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A tireless worker for the school, Christine Krushelnyski retires
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hristine Krushelnyski started her Selwyn House School career in 1981. Her husband, Marc, had joined the school as Building and Grounds Supervisor the previous year, and Christine came aboard to run the school’s print shop and book room, order supplies and help out at the front reception desk. The couple were tireless workers for the school for decades thereafter. In addition to his regular maintenance duties, Marc built elaborate sets for the school plays directed by the late Dr. Byron Harker while Christine helped out with the costumes. “One of the highlights of the year for me was organizing the famous Selwyn House garage sale that was held every October,” Christine recalls. “This event was created to finance a trip fund, and it drew people from all over the city.” In 2012, the Old Boys’ Association named Christine and Marc Honorary Old Boys. At that time, Charles Bierbrier, then president of the OBA, presented the honour. “For years, they went above
and beyond the call of duty for parents, students and staff of the Selwyn House community and also for the greater Montreal community,” said Charles. “The couple were always dedicated volunteers outside the school, purchasing food and cooking meals every year for the homeless at St. Stephen’s Church.” Marc retired in 2007, and passed away in 2014. “Although Selwyn House has changed over the years, it has remained a strong force in my life and the community,” says Christine. “The biggest change has been technology. Back in the day, it took a whole team to organize and assemble a newsletter, or information packages for the Admissions Department.” “I believe that what the students gain most from attending Selwyn House is knowing that they are completely supported by the Selwyn community,” she says. “This goes for the staff as well. I can attest that my Selwyn House family has always been there for me.” “My plans for retirement include a lot of relaxing, crossword puzzles,
Christine and Marc Krushelnyski
volunteering and perhaps a painting course. I hope to use my decorating and organizational skills along the way. I look forward to this phase of my life.” “I will miss you all,” she says. “Thank you for the memories!”
Mary-Ann Cloherty receives ISAP award Mary Ann Cloherty, Director of Annual Giving at Selwyn House School, received the McMIllanEdwards Award for Advancement Support Staff at the biennial meeting of Independent Schools Advancement Professionals (ISAP) Canada, held in Montreal on January 30. The organization says the award honours advancement support staff who have performed “beyond the call of duty” and whose skills and contributions to all areas of advancement endeavours have been pivotal to the success of their respective offices, and without whose support, success would be unimaginable. Recipients who have worked for a minimum of five years in a Canadian independent school are eligible for consideration.
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