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The Wind Ensemble and the Pipes & Drums take to the stage at Carnegie Hall | PG. 4

volume 66, number 1

Memorial Chapel Update |

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THE COMMITMENTS NCAA and U Sport Signings |

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Old Boys Profiles & News |

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2017-2022 STRATEGIC PLAN WRAP-UP

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CONTENTS Spring 2022: volume 66, number 1 FEATURES 4 10 12 14 20 24 26 31 42

The Sound of SAC Music As The World Turns – Foucault’s Pendulum Explained Makerspace Magic Chapel Talk 2017-2022 STRATEGIC PLAN WRAP-UP

St. Anne’s School Next Steps Andrean Pop Quiz Sew What? – The Sewing Centre Demystified Old Boy View From My Window

Community News

Contributors Sean Maillet Chris Traber Telephone 905-727-3178, ext. 333

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Old Boys Profiles

Student musicians pose in the Robert ’64 and Jilla Williams Band Room. From left to right, starting on the back cover: Kian Pouragha ’23, Carter Hadcock ’23, Brandon Chen ’24, Bob Chen ’22, Noah Green ’22, Andrew Jung ’22, Austin McInnis ’23, Andrew Kam ’22, and Marcus Fong ’24.

Old Boys News Obituaries

Julie Caspersen, Editor

Art Direction, Design, and Photography Paul Mosey

Website www.sac.on.ca

Sports Update

Did you know there is more than one way to read The Andrean? In addition to our biannual printed product, we provide a flipbook version for those who would rather digest the school and alumni news online. The digital Andrean contains identical content, just presented in a different format. Coming from a background in print journalism, I appreciate a tangible publication, holding it and turning the pages one by one. This form of relaxation provides a welcome break from screen time. However, I value the convenience and easy access of an online publication. You don’t need to fit it in your bag to read on the go; it’s right there on your phone or tablet. Andreans who choose the flipbook version are sent a link to the online book as soon as the printed product is in the mail. If you would prefer to read the magazine online, simply email me at theandrean@sac.on.ca, and I will move you from the mailing to the digital list.

Director of Communications Nicolette Fleming

Email admission@sac.on.ca oldboys@sac.on.ca theandrean@sac.on.ca

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Welcome to The Andrean, your alumni magazine since 1956.

Published by St. Andrew’s College for Old Boys, parents, and friends of the school Editor Julie Caspersen

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Edwin Cecil Blomfield

The Andrean magazine supports the St. Andrew’s College mission: “developing the complete man, the well-rounded citizen,” connects Old Boys and parents to the school, and reflects St. Andrew’s College’s enduring value to the constituents it serves.

was a teacher at St. Andrew’s for a few years in the mid-1910s. He had three sons who attended: Vernon and Raymond, who both attended from September 1914 to June 1918, and Noel, who attended for two months, also leaving in June 1918. According to our records, Vernon served as a “Senior Prefect” and returned to SAC in 1930 to teach French for two years. E. C. Blomfield is credited with writing the words and music to Played St. Andrew’s, Old St. Andrew’s, a hymn dedicated to Old Boys who died during the First World War. It was sung for the first time on Prize Day in 1916.

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THE #142 CADET CORPS IS BACK IN BUSINESS! For the first time since the spring of 2019, the St. Andrew’s College Cadet Corps marched in formation during the 112th Church Parade on Sunday, April 24. An excited parent captures the Corps getting ready to take to the streets of Aurora.

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Ukraine memorial assembly, February 2022

Hockey was back on the Quad rink this winter.

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Through The Lens A selection of favourites from school photographer, Paul Mosey

West Side Story in Wirth Theatre.

Michael Chen ’22 at the CISAA swimming championships

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Church Parade 2022

First Hockey 2022

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his school year, dare I say, has been far more normal.

This feeling was cemented most recently when I accompanied our incredible musicians to New York City, where they performed at the prestigious Carnegie Hall. You can read more about it in our music feature on pages 4-9.

“COVID casualty” has become a common term to describe all that has been lost because of the pandemic. The culmination of this trip reminded me of where we were just two short years ago and how far we have come.

We’ve had ups and downs like all schools and businesses, but we have persevered. The pandemic may not be over, but this school year has been chock-full of normalcy with the return of interschool competition, travel beyond our borders, and social gatherings. We stood arm-in-arm at An Andrean Christmas, performed in a sold-out Wirth Theatre for our fall play and Celtic Concert, hosted pub nights, and are looking ahead to our annual Red & White Gala, Prize Day ceremonies, and reunions.

From the beginning of the pandemic, our approach has been to do our best to “normalize” the SAC experience while

maintaining health and safety as our top priorities. We were steadfast in our commitment to our students. When we were mandated to cease extra-curricular competition, such as sports, we held socially distanced practices focused on building individual skillsets. When we were told to forgo our traditional graduation ceremonies, we created a walking tour of the campus with stations designed for each graduate to be celebrated with their immediate family. Every time we were directed to make a change to ensure we met the guidelines set by the ministries of education and health, we did, but we made it better. We calculated the risks of COVID-19 and weighed that against the needs of our students. We followed the rules at every step, but we never saw them as black and white; we looked at how we could infuse colour into a rather dreary situation and provide our students with the best possible SAC experience.

We wrapped up our strategic plan on schedule, and as you will read on pages 20-23, the pandemic helped us achieve our goals in myriad ways. People were resilient and adaptable, so we easily implemented new tactics and programs and quickly pivoted and tested ideas.

There is a silver lining to be found in every challenge.

For the past several issues, I’ve signed off my Andrean message with hopes of seeing you in the future, but now I am excited to invite you to join us for a game or event, drop in and say hello, or take a stroll through our beautiful grounds. There is no more yearning for a day when we can open our doors to our wonderful community of Andreans – that day has arrived. X

Kevin R. McHenry, Head of School

As I reflect on all of the great accomplishments we’ve had during one of the most tumultuous times in SAC history, I am thankful to be surrounded by supportive staff, students, parents, and Old Boys. We didn’t just survive the pandemic; we thrived!

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The sound of SAC

MUSIC

By Julie Caspersen

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usic has been nurturing the souls of St. Andrew’s students from the beginning. Each generation of Andreans has benefitted from an ever more vigorous and varied music curriculum plus a growing slate of extra-curricular offerings.

The extensive band program currently offered is built on 122 years of educating students to be well-rounded and helping them develop an appreciation for the arts. The past 20 years have seen the Music program flourish into a highly sought-after option.

You’ll often hear the music teachers tout that they are the largest school team. And they wouldn’t be wrong. “From a program that began with 29 boys in one performing ensemble when I started, more than half the school now participates in music,” says Sandi Chasson, who joined SAC in 2001 as Head of Music.

Sandi is finishing the school year on a high note, having conducted the Wind Ensemble on stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

The ensemble musicians were relieved to be able to journey to New York in April to play at the WorldStrides Music Festival at Carnegie Hall, following a two-year travel hiatus due to the pandemic. This invitation was extended following a competition at the 2019 WorldStrides Festival in Chicago.

“Our three performing ensembles achieved the highest-standing award in each category. The Overall Outstanding Performance was awarded to the Wind Ensemble,” Sandi says. This achievement resulted in the invitation for the ensemble to perform at Carnegie Hall.

“Performing in the iconic Carnegie Hall is a musician’s dream. From the first note that resonated in the Stern Auditorium to the last chord, SAC’s performance was magical,” Sandi says. “The boys worked so hard, despite all of our obstacles and postponements. They gave it their all. I could not be prouder!”

Garry Page, Director of Bands, made the trip to New York City and states that performing on the historic stage is a career high for many musicians.

Photo Credit: C.G. Vincent Photography

“What a significant life experience for the students of the Wind Ensemble and Pipes & Drums to perform at Carnegie Hall,” he says. >>

The Wind Ensemble and the Pipes & Drums on the stage at Carnegie Hall, April 2022. Opposite page, Dhruv Krishnan ’15.

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St. Andrew’s students performed a rich and varied program musically and communicatively, which included Sòlas Ané (Yesterday’s Joy) by Samuel R. Hazo, Red Rock Mountain by Rossano Galante, and Song for Mary by Mike Steele, for which the Wind Ensemble was joined on stage by the Pipes & Drums.

“We can be proud of these young men for their discipline, focus, and commitment in preparing for this prestigious event. We congratulate these musicians and the team of professionals who have nurtured and coached them along the way,” Garry says.

SAC musicians have traditionally shared their talents beyond the gates.

“The Wind Ensemble has performed worldwide, acting as an ambassador for St. Andrew’s College and Canada. It is regarded as one of the top musical ensembles in the country,” Sandi says, listing the performance destinations: Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Banff, Chicago, New York, Disney World Florida, a Caribbean cruise, London, Paris, Budapest, Prague, and Vienna.

“One of my all-time highlights was when the Wind Ensemble was chosen as a musical ambassador to represent Canada at the 2012 London Olympics. Watching the Pipes & Drums and our bandsmen march in the Olympic Village was one of the proudest moments of my career,” she recalls.

John Clements, former Head of Music, who started at SAC in 1976 and is now the school’s organist, recalls accompanying the first Jazz Band trip to Sweden in the late 1970s, where several concerts were performed, followed a few years later by a music trip to Leksand, the Town of Aurora’s twin city in Sweden, where they played on a ferry to the Aland Islands off the coast of Finland.

John says studying jazz helps develop imagination and the repertoire often requires soloists to improvise. He’s witnessed many students compose short, wonderful pieces of music that have been showcased at school events.

Eric McMillan, a member of the music faculty since 2017, says his goal is to make music more prevalent in the everyday lives of students. “This started with the introduction of the Guitar Club. What began as a small group of dedicated boys has since evolved into a part of the Arts/Cocurricular Plus (ACPlus) program, with groups sometimes containing 25 or more boys.”

ACPlus was launched in 2018 as an elective program for Upper School students to pursue their passions. In addition to such offerings as chess, rocketry, genealogy, and Model UN, there have been a host of popular musical options:

Top to bottom: Sandi Chasson, Eric McMillan, John Richardson

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snare drumming bagpiping beats, rhymes, and life ukulele a cappella music improv piano blues, boogie, and jazz for pianists beginner drumming songwriting music technology sound production

“Rock Band has since been added to ACPlus. Boys who have experience with their instruments can learn to play in a group and perform around the Andrean community. The program has been a game changer for SAC, allowing non-music students to experiment with music and seasoned players to develop their skills further,” Eric says.

“Musicians are masters of teamwork. Band members have to work together with their colleagues to produce the optimum result, just like a sports team,” John Clements adds.

The younger students, especially, embrace music class with gusto. The Middle School Music program, under the guidance of John Richardson, has developed into a robust and exciting opportunity offering Beginner Band, Jazz Band, Pop Band, and an award-winning Level 200 Concert Band.

“The Music program has become more robust in the 18 years that I have taught at SAC. The incredibly strong band program that Sandi brought to its current level has always been an integral part of the school, but now we have engaged many more would-be musicians with our diverse musical offerings,” John Richardson says.

SAC’s new Percussion Ensemble performed at the Celtic Night concert in February, combining students from the classical percussion and Pipes & Drums programs. “Opening the group to all percussionists in the Upper School has helped bolster interconnectedness between the two programs and create a culture of mentorship between the various grade groups,” says Ryan Johnston, SAC’s Artist-in-Residence.

The school year kicks off with the SAC Band Camp Experience for Upper School students. This intensive, three-day program provides masterclasses, rehearsals, concerts, and, above all, fun.

This school year, with COVID-19 waning and restrictions lifting, musicians were glad to be back rehearsing together and performing live.

The Music Department busily prepares for many performances on and off-campus during the school year. These include An Andrean Christmas at Roy Thomson Hall, Ontario Band Association and MusicFest competitions, CISMF, the Celtic Concert, Cadet Inspection, Church Parade, coffee houses, open mic nights, community service performances for veterans, and the Focus Festival of the Arts.

“Then we teach classes!” Sandi exclaims. X

ACADEMY OF MUSIC A relatively new initiative is the development of the St. Andrew’s Academy of Music. This program, now in its fifth year, offers a fantastic resource for SAC students to easily access private study on any instrument plus voice, theory, jazz, and composition.

Academy students study with world-class professional visiting music teachers who help them prepare for auditions, competitions, and examinations through the Royal Conservatory of Music.

“Our in-school music curriculum and our extra-curricular program through the St. Andrew’s Academy of Music share common goals. We wish our students to experience community and common bonds through the universal language of music,” says Garry Page, Director of Bands, who is also Academy Director.

Top to bottom: John Clements, Garry Page, Ryan Johnston

“We encourage our students to become the best musicians they can be and to emerge as tomorrow’s performers, audiences, and supporters of the arts.”

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SPEAKING OF MUSIC The music faculty fosters love and passion for all types of music. Their goal is to create patrons of the arts who appreciate and love music for life. Their enthusiasm exposes students to the highest standards.

“I truly value the connections I make with my students. I remind them that their musical experiences at St. Andrew’s College will be some of their strongest memories of their time at this wonderful school and will stay with them for a lifetime,” says Sandi Chasson, Head of Music.

Here is what some Old Boys have to say about the influence music has on their lives.

CHRISTOPHER SEGUIN BIANCHI ’20

ASHLEY NEWALL ’91

As a performer, music is community. I’ve hosted countless open mics and battles of the bands in Ottawa, and it brings like-minded people together, both musically and in terms of forming strong friendships. This, beyond the pure joy of playing and listening, is the biggest gift music has given me. Nowadays, I play Top 40 covers part-time in pubs, and it’s a great outlet for both joy and letting out any frustrations.

My favourite musical memory at SAC was performing my own Christmas song at the annual Carol Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral. I’d written the song specifically for the event. My keyboardist had rattled the audience’s teeth with his volume at the previous year’s edition. It took a lot of last-minute lobbying of then-Head of School Bob Bedard by Chris Mitchele ’91 – during intermission, no less – to get us on the bill. Our performance was a departure from the norm and was very well-received.

The Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Middle School Band all teach skills about organization, responsibility, and commitment. These skills are useful for the rest of your life.

I learned more about myself during band than I did in any other program at SAC. It was the best experience ever.

JUSTIN LIU ’19

I did not expect to get involved in music when I first came to SAC, and by the time I graduated, music was my favourite aspect of my experience at the school. All it took to kickstart my musical experience at SAC was giving the clarinet a try in Beginner Band. I still remind myself from time to time to step out of my comfort zone and give something new a try, as it might be the beginning of another wonderful, fulfilling experience.

Music was my favourite class when I was at SAC.

