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Eric Tozzi ’05
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ollowing my graduation from St. Andrew’s College in 2005, I attended Queen’s University and finally fulfilled my dream of growing a beard. University life proved to be similar to my experience at SAC, with time management playing a crucial role in my success. In my last two years at Queen’s, I studied at the University Biological Station where I realized that I not only wanted to focus my studies on plants, but that I also wanted to pursue a career in academia as a professor. In 2009, I graduated from Queen’s with a BA Hons. in biology and immediately began an MSc at the University of Guelph. A year into my research, I transferred to the doctorate program focusing on the evolutionary ecology and biology of herbicide resistant weeds. I will earn my doctorate by December 2013 and have accepted an offer to continue my career at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, where I will continue my research and teaching. In October 2012, I married Heather Giroux, whom I met while performing in the St. Andrew’s production of Kiss Me, Kate. Several Old Boys were groomsmen including: Jared Leslie ’05, Sinclair Bean ’05, Scott Giroux ’07, and my brother, Jonathan ’07. St. Andrew’s College prepared me well for my career as a student and as an academic. It provided me an environment that rivals that of a university and taught me the life skills to make me confident both in and out of the classroom. However, what I value most from my experience at St. Andrew’s are the friendships I made.
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Andrew Wallace ’08
t seems like just yesterday that I packed my bags and headed back to Nova Scotia after the 2008 Prize Day. I went home with mixed feelings: the sadness of knowing that I would miss SAC, but also the excitement of starting the next chapter of my life. I wasn’t sure how things would pan out at the time, but looking back on my journey to date, I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. It’s no secret that hockey has always been my passion, but academics have always been extremely important to me as well. My profile aligned perfectly with the lifestyle of an NCAA Division 1 student athlete. So, I pursued my dream and packed my bags once again for B.C. I spent two years playing for the Surrey Eagles in the British Columbia Hockey League before committing to Bowling Green State University (BGSU) on a hockey scholarship. I’m now in my fourth year, working towards graduating with a double major in finance and economics this coming spring. I’ve spent every semester on the dean’s list, while enjoying tremendous success as a checking forward on the hockey team. I hope to begin a career in investment banking after graduating. I sincerely believe that I would not be where I am today without SAC. Above all else, the School taught me to be myself, and to pursue my dreams with passion; it also gave me a relentless work ethic while enjoying the journey along the way. For that, I am truly thankful.
2006
Paul Ross hosted a group of Old Boys at National Pines Golf Club September 13–14 for their inaugural Saints Cup. David Amadori ‘03, Jeff Johnstone ‘03, Scott Johnstone ‘06, and Paul organized the two-day tournament. The group of 15 Old Boys (and one guest) were divided into two teams and competed in a Ryder Cup format. The Red Team, captained by Scott, took home the Saints Cup, winning by half a point.
(l-r) Brendon McCullough ‘03, Logan Hurst ‘06, Jarryd Stock ‘03, Lennon Sweeting ‘05, Tyler Hurst ‘03, Matthew Mitchell ‘03, Jeff Johnstone ‘03, Scott Johnstone ‘06, Paul Ross ‘06, Stephen Wong, Jordan Ross ‘03, Adam Zoratto ‘05, David Amadori ‘03, Luc Zoratto ‘03, Nathan Rothwell ‘03, Chris McFarlane ‘03 www.sac.on.ca 49