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Head’s Comments

ON THE COVER: At RNS, we are proud to have a diverse student population. Each student - representing 14 different nations - brings a unique voice to our school conversation.

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RNS Camps

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Life on the Hill

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Hill Highlights

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Live Where You Learn

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The Class of 2017

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140th Closing Ceremonies

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Meet our Founders

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Donor Report

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Community Service - RNS Students Care

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Classroom, Community, Court

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Gatherings

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Amazing Alumni

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Class Notes

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Rothesay Netherwood School 40 College Hill Road, Rothesay, NB, E2E 5H1 Tel: 506.847.8224 Fax: 506.848.0851 www.rns.cc Head of School Paul McLellan Paul.McLellan@rns.cc Editor Jennifer Roos alumni@rns.cc Photography: Photography Flewwelling and members of the RNS Community.

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THE EDITOR’S NOTE JENNIFER ROOS | COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR There's no denying it. The RNS campus is stunning, and it's especially beautiful in the fall when the trees are so vibrant they almost glow as if someone's plugged them in. One of my favourite things to do on a sunny fall day, is to stroll around the campus with my camera. The way the light streams through the trees and dances along the walls of our brick buildings is magnificent. And I love how the ivy climbs up the brick in a tangle of brilliant red leaves. The fountain at Jordan Boyd Memorial Pond is a lovely addition, and very photogenic, too. And speaking of photogenic, it's always a highlight to catch our students playing basketball at the outdoor court (in full uniform) or laughing together as they rush from class to class. These are the shots that I really love. Smiling kids bring the photos to life, in the same way that the amazing people who make up the RNS community bring our school to life.

Our wonderful facilities at RNS provide an outstanding environment for living and learning, but it's our people who make the school truly special. It's our students, who come from 14 countries and bring different cultures, experiences, and languages to the campus. It's our faculty, who are dedicated to helping each student succeed and care about them like family members. It's our administrative staff, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the school running. It's our maintenance and cleaning staff, who keep the school beautiful and clean, and let's not forget our kitchen staff, who keep us all fed and happy. It's our alumni, our parents and grandparents, our friends ... it's you.

In case you haven't guessed it, Strength in Community is the theme of this issue of the Head's Letter. Flip through the pages to learn about a special alumni, Victor Yelverton Haines '36, whose letters home brought meaning (and tears) to those who attended our recent Service of Remembrance. Learn how RNS Camps is bringing the greater community up the Hill (page 10), what two of our students gleaned from a trip to South Africa and how student, Daniel Luck '18, fared on exchange in Salem, Germany (pages 16-18).

Meet three of our amazing alumni - Jamie Whitcomb '07, Julia Farwell-Clay '81, and Graham Scott '60 (pages 56-59), and find out how RNS students are making a difference in the local community (page 44). You'll also find out about our Grade 10 Farmers' Market and our Schools for Schools initiative (page 48). Learn about our emerging Varsity Boys' Basketball program (page 46) and be sure to take a moment to read through Gatherings and Class Notes, you're bound to see some familiar faces.

I hope you enjoy this issue, because, as a valued member of the RNS community, it's all about you!

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Following our Service of Remembrance on November 8th, members of the Haines family and Grant family gathered around the Vimy Memorial Oak Tree along with the RNS students who took part in the ceremony and our Head of School, Paul McLellan.

RNS - Community Proud When I think about our school, I think about how proud I am to be part of the RNS community – one that is rooted in tradition and core values, yet it is also infused with and shaped by our youth and their potential. We have graduated generations of students and leaders who have and continue to recognize the value of our history and traditions and the importance of contributing and giving back to the broader community. This community of ours is strong, compassionate, and far reaching, THE HEAD’S LETTER

and we feel it is very important to stay connected and to grow. We try hard to keep in touch with our constituents through our newsletters, this Head’s Letter, and our many events. Our events continue to be a source of pride for us and fertile ground to expand our network and partnerships in the local region and abroad.

Recently, we hosted a very successful Top of the Hill Dinner and Auction. This event, while being

an important school fundraiser, allowed us to open our doors to more than 450 people. Many of these people are closely connected to today’s school, some are renewing their connection and others are being introduced for the first time. Regardless of the stage of your relationship with RNS, we are grateful to everyone who chooses to support our community through our various events.

Finding ways to strengthen and grow our community will always be important to our school, but sometimes we need to stop and reflect to truly appreciate the breadth and depth of the people and relationships that form our school community.

An important moment for reflection occurred recently when our school was introduced to Victor Yelverton Haines ’36 through letters shared by his family.

I often speak to our students in Chapel about the importance of community and relationships, but the words offered at our Remembrance Day Service this year underscored in a very dramatic way just how special our school is.

near Trieur, Germany, on November 26, 1943.

We are truly grateful to the Haine Family and appreciative of the gift of these wonderful letters that were shared during our recent Remembrance Day Service. It was remarkable to watch our students hang on to every word as excerpts from the letters were shared about someone who once sat in these same chapel pews. On that day, our students were given a unique opportunity to understand and appreciate what it means to be part of a community and to give back to a community.

Thank you so very much to the Haines Family for introducing our students to Victor Yelverton Haines I. (You can read excerpts of the letters on pages 12 and 13.)

were also very fortunate to Sometimes we need We have Rory Grant ’47 and his to stop and reflect to son Andrew ’76 join us for the Rory’s cousin, John truly appreciate the service.

Burchill ’37, was a schoolmate breadth and depth of Victor Yelverton Haines I. of the people and This fall, Rory also helped me a Vimy Memorial Oak relationships that toTreesecure for our campus. This tree, form our school grown from an acorn that came from the oaks growing at Vimy community.

Ridge, was planted on the west

We were very fortunate to have Victor Yelverton Haines II, his wife, Beverly Chandler, and their sons, Victor Yelverton III and Martin Haines, attend and participate in our service. During the service, current students and members of the Haines family read first-hand letters chronicling the life of their father and grandfather. We heard letters from the time that he arrived as a new student at Rothesay Collegiate School in March 1933 through to his years at King’s College in Halifax, his marriage to Margaret “Peggy” Saunders, his time training to be a flight lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Air Force, his deployment overseas during World War II and, finally, the fateful letter stating that he was killed in action

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side of the Memorial Chapel to recognize those students who attended our school and gave the ultimate sacrifice during WWI, WWII, and the Korean War.

In closing, I would like to say what a privilege it is to serve this community as Head of School. I invite you to come back to visit your school today.

We are always here to welcome you.

Paul McLellan Head of School FALL '17

From t he Ad mi s s i o n O f f i ce

The True Value of RNS: Our Community

by PATRICK NOBBS, Director of Enrolment Management

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few years ago, I had a tour with the grandparents of an international student. The student had decided to return to RNS for a second year, when, originally, he had planned to only come for one. I will never forget how his grandfather started the tour. He leaned in close.

His steely gaze squarely fixed on me as he said in a hushed but authoritative voice, “I have come to see why my grandson is not at school in his home this year.”

Clearly, he was setting the tone right off the bat, and you might think this strong patriarchal figure had his mind already made up. Maybe he did, but by the end of the day he was singing a different tune. His parting words were, “I understand now. He is happy. He has many good friends and is learning so much. He is growing into a man I am proud of.

Thank you.” These words were said with a warm, contented smile and a firm handshake.

Now, I am not vain enough to believe that I single-handedly changed his mind over the course of a few hours. The truth is, the whole school together made the difference. This is because RNS is fortunate to have an amazing community made up of a diverse student body. The school is very conscientious of the culture and is strategic when accepting new students. With that being said, RNS will always be very inclusive and composed of many different

The RNS community is made up of students, faculty and staff, alumni, parents and grandparents, and so many friends.

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students with a varity of qualities.

Take this year, for example, the student body encompasses: 50% Male / 50% Females 128 Day Students 143 Boarders 86 Canadian Boarders 57 International Boarders (14 different countries)

School must be a safe, inclusive, tolerant place to share ourselves and our cultures.

166 New Brunswick 18 Nova Scotia 7 Newfoundland 5 Prince Edward Island 3 Ontario 1 Quebec 1 British Columbia

students to become value-based, empathetic individuals who are socially responsible citizens by the time they graduate. When you observe the state of the world, places like RNS are exactly what is needed. Consider Brexit, Spain and Catalonia, North Korea and the US, all in uncharted waters. School must be a safe, inclusive, tolerant place to share ourselves and our cultures.

RNS is all this and more, which makes us the school of choice now more than ever.

Why do we do this? Well, it ensures that our community is enhanced with diverse points of view and thus provides opportunities for our

The strength RNS possesses comes from the wide-range of its members and the unity we all share.

Unless you come up the Hill and

As you know, we are a proud Atlantic Canadian school and the majority of the students are from the Maritimes. The numbers are as follows:

experience it firsthand, you won't get to see the smiles, the genuine interest in each other, and the care.

One parent said it well in a recent email sent following a tour of the school: “I just wanted to send this follow up email to thank all of you at RNS who took the time to meet with myself, my wife, and daughter earlier this week. The feeling we all left with was an incredibly positive one. My wife and I were extremely pleased with the atmosphere and curriculum presented, as well as the open and welcoming disposition of all those we encountered.”

This is just it, the true value of the community we are all lucky to be a part of. The grandfather of the international student saw this, as have all of you at some point. The Admissions Office often jokes “just get them on the campus and they will come.” It is true because of the unity found in the community that is RNS. u

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Call For Nominations If you are interested in becoming a member, or have a suggestion for a potential member for the RNS Board of Directors or Governors, please contact Rob Beatty, Director of Development, at (506) 848-1731, or email rob.beatty@rns.cc.

All nominations will be forwarded to the RNS Nominating Committee.

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RNS Camps bringing the community up the hill

by GEOFFREY McCULLOGH, RNS Camps Director

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rowing up in Rothesay, I would occasionally venture up “the Hill.” In Grade 3, I remember my class walking up from Rothesay Park School to look through the history of RCS in the Alumni Room (then in South House and beside my present office) and then we all had ice cream on the porch. I sang in a choir for Prince Charles and Lady Diana as they toured through Rothesay. I played soccer on Quinn Field a few times and I worked the gates for what was then the annual Horse Show and Exhibit.

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Looking back on these memories of visits to the school grounds, I realize that there was something missing - a missed opportunity, if you will. None of my visits to the Hill were for events run by the school, and no one was promoting all of the opportunities that the school had to offer. As such, I believe this is one of the reasons that I never thought of RNS as an option for me when I was younger. As RNS Camps Director, I want to change that.

I want people to feel comfortable on the RNS campus and to experience firsthand what an amazing and special community that we have.

Our goal with RNS Camps is to run a fantastic program where campers can't wait for the next camp to begin.

Obviously, a by-product of this experience would result in students becoming comfortable with the facilities, meeting our incredible mentors - students, alumni, and faculty - and eventually think of RNS as an option for their education. At RNS Camps, we want to focus on excellent programs all the while welcoming the greater community up the Hill to show off everything that we have to offer - from facilities, to our staff, our students, and our various arts, academic, and athletic programs.

What started as an opportunity to buy Gusto Hockey three years ago, has now morphed into a diverse camps program that runs throughout the year. Over the past two summers, we have held ESL Summer Experience camps, Soccer camps, and Multisport camps. The ESL Summer Experience camp has doubled in enrollment from the first year to the second and has enrolled students from Mexico to China to Japan and Spain and gives students who want to learn English an opportunity to also experience the Atlantic provinces.

In the upcoming months and years, we will continue to expand and grow the RNS Camps brand, providing a number of different camps, including ESL camps, Multisport camps, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) camps, Soccer, and Gusto Hockey camps. The goal is to ensure that people in Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada and across the globe recognize that RNS is one of the best places to attend camps and also to go to school. u

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Yu Hasegawa '20 and Aika Noguchi '20, both travelled from Japan to take part in the ESL Summer Experience camp before becoming students at RNS. Here's what they have to say about their experience.

AIKA NOGUCHI I had a fun and wonderful experience at ESL Summer Camp. I learned many new things for three weeks.

I joined the ESL summer camp because I didn’t have confidence in my English skills. During summer camp, I learned how to read and write essays, the way to speak, new grammar, and so on. Also, we had a lot of activities. We went to see a concert at the park and I listened to Canadian folk music. At that time, I knew little about Canadian music.

Also we went sailing, kayaking, canoeing, bowling, watched a movie outside, visited a museum, had a bonfire, and more. On the weekends, we went to Prince Edward Island, King's Landing, and to Moncton.

While I was in PEI, I learned about history in Canada. I saw a musical about Anne of Green Gables. Anne of Green Gables is very famous in Japan, so I was glad to see the musical and the house where Anne lived.

It was an amazing and wonderful experience for me. At King's Landing, I learned about how people lived in the past. I was really surprised to know that.

We had to write a presentation with a partner about what we learned through our activities and in our classes. We learned how to write the presentation. We had a few choices of topics, and I chose history and heritage because I thought this was the hardest topic to write. I wanted to challenge my English skills. I wasn’t good at presenting in front of an audience. Presentation was really hard because the way to present was different from Japan. I learned how to present here and it was a good experience for me before entering high school at RNS. At the ESL Summer Camp, I learned English, how to relate with the people who are from other countries, the history and heritage. Also, I did many activities. I had an amazing time and a wonderful experience at the ESL Summer Camp at RNS.

Some of our upcoming camps include the following: Holiday Fusion Camp, January 3rd to 5th, 2018. This camp is for children in Grades 1 to 6. They will explore and discover a variety of sports, skate at the Dr. C.H. Bonnycastle Memorial Arena, and experiment with STEAM activities.

Soccer Camp, March 5th to 8th, 2018. This camp is for U8 to U10 players who have some soccer experience and who would like to continue playing soccer during the winter. This program provides four days of soccer, lunch, and snacks.

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I had a fun time in RNS summer camp. It was only three weeks, but it was very useful for my English. I decided to join the camp to get used to speaking English and to improve my English skills before entering RNS. I didn't have any confidence in my pronunciation. However, thanks to this camp, I can now speak English. There were people from various countries in this camp. At first, I thought, "I don't want to speak to them, they might make fun of my English," but they never did, even when I made a mistake. After that, I felt it was fun to talk with people from different countries, because I could know many things. For example, when we listened to music, a Spanish song, which I have heard before, was played. I didn't know that the song was Spanish before Mexican girls told me. I was very surprised, and they taught me some of the meaning of the song. We sang together.

Also, I enjoyed classes. There were four classes each day from Monday to Friday. I could work on listening, speaking, writing, and reading. In Japan, we have to study alone. However, at camp we had to think about most topics with groups, so I could know and learn other opinions. I learned that it's important to tell everyone my opinion, myself. Activities after school and weekends were above all a delight for me. We went sailing and watched hockey games. We went to an amusement park, a museum, to the sea, PEI, Moncton and so on. They were all interesting, and most activities were something that I can't really experience easily in Japan. For example, when we went sailing, I got behind the wheel and had professional help. When we went whale watching, we saw a lot of seals. They looked like big, black rocks, because there were so many.

Every teacher in the camp had a cheerful personality, so when I thought I wanted to go back my home, they made me feel better. Thanks to them, I was learning English with fun. I am going to learn English even more this year at RNS. FALL '17

LETTERS HOME

RNS Remembers This summer, a gift arrived by email. A PDF attachment revealed a special collection of letters written by Victor Yelverton Haines '36, a flight lieutenant killed in WWII during a bombing over Germany. These letters home spanned Victor's years as a student at RCS to his final words to his wife, Peggy.

They told a story of a life taken too soon.

On Wednesday, November 8th, during our Service of Remembrance, excerpts of these letters were read not only by a group of RNS students, but by Victor's son, Victor Yelverton Haines II, and two of his grandsons, Victor III and Martin. It was a moving service that resonated with every student sitting in Memorial Chapel, just like Victor Haines '36 had done 81 years earlier.

Here are excerpts of Victor Yelverton Haines' Letters Home. A complete version, donated by the Haines Family, can be found in the Colin Mackay Library.

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Victor Haines II, centre, is accompanied by his wife, Beverly Chandler, and sons, Martin, left and Victor III, right.

March 5th, 1933 Dear Mother and Dad: This is the first chance I have had to write. I am in the reading room now. I got this stationary for 1 cent which I had so I thought I would write to you on it.

I have been here a week now and I haven't been homesick yet though I miss you both very much ... I haven't had any detention yet. The boys told me I had to go to the head table and ask Mr. Hibbard for a bean ticket before I had my beans as they cost extra. I went up and the head told me to never mind and the boys all roared to beat the band. It is a joke they play on all the new boys...

Love from Vic. May 13, 1934 Dear Mother: ... To-day is Mothers Day. I was going to send you a telegram or some flowers but I thought it would cost much too much for me. But I think of you and there is no need of Mothers Day to make me think of you ... We are going into town on May 18th. The school has joined the St. John Fusiliers. We are its D. company. A company of 40 picked fellows from the school are going. We all have nice collar badges.

Love, Vic

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March 26, 1933 Dear Mother Sunday after noon I went coasting and in the morning we went to the village church ... Did you know if the boys look at Netherwood in Church or any other place they get pointed by the VI formers which means "bend over." ...One boy told me that there is a place called the "Onion" back of the school where the smokers' congregate. They have a peerage system. If you haven't been caught at all you are the janitor and if you have been caught once, a lord; twice a knight, three times a baron etc. I haven't been back there yet to smoke and I haven't any ambition to smoke now...

With Love from Victor March 15, 1936 ... It looks as if the war lords are just waiting for my birthday so they can have me go to war for them ... Love Vic December 10, 1939 Dear Mother & Dad, ...Have been thinking about this for some time - I mean the way I feel about Peggy. We would like to get married in Halifax at Saint Pauls this Christmas ... This is no sudden decision ... Peggy and I have considered it from all angles and can see no reason why we should not make it this Christmas. The idea of waiting until the war is over is no good as the length of the war is uncertain and I am no more unsettled than anyone else.

Love, Victor

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July 10, 1943 R.C.A.F., Overseas Dear Mother & Dad, Well I have landed safe and sound. The food over here is very good.

The news just came out that we have invaded Sicily; it looks as though things might be starting now. I miss the Radio very much, although we do have one in the mess. Will try to write you once a week.

Letters received at this end would be most welcome ... Love, Victor October 23, 1943 My Darling Peggy, ... There is no doubt War is a grim business parting husband from wife - but please sweetheart, don't be too bitter when you think I could have remained in Canada had I wished. Really it was the hardest thing I have ever done to leave you and Victor and M.E. (Peggy was expecting their second child). Don't ever even think for a minute that I wanted to leave you - it hurt and the hurt is no better now. But somehow it seemed a bigger thing than a personal issue. I think you can understand - I hope so.

