LCC LION Magazine Fall 2021 by lower_canada_college

LOWER CANADA COLLEGE

Fall 2021

THE

COVID-YEAR CHRONICLE

LCC LION HEAD OF SCHOOL Christopher Shannon (Pre-U ’76)

Hybrid & Remote Learning

LION EDITOR

Outdoor Classrooms

Dawn Levy

ASSISTANT EDITOR Dana Kobernick

COPY EDITORS Michelle Campbell Jane Martin

ARCHIVES, RESEARCH & DATABASE Jane Martin Adrianna Zerebecky

TRANSLATION Ekaterina Huerta Nathalie Lampron

CONTRIBUTORS Eliana Chow Kristine Jones Dana Kobernick Dawn Levy Patrick Peotto Christopher Shannon (Pre-U ’76) Nancy Smith Chris Viau Alison Wearing Lindsey Whitelaw

PHOTO CREDITS & CONTRIBUTORS Chris Auclair A. Victor Badian Anabela Cordeiro Marah Even Susan Ferguson LCC Archives Christinne Muschi Kyle Williams

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Swinging from the Trees

Kindness in Action

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Contents 2 Headlines 5 Editor’s Note 6 The COVID-Year Chronicle 20 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) 22 Class Acts 26 2020–2021 Report 28 Message from the Head of School & Chair of the Board of Governors

30 Report to Donors 36 Donor Profiles: Natanya Khazzam ’02 & Michael Soares ’06 (Pre-U ’07) 38 Thank You to Our Donors 46 Branching Out 48 Alumni News 51 Adieu to Our Retiree 52 In Memoriam

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Losses & Gains During a Pandemic Year

Gains et pertes d’une année de pandémie

s the 2020–2021 academic year came to a close, I took stock of all that had occurred since the world was cast into the throes of a pandemic and our lives were so dramatically altered. For so many around the globe, there was significant loss. At school, our students simply wanted to engage with their friends and be together, but these types of everyday activities that we tend to take for granted were restricted as well. For me, this was an experience unlike any other. Never before had I been forced to resist the very impulses that make us human: a hug, a handshake. I could see the smiles of our students in their eyes, but real joy that spreads across the face was obscured. My interactions with students, parents, faculty, staff, and Board members were hampered by stringent directives to remain separated or physically distanced. It is undeniable. COVID dealt a swift and unexpected blow. But, true to one of our core values, we were resilient. Students, faculty, and staff were undeterred by obstacles. As innovators, we faced seemingly impossible situations and prevailed, by thinking creatively and finding new ways of doing things. We were problem solvers and risk takers and, drawing upon our strength and courage, navigated a challenging time together. The result was a school year that saw a mix of on-campus and remote learning initiatives, including outdoor classrooms, changes to schedules, learning in cohorts (fixed groups), and co-curricular activities that were mostly virtual, to name a few. Even amidst this upheaval we continued to uphold our motto, Non Nobis Solum, through community service efforts. And the need for the arts, never stronger, was fulfilled by music concerts and theatrical productions which, through the ingenuity of our teachers and students, shifted online. We even managed to offer our first-ever virtual Fam Jam

u terme de l’année scolaire 2020–2021, j’ai fait le point sur tout ce que nous avions vécu depuis que le monde avait été plongé dans la tourmente d’une pandémie et que nos vies avaient été complètement bouleversées. Pour bien des gens partout dans le monde, les pertes ont été considérables. À l’école, nos élèves souhaitaient simplement passer du temps avec leurs camarades, mais même ces interactions quotidiennes que nous tenons généralement pour acquises étaient limitées. De mon point de vue, ce fut une expérience qui ne se compare à aucune autre. Jamais auparavant je n’avais été obligé de me retenir de faire tout ce qui nous rend humains. Finies les étreintes et les poignées de main... Je voyais les yeux souriants de nos élèves, mais la joie authentique qui éclairait habituellement leur visage s’était obscurcie. Mes interactions avec tous les membres du milieu scolaire — jeunes, parents, enseignants et le personnel, ainsi que les membres du conseil d’administration — étaient entravées en raison des consignes strictes qui nous contraignaient à rester physiquement éloignés les uns des autres. La COVID nous a porté un coup soudain et inattendu : c’est un fait indéniable. Mais, fidèles à l’une de nos valeurs fondamentales, nous nous sommes montrés résilients. Les élèves, les enseignants et les autres employés ne se sont pas laissé décourager par les obstacles qui se dressaient devant eux. Faisant preuve d’innovation et de créativité, nous nous sommes relevés de situations qui nous paraissaient insurmontables en trouvant de nouvelles façons de faire les choses. Nous avons résolu des problèmes et pris des risques. En misant sur nos forces et notre courage, nous avons traversé ensemble ces eaux tumultueuses. Au cours de cette année scolaire combinant l’apprentissage sur le campus et à distance, nous avons, entre autres, mis à profit les classes en plein air, modifié les horaires,

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as a unique way to celebrate the LCC community. Athletic teams could not compete. Yet, our PE staff got our students moving by offering drills and games that kept them active and healthy. The list of the ways in which we adapted is long. Although precipitated by an event that has largely been destabilizing, it is important to acknowledge the gains that were made. Some of what we implemented out of necessity actually worked better. Some of the initiatives we otherwise would not have pursued were great successes. All of them were led by faculty and staff who were, in my view, true heroes of the pandemic. In this vein, the fall issue of the LION magazine is dedicated to recounting the highlights of 2020–2021. Like us all, I am hopeful that we are emerging from this health crisis. At the same time, I am grateful for and proud of all that we have gained and the ways in which we have grown, both collectively and as individuals. It’s a true testament to our ability to “stride forward boldly…”

créé des groupes-bulles et tenu la plupart des activités périscolaires en mode virtuel. Malgré ces bouleversements, nous avons continué, dans l’esprit de notre devise Non Nobis Solum, de nous mettre au service de la collectivité. Pour combler nos besoins sur le plan artistique — plus criants que jamais — nous avons pu compter sur des concerts et des productions théâtrales qui, grâce à l’ingéniosité de nos enseignants et élèves, ont été mises en ligne. Nous avons même trouvé le moyen d’organiser notre toute première fête familiale virtuelle (Fam Jam), une façon unique en son genre de mettre la communauté du LCC à l’honneur. Les équipes sportives ne pouvaient concourir, mais nos enseignants d’éducation physique ont fait bouger nos jeunes en leur proposant des exercices et des jeux qui les ont gardés actifs et en bonne santé. La liste des solutions que nous avons trouvées pour nous adapter est longue. Même si ces changements ont été précipités par un événement très déstabilisant, il importe de reconnaître les gains que nous avons réalisés. Certaines initiatives que nous avons mises en œuvre par nécessité ont, en fait, mieux fonctionné. Et d’autres que nous n’aurions autrement jamais envisagées ont remporté un vif succès. Notre personnel et enseignants ont mené de main de maître toutes ces initiatives. À mes yeux, ces gens sont les véritables héros de la pandémie. C’est dans cette optique que nous avons consacré notre numéro d’automne du magazine LION aux faits saillants de 2020–2021. Comme tout le monde, j’ai bon espoir de nous voir enfin sortir de la crise sanitaire. Par ailleurs, je suis reconnaissant et fier de voir tout ce que nous avons gagné et de constater à quel point nous avons grandi, individuellement et collectivement. Ces gains témoignent de notre capacité à avancer avec audace…

Non Nobis Solum, CHRISTOPHER SHANNON (Pre-U ’76) Head of School / Directeur général

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All Together LCC W

e have come a long way since the COVID pandemic upended our lives beginning in March 2020. Today, we are making progress and, in true LCC form, we have demonstrated our ability to be flexible and resilient problem solvers.

certainly bumps along the way. We tried new things and launched new initiatives. Some of these worked extremely well and others less so. But, like everything we do at our school, it was a learning experience for us all, and we felt that it deserved to be documented.

As we completed the 2020–2021 school year, we reflected on all that we had done to adapt so that the high standards that define LCC would not be compromised. It took a village, with all members of our community contributing to what ultimately proved to be a highly successful year. However, this global health crisis did not come with a roadmap and there were

In the pages that follow, we chronicle some of the major initiatives that characterized the COVID 2020–2021 school year. Despite the hurdles, our LCC community should be proud of all that was accomplished in the face of adversity. We have clearly demonstrated that we can achieve anything when we all pull together. DAWN LEVY Editor

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Wearing a mask: A new addition to the 2020–2021 school uniform

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COVIDYEAR

CHRONICLE: Rising to the Challenges with Flexibility & Innovation

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VIRTUAL SCHOOL

Shifting to a New Reality

ell before the government mandated school closures in spring 2020, the LCC administration was actively preparing for what it foresaw as inevitable. Anticipating the need to be able to function online, the school was ready to shift to a virtual environment by the end of March break, which is what it did for the balance of the year. All classes were moved online and a Virtual School web portal was created to facilitate the transition.

STUDENT MENTOR PROGRAM

Click & Connect 8

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o facilitate connections between new grade 8–11 students and their LCC student mentors in a safe way, we hosted small group Meet & Greets on Zoom in May 2020 and May 2021. In June 2021, we also added another Zoom gathering, called Names & Games, to give new students and mentors in the same grade additional opportunities to get to know each other. Given the success of these events, we will continue hosting virtual meetings between mentors and new students each year, even once COVID is behind us.

Students who needed remote access to learning participated through an iPad camera

HYBRID & REMOTE LEARNING

Teachers Adapt and Persevere

lthough the campus reopened in fall 2020, high school students divided their time between on-campus learning and virtual school, as required by ministry regulations. Some students needed to access remote learning if they were unable to come to school for health-related reasons. As well, students who experienced temporary delays with their study permits were able to attend class. As usual, LCC teachers stepped up to the plate, managing the challenge of teaching live classes while some students were online.

Staggered Schedule for Student Safety

n fall 2020, as students, faculty and staff returned to campus, physical distancing requirements meant that arrival and departure times had to be staggered. While implemented out of necessity, we soon discovered that this modification to the schedule provided many benefits—better use of our athletic facilities, more sleep time for older students, and more fluid drop-off and pickup—to name a few. Although this change was not necessarily ideal for all, a parent survey indicated that most preferred maintaining the new schedule, which is ultimately what we decided for 2021– 2022.

