In School
IN SCHOOL
Last June, UTS had its first-ever online Expressive Arts show, with incredible drama, music, and visual arts creations. “Creativity, innovation and resilience in the face of change and challenge is what the arts and artists know best,” says Sarah Shugarman, the Expressive Arts Department Coordinator, who oversaw the show. There were radioplays and musical performances, monologues and impressive works of art. A special section for Black Lives Matter was dedicated to Toronto-based Black artists whose work inspires UTS teachers and artists, and is directly connected to anti-racism, identity, and/or institutional change. The show also included masterpiece recreations by staff and students. This one is from Kris Ewing, the UTS Wellness Supervisor and Department Coordinator for Health and Physical Education. Can you tell the difference?
Coach Garry Kollins reports 2019–20 was nothing short of a fantastic season last year for the UTS Senior Girls’ Volleyball team, which thankfully finished just before the pandemic hit in March. They earned two silvers at tournaments, entered the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Championship as the number one seed, and won six games in a row to take home OFSAA Gold. Congratulations to the team, Blues Award winner Georgia SmeatonKatzenber ’20, MVP Hannah Joo ’20, assistant coach Mark Laidman, and trainer Shannon Clancy.
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THE ROOT | FALL 2020
Grad was postponed due to the global pandemic, but UTS administrative staff decided the Class of 2020 deserved a special occasion to mark the end of their senior year. The UTS community, including the UTS Alumni Association (UTSAA) and the UTS Parents’ Association (UTSPA), came together to make it happen on June 17. The day started with a surprise delivery of personalized graduation signs and a gift funded by UTSAA and UTSPA, and ended with a festive night at the 5 Drive-In Theatre in Oakville. The Class of 2020 were so excited to see each other in person for the first time in months. Staff, teachers, and illustrious alumni far and wide shared their video messages of hope on the big screen. “We feel for the Class of 2020,” says Garry Kollins, UTS Head of Student Life. “We couldn’t let them leave without giving them a very special send-off.”