

Doug ’87 & Brina Lewin***

Foundation

Robert Lewin ’96, Pre-U ’97

John Nixon ’72**

Brian ’62 & Alida Rossy***

Nadim Victor Rizk &

Michael Soares ’06,

Audrey Huot Lino A. Saputo Jr. & Amelia Violo-Saputo*** Lisa Singer & Farrel Miller* R. Howard Webster Foundation***

$50,000 – $99,999 Anonymous (2) Aldo, Diane, David ’87, Pre-U '88 & Doug ’90 Bensadoun

Aaron & Sharon (Hochfelder) ’01

Kirk LLano***

Dave Girardin &

Tania & Robert Itzkovitz*

Michael Flinker &

Christopher, Pre-U ’76 &

Pre-U ’07** Deborah &

Michel Boislard** A.M. (Toni) Sacconaghi, Jr. ’82**

Maureen Waterston*** David Winship ’49***

$1,500 – $2,999 Anonymous (1) The Adelstein Family** Dr. John Antoniou ’84 & Dr. Johanna Choremis** The Azbaty Family

Sam Scalia (Devmont)

Gabriel Azouz

Patrick Surry &

A. Victor Badian ’61,

Sharon McKechnie*

Pre-U ’62***

Ephie & Steve Tsatas***

Ronald Benjamin ’75***

The Vanier Family

Allan Bonner ’71

Ivan ’61 & Penny Velan***

Hélène Bussières

The Varin Family**

Leonardo Verhulst Santos

Jamie Clark ’57***

Corey Velan ’93, Pre-U ’94***

Ping Xiao

Gordon ’53 & Janet Cook**

Howard Szalavetz* Adam Turner ’87, Pre-U ’88 & Catherine Turner***

The Vogelesang

Fabio Cury The Di Battista Family***

Peter Webster ’60***

COUNCIL OF 1909 $3,000 – $4,999

Jasmine Zeng

Steve Benjamin ’76***

Charles Flicker &

Dancik Family**

Christine Harper & Family***

Adina & Harold Busner

Lindsay Eberts ’61** Tegan Webster, Pre-U ’99*

Olga Munari***

COUNCIL OF 1961 $5,000 – $9,999

Derek Caron ’56** Jordan Dermer ’87**

Martin Glynn ’68***

Eric T. Webster Foundation

Kristina Ashqar ’02, Pre-U ’03**

Marty Desjardins ’94

Harley ’90 &

Clarissa Desjardins &

Teresa & Tony ’84 Fata***

Ralph Levy ’77**

$10,000 – $49,999 Anonymous (2) Martin-Luc Archambault Colin Brown ’98, Pre-U ’99

Lloyd Segal* Sophie Dynbort - In honour of Rose Wangechi** Norman Hacker &

Tom Foody ’82**

Marcy Greenspoon**

Jaime Harper ’75

The Guaraldo Family

Andrew Hayes ’82, Pre-U ’83

Chris Guthrie ’80 &

Norman J. Hébert ’04, Pre-U ’05

Lis Wigmore* The late John Hague ’70

Neil ’70 & Barbara Hindle

Ghislain Houle**

Greg Hall ’87

Adam Huss & Leslie Waters

John Irving & Anne Oxley

Gary ’73 & Dawn Harper***

Erica & Jonathan Isenberg*

John & Jordanna Issenman

& Isabelle Poirier***

Ken Harris ’98 & Ari Crudo

Keir Kerr ’87

Ayse & Alp Kececi

Bonderkage Brands Inc.

Denys ’64 & Lyn Heward***

Jarred Knecht &

Paul Kirkconnell ’75, Pre-U ’76*

Britton Electric Co. Ltd.

