CommunityNews Margaret Presley retired in September after 24 years with the School; 18 in the Dining Hall and the last six in Macdonald House as a Housekeeper. Before she left, the boys in Macdonald House threw her a party to wish her well.
Dianna (Ouellette) Courtney left SAC in March after 21 years working as a Prep Cook in Food Services. She intends to spend more time with her husband and children.
Samantha Butler joined the Health Centre team as a part-time Administrative Assistant and Wellness Coordinator last March. Samantha grew up in South Africa and lived in Dubai for seven years. She moved to Canada five years ago and recently became a Canadian citizen. She resides in Richmond Hill with her husband and two sons. Joe Commisso has been promoted to full-time status in the Upper School where he teaches geography and English and coaches basketball and lacrosse. Joe joined SAC’s faculty in 2013 after graduating from the faculty of education at the University of Ontario Institute of Technoloy, and earning his honours bachelor of arts degree in geography and English from McMaster University.
Anthony Gilroy has been appointed a full-time English teacher in Upper School. Anthony joined the faculty in fall 2013 to teach English, coach swimming, rugby, and volleyball, and assist in Residential Life. Since that time, he has been appointed to the position of Assistant Housemaster in Sifton House, a role he
Entertainment, working at Ricoh Coliseum with the responsibility of overseeing and supervising daily building operations in multiple facilities including BMO Field and Lamport Stadium Dome. Graham lives in Innisfil with his wife, Melissa, and their three children: Noah, Aidan, and Kailyn. Adam Kowaltschuk and his wife, Jessica, are the proud parents of Gavin Kowaltschuk, born March 16, a baby brother for Nathan, 9. Adam is a grade 7 and 8 teacher and has been at St. Andrew’s for 13 years.
has dutifully carried out alongside his teaching and coaching duties. Anthony is a graduate of OISE, and received a bachelor of arts in English in 2009.
Courtney Stoate and his wife, Jean, celebrated their 90th birthdays in February in Destin, Fla. Joining them were old friends Gary West, SAC Head of Athletics from 1963-96, and his wife, Wilma. Courtney was at SAC from 1962-70, where he taught French and was the Flavelle Housemaster.
Graham Hovius is Manager of SAC’s La Brier Family Arena. Graham is a Registered Recreation Facilities Supervisor and Certified Ice Technician. He has completed both the recreation and leisure services program as well as the recreation facility management program at Seneca College. Graham joined SAC last July from Maple Leaf Sports & www.sac.on.ca 29