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A MAGAZINE FOR THE ROYAL ST. GEORGE’S COLLEGE COMMUNITY
WINTER 2018
SHIELD 2016/17
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Georgian Spirit RSGC's Anglican Traditions Welcome Students of Many Faiths
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Wangwang Wang Finds his Second Home at RSGC
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The Shield Winter 2018 Email: shield@rsgc.on.ca General Inquiries: 416.533.9481 Alumni Inquiries: 416.516.5202 Headmaster: Stephen Beatty ’86 Editor: Lauren Mandarino Copy Editor: Dave Mitchell Designer: Jonathan Cresswell-Jones Photography: CanGrad Studios, Lauren Mandarino, RSGC Archives, RSGC Community, Tom Stevens Editorial Committee: Scott Ackley ’04, Marin Anderson, Stephen Beatty ’86, Drew Blanchette ’96, Maria Jordan, Lauren Mandarino, Jasmin von Teichman
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RSGC Board of Directors
FEATURES
Officers
12 Alumni Spotlight BY LAUREN MANDARINO Jonathan Lofft ’01: RSGC’s go-to for historical information. 14 Student Spotlight BY LAUREN MANDARINO Wangwang Wang, Class of 2020, has found a second home at RSGC. 16 Parent Spotlight BY LAUREN MANDARINO The Reverend Karen Bowles: Finding Balance 60 Faith in Each Other: Exploring RSGC’s Anglican Affiliation BY SUMNER & LANG Families of different faiths share their reasons for choosing an Anglican school for their boys. 64 The “Awesome” Chapel of St. Alban-the-Martyr BY SUMNER & LANG Read about the emotional and historical significance of RSGC’s most prominent space. 68 Ketchum Hall: From Dining Hall to Great Hall BY LAUREN MANDARINO Explore the newly resplendent and wonderfully versatile Ketchum Hall.
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Events Tributes Our Changing Lives
2016-17 ANNUAL REPORT
Chair: Bruce Chapple ’87 Vice-Chair: Cathy Cranston Past Chair: James Crossland Treasurer, Audit and Finance Committee Chair: Steve Geist Headmaster: Stephen Beatty ’86 Chief Financial Officer, Board Secretary: Jane Nyman Directors Peter Furnish, Advancement Committee Chair Roma Dubczak, Strategic Planning Committee Chair Adrian C. Lang, Nomination and Governance Committee Chair Jasmin von Teichman, Guild Representative Alex Edmison ’02, Alumni Representative Dorothy Byers Ryan Cookson ’03 Jennifer Keenan Caroline Newall Jesse Parker ’01, Clergy Gordon Raman The Shield is the official magazine of Royal St. George’s College. Serving RSGC’s alumni and community, it strives to engage, inform and connect all audiences.
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LETTER FROM THE HEADMASTER
Dear Fellow Georgians,
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have a ritual that I follow every day before heading home. It’s something that happened naturally from my first day of work at the College. I pause and admire our Chapel through the leaded glass windows of my office. The view of this magnificent building is something I’ll never tire of. It is usually dusk or dark when I leave, and the soft light comes through the beautiful stained glass windows. On our urban campus, the view of this stunning building is almost sublime. When we have visitors to the College, we always begin a walk-about with the Chapel. As I often tell visitors, other schools may have sprawling fields, arenas, tennis courts, theatres, art galleries and boat houses, but no other school has anything like the Chapel of St. Alban-the-Martyr. As a building, it is the heart and soul of the school. It is a
space that can accommodate our entire community, which is a privilege many schools do not enjoy. As our spiritual home, it is a place of great significance. For over 50 years, boys have been challenged in this space to consider their character, manners, manhood, choices, relationships and beliefs. It’s where we gather on the first day of school each year and where graduation takes place on the last day. Many of our Old Boys return to the Chapel for their weddings and the baptism of their children, as do legions of our staff. Our weekly services of Choral Evensong are one of our most enduring traditions. Although it might be disingenuous to suggest that they are wildly popular with the boys, they are an important time to gather as a community, hear beautiful music, put away technology and enjoy some
stillness during a busy week. I suggest to the boys that the chance to be quiet, perhaps even bored, is a luxury that is becoming increasingly rare in our hectic world. Evensong is a touchstone to the history and founding of the College. It is also a time to speak about events in the world, observe important holidays from the Christian calendar and the other great religions of the world, recognize good deeds in our community and hear interesting stories. Annually, I host exit interviews with our graduating boys and, in
the category of “things about RSGC that should never change,” weekly chapel services always rate at or near the top. As a space and an experience, the Chapel helps define what is Georgian. I hope you enjoy this issue of The Shield, which explores our Chapel and spirituality in the College.