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Moving On Out

s outdoor spaces were thought to be safe havens from the spreading virus, many classes headed onto the fields. Tents were installed to provide shelter, and when nature cooperated, it was not unusual for students to spend part of their days learning in the fresh air. In the spring of 2021, the north-end parking lot was closed to cars and often served as a makeshift open-air music room or quiet study area. With the school’s emphasis on well-being, outdoor play was encouraged at all grade levels.

No Bubbles Burst

hen students returned to campus in the fall of 2020, the daily routine had to be completely restructured. To limit the potential for transmission of the virus, bubbles or cohorts were formed with students remaining in the same classroom for the entire day. They had all their classes together, ate together and, when possible, participated in co-curricular activities together. Teachers travelled from class to class. Though students may have missed interacting with others in their grade, strong bonds were formed, as often happens when navigating a challenging experience.

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A Haunted House Raises Spirits (and Hair!)

othing was going to stand in the way of an LCC Halloween celebration, different as it may have been. Grad Pride students converted the Middle School locker area into a haunted house, which was adapted to the age of the students. Everyone had the opportunity to visit by cohort. It was spooktacular!

Admin Teams Step Up

STAFF QUICKLY PIVOTED, CREATING VIRTUAL SCHOOL TOURS TO REPLACE IN-PERSON OPEN HOUSES

s faculty and students came back to campus, the administrative teams were asked to continue working remotely, to the extent possible, to reduce the number of people at school. While they had adapted to the virtual world, running a school from a distance came with a host of challenges and obstacles. From the business office to advancement, human resources, admissions and communications, all our operations ran smoothly. The facilities team also did their part ensuring that the building was safe and clean, and worked to further beautify the campus.

LCC Families Hit the Ice

hen possible, the Chamandy Arena was made available to LCC families to enjoy. Strict health and safety guidelines were implemented and a booking system was developed, so that all families could partake. All was free of charge and the opportunity to take advantage of some much-needed recreational activities was greatly appreciated.

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GRADE 7 GIRLS

On the Edge of their Comfort Zone

ith in-person co-curricular activities significantly restricted, students flocked to those where they could see their friends in 3D! For a group of grade 7 girls, this meant heading over to the arena even though some of them were beginner skaters. Demonstrating courage, determination, and taking an admirable risk, they found their skating legs, learned how to skate forwards and backwards, and took part in hockey drills, getting an introduction to edge work, puck handling and shooting.

DESPITE RESTRICTIONS, STUDENTS STILL HAD ACCESS TO ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES IN COHORTS AND PARTICIPATION RATES WERE EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH.

LCC Fam Jam Entertains

n April 29, 2021, the entire LCC community was invited to come home to Royal Avenue…virtually. Hosted by Mark Pascal ’92 and Megan Clarke ’07, the LCC Fam Jam brought alumni, parents, students, faculty and staff together for an evening of entertainment. Masked singers had participants guessing their identities, comedians gave them a few chuckles, door prizes were won, and guests got to socialize at the after-party. Thanks to the ingenuity of the Fam Jam committee and the generosity of sponsors, this first-ever virtual friendraiser was one to remember. LEFT CO-HOST MARK PASCAL ’92 AND FAMILY

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Swinging from the Trees

unior School students zip-lined from treetop to treetop during the first and only trip of the school year. With all trips cancelled in the latter half of the 2019–2020 school year and through much of 2020–2021, students could not have been happier to head to La Forêt des Aventures Arbraska in Mont Saint-Grégoire for an outdoor French immersion activity. There, surrounded by nature, they harnessed up for a series of aerial adventure activities.

SHOURAWE

A Friendly “Cohort” War

iddle and Senior School students were excited to take to the field once again, having missed the much-loved annual house war competition last year. This time, students competed in their cohorts and, while respecting all health and safety regulations in place and clad in their assigned colour T-shirts, they participated in a series of games: The Baillie Run, Hula-Melon Race, Tied Up, Frisbee Crossfire, and Buckets.

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“Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams”

s the devastating news of hundreds of unmarked graves at former Canadian Residential Schools came to light, grade 6 students felt compelled to honour the Indigenous children lost and those that survived. A classroom activity focused on the role of reconciliation, and each student created a heart for an LCC garden that was planted in front of the school. Messages of love and sympathy peppered the front lawn. While this was a one-time activity, the process of education and awareness is ongoing.

The Arts Warm Hearts

he pandemic has had a devastating impact on the cultural industry, with theatres, concert halls and museums shuttered for a year or longer. At the same time, the need for the arts during a time of crisis became more pronounced, with their undeniable contribution to well-being. Fortunately, despite the restrictions on gathering, the LCC arts program thrived last year, with shifts to virtual platforms to celebrate music, art and theatre. Productions included: + Junior School Holiday Concert + Junior School Celebration of the Arts + Junior School Broadway Revue + Middle and Senior School Holiday Concert + Middle School Play Hoodie + Middle and Senior School Spring Concert + Senior School Play Distortion + Where We Live Art Exhibition

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Kindness in Action

CC’s commitment to Non Nobis Solum did not wane during the pandemic year. On the contrary, as the need in local and global communities grew, so did efforts to lend support. Students participated in the Bread & Beyond initiative, making thousands of sandwiches for organizations serving homeless individuals. They collected 93 boxes of non-perishable items for Share the Warmth and 20 boxes of toys for the Montreal Diet Dispensary. Monthly casual dress days served as fundraising activities for a host of organizations, including Make-A-Wish Foundation, Water First, Cedars Cancer Centre, Old Brewery Mission, Jungle Keepers, Operation Veteran, Alterhéros, Stephen Lewis Foundation, Terry Fox Foundation, Girls for the Cure, and Movember. Internationally, contributions were made to COVID relief in India through the Canadian Red Cross, and to the Chinese National Council for Social Justice. These were proud moments for the students who, despite the obstacles, found ways to give back.

University Tours Around the World

ith travel grinding to a halt and cancellation of all in-person CEGEP and university fairs, post-secondary institutions had to find creative ways to reach prospective students. Thanks to the robust LCC academic advising program, students were presented with a wide array of online opportunities to connect with university and CEGEP representatives and attend a variety of workshops. The volume and breadth of the events meant that students were exposed to a larger number of schools across the globe. An added benefit: reduction of our collective carbon footprint due to the elimination of air travel.

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Parent Engagement Reimagined

Virtual Connections with Parents

n a positive note, battling traffic, jockeying for parking and arriving harried for an in-school event were not things parents had to contend with last year. They were kept informed through virtual curriculum evenings, online parent-teacher conferences and other information sessions. While some expressed a preference for a return to in-person activities when possible, a majority appreciated the convenience and, in a survey conducted with parents, indicated a desire for maintaining this new structure for some of these events.

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BELOW LEFT A WELCOME PACKAGE DELIVERED BY PARENT AMBASSADORS BELOW RIGHT CONNECT & CREATE COOKING SERIES

n a year that prevented parents from coming onto campus, keeping them engaged was both a challenge and a priority. We got creative, and so was born the popular Connect & Create cooking series for all parents and the Ask Me Anything sessions for new and international families. In the fall, volunteers distributed admission decision letters to grade 7 and kindergarten students. In the spring, parent ambassadors delivered welcome packages to local new families. These new initiatives, inspired by necessity, will likely be with us beyond the pandemic.

Speakers Series Asking an Alum Inspires

undreds of alumni from all over the world, as well as parents, faculty and staff, attended one or several of the Ask An Alum online presentations, a new initiative launched in 2020. The series featured interactive sessions with LCC alumni representing diverse industries, geographic locations and backgrounds who shared their journeys, experiences and achievements. Eight sessions were held during 2020–2021 and an impressive roster of alumni for this academic year has been assembled.

Lessons in Leadership

s student conferences moved online, they became more accessible. Our students participated in events featuring keynote speakers and group discussions on issues related to social justice, environmental concerns and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Led by our partners at Envoys, high school students took part in the SDG Summit, designing, testing and coming up with solutions to some of the world’s most intractable problems. The GEBG (Global Education Benchmark Group) dialogues had students involved in discussions with their peers from around the world, addressing global perspectives on justice and youth activism for change. Grade 8 students were able to participate in the annual Ontario Student Leadership Conference, a virtual event whose primary focus was to encourage students to overcome adversity, find their passion and lead despite difficulties. The pandemic and the restrictions it imposed in no way prevented our students from remaining engaged in the leadership activities that have come to define the LCC experience.

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Students Were “Up for Debate”

tudents participated in the debating co-curricular activity in great numbers, with as many as 30 students regularly attending the meetings. Due to the increased popularity, two alumni who are accomplished debaters logged on to share their knowledge and expertise, teach the students the skills of debate and help them prepare for the provincial and national championships. LCC debaters had impressive showings at the tournaments in which they competed.

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME FOR

Creative, Critical and Reflective Learners

t has been one full year since LCC became an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) Authorized World School. In that time, teachers continued to develop and refine their approaches to teaching within the MYP framework. Of note was the Personal Project completed by grade 10 students, each of whom created a product based on personal interest and research. Although an in-person showcase was not possible, videos of their work documenting their reflective process were compiled and shared with parents. The students’ creativity and breadth of interests were impressive.

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Made @ LCC

reativity and imagination were not quashed during the pandemic year. Despite constraints to access the LCC Fab Lab, students were able to build, create and innovate. The result was the Made @ LCC display at the end of the year, which featured projects from grades 7 through 11: programmable light boxes, furniture, programmable lamps, art projects, tiny home designs and hockey sticks, just to name a few.

Technology Expands in the Junior School Classroom

p until the COVID pandemic made us rethink everything we were doing, Junior School students participated in a 1 to 2 iPad program, wherein devices were shared between the two classes of a given grade (in kindergarten there was one device for every two students). In order to create a safe environment and reduce the amount of shared materials, the IT department turned on a dime and immediately provided one iPad to each student. This offered students more opportunities for uninterrupted periods of creativity in the classroom. They had greater access to differentiated activities, since devices could be accessed at any time, and they benefited from more independence as they could go at their own pace.

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Well-being for Faculty and Staff

ith stress levels increasing, mental and physical wellness became a concern not only for students, but also for faculty and staff, as they made extra efforts to support their students while managing their personal lives. Whether it was through yoga classes, live virtual fitness sessions, the LCC Strava Group — where faculty and staff could motivate one another to get outside and walk, jog or run — or workshops on lowering stress and anxiety through art, mutual support was never stronger.