Ted ’87, Pre-U ’88 &

Christina Arciero

Alan ’70 & Helen Klinkhoff

Edward Cleather ’47

Stephanie Kalil***

Steven & Rachel Kramer

Arun Kumar & Aimee Patel

Patrick Belland & Stephanie Garrow David Bensadoun ’87, Pre-U ’88

Susana Araujo***

Graham Covington ’81

Deep Khosla ’87, Pre-U ’88*

Peter & Niki Mammas*

Keith J. Leslie, Pre-U ’89

Laura & Danny Di Schiavi

Mathieu Lafleur-Ayotte, PhD

Paul Nassar

Loue Froid Inc.

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Lorne Matalon ’72***

Edward Murray ’54** Mr. Angelo Noce &

Beverley Courey**

Dr. Paul Morton ’93 &

Dick & Betsy DeVos

Dr. Shelley McColl

Richard Alter & Lori-Ann Gilman Linda Amara

The Di Iorio Family

J. Aidan O’Neill ’71**

Hon. W. David Angus ’54**

Gillian Meek & Jon Nesbit

Andrew H. Dinsmore ’81

The Shaw-Owen Family***

David W. Armstrong ’46

Joshua & Chelsea

Louis Donolo ’53***

Dr. & Mrs. Mladen Palaic ’81**

Ryan Artola ’13

Doug Farnell ’70

James Parkyn &

Geoffrey T. Ashby ’85*

Dr. Amy Archambault

Ostrega** Justin ’02 & Liz Peagram

The Fournier Family

Jonathan Pinsler &

Louis Gendron &

Emmanuelle Lesage Andreas Radics &

Liana Guizzetti*** David Gianfelice &

Vandana Soni

Claudine Lapointe

Linda & Jason Rahal

Dr. Neal F. Gordon ’78**

Aubrey Rosenhek &

Constance Gist Guindo

Gabriella Kogan The Sasso Family

Groupe Astoria The Peter ’66 & Margot Hall

Dr. Ruth Chaytor

Karen Assyag

Rick ’63 & Bonnie Pattee***

Joshua Auerbach

The Pietrantonio Family

David Aziz ’07, Pre-U ’08

Bruce Roberts & Joy Saleh

Laura Aziz ’09

Sebastien Roy ’87

Randy Aziz ’77

Dan Rujoi Laurentiu —

Christina Bailet

Eurosign Informatique

Dane Baily ’68***

David ’87, Leanne, Dani ’17,

Devon Baily ’97

Kaylee ’19 &

The Bajaj Family

Madi ’23 Schwartz**

Warren Baldwin ’68***

The Savary Family

Family***

David Shaw ’70

Rick Harrop ’51**

Andrew C. Sharp ’76

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ur thanks to Angela Auclair, LCCPA chair from 2021–2023. Under Angela's guidance the LCCPA has thrived and numerous events, initiatives, and programs have come to life, enriching the experiences of parents and creating stronger bonds. Her tireless work has fostered a sense of unity, collaboration, and support that is truly remarkable. Welcome to Keren Dolan who is the newly-elected LCCPA chair.

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hank you to Costa Ragas ’01, Pre-U ’02, president of the Alumni Association from 2019–2023. Costa leaves a service legacy defined by the diversification of the Alumni Executive Committee, as well as a focus on governance and sharing candid and inspirational advice with our graduates and young alumni. Welcome to Jason Ades ’02 who is the newly-elected president of the Alumni Association.

Dr. Julian Falutz ’72** Jeremy Fancott ’53 Matthew ’93 & Lara Feldman* Rosanne & Lloyd Feldman Marlene Dalfen