Stephen Beatty ’86 Headmaster
Message from the Editor
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t always feels like a whirlwind at the start of the year when it’s back to school and I have what is essentially eight weeks to put together a magazine and an annual report.
You may notice that this issue is thicker than usual. That’s because the annual report has been expanded and I’m excited! I hope you will be too. Fun stats, interesting facts and plain, old silliness should keep you entertained while you read about the goings on at RSGC regarding academics, co-curriculars, athletics, service highlights and much more. Of course, the annual report is just the fillings of The Shield sandwich. This issue’s underlying theme of spirituality is important.
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You’ll enjoy articles about the Chapel, an RSGC parent who left her career as a corporate lawyer to become a minister, an alumnus with a Master’s in Theological Studies and a Doctorate in Ecclesiastical History, and a feature that celebrates RSGC’s Anglican affiliation. The cover photo is a special one. I brought together three Georgians whose families were interviewed for the Anglican article: Jonathan Kirsh ’16, whose family is Jewish; Puneet Bagga ’17, from a Sikh family; and
Ammar Najarali, Class of 2024 – a Shia Muslim. Jonathan and Puneet knew each other, but Ammar was meeting them for the first time. They were instant brothers, like Georgians of all faiths always are. Enjoy!
Lauren Mandarino Editor, The Shield lmandarino@rsgc.on.ca
MESSAGE FROM THE RSGCAA PRESIDENT
RSGCAA Executive Committee
A Meaningful Place
President Drew Blanchette ’96
Committee Chairs: Jonathan Lucas ’03, Fundraising Chair Geoff Osborne ’08, Mentoring & Networking Chair
Dear Fellow Georgians, Our issue this winter focuses on celebrating the history of our beloved St. Alban’s Chapel and the role it continues to play in daily RSGC life. Our Chapel not only has important religious roots, but it also has become the centre of campus life through the variety of secular traditions associated with it. Students continue to congregate there weekly for evensong and chapel, as they have for years. It is the home base for our internationally recognized choir and is the honoured place where boys close their chapter as students and graduate to become a part of the alumni community. Truly, our school might not even exist today had the Chapel not been built. We are fortunate that it continues to be a part of the richness of campus life and RSGC traditions. For me, personally, the Chapel holds the same special significance. I congregated there as a student, graduated there under its beautiful wooden ceiling and continue to gather there now with students as a staff member. But in addition to all this, the Chapel has been the location of my own family milestones. My wife and I chose to be married there in 2014, with many fellow alums in attendance, sitting in the pews as they had 20 years earlier (some wearing their alumni and prefect ties!). As well, my daughters were baptized in the Chapel. That so many of us have chosen to continue to incorporate the Chapel into our personal lives well past our time as students speaks to the important and lasting impact that the Chapel and RSGC in general play in the lives of students and alumni. Here’s to many more years of school life and many more milestones in the Chapel and all around campus! Our Association continues to provide meaningful interaction amongst our
Vice President Eddie Beqaj ’08
Committee Members and Alumni Liaisons: Peter Antonoff ’82 (Established Alumni: 25 years+) Will Fripp ’88 (Established Alumni: 25 years+) Dan Mitchell ’99 (Mid Level Alumni: 15-25 years) Anthony Lisi ’15 (Recent Alumni: 5 years or less)
alumni. Thanks to technology, students had the opportunity to talk to Georgian alumni currently attending universities around the country, studying commerce, engineering, science and the arts. Hearing directly from recent grads about their university experiences has been a valuable part of how our boys determine which universities and programs will be the best fit for them. We will hold another event in February where the boys can ask questions about specific universities to learn more about what makes each school unique, student life, residences and professors before making their final decisions on where to attend university. On behalf of the Executive Committee, I wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season and new year!