– Dan Nelles ’92

DAN NELLES ’92

Music was my favourite class when I was at SAC. It was a place to be creative and expressive at the same time. Music really is the soundtrack to our lives. Certain songs transport you back into the moments in your life when you first heard them, thus generating great memories.

As the lead drummer for the Pipes & Drums, I kept the cadence for the entire school, so it was the one time in my life where I could legitimately say that people were marching to the beat of my drum!

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THOMAS LITTLE ’13

Music is enriching in endless ways, teaching life lessons before you even realize it. Performing with a large band is an incredibly humbling experience.

You learn to use your intuition and sway with the ebbs and flows, sometimes leaving space for other instruments while playing with confidence when it’s your time to shine. You quickly learn to check your ego at the door.

Understanding that you’re at your best when those around you are too is an invaluable lesson. There’s no “star player” who can carry a band, which is why I find music so beautiful.

IAN TERRY ’66

I believe music education and formal exposure to music in primary and secondary education are essential to developing critical-thinking and decision-making skills. A nation without music is a nation without a soul, and it also directly affects the ability of a young person’s creative development in lateral-thinking skills.

JOHN SCHIENKE ’95

In the early 1990s, I enjoyed my music experience with John Clements and Aubrey Foy; however, it was nothing like it has been in more recent years.

I had come from a very musical home environment (with the family piano business), and so I was blown away by the musical skill of both Mr. Clements and Mr. Foy. I loved chapel, particularly for the pipe organ. By Grade 12, I had permission to go in on my own during my spare time and play the pipe organ in the chapel for myself. It was great.

To this day, I still go to my digital piano, select the pipe organ sound with full reverb, and play And Did Those Feet In Ancient Times at full volume.

Without music, the world would be bland. I always told my kids when they were starting and progressing through piano lessons and music in general: imagine your favourite blockbuster movie of all time - action, romance, drama, comedy, whatever. Remove the soundtrack completely, and it would lose so much of the impact it has on us emotionally while watching the film.

A good work ethic is key to my academic success at university, and I owe it to the Music program at SAC. – Lucas DeMello ’21

JACK DAVIES ’18

A lot of the things taught at Berklee College of Music were things that I had already learned at SAC. In particular, Ms Chasson’s Wind Ensemble had such incredible attention to detail that it fine-tuned my musical ear to hear the smallest details regarding articulation, dynamics, phrasing, and more. I even learned the upright bass, which is something I couldn’t play before being in the Wind Ensemble. That alone has paid my rent many times over, believe it or not.

Without music the world would be bland.

DHRUV KRISHNAN ’15

– John Schienke ’95

Music can open a lot of doors. During my time at SAC and beyond, I have had countless opportunities to build personal and professional connections, travel, learn, and have fun. I am grateful for these opportunities that I likely would not have had were it not for my involvement in music.

ALLEN HU ’18

KEVIN KUAN ’18

Learning music isn’t just about learning how to play an instrument.

As a piano teacher, I always tell my students that music also teaches you valuable life skills such as commitment, patience, and resilience.

One aspect of the Music program that stuck with me was the love for group accomplishments and teamwork. As a euphonium player, it is rare that I ever get a melody component to a piece. However, I learned that playing a support role is equally as important as the melody; otherwise, the melody will often sound “empty” or “ungrounded.”

This idea helped me learn how to better cooperate with others in projects and internships, where I can learn how to navigate my role in a complex and dynamic team environment.

LUCAS DEMELLO ’21

Music taught me to have a proper work ethic, something I use every day in university. If Ms Chasson assigned us a song to play, we had to practice. Music is a subject that you cannot cram for; the only way to succeed is through practice and determination. Having learned this and directly observing the relationship between my effort and success in music class, I started to use that attitude in other classes like maths and sciences, leading me to the engineering program I’m in today. A good work ethic is a key to my academic success at university, and I owe it to the Music program at SAC.

A lot of things taught at Berklee College of Music were things that I had already learned at SAC. – Jack Davies ’18

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AS THE

WORLD TURNS

By Julie Caspersen

St. Andrew’s students can watch the world turn every day. Our Foucault Pendulum displays this motion, which has a renovated home at the entrance to the science and technology wing in McLaughlin Hall.

The device is named after Léon Foucault, a French physicist who built one to prove that the Earth is not stationary but rotates. His pendulum had its public debut in February 1851 in Paris, attracting crowds invited “to see the earth spinning.”

Fast forward 120 years, and SAC was gifted its very own, one of 13 in Canada. The donation came in 1971 following the death of a young student.

Peter Dobbin ’73 attended from 1967 to 1969 and passed away at the age of 15. His parents, Cam ’45 and Dolly, chose to honour their son with a lasting educational gift that can be used as a teaching tool in physics classes.

“It’s science in action. It’s not just science in theory,” enthuses Marke Jones, Head of Science.

Having such a unique device in a school setting brings life to physics lessons. The pendulum is visible proof that the world rotates, something SAC students witness every day as they pass the pendulum and notice that its direction of swing changes.

“The pendulum has several interesting physics concepts related to its motion. It also has practical applications in clocks or as a visible demonstration that proves the Earth spins on its axis,” says Jamie Inglis ’91, Associate Director, Student Life and Grade 11 physics teacher. “In physics, the goal is to make science tangible, make it relate to the students’ world.”

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science and technology wing that opened in February 2021, the pendulum also got an upgrade, thanks to Jamie, a self-described tinkerer. He updated the mechanism that controls the pendulum, which is governed by electromagnetism.

“The control system was developed using concepts and technologies that we discuss in detail in the Grade 11 Physics course. The fact that we can study the motion of the pendulum as well as fully understand the mechanism that keeps it moving provides valuable learning opportunities for students,” he says.

“Any opportunity that we have to link concepts with real-life tangible applications brings science to life and makes the subject more engaging for our students.”

The pendulum’s motion is studied in the Grade 12 Physics unit on frames of reference and relative motion, and it is a constant fascination to students of all ages who, along with visitors to campus, can often be seen gathered at the glass casing.

The SAC pendulum is a beautiful, scientific, and meditative installation – just one more thing that makes St. Andrew’s special. X

HOW THE PENDULUM WORKS Air resistance would eventually stop the pendulum’s motion, so the pendulum needs to be given a little push to make up for the lost energy.

An electromagnet pulls down on the steel ball underneath the bottom plate. This electromagnet is turned on when the pendulum’s swing makes the wire contact a ring at the top of the shaft. You can see this through the third-floor window if you go up the stairs.

The magnet shuts off when the wire breaks contact with the ring. The extra pull from the electromagnet equals the drag of air resistance, and the pendulum keeps swinging forever — or until there is a power failure!

Keeping the pendulum running properly is not quite as easy as it sounds because the ball must be released in precisely the right direction. An improper release causes the ball to move in an elliptical path and consequently does not receive the proper push from the electromagnet or, worse, can receive a sideways push that causes the ball to rotate at the wrong rate.

The plaque that hangs beside the pendulum honouring Peter Dobbin ’73

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FOUCAULT FACTS A 7.5-metre (25-foot) wire supports a 10-kilogram (22-pound) stainless steel ball.

The pendulum’s 7.5-m length means it takes almost exactly one second to swing back and forth.

A pendulum at the equator shows no rotation.

The rotation of a pendulum’s swing at the North Pole is one rotation per day, which is 360 degrees in 24 hours, or 15° per hour.

SAC’s pendulum is about halfway between the North Pole and the equator (latitude 44° N) and rotates at 15 x sin(44°) = 10° per hour, so it takes about 36 hours, or one-and-a-half days to make a complete rotation.

Jamie Inglis ’91 with Zain Salman ’22 (far left) and Ethan Yen ’22.

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By Sean Maillet

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he renovations to McLaughlin Hall wrapped up more than a year ago, yet the sounds of drills, saws, and hammers can still be heard in the new state-of-the-art makerspace. The twostorey workshop has quickly become the go-to spot on campus for creativity and innovation, where students’ ideas come to life.

The main floor is a spacious place of collaboration outfitted with workbenches, power tools, and the popular 3D printers. The second floor, overlooking the lower level, is another work area complete with whiteboards and a laser cutter.

Leading the charge in the makerspace is Meera Balendran, the school’s first Maker Educator Specialist. Meera says she’s excited to be working at an all-boys school and teaching students about tools and engineering, a traditionally male-dominated industry. “I want these boys to challenge stereotypes the world has for women and see the benefits of collaborating in diversified groups.

The more diversity we have in these industries, the more perspectives we gain.”

“Ms B,” as the students commonly refer to her, employs a handson approach as the students get comfortable with the equipment. “Since most of the equipment in the space is fairly new, this year has been all about experimenting with all the tools and testing their capabilities,” says Meera.

During the day, the makerspace is mainly used for class collaborations as teachers bring students in for subject-

specific projects. Middle School lessons range from 3D printing a scale model of a St. Andrew’s school building to designing laser-cut aliens for a unit on space.

“Having a dedicated space for students to be creative has been a game changer,” says Colby Dockerty, Assistant Director of Middle School. “It’s a safe space for students to try new things, make mistakes, and genuinely embrace the learning process.”

In most instances, failing is something to avoid at school. However, Meera believes the workshop provides a space where you can fail fast and fail often.

“We learn so much from our failures, but we are often told not to fail. I love makerspaces where you are encouraged to fail and try new things. This develops an iterative mindset, leading to innovation and creative problemsolving.”

Owen Ramon ’27, says his favourite piece of equipment is the 3D printer. “I like how it’s such a different element.

You have to think in a whole new dimension and really challenge yourself to create the thing you’re imagining,” says the Grade 7 student.

Keegan Cahill, a Middle School teacher, enjoys how the high-tech facility propels teachers to think outside the box in terms of how they can translate a lesson typically taught in a classroom to the makerspace.

“The simple presentation of a novel study has now been adapted into a 3D shadow box using laser cutting,

allowing the students to pinpoint the most impactful moments in a story and create a visual diagram,” Keegan explains.

There is no limit to the complexity of designs in the Upper School. Henry Paluch ’22, Head Prefect, made a telescope for his computer engineering class. “He had a crazy set up in the makerspace with a series of large mirrors. I was so impressed by how well it worked,” Meera says.

The school’s two robotics teams now call the makerspace home as it is capable of hosting competitions such as VEX Robotics and RoboCup. In March, the Robotics teams received an unexpected but welcome lastminute invitation to the VEX Robotics Provincial Championship in Ottawa, Ont. The teams essentially lived in the makerspace on the weekends as they went from nothing completed to a pair of functional robots within two weeks.

In the evenings, the space is often used for Open Make sessions. Once students are trained on the equipment, they feel comfortable dropping in after school to explore and create at their own pace.

Meera envisions the makerspace as everchanging and growing, a place that empowers students to take ownership by running their own sessions and helping their peers. “It is destined to become a hub for collaboration and innovation for the greater Andrean community.” X

Opposite page: Meera Balendran with Surena Zadhoush ’28, Jibraan Siddiqui ’27, and Darius Abdulla ’28

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Chapel Talk A new direction respects our past

By Julie Caspersen

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ave Stewart likes the term “spiritual humanism.” It’s how he describes the gatherings he leads in Memorial Chapel.

“We sing some of the classic songs that Old Boys will remember, and we respect the space as a living memorial to those Andreans who fought and died in the service of their country, in the way we always have,” explains Dave, nearing the end of his first year as SAC’s Associate Director, Student Affairs (formerly Associate Director, Student Engagement and Wellness).

“For me, however, the purpose is to create dialogue about important elements of our world.”

Discussions can revolve around social justice issues or centre on current events. There is time for reflection, songs, laughter, and tears.

“It’s a special time for our community to come together, and I count myself very fortunate to be a part of it,” says Dave, who came to St. Andrew’s 22 years ago as an Upper School history teacher.

Since 1931, Memorial Chapel has been a place of gathering and reflection on the Aurora campus. Old Boys who visit the school would be hard-pressed to find many differences in the ambience and architecture.

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There has been a slow shift in direction in the decades since services were preached to students and rooted in the Presbyterian traditions of the school’s founders. As St. Andrew’s has evolved, so has chapel time. This report was included in the 1971-72 Review: “This year, our chapel service took on a new light. Students at the college began to take the initiative, and preached or read or gave lessons to the school, instead of the standard service. Of course, we have the Headmaster and Dr. Wilkie to preach, and this is always welcomed by the student body.”

During chapel these days, students gather weekly, sharing time with friends in a unique setting. “I greet every student as they walk into the chapel with either a handshake or a fist bump. I want them to know I am happy that they are there, and I value what they bring to chapel and the school,” Dave says.

Topics often focus on weighty subjects, such as World Cancer Day, anti-Semitism, and Black Lives Matter.

“However, there are times when I see or hear something in the hallway that prompts me to discuss certain things.

Sometimes it’s literally a gut feeling, something that has impacted me significantly that may also speak to the boys,” Dave says. “In the end, that’s what it’s all about: I want the boys

Dave Stewart with (L to R) Chapel Council members Gabe Cinq-Mars ’24, Jack Bulmer ’23, Colton Phillips ’22, and Riley Knox ’22

to benefit. I want the time spent in chapel to positively impact the lives of these bright, young men.”

At times, the conversation in chapel expands into a schoolwide initiative. For example, this year on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, Dave spoke to the Middle School boys and members of Board of Governors about Phyllis Webstad, Chanie Wenjack, and the horrors of the residential school system in Canada.

Every student wore an orange shirt, a symbol of the forced assimilation of Indigenous children, and Board members were given beaded pins in the shape of orange T-shirts.

Dave is quick to point out that his offerings are not lessons in civics or history. He talks about standing up to hate and indifference, stresses the importance of mindfulness, and allows time for feedback. There is often an accompanying video to help the students visualize the topic.

“In the end, we are a multi-faith school that represents people from around the world. I try to discuss things that will matter to everyone.”

Chaplains over the years: The Headmaster was the Chaplain until 1966 1966 – 1969

The Rev. Dr. John M. Wilkie

1969 – 1971

The Rev. W. Clair Woodbury

1972 – 1987

The Rev. Robert W. Meagher

1988 – 2002

The Rev. Robert J. Arril

2002 – 2018

The Rev. Bruce J. Roffey

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At every formal function at St. Andrew’s College, gratitude is expressed toward the Indigenous peoples who lived and worked on the land.

This is part of the school’s commitment to honouring Sections 62 and 63 of the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It states that schools should “make age-appropriate curriculum on residential schools, treaties, and Aboriginal peoples’ historical and contemporary contributions to Canada” as well as build “student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect” for Indigenous peoples in Canada.