Hugs and kisses, Victor Nov. 1943 Regret to advise international Red Cross quoting German information states your son F/L Victor Yelverton Haines lost his life Nov 26 ... RCAF Casualties Officer FALL '17

LIFE ON THE HILL

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HENRY OLAND & MARTHA PITRE, HEAD PREFEC TS

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s the first families started arriving on the Hill on Opening Day, that familiar September energy fell upon the RNS campus. Newly-appointed prefects eagerly anticipated the arrival of students new and returning, faculty prepared to meet their new advisees, and houseparents opened their doors to welcome boarders from all corners of Canada and beyond. Despite the wind and rain, the campus radiated an infectious enthusiasm for the year ahead. As family after family walked into Heritage Hall for their orientation, we watched our little community begin to take shape.

There are few moments in our RNS careers that are more memorable than the day we first receive our school ties. During Opening Chapel, Mr. McLellan reminded us all that the school tie symbolises the strength of our school

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community as a whole; that while new students don’t all arrive to chapel with them on, we all leave with it tied proudly around our necks.

With varying degrees of success, the Grade 12s happily assisted in tying them for the new students. And with that, the school year had begun!

As new students start to become accustomed to RNS life, many notice a very important feature of our school: it is quite, quite small. There are only 272 of us, 101 of whom being new students. At RNS it’s easy to learn everyone’s name. In the first month of school, Ms. Young’s advisor group took it upon themselves to stand in front of the chapel and name every student in turn. From Grade 6 all the way to Grade 12, each student was named without fault. A few days later, Ariel Van Doleweerd ’18 and Shayna Earle ’18 performed the same challenge – a

The naming challenge, much like the tie ceremony, is just one of the many unique traditions that contribute to a school culture in which everyone is valued and respected as an individual, not just an anonymous face. pretty amazing feat given that it was only September!

The naming challenge, much like the tie ceremony, is just one of the many unique traditions that contribute to a school culture in which everyone is valued and respected as an individual, not just an anonymous face.

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For some, the start of the school year also marks the start of fall season sports. Our fields and gyms are always abuzz with practices, workouts, and games, at which countless students, teachers, and parents will come out to watch and support our teams. This sense of community support extends well beyond our sports fields, however. In addition to a thriving athletics program, we recently staged two theatrical productions: a one-act play The Best Christmas Pageant Ever as well as the one-act musical, Elf Jr. With all of this on the go, it’s not surprising that the first term of school seemed to fly by. In the coming year, it is our goal to ensure that the sense of community that is felt so strongly in September, carries forward throughout the year and beyond. At RNS, there is a strength that comes from a culture that celebrates each member as individuals with their own unique skill sets and talents. For this year’s graduating class, it is our hope that this attitude will carry forward long after our time on the Hill. u

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HILL HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS FROM STUDENT EXPERIENCES AND ADVENTURES

Round Square International Conference South Africa BY: HEATHER CHISHOLM ’20 and ISABELLA STEPHENSON ’20

Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to travel to South Africa and Botswana for the 2017 Round Square International Conference. Round Square International Conferences are essentially when 150 schools (usually sending about 2-7 students) meet together to celebrate our differences and cultures through Round Square's four ideals: Leadership, Environment, Service, and Democracy. At the conference this year, there were approximately 1,000 students from all over the world from India to Ukraine, Kenya to America. It was a life-changing experience filled with new friendships, opportunities, and internationalism. We made many friendships that we were saddened to have left behind, but we are happy to bring back such amazing ideas and inspiration to RNS.

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We left Saint John on September 23rd and took a two-day trip, arriving in Johannesburg, South Africa on September 25th. Once we stepped foot in Johannesburg we were sent to a bus that we travelled on for six hours across the border to Botswana. We drove across the Limpopo River, which is just across the South African border, and following that we were met with our safari group. Our group consisted of two schools, St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School in Toronto, Ontario and The Athenian school from San Francisco, California. We immediately got along with our group and are still happily in touch with them! Within the first 10 minutes of the drive to our campsite, we sighted two herds of elephants, a herd of giraffes, and some zebras. It was very surreal and we couldn’t believe our eyes.

A typical day out in the bush consisted of a 5-5:30 am wake-up, a 6 am breakfast and a 6:30-10:30 am game drive, where we saw many different animals including elephants, giraffes, zebras and also lions, hyenas, warthogs, cheetahs, wildebeests, antelopes, gazelles and much more!

We then would eat lunch and go back out again after 4 o’clock tea until sunset (6:30 pm). One night, we went for a sunset hike up a mountain which was absolutely stunning. We would then return, have dinner, and play cards around the fire. Put into words, which is extremely difficult, the safari was an absolutely incredible experience which seemed like something out of a fairytale. We both can agree, that we have never gotten so close to a group of people in such a short time.

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Isabella Stephenson '20, left, and Heather Chisholm '20, right, attended RSIC in South Africa and Botswana. dinner and we got to know their family and more about the culture and life in South Africa. The next morning, we, unfortunately, had to leave our hosts and depart for Cape Town, which was a two-hour flight.

Our first few days in Cape Town were spent in a convention center in the center of the city. We were extremely in awe of the city ... if you looked to the right you’d see the towering, surreal mountains and to the left, the shining, clear blue sea. Those first days were a fantastic blur of meeting new faces and listening to guest speakers or touring across Cape Town in our Amazing Race. We completed our task and took the time to take in the beautiful city and get to know each other.

After the convention center, the 1,000 students were split into three groups and sent to different schools: St. Cyprian's (where we attended), St. George's, and Bridge House. Unfortunately, our friends from the safari were sent to St. George's but we managed to make more friends from many different places, some which were South Africa, Jordan, India, Armenia, England, Poland, Switzerland, Germany, Australia, as well as the US and Canada. We bonded with our groups through different activities like baking for a poorer community, debating, painting, and more. During our time at St. Cyprian's we stayed with a host family for

the remaining three nights. They were also a lovely family and we really enjoyed our stay. As our time continued, we had an adventure day where we opted to try surfing in Cape Town’s beautiful sea. It was such beautiful scenery and a completely different experience than anything we've ever done before.

The next day was very impactful. Heather headed out to a poorer community on the outskirts of the city. There, she had the opportunity to work with the kids at the school through hands-on activities including building a garden area, painting the school, playing sports, and doing arts and crafts. It was a very moving experience to see what those kids had to live with and struggle through every day. Izzy went to a slum in the opposite direction of the school that Heather went to. It was shocking for her to see how the people were living in terrible conditions as she arrived. She then went to a community center which works with children from the area, trying to help them feel safe and happy. There, she played with the younger kids through activities and with the older kids

"Within the first 10 minutes of the drive to our campsite, we sighted two herds of elephants, a herd of giraffes, and some zebras. It was very surreal and we couldn’t believe our eyes." in Grades 7 and 8, they discussed issues in their community and ways to help them solve those issues. The discussion was extremely eyeopening as their concerns were much greater than anything we’ve ever had to face in our community. Some students risk getting shot on their way to school.

Overall, our experience in Botswana and South

Africa was extraordinary and more outstanding than anything we could have ever dreamt up.

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On Exchange in Salem, Germany BY: DANIEL LUCK ’20

I was very fortunate to be given an opportunity to go on a Round Square exchange this Fall to Salem, Germany. Schule Schloss Salem, established in 1920, is an international boarding school for boys and girls in Grades 5 through 12. This school is considered one of the leading schools in Europe with some notable alumi, including Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Sofía of Spain, and Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark. When I first found out about this opportunity for an exchange, I was scared. It would be my first time going to Germany, actually, my first time going anywhere in Europe, not to mention the fact it would soon be my first time flying solo when returning home. Other than being completely jetlagged for a couple days, things turned out just fine.

My exchange started on September 9th and I returned home on Oct 21st, just in time for basketball season. Although my first day at the school started on the 9th, I started my adventure a week prior with my parents. We set out to explore the local areas that I would be calling home in the coming weeks.

We flew into Zurich, Switzerland, which is about 1.5 hours away from the school. After spending about a day there, we found out that when people say everything in Switzerland is expensive, they aren’t lying. I think we spent more money in the 24 hours we were in Switzerland than in the first three days we were in Germany. After a day in Switzerland, we went to Germany and explored the many towns and the countryside within a few hours' drive from the school.

Daniel, left, and German student, Leon Rudolf, in front of NeuSchwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Germany. Leon will be coming to RNS this January!

As the days went by before I arrived at Schule Schloss Salem, many questions were swirling around in my head: What if the people there don’t speak English? What if I don’t understand anything at all? What will happen when I show up to my first class? Will I miss my friends back home? Fortunately, on opening day, my concerns and questions quickly vanished. The teachers and students were very welcoming and helped me feel settled right from the start.

The boarding houses in Salem are fairly different compared to those at RNS. Each student in Salem is part of a “Flügel”, or the English translation “wing”, FALL '17

comprised of about 15 people living in rooms of 2-3 people. I was part of the Flügel “Novitzen II”, along with 13 other people and an exchange student from Australia. Luckily, students have free time to meet and spend time with everyone on campus, not just the people in your wing. This allowed me to get to know lots of people throughout the school. During my stay, I managed to fit right in, enjoy sports and class activities, meet new people, develop friendships that I know will be long-lasting, and even learn a couple of words and sentences in German (although I’m still absolutely terrible at it!). In particular, I will cherish the fun and memories of the weekly trips to Überlingen that I went on with my wing-mates, as well as my trip to Munich to experience Octoberfest first-hand.

The choice for an exchange was tough; being away from friends, family, and even changing your environment for such a long time can be a hard thing to do. Luckily, I think I made the right choice, as my exchange in Salem has been one of the best school experiences I have had so far. To any students who are considering an exchange, but aren’t absolutely sure if they are up for it, my suggestion would be to just go for it. For all you know, your time doing an exchange could be the best time of your life. I know I will never forget this amazing opportunity afforded to me! u Daniel Luck '20 in his dorm room at Schule Schloss Salem in Salem, Germany, and a view of the school and grounds.

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GRADE 12 CLASS

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2014 48

2015 55

2016 59

2017 52

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The IB program encourages RNS students to challenge themselves and embrace the philosophy of what it means to be a global learner. RNS offers a unique academic program where every Grade 12 student is an IB learner either through the full IB diploma, IB subject certificates, and full participation of the CAS program. RNS prides itself on emphasizing the balanced student where our graduates embrace self discovery through service, creativity, activity, as well as a rigorous academic curricula. The graduating Class of 2017 should be proud of their efforts and IB results. There were 22 IB diplomas and 76 IB certificates awarded this past academic year.

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CAN WE COUNT ON YOUR SUPPORT THIS YEAR?

Last year 744 donors made a donation to RNS. Support from alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty and staff, board members, governors, and friends of the school is crucial to the mission of Rothesay Netherwood School. While tuition is directed to basic operational expenses (teacher salaries, utilities, meals, etc.), our school relies on the generosity of our donors to provide enhanced programs and opportunities for our students.

Our hope is that each family that has been helped

by Rothesay Netherwood School will in turn assist us to touch the lives of current and future students.

WAYS TO GIVE Cash, cheque or credit card; stocks or securities; matching gifts from employers; or Aeroplan Miles HOW TO GIVE Donate Securely Online: Visit www.rns.cc/donate.

DONATE BY PHONE: Call Nic Carhart in the Development & Alumni Affairs Office at 506.848.0861.

DONATE BY MAIL: Mail your cheque (payable to Rothesay Netherwood School) in the reply envelope included in your Head’s Letter.

All donors will receive a receipt for income tax purposes in Canada or the USA. To be included in the 2017-2018 Donor Listing, donations must be received before June 30, 2018.

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Thank you for your generosity and support! | Visit us at www.rns.cc

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When living away from home, students broaden their horizons.

They learn to become independent, responsible, thoughtful, and considerate members of a large, extended family. Have a look at what life on campus is like with boarders, Spierings Verhoeven ’18, THE HEAD’S LETTER a boarder since Grade 6, and Grade 6 boarder, Sarah Nasir ’24.

This is

Spierings.

He is in Grade 12 & lives in Mackay House.

Q: How long have you been a boarder at RNS? Where are you from?

A: I have been a boarder at RNS since my Grade 6 year, first in Kirk and now in Mackay House. I am the longest standing boarder at this school. I am from Sussex, NB about 45 minutes away from RNS. Q: Who is your roommate? Where is he from? Have you become close since living with him?

A: I am roommates with Charles Beaton '19. He is from Apohaqui a small town 10 minutes away from Sussex. Charles and I have grown close since we started rooming last year.

Q: What is your favourite part of being a boarder and living in residence on the Hill?

A: I really enjoy being able to walk to school instead of having to take a bus. I also enjoy being in the dorm with the boys.

Q: What is it like for a boarder to study and do homework?

A: At school, we have a set study time, which is good because it gives me a time where I have to study instead of me trying to make time to study. It is also good because when I’m struggling with homework, I can get help from other people in the dorm.

Q: Houseparents are there for the good times and the bad times. What does it mean to you to have someone like this in your life while living away from home?

A: This means that if I ever have a problem that I can’t solve on my own, I know that there are people around who can help me. It also means that there is someone there to keep me on track and make sure I am doing the best I can.

Q: How often do you chat with your family? How do you usually do this (i.e. text, email, talk on phone, Skype, etc)?

A: I usually call my parents two to three times a week to talk and tell them about my life at school and ask how they are doing.

Q: What sort of activities do you do together as a House that bring you closer together?

A: Being in a dorm gave me the chance to get closer with the other students in the school. Most of my great memories from RNS are hanging out with my friends in the dorm. As a House, we usually have an outing once every couple of months. This includes playing golf, eat out, or just having an open gym during study.

Q: What makes RNS so special to you?

A: RNS is special because it pushes me to be better, taking me out of my comfort zone and testing my boundaries. At the same time, the community strongly supports me in my endeavors, both my teachers and my fellow students. Success is strived for and celebrated at this school and there are many ways that RNS helps make success possible for me.

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Q: What is your best experience so far living on the Hill?

A: I have been here a long time, so I have had many great experiences at RNS, which makes it hard to choose one. That being said, my best experience is probably playing and adventuring in the woods with my best friends throughout our time in Middle School. u

Success is strived for and celebrated at this school and there are many ways that RNS helps make success possible for me.

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This is

Sarah.

She is in Grade 6 & lives in Netherwood House.

The moment we met we instantly became best friends.

Q: What is your favourite part of being a boarder and living in residence on the Hill?

A: My favourite part about living on the Hill is that I have a family of 17 sisters and that they are always there for me during the ups and downs.

Q: What is it like for a boarder to study and do homework?

A: Being a boarder and studying isn’t really a big problem for me.

I just work independently and if I need any help my houseparents and “sisters” are there to help me

Q: Houseparents are there for the good times and the bad times. What does it mean to you to have someone like this in your life while living away from home?

A: To have houseparents that are so caring and want to make your Q: How long have you been a boarder at RNS? Where are you stay on the Hill perfect, it’s like having a hologram of your own from? parents. They are all so understanding and make me feel like I’m A: I have been a boarder at RNS since September 2017. I am from at home.

Yarmouth, NS. Many people don’t know where that is, so I just say that it’s 3 hours from Halifax.

Q: How often do you chat with your family? How do you usually do this (i.e. text, email, talk on phone, Skype, etc)?

Q: Who is your roommate? Where is she from? Have you A: I chat with my parents every day to keep in touch. I usually text become close since living with her? or call them. We talk about how our days went and what I have to A: My roommate’s name is Maria Ambriz '22. Maria is from Mexico. do for homework or what things I need help with.

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Q: What sort of activities do you do together as a House that bring you closer together?

A: Sometimes Netherwood gets together and plans a movie night, orders pizza, or we decorate our home.

Q: What makes RNS so special to you?

A: RNS is really special to me because it’s one of the biggest pieces of my life. I have met so many new people here that are so nice and caring. The faculty is the best because they push you towards your goals. Not only do they do this, but they help you achieve them, too.

Q: What is your best experience so far living on the Hill?

A: My best experience is probably bonding with the Netherwood girls and receiving opportunities that I would never have dreamed of getting in public school! u

The faculty is the best because they push you towards your goals. Not only do they do this, but they help you achieve them, too.

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Facing Page: Sarah and some of her Grade 6 classmates, Kate Limongelli, Julia Kenel, Caroline Gulliver, and Eliana Davis, pose for a photo outside of School House.

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THE CLASS OF 2017 T H E 1 4 0 T H C L O S I N G C E R E M O N I E S A N D G R A D UAT I O N

On June 16th, 2017, 52 young men and women proudly accepted their RNS diplomas. Led by Head Prefects, Jane Stevens and Bryson Woodworth, each student helped contribute to the RNS community by demonstrating their unique talents, leadership skills, and determination. We are extremely proud of our graduates and wish them much success in university and beyond.

RNS is full of students taking action. Being able to step outside your comfort zone is an important skill that many students learn at RNS. Amazingly enough, this trend of testing our capabilities and taking things to the next level does not happen by accident. It is proven that when a person is surrounded by a positive environment, they produce positive results and we believe this is provided by RNS.

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Ore Aladetoyinbo Rothesay, NB Saint Mary's University

Tong Tong Han H Weifang, China University of Alberta

Brett McLellan H IB Rothesay, NB St. Francis Xavier University

Olivia Teskey H Quispamsis, NB University of New Brunswick

Jaya Anand H IB Bathurst, NB Université Sainte-Anne

Kansas Hart Amherst, NS Mount Allison University

Andrew Milner H Antigonish, NS University of Calgary

Graham Turnbull Rothesay, NB Nova Scotia Community College

Maria Azcarraga Madrid, Spain Dalhousie University

Harrison Hossack Quispamsis, NB Saint Mary's University

Ian Morrison IB Quispamsis, NB Queen's University

Bob Bao H IB Rothesay, NB University of Waterloo

Jeff Hsu Taipei, Taiwan DigiPen Institute of Technology

Julie Mosher IB Chester, NS Queen's University

James Walker Cape Breton, NS Hockey - Brockville Braves Grace Wang H Shenzhen, China University of Ottawa

Thomas Barbara Saint John, NB University of New Brunswick

Kamryn Irving H Washburn, ME University of Maine

Dylan Moss Notre Dame de L'ile Perrot, QC Hockey - Saint-Lazare Révolution

Andrés Bear Nuño Puebla, Mexico Universidad Iberoamericana

Sarah Kim H IB Incheon, Korea Dalhousie University

Omatola Mujota IB Lagos, Nigeria New York University

Hannah Blanchard Rothesay, NB Saint Mary's University

Lina Lee IB Quispamsis, NB Western University

Jacob Myra Chester, NS Hockey - Amherst Ramblers

Katherine Byczko IB Rothesay, NB Ryerson University

Didrik Wasson Lillehaug Nyborg, Norway University of New Brunswick

Matthew Normore St. John's, NL Hockey - Weeks Crushers

Madeline Cain H IB Quispamsis, NB University of Toronto

Sara Luck IB H Quispamsis, NB St. Francis Xavier University

George Qiao H IB Shanghai, China McGill University

Victoria Castonguay H IB Quispamsis, NB St. Thomas University

Corrine Luo IB Shenzhen, China McGill University

Savannah Ross H Rothesay, NB Dalhousie University

Charlotte Chiasson IB Moncton, NB St. Francis Xavier University

Peter Ma Harbin City, China University of Toronto

Kamryn Saulis Woodstock First Nation, NB St. Thomas University

Jessica Davis H Conception Bay, NL Laurentian University

Ben MacDonald IB Halifax, NS Hockey - Kemptville 73s

Atticus Smith Quispamsis, NB University of New Brunswick

Sean Docherty H IB Moncton, NB St. Francis Xavier University

Cameron Magee IB Rothesay, NB Queen's University

Will Spaulding H Halifax, NS Carleton University

Veer Gandhi IB Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania Dalhousie University

Kristen McKinley Quispamsis, NB St. Francis Xavier University

Cédric St-Laurent H IB Dieppe, NB New Brunswick Community College

Erin Gentleman Rothesay, NB Mount Allison University

Robyn McLean H IB Bathurst, NB Acadia University

Jane Stevens H Upper Tantallon, NS University of Maine

Bryson Woodworth IB Moncton, NB Moncton Flight College Michael Young Bathurst, NB Saint Mary's University Yinuo Zhang IB Hebei, China University of British Columbia

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A H star denotes that the graduate received a scholarship offer. IB denotes the award of an International Baccalaureate Diploma.

