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Meet our Grade Band Leaders
ON THE COVER: New Head of School, Paul McLellan, with the Grade 6 students, who will graduate in 2023.
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Life on the Hill
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Hill Highlights
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Live Where You Learn
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The Class of 2016
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139th Closing Ceremonies
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Meet our Founders
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Donor Report
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Amazing Alumni
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Guiding our Future Innovators
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Gatherings
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Class Notes
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The Head’s Letter is published twice a year by Rothesay Netherwood School for alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends of the school. Rothesay Netherwood School 40 College Hill Road, Rothesay, NB, E2E 5H1 Tel: 506.847.8224 Fax: 506.848.0851 www.rns.cc Head of School Paul McLellan Paul.McLellan@rns.cc Editor Jennifer Roos alumni@rns.cc Photography: Martin Flewwelling and members of the RNS Community.
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THE EDITOR’S NOTE JENNIFER ROOS | COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR When some people see autumn leaves falling from the trees, they immediately think about how much work it will be to rake and bag them up. For others, like Mrs. Lee's Grade 6 Class, falling leaves equal the opportunity to get outside and have some fun. It's all about perspective. Fresh Perspectives is the theme for this issue of The Head's Letter. With a new school year underway, as well as a new Head of School, a new Graduating Class, and a fresh crop of Grade 6 students, not to mention new students in all grades, we have a lot of people who are looking at RNS with a fresh set of eyes, bringing new ideas, view points, and plenty of excitement to the Hill. While RNS is rooted in tradition and always strives to maintain a connection with its core values, the faculty and staff are engaged and focused on continually updating how they can grow and improve the programs at our school. This year, we have implemented Grade Band Leaders. These are the people responsible for the leadership and direction of all learning that takes place throughout the grades. In this issue, we Meet our Grade Band Leaders (page 8) and hear about the changes taking place in the Middle School and Senior School programs. Our new Head of School, Paul McLellan, also delves into the many exciting happenings on the Hill and shares his plans (page 6), while our 2016-2017 Head Prefects, Jane Stevens and Bryson Woodworth, talk about the beginning of this school year as well as their Grad Class goals (page 14). In our Hill Highlights section, we hear from Nancy Ma '20, who took part in the inaugural ESL Summer Experience Camp to prepare for becoming an RNS student, and Matthew Morehouse '20 takes you along the Fundy Footpath. We also meet two first-time boarders, Brett Barbara '22 and Mallory Thornhill '21, in Live Where You Learn (page 20). Ms. Lindsay Bell writes about the Senior School production in her article A Midsummer Night's Dream: Fresh Perspectives, Double Vision, and Magical Thinking (page 56). We hear from Mrs. Tammy Earle and Mr. Aaron Lee, who share their thoughts on the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Competition (page 46). And don't forget to flip through our Gatherings (page 50) and Class Notes (page 58) sections to see familiar faces among the RNS community. I hope you enjoy these Fresh Perspectives!
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Paul McLellan took on the role of Head of School on July 1, 2016. He is shown here with his wife, Kathleen, our Academic Records Coordinator, his son Brett, who is in Grade 12, and his daugher Ally, a student in Grade 9.
Fresh Perspectives - new beginnings The theme of our fall Head’s Letter is Fresh Perspectives. My immediate thoughts on this subject take me to our students, especially our new ones and their families. We have 100 new students roaming our paths, fields, and hallways this year. These students are filled with enthusiasm and excitement for a new school year, new friends, and a new adventure. They are nervous and concerned, as most teenagers are, but they need not be, as we are ready to make this year one of their best ever. THE HEAD’S LETTER
I also think about our teachers. We have new members joining our team with unique backgrounds, innovative thoughts and ideas, and an unbridled enthusiasm to teach and learn at RNS. This same energy is emanating from a number of returning faculty and staff members who are being given opportunities to take on new leadership roles this year. These innovators are now better positioned to shape and strengthen our student learning experience across the grades, especially with regard
to collaboration, pedagogy, and assessment. Our teachers, new and returning, are as dedicated, focused and committed as ever to providing the gold standard for teaching and learning for our students every day.
at what we do today and how we can make Rothesay Netherwood School the best choice for education in Atlantic Canada. My last point would be a call to action. Being humble is something in which we are well versed; it is also very Atlantic Canadian. The time has come; however, for us to make some noise in our communities by better promoting our brand and celebrating our successes. We need to be genuine and thoughtful in doing so, but we, all of us, need to show our pride in RNS and spread the word about our facilities, programs, teachers and students, and our wonderful stories.
It seems appropriate, given the theme, that I mention my early experience as your new Head of School. My role is exciting, challenging and humbling, often within the same hour. Working with 273 teenagers is tremendously rewarding. I have a lot to learn, but I feel really positive about our school. We are, and will continue to be, a small boarding and day school with a strong sense of community. We have core values such as mutual respect, character, cultural diversity, and integrity which are hallmarks If you have not been to campus in a while, come of the RNS experience. We greatly value our school back. If you have colleagues, friends or relatives culture and heritage, but we will whose children might benefit be courageous and prepared to from an RNS education, arrange push boundaries in the pursuit of for them to speak with us. If you excellence in all of our initiatives have great stories to share, let us and ventures. Through this know. We need a community of continual improvement, we supporters, ambassadors, if you will ensure that our programs like, telling the world about the are relevant and appropriate great opportunities available at for today’s students. These are Rothesay Netherwood School. exciting times at RNS, and we should all be very proud of our In closing, I want to thank the school. RNS community. Your support and encouragement has always It has only been three months into this new school impressed me, but particularly so in the past few year, but I can say confidently that there is an months as I have transitioned into this new role. energy in our school this year that is palpable and compelling. Our students, new and returning, faculty and staff as well, are demonstrating success daily in our classrooms, across our fields, on our stage, in our community service initiatives and even in the press. Together, we are making a mark, and it is an impressive one.
The time has come ... for us to make some noise in our communities by better promoting our brand and celebrating our successes.
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This year, our faculty and staff, created a schoolwide goal to become the school of choice in Atlantic Canada for students, families and employees. This goal is not a simple one; it will likely take more than Paul McLellan one year to achieve, but our team is looking closely Head of School FALL '16
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Grade Band Leaders Grade Band Leaders are responsible for the leadership and direction of all teaching and learning that takes place in Middle school, Grade 9 & 10, and Grade 11 & 12
Cara Lee ~ Middle School
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xactly 17 years ago I donned my first tie and tunic, lugged a ridiculously heavy backpack and headed to a new school. Much like RNS, it was an independent school that was steeped in tradition and was where generations of my family attended. I was one of three new Grade 5 students in a class of nine. I can vividly
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remember the range of emotions that I experienced as I sat in the car and memorized the route to the dauntingly large campus. My mom escorted me to my classroom and I began a journey that lasted eight years and ended with my graduation surrounded by almost all of those original nine students.
When I reflect on my Middle School experience, it was such an important time that shaped who I became and ultimately what I pursued. I clearly remember the field trips, an English project on Tuck Everlasting, my friendships, and most importantly, my teachers and how they made me feel. I can recall all of their names, their strengths and weaknesses and even some obscure details that they shared with us about their lives. This has always remained at the back of my mind as I pursued my education degree and began teaching at RNS. What will my students remember about me, my classes and their overall experience? As the years unfolded and I became immersed in the Middle School, I began asking myself different questions. What will RNS students remember about Grade 6, 7 and 8? How would they define the overall program to other students? What did they value most? Our Middle School program has evolved each year to expand and encompass many exciting projects and opportunities. The Middle School Project began four years ago and was proposed by Mr. Damian Gay to encourage cross-grade collaboration and problem solving to conclude the year. It is one of the most anticipated tasks and each year the objectives and challenges are completely redesigned. Witnessing the energy that the students demonstrate during this project challenged Middle School teachers to rethink our program and what we offer to our students throughout the year. We are excited to introduce diversions to our regular schedule to encourage crossgrade, multifaceted projects that take the students in different and challenging directions. One of the first endeavours that were planned for this academic year was
utilizing an overall theme that would connect individual classes to larger program initiatives. The consensus was the theme of Our Changing World and teachers worked diligently to explore how this could be represented in the homeroom environment, course content, and during larger diversion tasks. This focuses our program and gets our students connected to real-world scenarios, successes, challenges, and solutions. The theme will change annually to encourage curiosity and diversity. The second undertaking was intentionally balancing opportunities for the student and the person. Middle School teachers determined key life skills that were essential to explore and nurture. The life skills include empathy, communication, problem solving, and managing feelings. This component encourages students to actively learn about themselves. While this program is still in its infancy, and will develop organically over time, it will allow students to explore these life skills in traditional and non-traditional methods and encourage self-reflection, and most importantly, self-awareness. The last large endeavour that will be launched this year is how we deliver our Arts Program. The program now offers four possible classes and gives students the ability to choose which two programs they want to explore for the year (Fine Arts, Drama, Music, and Engineering and Design). The students participated in an Arts Orientation where they met their possible teachers and explored the course prior to making their selections. This multi-option approach encourages students to discover their passions, hone their skills, and even consider long-term plans for those who are spending multiple
Mrs. Cara Lee, shown here in her Grade 5 photo, says Middle School was an important time that shaped who she has become and her choice of career.
years in the program. The team of instructors who run this program have the added advantage of teaching during the same block so there is the possibility of full collaboration. In addition to the new arts courses that are offered, how students exhibit their work was also reconsidered. In January, there will be an Intersession Week where students participate in projects and also prepare for an evening showcase where they will demonstrate their growth and accomplishments in the Arts. Immediately following the Intersession, students will begin their second art option for the remaining months. This session will similarly end with a showcase in May, which will be an enjoyable way to conclude the year. The Middle School is a really exceptional place simply because it is filled with exceptional children and dedicated teachers. It is a privilege to be guiding this program and providing opportunities for Middle School students to discover themselves, their interests, and maybe even their calling. u FALL '16
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Graham Vogt ~ Grade 9 & 10
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n our life together, my wife (RNS Science and Art Teacher, Tia Saley) and I have shared a thirst for adventure, and we are fortunate that our profession has allowed for many opportunities around the globe. For instance, we spent two years living and teaching in Quito, Ecuador, and later witnessed the Arab Spring upclose while living and teaching in Cairo, Egypt. However, I believe this thirst for adventure is only part of the reason we decided to move our otherwise comfortable lives in Peterborough, ON, to Rothesay, NB, in the summer of 2013. Of course, we could clearly identify an idyllic setting for the family we were just beginning and, in RNS, we recognized a school with an outstanding reputation for quality teaching and learning that truly valued innovation. As a teacher at RNS, I have been deeply appreciative of this opportunity to refocus my understanding of adventure and feel truly supported in my general
exploration of education. And now, as the Grade 9 and 10 Grade Band Leader, I am excited to continue shaping the emerging Grade 9 & 10 Program, a process that really began at the start of last school year. In September 2015, a group of Grade 9 teachers set out to re-imagine the possibilities for the learning that occurs at that level. It became clear that there was an opportunity to expand the focus to include Grade 10 and thereby create a cohesive new program. Don’t get us wrong, we were already proud of the way in which our students were prepared for the IB program. But as we looked beyond traditional academic rigour, we saw opportunities to more completely and imaginatively address the needs of Grade 9 and 10 students. And as I looked around at my colleagues, I saw a collection of diverse, passionate educators who were more than equal to the challenge.
Discovery has emerged from the excitement, cooperation and innovation of our teachers.
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A n e w ap pro ac h to Le ar ni ng This program needed to challenge our young people in new ways. We imagined a student at the end of this program offering a reflective presentation on her or his growth over the two-year experience. We envisioned a passionate and self-aware learner who would be dealing with questions such as: Who am I as a learner? In what contexts do I best succeed? What is the nature of that success? In what contexts do I most struggle? What are the strategies I’ve developed to overcome those struggles? What obstacles do I imagine for myself moving forward? In what ways and areas must I continue to grow? We began to imagine the kinds of experiences the students might be able to draw from. We wanted to challenge the students’ creative and critical thinking skills with complex problems connected to real-world issues. We valued Project-Based Learning for the way it insisted that students work constructively and cooperatively together in teams. We wanted students to begin identifying areas of passion and to become increasingly self-directed in their academic and individual pursuits. We wanted the students to be creative in their applications and expressions of learning, making connections between learning and to the larger world. Finally, we wanted the students to be engaged in a strong reflective practice, continually identifying and making sense of impactful learning experiences, both positive and negative. Suddenly a Grade 9 Program was emerging. Students experienced ‘Genius Hour’ each week, in which
they were free to pursue a skill or passion of their choosing. These ranged from learning a musical instrument, to building robots, to learning a new language. They were also given 30 minutes each day to read books of their choice and share their impressions. Every student created a reflective blog on which they described, displayed, and reflected upon learning. Teachers designed surprise days to disrupt the regular flow and routine of learning with exciting experiences that tangibly connected learning across all curriculum. These included ‘Zombie Day’ and ‘The Escape Room, Catapult Challenge’. Beyond this, teachers were challenged to regularly take their students out of the classroom, intentionally disrupting social constructs with group tasks and to connect with other subjects in creating cross-curricular projects. Indeed, #disruptED days have now become a foundational piece of the emerging Grade 9 & 10 Program. By the end of the school year, we could meaningfully reflect on our effort while imagining how the program might grow to include the Grade 10 students. By surveying the students, and through the
input of the teachers, we were able to clearly see the extent to which we had positively affected learning through a collaborative and innovative teaching culture. We identified four Learning Outcomes which are now the defining terms of our program: Thinking, Teamwork, Curiousity, and Caring. Now, when we imagine that student at the end of Grade 10, presenting on her or his growth, we are ultimately imagining a student clearly identifying the extent to which he or she is described by each of our four Learning Outcomes. Passionate educators are engaged in the unending process of understanding and shaping learning for the 21st century student. The process of creating a Grade 9 & 10 Program we now call Discovery, has, if nothing else, revealed the extent to which our educators are indeed passionate. Discovery has emerged from the excitement, cooperation, and innovation of our teachers. It is built upon a determination to help our students not only learn, but also to be excited about learning and their individual and collective potential in this school and this life. All of this has conspired to make my role as Grade Band Leader abundantly clear. By continually bringing our teachers together under a common goal and in a positive, collaborative environment, we will ensure that Discovery will continue to evolve as a unique, exciting and dynamic program that accounts for the ever-changing needs of our students, helping them to realize their greatness. u FALL '16
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Stephen Vienneau ~ Grade 11 & 12
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his is an exciting time at the school as a number of changes have brought a renewed sense of vigour to the faculty, which should make for a great year for our students. Our school culture of continuous improvement is alive and well and we have some very exciting new programs and initiatives planned for our students. This is my 10th year here and I couldn’t be happier to take on the new role of Grade Band Leader for Grades 11 and 12. During my two-year appointment I hope to shine a light on the great things our teachers do in and out of their classrooms. We have an amazingly innovative faculty who continually push themselves to be at the forefront of best educational practices and I am honoured to now be in a position to provide them direct support and encouragement. During my time here, I have taught Mathematics and Economics
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and am currently acting as the Math Department Head. When I arrived at RNS, we had just become an IB World School and I have had the opportunity to teach IB courses in Math and Economics. From the start, it was clear to me that RNS was committed to getting better each year and in supporting me to do the same. I could not be prouder about living on “The Hill" with my wife, Michelle, and our two daughters, Quinn and Avery, as part of this incredible learning community. We are an Atlantic Canadian boarding school in Rothesay, NB, yet we offer a world-class, student-centred program from which other educators can learn. My role is also to be a facilitator for our Grade 11 and 12 students and teachers. Through surveys and discussions, we have invited our students’ perspectives on our learning programs and we have taken their
A n e w a ppro ac h to Le ar ni ng feedback to heart. We will continue to empower our students and provide platforms where they are comfortable expressing their views and concerns regarding their own education. Working together with them, our faculty will seek out new and enhanced learning practices. That means that my position as Grade Band Leader will require fluidity and openness to change. Student workload continues to be a concern across all grades and one that we as a school continue to address. We want our students to be challenged, but at the same time, we want to set them up to be successful. To help continue to reach the needs of our Grade 11 and 12 students a ‘priority week schedule’ has been made which helps both our faculty and students understand and properly organize the many demands placed on their time. This calendar will spread out the number of assessments our students have and the frequency with which they take place. Our faculty has been committed to this new approach and we continue to place our students at the forefront. The International Baccalaureate program is also going into its 10th year at the school and our students are achieving at a level of which they can be proud. However, it is time for us to look at learning in a new light and teach them the importance of balance. Our stu-
dents are heavily involved in service, athletics, and the arts, and creating balance encourages them to pursue their individual interests and passions, which we view as a vital lifelong habit. Although the priority week schedule will help, the Grades 11 students started the year with a different approach. The first day was not a traditional ‘meet your teacher’ to receive the course outline. It was a day of fun, collaboration, and role playing as students made their way through a murder mystery. The activity asked them to picture themselves 30 years in the future at a high school reunion. Each student took on a role to play and objectives to achieve throughout the day. The second day was a conference where 20 sessions, put on by 15 of our faculty, provided students with the knowledge to gain some of the necessary skills to help them in their two-year journey through the challenges of our Grade 11 & 12 Program. Any start of a new school year is exciting, but this year feels different. Through the direction of our new Head of School, RNS is prepared to have another successful year and our commitment to our student body has never been greater. I am excited at the opportunity I have to focus specifically on the program we provide to our Grade 11 and 12 students.u
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JANE STE VENS & BRYSON WOODWORTH, HEAD PREFEC TS
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ur 2016-2017 school year has started off exceptionally well for both the graduating class and the school as a whole. It all started coming together on September 5th, when the Grade 12s gathered at Mr. and Mrs. McLellan’s house for a family barbecue and to catch up with all of our classmates. In a flash, the evening was over and we were boarding the buses for our leadership camp at Camp Glenburn. Mr. Hendra and Ms. Blackmore put together a fun-filled and meaningful day full of lasting memories for everyone. The team building and bonding activities worked really well and we were all excited and ready to head back to RNS, prepared to fulfill our leadership roles as prefects. Opening day was full of activity. There were so many faces, new and old, that we were welcoming to our school. All of the Grade 12s fulfilled their responsibilities with a big smile and a positive
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attitude, which was duly noted by the new students and parents. The boarders had moved in and the day students had arrived for another barbeque, but this time, it was much larger and held on the patio behind Heritage Hall. It was exciting seeing the whole RNS family back on the Hill, getting ready for another year together. There was only one thing left to complete the evening, Opening Chapel, which is one of two times throughout the year where every student and their family is together. This makes Opening Chapel one of the most important events during our school year. It is also where we name the new students one by one, give them their school tie, and welcome them into our school community. After the evening is over, everyone returns to the school as equal members, and the school year has officially begun. Every year, the head prefects come up with a
slogan that represents their grad class and how they wish to be represented as an entire class. This year we decided on the slogan, “To INFIN17Y and BEYOND.” We chose this because we believe as the Grade 12s we should not only strive to achieve great things personally, but also put in a little extra, or go one step further for the school and our fellow students. Even though this is a demanding request, we know it is within the capabilities of our exceptional graduating class. Although this is our graduating class slogan, we believe that as a school we should aim to go that extra mile, step outside of our comfort zones, and try to become better versions of ourselves. As head prefects, we are here to help people in achieving their goals both in the academic and
extracurricular areas of our school; whether it be in a drama production, sports program, debate club, or any of the many activities going on at RNS. The participation of the school as a whole is what makes the school year fun and beneficial for everyone. For this year to be as successful as can be, we have come up with plans and methods that we believe could improve overall engagement in the school, therefore creating opportunities to impact our daily school lives. Some of these ideas consist of a leadership table at lunch and a more inclusive student body leadership group. We are looking forward to how this year will unfold with our outstanding group of graduating classmates and leaders. This year has the potential to be one of the best years yet, and that is what we are striving for. u
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HILL HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS FROM STUDENT EXPERIENCES AND ADVENTURES
From ESL Summer Camp to RNS Student
Before starting as an RNS student this September, Nancy Ma, prepared by taking part in the first ever English as a Second Language Camp held at RNS this past July. BY: NANCY MA ’20 In July of this year, I had the opportunity to spend one month at RNS for the ESL Summer Experience Camp. I would like to talk about my experiences there as well as my feelings.