The formal acknowledgement that the school is on the traditional territory of Indigenous peoples who called this land home started in 2020 and became a consistent piece to introduce formal gatherings in 2021. It is a small but necessary step toward reconciliation, reminds us of our privileged role, and expands our understanding of the land’s rich history. X

Middle School Council members (L to R): Sihan Guo ’26 with the Six Nations flag, Dante Ferri ’26 with the Métis flag, Parker Bifolchi ’26 with the Canadian flag, Jayden Leung ’26 with the Anishinaabe flag, and Ethan Meretsky ’26 with the Two Row Wampum flag.

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SPORTS UPDATE

By Sean Maillet

“With hard work, it’s possible to achieve great things.” This simple yet sage idiom is from Antoine Destang ’25, one of the fastest 14-year-old swimmers in the country.

A typical school day for the Grade 9 student begins at 4:15 a.m. to allow him to start training with the Etobicoke Swim Club in west Toronto at 5:15 a.m. “I can’t be late because I won’t be allowed to train, so I have to hustle and get to the Etobicoke Olympium on time,” says Antoine.

the shape of water Swimming fast and breaking records

Antoine swims for two hours, then eats breakfast in the car as his mom drives him to St. Andrew’s for class at 8:40 a.m.

Antoine maintains an A+ academic average, enjoys lunch with friends in Cole Hall, and loves learning about how things work in science class.

After school, his mom takes him back to the Olympium, where he swims for another two hours, followed by an hour of dryland training. He rounds out his daily routine by spending time with family, playing video games with friends, completing his homework, and practicing the clarinet.

Antoine’s affinity for science and how things work is evident in how he keeps track of his weekly totals. “I swim 18.5 hours, plus three hours of gym/dryland each week with my club, and about an hour of strength and conditioning once a week.”

In December, Antoine competed at the Ontario Junior Internationals at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in east Toronto.

“Antoine was the youngest swimmer in his events and was racing against 18-year-olds,” says Christine Harris, Head Coach of the SAC Aquatic program. He set a U14 Canadian record in the 100m butterfly and two U14 Ontario records in 50m butterfly and 100m freestyle. At the time, he was the only 13-year-old to qualify for the meet, which is open to the top U18 swimmers in Ontario.

Despite being the youngest swimmer at the event, Antoine didn’t let the pressure get to him. When asked if he was happy with the results, he replied, “Yes, but I have more to accomplish. I can go faster and improve in other races as well.”

He also finds the time to compete on the SAC Swim team, where teammates perform a similar balancing act between club and school training. “Having other club swimmers on the team is comforting because we share the competitive swimming experience,” says Efstathios Mouratidis ’22, a senior swimmer on the SAC team.

This season at SAC, Antoine has come close to beating a couple of school records that have stood the test of time, and in March, the team won the CISAA Championship for the first time in more than ten years. “It’s great to break long-standing records because it shows how swimming continues to progress,” he says.

Antoine followed that up with recognition as Swim Ontario’s Athlete of the Month for March 2022 and seems laser-focused on reaching his ultimate goal of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France.

For Antoine, the hard work is there, and great things are most certainly on the way.

Pre- and post-race: Antoine gets ready to compete and the CISAA Championships in March at the Markham Pan Am Pool. After the races, Antoine relaxes with his hardware.

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THE COMMITMENTS

Owen Bradbury ’22

Ronan Woodroffe ’22 Riley Knox ’22

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Adam Mallalieu ’22 Ali Gharib ’22

Kyle Murphy ’22

WHO’S GOING WHERE? 1ST FOOTBALL Kyle Murphy ’22 – University of Toronto Gavin Owen ’22 – University of British Columbia

1ST SOCCER Owen Bradbury ’22 – Carleton University Ali Gharib ’22 – University of Dayton Adam Mallalieu ’22 – Washington University in St. Louis Ronan Woodroffe ’22 – University of British Columbia

1ST HOCKEY Luke Devlin ’22 – Cornell University Matthew Morden ’22 – Harvard University Eli Sebastian ’22 – Northeastern University Aydar Suniev ’22 – University of Massachusetts

1ST LACROSSE Riley Knox ’22 – Mercer University

* greyed out - not in photo

Matthew Morden ’22 Luke Devlin ’22

Eli Sebastian ’22

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2017-2022 Strategic Plan Wrap-up

Hurdles faced, finish lines crossed

By Nicolette Fleming

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we head to the finish line of our 2017-2022 strategic plan, we reflect on the hurdles faced over the past two years and the smooth sailing that enabled us to move forward with speed and passion.

You might think spending two years in a global pandemic would slow us down, but the constant flux provided by COVID-19 provided just the impetus needed to test out new ideas.

“A clear win throughout all pillars of the strategic plan was the compassion and empathy shown over the pandemic, which clearly reflects the school culture,” says Courtenay Shrimpton, Deputy Head of School. “Given the impact COVID-19 has had, the accomplishments of the last few years have been remarkable.”

It would take an entire Andrean to showcase all the investigated and implemented tactics, but here are a few key highlights that staff and students can agree have been a real boon to the SAC experience.

Outdoor Education In a technology-focused school, closing the laptop is an important part of the educational process. Getting outside allows students to step away from their screens, focus on their mental well-being, and learn to become good environmental stewards.

For Middle Schoolers, that means heading over to Willow Farm on Wednesday afternoons to participate in various activities, including carving wooden spoons, archery, tobogganing, cross-country skiing, building fires, and planting trees.

In Upper School, we’ve transformed Cadets into Outdoor Leadership to integrate outdoor education into the weekly schedule. Terms 1 and 2 focus on leadership training, which sees every student active outdoors on

Makerspace Thursday afternoons, participating in shelter building, high ropes, cooking, and more.

“Students love the new experience,” says Courtenay. “We have protected the traditional Cadet experience by cementing Term 3 as parade season when students prepare for the Church Parade, Head of School’s Parade, and Cadet Inspection.”

Every Grade 10 student now participates in an excursion focused on outdoor survival as part of their summative. Students have spent time winter camping, portaging, canoeing northern lakes, mountain biking, and night hiking.

As part of the science and technology appeal, McLaughlin Hall was renovated to bring the 50-year-old building into the 21st century. The state-of-the-art facilities opened in February 2021, and students and staff were thrilled. One big addition was the makerspace. Students in all grades have the opportunity to use the makerspace for things like robotics and the engineering design challenge.

Next year, all Grade 9s will take a design thinking course specific to using the makerspace. More information on the importance of the makerspace can be found on page 12. >>

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2017-2022 STRATEGIC PLAN WRAP-UP

Arts/Co-Curricular Plus Whether you have a passion for music, knitting, or financial investment, the ACPlus program offers Upper School students dedicated time and space to explore anything and everything. When first launched, it was expected that 30 per cent of students would register for this elective program, but when the sign-up sheets went out, nearly 90 per cent picked something to participate in after school on Thursdays.

“I can’t even imagine a time when we didn’t have this,” says Courtenay. “It’s a remarkable program!”

The sessions comprise more than 30 activities, and students can sign up for one or two hour-long blocks. Activities include music, learning to cook, developing skills in debating, robotics, public speaking, painting, video production, pizza making, knitting, canoe building, chess, ceramics, pillow making, singing, and so much more. At the end of each term, students showcase the activities, so others can see what they might like to try the next term.

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Wellness

Circle of Care

Throughout this strategic plan, there has been a revamp of the schedule to focus on student engagement and wellness.

Integrating wellness became even more of a priority when the pandemic hit, as we realized how critical mental health was during an uncertain global environment. The pace of life dramatically changed, students were learning online, and teachers were teaching online. Our school community was spread out worldwide, trying to learn and work together.

This special program ensures that students can be their best selves at SAC. Any student who appears to be “at-risk” is swept under the wings of the Circle of Care team, which comprises members of the Health and Wellness Centre, counsellors, academic specialists, and our Associate Director, Student Affairs.

From these challenges, we created wellness days when students and staff took time out of their day to focus on their health and wellness. We introduced mindfulness sessions into classroom time, and the Wellness Council was initiated to conduct activities and spread positive vibes.

No matter where you are walking inside a school building, wellness notes and quotes follow you in the form of floor stickers.

These serve as key reminders to take care of ourselves and each other.

It’s a simple process whereby a student is identified, usually by a staff member, as struggling in some aspect of their time at SAC. The team immediately jumps into action to create a plan to get the student back on track. Sometimes this means adjusting academic responsibilities, counselling services with our full-time counsellor, or reducing co-curricular expectations.

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Other key areas that received attention as part of the strategic plan were Memorial Chapel and the introduction of St. Anne’s School. You can learn more about these two areas on pages 14 and 24, respectively.

As we close in on the finish line of our 2017-2022 strategic plan, a new, exciting race is right around the corner as we begin to create the blueprint for the next five years.

Community Connections

Campaigns for Science and Endowment

We can put a big checkmark next to this area of focus. Over the past five years, we have hosted lunch-and-learn sessions for Old Boys and virtual education seminars for everyone in the Andrean community.

The Advancement team set to work revitalizing McLaughlin Hall from its original 1971 footing to the state-of-the-art facilities perfect for the 21st-century learner. At the same time, the team also took on the big challenge of growing SAC’s Endowment Fund to $100 million. Knowing this is a long-term goal, great strides have been made in this area.

Throughout the pandemic, we achieved our goal of connecting with our community members across the globe, something we would not have been able to do in a usual year.

The inaugural parent and alumni parent golf tournament was held in 2019, and we launched SAC Connect, a place for all Andreans to re-connect, post jobs, and seek mentorship.

The goal is to raise $100M in combined assets among three asset groups: endowment, planned bequests, and life insurance policies owned. At the campaign launch, the SAC Foundation had total combined assets and pledges of $66.9M. The Legacy Campaign has added more than $5.2M in donations toward the endowment.

Since 2018, when the quiet launch of the Legacy Campaign began, 23 new endowment funds have been established: 18 for scholarships and bursaries, four Prize Day awards, and one curricular program.

As of April 2022, the SAC Foundation’s combined assets stand at $83M toward the $100M goal. But that’s not all. With the launch of the St. Anne’s School Dream it Forward Campaign, the team has raised $7.25M for endowment funds designated for scholarships to St. Anne’s students. X

“An annual average across the four years of $1.3M far exceeds the annual average amount contributed in the previous ten years of $320,000,” explains Ryan Bryce ’05, Associate Director of Advancement.

“In addition, there are currently $3M in endowment pledges outstanding.”

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SAS another year of progression st. anne’s takes next steps to open school for girls

By Nicolette Fleming

The launching of St. Anne’s School can only be described as full steam ahead. The gas pedal is floored, and we are speeding toward opening day.

This September, two classes of Grade 9 students will be welcomed. Girls in this exclusive founding year, the graduating class of 2026, will set the tone for years to come.

“The foundation of St. Anne’s is based on opportunity, exploration, and discovery,” says Sabrina D’Angelo, Head of School. “We want these incredible students to be central to the development of the school’s mission, principles, and values.

They are going to make history.”

Sabrina has personally interviewed all incoming Grade 9 students and intends to keep that momentum going as long as it’s sustainable. She is incredibly invested in the lives of the girls who will make up the inaugural class and cannot wait to introduce them to a world of possibilities.

The Cygnets Centre is ready to welcome the First Cygnets in September 2022.

While the main campus is still under construction, the 2022-2023 school year will be spent in a facility dubbed the Cygnets Centre on the St. Andrew’s College campus, with a goal to relocate it to the nearby SAS campus in early 2023. In December, the eight-room Cygnets Centre was revealed, complete with herringbone floors, comfortable and fashionable furnishings, modern lighting, warm paint hues, and delightful wallpaper. It is a welcoming space with classrooms, an art and wellness studio, a changeroom, and lounge areas for teachers, students, and parents.

This unique space isn’t just for Year 1. Once the students move into the main campus, the building will be carefully transported to the main site to be used as additional classroom space as admissions continue to grow with the introduction of Grades 5 through 9 for September 2023. Interest in these grades is already remarkably high, with more than 100 families attending both the March and April open houses.

“The experience has been humbling,” says Sabrina.

“Founding a school has certainly come with its many challenges, but interest in enrolling has not been one of them.”

Clockwise from bottom centre: Sabrina D’Angelo, Samantha Scheepers, JJ Patterson, and Rebecca Williams

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There have also been no difficulties finding the right people to join the leadership team. Sabrina has been joined by JJ Patterson from Havergal College as Assistant Head of School, Director of Upper School, SAC’s Samantha Scheepers as Associate Director, Academics, and SAC’s Rebecca Williams as Executive Assistant to the Head of School. Additional

faculty applications are rolling in as programming is developed for September 2022 and 2023.

“Not just anyone can take on this amazing adventure. It takes significant perseverance and passion to begin a project as big as this one. Along with my many SAC colleagues, I am grateful we have found an excellent SAS team to take us across the finish line,” says Sabrina.

Starting a new school doesn’t just demand brainpower and planning; it requires the financial commitment of many people to bring the physical buildings to life. The Dream it Forward Campaign initiated last year supports the development of physical spaces and programs to ensure exceptional facilities and diverse programming is offered to spark curiosity, creativity, and innovation.

Because of the proximity of the two campuses, students from SAS and SAC will share some facilities in the early days as building on the main campus continues. But most importantly, students from both schools can look forward to coming together for community service initiatives and co-curricular events, such as Arts/Co-curricular Plus, the fall play, and the Focus Festival of the Arts. These authentic social and working opportunities will allow students at both institutions to develop comfort in mixedgender settings, destabilize gender stereotypes, and engage in conversations and learning and teaching from a different lens.

A comparison of the campus pre-construction to now doesn’t indicate the amount of behindthe-scenes work that has happened. Most of the important details are hidden behind the walls, ceilings, and floors to include structural supports, fireproofing, and sprinklers to bring the house to code for institutional use.

Spacious classrooms with an abundance of natural light are beginning to take shape. The two-storey Fab Lab makerspace is sure to encourage and engage students in specialized programming focused on STEM/STEAM. A glass vestibule is being added outside the main student entrance, where the girls will be greeted daily by dedicated staff.

To date, donors to the Dream it Forward Campaign have been most interested in establishing the school’s endowment fund to allow students from all socio-economic backgrounds to benefit from a St. Anne’s education. After one year of fundraising, the Advancement team at St. Andrew’s has secured cash and pledges of $9.6M, of which $7.25M is earmarked for endowment.