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Dana Kobernick**

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Joy & Dan Kucer

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Jim Jaques ’82

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Richard Martin ’70

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The Martin-Prashad Family**

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Alec Mathewson ’95**

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Margit Kaesser

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Anthony Maxwell ’57***

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Zach Lewin ’20, Pre-U ’21

The Mazoff Family

Charles Grubsztajn

Janice Naymark***

Al Vandenbussche***

Family

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Dong Li

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Marjorie Heath

Tracy Kamel

Feng Yi Liang

Andrew McCall ’81***

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The Kanter Family

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Charles McGinn ’70

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Earl and Julie Kaplin

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In memory of Sir Neil

Judith Henderson

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Oliver Lin ’22, Pre-U ’23

Diana Henry

Joanne Kay &

Steven Lingard ’71***

Danica McIntyre

Richmond Lisser ’55

W. Darcy McKeough

Justin Huang ’21, Pre-U ’22

Caroline Hétu**

Michelle Herr**

Matthew Graham*

McGowan Shaw ’46 (3)

Peter Heward ’61

Meagan Kearney**

Ms. Liu

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Bill Hingston ’62

The Kelly Looft Family

Yan Liu

Caitlin McLeod

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Arthur McMurrich ’64***

Todd Hirtle**

Lesley Kerr

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Thomas Papagianopoulos ’23

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Jonathan Mérette

Jason Paperman ’05

Joseph Robb ’62

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Charles Robertson ’59

Nancy Smith**

The Messina Family

Phyllis Pascal

Colin Robinson**

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Karen Jones Michaud***

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Glenn Snyder ’70

Kristin Middleton &

David W. Patterson ’73,

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George Stedman** David Miller

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Allison Rosenthal & Robert Hoppenheim

Fernandes Family* Sandee Solivo**

Adam Daifallah

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Clayton Solomon

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Blair Russel ’66**

Brian Staples ’70

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Pre-U ’63

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The Pennefather Family

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Shaun Morehouse***

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Antonella Penta

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Tim Stewart ’61***

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Daniel Stroll ’05

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Adam Perritt ’94

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June Takacs*

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The Tanaka Family**

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Tatiana Phillips

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Julie Poirier*

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Virginia Proctor**

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Aren Prupas ’98*

Barry & Terry Sheiner

Rob Tipney***

The Ntone Family**

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Yingqi Sheng

John Torrey ’76*

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Lina Quan & Jeffery Thomas

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Linda Frazer

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Victoria Opolot ’22, Pre-U ’23

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Alfonso Troisi

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Kevin Williams ’85***

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Feng Yi Liang

Geoffrey Wilson ’75,

Michael Younie ’83**

Chris Viau & Sarah Kingsley***

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Xia and Lihua Wang

Keith Hutchison ’75

Tony & Lynne Zande

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James (Jim) H. Watt ’68

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Robert Watt ’70

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Luoning Zhang

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Ana & Silviu Weber

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Maciek Wleklinski ’69

Lei Zhao

Judith Webster***

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Shoshana Weinberger**

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Nicholas Zigayer ’81**

Catherine Vrdolyak

Jessica West

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Denys ’64 & Lyn Heward Award

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When you give a donation to the Denys ’64 and Lyn Heward Award, you will receive a full tax receipt and a copy of Denys’ newlypublished, When the Curtain Comes Down. The award was created in 2021 to provide bursaries to students who otherwise might not be able to attend LCC. DONATE TO: bit.ly/DenysHeward

As a teacher, writer and friend, Denys Heward has always worn his heart on his sleeve. In his memoir, Denys finds a way to transfer his heart to the page in a very personal way. Focusing on the impact of his wife Lyn’s Alzheimer’s Disease, his approach is open, honest, and insightful. He also candidly shares many of the difficult challenges that Alzheimer’s has imposed on their partnership, their family, and the struggles of defining the future.” — Christopher Shannon, Pre-U ’76

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Branching Out ALUMNI GATHERINGS FAR & WIDE ALUMNI HOCKEY & BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS

MAY 5 – 7, 2023 Over 200 enthusiastic alumni participated in both the alumni hockey and basketball tournaments. This year’s well-deserving recipient of the GB Maughan ’59 Award was Chris Viau, LCC’s director of athletics. A big congratulations to the women’s basketball team who, in the first-ever alumnae game, beat LCC’s Senior Girls by one point in double overtime! A memorable weekend was had by all.

