The BCS Bulletin Spring 2021

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Moulton Hill got a facelift last summer with new signage for our buildings.

This year’s prefects (missing Diana in Vietnam) with Mr. Tessier.

The BCS Bulletin Spring 2021 Volume 79 Issue 1

2 From Moulton Hill 6 House Sweet Home 9 Alumni Spotlight: Champion Bears 17 School News 20 BCS & KHC: Celebrating 50 Years 33 Alumni Ambassador Program 37 Class Notes 47 Fare Thee Well 52 Report on Giving

Published by Bishop’s College School 80 chemin Moulton Hill, Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 1Z8, Canada 819.566.0227 Editorial and creative team: Jennifer Monk, Director of Communications and Marketing Simone Goloven, Communications Officer

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On the front cover: Have you heard? We’re fundraising for major updates to all our houses this summer. Check out House Sweet Home on page 6.

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From Moulton Hill parent community reached an all-time high during last year’s spring campaign for necessary campus modifications related to COVID-19. This meant that, due to those generous donations, students arrived in September to significant upgrades in the dining hall, washrooms, and classrooms, as well as brand new signage throughout campus.

When we unveiled our 2020-2021 school plan last June, we committed to continuing to offer the full BCS program and experience. We would not be ‘cancelling’ athletics, activities, and traditions, but rather modifying as necessary, as we progress through the year and as health and safety measures dictate. Read through this issue and I believe you will agree that, at a time when other institutions have all but closed, we have held true to that promise. BCS is stronger than ever!

Hello!

As you will read in the School News

The one thing that was the same as

section, the start of the 2020-2021

ever, was the welcoming nature of our

school year was unlike any other in

community and the beloved BCS spirit.

recent memory. We hosted our first-

That spirit has carried us all through this

ever on-campus quarantine. One of our

last year; a year that, in some ways, has

prefects’ first tasks was creating videos

brought us closer together than ever

to communicate physical distancing and

before. Virtual alumni reunions are at an

health check procedures, our teachers

all-time high. My weekly ‘Fridays from

all made instructional videos, and yours

Moulton Hill’ Zoom chats with parents are

truly even donned the ‘BCS Bear’ mascot

always well-attended and a great source

costume…

of valuable, immediate feedback. Finally, participation from both our alumni and

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The Legacy of Will Mitchell, BCS’63 As the school’s 32nd Head of School, it

important values that I can bring to a school

is imperative for me to understand the

community. Will spent his career promoting

history of this acclaimed institution in order

those same values and modelling servant

to respect and preserve the traditions

leadership and a deep care for the well-

and culture, and carry the school’s legacy

being of others.

forward.

In my first year, I was in contact with

I continue to learn and be inspired by the life lessons that Will has imparted upon

the late David Cruickshank, have met Lewis

a generation of school leaders. I often

Evans, BCS’63, several times, spent time at

ask myself “what would Will do?” and the

BCS with Nancy Layton, have corresponded

answer is always the same: “do the right

via email with John Cowans, BCS’54, and

thing because it’s the right thing to do.”

am on weekly Zoom calls with Tyler Lewis.

Then, there is William Mitchell, BCS’63.

Will is a legend in Canadian Education, a pioneer in independent schools, and a role model for any school leader. He epitomizes

There are few leaders that managed with the same high morals and consummate integrity that Will brought to the job, so naturally.

I attribute most of my success to the

the highest level of integrity that you can

influence of others on my development. I

hope for and he is someone who I have

am grateful for the generosity that Will has

always admired and greatly respected. It

shown me and am committed to serve the

is an honour and a privilege to follow in

BCS community with the same intention,

his footsteps and continue the impressive

purpose, and passion that he displayed.

work that he accomplished at BCS. After more than 25 years in education, I

It is time for me to pay it forward and honour Will’s legacy by influencing the next

realize that nurturing relationships, building

generation of leaders, for the true mark

culture, connecting people, and helping

of a leader is the ability to inspire other

others be successful are the most

leaders.

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Looking forward My vision for the future of BCS is both inspirational and aspirational. I believe we should continue to improve every aspect of the school, as we honour our 185-year commitment to whole school excellence. I look forward to working on a new Strategic Plan and Campus Master Plan this spring, which will express the BCS vision for the next 10-15 years. This exciting vision will be shared with our entire community.

In keeping with that vision, this issue comes to you on the cusp of our exciting new campaign: House Sweet Home.

Throughout April, May, and June, we will be fundraising for improvements to all of our student houses. Nothing inspires lifelong friendships and bonds you together quite like sharing a house. Your housemates

As alumni, parents, and donors to

become your second family, just like the

the school, you deserve to see progress

house becomes your home away from

and growth, and the current and future

home. You celebrate success together

generations of BCS students require it.

and cry over disappointment together, supporting one another through thick and

With sincere appreciation,

thin, all while growing and learning from each other along the way. More often than not, your houseparent becomes a cherished mentor whose affection and impact continue to nurture and guide you years after you leave their care.

Your house, housemates, and houseparents are your safe place; a

Michel Lafrance Head of School Bishop’s College School

comforting, welcoming community and space where you will forever belong. Join us this spring as House Sweet Home raises funds to renovate all houses during the summer of 2021 in support of nurturing that same house experience for generations to come.

BISHOP’S COLLEGE SCHOOL Mission: We create a caring community of learning and development where cultures connect and individuals matter. Our commitment to excellence in academics, wellness, athletics, creativity, and service contributes to a lifetime of engagement and global competence.

Core Values: EXCELLENCE, COMMUNITY, CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP Bishop’s College School 80 chemin Moulton Hill, Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 1Z8, CANADA 819.566.0227 bishopscollegeschool.com Bishop’s College School Foundation Charitable Registration Number: 891840647RR0001 bishopscollegeschool.com/giving

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Our students share signs with words of appreciation for our teachers.

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House Sweet Home—Spring Fundraising Campaign Nothing inspires lifelong friendships and bonds people together quite like sharing a house. Housemates and houseparents become a second family, just like the house becomes a home away from home. You celebrate success together and cry over disappointment together, supporting one another through thick and thin, all while growing and learning from each other along the way.

Join us this spring as we raise money to renovate our student houses and further improve the student experience at BCS. Visit bishopscollegeschool.com/HouseSweetHome for more details on how you can get involved and contribute!

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Recently named to the BCS Association Board of Directors, Alex is a seasoned business executive with more than two decades of leadership experience in the public and private sectors. Moreover, she is a passionate advocate for nurturing and growing Canadian excellence—a changemaker, empowering and championing those around her.

Alex has continued to be as involved with BCS in her adult life as she was as a student. Pictured here with former classmates Mathilde Einhorn, BCS’88, and Barbara Hilary, BCS’88, at the Midlife Crisis Reunion in October 2016.

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Alumni Spotlight: Champion Bears Alexandra (Alex) Johnston, BCS’88 Alex’s path to BCS begins the same way so many others’ do… with an alumnus connection.

In 1979, her father, David Johnston (who

“She listens as well as she speaks.”—English teacher Lew Evans, BCS’65. Patricia Peacock, who supervised her community service involvement, declared her “a natural in this sort of work.”

It’s no surprise, then, that Alex points to the breadth of community service opportunities when asked about the impact BCS

would later be appointed the 28th Governor

had on her. She recounts being matched

General of Canada), was named Principal

with a local-area grandmother who was

and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University.

raising her twin grandsons. Alex would

Alex, along with her mother, Sharon, and

look after the boys once a week so the

her four sisters—Deborah, Sharon, BCS’90,

grandmother could do groceries and recalls

Jenifer, BCS’92, and Catherine (Sam),

feeling “so lucky and grateful to be of help

BCS’94—moved to the bilingual city of

and valuable service.”

Montreal and enrolled in a French private school.

McGill’s Board of Governors’ Chair in

She’s quick to acknowledge the teachers and mentors who helped shape her time at BCS. “Mr. Gallagher was so

1982 was none other than Hugh Hallward,

charismatic and brought history to life.” Her

BCS’44—who was in his last years of an

science and math teachers, Terry Marlin

impressive 15-year chairmanship of the

and Lynn Harding, recognized her struggling

BCS Association Board. Hugh, a life-long

and helped her to learn in her own way, via

advocate of excellence in education,

her own path. In Glass House, Shirley Ann

encouraged the BCS experience for the five

“was like a second mother” and “Louise St.

Johnston sisters, offering to pay half of

Jacques’ incredible dry humour and voice

their tuition.

are still with me now.”

The generous offer was too good to pass up, and Alex soon followed her older sister to the Eastern Townships for the start of her Grade 10 year. The decision— and the experience gleaned from it—was “a gamechanger.”

Alex made the most of her “truly transformative” two years, joining choir, the soccer, alpine skiing, and tennis creases, and performing with the Players’ Club. She was also active on the carnival, grad, and dining hall committees. Yet what stands out most in the comments on her report

“These people helped me to understand myself, become more confident as a person and a leader. They encouraged me to see myself how they saw me. What I learned from them and BCS is still very much with me. I carry them in my heart today.”

Alex recalls some mischievous moments

Alex was one of five sisters to attend BCS in the 1980s and ’90s. Pictured here in her final year at BCS in 1987.

spent sitting on Centre Stairs for hours, laughing and talking, that sticks out most.

“You become each other’s family, growing and learning together. It’s the most unique experience and hard to fully describe; I’m so lucky for it.” Some of Alex’s deepest friendships to this day are with her BCS classmates, started 35 years ago.

Alex completed a B.A. in History (Honours) and Women’s Studies at McGill, choosing to study these two subjects because she cares deeply about the stories of others. “There’s a huge variation in how we understand and learn history,”

cards is her dedication to helping those

too, including a covert midnight raid on

she notes. “It’s so important not to shut

around her. “Truly outstanding as a leader

Smith House in search of underwear to run

down different people’s perspectives.

and peer counsellor. Positive, caring, and in-

up the flagpole! Asked about a defining

History—and the world itself—is not one

volved.”— Houseparent Shirley Ann Perrier.

moment on Moulton Hill, it’s Saturdays

size fits all.”

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Left: Following in the footsteps of her mother, Alex recently joined the BCS Association Board of Directors. Right: Alex (third from right) joined her parents and other invited guests on campus for our 156th Annual Cadet Review and Mitchell Family House construction unveiling in 2018.

Outside of her studies at McGill, Alex

and help shape policy. While she studied,

Strategy and Public Affairs.

was involved in founding the first student-

she volunteered as a legal advisor at a

run sexual assault prevention centre in

shelter for victims of domestic violence

impressive; she recently wrote a book AND

Canada, which acted as a resource, helping

and recalls working to build a rapport with

started her own business at the same

students understand what supports

the women by washing dishes with them

time! “I took the time to listen to myself

were available for them. “It was my first

or playing with their children, and learning

before jumping into the next big thing,

advocacy experience around something I

their stories. Her first job articling at a law

which is so important. I realized I wanted

connected with deeply.” The centre started

firm was great professional training but

to take what I had learned over a career of

off quite small—“We initially shared space

it was clear to Alex that this wasn’t her

working in big established institutions and

with the student literacy centre!”—but

passion. She spent the next eight years

create and build from the ground up. The

is now one of the most successful units

with the Ontario Government, first as

only reason not to go for it was fear, and I

operating within the robust McGill Student

then-Premier Dalton McGuinty’s justice,

knew I wouldn’t be able to live with myself

Services department.

social and women’s policy advisor and

if I didn’t try.” It was the right call. Alex

After graduating in 1992, Alex embarked

Her latest initiatives are no less

later managing his policy team, shaping,

describes the last two years as the best

on a new learning experience: studying

executing, and communicating policy in a

work of her career and expresses that she

Mandarin in China. She had visited the

breadth of areas.

“cannot say enough about the feeling of

country on two other occasions and was

At Catalyst Inc., a global non-profit

having the confidence to be vulnerable and

curious to learn more but moving there

working with companies around the world

was different. “I was 22 and dating my

to support the advancement of women in

now-husband. My sister urged me to go,

business, Alex took on the role of Executive

ing, Eye-Opening Journey From Infertility

saying if I didn’t do it now, I never would.”

Director of Canada. “I remember interview-

to Motherhood, is out in May. It depicts

Alex packed her bags and spent a year

ing and it hit me that I really wanted to do

her journey building her family, using her

and a half at what is now known as Beijing

this work, day in and day out.” She credits

personal story to educate around the topic

Language and Culture University. “Next to

this time in her career as one of great

of infertility, which Alex says “is all around

BCS, it’s my second most transformative

professional development, working closely

us but only just beginning to be spoken

educational experience,” Alex states, citing

with a board of 20 exceptional CEOs who

about more thoughtfully.” Her business,

again a growth of perspective.

“were as generous with their time as they

360° Concussion Care, is an integrated

are influential.” After Catalyst, Alex moved

network of concussion clinics, led by world-

to CBC/Radio-Canada as Vice-President,

renowned concussion specialists, offering

Returning to Canada, Alex pursued a law degree at McGill, wanting to learn about

truly put yourself out there.”

Her book, Inconceivable: My Life-Alter-

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT 11 spring 2021 bcs bulletin and non-profit. To this day, she feels incredibly lucky to have attended BCS. “I think there must be something in the DNA of the place—so many of us still feel that sense of how meaningfully it impacted the people we became. And for anyone who feels that way, I encourage them to give back. There are so many different ways to support and champion a worthy cause like BCS.”

It still fits! Alex donned the BCS tunic and old cadets pillbox hat during the 2016 reunion held in Montreal.

the highest quality, evidenced-based care

Group and the McGill Institute for the Study

and operating as a learning health system

of Canada, the latter of which she also

to continuously develop and share research

chairs. She approaches her board work like

and best practices to make Canada a global

everything else in her life—thoughtfully.

leader in this area. Her younger sister

“Serving well takes time and it’s time

Sharon, BCS’90, is also a founder.

away from family. These are cautious and

It’s no accident that Alex’s career and

conscious decisions for me. The causes

life experiences are so varied. Her apprecia-

are also deeply personal and significant,

tion for different perspectives and love of

which I feel they should be.” Before joining

education have led her to opportunities

the BCS Association Board in 2020, Alex

that challenge and stimulate—much like

lent her insight and expertise on the

the BCS experience. Another constant

Head of School search committee that

throughout Alex’s journey is her caring,

recommended Michel Lafrance. “I believed

compassionate nature, advocating for

the decision was so important for the

others and for causes that advance

school—it mattered. Michel embodied all

people and make a difference. Alex says

of the qualities that you would want in the

her affinity for caring was role-modelled

leader of a school like BCS — he is a superb

by her parents, “community builders who

human being, educator, and leader.”

have championed and supported others throughout their lives.”

