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MEN OF ST. MICHAEL’S: THE MONTEMURRO FAMILY

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VOLUME 22

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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Gavin Davidson ’93

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Bill Hartley ’67, Frank Di Nino ’80, David Lee ’94, Brendan Ross ’18, Greg Oliver, Kimberley Bailey, Stephanie Nicholls, Natalie Garbutt, Luke Ng

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the Eucharist with the whole school community in a liturgy that included the school's annual recommitment to its Mission and Vision. An exciting and rousing Spirit Week had prepared for this special day which marked the

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inauguration of the school's 165th birthday celebrations.

• Admissions (ext. 195)

We look forward to the Order of St. Michael induction

• Advancement (ext. 118)

ceremony in the second semester which will be another

• Alumni Affairs (ext. 273) • Archives (ext. 457)

President’s Message

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Alumni Association Message

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Editor’s Letter

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Letters to the Editor

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The way we were

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• Main Reception (ext. 0)

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• Mporium – School Store (ext. 431)

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Dear St. Michael’s Alumni and Friends,

• Arena (ext. 422)

Bishop Kasun’s parting request to me was to be included in invitations to other St. Michael’s events so that, his schedule permitting, he could again enjoy being involved with our students.

Indeed, His Excellency has already

highlight in this anniversary year.

assisted the Basilian Fathers with the Advent 2016

It was a happy homecoming for the Bishop who, as Fr. Bob

complimented St. Mike’s on how well we are preparing

Kasun, CSB, had spent his longest appointment in the

• Chief Operating Officer (ext. 239)

teaching ministry of Basilian schools at St. Mike's

• Communications (ext. 292)

(1980-1987), during which time he taught in the English

• Finance (ext. 117)

and Religion Departments, serving also as the Head of the latter, and further devoted himself to his students in the Debating and Public Speaking programmes, and as Advisor, Latin Advisor, and Moderator of the Student

celebration of the sacrament of reconciliation, when he our students for confession.

On behalf of the St. Michael's College School community and the Basilian Fathers, we offer our gratitude and prayers to Bishop Kasun as he continues his shepherd ministry as Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Government.

Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, pray for us.

• Principal – Mr. Greg Reeves ’73 (ext. 139)

In his homily, Bishop Kasun remembered several Christian

St. Basil the Great, pray for us.

• Vice Principal – Mr. Emile John ’87 (ext. 156)

community service programmes that began in Toronto with

• Director of Facilities – Mr. Jason Smith (ext. 129)

Vimy 100: a Pilgrimage of Remembrance

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Vimy 100: a Student’s Perspective

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Securing our future by giving back:

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Men of St. Michael’s: The Montemurro Family

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• Vice Principal – Mr. David Lee ’94 (ext. 179)

Double Blue Pictorial: Class of 2017

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Where are they now: Teacher edition

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Where are they now

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In Memoriam

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• President – Fr. Jefferson Thompson, CSB ’79 (ext. 174)

On the Cover: The Montemurro Family: Left to Right: Ralph ‘91, Jack ’18, Marc ‘93, Graziella (mother), Henry (Rotstein) ’21, Dominic ‘78, Luke ’23, Matthew ‘05

the involvement of St. Mike’s students during the years

St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us.

Sincerely in Christ,

when he was at the school, such as Out of the Cold and Canadian Food for Children. During a very chatty lunch with the Student Government following Mass, he was overjoyed to learn that St. Mike’s students continue to this

Fr. Jefferson Mark Thompson, CSB ’79 President

day to dedicate themselves to these and other Christian community service programmes throughout the school year.

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MESSAGE relationship with SMCS. From Homecoming, to the Turkey Roll & Reunion, the Evans Tannis Alumni Soccer Showdown, the Spring Reunion and BBQ, and the Enzo Montemurro '81 Touch Football Classic. These are all events that bring back our alumni and allow them to celebrate their SMCS traditions together.

My fellow alumni, I hope you had a wonderful and safe summer. The 2016-17 school year was another busy one for the SMCS Alumni Association. Throughout the year we continued to focus on the three areas outlined when I began the presidency term: mentoring and networking, reaching out to alumni, and building ties with the Parents' Association.

The continuation of the mentoring and networking initiatives has really gained traction during the year. Since I last wrote to you, we have held two very successful networking events.

The purpose of the evenings was to allow recent graduates to meet with alumni from a variety of industries. In an informal environment, graduates had the opportunity to explore a range of career options and develop contacts in their industries of interest. Feedback received has been very positive with many graduates indicating that this is exactly the type of activities they want the Alumni Association to sponsor.

Building on the success of the networking events we launched the second phase of the initiative; the St. Mike's Alumni Partnership Programme. The Partnership Programme saw recent graduates, paired with an alumnus in an industry of interest to commence a formal mentorship relationship.

The event was very well received with 70 alumni in attendance. Thanks to Matt Montemurro ’05 and the committee for its tireless efforts in making this happen.

We continue to reach out to alumni through a variety of events throughout the year ensuring that they build a lifelong

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We have expanded our relationship with the St. Michael’s College School Parents’ Association and regularly attend each other's meetings. Parents of graduated students are looking for ways to stay connected to the school and have approached the SMCSAA. After supporting the school for the many years while their sons attended, they feel that they are still a part of the SMCS community and want to continue to contribute. We are exploring ways to keep this very motivated and dedicated group involved.

In the spring, we invited a number of alumni representatives from other independent schools around the GTA to meet in the Alumni Lounge to share best practices and ideas. It was an enjoyable and informative evening and one that we plan to repeat throughout the year.

Looking forward to the 2017/18 school year, we are very excited to launch a new initiative aimed at both our mentoring and involving alumni focuses. This fall, we plan to launch "Archangel‘s Den". This Shark Tank/Dragon’s Den initiative will provide SMCS graduates aged 30 and younger with the opportunity to develop a business idea under the direction of accomplished SMCS Alumni. They will have the opportunity to present their ideas to a panel of judges. Further information will be available soon.

As always, you are encouraged to submit ideas for ways we can improve the SMCSAA and better serve the SMCS community.

God Bless,

Frank Di Nino ’80 President, SMCSAA

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear Readers, As I sit down to write this letter another summer has blown by and we find ourselves well into a new school year. At campuses across the country, the new school year brings new arrivals and new departures and St. Michael’s is no different. While the school welcomes a new class of Grade 7s into the ranks of students, we also welcome the recently graduated class of 2017 into the St. Michael’s College School Alumni Association (Double Blue Pictorial, p.18) Sadly, it is not only students that departed St. Mike’s at the end of the last school year. We also lost the services of a number of great servants to the school. Director of Pastoral Care, Fr. John Malo, CSB ’66, History teacher, Paul Barry ’73, and Geography teacher, Anthony Zanardo, head into retirement with our warmest wishes and sincerest thanks, while we wish former Head of Guidance, Giancarlo Mazzanti the best of luck in his new position as Registrar and Director of Student Services with the University of St. Michael's College.

Before they left, the Blue Banner was lucky enough to conduct exit interviews of a sort with Malo, Mazzanti, and Zanardo.

(Where Are They Now – Teacher Edition, p.20). In keeping with the low profile he maintained throughout his tenure, Paul Barry declined to participate in the interview, but as someone who was lucky enough to have Mr. Barry as a teacher, I witnessed first hand the effect he has had on our school. Widely regarded as one of the best long-distance running coaches the school has ever produced, Barry also had a knack for bringing history to life, dedicated as he was to imbuing seemingly dense and obscure facts with a sense of urgency and purpose.

Dedication, along with a sense of urgency and purpose, is also the foundation of the long-running and deep relationship between St. Michael’s and the Montemurro family. The men of this family have long cared urgently about the direction of the school. They give of their resources and time with a sense of purpose and their families dedication to, and history with, St. Michael’s is something special. It is for that reason we celebrate all Montemurro alumni as this edition’s Men of St. Michael’s (Men of St. Michael’s, p.14) Celebrating the lives and achievements of alumni – alumni like Major Frank Lamie, OSM ’98 who has just been placed in charge of The Queen’s Own Rifles; like Justyn Knight ’14 who represented Canada at the World Track & Field Championships; or Danilo Djuricic ’17 and Krisjon Vargas ’17 who represented Canada at the U19 World Basketball Championships (Where Are They Now, p.22) –

it’s what we do best. But eventhough celebrating alumni is right in our wheelhouse, we sometimes come up short.

Such was the case in our last issue, when we gave short shift to another alumni who represented Canada on the basketball court, Bernard Jackson ’87. A loving father of two, Bernard tragically passed away in August of 2016, as we noted in a one-line obituary. What we did not note were Bernard’s accomplishments and relationships – we did not give him a proper St. Michael’s send off. The reasons behind this are myriad, but none of them offer adequate justification of an opportunity missed.

As such, I pledge we will try harder in future to celebrate the lives of all St. Michael’s alumni, starting with the obituary Bernard Jackson deserved. (In Memoriam, p. 28) We will try harder because it is important to remember all those who have come before us. It is important to remember their accomplishments and their sacrifices. This importance is made clear in poignant remembrances provided by teacher David Lee ’94 (p.10) and student Brendan Ross ’18 (p.12) of the recent school trip to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

While the related story of Private John Archibald Gates ’14 and the other St. Michael’s alumni who sacrificed their lives to the fight for freedom is eye-opening, it is not surprising. For Gates and the others were men of dedication. They were men of urgency and purpose.

They, like of all us, are Men of St. Michael’s.

