ALUMNI ORIENTATION PACKAGE
2022
ALUMNI 101
WELCOME TO HSC’S ALUMNI COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVES OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Graduation doesn’t mark the end of your ties with Hillfield Strathallan College; your status simply changes from student to alumni! With your new title comes new privileges and honours.
The Alumni Association’s primary objectives are to:
The Alumni Association existed before the amalgamation of Hillfield College and Strathallan School in 1969. To date, 70 Alumni Presidents have overseen this active association, which consists of more than 3,000 members and over 100 Class Representatives. The Alumni Association takes pride in bringing the talents and enthusiasm of its members back to HSC to enhance the educational experience of our students.
ALUMNI PROGRAMMING The Alumni Office is located in the Strathallan Building and is ready to support the efforts of a broad range of alumni volunteers. The Alumni Association Executive oversees the HSC Mentor Connect program and awards such as the Alumni Award of Distinction, Hall of Excellence, and the Athletic Hall of Fame. It is also involved in events such as the HSC Alumni Golf Classic, Carol Service Reception, Young Alum Pub Nights, Homecoming, regional reunions and much more!
Daniella D’Ambrosi ’16, Young Alumni Rep
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n Promote the interests of all alumni n Represent the alumni in all matters related to the College n Build a base of dedicated volunteers whose experiences will
benefit the College n Preserve the traditions of the College for future generations n Act as a public relations vehicle to attract support to the College
and alumni programming To put it simply, the Alumni Association ensures that the voices of the alumni are heard by the College and vice versa, representing the College of yesterday and today. The Alumni Association also has a Young Alumni Representative on the Alumni Association Executive (AAE) as a voice for its newest members. If you have a keen interest in networking with other alumni and participating on this committee, please contact:
Bianca Barton ’03, Alumni Relations Officer 905-389-1367, ext. 117 alumni@hsc.on.ca
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
THE TRADITION OF CLASS REPRESENTATIVES The selection of Class Representatives for the graduating class is an honoured tradition at HSC. The Alumni Office currently has information on Class Representatives from 1949 forward. Individuals who accept this role are responsible to their class and the College to maintain the link between their fellow alumni and Hillfield Strathallan College.
HSC CLASS REPRESENTATIVES The Head Prefects are automatically nominated to fulfill this role. They will work with the Alumni Association as the Class Representatives. For the Class of 2022, Fola Ayibiowu and Ali Haider are your Class Representatives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Class Representatives will be the voice of motivation and enthusiasm for all alumni events. They will be responsible along with the Alumni Relations Officer for the organization of any casual and/or milestone reunions involving their graduating year. Events such as the HSC Alumni Golf Classic and Homecoming require the Class Representative’s participation as a role model for their class’ attendance.
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CLASS NEWS HSC stays connected with its graduates through the HSC Review, Email and social media including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Class Representatives will be requested to help obtain up-to-date personal profiles and “good news” stories about their class for these publications.
EXPECTATION Class representatives have been a tradition at HSC and are instrumental in retaining ties between their class and the College. Class Representatives are called upon to assist the College in the location of lost alumni and the planning of their milestone reunion, in addition to various other tasks from time to time.
ALUMNI AWARD OF DISTINCTION GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP THE STEVE KULAKOWSKY ’03 ALUMNI AWARD OF DISTINCTION GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Steve Kulakowsky ’03 has had a front seat to the dramatic change going on in downtown Hamilton. As co-founder of developer Core Urban Inc., he has spent the last 13 years helping shape urban renewal in the city, largely through the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, increasing Hamilton’s stock of housing and commercial space. Core Urban has turned a former school into a dramatic, glasstopped condo building, joined two aging commercial buildings to create a mix of residential and street-level storefronts, and remodelled a 19th-century textile factory into an airy and modern office building, among other projects. Steve says he’s proud of his contribution to Hamilton’s resurgence, saying his company
often works in overlooked areas of the core and on challenging projects that many other developers wouldn’t risk. He describes his philosophy as one that looks to create attractive buildings that add to the streetscape and improve the community, as opposed to one that seeks to build the maximum number of units in the most costefficient way possible. “A lot of the time it’s taking old buildings that have been underutilized for years and making something special out of them,” says Steve. “We’ve shown that by building in interesting places, you can attract and retain people from Hamilton and out of town, through buildings that are kind of cool.” To read the full article, visit hsc.on.ca/hscreview2022
Below is a list of those who have been awarded and honoured through the HSC Alumni Award of Distinction Graduate Scholarship:
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The Colin Glassco ’61 Scholarship
Kristian Montano ’06
2007
The Dr. Sheila Singh ’90 Scholarship
Megan Hill ’07
2008
The Dr. Gail Erlick Robinson ’60 Scholarship
Kathleen Gnocato ’08
2009
The Steve Paikin ’78 Scholarship
Emmaline Houston ’09
2010
The Ron Bremner ’67 Scholarship
Haydon Lutz ’10
2011
The Robert (Bob) Young ’72 Scholarship
Rosemary McKee ’11
2012
The Randall Scott Echlin ’69 Scholarship
Meaghan Taylor Tremblay ’12
2013
The John van Nostrand ’67 Scholarship
Victoria Restivo ’13
2014
The Honourable Coulter A. Osbourne, Q.C. ’50 Scholarship
Ishaan Kapur ’14
2015
The Honourable Coulter A. Osbourne, Q.C. ’50 Scholarship
Joshua Altmann ’15
2016
The Rob Webb ’74 Scholarship
Matthew Tutty ’16
2017
The Naina and Ratna Kapur ’78 Scholarship
Kassandra Hill ’17
2018
The Colin McNairn ’56 Scholarship
Sophia Dyment ’18 & Victoria Altmann ’18
2019
The Lori Morris ’82 Scholarship
Camille Bruckmann ’19
2020
The Warren Dakin ’78 Scholarship
Will Assad ’20
2021
The Lt. Col. Ret’d Christopher Waters ’72 Scholarship
Vikram Arora ’21
2022
The Steve Kulakowsky ’03 Scholarship
Peyton Bear ’22
If you have questions regarding the application, please contact: Bianca Barton ’03, Alumni Relations Officer 905-389-1367, ext. 117 alumni@hsc.on.ca
For more information regarding this scholarship, please visit our website at hsc.on.ca/alumni
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COMMEMORATE YOUR YEARS AT HSC
NEW GRADUATE RING
GRADUATE DIPLOMA FRAMES
The College is pleased to present its new graduate ring. This exquisite commemorative ring was designed by Ashley Jewellers and is available exclusively through the HSC Campus Store. The new graduate ring is available for men and women in 10, 14 and 18K yellow and white gold and can be custom-sized.
Memories are forever. Frame them accordingly. The HSC Campus Store is pleased to offer all graduates the opportunity to commemorate their wonderful accomplishment with one of our custom diploma and picture frames. Please visit the HSC Campus Store for more information on sizes, styles and ordering.
To order, or for more information, please contact the HSC Campus Store at 905-389-1367, ext. 112.
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