NEW YORK ALUMNI REUNION

MAY 31, 2023 We welcomed over 50 alumni at The Smith NoMad this year in NYC, our first visit since 2019. It was thrilling to join together for an evening of delicious food and cocktails and we are already looking forward to next year.

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TORONTO SPRING REUNION

JUNE 6, 2023 Special thanks to Allan Bonner ’71 who opened his home to our Toronto alumni for a lovely evening. This was the second gathering for Toronto alumni in the same year.

ALUMNI PUB NIGHT

JUNE 8, 2023 Over 140 alumni came back to Royal Avenue for Pub Night, marking our biggest turnout ever. It was a great opportunity to catch up with former teachers, coaches and classmates. The event is now open to alumni of all ages and grad years.

LIONFEST REUNION WEEKEND

LCC’s annual homecoming weekend took place September 29 – 30 with 315 people in attendance. We were happy to have our alumni celebrate in the Memorial Gym and dining hall. It’s always a special occasion to celebrate and reminisce.

On Saturday, the field was full of action as alumni and alumnae team teams played in the annual soccer tournament, organized by former Middle School Director Rob Tipney, while the 50th Reunion Class enjoyed a celebratory lunch and tour. We also welcomed several alumni with their children for the first-ever Alumni Family Day. Families enjoyed a bouncy castle, face painting, food and fun. Thanks to all those who made the weekend so memorable.

GRADUATES’ LUNCHEON & ALUMNI TIE CEREMONY

JUNE 9, 2023 We welcomed 40 alumni guests this year at the Graduates’ Luncheon, a memorable occasion for close family members to join the grads at their final lunch in the LCC Dining Hall and present them with the alumni tie and pin.

NON NOBIS SOLUM LUNCHES The monthly Non Nobis Solum lunch is a long-standing tradition of Montreal-area alumni. Lively gatherings of graduates from the Classes of 1950 through 1975 are held at Le Manoir. Join us for the next one!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR ALUMNI EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING, CONTACT KRISTINE JONES, PRE-U ’93, ALUMNI OFFICER, AT KJONES@LCC.CA OR CALL 514 482 9797, EXTENSION 359. WWW.LCC.CA

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80s

ANDREW KAVCHAK ’79, PRE-U ’80 recently published

60s

After retiring as deputy CEO of Deloitte Canada in 2009, BRUCE JENKINS ’64 joined the board of the Canadian Public Accountability Board, the regulator of firms that audit financial statements of Canadian public companies. He retired as vice-chair of the board in June.

70s

PAUL KAVANAGH ’70

re-elected as the Kiwanis International Lieutenant Governor for Region 18 and will begin his second term in October. He and wife Sheila celebrated their 50th anniversary in June.

worked with seven schools from across Canada to prepare video presentations featuring key Canadian milestones, monuments and personal experiences as part of the 75th anniversary of the first UN peacekeeping operation. This is now part of the official PK75: A Peacekeeping Anthology. These videos will also be included in Operation Remembrance: 11 Days of Remembrance, Paul’s national online educational program.

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(PHOTO 1 ) PAUL KAVANAGH ’70 AT THE MIERLO WAR CEMETERY, THE NETHERLANDS

MIKE ROSS ’65 was

received the Distinguished Service Award from Tennis Canada on centre court during the 2023 National Bank Open presented by Rogers for his contribution to tennis in Canada for over 50 years. For the last 44 years he has served as the head pro at the Montreal Indoor Tennis Club.

JEFFREY HARPER ’75 is

a national prize-winning playwright and novelist. He is the author of A Few Thoughts from a Small Life, Thy Will Be Done and Please Cooperate. He is working on a third novel, Love’s Prosecutor. Jeffrey’s plays as well as a musical have been produced in New York, Los Angeles and London. RICHARD GROOME ’76

has been appointed chairman and CEO of Lode Mining, a whollyowned subsidiary of LODE. one. Lode has developed digital Web3 silver and gold money. He is working out of Montreal and Mexico City.