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To begin with, the quite important part might be the residence and the food. When I first came to Netherwood House, it seemed just like home. It was so convenient that we could have meals as well as do the laundry in the residence. Also, we had a chance to play the piano and watch movies sitting on soft sofas. I really liked the bedrooms. The rooms were quite big with many drawers and there was a bathroom in each room, too. So, only two people needed to share one. If you opened the windows, you would see the beautiful natural scenery and hear the birds singing in the morning, too. I am picky with food. Nevertheless, the food was surprisingly amazing. We had pasta, tacos, pizza, and more. We also had the opportunity to make dumplings together in the kitchen. It was definitely tiring, however, we enjoyed the whole process and it improved our team spirit a lot, as well. In addition, whenever I heard about the activities of the summer camp, I was always excited about them. Even now, I can still remember all the details of the things we experienced: I felt the happiness of canoeing after getting stuck many times, it was our first time to taste delicious s'mores, we went mini golfing and we saw two English movies without any subtitles. We took a walk, as well as a visit in Saint John, and went to the Concert in the Park and listened to some songs popular in Canada. I also really loved the weekend trips. At King’s Landing, we learned about Canadians’ lifestyle from the 1800s to the early 1900s. We even had the feeling of going back to that time because there were actors playing the roles of the home owners who used to live there. Then, it was both my first time to go whale watching and to go to an English musical. I was super excited when I saw more and more whales after the cold heavy rain, and I can still recall some tunes from the musical. If we talk about the ESL Summer Experience Camp, it is important to THE HEAD’S LETTER
Nancy Ma '20 got to experience whale watching while taking part in the ESL Summer Experience Camp this past July at RNS. mention the courses. In my opinion, the classes were the most different part, too. For example, compared to the school conditions in China, students can feel less stressed and have more fun during studying because we had more chances to think on our own, express our ideas more actively, as well as play some games about the grammar we had learned. Sometimes it even seemed like we only played in class, however, we still surprisingly learned a lot. Also, I think all of the teachers and staff were awesome. They were very kind and patient so that you could get along well with them easily just like friends. To sum up, students can come to the summer camp at RNS for many reasons, but I suppose the three below could be the most attractive. First, for all of the students around the world, they can improve their English, especially their ability to listen and speak, read and write. They can obtain the chance to speak more English with the local English speakers. Second, it is quite special and interesting to spend one month here with new friends and Canadian teachers. At the same time as studying, you can also have plenty of fun. During the weekend or the free time in the evening, you could try a variety of activities for the first time. Third, for students who are coming to RNS, it is absolutely an excellent opportunity to know about the campus and help them fit in with the new school life better. All in all, personally speaking, it is definitely worth it to take part in the ESL Summer Experience Camp at RNS. It will be a memorable, as well as precious, experience forever. u
Rising to the Challenge of the Fundy Footpath BY: MATTHEW MOREHOUSE '20 The Grade 9, three-day hiking trip was an excellent experience for everyone. There were three groups, sorted by advisors. My group started near Sussex where we hiked a long and difficult trail on the Fundy Footpath. We had to carry our gear and our group gear, such as stoves and propane. The first day it was foggy and a little on the chilly side, which meant it was perfect for hiking. We hiked along a dirt road until we got to the head of our trail. As the adventure began, we listened to and admired the beauty of nature, but as we kept hiking, it became evident that this trail was going to be challenging. We hiked and eventually set up camp at the bottom of a hill near a patch of water. The next morning one of our members was injured and had to be evacuated (she had hurt her ankle before the trip, and the trails were too challenging). Although this was disappointing
Matthew (sitting, far right) and his fellow hikers enjoy a bonfire while camping. to everyone, it presented me with the opportunity to practice my teamwork and leadership skills. The second day was filled with beautiful scenery, mountains, and very rough and difficult terrain. The third day was shorter but we had to climb a very steep and very hard
mountain. Overall, this hiking trip was amazing. Sitting outside, under the stars, with the brisk air and then sleeping with the beauty of nature after a long day of hiking the hard trails in the blistering weather, was simply the most relaxing feeling you can imagine.u 17
Student-directed play, Inside Al, promotes respect for all BY: BRYSON WOODWORTH ’17 In the spring of 2016, RNS presented a short play called Inside Al at the annual high school DramaFest held in Fredericton. I understand that this was the first time that our school entered the competition at the high school level. The play was directed by Grade 9 and 10 students, Sarah Slipp '19 and Martha Pitre '18, with the support of our Drama Teacher, Mrs. Dayna Ellis. It was extremely well received. Playing the role of Al, a middle-aged man with Cerebral Palsy, was very physically demanding for me. Trying to balance the difficulties and frustrations of what I believed someone with CP might be going through, without going over the top, and putting the audience in an uncomfortable frame of mind, was a challenge. Although I did not have any acting experience before this production, the care, compassion, and enthusiasm of my fellow actors and directors allowed us to tell a wonderful story in a moving and touching way. To prepare for the play, we had the privilege of meeting Sarah, a young woman with CP. She was able to help me understand my role by talking about her life. I also did some research by watching a comedian, Steady Eddy, who also has CP. Max Romero '19 played "Inside Al," my co-protagonist and inner self who
The cast of the student-directed play, Inside Al. was able to say and do what my character truly wanted. He did a fantastic job, and allowed the audience to really commit to an important friendship that occurred between Al and Jason, played by Robert Pelletier '18. Our great combination is what I believe allowed us to deliver the message that we wished to get across. Our other two co-actors, Sarah Slipp and Valeria Pezzotti '18, nailed the role of being the “mean girls.” We heard many times, including from our adjudicators, that the audience loved to hate them. This is a huge compliment when trying to fulfill such a difficult role. Being a part of Inside Al was one of my favourite experiences last year at RNS. I really went outside of my comfort zone, but it was worth it. We presented a great play and reinforced an important message: everyone should be treated with respect. u FALL '16
Youth Help Youth in Annual Y4Y Concert BY VICTORIA CASTONGUAY '17
The Youth For Youth concert is a charity event in support of the Teen Resource Centre that we hold annually in the Théâtre Susan B. Ganong at RNS. This year, it will be held on Saturday, April 1st, 2017. This will be my third year on the planning committee for this event, and I've seen it evolve and get better every year, and I'm certain it will be even better this year. Helping others has always been an important part of the RNS community, and this concert is one of the most fun ways we do that. Raising money, while important, isn't the only part of what we hope to do with this event and with other events we do. The Youth For Youth concert is, at its heart, a way to bring our community together and bond over amazing music from a variety of genres, while also helping out a great cause.
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The performers for this concert are all students from local high schools, such as KV and Rothesay High, Saint John High, and more. We are also hoping to get more people from local
Martha Pitre '18, performs on the fiddle with Zach Lutchmedial '16 on drums and Cameron Slipp '16 on guitar during last year's Y4Y fundraiser. schools involved in the planning of this concert to turn it into a true community event. I was a photographer during last year's event, but I helped with the planning of it in other ways, as well. I loved every moment of the concert; it was a great time with a lot of great local entertainers who really shone when
given the opportunity to perform. Last year's event raised over $1500 for the Teen Resource Centre, and we're hoping to beat that this year! Tickets will be available soon on our website, www.y4y.ca, and information will be posted there as well as on our Facebook page, Youth For Youth. We hope to see you on April 1st! u
The IB program encourages RNS students to challenge themselves and embrace the philosophy of what it means to be a global learner. RNS offers a unique academic program where every Grade 12 student is an IB learner either through the full IB diploma, IB subject certificates, and full participation of the CAS program. RNS prides itself on emphasizing the balanced student where our graduates embrace self discovery through service, creativity, activity, as well as a rigorous academic curricula. The graduating Class of 2016 should be proud of their efforts and IB results. There were 28 IB diplomas and 81 IB certificates awarded this past academic year.
IB RESULTS 2009
2010
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GRADE 12 CLASS
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40
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DIPLOMA ELIGIBLE
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DIPLOMA EARNED
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65%
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2016
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2014 48
48
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28
38
40
23
34
38
25
36
28
64%
71%
81%
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95%
70%
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CAN WE COUNT ON YOUR SUPPORT THIS YEAR?
Last year 710 donors made a donation to RNS. Support from alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty and staff, board members, governors, and friends of the school is crucial to the mission of Rothesay Netherwood School. While tuition is directed to basic operational expenses (teacher salaries, utilities, meals, etc.), our school relies on the generosity of our donors to provide enhanced programs and opportunities for our students. Our hope is that each family that has been helped by Rothesay Netherwood School will in turn assist us to touch the lives of current and future students.
WAYS TO GIVE Cash, cheque or credit card; stocks or securities; matching gifts from employers; or Aeroplan Miles HOW TO GIVE Donate Securely Online: Visit www.rns.cc/donate. DONATE BY PHONE: Call Nic Carhart in the Development & Alumni Affairs Office at 506.848.0861. DONATE BY MAIL: Mail your cheque (payable to Rothesay Netherwood School) in the reply envelope included in your Head’s Letter.
All donors will receive a receipt for income tax purposes in Canada or the USA. To be included in the 2016-2017 Donor Listing, donations must be received before June 30, 2017.
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Thank you for your generosity and support! | Visit us at www.rns.cc
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When living away from home, students broaden their horizons. They learn to become independent, responsible, thoughtful, and considerate members of a large, extended family. Have a look at what life on campus is like with first-time boarders, Brett Barbara ’22, and Mallory Thornhill ’21. THE HEAD’S LETTER
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BRETT. He is in Grade 7 & lives in Kirk House.
Q: How long have you been a boarder at RNS? Where are you from? A: Just this year. I am from Rothesay. Q: Who is your roommate? Where is he from? Have you become close since living with him? A: Juan Pablo Suarez '21 is my roommate and although he is a year older and we don’t hang out much outside of class, we get along extremely well in the room and around Kirk. Q: What is your favourite part of being a boarder and living in residence on the Hill? A: My favourite part of living in residence is being with friends all the time. Q: What is it like for a boarder to study and do homework? A: It is a lot easier than being a Day Student and doing study. Now that I'm a boarder, I am more focused than I was at home mainly because everyone is doing the same thing during study time. Q: Houseparents are there for the good times and the bad times. What does it mean to you to have someone like this in your life while living away from home? A: It is fun and comforting to know that they are always just down the hall. Q: How often do you chat with your family? How do you usually do this (i.e. text, email, talk on phone, Skype, etc)? A: My parents live close by, so I am fortunate to be able to see them two or three times a week. Q: What sort of activities do you do together as a House that bring you closer together? A: Dodgeball is by far the most fun. We also do outings such as the movies and supper together as a Kirk House family. Q: What makes RNS so special to you? A: Being with friends.
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Q: What is your best experience so far living on the Hill? A: One time during a soccer game, I was playing goalie (which I never do) and dove to make a crucial save. Unfortunately though, I dove right into the goal post! We did win by a bunch that game, but that is the one thing I thought was so funny and I will never forget. u
Dodgeball is by far the most fun. We also do outings such as the movies and supper together as a Kirk House family. FALL '16
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MALLORY. She is in Grade 8 & lives in Netherwood House.
Q: How long have you been a boarder at RNS? Where are you from? A: This is my first year to be a boarder at RNS. I’m from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. Q: Who is your roommate? Where is she from? Have you become close since living with her? A: My roommate is Miriam Lopez '21. She is from Mexico and I would say we are pretty close. 22
Q: What is your favourite part of being a boarder and living in residence on the Hill? A: My favourite part about being a boarder is probably getting to experience all of these new adventures with new friends from around the world. Q: What is it like for a boarder to study and do homework? A: Well, as any normal student, studying is not my favourite thing to do. But the house is quiet and I manage to get a lot done. Q: Houseparents are there for the good times and the bad times. What does it mean to you to have someone like this in your life while living away from home? A: It means so much to have a wonderful houseparent that always has your back. They pretty much become your second mom. Q: How often do you chat with your family? How do you usually do this (i.e. text, email, talk on phone, Skype, etc)? A: I usually call or text my family at least once a day.
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Q: What sort of activities do you do together as a House that bring you closer together? A: The activity that brings Netherwood closer together is probably just being together and just sitting in the common room talking about our day and laughing. Q: What makes RNS so special to you? A: RNS is special to me because everybody here is trying their best to help me succeed and it is so great to know that people at RNS have your back. Q: What is your best experience so far living on the Hill? A: My best experience so far was the road trip to St. Catharines with the Girls’ Hockey Team. The trip brought the team closer together and I am very excited for more road trips in the future. u
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RNS is special to me because everybody here is trying their best to help me succeed and it is so great to know that people at RNS have your back. WINTER/SPRING ’16
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THE CLASS OF 2016 T H E 1 3 9 T H C L O S I N G C E R E M O N I E S A N D G R A D UAT I O N
On June 17th, 59 young men and women proudly accepted their RNS diplomas. Led by Head Prefects, Kyleigh Gunn and Cecil VanBuskirk, each student helped contribute to the RNS community by demonstrating their unique talents, leadership skills, and determination. We are extremely proud of our graduates and wish them much success in university and beyond. If we take a look around our school, we can see that it's filled with students from different cultures and backgrounds, each having their own story. An aspect of the RNS community which creates the feeling of home for many of us, is that everyone is encouraged to be themselves and accepted for who they are. ~ Kyleigh Gunn and Cecil VanBuskirk, Valedictory Speech THE HEAD’S LETTER
Daniel Abay H IB Grand Manan, NB | Norwich CT University of British Columbia
Ryan Froude Stratford, PE University of Waterloo
Andrew Murphy Mount Pearl, NL St. Francis Xavier University
Clement Su H North Point, Hong Kong Dalhousie University
Gabrielle Barlow H Indian Island, NB Dalhousie University
Emma Galloway H IB Quispamsis, NB Mount Allison University
Madison Murphy Quispamsis, NB University of New Brunswick
Lanfeng Sun H IB Moncton, NB University of Waterloo
Elizabeth Boissonnault Dundee, NB University of New Brunswick
Ryan Gowan Rothesay, NB University of New Brunswick
Andrew Neilson Rothesay, NB Bishop's University
Sifan Sun Suzhou, China St. Mary's University
Molly Jane Browning H IB Saratoga Springs, NY Carnegie Mellon University
Kyleigh Gunn H IB Moncton, NB McGill University
Nicholas Noel H IB Conception Bay South, NL Memorial University
Yutong Sun Weihei, China University of Toronto
Ana Bullock H IB Nauwigewauk, NB Huron University College
Yixin (Emily) Huang H IB Shenzhen, China Queen's University
Bailey O'Regan H Rothesay, NB Mount Allison University
Cecil VanBuskirk Rothesay, NB St. Francis Xavier University
Kathleen Chisholm Quispamsis, NB University of New Brunswick
Zainab Hussain IB London, ON Western University
Connor Orsava Toronto, ON | Rothesay, NB Mount Allison University
Jiye (Tiger) Wang Harbin, China Mount Royal University
Tumini Cookey H IB Port Harcourt, Nigeria McGill University
Calvin Keller H IB Rothesay, NB Gap Year - Australia
William Pelletier IB Rothesay, NB | Boston, MA Mount Allison University
Jérémy Wasson H IB Fredericton, NB Hockey - Kingston Voyageurs
Brooke Cunningham H Quispamsis, NB Queen's University
Graham Kidd IB H Darling's Island, NB Mount Allison University
Janie Poitras H IB New Maryland, NB Université de Moncton
Lauren Whiteway H Moncton, NB Mount Allison University
Conan Danielski Douglas, NB University of New Brunswick
Patrick Lawrence Rothesay, NB St. Thomas University
Lee Cai Pook-Clendenning H Quispamsis, NB Dalhousie University
Morgan Wirtanen Blackadar H IB Nasonworth, NB University of New Brunswick
Sydney Darling H IB Rothesay, NB Gap Year - Australia
Morgan Leet H IB Halifax, NS Carleton University
Christina Rombaut H IB Rothesay, NB Dartmouth College
Han (Hannah) Zhang Suzhou, China Irvine Valley College
Vanessa DeMerchant Quispamsis, NB Liberty University
Yanik Lemieux Lac Baker, NB St. Francis Xavier University
Shelby Ryan Dartmouth, NS Western University
Yifu (Jeffery) Zhang H Rothesay, NB McGill University
Lindsey Donovan H Miramichi, NB St. Francis Xavier University
Sofia Llano Inès Puebla, Mexico Universidad de las Americas Puebla
Nakisa Severin IB Roseau, Dominica University of the West Indies
Ryan Earle H Rothesay, NB Dalhousie University
Zachary Lutchmedial IB Rothesay, NB Berklee College of Music
Lirui Shi IB Saint John, NB University of Toronto
Raine Easton H IB Nerepis, NB University of Prince Edward Island
Jane MacDougall IB St. Stephen, NB St. Francis Xavier University
Cameron Slipp H IB Woodstock, NB University of Waterloo
Peter Fillman H IB Toronto, ON | Rothesay, NB Dalhousie University
Daniela Melendez Ochoa Mexico City, Mexico Carleton University
Kathleen Steeves H IB Rothesay, NB University of Waterloo
Luke Flewwelling H Rothesay, NB Queen's University
Maria Inès Miravete Martinez Irapuato, Mexico Universidad de Monterrey
Kelly Stewart H Halifax, NS Royal Military College
A H star denotes that the graduate received a scholarship offer. IB denotes the award of an International Baccalaureate Diploma. A total of $498,075 in scholarships and bursaries was offered to the Class of 2016.