Joyous Reading!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

THE WAY WE WERE FR. DAVID BAUER, CSB ’45 WAS A MAN OF THE CLOTH, A PRIEST OF THE RINK

by Greg Oliver

DEAR EDITOR,

DEAR EDITOR,

I just received my copy of the Blue Banner. Thanks for getting

St. Mike’s was a big part of our family – my brothers,

me in Where Are They Now, I was delighted to be on the

cousins, former husband, brothers-in-law, and son – keep up

same page as Dave Keon ’60. He was the best. As a side

the good work with the alumni!

note, after the magazine was published, I received a call from a fellow St. Mike's buddy that I had not talked to in 50 years! It was amazing!

Thanks again, Michael Martin ’64 ED’S REPLY: That’s really fantastic to hear, Michael, as it

Petie Thickett ED’S REPLY: Thanks for your note and kind words, Petie. I

Larry Colle ‘69 has been running the St. Michael’s College Sports History Course for a number of years as a part of the continuing education programme. The biggest turnout for any of the evening talks came at the end of March this year, when the subject was Fr. David Bauer. That should not come as a surprise given Bauer’s ties to the school, first as a student, then as a teacher and administrator.

think it’s fair to say that your family has also been a big part

As the author of the just-released biography, Father Bauer

of St. Mike’s!

and the Great Experiment: The Genesis of Canadian Olympic Hockey, I was in my element, listening to story after story from both the attendees - former students, as well as hockey historians, and even one of Bauer’s nieces - and

speaks to the Banner’s main mission of connecting alumni.

the distinguished panel. There were two St. Mike’s grads on

Thanks so much for letting us know.

the panel: NHL Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations, Jim Gregory ’55 and Barry MacKenzie

It’s more than faith or his Basilian doctrine, since he was

’63, who played for Fr. Bauer’s Majors and the Canadian

beloved by colleagues in the religion-squashing USSR, in

national team, before twice following Bauer’s advice – first

the staid tradition-heavy Japanese society, and by players

to go to Japan and then to run Athol Murray College of

from all religions.

Notre Dame. The other two panelists were broadcaster, and former NHL and national team player, Brian Conacher, and

Perhaps it was Fr. Bauer’s ability to listen that made the

Chris Lang, one of the founders of Hockey Canada.

difference.

Some of the stories I wished I’d heard before the book

“One of the things that Father was famous for was just

came out so I could have included them. Other stories I’d

being quiet. You’d be talking to him and he would have

heard almost word for word before, tales told countless

what we called the ‘F.B. Pause.’ There would just be a

times previously. It led me to question why Fr. Bauer

break in the conversation,” said Bill Holowaty, who knew

resonates so many years later with so many people from so

Fr. Bauer at the University of British Columbia. “Early on,

many walks of life.

you would want to fill that void and ended up talking and maybe saying more than you absolutely needed to. But to

Obviously it’s more than the hockey, as his Majors won just

this day, the idea that you learn more by listening than you

one Memorial Cup before he was shipped west to St. Mark’s

do by talking is something that guides me.”

College in Vancouver. His experiment with Canada’s

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national team, from 1963-70 and in 1980, didn’t result in

Father Bauer and the Great Experiment is available now in

more than a couple of bronze medals and a title in the

bookstores and online. Order at ECWPress.com and enter

hometown Centennial tournament.

the code STMICHAELS at checkout to save 20%.

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ARCHANGEL’S DEN ALUMNI ENTREPRENEUR CONTEST On top of the value and benefits of a Basilian education, there are a number of elements that make St. Michael’s such a special place. There is the close bond between the students and the teachers, many of whom attended the school themselves. There is the continued and valued involvement of alumni who care deeply about the direction and future of the school. And there are the dozens of high-profile alumni whose success in business and life serves as inspiration to

One of the most popular recent SMCSAA initiatives, an

exciting learning opportunities for students to learn outside

As part of the focus on mentorship, each of the finalists will

ongoing series of mentoring events, was the brainchild of a

the traditional classroom. Working collaboratively with

be paired with a mentor with experience in the contestant’s

recent graduate. Matt Montemurro ’05’s idea was to

school staff and members of the community, Walsh will

proposed field. Mentors will be responsible for helping to

provide a forum where alumni could connect for the

create partnerships that will open the doors for students to

purposes of professional networking. Under Matt’s direction,

benefit from authentic work experiences, make connections

the Alumni Association has hosted two formal networking

to the curriculum, and enrich their current learning.

events, each of which were attended by approximately 100 people, while generating rave reviews from young and old alumni alike.

“It became a priority of the Alumni Association, and me specifically, to focus more time and effort around mentoring,” says Montemurro. “The St. Mike’s community is one of the strongest in the city from a pride perspective, yet there was little formalized mentorship and networking between alumni. In an increasingly competitive professional environment, the St. Mike’s community is in a unique position to

current students.

leverage the skills and abilities of all of its alumni.”

But what really makes St. Michael’s a wonderful place is

In pursuit of that goal, in August of this year, the Alumni

community beyond the school,” says Walsh. “While the students will learn from adults and mentors in the community, those in the community will benefit from working alongside a young adult who is interested in their field. Collaboration, communication, and critical thinking are a few of the skills that can be enhanced by both the mentor and mentee when they work together.”

for the initiative are now moving full-steam ahead, with the bring this ambitious project to fruition.

special.

to Montemurro, “the support and interest has been tremen-

business ideas to a panel of accomplished SMCS alumni.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOCUSING ON MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The Archangel’s Den project has grown out of the renewed push towards alumni mentorship that has been a hallmark of Alumni Association President Frank Di Nino ’80’s reign.

Under Di Nino’s guidance, the Association has undertaken a number of new initiatives geared towards increasing alumni engagement, while providing recently graduated alumni with the knowledge, information, and connections they need to succeed.

“The long-standing tradition of building community and making connections has been part of the culture that makes

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION ALSO FOCUSED

St. Michael’s the incredible place of learning it is today and

ON MENTORSHIP

has been for generations,” says Walsh in giving his stamp of

dovetailed nicely with the school administration’s outreach efforts in the same area. Former Head of Guidance, Giancarlo Mazzanti also made mentorship a focus of his tenure.

Under his guidance, significant strides were made in creating more opportunities for current students to get a taste of the world beyond the yellow brick walls.

“It was a tremendous pleasure working to establish the mentorship programme with the likes of Romeo Milano ’81, Frank Di Nino, and others, all of whom displayed great energy and a true love for the double blue,” says Mazzanti.

“A concerted effort to continue the programme will bring

approval to the Archangel‘s Den initiative. “The Archangel’s Den programme is a new and creative way to strengthen this bond within our family. I am confident there will be a lasting impact on everyone involved in this unique and inspiring programme.”

While details on the exact prizing packages are being kept under wraps for now, it is expected each prize pack will

That is the goal of the Archangel’s Den initiative: to allow a group of deserving young alumni to feel the full power of continuing engagement with the St. Mike’s community, while providing them with the opportunity to turn a dream into a reality that just might change the world.

GET INVOLVED WITH ARCHANGEL’S DEN Are you a graduate 30 or younger?

This initiative is for you! Prepare and submit a business plan before the December 15 deadline and you could be the winner of the first Archangels Den. Please submit your 3-page business plan to bluebanner@smcsmail.com by

CALLING ALL ALUMNI 30 AND YOUNGER Are you a leader in your field?

The opportunity is now open to all SMCS graduates aged 30 or younger. Alumni interested in pursuing this opportunity will be required to complete an application and submit a 3 to 5 page business plan before the December 15 deadline.

Submitted business plans will then be reviewed and ranked by a panel of distinguished alumni judges.

Emboldened by the results of Mazzanti’s efforts, the adminis-

The 12 entrants selected for the finals will be required to

“The Archangel‘s Den initiative is another way alumni can

tration has recently gone a step further, appointing former

prepare a 10-minute presentation, while also being

give back to the school and build lasting relationships with

teacher John Walsh ’73 as Head of Community Partner-

prepared to be grilled by the judges. The finals will be held

recent graduates.”

ships. This new position will open up a variety of unique and

in the Centre for the Arts on February 19, 2018.

mentoring and networking its primary focus,” says Di Nino.

The top three finishers will be awarded valuable prizes.

December 15.

great rewards to students and alumni.”

“For the last two years the Alumni Association has made

alumni in preparing their business case and presentation.”

with the opportunity to continue working with their mentors.

select alumni in a formal mentorship relationship. According

The Association’s renewed focus on mentorship has

graduates the opportunity to work alongside established

hunger even, for the Archangel’s Den project. Preparations

the community feel as though they are a part of something

opportunity to earn significant prize packages by presenting

of the Archangel initiative,” says Di Nino. “It will give our

an added bonus to participants, all finalists will be provided

Association working hand-in-hand with the administration to

provides SMCS graduates aged 30 and younger with the

“The mentorship component is an extremely valuable aspect

and accounting) that are essential to any new business. As

Programme. It is an initiative that pairs recent graduates with

project, Archangel’s Den, a Shark Tank-type initiative that

provide valuable information and insight.

that convinced the Alumni Association there was a market, a

ties for growth and experience, while making all members of

St. Michael’s College School Alumni Association (SMCSAA)

but as inspiration, while also leveraging their experience to

It was in part the success of the aforementioned initiatives

Association launched the St. Mike’s Alumni Partnership

That is the ultimate goal behind the recently announced

presentation. They are meant to serve not just as coaches,

contain significant donations of in-kind services (such as legal

when these elements combine to provide tangible opportuni-

dous, with more than 100 alumni eager to participate.”

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“We anticipate multiple benefits to both students and the

flesh out their partner’s business plan and prepare their

Consider giving up a little of your time to be a Distinguished Alumni Judge Are you knowledgeable and accomplished?