Every dollar matters and there is an opportunity for everyone to partner with SAS in support of the capital development of the St. Anne’s campus. If you are interested in learning more about naming opportunities or other ways to support the Dream it Forward Campaign, contact St. Andrew’s Executive Director of Advancement, Greg Reid, at greg.reid@sac.on.ca.

All of the work is being completed with sustainability top of mind. Many materials are being repurposed from the house, and great care has gone into protecting the architectural features that make St. Anne’s School unique.

Applications are now open for Grades 5 through 9 for September 2023. Visit www.stannes.ca to learn more about all St. Anne’s can offer girls in our local community. You can also follow the SAS journey on social media or sign up to receive the monthly Trumpeter’s Note.

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Andrean POP Quiz How well do you know St. Andrew’s College? Take the quiz and find out!

1. How many boys made up the first class in 1899? a] 23 b] 50 c] 18 d] 99

8. How many campuses has SAC occupied in its history? a] 2 b] 4 c] 3 d] 5

2. Which sport was not originally played at SAC during its inaugural year? a] Hockey b] Cricket c] Football d] Basketball

9. Who wrote Not an Ordinary Place, which chronicles the first 100 years of St. Andrew’s College history? a] Jim Herder ’64 b] Dave Stewart c] George Bruce d] William Scoular

3. What is the longest-standing SAC tradition? a] Cross-Country Run b] An Andrean Christmas c] Cadet Inspection d] The MacPherson Tournament

10. What is the name of the only girl admitted to SAC? a] Andrea Smith b] Beth Harmon c] Philippa Garstang d] Teresa Jones

4. Which father/son combo served as captains of the 1st Hockey team? a] Tom Hussey ’85 & Dylan Hussey ’12 b] Brian Ledson ’89 & Jake Ledson ’17 c] Bill Yuill ’57 & Hop Yuill 1917 d] John Cathers ’54 & Bill Cathers ’79

11. How many Heads of School have been appointed in the history of SAC? a] 8 b] 18 c] 10 d] 13

5. When was the Cadet Corps formed? a] 1905 b] 1945 c] 1899 d] 1933

12. Who is awarded the J. L. Wright Cup? a] Top Upper School Science Student b] Top Grade 12 Athlete c] Top Upper School Science Student d] Top Upper School Cadet

6. Which member of the Group of Seven attended SAC? a] J. E. H. MacDonald b] Frank Johnston c] Lawren Harris d] A.Y. Jackson

13. Name the Middle School clans. a] Bruce, Douglas, Campbell, Montrose b] Bruce, Douglas, Wallace, Montrose c] Macdonald, Douglas, Wallace, Montrose d] Bruce, Douglas, Wallace, Sinclair

7. The Pipes & Drums bass drummer wears a jaguar skin.

The animal had been shot by a famous American. Name him. a] Theodore Roosevelt b] Ernest Hemmingway c] Douglas MacArthur d] John Wayne

14. Name the four boarding houses. a] Flavelle, Sifton, Yonge, Macdonald b] Macdonald, Stewart, Memorial, Flavelle c] Sifton, Macdonald, Flavelle, Memorial d] Smith, Macdonald, Flavelle, Sifton

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d o u ? o y d ’ w o H 15. Name the mascot pictured here. a] Angus b] Haggis c] Andy d] Braveheart 16. How many acres is the St. Andrew’s College Campus? a] 108 acres b] 143 acres c] 112 acres d] 126 acres 17. What does Dileas Gu Brath, the 48th Highlanders’ motto, mean in English? a] Scotland Forever b] Faithful Forever c] Andreans Unite d] A Great Place to Be

All 20 correct

Move into the Head of School’s house

14-19 correct Prefect material

7-13 correct

You made the Honour Roll

1-6 correct

Might need to hire a tutor

Zero

You’ve been gated!

18. When was the MacPherson Hockey Tournament started? a] 1984 b] 1985 c] 1926 d] 1967 19. Which hymn, introduced by John Clements, is sung at An Andrean Christmas (formerly the Carol Service)? a] Amazing Grace b] Silent Night c] Dorset Carol d] O Come All Ye Faithful

g!! n i t a e no ch

ANSWERS

1. b], 2. d], 3. a], 4. c], 5. a], 6. c], 7. a], 8. b], 9. d], 10. c], 11. a], 12. d], 13. b], 14. c], 15. d], 16. d], 17. b], 18. a], 19. c], 20. a]

20. When was The Andrean first published? a] 1956 b] 1951 c] 1960 d] 1973

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beloved teacher, mentor, and friend During his long and distinguished career at St. Andrew’s, Geoff’s gruff, yet goodnatured demeanour influenced thousands of young lives.

In honour of Geoff’s lasting legacy, the school and the Smith family have created the Geoffrey Read Smith Memorial Scholarship. This endowed scholarship fund will provide financial assistance to a deserving student who is mission appropriate and is interested in a well-rounded education focused on academics, athletics, the arts, and extra-curricular activities.

To make your donation to the Geoffrey Read Smith Memorial Scholarship, please visit www.sac.on.ca/geoff-read-smith-memorial-scholarship.

“In the second half of the 20th century, no member of the faculty made a more outstanding contribution to the life of St. Andrew’s than Geoff Smith.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS Graham Brown

has joined the Leadership Team at St. Andrew’s College as the Director of Athletics. He brings an extensive background in senior leadership roles, including as the president and CEO of U SPORTS and the president and CEO of Rugby Canada. Graham completed a Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Honours Sports Administration) and a Master of Human Kinetics (Sports Management) at the University of Windsor, where he played varsity football, basketball, and rugby. Graham sits on several volunteer and for-profit boards, including Rugby Ontario, Toronto Inner-City Rugby Foundation, York North Basketball Association, York Simcoe Express, Sport Tourism Canada, Canada Sevens, and is the outgoing chair of the Pan Am Games Legacy Fund Allocation Committee. Graham has two sons, Aidan ’17 and Ryan ’25.

Honours Kinesiology and Physical Education at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2015. Her field and clinical experience includes working with high-level athletes with the Burlington Chiefs Jr. A Lacrosse team, the Oakville Blades Jr. A Hockey Club, the Toronto Argonauts Football Club, Hockey Canada, and, most recently, with the Burlington Cougars Jr. A Hockey Club.

has accepted the position of Administration Associate – Upper School. She came to St. Andrew’s in 2018 as a Campus Shop assistant and soon moved into the role of Administration Assistant/Receptionist.

Amy Hewson

has moved into a supervisor capacity as the Manager, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. She joined the Business Office in 2016 and has streamlined many billing processes since then.

Kevin Chan

accepted the role of IT Services Coordinator. He started in the IT Department in 2019 and has led the IT service helpdesk and online helpdesk ticket support system.

CC Chang

has been promoted to Network Administrator and Systems Architect. He has proven himself to be a valuable member of the IT team since coming to St. Andrew’s in 2014 as the Middle School Laptop Specialist. His other roles have included IT Services Coordinator and Laptop and Helpdesk Coordinator.

Natalie Figueira

has joined the Athletic Therapy team. She is a Certified Athletic Therapist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, having completed a Bachelor of Applied Health Science in Athletic Therapy in 2018 at Sheridan College following the completion of her Bachelor of Arts,

was presented with the University of Toronto Ron Murphy Community Football Coach of the Year Award. U of T football coach, Joe Cappiello, at left, made the presentation in April.

Karen Morassutti

Tushee Fusco

Barbara Chambers

Marcello Lio

has accepted the role of Administrative Assistant – Upper School. She joined the University Counselling Office at SAC in 2017 following several years in administrative roles at Upper Canada College.

Jaclyn Kane

joined St. Andrew’s as a full-time Campus Shop assistant, bringing extensive retail management experience to her role.

has accepted a permanent role as the Accounts Receivable Specialist in the Business Office. She previously worked with the SAC Summer Camp as the Office Administrator.

Angus Murray

spent March Break co-leading the Trans-Baffin Crossing Expedition. The 14-day trip began in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, on the east coast of Baffin Island and ended in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, a hamlet in Cumberland Sound on the other side of Baffin. The team hauled their gear and food 100 kilometres over Akshayuk Pass, with temperatures ranging from -30 to -5 C. The team crossed the Arctic Circle at 66 degrees north.

The scenery was awe-inspiring as they trekked past Mounts Thor and Asgard, which towered 3,000 feet. Angus is the Outdoor and Experiential Education Coordinator, and this journey was a great opportunity to sharpen his expedition skills for the yearly SASSAW expedition and Grade 10 Outdoor Leadership trips.

Kristen Kang

and her husband, Samuel, welcomed their second child, Naomi, on Jan. 30, 2022, a little sister for Niall, who is 4. Kristen joined SAC as an AP Economics teacher in the Upper School in September 2014.

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Nicky Pinder

is a registered nurse who joined the Health Centre part-time. Previously, Nicky worked as a critical care nurse in the ICU at North York General Hospital and continues to work part-time at SE Health’s Southlake@Home program. Before that, she worked as a public health nurse and lactation consultant within Toronto Public Health. Nicky received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Western University and will continue her studies next year to become a primary health care nurse practitioner.

Samantha Scheepers

has accepted the position of Associate Director, Academics at St. Anne’s School beginning August 2022. Samantha currently serves as SAC’s Department Head of English and is the past chair of the Teaching and Learning Committee. She has worked as an English teacher at SAC since 2012 and is involved in curriculum and student life through her roles as the Grade 12 Coordinator, Director, AP Capstone and Research Teacher, Head of Smith House, member of MEDIC, and the faculty advisor for the Social Justice Council.

Sheshan Siga

accepted the role of IT Services Coordinator. He will support St. Anne’s School in dealing with various vendors and users to complete IT-related projects. Sheshan began at SAC in September 2020 as a Laptop and Helpdesk Specialist.

Rebecca Williams

accepted the Executive Assistant position at St. Anne’s School and began transitioning into the role in February. Since joining SAC in 2011, Rebecca has supported all academic departments, including University Counselling, Reception, Middle School, and Upper School. Her experiences working with internal and external committees include the Administration team, MEDIC, Prize Day Committee, and Scheduling Task Force. She is also an organizing member of the CIS Women’s Network. She is the mother of Caleb ’21, Hayden ’24, and Jessica.

Chang Zhou

has taken on additional responsibilities as the Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting and Compliance. She joined the Business Office in 2019 in the role of Accounting Specialist. Her son, Chen Yu, is in the Class of 2026. X

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RETIREMENTS Antonietta Calvano

has hemmed her last pair of grey slacks and sewn her last button on a First Dress blazer. The savvy seamstress with the cordial demeanour and quiet presence retired on Feb. 11 after nearly 15 years heading up the Sewing Centre.

She came to SAC after working with dresses and blouses. Antonietta says she quickly learned her talents would be called on to alter such items as kilts and sashes, pitch in to create costumes for theatrical productions, and sew patches on athletic uniforms.

When you look at an auditorium full of St. Andrew’s students and notice how well put together they are, much credit goes to the tailors who work out of an airy, well-lit room in the basement of Macdonald House.

Antonietta said it was a bit of a culture shock when she first arrived on campus to learn about the care and maintenance put into the Cadet uniforms. “When I first saw it, I thought, ‘Are you kidding me?’” she said with a chuckle, recalling her reaction to the news that she was now responsible for making spats for the entire Corps.

Now, that care and detail is a matter of pride for Antonietta: “It’s so beautiful,” she says, running her hand over a swath of Gordon tartan. “I fell in love with the uniform.”

“Antonietta truly cares for the SAC community and has been a valued and reliable staff member,” says Head of School, Kevin McHenry. “She is a friendly face and always went above and beyond to ensure the boys always look their best.”

While Antonietta says she will miss the students and staff, she is looking forward to spending time with her five grandchildren and relaxing with her husband, Nunzio, who retired from SAC in 2018 after working in the Janitorial Department for 22 years. Eventually, she plans to travel to Cuba and her native Italy.

“Antonietta is one of the loveliest employees I’ve had the pleasure of working with,” said Klaus Griese, Director of Properties & Facilities, as he handed her a farewell gift during a reception held in her honour.

SEW WHAT? Much more happens in the SAC Sewing Centre than hemming pants, sewing on buttons, and repairing the odd rip in a school uniform. The multi-talented tailors are experts in preparing the Cadet uniforms from head to toe. The room in the basement of Macdonald House has nooks stuffed with Gordon tartan and crannies that hold the raw materials for making Cadet spats. There are leather hole punches, hammers, and pliers alongside spools of thread and ribbon, jars of assorted buttons for Cadet uniforms, and supplies for making cap badges.

CAP BADGES

BELTS & BUCKLES

BUTTONS

FLASHES

SPATS

David Buckley ’22

Cadet Commanding Officer

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Thaine Carter ’05

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OLD BOYS PROFILES & NEWS This edition’s PROFILES:

THAINE CARTER ’05 MARK FELL ’87 EVAN SCHULMAN ’54 GEOFFREY CAMPBELL ’03

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THAINE CARTER ’05 FROM TURF TO TUSK

By Chris Traber

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ith the same fleet and confident skills he demonstrated on the gridiron as one of Canada’s most decorated amateur football players, Thaine Carter ’05 is now on an ascending trajectory in the heady real estate asset management arena.

Born in St. Albert, Alta., and raised in Nanaimo, B.C., Thaine’s athletic prowess was evident at an early age. At a youth football camp, he experienced an epiphany, says the 35-year-old, who married Bianca in February and awaits the birth of their son in July.

“I realized that if I were to take football to the next level, it wouldn’t be

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in Nanaimo,” he says. “I took that to heart.”

Mindful of sage advice from his mother, Judi, and her sacrifices, the teen looked eastward.

“My mom is a saint,” he says. “She supported me with three jobs and has been an incredible influence. She raised me to know that school comes first and football is second.”

The Carters submitted a Grade 11 application to St. Andrew’s College.

While the deadline for scholarships and bursaries had passed, SAC Board of Governors member, the late King Ward, sponsored Thaine.

He arrived in Aurora with gratitude and blind faith, he recalls. “For a blue-collar kid from rough and tumble Nanaimo, it was a culture shock.”

The school’s warm reception quickly eased his trepidation.

Families of school chums, such as Brian Daly ’05 and Nick Sachewsky ’04, embraced him immediately.

“Brotherhood runs deep at St. Andrew’s,” says Thaine, who served as Prefect. “It’s a great school, and you’ll always be an Andrean.”

As a 200-pound-plus linebacker, Thaine’s bruising tackling and “smash

mouth” approach impressed First Football coach, Courtenay Shrimpton, (who is now Deputy Head of School) and helped the team win the 2003 Golden Horseshoe championship.