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139th CLOSING CEREMONIES
T H E AWA R D I N G O F P R I Z E S AT R N S
On June 17th, at the 139th Closing Ceremonies, we celebrated the many academic and community accomplishments and successes of our students. We are very proud of our students and the hard work and dedication displayed throughout the 2015-2016 school year. Awarding prizes in our small way to recognize and celebrate these achievements. Thank you to each alumni, prize donor, and presenter who helps to uphold this tradition at RNS each year. Pictured above, starting from left back: Ryan Earle '16, Lanfeng Sun '16, Cameron Slipp '16, Jefferey Zhang '16, Calvin Keller '16, Andrew Neilson '16, Patrick Lawrence '16, Cecil VanBuskirk '16, Bailey O'Regan '16, Graham Kidd '16, Ryan Gowan '16, Ally McLellan '20, Zachary Lutchmedial '16, Brooke Cunningham '16, Bruce Fong '20, Morgan Wirtanen Blackadar '16, Peter Fillman '16, Heather Chisholm '20, Elizabeth Boissonnault '16, Kathleen Chisholm '16, Maria Inès Miravete Martinez '16, Katie Steeves '16, Kyleigh Gunn '16, and Molly Jane Browning '16 THE HEAD’S LETTER
The Fairweather Memorial Prize Lanfeng Sun, Gr. 12 The Paddy McAvity Memorial Prize Molly Jane Browning, Gr. 12 Sarah Streeter Memorial Heather Chisholm, Gr. 8 John D. Brock Memorial Bruce Fong, Gr. 8 Peter McNulty Prize Elizabeth Boissonnault, Gr. 12 The Birk’s Medal For Outstanding Leadership Kyleigh Gunn, Gr. 12 Cecil VanBuskirk, Gr. 12 Harding Trays Grade 12 students who have been a member of the school since Grade 6 Brooke Cunningham, Ryan Earle, Peter Fillman, Ryan Gowan, Graham Kidd, Patrick Lawrence, Zachary Lutchmedial, Bailey O’Regan, Cecil VanBuskirk The International Baccalaureate Prize Highest IB predicted grade Molly Jane Browning, Gr. 12 The IB World Student Prize Commitment to IB core elements Jeffery Zhang, Gr. 12 First Proficiency (Governor General's Medals) Madison Beck, Gr. 9, Charlotte Jurgens, Gr. 10, Qinyang (Bob) Bao, Gr. 11, Molly Jane Browning, Gr. 12
Mrs. R. Brenan Memorial Prize Student progress Andrew Neilson, Gr. 12 The Colin B. Mackay Prize Conscientious Service to School Cameron Slipp, Gr. 12
Interhouse Cup Lancaster - White House Mrs. Edward Domville Memorial Award Senior School Female Athlete of the Year Christina Rombaut, Gr. 12
The Baxter Prize for citizenship Janie Poitras, Gr. 12
Bob Watt Memorial Award Senior School Male Athlete of the Year Andrew Neilson, Gr. 12
Maggie Nugent Memorial Conscientious Service to the Middle School Ally McLellan, Gr. 8
J.D.Y. Hickman ’42 Award Outstanding commitment to athletics Calvin Keller, Gr. 12
The Sophia Beutner Memorial Prize Outstanding contribution to the school by an international student Maria Inés Miravete Martinez, Gr. 12
Roger Marino ’82 Award Outstanding contribution to competitive sports Calvin Keller, Gr. 12
The Halifax Old Girls Drama Prize Molly Jane Browning, Gr. 12 Dr. C.H. Bonnycastle Drama Prize Graham Kidd, Gr. 12 W.D. Burley Prize Outstanding service to the student body Calvin Keller, Gr. 12 King Constantine Medal Kathleen Chisholm, Gr. 12
Silver & Gold R's and N's for athletics: (All Grade 12 Graduates) Gold: Daniel Abay, Emma Galloway, Calvin Keller, Andrew Neilson, Cecil VanBuskirk Silver: Gabrielle Barlow, Elizabeth Boissonnault, Vanessa DeMerchant, Ryan Earle, Peter Fillman, Luke Flewwelling, Ryan Gowan, Kyleigh Gunn, Morgan Leet, Daniela Melendez Ochoa, Andrew Murphy, Madison Murphy, Bailey O’Regan, Connor Orsava, William Pelletier, Janie Poitras, Christina Rombaut, Kathleen Steeves, Kelly Stewart, Jérémy Wasson, and Morgan Wirtanen Blackadar
The Lorna MacDougall Bethell '46 Award Outward Bound Scholarship Ariel Van Doleweerd, Gr. 10
Silver & Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards Gold: Kathleen Chisholm, Gr. 12, Emma Galloway, Gr. 12, Kathleen Steeves, Gr. 12 Silver: Caleb Brett, Gr. 10, William Chisholm, Gr. 10, Shayna Earle, Gr. 10, Himson Hui, Gr. 10, Mark Leung, Gr. 10, Chang Liu, Gr. 10, Yikan Liu, Gr. 10, Jonah Lutchmedial, Gr. 10, Olivia Teskey, Gr. 11, Leon Yu, Gr. 10
Community Service Prize Lirui Shi, Gr. 12
Due to space limitations, not all prizes could be listed.
Permanent Art Collection Katie Steeves, Gr. 12
Meet the 2016-2017 Head Prefects Jane Stevens began at RNS in Grade 10. She is a boarder from Upper Tantallon, NS, and a member of Quinn House. Bryson Woodworth is a boarder from Moncton, NB. He began at RNS in Grade 11 and is a member of Mackay House. We look forward to Jane's and Bryson's continued leadership and contributions to RNS. It's going to be a great year! FALL ’16
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Together We Celebrate FOUNDERS' DAY 2016 - RECOGNIZING THE LEADERS AMONG US WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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n June 18th, 2016, during the school’s annual Reunion Weekend, Rothesay Netherwood School held its seventh annual Founders’ Day event. This year, Founders’ Day was an evening celebration with more than 500 guests filling Heritage Hall. Not only was this an opportunity to recognize the 2016 Founders, Elizabeth and Paul Kitchen, but a chance to wish the Kitchens a happy retirement. Elizabeth’s career at RNS spanned more than 20 years, while Paul devoted 29 years to the school. What is a Founder? Each year, RNS honours as Founders people who have continuously helped to guide and shape the RNS of today through their leadership, commitment, kindness, support and stewardship. In support of advancing the school of today, they have also helped to preserve the important values and traditions that have been constant throughout the school’s rich, 140-year history.
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Individuals who have been named as Founders in past celebrations, include: Mrs. Margaret (Robinson) Meighen Molson ’32, Mr. George Fawcett ’47, Mr. Doug Mackay ’48, Mr. Jim Irving ’46, the Parents of 1984, Mr. Jack Hickman ’42, Mrs. Hope (Mackay) Hunter ’36, Mrs. Hazen (Mackay) Inches ’37, Mr. Robert Findlay ’51, Mr. John Stevenson ’64, Mrs. Elizabeth Meier, Mr. Phillip Oland, Mr. Jack Irving ’50, Mrs. Joan (Fraser) Ivory ’49, Mr. Arthur Irving ’48, Mrs. Ann Cox, Mr. Jim Crosby ’67, and Mr. Geoffrey Mitchell ’61. The following is an abridged transcript of the comments of RNS faculty member, Craig Jollymore, when this year’s honourees were recognized as Founders of Rothesay Netherwood School.
Please Join Us The 8th Annual Founders’ Day dinner will be held on Saturday, June 17th, 2017. You are invited to attend. Please RSVP to rsvp@rns.cc.
THE HEAD’S LETTER
ELIZABETH KITCHEN
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t was in the early 90s when Elizabeth Kitchen realized that she hadn’t yet found the right school for one of her sons (who was excellent, but who had had some “bumps” on his journey). One day, Elizabeth’s mother came to visit our campus on his behalf. Afterward, she met with Elizabeth and had an unusual request: “Elizabeth, have a visit, but don’t look at the school. Just talk to the Head and see what he has to say about kids and about learning.” She did so, and shortly thereafter, enrolled Luke. Now, because of life’s circumstances, the place on campus that Elizabeth visited most often was the Head of School’s office. In fact, I am told that, early on, he once called her about something that had happened at school that day involving one of her sons, and he overheard her in the background saying, “I don’t want to talk to him – I’ve talked to enough principals in my life.” This soon changed, primarily because of the impact of the school on her family. Elizabeth came to us first as a parent and her introduction to RNS was by way of seeing the difference that a school could make in the life of a young person. This deep belief has informed everything she has ever done on behalf of RNS. I think that Mark, who runs his dentistry practice in Halifax, and Luke, whose most recent film credits includes Star Wars: The Force Awakens, would agree. Then something unexpected happened and I’ll explain it this way. A few weeks ago, Vera Turnbull, our University Placement Officer and alum from ’75, picked up the phone to comment on a particularly good photograph of Elizabeth and Paul in the most recent Head’s Letter. In a warm and unguarded moment of reflection on the past, Elizabeth commented, “Who knew when I came up the Hill with my boys all those years ago, that I would fall in love with the school and then fall for the guy at the helm?” To the great fortune of Rothesay Netherwood School, that is exactly what happened - they were married right here on campus. Afterward, Elizabeth joined the school as nurse and admissions officer, leaving her role at the hospital. The school could only afford one person for both positions in those days. Her background in health and her Masters Degree in Education, which focused on young people who learn a bit differently than the norm, serendipitously complemented her enduring and profound sense of advocacy for students and their families and for our school. And I want to emphasize this point. There is no one, in this transformative era of the school’s history, whose ear has been more keenly tuned to how people speak about our school and who has been prepared, with a passionate clarity and on a moment’s notice, to set the record straight on what this school does for the lives of young people. Elizabeth oversaw the development of the school’s infirmary into a proper Health Centre until she was able to step back and men-
29 tor others to take over. Her understanding of how the issues of health and learning converged has made our faculty and school community better. It has shaped the way that we think about and support young people today. Elizabeth has brought this perspective to her important work in Admissions, where her presence has been constant these past 23 years. As Assistant Head, Dean VanDoleweerd, put it to a group recently, she has almost always been one of the first people that new families meet when they join our community. And, he reminded us, she has often advocated for young people who desperately needed us because she has looked into the eyes of the parents and known that it was the right fit. When we think of Elizabeth, words like graceful, articulate, elegant and refined come to mind. But the truth is that her primary characteristic is her tremendous heart for young people and this school community. For years, she has been tireless in her Admissions role and selfless in the times she has arranged to meet prospective families, and this alone has been a powerful message to them – weekends, early mornings, evenings, vacation time and Christmas holidays. She has listened to their stories and seen how the school can help. The results speak for themselves. Our enrolment has grown from 140 to about 280 in her time at RNS. The importance of this increase to the future of this school cannot be overstated. Now, I teach in the English Department, but when I do the math on Elizabeth’s contribution FALL '16
in this area, I think that she runs a very close second to our next honouree when it comes to bringing funds into the school. Elizabeth has been a remarkable wife to Paul in his role as Head of School. Her knowledge and love of the school and her attention to even the smallest details (a true gift of hers) have, time and again, put Paul in a position to do his vital work with all members of the school community. As the Head’s wife, she has transformed the Head’s home, all three of them - Bonnycastle House, Netherwood Lane and, most recently, the remarkable Kitchen House - into gracious spaces. Many have commented on how well looked after they have been and on what a warm and gracious hostess she has been. More than nurse, admissions officer or Head’s wife, and despite her preference to stay in the background as a quiet leader or mentor, Elizabeth has become, other than her husband, the best ambassador that we have. She has touched all of us 30
Her primary characteristic is her tremendous heart for young people and this school community.
who make up the RNS community. And, without exception, since the first time she came up the Hill, Elizabeth has left everyone she has met with a deepened sense of our school’s great strengths. Over the years, she has not simply explained who we are, she has embodied it. And in so doing, she has helped shape Rothesay Netherwood into the school it is today.
As a champion of this school who has touched and influenced every parent, family member, alumn, faculty member, governor and board member, we recognize Elizabeth’s pivotal role in the development of Rothesay Netherwood School. And for this, and with deepest thanks, we name her a Founder. u
PAUL G. KITCHEN
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would like to share with you something that I observed. I was crossing the road and happened to look to the left. About 100 yards away, I saw our Head of School standing beside a cement mixer that was laying the footings for a new building. He was talking with three students – I could see him playfully kick the dirt and wave an arm. Those students were clearly laughing. No doubt he was accusing them of teasing him. After they turned and left, he bent down, picked up a piece of garbage and slipped it in his pocket. It was a moment that could have happened at any point in the past 29 years. And it perfectly captured our honouree this evening, Paul G. Kitchen, Head of Rothesay Netherwood School – a tireless builder and a steward of this institution who always puts students first.
What was needed, a committee member told me, was someone to rally around. And what stood out about one young applicant, a housemaster and athletic director with experience in two wellknown boarding schools, was his ability to connect with young people. He wrote thank-you notes to every student he met when on campus for that interview in 1987, and each note, in its own way, absolutely “captured” the essence of the young person to whom it was addressed. He had an innate sense of kids. And although the school has gone from an enrolment of 99 to 280 under Paul Kitchen, this year, just as his first, he has sought to forge a personal connection with each individual student in this community. The Canadian Accredited Independent Schools recognizes RNS as the gold medal standard in Canada for school community and this can be directly attributed to Paul’s insistence that great learning can only occur in the context of great relationships.
Paul’s work ethic is legendary and he has never asked others to do a job he would not do himself.