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EXPLORING, CELEBRATING & UNDERSTANDING

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI)

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Creating a learning environment that reflects the diverse world in which we live has become a priority for the school, particularly since the 1990s. With the introduction of clubs that enable identity exploration, the initiation of dialogue and exchanges, modifications to school curricula and a strategic objective to increase diversity and accessibility, the goal has been for diversity, equity and inclusion to become deeply rooted in the school culture.

uring the 2020–2021 academic year, members of the LCC community, including students, faculty, staff, parents and Board members were invited to participate in conversations around DEI. Discussions were facilitated by Deputy Head Mark Salkeld and Director of Student Life Michele Owen. Participants reflected on how DEI is defined, the extent to which LCC is an inclusive environment, and further steps to be taken. Alumni will be invited to participate in 2021–2022. Many initiatives, too numerous to mention, were undertaken throughout the year. Here are a few examples: + As a response to the conflict in the Middle East, Dr. Amal Elsana Alh’jooj, executive director of McGill’s International Community Action Network (ICAN) and the founder of the Arab Jewish Center for Equality, Empowerment and Cooperation, along with Rabbi Lisa Grushcow from Temple Emanu-El in Montreal, were invited to speak to grade 8–11 students and members of the faculty and staff. They focused on how to have meaningful dialogue and the importance of open-mindedness, listening and respect. + Throughout the course of the year, other speakers, including Jason Reynolds, author of Long Way Down, and Craig Smith, retired RCMP sergeant and president of the Black Cultural Society of Nova Scotia, presented to students on DEI-related issues. + Students formed the Coalition of Racial Equity (CORE) whose mission and goals include awareness, education and student empowerment. Throughout the year, Senior School students engaged in discussions on identity and global events, and collaborated with other student groups on initiatives, such as Orange Shirt Day and Black History Month. + The Sexuality and Gender Acceptance (SAGA) club continued their discussions and activities around LGBTQ+ issues and ways to support LCC’s inclusivity initiatives.

+ Members of the admissions team participated in a host of

activities, including a symposium and a number of other professional development opportunities concerned with biases in admissions. Subsequently, partnerships were developed with several community groups to develop a funnel of diverse applicants. + The board and leadership team worked with a DEI consultant with the goal of developing a strategy for the school. The impact of these activities has yet to be measured. However, a brief survey conducted among faculty and staff to assess the extent to which they have applied what was addressed in the sessions yielded some interesting insights and comments. Here are a few:

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I have revamped a lot of my assessments to use more inclusive language that is more representative of different cultures. I have also made a concerted effort to celebrate our differences and see them as making the community better.”

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These sessions increased my awareness and sensitized me to my own language of instruction. I brought in new literature that promoted acceptance of others and inclusion of differences.”

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I have been more reflective on how I approach my students in terms of address and compassion.” The path toward DEI is long, winding, and steep. Change has been significant, but much more remains to be done. Further cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that fosters a sense of belonging requires open dialogue and opportunities to share perspectives, followed by actionable solutions. LCC is fully invested in these efforts.

FACING PAGE, TOP PRIDE WEEK AT LCC BOTTOM LEFT AUTHOR JASON REYNOLDS BOTTOM RIGHT SAGA MEETING

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“LCC did a wonderful job teaching from a textbook and taking those concepts into real life beyond the classroom walls.”

Lola Flomen ’15: Working Herself Out of a Job BY ELIANA CHOW, WRITER

hen Lola Flomen ’15 was nine years old, she developed an ear infection that required her to stay home from school. While she was channel surfing, hoping to find the latest episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, she stumbled across the World Vision channel. For three hours straight she watched a special about children in Malawi, transfixed as she witnessed girls her age wearing torn clothing and embracing dolls made from banana leaves. “It was the first time I’d ever seen poverty depicted in that way,” she shares. “When my mother came home from work, I told her I had to do something about it.”

Now, as a technical learning consultant at Population Services International (PSI), Lola sees her role as passing on skills and knowledge to be used by local researchers in enacting and upholding change in their own communities. “My number one goal is to work myself out of a job,” she says. “The day I can’t defend my job is the day I shouldn’t be there. ” Lola is quick to acknowledge that large non-governmental organizations (NGOs) like PSI operate like businesses. “At PSI, we treat the people we work with as our clients and help them measure the impact of their solutions through data, such as consumer habits, changes in the local economy, and dynamic family planning needs,” she explains. “You can set up everything right—hire people from the community and conduct research in the local language—but if your intervention isn’t actually helping those people, then none of that work is worth it.” As a result, she points to the need for organizations to offer both empathetic and dignifying aid. “Empathetic aid involves approaching issues through a lens of compassion, but that can easily totter into sensationalism,” she describes. “That’s where dignifying aid comes in. We must let communities tell us what they want, rather than telling them what we think they want.” As early as her secondary school years at LCC, Lola was already a voice for positive global change. In 2013, she won the ninth annual Me to We Youth Action Award, and in 2014 she was the youngest speaker at TedxYouth Montreal, as well as the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal.

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Reflecting on those opportunities, she praises LCC for providing an environment that allowed her curiosity to roam. “LCC did a wonderful job teaching from a textbook and taking those concepts into real life beyond the classroom walls,” she remembers. She recalls learning about reproductive health in grade 8, an experience that sparked her inspiration to raise awareness about women’s unique health needs in the public health domain. Going forward, Lola plans to continue her research on how infectious diseases impact women of reproductive age. “These are questions that many male researchers don’t consider, but they are questions that carry a lot of weight, especially in communities around the world where family planning programs aren’t as readily available,” she says. Lola is eager to see global public health efforts become a two-way street. “I want to be able to call my colleagues on the Ivory Coast and ask them to help me with a problem I have in Canada,” she affirms. “Every time we engage in mutual respect and learning across countries and cultures, that day comes one step closer.” BELOW LOLA FLOMEN '15 PRESENTS TO GRADE 11 AND PRE-U STUDENTS ON COVID-19 AND THE AFRICAN CONTINENT: UNDERSTANDING POLITICS OF DISEASE

Scientific Triumphs for Tony de Fougerolles ’82 BY DANA KOBERNICK, LCC Communications Manager

ew people can claim that their life’s work has had a significant impact on close to a billion people. Tony de Fougerolles ’82 is one such person, having been instrumental in developing the mRNA technology that is the basis for two of the COVID-19 vaccines being administered throughout the world. With a PhD in immunology from Harvard University and a postdoctoral degree from Cambridge University, Tony has spent the past 20 years dedicated to scientific and medical advancement through his work in biotech research and development. For the past four years, he has served as the CEO at Evox

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“It is always challenging and exciting to be at the cutting-edge of science, but experiments and projects don’t always work out. Ultimately, the goal is to learn from those mistakes and forge ahead.”

Therapeutics, based in the UK, which is currently developing a novel class of biotherapeutics to treat life-threatening rare diseases. The scientific discoveries have been numerous, but his contributions as the former founding Chief Scientific Officer at Moderna are noteworthy given our current reality. The seemingly overnight success of the mRNA vaccine was actually a decade in the making. “Who would have thought 10 years ago that nearly a billion people would be taking an mRNA vaccine in the midst of a pandemic?,” Tony says. “While we didn’t know when or how, we knew mRNA vaccines could be transformative, especially in a rapidly-evolving pandemic setting.” Not surprisingly, Tony feels that having a hand in creating this revolutionary technology is one of his greatest accomplishments. He and his team even laid out the groundwork for how to use it in a pandemic context and, back in 2012, spoke with Anthony Fauci’s group — the NIAID — to pitch it as part of a pandemic preparedness platform. He also applied for and received the first US government grants to further explore this area.

ABOVE TONY AND HIS FATHER ROBERT DE FOUGEROLLES ’57 AT THE LONDON ALUMNI REUNION IN 2018

Another crowning achievement for Tony is his family. He takes great pride in having nurtured and raised two college-bound children with his wife, Paula. While Tony enjoyed the sciences at LCC, noting that the course work was stimulating and challenging, he says that learning how to think critically and problem-solve proved to be more important. But the most valuable skill he acquired at LCC was writing compelling essays. “It’s not enough to have a good idea,” he says. “How you communicate that idea, for example to your boss or funding agencies, is critical.” Tony also recognizes the profound impact that exceptional teachers can have on a student’s growth and development and, from his own experience, recalls how his history teacher, Denys Heward ’64, was a valuable mentor. Although Tony has met with great success, he says that his journey has not been without its obstacles. “It is always challenging and exciting to be at the cutting-edge of science, but experiments and projects don’t always work out. Ultimately, the goal is to learn from those mistakes and forge ahead.”

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2020-2021

Report Message from the Head of School & Chair of the Board of Governors

ALSO IN THIS SECTION:

Report to Donors

Branching Out

Donor Profiles

Alumni News

Remembering David Arditi ’65

Adieu to Our Retiree In Memoriam

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Message from the Head of School & Chair of the Board of Governors

e would like to offer our personal thanks and appreciation to the entire LCC community for rallying together so effectively in what will always be remembered as the “Pandemic Year” of 2020–2021. Our journey began in late August after months of quarantine and social isolation. Amidst the health and safety protocols and new routines, our LCC community did an extraordinary job of adapting to shifting circumstances throughout the school year. We were able to consistently focus on student and community well-being with intentionality, and we should be proud that we preserved in-person teaching and learning across all grades while so many other schools and colleges across Canada were limited to virtual education. While the vast majority of Canadians remained at home and worked remotely, our in-person experiences made all the difference. That direct human contact, engagement, guidance, and care enabled us to deliver the LCC difference for all of our students. Whether they worked on campus or from home, we are deeply grateful for our teachers and staff. All personnel helped to keep a human face on learning and enhanced student welfare despite the pandemic that swirled around us. Thank you to all our Board members for their commitment to supporting LCC as we pledged to offer a safe and inclusive school environment. Their work this year was a testament to what can be achieved through virtual collaboration. Our enrolment was at its highest level in the school’s history at the beginning of 2020–2021. We completed the fifth year of our strategic plan, Vision 20/20: Global Pathways. Its three pillars, Diversity and Accessibility, Sustainable Future, and Teaching and Learning in a New Paradigm, continued to keep us focused on strengthening our school and adapting to forces of change in ways that will sustain us well into the future.