Consider giving up a little more of your time to act as a mentor to one of our 10-12 finalists Are you looking for promotional opportunities?

Consider being a sponsor of Archangel’s Den All inquiries should be directed to Gavin Davidson at bluebanner@smcsmail.com

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VIMY IOO: A PILGRIMAGE OF REMEMBRANCE

by David Lee ’94

He was 18 years old when he enlisted and only 21 when he died. The vast majority of our group was 16 or 17 years old.

As we prayed and left a memorial cross, you could feel the impact of the moment on our students – the realities of war and sacrifice had touched them in a very real way. When asked to reflect on what it meant to be there that day, Grade 10 student Daniel May said "it shows how far the St. Michael's brotherhood really stretches because this was one of our own.

He was one of us."

connect with our past. We went to remember and we went to

On Sunday, April 9, we attended our final event – in reality,

commemorate a historic event in the chronicle of our nation.

the primary reason for our pilgrimage. Along with more than

With these young men, who have studied our military history

10,000 students from across Canada, we joined 25,000

from the safety of our yellow brick classrooms, we walked

people at the Vimy Monument to commemorate the 100th

the battlefields, we stood in trenches, and we walked among

anniversary of the victory that Brigadier-General Alexander

the thousands of graves that mark the final resting place of

Ross said "witnessed the birth of a nation.” We gathered with

so many.

members of the armed forces, including Major Frank Lamie, OSM ’98 of the Queen's Own Rifles, the President

Private John Archibald Gates ’14 was born in Whitby in the year 1896. He is first mentioned in the school ledger at

There were many moving experiences our group shared

of France, the Prince of Wales, and the Prime Minister and

during our nine-day pilgrimage. Upon our arrival in France,

Governor General of Canada During our annual Remembrance Day service, we often speak

we visited the Juno Beach Memorial Centre and had the chance to walk the very beaches that our Canadian soldiers

Being present during such a momentous occasion was almost

of the need to connect the incredible sacrifice and bravery of

landed on in June 1944. To be there on that hallowed ground

secondary however to being at the monument itself, with the

the men and women of our Canadian Forces to the present

with our students was especially moving. As a sign of respect,

11,285 names of Canadians who were killed on French

day. We tell our boys about the need to serve – not necessarily

we left behind a cross in the sand. It was particularly special to

soil and have no known graves, including four alumni of

in the armed forces, but rather the need to give of yourself, to

visit the plaque that was generously sponsored by the Killan

serve the community and make it better. We talk about the

Ypres had occurred and the world had witnessed the devastat-

St. Michael's College School. Again, to walk around the ridge,

family in recognition of the defenders of freedom from

covered by mine craters still pockmarked by artillery, made it

need to sacrifice – not necessarily one's life, but rather the act

ing effects of chlorine gas.

St. Michael's. It was very emotional for our boys to see that we

a spiritual experience.

of putting the needs of others before ourselves. St. Michael's

St. Michael's College in the year 1912-13. In the year 1914, we find him listed in the school yearbook as a member of I Academic. We know that he enlisted in the Canadian Forces in August 1915, not long after the horrific Second Battle of

lost 25 men during World War I and 93 during World War II.

had a permanent marker in that historic place.

He was deployed overseas as a member of the 59th Battalion

Countless more offered themselves up to serve the cause of

of the Royal Canadian Regiment. He likely participated in the

From there, we travelled to Beny sur Mer Canadian War

Ohanessian commented "it was the experience of a lifetime –

freedom. This is the true calling of all St. Michael's men. We

Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917. He was killed in action on

Cemetery to pay our respects to the more than 2000 men who

very amazing to come here and see that everything has

should all strive to achieve the vision of the school by changing

September 10, 1918. His remains will rest forever on foreign

lost their lives during D-Day and in the weeks that followed.

become so peaceful after having been such a hellish place."

the world through lives of faith, character, and service.

ground in the Faubourg D'Amiens War Cemetery in Arras,

That afternoon, we visited the Beaumont Hamel War Memorial

France - a proud son of St. Michael's, a member of the blue

amid the beautifully preserved front lines of the Battle of the

"Please send the boys my very best,” said Major Lamie,“ and

As a part of the services we attended, we joined in the Act of

brotherhood who never came home.

Somme. It was here that more than 80 per cent of the men from

let them know we are all very proud of their commemorative

Remembrance: "They shall grow not old, as we that are left

the Newfoundland Regiment were killed or wounded in less

acts, and your leadership of them, in honour of our fallen."

grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will

Now, when I reflect on the school's vision statement, ‘We

than one hour. To stand in the middle of no-man's-land amidst

graduate young men who will change the world through lives

the shell craters that remain to this day, we could feel the plight

Having taught history at St. Michael's for the past 18 years, I

of faith, character, and service’, I think about Private John

of those soldiers. On that serene afternoon it was difficult to

have spent countless hours talking to our boys about the

Archibald Gates. I think about the fact that he, like so many

imagine the horrors that had once been experienced there.

World Wars and Canada's heroic involvement in them. I have

All that remains of Private John Archibald Gates might be a

told the stories of our bravery at Ypres in the face of gas

grave marker in France and a name etched on our memorial

The following day was one of the most emotional of the trip.

attacks, at the Somme during those months of muddy slaugh-

wall at the school, but for 24 of us, his name will be etched in

On a cool and beautiful morning, we entered Faubourg

ter, and the innovation, tenacity, and grit of our soldiers in

our minds and hearts as a shining example of a St. Michael's

This past April, I had the honour and the pleasure of

D'Amiens cemetery where Private Gates was buried. It was

taking Vimy Ridge on that snowy Easter Monday morning,

man who is the ever-living embodiment of the vision of our

accompanying 20 of our students, along with teachers Mike

completely peaceful, as only a few other people were there.

100 years ago. I've told these stories and imparted the knowl-

school for a better tomorrow.

Ross ’86, Paul Fitzpatrick ’95, and Dan Blaik on a trip

We gathered around his grave as I quietly told our boys his

edge of the strategies and outcomes, and the impact they had

to Europe. We visited England and France, we saw the sites,

story. It wasn't the first cemetery we had visited, in fact it was

on Canada and our world, but I don't think I did them justice

we explored the cities, but more importantly, we went to

the third, but this was different because Gates was one of us.

– not until now.

others in our community from the past and present, answered a call and offered himself to a cause.

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After the service, Grade 10 student Cameron Kalisz

remember them."

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VIMY IOO: A STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE

by Brendan Ross ’18

Furthermore, this experience was also a bit of an awakening,

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as I realized we live in our own bubble with our busy lives.

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This past April, myself, a Grade 11 student, as well as numerous other St. Michael’s students, were given the opportunity to participate in the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. For students, it was truly incredible how we were able to experience, rather than just learn about in a classroom, the events which shaped our nation and its heritage. However, on a trip that was so meaningful and memorable, it is difficult to capture all the feelings and emotions. Nevertheless, there were a few moments in particular which, for me, captured the essence of the trip.

The first was our visit to Beny sur Mer Cemetery. As I walked into the cemetery, everything was silent. I stood at the front, where there was a small monument inscribed with, ‘Their Name Liveth For Evermore’. As I looked out, I saw the crosses erected row on row, for as far as the eye could see. At this point, John McRae’s poem, In Flanders Fields, began to really resonate with me.

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MEN OF ST. MICHAEL’S: THE MONTEMURRO FAMILY

the first Domenic Gesualdi in 1962, was a source of pride for the family and Enzo, in particular, was making a name for himself.

A universally loved presence in the halls and the locker rooms of St. Mike’s, Enzo was a standout on the football field. Through a combination of talent, effort, and dedication, he turned his football skills into a scholarship to Cornell University. As was to be expected, he made an immediate

The list of Montemurro men that have attended St. Mike’s is lengthy, starting with Dominic ’78, progressing through to his brothers Enzo ’81, Ralph ’91, Marc ’93, and to his son Matt ’05, and Ralph’s sons Jack ’18 and Luke ‘23, and the brothers’ nephew (son of Rosa) Henry ’21. But this list is by no means exhaustive in terms of defining the family’s relationship with the school. For one, it does not account for cousins, two of which, Domenic Gesualdi ’67 and Domenic Gesualdi ’74 were the initial members of the “If we stick to plan,” says Marc Montemurro ’93, “there will be a Montemurro graduating from St. Mike’s for six straight decades, from the 1970s to the 2020s.”

If the prerequisite for being a St. Michael’s Man was how easy it is to get people to happily provide quotes lauding your accomplishments, the Montemurro family would be first

extended family to attend St. Mike’s and an inspiration for the first Montemurro to follow in their shoes.

“I came to be a hockey player,” says Dominic Montemurro.

“Pop sent me to be educated by the priests because it was the best way to ensure a good education, and because his uncle had sent his sons to St. Mike’s.”

on the list – such has been the outpouring of love and

On top of cousins, sons of cousins, and sons of brothers-in-

gratitude. However, being a St. Michael’s man is measured

law, the list also does not include the sisters, wives, and

in your dedication to the school, to family, to community, and

daughters who are such an integral part of making the

to Christ. In each of these areas, the Montemurros also come

Montemurro family what it is. Perhaps most importantly,

up trumps, and that is why the Montemurro family is now

it does not reference the brothers’ father, Raffaele

being formally recognized as Men of St. Michael’s.

Montemurro, OSM, who, although never a student, was one of the first inductees into the Order of St. Michael.

