Old Boy NEWS
Reunions OTTAWA:
Eighteen Old Boys, staff and guests gathered at Beckta dining and wine on Elgin Street in Ottawa for the annual Ottawa Reunion. Present were: Julie Heath (former staff), Jonathan Herman ‘80, Jeff Lorenzetti ‘92, Rob Maranda ‘92, Bryce McBride (former staff), Judith Minorgan (guest), Stephanie Minorgan (guest), Rodney Moore ‘58, Gordon Peters ‘58, Ivan Ralston ‘61, Tony Stikeman ‘61, Bill Turner ‘73, Bruce Williams ‘77, George Windsor ‘56, Houji Yao 2013, and Mary Ann Cloherty, Michael Downey and James McMillan (all staff).
Message from the president of the OBA To the Class of 2020: Having just celebrated my 20th reunion this past September, I can assure you that every graduating class is told that they are unique, exceptional and one of a kind. My Class of 1999 was the last of the millennium, and we were united by this singular fact. While I have no doubt that a special moniker was found for every other cohort in the 112-year history of Selwyn House, I am confident in saying that the members of your graduating class are becoming Old Boys in truly unprecedented circumstances. Over your time at Selwyn House, and in particular during the 100 days leading to your graduation, you have supported each other and done your utmost to contribute to the vibrancy of the school community. It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Selwyn House Old Boys’ Association, a group of over 3,000 members spread across 43 countries. Our network is comprised of graduates who have pursued careers as doctors, politicians, NHL hockey players, NBA basketball players, artists, writers, community activists and everything in between. Regardless of life path, we are all joined together by the common bonds of Selwyn House and Veritas. Old Boys are much like an extension of your graduating class: we are here to support, guide and mentor you, as well as share a laugh or inside joke to which only another
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Old Boy could relate. Last year, the Old Boys’ Association hosted over 80 events, ranging from reunions in places like Paris and London to basketball and hockey tournaments held locally in Montreal. We also launched new projects— such as our professional development speaker series—and we are currently working on new concepts that reflect your lifestyles and interests. I would also encourage you to sign up to our new virtual platform at www.selwynoldboys.ca, which will provide you with a chance to connect with former classmates and teachers as well as learn more about a wide spectrum of Old Boys. You may find an Old Boy who has attended a post-secondary institution that interests you, or even connect with a member of the community who will help you find a job or internship in your chosen field. In closing, I would like to leave you with a quick thought from Michael Jordan, who walked us through his pillars of success in his 10-part documentary series released during the pandemic: “Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will shortcut you. If you put forth the effort, good things will be bestowed upon you. That’s truly about the game, and in some ways that’s about life, too.” Joshua Wisenthal ’99 President, Selwyn House Old Boys’ Association