Committee Representatives: Alex Edmison ’02, Past President and Representative to the Board of Governors John Buckingham ’71, Representative to the Foundation Board Jeffrey Irwin ’18, Student Liaison Oliver Sabiston ’18, Student Liaison School Representatives: Stephen Beatty ’86, Headmaster Maria Jordan, Executive Director of Advancement Marin Anderson, Manager of Georgian Relations Scott Ackley ’04, Alumni Relations Officer & RSGCAA Representative to the Faculty and Students
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ALUMNI
ALWAYS GEORGIAN
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EVENTS
Georgian Moments
Save the Date! February 8 – Hidden Gems April 20 – Grad Mom’s Tea
Terry Fox Run & Spirit Day
May 4 –RSGC Showcase Concert
September 22 was the annual Terry Fox Run & Spirit Day, raising over $13,500.
May 7 – Toronto Alumni Reunion May 9 – Guild AGM and Volunteer Reception May 24 – 8th Annual Alumni Networking and Mentorship Event
Grade 12 University Speed Mentoring
May 29 – Class of 2018 Legacy Reception (for grads and their parents)
On October 5, the Class of 2018 gathered for the annual Grade 12 University Speed Mentoring event. Thanks to our alumni for sharing their knowledge.
June 13 – Graduation
Halifax Alumni Reunion Headmaster Stephen Beatty ’86 met with alumni in the Halifax area on November 17.
Vancouver Alumni Reunion Alumni gathered for a fun evening with Headmaster Stephen Beatty ’86 on October 13.
Mistletoe Market The RSGC gym was transformed into a magical place on November 20 when Mistletoe Market took over!
Day of Service All of the students in the Senior School spent November 17 volunteering at charities during the annual Day of Service. Thanks to the parent and staff volunteer supervisors.
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Georgian Round Table Reception On November 27, the College honoured dedicated members of the RSGC community. This was a celebration of the opening of our new kitchen facility.
The RSGC Legacy RSGC LEGACIES
There are numerous RSGC alumni with sons currently enrolled in the College. The Shield gathered the majority of these men and their boys for a photo this past fall. Front row (l to r): Richard Sayers, Class of 2024; Evan Tecimer, Class of 2023. Second row (l to r): Jack Beatty, Class of 2022; Justin Eng, Class of 2022; Patrick Walford (nephew), Class of 2022; Drayden Gibbs, Class of 2025; Finn Beatty, Class of 2025; Ethan Pacaud, Class of 2025; Sam Andersen, Class of 2024; Sebastian Thompson, Class of 2025; Geoffrey Woollcombe, Class of 2025; Andrew Woollcombe, Class of 2022; Thomas Skippon, Class of 2024. Third row (l to r): Mitchell Magyar, Class of 2019; Simon Ormsby, Class of 2018; Devin Chapple, Class of 2021; Spencer Chapple, Class of 2019; Paolo Bizzarri, Class of 2021; Andy van Nostrand, Class of 2023; Elias Dimakos (non-legacy), Class of 2023; Will van Nostrand, Class of 2020; Nicholas Woollcombe, Class of 2020; Jack Sutton, Class of 2020. Fourth row (l to r): George Thompson ’88; Robert Eng ’88; John Sayers ’87; David Gibbs ’95; Daniel Tecimer ’93; Andrew van Nostrand ’88; Connor von Teichman, Class of 2020. Fifth row (l to r): Mark Andersen ’94; Timothy Pacaud ’96; Matthew von Teichman ’92; Timothy Ormsby ’78; Ugo Bizzarri ’89; Stephen Knight ’77; Richard Skippon ’90. Back row (l to r): Bruce Chapple ’87; Stephen Beatty ’86; William Henry ’84 (uncle); Michael Henry ’87 (uncle); Greg Sutton ’86; Michael Woollcombe ’87; Charles Magyar ’84. * Jacob Knight, Class of 2021; Magnus Nisbeth ’87 (Carson, Class of 2019); Adam Massey ’89 (Owen, Class of 2023); Jeffrey Rabin ’88 (David, Class of 2019) and Jonathan Wheler ’87 (Matthew, Class of 2019 and Josh, Class of 2021) were unable to attend the photo shoot. The Shield Winter 2018 • Royal St. George’s College 5
TRIBUTE
Dr. Giles Bryant:
New Warden of the College In October, Dr. Giles Bryant, former Head of Choral Music at Royal St. George’s College, was installed as a Warden of the College. This is a symbolic honour previously bestowed upon only three other people: Healey Willan, P.A.C. Ketchum and John L. Bradley, all of whom were involved in the founding of the College. The holder of the ceremonial role, which is bestowed upon a friend of the College, is charged with safeguarding the traditions of the College. The Wardenship has been vacant since 1989 when John Bradley retired.