“I have known two or more of the Montemurro brothers and sons since 1976 and I don't think I have ever spoken to a Montemurro and not felt that sense of kindness, genuine caring, and love,” states St. Michael’s College School Alumni Association (SMCSAA member and past president) member, Peter

Thurton

’81. “To me, this family

epitomizes that great Christian and Catholic value of do good onto others - and not so they in turn can receive, rather

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“The Montemurro family have been active in the school for many years,” says SMCSAA President, Frank Di Nino ’80. “They are a true double-blue family who are unselfish with their time and support of the school. From Raffaele, the patriarch of the family, to Matt, who serves with distinction on the alumni executive, these are true Men of St. Michael's.”

impact at Cornell, both on and off the field.

When, on the field, Enzo’s life was tragically cut short, it rocked both his new school and his old, and left the family reeling. It is a poignant truth that great things, and great people, often arise from tragedy, and so it is with the Montemurros.

In the aftermath, Enzo’s father, Raffaele, was left looking for solace and meaning. He found it in the caring arms of the St. Michael’s community, travelling often to the school to

recipients of the Order of St. Michael. Raffaele ’s inclusion

heal the memory of his departed son. In the process, Raffa-

on the initial honour roll of Order inductees, at the behest of

ele developed close relationships with a number of priests

Fr. Mohan, came not just as an honour, but a surprise, to his

and teachers, particularly Fr. Mohan, CSB, OSM ’48,

son, Dominic – even though Dominic was serving on the

Fr. Fitzpatrick, CSB, OSM and Fr. Zinger, CSB, OSM.

Order of St. Michael committee.

“When Enzo passed away, that brought my dad in, it gave

“Pop wasn’t an alumnus,” says Dominic. “But he was also, in

his mourning a purpose,” says Marc. “Before, he was

Fr. Mohan’s opinion, exactly what a St. Michael’s man

involved as your average parent, but it became something

should be.”

bigger.”

It is certain that Fr. Mohan had the same opinion of Dominic, “We became extremely attached to St. Mike’s after my

who was already a very active alumnus - helping out with

brother passed,” agrees Dominic. “My father found a

turkey rolls and fundraising. Dominic was also integral to the

tremendous solace in this place, which provided a huge

family’s contributions towards the school’s first building fund

release for him. His healing was manifested by his involve-

and the lovingly constructed chapel, as well as, along with

ment with the school.”

Marc, the resurrection of Homecoming.

Raffaele was such a presence around the school in those

Throughout the decades since his graduation, Dominic’s

days that he had his own key. Anytime he had food or

involvement with, and support for, St. Michael’s has never

anything else for the priests who were then living on

wavered. Not only does he continue to play a key role with

campus, he let himself in and dropped it off without fuss or

the Order of St. Michael and as a donor to the school, Domi-

fanfare. Raffaele’s involvement covered everything from

nic is also a long-standing and universally respected member

providing building services, to helping Fr. Zinger construct

of the alumni association.

the garden, to donating fortune cookies to be sold at school

because it is the right thing to do and it is what they know. If

Following elder brother Dominic, Enzo Montemurro was the

one wants to know what justice, fairness, kindness, and

second son of Raffaele to attend St. Michael’s. The presence

charity is - spend time with any of the Montemurro men.”

of the two brothers at the school together, extending a run of

Raffaele provided such a wide and valued variety of help

the school all his life,” states former Head of Guidance,

always having a family member on campus that began with

and assistance that he was honoured as one of the first

Giancarlo Mazzanti. “Whether it was renewing the Chapel,

events.

“I can speak for hours on the value of the Montemurro family to our community and can honestly say Dominic has given to

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His daughter Devon showed a similar sense of dedication while at St. Clements. Ralph’s son Jack, who plays flute and piano in the school’s music programme, is set for graduation at the end of this school year, while Dom’s, Marc’s, and Ralph’s sister Rose also has a son, Henry ’21, at St. Mike’s.

“With my son Jack currently being at the school I get the instill goodness, discipline, and knowledge – not to mention the importance of punctuality!”

Being the youngest of the brothers, Marc has always had the blessing of being able to see first-hand the benefits of maximum involvement in the St. Michael’s community. It is an opportunity he has grasped with both hands. While attending high school, Marc was everywhere – football, hockey, student government – and that hasn’t changed in his time as building a new weight room, working on alumni affairs, or stopping by my office unannounced to hand me a cheque to help fund the Buzzers as I was restarting the programme in the late 90's, Dom never expected anything in return. I can only think of a few people who have given so much, so genuinely.”

“My dad always instilled the notion of giving back to those that have given you opportunity and experience,” says Dominic’s son, Matt. “I watched as he volunteered and worked to make St. Mike’s the best place it could possibly be. His dedication to the school really inspired me to want to

an alumnus, from organizing alumni football banquets and homecomings, to his ongoing involvement with the Alumni Association, including a recent successful term as President.

“Because my family was involved with St. Mike’s when I was younger, it was almost as if the school had been a part of the family itself,” says Marc. “I was probably the only kid in Grade 2 who knew the Hoikety Choik and I really felt a familiar connection here. There wasn’t a choice where I was going to high school. I knew were I was going from day one.”

The same dedication and hard work, and belief in giving

give back and be an active member of this community upon

back, the Montemurros have put into their relationship with

graduation.”

the school has served them well in life. All three brothers run their own successful businesses: Dominic is chief of Medi

think it is great that several of his teachers also taught me.

I just wish there were more priests teaching there today, as I believe in a strong Catholic education.”

Meanwhile, Matt has been a tour de force with the alumni association, particularly in the area of mentoring, where he has led a series of successful networking events. He has served as a member of the alumni committee since 2010, adding Event Coordinator to his portfolio in 2015. He is also involved in the Alumni Partnership Programme and the Enzo Montemurro Touch Football Classic. More important then a list of achievements, however, is the fact Matt has reflected the family trait of always being there when something is needed, always willing to help out and show dedication.

in for the school. Not only is Enzo memorialized through the football tournament, but also through the Enzo Montermurro Memorial Bursary, which has helped so many students join our community. Raffaele, meanwhile, is forever remembered on the wall of the Order of St. Michael.

“My grandfather was an Italian immigrant and I saw how

“While at university, my son has had the occasion to ask his

important it was that his children attend St. Mike’s and how

old man about Math, but it’s a subject I promised good old

proud he was to be part of the St. Mike’s community,” says

Fr. Holmes, CSB I would not take past Grade 12, which I

Matt. “He did everything he could to ensure that his family

explained to Matthew Montemurro,” recalls Peter Thurton.

was instilled with all that St. Mike’s teaches. For me, as the

“Now Matthew has never met my son, but his response,

third generation, his admiration and dedication to making

while at an offsite meeting for his employer no less, was

the school better always put St. Mike’s in a place of rever-

‘Peter here are my telephone numbers, have your son call

ence for me. I wanted to experience everything that he

me on either number and at any time if he needs help.’ That

valued about the school and make him proud.”

is the spirit in which the men of this family move.”

It’s a trait that runs through the family and can also be found

Group, Marc is head of National Home Comfort, and Ralph

in Dom’s younger brothers, Ralph and Marc. Like Enzo,

founded Monte Design Group in 2005 with his wife

Ralph was a standout on the football field - captaining the

Michelle.

“Ever since I can remember, St. Mike’s has always been a

family’s ongoing contribution to the St. Michael’s community.

part of my life,” Matt says in explaining his dedication. “My

It’s a community that has for decades now been made

school career that was a mixture of “sports, trips, and laugh-

Not surprisingly however, it is through family that the

grandfather, dad, and uncles always spoke so highly of the

stronger in so many ways by the Montemurro family.

ter”. Reflecting on his time at the school, however, it is the

Montemurros’ dedication shines through strongest. Marc is

school that I couldn’t wait to start. It wasn’t even a question

teachers and lessons that have remained most in Ralph’s

married to Amy and together they welcomed their second

of if; for me, it was when. I couldn’t wait to start that next

“If there is one family that could lead our beloved school into

mind.

child into the world almost three years ago. Dominic,

chapter and experience what my family had always told me

the decades beyond, with diligence, humour, sacrifice, and

married 33 years to Susan, and Ralph, married 21 years to

about.”

Kerry Blues to the TDCAA championship during a high

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pleasure of attending school functions,” says Ralph. “I also

It’s fair to say Raffaele would be immensely proud of his

“I was taught by many great priests and learned to be

Michelle are much further along the line, having ushered the

accountable for everything I did,” he recalls. “I feel

next generation of Montemurro’s into the yellow-bricked

And so it is that the spirit of the Montemurros lives on at

privileged that I had so many great teachers who really did

halls, with Dominic’s son Matt already an established alumni.

St. Michael’s, as do the fruits of the labour the family has put

charity,” says Peter Thurton, “it is the Montemurro men.”

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2017; WELCOME TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW: TEACHER EDITION to know parts of the world that have always been mysterious and yet enchanting in beckoning me.

What will you miss most about SMCS? That's easy, the students. They have taught me more than I could ever teach them, kept me young, laughing, and smiling, with their effervescent and indefatigable sense of humour and strong hope for the future - their own and those around them. A close second would be many of the staff who have not only been mere colleagues, but true and deep friends.

With the end of the 2016-17 school year came the departure of a number of long-serving SMCS teachers and staff members. Well-earned retirements are on tap for Director of Pastoral Care, Fr. John Malo, CSB ’66, History teacher, Paul Barry ’73, and Geography teacher, Anthony Zanardo. Meanwhile, Head of Guidance, Giancarlo Mazzanti has also departed, after accepting a position with the University of St. Michael's College.

