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Over the last seven years, I’ve watched these students grow into their uniforms and go from excited Grade 6ers to mature, confident young adults heading off to their university of choice and new adventures. Their successful journey was made possible thanks to the nurturing, caring, and supportive RNS environment – from Middle School right up to graduation (and beyond, really). Flip to page 12 to learn more about the magical Middle School Experience offered at RNS. And turn to page 28 to meet the Class of 2022 and find out where they’re headed.
This issue also celebrates several truly special people in the RNS community – from Merit Scholars Alexandr Pova ’23 and Taeyeon Kim ’23 (page 18), to Amazing Alumni Vivek Prabhu ’09 and Sarah (Flawn) Hellman ’05 (page 24), and of course, our 2022 Founders, Dr. Derek Hamilton and Mary (McCain) Turnbull ’82 (page 34). We also catch up with past faculty Dr. Essie Lom, who was instrumental in bringing the Middle School to RNS (page 16).
Enjoy this issue of The Hill. As always, stay in touch!
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And speaking of catching up, what a celebration we had on the Hill during Reunion Weekend 2022! It was so heartwarming to welcome alumni and friends back to the campus after a very long two-year pandemic-related hiatus. Check out some of the many photos taken during the weekend on page 40 and go to rns.cc/reunion to view the complete album.
Closing Ceremonies at RNS are always special but this year was especially so. We held our first outdoor ceremony since 2018 and the first fully in-person event since the pandemic. That’s cause for celebration! For me, though, it was extra special to watch the Class of 2022 graduate. Eight of these students, each Harding Tray recipients, arrived fresh faced on the Hill back in 2015, the same time I started my role in communications at RNS.
You will see more familiar faces in our Class Notes section. Turn to page 44 to find out what your classmates have been up to. And remember to keep us updated on what’s new in your life. You can always let us know via rns.cc./classnotes, by emailing us at alumni@ rns.cc, or better yet, drop in and tell us in person! Our doors are always open.
A special thank you to Sandra (Keirstead) Thorne ’62 who took the time to reach out after receiving the Fall issue of The Hill to share more information about the origin of RNS Houses. Sandi let us know that the original Netherwood teams of Stuart, Tudor, and Lancaster were formed largely for sports and team captains were appointed each year “to guide and teach their team to work as a whole through thick and thin.” After the schools merged, York was added, and the teams were later referred to as houses. Interesting!
this edition of The Hill, you will see ample evidence of a community that is hard at work supporting today’s school. I hope you enjoy the many contributions from students, employees, alumni, and governors. The means and modes by which we communicate and celebrate have been tested significantly over the past two years, but I hope you remain interested in connecting and engaging with us. Fortunately, as we slowly distance ourselves from the pandemic, we will provide more events and opportunities for you to join us and rekindle the wonderful relationships that are the hallmark of our
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Incommunity.Marchof this year, as winter started to fade, our school community came to life. I am not sure whether it was Winter Carnival, Pride Week, or RugbyFest, but this combination of events lit a fire in our students
that burned brightly throughout the balance of the year. One of the many benefits of being part of a community like ours is the ever-present energy from our students. Their energy and excitement buoy our collective spirit to ensure that we remain focused on quality relationships, excellent programming, and individual growth and development. This zest for life was on full display in the spring of this year and allowed our students to grow closer and end the year in a way in which we can be proud.
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The student energy that I note above extended through graduation and into Reunion Weekend. To say the expanded programming in place this year for alumni was a success would be an understatement. Alumni returned in droves, representing generations of classes who reconnected with friends and enjoyed the many upgrades and improvements that are part
of our campus. It is important to note that all of our success as a school is supported by alumni who chose to get involved in a myriad of ways to help identify opportunities, who support our governance, and who are often the driving force behind essential projects that are part of our Strategic Plan and Campus Master Plan.
One of the highlights for me every year is the Founder’s Dinner where we recognized two very important people in our community, Dr. Derek Hamilton (posthumously) and Mary Turnbull ’82. These individuals have given so much to our school as visionaries and stewards, and it was wonderful to gather as a community and celebrate
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This year, especially, I really appreciated the separation between Graduation and Reunion Weekend. These schedule changes allowed me to fully immerse in events and gatherings where I had the opportunity to spend quality time catching up with alumni and friends. I learn so much from you each year during our time together and will continue to seek your input, listen to your feedback, and incorporate your ideas into future school projects.
community is a very special one and, if you have not been back in a while, please consider reaching out to a classmate, one of our governors, or someone in our office. We would be happy to connect with you and find ways to get you more involved in the plethora of activities and events that are part of the RNS calendar.
One of the many benefits of being part of a community like ours is the everpresent energy from our students. Their energy and excitement buoy our collective spirit to ensure that we remain focused on quality relationships, excellent programming, and individual growth and development.”
I hope you will enjoy the many stories within this magazine.
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Working to Grow a Safe, Fun, and Welcoming Community
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As we pack our bags for the last time, we can reflect on our journey this year at RNS. It has been one of change, hardships, growth, and strength as we faced challenges such as the ongoing pandemic, the Ukraine invasion, and the continued quest for equality. However, as we write this, summer is approaching and things are looking brighter. The weather is getting warmer, the sun shines longer, and the restrictions in place for COVID-19 are loosening by the day.
On this topic, our school further embraced diversity and inclusivity this year. We acknowledged the tragedies faced by Canada’s Indigenous population on National Truth and Reconciliation Day in September, educating our community through workshops. We celebrated Black History Month in February and had the second DisruptEd Day to
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This year, we are proud of the community’s growth and ability to adapt. We hope that the Class of 2022 was able to set the tone for how the future of RNS will be: a safe, fun, and welcoming community.
With this return to a semblance of normalcy, we can appreciate how we adapted to the barriers in place to provide an enjoyable experience to our community. The Neon Dance in November was an exciting event where we maintained physical distancing by using all of School House. By holding chapel at half capacity and alternating groups, every member of our community shared the experience. These acts display our commitment to togetherness and unity.
promote education about Black History and social rights issues. In March, the many countries and cultures represented at the school were shared in the Multicultural Fair held by the Round Square Committee. More recently, RNS hosted its firstever Pride Week to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Students were able to participate in all events and express their identities in various ways.
The addition of Science Hall to our campus has changed the way the student body learns and has also given the community another opportunity to grow. With most classes taking place in this state-ofthe-art building, students and teachers were given a more efficient way to collaborate. However, this new building posed a challenge at first because Middle School and Senior School students lacked their usual exchanges. This provided the chance for the Senior School to step up and create important interactions through programs such as Go Girls and Game On, various coaching and mentoring opportunities, as well as by starting conversations and getting to know the younger students.
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Medara Akpan ’24 and Aaliyah Balogun ’23 were excited to teach RNS students about Afro-Centric hair during their Black History Month presentation.
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The RISE Committee (Resist Injustice, Seek Equality) is a student group taking action within the RNS community to spread awareness about different topics and events relating to prejudice. In February 2021, RISE arranged a DisruptEd Day for the whole school (time spent outside the classroom dedicated to educational workshops) that consisted of a variety of presentations and activities relating to anti-racism and learning about African/ African-American culture. My partner, Aaliyah Balogun ’23, and I created a presentation called ‘Intro to Afro-Centric Hair.’ We focused on the different kinds of Afro-Centric hair, different hairstyles, de-constructing stigma, and providing fun facts. An interactive game was played at the end of our presentation.
During the period of slavery, different hairstyles, in the form of cornrows, were used to help the slaves survive. Intricate maps were created within their hairstyles, and grains such as rice and beans would be woven into the hair as a source of nutrition for when they escaped. In African backgrounds, hairstyles differed based on where you lived. These hairstyles represented social status and power hierarchies, and also distinguished different cultures from one another.
Students Present Afro-Centric Hair Workshop
Our presentation included important terminology associated with Afro-Centric hair. A word commonly used when talking about Afro-Centric hair is shrinkage, which is where each strand of the hair contracts and shrinks, giving a spring-like disposition. When shrinkage is present, it means the hair is really healthy. The intensity of shrinkage differs for people with Afro-Centric hair as it depends on how curly your hair texture is. It’s also important to understand that the level of care required for Afro-Centric hair increases when you have a curlier texture. Aaliyah and I were really excited to present this topic because our hair plays a major role in who we are and our cultural backgrounds. It was also really important to us to break down negative stereotypes and explain different stigmas regarding Afro-Centric hair.
Afro-Centric hair originated from the continent of Africa and became more versatile in terms of hair texture when human populations spread out across the globe. Afro-Centric hair textures became looser as they adapted to climates in northern Africa, while other textures remained tighter-knit, depending on proximity to the equator and southern hemisphere. A majority of Black hairstyles originated from different cultures in Africa. Keep in mind that there are over 3,000 different cultures on the continent of Africa.
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It was really important to us to break down negative stereotypes and explain different stigmas regarding Afro-Centric hair.”
The Return of RugbyFest
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RugbyFest was quite the experience! This was my first RugbyFest but I had heard the stories and everyone has very fond memories of the event. Our team was placed in the AA division and we only had two contact practices before the tournament started. (Only four members of our roster had ever played a game of 15s rugby before). Fortunately for us, our first opponent was a younger roster so we were able to get every member of our team some playing time, which was our goal of the weekend. Along with playing time, we also won our AA division and came up only three point short in the finals match versus a very physical team from Saint John High. I would like to thank all the RNS students, parents, faculty, and members of the wider community for the time and effort they so kindly dedicated allowing this weekend to run smoothly and to continue the legacy of RugbyFest.
As someone who hadn’t experienced RugbyFest, I was very excited. My expectations were exceeded when the weekend came around. There was an extensive sense of community and immense support for both our Girls’ 7s and Boys’ 15s teams. Playing for eight years, I have developed a deep passion for rugby and I was looking forward to putting it all out on the field during the weekend. After weeks of practice and anticipation, our team stepped onto the field for the first time together.
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Our results reflected the drive and determination we had as a team, working together and making excellent plays. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the boys do the same thing on the other fields. RugbyFest kicked off an amazing season for both of our teams.
– Malcolm, Captain of the 2022 RNS Varsity Boys’ Rugby team.
If you come on campus [during RugbyFest weekend], you’re going to see most of our student body volunteering to help out. Whether it’s parking, scorekeeping, or helping direct teams to where they’re supposed to go. Our faculty chip in too, and you’re also going to see alumni come back on campus excited to take part in this event.” - Jamie Gray, Boys’ Rugby Coach
– Kirsty, Captain of 2022 RNS Varsity Girls’ Rugby team that took home the Girls 7s Provincial Championship this year.
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Isaac: “Building this tank was a dream I had in Grade 8, but I didn’t have the resources or the flexibility to do it. After I came to RNS, and with the new knowledge I learned in computer engineering class, I had time to draw the files and do the printing. There is lots of flexible time to learn the things I want to learn. Military tanks are cool, and the mechanics inside are really cool, too.”
Isaac likes 3D printing, so we decided to collaborate. After some research, I found that cat feeding is an issue in some households where people forget to feed their cats, so we decided to create something to solve this problem. I learned how to use cameras with Raspberry Pi. I used Python to code a system that allows the feeder to dispense cat food once it sees a cat. In the front of the feeder, there is a camera. It takes a photo of the background and compares the absolute difference between that background and the new background. If a motion is detected, it compares that with a database of 10,000 cats and cat motion, and it captures the motion and dispenses food. Once it dispenses the food, it goes into a holding pattern, even if there is cat motion, so it doesn’t give out too much food. Isaac did the 3D modelling and design on the container, the gears, and the motor. He gave me the ratios for the size of the computer and the wiring. All the parts were built in the school’s 3D printer. The food goes into the top, where the gears and motor dispenses the food.”
Students Design Automatic Cat Feeder
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“Mr. Bell’s teaching style is a lot of independent exploration time,” says Richard. “This inspires creativity and innovation. Especially for computer engineering, and programming and design, that time is important because it teaches you how to figure out a solution to a problem and tackle it on your own.”
Grade 10 students Richard Su and Isaac Ho designed and built a motion-senor cat feeder for their final project in Computer Engineering.
Richard: “I am fluent with Python programming and Raspberry Pi, which is the mini-computer inside the feeder that controls the motion detection. [Editor’s note: Raspberry Pi is a credit-card-sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. It enables people to explore computing and learn how to program in languages like Scratch and Python.]