Alex currently sits on two other boards besides BCS: Desjardins General Insurance

Perhaps it was inevitable that Alex would one day serve on the Association Board, given her commitment to service as a student and her passion for education

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Dawson embodies everything it means to be a BCS Bear—he’s humble, communityoriented, a leader, and he strives for excellence in everything he does.

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Dawson Mercer, BCS’19 ‘Soon to be an NHL player!’ was the superlative attributed to a young Dawson Mercer, BCS’19, in the 2016-2017 edition of the BCS Yearbook. Four years later, Dawson is well on his way to making that a reality.

Dawson Mercer, BCS’19, was only 14 years old when he left home to pursue his

Left: Dawson took home the gold

professional hockey dreams. Following in

with Team Canada at the 2019

the footsteps of his older cousin Zachery

World Juniors, an experience he de-

“Zack” Bennett, BCS’18, Dawson left his

scribes as “unforgettable.” Above:

childhood home in Bay Roberts, New-

With the 18th overall pick, the New

foundland, moving over 2,000 kilometres

Jersey Devils selected Dawson in

to join Zack at BCS for his Form V year. It

the 2020 NHL draft.

was a strategic move that guaranteed young Dawson more ‘mainland’ exposure and a quality education. “I wanted hockey

in McNaughton--of which he was elected

Indeed, BCS was the stepping stone he

as my future, and that was my dream,”

House Captain. “Living at school together,

needed to progress to the next level. His

Dawson explains. “It was a big decision to

you become like a family,” Dawson shares.

time with the Bears paid off and gave

move away from home, but BCS had a lot

“You go to classes together, you do your

him the exposure he needed, and in June

of positives that checked off a lot of our

sports together, you hang out in the house.

of 2017, he was selected as the eighth

boxes—the hockey was one of them for

It’s a cool experience that not a lot of

overall pick in the first round of the Quebec

sure, but there was that great schooling to

people have the opportunity to take part

Major Junior Hockey League (QJMHL) by

go along with it.”

in, and I’m very grateful for my time there.”

the Drummondville Voltigeurs. Located just

He made sure to participate in all the BCS

a short distance from BCS, members of

the U16/Prep team, Dawson’s work ethic

Starting off the season with a spot on

events and speaks of the Winter Carnival

the BCS community would regularly head

and tenacity quickly earned him a place as

fondly. “I used to love the hockey road trips,

out to Drummondville to support Dawson,

the youngest player on our U18/Varsity

but I also remember just hanging out with

including his old houseparent Ken Raban

team. His skill would help lead the Bears

the guys, playing ping pong in the Student

who described him as “one of the most

to their first-ever National Independent

Centre, heading into Lennoxville on the

endearing young men I have ever met in my

Schools Invitational Conference (NISIC)

weekend, and of course Carnival. Carnival

whole life.”

victory over a seasoned Upper Canada Col-

was pretty special. All these little things

lege (UCC) team. He was regularly awarded

add up at the end of the day and bring back

he had 26 points in 61 games (11 goals,

Colours for his efforts and earned the title

good memories.”

15 assists), an impressive 64 points in 68

of Athlete of the Month in February for his

While Dawson only spent one year at

While with Drummondville in 2017-18,

games (30 goals, 34 assists) in 2018-19,

performance in the MPHL playoffs. “[He’s]

BCS, he credits his time on Moulton Hill

and 42 points (18 goals, 24 assists) in 26

a special young man with tremendous skill

with preparing him for his transition into

games in 2019-20, earning him a well-

and passion for the game of hockey,” then

the ‘real world.’ “It helped me become who

deserved spot representing his country at

Head Coach, Mike Couch, wrote of Dawson

I am today, and it really helped prepare me

the 2020 World Junior Championships. Less

when nominating him for the accolade.

for my Junior year, transition-wise. Between

than 24 hours after taking home the gold

“[He] makes everyone around him better.”

managing your time and balancing school

with Team Canada at the World Juniors, he

Dawson also embraced the BCS experi-

and hockey, it gives you the maturity and

was traded to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens

ence wholeheartedly, bonding with his

teaches you a lot of responsibilities—it was

in exchange for six draft picks. He racked

classmates, teammates, and housemates

a great routine to have during the season!”

up an additional 18 points (six goals, 12

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Left: The year Dawson spent on Moulton Hill left a lasting impact. Right: Dawson’s stand-out performance at NISIC earned him the title of MVP and point leader during the Bears’ championship-winning game against UCC.

assists) in 16 games with Chicoutimi before

humble and extremely dedicated to his

the season was shortened due to the

family and the people who have helped him

budding hockey players, he is quick to offer:

pandemic.

along the way. “A lot of people contributed

“Enjoy it all to the fullest. There’s so much

to the success that I’ve accomplished in

going on [at BCS] so make sure you are

three years in the Q and his consistent play

my career and I think it’s so important to

keeping your marks up AND performing at

on the national scene, combined to put him

stay connected with the people from your

hockey. Manage your time and, when you

high on NHL scouts’ radar and the 2020

past. When I got drafted, I received so many

get the opportunity, make sure you give

NHL Draft prospects list. Sure enough,

messages from my best buddies from back

it your best shot. Maximize it all to your

on October 6, 2020, he was selected as

at BCS and it was really special and meant

advantage.”

the 18th overall pick in the first round by

a lot.”

Dawson’s notable performance over

the New Jersey Devils. “It was a pretty unbelievable feeling to have my name called,” Dawson expresses. “Reaching your goals is pretty surreal.”

A lot of the pre- and post-draft buzz around Dawson centred on his character, a valuable attribute and description with which Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald whole-

When asked if he had any advice for our

“[BCS] is an experience that not a lot of people have the opportunity to take part in, and I’m very grateful for my time there.”

The future is looking bright for Dawson.

heartedly agrees. However, in a post-draft

He recently took home silver with Team

interview with reporters, he emphasized

Canada at the 2021 World Juniors and he’s

that Dawson’s skill shouldn’t be overlooked.

getting back into the swing of things with

“[H]e’s underrated with his skill,” Fitzgerald

the Saguenéens this season. He’s one step

said of their second first-round pick. “He’s

closer to living out his dreams of playing in

a coach’s dream. He skates well, he’s

the NHL and winning the Stanley cup. “I can’t

tenacious, [and] he scores. I think he’s a

wait to see what’s in store for me in the

player that you actually win with. There’s a

NHL, but for now, I’m enjoying playing with

lot to like about this young man.”1

the best of the best in the world and I feel

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privileged to be considered in that group.”

October 9, 2020

Through it all, Dawson has remained

Saltwire.com article by Robin Short;

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Our Admissions team have been conducting virtual tours for new families. We’ve also held BCS Hockey webinars with our coaching staff for interested new players. Visit our website for more info!

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Elena and Mylea work on their poetry assignment at the end of September. Mrs. Carey’s Form II & III English class was in the Quad to draw inspiration from the beautiful outdoors.

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Clockwise, from above left: The Admissions team delivered ‘quarantreats’; Students struck poses at our photobooth throughout Arrival Weekend; Mr. Crowther kept our quarantining students stocked up on books (and candy!); Our prefects led fun, physically-distanced, orientation games across our fields.

Back-to-School Back to school looked a little different this

Meanwhile, our entire community rallied

year on Moulton Hill. At the beginning of

together to show their support. Our Student

international boarding students on campus

Our Canadian students joined our

September, we welcomed our international

Life Team prepared fun virtual activities, our

for Arrival Weekend (a modified move-in and

boarding students to campus for a school-

Athletics Team created room-friendly work-

orientation weekend) on September 18-19.

managed, two-week quarantine. Our Head

outs, our librarian wheeled his ‘bookmobile’

of School, Mr. Lafrance, shared short daily

door-to-door, our prefects shared fun and

a bit different (plexiglass dividers on all the

videos filmed in different areas of campus

helpful videos to get our students ready for

tables in Ross Hall and separate junior and

to help keep our quarantining students,

life on campus, and our Admissions team

senior chapels, for example), our com-

their families across the world, and the rest

treated our students to snack packs to end

munity spirit was as strong as ever as our

of our community connected.

their quarantine on a sweet note.

students joined us back on Moulton Hill.

And while some things certainly looked

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We’re extremely thankful to our community for continuing to support and fund improvements to our campus.

School Improvements Our safe return to Moulton Hill would not

hygiene, physical distancing, and virtual

the spring. We’ll also be getting started on

have been possible without the generous

capabilities for the 2020-2021 school

renovations to our Sports Complex, Frank W.

support of our community. With over

year. The improvements to our campus

Ross Infirmary, and the Quad thanks to our

$230,000 raised for our return to school,

continued into the fall with further signage

hugely successful fall 2020 ‘Thanks(for)

vast improvements were afoot on campus

installation, and extension of pathways that

giving’ campaign. We’re incredibly thankful

over the summer. Along with new building

connect School House to lower campus.

to our community for their unwavering and

signage and washroom renovations, gener-

These new walkways will extend into the

unending support. We can’t wait until we

ous alumni donations allowed our Buildings

pine forest and connect to our houses to

are able to welcome you back on campus so

& Grounds crew to renovate and customize

make a nice loop to walk, jog, and enjoy the

you can see your gifts in action!

spaces, like our kitchen and serving areas,

beautiful outdoors. Thanks to this generous

and supply new technology to all our class-

gift, work will begin on our forest trails, our

Read more on the success of these

rooms to better suit our needs for increased

roads, and the entrances to our campus in

campaigns in our Report on Giving, page 52.

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Clockwise, from above left: Jurney, Liam, and Chaimber spoke about the significance of Orange Shirt Day; Teachers held their classes outdoors for our third annual Take Me Outside Day; Students showed their house pride during the annual Inter-House Cross-Country Run; Gillard was presented with the shield and Glass was awarded the banner for our Inter-House Cross-Country Running; We held back-to-back Remembrance Day ceremonies for the first time; The Winter Carnival Committee brought back the tradition of snow sculpting. Check out Grier North’s modern rendition of Hermes’ signature winged sandal!

School Events Even though we had to take a different

edition of Take Me Outside Day. We kicked

to ensure they could keep a reasonable

approach to our annual events this year,

off the event with a special edition of

physical distance (and to avoid the mud!).

we still found ways to celebrate some

chapel in the Quad featuring performances

A long-standing tradition, the Inter-House

of our most cherished traditions this fall

by Mr. Obermeir, who played the theme

Cross-Country Run is one of the many

and winter. At the end of September, we

from the hit movie “The Godfather” on

events throughout the year that allows

commemorated Orange Shirt Day. Jurney,

his trumpet, and Mr. Brandon, who sang

our students to show their house pride and

Chaimber, and Liam spoke about the

a haunting rendition of “Rough Hands” by

participate in some friendly competition.

significance of this event in chapel. In the

Alexisonfire. Throughout the day, teachers

Grier South took home the banner and

classroom, Mrs. Carey and Mrs. Laramée

and students made use of the many

shield for the Bantam Boys, while Ross

engaged their Form II and III ELA and ESL

picnic tables set up around campus and

House cleaned up for the Bantam Girls.

students in discussion, and our librarian

cozied up by the campfires in the Quad

At the junior level, Grier North claimed the

Mr. Crowther also posted books and

for a unique outdoor class experience. Our

banner and shield for the boys and Gillard

materials about Indigenous populations at

library staff, Mr. Crowther and Ms. Holland,

picked up both the banner and shield for

the entrance of the Peter G. Holt Memorial

even set up a temporary library under

the girls. Grier North took the shield at

Library. We are committed to continuing

one of the tents to provide students with

the Senior Boys’ level and Mitchell Family

these types of global conversations about

various titles.

House took the banner. Gillard took the

diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community all year round.

On October 15, our community was treated to balmy fall weather for our third

Later in October, our students took to our fields for the Inter-House CrossCountry Run. This year students ran across our fields rather than in our trails

shield and Glass took the banner on the girls’ side.

In November, our community gathered in St. Martin’s Chapel for our annual

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Remembrance Day Ceremony. For the first

Korean War, a member of our current

on February 11. From Bubble Ball soccer

time ever, we held back-to-back ceremo-

community sat in tribute. We observed two

to snow sculptures, house spirit was at an

nies to accommodate our community

minutes of silence following Mr. Obermeir’s

all-time high as our houses competed for

safely. Metta opened the services with a

sorrowful “Last Post” on the trumpet and

the crown. On the final day, our students

touching rendition of “Amazing Grace” and

the band ended the ceremony with a

competed in the annual ‘Great Race’

our band performed “O Canada’’ from the

powerful performance of “Abide With Me.”

before grabbing a snack at the BeaverTail

balcony. Our prefects read accounts from

Lest we forget.

food truck and hitching a ride on a tractor

former BCS and KHC students who served

After the Winter Break, the Carnival

around campus. We capped off the event

in the wars during the services. Diana

Committee got to work organizing our an-

with a fashion show in chapel and a live

even joined us online all the way from

nual Winter Carnival. This year, instead of

stream of the closing ceremonies an-

Vietnam to read the story of BCS Old Boy

our classic three-day event, we rolled out

nouncing the winners. A huge congratula-

Henry Bertram Price. As Yewon and Aidan

a four-week schedule of outdoor, in-house,

tions to Grier North, Grier South, and Ross

read the names of the BCS community

and virtual activities that culminated in

girls on their well-deserved wins!

members who fell in WWI, WWII, and the

one big day of Carnival fun and house spirit

Celebrating 50 Years at Homecoming Weekend 2022 Save the date and be sure to join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of BCS and KHC coming together. More information to come but, in the meantime, please reach out to alumni@bishopscollegeschool.com with any memories you would like to share and/or if you would like to get involved.

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Gabe, Mr. Obermeir, and Mme Simard gave our community an in-depth look at BCS’ largest instrument in November.

Chapel A hallmark of school at BCS, our regular

Club organized musical presentations fea-

composers, Mulan performed Chopin’s “Op.

morning assemblies in St. Martin’s Chapel

turing members of our community. Kicking

9 No. 1” and Johanna performed Debussy’s

are one of our most cherished community-

things off, Mulan treated our chapel-goers

“Clair de Lune.” To get us into the holiday

building events. This year, to safely accom-

to a joyful performance of Joe Hisaishi’s

spirit, Sheldon sang Howard Blake’s “Walk-

modate our community, we started hosting

“Summer” on the piano. In celebration

ing In The Air” accompanied by Mr. Obermeir

four chapel assemblies a week—junior

of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Mulan, Jieni,

on the piano, and Mr. St-Amant sang “O

students attend chapel on Monday and

Ashley, Laura, and Angel sang “Moonlight

Come, O Come Emmanuel” while playing on

Wednesday mornings, and senior students

in the City.” Ashley lent her piano skills

the guitar.

attend chapel on Tuesday and Friday.

to Yann Tiersen’s “La Valse d’Amélie” and

Interested in sharing your talent with

Participants are required to wear their

Matthew Cassar, BCS’14, joined us to play

the community? Reach out to Susan Cook

masks and maintain a physical distance in

his passionate rendition of Leonard Cohen’s

at scook@bishopscollegeschool.com to

the pews. This year in the absence of our

“Hallelujah” on the piano. As part of the

find out how!

classic hymns, our newly-formed Chapel

Chapel Club’s presentations on famous

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This year’s Carnival Committee put in the hours--some even virtually!