It was this very ability to connect with young people that caught the attention of the hiring committee in 1987. At that time, as a retired head from another part of the country put it, “the school was on the shoals.” There was a core group of committed, faithful volunteers who had fought and just barely managed to keep the doors open. Despite RCS Netherwood’s proud and dual history of girls’ and boys’ education that spanned back to the previous century, and despite our beautiful natural setting, things looked bleak. THE HEAD’S LETTER
What the hiring committee did not know, and could not have possibly predicted, was Paul’s sense of vision for the school. Perhaps we have his mother to thank. One day, when he was a young teacher at the start of his career, he took exception to some decision or another. She had none of it and simply said, “Someday you’ll have your own school to run.” His imagination
must have been guided by these words when he first came onto campus. Today, stand on the steps of the Irving Gymnasium and gaze down the maple canopied pathway at the Kennebecasis River. Walk down the path, stop at the stone circle and in every direction you turn you will see new or restored buildings: the squash courts, Irving Gymnasium, Théâtre Susan B. Ganong, 10 new faculty homes, Kirk House, Collegiate Hall, Netherwood House, and, of course, Kitchen House. It is as though, 29 years ago, he saw, in its entirety, what this school could become, if he just worked at it hard enough and engaged enough alum and friends. Because of this transformation, RNS is a remarkable place for young people to learn. In so many respects, it is one of the finest schools in Canada. And yet, somehow, Paul’s vision has given us a campus of true magnificence without ever having lost the original beauty that was always there. How has he done it? A colleague and lifelong friend of Paul’s, Doc McCubbin, relayed the following story to me: “We went for a walk at Rothesay Netherwood on our first visit and he, the Head of School, was picking up trash on the walk through the woods. And he had us doing it, too! That is dedication and love for your school.” This is no surprise. He has been everywhere these past three decades – soccer and rugby sidelines, the gym bleachers, the rink, every performance of every play and musical, the chapel steps each morning, Sunday dinners – he has been cheering us on, with rambunctious energy. Paul’s work ethic is legendary and he has never asked others to do a job he would not do himself – so Paul has flipped burgers, flooded the rink at night by hand with a hose, coached teams, taught a course in a pinch and stood at the front of the tug-of-war rope at New River Beach – if the faculty were going to lose, he was going to be first into the pit. That’s Paul. Paul doesn’t just work hard to make this school better, he challenges those around him to do the same. Every one of us has experienced this. I think of a governors' meeting held some years ago on a Halloween Friday. Mid-meeting, there came word that the fog machine that was part of the students’ haunted house had tripped the water sprinkler system in School
House. He did the only thing Paul Kitchen could do: He issued mops to the board and moved the meeting to the School House basement. Paul has always understood that strong support from the community is fundamental to long-term success of this institution. He has worked tirelessly to engage alumni, parents, family, governors and board members and friends in the cause of securing the future of Rothesay Netherwood School. And they have supported him because they have come to trust his vision for the school. It did not come overnight. But consider these facts. In 1987, annual giving stood at $1500 – an amount that pales in comparison to today’s $350,000 that each year is so vital in supporting the continued improvement of learning at this school. Then there is our school’s endowment, which has grown from $500K to $7Mil today. And the transformation of this campus has been tens of millions more. This support of families, alumni, and friends has been made possible by the way that he has engaged them. Paul (and Elizabeth) travelled hundreds of thousands of miles, usually in the summer or on school breaks, to bring the news of RNS to alum directly. His enthusiasm and his vision, over time, won out. He provided a way for those who had lost faith in the 1980s to return. In the time between then and now, Paul taught us to say, “Why not”? Enrollment at 150? Why not? 200? Why not? 280?
Why Not? IB? Why not? Outward Bound and Round Square? Why not? And so we got a bit better each year. His greatest legacy, even more than this magnificent campus and our firm financial footing, might be the culture of continuous improvement that is part of the DNA of Rothesay Netherwood School. This has sometimes meant difficult choices, but Paul has never seen the Head’s job as a popularity contest. He has done what he believes to be in the best interests of the school and he has done so unapologetically. When Paul teamed up with Founders Jack Hickman and J.K. Irving to launch the Building for the Next Century campaign and they said the next century, they didn’t mean 2001 or 2012. This school will be here in 100 years because of the changes over the past 29 years. Not bad for a “poor country school teacher” who started his first faculty meeting as the Head of School with the words: “Ladies and Gentlemen, I have good news: we are going to open this year.” We know that RNS will continue to live in Paul’s heart. His vision, hard work, and love of this school has transformed the Rothesay Netherwood community and every person within it. Because of this, he and his legacy will live in the heart of this school and each of us. This school has been Pual’s life’s work and today, we say, “Thank you” and name him, for the ages, a Founder. u FALL ’16
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WITH GRATITUDE
and appreciation DONOR & GIVING REPORT 2016-2017
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THE HEAD’S LETTER
Rothesay Netherwood School continues to evolve and thrive. Our students are energetic and eager, our teachers are talented and passionate, and our parents and alumni are actively engaged. Today’s school is built upon both tradition and constant change. Thanks to the commitment and support of our community, RNS is able to constantly enhance our academic programs and campus to provide students with an exceptional learning opportunity. At RNS, we strive to make a lasting difference in the life of every member of our community. We have forged the reputation as a leader in education by offering a small-school experience with world-class opportunities. This past year saw more than $1,500,000 raised within the RNS community to help ensure that students have the resources and tools required for learning success. Our sincere thanks go to our 710 donors who made 2059 gifts! The RNS community came out in record numbers to show their support at numerous events including The Top of the Hill ~ Dinner Auction & Dance, The RNS Art Show & Sale, Reunion Weekend, Grandparent’s Day and the many receptions held across Canada. It is this type of support and enthusiasm that will ensure a bright future for RNS. As we look to the future, we want to encourage continued support of RNS. Our endowment continues to grow, which provides student financial assistance. We continue to upgrade and enhance our campus, allowing RNS to maintain its position of leadership in terms of facilities and infrastructure, which fosters great learning. On behalf of RNS, I extend sincere appreciation for your generosity. RNS is thankful to the donors listed in the following pages for their commitment over the past year. It is this type of participation that allows RNS to be the school it is. Sincerely,
For Alumni & Friends Give directly to your school and receive an official charitable tax receipt.
In Canada Rothesay Netherwood School is a charitable organization registered with the Canada Revenue Agency. Canadian Charitable Registration No. 107916330-RR0001.
In the US Rothesay Netherwood School US Foundation, Inc. is registered as a US charitable organization with the Internal Revenue Service. US Charitable Registration/Tax Identification No. 46-4702044. 33
For more information on giving: Rob Beatty Director of Development & Alumni Affairs e: rob.beatty@rns.cc t: (506) 848-1731
Thank you for your generosity and support!
Rob Beatty Director of Development & Alumni Affairs The following Donor and Giving Report is published as a gesture to acknowledge and thank donors who provided financial support to Rothesay Netherwood School during the 2015-2016 school year between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this listing and apologize for any errors. Please notify the Development & Alumni Affairs Office of any errors or omissions at giving@rns.cc or (506) 848-0861. FALL '16
Statement of Revenue and Expenses The statement below has been extracted from the school's audited financial statements. The audit was performed by Ernst & Young. REVENUE Tuition Fees Endowment Contribution Annual Giving Other Income Amortization Total Revenue
2015 - 2016
$ 8,778,887 270,946 370,857 515,889 1,014,693 $ 10,951,272
EXPENSES Education Salaries & Benefits Operating Expenses Total Education Administration Salaries & Benefits Operating Expenses Total Administration Plant
Salaries & Benefits Operating Expenses Total Plant
ADJUSTMENTS TO INTERNAL STATEMENTS Capital items not covered by donations Capital dept repayment Net depreciation expenses Gain on sales of assets Other non-cash expenses recorded in external statements Total adjustments to internal statements INTERNAL SCHOOL STATEMENTS (DEFICIT)/ SURPLUS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES
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$ 3,273,248 558,694 3,831,942
$ 1,436,472 586,575 $ 2,023,047
$ 1,576,164 488,576 2,064,740
1,345,149 193,695 918,291 1,078,392 $ 10,539,112
AUDITED STATEMENTS, EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES
$ 8,682,106 216,553 397,881 293,598 1,052,801 $ 10,642,939
$ 3,223,543 577,498 $ 3,801,041
$ 146,896 1,032,601 $ 1,179,497
Financial Aid & Scholarships Agent Commissions Food & Housekeeping Depreciation Total Expenses
2014 - 2015
$ 136,198 992,770 1,128,968 1,419,392 126,882 917,394 1,049,299 $ 10,538,617
$ 412,160
$ 104,322
$ -120,327 -74,784 63,699 -186,394
$ -100,647 -74,784 -3,502 0
-179,604 -497,410
144,011 -34,922
$ -85,250
$ 69,400
Fundraising Summary In 2015-2016, a total of 710 donors contributed to Rothesay Netherwood School in the form of monetary donations, the transfer of shares and Aeroplan miles, gifts-in-kind, and endowment gifts. ANNUAL GIVING
Annual Giving
Foundations (RNS & Currie)
Total Annual Giving
2015-2016
2014-2015
$ 331,050
$ 359,335
39,807
38,546
$ 370,857
$ 397,881
$ 183,126
$ 369,809
CAPITAL GIVING Total Capital Giving OTHER GIVING Program Support Special Projects Endowment Funds Gifts-in-Kind
Total Other Giving
SPECIAL EVENTS FUNDRAISING TOTAL GIVING
$ 92,220 55,257 648,778 29,706
$20,787 43,565 1,070,875 24,591
$ 825,961
$ 1,159,818
$ 99,630
$ 87,648
$ 1,479,574
$ 2,015,156
Overall Giving (number of donors) 710 730 Total Number of Gifts
2,059 2,001
SUMMARY OF RNS POOLED INVESTMENT FUNDS ~ JUNE 30, 2016 NAMED ENDOWMENTS $5,919,450
Fundraising @ RNS A Quick Glance As of June 30th, 2016, the RNS Pooled Investments (see summary at bottom of page) had grown to approximately $7.14 million. Approximately 30% of RNS students receive some form of Financial Aid. RNS has more than 60 named funds in the Endowment; these funds typically provide financial assistance, provide funds that support and enhance various RNS projects and priorities, as well as help and assist with ongoing building maintenance programs. Within these named funds, there exist numerous ‘Family’ and ‘Class’ funds that have been designed to meet the donor’s area of interest and RNS priorities. These funds range from $10,000 to more than $1M. The largest ‘Class’ fund in the RNS Endowment is the Class of ’61 Fund with $189,512. In the past decade, Planned Giving has played a major role in the growth of endowment in the charitable sector. A Planned Gift often allows donors to achieve their philanthropic objectives while providing both significant tax savings and critical funding for the charity. To find out more about supporting the RNS Endowment, ‘Class’ projects, and Planned Giving, contact: Rob Beatty, Director, Development & Alumni Affairs at rob.beatty@rns.cc , or (506) 848-1731.
Full listings found in audited RNS Financial Statements - schedule 3 Funds have been designated for Student Financial Assistance by donors Funds distributed annually are 5% of principal (set by Board of Directors). RNS FOUNDATION INC.
$483,659
RESTRICTED FUNDS
$454,934
Found in audited RNS Foundation Inc. Financial Statements Funds have been designated for Student Financial Assistance Funds distributed annually are 5% of principal (set by Board of Directors) Full listings found in audited RNS financial Statements - Schedule 2 Funds have designated purposes Funds distributed annually are 5% of principal (set by Board of Directors) Wm. CURRIE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
$283,257
TOTAL RNS POOLED INVESTMENTS
$7,141,300
(from Dec. 31, 2015 statement - unaudited) Funds have been designated for Student Financial Assistance Funds distributed annually are 5% of principal (set by Board of Directors)
This past spring, RNS introduced the Kitchen Family Bursary, in recognition of Paul and Elizabeth's leadership and commitment. To date, RNS has received gifts and pledges of more than $250,000, which will help to provide financial assistance enabling students to attend RNS. FALL '16 |
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DONOR & GIVING REPORT
u Has contributed to RNS from five to nine consecutive years
alumni Class of 1930 Nancy Butters Pacaud Ua Class of 1935 Fred Hubbard Ua Class of 1936 Hope Mackay Hunter U Class of 1937 Hazen Mackay Inches U Class of 1939 Doug Bannon U Jean Kitchen McCormack u Class of 1940 Janet Mackay Hart Ua
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Class of 1941 Leila MacKenzie Buckingham U Michael Page U Class of 1942 Jack Hickman U Class of 1943 Sally Petrie Login Class of 1944 Bertram Miller Errol Mitchell U Audrey DeBlois Volesky Class of 1945 Tom Macaulay U Class of 1946 Jim Irving U Betty Goodday Mitham U Class of 1947 George Fawcett U Rory Grant U David Leighton U Bill Thompson U Bill Turney U Fred Walsh
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U Has contributed to RNS for ten or more consecutive years a We remember these donors who are deceased and are grateful for their support
Class of 1948 Alfred Brooks U Arthur Irving U Mary Murray Le Messurier U Doug Mackay U Diana Sutherland Pitfield u Class of 1949 James Coster U Dorothee Sear Cowan U Richard Grant a Beth Newell Hall U Pauline Nelson Himmelman u Joan Fraser Ivory U Mary Gillespie Jardine U Valerie Widle Mackay Hal Stevens Class of 1950 Robert Bidwell U Joe Hickman U Louise Miles Hunt U Sandra Baird Munn John Readman u Lucy Whitman Traves U Class of 1951 Anne Aitken Baker U Hugh Donald U Bob Findlay U Lorna MacDonald Gouws U Ed Morrisey U Boyd Ritchie U Doreen Allison Tuomola U Eve McMackin Tupper u Class of 1952 Mac Butt Edward Petrie U Joe Robinson U Peter Smith U Glasier Somerville U Nancy Ellis Stevens Class of 1953 John Bate U Mary-Jane Magee Burns U Michael Coster U
James Farquhar Mary Jane Johnstone Johnson Richard Trynor U Tony Yearwood u Class of 1954 Ruth Henderson Anglin u Charles Baxter Dick Hollies U Margaret Emerson Ross u Kenneth Smith Class of 1955 Dennis Anglin u Alfred Groom u Gregor Hope U Avery McCordick u John McCurdy Class of 1956 Robert Bell Jr. U Derek Black Jim Golding William Graham David Maddison U Hilary Bonnycastle Motherwell Harold Nickerson U Frederick Simmons U Ian Sweet Charlotte Gibbon Turnbull U Wally Turnbull U Class of 1957 Bob Corbett Don Gruchy U Bill McMackin U Derek Oland Bob Snodgrass U Kathryn Wilson Class of 1958 Wendy Armstrong Colpitts Margaret Crosby U Roger Harley U Margaret McFadgen McMaster U Tom Turnbull U Ann Puddington Wechsler u
Class of 1959 John Baxter U Bill Boyd U Terry Bryant Sally Butler-Grant U Sallie Mackay Caty U Marion Whitehead Groundwater U Doreen LeBreton Haydon u Don Hazen U Charles Hiscock U Ian Robinson U Michael Smith U Class of 1960 Judy Logan Bain u Andrew Gunter Bill Gunter u Patricia Starr Horne U Reay Mackay U Duncan Noble U Graham Scott U David Stewart U Lionel Teed U Class of 1961 Allan Crimmins Faith Detchon U David Hiscock U David Lyman U Geoff Mitchell U David Olmstead Robert Simmons Class of 1962 Brian Baxter U Gus Bonnycastle Jane Jolly Breen Nita MacMurray Driscoll Mary Crosby Hare u Jane Harris O’Malley Thomas Lynch John McFarlane U Brian Ritchie U Louise Peatman Stevenson Sandra Keirstead Thorne U
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Class / No. of Donors
Congratulations to the alumni classes with the highest number of individual donors this year! Thanks to all of the alumni who have contributed, and to the alumni volunteers who have helped the school with fundraising!