In Mr. Bell’s Computer Engineering Class, students were tasked with making something cool that has a motor as their final project. Combining their interests and talents, Richard Su ’24 and Isaac Ho ’24 teamed up to create a motionsensor cat feeder that dispenses one treat at a time to hungry, house-bound felines. Isaac also designed a tank composed almost entirely of parts he made himself with a 3D printer.
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RNS is pleased to announce that 42 students from the Class of 2022 were awarded IB Diplomas in June, reaching a new benchmark for the school. “These results are especially impressive given the impact of the pandemic over the past two years,” says Paul McLellan. “While most students in our region, across the country, and around the world were challenged by pandemic disruptions, our students received in-person instruction, health and well-being support, and encouragement from our faculty. I believe graduates from RNS have a significant advantage over their peers heading into university.”
The Class of 2022 also earned the most acceptances in the school’s history from American universities from New York to California. “The IB Programme at RNS has been central to creating these opportunities for our students,” says Craig Jollymore. He sees the IB Programme as a cornerstone to the unique and exceptional RNS experience.
The partnership between RNS and UNB continues to grow, most recently with RNS hosting four pre-service UNB teachers on our campus for an eight-week advanced practicum. Through
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this practicum, the UNB students gained valuable experience in lesson building and teaching strategies with guidance and encouragement from experienced RNS IB teachers. “We’re helping UNB pre-service teachers go beyond their BEd by achieving IB certification, allowing them to teach these higher-level courses,” says Mrs. Earle. “We were happy to have them immersed in our school and culture to see the IB Programme in action.”
lessons to the RNS Middle School. Under their direction, our Middle Schoolers took over Science Hall, building and dropping parachutes from the second floor and performing exercises to measure heart rate.
Class of 2022 Earns Record Number of IB Diplomas
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Rothesay Netherwood School graduates the most IB Diploma Programme recipients in its 14-year history as an IB World School; the Class of 2022 also earned the most acceptances in the school’s history from American universities.
After helping many RNS students find their post-secondary fit, former RNS University Counsellor Cody Alderson left the Hill last year to work in the Faculty of Education at the University of New Brunswick as an Instructor and Program Coordinator. There, he helps train teachers in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme curriculum. “The IB Diploma Programme is internationally recognized as representing one of the highest standards in university preparatory education,” says Tammy Earle, RNS Director of Technology and Learning Initiatives, and co-author of the IB textbook, Digital Society for the IB Diploma. “IB students can study at universities worldwide, often with advanced credit.”
Even in his new role on the UNB Fredericton campus, Mr. Alderson continues to work with RNS. Last August, he arranged to have RNS faculty act as mentors and guest speakers in UNB’s Education courses, sharing their expertise and experiences with UNB preservice teachers. And in early 2022, UNB Education students virtually taught inquiry-based science
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Mrs. Mary-Ellen Wilcox teaches Grades 6, 7, and 8 science and coaches the robotics team. She is instrumental in teaching, guiding, and encouraging our Middle School community. She is also one of its fiercest protectors, working hard to keep our youngest students safe at school and online. (For more on how Mrs. Wilcox conceptualized and presented the Middle School Online Safety Workshops, required learning for students and parents alike, turn to page 17.)
This year was also her first as the Middle School Program Leader. “One of the things I learned this year is that we can work around anything,” she says. “We started the year thinking the pandemic was almost over, but within a few weeks, we realized that was not the case. Through it all, we managed to create unique programming so the Middle School could still participate in teams and clubs. A large part of that was because our faculty stepped up. They worked
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The RNS Middle Years
The ultimate dreamer, Imagineer, and visionary Mr. Walt Disney once remarked, “when you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.” That sentiment perfectly describes the youngest members of the RNS community – our Middle School students. Ever curious, inquisitive, and kind, they are imaginative joy-seekers who add so much life and energy to our campus. We certainly keep them busy with lots of interesting things to do, and they keep us all on our toes! Our dedicated faculty and staff who teach, mentor, and care for these young scholars are fostering a love of learning, leadership skills, and independence in the Middle School. (On page 23, you can read about Ms. Sarah Waycott, our amazing Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher, in Familiar Faces.)
Anyone who teaches Middle School loves the energy, creativity, and complexity of the age.”
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Despite the natural challenges presented by COVID-19 and public health restrictions, the students experienced tremendous growth in the areas of collaboration, music literacy, and instrumental proficiency. Through these ensembles, students learn about being accountable to a community and how small actions can have a significant and positive impact on a larger final product.
As a community of learners, these students also explore the relationship and differences between conceptual comprehension and kinaesthetic memory. By accepting that kinaesthetic knowledge is often acquired at a slower pace than conceptual understanding, students can explore the importance of short, structured, and consistent study that addresses specific issues and reinforces good habits over a long period. As students progress through these courses, they have the opportunity to join the Senior Wind Ensemble, which is a student collective that rehearses during co-curricular programming. The Senior and Middle School Wind Ensembles are eagerly looking forward to in-person performances next year!
Beginning in September 2021, all Grade 6 and 7 students participated in grade-specific wind ensembles. The Middle School wind ensembles include instruments such as flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and bass guitars. The classes are structured like rehearsals and address areas such as instrumental technique, musicianship, and ensemble skills.
I was nervous and excited. When I came to the school, I didn’t know anyone or where I should go. But I made friends quickly who were there to help and guide me.”
What makes the RNS Middle School experience exceptional is rooted in its approach. “We teach our respective subject areas, but everyone who teaches in the Middle School teaches kids first and subjects second,” says Mrs. Wilcox. “Yes, I teach science, but I also teach kids who need to learn social cues and human interaction. The medium through which I do that is teaching science, where kids learn how to read and follow instructions, how to practice patience, how to work in teams, etc. They’re learning lifelong skills through science.”
around whatever the restrictions were to ensure the experiences we offered were valuable and exciting for the kids. We didn’t stop; we adjusted, to provide as much normalcy as possible for our students.”
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Regina Pereyra is a Grade 7 boarding student from Mexico City who lived in Netherwood House. She arrived on the Hill knowing little English, but after bravely embracing the RNS experience thanks to her outgoing personality, she soon became notorious for having competing invites for off-campus sleepovers nearly every weekend! Regina made her mark here by participating in sports, meeting lots of new people, and having as much fun as possible (especially during the paint war at the Interhouse Games). When she first arrived at RNS, she says, “I was nervous and excited. When I came to the school, I didn’t know anyone or where I should go. But I made friends quickly who were there to help and guide me.” Encouraging a friendly, welcoming environment for Middle Schoolers to find their footing is essential to the RNS Middle School experience. Continued contributions to Campus Renaissance have enabled us to transform Hibbard House into a dedicated space housing the Middle School, for instance, so our junior grades can make the most of their time together.
by Mr. Nick Gummeson
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Jeevan Singh, 2021-2022 Middle School Ambassador.
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Derek McCallum is a Houseparent in Mackay House, associate coach of the Prep Girls’ Hockey and Senior Girls’ Varsity Volleyball teams, and has been teaching math in the Middle School for the past four years. “Anyone who teaches Middle School loves the energy, creativity, and complexity of the age. Students are very impressionable during this stage of development, and it’s wonderful to see them mature and grow on the same campus through to graduation.”
by Mr. Charles McEvoy
“People generally quarrel because they cannot argue.” – G.K. Chesterton.
In an age where young people are inundated with information, the most important skill they can develop is the ability to assess and evaluate arguments critically; or, how to sift through the chaff and glean the crux of what is being transmitted. Often considered a ‘lost art’ or ‘soft skill,’ rhetoric is an integral part of any education that dares call itself comprehensive. In our Forensics program, students can participate in debate and Model United Nations. What makes these offerings so valuable is that they allow our students to critically evaluate arguments, engage in research, and prepare a logically coherent series of arguments. Furthermore, because of the analytical nature of debate, students must also anticipate what their opponents might say by prepping both sides of the debate. Hence, they see the argument from two different perspectives, developing a strong sense of empathy for opposing points of view. Debate is not simply about using evidence to develop a series of arguments to defend a given resolution; it is also about teamwork.
Grade 9 student Jeevan Singh had a similar experience to Regina. He came to RNS in Grade 6 as a day student from Saint John, NB. “I didn’t know anyone at first, but I overcame my fear because I realized that no one else did either.” As he grew accustomed to life on the Hill, Jeevan honed in on debate as one of his favourite co-curriculars, saying, “it’s my favourite because it helps with public speaking and essay writing.” He lists social studies as his favourite subject because, as he says, “it teaches you about what’s going on in the world.” (Further proof that our work to prepare students to be engaged, compassionate global citizens is always in motion.) Jeevan’s proudest moment was being named a Middle School Student of the Month. “It motivates you to keep doing what you do,” he says.
When asked what sets the independent school experience apart in middle school, Mr. McCallum notes how the pre-IB Programme curriculum complements entry into the Senior School – where participation in IB is mandatory – making it an easier
In Model UN, students ‘assume’ a role: an ambassador, a committee member, or even a character in a historical re-enactment! Like the values inherent in debate, the same skills of effective research and communication are developed through Model UN. Lastly, we offer students a chance to test their knowledge recall through Reach for the Top. In this high school quiz game, teams of students compete against each other in tournament-style play. Over the past few years, our Middle School teams have performed exceptionally well, even winning a Provincial Championship at the Junior level in 2022. Because of the popularity of RFTT in the Middle School, we hosted the first-ever Middle School Trivia Tournament in May 2022. The positive feedback we received from other schools shows a definite need for this kind of activity. We hope to establish an entire season of Middle School trivia tournaments next year.
ways, it gives you an appreciation of their dedication and resilience academically, athletically, and socially,” says Mr. McCallum.
again soon) conferences, and various service initiatives like Project Refresh (collecting hotel mini toiletries for local charities) or The 12 Days of Sockmas (collecting warm socks for local community groups). All Middle School students are also eligible to earn the Young Round Square Award through their involvement in initiatives aligned with the IDEALS of Round Square.
As a member of the Round Square network of schools since 2006, we are always looking for ways to involve our students in the IDEALS of Round Square –Internationalism, Democracy, Environment, Adventure, Leadership, and Service. The Young Round Square program is a way to involve Middle School students at the local and global level, providing opportunities for leadership and ways for students to see themselves as a small piece of a larger whole working towards making our world a better place.
Walt Disney also famously said: “That’s the trouble with the real world, too many people grow up. They forget.” We are proud to watch our Middle Schoolers become the people they will grow up to be. And we’re happy knowing they won’t forget what living and learning here are like – because those memories are indeed magical.
All Middle School students can be involved in various Young Round Square initiatives. These include Round Square postcards (Zoom calls with students from other Round Square schools who gather to discuss a particular issue, such as “How do we celebrate diversity without reinforcing difference?”), virtual (and hopefully in-person
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A smaller group of students serve on the Middle School Round Square Executive and are responsible for planning, organizing, and running the initiatives. This core group dictates the program’s direction each year and gains practical leadership experience through the creation and implementation of the various initiatives each year. They have also joined the Senior School Round Square group on larger projects, like fundraising for the global Round Square service initiative One Million Beehives. The Young Round Square program fosters involvement among the students in the Middle School, giving them opportunities for growth and leadership.
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Mr. Derek McCallum celebrating the 145th Closing Ceremony with Middle School students.
transition for students. “Our instructional day is robust,” he says. “It begins at 8:15am and ends well after 5pm, mirroring a typical workday for adults. Our Middle School Ambassador Program helps build leadership characteristics and skills we want all our students to embody. That helps foster a culture of community that paves the way for our Prefect and Stewardship Program in Senior School.” Someone who teaches, coaches, and lives here certainly has a unique perspective: “When you’re actively entrenched in students’ lives in various
and I moved to St. Andrews, NB, in 2015. We love the warm community and enjoy the music, art, and many events held in the area. We golf during the warm months (almost weekly with Paul Kitchen) and skate, snowshoe, and crosscountry ski in the winter months. I am on the Board of the Algonquin Golf Course and the St. Andrews Film Society. I’ve also been beekeeping for the past 20 years. Mike and I work part time for an organic certifying body in Saskatchewan. We review applications and inspection reports to determine if the farming operation is eligible to sell their crops with an organic Rememberingclaim.