The Blue Banner asked these St. Michael’s Men about their thoughts and feelings regarding our school and community on the occasion of their departures.

FR. JOHN MALO, CSB ’66 How long was your career at St. Michael's?

Well, that depends how you look at it. I started my 'career' here at St. Michael's when I entered Grade 9 in the fall of 1961, spending five very happy years here (yes, there was a Grade 13 back then)! My next brief time was as a Basilian teaching seminarian from 1972-74. Finally, I returned in the fall of 2006, teaching for the next 11 years, leading up to my retirement at the end of this past academic year. All these years were filled with rich blessings for me, along with fond memories of countless students and staff.

What's next for you in life?

I may be retiring from teaching, but I am not retiring from the Basilian priesthood, although the pace will be much gentler.

In addition to assisting with some of our older retired Basilian confreres, I will also be helping out at parishes in Toronto as the need arises. Of course, I do plan to travel a bit and get 20

What is your favourite memory from your time at St. Michael's?

This one is impossible to answer. There was not a morning that I did not get up excited for the day to begin, wondering what student or challenge God would send my way in my own ongoing education. So many names, so many faces, so many memories - to mention one would be to do violence to all those who touched my life deeply and made me who I am.

In many ways, I grew up at St. Michael's.

What is your departing advice for current and future students?

I think when I was young, I was taught not to trust myself, but to trust only wiser, older adults, who would tell me what to do and what is right and wrong. And while it is crucial to listen to the wisdom of our elders, I would urge each person I meet (students included) to trust in themselves. If they listen to their inner voice, and learn to trust it and their instincts, they will stay on the path to truth, knowledge, and wisdom, even if they lose their way from time to time. And take a chance on life.

GIANCARLO MAZZANTI How long was your career at St. Michael’s?

32 years What’s next for you in life?

I have accepted the position of Registrar and Director of Student Services at the University of St. Michael's College.

The objectives will be to create a new Registrar’s Office and a completely new Student Centre, while refocusing on our Basilian mission in recruiting and admissions efforts.

What will you miss most about SMCS? The students have been a delight. They have been the most interesting part of my calling at SMCS - a true delight! Working with the Basilian Fathers in their efforts to teach within the Catholic Liberal Tradition has been a very important part of my life's work, which I hope to continue at the University.

What is your favourite memory from your time at St. Michael’s?

I would say my favourite memories that stuck with me through the years at SMCS are the baptisms of my four boys, Gianluca ’09 (Osgoode Hall Law), Christian ’12 (York Kinesiology), Andrew ’13 (Harvard Regenerative Biology), and Matthew ’16 (McGill History) by two of the most decent and humble Basilians I have had the honour to work with: Fr. Frank McCabe, CSB and Fr. Rocco Volpe, CSB, OSM ’48 in the SMCS Chapel and their recent graduations from this legendary institution. Beyond that, the moment I was given permission to bring back the Jr. A Buzzers in 1999 as a school-based team.

What is your departing advice for current and future students?

Always try to maintain perspective and a positive outlook. In success there is joy and in failure there is opportunity for improvement, so take your time, enjoy the moment in which you find yourself, and give your best, regardless of what those around you may think. One person, just like one class or one school, can change the world. Believe in yourself!

ANTHONY ZANARDO How long was your career at St. Michael’s?

33 years What’s next for you in life?

My wife and I plan on doing a fair bit of travelling as we enter our retirement years. We will be visiting family and friends in Italy this fall. As an original member since its inception in 1980, I will continue to be an active athletic and community presence at the Columbus Centre. I have also started cycling as a new activity in retirement. I plan on joining my brother (an avid cyclist) and other friends on various bike tours home and abroad. As well, I plan to expand my volunteer activities within my parish, community organizations, and favourite charities.

number of my students from my early years are now fathers of some of my students today! I will certainly miss that dynamic in my career.

What is your favourite memory from your time at St. Michael’s?

I really don’t have one favourite memory from St. Mike’s. I find that I have many cherished memories from my time here.

I feel blessed and privileged to have been part of the St. Mike’s community for many years. And I truly cherish all the moments that have made my career at St. Mike’s terrific.

What is your departing advice for current and future students?

Being a student at St. Mike’s is a wonderful opportunity that shouldn’t be taken lightly. The experiences they will gain from belonging to this Catholic community will serve them well throughout their entire Christian lives. But, as former teacher, and my friend, Len Chittle used to say, “success comes before work only in the dictionary!”

What will you miss most about SMCS? Most of all, I will miss the daily interaction with my colleagues and students. Many of my colleagues, past and present, have become cherished friends over the years. And I will definitely miss teaching students in the classroom and coaching student-athletes on the field, gym, or court. Teaching and coaching engaged students, the core of my St. Michael’s experience, is what I will truly miss. Interestingly, a

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW

To further their work in Guatemala, Daniel and Patricia created Together Education Works, a Canadian charity, in January 2016. Their present focus is supporting the school in Guatemala City adjacent to the garbage dump. Here, in Daniel’s words, is an example of the challenges faced by the children of that school: Mateo sits quietly in his Grade 2 class and intently reads, while holding his English book four inches from one eye.

Sebastián, Mateo’s younger brother, is eight. He lives in a

Mateo lives with his mother, who works in the garbage

different, tiny, two-room house with nine other people — his

Daniel Rehak ’73 built a successful career as a professional

dump as a ‘guajera’ (recycler). He is small for his age, nine.

father and his father’s girlfriend, his grandmother, his aunt

engineer. Over the years, he developed expertise in

Since birth, he has had Amblyopia (lazy eye) and his eyes

and her five children. The aunt is also a ‘guajera’. She

drinking-water testing and remediation. In 2004, he first

point outwards in opposite directions. In Canada, corrective

works six days a week, twelve hours a day recycling plastic,

travelled to Guatemala to implement a solution to decon-

surgery would have taken place by his age. However,

earning $7.50 a day. For the past eight weeks, she has

taminate a drinking-water system at a school in the Maya

Mateo’s family has been unable to afford it. He now has an

been unable to work because her four-month-old baby is sick

highlands. Since then, he and his wife, Patricia, have volun-

‘apadrinada’ (benefactor) who is willing to cover all medical

with pneumonia and she has no one else to look after her

teered during vacation periods on more than 20 projects at

costs. Hopefully it is not too late to correct this problem.

during the day. Lunch prepared during a recent visit

EDUCATION IN THE GARBAGE DUMP IN GUATEMALA

three schools in Guatemala - two in the Maya highlands

consisted of first cleaning a pile of chicken skins in water,

and one next to a garbage dump in Guatemala City.

then cooking them on a small wood stove along with a few tortillas. The aunt says that the water is potable; however, in

Every project is developed in consultation with the principal

reality, it is highly contaminated.

of the respective school. The types of projects completed by

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Daniel and Patricia include teaching English to teachers

Back in Toronto, Daniel and Patricia try to bring awareness

and more than 1,000 students, creating and teaching

to the challenges faced by these students. For example,

dental hygiene programs to more than 300 students, and

Monday mornings are always difficult because the students

teaching a core group of students how to regularly test

have had the weekend away from school and have had to

water quality. They also funded the building of much-

spend more time in their houses near the garbage dump. At

needed classrooms and a library, and implemented a daily

the best of times, the students have a short attention span,

breakfast program for 250 students, most of whom do not

primarily due to lack of food and the environment they all

For more information, please email dprgua01@yahoo.com

eat before school starts.

live in - which has lots of crime, violence, and gang activity.

or reference

They have to fight to survive. And they could use your help.

https://sites.google.com/view/Togethereducationworks.

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Danilo Djuricic ’17 and Krisjon Vargas ’17 were part of the Canada U19 Basketball team that took home gold in Cairo at the 2017 World Cup in July. The team beat Italy 79-60 in the final on July 9, securing Canada’s first-ever world basketball title.

Harvard-bound forward Djuricic was Canada’s fourthleading scorer, with 10.4 points per game. He had a double-double, with 11 points and 10 rebounds, in the final. Along with tournament MVP RJ Barrett and several of their teammates, Djuricic was treated to a hero’s welcome as fans, family, and media assembled at Pearson International Airport for their arrival on Monday, July 10.

Justyn Knight ’14 finished second in the NCAA Indoor Championships at Texas A&M. He also received the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) MVP award, achieving two gold medals and one ACC record. On July 6 in Ottawa, Knight captured 2nd place in the 5,000 meters at the Canadian Outdoor Championships. Since he had already met the qualifying standard of 13:22 with his Syracuse record time of 13:17.51 back in May, Knight advanced to the World Championships in August in London, where he finished in ninth place with a time of 13:39.15.

Jake Evans ’14, a University of Notre Dame hockey senior forward, will captain the 2017-18 Fighting Irish squad, head coach Jeff Jackson announced. Evans previously served as alternate captains a season ago as the Irish advanced to the 2017 Frozen Four.

"Evans has had a significant role on and off the ice over the last three years," Jackson said. "Over that time, he has impacted our team's culture in a very positive way and that has translated to improved results and success on the ice. He has enhanced his ability to communicate and lead his teammates and our team in a positive direction.”

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Evans skated in all 40 games for the Irish last season, tallying career-high totals for goals (13), assists (29) and points (42).

His 29 assists and 42 points were good for second on the team, while he ranked ninth in Hockey East in assists and 10th in points. He had a pair of assists in Notre Dame's 3-2 comeback victory against No. 1 Minnesota in the first round of the NCAA Championship, and also assisted on Cam Morrison's game-tying goal against UMass Lowell to help send the Irish to the Frozen Four. With 92 career points (28-64-92), Evans is the fourth-leading returning scorer in college hockey. The 2014 Montreal Canadiens draftee's 64 career assists ranks second among returning players.

