THANK YOU
The 17th annual Affinity Newfoundland and Labrador Toronto Celebration would not be possible without the leadership, hard work and dedication of those who serve on the organizing committee, all of whom are good friends of Memorial University and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. For months leading up to this evening, committee members worked tirelessly behind the scenes to promote and prepare for this event. Memorial University’s Office of Development and Alumni Engagement would like to thank these individuals for making this year’s celebration another resounding success.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Hayley Clift (BBA’11)
Alison Crocker (BBA’02)
Neil Freyke, Chair (BA’94)
Elizabeth Furey (BA’08)
Kam Jahromi (M.Eng.’12)
Lucas Laracy (BBA’17)
Isaac Trask (BBA’21)
ADVISORY BOARD
Tashia Batstone (BBA’91, MBA’07)
Peter Carver (B.Comm.(Hons.)(Co-op.)’81)
David Cohen (BBA’87)
Alison Crocker (BBA’02)
Neil Freyke (BA’94)
Tom Harrington (BA’78)
Kam Jahromi (M.Eng.’12)
Andrew Kelly (BBA’95)
Suanne McGrath-Kelly (BBA’97)
David King (BBA’94)
Swanzy Quarshie (BBA’02)
Joy Rychlik (BBA’83)
Michael Sharp (B.Comm (Co-op.)’93)
Heather Tulk (BBA’92)
ODE TO NEWFOUNDLAND
Sir Cavendish Boyle, Sir Hubert Parry
When sun rays crown thy pine clad hills, And summer spreads her hand, When silvern voices tune thy rills, We love thee, smiling land. We love thee, we love thee, We love thee, smiling land.
As loved our fathers, so we love, Where once they stood, we stand; Their prayer we raise to Heaven above, God guard thee, Newfoundland God guard thee, God guard thee, God guard thee, Newfoundland.
(Verses one and four)
ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS WELCOME
Russell Noseworthy and Chidinma Okpalaeke
Co-emcees, current Memorial students, 2025 Affinity Scholarship recipients
GREETINGS FROM THE TORONTO ALUMNI CHAPTER
Neil Freyke
REMARKS FROM MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
Lisa Browne
Vice President (advancement, finance and administration) Memorial University
ENTERTAINMENT
Fortunate Ones
Catherine Allan (BA’10) and Andrew James O’Brien (BFA’07)
CLOSING REMARKS
Co-emcees
FORTUNATE ONES
Catherine Allan (BA’10) and Andrew James O’Brien (BFA’07) are also known as the contemporary folk duo, Fortunate Ones. Fortunate Ones are no strangers to accolades. Their sophomore album, “Hold Fast,” took home three Music NL Awards in 2018, was nominated for four East Coast Music Awards, and the 2019 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year. In 2022, they were nominated for a Juno Award for the album “That Was You and Me.”
Celebrating Excellence
KPMG in Canada congratulates Memorial University on 100 incredible years of educating and empowering generations in Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond. As we reflect on past accomplishments and look ahead to future opportunities, we’re reminded that we all benefit when we work together to make the world a better place. Here’s to the next century of impact, innovation, and collective progress!
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