1965, 2006 / 13
Class of 1963 Derek Brown U Colin Crosbie u Frank Davis Richard Emmerson u Thomas MacWilliam u Sally Drury McDougall U Dan Sargeant Douglas Stanley u John Teed U Nancy Mann Wood U Mel Young U Class of 1964 Barbara Lynch Davis Fred Deakin Harvey Hustins Glenn Johnston u John Mitchell Sue Kinnear Ness u John Stevenson U Class of 1965 Jane Ross Allan u Cricky Brodhead U Cherry Ferguson u Cynthia Findlay u Richard Foot U Rob Guildford U Joan McBride Hugh McLellan U Gerry McMackin U George Richmond Heather Palmer Richmond John Simson U George Teed Class of 1966 Mary Beaton Joan Johnston u Jean Cameron Kelly U Brian Prowse John Sayre Class of 1967 Lesley Brooks U Jim Crosby U David Mackay U Barbara Francis Stuart u Kate Stevenson Wilson
1956, 1959, 1962, 1963 / 11 1949, 1960 / 9
Class of 1968 Diana Ross Banks Ellen Pickard Cudmore U Judith Fisher Michael Hicks Allen Hubbard U Debbie Hanley McKee U Class of 1969 David Campbell u Michael Gunter Jim Irving Sandi Mahon U Peter Stone U Class of 1970 Bill Carty David Casgrain U Bruce Goddard Charles Peatman u Class of 1971 Michael Biggar u Jennifer Griffiths Bill Hicks U Bill McCracken U Jim Nelles U John Scovil U Peter Secord u Drew Williamson u Class of 1972 Jeff Miller Bob Welch Class of 1973 Cynthia Earle Lunderville Ralph Lutes U Christine Brenan Whelly u Class of 1974 Peter Anderson u Jim Brittain U Rick Buckingham U John Donald Alan Salsman Lloyd Shears U
Class of 1975 Janice Collins Anderson u Sylvia Brenan MacVey U Rob Northrup Gordon Smith Vera Turnbull u Class of 1976 Christopher Edwards Nathaniel Noel u Ted Sayre Robert Scovil Robert Shepherd Class of 1977 Art Crease u Andrew LeMesurier U Class of 1978 Helene Moberg Norman Wereley Class of 1980 Colin MacDougall u Class of 1981 Anne Dawson Baltjes Scott Dickieson Angela Jones Estey Stephen Tobias Diggy Turnbull U Class of 1982 Janet Blackadar u Jane Snodgrass Northrup U Mary McCain Turnbull U Nora Valentino U Class of 1983 Krista Hope Ferguson Rob Hutcheson U Renato Marino Lyn Salsman Waller U Tom Wellner U Class of 1984 Steven Butler Daniel Groppini
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alumni Class of 1985 David Cassidy U Judith Mitchell Mackin Val Streeter U Joël Youden Class of 1986 Rosalyn Hodgson Kelsey Class of 1987 Margie Gregg Ingrid Weisseneder Harris Susan Streeter U Class of 1988 Maria Griffin Boudehane U Kent Ferguson Roxane MacDonald Streeter U Class of 1989 Isabelle Saillant U Michael White U
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Class of 1990 Melanie Scharf Harmon Class of 1991 Ian Brett Daniele Harrison U Penny Ng Class of 1992 Lyna Champagne Shonaugh Coles Moore Luke Vallee U Jennifer Waldschutz Class of 1993 Matthew Lister Mary Kitchen Orszag U Billie Richards u Class of 1994 Robert Bishop Class of 1995 Jamie Irving u Mark Vallee U
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alumni & students Class of 1996 Stephanie Kitchen Armstrong U Peter Clark U Hugh Simson
Johanna Wagishauser Platt Mathieu Poirier U Nick Rademaker Sheena Young
Class of 1997 Matthew Hambly Geoffrey Hamilton u Holly McMackin Owens U Hazen Simson Leslie McCracken Simson
Class of 2005 Heather Adams u Fernanda Escobedo Sarah Flawn Brittany Flood George Harrington u Mitchell Henderson U Ross Ripley
Class of 1998 Lynn Bessoudo u Jeff Owens U Class of 1999 Cameron Bird Saskin Drew Simson u
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Class of 2000 Mark Bessoudo George Fowler Lindsay Stollery Jephcott Melanie Poirier u Class of 2001 Kathryn Higgins Hans Klohn u Chris Kodama Class of 2002 Stephanie Downey Class of 2003 Jeff Coyle William Crosby Jeff Kitchen U Sam Mackay Shannon McLaughlin-Butler MacLeod Laura McMackin U Rachel Purvis Class of 2004 Marc Blanchard Faith Flemming Brittany Halpin Kitchen u Claudia Lutes u Natasha Meier Russell Murray THE HEAD ’S LETTER
Class of 2006 Luc Boucher Andrew Flemming Allie Gilks U JK Hamilton Greg Honour u Sarah Irving U Hayley Lutes u Diana MacVey u Ted Moffatt Jeremie Poirier U Luke Taylor u Stephanie O'Neill Taylor u Tyler Veriker Class of 2007 Elizabeth Aldous Nick Chen Meghan Flood Kyle MacDonald Class of 2008 Sarah Foster Faulkner Lauren Henderson U John Kodama Olivia Lutes u Rob McCann Josh Ogden James Ryder Ben Valcour Class of 2009 Graham Bailey Adam Cann Brittany Clark Katelyn Gorman
Ashlyn Somers Abby White u Keiller Zed Class of 2010 Hayden Atkinson Luke Baxter Duncan Lutes u Andrew Marshall Jordan Miller Class of 2011 Emma Bailey Paige Chapman Laura Fraser Gaelyn McMackin Class of 2012 Liam Bannon Jim Che Linda Chen Jack Clark Adam Wells Julie Yoon Class of 2013 Haley Brittain Emily Fraser Mike Hamilton Mitchell Vanderlaan Class of 2014 Matthew Blunston Emma Brown Carl Elze Class of 2015 Matthew Klohn Class of 2016 Kyleigh Gunn Maria Inès Miravete Martinez Cecil VanBuskirk Class of 2019 Diego Arguelles Erin Flemming
Parents & Grandparents (past & present) Abera Abay & Susan Price Paul & Heather Alaverdy David Albert & Shirley Roach-Albert Mike & Shelley Albert Dennis & Ruth Anglin u Barb Archer U Brian & Kathy Archer u Diego Arguelles Paul Baker & Daphne Waye Guy Barbara & Tricia Lalonde David & Alexandra Barrett John & Judy Baxter U Axel Begner Ricardo & Lois Bessoudo Terry & Jane Bird u Janet Blackadar u Marilyn Blair Shawn & Mary Blunston u Andre & Doris Boucher Denis Boucher & Clara Leblanc Ian & Kelly Boyd Kelly & Michelle Boyd Stephen & Debbie Boyd Jim & Barbara Brennan u Ian & Cory Brett Lorne & Lynn Brett Jim Brittain & Heather White Brittain U Fred & Heather Bullock David Burbine & Kim Crocket Ralf Buschmann & Kerstin Schuler-Buschmann Rafal Byczko & Holly Campbell Brendan & Laurie Byrne Elizabeth Cameron U David & Peggy Case u David & Sheri Cassidy U Kevin & Marla Chapman Eric Chisholm & Jennifer Roos John & Jennifer Chisholm Lesley Cole & Steve Sears Ed & Ruth Coleman David & Wendy Colpitts Lee & Jane Corey u Ron & Ann Cox U Larry & Janet Creaser u Pauline Cronin Jim & Joy Crosby U Joyce Crosby U
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parents & grandparents Jeffrey & Jennifer Cunningham Monica Danielski Elizabeth DeLuisa Les & Mary Rose Dewar Gerald & Heather Doiron Michael & Laurie Donovan Max & Elaine Dooks William Douglas Martha Downey Bill & Tammy Dunnett Brian & Anthea Earle Matthew & Tammy Earle U Greg & Dayna Ellis U Don & Susan Ezra George Fawcett U Kenneth & Wanda Flemming Martin & Cynthia Flewwelling Brian & Carolyn Flood Darrell Frank & Ellen Sargent Frank Phillip & Colleen Gilks Ronald & Diane Giroux u Jim Golding Frank & Mary Goodfellow Rick & Cindy Gowan U Rory & Olga Grant U Jamie Gray & Emily O’Regan u Christopher & Krista Gulliver Paul Gunn & Helen Macnab Gunn Gaetan Haché & Julie Paulin Wayne & Wilma Hambly Derek a & Carol Hamilton U Randy & Debbie Harris Albert & Elizabeth Hart Ian & Judy Henderson Russell & Margaret Henderson U Ivan & Vivian Hicks Ivan Ho U Reta Honour Gregor & Charlotte Hope U Fred Hubbard Ua Hope Hunter U Jim & Linda Hutton U Hazen Inches U Arthur & Sandra Irving U Jim & Jean Irving U Jim & Lynn Irving Suzanne Irving U Winnifred Irving U David & Judith Jamieson Mary Jarratt U
Anne Jewett & Andrew Cook U Lawrence & Bonnie Jewett u Mark Jewett U Susan Jewett U Terry & Peggy Jewett u Krista Keller Uwe-Karsten Kemper & Katharina Welcker Richard & Janet Kidd u Denis & Kate Kim Paul & Elizabeth Kitchen U Hans & Wendy Klohn U Peter & Sharon Klohn Yoshiko & Yoshihikoa Kodama Karen Landrigan-Adams & Andrew Adams u John & Kim LeBlanc u Sean & Becky Leet Andrew & Linda LeMesurier U Ronald Leung & Penny Ng Jean-Paul & Adrienne Levesque Paulo & Maryse Levesque Svein-Ivar Lillehaug & Barbara Wasson Lillehaug Jason & Jennifer Limongelli Jun Luo & Guiling Xi Martha Lutes Ralph Lutes U Dunstan MacDonald & Heather Henry MacDonald Colin & Janet MacDougall David & Donna MacKay Andy & Sylvia MacVey U Thomas MacWilliam u George & Ruth Magee Peter & Leslie Magee David & Judith Marr U Alejandra Martinez John & Heather Mason Eldon Maston u Jeff & Sophie McAloon Richard & Gwen McConnell U Jean McCormack u Gerald & Amy McCracken U Charlie & Linda McEvoy U Michael McGinnis & Lynn Lamont Margery McKay Fred & Patricia McLellan Paul & Kathleen McLellan U Bill & Minte McMackin U
Gerry & Lynn McMackin U Paul & Elizabeth Meier U Jeff Morrison & Diane Liscumb Jim & Barb Morrison Michael & Bea Morse U Gordon Mouland, Sr. Patrick Murphy & Rae Fitzpatrick Raymond & Carolyn Murphy Sean & Crystal Murray u Grant & Karen Neilson Jim & Louise Nelles U Nathaniel & Michele Noel u Chris & Jane Northrup U Adriana Ochoa Charraga Andrew & Leslie Oland Derek & Jacqueline Oland Patrick & Jill Oland Bob & Carol Owens John & Anne Oxley Nancy Pacaud Ua Vernon & Jeanne Paddock Marie Patrick Marcel & Wanda Pinet Brian & Ayu Pitre Rachel & Bob Poirier U Alain & Myriam Poitras Hui Qiao & Ping Zhao James & Judy Richards u Brian & Karen Ritchie U Michael & Judy Roberts Kay Robinson Allan and Karen Rombaut Ted & Beth Sayre Dino & Marla Scichilone Francis & Gina Severin Sandra Shields John & Fran Simson U John & Darla Slipp Peter Smith U Richard Smith Bob & Barbara Snodgrass U Glasier & Josephine Somerville U Haitao Song & Hong Chen Gary & Pamela Spicer Darrell & Nea Stephenson Hal Stevens Nancy Stevens Roslyn Stollery U Judith Streeter Val & Roxane Streeter U
Everett Taylor & Caroline St. Pierre George & Val Teed John & Patricia Teed U Lionel & Joan Teed U Geoffrey & Janet Thompson Mary Turnbull U Tom & Margaret Turnbull U Wally & Charlotte Turnbull U Stew & Judy Valcour Dean & Dayna Van Doleweerd U Tony & Beverley Van Doleweerd Kelly & Cynthia VanBuskirk Paul & Shelley Vanderlaan Mel & Audrey Veall U Brad & Colette Wasson David & Miriam Wells Michael & Grat Wennberg Brian & Anne Wheelock Chip & Christine Whelly u Brian & Kim White u Mark & Donna Whiteway John & Elizabeth Wilson Kate Wilson Wilson Xu & Yan Zhuang Bong Yoo U Dolores Young U Mel & Ann Young U Benjiaming Zhang & Wendy Wang Baochun Zhen and Yuanchun Jin
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Directors & Governors (H - Honourary Governor) Doug Bannon H U Terry Bird u Janet Blackadar u Jim Brennan u Ian Brett Lorne Brett Jim Brittain U Rick Buckingham U David Campbell Robert Campbell David Cassidy U Jane Corey u Jim Crosby U George Fawcett H U Rory Grant H U Alfred Groom u Krista Gulliver Doreen Haydon u FALL ’16
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Jack Hickman H U Gregor Hope H U Jamie Irving u Ray Ivany Lindsay Jephcott Anne Jewett U Paul Kitchen U Matthew Lister Mary Jane Logan u Doug Mackay H U Sylvia MacVey U David Marr U John Mason H Gerald McCracken U Paul McLellan U Gerry McMackin U Geoff Mitchell U Helene Moberg Jim Nelles U Leslie Oland Brian Ritchie U Graham Scott U Robert Shepherd Ann Sherman Janet Thompson Mary Turnbull U Lyn Waller U Drew Williamson u Tony Yearwood U Faculty & Staff (past & present) Mike Adams Jacqueline Albinati u Cody Alderson Kathy Archer u Kat Barclay Rob Beatty Lindsay Bell U Kayla Blackmore Norma Blanchet Stephanie Buchanan U Robert Calder U Nic Carhart U Mike Carpenter u Chrissy Chetley U Mark Colwell Maurice Cooke U Simone Crawford u Jordan Delong Cindy Dooks U Tammy Dunnett Tammy Earle U THE HEAD ’S LETTER
Dayna Ellis U Greg Ellis U Meghan Flood u Mary Fraser Damian Gay u Tara George U Jim Golding Trudy Gosse U Rick Gowan U Jamie Gray u Derek Hamilton Ua Gerry Hebert Jack Hickman U Michael Hutton U Mark Jenkins Andrea Jollymore U Craig Jollymore U David Keeping Janet Kidd u Richard Kidd u Elizabeth Kitchen U Paul Kitchen U Aaron Lee u Cara Lee u Jeff Lewis Essie Lom U Claudia Lutes u Elizabeth Ann Macdonald U Judy MacFarland U Shauna MacNeill U Jill McCarville u Richard McConnell U Geoffrey McCullogh U Rebecca McCullogh U Charlie McEvoy U Kathleen McLellan U Paul McLellan U Laura McMackin U Tanya Moran u Sharon Nason Patrick Nobbs Sandy Phillips u Brad Read u Kristin Read u Brent Roberts Kay Robinson u Jennifer Roos Bryan Savege u Matt Stevens u Gary Thibideau Richard Thorne U Sandi Thorne U
Nancy Titus Peter Tomilson u Vera Turnbull U Dayna Van Doleweerd U Dean Van Doleweerd U Cynthia VanBuskirk Stephen Vienneau Jennifer Waldschutz Deborah Wervers Kate Whitters Kathryn Wilson Julie Yoon Dolores Young U Friends Anonymous (9) Sally Black U Sarah Bourque Tim & Sarah Boyd Philip Brown Cathy Cannon u Mike & Sally Carhart Maxwell & Mavis Cater Gerard Collins Jane Collins Don Connolly Jim Connolly Lynn Costello Coates Carolann Doherty Doris Earl Dorothy Findlay U Stan Fortune Enid Furniss Olga Grant U Victor Haines Juliet Hickman U David & Kathryn Kitchen Dorothy Kitchen George & Suzanne Kitchen Heather Kitchen & Eric Anderson John & Susan Kitchen Nancy Kitchen Rebecca Kitchen Christopher Lane Janet Maston U Robin Mackay Jason MacLean Gwen McKay U Karen McNally Michael & Kelly Meighan Mary Mitchell U Elizabeth Montgomery U
Ross Morrow U Troy & Andrea Northrup Jon Orszag James & Louise Pelletier Craig Pinhey Jason Saunders Chuck Schembri Christy Simson Elizabeth Snell Peggy Stevenson U Mary Stoughton U Patrick & Dale Stull Bruce & Claudine Sweeney David & Sandra Thomson Mary Walsh Businesses 665444 NB Inc 671104 NB Inc Advocate Printing & Publishing u Afterburn Fitness Performance Aitkens Pewter Albert’s Draperies Amsterdam Inn Angela Morgan Inc. Atlantic Hockey Group Avalon Salon and Spa u Bird Construction Blue Heron Landing Boston Pizza Britt's Pub + Eatery Brown’s Fine Food Services Inc. u Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza Inc. U Cedar Groves Par 3 Exec. Golf Course Chairs Ltd Chaisson Lemoine Family Dentistry Chandler Sales Chipman Hill Suites Collectables Ltd. Colour Collections & Decor Colwell’s Fashions Common’s Crêperie Cafe Crosby Molasses Company Ltd U Custom Ice Rinks Inc. Cynthia Findlay Consulting u DA2 Woodworking David R. Marr Prof. Corp. U Decimal 81 Denis Office Supplies & Furniture Inc. Dobson Signature Auto Doiron Sports Excellence The Don Connolly Golf Academy
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friends, businesses & memorials Dowd Home Improvements Dr. Denis Boucher Corp. Prof. Inc. Dre. Carolyne Chaisson C.P. Inc. Dr. Lynn Lamont Prof. Corp. Dr. Shawn Blunston P.C. Inc. u E.W. Scott Dickieson Emmerson Service Centre Ltd. En Sushi Bar Exceptional Nails & Aesthetics Fox Harb’r Resort FYI Doctors - Landing Clinic G.E. Barbour Ltd. u G&P Goldsmiths Ltd. (Spicer Jewellery) Garden of the Gulf u Go Deep International Inc. Grigg Pools & Outdoor Living Guildford's Gusto Hockey H & C Holdings Ltd. H. H. Hunter Holdings Inc. u HEAPS Handworks Imperial Theatre Irving Oil Ltd. U Isaac's Way Restaurant J.D. Irving Ltd. U Java Moose Coffee Roasters Je Suis Prest Boutique / Ready Man Kennebecasis Drugs Ltd. U King Mazda KUB Architecture Inc. The Ledges Leon’s Furniture - Saint John Lexus of Saint John Lolë Atelier Saint John Long Reach Investments Inc. U
Mr. Lube Saint John McPhee’s Home Bakery Mer et Soleil Fine Wines & Fine Spirits Montana’s Cookhouse Moosehead Breweries Ltd. Namslas Ltd. Oakville Lane Dental Clinic Ocean Marine Brokers Inc. U Off The Rail Cafe Owens Financial Services Inc. Owens MacFadyen Group Papa John’s Pizza 11389 Pattison Sign Group Peddlers Creek Restaurant Pettingill Dental Clinic Photography Flewwelling Poley Mountain Resorts Ltd. Pomodori Pizzeria Port City Royal Punch Productions Inc. u Puneves Investments Inc. u Red Rock Adventure Rigel Shipping Canada Inc. U River and Trail Outdoor Company Rocky Bend Fishing Camp The Rossmount Inn Saint John Alehouse Sandra Miller Floral Designs Inc. SBW Wealth Management & Employee Benefits Schembri Sports Scotiabank Second Cup Coffee Co. 9671 Shadow Lawn Inn Sharp Direct
Simply For Life (SFL) Saint John SuperStore - Rothesay Avenue Supremex Inc. Sweets! Boutique Taste and See Restaurant Taylor Printing Group Inc. The Barrel's Head Gastropub Tim Hortons Tuck Studio Ultimate Windows & Doors United Way Urban Shoe Myth Vantage Build White Water International Consulting Yoga Haus Foundations CGOV Foundation u Isles Foundation Incorporated The Jonathan Orszag Foundation Inc. The Mackay Family Charitable Fund Netherwood Scholarship Trust U Ptarmigan Foundation Inc. Walter C. Sumner Foundation U William Currie Hughes Scholarship Fund U Donations were received in memory / in honour of The Estate of Derek Eadie ’47 The Estate of Fred Hubbard ’35 PO Beaton ’23 & Ellen (Gregory) Beaton ’28 Sophia Beutner ’04 Beverly Bishop Robert Black ’47 John Blanchet ’66
Jordan Boyd ’15 David Chetley ’59 Edwin Clarke ’61 Mabel Crease Reginald Dark Eric H. Detchon James Downey Larry Earl ’57 Winnifred Fortune Harry Furniss ’39 Joyce Mary Isabel Gregg Clovis Hache Derek Hamilton Earle Harrison Jack Irving ’50 Marie Jewett Therese Journeaux Bill Kitchen ’42 Stella Kyle Maria Leblanc Dorothy MacMurray Anne Maston Muriel (Henderson) McCracken ’29 Jim McKay ’67 Isobel McCain-McMillin Gordon Montgomery ’42 R. Stewart Moore Ian Sargeant Gordon Shields ’57 George Slipp ’51 James Snell ’53 George Stoughton ’38 Scott Taylor ’03 Matthew Westcott
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Giving to RNS just got easier for our American Supporters The Pension Protection Act of 2006 permitted individuals to make outright gifts of up to $100,000 annually from an individual retirement account (IRA) directly to a qualifying charity and avoid tax on the distribution. After being extended from year-to-year, this special provision was made permanent with the signing of the PATH Act on December 18, 2015. To take advantage of this opportunity for gifts to Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS), the following qualifications must be met: Donor must be age 70 1/2 or older at the time of transfer. The maxium amount that may be transferred is $100,000 annually. l The gift must be outright. Gifts to donor advised funds or to life income vehicles do not qualify. l The gift must be transferred directly from the IRA account by an IRA administrator to Rothesay Netherwood School US Foundation. l l
It is important to note that because your donation is excluded from your gross income, you cannot take a charitable contribution deduction for the donation. To make a qualified charitable IRA distribution to Rothesay Netherwood School US Foundation, please contact your IRA trustee or administrator to facilitate the donation. RNS can receive the qualified donations by cheque or wired funds from the IRA trustee/administrator. Rothesay Netherwood School is a registered US 501 (c) (3).