The following year, Thaine earned an Addison Award, presented to graduating members of First Football who make an outstanding contribution to the game over their careers at St. Andrew’s. He was also a member of First Lacrosse, First Basketball (captain), and Senior Track and Field.

Recruited by numerous institutions, Thaine opted to attend Queen’s University, graduating with a BA in Applied Honours Economics in 2010.

international real estate mandates.

Ambition led to the position of vice-president with the Real Estate Investment Banking Group at TD Securities. Over his career, Thaine has underwritten and/or advised on $15+ billion in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and M&A transactions.

In early 2021, Thaine and former TD Securities colleague, Aaron Yick, founded BlackTusk Group, a Torontobased private equity real estate asset management firm. The company,

Thaine was an Ontario University Athletics All-Star and led the Queen’s Gaels and the OUA in defensive tackles while winning the Lou Bruce Award as the team’s defensive player of the year in 2007-08. In 2008, he cocaptained the Gaels to an undefeated 8-0 season. He was a first-team All-Canadian and became the only Queen’s player to win the President’s Trophy (U SPORTS) as the country’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2008.

In 2009, he was drafted by the Canadian Football League’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the sixth round. Regrettably, a shoulder injury requiring surgery cut his pro career short.

“I have no regrets,” Thaine says.

“I never paid much attention to the awards. It really only validates that I did my best, but at the end of the day, you can’t take it to the bank. For me, football was always a means to the end.”

The “end” initially translated into an analyst position within the Altus Group, where he appraised commercial properties, and Brookfield Financial, where he provided analysis and transaction support on local and

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptive impact on commercial real estate space, Thaine is confident BlackTusk will continue to bloom.

“We’re nimble, creative, and have valuable institutional experience,” he says. “I love the work and have real tangible skin in the game. It tests our wits and limits. Every day is game day.” X

Left to right: The 1st Football team page from the 2005 Review; Thaine with some 2021-2022 1st Football players during a campus visit; Thaine during his St. Andrew’s playing days

named for the highest peak in B.C.’s Garibaldi Mountain range, invests in urban-focused commercial real estate across the Greater Toronto Area.

“We help our clients participate in the growth and progression of one of the fastest-growing and most livable cities in North America,” Thaine says.

The duo’s reputation, network, and savvy have netted them several acquisitions within their first year of operation, including deals in Port Credit and Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood.

BlackTusk has also formed a partnership with Dream Impact Trust that will involve co-investments on a project-specific basis.

Brotherhood runs deep at St. Andrew’s. It’s a great school, and you’ll always be an Andrean.

– Thaine Carter ’05

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MARK FELL ’87 THE (FUTURE) KING’S MAN

By Chris Traber

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ew people have separate professional and volunteer lives that bridge and benefit the societal spectrum like those of Mark Fell ’87.

As head, family office and strategic clients at Royal Bank of Canada, the personable 54-year old is responsible for ensuring the bank’s largest enterprising families and strategic client relationships get the very best experience globally from across all of RBC’s businesses.

As chair, since 2017, of Prince’s Trust Canada, a national non-profit and a member of a global network of charities, Mark focuses on assisting at-risk youth and members of the military and veteran community for the transforming world of work. The Trust, founded by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales in 1976, also champions sustainable solutions for a green recovery and supports diverse young people aged 18 to 30. The initiatives help Indigenous youth, newcomers, those facing economic disadvantages, and young people affected by mental health challenges.

“HRH The Prince of Wales is a social entrepreneur who champions innovative solutions to address social gaps,” says Mark, who initially joined the Trust’s advisory board in 2011 prior to succeeding The Honourable Hilary Weston as chair. “The Trust endeavours to empower young people and veterans to build resilient future-ready Canadian communities.”

Serving both the privileged and disadvantaged is a time-consuming passion, says Mark. His voluntary work can also be fraught with danger and geopolitical intrigue.

Most recently, Mark was enlisted in August by the Trust’s chief executive in London, Dame Martina Milburn, to help a girls’ school in Afghanistan that was trying to arrange for a group of 250 vulnerable students to leave the country.

For a month, amid the chaos of the Taliban taking control of Afghanistan, the women discreetly travelled hundreds of kilometres across the country before reaching Pakistan

overland, thanks to visas arranged by Prince’s Trust Canada. This operation, coordinated between Canada, Britain, the United States, and Afghanistan over the WhatsApp messaging service, involved transporting the girls in small groups and keeping them out of sight from the Taliban in multiple safe houses. After crossing the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the group and some family members were able to fly safely to Saskatoon, Sask., in autumn to begin a new life.

“Bringing this young Afghan community to Canada will help make Saskatoon, and even Canada, thrive,” stated Mark at the time.

Successful in the rarified realm of international finance and national charitable governance, Mark attributes St. Andrew’s College for his formative footing.

“St. Andrew’s has done a great job educating a number of boys in my family,” he says, noting that nephews, Fraser ’03, Bryn ’04, and Paul ’05 and his uncle, Tony Fell ’59 and his sons, Graham ’86 and Geoff ’89, along with Tony’s father-in-law, Allen Graham ’33, all attended SAC. “I told my parents I wanted to go,” he says.

A member of St. Andrew’s Board of Trustees since 2016, Mark said he arrived at the school as a “shy, quiet, serious” boy.

“The school and its extra-curricular programs are the foundation for who I am today,” he says. “SAC instilled independence and confidence in me.”

France, when he also took advantage of backpacking across Europe. In Grade 13, he was chosen to be Canada’s student representative on a study tour of the Republics of the Soviet Union.

“Those trips gave me a thirst for global experiences when I was young, and it stays with me today,” he says.

After his five-year boarding tenure at St. Andrew’s, where he served as the school’s photographer, Mark earned a BA Honours degree in political science at Queen’s University and in 1994 graduated with a law degree from Oxford University.

Following work at the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange, Mark managed his own consulting firm until he joined

Mark, with HRH The Prince of Wales at Clarence House, 2021. Used with permission of Clarence House, the office of HRH The Prince of Wales.

RBC serving as enterprise strategy director, head of strategy, brand and marketing for RBC Wealth Management, followed by eight years as head of global ultra-high-net-worth services for the bank, and his current post in 2021.

Mark, his wife Dawn, sons Adam and James, and daughter Morgan live in his hometown of Toronto. X

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EVAN SCHULMAN ’54 DISTINGUISHED IN HIS FIELDS

By Chris Traber

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viator, educator, patented inventor, conservationist, and universally considered a luminary in the fields of asset management and financial technology, Evan Schulman ’54 is modesty personified.

Fit, trim, and equipped with a lightning wit and an infectious smile under a chalk-hued thatch, the 86-year-old, whose distinguished career has been documented in Super Traders (1992) and How I Became a Quant: Insights from 25 of Wall Street’s Elite (2009), deftly deflects praise.

“I am pleased with my investment career and appreciative of the success,” Evan says from his home in Plymouth, Mass. “My proudest accomplishment, however, is raising three children as a single father.”

He and their mother divorced when the children were young.

His children, Yvonne, a veterinarian pathologist, Audrey, a published author of eight novels, and Eric, a path-breaking patent attorney, have excelled in their fields.

Life for the jaunty octogenarian began in Toronto. His father, Frank, a lawyer, and mother, Margaret, encouraged Evan to strive and make a mark on the world, he says.

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Evan and his wife, Glorianna Davenport, at their Living Observatory outside Boston.

As a boarder at St. Andrew’s, Evan was a Prefect – “the last one selected that year,” he recalls. In his six years at SAC, he captained the gymnastics team, was on the debating team, and served as a Librarian and Chapel Boy. He also played Second Soccer and cricket and was a Cadet Corps corporal. His brother, John ’57, also attended SAC. “I was very privileged to be at the school, and I regarded the teachers highly,” he says, lauding instructors Stan Macfarlane, Dick Gibb, and Jack Wright, among others.

Evan keeps in touch with classmates, Barry Wansbrough and Doug Grant, attends occasional reunions, and contributes an annual gift to the school. His mother donated the Isabelle Cockshutt Prize for History in memory of her mother, and it is still awarded today.

and in 1975, as director of computer research at Keystone Custodian Funds in Boston, completed what is generally regarded as the first equity program trade: Michael Bloomberg captained the other side of that trade. During the 1980s, he led the effort to develop computerized investment and trading systems at Boston’s Batterymarch Financial Management.

Now retired, Evan co-founded Upstream Technologies and Lattice, advanced portfolio management and alternative trading systems, respectively.

Evan is the founder of Tykhe, LLC. and

of scientists, artists, and wetland restoration practitioners. Today, the restored bogs are part of the Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary. The duo raised $3 million to design and complete the ecological restoration now open to the public. Their efforts earned them the Gulf of Maine Visionary Award.

With typical humility, Evan praises his wife’s ongoing leadership at the Observatory.

“I just enjoy wandering through the trails and working in the garden,” he says of the sanctuary and their 20-acre homestead on the property. X

After SAC, he enrolled at the University of Toronto’s School of Architecture, where he struggled with design. In his second year, an instructor suggested he should move on.

“I respect his honesty to this day,” Evan says.

Evan joined the Royal Canadian Air Force reserve training program.

“I could see myself as a dashing fighter pilot,” he quips. He trained on Harvard propellers and subsonic T-33 jets, earning his wings in 1957.

Evan returned to U of T to study political science and economics, and, with degree in hand, he enrolled at the University of Chicago for graduate work. Returning to Canada with a master’s degree, he taught economics for a year at Western University.

Evan’s climb in the financial sector began when he accepted a position as a trust officer with Royal Trust Co. in Montreal. There he trained to program computers at McGill University. He received several patents for his innovative algorithms designed to facilitate fast, secure trades and diversified portfolios.

Evan has been referred to as one of the “fathers of electronic trading,”

has authored several scholarly articles for professional journals during his career.

Evan and Glorianna in the vintage 1949 MG he bought secondhand while he was at the University of Toronto. He still drives it often.

Another chapter in Evan’s exemplary life started in 1982 when he and his second wife, Glorianna Davenport, co-founder of the MIT Media Lab, purchased a century-old farm near Boston.

“It was a cranberry farm, low labour content and profitable,” he says of the property, which amounted to some 600 acres, 177 of which were cranberry bog.

“It was a business, and we produced one per cent of Ocean Spray’s crop in 1989.”

It was a cranberry farm, low labour content and profitable. It was a business, and we produced one per cent of Ocean Spray’s crop in 1989.

But technology changed the business over the next 20 years. As such, in 2008, the couple decided to cease cranberry operations, restore the wetlands, and track the progress through their non-profit Living Observatory, a public interest learning collaborative

– Evan Schulman ’54

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GEOFFREY CAMPBELL ’03 CIRCUIT MAKER

By Chris Traber

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n name and diverse locales, St. Andrew’s has always been a meaningful magnet for Geoffrey Campbell ’03.

In February, the 36-year-old married Alexis DeRosa at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in George Town, The Bahamas.

Coincidently, Alexis attended St. Andrew’s International School in Nassau, The Bahamas.

The connection continued when Taylor ’06 and Quen ’15 enrolled at their brother’s alma mater.

He says the impetus for selecting St. Andrew’s was his family’s focus on education, tradition, and fondness for the bagpipes. “We’re a Scottish family, and my father always wanted me to learn how to play. The pipes still come out for special occasions and parties,” Geoffrey says.

Like many Canadians, he grew up playing hockey in the local minor hockey association. He also played JV Hockey for SAC along with U16 Football and rugby. “If there is one piece of advice I could offer current Andreans, it would be to take advantage of the diverse opportunities that SAC provides,” Geoffrey says. “I regret not using the time to discover new passions.”

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After graduating from St. Andrew’s, Geoffrey attended Dalhousie University to study political science but admits he soon realized it was not his calling. He left Halifax to enrol in the construction engineering program at Fanshawe College. As the son of an architect, he was drawn to the tangible reward of constructing buildings. He later pursued executive education through Harvard University in real estate investment and finance.

With the goal to build “unique and marquee” projects, Geoffrey founded Oakleigh Developments, a custom cottage construction firm, a year before graduating from Fanshawe in 2009.

As Oakleigh grew, Geoffrey began investing in Ontario real estate with an

eye to large-scale development in the future.

To broaden his industry horizons, he moved to The Bahamas, where he met Alexis, to work with Sterling Financial Group. He spent more than three years working throughout the Caribbean on hotel, resort, and condominium developments.

Returning to Canada in 2017, Geoffrey shifted focus to developing the Oakleigh properties. In 2018, Oakleigh broke ground on the Matchedash Lofts, a 76-unit mixed-use condo development in Orillia, Ont. While working in pastoral Simcoe Country, the entrepreneur, whose lifelong passion is automobiles,

facility will include restaurants, vintage car restoration garages, an automotive museum, a conference centre, a business park, and a 4.1-kilometre 16turn motorsport track for private and commercial use.

The facility also has a members club that will provide ample opportunity for enthusiasts to use their highperformance cars as they were designed in a safe environment. Members have begun purchasing industrial condominium units to store their cars trackside and close to the mechanics and service providers within the main Oro Station campus.

Geoffrey with his 1965 Ford Mustang at what will be the entrance to Oro Station.

Below: Geoffrey and Alexis at their wedding in The Bahamas; the track takes shape - turn 4 on the 4.1km circuit.

Through his endeavours with Oakleigh and the founding of Oro Station, which is now under construction, Geoffrey has found frequent and consistent links to the St. Andrew’s Old Boys community. Oro Station’s lead attorney is Jake Bullen ’89, while Marcus Gillam ’93 of Gillam Group is the construction manager.

Scott Lennox ’03 has also worked as

discovered a unique property for sale across the road from Lake Simcoe Regional Airport.

Geoffrey decided to throttle up and enter the fast lane, literally and figuratively.

“I had been watching the rise of motorsports clubs around North America while simultaneously seeing a shift in the automotive sector toward alternative fuels and new technology,” he says. This led to the creation of Oro Station, a 320-acre automotive innovation campus complete with an FIA Grade 3 racing circuit.

expanded opportunities for academic programming, research and innovation, and apprenticeship and skilledlabour training focused on emerging automotive technology, says Geoffrey, who serves as Oro Station’s managing partner.

The $275-million facility, an alliance with Georgian College, will create

With more than a half-million square feet of industrial space, the multi-use

Oakleigh’s corporate counsel for several years.