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For years, we have spoken with pride about LCC’s CORE: a strong focus on Community, unique learning Opportunities for students, first-rate Resources and a commitment to Excellence in all our programs. Despite COVID, our LCC CORE helped us strengthen our foundations in the face of significant challenge. We have many reasons to be proud. HERE ARE A FEW KEY ACHIEVEMENTS, BOTH IN AND BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, OF THIS PAST YEAR.

+ 2020–2021 was the first full year of integration of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), a new curricular framework for students in grades 7–10. After years of preparation, our teachers brought it to life, enriching learning for our high school students. + The theme of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) became fully embedded in our functioning as a school. We hosted special guest speakers, presentations on the topic were made during assemblies, and there were many classroom activities and conversations. Special thanks to our student leaders for their thoughtful initiatives and, in particular, to members of student activity groups such as CORE (Coalition of Racial Equity) and SAGA (Sexuality & Gender Acceptance) who promoted many initiatives around racial equity and gender acceptance. Our faculty, staff and parents also contributed a great deal to our community conversation. In addition, the LCC Board did a deep dive into DEI over several months, considering benchmarks and targets to make LCC a more diverse and inclusive school. We look forward to keeping the dialogue fresh and relevant on these important topics next year and beyond. + A focus on broadening diversity and accessibility to LCC has been one of our school’s strategic priorities for the past five years. During this time, we have conducted the Power of Possibilities Bursary Campaign to raise funds for student financial assistance. We have experienced great success and met our goal of growing our endowment to $20M in cash and pledges by the end of 2020. A few years ago, only four students were receiving bursaries of 80+ percent of tuition. As a result of the campaign, approximately 30 students now receive significant bursary assistance. This is entirely due to the generous philanthropy of people in our extended school community. We hope to see even greater financial aid resources available in the future so we can continue to further diversify our student body and be a better mirror of our community.

+ Wellness took on new meaning in the challenging days of COVID, as many activities were limited to campus-only. Our teachers, advisors, counsellors and administrators always had an eye on student mental health. Concurrently, our PE staff ran endless hours of fitness activities, skills, drills and active movement when no LCC athletic teams were allowed to compete in leagues or tournaments. Yet, our students signed up during all seasons. We were also very pleased that families could book ice time free of charge on weekends. That is when the LCC arena was one of the only facilities available in the community during the winter. + Virtual tools allowed students to remain focused on their studies, regardless of the shifting public health restrictions across Montreal, and we used Zoom technology frequently to connect with parents. Although most of us prefer in-person learning, we have retained the virtual option for some parentschool meetings. Also, our virtual Ask an Alum Speakers Series was a real hit and connected alumni spread across the globe for interesting seminars. It will continue post-COVID. Special thanks to our students at all grade levels for maintaining such positive attitudes in cohorts, virtual co-curriculars, and adapted athletics options. A heartfelt congratulations to our graduating students in grade 11 and Pre-U. We are very proud of the leadership they demonstrated and of their achievements. As the school year ended, we said farewell to two longserving faculty members, both of whom had a significant impact on a vast number of students at LCC. Special thanks and good wishes to Kim Tulloch-Wynn, our Pre-University coordinator and director of university advising, who provided 17 years of excellent service to the LCC community. Kim and her family moved to the West Coast in the summer. We also bid a fond farewell to John Vlahogiannis, social science teacher and director of faculty development, who retired after an impressive 30-year career at LCC. Our heartfelt thanks to these two influential educators for their dedication and commitment to student welfare and growth over so many years! Although it was a challenging year, we should take pride in our community’s resilience and ability to adapt and flourish. Despite the hardships, we had a successful and productive year, and we will build on all that we have developed and learned to create an even stronger foundation across our school community.

CHRISTOPHER SHANNON (Pre-U ’76)

DAVID SCHWARTZ ’87

Head of School

Chair, Board of Governors

THE LCC BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2020–2021 Chair David Schwartz ’87 Members John Antoniou ’84 Andrea Arthurs Kristina Ashqar ’02 (Pre-U ’03) Tom Assimes ’84 Geneviève Biron Suzanne Costom Louis Gendron Harley Greenspoon ’90 Mark Pascal ’92 Isabelle Poirier Costa Ragas ’01 (Pre-U ’02) Adam Ray Caitlin Rose ’99 Tina Serrao Michael Shatilla ’88 Lisa Steinberg Priscilla Whitehead

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Report to Donors 2020–2021 BY NANCY SMITH, DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

The year 2020 changed us in many ways, but it also underscored the incredible connections and generosity of the LCC family. Your collective strength and support, especially during these special times, are poignant reminders of what truly defines us. Philanthropy plays an important role in our school and, now more than ever, its true power and impact are visible, helping us to respond to the urgent needs and prepare for an unknown future. We are immensely grateful to our donors and volunteers for their loyalty and commitment to ensuring that LCC continues to thrive. 30

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ANNUAL GIVING

In six years, over $2.5M was raised for Annual Giving. Your contributions make a tangible difference!

The Impact of Participation

LEGACY GIFTS IN HONOUR OF THE GRADUATING CLASS... Thank You Graduating Parents! The Class of 2021 Bursary closed with a record-breaking total of

The Class of 2026 Bursary launched with an impressive total of

$149,251

$19,924

(including major gift pledges)

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Parent Participation by Grade

Alumni Participation TOP CLASSES WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF DONORS

BRAVO TO THESE CLASSES FOR THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF NEW DONORS

Visit www.lcc.ca/alumnigiving for the complete list of alumni participation (per class).

OUR SINCERE GRATITUDE to the Board of Governors and the members of the Advancement Committee for their commitment and dedication to our fundraising efforts and for strengthening the culture of philanthropy in our community.

2020–2021 ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Isabelle Poirier (Chair), Andrea Arthurs, Robyn Amiel, Megan Clarke ’07, Ken Harris ’98, Natanya Khazzam ’02, Karyn Lassner, Mark Pascal ’92, Adam Ray, Tina Serrao, Sarrah Sheiner (Pre-U ’97) and Elizabeth Stermer

GET INVOLVED IN ANNUAL GIVING We’re looking for Annual Giving Ambassadors to help promote Annual Giving within our community. If you would like to join, contact Rose Wangechi, Annual Giving Officer, at rwangechi@lcc.ca.

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DONOR PROFILES

“

Seeing my bursary recipient grow and develop has been an incredibly rewarding experience.” — NATANYA KHAZZAM ’02

DIVERGENT PATHS TAKEN LEAD TO COMMON CAUSE BY PATRICK PEOTTO, FORMER LCC ASSISTANT HEAD

ON THE SURFACE, NATANYA KHAZZAM ’02 AND MICHAEL SOARES ’06 (PRE-U ’07) ARE VERY DIFFERENT. BUT DEEP DOWN, THEY HAVE MUCH IN COMMON.

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ENDOWMENT

“

I decided to share a bit of my financial success and help others afford an LCC education.” — MICHAEL SOARES ’06 (PRE-U ’07)

“I

was part of the first coed class in grade 5,” Natanya says. “Of the eight girls in that class, I’m still in touch with most of them.” She also has maintained contact with her former coaches. Playing competitive sports with their guidance “helped develop my leadership skills.” Michael joined LCC in grade 3. He recalls his introduction to programming using MicroWorlds. “I loved it so much my dad asked my teacher, Mr. Geller, for a copy so I could use it at home.” Natanya went on to Amherst to study liberal arts and play rugby and hockey. Michael turned down a significant scholarship to Queen’s to study engineering at Waterloo. Natanya is the president of Heritage Home Fashions, where she touches on all aspects of the business while focusing on product development and sales. Michael is a software engineer at Chime Financial, where he leads a small team of engineers in tech design and code review around scalable distributed systems. “I like logical challenges because a lot of what I do is just that. I’m very logical when it comes to decisions.” Despite divergent interests, they are both thriving in demanding careers where they leverage some skills and passions first ignited at LCC. And they have one more thing in common; they both donated to the Power of Possibilities Bursary Campaign for essentially the same reason. Natanya decided to establish a bursary because of what the LCC network had done for her family. Playing community sports, she “saw kids who couldn’t afford to go to LCC. They deserved the chance to experience what a special place it is and the impact it can have on their future,” she says. “Seeing my bursary recipient grow and develop has been an incredibly rewarding experience.” Michael expressed similar sentiments. “I feel the school really helped me achieve what I wanted. So I decided to share a bit of my financial success and help others afford an LCC education.” He has seen LCC evolve and feels it can help fill a massive need for STEM expertise. Like true LCC alumni, they’ve both used head and heart to make a difference.

The funds raised for The Power of Possibilities campaign makes an LCC education a reality for students who would otherwise be unable to attend the school. By creating a perpetual financial stream, it bolsters the LCC endowment and fulfills dreams. Together, alumni, parents, retired and current faculty and staff have donated a total of

$8.1M Thank you to the 2020–2021 Leadership Development Committee (LDC): Tom Assimes ’84 and Adam Turner ’87 (Pre-U ’88) (co-chairs), John Antoniou ’84, Michael Flinker, Louis Gendron, Gary Harper ’73, Karyn Lassner, Doug Lewin ’87, David Schwartz ’87

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Thank You TO OUR DONORS

The 2020‐2021 Donor Report acknowledges donors who made an annual gift or a campaign contribution to LCC between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021. To make a tax-deductible donation and be recognized in the 2021‐2022 report, visit lcc.ca/donate. For US residents, visit www.frisbe.org to make a donation. 38

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CONSECUTIVE GIVING * 5 years ** 6 to 10 years *** 11+ years

CENTENARY VISION LEADERS $100,000 + Leonard Assaly & Olga Munari *** The Doggone Foundation * The Estate of Alfred John Ellis ’32 Michael Flinker & Marcia Gillman ** The Molson Family Foundation Lino A. Saputo Jr. & Amelia Viola-Saputo *** Steve & Ephie Tsatas * Mac & Rena Watson The R. Howard Webster Foundation ** $50,000 –$99,999 The Amiel Foundation Michael G. Fisch ’79 ** Lisa Singer & Farrel Miller The Eric T. Webster Foundation $10,000–$49,999 Anonymous (1) Martin-Luc Archambault David Bensadoun ’87 (Pre-U ’88) & Isabelle Poirier ** Britton Electric Co. Ltd. Brian Cytrynbaum & Claudia Burke Heidi Drymer & Peter Graham ** The Elefant Family Fasken Martineau The Gnanendran Family Norman Hacker & Susana Araujo *** Christine Harper & Family *** Lysa & Mark Hornstein * Tania & Robert Itzkovitz Karyn & Andrew Lassner *** Richard Mashaal ’82 Sandra McGill