Thank you for supporting Rothesay Netherwood School For additional information, please contact Rob Beatty, Director of Development, at 506.848.1731.
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Alumni
MEET RNS YOUNG ALUMNA ALLIE GILKS '06
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Q: Tell me about your profession/passion? A: I work as a project consultant at Jensen Hughes Consulting Canada Ltd. We are a specialty engineering firm that works in such areas as fire and life safety, security, nuclear, and forensics. I specialize in fire protection engineering and building code consulting, with a focus on computer modelling (fire modelling as well as pedestrian and evacuation modelling). I am currently a registered Engineering Intern in both Ontario and Alberta, and am in the process of applying for my Professional Engineer designation. I completed my undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2011, and my Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering in 2015.
Q: What challenges have you met with along the way? A: I feel that I have been fortunate that I have not hit too many road blocks in my career. That being said, completing my Master’s part time while working was certainly an exhausting experience. I’ve also run into some difficulties in the licensing process which I am working through. Thankfully, I have been provided with lots of support from my family, friends and company which has allowed me to work through these challenges.
Q: Describe a typical day on the job. A: On a typical day on the job, I will spend my day at the office. I often work on several different projects in one day, and have lots of opportunities to work Q: What are the highlights of your career? with others in my company, as well as with my cliA: There are many exciting parts to my career. I have ents. My clients are primarily architects, engineers, had the opportunity to work on some high-profile building developers, and building owners. I work on projects in both Canada and internationally. It is al- the built-environment throughout the life cycle of a ways nice to see a project go from the early schematic building, so there’s lots of variety. design stage through to construction and occupancy. I was also fortunate to be able to help pilot our pe- Q: What impact did your time at RNS have on your destrian modelling capabilities at Jensen Hughes. To career? Personal life? go from having no real capabilities to model transit A: RNS was definitely a good stepping stone for me stations for performance evaluation to being able to between living at home and heading off to university, model stations having over 100,000 people per hour and finally moving out into the “real world.” The tools has been a great experience. I learned about how to face challenges head on and
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Allie Gilks '06 is a project consultant with a specialty engineering firm.
learn to grow from them, and seize I’ve become, because each teachthe associated opportunities have er did their part in helping me on been invaluable. my journey. Whether a coach, a teacher, an advisor, a houseparent, Q: What are your favourite RNS or anyone else at the school, every memories? single staff member I met while at A: All my favourite RNS memo- RNS had some sort of impact on ries centre around the community my life, and I am grateful that I had of RNS. Whether it was our Grad the opportunity to meet them all. Trip to Peru, our basketball trip to Montreal, or even just Sunday Q: What advice would you give to Chapel with fellow boarders, RNS students considering pursuing engiwas definitely a place where I never neering? felt alone and always felt support- A: I think the best advice I can give ed. I have been fortunate enough to is to get involved and find the area find a company which has provid- of engineering that you are pased me a similar level of communi- sionate about. When I first went ty and support which has allowed into Mechanical Engineering, I me to develop both personally and wanted to work in biomechanics/ professionally. prosthetics. Needless to say, this was not my calling, but through Q: Is there any one teacher at RNS summer work and family friends, who helped to shape who you have I was able to find an area of engibecome? Tell me about her/him. neering that I am passionate about. A: I could not pick one teacher at RNS who helped to shape who Q: What is your mantra?
A: Whenever I get stressed, I like to tell myself: “Just breathe, in and out. The out is really important.” I think somewhat making light of a situation helps me to put into perspective that you need to focus on the things you have control over, and let go of those you can’t control. As somewhat of a control freak, I find that extremely difficult, so it’s important to laugh at myself. u
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future. In many cases, legacy gifts are designed to suit an individuals’ area of interest and also provide significant tax benefits to the donor. Scholarships, financial aid and new and improved facilities are just a few of the areas that benefit as a result of a legacy gift. Donors who have made a planned gift to RNS, or who have made their intentions known, are members of The 1877 Society. Through their charitable endeavours, their gift will help provide permanent benefits to the RNS community. Individuals can become members of The 1877 Society in a variety of ways including bequests, gifts of life insurance and charitable remainder trusts. If you are thinking of joining The 1877 Society or are interested in further information about how your legacy gift can work for future RNS students for years to come, please contact Rob Beatty, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs at (506) 848-1731 or giving@rns.cc .
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he path to innovation is never a straight road. Students at RNS are given opportunities to learn outside of the classroom to address real-world problems that exist today. And, sometimes they need to break down barriers in order to make this happen. Last fall, that is exactly what a group of Grade 8 Science students did. Rather than participate in the traditional science fair, they opted to compete in the Toshiba/
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NSTA ExploraVision Competition. ExploraVision is billed as the world’s biggest K-12 science fair. The competition challenges students to envision and communicate new technology 20 years in the future through collaborative brainstorming and research of current science and technology. Ore Alugo, Heather Chisholm, Matthew Morehouse and Alec Oland worked as a team to create an innovative technology that would win them the
prestigious award of First Place at the National Competition in Washington, DC. The students began their journey in the RNS Library where they researched current technologies, paying close attention to the strengths and the limitations of the technology. This group decided that bulletproof vests were not adequately safe for our law enforcement officers and sought to
find a way to improve upon the bulletproof vest technology of today. They spent a significant amount of time in the library learning about how bulletproof vests were made. They interviewed several police officers from the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force, where they got to try on and learn first-hand about bulletproof vests. They decided that the material was not adequate and wanted to find a stronger, yet flexible material to be used. Through their discovery process they found an article on a new, stronger material - magnesium infused with dense silicon carbide nanoparticles - that was being tested at UCLA to make vehicles. They began to wonder if it could be made into a thread-like substance which could, in turn, be used to make clothing. After quickly exhausting all of the current research online, they were determined to break through the roadblocks and find another way to get their answers. They went directly to the source and emailed the author of the article, Dr. Xiaochun Li, an Engineering professor from UCLA. Within no time, they were Skyping with Dr. Li and on their way to learning more about magnesium infused with dense silicon carbide nanoparticles. What makes their idea original is that until recently, scientists have been unable to create metal that is strong enough while maintaining a high plasticity. To get technical, using a nanoparticle self-stabilization mechanism in molten metal, scientists can achieve dense uniform dispersion of silicon carbide nanoparticles. This magnesium-infused metal has record-breaking heat resistance of 400 degrees Celsius and is 30 times stronger than Kevlar. Our students used a process called 'Design Thinking' to spark their curiosity and make them ask the question, “How might we…?". Design Thinking is a solutionfocused process that builds ideas up, rather than simply breaking them down. It draws upon logic, imagination, and systemic reasoning to explore possibilities and creates several possible outcomes. The students came up with three alternative ideas for their project and had to then describe why the team rejected each idea or feature in favour of the ones submitted in their final project. As these students were looking to create breakthrough technologies, or enhance an existing one, they were finding solutions to problems using the tools they had learned in class. Teachers at RNS work to provide students with the tools they need to create, innovate, and problem solve, as well as going through the engineering design process to reinforce STEM applications. Last year, there were more than 5,000 entries across Canada and the USA in the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Competition and our students came out on top.
"The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Competition was an amazing experience. Not ever did I think I would end up in Washington winning a National science competition. This project required a lot of time and focus. Teamwork was also a really important component. This project improved my teamwork skills immensely. Having to work with three other people on a daily basis for hours a day forced you to be able to work together, negotiate, and be okay when they didn’t choose your ideas. My research skills also benefited from this project. There were consequences to not studying enough, so if you didn’t put in the time and effort, it was your fault; you were letting down the team. You had to be willing to stay up late to research your part, to write a detailed description that contributed to the write up, and to the entire project. I grew in many ways from this project, and if you ask anyone else who has participated in this competition, I bet they would say the same. This was really a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us, something that47I wouldn’t change for the world. Through this project I’ve learned more about myself, how I work, how I work with others, and more about my three partners. This is something I’d want everyone to experience, even after the sweat, the tears and the late nights at work, it’s all worth it." ~ Ore Alugo
"Through the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Competition experience, I learned that I could be part of a team that could develop something truly significant. With hard work, what started out as a normal classroom assignment turned into something that we can be really proud of. I learned to have confidence when presenting our ideas as we were asked to explain our work to everyone from the other young scientists, to national politicians and even to the President of Toshiba. It was exciting to have the experience of being interviewed on national news by Bill Nye via satellite from the National Press Club and to have the opportunity to visit and tour Capitol Hill. I also really enjoyed visiting Washington, DC, with my friends, our teachers and our families. We learned a lot at the museums, along the Mall at the monuments, and we had a lot of fun. I learned to be excited about Science and that even at a young age, our ideas can have value and be celebrated." ~ Alec Oland WINTER/SPRING ’16
This was a wonderful opportunity for our Grade 8s and this year we are extending this opportunity to all of our students in Grade 6-12. Thursdays will become ‘Think Tank Thursdays’ in our Innovation Studio where students can use their meeting time after lunch to seek assistance and check-in with their coach or mentor. This is one of the many opportunities we offer to our students outside of traditional learning: To try things they have never done before, to try and achieve and create the unimaginable. Some of the perks of winning a national competition? A Toshiba tablet, an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, DC, where they presented their technology to Congress, Senators, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and Toshiba representatives from Japan, winning a $10,000 (upon maturity) Savings Bond, and having their team photo broadcasted
"The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Competition was a lifechanging experience that I will never forget. We were faced with many challenges and setbacks throughout the project, but worked together to overcome them, and in the process, developed many new skills and grew as people. I think a huge part of this project was developing as a team. We began this process as a group of friends, but by the end of it we were much more than that, we were a team. I developed a lot of skills during this project that I feel will continue to help me in many aspects of my life. One particular skill was time management. With a lengthy project and fairly tight deadlines, it was important to map out our class time and use it effectively, also taking advantage of studies and flex blocks and breaks, too. Another important skill that I developed during this project was public speaking. I was able to gain more confidence and become more comfortable addressing large audiences as well as having a conversation with a small group of people. Overall, this project really helped to push me out of my comfort zone and have the experience of a lifetime. There are so many things that I have taken away from this project and I have been so inspired to, as Bill Nye said, "Change the world." This is a great competition that opens so many doors and really changes a person in a positive way. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone who has an interest and wants to do more as a student. It truly is an amazing experience and I have grown so much as a result." ~ Heather Chisholm 48 | THE HEAD’S LETTER
in Times Square for the month of July! Currently the students’ idea has a provisional patent as they look into turning it into reality. u
"Winning this competition has helped me with several skills that are extremely useful. By doing this competition, my teamwork skills have greatly improved. I am now able to work better with other people’s ideas and to share the credit. This competition has also given me the opportunity to increase the level of my presenting skills. I am now able to present before small and large audiences with ease and comfort. Another area of growth is definitely thinking outside the box. We, as a group, were forced to create something that would be possible 20 years in the future. We were forced to not accept and be happy with what we have right now, but to use what we have now, predict how it will get better in the future, and then use that to create something that could revolutionize the world. My group and I have successfully accomplished this. I have done many effective things in my life, but this is one of the most important, helpful and character-growing things I have ever been a part of. I highly recommend competing in this competition to anyone who is interested." ~ Matthew Morehouse
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GATHERINGS REUNION WEEKEND | JUNE 2016 HEAD'S RECEPTION 1. The Class of '06 celebrated its 10-year reunion. Pictured in the back row from left to right are: Julien Savoie, Ted Moffatt, Luc Boucher, Paul Kitchen, JK Hamilton, Tyler Veriker, and Chris Carter. Front, from left: Luke Taylor, Stephanie (O'Neill) Taylor, Sarah Irving, Kana Watanabe, Allie Gilks, Diana MacVey, MarieNoelle van der Griend, Hayley Lutes, and Andrew Flemming. 2. Hope (Mackay) Hunter '36 celebrated her 80th reunion. 3. The RCS and Netherwood Class of '56 cheered on 60 years. Pictured in the back row from left to right are: Alan McCann, Wally Turnbull, Thelma (Lourie) Goss, and Willie Graham. Front, from left: Walter Roach, Charlotte (Gibbon) Turnbull, Jim Golding, June (Dexter) Murphy, and Harold Nickerson. 4. It's 30 years for the Class of '86, which includes, from left to right: David Reevey, Jeff Drake, Heather (Robinson) Lee, Travis Hossack, and Scott Wardle. 5. The Class of '61 marked 55 years. Shown in the back row from left to right are: David Hiscock, Geoff Mitchell, Garry Quinn, Mary Jane Logan Hill, Alan Curleigh, Bob Simmons. Front, from left: David Lyman, Allan Crimmins, Anne Fawcett, Ted Reevey, Peter Harrison, Gaye (McAvity) Johnson, and Bert Olmstead. 6. It was the 35-year reunion for the Class of '81. Pictured in the back row from left to right are: Hugh McCulloch, Glenn McGee, Lisa (Valentino) Vigneault, Gary Morris, Sandra (Munro) Kelly, Kent Grass, Stephen Tobias. Front, from left: Carla (MacLeod) Martin, Anne Dawson-Baltjes, Greg Djoboulian, Angela (Jones) Estey, and Katherine (Inches) Grant. 7. Members of the Class of 2011 were on hand to celebrate their 5-year reunion. Pictured are: Paul Flewwelling, Sarah Trivett, Sam Summerhayes, Fiona Kidd, and James Sayre. 8. There was a good turn out from the Class of '76. Shown in the back from from left to right are: Andy Delmas, Ted Sayre, Robert Scovil, Charles Brock, and Graeme Caskey. Front, from left: Tasi Nicholas, Debbie (Moore) Powell, Andrew Grant, Cindy Knauer, and Bob Shepherd. 9. Betty (Goodday) Mitham represented the Class of '46 (and was a winner in the Annual RNS race!). 10. It's 25 years for the Class of '91 Ian Brett, Penny Ng, Alex Teed, with Luke Vallee '92. 11. A smiling group from the RCS and Netherwood Classes of 1951. From left to right: Boyd Ritchie, Eve (McMackin) Tupper, Hugh Donald, Anne (Aitken) Baker, and Bob Findlay. 12. It's 50 years for these Class of '66 members. Back, from left: Chris Branch, Chas Mackay, John Farnham, Peter Pacey, Duncan Cross, Ken Alexander, and Thom Gillis. Front, from left: Brian Prowse, Tom McAvity, John Larlee, Jean (Cameron) Kelly, Jim McLellan, and Jim Lea. 13. The RCS and Netherwood Classes of 1971 and friends. Back, from left: Peter Secord, Jennifer Griffiths, Paul Kitchen, Hope Hunter '70, and Bill Hicks. Front, from left: Bill McCracken, David Campbell '69, Douglas (Reid) Edwards, Drew Williamson, and Michael Biggar.