"I am extremely proud of these young men," Jackson added in reference to Evans and the team’s assistant captains. "They have earned this honor and the responsibilities that come with it. I expect that they will follow the tradition of tremendous Irish hockey captains and lead our team to great heights this year."

With files from Joanne Norell http://www.und.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/091917aaa.html

Kevin Collins ’13 is currently the Junior Coordinator Football Operations for the CFL. He was a member of the University of Toronto Varsity Team and a part of Team Canada in 2012 and 2013

Duane Notice ’12 played 33 minutes per game as a starting guard with the South Carolina Gamecocks in 2016-17, averaging 10.4 points and 2.4 assists. The Gamecocks made it to the Final Four in the 2017 NCAA Tournament, losing 77-73 to the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The Gamecocks beat No. 2 seed Duke and No. 3 Baylor on the way to the Final Four, South Carolina's deepest run in the tournament. Until this year, the Gamecocks hadn't won at an NCAA Tournament since 1973.

Nolan MacMillan ’08, the Ottawa Redblacks offensive lineman who brought the Grey Cup along on a recent visit to

St. Mike’s, has been talking up the St. Michael’s football programme in the media.

“They have a great football programme there; I won three championships in four years,” MacMillan told Metroland Media following a 31-31 tie against Calgary at the Redblacks’ season-opener on June 23. “It’s a tremendous winning culture, where I was instilled with a hard work ethic by coach Paul Forbes. All my best friends are from high school football.”

Robert New ’06 – celebrated his marriage to Katie Walsh on September 16, 2017. Featured in the photo are members of the Class of 2006, alongside their former teachers Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB and President Fr. Jefferson Thompson, CSB ’79. Oddly, the bride and groom are missing in action – they were busy with the wedding photographer at the time.

Front Row L to R: Michael Hayward, Richard Ryan, Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB, Brett Vukets, Fr. Jeff Thompson, CSB, Ryan Lindsay, Devin Campbell Back Row L to R: David Stevens, Adam Templeton, Thomas Andreoli,

Apostolo Zeno ’04 is engaged to Sara Gray.

Peter Budaj ’02 has signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Last season, Budaj was given an opportunity to resurrect his career after the injury to Los Angeles Kings starting goalie Jonathan Quick. After two seasons with the Montreal Canadians, he had been traded to Winnipeg and immediately sent to their AHL affiliate, the St. John’s IceCaps. Budaj started 19 games with the IceCaps, but did not register a single win. The following summer he was a free agent, but the phone never rang. His agent convinced him to take a player tryout with Los Angeles. By the end of camp, he had earned a spot with the King’s AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, where he allowed fewer than two goals per game, while leading the AHL in save percentage, minutes played, wins, and shutouts.

His performances in the AHL led to an opportunity with the Kings, giving Budaj the chance “to show everyone I can still do this”. At 34 years old, Budaj played the best hockey of his career, appearing in 53 games with the Kings, going 27-20-3 with a 2.12 goals-against average and .917 save percentage. He was traded to Tampa Bay this past February in the deal that sent netminder Ben Bishop to the Kings. Budaj played in seven games for the Lightning, posting a 3-1-0 record with a 2.80 goals-against average. His strong performances convinced the Lightning to offer him a new contract.

David Cooper

Cody Punter ’04 recently launched a new online photojournalism platform, truenorthjournal.ca. The website publishes photo essays from the best Canadian photojournalists and documentary photographers. True North Photo Journal looks to foster a form of visual storytelling that exposes issues that matter to Canadians. The platform accepts submissions from Canadian photographers working at home or abroad. Submissions are also open to international journalists covering Canadian issues. True North was founded with a small grant from the NWT Arts Council. Moving forward, the website will be supported through subscriptions from the general public made through Patreon. “Our goal is to contribute to an ongoing discussion about where our country is at, where it's been, and where it's going,” says Punter.

Chris Jones ’99 and Tamara Jones welcomed Alexandra on Monday, May 15 weighing 8 lbs 4 oz. J.R. and Emma are thrilled by the newest edition.

Major Frank Lamie, OSM ’98 was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and given command of the Queen's Own Rifles at The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Change of Command, which was held on Saturday September 23, 2017 at Moss Park Armoury.

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Rob Davison ’96, a former Buzzers player, is the new assistant coach of the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.

Rob Tunney ’81 (grandfather), Steve Tunney ’82 (great-uncle) Tunney

and ’08

Adam (uncle),

welcomed the arrival of Deacon Tomasso Rocca on Friday, July 14 at 6:46 am.

Greg Kealey ’66 was awarded the Order of Canada in June 2017 for his work in promoting Canadian history, both as a professor and administrator at the University ofNew Brunswick and Memorial University. Professor

Kealey

has

Ted Lindsay ’47, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, played for the Majors in 194344 and at 92 is the oldest living St. Michael’s player to have played in the NHL.

also

published several books on Giovanni Marsico ’95 was one of the speakers at the Archangel Summit, held September 9 at The Sony Centre. The Archangel Summit is an annual gathering of mission-driven entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals who want to do well by doing good.

One hundred percent of the of the proceeds were gifted forward to The Archangel Fund, which is used to provide micro-loans and donations to entrepreneurs and charities making the world a better place. Marsico is a driving force behind Archangel Masters. “It is an exclusive and curated private community of the world's leading mission-driven, superhero entrepreneurs who want to support each other's epic missions,” he explains. “The purpose of the group is to create exponential positive social change by providing members with a platform to gift forward and share their best ideas, strategies, and wisdom with each other - as well as facilitate the highest number of meaningful connections and new relationships between supersuccessful entrepreneurs and those with the opportunity to create positive change in the world.”

Ken Klee ’89, a member of the Buzzers 1989 provincial championship team, is the new assistant coach of the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League.

Most recently, Ken coached the U.S. National Women’s Team that won back-to-back gold medals at the IIHF Women’s World Championships in 2015 and 2016.

Sean Burke ’84 has been appointed general manager of Canada’s entry in the 2018 Winter Olympics.

labour services, Larry Colle ’69 held a special panel on March 30 in the Alumni Lounge on Fr. David Bauer, CSB ’45, as part of the ongoing St.

Michael’s

College

Classic Sports History Class.

and

security political

dissent. He earned a B.A. in History from the University of Toronto, and an M.A. and Ph.D., both in History, from the University of Rochester. Kealey is one of five university professors from the class of 1966, along with Joe Pivato ’66, Graham White ’66, Michael Doucet ’66, and John Campana ’66.

The panel included NHL Vice President Jim Gregory ’55; Barry

MacKenzie

’63, who played with the 1961 Memorial Cup champion St. Michael’s Majors and the 1964 and 1968 Olympic teams; author Greg Oliver; Brian Conacher, who played on the 1964 Canadian Olympic team and the 1967 Stanley Cup champion Maple Leafs; and Chris Lang, a long-time Hockey Canada executive.

Robert Deluce ’68, President and CEO of Porter Airlines, was formally inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF) at a June 15

Paul Baker ’56 and Armand Scaini ’58 sponsored the creation of the Basilian Fathers of SMCS Wall in the St. Michael’s Centre for the Arts.

Fr. David Bauer, CSB ’45 is the subject of a new book

by Greg Oliver, Father Bauer

ceremony in Vancouver. The

and the Great Experiment:

honour is the pinnacle of a

The Genesis of Canadian

continuing career that began

Olympic

when Robert was a boy, small

hunting

and

created the country’s first

charter service in Northern Ontario, through to his current

national team, but also how

position at Porter. Deluce is the airline's founding CEO, having ment positions at a number of airlines over the years, including White River Air Service, norOntair, Austin Airways, Air Creebec, Air Manitoba, and Canada 3000. He is also an active pilot, accumulating more than 13,000 hours of operating time commercially and privately. Robert joins his father, Stanley significant achievements related to establishing regional air service in numerous northern Canadian communities.

With

reveals not only how Bauer

fishing

served in the role for more than a decade. He has held manage-

Hockey.

meticulous research, Oliver

assisting his parents with their

Deluce, who was inducted into the CAHF in 2007 for his own

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history,

Bauer was influenced by his faith and his belief that education was paramount. From Bauer’s early days growing up in Waterloo as the youngest boy in a family of 11 children, to his days playing hockey at St. Michael’s College School, through to his ordination as a Basilian priest and his time teaching at both St. Mike’s and the University of British Columbia’s St. Mark’s College, the book tells the story of one of Canada’s most fascinating figures.

Bill Hartley ’67 submitted the following about the recent Class of 1967 reunion.

After missing the annual Turkey Roll & Reunion in 2016 for the Class of 1967, I thought that I would organize an informal gathering tocatch up with my classmates. After contacting the SMCS Alumni Office, to gather reunion information, I was put in touch with, fellow classmate, Fred Merlocco ’67 who had attended Turkey Roll. Fred liked the idea of another reunion; he and I began to contact our classmates.

After much writing, phoning, and trying to find an acceptable date, the party was scheduled. On Wednesday, June 28, the Class of 1967 gathered in the Alumni Lounge and what I found was that the imprint of the five years together did not diminish the familiarity over the years. Instead of entering the Alumni Lounge awkwardly, guys seemed to find someone they recognized and began talking.

There were smiles on faces and bursts of laughter as shots were taken or quick stories were recalled. It was not as if the ‘old boy’ had been away thirty, forty or even fifty years. It was as if it was the first day back after summer holiday. Instead of catching up with tales of summer exploits, jobs or romances the stories were about careers, families, new locations, or retirement activities.