Henry Mizrahi & Bonnie Lester Basil Papachristidis ’61 Brian ’62 & Alida Rossy *** A.M. (Toni) Sacconaghi, Jr. ’82 ** Michael Soares ’06 (Pre-U ’07) Deborah & Howard Szalavetz Adam ’87 (Pre-U ’88) & Catherine Turner *** The Vancouver Foundation** Patrick Varin & Evana Boutros ** Corey Velan ’93 (Pre-U ’94) *** Chris Wansbrough ’50 Peter Webster ’60 **

COUNCIL OF 1961 $5,000 –$9,999 Anonymous (2) Greg Adelstein & Sarrah Sheiner (Pre-U ’97) * Ian Aitken & Mary Leslie David & Robyn Amiel * Don Bartlett ’73 ** Steven Benjamin ’76 *** Bradley Birks & Analisa Galletti Biron Groupe Santé Derek Caron ’56 ** Dr. Luigi Di Battista & Mrs. Rosie Salvaggio *** Elena & Giovanni Frassetti *** Gary ’73 & Dawn Harper *** Ted ’87 & Stephanie Kalil *** Deep Khosla ’87 (Pre-U ’88) Keith J. Leslie (Pre-U ’89) Virginia Myles & Kirk LLano ** John Nixon ’72 Sara & Adam Ray ** Caitlin Rose ’99 & Michel Boislard Lloyd Segal & Clarissa Desjardins Mr. & Mrs. Vanier Ivan ’61 & Penny Velan *** Carolyn Vogelesang & Robert Dancik **

COUNCIL OF 1909 $3,000 –$4,999 Alf Barrios & Elena Gotor ** Geneviève Biron ** Marc Cooper ’87 Suzanne Costom & Paul Cutler ** Jordan ’87 & Mandy Dermer Lucie Des Parois *** Louis Donolo ’53 *** Ari & Ken Harris ’98 Andrew Hayes ’82 Geoff Molson ’87 ** Dr. Paul Morton ’93 Mark Pascal ’92 & Jean Kucer ** David Rivington ’78 Juntao Shi & Li Li Michael & Michelle Singer Aaron & Sharon (Hochfelder) ’01 Stern Marc Theriault & Geneviève Bouthillier ** Doug ’82 & Maureen Waterston *** Jamie Wilson ’78 David Winship ’49 *** $1,500 –$2,999 Anonymous (5) David Alter * Kristina Ashqar ’02 (Pre-U ’03) * Thomas Assimes ’84 & Christine Florakas * A. Victor Badian ’61 (Pre-U ’62) *** Ronald Benjamin ’75 *** ATTITUDE Jean-Francois Bernier Jeffrey Traer Bernstein ’96 The Family of the late Eric Blitstein ’69 The Cantera Family The Chedel-Doyle Family *** Dr. Johanna Choremis & Dr. John Antoniou ’84 * Catalin & Florentina Cotrut

Leora Cukier Erica & Hilly Diamond Sophie Dynbort * Jason Farber & Elizabeth Coriat * Mitchell & Diana Fellen David R. Flam ’87 (Pre-U ’88) ** John Fry ’47 ** Tim Gardiner ’78 ** Louis Gendron & Liana Guizzetti *** Genetec Imran Gibbons ’89 & Stella Prandekas Harley ’90 & Marcy Greenspoon ** Denys ’64 & Lyn Heward ** Barclay & Lisa Hurley Erica & Jonathan Isenberg Ayse & Alp Kececi Paul Kirkconnell ’75 Eric Klinkhoff ’66 ** Giussepe Lazzara & Anna Vannicola Carolyn LeCraw Neysmith David Little ’83 The Lynam Family Peter & Niki Mammas Philippe Marchessault The Monk Family Richard & Karen Payne Larry Rinzler & Tiffany Pinchuk ’97 Neil ’87 (Pre-U ’88) & Danièle Rossy ** Sam Scalia & Diana Ferrara ** Leanne & David Schwartz ’87 ** Christopher (Pre-U ’76) & Hilary Shannon *** Lisa & Ronny Steinberg ** Richard Stephenson ’82 Elizabeth & Mark Stermer Benjamin Sternthal ’87 * Peter Theocharis & Aspasia Choremis The Topiol Family * Rob Velan ’88 & Claire Petcher **

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J.C. Wallace ’55 ** Bin Wang & Zhi Ying Yang Catherine & Michael Weber Arthur J. Wechsler ’82 Ping Xiao Michael Zakuta ’76

$1,000–$1,499 Anonymous (5) Cindy & Bernard Anzarouth Geoffrey T. Ashby ’85 Andrej & Yolanda Babnik Robert Barakett & Andrea Morielli Philip ’77 & Anna Belec ** Patrick Belland Mark Billings & Nancy Loane Russell Blumer ’87 Rob Brown ’95 (Pre-U ’96) ** Chris Bryant ’61 *** Famille Bucci Shuyan Cai Fannie Charron Jamie Clark ’57 *** Robyn Cohen Gordon ’53 & Janet Cook Beverley & Ron Courey ’66 ** Graham Covington ’81 Jeff Drugge & Karen Li Lindsay Eberts ’61 * The Fraser Family *** Michele Gaul Andrew Gelber & Sarit Assouline Ana-Luiza Georgescu Martin Glynn ’68 ** The Peter ’66 & Margot Hall Family *** Rick Harrop ’51 * David Hebditch (Pre-U ’54) *** Chillion F.G. Heward ’49 *** Hammie Hill ’61 Ghislain Houle & Katherine Moxness * Serge Jothy Johannes ’94 & Annaliese Kau Sassoon & Evelyn Khazzam Arianne & Arie Koifman ** David H. Laidley ’63 ***

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Jennifer Lassner In memory of Ian F. Le Lievre ’49 *** The LeMessurier Family Foundation Mathias Loertscher ’95 The Lozano Family The Ludwick Family *** Lorne Matalon ’72 *** John R.L. McBoyle ’71 ** McCarthy Tétrault LLP John McKercher ’54 *** Malcolm ’57 & Joan Thornton McLeod *** E. Murray ’54 ** Michele Owen ** Frank Panarello & Johanne Schumann George Papp ’87 Rick ’63 & Bonnie Pattee * David W. Patterson ’73 Kevin Pehr Phoenix Food Services Pronto Prêt À Manger Jason Rahal Dr. Caroline Reinhold Bruce Roberts and Joy Saleh Sebastien Roy ’87 Martin Salomon ’82 The Sandler Family * Hinda & Kit Sawhney Nancy Smith * Sandee Solivo * Daniel Stroll ’05 Patrick Surry & Sharon McKechnie Kristina A.G. Velan ’03 (Pre-U ’04) Mark Whittall ’78 (Pre-U ’79) Elric Winter & Caroline Reinhold Julian Wise ’64 Nancy Woollven, in memory of Jay Woollven ’60 *** Li Zeng Zhen Zhang & Yanmei Gu

UP TO $999 Anonymous (117) Congratulations to the Class of 2021 Elsie Abdallah Mohamed Abdulai & Adrienne Hindle Dr. Heather Abrahams & Brian Salpeter Dana Abrams ’07 Erika Adderley (Pre-U ’93) * Jason Ades ’02 Essa Al-Malki ’Rob’ Allan ’54 The Hon. W. David Angus ’54 ** John Archer ’44 ** David ’65 & Peggy Arditi Antreas & Monica Arevian David W. Armstrong ’46 Eric Artola ’15 (Pre-U ’16) ** Karen Assyag Christian & Lucy Auclair *** Bachir Azbaty & Nilsa Sanchez Dane Baily ’68 *** Devon Baily ’97 The Bajaj Family Sarah Baker ’98 Warren Baldwin ’68 *** Madeleine Ballard ’06 (Pre-U ’07) ** Alec Barclay ’76 ** Jennifer Baril Paule Barry-Camu Walter Baslyk Jennifer Batrie & Zachari Tourlas Raymond & Suzanne Batrie John ’92 & Nicole Batsis ** Shaun & Suchi Bawa Gene Beauchamp & Stephanie Rossy-Beauchamp Cindi & Daniel Becker Kira Beckett Gary R. Benjamin ’73 * Mitchell Benjamin ’80 ** Lori & Georges Berberi Mitchell Berbrier & Pamela Ungar Clayton & Cheryl Bertoia **

Tommy Bérubé Yan & Carla Besner The Best Family Paul Bethel ’60 (Pre-U ’61) Stephane Bismuth & Natalie Voland Steve Bloomfield & Natalie Mammitzsch Steven Blostein ’78 * Danny & Lorie Blumer * David Blunt ’52 Guillaume Boisset ’87 ** Miguel Boland & Paula Barker-Boland Philip H. Bolton ’93 Richard Bonte ’67 David Bonyun ’54 Mikhael Bornstein ’85 Denis Boucher et Ghislaine Bouffard Thomas Boucher-Charest ’14 Pierre Boulanger ’59 *** Birks Bovaird ’64 Ryan Bowles & Tania Wehlan David Bradwell (Pre-U ’71) ** Ari & Robyn Brojde Elena Bubelich Adam Bultz Ron Burke ’76 Thomas Burpee ’55 ** Adina & Harold Busner Greg Butler & Lisa Rollins Melanie Butt ’15 (Pre-U ’16) Luis Calvo & Maria José Carrasco Paul Cappelli ’62 ** Taylor Carlin ’54 ** Trevor H. Caron ’51 ** Glenn Gorodensky-Cassidy Angela Cattle ** Giordano Cavaliere ’07 Marjolaine Cayouette Gurveen Chadha ’07 Drs. Carol Chahine & Matthew Kerner ** Jian Chen & Xue Song Hu Scott Cheyne Marie-Noel Chidiac D. Chouinard