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SEAN PATTEE ’91 and his LCC friends teamed up to support the 13th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence, held on August 28 at the Royal Montreal Golf Club. The event yielded a remarkable net profit of $505K. (PHOTO 4) (LEFT TO RIGHT) JORDY COHEN ’91, SCOTT BARKER ’91, DAVID MARTIN ’91, ARUN MEHRA ’91 & SEAN PATTEE ’91

HAL HANNAFORD ’73, PRE-U ’74 retired in 2020

after 31 years heading three CAIS schools. He now divides his time between Montreal and Kennebunk, ME.

a children’s book about the 1972 Canada-USSR hockey summit series called The 1972 Hockey Showdown: Tell me the story, Gramps! He also wrote a book about his time at Westminster School in London, UK called Westminster School: Reflections of a Boarder, which briefly discusses his time at LCC. Both books can be purchased from Amazon. (PHOTO 3)

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MATTHEW SEAGRIM ’91

recently left Scene+ after leading the program for nearly eight years and transforming it into one of Canada’s top national loyalty programs. He is now the chief digital and marketing officer at Meridian.

OWEN REES ’94, PRE-U ’95

was appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario on April 21.

BLAIR ZACKON ’97 was

recently appointed to the newly-created role of director of sports engagement for the AntiDefamation League, an international NGO based in the US. Blair builds and leads the organization’s global sport strategy, as well as all sportrelated partnerships and programming initiatives, and oversees the organization’s Sports Leadership Council. He currently resides in Delray Beach, FL. (PHOTO 5)

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ROGER HILTON ’04

recently moderated an exclusive roundtable on Azerbaijan’s foreign policy priorities and regional developments in the South Caucasus with Azerbaijani Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Jeyhun Bayramov in Bratislava, Slovakia. He was also welcomed as a guest on the Vassy Kapelos Show to discuss the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un at the 2023 North Korea-Russia summit. (PHOTO 6) ROGER HILTON ’04 WITH AZERBAIJANI MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS H.E. JEYHUN BAYRAMOV, AS WELL AS DISTINGUISHED GOVERNMENT AND DIPLOMATIC OFFICIALS IN SLOVAKIA

ALEXANDER HUTCHISON ’05 has been

named to the board of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre where he serves as treasurer. Buddies is the oldest and longest running

queer theatre in the world, located in the heart of Toronto’s gay village. KELSEY ALLAN ’06, PRE-U ’07 and her partner

Chris welcomed their first children on July 11, twins Emma and Rory. Twins were quite the shock as none run in the family! (PHOTO 7)

EMMANUEL MAVRIDAKIS ’18

crossed the 5K finish line at the Montréal Marathon last September. Emmanuel is currently studying political science at Concordia University with plans of going to law school. He also continues to run his business of buying, selling and sourcing limited edition shoes and clothing. (PHOTO 10)

MATTHEW SAFI ’08 and

his wife celebrated their baby Ruby’s first birthday in September. After teaching high school English and finance for the last six years at Kuper Academy and Herzliah, Matthew is excited to pursue a new career in real estate.

launched SABBYA, a pioneering hub for medical aesthetics, wellness and lifestyle experiences, located in Montreal.