The attendees were so busy catching up that they had to be reminded that the bar was open and there was food available for all. Making the night even more interesting was the attendance of former teachers, Joe Younder ’56, Pat Fremeau ’57, Gerry Marlborough ’59, and Hugh McDougall who came and shared their favourite memories.

As organizers, Fred and I were ecstatic to see the smiles on people’s faces, to hear the laughter and watch the group form and reform to catch up with as many people as possible. There was even talk of another ’67 get together. Perhaps we can talk about it at the Turkey Roll as the classmates from as far away as Gaspe and British Columbia will need time to organize and plan the trip to Toronto.

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IN MEMORIAM

John Ronald ‘Goose’ McCormack ’44 died, after a

Emeritus but continued to be active in research and

Orillia, on January 15,

22, 2017, at the age of 91

2017, after a brief illness.

years. Born in Edmonton,

Born in Toronto, Joe was a

John found his way to

graduate of the University

St. Michael’s by way of the

of Toronto. He was an

Southern California Hockey

avid sailor, a long-time

League’s Hollywood Wolves.

member

McCormack

Canadian

won

the

Memorial Cup with the

of

the

Royal

Yacht

Club,

and a proud Calgarian

St. Michael’s Majors in 1945, scoring 10 goals and

for most of his career as a geophysicist. He loved reading,

as a scientific advisor to Integran Technologies Inc. in

assisting on 11 others in nine playoff games. After the

sports, jazz, and summers in Muskoka. Joe was

Toronto from 1999 to 2014.

playoffs, at age 19, John enlisted in the Royal Canadian

predeceased by his daughter, Kathryn, his grandson,

Navy. In 1948, John played three games for the Toronto

Jeremy, and his brother, John. He leaves his brothers, Bill

Maple Leafs, but spent the majority of the time with the

and Paul, his sisters, Ann Marie, Nonie, and Petie, his

Toronto Marlies. In 1949-50, the Marlies won the Allan

children Michael, Laury, Patrick, Matthew, Memo, and

Cup, with John contributing seven goals and eight assists in

Winnie, his grandchildren David, Bryan, Anthony, D'Arcy,

13 playoff games. In 1950, while with the AHL Pittsburgh

and Michaela, and many nieces and nephews.

papers that established him as a pioneer in grain boundary engineering

and

the

development

of

revolutionary

nanocrystalline materials. He supervised and co-supervised more than 60 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows throughout his remarkable career.

Hornets, John tried to add the Calder Cup to his resume with six goals and nine assists in 13 playoff games, but

Peter McParland ’46 fought a short but intense illness

they eventually lost to the Cleveland Barons. John played

before he died on May 9.

with the Stanley Cup winning Toronto Maple Leafs in

With his wife Marie-France,

1950-51. This made him one of a select few with junior,

he sought every possible

Mathewson Gold Medal (1961), a Guggenhiem Fellowship

senior, and NHL championships. After the season, he was

medical intervention for his

On April 3, 2015, the University of Toronto Engineering

to the École des Mines Paris (1962–1963), a Hoffman

sold to the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs went on to win

condition. When it became

community lost Professor Emeritus Karl Thomas Aust.

Award (1971), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

the 1952-53 Stanley Cup, putting his name on the cup a

clear he was facing his last

U OF T PAYS TRIBUTE TO A GRAIN BOUNDARY ENGINEERING PIONEER

Among his many national and international awards and

April 16, 2015 | By Luke Ng

accolades, Professor Aust received the American Institute of

http://mse.utoronto.ca/news/remembering-professor-emeritus-karl-t-aust/

Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers’ (AIME)

Awards (1975 and 1988), Fellow of the American Society

second time. Johnny was loved by many and will be

days, he accepted his

Professor Aust received his BASc, MASc and PhD in

for Materials (FASM, 1979), a Yamada Science Foundation

missed by all who knew him. John was predeceased by his

prognosis and made a

metallurgical engineering (now materials science and

Award (1981), a Gauss Professorship at the Gottingen

engineering) from the University of Toronto in 1946, 1948

Academy of Science (1987) and the Canadian Metal

wife, Margaret Anne McCormack, and will be lovingly

point of making the very

and 1950, respectively.

Physics Medal (1988).

remembered as a great dad by his children, Peter, Dan,

best of the time he had left. He indulged in a final

and Matthew.

(forbidden) martini (Beefeater, with a twist) and watched

He was employed at US Metals Refining Company as a

In 1996, Professor Aust was inducted as a Fellow of the

physical metallurgist from 1946 to 1947, at Kaiser

Royal Society of Canada (FRSC), recognizing his

Aluminum and Chemical Corporation as a research

distinguished lifelong contributions to his field. In 2004, he

metallurgist from 1950 to 1952, then at Johns Hopkins

received recognition by the Natural Sciences and

University as a research associate from 1952 to 1955 and

Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) for

General Electric Research and Development Centre as a

“important research achievements that have contributed to

research metallurgist from 1955 to 1967.

In 1967, Dr. Aust returned to his alma mater as a professor

the Jays on TV, welcoming any arriving visitors - who were Philip O’Hara ’44 died peacefully at the Glebe Centre

usually more upset than he was. It seemed appropriate that

in Ottawa on March 25,

he would fill the end with sports, since it's what helped get

2017, at the age of 90.

him through his youth as well. A natural athlete, known as

Predeceased by his wife

'Moose', he won a junior hockey championship with the St.

of 57 years, Betty, and

Mike’s Buzzers and followed that with a Grey Cup ring

the sum total of human knowledge and the advancement of

his daughter, Joan, Philip

with the Montreal Alouettes. He was excellent at baseball

the economic and social well-being of Canadians over the

is

his

and tennis. Only golf seemed to elude him, though he stuck

25 years of NSERC’s existence”.

daughter, Kathy, and his

with it anyway, with his great friend Eddie Black ’45.

son,

Proud

Peter considered a career as a pro athlete, but pragmatism

Annie,

won out. Subsequent success in the lumber business let him

Philip will be missed by his many friends at St. Margaret

indulge some of his many interests, with travelling and

Mary's Church. The family wishes to thank the 5th floor

birding at the top of the list. His later years were spent

Thornwood staff at the Glebe Centre for their dedicated

wintering in Tucson where he would eagerly wait for spring

and compassionate care.

migration. By the end of his life, Peter was considered an

of metallurgy and materials science at the University of Toronto. During this time, he also held visiting scholar and

Of possibly greater importance than his numerous

scientist positions at universities and research institutes in

technical achievements were Dr. Aust’s personal qualities.

USA, Germany, France and Japan.

His kindness, generosity, humility and genuine sincerity have resulted in few of his associates considering

In 1991, Dr. Aust officially retired to the status of Professor

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brief illness, on February

co-supervised graduate students until 2013. He also served

In his career, Professor Aust published over 250 scientific

REMEMBERING PROFESSOR Emeritus Karl T. Aust ’42

Joseph Benoit Prendergast ’45 died peacefully in

themselves as anything less than close personal friends.

survived

by

Phil.

grandfather

of

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expert in the field and his enthusiasm never wavered.

Glynn, Paul will be fondly remembered by Saundra's family,

Family was important, and Peter leaves behind a large and

the McKays from Arnprior. Paul was born in Toronto, the

loving one.

Raymond V. Foreman ’48 died on June 16, 2017,

in his father's footsteps, becoming active in furniture

peacefully with his loving

manufacturing. When their father died, Steven and his

wife

son

brother John grew the business. They soon became one of

Stephen at his side. For

Canada's leading furniture manufacturers, known as

85 years, Ray brightened

Mueller Furniture. Steven will be remembered by hundreds

the lives of everyone who

of employees as someone who had the ability to make

had the opportunity to

things

know him - a gentleman

time-management skills. Competitive and hardworking,

to

Steven had a lust for life. He was known to be a

only child of the late Thomas Vincent Glynn and the late Teresa Marrin. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1956

Tod Aloysius Martin Sloan ’46 died at Southlake

as a member of the Congregation of St. Basil. Paul taught

Regional Health Centre,

high school at St. Michael's in Toronto and at the old St.

Newmarket, on July 12,

Joseph's High School on Broadview Ave. in Ottawa. In

2017, in his 90th year.

1971, Paul left the priesthood and married Saundra McKay.

Tod was the dear father

He worked for the Ontario English Catholic Teachers'

of

Association, where he focused on social justice issues. Paul

Marilynn

California

Sloan

and

of

Joanne

was also instrumental in the formation of the Association of

Sloan of Jackson's Point.

Former Basilians. After moving to McNab/Braeside he

his

and

core.

After

attending St. Michael's College

School,

Ray

joined his uncles at Bell Canada. As a dedicated Bell employee, he missed only one day of work in his 43 years.

Predeceased by his son,

became very involved with the Arnprior Food Bank and will

Donald Sloan, Tod had

be long remembered for his commitment and dedication to

great memories of playing

his local community. In spite of his professional and

hockey at St. Mike’s. He will be fondly remembered by his

community activities, Paul always found the time to be

nieces and nephews and their families, and his many

actively involved in his family's life.

support for Stephen knew no bounds. He imparted the

Howard Evan Harvey ’47 died on June 27, 2017, at

commitment to task. His daughter-in-law, Patricia was the

James Edward Paul Annett ’47 died peacefully at

the

Trillium Health Partners

Health Centre, at the age

Mississauga Hospital on

of

November 7, 2016 at the

predeceased by his wife,

age of 88. Jim served as

Jean, his daughter, Kathy,

a Catholic priest for 16

and his siblings Alfred,

years and was respected

Doug, and Mary. Beloved

and admired by many

father of Wendy, Gary,

throughout

and Laurie, Howard was

the

Toronto

McGill 88.