“One thing that I have come to appreciate in my career is the power of the Old Boys network. My time at St. Andrew’s can feel like a distant memory, but there is a familiarity and bond when you reconnect with Old Boys in the business world that takes you right back.” X Spring 2022 The ANDREAN

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We invited Andreans worldwide to submit photos of the view outside their window, door, or porch. Here are just a few of the submissions.

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4. Ches Crosbie ’72 Caribou Island, Nova Scotia

6. Adrian Ho ’02 Hong Kong

2. Burns Proudfoot ’54 Waterloo, Ontario

5. *Doug Soules ’72 Caledon, Ontario

7. Iain Rogers ’00 Kerrisdale, British Columbia

3. Gordon Hawke ’72 Hilton Head, South Carolina

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8. Ryan Austin ’02 Toronto

10. Fred Drewry ’73 Toronto

9. Rob Osborne ’92 Hamilton, Bermuda

11. Mike Hanrahan ’20 Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

16. Terry Joyce ’62 Birmingham, Alabama

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is about to publish the second of his two novels, The Topher, about children in Warkworth, Ont. His first novel, Drumlin Fever, was published in 2020, and both are available on his website.

Graham also has two books of poetry in the works: Paintings and Poems, by Norma Cotter and Graham Cotter, and Cabochon & Pyx as well as two autobiographies: How’s the Old S.O.B.? (domestic) and A Dill Pickle on the Side (professional). These are in addition to more than a dozen books he’s written. Graham is a retired Anglican priest who has a home near Warkworth, serves as an honorary assistant at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Port Hope, is an honorary canon of the Cathedral Church of St. James in Toronto, and publishes weekly letters on science and theology.

Rex Crawford

says the best years of his life were spent at St. Andrew’s College. Many people left a lasting impression on his life, most notably Thomas Tudball and Dick Gibb. “I will never forget the day I was signing off to go to Toronto with Mr. Tudball.

He told me on the way that I was a born leader but didn’t realize it. Those words had a profound impact and would shape the future of my life,” Rex recalls. The trip to Europe organized by Dick Gibb is one never to be forgotten. “Memories of that trip and my school companions will never fade and remain vivid to this day,” he says. Rex, who lives in Wallaceburg, Ont., has been professionally active in industry, farming, and politics, with the most enjoyable being the business of farming. He grew crops that included corn, wheat, sugar beets, and tobacco on 400 acres and managed 200 cattle over 25 years.

1959 Alf Wirth

semi-retired at the end of 2018, when he and his wife, Anne-Marie, bought an apartment in Panama City, Republic of Panama, where they spend each winter. They also have one in Vienna, Austria, where they stay for most of the year.

He says both are beautiful cities with excellent infrastructure and great healthcare. “Panama’s weather is tops, and Vienna is rated as the best place to live in the world,” Alf reports. “Vienna also features one of my daughters and three grandsons, one of whom attends SAC.” Nicolas Pourazim is in the Class of 2024. Despite COVID-19 challenges, Alf and Anne-Marie visit Toronto for a few weeks in the spring and fall to catch up with old friends who no longer travel and to attend events like the 50-year-plus dinner and the Red & White Gala.

retired after a 50-year career from his business, Pioneer Handcraft Furniture, in Severn Bridge, Ont. He lives in a cottage in nearby Orillia in the French River area of Georgian Bay and spends time each winter at his home on Anna Maria Island in Florida. He has stayed in touch with several classmates.

Malcolm Black

reports that he is exceedingly well and getting in his 10k steps a day. He is president of the Kids & Classics Boatshop Museum, a charity that allows kids to build a boat in two days, then get in it and row. Two winters ago, the charity restored a 17-foot Penn Yan outboard boat, and last winter, a 16-foot Shepherd. He says 2021 was the first year the Kids & Classics volunteer sailing program was hosted at Belwood Lake Sailing Club, and they had seven antique dinghies sailing. Malcolm is president of Beaumont Mill Antique Market, which lost five months of income to the pandemic, but he reports that his other business, Blackbox Radio Controls, carried on as usual. SAC alumni are always welcome in Glen Williams, Ont.; just ask for Malcolm at the antique market or the boatshop museum.

Malcolm Black ’62 in his first outing in the Penn Yan outboard boat.

1963 Terry Montgomery

retired from a 46-year career as an architect.

He is a founding partner of Montgomery Sisam Architects. The Toronto firm was retained for the renovation of St. Andrew’s science and technology wing, completed in 2021. Currently, Terry’s firm is engaged in the St. Anne’s School project, SAC’s all-girls sister school slated for completion in 2023. “Our primary aspiration for St. Anne’s has been to transform the existing house into a contemporary learning environment without sacrificing grace and dignity. Once renovated, the house will establish an impressive centrepiece for the ultimate build-out of the campus,” Terry says. Although retired, he will be keeping a close watch on the construction as the dream for SAS becomes a reality.

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1972 David Clarke

reports that after 28 years of experience with regional responsibilities in journalism and in-house regional communications directorships for Wall Street Journal Asia, FedEx, Arthur Andersen, British Telecom, and Hewitt Associates, he and his wife, Norrie, retired and moved back to Canada in 2018. They live in Mahone Bay, N.S., and are enjoying sailing. They have also added a new family member, Luna, a 65-pound Great Pyrenees.

Gordon Hawke

is now fully retired and enjoys spending lots of time at his cottage in Muskoka, Ont., a beach house in South Carolina, and occasionally his home in Toronto. His son, John ’10, got married on the beach at his new home on Prince Edward Island last summer and brought his bride, Maigan, to Muskoka for their honeymoon and a celebration with family and friends. Gordon says he is happy to be finished with his Bay Street days in the investment banking business and is enjoying lots of outdoor time on golf courses and fooling around with old boats and cars.

Doug Soules

says the view from his window overlooking the Forks of the Credit River Provincial Park in Caledon, Ont., (see page 42) motivated him and his wife, Linda, to move there from Toronto in 1988 and raise their daughters, Shannon and Heather. Over the years, he says, it has been the backdrop to countless birthdays, holidays, and other celebrations with family, friends, and associates from places near and far. These days, they enjoy playing with their three grandchildren.

Travels to places like the U.S., India, Europe, South Africa, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Caribbean, and more are fantastic, but they always look forward to coming home to enjoy the view.

1973 Fred Drewry

enjoyed a laugh-filled birthday lunch last fall with classmate, Tab Buckley, their first get-together since the pandemic began. Fred described their initial meeting in 1968: “Tab was literally the first guy I met at SAC. Coincidentally, both of our parents seemed anxious to drop us off early. We were the first in our six-person room in Mac House. With the manners of a true gentleman, Tab introduced himself and helped carry my luggage up to the room. As we stood on the steps of Mac House waving goodbye to my parents, Tab turned to me and said, ‘Ya got any &%$#ing cigarettes?’ We have been best friends from that very moment.” Fred says they share pivotal life moments and offer each other advice.

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and have watched each other’s children come and grow. We have been there offering support as we buried each other’s parents. Tab taught me how to ski. I taught Tab how to pick up restaurant bills,” he says. “With retirement in hand for us, we now share the joy of life known as grandchildren.”

Raymond Leung

received a 2021 ASCE Distinguished Service Medal Award in Region 10 of the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers), the largest engineering association globally, representing 150,000 professionals in 177 countries. Raymond is vice-chair of Region 10, which represents international members and covers all countries outside of North America. Raymond is chairman and CEO of C&L Holdings in Hong Kong, where he lives with his wife, Chiang Ann.

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Class of ’77

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1977 Alan Hamilton

retired in May 2021 after 36 years working in family practice. He worked in Dryden, Ont., and then Scottsdale, Ariz., and was voted the Top Family Doctor in Phoenix three times by Phoenix magazine. Now retired, Alan and his wife, Sue, are looking forward to travelling, volunteering, biking, hiking, pickleball, and golf. They spend summers at their house in Kelowna, B.C.

1979 Bill Cathers

retired from his position as the director of retail operations at Subaru Canada Inc. and general manager for Subaru of Canada’s corporate retail store, Subaru of Mississauga. His plans include more SAC friend visits, hockey, golf, skiing, biking, travelling, and building a garage.

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Class of ’82

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1982 Doug Cooper

attended the annual December Christmas cheer gathering in Toronto and reported a good turnout from the Class of 1982 with Paul Beckwith, Chris Murphy Ives, Kevin Freer, and Rob Taylor. Doug gives a big honourable mention to classmate, Rob Tanner, who flew in from Alberta, and whom many have not seen since Prize Day in June 1982.

1982 classmates, Paul Beckwith, Doug Cooper, and Rob Tanner at the pub night in Toronto in December.

Mike Elliott

and his wife, Nancy, sold their house in midtown Toronto and moved to Newmarket in December 2021. Their agent was classmate, John Carser.

Mike’s son, Alex, is in his first year of studying engineering at the University of British Columbia and is going through the joy of seeking summer internships. Mike continues to run a start-up company, Green SaniTech Inc., distributing disinfecting solutions in the Greater Toronto Area.

Three years ago, he formed the company with his Grade 8 SAC roommate, Rob Taylor. They maintain an office and warehouse in Pickering, Ont., along with his husky-cross, Chewie.

1984 Jonathan Paull

was promoted to the rank of Acting Captain within the Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire and Emergency Services in December. Jonathan has been a part-time firefighter since 2014 and a preservice firefighting instructor at Georgian College in Barrie, Ont.

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Class of ’87

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1987 Mark Davidson

deployed to Kuwait from February to May 2022 with the Canadian Armed Forces. He served as a flight surgeon during Operation Impact at the Operational Support Hub South-West Asia, which provides logistical support for operations within the Middle East. Mark explains that this involves training missions in support of the Jordanian and Lebanese militaries as well as the NATO training mission in Iraq, and Operation Artemis, the Royal Canadian Navy maritime security and counterterrorism operations in the Arabian Sea. His role is to provide medical support for Canadian personnel at Camp Canada, the logistical hub at the Ali al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and U.S.

military personnel at the USAF 386 Expeditionary Medical Group clinic.

1988 Corey Anquetil

is president of Akaei Retail Consulting, a North American retail drug chain-focused business development firm he launched in 2020. Akaei partners with pharmaceutical companies along with a diverse mix of international manufacturing clients seeking pathways into the largest drug chains and healthcare consortiums within the U.S. and Canada. Corey and his wife, Jennifer, split their time between Toronto and Austin, Texas.

River, where they are visited by a variety of songbirds. They took a year off from teaching and purchased an off-grid cabin in Northern Quebec in September. In October, they travelled to the Maritimes and paid a visit to classmate, Torin Buzek, on his farm in Martock, N.S. In December, they volunteered to join humanitarian aid organization, Samaritan’s Purse, on their Ukraine deployment. Becasue of their limited experience, they were invited to train as leaders in Calgary and while there, visited Rob Shillum ’90. The couple also enjoyed a quick visit to Burnaby, B.C., to see classmates, Marcus Hooper and Elyot Waller.

1991 Gonzo Corral

is back in his hometown in Spain after working 11 years at the Spanish Embassy in Kuwait.

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Class of ’92

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1992 Scott Armstrong

and his wife, Patricia, moved to a new home in Hanover, Ont., “on the day that everyone panicked to buy toilet paper, March 16, 2020,” he says. Their five children are all adults, and most have moved on to their own places in Kitchener, Peterborough, and Tillsonburg. Scott and Patricia’s home backs onto the Saugeen

1991 Geoff Browne shares this fabulous Old Boy experience:

I was in a Sundance Institute Collab Workshop to develop a feature film, Yahoo Boys, which I wanted to shoot in Nigeria. This is a film I’d been trying to make for 13 years about a teenager who needs to choose between staying in her village and fighting oil conglomerates or moving to the city and working with a gang of “Yahoo boys” (email scammers).

I was tasked with shooting a scene from the script; however, recreating the Niger Delta in Los Angeles is no easy task. I wanted the scene to stand on its own, so I called it a short film and titled it Gboy.

After not seeing Shane Manning ’90 for years, we got together for beach volleyball. I mentioned the scene I needed to shoot and explained that it involved an oil field. He snapped his fingers and said, “Darren Katic.” Shane and Darren, from the Class of 1992, work together in the oil business. Within a couple of days, he connected us, and without hesitation, Darren offered up one of his oil fields to shoot the scene.

I cast American Nigerian actors and shot the scene last summer. It turned out great, largely because of the location. One of the actors had to carry an AK-47 for the scene. Across the road from the oil field is a police training facility, so I alerted them there’d be a fake gun on set.

The entire shoot went smoothly, and the talented actors knocked it out

Scott Armstrong ’92 and classmate, Torin Buzek, in Nova Scotia.

Will Bijl

reports that all is well and he is navigating through this pandemic. Will is in his 21st year in policing in the Greater Toronto Area as a uniform

of the park. Nigerians watching the film today think it was shot in Nigeria.

When the Sundance workshop participants watched a cut of the scene, they were blown away.

Because of the Old Boy connection, I was able to make a proof of concept for my film and, fingers crossed, it will lead to me raising the budget to get the film shot.

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officer and, at times, as an Acting Sergeant for his platoon. He lives in Burlington, Ont., and is involved in coaching his son’s sports teams, teaching on the side with personal fitness training, and looking forward to travelling again.

Richard Fraser

and his wife, Andrea, have two beautiful girls, Zara, 12, and Emilia, 9. They live in Jamaica, having moved from London, U.K., where they studied law and worked in private practice for several years. Richard joined Digicel Group, a mobile telecom business, in 2007. He worked there in various capacities: head of mergers and acquisitions, head of legal and regulatory affairs, and COO for its Jamaican operations.

In 2017, Richard joined Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (a subsidiary of the Bank of Nova Scotia) as its general counsel and chief governance officer/corporate secretary. Since the passing of his father in January 2022, Richard says he has “developed a deeper resolve to do good for all those around me and am driven to make sustained changes in my community. One of my favourite pastimes is bird shooting each August when the season opens. It is a tradition I shared with my father and many friends, and the memories I have make him live on.” Richard is the honorary secretary of the Trelawny Gun Club.

Last year, the members helped a local primary school by donating more than 30 tablets and 150 data SIM cards to ensure 100 per cent of the school population had devices and access to the internet to do their virtual online learning.

He says it feels good to do good, a real Andrean trait.