After leaving RNS, I returned to university (UNB) and earned a second Master’s degree in Education in 2007 (my first MEd was from McGill in 1982!). I then went on to graduate from UNB in 2014 with a PhD in Education. From 2005 to 2015, Mike and I farmed our organic commercial apple orchard. [Mike Hutton taught Math and Science for 10 years at RNS.] During that time, I volunteered to teach ESL classes at Carleton North High in Florenceville-Bristol, NB, to newly arrived immigrant students, and I also taught English to immigrant parents in two families for seven
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back, one of my favourite RNS traditions was Expansion Week [Editor’s note: now RNS Outdoors] trips in late October/
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early November. I would travel with the Grade 7 class to the Magdalen Islands in the RNS van. Our accommodations were a sailing camp (L’Istorlet) and we explored every inch of the islands. There was one year we were on the islands during the Quebec Referendum, and the students were immersed in Quebec politics.
RNS graduates are well-prepared to meet every challenge, and my advice to the RNS Class of 2022 is to feel confident in your knowledge and skills. Open yourself to learning about everything, especially some disciplines that, at the moment, aren’t even on your radar. Volunteer whenever you have the opportunity and be open to new experiences. Find your passion and follow where it leads you.
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Dr. Essie Lom taught at RNS for 15 years. During that time, she was the Assistant Head of School, Head of the Middle School, a Houseparent, and directed the school’s theatrical productions. She taught English and theatre arts to the Senior School, and English, social studies, and theatre arts to the Middle School. When she began teaching at RNS in 1990, there was no Middle School! “Mr. Kitchen sent me to conferences to learn about the Middle School concept and we began by expanding the younger grades to include Grade 6. We had six Grade 6 students that first year. We implemented specialized courses, created a schedule, and streamlined an approach to teaching to meet the needs of Middle School ages and development.” Since her retirement in 2005, here’s a little bit about what she’s been up to:
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Dr. Essie Lom and Mr. Mike Hutton enjoying the fairway in Saint Andrews, NB.
In May, Middle School Program Leader Mary-Ellen Wilcox and Director of Technology and Learning Initiatives Tammy Earle designed three cyber-security workshops for Middle School students to help them navigate life online.
Do not give your children cell phone privacy.
Teach your children about self-respect and body integrity.
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Our Grade 12 students presented Session #3. “They talked to our youngest students about what they wished they had known when they were that age and things they would do differently,” says Mrs. Wilcox. “They did two activities: They Googled each other as an example of what’s out there that people can find, and then they talked about how to ‘Cross the Line” when confronted with bullying and cyberbullying. It was very powerful to hear their personal stories and experiences, and certainly influential for the younger kids in the audience.”
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“We felt it was important to educate our youngest students about the permanency of what they post online,” says Mrs. Wilcox. “Teens all over the world are experiencing the same issues. We wanted to teach our students how to handle themselves in this changing landscape.”
Do not allow your children to socialize online with people you do not know in real life.
Reputation is critical: Protect it.
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If you don’t create it, it will never become a lasting piece of content.
For Students:
KEEPING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES SAFE ONLINE
Mrs. Wilcox and the RNS Wellness Centre copresented the first session of the workshops, which was about kindness, how to act online, and anxiety, depression and sleep trends tied to cell phone usage.
For the second session, New Brunswick Crown Prosecutors Natasha Meier ’04 and Shara Munn gave the Middle Schoolers a frank and eye-opening presentation that included reallife cases and situations to make them aware of online dangers. It was so impactful and noteworthy that RNS invited all our parents to attend an evening session providing crucial insights on parenting in the tech world.
Only put your energy into positive things online.
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Takeaways from workshops include:
You need to know every app on your child’s phone: What it is and what it is for.
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NB crown proscutors Natasha Meier ’04 and Shara Munn presented a frank, eye-opening cyber safety workshop to Middle School students.
For Parents:
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Based on faculty observations and information collected from school surveys, the Middle School academic department noticed an increase in students’ use of cell phones and social media. So, they put a plan in place to address it.
Never put anything online you wouldn’t want your grandparents to see.
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Helpful. Creative. Amazing. These are only a few adjectives used to describe Alexandr Pova ’23. And he lives up to every single one of them, and more. Alex wanted to join us on the Hill from the Czech Republic because according to him: “RNS is the best school I have ever seen. I chose to apply because everyone says RNS has a wonderful community with the chance to meet people from different parts of the world with different cultures.” Alex was also drawn to RNS because, as a nature lover and sports enthusiast, he says, “the campus is like a park, surrounded by beautiful trees with the chance for outdoor education.” His favourite subjects are Physics, Math, and Chemistry (he loves calculations and is results-oriented – his teachers often praise his critical thinking, preparedness, and leadership), which will serve him well in his aspiration to become a doctor like his father.
year’s Closing Ceremonies, he was awarded the Paul G. Kitchen Prize (awarded to a first-year student for their contribution to school Whenculture).asked what he would do if he won $50 million in a lottery, Alex says he would “give some
Alex is passionate about his Nordic heritage and keen to learn everything about the culture, from listening to Nordic music to researching its history and lifestyle. The RNS Marketing and Communications Department has leaned on Alex’s creativity and talent behind the camera, taking advantage of his videography skills that benefit the whole school. And his fellow classmates have him to thank for the new rock climbing co-curricular, offered for the first time in spring 2022 at his urging. He brings his positive attitude and persistence to the classroom, the climbing wall, and beyond. At this
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Alexandr Pova ’23
to my Mom and Dad, donate to a charity dedicated to animal welfare (cats, especially), and save for the future.” That thoughtfulness, generosity, and vision make us proud to have Alexandr as an RNS Merit Scholar who embodies all the RNS values, and then some.
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RNS Merit Scholarship.
Wayne Gretzky famously said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Originally from South Korea but studying in Halifax, NS, Taeyeon Kim ’24 searched for a university prep school that would give her the education she wanted and a hockey program to propel her to the next level of college recruitment. When a family friend suggested a trip to Rothesay, NB, to visit RNS, she took a chance and said yes. Once on campus and on the ice at the C.H. Bonnycastle Memorial Arena, Taeyeon knew she had found her home for the next four years. We were happy to accept her application and award this outstanding student and Prep Girls’ Hockey team athlete with an
Taeyeon Kim ’24
scholarships and bursaries every year. Our Scholarships and Bursaries Program enhances RNS by enabling students to bring their Bursaries Program because of the generosity and commitment of contributions to the RNS endowment. For more information,
Not only is Taeyeon described by everyone who knows her as a wonderful citizen of the RNS community who is friendly, diplomatic, kind, and respectful, but she is an absolute superstar on the ice. Because of her tenacity and determination, Taeyeon was selected as a member of the Team Korea Senior Women’s National Team and recently competed in the World Championships in Poland. That’s quite an accomplishment for a tenth grader.
Affectionately known on the Hill as ‘Kimmer,’ her Advisor, Mrs. Chetley, says, “Kimmer is the
happiest kid at our school. She has the biggest smile and heart, and even when faced with a struggle, she approaches it positively.” Ms. Blackmore, Coach of the Prep Girls Hockey Team, says of Kimmer: “On the ice, she is driven in her desire to play collegiate hockey. She embraces every opportunity to improve her skills, often arriving before practice to work on the details of her game. She has also embraced all that we are as a school community and has found ways to make it even better.” We are happy that Taeyeon took a shot at applying to RNS, and our school is better for it. We can’t wait to watch her achieve all her goals.
A: Some advice I would give is to not leave homework to the last minute; be you and you will be accepted; get involved in as many different activities as you can; and even though it can be scary to ask the teachers questions, it will really help you. You also have to know that if there is anything the teachers can help you with, they will.
PAYTON McCULLOGH ’26
A: I started at RNS in Grade 6.
A: I am most proud of being awarded the end-ofseason co-curricular awards in both soccer and basketball this year.
A: I haven’t really had a challenging or difficult time; however, at times, I do have difficulties balancing homework, co-curriculars, extracurriculars, and outside activities. Yet, with the help of all of my teachers I have started to become better at time management.
A: I would say the people at the school are my favourite because there are so many people who care about us and take an interest in how we are doing and put so much effort into our learning to help us succeed. The staff really care about the students.
Q: How long have you been a student at RNS?
Q: Why did you choose to attend RNS?
Q: What is our favourite school activity and why?
Q: What advice would you give to a new student starting on the Hill?
A: My favourite school activity is Winter Carnival because you can go all out and dress up in fun clothes, and there are lots of activities on the last day.
A: I chose to attend RNS because I grew up living here and I know how nice this school is. I know that this school gives every child an opportunity to be the best they can.
Q: Tell us about a time when you were faced with a challenge and how you handled it. Did someone at RNS support and guide you?
Q: If you could say a special thank you to someone at RNS, who would that be and what would you say?
A: I would say a special thank you to Mrs. Ellis because I love the energy she brings to the classroom and the arts. I love English class because of her teaching style. She makes it so fun, and that makes everyone want to learn.
Q: What do you like most about RNS?
Q: What Grade are you in and where are you from?
A: I am going into Grade 9 this fall. I’m from Rothesay. In fact, I’ve lived on the RNS campus my whole life.
STUDENT VOICES
Q: What is an accomplishment you have achieved here that you are most proud of?
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A: All the opportunities here, especially in athletics. There are a lot of options – from rugby or soccer to tennis and rowing.
A: I’m entering Grade 11 and I’m from Mexico.
Q: What do you like most about RNS?
A: Probably the fact that English is not my first language was a big challenge because at RNS we have all our classes in English. For example, math and chemistry were a little bit hard because of that. But all my teachers supported me and had patience with me because they knew that English wasn’t my first language, and with their help, I was able to get through the lessons very easily.
A: My favourite activity by far is rowing. It is a sport that I’ve never tried before and I’m happy that I found it. It is a different sport and that is what I love. Back in Mexico, I don’t have this type of activity and I love that I have the opportunity to row here at RNS.
A: Enjoy it the best you can and get involved in everything; don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone; and try new things, there is an option for everyone.
Q: If you could say a special thank you to someone at RNS, who would that be and what would you say?
DIEGO AVILA ’24
A: I’m really proud of my performance in rowing because I did very well in my first year and I’m ready to crush it next year. I’m also proud that I earned Proficiency with Distinction. That means that I got a 90% on my overall academic average, and English not being my first language, it is a really big achievement for me.
Q: What is our favourite school activity/program and why?
Q: Tell us about a time when you were faced with a challenge and how you handled it. Did someone at RNS support and guide you?
Q: What is an accomplishment you have achieved here that you are most proud of?
Q: Why did you choose to attend RNS?
Q: What Grade are you in and where are you from?
A: The idea of studying abroad really caught my attention and browsing between a lot of schools, I found RNS and I knew it was perfect for me.
A: I definitely will say a special thank you to my rowing coach, Ms. Young, and I would say: “Thank you for being my coach for a sport that I really enjoy but also for being like my second mom. You’ve helped me whenever I needed it and I really appreciate that. When I was down you always knew how to lift me up to continue and stay strong. Thank you for absolutely everything, Ms. Young.”
Q: How long have you been a student at RNS?
Q: What advice would you give to a new student starting on the Hill?
Diego Avila’s favourite RNS activity is rowing. He is shown here with fellow crew getting instruction from RNS Rowing Coach, Ms. Dolores Young.
A: I’ve been a student for one year.
FAMILIAR FACES
MEET MATT STEVENS, DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES
say that Matt Stevens knows RNS inside and out would be an understatement. He arrived on the Hill in 2008 as a Middle School Science teacher. Over the last 14 years, he has taken on many roles, including as a Biology teacher, Head of the Science Department, Program Leader for Grades 9 and 10, Coach (of rugby, hockey and golf), Advisor, and Assistant Houseparent in Mackay. In August 2021, he stepped out of the classroom and into his current position as RNS Director of Facilities.
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What I love about RNS is the number of experiences we not only offer our students but that have also been presented to me.”
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When he isn’t on campus (which isn’t often), Matt spends time with his wife, Kati, and their dog, Mortimer, working on home renovations or exploring. “It’s far too easy to overlook what a beautiful province we have right in our own backyard,” he says. One thing is for sure: we’re fortunate to have someone like Matt, who knows RNS like the back of his hand, overseeing our beautiful 125-acre campus. “I love taking something and making it shine,” he says. “We’re all stewards of the RNS community and this campus. We have to do our best to preserve and shape it for the future.”