(PHOTO 8)

(PHOTO 11)

With the support of MTL Développement and his two business partners, MAREN ALJUNDI ’18, PRE-U ’19

2010s

MATTHEW LANDRYVESPOLI ’11 and his

wife welcomed baby girl Mackenzie on September 1, 2023. (PHOTO 9)

adieu TO OUR RETIREES

18 YEARS

11 YEARS

NICOLE MOSCATO

SANDEE SOLIVO

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

s. Moscato spent more than 18 years at LCC. With an unwavering commitment to the school, an aptitude for financial matters and a quiet, focused approach, Ms. Moscato was the backbone of the business office team. She managed the demanding tasks of accounts payables and receivables with a blend of poise and proficiency and had an innate ability to navigate sensitive situations. Ms. Moscato was instrumental in the successful transition to the school’s new ERP system, a testament to her ability to master any challenge thrown her way. Although she spent most of her time in her office with her nose in the financial books, she never missed an opportunity to interact with the students.

or more than 11 years, Ms. Solivo contributed significantly to the school’s financial well-being. As the director of finance and administration, she worked quietly behind the scenes shaping the very foundation upon which LCC students’ dreams are built. A Chartered Professional Accountant and Certified Management Accountant, she was the guiding force behind financial operations, managing the annual budget and student financial aid. Ms. Solivo was also responsible for overseeing the facilities and food services. Above all, she exemplified the school’s philosophy of Students First, renowned for her ability to find the resources to support student initiatives and unlock opportunities for them. She cared about numbers, but she cared more about the people in the building. This extended to her colleagues as well, as she always found the means to support employee activities. All this, she achieved while masterfully balancing the budget.

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IN MEMORIAM

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of the following members of the LCC community: ALUMNI MATTHEW REUTCKY ’50, PRE-U ’51 on August 19, 2023, in Montreal, QC. Matthew is survived by his son Charles ’85. MURRAY WONHAM ’51 on May 14, 2023, in Toronto, ON. THE MOST REVEREND BRUCE STAVERT ’57 on September 11, 2023, in Montreal, QC. He was predeceased by his brother Bill ’52.

L I O N FALL 2023

JOHN DICKISON ’63 on June 24, 2023, in Vancouver, BC. GAIR WILLIAMSON ’68 on September 6, 2023, in Vancouver, BC. Gair is survived by his brother Drew ’70. ROBERT FRIEDBERG ’76 on June 18, 2023, in London, England. FRANK BAZOS ’84 on July 19, 2023, in Lexington, MA. Frank is survived by his brothers Robert ’86 and George ’89.

FORMER STAFF ROGER REYNOLDS on May 27, 2023, in Welland, ON. Roger taught mathematics, science, biology and physical education, and coached football, hockey, basketball, track, and swimming, from 1953 –1968.

SECONDARY V CLASS OF 2023

PRE-UNIVERSITY YEAR 2022–2023

POST-SECONDARY DESTINATIONS

UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS

Bishop’s College School Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf Collège Sainte-Anne Dawson College John Abbott College LCC Pre-U – IBDP Year 2 LCC Pre-U – Grade 12 Marianopolis College North Broward Preparatory School Pomfret School Tilton School Vanier College University of Ottawa

Canada

United States

Concordia University Dalhousie University McGill University Queen’s University St. Francis Xavier University Toronto Metropolitan University University of British Columbia University of Toronto University of Waterloo University of Western Ontario

Barnard College Boston University Colgate University Davidson College Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Emory University Indiana University – Bloomington New York University Northeastern University Rhode Island School of Design

Tulane University University of Chicago University of Vermont Wake Forest University

UK University of Westminster

Europe IE University in Spain The University of Groningen

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LCC LION Magazine Fall 2023

Articles inside

Pre-University Year 2022–2023

Secondary V Class of 2023

In Memoriam

Adieu to Our Retirees

Alumni News

Branching Out

Thank You to Our Donors

Donor Profile: Michael Fitzsimmons ’09

The Power of Possibilities

Report to Donors

THANK YOU

Report to Donors 2022-2023

Message from the Head of School & Chair of the Board of Governors

Athletics Wrap-Up 2022-2023

Class Acts

Expanding Bursary Program: A Boost to LCC

From the Field to the Stage

Our Evolving Libraries

LCC’s International Community:

Inclusive Learning in the Junior School

Community and Belonging

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