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