Our campus has changed a lot over the years, and Matt has been instrumental in our most significant undertakings to date – Science Hall and undertaking Campus Renaissance initiatives. “My first thought always goes to physical spaces and how we use them. The opening of Science Hall, for instance, has allowed us to completely reshape and advance our
other spaces on campus, like Hibbard into a purposedesigned building to create a stronger community for our Middle School students.”
“What I love about RNS is the number of experiences we not only offer our students but that have also been presented to me,” says Matt. “I’ve taken part in professional development opportunities all over North America offered by RNS. Thanks to those, I can continuously learn, evolve, and do what I love.”
Waycott was born to teach. She’s caring, kind, and compassionate, all the while providing the structure and guidance necessary for her Grade 6 students to thrive. Simply put, Ms. Waycott is a natural. This isn’t surprising since she comes from a family of teachers. Her father, Jamie Waycott, spent his career in education, both as a teacher and school principal. Ms. Waycott’s sister, Allyson, also teaches, as do three of her cousins. Perhaps the family calling was inspired by her great-grandmother.
SARAH WAYCOTT, RNS FACULTY
Building a close-knit community in morning chapel is one of Ms. Waycott’s favourite RNS traditions. “The feeling of community is always so strong when we get to start our days together.”
Ms. Waycott and her family will be living in Quinn House as she steps into the role of Quinn Houseparent. There, she will remind the girls that “even if things can feel hard or heavy sometimes, there is certainly always some good we can find.”
most important thing in her life – her family. “I feel so blessed and almost need to pinch myself every day when I think about how lucky I am to have the family that I do. Raising my son with my husband Kyle is my greatest personal achievement,” she says.
While Ms. Waycott loves to provide a warm welcome to new students each September, June is one of her favourite times of the year. “The end-of-year events when we celebrate our graduating class are so special and they are always filled with excitement, reflection, and Thisjoy.”September,
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“My great-grandmother always had a dream to become an educator and never had the opportunity,” says Ms. Waycott. “I often reflect on how she would have loved to do what we do, and I like to think a piece of her heart shines through all of us while we teach.”
At RNS, we are a team of dedicated, engaged, friendly people who are passionate about developing wellrounded, community-minded students. All RNS employees are supported in opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and professional development. The school offers competitive salaries, group health and pension plans, a housing program, personal days, and membership reimbursements. We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves, giving our all for our students and each other.
My great-grandmother always had a dream to become an educator and never had the opportunity. I often reflect on how she would have loved to do what we do, and I like to think a piece of her heart shines through all of us while we teach.”
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When it comes to heart, Ms. Waycott pours hers into every role she has taken on throughout her six years at RNS. Closest to her heart, though, are her Grade 6 homeroom students. “Each year the Grade 6 students are the newest and youngest members who join our school, and it is so rewarding to welcome them and help them as they grow and flourish as members of our community,” she says.
And she will continue to spend her free time with the
WAS THERE A TEACHER AT RNS WHO INFLUENCED YOU? CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THAT PERSON? Mr. Jollymore is a total standout. Be yond being a fabulous English teach er, we played in a coffeehouse band together, travelled to India for a Round Square conference with Mrs. Jollymore, Amelia Moffatt ’09 and Abby White ’09, and had some great discussions when he was on duty in MacKay.
bass in our coffeehouse band with Mr. Jollymore on lead vocals (there are pic tures; it did happen! Rage Against the Machine, anyone?) Living in MacKay House with all of the guys was amaz ing and going to Scotland for a Round Square Service Project.
I joined Switch Health nearly a year ago. I took the leap from my role at a communications agency to work with Switch because I think Canada is on the cusp of exciting innovation in healthcare and this is a unique oppor tunity to be a part of it. I also get the chance to work with Mary Langley ’11 who is a co-founder!
Life is going to take twists and turns. In today’s economy it is unlikely you’ll have the same employer for your en tire career. This might be intentional or unintentional. Either way though that is totally okay! In fact, you will probably look back and see the value of the diversity of your experiences. Go with it and lean in. Every experience, positive and especially negative, is a growth opportunity.
Vivek Prabhu ’09 is a former Head Prefect and current Vice President, Strategy at Switch Health, a Toronto-based healthcare technology company at the forefront of at-home diagnostic testing. Vivek is an RNS Governor and a member of the RNS Marketing Committee. He is a graduate of Huron University at Western (BA Honours in History) and Carleton University (Masters in Political Management).
WHAT HAVE BEEN THE HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR CAREER?
WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE TO THE RNS CLASS OF 2022?
VIVEK PRABHU ’09
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WHAT IMPACT DID RNS HAVE ON YOUR CAREER? PERSONAL LIFE?
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE RNS MEMORIES?
The reason I am working where I work now is because of someone I went to RNS with!”
WHAT’S IT LIKE WORKING AT SWITCH HEALTH?
AMAZING ALUMNI
So many! A few select memories would be playing
I still keep in touch with quite a few of my RNS pals to this day and it’s a blessing. It’s amazing to see everyone chart their own paths and meet up again at weddings, baby show ers, and reunion events. The reason I am working where I work now is be cause of someone I went to RNS with!
Early in my career I worked in the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada, which was definitely a highlight, as was participating in political campaigns across the country.
Dr. Brodkorb’s [former RNS Head of English] mentorship and support meant the world to me. I was so sorry to hear of her recent passing.
SARAH HELLMAN ’05
RNS gives its students so many opportunities to try new things outside of the classroom, develop new skills, and discover hidden talents. By pushing me outside of my comfort zone, RNS helped me become a braver, more well-rounded person. My first advisor at RNS encouraged me to participate in the school musical. Despite my reluctance and initial terror, the experience of being on stage sparked in me a love of theatre. Each year, acting in the school musical made me feel part of a close-knit community and gradually helped me overcome my crippling shyness.
Sarah (Flawn) Hellman ’05 is a Senior UX Designer at Amazon Web Services, Amazon’s global cloud computing platform. She lives in Leavenworth, WA, with her husband Warren, their dog Finley, and two cats, Isabelle and Enzo. She is an avid and accomplished outdoor, multipitch rock climber.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THE RNS CLASS OF 2022?
WHAT HAVE BEEN THE HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR CAREER?
Don’t let your fear of the unknown stop you from trying new things. Be open to each new opportunity that comes your way. You might discover something in yourself that you didn’t know was there or didn’t think possible.
WAS THERE A TEACHER AT RNS WHO INFLUENCED YOU?
WHAT IMPACT DID RNS HAVE ON YOUR LIFE?
People who know me now are always surprised to learn how incredibly shy I was in high school. I’m also a citizen of three countries – Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
SUMMER ‘22 AMAZING ALUMNI
Getting to design experiences that benefit millions of Amazon customers worldwide has been the most rewarding aspect of my career. UX design is the dream job I never knew existed when I was younger. I couldn’t have imagined that I’d be designing software one day, but I’m so glad that the crooked career path I took ultimately landed me here. I absolutely love what I do!
WHERE DID YOU GO AFTER YOU GRADUATED FROM RNS?
I majored in Literary Studies at the University of Toronto and studied abroad at the University of Glasgow before graduating from U of T in 2011. After graduation, I lived in Europe for another two years, working as a cheesemonger in Edinburgh and an ESL teaching assistant in Madrid. I moved back to Canada in 2013 to study creative book publishing at Humber College. I discovered UX [user experience] while working at Kobo Rakuten as a merchandising intern.
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WHAT IS SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU?
• You’re going to work your whole life so you might as well enjoy what you’re doing
Wise Words from RNS young alumni to the Class of 2022
• Stay connected with the RNS faculty
• Listen to your gut if something doesn’t feel right
• If you’re committed to something, don’t give up
More words of wisdom ...
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• RNS is your home – this is a safe harbour
“THE MEASURING STICK FOR SUCCESS LOOKS DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE. I THOUGHT IT WAS BEING THE BEST AT EVERYTHING AND BEING THE TOP OF THE CLASS. BUT THEN I REALIZED, FOR ME IT’S FINDING JOY AND PURPOSE AND BEING EXCITED TO GET UP IN THE MORNING.”
– MARTHA PITRE ’18
“UNCERTAINTY IS TOTALLY FINE AND TOTALLY NORMAL. IF YOU PIVOT IN LIFE, YOU’LL HAVE TRANSFERABLE SKILLS FROM YOUR EXPERIENCES.”–MAE-LIN DELANGE ’15
“FIND THE BEST PARTS ABOUT WHAT YOU’RE DOING IN SCHOOL AND LIFE AND FOLLOW THAT PATH.” – MARGOT GRANT ’12
“DON’T BE DISCOURAGED IF IT TAKES A FEW TRIES TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS; USE THAT TIME TO GET VALUABLE WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE.” – LOREN COOPER ’12
– CLAIRE WILBUR ’21
“ TAILOR YOUR DEGREE TO GET THE MOST OUT OF IT AND KEEP YOU INTERESTED. IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, YOU’LL FIND THINGS TO BUILD ON AND BECOME EVEN MORE IMMERSED IN AND EXCITED ABOUT.” – RYAN BESSEY ’18
“TAKE YOUR TIME FINDING WHAT YOU LOVE. DON’T SETTLE; FIND SOMETHING THAT GIVES YOU MEANING AND LIGHTS YOU UP.” – ADRIENNE (BELYEA) GULLIVER ’10
“IN YOUR FIRST MONTH, HAVE FUN AND MEET NEW PEOPLE. TRY TO MAKE A FRIEND IN EVERY CLASS. AND MAKE AN EFFORT TO MEET YOUR PROFS; GO TO THEIR OFFICE HOURS SO THEY CAN PUT A FACE TO YOUR NAME”–ORE ALUGO ’20
• Think about ways to strengthen your life skills
“IT WILL TAKE UNTIL NOVEMBER TO GET YOUR BEARINGS. EVERYONE IS IN THE SAME BOAT; EVERYONE IS NERVOUS. GET INVOLVED, IT’LL BE GOOD IN THE LONG RUN”
• RNS taught you time management and structure to balance school, your social life, and mental health
“PARTICIPATE IN ORIENTATION WEEK; IT’S A SOFT WAY TO START THE YEAR. AND MAKE SCHEDULES FOR GETTING WORK DONE. YOU’RE ALREADY GOOD AT MULTITASKING BECAUSE YOU WENT TO RNS.” – ANIKA NICE ’21
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Why I Give
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Sustaining the Future of Rothesay Netherwood School
“I’ve had a very successful and fulfilling career doing what I love. I appreciate that my good fortune has been possible in no small way due to the experiences I had at RNS (RCS in my day). The quality of the education gave me a huge advantage when I arrived at university. I also learned that leadership includes knowing when to lead and when to be led. Much of my learning took place outside the classroom during the extracurricular activities that continue to be integral components of the RNS experience. These things are what define RNS as a special place and time in my life. As I look back on my academic and professional career, I hope to contribute to the success of future generations by making a planned gift and joining the 1877 Society.”
To join the RNS Legacy Society or learn more about Planned Giving, please contact Rob Beatty, Director of Development, at 506-848-1731 or rob.beatty@rns.cc.
Dr. Peter Anderson ’74, BSc, MD, FRCSC, MEd | Professor (retired), Department of Urology, Dalhousie University; Past President, Canadian Urological Association; Past Vice President, Royal College Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; RNS Governor and member of the Board of Directors
THE CLASS OF 2022
~ Josh Lauwerijssen and Emma Moriarty, 2022 Valedictory Speech
On June 3rd, 2022, everyone at RNS was thrilled to return to an in-person closing ceremony and graduation. The weather even cooperated, allowing the event to be held outdoors on the School House lawn in true RNS tradition. Diplomas and awards were presented to our 63 graduates, led by Head Prefects Josh Lauwerijssen and Emma Moriarty. We are extremely proud of the Class of 2022 for their leadership, resilience, and determi nation, and wish them every future success.
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“This year, we are proud of the community’s growth and ability to adapt to difficult circumstances. As routines around campus return to regularity, we hope that we are able to set the tone for how the future of RNS will be: a safe, fun, and welcoming community.”