Keith Chuprun Karolina Ciesielska Dan Clarke Douglas & Jocelyn Clarke Jennifer Clarke ’02 Megan Clarke ’07 Penni Clarke The Class of 1972 Jason & Belle Clement Karen Commerford Maury ’94 & Claudia Conochie Ian Cook ’63 Jay Cornforth ’83 (Pre-U ’84) Rees Cosgrove ’73 Philippe Couvas & Antigoni Kanellakis Jaysen ’94 & Carrie Cristofaro ** Andrew Cruess ’78 ** Leigh Cruess ’74 (Pre-U ’75) ** Kathleen Cunningham Terry Curran ’78 Fabio Cury Maxim Côté ’11 Guylaine Cyr Philippe & Fanny D’amato Claudia & Antonio D’Amico ** Cinzia D’Angelo Suzanne Da Costagil * Jijun Dai & Haixia Sun Xiaoyi Dai & Ting Xiao Michelle Daigneault Thérèse Daigneault Andrea & Ben Dalfen Peter Darling ’54 *** Eric David ’08 Karl David * Mark David ’10 Robert David & Donetta Hines Stephen David ’06 ** Lawrence A. Davis ’49 ** Douglas B. Dawson ’58 Robert de Fougerolles ’57 *** Luis Felipe De Oliveira & Romina Morandini Eric Dedekam ’76 Riccardo Del Greco & Anna Calce Reynold Del Papa & Nadia Parissi

The Della Santina Family ** Michael ’88 & Patricia Dermer & Family Martin Desjardins ’94 Anthony Deville & Elfine Hartley Dr. Christine Di Lullo ’98 Ryan Austin Dimentberg ’14 (Pre-U ’15) Andrew H. Dinsmore ’81 Jeffrey Dinsmore ’76 *** Stephen Dinsmore & Elizabeth Myles ** Jean-Francois Dion & Cristina Di Giovanni Paul Dlamini & Julie Etheridge Cheryl Doxas Jiayi Du Kariane Dubois Michael Dufresne & Dara Breeuwer Sammi Elefant ’10 (Pre-U ’11) The Eliakim Family Chris Emergui Richard Epée Ntone & Espérance Mukeshimana Neil Erlick ’96 & Lauren Wolfe Rebecca Etingin ’09 Thomas David Evans & Karen Bosnakyan Marah Even Shawn Faguy ’93 ** Dr. Julian Falutz ’72 ** Jacob Falutz ’13 Serge Farman & Ines Linares Tony ’84 & Teresa Fata *** Matthew ’93 & Lara Feldman * Susan Ferguson Dave Fernandes & Reyhan Sofraci Brian Fetherstonhaugh ’74 Michael Fitzsimmons ’09 Shari Ann Fleming Carolyn Fletcher Tom Foody ’82 Hugues Forget Reza Forghani & Veronika Glyudza

Paul Fournier ’61 *** Samara Fox ’04 (Pre-U ’05) Sean Francis & Tara Reymond Gordon Frank Alexandra Fraser Alistair M. Fraser ’57 ** Shannon Fraser & Carlo Galli Margaret Gales ’02 Christopher Gardiner ’83 Yoko & David Gardner Janette Gentile Bonnie & Steve Gertsman ** Dr. Gabriela Ghitulescu David Gianfelice & Claudine Lapointe

William D. Gibb ’52 ** Connor Girouard Sheila Goldbloom *** Leslie Goldsmith ’73 Robert (Squee) Gordon ’55 Dr. Neal F. Gordon ’78 ** Tammy Groff Micol & Charles Grubsztajn John Gubany ’81 ** Constance & Chirfi Guindo Rohan Gulrajani ’97 (Pre-U ’98) The Hon. A. Derek Guthrie ’53 *** Tycie Guy Fadi Haddadin & Line Khatib John Hague ’70

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David Halpenny ’70 Gary Hamilton & Cristina Ambrosone Stephen Hamilton ’78 & Janice Naymark *** Peter Hannen ’52 ** The Martinez-Harewood Family Jamie Harper ’04 (Pre-U ’05) Jeffrey N. Harper ’75 Megan Harper ’07 (Pre-U ’08) ** Professor & Mrs. Matthew P. Harrington *

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Rich Harris ’85 ** Jill Hauser Michael Hayes ’51 *** Suat Hayri & Yasmin Aka Qiong He * Norman J. Hébert ’04 (Pre-U ’05) Danny Heffernan ’61 * The Hemraj Family Caroline Hétu * Bill Hingston ’62 Todd Hirtle Richard C. Hodgson ’51 ** John M. Hofer ’68

Edward P. Hoffer ’60 ** Jeroen Hofstee & Ursula Simank Adam Holbrough Vanessa Horobjowsky Mada Hoteit Dave Howard ’81 Ross Howard ’64 (Pre-U ’65) *** Karsten Howes & Rebecca Lee Shannon L. Howes ’00 (Pre-U ’01) Lei Hu Li Ying Huang Ekaterina Huerta John Hugill ’58 ** Matthew Humes & Tanya Adams Charlene Hunte Lise Huppler Julien Hutchinson ’47 *** Barbara Hutchison Kendall Hutson Michael J. Irwin ’56 Rami Jabbour & Alia Raad Magali Janvier Bruce Jenkins ’64 (Pre-U ’65) *** Alexandre Jipa ’82 Ieng Jo Peter Johnson ’57 ** Philip & Judy Johnston Kristine Jones (Pre-U ’93) Andrew Jurczynski ’67 Katerin Juretic * Geoffrey Kalil ’92 (Pre-U ’93) & Michelle Herr Tracy Kamel Christopher Kape ’90 Scott & Anna Katz Ashwin Kaushal Paul Kavanagh ’70 Joanne Kay & Matt Graham Meagan Kearney John Kearns ’72 The Kedzierski Family Juliana Keefler-Johnson ’14 Andrew Kennedy ’81 Peter Kent ’55

Lesley Kerr Paul Keyton ’56 *** Natanya Khazzam ’02 & Jarred Murphy Zachary Khazzam ’04 & Amanda Tsatsoulis ’06 Chris Kindler ’63 Flannery & Jason Knecht Jarred Knecht & Christina Arciero Dana Kobernick * Veronica Kost Nenad Kostic Sarah Kruger & Brian Schor Denis & Sedika Kubat Dan & Joy Kucer Paul Kurrasch ’89 The Kwan Family MJ L’Espérance Julie Anne Lafleur *** Mathieu Lafleur-Ayotte & Andrea Caroline Wilde Anne-Marie Lalonde Sam & Tali Lang Lawrence LaPorta ’10 (Pre-U ’11) Fraser Laschinger ’64 ** John Laschinger ’59 Eric Lasota William & Nan Lassner Olivia Latella ’20 (Pre-U ’21) Michael Laurie ’66 Yun Je Lee & Yesung Han Melissa Leiter ’03 James Le Lievre ’84 * David & Maya Lévy Dawn Levy & Al Vandenbussche *** Doug ’87 & Brina Lewin *** Yang Ping Lin & Yaoli Hu The Lindsay Family Steven Lingard ’71 *** Allan Lisbona Bill Little ’66 Devon LLano ’20 Donald Logan ’56 *** Celso Louro & Cara Merson John Louson ’59 Taylor Lowe

David Luckow & Heather White Luckow Ella Rose Luprano ’19 & Susan Anne Kohlhoss David Ludmer ’84 *** Simon Madore ’91 *** Sarah Mahoney * Melissa Maione Peter Maniatis ’93 Julie Manseau *** The Marceau Family Paul Marchand ’58 *** Jason Mars Sarah-Jeanne Martineau Nick Martire ’93 Jennifer & Menashi Mashaal Anthony Maxwell ’57 *** Harley Mayoff ’13 Carrie & Peter Mazoff Alexandra Mazzella ’04 Andrew McCall ’81 *** David McCall ’50 *** Marcia McCrudden ’10 Mark McGregor ’92, on behalf of Hawken Jack McGregor Wilson McLean ’58 *** Caitlin McLeod Arthur McMurrich ’64 *** Krista McNally ’02 Gordon McPhee (Pre-U ’72) Blair R. McRobie ’57 Ron McRobie ’70 Robert & Lisa Mendel George Menegon & Sandra Derosa Jonathan Merette Ning Mi Karen Jones Michaud *** Lisa Mikelberg Craig Miller ’70 Wendy A. (Woollven) Milne Walter Mingie ’43 *** Andrew K. Mittag ’77 Pierre & Heather Monaghan Shaun Morehouse *** R. Sheldon Morgan ’73 *** Don Morrell ’52 ***

Alisa Morris Prof. H. Frank Morrison ’55 Nicole Moscato * Karl Muchantef & Kathryn Mulvihill Michael Murphy The Myers Cohen Family Steven Nadler & Olivia Bitton Keyvan Nassiry & Sophie Beugnot The Neiss Family Mr. & Mrs. Nicastro Adrian Niderost ’56 Amin Noorani ’83 Marie-Pierre Normandeau Shaya Nourai Jean Yves Ntone & Rose Wangechi * J. Aidan O’Neill ’71 ** Elin & Chris Oldland Chris Olive Dr. Mandana Omidbakhsh Joshua & Chelsea Ostrega Mladen ’81 & Gerry Palaic ** Nicole Palmour & Jules D’Isep ’85 Ronald Pam ’64 *** Thomas Pam ’59 ** Tanya Panda & Vikaas Rao-Aourpally Anthony Papa ’12 Groupe Mat&Max Mr. & Mrs. Edward Pascal Marie-Eve Payeur & Adam Daifallah Justin ’02 (Pre-U ’03) & Liz Peagram Richard Pearl Ross Peebles ’62 (Pre-U ’63) Antonella Penta Hugh Penton ’59 *** George Pereira & Valentina Aguiar Steve & Karine Perez Eric Perlinger ’85 (Pre-U ’86) David Perlman ’95 & Shana Rotstein René E.S. Péron ’38 (Pre-U ’39) ***