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GATHERINGS REUNION WEEKEND | JUNE 2016 1. Head of School, Paul Kitchen, presents a 50-year tie to Brian Prowse and Roger Coffin, Class of '66. 2. Sandra (Munro) Kelly '81, Anne Dawson-Baltjes '81, Lisa (Valentino) Vigneault '81 and Janet Blackadar '82 at the Founders' Dinner. 3. RNS classmates enjoyed meeting up at the Founders' Dinner. Back row: Jennifer Waldschutz '92 and Luke Vallee '92. Front row, left to right: Patti Anglin '93, Lyna Champagne '92, Dawn (Wedge) Joudrey '93, Jennifer Bogart '92, Roger Marino '82, and Mark Vallee '95. 4. Juliet Hickman, Amy McCracken, and Douglas (Reid) Edwards '71 at the Head's Reception. 5. Many alumni and friends gathered for Sunday worship at the Netherwood Chapel. 6. Lori (Shaw) Gunter '90, Eddie Reevey '90, Christine Reevey, Jennifer Frenette, and Melanie (Scharf) Harmon '90 met up at the Friday night BBQ and Dance at Riverside Golf and Country Club. 7. The spouses of a few of our Old Boys caught up at the BBQ and Dance. Dorothy Findlay (Bob Findlay '51), alumni parent and grandparent, Olga Grant (Rory Grant '47) and Sharon Bate (John Bate '53). 8. Chris Branch '66 hosted a gathering for his classmates who were all celebrating their 50-year reunion. In the back row (left to right) are Ken Alexander, Duncan Cross, Bob Lutes, Jim Lockhart, Roger Coffin. Third row: John Larlee. Second row: Chris Branch, John Farnham, Jim MacLellan, Thom Gillis. Front row: Chas Mackay, Wayne Wetmore, Peter Pacey, Bryan "Doc" Savage, and Brian Prowse. 9. Alumni parent/grandparent Jane Bird, RNS Director and alumni parent David Marr, and RNS Director and alumni parent/grandparent Terry Bird at the 7th Annual Founders' Dinner. 10. Alison (Teed) Smith '87, Julie (Newdick) McNamee '87, and Travis Hossack '86 met up at the BBQ and Dance. 11. Alumni from the Class of '05 Mike Simonds, Ross Ripley, and Jamie Grant made it back to the Hill for the Founders' Dinner. 12. We had a great turnout for the Annual Alumni Race. Don't forget to pack your sneakers for next year!
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GATHERINGS RNS ASSOCIATION GATHERINGS CHESTER, NS | SHEDIAC, NB | HALIFAX, NS 1. Pauline (Nelson) Himmelman and Anne (Crocker) Powell, both from the Class of '49, attended the Chester Gathering, hosted at the home of Margie and Derek Brown '63. 2. In spite of rainy weather, a good crowd took part in the Chester Gathering, held on August 12, 2016. 3. Parents, Mechelle and David Mosher, of Julie '17 and John '19 Mosher, also attended the Chester Gathering. 4. Audrey and Ken Alexander '66 at the Chester Gathering. 5. A big group of RNS friends, alumni, and parents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon and dinner at the Maison Tait House in Shediac, NB. 6. Vickey and Brian Baxter '62 at the Shediac Dinner, held on August 28th, 2016. 7. Joe Robinson '52 with his wife, June, gathered with Betty and Stewart Hudson '50 at the Shediac Dinner. 8. Geri and Joe Hickman '50 were among the guests at the Shediac Dinner. 9. RenĂŠe Levesque attended the Shediac Dinner with her children, youngest son Mathis, Myriam '19 and CĂŠdric '17 St. Laurent. 10. Joan and Hugh Donald '51 met with the new Head of School, Paul McLellan at the Shediac Dinner. 11. The Ritchie Family - Cole '18, Joyce, David '89, Brooke, Karen and Brian '62. The Ritchie's have hosted our wonderful Shediac Summer Gathering for the past 30 years. 12. Current parents of Eva-Brenda '18, Etienne Bandyayera and Christiane Runumyi, joined the gathering in Shediac. 13. Shediac Dinner hosts, Karen and Brian Ritchie, with Head of School, Paul McLellan. 14. A nice crowd of RNS friends, alumni, and parents enjoyed the Halifax Dinner held at the Old Ashburn Golf Club on October 25th. 13. Several students and alumni took part in the Jordan Boyd Celebrity Hockey Challenge held on August 6th, 2016, at the BMO Centre in Bedford, NS. Back row from left to right: Ross MscDougall '15, Ben MacDonald '17, Mitch Vanderlaan '13, Mitch Balmas, John Campbell, Brett Doiron '13, Matt English, Brad Marchand (NHL). Front row: Derek Gentile '17, Will Thompson '13, Matthew Blunston '14, Braden Kamermans, Mark Grametbauer, and Keenan MacIsaac '17.
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by Lindsay Bell, RNS English & Drama Teacher “I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was” ~ William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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f Shakespeare asks anything of his audiences, it’s to look at the world with fresh eyes and marvel at the wonder and beauty of it all. Through his poetry, he ‘holds a mirror up to nature’ in a myriad of ways, and in that reflection we see ourselves, hear our thoughts, and even plumb the depths and traverse the vast landscape of our emotions. Choosing to stage A Midsummer Night’s Dream this fall is an opportunity to offer a fresh perspective on the play as we begin our journey of a new academic year together. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is all about a double vision and magical thinking. There is comedy and tragedy, characters of low status and those of high status, poetry and prose, English folktales and classical mythology, old feudal ways and new ambitions, rational thinking and visceral instinct. We start and end in the city where reason and authority reside, but we spend most of our time in the forest, at night, where imag-
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ination and dreams abound. We must remember that Shakespeare is from the age of the candle, and nights were, therefore, overwhelmingly long, and dark. But here, it is midsummer night - summer solstice, the longest day, the shortest night - so magical nighttime thinking is hastily given full reign to make sense of things that would otherwise seem arbitrary. Magical thinking, in this sense, is suspending disbelief, and giving credence to imagination. Theseus, our city-dwelling Duke, is as confused and mystified by artists, poets, philosophers and their imaginations, as the lovers are perplexed by the magical manipulation of their emotions by the forest-dwelling King Oberon and his tricksy Puck. In the forest, transformations occur during the night, and suddenly, the inevitability of change is upon us. For nighttime is a time
Magical thinking, in this sense, is suspending disbelief, and giving credence to imagination.
for love and dreams, hopes and nightmares. Unlike many of Shakespeare’s other plays, A Midsummer Night’s Dream has four distinct groups of characters. The Athenians, Theseus (the Duke, played by Josh Cormier ’17), Hippolyta (Queen of the Amazons, but recently conquered by Theseus, played Victoria Castonguay ’17), and Egeus (a high ranking member of the court, played by Atticus Smith ’17), who represent authority, political power and are associated with ‘daylight’ and the city. This group, unfortunately, wins little sympathy from the audience, which is why, at the end of the play, we have chosen to ensure they are somewhat redeemed for their earlier faults and fully embraced in the new social harmony. In 2016, which is proving to be a time of intense political turmoil, it is perhaps refreshing to endow some of our characters the ability to change perspectives for ‘the greater good.’ The lovers form our second group, and are comprised of the younger generation of Athenians: Hermia (Shayna Earle ’18), Helena (Sarah Slipp ’19), Lysander (Will Spaulding ’17) and Demetrius (Andrew
Milner ’17). It is Hermia’s conflict with her father, Egeus, which drives the main course of action of the play and causes the lovers to escape to the forest. Aiming for a fresh approach to these characters, dozens of choices have been considered: the Goth, the Nerd, the Bookworm, the Athlete, the A student, the Girl next door, the Boy next door, the Boy voted most likely to live at home until he is 40, the Princess, the Pop Star, the Philosopher, the Poet, and the list goes on. Poodle skirts or black lip-stick, pencil protector or penny loafers - it is all about contrast for these characters. Demetrius is the type of boy you want your daughter to marry, but Lysander is the one writing her love letters, serenading her under her window at night, and wooing her heart. The most renown group of characters in the play is by far, the fairies. Oberon and Titania, (Bryson Woodworth ’17 and Martha Pitre ’18), the King and Queen, Puck the trickster (Meelahn Scott-Weabury ’19), and the royal pair’s retinue of attendants. Resisting the urge to have ‘traditional’ fairies is important to the overall reimagining of the play. All the costumes, not just those of the fairies, are inspired by designers from The Netherlands, Viktor & Rolf. Their Vagabond series offered a whimsical approach to the fairies that would challenge traditional representations without losing the ‘magic’ and ‘immortal’ quality of these delightful characters. In addition to costuming, we have a female Puck in a role that is traditionally male, and a group of talented students from China who dance and play traditional music to lull their fairy Queen asleep (Chang Liu ’18, Yifei Liu ’19, Ran Shi ’19, Yolanda Wang ’20, and Jasmine Chen ’19), to help us re-imagine the play for our contemporary audience. Second only to the fairies, is our group of rustics, or mechanicals, who perform a scene from Pyramus and Thisbe for the Duke’s wedding celebration at the end of the play. Something new was needed for these characters knowing that a ‘tinker’, a ‘joiner’, and a ‘weaver’, don’t hold the esteemed positions in society today that they did in the 16th century. So, in our production, the 2016 equivalent to these ‘mechanicals’ is, obviously, a boy band called The Mechanicals famous for their lip-syncing performances of hits from the 1980’s. Managed by Peter and Petra Quince (Brett
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McLellan ’17 and Olivia Teskey ’17), The Mechanicals expand their repertoire to perform a scene for the Duke which features Bottom as Pyramus (Will Turnbull ’18), Flute as Thisbe (Angus Oxley ’19), Snout as Wall (Dawson Sutherland ’18), Snug as Lion (Jack Fifield ’20), and Starveling as Moonshine (Caleb Sooley ’20) in their scene for the Duke. There have been countless productions of Shakespeare’s plays that ‘explode’ the traditional interpretation and challenge audience’s expectations of his plays. Canada’s own Robert Lepage staged A Midsummer Night’s Dream in a mud puddle at London’s National Theatre (1992), and Peter Brook’s pivotal 1970 production featured a white box, swings, and clown-like costumes. It is in their innovative footsteps that our production is trying to follow - challenging audience’s expectations, making our own path in the forest, showcasing the individual talents of our students on stage and behind the scenes, and giving imagination full reign in our Midsummer Night’s Dream. u FALL '16
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an interesting two weeks travelling in France Netherwood days and the Grand March on the and Belgium visiting the battlefields of the lawn outside Ganong Hall during lilac season. Royal Newfoundland Regiment as well as the Don Wilkinson '44 catches up with the Commonwealth war graves of the many who alumni office from time to time with an email did not return home. Mac and his wife, Shirley, reminiscing about his days on the Hill as both a recently celebrated 57 years of marriage. The student and teacher. Don lives in Mississauga, Butts live in St. John's, NL. ON, and enjoys to hear from any Old Boys from his RCS days. Anne (Disher) Harrington '46 caught up with the alumni office to share some photos from her Netherwood days, in particular shots taken of herself on the stage acting in an RCS play. Anne says she was the first girl to act in an RCS play. Anne is living in Saint John and soon approaching her 88th birthday.
1960’s Glenn Johnston '64 is "coasting" into retirement, only going into the office when his son takes time off, and is living in Florida Bob Snodgrass '57 shared this photo of his during the winter. He and wife, Midge, are sons Jim '83 and Tom '90 and grandsons. really enjoying their four grandsons ("can't Shown in the back row from left to right are seem to get any granddaughters!!!"). Sam (Jim's son), Jim, and Tom. In the front row are Jim's son Tristan, and Tom's boys, Nate and Ben.
Madeleine (Fritz) Grant '58 welcomed her first great-grandchild, Nora Eileen Kelly, in March (the daughter of her oldest granddaughter). In July, Madeleine celebrated the marriage of another granddaughter in George Cameron '65 and George Teed '65 Victoria, BC. enjoyed catching up and reminiscing about Rory Grant '47 travelled to Ottawa, ON, Ian Robinson '59 retired from CIBC Wood their RCS days this past August during a visit to this past July with his son, Andrew Grant '76, Gundy in Halifax in August after 40 years in the the Teeds' home in Rothesay. While in the area, to attend the Royal Canadian Numismatic they stopped by the school, checked out their financial industry. Association Convention. Rory exhibited his old haunts, and caught up on the whereabouts collection of rare bank notes issued by The Sallie (Mackay) Caty '59, Barry Mackay of old classmates. Shown in the photo from left Bank of New Brunswick (1820-1913) and '57, Heather (Mackay) Shortus '62 and to right is Gail Cavanagh, Valerie Teed, George its competitor banks in the province from Gail (Mackay) Krija '70 enjoyed a sibling Cameron and George Teed. that period. Rory also shared his impressive reunion in Ontario this past May where they all collection with the RNS Grade 11 Math met while Heather was visiting from Australia. Jim Baxter '65, long-time Moncton Golf students this October. Sallie says they spent a day at the Botanical and Country Club pro, was inducted into the Gardens in Burlington where the blooming Moncton Sports Wall of Fame on October 29, lilacs conjured up memories of graduation 2016. dances at RCS, with lilacs adorning the tunnel Mac Butt '52 and his son, Roger, enjoyed into the gym, and they reminisced about Stephanie Lawton-Neima '69 celebrated
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and cousin of Emelie Anderson '73), who was visiting from the US. Shown from left to right (back row) Keltie (Baxter) Foster, Bettina (Lee-White) Thompson, Vera Turnbull, Jean (Kennedy) MacKenzie, (front row) Linda and Sylvia (Brenan) MacVey.
(their first grandchild) on August 3, 2016. Helene Moberg '78 was awarded the Barbara Broome Legacy Award by the Meeting Professionals International Atlantic Canada chapter and has been promoted to Vice President, Sales, with Destination Halifax.
Gail (Mackay) Krija '70 retired from Ontario's Sylvia (Brenan) MacVey '75 (mother of Diana Halton Catholic District School Board on August '06 and Maggie '07) has been named a finalist 15, 2016, after working as an Educational in the Women of Influence 2016 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. Chosen for Assistant for the past 14 years. their accomplishments in industries as diverse Cindy (Earle) Lunderville '73 was appointed as finance, technology, and health services, a governor of RNS this November. As a senior Sylvia is one of 18 finalists out of 5,000 women marketing professional she held positions at entrepreneurs nominated from coast to coast. Signode Corporation, CIBC, and Scotiabank. Now Among many community endeavours and retired, she continues to reside in Toronto and boards, Sylvia is President and CEO of her familyowned business, G.E. Barbour Ltd in Sussex, NB. enjoys summers in New Brunswick.
Rayanne Brennan '79 was named Editor of the Year for Canada, 2016, by the Professional Writers Association of Canada in Vancouver, BC, in June. Rayanne is Editor of PrimeTime and Off Grid East Coast magazines and until recently, The Canadian Co-operator. Immediate past president of the Writers' Federation of New Brunswick, Rayanne also helped to launch New Brunswick's new book awards program and co-emceed the Atlantic Book Awards Ceremony in May.
the marriage of her daughter, Cera Neima, to Cale Stewart in Whistler, BC, on August 6, 2016. In attendance was Stephanie's dear Netherwood friend, Gail (Mackay) Krija '70.
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Peter Anderson '74 was appointed a governor of RNS in November. He and his wife, Karen, continue to live in Halifax, NS, where he is a Professor in the Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, at Dalhousie. The couple also enjoy spending time at their summer home in St. Andrews, NB. Randy Case '75 is semi-retired and now two years in remission from cancer. He and wife Chantal live between their home in Saint John and their second home in Eastern Passage, NS, as Chantal's work is now based out of Dartmouth. Agnes Chan '75 was appointed a governor of RNS in November. She has many years of business and financial experience in both Canada and Hong Kong.
Day girls from the Class of '75 met up this August to catch up with their friend, Linda Tennant Fuccillo (sister of Kevin Tennant '77,
While on a business trip to Hong Kong this fall, Rick Doucet '76 met up with classmates, Samuel Chien '76 and Edward Chan '76. The trio had a great time catching up and sharing stories about RCS days. Rick (sitting, left) says, "some things absolutely do not change. Sam and Edward still to this day challenge each other no matter what the subject is! And I may have teased them a bit, just like the days back on the Hill!" Sam (standing) is a lawyer in Hong Kong while Edward is involved in multiple business ventures.
Robert Salsman '79 has retired from Schlumberger after 27 years and has now opened The Battery Cafe in St. John's, NL. He looks forward to welcoming all alumni who live on or visit The Rock! Caroline Turnbull '79 is completing her final term as Past President of the Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers. You can still find her developing curriculum and creating new languages programs for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education in New Brunswick where she works as a learning specialist.
1980’s Jeffrey Drake '86 is teaching business education, professional sales management and sales rep courses for the English Montreal School Board. He and his wife of 12 years, Ghada Korban, and their three-year-old son, Kaiden, live in Laval, QC.
Nick Jelinek '86 owns and runs Influence Along with two fellow business partners, Peter Marketing in Toronto, ON. He is a father to three Nee '77 opened a private financial advisory teenagers (aged 16, 17 and 18), with the eldest having just graduated from Appleby College, practice in Boston, Wellesley Private Advisors. where his wife is a teacher and his other two Max Simms '77 and wife, Mary, are thrilled sons study. Nick recently met up with former to announce the birth of their grandson, Dane, class mate, John Burega '86. FALL '16 |
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Ryu (8 years). Jenelle, Sonny and family live in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Yohei Gotsu '99 is living in Tokyo, Japan, with his wife and three kids aged 10, 7 and 4.
Steven Hinkley '92 is currently living in Grande Prairie, AB. He is the Chief Crown Prosecutor with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service.
Carol Schwarzbartl '93 arrived in Saint John, NB, in style when her cruise ship arrived in port this fall! She enjoyed a day visiting with classmates and touring campus for the first time since graduation day in 1993. She's pictured here at lunch with classmates, left to right, Matt Lister, Colin Waldschutz, Carl McIntosh, Carol and Tim Clark. Carol lives in the Dominican Republic. Blair Dennis '94 continues to work with the Gaffney Police Department in Gaffney, South Carolina. He was recently promoted to Detective.