A total of $432,000 in scholarships and bursaries was offered to the Class of 2017.

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140th CLOSING CEREMONIES

T H E AWA R D I N G O F P R I Z E S AT R N S

On June 16th, at the 140th Closing Ceremonies, we celebrated the many academic and community accomplishments and successes of our students. We are very proud of our students and the hard work and dedication that they displayed throughout the 2016-2017 school year. Awarding prizes in our small way to recognize and celebrate these achievements. Thank you to each alumni, prize donor, and presenter who helps to uphold this tradition at RNS each year.

Pictured above, starting from left back: Kayla McCullogh '23, Emily Parsons '18, Chang Liu '18, Isaac Oxley '21, Bob Bao '17, Graham Turnbull '17, Andrés Bear Nuño '17, Henry Oland '18, Meelahn Scott-Weabury '19, Shayna Earle '18, Anika Nice '21, Cameron Magee '17, Maria Azcarraga '17, Ian Morrison '17, Jane Stevens '17, Bryson Woodworth '17, Sara Luck '17, Brett McLellan '17, and Katherine Byczko '17

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The Fairweather Memorial Prize Brett McLellan, Gr. 12 The Paddy McAvity Memorial Prize Jane Stevens, Gr. 12 Sarah Streeter Memorial Anika Nice, Gr. 8 John D. Brock Memorial Isaac Oxley, Gr. 8 Peter McNulty Prize Henry Oland, Gr. 11 The Birk’s Medal For Outstanding Leadership Jane Stevens, Gr. 12 Bryson Woodworth, Gr. 12 Harding Trays Grade 12 students who have been a member of the school since Grade 6 Maria Azcarraga, Brett McLellan, Sara Luck, Ian Morrison, Cameron Magee, Graham Turnbull The International Baccalaureate Prize Highest IB predicted grade George Qiao, Gr. 12 The IB World Student Prize Commitment to IB core elements Bob Bao, Gr. 12 First Proficiency (Governor General's Medals) Heather Chisholm, Gr. 9, Madison Beck, Gr. 10, Chang Liu, Gr. 11, Bob Bao, Gr. 12 Mrs. R. Brenan Memorial Prize Student progress Henry Oland, Gr. 11

The Colin B. Mackay Prize Conscientious Service to School Shayna Earle, Gr. 11

Interhouse Cup Lancaster - White House

The Baxter Prize for citizenship Bryson Woodworth, Gr. 12

Mrs. Edward Domville Memorial Award Senior School Female Athlete of the Year Jane Stevens, Gr. 12

Maggie Nugent Memorial Conscientious Service to the Middle School Kayla McCullogh, Gr. 6

Bob Watt Memorial Award Senior School Male Athlete of the Year Thomas Barbara, Gr. 12

The Sophia Beutner Memorial Prize Outstanding contribution to the school by an international student Andrés Bear Nuño, Gr. 12

J.D.Y. Hickman ’42 Award Outstanding commitment to athletics Kristen McKinley, Gr. 12

The Halifax Old Girls Drama Prize Olivia Teskey, Gr. 12 Dr. C.H. Bonnycastle Drama Prize Bryson Woodworth, Gr. 12 W.D. Burley Prize Outstanding service to the student body Chang Liu, Gr. 11 King Constantine Medal Katherine Byzcko, Gr. 12 Permanent Art Collection Yinuo Zhang, Gr. 12 The Lorna MacDougall Bethell '46 Award Outward Bound Scholarship Spierings Verhoeven, Gr. 11 The Paul G. Kitchen Prize For Contribution to School Culture Meelahn Scott-Weabury, Gr. 10

Roger Marino ’82 Award Outstanding contribution to competitive sports Ian Morrison, Gr. 12 Silver & Gold R's and N's for athletics: (All Grade 12 Graduates) Gold: Charlotte Chiasson, Ian Morrison, Julie Mosher, Omotola Mujota, Cédric St-Laurent, and Jane Stevens Silver: Thomas Barbara, Andrés Bear Nuño, Sean Docherty, Didrik Lillehaug, Sara Luck, Ben MacDonald, Kristen McKinley, Robin McLean, Savannah Ross, Olivia Teskey, and James Walker.

Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards Silver: Madison Beck, Gr. 10, Kate Calabrese, Gr. 10, Catriona Cormier, Gr. 10, Samuel Power, Gr. 11, Atticus Van Doleweerd, Gr. 10, Ariel Van Doleweerd, Gr. 11, and Spierings Verhoeven, Gr. 11.

Due to space limitations, not all prizes could be listed.

Community Service Prize Mira Stephenson, Gr. 11

Meet the 2017-2018 Head Prefects During the 140th Closing Ceremonies, our 2016-2017 Head Prefects, Jane Stevens and Bryson Woodworth, introduced and welcomed the new prefects for the 20172018 school year - Martha Pitre, from Shediac, NB, and Henry Oland from Rothesay, NB. We look forward to Martha's and Henry's continued leadership and contributions to RNS. It's going to be a great year!

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Together We Celebrate FOUNDERS' DAY 2017 - RECOGNIZING THE LEADERS AMONG US WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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n June 16th, 2017, during the school’s annual Reunion Weekend, Rothesay Netherwood School held its eighth annual Founders’ Day event. Heritage Hall was filled with alumni, faculty and staff, and friends of RNS as we honoured and thanked three very special people who have given so much to the school. The 2016-2017 Founders are J.M. Rory Grant ’47, Sylvia (Brenan) MacVey ’75, and Brian Ritchie ’62.

What is a Founder?

Each year, RNS honours as Founders people who have continuously helped to guide and shape the RNS of today through their leadership, commitment, kindness, support, and stewardship. In support of advancing the school of today, they have also helped to preserve the important values and traditions that have been constant throughout the school’s rich, 141-year history.

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Individuals who have been named as Founders in past celebrations, include: Margaret (Robinson) Meighen Molson ’32, George Fawcett ’47, Doug Mackay ’48, Jim Irving ’46, the Parents of 1984, Jack Hickman ’42, Hope (Mackay) Hunter ’36, Hazen (Mackay) Inches ’37, Robert Findlay ’51, John Stevenson ’64, Elizabeth Meier, Phillip Oland, Jack Irving ’50, Joan (Fraser) Ivory ’49, Arthur Irving ’48, Ann Cox, Jim Crosby ’67, Geoffrey Mitchell ’61, Paul Kitchen, and Elizabeth Kitchen.

The following is an abridged transcript of the comments of RNS faculty member, Craig Jollymore, when this year’s honourees were recognized as Founders of Rothesay Netherwood School.

Please Join Us The 9th Annual Founders’ Day dinner will be held on Saturday, June 16th, 2018.

You are invited to attend. Please RSVP to rsvp@rns.cc.

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RORY GRANT '47

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f you know Rory Grant ’47, then you understand that he is a man of lifelong loves and passions. Rory recently celebrated 62 years of marriage to his beloved Olga. His cherished boat, the Gannett, has been with him for 70 years, and was featured in the paper because he was finally willing to allow someone else to have her.

Rory has been a Rangers fan since 1940, when they won the Stanley Cup, and stuck with them through a 54-year championship drought. Rothesay Netherwood School is deeply fortunate that Rory has counted us among those things in life he treasures. I need to be clear that were I to list all of the family’s connections to the school, we would be here until sometime tomorrow afternoon.

Suffice it to say, that his mother Laura (Burchill) Grant was part of the Class of ’20 and Rory’s siblings attended the school as well. He has been generous and committed to us without fail and it was with pride that he had all four of his children attend the school – MacGregor ’74, Andrew ’76, Michael ’77 and Norah ’82. And to Rory’s delight, so did grandchildren Jamie ’05, Rachael ’07, Hazen ’09, Margot ’12 and Gillian ’14.

We certainly don’t have time to also consider Rory’s RNS connection by marriage to the Bate family, but John Bate ’53 spoke in Chapel a few weeks ago about how the school provided “a sturdy foundation on which to grow.”

This was the case for Rory. He won the Governor General’s Gold Medal for standing first in his class. Rory won the Gerald Stanfield Memorial Medal for tennis and was awarded his Athletic Wings, too. He was captain of our 1947 provincial championship hockey team that year, and as Lieutenant of the Cadets, his platoon won the Saint John Fusiliers’ Cup for being the best. He was a ‘rugged football player’ and was on the track team. Rory was a member of the band for five years and instructed in scouting and skiing. In short, Rory Grant made the most of his time as a young man on the Hill and he has never lost his boyish enthusiasm for the school.

There is an innocence to his unabashed love and pride in RNS that reinvigorates us – he is ‘all in.’ His school blazer and tie have been a regular part of Rory’s wardrobe since graduation and he is in touch with our present Head of School more often than any other Alum – once per week. I have spoken to three teachers this week who have had him in their classes in the past couple of years.

There is one visit that is famous amongst our faculty.

Mr. McEvoy, who teaches History, invited Rory in to share a bit about his coin collection – another lifelong

pursuit. Rory dutifully arrived at the appointed time to School House with a worn plastic Sobeys' bag in each hand. He held our students at rapt attention as he led them through a history lesson based on his collection.

And while he did so, Mr. McEvoy nervously began to do some math. It gradually dawned on him that this little collection was not valued at few hundred dollars or a few thousand dollars. Even a few hundred thousand dollars would not do the trick. And so, when Rory finished and the class was almost over, Mr. McEvoy thanked him and quietly suggested that his two biggest prefects escort Rory back to his car, see that he – and his collection – drove safely all the way off of campus and then report back to their teacher.

That is Rory through the years – always showing up to support the school and bringing more to us than we could ever reasonably expect. Rory was president of the RCS Old Boys Association in the 1960s, and was on the RCS, then RCS-N, then RNS board from the fall of 1975 to June 2002, the first three years overlapping with his father. When I mentioned his coin collection to Olga she laughed that, “He likes to save it and I like to spend it.” But this isn’t quite true. Rory has been exceptionally generous through our annual giving campaign, and has provided the school land, as well. Rory has also established and grown a very significant bursary fund in his father’s name – J.M. Grant. But it is not simply his generous gifts that have made a difference, it is his presence – the spirit with which he speaks of and visits the school. Just this spring, Rory worked with Mr. McLellan to acquire a Vimy Memorial Oak Tree to honour the fallen boys of our school.

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Our world has changed, our school has changed, but Rory’s love for it has not. In a sense, he has never really left us. As a boy, he used to ski through the woods to school from Cleasby House on Allison Drive – it really was uphill both ways to school for Rory. In fact, Since 1947, Rory has never lived more than a mile from school.

Our school is 140 years old – and for exactly half that time Rory Grant has been an active and committed alumnus. Rory Grant has been an active, committed alumnus for 70 years! Like School House, Mackay House, and the Memorial Chapel he so treasures, it has seemed that Rory has always been here, integral to this place in a way that is timeless. If you

will forgive the pun, he has allowed us to take his presence for granted.

But not tonight. On June 16, 1947, Rory was recognized as ‘best boy’ and was awarded the Fairweather Prize.Tonight, Mr. J. M. ‘Rory’ Grant, 70 years and one day later, for what you have done for us and been to us since that day, we recognize you as Founder. u

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hen I reached out to them about Sylvia MacVey '75, her sister Christine (Brenan) Whelly ’73, her lifelong friend Jeannie (Kennedy) MacKenzie ’75, and her RNS board colleague Ann Cox, all praised her analytical and matterof-fact nature. You always know where you stand with Sylvia. And so, perhaps it is fitting to begin with the facts.

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• Sylvia is a member of the Class of ’75.

• She was a Day Girl.

• While here, she played basketball, did track and field, and was goalie for the Field Hockey team.

• Sylvia was a model in the Netherwood and RCS Fashion Show that year and she also won the Mrs. F.R. Connell Senior History Prize at graduation.

• Her siblings attended the school as well: Grant ’77, Fred ’80, and Christine ’73. As did her two daughters, Diana ’06 and Maggie ’07.

• Sylvia served as a Director on the Board from 20012014 and was Board Chair from 2008-2012.

Those are the facts. But of course, the facts never quite tell the story. And so, let’s dig a bit deeper.

Her board colleagues have said that she is “intelligent,” and “business savvy,” that she was a “soft spoken, influential member of board,” that her “advice is always well thought out,” that there is always “a calm about her – she could manage all situations.” One said that “she is (a) thoughtful, analytical, introspective person.” Her family and friends speak of her ability to find humour in things others do not appreciate, her willingness to laugh out loud without fear, and her dry, sharp wit. But it was her sister, Christine, who provided a short story that spoke volumes about Sylvia. Now, I mentioned that she was on the track team. Sylvia was a good runner. So THE HEAD’S LETTER

good, in fact, that she represented New Brunswick in the ’73 Canada Games, and competed in the 1500m and 800m.

At one point during her high school career, she took part in the Moncton Track Meet. It happened that there were no women for her to run against, so she was asked by her coach if she was willing to run against the boys.

Sylvia allowed that yes, this would be fine with her.

Now, the boys at that meet taunted her when they learned she would run against them. Through most of the race she did pretty well – ran middle of the pack.

Until, that is, she rounded the final corner before the finish line and really kicked into gear. The leader of the race, who was also a ringleader of the taunting, discovered two things in the final leg of that race – first, that he had just been passed by Sylvia and was going to lose to her, and second, that he had an injury and would, you know, have to limp across the finish line. Sylvia, who like her mother before her, I am told, does not suffer fools gladly, made no response to the taunting she received. She simply beat them all and that was that.

This sort of determination for success, perseverance, and deep passion has defined her life. We can’t help but

think of her leadership in recent years as President of G.E. Barbour, the family-owned business that has been an Atlantic Canadian gem for decades. She was a finalist for the RBC Female Entrepreneur Award in 2016. The company won Food In Canada’s Growth Award last year and was this year’s NB Exporter of the Year. Then there are her countless involvements at the board level.

But these qualities have also defined her relationship with the school.

As Board Chair, she was part of a group that made a commitment to bring faculty compensation in line with our provincial counterparts, so that we could attract and retain the best teachers for our students.

Then came the economic downturn of 2008-2009. She held the line and found a way to follow through on this commitment. How many schools in the world managed an almost 30% increase in those years?

None, I imagine. But it was a powerful statement to our entire school community on our commitment to a world-class education right here in Rothesay, NB. As Board Chair, Sylvia moved us forward in terms of governance, along with Founder Liz Meier – she was integral to the process of moving us toward best practice. Today our 40 governors are almost bal-

anced in terms of male and females, which makes us an exemplar and which is in keeping with our school’s heritage. There was the strategic plan – Founder Ann Cox remembers driving past Sylvia’s place one Saturday afternoon on her way from St. Martins. Sylvia, who was in the front yard with her dog, casually said hello then said, “oh by the way, I would like you to chair the strategic planning committee.” That strategic plan has made a remarkable difference to our school and is a testament to Sylvia’s leadership of the board.

At the end of those five years, it was possible to go through the plan and systematically check off every single objective or goal. This rarely happens. And amidst the financial crisis, she was instrumental in getting the school back on track financially and in terms of enrolment.

Sylvia has been a loyal and avid supporter of the school. I think of the lengths she went to when it was time for Diana and Maggie to come here. She would get up, drive in from Passekeag (for those who don’t know, it's on the outskirts of Hampton), drop the girls off, and then turn around and drive to Sussex to work. That often amounted to three hours of driving each day. Eventually, she got Andy involved and before you knew it he was driving the school’s rowing shells to St. Cath-

arines and back. But that’s Sylvia – getting others involved in Rothesay Netherwood. As a student, Sylvia convinced her lifelong friend Jeannie MacKenzie, to come to Netherwood for Grades 11 and 12 – even then she was working on enrolment!

Her family speaks of her as a huge fan of RNS. Of course, she is also a huge fan of her family. Sylvia is the one who makes sure everyone gets together and keeps contact up. I think of her commitment to visiting her father every day for five years when he was in hospital, her father who, like her, was a board chair at our school. Sylvia’s girls speak of how she found time to coach them in basketball for years, despite the many other demands on her time.

This comes as no surprise to us because we have been fortunate enough to have been treated like family by Sylvia for years. Her support of RNS has been consistent and generous. Whether through small gestures, like offering time at the family fishing lodge to our auction every year, or through larger ones, like her generous giving to the school, Sylvia has made a difference to us. For this and for her instrumental leadership as a Governor, Director, and Board Chair in moving our school forward, we recognize Sylvia MacVey as Founder. u

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ur next honouree, Brian Ritchie '62, has been a Governor since 2000 and a Director since 2011.

Brian’s commitment over the past 55 years has been unwavering. His son, David, is a member of the Class of ’89 and grandson, Cole, will graduate as part of the Class of 2018. Brian has earned great success in the world of business. He is president and CEO of Rigel Shipping, which operates a fleet of Canadian-flagged oil tankers. Brian is well-known in the Moncton and Shediac areas, in part for his ownership of Tait House,

Bogart's Bar and Grill, and Bay Vista Lodge Cottages.

He has been a generous supporter of Mount Allison University, a member of the Moncton Rotary Club, and a Board Member of the Canadian Pilot Authority.

Brian has made significant contributions to Rothesay Netherwood School, which might seem surprising if you consider that he only joined us for one year – 19601961, before completing his junior matriculations in Grade 11 and heading off to Mount Allison University.

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It is our great fortune that Brian joined us for that year, because it made possible his contributions to the school since then. If you were here when we recognized the Parents of 1984 as Founders, you will remember that the 1980s were a very difficult time for our school. There was some question about whether our school would survive at all. When we were able to establish new leadership and direction in 1987, Brian was approached by the head and agreed to host a dinner in Shediac for alumni and friends of the school. It went so well that eventually he and his friend, Brian Baxter, took over the Moncton dinner.

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But, as his classmate and friend of many years, David Lyman ’61, said: “It shows that one year makes a lifetime of difference, especially in who you chum around with.”