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We’ve welcomed a wide variety of guest speakers so far this year, including NHL superstar Duncan Keith (right)!

Guest Speakers St. Martin’s Chapel also welcomed some

toughness and believing in yourself to

familiar and new faces this year.

accomplish your goals.

In October, our Director of University

Later in November, we welcomed

Advising, Mr. Robin Barton, spoke to Form

Dr. Catherine Raymond, who presented

VI Contemporary World students about

an introductory conference on Dr. Sonia

his time in the Princess Patricia’s Canadian

Lupien’s popular ‘Mammoths’ series on

Light Infantry and shared anecdotes from

stress. Dr. Raymond’s goals during the

his four months serving as a peacekeeper

presentation were three-fold: demys-

in Cyprus in the ‘80s.

tify the notion of stress and outline its

We also welcomed guest speaker

mechanisms, deconstruct stress using the

Yanick Côté in October for an empowering

NUTS technique developed by Dr. Lupien

presentation on overcoming bullying.

and the Centre for Studies on Human

During the presentation titled “A Life of

Stress (CSHS), and understand stress and

Passions,” Yanick spoke about his experi-

how to control one’s response to it.

ence being physically and verbally bullied as a teenager and how he was able to overcome it by pushing himself outside his comfort zone, finding his passion, and gaining confidence in himself.

In November, our U16/Prep Head Coach, Kyle Hood, reached out to his childhood friend and former junior teammate to organize a very special meeting with our players. NHL superstar and two-time Olympic Gold medallist Duncan Keith joined our hockey teams (virtually) in chapel to talk about his career, overcoming adversity, and the importance of mental

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Left: The Grace Village Visitors went virtual this fall. Above: The Round Square Committee organized a festive first International Bazaar of the year.

Extracurricular Activities Much like the new Chapel Club, other

after the seniors have had dinner. Using an

Germany—to get our community into the

groups have also been thinking outside

iPad, the Grace Village residents are paired

holiday spirit before the Winter Break.

the box. Having been put on hiatus

up with two BCS students over Google

since March 2020, the Grace Village

Meet.

Visitors found an alternative way to

The Round Square Committee also

continue developing their intergenerational

made use of the video conferencing tool

friendships with our local seniors this fall.

to organize the first Round Square event

Started in the 2017-2018 academic year

of the year, the ever-popular Interna-

by Mrs. Janice Carey, the group usually

tional Bazaar. Under the guidance of our

makes regular visits to the local retirement

International Round Square Coordinator,

home to meet with residents and engage

Mrs. Shelley Gardner-Bray, the committee

with them through a variety of activities.

worked with the Dining Hall staff to

This year, given the current circumstances,

treat our community to favourite dishes

our group is connecting with the seniors

from around the globe, such as banh

online. The group meets every Tuesday

mi sandwiches from Vietnam, Bermuda

and Wednesday evening around 6:15 PM,

spinach, and Christmas gingerbread from

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Clockwise, from above left: To celebrate Thanksgiving, the hockey teams carved pumpkins in the likeness of the people in their lives that they are most thankful for; Mr. Lafrance swapped out his signature blue and grey suits for a bright green one this Halloween; Our faculty and staff got in on the fun for our annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Day in December.

Holidays on Campus Moulton Hill was as festive as ever as

veritable haunted house. On Halloween,

friendly holiday elf every day. The Chapel

we created new traditions to ring in the

students were encouraged to dress up

Club decorated St. Martin’s Chapel with

holidays. In October, students enjoyed

in costume and even our Head of School

Mme Simard’s guidance and The A-Team

Canadian Thanksgiving on Moulton Hill.

joined in on the fun, giving our students

set up an ornament creation station to

The Student Life Activities team (The

quite the fright during chapel. As a special

decorate the Student Centre Christmas

A-Team) organized a great weekend of fun

treat, our prefects set up a scary surprise

tree. The School House wreath was hung

for our students, including a scary movie

for our students: haunted tunnel tours! For

with care by our Buildings & Grounds Crew

marathon, campfires in the Quad (featuring

many of our students, this was the first

and twinkling lights and festive trimming

a hot cocoa bar, hotdogs, and marshmal-

time they’ve been through our under-

made an appearance around Moulton Hill

lows), and of course plenty of activities

ground passages—an experience they’re

(especially in our Head of School’s office!).

in the Student Centre. Students ended

not likely to forget anytime soon.

the long weekend on a high note with a

In December our community got into

delicious Thanksgiving meal complete with

the holiday spirit with our Annual Ugly

all the fixings.

Holiday Sweater Day organized by the

At the end of the month, students

prefects. This year they upped the ante

got into the spooky spirit for Halloween.

by introducing a prize for the best sweater

Throughout the week leading up to the big

amongst the students and staff. The most

day, the regular school bell was replaced

gaudily festooned participants received

with a cackling witch, a screeching

a $30 gift card to Uber Eats. Finn the Elf

cat, and a ghoulish grumble, while Mr.

returned, with Mr. Lafrance offering up

Lafrance’s office was transformed into a

sweet treats to students who found our

School News 27 spring 2021 bcs bulletin

Left: Isaak, Matys, and Frédérick raised an impressive $5,500 for the Quebec Cancer Foundation. Right: Mme Lanoue donated $900 to the Cornerstone Food Bank, thanks to the sales of her delicious homemade cookies!

Giving Back We regularly hold fundraisers throughout

up raising $900. Thank you, Mme Lanoue,

excited to build on this initial success next

the year in the form of dress down days

for organizing this wonderful initiative and

year and we hope even more of you are

to support initiatives near and dear to

sharing your talent and heart with our

able to join in on the fun.

our community. This year some of our

community.

community members took it a step further.

In November, prefects Isaak, Matys,

Speaking of giving back, this winter we hosted our Inaugural Online Auction

and Frédérick took action to raise money

during the first week of December. We

for cancer research. The trio blew by their

were thrilled at the participation we saw

initial goal of $500, raising an impressive

from our entire community and the auction

$5,500 for the Quebec Cancer Foundation.

ended up raising over $35,000 for our

To close the campaign, Frédérick, Isaak,

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Mr. Courschene, Mr. St-Amant, Mr. Hood,

program. Our community took home some

and Gabe all had their heads shaved for

truly amazing items and experiences, all

the cause. We are incredibly proud of

while supporting a great cause. Some

Frédérick, Issak, and Matys for taking on

of our personal favourites included the

this important initiative—well done!

opportunity to let a student become

In December, Mme Lanoue held

Head of School for a day, round-trip flight

her second annual fundraiser for the

tickets for two anywhere in the world, and

Cornerstone Food Bank. Last year Mme

four tickets for a Habs game located right

Lanoue baked goodies and sold them in

behind their bench hosted by the Molson

the staffroom, raising just over $400 for

family. Thank you to everyone who shared

the food bank. This year she came up

in the excitement and competition as

with a new, COVID-friendly way to share

the bidding went back and forth, higher

her baked goods while raising money for

and higher, as we approached the final

the cause: prepared cookie dough packs

day—and our fundraising goal. We sincerely

with baking instructions. All in all, Mme

hope you enjoyed the experience. A special

Lanoue sold 63 dozen cookies! Her initial

thanks to our sponsors for the event:

goal was to match last year’s donation of

IMK, RBC, Guy Architects, Honeywell, Top

$400, but her successful campaign ended

Marks, and the BCS Foundation. We’re

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Thank you, Thyannda, for guiding us as we begin this journey and continue to work towards becoming a more equitable and inclusive community.

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Our First Scholar-in-Residence Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We’re breaking new ground in the realm of experiential education in Canada with the creation of our Scholar-in-Residence program.

This endowed program, made possible by the generous support of Norman and Pat Webster, the Eric T. Webster Foundation, Cynthia Baxter, KHC’52 and family, and the R. Howard Webster Foundation, will fuel a spirit of innovation, an outside-the-box perspective, and a mindset focussed on the advancement of knowledge, teaching, and learning at BCS for students and employees alike.

It is our pleasure to report that we officially welcomed Thyannda Mack as our first Scholar-in-Residence this February. In September, during the first few weeks of the school year, we announced our school theme of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). These words and topics could not be more relevant at this critical point in time and we are grateful to have Thyannda, founder of Inclusive Resolutions, LLC, to guide us in this important work.

Our Scholar-in-Residence program aims to encourage exploration and deeper understanding through contact with experts, scholars, and thought-agents of all kinds. These visiting experts will take up residence on our campus for an extended period and will provide our students, faculty, and the entire BCS community the opportunity to be exposed to, learn from, and live side-by-side with masters of innovation, creation, inclusion, and discovery.

Thyannda, whose daughter started BCS in Form II this year, moved into the fully furnished Scholar-in-Residence apartment in the lower level of Mitchell Family House for two months—even passing her two-week quarantine in the space after driving up from her home in Chicago. Throughout February and March, Thyannda’s workshops for both students and staff led us through exercises and reflection to unlearn and learn anew together.

Workshop Information •

Part 1: Exploring Your Identity

•

Together, participants will ex-

Interactions

Part 2: Our Identities & Our

•

Part 3: Navigating Difference Together, participants will dive into

plore their own multifaceted identi-

Together, participants will explore

navigating differences in identity and

ties and how their identities impact

how their own multifaceted identi-

the difficult conversations, challeng-

their daily lives and relationships. This

ties impact their daily interactions

es, and conflict that can arise when

interactive workshop helps partici-

and relationships. This interactive

interacting among difference. This in-

pants understand their own experi-

workshop helps participants under-

teractive workshop helps participants

ence, beliefs, and biases about their

stand their own experience, beliefs,

consider how their own experience,

own identities through guided small

and biases with their own identities

beliefs, and biases impact how they

group discussions, reflective exer-

that arise during their interactions

engage with others and navigate dif-

cises, and defining relevant concepts.

with others. We will begin by diving

ferences. We will discuss the meaning

We will begin with an exploration of

into understanding common identity-

and significance of diversity, while

the participants’ own identities to un-

based challenges, such as stereotype

assessing the diversity of our own

derstand who they are and how that

threat, identity anxiety, etc. We will

circles of influence. We will discuss

affects the way they interact with

also explore the concepts of privilege,

social emotional concepts around

others. We will close with reflection

supremacy, fragility, and assimila-

navigating difference including intent

about what identities and messages

tion considering their influence in our

vs. impact, cultural humility, and

participants carry about themselves

daily lives. Finally, we will workshop

more. We will close with a look at

into their daily interactions and how

participants’ real-life, identity-based

our approaches to the challenges

they choose to present their identi-

challenges and strategize approaches

among difference and explore new

ties.

to overcome them.

approaches.

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Truth and Reconciliation The BCS Truth and Reconciliation Committee provided our alumni with targeted and appropriate support for over a decade. Although their work has ended, the journey of Truth and Reconciliation within all communities and organizations is an ongoing process.

The original intent of the Association was to provide support for victims who requested it. As well as to create a forum for listening, dialogue, sharing, healing, and awareness.

The mission was to honour and recognize the past, so it would never be repeated. Truth and Reconciliation is not just about the past, but also about creating a future that we can all be proud of. We are extremely grateful that the committee saw fit to provide the school with the funding to offer important programs dedicated to student mental health and wellbeing, which are critical topics in our society today.

I would like to thank the T&R committee members for their work and dedication. Special thanks to the late Angus Curry, BCS’65, John D. Cowans, BCS’54, François de Sainte Marie, BCS’65, Peter Denison, BCS’67, and the late R. Stephen Fox, BCS’66.

The plaque referred to in the letter opposite this page, with a quote from Archbishop Desmond Tutu, was recently installed in our chapel and acknowledged by François.

The slogan for Canada’s National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is “Every Child Matters” and that is precisely our vision at BCS. As a school, we will continuously support and encourage meaningful reconciliation with all members of our community and place the student at the centre of all decisions.

Sincerely, Michel Lafrance

Truth & Reconciliation Association member François de Sainte Marie, BCS’65, oversaw the creation and installation of this memorial plaque. It is now displayed in St. Martin’s Chapel, where François was joined by Michel, to commemorate its significance and the important work of the Association.

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alumni ambassador program bcs bulletin spring 2021

BCS Alumni Ambassador Chris Durrant, BCS’05, has been enjoying reconnecting with his classmates around the world.

The launch of our Alumni Ambassador

school and to ask them for feedback

updated about changes to your situation,

Program took place in July 2020. The

on our future plans. The Zoom calls are

such as your email, postal address and

role of an Alumni Ambassador consists

divided by decades: 2000-2020, 1980-

phone number, your career path, your

of voluntary support that allows BCS to

1999, and 1950-1979.

marriage, births of your children, and

cultivate and strengthen our BCS alumni

Chris Durrant, BCS’05, assumed the

other significant life events, is essential

community network living in over 90 coun-

role of BCS Alumni Ambassador and has

to maintaining the vitality of the BCS

tries worldwide. Social connections and

been investing time connecting with his

community. We want to encourage you to

networking opportunities abound in this

classmates ever since:

attend BCS-sponsored events, including

role, and we welcome your participation!

“Navigating the wonderful world of social

Homecoming Weekend, Alumni & Friends

Our Alumni Ambassadors have been

media has become an important feature

hockey tournaments, receptions around

busy connecting with the school on Zoom

of our daily lives. We’d like to keep up to

the world, and special occasions at the

calls held every two months. These calls

date with our fellow alumni—a population

school.”

serve to inform our ambassadors about

of 6,982! Promoting and collecting class

the current news and activities at the

notes for The BCS Bulletin and keeping us

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We know how valuable the BCS community members are to you and our goal is to keep you connected with each other. We are always pleased to facilitate the reunion of old friends who have lost contact with one another. The challenges of life during the past 12 months have certainly brought into focus the importance of our connections, and we will continue to assure that the BCS community continues to thrive.

Be sure to look out for regular communications from your Class Alumni Ambassador as this program continues to grow. If you have not been contacted by an ambassador, please reach out to us at the Alumni Office directly—we would love to hear from you and put you in touch!

One of our Alumni Ambassador Program’s main objectives is to facilitate reunions and gettogethers. Class reunions are something our KHC alumnae have always made a priority— making the virtual jump to Zoom far before this past year required it. Check out the Class of 1961 celebrating their 59th anniversary this summer.

HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2021 We’re hoping and planning to celebrate Homecoming Weekend 2021 on October 1 – 3. We invite all alumni and particularly those with milestone reunion years to get in touch and join us. We will be happy to help in any way we can. Reach out to Susan Cook with any questions: scook@bishopscollegeschool.com.

Class of 1981: Your class ambassadors have sent you an email with a survey to fill out, to help them in planning a 40th reunion and celebration you’ll never forget. If you did not receive the email, please contact the Alumni Office: alumni@bishopscollegeschool.com.

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“If first term was sour, make the second one sweet!” Our School Counsellor, Ms. Marie-Noëlle Gattuso, c.o, regularly puts up new bulletin boards outside her office to provide students with valuable resources and encourage them to seek out support.

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Our students’ creativity is on full display in this year’s edition of Inscape, our award-winning literary magazine.

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class notes bcs bulletin Spring 2021

Left to right: Landon “Lucy” (Mackenzie) Pearson, KHC’46, is the subject of a new feature publication celebrating her as a catalyst of change for children’s rights both in Canada and internationally; William “Bill” Stewart Pollock, BCS’54, submitted several photos from his time as a cadet for our tribute to the 2019-2020 BCS No. 2 Cadet Corps.

Landon “Lucy” (Mackenzie) Pearson, KHC’46

wanting photos of past BCS cadet inspec-

of my life in the woods as a forester. And

The passion and life’s work of The

tions in lieu of having one this year due to

it was. You see, I was not permitted to play

Honourable Landon “Lucy” (Mackenzie)

the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, all that

contact sports because of ongoing surgery on

Pearson, KHC’46, is the subject of a new

brought back memories of my four years at

my face caused by a cleft palate birth defect.

feature publication: The Children’s Senator:

BCS, 1949-53. Certainly, the best years of my

So, in order to keep active during sports

Landon Pearson and a Lifetime of Advocacy.

younger life. So, I have attached two old and

activities, I would wander out in the woods

The new edited collection is compiled

poor-quality photos taken on Redpath Street

and cut down a few trees with a bucksaw

by Professor Virginia Caputo, Director of

in Montreal adjacent to St. Andrew and St.

and axe and drag them, sometimes with

the Landon Pearson Centre for the Study

Paul’s Presbyterian Church (where I was

help, back to the cabin site and raise the

of Childhood and Children’s Rights. Its

christened) showing a few of the BCS cadets

walls another few feet. When the rest of the

contributors detail Pearson’s influence on

at the annual church parade. I am the third

cabin crew arrived on weekends and saw

children’s rights scholarship, research, and

head (skinny person) to the right of Brad

the work I had done, they were motivated to

advocacy in a variety of areas, including

Mitchell, BCS’53, in the first photo. My

continue and persisted in completing McTops

indigenous children’s rights, youth justice,

pillbox is at too much of an angle.

Lodge. Their appreciation and respect were

commercial sexual exploitation of children,

Her request brought back many memories

overwhelming.

children’s mental health, and corporal

of my four years at Bishop’s and I had to dust

punishment.

off my copy of the history of BCS by Graham

to know that I value the influence that BCS

Having said all this, I just want somebody

Patriquin, From Little Forks to Moulton Hill,

had on me while I was a schoolboy and hope

William “Bill” Stewart Pollock, BCS’54

where in Volume 2, page 382, he recounts

that the present students will value BCS in

“My sister Nancy (Pollock) Rae, KHC’50,

(vividly) a return to the construction of huts

the same way as I do as they move through

who spent about four years at Compton

(actually cabins) in the woods above the

life.”

around 1947-51, sent me a note about BCS

school. He describes it as if it were the start

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Clockwise, from above left: The Evans siblings—Tom, BCS’68, Al, BCS’72, Anne (Evans) Belton, KHC’63, and Lew, BCS’65—in Tadoussac; J.P. Aparicio, BCS’83, lives in Spain with his family; Sam Mahfood, BCS’84, and Himal Mathew, BCS’77, tied the knot in September; Graham siblings Ron, BCS’65, Anthony, BCS’74, Susan, KHC’64, Robert, BCS’68, Margot, KHC’69, and Ian, BCS’80, in London, United Kingdom in 2019.

Bill was recently featured in “The Revelstoke Diaries,” a behind the scenes

in the Government in Ottawa in various

a bit that summer since he had a cottage in

look at the ski town of Revelstoke, British

roles. A few more thoughts on my year

Métis Beach. Pilgrim thus had a large positive

Columbia by Holmlands Productions, in

at BCS: The other strong students in my

influence on me, at a somewhat ‘scrambled’

partnership with Out There Media. Watch

class were T. G. Masterson, BCS’62, (from

time for me. Rosenbloom, Shaugnessy, and

the short film here: youtu.be/GcOxgmGDFt4.

Lennoxville, I believe), Robert MacDonald,

I ended up at Carleton University the next

No stranger to skiing, Bill owns bib #9 of the

BCS’62, Patrick Shaugnessy, BCS’62,

year. It had a qualifying year to cover senior

Canadian Ski Marathon and even produced

Robert Fowler, and Doug Monk, BCS’62,

matric. Rosenbloom ended up a lawyer in

a book about the event titled: Canadian Ski

from Kingston. I know I am forgetting one

Vancouver, with a fairly high-profile career.

Marathon: Its History in Stories and Pictures.

or two more. Don Rosenbloom, BCS’62,

Doug Monk dropped into Queen’s Economics

whose father had a clothing store in

a year or two after I started there (1969) for

John Hartwick, BCS’62

Sherbrooke was a buddy of mine. James

a coffee.”

Submitted by Doug Patriquin, BCS’64

Turney, BCS’62, I knew from us being

“John M. Hartwick, BCS’62, retired from

children in Arvida (fathers with Alcan). I was

Lewis “Lew” Evans, BCS’65

the Queen’s Economics Department in June

housed in Room 1 in the brand new Grier

“Tadoussac brings the Evans siblings

2019 after 50 (yes, 50) years at Queen’s.

House, with roommate Ambrose Spencer,

together every year for our annual family

He has made path-breaking contributions

BCS’61, from Cambridge, Massachusetts. We

golf tradition!”

to resource economics and sustainability

were both at BCS for the first time. He was

and has been made an Emeritus Professor

in the seventh form... very intelligent and

Himal Mathew, BCS’77

at Queen’s. He continues to do economic

somewhat eccentric. Ted Pilgrim and Bobby

“Samantha “Sam” Mahfood, BCS’84, and

research and is writing a new book. John was

Bedard were the two house masters. Shortly

I were married in Toronto on September 12

seen as one of the very brightest students at

after I left, Pilgrim became headmaster at

in Sam’s garden with a very small group of

BCS in his year.”

Ridley, the St. Catherines school, and later

family and friends in attendance. We met at

---

Bedard became head at St. Andrew’s. Bedard

a BCS golf tournament at Devil’s Pulpit (four

was Canada’s star tennis player. I was a bit

years ago, I think). We would not be together

BCS’64, stumbled on news bits on my

lost in the BCS ‘system’ and Pilgrim was very

if not for BCS. Also attending were Janet

retirement. His father was a legend at about

supportive. He in fact got me a summer job

Neilson, BCS’77, and Michele (Mahfood)

age 45 when I spent my year at BCS. Bob

as a desk clerk at a Molson family ancient

Chalifour, BCS’84.”

Fowler was in my class and cut a big swath

hotel in Métis Beach, Quebec. We interacted

“Remarkable that Doug Patriquin,

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Clockwise, from above left: Members of the Classes of 1983, 1984, and 1985 caught up over dinner; Benjamin Grenon, BCS’93, and his family recently relocated to Montreal and are keen to connect with old classmates; Franklin Raff, BCS’92, took home two Emmys for his work on the PBS documentary “Great White Shark”; Helen Hawketts, BCS’88, has been running a successful family business selling unique Canadian vintage map pillows since 2010.

Ian Graham, BCS’80

She makes all her pillows by hand in her

The Graham siblings were together in

Toronto studio, or her Prince Edward

London, United Kingdom in May 2019 at

County farmhouse. Head to her website

HD streaming, here: pbs.org/video/great-

Anthony’s daughter’s wedding.

vintagemapco.com to order your pillow

white-shark-new-perspectives-of-an-ancient-

today and reach out to Helen at

predator-zidgxv/.

Dr. Jean-Paul “J.P.” Aparicio, BCS’83

helen@vintagemapco.com with questions,

Jean-Paul is living in Spain with his wife

requests, or feedback.

and three girls.

Franklin lives at Little Hunting Creek in Mount Vernon, Virginia. He may be reached at (212) 203-2100 and welcomes visitors.

Franklin Raff, BCS’92 Ted Tilden, BCS’83

Franklin took home Emmys for his

Benjamin Grenon, BCS’93

Ted, Jackie Trincado, BCS’84, Michael

work as host and co-producer on the PBS

“After 16 years in Shanghai and Hong Kong,

Mack, BCS’83, Theo Brinckman, BCS’84,

documentary “Great White Shark.” Directed

my family and I have just relocated to

Robert Lee, BCS’83, John Gilmour,

by Steven Javitz, the documentary secured

Canada. My wife Sarah, our two-year-old

BCS’83, Marc Creel, BCS’85, and Monica

the Emmy for Best Documentary and Best

boy Oscar, and five-month-old daughter

Kaufmann, BCS’83, caught up over dinner.

On-Camera Talent - Program Host/Moderator.

Oriane are all very excited to start a new

Advised of the Emmy wins, Franklin says his

life in Montreal. I have been running my

Helen Hawketts, BCS’88

first call was to his old drama teacher and

automotive and motorsports consulting

Helen started her small family business,

Smith houseparent Lew Evans, BCS’65. His

business for the past 10 years out of Hong

Vintage Map Co, back in 2010 after finding a

early interest in the physical and biological

Kong and now bringing this expertise to

1932 roadmap of Prince Edward County that

sciences was sparked by his favourite BCS

support Canadian companies expand into

inspired her to start making her own unique

science teachers Marc Saint Jacques,

Asia. We are very keen to reconnect with BCS

Canadian vintage map pillows. Today she

Carolyn Gallagher, and David Dutton.

classmates; if some of you live in Montreal,

has over 40 different maps from places all

Watch the multiple Emmy award-winning

we would love to connect!”

across Canada—even the Eastern Townships!

film, which is presently available for free

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Class of 1996 Submitted by Torrance Ragueneau, BCS’96 Back in June of 2020, Torrance Ragueneau, Mathieu Brodeur, and Peter Cassar got together for a lunchtime reunion in Montreal—following social protocol of course! The pals shared laughs, memories, and ideas for the 25th reunion of the Class of 1996. Anyone joining for Homecoming Weekend 2021?

Sacha Ragueneau, BCS’97 “Welcome to the world, my beautiful son Tyler, born Saturday, May 2 at 4:54 AM. It is a privilege, honour, and unexplainable joy to meet you. I want to tell you about the amount of love and support that is waiting for you in this world you’re about to enter.

Mommy and Daddy couldn’t be happier for the new road ahead. Life begins now.”

Alain Veillette, BCS’99 “After three days of labour, our son Francesco Veillette was born on July 12, 2020, at 8:37 PM.” Véronique Mayer, BCS’00 Véronique, her husband, and her parents have owned Vignoble du Chemin de la Rivière since 2004, located just outside of Magog. You can find them during the summer at the Lennoxville Farmer’s Market.

Audrey Hamel, BCS’02 “I am currently living in Montreal and keeping busy with my two children—a fouryear-old daughter and a two-year-old son.”

Armen Bakirtzian, BCS’03 Armen’s company, Intellijoint Surgical Inc., placed 37th on The Globe and Mail’s second-annual ranking of Canada’s top growing companies this October due to its three-year growth of 1,397%. The company, which operates out of Kitchener, Ontario,

Clockwise, from above left: Torrance Ragueneau, Mathieu Brodeur, and Peter Cassar, all Class of 1996, got together for a lunchtime reunion in Montreal; Véronique Mayer, BCS’00, at the Lennoxville Farmer’s Market; Audrey Hamel, BCS’02, lives in Montreal with her two children; Intellijoint Surgical Inc., recently placed 37th in The Globe and Mail’s second annual ranking of Canada’s top growing companies; Alain Veillette, BCS’99, and his partner welcomed baby Francesco to the family in July; Sacha Ragueneau, BCS’97, and his partner welcomed their son Tyler in May.

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Clockwise, from above left: Emile Hamel, BCS’06, and her partner welcomed daughter Nora in March; Yao-Chieh “Jason” Yin, BCS’09, and his wife Mary celebrated baby Annie’s five months this August; Evan Hallward, BCS’10, and Cassondra McCrory said ‘I do’; Sarrah Ewing, BCS’10, and partner Gabriel announced the arrival of their first child, Dominic, this fall; Dr. Christian Heyerhoff, BCS’06, and wife Jessica are happy to announce the arrival of baby Aidan.

develops and sells surgical navigation

babies within weeks of one another. We

Perkins-Hospital in Cowansville, Quebec

solutions for joint replacements with the

are keeping well and healthy through this

in perfect health, weighing 7.5lbs. We are

mission to “improve patients’ lives by

pandemic. We are located in Toronto but still

thrilled and very much enjoying parenthood

providing every surgeon with effective, easy-

travel to the Townships a few times per year!

so far—despite the lack of sleep! Gramma

to-use technology.” Armen came up with the

Nora can’t wait to visit the BCS campus one

Gigi Tany (Ellson) Ewing, KHC’70, couldn’t

idea while working on a university design

day.”

be happier and more proud.”

of Waterloo. He was inspired to develop a

Dr. Christian Heyerhoff, BCS’06

Evan Hallward, BCS’10

product to make hip replacement surgeries

“Together with Jessica, our son Aidan

“Cassondra McCrory and I were married on

more accurate after discussions with his

William Heyerhoff was swiftly born at

June 20 in Knowlton, Lac-Brome, Quebec.

orthopaedic surgeon father. Congratulations

3:32 AM on February 17. Weighing 7lbs 13oz.