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iles retired from RSGC in 1999, but can still be found frequenting the school. He has been known to accompany the choir in the Chapel, at the Carol Service and at other significant events. He still joins the boys on Choir Tours. Though he already holds numerous honours with the College, including that of Honorary Old Boy, Giles couldn’t be more proud to be named Warden. “I was deeply moved when Mr. Beatty asked me to be the Warden of Royal St. George’s College,” he said. “I’m very proud of my association with the College and am very appreciative of all the wonderful work that it does. I’m very aware that I follow two men I have known well and whose work and character I greatly admire: Healey Willan, whose works I catalogued and whom I succeeded at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene; and John Bradley, who appointed me to the College and who oversaw my work with typical thoroughness. I am very proud to see my name after theirs and I will always seek to emulate their examples of dedication to the College.”
Dr. Giles Bryant was installed as a Warden of the College in October 2017.
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TRIBUTE
John Evans: An RSGC Legend Physical education teacher John Evans was recently inducted into the Order of the Dragon for 25 years of service to the College. His colleagues and students, past and present, dug deep into their memories to share these stories.
In the spring of 1994, Senior Soccer coach John Evans gathered some of the Grade 12 players who would be returning to RSGC for OAC and told them we were considering moving to Tier 2 for the fall since we would be losing some key players. Georgians Scott Yelle, David Gibbs, Drew Blanchette, Bryce Carter, Geoff Mariani and John Miller were not happy about it and considered not playing. “We will work hard and be ready for anything Tier 1 hands us,” they said. Mr. Evans said, “Okay, boys. That’s a great attitude, but be prepared!” He knew the team would have to focus on toughness and aggressive play in order to succeed. In September, John worked the team hard, preparing for the season and the CAIS National Senior Soccer Tournament. While the team was competitive in CISAA Tier 1 league play that fall, the “win column” was still bare. But Mr. Evans did not give up hope and continued to adjust the team alignment. The boys continued to work hard and were eager to show their mettle at the tournament. Following a key victory over LCC in round robin play, the team, led by Yelle, Gibbs, Blanchette and Phil Hardie, advanced to the semifinals in the CAIS Championship Division. They now faced a key matchup with Ottawa’s Ashbury College and their superstar centre back, who had shut down all teams up to that point. Mr. Evans calmly announced that we would have “Big John Miller” shadow him tightly and tackle him hard at every opportunity. Big John did that for the first half, shutting down and frustrating both the Ashbury centre back and the 8 The Shield Winter 2018 • Royal St. George’s College
Ashbury coaches. Ashbury adjusted by having their “sweeper” mark Big John, resulting in two Ashbury players being taken out of the game by Miller. This opened up the field for RSGC and, following a glorious “free kick” strike, RSGC went on to defeat Ashbury College 3-1, sending the boys to the championship game. The championship game saw RSGC face a very strong Albert College team. While Coach Evans’ strategy for this game did not involve marking any
one player on the Albert team, he had his players focus on good, tough tackling and being first to the ball on every occasion. A 1-0 victory over Albert College in the Championship game provided RSGC with a rare CAIS National Senior Soccer Championship. Well done, boys and Mr. Evans! — Mark Ackley (from a retired Athletic Director’s fading memory)