By reaching out to some of the many friends that Brian made when here – like David, and Ward Lynds ’62, and Brian Baxter ’62 – a picture began to emerge. Apparently, he made such a reputation in that year that it seemed he had been here forever. Brian was involved in many activities such as the Cadet Corp., Drama, and the Chapel Choir, in addition to running the Saturday night movie projector under the supervision of Doc Savege. Brian’s commitment to these extracurricular activities was guided in part by the fact that he could earn extra leave slips.

I am told that he used them to get home on weekends to Moncton, so he could visit a certain young lady named Karen, who he was fortunate enough to marry.

It seems that Brian had a bit of a weakness about following the school rules. In fact, there was a day when he expressed his opinion a little too freely to a school prefect, who shall remain nameless but who was named Founder not so long ago. The prefect decided that ‘three of the best’ would straighten this out – for those of you who don’t know, prefects could administer corporal punishment in those days. However, this prefect, who left his mark on the school, tried a little too hard to leave a mark on Brian, and Doc Savege, who happened to walk by, decided one was plenty. But what I learned, that neither Doc Savege nor the prefect knew, was that Brian was prepared and had put on a few extra pairs of shorts! Perhaps that is not surprising. Brian’s reputation as a skillful negotiator over the years is due in part to his understanding of what the other side is thinking. I’ll mention that he and that prefect have become great friends since – haven’t you Geoff Mitchell ’61?

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The importance of this cannot be overstated. We are first and foremost an Atlantic Canadian boarding school and at that time, we desperately needed to make some progress in the Greater Moncton area. When Brian put his name forward he gave us instant credibility – he is widely known and respected in the area, and his involvement marked a turning point for us there. 2017 marks the 30th consecutive year that he and his wife Karen have hosted those dinners. Brian also established the Moncton Fund, which has helped support many students from the Moncton area who have wanted to attend RNS. He has hosted the whole board at his cottages and conference facilities.

I could go on because Brian Ritchie is always doing this sort of thing for the school. When Sophia Beutner '03, the daughter of his good friend, Heli, and alum of our school, was tragically killed in Germany after she left the school, it was Brian who stepped forward and established a fund in her name here at RNS. Heli once said of Brian that “he is the most caring and generous person I know.”

As a board member, Brian has been described as “the one on the board who stays calm, always reasonable, always has really good ideas on how to deal with an issue – who always gives sound advice.” Despite the demands of his many businesses, Brian has been reverent about participating in board or executive committee meetings, and for supporting the school. Brian has also given generously to the school, in addition to the funds he has established.

Fittingly, he and Karen have probably been on campus more this year than in any since his son David was a student – whether for soccer games, the Mother’s Day Brunch or for rugby – his grandson, Cole, has won two provincial championships this year. Brian was typically humble when approached about this recognition and said he did not see himself in this way. However, his contribution says otherwise. His one year here stands in stark contrast to a lifetime of support for Rothesay Netherwood School, and for this, we recognize Brian Ritchie as Founder. u

Generous, thoughtful people in our community have made the decision to make a difference in the lives of students at Rothesay Netherwood School by including a Legacy Gift when planning their estate.

Many independent schools, colleges and universities, including Rothesay Netherwood School, have benefitted from the foresight and generosity of individuals who have chosen to make a legacy gift. These planned gifts are of immense importance: they have already helped to build RNS into the extraordinary place that it is today and they will help to secure and to shape the school for the future. In many cases, legacy gifts are designed to suit an

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individuals’ area of interest and also provide significant tax benefits to the donor. Scholarships, financial aid and new and improved facilities are just a few of the areas that benefit as a result of a legacy gift.

Donors who have made a planned gift to RNS, or who have made their intentions known, are members of The 1877 Society. Through their charitable endeavours, their gift will help provide permanent benefits to the RNS community. Individuals can become members of The 1877 Society in a variety of ways including bequests, gifts of life insurance and charitable remainder trusts.

If you are thinking of joining The 1877 Society or are interested in further information about how your legacy gift can work for future RNS students for years to come, please contact Rob Beatty, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs at (506) 848-1731 or giving@rns.cc .

When donors let us know of their estate plans, all information regarding their donation is kept in strict confidence. Some donors wish to share with others their legacy intentions, while others wish to stay anonymous. No matter the case, we thank each of them for their leadership.

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and appreciation DONOR & GIVING REPORT 2017-2018

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The theme of this issue of the Head’s Letter is ‘community’ and it is the support of the Rothesay Netherwood School community that allows RNS to strive for continuous improvement and excellence in education. This commitment of our community is essential so that we can continue to meet the needs of the current students and offer innovative programs taught by engaged and dedicated teachers. RNS is fortunate that many of our alumni, parents, and friends choose to contribute to the success of our students and school and we thank you for your efforts.

This past year saw the formation and introduction of the Rothesay Netherwood School Foundation (RNSF). Appointed by the RNS Board of Directors, the RNSF helps the school by assuring fiscal health through philanthropy and fund development. The primary task is to help raise and provide the necessary financial resources to ensure excellence in education. For the RNSF to be successful in its mission, we will need participation from our entire community.

As a result of your generosity, RNS continues to grow and has made some significant strides in the past year. RNS's ‘Pooled Investment Funds’ have grown to $ 7.86 million, construction began on the Fitness Center (scheduled for completion in Winter 2018), and the Innovation and Technology Endowment Fund was created.

The RNS community showed its support and came out in record numbers to the Top of the Hill Dinner and Auction, Founders’ Day and Reunion Weekend, and Grandparents’ Day. This enthusiastic participation is essential to the continuous evolution of our school.

On behalf of RNS, I extend our sincere appreciation to our community for your generosity and encourage your continued participation as there will always be much work to be done!

Sincerely,

For Alumni & Friends Give directly to your school and receive an official charitable tax receipt.

In Canada Rothesay Netherwood School is a charitable organization registered with the Canada Revenue Agency.

Canadian Charitable Registration No. 107916330-RR0001.

In the US Rothesay Netherwood School US Foundation, Inc. is registered as a US charitable organization with the Internal Revenue Service. US Charitable Registration/Tax Identification No. 46-4702044.

For more information on giving: Rob Beatty Director of Development & Alumni Affairs e: rob.beatty@rns.cc t: (506) 848-1731

Thank you for your generosity and support!

Rob Beatty Director of Development & Alumni Affairs The following Donor and Giving Report is published as a gesture to acknowledge and thank donors who provided financial support to Rothesay Netherwood School during the 2016-2017 school year between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this listing and apologize for any errors. Please notify the Development & Alumni Affairs Office of any errors or omissions at giving@rns.cc or (506) 848-0861.

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Statement of Revenue and Expenses The statement below has been extracted from the school's audited financial statements. The audit was performed by Ernst & Young.

REVENUE

Tuition Fees

Endowment Contribution

Annual Giving

Other Income Amortization

Total Revenue

2016 - 2017

$ 9,044,440 295,970 412,818 223,067 1,020,064 $ 10,996,359

EXPENSES

Education

Salaries & Benefits Operating Expenses

Total Education

Administration

Salaries & Benefits Operating Expenses

Total Administration

2015 - 2016 $ 8,778,887 270,946 370,857 515,889 1,014,693 $ 10,951,272

$ 3,304,781 586,813 $ 3,891,594

$ 3,223,543 577,498 3,801,041

$ 1,528,725 614,745 $ 2,143,470

$ 1,436,472 586,575 2,023,047

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Salaries & Benefits Operating Expenses Total Plant

$ 156,647 891,479 $ 1,048,126

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Agent Commissions

Food & Housekeeping Depreciation

Total Expenses

1,601,582 213,655 982,295 1,089,486 $ 10,970,208

AUDITED STATEMENTS, EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES

$ 26,151

ADJUSTMENTS TO INTERNAL STATEMENTS

Capital items not covered by donations $ -46,582

Capital dept repayment -74,784

Net depreciation expenses 69,422

Gain on sales of assets

Other non-cash expenses

recorded in external statements -41,963

Total adjustments to internal statements -93,907 INTERNAL SCHOOL STATEMENTS DEFICIT

THE HEAD ’S LETTER

$ -67,756

$ 146,896 1,032,601 1,179,497 1,345,149 193,695 918,291 1,078,392 $ 10,539,112 $ 412,160

$ -120,327 -74,784 63,699 -186,394 -179,604 -497,410 $ -85,250

Fundraising Summary In 2016-2017, a total of 744 donors contributed to Rothesay Netherwood School in the form of monetary donations, the transfer of shares and Aeroplan miles, gifts-in-kind, and endowment gifts.

ANNUAL GIVING

Annual Giving

Foundations (RNS & Currie)

Total Annual Giving

2016-2017

2015-2016

$ 373,997

$ 331,050

38,821

39,807

$ 412,818

$ 370,857

$ 265,554

$ 183,126

CAPITAL GIVING

Total Capital Giving

OTHER GIVING

Program Support Endowment Funds

Gifts-in-Kind

Total Other Giving

SPECIAL EVENTS FUNDRAISING TOTAL GIVING

$ 39,568 399,231 19,052

$147,477 648,778 29,706

$ 457,851

$ 825,961

$ 99,525

$ 99,630

$ 1,235,748

$ 1,479,574

Overall Giving (number of donors) 744 710

SUMMARY OF RNS POOLED INVESTMENT FUNDS ~ JUNE 30, 2017 NAMED ENDOWMENTS $6,447,489

Fundraising @ RNS A Quick Glance As of June 30th, 2017, the RNS Pooled Investments (see summary at bottom of page) had grown to approximately $7.865 million.

Approximately 30% of RNS students receive some form of Financial Aid. RNS has more than 60 named funds in the Endowment; these funds typically provide financial assistance, provide funds that support and enhance various RNS projects and priorities, as well as help and assist with ongoing building maintenance programs.

Within these named funds, there exist numerous ‘Family’ and ‘Class’ funds that have been designed to meet the donor’s area of interest and RNS priorities.

These funds range from $10,000 to more than $1M. The largest ‘Class’ fund in the RNS Endowment is the Class of ’61 Fund with $233,965.

In the past decade, Planned Giving has played a major role in the growth of endowment in the charitable sector. A Planned Gift often allows donors to achieve their philanthropic objectives while providing both significant tax savings and critical funding for the charity.

To find out more about supporting the RNS Endowment, ‘Class’ projects, and Planned Giving, contact: Rob Beatty, Director, Development & Alumni Affairs at rob.beatty@rns.cc , or (506) 848-1731.

Full listings found in audited RNS Financial Statements - schedule 3 Funds have been designated for Student Financial Assistance by donors Funds distributed annually are 5% of principal (set by Board of Directors).

RNS FOUNDATION INC.

$496,471

RESTRICTED FUNDS

$624,552

Wm. CURRIE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

$296,160

TOTAL RNS POOLED INVESTMENTS

$7,864,672

Found in audited RNS Foundation Inc. Financial Statements Funds have been designated for Student Financial Assistance Funds distributed annually are 5% of principal (set by Board of Directors) Full listings found in audited RNS financial Statements - Schedule 2 Funds have designated purposes Funds distributed annually are 5% of principal (set by Board of Directors) (from Dec. 31, 2016 statement - unaudited) Funds have been designated for Student Financial Assistance Funds distributed annually are 5% of principal (set by Board of Directors)

Thanks to a major gift from Doug Mackay '48, the RNS Innovation and Technology Endowed Fund was established this year and has a long-term goal of $2 million. This fund will enhance RNS’s ability to further develop faculty teaching skills and student learning opportunities using hands-on science, real-life applications, collaboration, and entrepreneurship principles now being used in the 21st century. Mrs. Mary-Ellen Wilcox has been hired as STEAM Coordinator and is leading this exciting initiative.

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DONOR & GIVING REPORT

u Has contributed to RNS from five to nine consecutive years

alumni

a We remember these donors who are deceased and are grateful for their support

Class of 1936 Eva McAvity Dunlop Hope Mackay Hunter U

Mary Gillespie Jardine U Valerie Wilde Mackay Hal Stevens

Class of 1937 Hazen Mackay Inches U

Class of 1950 Joe Hickman U Louise Miles Hunt U John Readman u Lucy Whitman Traves U David Yuill

Class of 1939 Doug Bannon U Jean Kitchen McCormack u Class of 1941 Leila MacKenzie Buckingham U a Michael Page U Class of 1942 Mary Winslow-Spragge Duclos Jack Hickman U Class of 1944 Errol Mitchell U 38

U Has contributed to RNS for ten or more consecutive years

Class of 1945 Tom Macaulay U a Class of 1946 Eva Marler Aspinall Jim Irving U Kent Martin Betty Goodday Mitham U Class of 1947 George Fawcett U Rory Grant U Bill Thompson U Bill Turney U Fred Walsh Class of 1948 Alfred Brooks U Arthur Irving U Doug Mackay U Sarah Aitken Stevenson Class of 1949 James Coster U Dorothee Sear Cowan U Beth Newell Hall U Pauline Nelson Himmelman u Joan Fraser Ivory U THE HEAD ’S LETTER

Class of 1951 Anne Aitken Baker U Hugh Donald U Bob Findlay U Lorna MacDonald Gouws U Alan Lawson Ed Morrisey U Boyd Ritchie U Doreen Allison Tuomola U Eve McMackin Tupper u Class of 1952 Mac Butt u Edward Petrie U Joe Robinson U Peter Smith U Glasier Somerville U Class of 1953 John Bate U Mary-Jane Magee Burns U Michael Coster U James Farquhar Richard Trynor a Tony Yearwood u Class of 1954 Ruth Henderson Anglin u Dick Hollies U Margaret Nichol Sherman Kenneth Smith Class of 1955 Dennis Anglin u Alfred Groom U Gregor Hope U John McCurdy

Class of 1956 Robert Bell Jr. U Derek Black Jim Golding u David Maddison U Harold Nickerson U Frederick Simmons U Charlotte Gibbon Turnbull U Wally Turnbull U

Graham Scott U David Stewart U Lionel Teed U

Class of 1957 Herbert Beale Bob Corbett Don Gruchy U Bob Jackson Rosalind Leavitt Barry Mackay Bill McMackin U Derek Oland Bob Snodgrass U Kathryn Wilson

Class of 1962 Heather Gilbert Allen Brian Baxter U Linda Ranger Bergquist Gus Bonnycastle Jane Jolly Breen Richard Buckland Ted Bulley Nita MacMurray Driscoll Stan Goodman Suzanne Small Harder Mary Crosby Hare u Richard Litz Thomas Lynch John McFarlane U Jane Harris O’Malley u Brian Ritchie U Wilma Wasson Ross Heather Mackay Shortus Louise Peatman Stevenson Wendy Jones Sullivan Sandra Keirstead Thorne U Ann Nagle Vautour

Class of 1958 Wendy Armstrong Colpitts Margaret Crosby U Roger Harley U Margaret McFadgen McMaster U Tom Turnbull U Ann Puddington Wechsler u Class of 1959 John Baxter U Bill Boyd U Terry Bryant Sally Butler-Grant U Sallie Mackay Caty U Marion Whitehead Groundwater U Doreen LeBreton Haydon u Don Hazen U Charles Hiscock U Donald Maddison Ian Robinson U a Michael Smith U Class of 1960 Judy Logan Bain U Andrew Gunter Bill Gunter u Reay Mackay U Duncan Noble U

Class of 1961 Faith Detchon U David Hiscock U David Lyman U Geoff Mitchell U

Class of 1963 Derek Brown U Colin Crosbie u Frank Davis Thomas MacWilliam u Sally Drury McDougall U Dan Sargeant u Douglas Stanley u John Teed U Nancy Mann Wood U Mel Young U Class of 1964 Barbara Lynch Davis Fred Deakin Catherine Dinsmore

ANNUAL GIVING PARTICIPATION

Class / No. of Donors

Congratulations to the alumni classes with the highest number of individual donors this year! Thanks to all of the alumni who have contributed, and to the alumni volunteers who have helped the school with fundraising!

1962 / 22

Glenn Johnston u John Mitchell Sue Kinnear Ness u John Stevenson U Class of 1965 Jane Larlee Addison Jane Ross Allan U Cricky Brodhead U Cherry Ferguson u Cynthia Findlay u Joan McBride Hugh McLellan U Gerry McMackin U Nancy Clarke Pasquet George Richmond Heather Palmer Richmond John Simson U George Teed Class of 1966 Mary Beaton Bill Gresh Joan Johnston u Jean Cameron Kelly U Class of 1967 Lesley Brooks U Jim Crosby U Stephen Fitch David Mackay U John Masterson Robert Pasquet Catherine Benbow Plewes George Rhuland Barbara Francis Stuart U Kate Stevenson Wilson

1965 / 13 1957, 1963, 1967 / 10

Sandi Mahon U Peter Stone U Class of 1970 David Casgrain U Charles Peatman u Class of 1971 Michael Biggar u Bill Hicks U Bill McCracken U Jim Nelles U John Scovil U Peter Secord u Drew Williamson u

Class of 1977 Art Crease u Peter Nee Max Simms Class of 1978 Helene Moberg Dan Northrup Class of 1979 Rayanne Brennan Kathleen Timmis Class of 1980 Colin MacDougall u Adelia McBride

Class of 1972 Guy Domville Doug Kidd Drummond Macdougall Jeff Miller Tyler Richardson

Class of 1981 Angela Jones Estey u Lewis Lau Stephen Tobias Diggy Turnbull U

Class of 1973 David Gresh Suzanne Ahier Kennedy Cynthia Earle Lunderville Ralph Lutes U Gail Larkin Thomas Christine Brenan Whelly u

Class of 1982 Janet Blackadar u Roger Marino Jane Snodgrass Northrup U Paige Hyndman Stoecker Mary McCain Turnbull U Nora Valentino U

Class of 1974 Peter Anderson u Jim Brittain U Rick Buckingham U John Donald Lloyd Shears U

Class of 1983 Krista Hope Ferguson Rob Hutcheson U Renato Marino Jennifer Case O'Connell Lyn Salsman Waller U Tom Wellner U

Class of 1968 Diana Ross Banks Ellen Pickard Cudmore U Judith Fisher u Bruce Heggie Philip Hovey Allen Hubbard U Debbie Hanley McKee U

Class of 1975 Janice Collins Anderson u Agnes Chan Sylvia Brenan MacVey U Rob Northrup Gordon Smith Vera Turnbull u

Class of 1969 David Campbell u Beverly Everett Jim Irving

Class of 1976 Nathaniel Noel u Ted Sayre Robert Scovil Robert Shepherd u

Class of 1984 Daniel Groppini Debbie Hackett Class of 1985 David Cassidy U Judith Mitchell Mackin u Val Streeter U Joël Youden u Class of 1986 Rosalyn Hodgson Kelsey u

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alumni Class of 1987 Margie Gregg Ingrid Weisseneder Harris Jody Shields Alison Teed Smith Susan Streeter U Class of 1988 Maria Griffin Boudehane U Kent Ferguson Roxane MacDonald Streeter U Class of 1989 Jennifer Brett Hanson Isabelle Saillant U Michael White U Class of 1991 Ian Brett Penny Ng Alex Teed 39