Proud parents, John Hallward, BCS’79,

to Armen and the whole Intellijoint Surgical

Brother Ethan is over the moon happy to

and Karma (Price) Hallward, BCS’78, were

Inc. team on this achievement!

have a baby brother.”

in attendance. We were surrounded by our

Stephan Dyer, BCS’06

Yao-Chieh “Jason” Yin, BCS’09

by COVID-19. While not the celebration we

Funnyman Stephan launched his website

“Mary and I are happy to announce the

had in mind, we still feel very fortunate for

stephandyer.com and podcast ‘The Stephan

arrival of our baby girl, Annie, born February

having been married and enjoyed a nice,

Dyer Podcast’ this summer. Find him

16 at 3:01 AM, weighing 5lbs 7oz. So much

sunny day regardless. Our honeymoon plans

@stephandyer everywhere.

love!”

to safari in Africa have been replaced with

Emilie Hamel, BCS’06

Sarrah Ewing, BCS’10

and Quebec City for a week. We will then

“Our daughter Nora was born on March 4,

“On October 8 at 5:07 PM, my partner,

return to Toronto for the rest of summer

2020. It’s been very special for us to share

Gabriel Lauzière, and I welcomed our first

where we currently reside.”

these special times with Max Illick, BCS’06,

child—a little baby boy! Dominic Keith

and Stephan Dyer, BCS’06, as we all had

Lauzière was born at the Brome Missisquoi-

project in his final year at the University

closest family given the restrictions imposed

a ‘mini-moon’ tour of the Charlevoix region

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Clockwise, from above left: Megan Herring, BCS’11, and husband Adam wed this past September; The Beauties reunited this summer for their Annual Summer Retreat—respecting COVID-19 restrictions, of course!; Members from the Class of 2014 got together for a mini BCS reunion; In May, Leah Davidson, BCS’12, was selected as one of the Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25 in Canada by Starfish Canada.

Megan Herring, BCS’11

immersive approaches to environmental

Class of 2014

“I graduated with my Master’s Degree from

education.” Leah’s interest in environmental

Submitted by Elisa Alatorre, BCS’14

Colorado State University in May 2015. I

conservation was solidified after she

Aude Babakissa, Tara-Jade De Santis,

am currently the Vivarium Manager at

travelled to Antarctica with Students on Ice

Karell Tanguay, Elisa Alatorre, Mathieu

Middlebury College, where I run the animal

as part of an educational trip to learn about

Dubois, and Gabriel Aucoin had a little

research facility that is currently researching

Antarctica’s ecosystem and the effects of

BCS reunion in Montreal this June 19.

Alzheimer’s, addiction, and sleep, among

climate change. Read more about the award

other studies. I got married in September

and watch her acceptance speech here:

Tara-Jade De Santis, BCS’14

2020 to my (now) husband, Adam. My sister,

thestarfish.ca/journal/2020/5/top-25-winner-

“My song ‘Le Jardin’ was used to advertise

Angela Herring, BCS’13, was in attendance,

leah-davidson.

Malbec, the new perfume by O Boticário—it’s

and Hannah Carey, BCS’11, and Emma

my first TV placement in Brazil!”

Drew, BCS’11, attended virtually due to

The Beauties

COVID. My husband and I live in Vermont

Submitted by Chad Bean, BCS’13

Tanya Gauthier, BCS’15

with our multitude of pets.”

“‘The Beauties’ 3rd Annual Summer Retreat

Tanya and Gabriel Bureau were married on

was hosted by Chris, BCS’13, and William

September 5, 2020, at St. Patrick’s Church

Leah Davidson, BCS’12

Champagne, BCS’14. COVID restrictions

and Milby Golf Club.

Leah was recently selected as one of the Top

were respected while fun alternatives were

25 Environmentalists Under 25 in Canada

invented!”

by Starfish Canada for her “innovative and

Class Notes 43 spring 2021 bcs bulletin

for the company as a Marine Biologist, Lab Technician, and Farm Manager in Training, all of which sees him participating in the breeding, husbandry, growth, and planting of coral in Freeport, Bahamas.

Yoan Rodrigue, BCS’16 Vincent Pivin, BCS’17, Frédéric Abraham, Clockwise, from above left: Tanya Gauthier, BCS’15, and her partner Gabriel tied the knot

BCS’19, Cristophe Tellier, BCS’18, Antoine

in September; Nicola “Niki” Mackay Russell, BCS’15, was recently featured on In The Know;

de la Fontaine, BCS’18, Yoan Rodrigue,

Former Bears got together to participate in a hockey tournament in Sherbrooke; Nicholas

BCS’16, Alec Taillon, BCS’17, Jérémie Roy,

von Albedyhll, BCS’15, has been working for Coral Vita since 2019.

BCS’18, William Roy-Vanasse, BCS’18, and Joshua Stanley, BCS’17, got together and

Nicola “Niki” Mackay Russell, BCS’15

participated in a hockey tournament in their

Niki (known by the moniker ‘Bethune’)

old skating grounds of Sherbrooke.

is a painter and TikTok artist. She paints portraits while highlighting important

Antoine Bélair Rivard, BCS’17

topics such as LGBTQIA+ rights and

“It was great to catch up with Kyla Pascale-

humanitarian efforts on her TikTok channel,

Blanchard, BCS’17, Alyssa “Aly” Bray

vangoghandloveyourself. Niki was recently

BCS’13, Alec Taillon BCS’17, Justin

featured on In The Know for her TikTok,

Pascale-Blanchard, BCS’20, and Micah

drawing a portrait of YouTuber Landon

Scott, BCS’16, in North Hatley on Lac

Chase Clifford, who died by suicide. She

Massawippi on the first weekend of August

shared Landon’s story to shine a light on

2020.”

Suicide Prevention Month and encourage her followers to take care of their mental health.

Jacoby Goodson, BCS’20 From Smith House to Smith School of

Nicholas von Albedyhll, BCS’15

Business—Jacoby is enjoying his first year at

Nick works for Coral Vita, a company with

Queen’s University.

the initiative to grow coral, restore dying reefs, and help Bahamians recover from Hurricane Dorian. He has been working

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The past year may have felt upside down in many ways but the BCS spirit was reflected brighter than ever throughout our community!

46 Celebrating our Bears bcs bulletin spring 2021

Clockwise, from above left: A small group of young alumni caught up on Lac Massawippi in August; Nancy Layton was elected as Chairperson of the Golf Québec Rules Committee; Jie “Coco” Wang, BCS’20, snapped a screenshot of her meeting with Wade Papin, BCS’87, over Zoom this summer featuring their fabulous quarantine hairstyles; Jacoby Goodson, BCS’20, at Queen’s University.

Jie “Coco” Wang, BCS’20

is a pleasure to see that the prospects for a

“It was so nice to talk with Mr. Wade Papin,

return to some normalcy in September is

BCS’87, over Zoom this summer. It changed

imminent and I wish nothing but the best to

a lot of my perspectives and assumptions

all of you.”

about the jewellery industry!”

Nancy Layton, BCS Head of School 1995Doug Campbell, BCS Teacher 1967-1977

2003

“I really enjoyed reading and watching the

Submitted by Jeff Bray, BCS Director of Athletics

tributes to my former BU Gaiters teammate

Nancy was recently elected as the

and Head of School ‘extraordinaire.’ Will

new Chairperson of the Golf Québec

Mitchell, BCS’63, was always an exceptional

Rules Committee for the 2021 season.

fellow with remarkable talents though, as

Congratulations, Nancy!

his goalie, he never backchecked enough for my liking. He was too busy scoring goals!!!

BCS was instrumental in my own educational career and I am happy to have re-established several contacts through Facebook with the students of 1967-1977 who have, for the most part, forgiven me for my slow learning curve in the art and science of teaching. It

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47

fare thee well bcs bulletin spring 2021 Cedric Arthur Winser, BCS’41

Karen Megson-Dowling, Rajani Paramanthan,

winner at cribbage and hearts. Over the

January 10, 1923 - December 15, 2020

and the whole LGSE team.

years he served on many boards in Halifax

Our dear Uncle Ced slipped quietly away

In lieu of flowers, please consider a

and retired in 1981.

on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at the age

donation to the Sunnybrook Veterans

of 97. He was the devoted uncle of Kathy

Centre - L Wing, LGSE Unit, 2075, Bayview

retirement at their property on the Bay

(John Robertson), Deb (Hugh Notman) &

Ave, Toronto, M4N 3M5 to ensure that our

of Fundy shore. There, he and Jackie lived

Sally (Michael McLachlan). Great uncle of

Veterans continue to receive the outstanding

comfortably and supported each other as

Lauren, (David Scott), Diana (Cale Brillinger),

care that Cedric received.

they pursued new interests and projects.

Samantha (Matthew Grand), Emma &

The best years of his life were spent in

Visits from family and friends, bocce ball,

Morgan and Great Great uncle of Chloe &

James “Jamie” Angus Mackay, BCS’44

pool time, and the annual August 1 birthday

Joni. He was predeceased by his wife, Vreni,

1925 - March 15, 2020

party were highlights. They loved to travel,

his brother, Frank, and his “belle soeur”

James Angus Mackay died peacefully on

and Banyuls-sur-Mer in Southern France

Joan.

March 15, 2020, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is

became a ‘home away from home.’ Jamie

survived by his children, John (Gwyn, Alex,

was actively involved in the lives of his

to Katharine (Cotton) & Frank S. Winser.

and Will) in Halifax; and Katie (Christian)

children and grandchildren—he was their

He attended Bishop’s College School,

in Sutton, Quebec. Jamie was born to Ada

‘number 1’ fan and sounding board. He had a

Lennoxville and later McGill University. His

(Robertson) and Angus Mackay in Montreal,

unique way of offering encouragement that

studies were interrupted by World War II

Quebec. Although the family moved to

was subtly combined with wise advice.

and he enlisted in the Army - 5th Armoured

Halifax while Jamie was a young child,

Division. He had an active war, chasing the

he maintained a close connection to his

Wolfville became his home. He had great

enemy through Italy and then Holland. On

mother’s family in Quebec.

friends who kept a watchful eye on him

Cedric was born in Cowansville, Quebec

returning, he completed his BA and joined

As an adolescent, he attended Bishop’s

Jackie predeceased Jamie in 2000, and

and provided him with a full social life. He

the Defence Research Board where he

College School in Lennoxville, Quebec,

maintained his independence and walked

worked until 1986.

where he developed lifelong friendships with

one mile daily. He lived his life as a true

Ced loved to travel. After he retired his

his classmates and cousins. After graduation

gentleman and maintained his sense of

life took on a new lease. At one dinner party,

in 1944, Jamie enlisted in the Canadian Army.

humour, kindness, and dignity throughout

his family tallied up that he had visited over

In the spring of 1945, he was on a troopship

his 94 years. Donations can be made to the

140 countries, with lots of adventures along

bound for Europe and the Second World

QEII Health Centre Foundation.

the way. It is difficult to think of a country

War. Jamie served with the Royal Canadian

he did not travel to in later years. These trips

Army in Canada, the United Kingdom, and

Father Jonathan Robinson, BCS’46

were often rounded out with a few days in

northwest Europe (1st Medium Regiment

May 21, 1929 - June 3, 2020

London, to catch the latest play. He was a

RCA, 15th Field Regiment RCA and Number

The Very Rev. Jonathan Robinson, founder

registered member of the United Empire

2 Canadian Special Infantry Battalion). After

and superior of the Oratory of St Philip

Loyalist Association, loved antiques and was

the war, Jamie returned home to Halifax

Neri in Toronto, died June 3 at home, after

known to scour flea markets for deals. He

to attend Dalhousie University where he

a brief illness. Father Robinson was born in

also had a curiosity extraordinaire especially

completed his commerce degree and played

Montreal in 1929 and ordained a Catholic

for the derivation of words and sayings.

on the Varsity Football team.

priest in 1962. He was educated in Montreal,

He was a devout man who gave of his

Following graduation, he entered the

Edinburgh, and Rome. For several years after

time to St Paul’s Bloor Street Anglican

business world with the Bank of Montreal

ordination, he served as Paul-Émile Cardinal

Church. He enjoyed playing bridge and

and followed his father’s footsteps and

Léger’s English secretary.

cribbage with his many friends. A kind and

joined The Royal Insurance Company. It

gentle soul who was proud of his heritage

was while working with the Royal that he

of the Philosophy Department at McGill

and loved his family - he will be sorely

met the love of his life Jacqueline (Jackie)

University, he felt called to establish a house

missed.

Manuel. They married and settled in Halifax

of the Oratory of St Philip Neri in Canada.

The family would like to thank all the

During a three-year stint as Chairman

to start a family and his own insurance

The Holy See formally erected the Montreal

staff at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre for their

business (J.A. Mackay Insurance Ltd). Jamie

Oratory in 1975, and the Apostolic Visitor of

exceptional care over the past two years

was a life member of the Royal Nova Scotia

the Confederation of the Oratory blessed the

especially Dr. S. Deering, Bailey Hollister,

Yacht Squadron, an avid skier, and a gracious

young community’s move to Toronto in 1979.

48 Celebrating our Bears bcs bulletin spring 2021

While in Toronto, he served as Provost

In Montreal, Doug showed his

discussion of politics, biography, religion and

of the Toronto Oratory, as well as Rector of

entrepreneurial and innovative drive

St Philip’s Seminary, at various times also

running companies in finance and

acting as Pastor of both Holy Family and St

investments, fleet vehicle-leasing, and

named an honourary member of the Montreal

Vincent de Paul Churches. He was a Chaplain

bottled mineral water. Doug purchased Owl’s

Racket Club. At the Chester Golf Club, they

of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta

Head Farm in Georgeville, Quebec in 1963

called him ‘Ace’ Creighton. Winter sports

and a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II

on Lake Memphremagog opposite Owl’s

achievements stretched from his Kandahar

Diamond Jubilee Medal. Besides his academic

Head Mountain. Every weekend, he drove his

Gold pin won with the McGill ski team to

publications, Fr Robinson also wrote four

reluctant family across rather than around

his face-first slide down St. Moritz’s Cresta in

popular books of spirituality: On the Lord’s

the frozen lake, maximizing the number

his mid-60s. After almost 80 years of skiing,

Appearing, Spiritual Combat Revisited, The Mass

of ski runs possible for everyone. Doug

Doug had his final run down Martock in 2007.

and Modernity, and In No Strange Land.

bred polled Herefords and boiled maple

And at Willa’s sport, he skippered schooner

syrup, instilling in his children the value of

Airlie to multiple George Baker Trophy wins

may be made to the Toronto Oratory

connection to the land. A strong proponent

for the Chester Yacht Club’s race around

Renovation Fund, for the construction of

of bilingualism, most received their early

Tancook Island. More recently, he supported

a new seminary building, a project dear to

education at French schools, while all

the restoration of Seneca to Herreshovian

his heart: oratory-toronto.org/renovatio/.

absorbed Doug’s passion for adventure, the

splendour. When he finally hung up his

Condolences may be made through

value of experience over possessions and

topsiders, he would happily sit on the verandah

turnerporter.ca.

strong independence.

overlooking the CYC starting line to watch

Donations in Father Robinson’s memory

Empty-nesters in the early ’90s, Doug

philosophy generally trumped idle gossip.