Stephen Hurly H IB Rothesay, NB McMaster University
Emily Kay H IB St. Stephen, NB Western University
Elizabeth (Livvy) Dewar H IB Fredericton, NB University of Connecticut (2023-2024)
Ron Ashkenazy H IB Rothesay, NB University of Toronto
Alexi Caron H St-Leonard, NB Elmira College
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Brandon Clarke H Sydney River, NS Hockey | Acadia University online
Roxana (Roxy) Yadollahi Rothesay, NB | Dubai, UAE University of Toronto
Isaac MorganHockeyGrafton,SparrowNBStull
Cohen Tremblay H Quispamsis, NB Mount Allison University
Jordan Chaulk H Bonavista, NL St. Thomas University
Jacob Hull H Rothesay, NB Dalhousie University - Agriculture Campus
Jenna Smith H IB Quispamsis, NB Dalhousie University
Tyler Fredericton,Fiaui NB University of New Brunswick
Ziyu (Jessica) Shen H IB Tianjin, UniversityChinaofToronto
Raya Delaney H Calais, UniversityME of New England
James Oland IB Rothesay, NB Dalhousie University
Junbo (Logan) Zhang Zhengzhou, China Toronto Metropolitain University
Robert (Cole) Gauthier H IB Saint John, NB University of British Columbia
H A star denotes that the graduate received a scholarship offer. More than $1 million in scholarships and bursaries was offered to the Class of 2022.
Zihan (Henry) Qin H IB Quispamsis, NB | Shanghai, China University of Toronto
MariaHockeyFernanda (Fer) Arana H Puebla, Mexico New York Film Academy
Rowan Kavanagh IB Toronto, DalhousieONUniversity
Sarah Taylar H IB Mahone Bay, NS Stonehill College
Kira Hanson H IB Hampton, NB Queen’s QingchenUniversity(Angela)
Rhett Ellis H IB Rothesay, NB St. Thomas University
Wuxi, China McGill University
Abigail (Abby) Jamieson IB Saint John, NB New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
Kayla Moriarty H IB Brandon, FL Alvernia University
Nicole (Nicki) Brown H IB Toronto, ON Queen’s University
Yihong Chen IB Saint John, NB | Shanghai, China University of Toronto
Anika Cormier H IB Sainte-Marie-de-Kent, NB McGill University
Rothesay, NB |Doha, Qatar University of New Brunswick
Clayton (Oliver) Hanrahan Rothesay, NB University of New Brunswick - Saint John
Caroline Wilson H IB Miramichi, NB University of New Brunswick
Dylan Bandyayera H Moncton, NB Mount Allison University
Ava Christie H IB Fredericton, NB Queen’s University
Chloe Bernardini IB Calais, UniversityME of King’s College
Joy Okingo IB Lethbridge, AL | Nairobi, Kenya University of Calgary
Lai Huen (Renee) Tse H IB Hong Kong, China McMaster University
Hu H IB
Samuel (Sam) Wolfson IB Toronto, ON Queen’s University
Malcolm Black IB Fredericton, NB University of Victoria
Yuan (Cherry) Cheng IB Saint John, NB |Hebei, China University of Michigan
Russell Preston H Fredericton, NB Queen’s University
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Camryn Baker H IB Rothesay, NB Queen’s University
Melissa Fong H IB Rothesay, NB University of British Columbia
Josh Lauwerijssen H IB Irishtown, PE Dalhousie University
Rong (Cindy) Xing H IB Quispamsis, NB | Dongying, China Huron University College
IB denotes the award of an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Quispamsis, NB Mount Allison University
Emma Moriarty H IB Saint John, NB Queen’s University
Jill Finnegan H IB Rothesay, NB University of British Columbia
H IB Antigonish, NS University of New Brunswick
Crosby Andrews Hunter River, PE
Teresa Keenan H IB Rothesay, NB St. Francis Xavier University Alina Beresford,Kong NB Western University
Jingyan (Dewey) Du H IB Nanjing, KirstenUniversityChinaofToronto(Kirsty)Dunn
Santiago Llano Puebla, LaurenUniversidadMexicoPanamericanaMacNeill
Liam Woolard H IB Rothesay, NB Dalhousie University
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Madeleine (Maddie) Ashe H IB Rothesay, NB McGill University
Lauren Fisher H Rothesay, NB Saint Michael’s College
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Graduate Teresa Keenan and prom date Will Gallant strike a pose for photographer Kevin Barett prior to the RNS Grand March.
THE CLASS OF 2022
Rain threatened, but thankfully held off as the Class of 2022 processed to Heritage Hall for the RNS Graduation Dinner held on June 3rd, 2022. Dressed in their finest, the students enjoyed a celebratory evening featuring music by the Thomists, a special meal shared with family and a date, as well as the traditional Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dance. Following the dinner, the graduates hopped aboard the RNS bus for Safe Grad an all-night adventure featuring bubble soccer, arcade games, bowling, and swimming.
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Congratulations, Graduates!
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Left to right: Erica Nowlan ’21 and Fer Arana ’22; Dewey Du ’22 and Renee Tse ’22; Joy Okingo ’22 with Hasti Kamkar ’23; and Jacob Hull ’22 with Kirsty Dunn ’22.
Left to right: Josh Lauwerijssen ’22 and Anika Cormier ’22; Russell Preston ’22 with Morgan Stull ’22; and Tyson Snow ’23 with Jenna Smith ’22.
Left to right: Caroline Wilson ’22 with Cole Gauthier ’22; Emily Kay ’22 and Crosby Andrews ’22; and Laura Flemming ’23 with Henry Qin ’22.
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CONGRATULATIONS!
The 2022 RNS Major Prize Winners
On June 2nd, 2022, during the 145th Closing Ceremonies, RNS celebrated many academic and community accomplishments and successes of our students. We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and resilience they have displayed throughout the 2021-2022 school year. Awarding prizes is our way to recognize and celebrate their achievements.
Due to space limitations, not all prizes could be listed. For complete prize listings and the livestream recording link from the 145th Closing Ceremonies and Graduation, please contact jennifer.roos@rns.cc.
Major Prize Winners: Back row (l to r): Malcolm Black ’22 (Bob Watt Memorial Award), Kayla Moriarty ’22 (The Baxter Prize), Cole Gauthier ’22 (W.D. Burley Prize, Harding Tray), Richard Su ’24 (Governor’s Silver Medal); Third row (l to r): Anika Cormier ’22 (Mrs. Edward Domville Memorial Award), Josh Lauwerijssen ’22 (J.D.Y. Hickman ’42 Memorial Award, Birks Medal), Livvy Dewar ’22 (Roger Marino ’82 Award), Teresa Keenan ’22 (Paddy McAvity Memorial Prize), Morgan Stull ’22 (George Delmas ’75 Trophy), Santiago Llano ’22 (Sophia Beutner ’04 Prize), Melissa Fong ’22 (IB World Student Prize, Harding Tray); Second row (l to r): Hasti Kamkar ’23 (Janice Harrison Teed ’32 Music Scholarship), Emily Kay ’22 (Colin B. Mackay ’37 Prize), Ed O’Neill ’23 (Mrs. R. Brenan Memorial Prize), Emma Moriarty ’22 (Birks Medal, King Constantine Medal), Abby Ashe ’27 (Maggie Nugent Memorial Prize), Sadie Brown ’24 (Int. Female Athlete of the Year), Marcus Kearsey ’24 (Alfred Groom ’55 Int. Male Athlete of the Year); Front row (l to r): Rebecca Isaac ’23 (Arthur Irving Class of ’48 Award), Shreyas Satya ’23 (Arthur Irving Class of ’48 Award), Rhett Ellis ’22 (Fairweather Memorial Prize, Senior School Arts Prize, Harding Tray), Alexandr Pova ’23 (Paul G. Kitchen Prize), Lai Huen (Renee) Tse ’22 (Permanent Art Collection), Payton McCullogh ’26 (Sarah Streeter Memorial Prize), Ellen Cook ’26 (Old Girls Award), Mason McCarville ’26 (John D. Brock Memorial Prize), Peter Jollymore ’26 (Middle School Arts Prize)
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Lai Huen (Renee) Tse ’22 was awarded the Permanent Art Prize for her IB piece titled ‘The Cover of My Eye,’ inspired by her home, Hong Kong and family visits to Japan. The acrylic work “shows the feeling of being in a crowded and cozy place... I have a small piece of Japanese central culture in the bottom corner to represent my cultural influence by the country of Japan.”
MEET THE 2022-2023 HEAD PREFECTS!
During the 145th Closing Ceremonies, 2021-2022 Head Prefect’s Josh Lauwerijssen and Emma Moriarty announced next year’s Head Prefects. Congratulations to Matt O’Neill and Wing Yu (Megan) Leung. We look forward to your leadership throughout the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you to Josh and Emma for your dedication, leadership, and committment to your school and classmates.
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Derek was a gifted and committed teacher who wanted to challenge himself and give his best to the profession. In 1980, he left the Hill to become an English teacher at Saint John High School in an ambitious new program for some of their students. That was not his last chapter with RNS. He joined the RNS Board of Directors in 1993 and enrolled his son Geoff, a graduate of RNS Class of 1997.
At this crucial moment, Derek stepped forward to become Chair of the Board in 2005. Suddenly, we had the right Chair at the right time – someone who knew RNS and IB and could explain to our school community why this bold choice was the right one. As Paul McLellan says: “Derek strongly believed that IB would provide our students and teachers with the platform we needed to make RNS a leader in education.” That is just what happened – the decision was a game-changer. Derek gave the decision and the process absolute credibility. When our first IB Diplomas were handed out to the Class of 2008, we owe a debt of gratitude to Derek Hamilton, who gave us the confidence to make this leap forward and improve our school.
Dr. Derek Hamilton
Dr. Derek Hamilton was posthumously named a 2022 RNS Founder during the Founders Dinner on June 18th.
The following is an abridged transcript of the comments by RNS Assistant Head of School Craig Jollymore when this year’s honourees were recognized as Founders of Rothesay Netherwood School.
MEET OUR FOUNDERS
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Derek always supported us through his passion, experience, wisdom as an educator and leader, and a steadfast commitment to Annual Giving.”
On June 18th, 2022, Rothesay Netherwood School held its 12th annual Founders’ Dinner to honour and thank two very special people who have had a tremendous impact on the school. The 2021-2022 Founders are Dr. Derek Hamilton and Mary (McCain) Turnbull ’82.
In the early 2000s, we wanted to raise our academic program standards to match our campus’s emerging excellence. We were considering the International Baccalaureate Programme for all students in Grades 11 and 12. Many feared we would fail.
When he passed away unexpectedly in 2016, former Head of School Paul Kitchen said it well: “Derek was a wonderful contributor to our school. He was an outstanding teacher and beloved by our students.” Derek always supported us through his passion, experience, wisdom as an educator and leader, and a steadfast commitment to Annual Giving, which carries forward through his wife and son today. And while
Dr. Derek Hamilton can best be described as a scholar and a gentleman. 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.
remind us of the importance of striving for better as a school to be sustainable in the decades to come. For this, we recognize Dr. Derek Hamilton as Founder.
we know that Derek’s legacy lives on with his beloved wife, Carole; his children, and his grandchildren, it also lives on with his RNS family. His talent and gifts
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What is a Founder?
Individuals who have been named as Founders in past celebrations, include:
Each year, RNS honours as Founders people who have helped to guide and shape RNS through their leadership, commitment, kindness, support, and stewardship. RNS Founders have also helped to preserve the important values and traditions that have been constant throughout the school’s rich, 145-year history.
Margaret (Robinson) Meighen Molson ’32, George Fawcett ’47, Doug Mackay ’48, Jim Irving ’46, the Parents of 1984, Jack Hickman ’42, Hope (Mackay) Hunter ’36, Hazen (Mackay) Inches ’37, Robert Findlay ’51, John Stevenson ’64, Elizabeth Meier, Phillip Oland, Jack Irving ’50, Joan (Fraser) Ivory ’49, Arthur Irving ’48, Ann Cox, Jim Crosby ’67, Geoffrey Mitchell ’61, Paul Kitchen, Elizabeth Kitchen, J.M. Rory Grant ’47, Sylvia (Brenan) MacVey ’75, Brian Ritchie ’62, Gerry McMackin ’65, C.H. Bonnycastle and Veronica Bonnycastle, Susan B. Ganong, Jim Golding ’56, Aileen MacLaren ’38, Margaret Bourne ’28, A.C. Bryan “Doc” Savege, Graham W. S. Scott ’60.
Geoffrey Hamilton ’97 accepted a Richard Flynn painting in honour of his father, Dr. Derek Hamilton, during the 2022 Founders Dinner.
