The Next Generation: The Tradition Continues

THE NEXT GENERATION: The Tradition Continues

THE BANNAN FAMILY - Luke Bannan will be following in the footsteps of brothers, Ma ’00, Jack ’20, and father, Don Bannan ’66 who provides the following:

“I am thrilled and so proud of my son Luke who will be aending Grade 9 at St. Mike’s in September. He is so excited and will bring the Bannan enthusiasm and appreciation to the school! Keep an eye on him, as I am condent his eorts will make St. Mike’s proud too! Who knows, he may not be the last!” aending St. Mike’s for Grade 9. His father, John ’81 provides his thoughts on the occasion: “Harry is looking forward to joining the St. Mike’s community. His older brother, Charlie (2016-18), aended in Grade 9 and Grade 10, but le to play in the OHL. Charlie speaks very highly of his years at the school and his best iends continue to be his classmates om SMCS. We look forward to Harry having the same experience at St. Mike’s.” THE DACAMB FAMILY – Jacob starts Grade 7 at St. Mike’s in September, joining brother, Lucas ’22, and following in the footsteps of father, Mark ’93, who provides his thoughts:

"Past, present, and future - SMCS has played an important role in

THE CALLAGHAN FAMILY - Harry Callaghan will be

our family and we are all very proud to be part of the tradition!” THE FAVERO FAMILY - Peter and Leo will be aending St. Michael’s College School for Grade 7. ey, along with their father, Dr. Oliver Favero ’86, send greetings to the St. Mike’s community:

“Excited about being St. Mike's Men and future alumni.”

(ED’S NOTE: We were saddened to learn of Dr. Favero’s death shortly aer receiving this message. His obituary can be found on p. 33.)

THE GNIC FAMILY – Luka starts Grade 9 at St. Michael’s in September, reports his father, Ivan Granic ’96:

“It's great being able to continue the St. Michael's legacy with Luka. It's like coming home again.” for Grade 9, and Kyle for Grade 7, following in the footsteps of Chris Sheridan ’81, who is both joyful and reective: “I was thrilled to learn that my boys, Ryan and Kyle, would be continuing the family legacy at St. Mike’s. Walking through the halls of SMCS this past fall (aer many, many years), I was struck by how much had changed – the facilities are simply fantastic! However, touring the old part of the school and speaking with sta and students was a walk down memory lane, reinforcing how crucial a role SMCS played in my formative years. is is something I think many do not fully comprehend until long aer graduation. I am thankful for my boys to be part of this legacy and look forward to them becoming St. Michael’s Men. From the smiles on their faces when they found out the good news, I know they are very excited too!” THE SOJA FAMILY – Zach will be starting Grade 7 at St. Michael’s in September, making father, Rob Soja ’94 very happy:

“I aended St. Michael’s for my OAC year. It was a year I will always remember. Cynthia and I are both thrilled that Zach will

THE SHERIDAN FAMILY - Ryan will be joining St. Michael’s

start at St. Mike’s next year.” THE VESZ FAMILY - Mahew and Trevor, sons of Tom Vesz ’80, will be walking the yellow-brick halls starting in Grade 9. Tom is thrilled the tradition will continue:

“e years I spent at St. Michael’s were of tremendous value to me and served as a strong amework for my future endeavours. I remember fondly the iendships made, the academic challenges met, and the spiritual foundations laid that have beneted me ever since. Now, 40 years aer my graduation, I look forward with tremendous excitement and pride to my twin sons, Mahew and Trevor, having the opportunity to experience, and grow in, the same traditions.”