After decades of competitive play, Doug was

Seneca race the other Classics.

Denton Douglas “Doug” Creighton, BCS’47

and Willa traded Montreal’s restaurants and

August 23, 1929 - June 11, 2020

culture for full-time residence in the Little

Walker, Doug remained at Water Lane for

After several years of declining health, which

House on Water Lane in Chester. Thick,

as long as he could. He reluctantly left his

he accepted with remarkable and inspiring

near-raw steaks were replaced by fresh

house 18 months ago, moving to a nearby

stoicism, Doug died peacefully on June 11,

haddock and mackerel, smoked salmon,

Heart-to-Heart residence compassionately

2020, in Chester. Predeceased in 2015 by

and bushels of hand-picked summer berries.

managed by Lynn Key. The family would

Willa Ogilvie, his love and partner of more

The former Montrealers were nonplussed

like to thank Drs. Mallery and Dobek and

than 60 years, Doug’s passing is grieved

by hurricanes and power failures, always

caregivers Carla, Theresa, and Trena, who,

by his children, Denny (Kris Vikmanis),

trusting that the two feet of water resulting

with gentleness, humour, and ample doses

Julia (Michael Frevola), David (Mary Bruns),

from frequent coastal gales would eventually

of dark chocolate, made his final months as

Caro (Tim Wilde), Andrew (Alison Talbot-

drain out of their basement with the next

comfortable as possible. In lieu of flowers,

Kelly), Kirstie (François Tardif), and Zoë (Jon

low tide. A more solitary winter recharged

please consider a donation to the Chester

Simington). He is also sadly missed by his

their batteries for the annual onslaught of

Playhouse: chesterplayhouse.ca/donate/.

grandchildren, William (Sudi), Esme (Sean),

children, grandchildren, and friends from

Willa, Sören, Maggie, Henry, Silas, Ruby,

afar. Sailing, golf, and island picnics on

by Juvenal’s “mens sana in corpore sano,”

Océanne, Chloë, Olivier, and Suki, and by his

Cape Islander Ironbound Loon filled these

but delighted in the Satires’ naughtier bits.

great-granddaughter, Nava. Born in Montreal

days, with 12 months of social engagements

on August 23, 1929, to Denton Burgess

crammed into eight fleeting summer weeks.

Under the exceptional care of Melinda

Always one for an aphorism, Doug abided

John Wallace Turnbull, BCS’53 January 8, 1936 - May 19, 2020

Creighton and Margaret Gilmour, Doug was

In Chester, Doug rekindled his love of

predeceased by his only sibling Jim in 2008.

vocal music, which stretched from opera

The Honourable John W. Turnbull (retired

to the Rat Pack, by singing bass harmony

judge Court of Queen’s Bench) of Quispamsis

Stanislas, Bishop’s College School, and

with the St Stephen’s Anglican Parish choir.

passed peacefully on May 19, 2020. He was

McGill University (B.Com’51), Doug remained

Always a dapper dresser, Doug brought a

born in Montreal in 1936. He graduated with

a fiercely proud Montrealer his entire life. He

subtler aesthetic sensibility to his redesign

a Bachelor of Arts from the University of

skied competitively through university and

of the church’s Bayview Cemetery, ensuring

New Brunswick in 1957 and completed his

filled his summers with golf and tennis at

he had a ‘nice view’ for eternity. He worked

law degree in 1960. Upon graduation, he

the Hermitage Club. As he started spending

on the renewal of the Chester Playhouse and

practiced law in Saint John, New Brunswick,

summers in Chester wooing Willa under clan

sat on its board for many years. Realizing the

with Palmer O’Connell Leger Turnbull &

Ogilvie’s suspicious eye, Doug learned how

futility of repeated requests that his children

Turnbull. In 1983, he was appointed to the

to man a pump, trim a sail, and eventually,

raise the level of dinner conversation, he

Supreme Court of New Brunswick (Court of

helm a boat. They married on October 7,

thrived at the weekly ‘Tuesday lunch,’

Queen’s Bench).

1954.

meeting a group of male friends where the

Educated at Roslyn School, Collège

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Prior to his appointment, he had

In 1962, he earned an M.B.A. from The

served on the Council of the Canadian

Wharton School and he subsequently began

of Calgary, Alberta. His family would like

Bar Association and the New Brunswick

a long and distinguished career on Wall

to express their gratitude for the attentive,

Barristers Society, and for several years

Street. He worked as a research analyst at

personalized care Tom received at the Perley

had taught courses for the Society’s Bar

Bear Stearns until 1978 when he moved

and Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre (Assisted

Admission. He had also served as the

to the investment management business.

Living division) and later the Glebe Center

Chairman of the Society’s Discipline

Among other institutions, he worked at Trust

(Long Term Care).

Committee, and as a director on the boards

Company of the West, Weiss Peck & Greer,

of the Canadian Center for Diversity and

and Gilbert Global. It was while he was

to Parkinson Canada. We will remember

G.E. Barbour Co. Ltd. John also served the

working at Soros Fund Management from

Dad when the fall leaves turn, when dogs

people of New Brunswick as a Member of

1986 to 1994 that he travelled the world,

happily bark, and when desserts are served.

the Legislative Assembly for the City of Saint

sending his daughters postcards from every

Condolences/Tributes/Donations: Hulse,

John and Saint John Harbour from 1973 to

city he visited. In later years, he rode the

Playfair & McGarry hpmcgarry.ca or

1978.

subway every day to Gilder, Gagnon, Howe &

613-233-1143.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years

predeceased by brother John Victor Rogers

In lieu of flowers, please send donations

Company, where he worked until the office

Kathryn (Mutch), daughters Vera Turnbull

closed temporarily in March due to the virus.

Christopher Donald Frank Ross, BCS’60

(Art Crease) of Quispamsis, and Caroline

Twice a week, he would stop at Financier

February 6, 1942 - August 5, 2020

Turnbull (Mac MacFarlane) of Fredericton,

in Grand Central to buy the pastries that

Chris slipped away peacefully at home on

and son Hughie Turnbull of Saint John; as

made up at least half of his diet. He and

top of the hill near Rockland, Ontario after

well as by his brother Hugh H Turnbull

his sartorial elegance, his colourful socks,

10 months of chondrosarcoma (bone cancer),

(Josette) of Toronto, sister Mary Burnight

and his penchant for sweets will be deeply

surrounded by family and friends. We were

(Halifax), his brother David (Rothesay,

missed by all who knew him because to

able to care for him thanks to palliative

deceased), and sister-in-law Christian

know him was to love him.

doctors Daniel Vincent and Richard Plantive,

(Rothesay).

In addition to his numerous professional

He is survived by his wife, Nancy, his two

nurses from SE Health (St. Elizabeth’s)

beloved daughters, Alexandra Manolovici

and personal support workers from three

accomplishments, quick wit, and

Wernink and Alison Manolovici Cody,

agencies and an OT.

unparalleled love for his family and the

his son-in-law, Pieter Wernink, and his

province of New Brunswick, John was an

five beautiful grandchildren, Alexander,

years Elspeth, sons Jason and Louis, daughter

avid outdoor sportsman, master salmon-fly

Nicholas, Isabel, Serena, and Declan. He will

Lindsey of Saskatoon, and granddaughters

tyer, and loyal supporter of the Kennebecasis

be buried in a private service and will be

Octavia and Samantha; loving sisters Andrea

Valley Food Bank.

reunited with his father after 72 years apart.

O’ Rourke of Calgary and Diana Banks (Dan)

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made

of Baddeck, Nova Scotia; nieces Alex Aimoto

remembrances in John’s memory can

in his memory to the Robin Hood COVID-19

(Shaun) of Calgary and Isobel Fairway (Nick)

be made to your local Food Bank or to

Relief Fund.

of England, nephew Ross O’Rourke (Sara)

For those who wish, in lieu of flowers,

Independence Plus Limited (long term

He is immensely missed by his wife of 51

of Cochrane, Alberta and eight grandnieces

residential care homes for vulnerable and

Thomas Arthur Rogers, BCS’55

and nephews Rose, Willow, Robyn (Fairway),

special needs adults, located in Saint John) or

September 7, 1937 - November 5, 2019

Jordan, Evan, Jesse (O’Rourke), and Francis

to a charity of their choice.

Thomas Arthur Rogers, 82 of Ottawa, Ontario

and Bronwyn (Aimoto). Cousins Peter Ross

freed peacefully from Parkinson’s Disease on

(Fran), Anne Ross and David Ross, Michael

Gerald “Gerry” Evans Manolovici, BCS’54

Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Born in Montreal

Breakey (Linda), Alan Breakey (Liz) and Lyn

January 10, 1937 - May 15, 2020

to Muriel and Jack Rogers, Tom attended

Boyd (Bill). Carol and Andy (Randy) Mooney,

Gerard Evans Manolovici, age 83, passed

Bishop’s College School and later McGill.

Phil (Dianne) and Ross (Marj) McLimont and

away on May 15, 2020, with his daughters

Tom was a respected member of the Toronto

Louise Burstall and Jack (Jocelyn) Burstall

by his side, after a fierce battle with

financial community as a technical analyst

and friend Dan Grigorescu in Romania and

COVID-19. He was born on January 10, 1937,

and later a financial planner. He was active

many more friends. Predeceased by his

in Bucharest, Romania. In 1939, he and his

in his church and a baritone in the Timothy

brother-in-law, John Butcher.

family fled to Montreal, Canada, in order to

Eaton Memorial choir. Tom loved time with

escape the Nazis. At age 12, he got a job as

his dog, Jiminy, whether it was hiking or

up in Quebec City, son of the late Francis

a bellboy at the Ritz-Carlton to pay for the

occasionally sharing an ice cream cone.

Donald and Evelyn Gladys (McLimont) Ross

schools he attended, Bishop’s College School

Tom is survived by his son John Rogers

Chris was born in Montreal and grew

of Quebec City. Chris was an adventurer

and McGill University, where he graduated in

of San Diego, California; daughter Laura

and Renaissance man, lover of nature and

1958 with a degree in engineering.

Gammage and son-in-law Randy Gammage,

all the world around us, and enthusiastic

and grandson Cole of Ottawa, Ontario;

promoter of electric vehicles. In memory of

50 Celebrating our Bears bcs bulletin spring 2021

Chris, donations would be appreciated to

of Roslindale, Massachusetts; son and

Brian Edward Duclos, BCS’69

the Canadian Cancer Society and at-home

daughter-in-law Chris and Laurie Blakely of

January 20, 1951 - December 22, 2020

palliative care near you.

Wellesley, Massachusetts; daughter and son-

Beloved Brian Edward Duclos, 69, of Calgary,

in-law Martha and Geoff Tuff of Wellesley,

died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, peacefully

Massachusetts; and grandchildren Xander,

in his home surrounded by family, after a

Thanks very much to those of you from BCS who

Bella, Hayden, Owen, Geoff, Rider, Quinn,

yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. He

were in touch with Chris and me in the last few

Mason, and Hunter.

was born on January 20, 1951, to Charles

A note from Elspeth Ross

months. Remembering his old school meant a lot to

Duncan Duclos and Mary Lois Duclos (née

Chris, and he wanted to go to your reunions.

Stephen Richard Fox, BCS’66

With thanks, Elspeth Ross

April 7, 1947 - April 27, 2020

Winslow Spragge) in Montreal, Quebec.

Brian will be forever remembered by

Submitted by John Cowans, BCS’54

his devoted wife of 22 years, Denise Fay

Malcolm Fraser Blakely, BCS’61

At the BCS Closing in 1966, BCS Tankards

Brown; his loving children, Samantha (Mark)

April 13, 1943 - December 2, 2020

were awarded to students who during

and Amanda; his dear sister, Lorraine;

Malcolm Fraser Blakely, 77, of Wellesley,

their careers gave exceptional service to

his nephew, Ryan (Claudia); his sweet

Massachusetts died peacefully December 2,

the School. Among those honoured was R.

grandchildren, Mikayla and Emma and

2020, at home surrounded by his immediate

Stephen Fox. His citation read in part “….

grandnephew, Alexander. Brian will also be

family. Fraser, ‘Pitz,’ aka ‘The Yitzer,’ aka

for his unwavering allegiance to a very high

forever remembered by his extended family,

‘The Pitzinator,’ aka Pops, aka Dad and just

code of ideals.” The School community and

dear friends and the mother of his children,

Fras, is and will always be deeply loved by all

especially his classmates were saddened

Angela Bongiovanni. He was preceded in

that knew him.

recently to read that on April 27, 2020,

death by his parents, Charles Duncan and

Stephen had passed away at the Kingston

Mary Lois, and his brothers, Victor and

General Hospital.

Christopher.

Fraser was born April 13, 1943, in Montreal, Quebec, the son of the late Malcolm and Helen Blakely. He was the

Stephen’s career of service at the School

Like his father and grandfather, Brian

oldest of three rambunctious boys, with

which included Senior Editorship of the

was proud to have attended Bishop’s

brothers Peter and Hugh, who grew together

BCS Magazine and Head of School Choir

College School, where he made many

over the years.

continued throughout his life. He was

lifelong friends. He graduated from Queen’s

deeply involved in social justice issues; he

University.

He graduated from Concordia University in 1966 with a degree in Commerce and

contributed to work for improvements to

parlayed that into a successful career in

shelters for the homeless and particularly

the non-profit sector, most recently as the

finance that took him around the world—

for the establishment of protection and

President of Bedrock Consulting Group. He

well beyond Toronto, Montreal and Boston—

shelter for young people. He co-authored the

was a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)

with a variety of firms until his retirement.

report “A Room of Their Own” and he was

and played key roles fundraising for the

Beyond his core career, he was Chairman

a member of the Social Issues Networking

Calgary Zoo, Southern Alberta Institute of

of the Young People’s Theater in Toronto,

Group (SING) and was a Social Planning

Technology, Strathcona Tweedsmuir School,

Vice Chairman of the Canadian Automobile

Council Board Member.

and Bishop’s College School. He was also the

Association, and elected to the Hall of Fame

In recent years Stephen continued to

He dedicated his life to fundraising in

President of the Canadian Club of Calgary.

of the Opimian Society in Canada, cementing

serve his School as Board Member since its

his reputation as an oenophile.

beginning in 2008 of The BCS Truth and

including the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary

Reconciliation Association whose purpose

Organizations and The Association of

September 29, 1967, and that led to the

is to reach out and help those students who

Fundraising Professionals. He taught the

legendary status he holds in the minds

were subjected to physical and/or sexual

next generation of fundraisers at Mount

of most who knew him. He loved music,

abuse while at BCS, to promote truth,

Royal University. He also brought live

being ‘Up North’ in the Laurentians, his

reconciliation, and justice for them, and to

popular music to Banff in the 1970s as the

dogs (especially ‘little one’ Cordelia),

foster help, reconciliation, truth, and justice

founder of Mountain Pass Productions.

sailing, woodworking, good food and wine,

for any victims of similar abuse in society at

Brian will be remembered for his

and the opportunity to sit with one of his

large.’