Since her graduation in 1982, Mary has become a staunch and steadfast supporter of the school. “The transformation of the school over the past 20 years would not have been possible without people like Mary,” says Mr. Paul McLellan. In 2001, as we sought to reinvigorate our identity as a boarding school, Mary stepped forward as the lead donor for a new residence that featured a remarkable art room. We named the new building Kirk House in memory of Mary’s brother, who sadly passed away a year after graduation from RCS. Mary’s commitment to helping RNS improve has been unyielding in the 21 years that have Sincefollowed.2010,she has supported teaching and learning at RNS by funding an Educational Assistant for those with learning differences. Several years ago,
when she saw the washrooms in Quinn House and declared that it was not acceptable as a mom to ask that other moms allow their daughters to use these spaces, she promptly and quietly insisted on upgrading them. To this day, the girls of Quinn treat the restored washrooms with pride and look after them with care. Mary didn’t stop there and also renovated the washrooms in Hibbard House, School House, and Heritage Hall. Mary knows, understands, and cares about things that make student life better. And she should know – not only as an alum but as a mother. Mary’s children – Graham, William, and Adrienne – each attended the school for seven years.
Mary is a champion of the school, giving to it in so many ways, and always challenging others to do the same.”
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Mary (McCain) Turnbull ’82 joined Netherwood School for Girls as a boarder in Armstrong House in Grade 7. One of her roommates from that year and lifelong friend, Janet Blackadar, describes Mary back then as a sporty, well-coordinated hockey player, saying “everyone who knew her, liked her.”
Mary (McCain) Turnbull ’82 was joined by her children Graham ’17, William ’18, and Adrienne ’20 at the 2022 Founders Dinner.
Mary’s service to RNS is impressive. She was a Governor from 20082012, a Director from 2012-2021, and on the Foundation Board from 2016-2021. She has been a significant supporter of many projects over the years; most recently, she created an endowment to ensure that Kirk House can be appropriately maintained in perpetuity. Mary is a champion of the school, giving to it in so many ways and always challenging others to do the same. Over the years, she has given of herself on all fronts in a kind and generous way that is in keeping with her character through major gifts like Kirk House, Annual Giving, supporting special projects, Campus Renaissance, and a Planned Giving Bequest. For this, we are honoured to name Mary a Founder.
MEET OUR FOUNDERS
Mary (McCain) Turnbull ’82
Abby Ashe ’27 and Robert McAllister ’26 show off their robotic skills in the Science Hall Innovation Studio under the watchful eye of Middle School Program Leader, Mrs. Mary-Ellen Wilcox.
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THE RNS MEMORIAL CHAPEL CAMPAIGN – 100 YEARS
As the Memorial Chapel turns 100, plans are underway to renovate the chapel to meet the needs of a growing school.
By Rob Beatty, Director of Development
CAMPUS RENAISSANCE
The RNS campus is the place where Rev. Golding combined the three things that mattered most in his life: school, church, and family.
Rev. Golding embodied the best that a school like ours offers its students. Nothing would make him happier than to have our entire school community together each morning. Please help us reach our goal of creating a tribute to Rev. Golding while marking 100 years of this special space. Your gift will be recognized inside the restored chapel.
Email me at rob.beatty@rns.cc or call me at 506-848-1731. Thank you for your support and for helping us to keep Rev. Golding’s passion for connections, relationships, and community, as well as his legacy, alive.
The upcoming academic year marks the 100th anniversary of the RNS Memorial Chapel. Built in 1923, the chapel is the heartbeat of our school. It connects our long, storied history with the present. It is where we start each day together. For a century, the chapel has been a sacred, powerful place filled with memories and tradition.
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RNS is launching a fundraising campaign to expand the chapel so our growing community has more space to gather, share, and reflect on life’s many blessings and our places in the wider world. Expanding the chapel is a significant enhancement we are undertaking to one of the oldest buildings on campus. This initiative is being made in memory of Chaplain Rev. Canon James “Jim” W. Golding ’56, who gave so much of his life to RNS. Rev. Golding, as he is known to us, was our school Chaplain from 1971-1992 and is an RNS legend. First a student, he was also a teacher, chaplain, coach, counsellor, RNS Founder, and friend.
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What a delight it was to have everyone, from near and far, join us on the Hill for Reunion Weekend 2022 this June 16th to 19th. Old stories were retold, many laughs were had, and new memories were made. We’re happy to share some moments captured during our time together. For more photos from this special weekend, please go to rns.cc/reunion.
From the RCS Class of 1970 were (L-R): Bruce Goddard, Chris Snow, Hugh MacFarlane, and Glenn McCutcheon.
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Missing from the photo: Bruce Lake, whose valiant efforts were foiled by COVID-19.
The RCS and Netherwood Classes of 1971 were represented by (L-R): Bill Hicks, Peter Secord, Susan Fisher, Douglas (Reid) Edwards, Bill McCracken, and Glenn Mifflin.
The RCS Class of 1972 turned out in great numbers to celebrate their 50th Reunion. Back row (L-R): John Bremner, Tyler Richardson, Jim Bate, Jeff Miller, Hazen Scarth, Mike Lemire, and Guy Domville; front row (L-R): John McAloon, Bob Welch, Doug Kidd, Drummond Macdougall, Doug Vaughn, Rob Fawcett, and Scott Schryer.
Thanks for Joining Us!
60 Years! The Netherwood and RCS Classes of 1962 gathered to celebrate their 60th Reunion. Back row (L-R): Geoff Simson, John McFarlane, Jim Butler, and Suzie (Small) Harder; front row (L-R): Louise (Peatman) Stevenson, Jane (Jolly) Breen, Mary (Crosby) Hare, Sandi (Keirstead) Thorne, Penny (Vail) Dunbar, and Nita (MacMurray) Driscoll. Missing from the photo are: Brian Baxter, Gus Bonnycastle, and Brian Ritchie.
From the Classes of 1989, 1990, and 1991, it was great to see (L-R): Cara Coes ’91, Matthew Litz ’91, Melanie (Scharf) Harmon ’90, Kevin Carson ’89, and Lori (Shaw) Gunter ’90.
Representing the Classes of 1986 and 1987 were (back row, L-R): David Litz ’87, David Reevey ’86, and Alison (Teed) Smith ’87; (front row, L-R): Travis Hossack ’86, Julie (Newdick) McNamee ’87, Margie Gregg ’87, and Anne Schermerhorn ’87.
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REUNION
The Class of 2012 was well represented at this year’s Reunion Weekend, gathering to celebrate their 10th Reunion from RNS. Back row (L-R): Adam Wells, Margot Grant, Scott Conway, Alex Legge, Emilio Ledesma, and Mark Creaser; front row (L-R): Tayler Cooper, Alex Penney, Kelly Fillman, Anna Simonds, Grace MacLean. Missing from the photo are: Isadora Cigarroa and Aminah Hausermann.
It was a special 30th Reunion for the Class of 1992, who joined us for the annual class photos during the Head’s Reception. Back row (L-R): Seamus Byrne, Niki Ryan, and Tim Keddy; middle row (L-R): Jennifer Waldschutz, John Goodfellow, and Brian Corcoran; front row (L-R): Zeeshanul Hasnain, Lyna Champagne, Jennifer Bogart, Lorena (Rios) Olmstead, and Richard McLean.
Alan Curleigh and Anne Fawcett from the RCS and Netherwood Classes of 1961 joined us for the celebrations.
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Members of the Class of 1981 joined the celebra tion, marking their 40th Reunion this year, since the 2021 event was held virtually. Back row (L-R): Kent Grass, Carla (McLeod) Martin, Stephen Tobias, and Diggy Turnbull; front row (L-R): Anne Dawson-Baltjes, Sandra (Munro) Kelly, Glenn McGee, and Katherine (Inches) Grant.
Members of the Class of 1982 in attendance for their 40th Reunion were (L-R) Norah Grant, Nora Valentino, 2022 RNS Founder Mary (McCain) Turnbull, Marian McNally, and Janet Blackadar. hope to see you again soon!
For more photos from Reunion Weekend 2022, please go to rns.cc/reunion We
The Classes of 1970, 1971, and 1972 celebrated their “golden anniversary” of graduating from RCS and Netherwood schools this June at Reunion Weekend.
Hope (Mackay) Hunter ’36 celebrated the new year and her 104th birthday on January 1, 2022.
Doug Bannon ’39 turned 101 on May 22, 2022.
Jack Hickman ’42 celebrated his 97th birthday with family and friends on May 10, 2022 at his home in Rothesay. Jack is pictured here with his wife Juliet at Reunion Weekend in June.
Mac Butt ’52 made the drive from St. John’s, NL for Reunion. He was the first Newfoundlander to graduate from RCS 70 years ago.
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David Christie ’60 was appointed a recipient of the Order of New Brunswick last fall for his significant contribution in expanding the understanding of New Brunswick natural history, for his support of land conservation, and for the role he played in raising awareness about the importance of protecting the province’s unique areas and creatures. David was born with a love of nature and dedicated his life to the study and protection of New Brunswick’s environment. He was the first full-time naturalist at Fundy National Park and was later appointed curator and head of the New Brunswick Museum’s Natural Science Department. He was a founding member of the New Brunswick Wildlife Council and co-creator of Mary’s Point Bird Sanctuary in the Shepody National Wildlife Area in Riverside-Albert, NB.
Bob Findlay ’51 celebrated his 71st anniversary of graduating from RCS with a trip to the Hill from Vancouver, BC in June to take part in Alumni Reunion Weekend. Along with his daughter, Heather Nicolaas, they enjoyed a few rounds of golf, a few lobster, and visits with old friends.
Back to the Hill to celebrate their 65th Reunion and share a few stories were the young fellas of 1957! From left: Bob Fradsham, Bob Corbett, Don Gruchy, and Bill McMackin.
Those who were able to attend received their 50 Year Alumni Tie or Pin during our Saturday afternoon chapel service. Celebrating on the Hill from the Class of 1970 were: Bruce Goddard, Hugh MacFarlane, Glenn McCutcheon, and Chris Snow. From the Class of 1971: Douglas (Reid) Edwards, Susan Fisher, Bill Hicks, Bill McCracken, Guy Mersereau, Glenn Mifflin, and Peter Secord. And from the Class of 1972: Jim Bate, John Bremner, Guy Domville, Rob Fawcett, Doug Kidd, Mike Lemire, Drummond Macdougall, John McAloon, Jeff Miller, Tyler Richardson, Scott Schryer, Doug Vaughn, and Bob Welch.
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Arthur Irving ’48 received an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from the Université de Moncton in November. The degree recognizes his outstanding contributions to the business and economic landscape, as well as to environmental sustainability and community involvement in New Brunswick and beyond. With deep roots in the Acadian region of New Brunswick, Mr. Irving has a long-standing relationship with Université de Moncton, dating back more than 50 years.
Mark Livingstone ’07 has joined the government relations team at Irving Oil in Saint John, NB.
Kyla Wright ’10 married Mitchell Taylor on June 24, 2021. Kyla and Mitch reside in Ottawa, ON.
Isla Hazel Bowes was born on April 21, 2022 in Saskatoon, SK to Duncan Bowes and Gillian Phillips.
Geoff Hamilton ’97 and wife Seng welcomed their second child, a daughter Zahra on December 11, 2021 in Halifax, NS; a baby sister for three-year-old, Maira. The Hamilton family has recently moved to the Greater Toronto area where Geoff has taken on the role of CEO for the Commissionaires Toronto Great Lakes office. He spent the past four years as CEO in the Halifax branch.
Laura Tucker ’10 married Luke Kakum on July 31, 2021 at her parents’ home in Mahone Bay, NS. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the couple had a small and intimate ceremony with 12 of their closest friends and family. Laura and Luke live in Calgary, AB where they just bought their first home together.
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Abigail White ’09 is finishing her PhD in Experimental Surgery from the University of Alberta. After graduating from Dalhousie Medical School in 2017, she began a seven-year residency in Cardiac Surgery at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute in Edmonton, AB. Abby has also been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons.
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The RCS Class of 1960 celebrated their 60th Class Reunion by dedicating a new grove of trees that they funded beside Hibbard House. A commemorative stone was placed recognizing all members of their graduating class. Pictured here, from left to right: Paul McLellan, Head of School, Graham Scott ’60, Gail Scott, Mac Butt ’52, Bill Gunter ’60, Andrew Gunter ’60, John Beaton ’60, Roger Buckland ’60, David Christie ’60, Vicky & Duncan Noble ’60, Braden Jolly ’60, John Champ ’60, Lionel Teed, Reay Mackay ’60, Jim McKenna ’49, Lynda Mackay, and Norna Jolly.