Pierre ’65 (Pre-U ’66) & Janice Péron Ron Perowne ’68 (Pre-U ’69) Gordon Peters ’60 ** Michael Peterson ’61 Tatiana Phillips Julie Poirier Matt Polak Dima Povalyaev Rajshree Prakash Martin-Prashad Family * Pam Pridham Virginia Proctor Aren Prupas ’98 Jesse Prupas ’95 ** Andreas Radics & Vandana Soni Kalie Rae Constantinos Ragas ’01 (Pre-U ’02) Venkatesh Rajagopal & Neeraja Venkatesh Andrea & Robert ’81 Rambally Bart Reilly ’59 *** Scott G. Requadt ’85 Mario Ricci & Sandra Subissati Enza Ricci The Rioux Family Stephane Rivard & Catherine Gregory *** Nadim Victor Rizk & Audrey Huot Paul Rolian ’61 (Pre-U ’62) *** Brandon Romano Margaret Roper Ian Rose ’63 *** Meghan Rose ’02 Ingrid & Laurence Rosenbloom Aubrey Rosenhek & Gabriella Kogan J.B. Ross ’63 Nicholas Rossy ’05 Angélique Roumbos Michael Rowen (Pre-U ’79) The Royko Family Evelyn Ruckenstein Dan Laurentiu Rujoi – Eurosign Informatique

Maxine Rupert *** Vanessa Rupert Blair Russel ’66 * Lisa Rutherford Les Sabler ’73 Oscar & Georgia Sachs Stephen Sadler ’56 *** Stephen Sager & Adrienne Kardos Mark Salkeld & Gillian Shadley *** Laura Sanders Ryan Sanft The Guarascio Sasso Family Marie-Claude Savard Leonard Schlemm ’05 Lesley Schouela ’07 Lawrence Schrier ’73 *** Allen Seager ’70 ** Matthew Seccareccia ’08 Sanel Sehic & Marie-Eve St-Arnaud Jeff Shamie ’79 & Daphne Tsadilas Shamie * Dr. Michel Shamy ’98 & Family Bernard J. Shapiro ’52 *** Gerry & Peggy Shapiro *** Harold T. Shapiro ’52 Andrew Shatilla ’63 *** Eric Shatilla ’67 ** Michael Shatilla ’88 ** Tom Shatilla ’84 Tom Shaw-Stiffel ’74 ** Adam ’84 & Brigitte Shine *** Laura Siano Leah Silvey ’10 Nathalie Simard Nicole Simard-Laurin *** Alison Simioni & Mathieu Boily Douglas Simsovic Emma Sinai ’07 Abhishek Singh Mary & Denis Singleton Erol Sinmaz ’01 (Pre-U ’02) ** David & Ingrid Sinyor Robert Siwiec ’94 Ron Skrovanek Peter R. Slaughter ’68 *** Gordon Smith ’53 ***

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Sanford Smith & Joy Melnick-Smith ** Trevor Smith *** Clayton Solomon Ms. Yingqi Sheng Vinit Soni ’94 & Aliyah Lalani Samantha Spector ’13 (Pre-U ’14) Lavinia Stan Bruce Stavert ’57 *** Elana & Danny Steinberg ** Derek ’83 & Kirsten Stern * Neil Sternthal ’85 *** Tim Stewart ’61 *** John Stirling ’47 John Stix & Dora Knez * George Stuart ’72 Peter Stuart ’60 (Pre-U ’61) *** Neha Suchak & Avinash Sarwal Davin Sufer & Jaime Sigler Nels Sultan ’81 ** Anita Svadzian ’07 (Pre-U ’08) Jeff Sykes David Tait ’70 June Takacs & Charles Côté The Tanaka Family Bing Tang & Jiao Yu Isabelle Fahmy & Mathieu Tardif Michael Tavares Marc P. Tellier Ashley Thomas-Dubé Hugh Thompson ’61 Rob Tipney *** James Tooley ’61 John Torrey ’76 John Tough ’79 Thomas Trenholme ’61 ** Daniel Triassi Santo Triassi Michael Tricot ’94 ** Waipang Tsoi & Lei Zhao Kimberly Tulloch * The Turanli Family John & Sandra Twijuke Ayal Twik & Erin Michaels

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Shane Velan ’90 (Pre-U ’91) & Jill Gasco Christian Viau & Sarah Kingsley *** Gordon F. Viberg ’62 (Pre-U ’63) Charles Vineberg ’96 (Pre-U ’97) ** John Vlahogiannis *** Marco Vocisano ’80 * Cassidy Vollweiter Tony Wain ’60 ** Bryan Walker ’51 * Haiguang Wang Lihua Wang Barry Wansbrough ’45 James H. Watt ’68 Alison Wearing *** The Weber Family Catherine & Michael Weber Tegan Webster (Pre-U ’99) Philip ’63 & Judith Webster ** Shoshana Weinberger * Stephen Wells ’62 Bill Westaway ’51 *** Priscilla Whitehead & Children *** Lindsey Whitelaw William H.R. Whitty ’97 Kevin Williams ’85 *** Ed & Michele Wilson Lauren Wise & Jasen Kisber Maciek Wleklinski ’69 Ernest ’71 & Caroline Wong Fanny Wong Seen Richard Woo Owen Woods ’01 Peter Wright ’63 Li Xue & Jiarong Yan Rami Younan & Nadine Kadri Michael Younie ’83 ** Frank Wenkai Yu & Connie Heng Liu Gary Zentner ’82 ** Adrian Zerebecky ’20 Adrianna Zerebecky *** Nicholas Zigayer ’81 **

“Mr. LCC” Gives Back BY PATRICK PEOTTO, FORMER LCC ASSISTANT HEAD

wo themes have woven their way through the 67-year relationship Vic Badian ’61 (Pre-U ’62) has had with LCC: strong connections and giving back. It all started when he was enrolled in grade 5 in 1954. Years later in 1967, Geoff Merrill, his former homeroom teacher, hired Vic fresh from university to teach that same grade. Fast forward nine more years and Mr. Merrill, who had become headmaster, asked Vic to combine teaching with serving as administrative assistant in the Senior School, a position he held until 1988. They obviously enjoyed a strong bond. When Vic retired in 2004 after 37 years of service, and following 15 years as assistant headmaster, he accepted a role as the school’s first alumni ambassador, a post he holds to this day. Then headmaster, Dr. Paul Bennett, commented on Vic’s great knowledge of the school on so many levels. In the position, “Mr. LCC” has travelled to alumni reunions across Canada and North America, spreading good will, taking a multitude of photographs, and maintaining ties with students he says he had the pleasure of teaching, as well as scores of younger alumni. Alumni relations have benefited greatly from his longtime, committed involvement. “The school itself played such an important role in the person I’ve become,” Vic says. “It’s been my life. I wanted to make sure, even when I left, that I could give back.” Vic believes LCC has evolved into a much better school over recent years. “The opportunities available to the students are amazing.” He sees volunteering as a golden opportunity. The school is extremely lucky to have him.

David Arditi ʼ65 Bursary IN LATE JULY, THE LCC COMMUNITY WAS SADDENED TO LEARN THAT FORMER BOARD CHAIR, DAVID ARDITI ’65, PASSED AWAY AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS. A dedicated alum and volunteer, David lived our motto, Non Nobis Solum, and helped guide the school into its second century on Royal Avenue. David was a forward thinker who cared deeply about ensuring the future of LCC. A visionary and never deterred by a challenge, he led us through the second phase of our centennial campaign called Ambitious Minds— a transformative project leading to the construction of the Assaly Arts Centre. He paved the way for the 2009–2013 Sustainable Future Strategic Plan, and was at the helm when we celebrated our 100th anniversary on Royal Avenue. Clearly, his leadership and can-do spirit helped shape the modern school into what it is today.

THE DAVID ARDITI ’65 BURSARY will be endowed in the Lower Canada College Foundation and provide direct financial assistance to a deserving student in perpetuity.

As a former student and parent of LCC graduates, David knew first-hand the value of an LCC education. In his memory and along with his family — wife Peggy, and children Jeffrey, Jennifer, Ryan ’95, Alexandra ’06, and Brittany ’08 (Pre-U ’09) — LCC’s Board of Governors has established the David Arditi ’65 Bursary. It will be endowed in the Lower Canada College Foundation and provide direct financial assistance to a deserving student in perpetuity. David would have liked that.

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Branching Out ALUMNI GATHERINGS FAR & WIDE

WHILE RESTRICTIONS DUE TO THE PANDEMIC CONTINUED TO IMPACT OUR ABILITY TO HOST IN-PERSON EVENTS, CONNECTING WITH OUR ALUMNI REMAINED A PRIORITY AND, THROUGH A SERIES OF ONLINE EVENTS, THEY CAME TOGETHER FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD.

FORMER BOARD MEMBERS EVENT On June 22, 17 former Board members and five former chairs came together virtually for an update on developments at LCC. Each Board member played a significant role in helping to define key strategic objectives for LCC, and we welcomed their insights and feedback on current issues and priorities. It was uplifting to see so many people who had dedicated themselves to LCC.

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ASK THE HEAD EVENT Last May, alumni joined the Head of School, Chris Shannon (Pre-U ’76), as he presented a summary of the latest happenings on and off Royal Avenue, and how the LCC community rallied together to complete a successful school year amidst the global pandemic. He touched upon all areas of school life and brought alumni up to speed, leaving everyone in attendance feeling proud of their alma mater.

LCC FAM JAM Over 450 participants — parents, students, faculty, staff and alumni — attended the first annual LCC Fam Jam, an evening of entertainment for the entire family. Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins made a cameo appearance to kick off the event. He was followed by hosts Mark Pascal ’92 (Photo 2) (also an LCC parent), and Megan Clarke ’07 (Photo 3), who guided the community through the evening’s program. The Royals, LCC’s faculty and staff band, rocked the first part of the night away along with several other masked performers. The evening closed with a comedy routine, after which guests met online for the after-party. Over $67K was raised for the LCC Bursary Fund. STAFF MUSICAL PERFORMANCES + The Royals: Mada Hoteit, Jonathan Merrette, Connor Girouard, Noel Tremblay, Ron Skrovanek (Photo 1) + Jeff Sykes + Jennifer Irwin + Jarred Murphy + Dima Povalyaev

Stay tuned for details about the second annual LCC Fam Jam, which will be held in spring 2022. Hopefully, we will see you in person!

ASK AN ALUM SPEAKERS SERIES Hundreds of people tuned in monthly to hear inspiring stories from alumni who enlightened us on their chosen careers. The series continues in 2021–2022.