University He

with

the

Ottawa

African

Violet

Rose, Joyce, and Teresa, Ray is survived by his loving wife,

Howard was very active with St. Timothy's Anglican Bible

Clare Harvey (Tom), the late Adele and George ’44, and

Church, the Isaiah 40 Foundation, and the Order of St.

best buddy of brother-in-law Tom Harvey, Jame will be missed

Luke.

deeply by nieces Lynne and Beth Harvey, nephews Stephen,

Royals, Toronto Marlies, and St. Michael's College in his

Michael, Paul, and Brian Annett and many grandnieces and

younger years, Howard was a member of the Lachine

nephews. James was loved grandfather to Tara and Shane

Curling Club and the Snowdon Old-Timers, as well as a

Riley ’96 and ribbing step-father to Rick Riley.

volunteer at Lachine Meals on Wheels, and the business

with

the

Montreal

manager at Weston School. His many passions included Paul Thomas Glynn ’47 died peacefully on October

gardening, cooking, bookkeeping, and spending time with

30, 2016 at the Arnprior

his loving family. In April, Howard, along with his son and

&

son-in-law, traveled to St. Michael’s from Montreal. He

following

involved

Society..Predeceased by his brother Edward and sisters

constant companion for over 30 years. Beloved brother of

Hospital

and

apple of his eye and he cherished every moment with his

years

Andrew, and great-grandpa of Max, Anthony, and Olivia.

Memorial

respect,

developed a passion for African violets and spent many

the 1970s, Jim met and married the late Joan Riley, his

District

compassion,

one another that will forever be inspirational. Ray also

Michael, Nicole, Alex, Greg, Lisa, Matt, Shawn, Scott, and

goalie

family,

cruised the world in their retirement, maintaining a love for

Janis,

hockey

of

jokes. Ray and his wife of 63 years, June, travelled and

leaving the priesthood in

A

Family was paramount for Ray; as a father, his love and

accomplishments and relished their back-and-forth practical

was

the

of

humour, and a relentless desire to lighten the moment.

grandsons, Robert and Sean. He took great pride in their

and Barrie areas. After

grandpa

He was blessed with an engaging smile, a great sense of

importance

friends.

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June

June, son, Stephen, daughter-in-law, Patricia, grandsons, Robert and Sean, and his many nieces, nephews, and friends.

work,

was

meticulous,

and

had

great

perfectionist and brutally honest, but, despite his busy days, he would always make time to relax with an employee or two at day's end - playing darts or cribbage.

His passion was golf and he prided himself in all aspects of the game. Somehow, he managed to squeeze in a daily game or practice. The practice paid off, enabling him to play in tournaments both here and internationally.

D’Arcy Brooks ’54 BA, LLB, QC, brother of Terry ’53, William

’67,

and

Michael ’71, and uncle of John ’80 died on September 3, 2017. The prince of a man, took his leave from us, after a brief illness, in the Great War Memorial Perth,

Hospital

Ontario.

in

Loving

husband of Linda, devoted father of Brenda, Jennifer, Allison, and David, D’Arcy was the proud grandfather of Kaitlyn, Connor, Emma and Alexandra. D'Arcy was predeceased by his parents Dr. Edward F. and Isobel Brooks and his four sisters Mary,

Steven Weilhelm Mueller ’53 died on July 28, 2017.

Born April 10, 1937, Steven will be forever be missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Nancy. A dedicated and wonderful father to Paul, Steven, and

April

Meredith

Mueller-Wray, Steven will be held in hearts by

a

came to share his memories of attending the College

lengthy illness. He was

School and being a part of the 1947 Memorial Cup

87. Beloved husband and

Majors. During his visit to St. Michael’s, he received a

life partner of Saundra

campus tour and spoke during the 2016/17 St. Michael’s

and dearly loved and

Majors year-end hockey banquet. The Archives was able

proud "Dad" of Mary

to record Mr. Harvey’s memories and take photos of his

McNeil, and Stefanie Hartas. Born to immigrants John and

Teresa Glynn and Caroline

SMCS scrapbook.

Sophie Mueller in Toronto, Steven was encouraged to follow

brother John ’52 and John’s children, Richard, Mark, Michael, and Lynda Nicholson. Sadly missed by sister-in-law, Linda Gail Petrillo, and her children, Ann Marie Riddell, Karen

Patricia, Elizabeth and Susan. After graduating from Queen's Law School and being called to the bar, he joined the firm Borden Elliot Kelly and Palmer which later became Borden Elliot. He developed an extensive practice in corporate law before becoming managing partner and CEO of the firm. He took a leading role in the formation of a national firm, which was to become Borden Ladner Gervais, one of the nation's largest firms. Admired by his partners and associates for his vision in this endeavour, D'Arcy was a gentleman, a leader and the most generous of men who took pride in the time he spent on the boards on which he served, particularly St. Josephs Health Centre in Toronto. In spite of his achievements, his most precious time was spent with family and friends, especially when at Christie Lake.

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Randy Ricci ’83 brother of Robert ’81, Ron ’85, and

He reached people far

on

and wide with his roguish

February 10, 2017 at the

charm, his music, humour,

age of 52. Reunited with

and comfort food. Jamie

Rich

’88,

died

his loving mother Sylvia, Randy was the beloved son of Hector. Adored uncle

of

Kaitlyn,

Chiara and

and

cherished

godfather of Leigh, Randy will be fondly remembered by his extended family and friends.

graduated

from

St.

The Order of St. Michael

Michael’s College School, where he was a linebacker for the Kerry Blues. He attended the University of Guelph, where he studied history, music, and the arts, mostly outside of the classroom.

Most of his time was spent on the guitar, which he taught himself how to play. He was a popular musician with the

Bernard Jackson ’87 died on August 4, 2016. A member

of

the

Blue

Raiders Basketball Hall of Fame, Bernard was a

Johnston Brothers and, more recently, Guelph County Line, a country music band. Jamie is survived by his loving parents, Larry and Kathleen, his sister Katie, his brothers Mike and Jeff, and his uncles Mike, Jim, and Gary. He is predeceased by his aunt Lolly Propas, his cousin Jordan Propas, his grandmothers

scholar and athlete who

Anna Godfrey and Madeline Mullins, and his grandfathers

enjoyed

Milton Bookman and Jack Mullins. He is also survived by ‘The

a

variety

of

pursuits, including drama

Boys’ who will forever keep Saturdays for him.

and languages. While at SMCS, Bernard was a member of the volleyball and track teams, but it was in basketball that he really made his mark. A member of the Canadian Junior Basketball Team, Bernard received a scholarship to Cornell University. He led the Ivy League in rebounds in his sophomore year and in blocks in his senior year, while contributing to Cornell’s Ivy League Championship in 1988. While at Cornell, Bernard studied international labour relations. He returned to Canada, working with the federal government as a systems analyst. The youngest of four

children

–

along

with

brothers

Raulson

and

Christopher, and sister Pearlyn – Bernard leaves behind two children of his own, Isabel, aged 9, and Owen, aged 7.

James Bookman ’08, brother of Michael ’99 and Jeffrey ’03, died on March 9, 2017. As a musician, chef, stand-up comic, raconteur, cowboy, philosopher, artist, athlete, and a faithful and loyal son, brother, and friend, James Patrick Scott ‘Jamie’ Bookman, known affectionately as ‘Jimmer’ or ‘Buh’, defied definition. Even collectively, these words cannot capture his spirit or his life. He was a man for all seasons. He left the family home one Thursday for a morning run and collapsed. His departure has created an infinite hole in the fabric of the family that he adored.

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PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THE ST. MICHAEL’S COMMUNITY: Beatrice Stephen, grandmother of Joseph ’21; Jessie Vella, wife of Angelo ’26 (deceased), mother of Paul ’66; Edward ‘Ted’ Pritchard, brother of Joseph ’72; Rose Simone, grandmother of Alexander ’10 and Philip Protomanni ’11; Joao Bispo father-in-law of SMCS teacher Peter Bissonnette and grandfather of Michael ’16; Michiline Mattiussi, wife of Dick ’58; Palma Labate, mother-in-law of Mark Viola ’97; Alvin Lee, father of Patrick ’81; Margaret Shamata, mother of Michael ’73; Andrew Thurton, father of Peter ’81 and grandfather of Matthew ’13; Vilma Grace Giroday, mother of Randy ’75 and grandmother of Christopher ’18; Rachel Bissonette, great-aunt to Mathieu ’15 and Alexandre Payette ’17; Corrado Berardi, father of Marco ’84; Gregory Campbell, son of Nora Campbell, former SMCS Librarian and current supply teacher; Stephen Vogt, brother of Hubert ’76, Gregory ’78, and George ’79, uncle of Jonathan ’11 and Oskar-Philip Goldnau-Vogt ’18; Dina Del Bel, grandmother of former student Michael Zanardo and mother-in-law to past teacher Anthony Zanardo; Mary Elizabeth Reid, mother of former student Brian Reid; Marie Duggan-Legere, daughter of Michael Duggan ’61; Maria Pagano, mother of former teacher Vince Pagano, grandmother of Matthew ’92 and Mark ’97, and great-grandmother of Logan ‘23.

The Order of St. Michael is the highest honour that St. Michael’s College School bestows on a member of its community. It is awarded to individuals who embody the Basilian Fathers’ motto “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge” through their contribution to the spiritual, academic, or material welfare of the school and the greater community. The members of the Order serve as models for our students and for all of society.

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS

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