Blake Anderson ’80 retired from his family’s insurance business in May 2021 after almost 38 years in the industry. He and wife Julia are enjoying life and raising sheep on their farm in Ripples, NB.
Hilary Drain ’74 and husband Edward Bowes welcomed their first grandchild this spring!
Steven Hinkley ’92 was appointed a judge of the Provincial Court of Alberta in High Prairie on May 4, 2022. In 2012, he became Chief Crown Prosecutor in Grande Prairie and in 2021, he became Senior Counsel for Regional Prosecutions. In an interview with mygrandeprairienow. com, Steven commented, “My career has taken a great number of turns. I’ve always been a believer that when opportunity knocks you should open the door. If you would have asked me in my second year of law school what I was going to be, I would have said something completely different. It’s been an incredibly rich and rewarding experience and I wouldn’t change a thing.”
After three COVID-19-related delays, Susan Streeter ’87 and Peter Brown were married on November 5, 2021 on a beach in Mexico. Close family and friends were in attendance including sister, Happy Streeter ’88; brother and sister-in-law, Val Streeter ’85 and Roxane (MacDonald) Streeter ’88; nieces, Brooke ’18, Anna ’20, and Kylie ’23; and Susan’s now step-daughter, Nicki Brown ’22. Susan, Peter, and Nicki live in Toronto, ON where the newlyweds both work in finance.
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Jamie Grant ’05 and his partner, Kiersten Mitchell, welcomed their second child on May 18, 2022, James Rory Macgregor Grant.
Rieko Kubota ’98 married her colleague researcher, Tomohiro in July, 2021. They had to reschedule the wedding date three times because of the pandemic, but happily had a small gathering after all. Rieko has been a senior environmental engineer at the World Bank, working from home and finally moving to Washington D.C. in the spring of 2022 with Tomohiro who will be on sabbatical. Rieko is looking forward to meeting with RNS friends while she is be back on east coast!
Alex Legge ’12 was promoted from Halifax Branch Manager to Area Manager for St. John’s, NL with Enterprise RentA-Car. Alex has been with Enterprise since
with her medical career during the pandemic, Simone Green ’13 decided to take her decorating hobby and launch it into a thriving event styling business, Sim Styles It. She says it has become her creative outlet and passion project. Curating upscale events on a budget from tablescapes, dinners, launches, birthdays, baby showers, Simone is giving a makeover to parties in Jamaica. She’s not stopping there either, she hopes to one day be able to provide decor for weddings and partner
Dax Bourcier ’11 was awarded a 2021 Canadian Medical Association Award for Young Leaders (Student). This annual award is given in recognition of exemplary creativity, initiative, and commitment to making a difference at the local, provincial, or national levels. Since 2019, Dax has co-chaired a task force created by the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) to build a national wellness framework for medical
Alex MacDonald ’02 and his wife, Kayla, are pleased to announce the birth of their son William Theodore on May 4, 2022.
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Kelly Fillman ’12 has been appointed the Head of Female Residence at King’sEdgehill School in Windsor, NS. Kelly started at KES in 2019 as a house parent, and in 2020, became a member of the Alumni and Advancement team. She will continue to serve in both of these roles.
schools. Medical students face a highpressure environment, demanding workloads, mounting debt, and the need to “match” with a residency program which all contributes to burnout and other mental health challenges that can persist throughout their career. Dax hopes his work on the task force can help break this cycle and transform medical education and bring better awareness and support to mental well-being among students. The framework is the first of its kind in Canada and includes topics ranging from healthy coping strategies to nutrition. Dax also chairs the CFMS Health Human Resources Task Force and, as a result of the COVID-10 Pandemic and visiting electives being cancelled for medical students, his team developed an online platform to help students choose their medical specialities. In an interview with the CMA, Dax commented, “I am fortunate to have been guided by incredible mentors to a position where I had the opportunity to make a significant difference in these areas.” Dax is currently in his second year of a pediatrics residency at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS.
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Jule Buschmann ’14 has been living abroad for the past year scuba diving and working in a dive shop in Mozambique. She also completed an internship with
Rachel (Purvis) Stevens ’03 and husband Mike welcomed their third child, Violet, on January 12, 2022. Rachel comments that, “Mike and I couldn’t find our “Stevens Sister Squad” any more
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with luxury boutique hotels across the island. In addition to decorating, Simone continues to work as a family doctor in her private practice. Check her out on Instagram @simstylesit.
’04 and husband, Jeff Himmelman, welcomed their first child on April 27, 2022, Basil Gordon Ross Himmelman. Charlotte and Jeff live in Kentville, NS where they are both medical doctors. Basil is the first grandson for Michael and Douglas (Reid) Edwards ’71, and is named partly in memory of his great grandfather (Jeff’s grandfather), Gordon Weld ’50.
Sarah (Flawn) Hellman ’05 married Warren Hellman in August, 2021. Sarah is a Senior UX Designer at Amazon Web Services in Leavenworth, WA. Read more about Sarah in Amazing Alumni on page 25.
Adam Cann ’09 and Brittany (Clark) Cann ’09 welcomed their second child, Charles William, on December 14, 2021 in Edmonton, AB. Charlie is a little brother to George.
Vanessa DeMerchant ’16 graduated from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA this spring with a Master of Arts in Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology. She is excited to begin her career at George Mason University in
Kate and Rob McCann ’08 welcomed their first child, Griffin Coutu McCann on May 1, 2022. The McCanns reside in Portland, ME.
Ryan Bessey ’18 graduated from Memorial University in June with his Kinesiology degree. This fall he begin studying in the education program at UNB Fredericton.
After spending year one and two of his university career at Montana State University, Kellen Tynes ’20 will begin at the University of Maine in Orono this fall. Kellen played NCAA Division 1 basketball with the Montana State Bobcats the past two seasons, helping them make their first March Madness in 26 years. He looks forward to joining the Black Bears in Orono and being much closer to home in Dartmouth, NS.
Nikki and Greg Honour ’06 welcomed their third child, Charlie Anthony Honour, on Sept. 10, 2021; a little brother for Finley and Logan. The Honour Family has recently moved to Caledonia, ON from Wawa, ON and onto a new Canadian Tire store.
Hazen Grant ’09 married Joanie O’Leary of Quispamsis, NB at Dominion Hills Country Inn in Digdeguash, NB on June 11, 2022 (on the wedding anniversary of grandparents Rory ’47 and Olga Grant). The couple was surrounded by friends and family including parents Magregor ’74 and Valerie Grant, siblings Jamie ’05 and Rachael ’07, aunt Norah Grant ’82 and cousins Margot ’12, Gillian ’14, and Caroline Grant.
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Janie Poitras ’16 was named the 20212022 Female Athlete of the Year at the Universite de Moncton at their athlete’s gala held in April. A member of the school’s Aigles Bleues hockey team for the past six seasons, the past two as team captain, and each year on the Dean’s List, Janie graduates this year with her Masters in Educational Administration degree. She finished her hockey career with U de M with 12 goals and 5 assists for 17 points in 20 games and finished tied for third as the top scorer in the League.
the Marine Megafauna Foundation where she gained invaluable experience in marine biology while learning a bit about manta rays and sharks too! This fall, she is enrolled at the University of Gibraltar where she will study marine science and climate change.
Derek Gentile ’17 signed a professional hockey contract this winter with the AHL joining the Hershey Bears in Pennsylvania, an affiliate of the Washington Capitals (NHL) and the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL). Prior to this, Derek was playing for Dalhousie University’s Tigers in Halifax, NS where he was ranked second in Atlantic University Sport (AUS) men’s scoring with 15 goals and 27 points in 18 games and just three points behind the number one ranking player.
Neetin Prabhu ’14 graduated this spring from Dalhousie Medical School in Halifax. This summer he began his residency in Ophthalmology in Halifax.
Fairfax, VA as the HR Coordinator in the Intercollegiate Athletics Department.
Congratulations to Tammy Earle, RNS Director of Technology and Learning Initiatives, and her co-authors on the release of a new IB textbook –‘Digital Society for the IB Diploma’. The authors collaborated over the summer of 2021 to create a textbook for the new IB Diploma Digital Society course. Grade 11 and 12 IB students around the world will use this textbook.
Hockey Technical Director; Sarah Waycott (Houseparent of Quinn House); Brenna Wilson (Associate Faculty, Quinn House)
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RNS would like to acknowledge and thank faculty and staff who are moving on to new opportunities. We will miss longtime French teacher and soccer coach Cuilean Hendra, geography/history teacher and houseparent Kaleefah Henry, associate faculty Justine Jenkins and Sarah Johnson, librarian Adrienne Buckley and school nurse, Kate Vanhoutte Thank you for your service to the RNS community. Good luck and visit often! Congratulations to RNS faculty and staff taking on new roles and welcome to new faces: Sébastien Chauzu (French teacher); Jeff Chetley (Maintenance Team); Nicole Corcoran (Learning Strategist); Matthew Dalglish (Associate Faculty, Kirk House); Nick Gummeson (Houseparent of Kirk House); Kaylee Kirkpatrick (Math and Science teacher); Katie Loughery (School Nurse); Chiara MacPherson (Social Studies); Brandon Syms (Gusto
Judy MacFarland, longtime RNS Development and Alumni staff, was recognized posthumously with the McMillan-Edwards Award by the Independent School Advancement Professionals of Canada (ISAPC) in February 2022. The award recognizes independent school advancement professionals who have performed “beyond the call of duty,” and whose skills and contributions to all areas of development and alumni endeavours have been pivotal to the success of their organizations. Judy’s friendships, contributions, dedication, and commitment to RNS made a great difference to our school.
We love to hear from you! Send your updates to alumni@rns.cc or submit them online at rns.cc/classnotes.
Kate Whitters, RNS Faculty, and her husband, Clarke Murdock, welcomed their first child, Neve Elizabeth Murdock, on January 28, 2022.
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French Teacher André Bona married Kate Walsh on December 31, 2021.
Do you have news to share? Recently married? Celebrating an anniversary? New job? New baby?
RNS FACULTY & STAFF
At Closing Ceremonies in June, Paul McLellan, Head of School, presented employees with long service pins. 5 Years: Laura McNicholas, Millie O’Brien, Brett Pineau, Mary-Ellen Wilcox, and Shauna Sappier; 10 years: Jordan Delong; 15 years: Steve Vienneau and Matt Stevens; 20 years: Dayna Ellis; 30 years: Charles McEvoy.
Alec Belyea ’13 and Jessica Burbine ’14, RNS high school sweethearts, tied the knot on June 25, 2022 at the Thinkers Lodge National Historic Site in Pugwash, NS with many family and friends in attendance including Abbey Friars ’14 (bridesmaid), Brittany Poitras ’14, Adrienne (Belyea) Gulliver ’10, and Mariah Belyea ’11 (sisters of the groom). Alec and Jess live in Sarnia, ON where Jess works as a registered practical nurse and Alec is a project manager for a motocross racing promoter and a motorsports and Kendall Wyman ’13 graduated from the University of PEI Atlantic Veterinary School this spring with their Veterinary Medicine degrees. Kendall is working at the Atlantic Veterinary Hospital in Rothesay, NB and Brittney has joined Crossroads Animal Health Centre in Stratford, PE.
RUGBYFEST
REMEMBRANCE
NOV. 24-26, 2022 SENIOR SCHOOL MUSICAL
MARCH
APR. 21 - 23, 2023
146TH
DECEMBER 9, 2022 RNS CAROL SERVICE
MARCH 31, 2023 FOR YOUTH CONCERT
JUNE 16, 2023 CLOSING CEREMONIES
Please note that all dates are subject to change. Go to our online calendar at rns.cc/calendar for the most up-to-date listings!
TOP OF THE HILL DINNER AND AUCTION
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
JUNE 16 - 18, 2023 WEEKEND
UPCOMINGOPENINGEVENTSDAY
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 GRANDPARENTS DAY
YOUTH
REUNION
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 DAY SERVICE
MIDDLE
MARCH 3, 2023 BREAK BEGINS
MAY 4 -6, 2023 SCHOOL MUSICAL & SENIOR SCHOOL PLAY
DECEMBER 22, 2022 WINTER BREAK BEGINS
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
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Kent Martin ’46 on May 23, 2022 in Kamloops, BC. Cousin of Janet (Farquhar) Evans ’49, Laddie Farquhar ’53, and the late John Farquhar ’43.