Dan Nelles

Albert Poon

Rob Osborne

Eric Wright

has had a big career change. He is now one of the foremost memorabilia experts in the United States, having started in sports, then branching into Hollywood and music memorabilia. He has worked directly with athletes and the estates of legendary singers and musicians, notable Hollywood actors, and industry leaders. Dan spent more than six years as the sports specialist at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills, Calif., where he generated $12.5 million in auction sales. In mid-2017, he left to pursue his own business as a memorabilia appraiser. Dan estimates he has appraised roughly $20 million in memorabilia in the last five years. In November 2021, he accepted the position of chief operating officer of a start-up company called The Memorabilia Network. It will operate as a production company producing television content telling the stories of collectors, athletes, and celebrities, focusing on notable artifacts from their collections and careers and the stories behind them. It will also be a full-service auction house. resides in Bermuda with his wife, Jessica, and their two children. Rob is the chief legal officer of the captive insurance company for PricewaterhouseCoopers. In this role, Rob oversees litigation on a global basis. He also acts as general counsel to the Caribbean Region of PwC.

took on the role of CEO of LexisNexis Canada in 2018 and relocated to King City from London, Ont. He says it’s nice to be back in the Toronto area and not too far from St. Andrew’s. He and his wife, Amy, have twin 9-year-old boys, Bishop and Griffin, potential future Andreans! In the winter, the family skis and snowboards and heads up north every weekend, where Eric gets a chance to spend time with many Old Boys, most notably classmates, Mike DeAngelis and Mark Shillum.

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Darcy Montgomery

is beyond proud to be the father of Lola, who is joining the First Cygnets class at St. Anne’s School in the fall. Darcy is executive producer and creative director at Velvet Rope Productions, a brand content studio he founded in the late 1990s that focuses on video and digital creative.

He’s living in Toronto’s Leslieville neighbourhood with his wife, Leah, and children, Lola, 13, and Quinn, 10. Despite the mathematical implications of the Class of 1992’s 30-year reunion, he’s looking forward to catching up with classmates.

Robert Leckey

was granted the honorific designation, Advocatus Emeritus (Ad. E.), in fall 2021 by the Bar of Quebec. This designation has been awarded since 2007 to members who have distinguished themselves through their remarkable careers, outstanding contributions to the profession, or constructive community work. Robert is the dean of the Faculty of Law at McGill University and is in the second year of his term as president of the Council of Canadian Law Deans.

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and his wife, Jenny, announce the birth of their daughter, Astrid, in December 2021. The family lives in Hong Kong.

Donnovan Bennett

and his wife, Kate, welcomed their second child, Rowan, on Jan. 24, 2022, a brother for Desmond, who just turned 3.

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William Long

and his wife, Sarah, their children, William, 9, and Jane, 6, and his parents, John and Sarah, attended the 2022 Easter Parade in New York City. The Pipes & Drums was a featured performer at the April 17 parade along Fifth Avenue. The Long family met up with Head of School, Kevin McHenry, and Executive Director of Advancement, Greg Reid, who were there to cheer on the Corps. William is an orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

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Class of ’97

Sept. 30, 2022

25 YEAR

1997 Stephen Foster

connected coincidentally with Mike Mills ’90 over their love of bourbon through the TikTok

subgroup, Bourbon TikTok. The pair met up in November, when they took in a Miami Dolphins game. Steve, his wife, Trish, and their two daughters moved from Bradford, Ont., to Illinois in 2021, where Steve is a hydrogeologist with Legacy Corporation.

and Olivia welcomed their first child, Millie Olive Fay, on Aug. 9, 2021. Josh is a part-owner of a pari-mutuel wagering operation for the North America horse racing market. As well, he owns and operates a sportfishing charter boat. Josh and Olivia plan to build a new home this year in Barbados and continue to travel every chance they get. Josh and classmate, Dominic Sacher, are still the best of friends and regularly meet up. Josh hopes to get back to Canada soon with his wife, whose family is from Montreal.

2000 Ryan Brandham

and his wife, Sarah, welcomed their first child, Nathan, on Feb. 14, 2022. The family lives in Oakville, Ont. Ryan is a director at BMO Capital Markets.

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Sept. 30, 2022

20 YEAR

2002 Ryan Austin

shares that his company, Synapse, recently secured a large grant from the Canadian government to help with economic recovery in Ontario, and at the back of that, also closed on a venture financing round with Grotech Ventures, BDC Capital, IDEA Fund Partners, and Generation Ventures. Hamilton Petropoulos ’08 represents GenVen on the Synapse board. Synapse has employees in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Nigeria. Its software powers learning and development operations for enterprises.

Mike Mills ’90, left, and Stephen Foster ’97.

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Aladdin Diakun

has been working hard during the pandemic to build alignment between law, wellness, and sustainability in his life and career following a stint on Bay Street, the centre of Toronto's Financial District. He is grateful for the support of his partner, Sarah, whom he met in law school.

Aladdin has started practicing in association with WRD LLP, a tech-enabled, sustainabilityfocused business law firm in Toronto. In 2021, he joined the board of Impact Zero, a not-for-profit helping to build the circular economy, and he earned two sustainability designations (SASB FSA and GARP SCR). For the past year, he has been working with Lawyers for Climate Justice to deepen climate competency and climate Spring 2022 The ANDREAN

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resilience in the Canadian legal profession and justice system. Aladdin has this to say about the conflict in Ukraine: “I started studying Ukrainian as a small act of solidarity, building on a love of languages that was fostered at St. Andrew’s.

As an Andrean of mixed Ukrainian heritage, I am eager to connect with others in the Andrean community who want to support Ukraine’s people. For those looking to help, I would like to highlight the work of the Voices of Children Foundation, which has been providing traumainformed support to Ukrainian kids affected by war since 2015.”

James Gideon

John Knutton

was appointed the general counsel for the Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller in August 2021. His boss is the elected official overseeing more than 1,000 governmental functions, ranging from jury duty to managing thousands of court cases and paperwork, processing traffic tickets and payments, and recording documents into the Florida county’s official records. He says it’s been a wonderful experience. His wife, Jenny, was also recently promoted to chief of the consumer protection unit of the Attorney General’s Office in Orlando. Their daughter, Caroline, started Kindergarten last August, and John reports she is growing up so fast.

Ryan Wong

and his wife, Natalie, welcomed Liam on June 3, 2020. Their first child, Constance, is nearly 5 and happy to be a big sister. Ryan is regional investment compliance director, Asia Pacific for Invesco Ltd., an investment management company. He and his family live in Hong Kong.

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2003 Brent Brandham

and his wife, Sarah, welcomed their son, Jack, on Dec. 30, 2021. Brent is senior vice-president of sports & recreation at Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited.

John Knutton ’02 with Jenny and their daughter, Caroline, 5, on New Year’s Day on the St. John’s River just north of Orlando, Fla.

Nicholas Weedon

is the recipient of the Independent School Advancement Professionals (ISAP Canada) Mary Birt Award. Nicholas started in the SAC Advancement Office in 2008 as the Old Boy Officer and is now the school’s Director of Development. The award recognizes an independent school professional who has given their time and wisdom, reaching out as a mentor in the industry.

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has been promoted to vice-president, product merchandising, with adidas Canada. In this role, James will be responsible for leading the brand’s go-to-market strategy in Canada and orchestrating the merchandising process.

and Jennifer Jeffrey were married on Sept. 17, 2021, at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Toronto.

They celebrated with friends and family at the Rosedale Golf Club the following day. Jeff’s brother, Scotty Johnstone ’06, was co-best man and classmates David Amadori and Jordan Ross were in the wedding party. Old Boys in attendance were Gord Hunter, Brendon McCullough, Chris McFarlane, Adam Parent, Nathan Rothwell, and Luc Zoratto, all from the Class of 2003. Henry Paluch ’22, Head Prefect this school year, was the piper. Jeff and Jennifer moved to a new house in the Davisville Village neighbourhood of Toronto.

Chris McFarlane

and classmate, Nathan Rothwell, led the inaugural King Winterskål Pond Hockey Tournament and Family Fund Day event on

Family Day in February. More than 150 people participated in the event, which raised over $22,000 for cancer research at Stronach Regional Cancer Centre at Southlake Hospital in Newmarket and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. The family-friendly event included a pond hockey tournament in the morning followed by a family skate and lots of delicious food and drink, including mulled wine provided by Brendon McCullough ’03. To help boost fundraising, there was a silent auction with many items generously donated, including a St. Andrew’s College gift basket courtesy of Jarryd Stock ’03. The pond hockey tournament saw skaters brave blizzard-like conditions in the morning in true Canuck spirit! The winning team included Nathan along with classmates, Alex McNeil and Jeff Johnstone.

Andrew Wakefield

officiated the 108th CFL Grey Cup in Hamilton, Ont., on Dec. 12, 2021, between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers as the line judge for the game. This was his second Grey Cup in as many years. Andrew hit another milestone in 2021 as he celebrated his 100th game officiated on Dec. 5 with the Eastern Final game between Toronto and Hamilton. He is still active with the local amateur officials association in Toronto as president of the Toronto Football Officials Association. Andrew welcomes any Old Boys interested in getting into the stripes to reach out to him. Between games, he works at CIBC as a director of credit card products, primarily overseeing the Aventura travel cards for the bank.

2004 Darryl Stock

and his wife, Natalia, welcomed their second child, Frederico, on March 2, 2021. Their daughter, Olivia, is 3. Darryl works at BDO as a leader of their digital strategy team, and the family lives in Toronto.

2005 Richard Oosthuizen

and his wife, Erica, welcomed Noah on Oct. 25, 2020. The family lives in Nanaimo, B.C., and both Erica and Richard are doctors.

Matthew Posa

and his wife, Jane, welcomed their second child, Bennett, on Oct. 6, 2021. Their older son, Caleb, is 4. The family lives in Milton, Ont., where Matthew is a family chiropractor at The Healthy Family Chiropractic.

2006 Scotty Johnstone Nathan Rothwell

and his wife, Ashley, welcomed Matti John Daniel on Sept. 27, 2021. Nathan is president at Rothwell Wealth Management.

David Woodcock

and his wife, Bailey, welcomed Declan on Aug. 24, 2021. The family lives in Chicago.

and his fiancée, Tamara Sarkisian, welcomed Brady on Dec. 25, 2021. The couple got engaged days before the pandemic lockdown was announced in Ontario in 2020. They spent the last 18 months in Winnipeg, Man., until Scott’s company moved them to Ottawa, Ont., in March.

Scott is the senior director of operations for No Frills and is responsible for Eastern Ontario and the Atlantic.

Declan enjoys his first Blackhawks game in February with his dad, David Woodcock ’03, and mom, Bailey.

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Class of ’07

Sept. 30, 2022

15 YEAR

2008 Andrew Chan

took on a role in January as executive director of development with the BC Cancer Foundation. He and his wife, Madeline, live in Vancouver, B.C., with their sons, Caden and Jesse.

Above, from left: 2009 classmates, Tyler Aron, Dylan Calvert, Ryan Cathers, Grant Nych, Alex Culp, and Ryan’s dad, Bill Cathers ’79. Below: Ryan Cathers ’09 and Meagan Nevala.

Ryan Cathers

and Meagan Nevala were married Sept. 24, 2021, at Belcroft Estate in Gilford, Ont. They couldn’t have asked for a better day, Ryan reports, with family and close friends in attendance. After the ceremony, Old Boys changed into Gordon tartan kilts to surprise the guests.

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2009

and Maigan Newson were married on Aug. 19, 2021, at Cape Tryon Lighthouse on Prince Edward Island. A small reception was held for close family and friends in Muskoka, Ont.

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married Taryn Jane Bergin on Aug. 28, 2021 on Cameron Lake in the Kawarthas area of Ontario.

Mick’s brother, Andrew ’11, was the best man.

Also in attendance were Dylan Hewko ’11, Arun Partridge ’11, and John Maynard ’69. Mick and Taryn are settling into their new home in Uxbridge, Ont., with their dog, Ted.

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Class of ’12

Sept. 30, 2022

10 YEAR

2012 Mark Denton

has been living in London, U.K., for the last four years, working as a product manager at a

Michael Zhang

and his wife, Rachel, welcomed a daughter, Logan, on Jan. 21, 2022. Older brother, Leo, turned 2 last November. The family lives in New York City.

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Mark Denton ’12 is at right.

2015 Joseph Shields

was honoured as a serviceman at the Toronto Maple Leafs home game on April 14, 2022. He was selected by the Canadian Armed Forces to be their “Troop of the Game.” Joseph was featured on the jumbotron while receiving a standing ovation from the crowd of 18,000 and was presented with a Leafs jersey by former Leaf, Bob McGill. He was nominated out of all CFB Kingston members and selected based on the following elements: cooperation with peers and superiors, individual work habits and abilities, and loyalty to section/base. Joseph graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada (Kingston) last year with a bachelors of arts - concentration in political science. He is employed at CFB Kingston, supervising the base procurement section (Logistical Suport Squadron, Local Purchase Orders).

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Class of ’17

Sept. 30, 2022

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2017 Corey Andonovski

Michael von Schalburg ’17 is hoisting the trophy and Will McHenry ’18 is to the left. graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in May 2021 with a BSE in mechanical engineering and a BA in physics. He was named a Kleinman Energy Policy Undergraduate Fellow and was awarded the Sachs Innovation Prize in 2020. He served as the undergraduate chairman and a governor of the Mask and Wig Club, the oldest all-male collegiate musical-comedy troupe in the United States. William will be completing an MSE in mechanical engineering and energy science at Penn in May 2022, then will be moving to Houston, Texas, to work in energy investment banking. He would be happy to meet up with any Old Boys in Houston.

Michael House

finished his undergraduate degree at Wilfred Laurier University in 2020 and began working full-time at a public accounting firm as an auditor. Last September, he wrote the Common Final Examination held by CPA Ontario, the final step toward completing the CPA designation and found out in December that he passed the exam.

Michael lives in London, Ont.

and Will McHenry ’18 were part of the Queen’s Gaels men’s golf team that won the OUA Championship in October. It marked the first OUA banner for the men’s golf team in 24 years.

Queen’s won the tournament at Cherry Downs Golf Club in Pickering, Ont., with a final team score of +3, nine strokes ahead of second-place finishers, Wilfrid Laurier.

signed an NHL contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins in March. In his senior year playing hockey at Princeton University, Corey led the team in scoring with 22 points in 31 games.

William Deo

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Michael von Schalburg

2018 Cameron Hillis

made his NHL debut with the Montreal Canadiens on Jan. 1, 2022. X

HOMECOMING

financial technology company specializing in payments in healthcare. When he’s not busy working, he trains for and completes marathons.

In October, Mark ran the 2021 Paris Marathon and is training for the Ultra X 125 Scotland, a 125-kilometre marathon scheduled for this summer in the Scottish Highlands.