Class of 1992 Eric de Kruyff Shonaugh Coles Moore Luke Vallee U Class of 1993 Malini Handa Leno Matthew Lister u Mary Kitchen Orszag U Billie Richards u Class of 1994 Robert Bishop Class of 1995 Jamie Irving u Mark Vallee U Class of 1996 Stephanie Kitchen Armstrong U Peter Clark U Will Higgins Jeff Murphy Class of 1997 Matthew Forgie Geoffrey Hamilton u Ryan Murphy Holly McMackin Owens U FALL ’17

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alumni & students Class of 1998 Lynn Bessoudo u Stephanie McDonald Jeff Owens U Class of 1999 Metaxia Flogeras Robertson Cameron Bird Saskin Drew Simson u Class of 2000 Mark Bessoudo George Fowler u Lindsay Stollery Jephcott u Andrew McMackin Melanie Poirier u

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Class of 2001 Kathryn Higgins Hans Klohn u Chris Kodama Cicely Mackay Class of 2002 Stephanie Downey Class of 2003 Jeff Coyle William Crosby Jeff Kitchen U Sam Mackay Shannon McLaughlin-Butler MacLeod Laura McMackin U Rachel Purvis Class of 2004 Brittany Halpin Kitchen u Claudia Lutes u Russell Murray Mathieu Poirier U Nick Rademaker Kate Lordon Thompson Sheena Young Class of 2005 Fernanda Escobedo Sarah Flawn Brittany Flood George Harrington u Mitchell Henderson U THE HEAD ’S LETTER

Class of 2006 Luc Boucher Christopher Carter Allie Gilks U JK Hamilton Greg Honour u Sarah Irving U Hayley Lutes u Diana MacVey u Ted Moffatt Jeremie Poirier U Luke Taylor u Stephanie O'Neill Taylor u Tyler Veriker

Class of 2012 Jim Che Loren Cooper Julie Yoon

Class of 2007 Meghan Flood Kyle MacDonald Maggie MacVey

Class of 2016 Maria Inès Miravete Martinez Cecil VanBuskirk

Class of 2008 Adam Baxter Lauren Henderson U John Kodama Olivia Lutes u Rob McCann James Ryder Class of 2009 Patience McCann Bandoma Douglas Cox John Cullen Katelyn Gorman Lance Pridham Ashlyn Somers Abigail White u Class of 2010 Hayden Atkinson Luke Baxter Duncan Lutes u Andrew Marshall Jordan Miller Class of 2011 Paige Chapman Alice Smith Forsyth Gaelyn McMackin Fraser Wells

Class of 2013 Haley Brittain RJ Irving Jeff Oh Macaskill Oland Mitchell Vanderlaan Class of 2014 Carl Elze

Class of 2017 Benjamin MacDonald Andrés Bear Nuño Graham Turnbull Bryson Woodworth Class of 2018 Martha Pitre Class of 2019 Erin Flemming Class of 2023 Nicholas Beatty Laura Flemming Parents & Grandparents (past & present) Abera Abay & Susan Price Adrian Adams & Jennifer Higgins David Albert & Shirley Roach-Albert Mike & Shelley Albert Dennis & Ruth Anglin u Yvonne Armour-Shillingford Monica Alvarez Lailson Elvis & Zoe Anderson Brian & Kathy Archer u Paul Baker & Daphne Waye Etienne Bandyayera & Christiane Runumyi Michael & Margot Banks Guy Barbara & Tricia Lalonde David & Alexandra Barrett u

John & Judy Baxter U Mazimino Gerardo Bear Sanz Rob Beatty & Mary Beth Tingley Axel Begner Ricardo & Lois Bessoudo Terry & Jane Bird u Janet Blackadar u Marilyn Blair Shawn & Mary Blunston u Denis Boucher & Clara Leblanc Ian & Kelly Boyd Stephen & Debbie Boyd Jim & Barbara Brennan u Ian & Cory Brett Lorne & Lynn Brett u Jim Brittain & Heather White Brittain U David Burbine & Kim Crocket Rafal Byczko & Holly Campbell u Brendan & Laurie Byrne Jonathan & Lee Ann Calabrese Elizabeth Cameron U David & Peggy Case u David & Sheri Cassidy U Jun Chen & Yingzhi Li Michael Chiasson & Aisling Stevenson Chiasson Eric Chisholm & Jennifer Roos John & Jennifer Chisholm Lesley Cole & Steve Sears Ed & Ruth Coleman David & Wendy Colpitts Osa & Carol Cookey Stephen & Carolyn Copeland Lee & Jane Corey u Ron & Ann Cox U Pauline Cronin Jim & Joy Crosby U Joyce Crosby U Jean Curran & Dale Cooper Les & Mary Rose Dewar Peter Docherty & Mary Catherine MacSween Gerald & Heather Doiron Max & Elaine Dooks William & Mary Douglas Martha Downey u Bill & Tammy Dunnett Brian & Anthea Earle Matthew & Tammy Earle U Greg & Dayna Ellis U Don & Susan Ezra

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parents & grandparents George Fawcett U Kenneth & Wanda Flemming Martin & Cynthia Flewwelling Brian & Carolyn Flood Mauricio Fosado Lopez & Maria Del Pilar Alvarez Perez Darrell Frank & Ellen Sargent-Frank Troy & Janice Garnett William & Myrna Gentleman Randall & Allison Gibson Phillip & Colleen Gilks u Ronald & Diane Giroux U Jim Golding u Xuesong Gong & Dai Shi Rick & Cindy Gowan U Rory & Olga Grant U Jamie Gray & Emily O’Regan u David & Jane Gresh Christopher & Krista Gulliver Gaetan Haché & Julie Paulin Jennifer Hanson Sally Harrington St. Clair Albert & Elizabeth Hart Volker Hasbargen & Sabine Hasbargen Russell & Margaret Henderson U Hector Herrera & Mirna Baez Ivan & Vivian Hicks James Higgins Kendall & Arlene Higgins Ivan Ho U Reta Honour Gregor & Charlotte Hope U Jose Sergio Huerta Olache & Claudia Leticia Rizo Navarro Hope Hunter U Jim & Linda Hutton U Hazen Inches U Arthur & Sandra Irving U Jim & Jean Irving U John & Elizabeth Irving Jim & Lynn Irving Suzanne Irving U Winnifred Irving U David & Judith Jamieson u Mary Jarratt U Anne Jewett & Andrew Cook U Lawrence & Bonnie Jewett u Mark Jewett U Susan Jewett U Terry & Peggy Jewett u Xue An Jiang & Xue Hui Zhang

Cyril & Andrea Johnston Philip & Yi Kay Olushola & Marilyn Keripe Richard & Janet Kidd U Denis & Kate Kim Paul & Elizabeth Kitchen U Hans & Wendy Klohn U Peter & Sharon Klohn u Yoshiko Kodama George & Loretta Kolyvas Nick Lee & Julia Kim Jean-Francois Légaré & Michelle St. Laurent Ronald Leung & Penny Ng Jean-Paul & Adrienne Levesque Svein-Ivar Lillehaug & Barbara Wasson Lillehaug Jason & Jennifer Limongelli Guiyu Liu & Wenging Mou Ralph Lutes U Tom a & Diana Macaulay U Colin & Janet MacDougall u Drummond Macdougall Virginia MacKenzie-Walker Andy & Sylvia MacVey U Thomas MacWilliam u George & Ruth Magee Peter & Leslie Magee David & Judith Marr U John & Heather Mason Eldon Maston U Richard & Gwen McConnell U Jean McCormack u Gerald & Amy McCracken U Charlie & Linda McEvoy U John & Debbie McKenzie Fred & Patricia McLellan Paul & Kathleen McLellan U Bill & Minte McMackin U Gerry & Lynn McMackin U Paul & Elizabeth Meier U John & Lorraine Mitchell Jeff Morrison & Diane Liscumb u Jim & Barb Morrison Michael & Bea Morse U David & Mechelle Mosher YunFeng Mou & Fang Yang Gordon Mouland, Sr. David & Heather Muir Patrick Murphy & Rae Fitzpatrick Raymond & Carolyn Murphy

Sean & Crystal Murray u Grant & Karen Neilson Jim & Louise Nelles U Nathaniel & Michele Noel u Dan & Kelly Northrup Chris & Jane Northrup U Andrew & Leslie Oland Derek & Jacqueline Oland Patrick & Jill Oland Bob & Carol Owens u John & Anne Oxley Vernon & Jeanne Paddock Rachel & Bob Poirier U Xiaohong Pu & Jufang Zhang Hui Qiao & Ping Zhao James & Judy Richards u Brian & Karen Ritchie U Allan and Karen Rombaut June Roos & Stephen Gilbert Angela Savoie Ted & Beth Sayre Eckart & Donna Schroeter Salvatore & Angela Scichilone Anne Scott & Neil Brodie Francis & Gina Severin Rob & Lorraine Simonds John & Fran Simson U Mickey & Alison Smith Peter Smith U Richard Smith Vicki Smith Bob & Barbara Snodgrass U Chris & Jessie Somers Glasier & Josephine Somerville U Haitao Song & Hong Chen Gary & Pamela Spicer Darrell Stephenson & Nea Creamer-Stephenson Roslyn Stollery U Judith Streeter Val & Roxane Streeter U Everett Taylor & Caroline St. Pierre George & Val Teed John & Patricia Teed U Lionel & Joan Teed U Geoffrey & Janet Thompson Richard & Ann-Marie Tingley Mary Turnbull U Tom & Margaret Turnbull U Wally & Charlotte Turnbull U Stew & Judy Valcour

Dean & Dayna Van Doleweerd U Tony & Beverley Van Doleweerd Kelly & Cynthia VanBuskirk Mel & Audrey Veall U David & Miriam Wells Clyde & Cheryl Wetmore Chip & Christine Whelly u Brian & Kim White u John & Elizabeth Wilson Kate Wilson Stephen Woodworth & Kathy Schunk Wilson Xu & Yan Zhuang Bong Yoo U Brian Young Dolores Young U Gerard & Sally Young Hugh Young & Amanda Reindorp-Young Mel & Ann Young U Sheldon Zhang & Lili Guo Charley Zhen & Frieda Jin Haichun Zhou & Ruiwei Tong

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Directors & Governors (H - Honourary Governor) Peter Anderson u Doug Bannon H U Terry Bird u Janet Blackadar u Jim Brennan u Ian Brett Jim Brittain U Rick Buckingham U David Campbell u Robert Campbell David Cassidy U Agnes Chan Jane Corey u Jim Crosby U George Fawcett H U Rory Grant H U Alfred Groom U Krista Gulliver Doreen Haydon u Jack Hickman H U Gregor Hope H U Anne Jewett U Matthew Lister u Mary Jane Logan u Cynthia Lunderville Doug Mackay H U FALL ’17

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Jamie Gray u Elizabeth Griffin Debbie Hackett Gerry Hebert Jack Hickman U Sarah Hogan Michael Hutton U Mark Jenkins u Andrea Jollymore U Craig Jollymore U David Keeping Janet Kidd u Richard Kidd u Elizabeth Kitchen U Paul Kitchen U Loretta Kolyvas Rob Langmaid Jeff Lewis Essie Lom U Claudia Lutes u Elizabeth Ann Macdonald U Judy MacFarland U Shauna MacNeill U Jill McCarville u Richard McConnell U Charlie McEvoy U Kathleen McLellan U Paul McLellan U Laura McMackin U Tanya Moran u Sharon Nason Patrick Nobbs Richard Oulton Sandy Phillips u Brad Read u Kristin Read u Josh Richards Brent Roberts Greta Rogers Jennifer Roos Jim Russell Tia Saley Bryan Savege u Lorraine Simonds Kati Stevens u Matt Stevens u Gary Thibideau Richard Thorne U Sandi Thorne U Nancy Titus Peter Tomilson u

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Jason Saunders Chuck Schembri Christy Simson Elizabeth Snell Peggy Stevenson U Mary Stoughton U Bruce & Claudine Sweeney Mary Walsh Lana Langille Doucette Natasha Miller

Friends Anonymous (11) Sally Black U Peter & Joanne Boyd Tim & Sarah Boyd Philip Brown u Cathy Cannon u Mike & Sally Carhart Lorie Cohen-Hackett Lynn Costello Coates Amy Dryer Doris Earl Dorothy Findlay U Stan Fortune Colin Friars & Maria Powell Olga Grant U Peter Gulliver Victor Haines & Beverly Chandler Juliet Hickman U Jill Higgins Nancy Kitchen a Christopher Lane Robin Mackay Jason MacLean Janet Maston U Gary & Pamela McKay Gwen McKay U Karen McNally Michael & Kelly Meighan Myles & Penny Milligan Mary Mitchell U Elizabeth Montgomery U Ross Morrow U Jean Northrup Troy & Andrea Northrup Jon Orszag James & Louise Pelletier Craig Pinhey Noreen Russell Sean & Heather Ryan

Businesses 3087752 Nova Scotia Limited 665444 NB Inc 671104 NB Inc Advocate Printing & Publishing u Aerus 10155 Afterburn Fitness Performance Aitkens Pewter Albert’s Draperies Anchorage Hotel, Whale Watch & Dive Centre Ang and Sal's Hairstyling Angela Morgan Inc. Arby 's 2047 Atlas Structural Systems Avalon Salon and Spa u Best Value Inn - Fort Howe & Vegas Entertainment Centre Boaz Restaurant Bone Ami Island Explorations Boston Pizza Saint John Boutique Zekara Brennan Management Company Ltd. Britt's Pub + Eatery Brookville Manufacturing Co. Brown’s Fine Food Services Inc. u Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza Inc. U Cedar Groves Par 3 Exec. Golf Course Chandler Sales Chipman Hill Suites CIBC Wood Gundy Cineplex Cinemas Saint John Cleve's Source for Sports Collectables Ltd. Colour Collections & Decor Colwell’s Fashions Common’s Crêperie Cafe Corey Nutrition Company Crosby Molasses Company Ltd U Cynthia Findlay Consulting u

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friends, businesses & memorials DA2 Woodworking David R. Marr Prof. Corp. U David's Tea Saint John Decimal 81 Denis Office Supplies & Furniture Inc. Doiron Sports Excellence Dowd Home Improvements Dr. Denis Boucher Corp. Prof. Inc. Dr. Shawn Blunston P.C. Inc. u Dre. Carolyne Chaisson C.P. Inc. East Coast Basketball Academy Ella - The Shop En Sushi Bar Earnst & Young LLP Floor Fashions Forfitness and Athletics - Health Performance Centre Fox Harb’r Resort FYI Doctors - Landing Clinic G.E. Barbour Ltd. u G&P Goldsmiths Ltd. (Spicer Jewellery) Garden of the Gulf u Go Deep International Inc. Grannan Hospitality Group Greenhawk Equestrian Sport Greig Pottery Ltd. Ground Zero Laser Tag Guildford's Gusto Hockey H. H. Hunter Holdings Inc. u Hampton Golf Club Hampton Riding Centre Hayward & Warwick Higgins General Insurance Ltd. House of Chan Imperial Theatre Irving Oil Ltd. U J.D. Irving Ltd. U Java Moose Coffee Roasters Je Suis Prest Boutique / Ready Man Kennebecasis Drugs Ltd. U Kent Building Supplies Key Industries Promotionals Kingsbrae Garden KUB Architecture Inc. Lawson Creamer Lawyers Le Danube Blue Hotel Legacy Painters Leon’s Furniture - Saint John Lexus of Saint John Lolë Atelier Saint John

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McPhee’s Home Bakery Mer et Soleil Fine Wines & Fine Spirits Montana’s Cookhouse Moosehead Breweries Ltd. Mr. Lube Saint John Namslas Ltd. Northrup Training Stables Oakville Lane Dental Clinic Ocean Marine Brokers Inc. U Owens Financial Services Inc. Owens MacFadyen Group Papa John’s Pizza 11389 Peddlers Creek Restaurant Pettingill Dental Clinic u Photography Flewwelling Poley Mountain Resorts Ltd. Pomodori Pizzeria Printworks Screen Printing Ltd. Punch Productions Inc. u Puneves Investments Inc. u Quality Inn - Amsterdam Inn RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Red Rock Adventure Renew Nail Salon Renforth Auto Centre Ricardo Bessoudo Professional Corp.

Rigel Shipping Canada Inc. U River and Trail Outdoor Company Rocky Bend Partnership Rocky's Sports Bar Rowing New Brunswick Aviron Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Saint John Alehouse Saint John Sea Dogs Sandra Miller Floral Designs Inc. SBW Wealth Management & Employee Benefits Schembri Sports Scotiabank Second Cup Coffee Co. 9671 Sense of Tokyo Service Master of Saint John Shadow Lawn Inn Sharp Direct Simply For Life (SFL) Saint John Somers Island Blues Inc. Stewart McKelvey

Supremex Inc. Taylor Printing Group Inc. Thai Pho Thandi Restaurant The Algonquin Resort The Barrel's Head Gastropub The Framing Factory The Ledges The Simple Pantry The Spa Rothesay Tim Hortons - McAllister Tri Star Mercedes-Benz Saint John Tuck Studio Ultimate Windows & Doors Uniglass Plus / Ziebart Urban Shoe Myth Valley Pharmacy Vantage Build Vito's Restaurant White Water International Consulting Yoga Haus Young's Lobster Company Foundations CGOV Foundation u Isles Foundation Incorporated Netherwood Scholarship Trust U Ptarmigan Foundation Inc. u The Mackay Family Charitable Fund Walter C. Sumner Foundation U William Currie Hughes Scholarship Fund U Donations were received in memory / in honour of Andrés Bear Nuño ’17 Sophia Beutner ’04 Beverly Bishop Robert Black ’47 Jordan Boyd ’15 Fred Buller ’62 Bud Burns Edwin "Whitey" Clarke ’61 Jim Connolly Mary Crimmins Bruce Crockett Scott Donovan ’99 James Downey Rosie Dupuis Larry Earl ’57 Winnifred Fortune Ralph Fowler ’55

Ross Fraser Erin Gentleman ’17 Joyce Mary Isabel Gregg Win Hackett Derek Hamilton David Henderson ’66 Robert Hook Jack Irving ’50 Dr. & Mrs. JFL Jackson Beverly Jewett Craig Jollymore Cynthia Keddy ’62 Bill Kitchen ’42 Paul & Elizabeth Kitchen Stella Kyle Rhoda Lom Blake Lynch ’62 Mrs. Charles F.H. Macdonald Muriel (Henderson) McCracken ’29 John "Jack" F. McCrossin Jim McKay ’67 Brockwell Montgomery ’28 Gordon Montgomery ’42 R. Stewart Moore Lynn Morgan ’65 Amy Newell Anne (MacKinnon) O'Connell ’73 Judy Roberts Gordon Shields ’57 James Snell ’53 George Stoughton ’38 Scott Taylor ’03 Dag Turnbull ’66 Ann Van der Voort Bryson Woodworth ’17 Geraldine (White) Young ’42

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mbedded in the culture of RNS is the idea of being a caring, creative, Atlantic Canadian community. This is important for our school as we strive to make the campus inclusive and inviting for students from around the globe, but also to extend our ongoing mission to provide meaningful service learning opportunities for our students both locally and globally. The generosity and kindness of the students of RNS is incredible and wide reaching, and while sharing each opportunity our students are involved in could fill this entire publication, I will attempt to highlight some of our incredible local service initiatives.