He wed Diana Lorraine Russel, on

grandchildren for as long as they liked.

He held various board positions

optimistic, loving, and kind spirit. He loved

Stephen is greatly missed by his many

his family and friends deeply and brought

Most of all: he enthusiastically engaged, a

friends, his classmates, and especially by his

joy, whimsy and humour to all encounters.

joyful and inquisitive spirit resting on the

close friend Nadine Radisch.

He loved travelling the world with Denise

foundation of a loved and loving family.

He is survived by wife Diana Blakely

and was most content on the beach with fresh seafood or body surfing in the ocean.

of Wellesley, Massachusetts; daughter

He was an avid guitar player and singer. He

and son-in-law Tara and Robert Lightbody

was a fierce board and card game competitor.

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He enjoyed food and drink, especially corn

at both Dartmouth, New Hampshire, and the

missed by her nieces and nephew, Savannah,

on the cob and tequila. He had a special way

Canadian Outward Bound Wilderness School

Mackenzie, Andrew, Miranda, Sara, Bianca,

of putting those around him at ease and

at Black Sturgeon Lake. At BCS he founded

Kristen, and extended family members.

helping them truly enjoy each moment.

the Adventure Training program, was an

Brian believed deeply in the importance of supporting the non-profit sector. He would be honoured by memorials or donations in

Thank you to our many wonderful

educator, mentor, coach, and choir master,

friends for their kind and compassionate

among other roles.

support. We are ever so grateful for those

When not at BCS, David revelled in his

who came to her side and helped our family

his name. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

life on Faraway Farm with his family, horses,

in this time of need. The family would like

played an important role this last year,

dogs, and cats. He spent many hours cutting

to thank all doctors, nurses, and staff at

giving him information and hope, and is

paths through the woods, chopping wood

the Walker Family Cancer Center and the

doing important research to fight Pancreatic

with his sons and friends, hosting cross-

LHIN Foundation for their excellent care

Cancer. He also cared deeply about Bishop’s

country ski moonlight parties, and enjoying

and kindness. In accordance with Bobbie’s

College School. Please feel free to support an

time with his family at the pond.

wishes, cremation has taken place.

organization that holds a special meaning for you.

For the past 20 years, David lived on

Bobbie won at life and a celebration of

Wolfe Island where he had the joy of

her life will be held in the summer of 2021.

watching his family grow. His favourite

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to

David Andrew Gordon “DAG” Cruickshank

pastimes included building memories with

the Walker Family Cancer Center in Bobbie’s

May 1, 1937 - February 5, 2021

his grandchildren. David was a devoted

honour.

BCS teacher, coach, choirmaster, and cadet

father, grandfather, and mentor to many

instructor 1965-1982

over the years.

BCS Headmaster 1982-1990

David is the cherished father of Andrew

David Andrew Gordon (DAG) Cruickshank,

Cruickshank, Robin Cruickshank, Julie

devoted husband, father, grandfather passed

Cruickshank, and the late Kate Cruickshank.

away at the Kingston General Hospital on

Proud grandfather of Eliza, Sam, Cecilia

February 5, 2021, at the age of 83.

Bradley; Owen Cruickshank; Quinn

David grew up in Kingston, Ontario,

Cruickshank; Noah and Bram Cruickshank.

where he credits Regiopolis High School

David is also survived by his wife of 60 years,

for putting him on the straight and narrow.

Jean Cruickshank (Millward).

His time as a chorister with the St. George’s

In keeping with David’s wishes cremation

Choir was also an influential time for him. It

has taken place. A celebration of his life

instilled a life-long love of music that stayed

will be held at a later date once the COVID

with him to his final days. David continued

restrictions have been lifted. For those who

his education at Bishop’s University, Queen’s

wish, donations in David’s memory may

University, and Worchester College, Oxford.

be made to Trinity Church, Wolfe Island,

As a young adult, David was Lead Drummer at Fort Henry, Kingston, where he

the Humane Society, or Breakfast Club of Canada.

met the love of his life, Jean. They married and lived in England where David discovered

Bobbie Tomenson-Filion, BCS employee

his calling as an educator. His tenure at

2000-2001

University College School, Hampstead, and

October 25, 1969 - September 28, 2020

later Westminster Abby Choir School, set the

“The best things in life are the people

foundation for years of working with young

you love, the places you’ve been, and the

people. It was during this time in England

memories you’ve made along the way.

that David also discovered his life-long

Goodbye will not be forever, but we will miss

passion for Morgan cars.

you.”

David and Jean eventually moved back

Cherished wife and best friend of Paul

to Canada and bought a farm not far from

for over 26 years. Beloved Mom to Carter

Lennoxville, Quebec, where they raised their

and Cassidy, her companions Norm and

four children Andrew, Robin, Julie, and Kate.

Angel. Daughter of the late Joan Mary

David continued in his role as educator at

Tomenson and Rogers Tomenson (Johanna).

Bishop’s College School, Lennoxville, where

Daughter-in-law to the late Paul and Grace

he eventually became Headmaster. Over the

Filion. Loving sister to Tracy (Rick) and Kelly

years he was an Outward Bound Instructor

(John). She was an inspiration to and will be

Bishop’s College School Report on Giving 2019-20

REPORT ON GIVING 2019–20

A caring community The spring of 2020 will be remembered for

To some, it is making a financial contribu-

the person they are today. We are proud of

its unprecedented uncertainty and global

tion; to others, it’s giving of their time and

the role we played in each and every one

interruption to normal life. It will also be

energy for the betterment of the school.

of their lives, and their continued sup-

remembered as a challenge that the BCS

It must be said that trying to measure

port reinforces the responsibility we have

community met head on, with members

the time and energy of our board mem-

to those students currently here and all

coming together to show their unwaver-

bers, parents, alumni, staff, friends of the

those yet to come through our doors.

ing support of our school. We are proud to

school, and teachers as they worked to

report that our community has answered

ensure the health and safety during these

ful to the alumni, parents, and friends who

the call, leading to a very successful and

turbulent months is impossible. However,

every year make a gift in support of our im-

exceptional year of philanthropy. Despite

the results of care from these countless

portant endeavours. Without this support,

disruptions to everyone’s personal and

volunteer hours can be felt all around us

the programs and overall student experi-

professional lives, the support from the

here on Moulton Hill.

ence would be considerably lessened.

BCS community helped open the 2020-

The impact BCS has on its students

We are extremely fortunate and thank-

Thank you for believing in BCS and

2021 school year with a renewed sense of

is evident when speaking with alumni.

knowing that your generosity makes a

purpose and optimism for a strong future.

Whether they grew into an adult at the

difference.

Philanthropy is a vital part of world-class

school as a Lifer or graced the halls for

institutions and being philanthropic can

only a year, the stories and memories all

mean different things to different people.

lead to the same realization: BCS shaped

The Advancement Team

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REPORT ON GIVING 2019–20

With heartfelt thanks Lastly, 2018 saw the creation of the

BCS has experienced a tremendous period

dent residence in 50 years. We succeeded

of growth and campus improvements over

in building a superlative building that is a

Peter N. Thomson Family Scholarship—the

the past several years. This growth can be

standard against which all future resi-

largest named scholarship in BCS history.

found in our endowment and in the launch

dences will be measured. We are excited to

The first recipient of this transformational

of a ground-breaking Scholar-in-Residence

see what the future holds as we turn our

display of philanthropy joined the BCS

program, and experienced when walking

sights to upgrading the other residences

student community for the 2019-20 year,

our beautiful 250 acres with a near-full ca-

on campus this coming summer.

and we’re pleased to share that two more

pacity school to enjoy it. Here on campus,

The creation and funding of our Scholar-

recipients have benefitted from the fund

we are grateful and proud of our realized

in-Residence program includes a scholar

goals and projects. With a constant eye on

apartment in Mitchell Family House. Our

the future, it may feel like we move from

initial program launch was anticipated for

on the horizon that are only possible with

one project to the next without taking a

March 2020, but obviously had to be post-

the support of community members like

breath, and that is because we have much

poned. In February 2021, we welcomed

you. We are fortunate to be able to count

to accomplish.

Thyannda Mack, founder of Inclusive

on so many wonderfully generous people

Resolutions, LLC, to lead us in the impor-

from around the world who feel a strong

to reflect on the progress we have made

tant work of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

attachment to our school. We hope that

over the past few years and express our

(DEI)—which is also this year’s school

you feel appreciated for the patronage

deepest gratitude and appreciation for

theme. Our second scholar this year, Liane

and care you have shown Bishop’s College

everything that you do for our school, our

Nowell, Executive Director of the Kenauk

School.

community, and our students. Your vision

Institute, will join us in April, to focus on

and generosity helped build and fund

Environmental Science and Sustainability

On behalf of all of us on Moulton Hill:

Mitchell Family House—the first new stu-

within our community and on our campus.

THANK YOU!

We would like to take this opportunity

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this current school year.

We have many new and exciting projects

REPORT ON GIVING 2019–20

Building the BCS Endowment At BCS, we believe economic and cultural diversity of our student body is one of our greatest strengths and contributes to our success in developing global leaders of tomorrow. So many of our graduates have benefitted from financial assistance and have gone on to enjoy successful careers and fulfilling lives. Thanks to the support from our many donors around the world, we are proud to offer over $1.9 million in annual scholarships and financial assistance to deserving students. BCS makes this major financial commitment because we believe in student access. We compete as a world-class private boarding school Ross Hall (Dining Hall)

returning and incoming students. These

because we are able to attract the best

Our alumni have fond memories of meal-

pressing issues spurred a targeted sum-

and the brightest with our ability to help

time in our beautiful Ross Hall dining hall.

mer campaign to help us bridge where

support families, but we must do more. Our

Alumni often ask for recipes so they may

we were to where we needed to be. The

focus in the coming years is to build the

recreate a dish they remember and loved

response from our BCS community was

capacity of our Scholarship and Financial

while at school. Our dining hall is much

extraordinary. We were able to surpass

Assistance funds and we can achieve this

more than just a place to sit and eat. It is a

our target goals and proudly closed our

by building on the impressive momentum

place where conversations begin, friend-

campaign with over $230,000 raised.

of the past few years.

ships are solidified, and memories are

This allowed us to deliver on our promise

created. It is a key stop whenever alumni

of a safe environment for our students

return to campus for a stroll down memory

and staff, while maintaining excellence in

lane. Thanks to the generosity of Roald

teaching. Thanks to two generous alumni

Smeets, BCS’87, we completed extensive

in particular, we were able to upgrade the

and much-needed upgrades to the kitchen

technology in our classrooms with new

and serving areas of Ross Hall. The trans-

laptops, cameras, monitors, and standing

formation has improved the experience for

desks.

everyone at the school, students and staff alike.

Spring Campaign This spring of 2020 forced BCS to quickly transition to distance learning in response to the extraordinary circumstances of a global pandemic. Navigating our new reality highlighted some of the school’s limitations and brought pressing needs to the fore, as we looked to a fall 2020 opening that could meet our high standards.

Our needs included upgrading technology in classrooms, adding more robust safety protocols to allow for a safe return to campus, as well as meeting the increased demands for financial assistance from

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REPORT ON GIVING 2019–20

A giving strategy with big impact One of the greatest myths about impact and giving is that one needs to have a lot to make a big difference. Two examples:

Years ago, an alumnus set up a life insurance policy with BCS as sole beneficiary. For 20 years, monthly tax receiptable installment payments of $159 were made. The policy is now fully funded, and the benefit to BCS is currently valued at $76,000 and continues to grow annually.

A number of BCS alumni have made arrangements in their estate planning to remember BCS. For illustrative purposes, if 300 BCS alumni (5% of the alumni family) chose to name BCS as a beneficiary of, say, $30,000/each in their estate planning, the school would in time be $9 million better supported in terms of its programs. That’s a lot of generosity that can have tremendous impact. What is more, because BCS is a non-profit organization, the tax benefit of legacy giving can in fact be a benefit to family by lessening the tax burden for your remaining loved ones.

For more information, contact Ryan Comeau at 1.877.570.7542 x297 or rcomeau@bishopscollegeschool.com.

Recurring gifts Any gesture that benefits our beloved school is appreciated, and no method of giving has a greater impact on building the foundation of our institution than recurring gifts. These predictable commitments provide the school with reliable revenue that gives BCS the freedom to engage in long-term goals and projects with a difference that is immediate and transformative. Read these words from alumni who have pledged with recurring gifts: Chad Bean, BCS’13

Theodora “Theo” Brinckman, BCS’84

Himal Mathew, BCS’77

Donating to the school on a regular basis

I have found that monthly giving is an

First, BCS was very good to me and very

is a demonstration of gratitude for the

excellent choice with which to participate

good for me. What’s important to me is

experience I had. Recurring gifts allow BCS

in BCS’ fundraising efforts. Not only is it

feeling that, in some modest way, I am

to focus less on fundraising and more on

super easy and efficient for me as the

connected to the students by helping

their mission and objectives of the various

donor but it saves costs for the school, as

make the school more affordable and/

proposed and ongoing projects. Since BCS

they can rely on my support and decrease

or by helping to improve the student

receives no funding from the government,

their solicitations, so my donated dollar

experience. In turn, I hope that today’s

it provides the school with a steady and

goes further. It is also a wonderful way

students will want to feel that connection

predictable source of funding. It’s these

to stay connected and makes me feel

and will want to be part of their school for

recurring gifts from generous alumni that

great that I am making a difference. The

the rest of their lives.

enhance the endowment, maintain a

level of your monthly gift can be as large

healthy operating budget, and keep the

or as small as you wish, so even younger

lights shining in this historic institution.

graduates can participate—what a wonderful introduction to philanthropy!

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REPORT ON GIVING 2019–20

Thank you to our 2019-20 supporters Thank you to each and every donor

Construction Gératek

Timothy C. Bradley, BCS’67

Craig Moffat, BCS’85

who contributed to Bishop’s College

Gestion David Gosselin

Neil Branch & Nathalie Duguay

Peter Nixon, BCS’64

School. Your gifts are making an

and 5 Anonymous

Wei Cao & Yina Qu

Hugh Notman, BCS’75

Pam Carson & Kent Carson

Torrance Ragueneau, BCS’96

Peter Cassar, BCS’96 & Caroline

Dan Rujoi

every student. This list includes all

Chairman’s Circle ($5,000+)

charitable donations from July 1,

Luc Bertrand

Stuart “Kip” Cobbett, BCS’66 &

2019 to June 30, 2020.