Speakers Series For more photos and information about reunions and events: lcc.ca/alumni

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60s

FRASER LASCHINGER ’64

is stepping down, after seven years, from the board of trustees of St. Lawrence Academy in Prescott, ON. He spent five of those years as chair. “It has been a fascinating and rewarding experience, seeing how an independent school functions, from an insider’s point of view. My experience at LCC helped me immeasurably.” TERRY RAPOCH ’64 is retired but consulting with a company in Cincinnati, OH, on the implementation of quantitative risk management methods into hospitals. (Photo 1) MIKE ROSS ’65 is presently

serving as president of the Kiwanis Club of Fredericton, NB, and was recently elected to serve as its governor in 2022–2023.

70s

DAVID GOLDBLOOM ’71

had his new book, We Can Do Better: Urgent Innovations to Improve Mental Health Access and Care, published internationally by Simon & Schuster. David recently discovered that he and his father, Richard Goldbloom ’41, were both recipients of LCC prizes of books of verse, awarded in 1941 and 1967. The stickers inside are not only identical, 26 years apart, but also signed by the same teacher (and then headmaster), Dr. D.S. Penton. (Photo 2)

JOHN MICHAEL MACHUTCHIN ’77

recently lost his father and, in sharing this news with the school, wrote: “I am grateful to him for enrolling me and my brother Jamie at LCC. We both share fond memories of the school and our classmates and teachers.” (Photo 3)

80s

FRANK VALENTA ’81

and his wife Natalie Daviault have made the move from corporate executives in Singapore to vacation rental entrepreneurs in Istria, Croatia. In addition to renting their villa, Casa Famiglia, they also offer bespoke vacation planning and guiding. Their first season of rentals has been great and they look forward to welcoming members of the LCC community.

PHILIP MOSCOVITCH ’84

has been increasingly involved in podcast production for the past few years. He is the producer for D’innombrables voyages, the French-language podcast of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax, NS. The recently released second season focuses on the fascinating, moving, and sometimes very funny stories of immigrants to Canada who were involved in the arts, non-profits, and business. JULES D’ISEP ’85 was recently named Senior Director of Global Supply Chain at IAMGOLD.

90s

KONDWANI MWASE ’94

was recently appointed to the position of Executive Director, Audience Engagement at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. His mandate is to reimagine and reenergize audience engagement, build meaningful ties with all Canadian communities, and to do so with the broader goal of contributing to the revival of the arts in the Canadian landscape. (Photo 5) PATRIZIA CRIVELLI ’96

welcomed Isabella Patrizia Renata, born on May 10, 2021. She joins her three older sisters, aged 9, 7 and 3.

(Photo 4)

(Photo 6: Isabella with her older sister)

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2000s

KATHLEEN HÉBERT POLSINELLO ’01 and

Brian Polsinello welcomed Madeleine Louise in Toronto on May 13, 2021. She is already very loved by older siblings Henry (2) and Sophie (5). (Photo 1) JASON ADES ’02 and

Beverley Shimansky welcomed Olivia Sloane Ades, born on September 4, 2020. (Photo 2)

BRYANNA THIEL ’03 (PRE-U ’04) and Adam

STEFAN ZEBROWSKIRUBIN ’03 rejoined the

Outhwaite welcomed Marie Emmeline Outhwaite, born on February 28, 2021.

contemporary art gallery Hauser & Wirth in London, as an artist liaison promoting the work of seven artists from around the world. He has now lived in the UK for 11 years, two of which have been in Walthamstow.

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MAXIMILIAN CUKIER ’03

and Charlotte Luel welcomed Lenny Jacob Cukier, born on September 9, 2020. (Photo 6)

KRISTINA VELAN ’03 (PRE-U ’04) and Julian

Friedman welcomed Lewis G. Sean Velan Friedman on May 27, 2021. A message from Lewis: “I can’t wait to stand! I’ve heard stand-up lunches are the best.” (Photo 4)

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ANDREW BURNETT ’04

and wife Jessica welcomed Ava Rose Burnett, born on January 12, 2020. (Photo 5)

PAUL HAVAS ’05 and wife Catherine welcomed Russell Gil Havas, born on March 30, 2021. (Photo 7)

KIM RIOUX ’08 (PRE-U ’09) recently

started a Halifax, NS, non-profit called Like a Girl. It is an extracurricular group that supports gender equality, women’s rights and promotes opendialogue of women’s issues, such as period stigma, body image issues, safe sex practices, consent, sexual assault and violence against women. The program is offered to all students that identify as femme currently enrolled in grades 9–11 (age range of 14–17).

MATTHEW ANZAROUTH ’20 (PRE-U ’21) helped

LEAH HUMES ’10 and

Tyler Silvey welcomed Ellery Cynthia Ann Silvey on July 13, 2021. (Photo 8) HAILEY LAXER ’11 made a career change and moved back to Montreal to start McGill University’s Faculty of Law BCL/JD program, after spending four years in Toronto. Throughout the past few years, her community work in health advocacy has sparked her passion to take her work to the next level by studying law. In addition, after two years of her relentless advocacy, Trikafta, a life-saving cystic fibrosis medication has been approved by Health Canada. Now Hailey is advocating for drug access and coverage. (Photo 9)

lead Team Canada to its second consecutive world title in the World Schools Debating Championships. Matthew also finished second individually in the world, besting his finish from third speaker last year. This is Canada’s fourth world title since the event started in 1988. Almost 80 countries and 400 debaters participated.

adieu TO OUR RETIREE

30 YEARS

JOHN VLAHOGIANNIS TEACHER & DIRECTOR OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

A FORMER FACULTY & STAFF NEWS GARY KIRCHNER

(Science Teacher 1986–1991) had his first novel Cromby’s Axiom published by FriesenPress. The near-future dystopian fiction criticizes our reliance on social media, the incessant erosion of our privacy, and our ever-increasing thirst for celebrity and sensationalism. www.garyjkirchner.com (Photo 10)

fter 30 exemplary years of service, Mr. Vlahogiannis (affectionately referred to as “Mr. V.”) retired at the end of the 2020–2021 academic year. He began at LCC as a social science teacher, eventually took on the role of head of the social science department and, most recently, acted as the director of faculty development. Essentially that means he has been the chief coach and mentor of teachers across all disciplines and divisions. He has helped teachers to explore best practices, hone their skills and craft, and become the best they could be, all in the interest of LCC students. He modelled great variety in his own teaching methods, while integrating effective use of technology in his units and activities. Mr. Vlahogiannis possesses a deep appreciation for the value of ideas and critical thinking. He has been dedicated to equipping students with the tools to succeed and thrive in a complex world and has helped his students to become more interesting people. Mr. Vlahogiannis was also involved in LCC’s co-curricular activities, coaching basketball and serving as the faculty advisor for Model UN. He has left his mark on many minds and hearts while positively impacting our school culture. We wish him all the best as he shifts gears and focuses his interests and abilities in new directions.

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IN MEMORIAM

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of the following members of the LCC community: ALUMNI RENÉ E. PÉRON ’38 on August 12, 2021, in Ottawa, ON. He was predeceased by his brother Fernand ’42 and is survived by his son Pierre ’65. JOHN R. ARCHER ’44 on July 22, 2021, in Cornwall, ON. ROBERT T. BASSETT ’44 on June 19, 2021, in Montreal, QC. He was predeceased by his brother George ’41 and brother-inlaw Herbert Mitchell ’41 and is survived by his son Robert ’82. DOUGLAS P. ROBERTON ’44 on June 9, 2021, in Toronto, ON. FRED G. PINARD ’45 on October 24, 2020, in Markham, ON. CHARLES F. GROSS ’46 on August 11, 2021, in Montreal, QC. He is survived by his sons Kevin ’72, Andrew ’74 and David ’77.

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EDWARD (TED) G. CLEATHER ’47 on August 6, 2021, in Chester, NS. Ted was Chair of the LCC Board of Governors from 1971–1973. He is survived by his son Graham ’79. ANGUS A. MACNAUGHTON ’48 on May 19, 2021, in Danville, CA. JOHN. H. BURGESS ’50 on August 23, 2021, at Lake Memphremagog, VT. ROBERT D. RONCARELLI ’52 on April 4, 2021, in Toronto, ON. He is survived by his brother Edward ’48. DAVID H. ARDITI ’65 on July 28, 2021, in Montreal, QC. David was Chair of the LCC Board of Governors from 2008–2013. He is survived by his son Ryan ’95 and daughters Alexandra ’06 and Brittany ’08 (Pre-U ’09).

BENJAMIN S. PERLMAN ’99 on May 9, 2021, in Montreal, QC. He is survived by his brother David ’95, brother-in-law Elliot Sinyor ’97 and nephew Jayden Perlman ’25.

LCC BOARD OF GOVERNORS BRIAN DRUMMOND on August 2, 2021, in Magog, QC. Brian was a member of the LCC Board of Governors from 1975–1985. He is survived by his son Jeffrey ’80 and grandchildren Myles ’10 and Alexa Dlouhy ’13, and Liam Drummond ’17 (Pre-U ’18).

FACULTY & STAFF MICHAEL McNALLY on July 6, 2021, in Montreal, QC. Michael spent 33 years at LCC as a math teacher and department head. He is survived by his wife, former director of the Junior School, Bea McNally, daughter Krista ’02, and sister-in-law Belinda Rother, former Junior School teacher.

SECONDARY V CLASS OF 2021

PRE-UNIVERSITY YEAR 2020–2021

POST-SECONDARY DESTINATIONS

UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS

Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School Cushing Academy Dawson College Hotchkiss School John Abbott College Lakefield College School LCC Pre-U Grade 12 LCC Pre-U – IB Year 2 Marianopolis College Phillips Academy Andover Shattuck – St. Mary’s School Vanier College

Canada Bishop’s University Carleton University Concordia University Dalhousie University Huron University McGill University Mt. Allison University Polytechnique Montréal Queen’s University Ryerson University

St. Francis Xavier University University of British Columbia University of Toronto University of Waterloo Western University

Prep School/PG Year Westminster School

United States

Cornell University Dartmouth College Harvard College Pace University Syracuse University University of Chicago University of Maine University of Vermont

Birmingham City University Imperial College London Trinity College Dublin

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Adieu To Our Retiree

Congratulations to Our Graduates

AlumniNews

Donate to LCC

Lower Canada Connect

David Arditi ʼ65 Bursary

“Mr. LCC” Gives Back

Thank You to our Donors

The Covid-Year Chronicle

In Memoriam

Class Acts

Branching Out

Message from the Head of School & Chair of the Board of Governors

Donor Profiles

Editor’s Note: All Together LCC

Report to Donors 2020–2021

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

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