One does not need to look much farther than the second weekend of school to experience the whole community engagement for a service project at RNS. RNS annually hosts the community Terry Fox Run, and 2017 was no exception. This year was a noteworthy record for this event, however, as we had over 400 participants walk, run, and cycle the streets of Rothesay in support of this event. This group included the entire student body, faculty, staff, parents, friends of RNS and members of the greater community. It is truly amazing to see students race against teachers, Middle School running alongside of High School, and even some energetic alumni running, all while raising funds for an important cause.

While events like the Terry Fox Run do a great job of welcoming the community to our beautiful campus, RNS students also leave campus to give their time and expertise regularly. On a weekly basis, RNS students travel to local elementary schools to offer oneon-one and group mentoring in partnership with Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Through traditional in-school mentoring and the Go-Girls! Program more than 40 students volunteer each week, all year long, to make meaningful connections with a local student. While

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RNS students certainly have an impact on the children they meet each week, these relationships prove to be meaningful for our students as well. As Former Head Prefect Cecil VanBuskirk ’15 recognized, “Knowing that you have had such a huge impact on a kid’s life, and experiencing growing up together, is the coolest thing ever. I hope everyone can have the same experience I have had.” Cecil was a Big Brother for four years and still makes an effort to stop by to visit his "Little" while home from university.

Programs like Big Brothers/Big Sisters provide meaningful and ongoing volunteer opportunities to students weekly, and require a great deal of commitment and time. We are very fortunate to offer other events which occur on a rotating basis to allow all students a chance to be part of a service project.

One way this is accomplished is through monthly visits to Outflow Ministry. Outflow is a men’s shelter in Saint John, which also works with community groups to provide daily hot meals to those in need.

RNS has formed a strong partnership with Outflow and groups of Senior School students travel to the Outflow building on Waterloo Street to serve meals prepared at the school. Through this program, hundreds of meals are served annually by caring RNS students. Students support the shelter in many other ways including holding a sock drive, collecting food donations, creating original art for auction, and by participating in volunteer internships as part of Grade 12 Growth Week.

So while student participation in these many programs is incredible, even more impressive are the student-led service initiatives. Programs like Project Linus, which provides handmade, student-sewn blankets to those in need, has grown in recent years thanks to the leadership of Shayna Earle ’18. Similarly, the Youth for Youth Concert, a completely stu-

Both Shayna Earle '18 and Mira Stephenson '18 received Teen Resource Centre Youth Who Care Awards last May for their contributions to the greater community.

dent-run event, has worked hard to raise both funds and awareness for the challenges of youth in the greater Saint John area. Mira Stephenson ’18, chair of the Youth for Youth committee, has this to say about the student-run annual event: “It is wonderful to see how our entire school community comes together to support this worthy cause – last year, we filled our theatre! I believe this is a testament to our closely knit school community – students, faculty, staff, and parents all coming together to support critical services for youth in the greater Saint John area.”

So while the mentioned opportunities really just scratch the surface of the service projects our students are taking part in, one thing for sure is that the Service Program at RNS is wide reaching and making a meaningful impact in the community. Whether it be the Glee Club performing for the residents of Kings Way Care Centre or more than 100 students canvassing Rothesay on Halloween asking for food bank donations rather than candy, it is clear: RNS students care a whole lot! u

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rowing up in Country Harbour, NS, it was very difficult for an aspiring basketball player to improve.

Everything was challenging. I had a little concrete court - my father’s old garage - and I would practice there for hours a day. Aside from knowing that the ball had to go in the hoop, I knew very little about the specifics of basketball.

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My parents always supported me any way that they could, but it was difficult. To play on a team, I had to travel an hour just for practices. Games were usually farther. One time, when my parents were busy and couldn’t get me to practice, I biked. It took me four hours to get there, followed by a two hour practice, and then the bike ride home.

My parents worked hard for a living to support me and my sister in everything that we did. Looking back on it, they never did anything for themselves. My Mom shears Christmas trees for a living – and still does to this day. My Dad cut pulp wood from the time he was 13 years old. At a young age, he learned what hard work was, and he taught me that same value. He always said that if you truly love doing something, you need to love the work associated with becoming the best at it.

This is how I grew up - starting at the bottom and looking at the top of the mountain was never daunting to me - it was just what I always did. And it was this outlook and determination that drove me to start a prep basketball team at THE HEAD ’S LETTER

RNS. In fact, I was amazed that it hadn't already been done given the school's facilities, staff, and faculty. To me, RNS was ideal to support a recruiting basketball program. After all, in order to play basketball at the next level, you need to go to university. In order to be successful in university, you need a strong connection between the classroom and the court. RNS makes that connection.

I try to not start sentences with, “When I was your age...” or “When I used to play...” around my players.

However, every student-athlete that I have coached knows that I speak highly of my father and of what he taught me at a young age. This is what I'm trying to do for my boys. I'm a kid from Country Harbour, NS with parents who never played basketball, nor did they attend university or college. My father was forced to quit school in Grade 6. But here I am, a 32-year-old mathematics teacher at a prestigious independent school who has two degrees and has played university and professional basketball. I started this program for any kid with a dream of being the best he can be. I started this program to help student-athletes make the connection between the classroom, community, and the court. I try to use my life as an example for my students and let them know that if you fall in love with the everyday rigor of getting better, the potential of what you can accomplish is limitless.

When I started coaching the Boys' Varsity Basketball Team, it certainly did not look as it does now. Talent varied, for sure, but I was always searching for just one player who ‘GOT IT’. He didn't have to be the best player, nor even possess any great amount of skill. He just needed to hear my message and believe that he could do absolutely anything. Jack Smith '15 was the one student who made me realize, “You know what, this can work.” Whenever I delivered a message, Jack would look me in the eyes and I could tell he was just waiting for me to say, “Okay, go do it!” He earned the nickname, ‘The Example,’ because in my eyes, he was what I wanted every player to be passionate, polite, empathetic, and with a work ethic that would make him run through a wall if it meant it would help the team. He feared nothing. He was early to practice and never had excuses. He loved the work associated with being great. He gave me the confidence to keep building.

Since Jack, we've had many moments of growth.

Andrew Milner '17 was my first recruit, ironically coming from Antigonish, NS, which is where I took that four-hour bike ride to and from practice all those years ago. At the time, I was selling Andrew a dream.

We didn't have the platform that we have now, but we did have, and still have, a world-class school with outstanding staff and facilities. We now compete on a national stage in the National Preparatory League. We attract Atlantic Canada’s best basketball student-athletes as well as talent from Ontario and across the country. We have an extensive strength and conditioning program that helps these young men become peak athletes. I also started my own basketball training business, East Coast Basketball Academy, to help with skill development. On my staff, I have four former pro/college players to help provide a professional training environment year round.

All of the things I dreamed of having as a young player, I try to provide for these young men to help them be the best that they can be. I also have my players work with younger students in the community because I feel strongly that a huge component of what we do is based around leadership and being a good person. At RNS, we want our students to experience long-term, sustainable success. Unfortunately putting a ball in a hoop will only get you so far. The sooner students realize that, the better. Classroom – Community – Court. In that order.

As for the future of the Varsity Boys' Basketball program, it's simple. We are going to be the best in the world. Just like my father said, if you truly love something, you will love the work associated with it.

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Grade 10 Farmers' Market Hosting the Community

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n September of 2016, we were searching for an opportunity that would allow the Grade 10 students to further establish themselves as leaders in our school while offering deeper interaction with the four core Learning Outcomes of the Discovery (Grade 9/10) Program: Teamwork, Curiosity, Caring, and Thinking. It was out of this search that the now annual RNS Farmers' Market was born. It has effectively cast the Grade 10 students as leaders of environmental and service initiatives while developing several skills essential to the 21st century learner. As an added benefit, the Farmers' Market has also opened our doors to the larger Saint John community, in this way casting our students as proud hosts to the hundreds of always impressed visitors.

In each of its two years, the students have effectively developed their entrepreneurial mindsets by imagining, designing, and planning the full scope of the Farmers’ Market – the variety of activities and booths and the overall layout, marketing, and theme of the event. The slogan for 2016 was “Where Communities Come Together” as the students were keen to invite and share their amazing campus with as many people from “off the Hill” as possible. This year’s focus was inspired by Grade 10 student Heather Chisholm’s vision of building a school out of shipping containers to be sent to a Caribbean community in need – hence the slogan “Schools Building Schools”. Further inspiration was provided by a daylong visit to the Walker Farm in Sussex where students developed a greater appreciation for the source of their food by harvesting vegetables. As the day of the market approached, students were incredibly motivated in their “spare” time to prepare their booths, gather supplies, and set up the location for the market.

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craftspeople, artisans and ethnic food vendors occupying Heritage Hall, in addition to the 12 booths that the Grade 10 students created. The students organized live music performances, an apple slingshot, face painting, and a variety of other fun activities. They made ceramic bowls in art classes, baked sweet treats, and had a very thorough display table explaining the purpose of the initiative that Heather has now titled “Schools For Schools”. On October 29th, the Grade 10 students welcomed hundreds of people who were thoroughly impressed with their overall level of effort and kindness. Once again, our students proved themselves as gracious hosts and wonderful representatives of RNS. In the days since the Farmers' Market, the students have provided overwhelmingly positive feedback about the entire process. Indeed, there is an overall feeling of excitement and fulfillment. The students clearly value the experience and thoroughly revel in their role as hosts to the community at large in a festive atmosphere that they create. They are extremely proud of their accomplishments. Events like the Farmers' Market resonate and are valued well beyond the day itself. u

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RNS Hosts Inaugural Festival of the Arts

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n October 27th and 28th, 2017 the RNS Arts Department hosted the inaugural Festival of the Arts on campus. Students were welcomed from across New Brunswick to join our students, engaging in workshops run by accomplished professionals in a wide variety of arts disciplines.

The festival opened with an engaging keynote speech on the importance of living a creative life by Dr. Robin Whittaker, professor of English and Drama at St. Thomas University, and Artistic Director of Theatre St. Thomas in Fredericton. He encouraged students to pursue their craft in any capacity and to take every opportunity presented to them to pursue their art. This speech inspired students to approach their festival experience with enthusiasm and passion.

instrumental technique from Sistema instructors Rachel Kidd, Jon Fisher, and Andrew George, choral music from accomplished composer and choral director Janet Kidd, song writing and harmonizing from singer-songwriter Hilary Ladd, performance and showmanship from Rock of Ages Music School and local performer Zach Hachey, and composition from our resident IB music teacher and composer Richard Kidd. Dr. Michael Donovan, vocal professor at Dalhousie University and former vocal teacher at Toronto’s Randolph Academy and York University also ran workshops in musical theatre singing and classical voice.

The goal behind the festival was to expose students to disciplines they may not be offered in their schools, so they could push themselves to try something new, and learn unique skills that they would then bring back to their classrooms and personal work. Though most students had some prior experience in one artistic area, they were encouraged to mix and match workshops in various disciplines to broaden their horizons and introduce them to new experiences.

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by New Brunswick College of Craft and Design instructors Trudy Gallagher and Noel Chenier in recycled art, fashion design, and narrative photography.

Former RNS teacher, Glenn Hall, offered set painting and drawing workshops, and renowned pastel artist and past RNS Artist-in-residence, Richard Flynn, did an outdoor session using pastels. The multi-talented Zach Hachey ran a workshop on smartphone photography. Even RNS’s own IB Visual Arts teacher, Chrissy Chetley, offered a session on Mixed Media, and our librarian and artist, Greta Rogers, introduced students to aboriginal art.

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2. Bill Turney, Mary Ann (Markham) Sweeny, and Rory Grant, all from the Class of 1947, celebrated their 70th reunion.

3. The Netherwood Class of '57 cheered on 60 years. Pictured are Rosalind Leavitt, Pamela (Reed) Coombs, and Kathy Wilson.

4. It's 55 years for the Class of '62, which includes, from left to right: Simone (Dion) Bell, Linda (Ranger) Bergquist, Richard Litz, Ted Bulley, Gus Bonnycastle, Bill Robinson, John McFarlane, Mary (Crosby) Hare. Front row: Sandra (Keirstead) Thorne, Louise (Peatman) Stevenson, Ann (Nagle) Vautour, Nita (MacMurray) Driscoll, Wendy (Jones) Sullivan, and Wilma (Wasson) Ross.

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6. It was the 45-year reunion for the Class of '72. Pictured in the back row from left to right are: Tyler Richardson, John Bremner, Doug Kidd, Guy Domville, Michael LeMire, Robert Fawcett, Jeff Miller, Drummond Macdougall, Barbara Spence, Doug Vaughan, and Bob Welch.

7. Members of the Class of 1977 were on hand to celebrate their 40-year reunion. Pictured are: Max Simms, Michael Grant, Tim Fox, Art Crease, Lynn Clarkson, Caryl (Wright) McAteer, Penny (Turner) Bremner, and Peter Nee. 8. It was 35 years for the Class of 1982. Shown in the back from from left to right are: Thomas Sear, Mary (McCain) Turnbull, Roger Marino, Paige (Hyndman) Stoecker, Marian McNally, Janet Blackadar, and Nora Valentino.

9. The Class of '67 celebrated the big 50. Pictured, back from left to right are: George Benson, Barry Thomas, Jim Crosby, Janet (Logan) Hook, David Mackay, George Rhuland, Drew Keirstead, Guy Corbosiero, Steve Fitch (in his RCS uniform!) Ian LeRoy, and John Masterson.

10. It's 25 years for the Class of '92: Tammy Costain, Brian Corcoran, Shonaugh (Coles) Moore, Jennifer Waldschutz, Seamus Byrne, Richard McLean, and Hazel McLean.

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11. A smiling group of young alumni from the Class of 2007. From left to right: Alex (Overing) Gillingham, Eric Pye, Maggie MacVey, Rachael Grant, Katherine Castonguay, Mark Livingstone, Lauren Goddard, and Courtenay Broderson.

12. It's 30 years for these Class of '87 members. Back, from left: Ingrid (Weisseneder) Harris, Gary Ferrer, Charlie Cuppens, Danny Ho, Alison Smith, Cathy Wilson, Julie (Newdick) McNamee, Susan Streeter, Margie Gregg, and Sarah (Teed) Kimball.

13. The Class of 2012 celebrated 5 years. Back, from left: Jim Che, Adam Wells, Margot Grant, Alex Legge, Julie Yoon, Taylor Cooper, Kelly Fillman, Loren Cooper, and Grace MacLean.

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1. As Reunion Weekend came to a close, Drummond Macdougall '72, who was the Drum Major, stopped by the Alumni Office and was reunited with the RCS mace.

2. Siblings, Susan '54 and Edward '52 Petrie stopped in at the Golden Alumni Club Gathering during Reunion Weekend.

3. The Class of 1972 and spouses, joined by Doc Savege, gathered at Shadow Lawn Inn on Friday evening to open Reunion Weekend.

4. Head of School, Paul McLellan, presents a 50-year tie to George Benson '67 during the Alumni Chapel Service.

5. Janet (Logan) Hook '67 received her 50-year pin from Head of School, Paul McLellan during the Alumni Chapel Service.

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6. Julie Yoon '12 and 2016 graduates Kathleen Chisholm and Katie Steeves attended the Young Alumni Mixer at South House.

7. The Snodgrass family enjoyed the Welcome Back Social at Riverside.

Shown are Barbara Snodgrass, Christy (Snodgrass) Bourque '87. and Jane (Snodgrass) Northrup '82 with their father, Bob Snodgrass '57, who was celebrating his 60th reunion.

8. Rory Grant '47 showed plenty of school spirit at the 8th Annual Founders' Dinner, where he was recognized as a Founder.

9. Brian Ritchie '62 (finally!) received his RNS Diploma and was recognized as a Founder during the 2017 8th Annual Founders' Dinner. He attended with his wife, Karen, son David '89, granddaughter, Brooke, and grandson, Cole '18, missing from the photo.

10. Gregor Hope '55, Afred Groom '55, and Charlotte Hope attended the 8th Annual Founders' Dinner held in Heritage Hall.

11. Valerie Grant, RNS Parent and spouse of MacGregor Grant '74, pictured centre, attended Founders' Dinner, along with Jean (Kennedy) MacKenzie '75, Agnes Chan '75, Jim Brittain '74, and Bettina (Lee-White) Thompson '75.

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1. Chester Gathering host, Derek Brown '63, with Hal Steeves '49.

2. A large group gathered at the home of Derek '63 and Margie Brown.

Pictured behind on stairs: Cynthia Findlay '65, Bettina (Lee-White) Thompson '75, Cherry Ferguson '65, Janice (Collins) Anderson '75, Muffey (Romney) Burgess '67, and Sue (Kinnear) Ness '64. Front, from left: Paul McLellan (Head of School), Derek Brown '63, Jennifer (Oland) Paterson '65, Graham Scott '60, May Scott, Gail Scott, Pippa (Stevens) Williams '42, Bob Shepherd '76, Barbara (Lynch) Davis '64, Daryl Burgess, Hal Stevens '47 and Frank Davis '63. Sitting: Elizabeth Snell (wife of James Snell '53) and Margot (Maclaren) Cooper '49.

3. Muffey (Romney) Burgess '67, May Scott, host Margie Brown, and Daryl Burgess at the Chester Gathering.

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5. Shediac Dinner hosts Karen and Brian Ritchie '62 with Head of School Paul McLellan and his wife, Kathleen.

6. Anna and Jeremie Poirier '06 attended the Shediac Dinner while home from Sweden to visit family.

7. Caleb Brett '18 enjoyed a visit from his grandmother, Linda Brett, during Grandparents' and Grandfriends' Day. 8. The Oxley boys, left to right, Isacc '21, Simon '24, and Angus '19 spent Grandparents' Day with their grandmother, Suzanne Irving.

9. Joan and Hugh Donald '51 attended the Shediac Dinner.

10. Rob '75 and Jean Northrup, uncle and aunt of Katie '19 and Caroline '24 Gulliver, were acting grandparents for the day during RNS Grandparents' and Grandfriends' Day. 11. Emily Mitchell '19 was visited by her grandparents, Lorraine and John Mitchell '64.

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Q: You are a PhD student in the Molecular Genetics and Cardiac Regeneration Laboratory at the University of Ottawa, tell us about what you're working on.