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OBITUARIES 1948

Robert (Bob) Putnam

passed away on March 5, 2022, in Waterloo, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1944 to 1946 and was Captain of the Junior Prep Basketball team, on the Boxing team, played Third Football, and placed third in the javelin event at the Track and Field competition. At the Upper Canada Relays, he was part of the record-setting relay team that won the intermediate 880 relay and co-won the intermediate broad jump category. After leaving SAC, Bob started his career at Canada Health and Accident, a business his father founded.

He and his family moved to Hawaii, where he worked for First Insurance Company of Hawaii.

After returning to Canada, he purchased the Waterloo Glove Mfg. Co. Ltd., which he ran for 25 years until his retirement. Bob is survived by his daughters, Mary Rebecca, Margaret, and Melissa, four grandchildren, one great-grandson, and a brother. He was predeceased by his wife, Marie, and two brothers.

1950

David Trent passed away on Aug. 11, 2021. He started at St. Andrew’s in 1942, graduating in 1950. He was a Librarian, Chapel Boy, Vice-President of the Literary Society, and a debater. David graduated from Trinity College, University of Toronto, and Oxford University. He worked mainly for the federal government in commerce and foreign affairs. He and his family lived in Ottawa before moving to Toronto. David is survived by his children, Deborah, Jennifer, and Michael; five grandchildren; and his brother, John ’53. He was predeceased by his wife, Diana, and brother, Peter ’48.

1952

Richard Barr passed away on Dec. 30, 2021,

in Vermont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1945 to 1948. He played U16 Cricket. Richard started playing the bagpipes at St. Andrew’s, and the first tune he learned was Road to the Isles. In June 2005, at the 50th reunion of his class at Dartmouth College, Richard played Amazing Grace in front of 500 people with the same set of Henderson pipes he had at SAC. After leaving St.

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Andrew’s, Richard attended high school in New Jersey, then attended Dartmouth College and graduated with a BA. Richard became a designer and importer of woman’s fashion and Scottish woollens in New York City. In 1980, he moved to Vermont, attended Harvard to study art history, and started teaching at a local community college. In 1999, Richard donated to Towers Library to create The Richard H. Barr Art History collection. Richard is survived by his daughters, Sabrina and Capucine, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, brother, Douglas ’48, and former wife, Nicole.

1952

Thomas Landreth passed away on Oct. 7, 2018, in Cambridge, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1948 to 1950. Thomas devoted his working life to what began as a family business, Dominion (Canadian) Tack & Nail in Cambridge.

He is survived by his children, Mary, Kathy, John, and Jane, and a great-nephew, Caden Taylor ’25.

He was predeceased by his brother, Ian ’47, and sister, Lois.

1952

Ian McKillop passed away on March 24, 2020, in London, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1950 to 1952. He played First Football and was a Librarian. Ian obtained his BA from Assumption College (now the University of Windsor) and had a long and rewarding sales career. He purchased W H Graham, a London-based safety product supplier, which was sold in the mid-1970s. Ian took the opportunity to be a manufacturers agent for three companies, primarily the Huck Glove company of Kitchener, Ont. Ian would remain in this role until retirement. He is survived by his children, Christena and Dougald, and four grandchildren. Ian was predeceased by his wife, Ann.

1956

William Weiss passed away on Oct. 8, 2021,

in Toronto. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1946 to 1956. William played First Football, Clan Hockey, was a member of the Track and Field and Gym teams, a drummer in the band, and a member of the Literary Society. After receiving his degree in electrical engineering at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, he worked for Boeing in Seattle, training colonels on how to launch Minuteman missiles. William did a stint at NASA, where he wrote the specs for the life support monitoring system for the Gemini program. He

returned to Canada to attend medical school at the University of Toronto and was a family and emergency medicine physician in Meaford, Ont. He authored a book called Health Care: Conflicting Opinions, Tough Decisions. William is survived by his wife, Florence; four children, Courtney, Bill, Marni, and Heather; and six grandchildren.

1956

Michael Wood passed away on Feb. 12, 2022,

in Fredericksburg, Va. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1950 to 1956.

He was Head Prefect and Head Boy. Michael played First Soccer, First Hockey, and tennis. He was Editor-in-Chief of The Review, President of the Literary Society, President of the Debating Society, Pipe Major, and involved in dramatics and the dance committee.

Michael attended McGill University, earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, then completed a postgraduate course in business administration at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He followed that up with an MBA from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg. Michael also earned his pilot’s licence. A native of Halifax, N.S., for more than 50 years he lived in Fredericksburg, where he worked at Aero Nautics, Inc., the company he helped found. Most recently, as a licensed commercial real estate agent, he worked with Johnson & Glazebrook as a business broker.

Michael is survived by his brother, Andrew ’60; his children, Philip ’84, Caroline, and Sylvia; and grandchildren, Michael Kurp ’18, David Kurp ’21, Reid, and Samantha. He was predeceased by his wife, Suzanne, and father, Stuart ’25.

1957

Edward Roberts passed away on Jan.

14, 2022, in St. John’s, Nfld. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1954 to 1957. He was a Scholar, Chapel Boy, Librarian, and Literary Editor of The Review, and was involved in debating, dramatics, and pool patrol. He was a Corporal in the Cadet Corps. Edward completed a law degree at the University of Toronto, then returned to Newfoundland to start a career serving his province and its people. He was called to the Bar of Newfoundland in 1965, became Queen’s Counsel in 1979 and a Master of the Supreme Court in 1989. At age 26, he was elected to the provincial legislative assembly. Edward was appointed to Cabinet as Minister of Public Welfare and Minister of Health. In 1985, he retired from politics, but in 1992 ran again and was elected in Labrador’s Naskaupi district. Edward held the positions of Attorney General and Minister of Justice before retiring from politics permanently in 1996. He was appointed Lieutenant Governor

of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2002. In 2006, he completed a Master of Arts degree in history at Memorial University. In recent years, he edited and authored several books on Newfoundland and Labrador history. Edward is survived by his wife, Eve; daughters, Catherine, Caroline, Jessica, and Alison; and eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Doug ’62.

1960

Peter Hood passed away on Nov. 15, 2021,

in Guelph, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1957 to 1960 and was a Prefect, President of the Athletic Society, and a member of the Students’ Council (formerly the Literary Society). He played First Football, First Hockey, and Track and Field.

Peter followed his father and grandfather into the family-owned business, Gummed Papers Ltd and GP Chemical in Brampton, Ont. He was also a camping and white-water canoe enthusiast and for many years participated as an instructor, marathon racer, and historical reenactor with the Voyageur Canoe Company of Millbrook, Ont. Peter is survived by his wife, Susan; three sons, David, James, and Jeffery; and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father, Donald ’37.

1959

Hugh Coulson passed away on March 17, 2022, in Campbellford, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1951 to 1957. He played Third Football. Hugh started his working life as a stockbroker in Montreal, later moving to Toronto, becoming a well-known figure on Bay Street. His semi-retirement years were enjoyed at his farm in Campbellford. He also opened a real estate firm and, for a time, served as a member of the local Rotary Club. Hugh is survived by his wife, Anne; children, David, Carey, Peter, Shoshannah, Douglas ’82, and Robin; and several grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Daphne, and his brother, Jock ’59.

1968

Guy Baker passed away on May 24, 2021, in Mississauga, Ont. He started at SAC in 1962 and graduated in 1968, having left to attend high school in Regina, Sask., before returning to Aurora to finish high school. While at St. Andrew’s, Guy played First Football, was an officer in the Cadet Corps, and earned the lead in the school production of Finian’s Rainbow. He was awarded the Isabelle

Cockshutt Prize in History and the Theatre Prize.

Guy attended Carleton University, where he studied history, then went to teachers college in Ottawa. Guy spent more than 30 years with the Peel District School Board, where he specialized in teaching special education students. He is survived by his wife, Linda.

1968

Lee Shinkle passed away on Oct. 19, 2021, in St. John’s, Nfld. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1960 to 1968.

He played First Soccer and Junior Rugby. Lee graduated initially from the University of Toronto and continued at the London School of Business and the Institute of Corporate Directors. He was a business leader in Atlantic Canada for more than 50 years in the insurance, oil and gas, research, innovation, and mining industries. He was recognized as a Top 50 CEO in Atlantic Canada and was honoured to receive the Queen’s Jubilee Medal and the NOIA Outstanding Contribution Award. Lee is survived by his wife, Martha; children, Malindi, Geoffrey, Jessica, and David; nine grandchildren; his brother, Matt ’76; and brother-in-law, Charles Hawke ’71. He was predeceased by his uncle, John Crosbie ’49.

1971

John McSherry passed away on Feb. 13, 2022, in Barrie, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1966 to 1971. He played Second Soccer and was in the founding year of the Health Club, which was devoted to physical fitness. After attending university for a short while, John worked in a management position. He and his wife purchased a convenience store in Shanty Bay, Ont., which they ran for nearly 15 years. They moved back to Barrie and worked in retail before retiring. John is survived by his wife, Lou Ann; children, David, Beverley, and Melanie; and one grandson.

1972

Dayna Broadfoot

passed away on June 14, 2018, in Sarnia, Ont. She attended St. Andrew’s from 1967 to 1969. While at SAC, she played Mac House Football. Dayna is survived by her wife, Donna, and many family members.

1981

Albert Harding

passed away on July 26, 2021, in Brantford, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1976 to 1981. He played First Soccer, Second Cricket, and U15 Hockey, and was in the cast and crew of the school play, Anything Goes. Albert attended Mohawk College and studied mechanical engineering technology.

He ventured into the business world in 1997 by creating his own company, Brant Engineered Systems Technology (B.E.S.T.). Albert is survived by his wife, Lisa; their children, Joshua, David, and Madison; and his brothers, David ’83 and Mark. He is predeceased by his sister, September, and his uncle, Al Matthews ’54.

2002

Matthew (Matt) Gingrich passed away on Dec. 26, 2021, in Waterloo, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1998 to 1999. He played U16 Football and was on the Senior Swimming team. He swam at the national level with the Region of Waterloo Swim Club for many years.

Matt attended the University of Waterloo and was passionate about finance. He was proud to work as a financial advisor at RBC Canada.

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The Honourable Edward Roberts, Class of 1957, served as the

Reviewing Officer at the 101st Cadet Inspection in 2006. Here are excerpts from his speech on that sunny afternoon.

Forty-nine years ago, almost to the day, I stood in this Quad as a member of the St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps. It never crossed my mind as I marched and counter-marched that afternoon that I might someday be the Reviewing Officer.

As a Lieutenant Governor and as the Honorary Colonel of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, I am often invited to parades and other military functions. I must begin by telling you that I’ve never seen a better performance by any cadet corps or military unit than that carried out here today.

This is only the third time I have been back to the school since I left it in June 1957.

But…there hasn’t been a day in those years that the school wasn’t with me. Had anybody told us 50 years ago that St. Andrew’s would shape our lives, I would have scoffed at the notion, and so would all my classmates.

We all learned much at St. Andrew’s. Some of the knowledge we gained was tested by examinations, but most of it has been tested by our lives throughout the years.

We learned to accept responsibility for our own actions.

We learned that one must know how to take orders before one is fit to give them.

We learned the need for discipline, particularly for self-discipline, the most valuable of all qualities.

We learned the value of comradeship and the skills of living together, many of us far away from home.

And we learned to stand up for ourselves. The magnificent prose of the King James version still resonates: “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.” It’s a mighty watchword.

There’s no military performance as glorious as that of a Highland Regiment marching well, with pipes playing and drums beating.

You’ve added lustre to the laurels won by all the young men who have marched in the ranks of the Corps over its century-long history. You are a credit to yourselves, you are a credit to your families, and you are a credit to your school – to our school.

56 The ANDREAN Spring 2022

Edward Roberts ’57 at the 2006 Cadet Inspection. His personal coat of arms reflects a strong St. Andrew’s influence.

CONTENTS Spring 2022: volume 66, number 1 FEATURES 4 10 12 14 20 24 26 31 42

The Sound of SAC Music As The World Turns – Foucault’s Pendulum Explained Makerspace Magic Chapel Talk 2017-2022 STRATEGIC PLAN WRAP-UP

St. Anne’s School Next Steps Andrean Pop Quiz Sew What? – The Sewing Centre Demystified Old Boy View From My Window

Community News

Contributors Sean Maillet Chris Traber Telephone 905-727-3178, ext. 333

The Cover

Old Boys Profiles

Student musicians pose in the Robert ’64 and Jilla Williams Band Room. From left to right, starting on the back cover: Kian Pouragha ’23, Carter Hadcock ’23, Brandon Chen ’24, Bob Chen ’22, Noah Green ’22, Andrew Jung ’22, Austin McInnis ’23, Andrew Kam ’22, and Marcus Fong ’24.

Old Boys News Obituaries

Julie Caspersen, Editor

Art Direction, Design, and Photography Paul Mosey

Website www.sac.on.ca

Sports Update

Did you know there is more than one way to read The Andrean? In addition to our biannual printed product, we provide a flipbook version for those who would rather digest the school and alumni news online. The digital Andrean contains identical content, just presented in a different format. Coming from a background in print journalism, I appreciate a tangible publication, holding it and turning the pages one by one. This form of relaxation provides a welcome break from screen time. However, I value the convenience and easy access of an online publication. You don’t need to fit it in your bag to read on the go; it’s right there on your phone or tablet. Andreans who choose the flipbook version are sent a link to the online book as soon as the printed product is in the mail. If you would prefer to read the magazine online, simply email me at theandrean@sac.on.ca, and I will move you from the mailing to the digital list.

Director of Communications Nicolette Fleming

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The Head’s Up

Welcome to The Andrean, your alumni magazine since 1956.

Published by St. Andrew’s College for Old Boys, parents, and friends of the school Editor Julie Caspersen

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The Andrean magazine supports the St. Andrew’s College mission: “developing the complete man, the well-rounded citizen,” connects Old Boys and parents to the school, and reflects St. Andrew’s College’s enduring value to the constituents it serves.

was a teacher at St. Andrew’s for a few years in the mid-1910s. He had three sons who attended: Vernon and Raymond, who both attended from September 1914 to June 1918, and Noel, who attended for two months, also leaving in June 1918. According to our records, Vernon served as a “Senior Prefect” and returned to SAC in 1930 to teach French for two years. E. C. Blomfield is credited with writing the words and music to Played St. Andrew’s, Old St. Andrew’s, a hymn dedicated to Old Boys who died during the First World War. It was sung for the first time on Prize Day in 1916.

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Memorial Chapel Update |

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THE COMMITMENTS NCAA and U Sport Signings |

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