Jessica (Findlay) Herbert '99 and her husband, Abel, welcomed their first child, Rowan Abel Watson Herbert, on August 6, 2016. Rowan Holly (McMackin) Owens '97, and husband, is a grandson for Heather and George Findlay Jeff Owens '98, welcomed their second child, '68, nephew to David Findlay '04 and great Nathan MacIntyre Owens, on March 12, 2016. nephew for Cynthia Findlay '65. The Herbert Nathan, photo below, is a little brother to Heath, and a grandson for Lynn and Gerry McMackin Family reside in Ottawa. '65 and Carol and Bob Owens. He is a new nephew for Andrew '00 and Laura '03 McMackin and Jon '02 and Natalie '05 Owens.
2000’s Brooke (Hamilton) Guthrie '96 married Jacob Zavala (Gaffney Police Officer and US Army Staff Sgt.) on September 24, 2016 in Gaffney, South Carolina. Her brother, Blair Dennis '94, was the best man. Brooke continues to work as a Professor at Limestone College in the social work department.
Ian Edwards '00 and wife, Amanda Fice, welcomed their first child, Abigail Elizabeth, on September 13, 2016, in Ajax, ON. Abigail is a Jenelle (Densmore) Gray '96 and husband, Sonny, welcomed their fifth child, Aidan, on May Metaxia (Flogeras) Robertson '99 and granddaughter for Michael and Douglas (Reid) 21, 2016. Aidan is a baby brother to Conner (20 husband, Ryan, welcomed their first child, Nash Edwards '71, and a niece for Andrew '01 and Charlotte '04 Edwards. months), Everett (4 years), Wyatt (6 years), and Robertson on September 21, 2016. 60 | THE HEAD’S LETTER
Jillian Lund '02 and husband, Troy Wilkie, are excited to introduce Maxwell Brian Wilkie, born March 28, 2016. Jillian, Troy and Maxwell live in Lancaster, California.
Sacha (Ritter) Bustin '03 and husband, Daniel, welcomed their second girl, Scottie Lynn, on July 22, 2016. Big sister Frankie loves being a big sister. Andrew Edwards '01 and wife, Amy Fudge, welcomed their firstborn, Cecilia Elizabeth Charlotte, on September 9, 2016, in St. John's, NL. Cecilia is a granddaughter for Michael and Douglas (Reid) Edwards '71, and niece for Ian '00 and Charlotte '04 Edwards.
Hans Klohn '01 married Anastasia Savishchenko on May 14, 2016 at the Algonquin Hotel in St. Andrews, NB, with many family and friends in attendance. Hans and Anastasia live in Toronto where Hans is a lawyer and was recently called to the Bar of Ontario on September 23, 2016.
Lindsey Pendleton '01 married William Haines on September 24, 2016. Pictured here are RNS guests (back) Tiffany Green '01, Chris Munn '92, Jennifer Waldschutz '92, and Aisha Kindred '95; front, Nicole (Doucet) Gillis '01, and Lindsey.
Rachel Purvis '03 married Mike Stevens on July 16th, 2016, on their farm in the rolling hills of Peterborough County, ON. Two of Rachel's Martha (Cudmore) McGraw '02 and RNS friends were bridesmaids - Sheena husband, Mark, welcomed their first child, Young '04 and Florence (Dalton) McMullen Finnegan (Finn) Loyal McGraw, on April 30th, '04. Rachel noted, "I think of RNS often and 2016. He is a nephew for Alyssa '05 and Kevin remember my treasured memories that were '12 Cudmore. made there fondly."
Jessica (Richards) Schiepan '02 and husband, Brennen, are the proud parents of Layla Andrea Schiepan, born on August 29, 2016. Layla is a niece to uncle Dane Richards '01. The Schiepan Family reside in Trenton, ON.
Puddy (Kingsley-Williams) Tucker '03 and husband, Kyle, proudly introduce their first child, Kingsley Elizabeth Tucker, who was born on October 21, 2016. Kingsley is a niece for new uncle Topher Kingsley-Williams '05. FALL '16 |
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happy couple celebrate were Rebecca Coleman '03, Natalie Owens '05, Mike Simonds '05, Ross Ripley '05, and Tyler Veriker '06. The couple resides in Halifax where Deborah works as the Director of Strategic Accounts at Skinfix Inc. and Vincent is the Regional Sales Manager at Kraft Heinz Company. Ted Moffatt '06 recently completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at UNB where he specialized in the durability and microstructure of concrete elements. He has since accepted a Postdoctoral Fellowship in collaboration with the Elizabeth Gresh '04 and partner, Matthew Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is a part time professor at UNB. McGuire, welcomed a baby girl, Quinn Carolyn Jane, to their family on November 29, 2015. Quinn is a new granddaughter for Jane and David Gresh '73, and a niece for Nick '98 and Gillian '02 Gresh and Sara (Gresh) Branch '00.
Nancy Taylor, on July 31, 2016. Sophie is a granddaughter for Kathy McPhee '81 and Michael O'Neill '81 and Everett Taylor and Caroline St. Pierre, niece of Shawn O'Neill '07 and a great-niece of Karen O'Neill '81 Fred Giroux '08 and his alpine climbing partner, Max Fisher, were honoured with the 2016 John Lauchlan Award which is given annually to a lightweight Canadian team pursuing an innovative, bold, exploratory, environmentally sensitive, non-commercial objective. Fred and Max plan to climb a new route above the Homathko Icefield on Canada’s West Coast in spring 2017, which will see the two summit an unnamed peak and likely unclimbed peak.
Tara Murphy '09 married Curran Tompkins on July 9, 2016, in Moncton, NB. Among the guests celebrating with the couple were Brittany Clark '09, Adam Cann '09, Katelyn Gorman '09, and the bride's sister, Molly Murphy '12. Johanna (Wagishauser) Platt '04 and Jeremie Poirier '06 married Anna Jonsson on husband, Thorsten, proudly announce the birth June 18, 2016. Among the guests was Jeremie's of Jonas Paul on April 22, 2016. brother, Mathieu Poirier '04, and parents Rachel and Bob Poirier. The newlyweds live in southern Sweden, where they both work with technology start-ups.
Amber (Heydeman) Smith '09 and husband, Joe, had their first child, Sawyer Heijdeman Smith, on August 20, 2016. Sawyer is a new nephew for Zach Heydeman '10. Amber, Joe and Sawyer live in Ottawa, ON. Keiller Zed '09 will be graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, with an MSc Deborah Coleman '05 married Vincent Mastrovito on April 30 in Halifax, NS, at Dalhousie Luke Taylor '06 and Stephanie (O'Neill) in International Relations with Distinction (1st University. RNS'ers in attendance helping the Taylor '06 welcomed their first child, Sophie class honours) this December. He is currently doing an MA in public policy at King’s College 62 | THE HEAD’S LETTER
London, while working for an MP part-time at working at RNS this fall as an Associate Faculty to 14 in Regina, SK. Westminster. integrating into all aspects of student life, while helping out in the library and Netherwood House.
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Pat Iles '10 is attending Dalhousie Medical School and will be studying in Saint John over the next four years. Ben Wilshaw '10 is a CPA candidate and has moved to Bermuda for the next two-and-ahalf years to work for PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), specializing in investment banking and re-insurance. Andrew Johnston '13 and Jack Summerhayes '13 were among the crew of Lelassa Armour-Shillingford '12 is studying the Western University Men's Lightweight 8+ to at the University of Waterloo where she recently win gold at the 2016 Head of the Charles Regatta received an award for her commitment and held in October in Cambridge, MA. Jack is in the 5 seat, while Andrew is bow. community involvement at the school.
Martha Pitre '18 released her first CD showcasing her talent on the fiddle this past October. Martha also spent six weeks at the Berklee School of Music in Boston this summer on a scholarship to the summer program.
Grade 8 students Ore Alugo, Heather Chisholm, Matthew Morehouse and Alec Julia Wilson '14 is studying social work at the Oland won first place in the Toshiba/NSTA University of Calgary while teaching fitness ExploraVision Competition held in June, 2016. classes to children and healthy lifestyle programs They travelled to Washington, DC, to present their project on bullet-proof clothing and to to low-income families. receive their prize. Read more - page 46.
Current Students Fraser Dylan Atkinson '12 married Grace Devoe on August 14, 2016, in Clinton Hills, PEI. Guests included brother Hayden Atkinson '10 and parents Colin Atkinson and Dixie Haley, past RNS teacher. Fraser Dylan is pursuing a BSc degree, majoring in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology, at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC. Grace is an elementary school teacher in Aldergrove, BC. Julie Yoon '12 is back on the Hill! She began
Bob Bao '17 and Shayna Earle '18 were chosen to attend SHAD, a month-long STEM program, held this past July. Bob went to UBC, while Shayna attended Lakehead University. Kristen McKinley '17 was named to Team Canada's Under 18 National Women's Hockey Team. In December, she will find out if she has earned a position on the team for the 2017 World Championships. Kristin and teammates Jessica Davis '17 and Josie Chisholm '18, were also selected to represent Team Atlantic at the U18 National Championships held from November 10
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Cindy Dooks, RNS Math teacher, and her husband, Ashley, welcomed their second child, Bronwyn Priscilla, on June 13, 2016. Bronwyn is a little sister to Felicity.
Long-service Awards At the 139th Closing Ceremonies in June, long-standing members of the RNS Faculty and Staff received milestone pins for their years of service to the school. Pictured here in the back row from left to right: Sandy Phillips (5 years), Jamie Gray (10 years), Aaron Lee (5 years), and Damian Gay (5 years). In the front row, left to right: Craig Jollymore (20 years), Jordan DeLong (5 years), Shauna MacNeill (10 years), Sharon Nason (5 years), Cara Lee (5 years), Mike Adams (20 years), and Greg Ellis (10 years). FALL '16 |
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Our Sympathies‌
Fred Hubbard '35 passed away peacefully in Fredericton, NB, on May 22, 2016, at the age of 99. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Lucy Hubbard (past Netherwood faculty), his brother, Alleyne Hubbard '33, and by his sister, Marion (Hubbard) Logie '35. Fred is remembered by his son, Alan Hubbard '68, daughter, Elizabeth Cantlie, as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
June (Dexter) Murphy '56 on the passing of her husband, Dennis Murphy, on March 25, 2016, in Rothesay, NB. Dennis was the father of Steven Murphy '88 and Sharon Murphy-Flatt, grandfather of Cassidy Murphy '12, and uncle of Fred Murphy '96. He was also a past teacher at RCS.
George Smith '39 passed away in Brantford, ON, on May 2, 2016, in his 95th year. He is survived by wife, Rena, two children, two granddaughters, and by his sister Jean (Smith) Carson '41.
Madeleine (Fritz) Grant '58 on the death of her sister, Connie Walkington, in August 2016 in Montreal, QC. Nita (MacMurray) Driscoll '62 on the passing of her mother, Dorothy MacMurray (wife of the late Stewart MacMurray '33), on November 16, 2015, in Quispamsis, NB, in her 99th year.
Jacqueline (Vernon) Palmer '40 died peacefully at her home in Victoria, BC, on August 18, 2016. Jackie was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Hugh Palmer, and sister, Diana (Vernon) Gibson '38. She is survived by her three sons, nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one niece.
Mary (McCain) Turnbull '82 on the death of her mother, Isobel McCain-McMillin, on May 27, 2016, in Fredericton, NB. Isobel was grandmother to Graham '17, William '18, and Adrienne '20 Turnbull and Robert McCain '06, and aunt to Charles Baird '73. She was predeceased by her son, Kirk McCain '81.
Edith (Gandy) Steele '41 passed away on May 7, 2016, in Saint John. She is survived by her four children, three grandchildren, brother, John Gandy, sister-inlaw, Patricia (Anglin) Gandy '44, and cousin, Doreen (Allison) Tuomola '51.
Margie Gregg '87 on the passing of her mother, Joyce Gregg, on June 24, 2016, in Saint John, NB.
Richard (Dick) Grant '49 died on August 29, 2016, at home in Fredericton, NB. He was the son of James Grant Sr. and Laura (Burchill) Grant '20. Dick is survived by his wife, Brigid, his daughter, Hannah Grant, siblings, Rory Grant '47 (Olga), Peggy (Grant) Brace '50 and Charles Grant '58 (Catherine), nephews MacGregor '74, Andrew '76, and Michael '77 Grant, and niece, Norah Grant '82, as well as great-nephews, Jamie '05 and Hazen '09 Grant, and greatnieces, Rachael '07, Margot '12 and Gillian '14 Grant.
Cameron (Bird) Saskin '99 on the death of her grandmother, Evelyn A. Clarke Bird, in Naples, FL, on September 30, 2016. Mrs. Bird was great-grandmother to Brooke Cunningham '16 and mother to, Terry Bird, RNS Board of Directors.
Robert Bishop '94 on the death of his mother, Beverley Bishop, on May 31, 2016, in Rothesay, NB.
Victoria (Jewett) Chatzikirou '00, Elizabeth Jewett, and Tom Jewett '07 on the death of their grandmother, Therese Journeaux, on February 27, 2016.
Henry Litz '60 passed away on March 21, 2016, in Presque Isle, ME. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, children, Adrian '88, Marisa '92, Alison '93, and Vaneska, brother, Richard Litz '62; sisters, Judith (Litz) Boudman '65 and Sarah Schaertl, and nephews, David Litz '87 and Matthew Litz '91. He is predeceased by his mother, Margaret (Earle) Litz '31, and father, Alfred Litz.
Nigel Flood '08 and Kaylee Flood '10 on the death of their grandmother, Leta Underhill, on March 20, 2016, in Hampton, NB.
David "Dag" Turnbull '66 passed away on July 1, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Judy, two children, four grandchildren, as well as his mother and his siblings.
Alexa Dixon '15 on the passing of her grandfather, Larry Patterson, on August 15, 2016.
Penny McEwen '65 passed away this past summer after a lengthy illness. She is predeceased by her son, Alexander Aylett, and is fondly remembered by her three siblings, two granddaughters, and many friends.
Donations are gratefully received by the school in memory or in honour of someone you wish to remember in our community or beyond. Please contact the Development Office at (506) 848-0861 or giving@rns.cc.
Chris Kodama '01 and John Kodama '08 on the death of their father, Yoshihiko Kodama, on December 21, 2015, in Markham, ON.
Derek was one of our longest standing school governors. As a past faculty member, a parent and then board member, he could understand RNS from every angle, and he often reminded everyone that the light at the end of the tunnel was the school's bright future.
Remembering Derek Hamilton educator; he loved teaching and cared Dr. Derek Hamilton, a past teacher, parent and Chair of the RNS Board of Governors, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, in Ottawa, ON. He was 72. Derek taught English and Drama at RCS from 1971 to 1980 and was a houseparent in Quinn House. As a teacher, advisor, mentor, and friend, he touched the lives of many students and colleagues during his time at the school. Derek was a passionate
sincerely for his students. And it was clear that his students loved him.
In later years, after his career at RCS, Derek would guest lecture at RNS. Students were in awe of him as his presence and enthusiasm at the podium ignited their imagination. He would take them from their seat in the classroom to being on the stage with Shakespeare or standing in the courtroom of Atticus Finch. Derek often personally reflected on his years in the classroom with great fondness.
In 1993, Derek joined the Executive Committee of the school's Board of Governors. In 2005, he assumed the role of Chair and helped to lead the school through three crucial years in the school's history.
Dr. Hamilton is survived by his wife, Carole; his children: Colin Barker (Marie), Chris Barker (Katie), and Geoff Hamilton '97; and by his four grandchildren, two siblings, several nieces, nephews and many friends.
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UPCOMING EVENTS If you have any comments, suggestions, or inquiries, our team in the Development and Alumni Affairs Office would be delighted to speak with you! Please call us anytime at (506) 848-0861.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 88th Annual Carol Service - All Welcome! Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Gondola Point Road • 7:30pm THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23, 24 & 25 RNS Performing Arts Presents the Senior School Musical, Cinderella Théâtre Susan B. Ganong • 7:30pm SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Youth 4 Youth Fundraiser Théâtre Susan B. Ganong • 7:30pm Join us for a special concert featuring local talent in support of Saint John’s youth in need. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 12 & 13 29th Annual RNS Art Show & Sale Opening Reception on Friday in the Irving Gymnasium • 6pm Sale continues Saturday 9am to 4pm www.rns.cc/artshow SATURDAY, MAY 13 Grade 11 Mother’s Day Brunch Fundraiser Heritage Hall • 10:00am Tickets: call (506) 848-0861
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 17 & 18 99th Annual Alumni Reunion Weekend All Alumni welcome to attend! Special celebrations for class years ending in ’2 and ’7. Visit: www.rns.cc/reunion
SATURDAY, JUNE 17 Semi-Annual Governors’ Meeting Conference Room, Irving Gymnasium • 8:30am SATURDAY, JUNE 17 8th Annual Founders’ Dinner & Alumni Dance Heritage Hall • 6:00pm Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend and celebrate those in our school community who have gone above and beyond for RNS. RSVP to rsvp@rns.cc or call (506) 848-0869. RNS ADMISSION INFORMATION SESSIONS If you know of a family who may be interested in learning more about the RNS experience, please invite them to join us at one of our upcoming regional information sessions, or to visit us on campus! For full details, please email admission@rns.cc or visit us at www.rns.cc/admission.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Grade 12 Lobster Dinner Fundraiser Heritage Hall • 6:00pm Tickets: call (506) 848-0861
RNS ASSOCIATION GATHERINGS Alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends are encouraged to join us at our many regional association gatherings throughout the year! Events are being planned for this spring and summer – keep watch to your inbox!
FRIDAY, JUNE 16 140th Closing Ceremonies and Class of 2017 Graduation Front lawn of School House • 1:00pm
For more details, please watch the RNS website, Alumni E-News or email alumni@rns.cc. We look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming association gatherings!
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