A: I work in the lab of Dr. Mona Nemer where we study the biochemical pathways behind heart development and function. We then figure out how these pathways are changed in people with heart disease and use that information to develop new treatments. I work in a large team that ranges from high school students to doctors and senior researchers. We each have our own specific areas of research – mine for example is on a protein called GATA4. I’ve learned that this protein is required to make new blood vessels to ward off heart failure, to properly develop the inner layer of your heart called the endocardium and to protect heart muscle cells from death by chemotherapy drugs. I find working in this lab to be extremely rewarding because we contribute to fighting diseases that affect millions of people, including those I care about.

A: One of the best things about working in our lab is that we don’t really have any “typical” days. The biggest part of my time is spent doing experiments that are always changing based on the research questions I want to answer. For example, on one day I might be working at my lab bench with different proteins in test tubes and on the next I may be inducing living cells to make blood vessels in petri dishes. Although we all have our own projects, everyone in the lab helps one another to complete experiments, plan new ones and to help out with any problems someone may be having. Our lab is an extremely social environment – you can always expect to hear the radio playing, lots of conversation, and baked goods brought in to share!

When we aren’t working on experiments, we spend a huge amount of time discussing our findings with other scientists, granting agencies, politicians, and the general public. It’s extremely important that scientists are able to effectively discuss our findings so that we can contribute to healthcare, help guide political policy, and update the public Q: What are the highlights of your career?

A: By definition, working in research involves doing experiments that on discoveries that will affect their everyday lives. As such, we spend may or may not give you the answers you expected. On top of that, it a huge amount of time writing. We also do a lot of public speaking at often takes a fair bit of time to develop a new experiment before you academic conferences, to academic committees, and to our members can obtain any results at all! As such, when your hard work pays off and to discuss our work and get new ideas. you discover something new, it feels pretty great. Other perks of being a researcher include lots of variety in your day-to-day work and the Q: What impact did your time at RNS have on your career? opportunity to travel and meet people from around the world who are A: I think that the most valuable thing that my time at RNS provided me was the opportunities and the skills to pursue whatever interested interested in the same area of research. me. I happened to really enjoy my biology and chemistry classes with Also, to be honest, I get to play with radioactivity, viruses, and DNA for Mr. Gowan and decided that I wanted to pursue a career in that field.

However, if I had wanted to be a mathematician, a businessperson, or a living. I’m pretty lucky. a writer, RNS had given me the skills to work towards those goals as well. In short, RNS requires that you become a well-rounded person Q: Describe a typical day on the job.

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sing as loudly (and as well) as possible. Also, I have great memories of joking around with teachers during classes while learning things that interested me.

This may also be a small point but I always loved that the kitchen staff took the time to make birthday cakes for the students at the school.

Thinking back, it was a really kind gesture and all the students loved it.

Q: Is there any one teacher at RNS who helped to shape who you have become? Tell me about her/him.

A: Absolutely – Mr. Gowan taught several of my biology and chemistry classes and was my academic advisor for all four years that I attended RNS. I will always be grateful to him for introducing me to what would eventually become my full-time job. People often say that science can be intimidating. Mr. Gowan made complex concepts seem accessible, logical, and interesting. I was planning on becoming a writer before I took his classes but promptly changed my mind. He was also a great academic advisor and genuinely cared about how his students were doing. I always appreciated that.

Q: In June, another group of RNS students will graduate. What advice can you give them?

A: I would say to take every opportunity you can to try things that interest you. You’ll never know what kind of career (or even hobby) you want to pursue if you don’t give it a shot. Also, they should bear in mind academically all the while allowing you to discover what you love. that regardless of what they choose to do next, things will eventually On a more practical note, the emphasis that RNS puts on language get difficult. Our lab jokes that we often feel like Wile E. Coyote chasskills is invaluable! Mr. Jollymore, Dr. Brodkorb and my other language ing the Road Runner. He comes up with elaborate plans but most of teachers gave me a solid foundation to be able to write concisely, effec- the time, they don’t work out very well. However, you just have to call tively, and perhaps most importantly, quickly! I use those skills every ACME and come up with a new plan. I would say that maybe 1 out of every 10 experiments I try actually works. However, when it does, it day and am thankful that I was set up for success. feels great. As long as they’re prepared to work hard even when things are confusing and difficult, they can be proud of what they’ve done.

Q: What are your favourite RNS memories?

A: I always enjoyed the RNS trip to New River Beach at the start of the academic year. The tug-of-war against the faculty was a particular Q: What is your mantra? highlight. I also loved when Reverend Campion would teach the whole A: I’m not sure who originally said this but I’ve always liked “feel the school different harmonies to our favourite hymns and we would all fear and do it anyway.” u

Jamie Whitcomb '07 is PhD student in the Molecular Genetics and Cardiac Regeneration Laboratory at the University of Ottawa.

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JULIA FARWELL-CLAY '81 Q: You have changed careers from College teacher to Knitting Designer. Tell me about this career move?

A: The switch from teaching college to knitting came about when my youngest child came along. My husband and I decided to trade who was going to be the one at home, and he turned out to be a kid who needed me a lot more than the first two had. Staying home with him, I was just bored. I had always been an enthusiastic knitter, and I found that

organizer or an editor about contract work. I collaborate with independent yarn dyers and bigger companies, and there's a lot of communication around all of that. I check social media for what my fellow designers and other yarn industry folks are up to. It's kind of our Q: Describe a typical day in your field.

A: Generally, once I put my son, Will, on the water cooler. We are co-workers, all of us at bus to school, I answer emails – sometimes home working through the day, checking in questions from knitters about a pattern they a few times in the form of a tweet or a post bought from me, other times I get commis- on Instagram. Sometimes the spark of an idea sions or I am corresponding with an event starts as a conversation on Twitter, then bethere was a lot of it going on on the internet. I read one knitting blog before I knew this was what I was going to do with my time, and it just grew from there.

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comes a real project. It's a sharing space as much as it's a source of news or gossip. Then, I might knit for a few hours, or do the math for all of the sizes in a pattern (yes, I do a lot of math), or write a column for someone. A sweater can take 40 or 50 hours of handwork, and much of that is something that allows me to listen to a book or binge watch Stranger Things on Netflix. When Will comes home from school, I take a break for a bit to be a mom. My husband usually makes dinner (he's a marvelous cook), then we watch the news and I knit some more.

Q: What are the highlights of your career?

A: The things I'm most proud of have to be the on-line knitting magazine I started with friends about 10 years ago, Twist Collective, and the pattern collection I worked on for most of a year with Classic Elite Yarns, From Folly Cove. It doesn't have an ISBN, but I like to call it my book.

There was even a fashion show for my collection in New York, at Vogue Knitting Live, an annual conference I'll be teaching at this year. I was also invited to London this summer by PomPom Quarterly magazine to speak at their fifth anniversary party. I gave a rather nerdy talk with a slide show about the history of the Coast Salish Indians of British Columbia and their beautiful knitting, what people mostly know as Cowichan sweaters. Every magazine article is a highlight. Every workshop that fills up is thrilling. I feel like I am always working on the most exciting thing.

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Q: What impact did your years at RNS have on your career?

A: What has stuck with me is a sense of exploration. When I was there, it was an unassuming school in many ways, but when I asked if I could try something, no one ever said no. I wasn't athletic, but Miss Christensen allowed me to play (badly) for almost every team at one point or another. I pushed at a lot of boundaries, probably took on too many deadlines. I was co-editor of the yearbook and the solitary photographer. I was one of two school reporters for the Telegraph Journal. I sang in the choir. Mr. Belyea let me play the organ in the chapel during lunch hour (I apologize to everyone for that one). The choir travelled to Newfoundland. Mr. Harding took us to Italy. There was a debate team one year, dance committee and student council, another. I played piano for alumnae cocktail receptions, and ran around behind the stage during school plays. And teachers, staff, administration, they all let me do it. No one ever said I couldn't do something, even if I was bad at it. They gave me the freedom to fail and the room to succeed. I left an explorer. I'm still that way, and I have the school to thank for it.

Julia Farwell-Clay '81 is a successful knitting designer whose works have been featured in a New York fashion show. Above, she appears wearing the Netherwood Sweater, designed as a tribute to her years at the school.

Q: What are your favourite RNS memories?

A: I miss the physical space of the school. I loved the rooflines and the hallways of Armstrong House. I adored the library, only half full with terrible books, but there was every issue of the New Yorker magazine from the last 40 years and a decent piano. I adored snaking through the basement maze between Ganong House and Gregory House. I felt secretive and powerful whenever I walked under the gym that way. I really loved the woods, the dam, the paths to choose to go up and down the Hill every day, horse bridge, the big tree. I loved gathering at the Log behind the funky old rink before we walked down the Hill in the afternoon. It felt like a lot of freedom. That was really special.

Q: In June, another group of RNS students will graduate. What advice can you give them?

A: I don't remember any advice anyone ever gave to me when I was 18, so I don't imagine any advice I could give that would be memorable.

But I will make a promise: the best thing you'll ever do in your life hasn't happened yet.

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Q: Is there any one teacher at RNS who helped to shape who you have become? Tell me about her/him.

A: I can't credit one teacher over another, although I did have my favourites. But in hindsight, I know they were all rooting for me. They rooted for each and every one of us. It's hard to know that when you're working off a detention or sitting in study hall the week before exams with two papers still due. But they were a fond bunch of folks. Teachers don't become teachers for any other reason. I'm speaking as a teacher myself.

Q: What is your mantra? Words to live by?

A: No mantras, just questions. u

GRAHAM SCOTT '60 Q: Tell me about your profession/passion?

A: I am a lawyer by profession. I have done many other things in my employment over time with substantial involvement in public policy, administration, and governance. I love public policy and my voluntary involvement in the area was the reason for my Order of Canada.

Q: What are your favourite RNS memories?

A: My favourite memories are Track and Field, Cadets, and my first Netherwood girlfriend.

Q: Is there any one teacher at RNS who helped to shape who you have become? Tell me about her/him.

A: I admired most of the teachers like Fannie Keble and Dr. Jackson, but Q: Describe a typical day on the job/in your life.

A: I am proud to say that there is no typical day as I have done a variety the one with the greatest influence on me was John Cook who taught of interesting things. Several years as an Executive Assistant to the Leader Track and Field, Gym and 4th Form Latin. He was both tough and fair at of the Opposition. Several years as a Deputy Minister in Ontario. Several the same time. He expected everybody to make their maximum effort in years as a managing partner of a substantial Canadian Law firm and sev- whatever they undertook and pushed everybody to do their best without favouritism. He practiced what he preached and this was demonstrated in eral years as a consultant in healthcare governance and administration. the quality and success of his teams!

Q: What are the highlights of your career?

A: There have been so many. The Order of Canada, my time as Executive Q: In June, another group of RNS students will graduate. What advice can Assistant to the Right Honorable Robert Stanfield, being a Managing you give them?

Partner of McMillan, LLP, Chair of the Institute for Research in Public Pol- A: Most of them will have leadership opportunities and they should, in icy, Chair of Canada Health Infoway, Chair of Canadian Institute of Health addition to pursuing their careers, pay attention to public policy and their Information, Chair of the Public Policy Forum, Associate secretary of the governments and push for and expect leadership from them. The freeCabinet, Deputy Minister of Health and Deputy Minister of Environment doms we take for granted in a democracy require public vigilance and an in Ontario. The trouble is I have enjoyed almost all my employment ex- informed electorate. periences!

Q: What is your mantra? Words to live by?

A: I don’t have a particular mantra, but I believe that while we should be Q: What impact did your years at RNS have on your career?

A: The years at RCS (RNS) had a great impact. I developed a good sense of disciplined in our behaviour, we should show tolerance in our assessment self-confidence and learned to live with and appreciate the many differ- of others and recognize the wonders of diversity and the potential in othent opinions and perspectives of my classmates. I made many friends who ers to enhance the quality of life. u have remained friends throughout my life.

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Graham Scott '60, shown with students from the Class of 2016, has been a lifelong friend of RNS. He is currently an RNS Director and the Chair of the Governance Committee.

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CLASS NOTES 1960’s

2000’s

Ken Newland '68, Mike Hicks '68, and Al Hubbard '68 are the Reunion Class Coordinators for RCS Class of ’68. They are looking forward to seeing their fellow classmates during Reunion Weekend 2018 – June 15 to 17 – to celebrate their 50th reunion.

Natasha "Boo" Meier '04 and husband, Clayton Coppaway, welcomed their first child, Barrett Coppaway, on September 30 in Kitchener, ON.

1970’s Jeff Kitchen '03 and Brittany (Halpin) Kitchen '04 are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Clark William Kitchen, on November 14, 2017 in Saint John, NB. Proud grandparents are Paul and Elizabeth Kitchen, Ann Kitchen, and Lloyd and Martha Halpin.

Stephen Tobias '81 was awarded a 2017 Clark is a new nephew to Mary (Kitchen) Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for High Orzag '93 and Stephanie (Kitchen) Achievement in the Arts this past August.

Armstrong '96.

Stephen co-founded the Saint John Theatre Company in 1990 in order to provide Charlene Paddock ’04 graduated from Saba opportunities for local theatre practitioners. University School of Medicine in January 2017.

Since then, he has led the company as a board Upon completion of clerkships across the member, director, actor, and fund-raiser and United States, she has returned to her home has managed to grow the company into a in Ontario to realize her dream of becoming major force in provincial theatre production. a family physician in Canada. Charlene was accepted into the University of Toronto Family Medicine Residency Program, where she started her training in July. She is based out of St. Michael’s Hospital in downtown Toronto.

Here, she provides care to a tremendously diverse population of patients including some of the city’s most underserved groups.

Althea Macaulay '78 married Denis Guenette on June 7, 2017 in Ottawa, ON.

1980’s

Nick Rademaker '04 married Elizabeth Hoon on November 19, 2016 in Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia with another ceremony on November 27, 2016 at the Ritz Carlton, Singapore. RNSer's helping to celebrate were Alex '10 and Tom '07 Jewett, and Liz and Paul Kitchen. Nick and Elizabeth are living in Singapore where Nick is Director of Strategy at an equity crowdfunding platform called FundedHere, and Elizabeth is a Senior Consultant at an executive search firm called iSearchWorldWide.

1990’s

Meredith Phinney '92 was married this year and she and her husband moved to Beijing, China. Meredith is working as an English Teacher at Keystone Academy and extends the offer to friends and classmates to come and visit.

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Mathieu Poirier '04 was married to Maggie Turnbull on September 2, 2017.

Mathieu works as a Consultant with a focus on energy efficiency and Maggie is a doctor.

The couple lives in London, ON.

Heather Adams '05 has a successful career in the film business. She is currently working on DC Legends of Tomorrow as a Set Dec Buyer and runs her own Prop business called The Prop Box. Luc Boucher '06 married Tessa Belliveau on October 14, 2017 in Moncton, NB. Many RNS classmates were in attendance, including Julien Savoie '06, Nick Bezanson '06,

2010’s

Teddy Mofatt '06, Andrew Flemming '06, Tyler Veriker '06, Chris Carter '06, Stephanie O'Neill Taylor '06 and Luke Taylor '06.

Emily LeMesurier '07 and Michael Lardner were married June 24, 2017 in St. Andrews bythe-Sea, NB surrounded by friends and family.

Alumni that attended were Alex (Overing) Gillingham '07, Rachael Grant '07, Laura Stymiest '07, Maggie MacVey '07, Laura Brewer '07, Lindsay Muir '07, David LeMesurier '10, Andrew LeMesurier '77, Tina Taylor '79, Taylor (Taylor) Overing '09, Matthew Klohn '15, and David Elias '81.

Alice Smith '11 married Matthew Forsyth on May 11, 2017 in Barbados with friends and family in attendance. Helping the couple celebrate were Alice's mother, Jill (Keddy) Smith '78, brother, Jack Smith '15, aunt, Shelagh KeddyVeinotte '79, and friends, Sarah Manderville '11 and Gaelyn McMackin '11.

Laura Fraser '11 graduated from Boston University last spring and now works in the guidance office at Havergal College in Toronto.

Allie Gilks '06 married Richard Chan on October 7, 2017 at Caroline Cellars Family Estate Winery, Niagara, ON. RNS classmate, Robert Freele '06, helped Allie and Richard celebrate their special Alex Overing ’07 married John Gillingham on day.

August 5, 2017 at her family’s cottage on the Kingston Penninsula. It was a perfect summer day to celebrate with family and friends including many RCS, Netherwood, and RNS alumni. The bride and groom currently live in Calgary, AB.

Sarah Manderville '11 is living and working in nursing in San Diego, California.

Emma McEvoy '12 is studying at the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria, BC to earn an Enriched Performing Arts Diploma. It is an intensive program in dance, acting, and singing, with the opportunity to create your own work and perform within the community.

Haley Brittain '13 graduated this past December from the University of King's College in Halifax, NS. She is currently studying Law at Dalhousie University Law School.

Emily Fraser '13 is living and working in photography in the Cayman Islands.

Jennifer Kearney '06 married Benjamin Noseworthy on August 19, 2017 at the home of her parents, Lynn and John Kearney '75, on the Kennebecasis River, Rothesay, NB. Her brother Will Kearney '02 made the trip from Edmonton, AB. Luke Taylor '06 was awarded a 2017 Resident Research Abstract Award from the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians Research Committee.

Patience McCann '09 married Williams Bandoma on September 2, 2017 in Tenants Harbor, ME. In attendance from RNS were: Ashlyn Somers, Katelyn Gorman, Amber Heydeman, Amelia Moffatt, Robin Scott, all from the Class of '09; Rob McCann, Erin Iles, Emily Teed from the Class of '08; Jared Dinsmore and Rachael Grant, Class of '07; and Patrick Iles '10.

Christian Noel '13 graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Entrepreneurship from the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business on May 30, 2017. Proud parents Mary Alice and Mike Ashar are grateful to the staff and faculty of RNS. FALL '17 |

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Austin Beaton '14 is in third year of an undergraduate degree in History at Ottawa University. He is working for the Privy Council as a communications analyst both full time during his work term and part-time during his school term.

Austin produces content for the briefing docs which are then vetted and provided to the Prime Minister's chief of staff. He is focused primarily on scouring the social media feeds to ensure the pertinent events/happenings domestically and Damian Gay, RNS Faculty, and his wife, Erin, Nic Carhart, RNS Annual Fund Manager, welcomed their second child, Anniston Reid married Cherie Adams on July 15, 2017 in internationally are captured every day.

Laurette Gay, on June 13, 2017. Anniston is a a beautiful ceremony held on the Rothesay Netherwood School campus.

Julia Wilson '14 has been awarded an Alberta sister to big brother, Griffin.

Innovates Health Solutions Research Grant at the University of Calgary to study Family Yoga and Long-service Awards mental wellness. Julia will work with kids aged At the 140th Closing Ceremonies in June, 7 to 9 and their parents, doing yoga for 8 weeks, long-standing members of the RNS Faculty after which she will measure self-esteem, selfand Staff received milestone pins for their regulation, and the strength of their relationship years of service to the school. From left to with the parent before and after the program. right: Peter Tomilson (10 years), Charles McEvoy (25 years), Kathy Archer (10 years), Dayna Ellis (15 years), Dean Van Doleweerd (15 years), Steve Vienneau (10 years), and Stephanie Buchanan (20 Jim Midgley, former RNS Varsity Boys' Hockey years).