Gregory J. Boyd, BCS’81 &

impact in the school today and will continue to enhance the experience of

Caroline M. Roy Indicates individuals who

Grégoire Cassar, BCS’96 Jill Cobbett, KHC’67

Stephan Scholl, BCS’88 Paul Setlakwe, BCS’71 George W. Stairs, BCS’67

Christopher J. Cowans, BCS’81

Okill Stuart, BCS’37

John P. Colfer & Sandra Colfer

Vinh Q. Doan & Mai Van Tran

YueLong Tao & ZhangMei Li

increased their giving from the

Neil P. Cunningham, BCS’77

Sandra Edwards

Gabriel Terrazas-Madariaga &

previous fiscal year.

José De Alba Barnola &

Maureen Elliott Waterston,

Aranzazu Alvarez Morphy De

Founder’s Circle ($100,000+)

François de Sainte Marie, BCS’65

Charles M. Hart, BCS’59

Valentin Demmel & Gerda

Richard D.W. Howson, BCS’67 Roald Smeets, BCS’87 Deirdre Stevenson, KHC’50

La Macorra

Demmel Noureddine Hajibi & Saloua ZraÏda

BCS’83

Maria Teresa Yvonne Ochoa Rosellini

James E. Fraas, BCS’70

Ronald Thibault & Sandra Unis

Harry Gattiker & Carole

Janet Turcot Vukovic & Vladimir

Gattiker Stéphane Gaumond & Pascale Trottier

Vukovic François Turcotte & Nathalie Turcotte

Yongxiang Geng & Lili Li

Stuart Webster

Scott Goodson, BCS’81 & Karin

Michael Weir, BCS’78

The Molson Foundation

H.E. Lee Harrison, BCS’74

The Petman Foundation

A. Kurt Johnson, BCS’84 &

Anthony Graham, BCS’74

John W. Wilmer Jr.

Builder’s Circle ($50,000+)

Sass S. Khazzam, BCS’62

Ian Graham, BCS’80

Kathryn Wyatt, BCS’76 & David

Ann C. Mitchell, KHC’53

John Hallward, BCS’79 & Karma

Cynthia M. Baxter, KHC’52

Stephen W.C. Mulherin, BCS’74

Bartlett H. MacDougall, BCS’54

Timothy O’Reilly, BCS’80 &

Danielle Holland

Guthrie J. Stewart, BCS’73 & Sarah Ivory Stewart, BCS’79 Derek C. Webster & Saleema Webster Norman E. Webster, BCS’58 & Pat Webster

U. Drakenberg-Goodson

D. Hallward

Eric Willer & Nicole Willer

Cottingham Michael Zinay, BCS’72

Mark Hantho, BCS’77

Eurosign Informatique

Rae Heenan, KHC’55

JHM Charitable Foundation

Bridget H. Perry-Gore, BCS’81

Ian Henderson, BCS’56

Thibault Chevrolet Cadillac

Timothy Price, BCS’75 & Denise

Margot Heyerhoff, KHC’69

Nismi Roman Beli

Burke-Price

Buick GMC

Hammie Hill

Vancouver Foundation

David J. Stenason, BCS’75

Hamnett Hill

The Windward Foundation

Daniel Sun & Zhihong Wang

Patrick M.S. Houston & Stine

and 1 Anonymous

Eric T. Webster Foundation

DJS Holdings Ltd.

and 1 Anonymous

Estate of Harriett S. Kane

Peter Hyndman, BCS’57

Raymond James Canada

Fern M. Jeffries, BCS’79

Head of School’s Circle ($500+)

Amanda Jelowicki, BCS’93

Nicholas D. Andrews & Kate

Benefactor’s Circle ($10,000+) C. Scott Abbott, BCS’67 Neelakantan Anand

Foundation The John Patrick Colfer Family Foundation Universal College

David Gosselin & Louise Gagné

Linden-Anderson

Michel Johnson Matthew Kenny, BCS’79 & Sigrid Kenny

Andrews Mireilli Bantsimba Michael A. Bastian, BCS’62

Alexander Kippen, BCS’78

Robert P. Bédard

Director’s Circle ($1,000+)

Tyler Lewis & Renee Lewis

Robin Berlyn, BCS’52

Joanna MacDonald

Barbara Brodeur, KHC’52

Fraser Baillie, BCS’58

Timothy McGee, BCS’75

David P. Brodeur, BCS’86

Peter G. Smith, BCS’72

Jody Banister

John McLernon, BCS’59

Tony Brodeur, BCS’82

Helgi Soutar

Nathalie Bissonnette, BCS’86

Joan McMaster, KHC’65

John W. Collyer, BCS’59

James Soutar & Abby Soutar

Janine Bombardier

William Mitchell, BCS’63

Ryan Comeau, BCS’09

Daniel Lalonde, BCS’72 Linda Rodeck, BCS’81 & Arron Barberian

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Ronald B. Mitton & Susan Y. Mitton Mary Parewick, KHC’54 Douglas Patriquin, BCS’64 Robert G. Ross, BCS’52 Nicholas Scheib, BCS’91 William A. Scott, BCS’74 Patricia Shannon-Peacock Jocelyn Shaw, KHC’43 Robert A. Stairs, BCS’45 Claudia M. Schwegmann & Kay Steidtmann Stefan T. Stiegler, BCS’79 Timothy Tokarsky & Suzanne Tokarsky Sarah-Maud Turcotte, BCS’09 and 3 Anonymous

Friends (up to $249) Alfonso Aguilar Vázquez, BCS’20 Alfonso Aguilar Zermeño & Susan Cook

Robin S. Molson, BCS’48

Richard Clinton, BCS’79

Charles Couture

John R. Oldland

Peggy Couper, KHC’61

Caroline Archer, KHC’63

Zhiyue Du & Wujun Zheng

Nicholas Oldland, BCS’90

John D. Cowans, BCS’54 & Mary

Stephen C. Baker, BCS’68

Dominique Dufour & Carl

James A. Peers, BCS’69

Mercure

Cowans

Peter Provencher, BCS’77

Anie de La Fontaine

Edmond G. Eberts, BCS’56

Kate Reed, KHC’59

Lewis W. Evans, BCS’65 & Cathy

Christian Fillion & Marie-Claude

Marc Rioux & Nancy Laguë

Desmariais Guy Francis, BCS’69 Randall Fraser, BCS’66 Oleksandr Frunze & Tamila Frunze

J. Evans

Gordon A. Ritchie, BCS’72

Sarrah Ewing, BCS’10

Ruth Sheeran, KHC’68 &

Heather Faith, KHC’54

Stephen Sheeran Radek Skarda & Alena Škardová rozená Štieberová

Adriana Vázquez Barrales

D. Raymond Banham Susan Bassett-Klauber, KHC’58 Anna Rudel Basu, KHC’66 Anne Baxter, KHC’57 Jacques Benguigui & Lucy Benguigui

Andrea M. Gordon, KHC’64

Christiane Beullac, KHC’68

Ann Gorycki, KHC’57

Trevor H. Bishop, BCS’51

Gordon Gray & Jerry Casey

H. William Borntraeger

Sally Gardner

Tracey Stevens, BCS’87

Fabien Goury & Yasmine Goury

Keith Tinker, BCS’88

Lyne Labrecque

Ariana Y. Bradford, BCS’87

Isabelle Goyette

Mary Usher-Jones, KHC’63

William Lang, BCS’60

Theodora Brinckman, BCS’84

Stewart Gray, BCS’07

Julian Wise, BCS’65

Philip Lawee, BCS’72

Keith Broadhurst & Janet

Graham Hallward, BCS’74

Clifford Wood & Louise Wood

Nicholas Lomasney, BCS’76

Jiang Huang & Jie Cheng

Yu Zhao & Li Gao

Sheila Lyster

Philip J. Khazzam, BCS’78

Lloyd Douglas Solutions Inc.

Charlotte S. MacLatchy, KHC’64

Stephen M. Kouri, BCS’79

Mary Usher-Jones Foundation

Samantha Mahfood, BCS’84

Fiona Burke

Michel Lafrance & Carine Verlez

Walker Glass Co. Ltd.

Himal Mathew, BCS’77

Lawrence D. Burpee, BCS’53

Timothy Matthews, BCS’78

Diana C. Chapman, KHC’55

John Laratta

Gray

Judy Boswell, KHC’56

Broardhurst Andreas F. Burhorn & Gundrun A.L. Hegemann

Raymond Lepage

Prefect’s Circle ($250+)

Randy Maxfield

Wendy Charlebois, KHC’65

Marguerite Lévesque

Geneviève Bédard, BCS’92

Cynthia A. McCall, BCS’79

Sara Colby, KHC’65

Albert MacDonald

David Bonnett, BCS’76

Diana Meier-Soriat &Johann

Pamela Merrill Cook, KHC’37

Peter A. Mackenzie, BCS’77

Gillian Booth, KHC’61 & Stephan

Michael R. McMaster, BCS’57 Doug Mitchell, BCS’79

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Booth Pierre Boutin, BCS’78

Christoph Meier Katharine Mills, KHC’64

Fiona L. Cooper Scott Coote Elizabeth A. Couture, BCS’20

REPORT ON GIVING 2019–20

Joan M. Crossen

Julie Gariépy & Eric Trudel

Lucinda Lyman, KHC’59

Robert A. Pattison, BCS’49

Thomas F. Cunningham

John T.B. Gibb-Carsley, BCS’53

Scott Manning

Kimberly J. Pawley, BCS’85

Debra-Ann Daigneault

James D. Gillis, BCS’69

David T. Marosi, BCS’04

Thomas R. Pocock, BCS’63

Hélène de Kovachich

C. Richard Goodfellow, BCS’62

Susan M. Marpole, KHC’63

Nancy G. Rae, KHC’50

Charles de Sainte Marie, BCS’93

Tyler Gordon

Jeannine Mathieu

Sonia D. Raikes Smith, KHC’57

Peter C. Denison, BCS’67

Charlene Graham

Becky Mayer, KHC’61

Antoine Reed, BCS’02

Elaine Dezan

Anne Gregory, KHC’51

Randy McCone, BCS’03

Ronald T. Riley, BCS’52

Jacques Dion

Judith Griffin, KHC’57

Duncan McDougall, BCS’79

Alberto Rivera, BCS’88

Éric Dostie

Mike E. Guy, BCS’99

D’Arcy McGee, BCS’61

Kathy W. Robertson, KHC’68

Anne Drake & Mark Drake

Michael G. Harris, BCS’62

Stuart McKelvie & Pamela

Harold Rolph & Debra Rolph

Victor M. Drury, BCS’65

Jane Hawketts, BCS’83

Michel Dubois & Nina Lagacé

David Hunt

David L. Mills, BCS’71

Anthony J. Ross, BCS75

Peter R. Duffield, BCS’55

Naomi A. Jervis-Read

Antonia Mitchell, KHC’55

Patricia M. Schwarz, KHC’56

Judith Dunn, KHC’64 & Peter

David R. Jones, BCS’71

Martha J. Mitchell

Kevin Schwenker

Tim M. Jones, BCS’66

Peter H.C. Mitchell, BCS’59

William R. Sewell, BCS’59

Langis Dupuis

David Laliberté, BCS’14

Jennifer Monk

Janet E. Simms-Baldwin, KHC’60

Gael Eakin, KHC’56

E. James Langerfeld & Frances

Louise M. Moses, KHC’66

Michael D. Stearns, BCS’82

Stefano Murro, BCS’14

Suzanne A. Stohn, KHC’41

Dunn

Mason Emoff, BCS’16

M. Langerfeld

McKelvie

Amber Rommens

Tim Emoff

Friedrich Langerfeld, BCS’03

Alexandre Nadeau, BCS’04

Dacre C. Stoker, BCS’76

Andrew H. Federer, BCS’79

Margaret Larrass, KHC’62

Kirby Nadeau

Peter A. Stuart & Barbara Stuart

Ruth E. Ferguson, KHC’44

Donald G.M. Lawrence, BCS’49

Christopher Newman, BCS’93

James Sweeny & Heather

Carol A. Finlayson, KHC’66

Nancy Layton”

John R. Newman, BCS’51

Richard Freeborough, BCS’59

Elizabeth J. Leslie, KHC’58

Corey J. Nicholson

Thomson Draco Szathmary

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Ronald Thibault Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltée

Gifts In Kind Au Diable Vert Benoit Hamel Ensō Yoga Studio Hovey Manor Linda Rodeck, BCS’81 Mackay Smith, BCS’52 Maçonnerie Gilles Goyette Inc. Peter Cassar, BCS’96 Stuart F. Webster Susan Reid Telus Affaires Torrance Ragueneau, BCS’96 Tyler Gordon We have made every effort to ensure that these are complete and accurate lists. Please accept our sincere apologies if there are any errors or omissions and let us know of any correction by contacting François Tessier

Elizabeth Couture

Global Excel

Ryan Comeau: 819.566.0238 x283 or

Margaret Tilley, KHC’69

Maxime Covatta

Lee Harrison

rcomeau@bishopscollegeschool.com.

Hanna Unis-Thibault, BCS’17

Yen Nhi Doan

IMK Avocats

Jakob Unis-Thibault, BCS’13

Tomas Domenech

Danny Lalonde

Barbara Varney, KHC’55

Rosane Pierre Efila

Les Autobus R. Pouliot Inc.

Beverley Wace, KHC’60

Jacoby Goodson

Les Entreprises Alain

Beorn White

Jesse Johnson

Sue Whittall, KHC’51

Ratanak Monin Lam

Maçonnerie Gilles Goyette Inc

Eve S. Wickwire, KHC’56

Thai Son Lam

PC Court Ltée

AmazonSmile Foundation

Ben Mosher

Raymond Chabot Grant

Les Entreprises Éric Dostie Inc.

William Nepveu

and 9 Anonymous

Ana Claudia O’Reilly

David Stenason

Lingyu (Cindy) Qu

Top Marks

In Honour Of:

Yedidia Sam

William Mitchell, BCS’63

Alperen Savas Ruowen (Willa) Sun

In Memory Of:

Préfontaine

Thornton

34th Annual Alumni & Friends Hockey Tournament

28th Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament (Fall 2019)

Michel Dubois

Class of 2020 Gift

Autobus-Pouliot

Rempart Asset Management

Alfonso Aguilar

BCS Foundation

Hatley

Samuel Bridgo

Bell Horizon Inc.

Sebby’s

Zhuo (Angela) Chen

EXP Inc.

Guy Patry

Aidan Condo

Brian Fahey

Provigo

W. Bradley Mitchell, BCS’56 Susan (McMaster) Holmes, KHC’60

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