Mary Jane (Magee) Burns ’53 on October 27, 2021 in Nanaimo, BC. Mother of Patrick Burns ’78 and former wife of the late Bob Burns ’53.
Doone (McMurtry) Overing ’47 on March 5, 2022 in Quispamsis, NB. Grandmother of Alex (Overing) Gillingham ’07 and Taylor Overing ’09. Mother-in-law of Tina (Taylor) Overing ’79 (Eric).
Gerry Best ’51 on March 31, 2021 in Vancouver, BC.
Gay Speirs ’50 on March 9, 2020 in Montreal, QC.
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Judith (MacLean) Taylor ’51 on February 4, 2022 in Dartmouth, NS. Mother of Jill (Taylor) Slaunwhite ’80; daughter of the late Helen (Beattey) MacLean ’24.
Bonny (Taylor) Horsman ’60 on February 20, 2022 in Moncton, NB. Sister of Tait Taylor ’58.
Doug Reid ’62 on December 16, 2019 in Vernon, BC. Brother of Jim Reid ’65, John Reid ’67, and David Reid ’70.
ALUMNI
IN PASSING
John McCurdy ’55 on March 4, 2020 in Chester, NS. Brother of Peter McCurdy ’57 and Chris McCurdy ’62.
Ida (McLean) Morris ’40 on September 8, 2020 in Montreal, QC. Sister of the late Angus Morris ’49.
Bob Hayman ’45 on March 5, 2022 in London, ON. Brother of George Hayman ’47. Predeceased by his wife, Anne Hayman, on July 10, 2021 in London, ON.
Peter Flemming ’59 on June 11, 2022 in Guelph, ON.
We celebrate and remember the following old boys, old girls, past employees of the school, and members of the greater RNS community who have passed away. We hold close their family and friends as they mourn their loved ones.
Joanne (Hodgson) Sailer-Kronlachner ’50 on February 3, 2022 in Toronto, ON. Cousin of the late Jane (Ross) Allan ’65.
Barbara (Miller) McIntyre ’52 on January 6, 2022 in Saint John, NB. Sister of the late Jean (Miller) Logan ’42 and the late Bert Miller ’44
Bill Turney ’47 on January 16, 2022 in Fredericton, NB.
Peter Mellish ’55 on February 27, 2022 in Summerside, PE. Husband of Anne (Emmerson) Mellish ’58; father of Peter Mellish ’83; brotherin-law of Susan (Dykeman) Morley ’64 and Robert Dykeman ’81; son-in-law of the late Helen (Estabrooks) Dykeman ’36.
Mauri (Ravenor) (Post) Denaro ’34 at age 105 on September 7, 2021 in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England. Sister of the late Joyce Ravenor ’36.
Rory Grant ’47 on December 8, 2021 in Saint John, NB. Father of Macgregor Grant ’74, Andrew Grant ’76, Michael Grant ’77, and Norah Grant ’82. Grandfather of Jamie Grant ’05, Rachael Grant ’07, Hazen Grant ’09, Margot Grant ’12, Gillian Grant ’14. Brother of Peggy (Grant) Brace ’50, Charles Grant ’58, and the late Dick Grant ’49. Brother-in-law of John Bate ’53 and the late George Bate ’41. Husband of the late Olga Grant. Son of the late James M. Grant and Laura (Burchill) Grant ’20.
Pamela (Reed) Coombes ’57 on November 7, 2021 in Montreal, QC.
Ted Patrick ’66 on February 6, 2022 in Georgetown, ON.
Nellie de Winter on March 15, 2022 in Sussex, NB. Mother of Ted de Winter ’78.
RNS FAMILY
Joe Baxter on April 23, 2022 in Saint John, NB. Grandfather of Emily Jewers ’13; brother-in-law of Patricia Teed (John Teed ’63) and Wendy Klohn (Hans Klohn); uncle of Alison (Teed) Smith ’87, Alex Teed ’91, Hans Klohn ’01, and Atticus Smith ’17.
Sarah Crimmins on May 27, 2022 in Quispamsis, NB. Wife of the late Allan Crimmins ’61 and daughter-in-law of the late Mary Crimmins ’36 (Past Head of School).
Stephen Trites ’65 on May 12, 2021 in Riverview, NB.
Donald Cusack on February 3, 2022 in Saint John, NB. Grandfather of Maria Patterson ’10 and Dennis Patterson ’13.
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Eric Drake on November 30, 2021 in St. Andrews, NB. Father of Jeff Drake ’86.
Greg Dunnett on January 4, 2022 in Quispamsis, NB. Grandfather of Ben Dunnett ’19; father-in-law of Tammy Dunnett, past RNS Nurse.
Chris Abbott on January 31, 2022 in St. John’s, NL. Husband of Niki Ryan ’92.
Dorothy Britton on September 10, 2021 in Annapolis Royal, NS. Wife of the late Jack Britton ’40.
Mary Brodkorb, past Head of English, on June 28, 2022 in Rothesay, NB. Predeceased by her husband, Peter Brodkorb, past librarian.
Noemi Bogart on March 2, 2022 in Hong Kong. Wife of Jason Bogart ’91; sister-in-law of Jennifer Bogart ’92.
Ralph Jones ’67 on June 2, 2022 in Avondale, AZ. Brother of Scott Jones ’71.
Shirley Corkum on December 17, 2021 in Saint John, NB. Mother of Lynn Brett; grandmother of Kyle Westbury ’04.
James Chandra on December 22, 2021 in Woodstock, NB. Grandfather of Danny Chandra ’14; father-in-law of Rev. Jasmine Chandra, past RNS Chaplain.
Geoff Carter, past faculty, on September 24, 2020 in London, ON.
FACULTY & STAFF
Kevin Chisholm on March 12, 2022 in Sydney, NS. Grandfather of Katherine Chisholm ’18 and Heather Chisholm ’20; father-in-law of Jennifer Roos, RNS Communications Manager.
Joyce Crosby on December 29, 2021 in Saint John, NB. Mother of Margaret Crosby ’58, Mary (Crosby) Hare ’62, Jim Crosby ’67, Jane (Crosby) Canning ’70, and Carrie (Crosby) MacLennan ’73. Grandmother of James Canning ’96, Hannah Canning ’99, James Crosby ’99, Courtenay Crosby ’01, William Crosby ’03, Cecilia Crosby ’06. Wife of the late James M. Crosby ’32.
Gerry Dayton on February 17, 2022 in Moncton, NB. Wife of Mac Dayton ’50.
Shelly Gallant on June 28, 2022 in Saint John, NB. Mother-in-law of Sarah (Gowan) Gallant ’10.
Robert Wade West, past faculty, on December 12, 2021 in Knowlton, QC. His wife, Dorothy Wade West passed away a month later on January 19, 2022 in Knowlton, QC.
Fred Gallagher on April 9, 2022 in Halifax, NS. Grandfather of Jake Barter ’15.
Josh MacDonald ’13 on May 3, 2022 in Delta, BC. Son of Jim & Linda MacDonald (past faculty/ houseparents); brother of Ryan MacDonald ’16.
Daisy (Adair) McKenney, past housekeeping staff from the 1940s, on April 10, 2021 in Hampton, NB.
Kay Love on December 24, 2021 in Calgary, AB. Mother of Nancy (Love) McCauley ’79.
Ward Pitfield on May 14, 2021 in Toronto, ON. Husband of Diana (Sutherland) Pitfield ’48; brother of Susan (Pitfield) Clarkson ’52, the late Mary Grace (Pitfield) Elcock ’40, the late Sally (Pitfield) Moore ’44; son of the late Ward C. Pitfield ’10.
Vivian McCordick on May 31, 2022 in Fredericton, NB. Wife of the late Avery McCordick ’55.
Gordon Mouland, Sr. on November 26, 2021 in Saint John, NB. Grandfather of Alex Mouland ’97.
Richard Patten on December 30, 2021 in Ottawa, ON. Brother-in-law of Peter Flemming ’59.
June Robinson in June 2022 in Moncton, NB. Wife of Joe Robinson ’52. June was predeceased by her and Joe’s daughter, Lori LeBlanc, in September 2021 in Moncton, NB.
Martha Halpin on July 6, 2022 in Saint John, NB. Mother of Brittany (Halpin) Kitchen ’04; mother-in-law of Jeff Kitchen ’03.
Norma McLean on December 12, 2021 in Bathurst, NB. Grandmother of Robyn McLean ’17.
Francis Lawrence on December 19, 2021 in Conception Bay South, NL. Grandfather of Jessica Davis ’17.
John Ramessar on December 21, 2021 in Halifax, NS. Father of Jonathan Ramessar ’14.
Peter Jollymore on November 29, 2021 in Saint John, NB. Father of Craig Jollymore, RNS Faculty and Assistant Head of School; father-in-law of Andrea Jollymore, RNS Faculty and University Placement Officer; grandfather of Peter ’26 and Seth ’29.
Peter Robinson on March 14, 2022. Brother of Marny Robinson, past RNS office staff; uncle of David Emerson ’83.
Kathy Sartoris on April 24, 2022 in Saint John, NB. Mother of Livvy Dewar ’22.
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Jack Leger on May 19, 2022 in Amherst, NS. Grandfather of Jerica LeBlanc ’13.
Barbara Klassen on May 30, 2022 in Quispamsis, NB. Grandmother of Jennifer (Keleher) Edwards ’09.
Lois Shatford on May 12, 2021 in Victoria, BC. Wife of the late Bob Shatford ’41 and sister of the late Len Griffith ’39.
David Polchies on April 29, 2022 in Woodstock, NB. Father of Clay Polchies ’11.
Christopher Pratt on June 5, 2022 in St. John’s, NL. Father of Barbara Pratt ’80 and Ned Pratt ’82.
Shirley Howe on January 24, 2022 in Hampton, NB. Mother of Kathy (Howe) Simmonds ’78; grandmother of Sharlene McConchie ’95 and Mackenzie Edwards ’13.
Ross Strang on May 6, 2022 in Tabusintac, NB. Grandfather of Ross MacDougall ’15 and Jane MacDougall ’16; father-in-law of Colin MacDougall ’80 (Jenny).
Gail Wellner on March 12, 2022 in Toronto, ON. Mother of Tom Wellner ’83.
Pearl Whittier on September 30, 2021 in Antigonish, NS. Wife of the late Harry Whittier ’41.
Henry Woodbridge on December 22, 2021 in Maine. Grandfather of Rob McCann ’08 and Patience (McCann) Bandoma ’09.
David Peterson on December 24, 2021 in Fredericton, NB. Father of Victoria Peterson ’15.
Bernice Young on February 3, 2022 in Brockville, ON. Mother of Dolores Young, RNS Faculty and Guidance Counselor; grandmother of Graham Bailey ’09 and Emma Bailey ’11; great grandmother of Zack Bottigoni ’21.
Eldon Maston on January 7, 2022 in Fredericton, NB. Grandfather of Emma McEvoy ’12, Hannah McEvoy ’14, and Arran McEvoy ’19; father-in-law of Charles McEvoy, RNS Faculty.
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53 FROM THE ARCHIVES
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Tyson Snow ’23, Bex Finnegan ’24, Joshua Isaac ’26, Ruby Finnegan ’26, Taeyeon Kim ’24 and Henry Qin ’22 share a chat on the steps of the RNS Memorial Chapel during a sunny spring afternoon in May.
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“I’m supporting this campaign because the chapel is the soul of RNS; it’s the place where schoolmates gather to re ect, celebrate and mark special events together.”
To mark the 100th anniversary of the RNS Memorial Chapel, and expand the chapel in memory of Chaplain Rev. Canon Jim Golding, please visit rns.cc/chapel. . Your donation will help us build a larger, grander chapel for generations of RNS students to come. rns.cc/chapel
Graham W. S. Sco ’60 CM, QC, is an RNS Governor, Director and Founder. He is holding a photo of the Class of 1960. create
SUMMER ‘22 It’s our nature to nurture. 40 College Hill Road Rothesay, NB E2E ReturnCanada5H1undeliverable Canadian Address to: Publications Mail Agreement40015888Number We dare our students to be great. And encourage them to do good.