Coach, was named Head Coach of the Halifax Mooseheads this past June.

Faculty & Staff

Giving to RNS just got easier for our American Supporters The Pension Protection Act of 2006 permitted individuals to make outright gifts of up to $100,000 annually from an individual retirement account (IRA) directly to a qualifying charity and avoid tax on the distribution. After being extended from year-to-year, this special provision was made permanent with the signing of the PATH Act on December 18, 2015.

To take advantage of this opportunity for gifts to Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS), the following qualifications must be met:

Donor must be age 70 1/2 or older at the time of transfer. l The maxium amount that may be transferred is $100,000 annually. l The gift must be outright. Gifts to donor advised funds or to life income vehicles do not qualify. l The gift must be transferred directly from the IRA account by an IRA administrator to Rothesay Netherwood School US Foundation. l

It is important to note that because your donation is excluded from your gross income, you cannot take a charitable contribution deduction for the donation.

To make a qualified charitable IRA distribution to Rothesay Netherwood School US Foundations, please contact your IRA trustee or administrator to facilitate the donation. RNS can receive the qualified donations by cheque or wired funds from the IRA trustee/administrator. Rothesay Netherwood School is a registered US 501 (c) (3).

Thank you for supporting Rothesay Netherwood School For additional information, please contact Rob Beatty, Director of Development, at 506.848.1731.

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Continued from page 49 Students were also delighted with a tattoo design workshop by Jesse Lynn Jenkins, and looked on as RNS teacher and director Dayna Ellis got her own tattoo. Other students worked with Elizabeth Cook, the curator of Handworks Gallery in Saint John, who instructed students on promoting their art in galleries and online.

Enthusiastic drama students engaged in playwriting and directing workshops by Dr. Robin Whittaker.

Accomplished costume designer, Brenda McCleese, shared her expertise in period clothing for the stage, and Mark Blagrave, a playwright and English professor, offered a workshop on writing and collaborating for the theatre. RNS teachers and theatre experts Dayna Ellis, Millie O’Brien, Graham Vogt, Katie DeMerchant, and Alison Campbell also ran workshops in characterization, script interpretation, improv, scene work, and auditioning.

Dancers participated in a tap workshop by RNS parent Melissa Yuzda, hip hop from the Studio’s Leigha Richards, jazz dance from Rothesay Ballet School’s Rebecca Gamble, musical theatre jazz from RNS’s Glee Club director Alison Campbell, and Irish dance from competitive dancer and Associate Faculty member Millie O’Brien.

Jennifer Mabey, a teacher chaperone from St. Malachy’s Memorial High School, expressed great appreciation for the opportunity the festival provided. “We were impressed with the variety of workshops offered to our students, high-

lighting the diversity of arts. Every session we attended was led by a talented professional who showed both a keen interest in our students and provided thoughtful guidance to help them advance their skills.”

Friday evening’s event was a Coffee House and Gallery viewing.

Boarding students and guests were entertained by musical, dance, and dramatic performances by students from all participating schools in the Festival. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their talents, while also establishing friendships and community with other student artists they may have otherwise not met. Zach Boulanger, a grade 11 student from St. Malachy’s High School expressed his gratitude for the experience and the new relationships he made: “The Festival of the Arts was an amazing opportunity I am so honoured to have had. I learned so much in such a short period of time and made some great friends in an instant.”

Several post-secondary institutions such as the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, St. Thomas University, and Dalhousie University also brought along materials to inform students about arts programs that are available to them upon graduation. Arts students often travel west through Canada to pursue a career in the arts, but organizers hope that students will see the value in developing their

craft locally and give back to their communities through their talents.

Overall, the festival was well received by students and RNS faculty.

“The Festival of the Arts was an amazing learning experience as well as a fun one. I do hope that we can have one annually for a long time” says Will Turnbull, a Grade 12 RNS student, who worked alongside teacher organizers to make the event a success. Graham Vogt, the RNS 9/10 Grade Band Leader and workshop instructor was eager to share the positive effect the festival had on students. “What an amazing initiative this is. I spent [time] hearing from the students about the day, and they were really excited to share.”

RNS has long been known as a high achieving academic and athletic school, but with initiatives such as this festival, the Arts Department hopes to share with the student body and the greater community what wonderful resources are available to pursue the arts at a superior level. It is our hope that students will continue to take creative risks and express themselves through creative outlets while they are students and beyond. u

Do you have any exciting news to share?

If you have recently had a celebration, graduation, marriage, birth, work, school, athletics or volunteer success, or if you are just looking for a reason to update classmates on what is happening, please send this news along to alumni@rns.cc.

We would love to include it in the next edition of The Head's Letter !

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Passings Mary Alice "Mari" (Brainerd) Harman '39 passed away on July 20, 2017 in Edgartown, MA on Martha's Vineyard where she spent every summer since her childhood. Predeceased by her husband, Archie, Mari is survived by her four children, six grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Leila (MacKenzie) Buckingham '41 passed away peacefully on April 15, 2017 in Toronto in her 94th year. She is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, Forrest, and their four children, seven grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

Joan (Barclay) Drummond '41 died on August 18, 2017 at home in Chelsea, QC at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband, John, and son, Robin. She is survived by her son, Tim. Dorothy Jean "DJ" (Tennant) Kent '42 passed away peacefully on June 11, 2017 in North Vancouver, BC. She is survived by her three children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, as well as cousins, Isobel (Trotter) Hall '43 and Joan (Fraser) Ivory '49. DJ was predeceased by her husband, Bill, and by her sister-inlaw, Marnie (Kent) Schultz '38.

Gretta (Taylor) Chambers '43 passed away on September 9, 2017 in Montreal, QC. She was predeceased by her husband, Egan, by her brother, Geoffrey, and by her sister-in-law, Margot (Chambers) Shaughnessy '42. She is survived by her five children, eight grandchildren, and younger brother, Charles. Gretta had a spectacular career that spanned decades. First working as a journalist with The Montreal Gazette, she later went on to host her own radio show and television program that focused on Quebec politics. She was the first female Chancellor at McGill University, a post she held for 10 years before retiring to Chancellor Emerita at the turn of this century.

Dawn (Pirie) Mitchell '43 peacefully passed away on February 27, 2017 in Newmarket, ON. She is survived by her two children and two grandchildren. She was predeacesed by her husband, Graham; her brother Frederick Pirie '37 and two sisters, Betty (Pirie) Farris '40 and Judith (Pirie) Cyr '53.

Joan (Mortimer) O'Blenis '43 died on May 17, 2017 in Halifax, NS. She is survived by her two children, Tara (David) Wilson and Kevin (Cara) O'Blenis; her niece, Jayne Mortimer '69, and her nephew, James Mortimer '67; and by her great-nieces and nephews: Jamie Kindred '89, Sara (Mortimer) Grinton '94, Aisha Kindred '95, Alex Mortimer '98, and Stefanie Mortimer '00. Joan was predeceased by her sister Betty (Mortimer) Coleman '35, brother, James Mortimer '38, and by her niece, Kathleen Mortimer '74.

Thomas "Tom" Macaulay '45 died "happily, peacefully, with grace and kindness, a sense of humour and never a complaint" at the age of 88 on June 25, 2017 in Maxville, ON. He is survived by his wife, Diana, his five children: Heather, Malcolm '73, Laura Lee, Althea '78 and Louise '80, 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and by his sister, Julie. Tom was predeceased by his brother, Douglas Macaulay '48; his sister, Frances (Macaulay) Holmes '43; and his parents, Douglas and Ada "Althea" (Hazen) Macaulay '17.

grandchildren, and by her sister, Lucy (Whitman) Traves '50.

John Gucker '47 passed away in April 2017 in Bovina Center, NY. Predeceased by his wife, Maureen, a year earlier, he is survived by his daughter, Maura Fisher. RCS remained a special place in his heart his entire life.

Robert "Bob" Sircom '47 died peacefully on July 4, 2017 in Wolfville, NS. He is survived by his wife, Hilary, his three children, his seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son and by his two sisters.

Robert Bidwell '50 passed away on February 21, 2017 at home in Shawnee, Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; his four children and his one grandchild; and by his sister and brother.

Sandra (Baird) Munn '50 died peacefully on May 6, 2017 in St. John's, NL. She is survived by her husband, Thomas; her three children and six grandchildren.

Richard Noble '50 passed away on May 12, 2017 in Nanaimo, BC. He is survived by his wife, June; his four sons, six grandchildren, and by his brother, Duncan Noble '60. He was predeceased by his brother, Ralph Noble '49. Richard loved his days at RCS and had many great memories.

George "Mac" Ramsay '52 passed away on April 5, 2017 in Calgary, AB. He is survived by his son, Timothy, daughter, Susan Ramsay-McKitrick '89 (Chuck); his grandsons, James and Elijah; and by his sister, Linda Ramsay '59.

Richard Trynor '53 passed away in Moncton, NB on October 1, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Maxine; his daughters, Amy (Shawn), Cindy (Derek); his daughterin-law, Krista; his three grandchildren; and by sister, Jeanette (Greg), and by his brothers-in-laws, Ross Weeks and Howard Pearn '69 (Ruth) and their families.

Richard was predeceased by his son and by his sister.

Ian Robinson '59 passed away on October 17, 2017 in Halifax, NS. He is survived by his wife, Susan; his children, Chris (Paula), Brian, and Gail (Padraec); his nine grandchildren, and by his brother, Gordon (Andrea). He was predeceased by his brother, David, and aunt, Margaret (Robinson) Meighen Molson '32.

Cynthia (Streeter) Keddy '62 passed away on June 8, 2017 in Saint John, NB. She is survived by her sons: Patrick '85 (Tina), Michael '91, and Tim '92 (Kim); daughter, Jane; sister, Anne Kingsley; brothers: James, Richard '53 (Nancy), and David (Lynda); her six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Joseph, and former husband, Donald Keddy. Cynthia was well known and active in her community, a proud Netherwood alumna, past Governor and loyal supporter of RNS. Debbie (Purdy) White '68 passed away on August 15, 2017 in Etobicoke, ON at the age of 65. She is survived by her husband, Ed, her two sons, her brothers, and by nephew and niece, Andrew Purdy '89 and Sarah Jane Purdy '92.

Joanne (Hart) Shephard '46 passed away on January 24, 2017 in Fort Collins, IL. She is survived by her three children, three grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister, Martha (Hart) Albelo '47.

Rick Stairs '67 passed away on October 24, 2017 in Bathurst, NB at the age of 68.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; his son, Andrew (Jennifer); his one grandson, on the way; and by his brother, Robert Stairs '68 (Lyne). He was predeceased by his son, Lloyd.

Nancy (Whitman) Fox '47 passed away on September 25, 2017 in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England. She always enjoyed receiving news of Netherwood and reminiscing about her school days. She is survived by her two children, two

Greg Sullivan '68 died on August 25, 2015 in Sarnia, ON. He is survived by his wife, Katherine; his five children; four grandchildren; and by his one brother and three sisters.

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Chris Feunekes '08 died unexpectedly on August 25, 2017 in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario. He is survived by his wife, Nywani; his parents, Ugo and Andrea Feunekes; and his brother, Eric.

Katharine "Kay" Robinson passed away on May 19, 2017 in Fredericton, NB at the age of 91 following a short illness.

Kay began at Netherwood School for Girls as Headmistress in 1978, a position she held until she left in 1980. After leaving Netherwood, Kay went on to teach at Fredericton High School for 13 years and then at St. Thomas University. In later years, she remained very involved with her community through her association with the IODE, her church, and local senior's groups. She is survived by her children, Susan (Edward Kettela), Beth '74 (Shane Donovan), and Mark '79 (Jennifer Field); her four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, a grandson and a great-granddaughter. A room in Netherwood House, the RNS junior girls' residence, is named in honour of Mrs. Robinson and her service as Head of School.

Nancy Kitchen, friend of RNS and widow of Bill Kitchen '42, passed away on March 7, 2017 in Halifax, NS. She is survived by her two daughters, one step-son and step-daughter, her one granddaughter, and by her two brothers.

Ann Sherman, RNS Governor, passed away on August 2, 2017 in Fredericton, NB at the age of 60 following a brief illness. Ann joined the school as a governor in 2013 and worked with RNS to form a partnership with the University of New Brunswick that would benefit both our students and our teachers in their continued professional development.

She facilitated many custom-designed workshops with our faculty and acted as a long-term mentor to several of our teachers. Some of this impact was captured in an article that she and a colleague recently co-wrote with an RNS faculty member, and which was accepted for publication in March by the peer-reviewed academic open-access journal in education. Ann was a founding member of the Learn2Learn educational conference that is hosted by RNS which brings teachers from public and independent schools across Canada together to learn from each other. A committed governor, Ann served on the Head's Search committee in 2015 that appointed our present Head of School. She was predeceased by her mother, Kathleen, and survived by her father, Carl; brother, Mark (Teri); sister, Nancy (Kevin Higo, past RNS staff); seven nieces and nephews including Breann Howse '14 and Cole Howse '15; and by her great-niece and two grand-nephews.

Jacques Godbout, past RNS Maintenance Manager, passed away on July 30, 2017 in Saint John, NB. He is survived by his three children, four grandchildren and five siblings.

Our Sympathies‌ Jack Hickman '42 and Joe Hickman '50 on the death of their step-mother, Roberta Hickman, on February 25, 2017 in Rothesay, NB. Mrs. Hickman was predeceased by her step-son, William Hickman '48.

Daryl Ritchie '58 on the passing of his wife, Carole Ritchie, on June 30, 2017 in Saint John, NB. Mrs. Ritchie was also the grandmother of Trevor Ritchie '96, Jennifer Ritchie '99, and John Ritchie '10.

Andrew Notere '69 on the death of his father, Bishop Harold Nutter, on September 9, 2017 in Fredericton, NB. Agnes Chan '75 on the death of her father- in-law in October 2017 in Hong Kong.

Jennifer Tobias '93 on the death of her father, Peter Tobias, on May 18, 2017 in Saint John, NB. Luke Hoeksema '03 and Nicole Hoeksema '05 on the death of their grandmother, Zita Preston, on July 6, 2017 in Moncton, NB. Christopher Appleby '04 on the death of his grandmother, Mary Gormley, on October 12, 2017 in Fredericton, NB. Allie Gilks '06 on the passing of her grandfather, Bud Carvell, on February 26, 2017 in Fredericton, NB.

Steve Ward '75 on the death of his mother, Jean Ward, on October 16, 2017 in Saint John, NB.

Vero (Robichaud) Leblanc '09, Miguel Robichaud '11 and Sebastien Robichaud '11 on the death of their grandmother, Julie Robichaud, on May 2, 2017, in Moncton, NB.

The Garbutt Family: Jane '76, Janice '78, Gavin '80, and Andrew '89 on the death of their father, Patrick Garbutt, on October 13, 2017 in St. Andrews, NB.

Victoria Peterson '15 on the death of her grandfather Raymond HachĂŠ on July 30, 2017 in Fredericton, NB.

Lisa (Valentino) Vigneault '81 on the death of her mother, Jean Marie Valentino, on November 5, 2017 in Oromocto, NB. Mrs. Valentino was aunt to Billy Valentino '75 and Nora Valentino '82.

Spierings Verhoeven '18 on the death of his grandmother, Martha Verhoeven, on July 19, 2017 in Sussex, NB.

Dave Goberdhan '83 and Ravi Goberdhan '83 on the death of their father, Pt. Kuldipnarine Goberdhan on July 30, 2017 in Don Mills, ON. The Paton Family: Richard '86, James '87, and John '87 on the passing of their mother, Pauline Paton, on July 27, 2017 in Iqaluit, NU. John Blackwood '88 on the passing of his father, Colin Blackwood, on June 28, 2017 in Saint John, NB. Mr. Blackwood was also the grandfather of Mark Reid '00 and Jessica Reid '04.

Sam Power '19 and Sydney Power '23 on the death of their grandmother, Marthe Lemieux, on June 20, 2017 in Ottawa, ON. Mike Adams, RNS Maintenance staff, on the death of his father, Robert Adams, on August 2, 2017 in Saint John, NB. Donations are gratefully received by the school in memory or in honour of someone you wish to remember in our community or beyond. Please contact the Development Office at (506) 848-0861 or giving@rns.cc.

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If so, contact Jennifer at alumni@rns.cc or (506) 848-9206.

We would love to hear from you!

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UPCOMING EVENTS If you have any comments, suggestions, or inquiries, our team in the Development and Alumni Affairs Office would be delighted to speak with you! Please call us anytime at (506) 848-0861.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 89th Annual Carol Service - All Welcome!

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Gondola Point Road • 7:30pm

FRIDAY, JUNE 15 141st Closing Ceremonies and Class of 2018 Graduation Front lawn of School House • 1:00pm

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 & FEBRUARY 13 Voice@RNS Speaker Series Colin Makay Library • 7:00pm

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 16 & 17 100th Annual Alumni Reunion Weekend All Alumni welcome to attend!

Special celebrations for class years ending in ’3 and ’8.

Visit: www.rns.cc/reunion

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Community Performance Series Théâtre Susan B. Ganong • 7:30pm Join us for an evening with Port City 5. Visit: www.rns.cc/cps for more information.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Youth 4 Youth Fundraiser Théâtre Susan B. Ganong • 7:00pm Join us for a special concert featuring local talent in support of Saint John’s youth in need.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 Community Performance Series Théâtre Susan B. Ganong • 7:30pm Join us for an evening with Jessica McCormack.

Visit: www.rns.cc/cps for more information.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 11 & 12 30th Annual RNS Art Show & Sale Opening Reception on Friday in the Irving Gymnasium • 6pm Sale continues Saturday 9am to 4pm www.rns.cc/artshow SATURDAY, MAY 12 Grade 11 Mother’s Day Brunch Fundraiser Heritage Hall • 10:00am Tickets: call (506) 848-0861 SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Grade 12 Lobster Dinner Fundraiser Heritage Hall • 6:00pm Tickets: call (506) 848-0861

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Semi-Annual Governors’ Meeting Conference Room, Irving Gymnasium • 9:30am SATURDAY, JUNE 16 9th Annual Founders’ Dinner & Alumni Dance Heritage Hall • 6:00pm Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend and celebrate those in our school community who have gone above and beyond for RNS. RSVP to rsvp@rns.cc or call (506) 848-0869.

RNS ADMISSION INFORMATION SESSIONS If you know of a family who may be interested in learning more about the RNS experience, please invite them to join us at one of our upcoming regional information sessions, or to visit us on campus! For full details, please email admission@rns.cc or visit us at www.rns.cc/admission.

RNS ASSOCIATION GATHERINGS Alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends are encouraged to join us at our many regional association gatherings throughout the year!

Events are being planned for this spring and summer – keep watch to your inbox!

For more details, please watch the RNS website, Alumni E-News or email alumni@rns.cc.

We look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming association gatherings!

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