I have so many great memories with Mr. Evans, but when I was in my last year at RSGC, our team took part in the CAIS Soccer Tournament in Bermuda. When we arrived, Mr. Evans grouped the Grade 12 students with Grade 9s. The thought of staying in a room with an almost stranger was weird to me, but in retrospect, it was one of the most powerful lessons I learned. I really got to know my roommate, which made our team work better together and play stronger. The next morning, we had our first beach workout session. We did some circuit running and cardio activities, and when everyone was hot and sweaty, we ran through the water to cool off. I remember this being one of my most peaceful moments, as all we were thinking about was the position we were in, swimming and working out in such an amazing place. After this, Mr. Evans played beach soccer with us, which was amazing. The lessons I learned from Mr. Evans will stay with me forever, along with the fond memories of playing underneath his intelligent managing. Every time I step on the pitch now, I wish I were back in Bermuda and that I could play for him one more time. Thanks for all your hard work and the time that you put into coaching us, Mr. Evans! It did not get taken for granted. — Thomas Kirby ’15
I remember this young coach who wasn’t that much bigger than us when he showed up on the field. But he was aggressive! He taught the team the “offside trap” – a new concept for us at the time. All I remember is Mr. Evans screaming, “Offside trap, offside trap!” Even now, many years later, that saying comes to mind from time to time. — Dan Tecimer ’93 I’ve had the privilege of being John’s assistant coach for over a decade and consider him a mentor and dear friend. We both like to talk and have spent countless hours together on fields and buses, in hotels and in the faculty lounge jabbering about our lives, families and, of course, soccer. I have the deepest admiration for John’s passion for the game. He has an acute awareness for what every player is doing on the field, and has the remarkable ability to remember what seems like every play in every game he has ever coached. We’ve coached in sleet, snow, hail, and howling winds, but I have never seen him relent. John gives every fibre of his being to his team, no matter the importance or the score. He marches up and down the sidelines guiding his players during every second of a match, shouting encouragement and tactical instructions. Occasionally, he will also vocally share his opinion of the arbitration. At the end of many games, he walks away from the field with the veins throbbing on his forehead and a look of utter exhaustion, at which point he likes to inform me that he feels like his head is going to explode. And then he goes back and he does it again. However, the quality I most value in John is that he is the most direct person I know. He calls it how he sees it, and you always know where you stand as a colleague, friend, student and player. This may lead some to believe that he’s tough – and he is – but that’s only half the story. From our time together, I know better than most that his flinty Cape Breton surface harbours an unusually sensitive and caring human being. He is a loving father, a supportive friend, a committed teacher and a coach who makes time for every player on the team. When he’s not marshalling the troops on the pitch, he turns to the bench to provide quiet commentary and insight on the finer points of tactics, techniques and strategies. He continuously tries to get every player minutes, and we have spent hours discussing the lives, needs and progress of every member of his teams. John is an RSGC icon and exemplifies the best aspects of how character can be cultivated by athletics. — Paul Darvasi, Senior School English and Media Studies I was lucky enough to attend RSGC, where I met a lot of great people. In particular, I had a strong relationship with Mr. Evans, who had a big influence on my athletic career. I always admired his great sense of humour. No matter what the scenario was, Mr. Evans always had the ability to lighten up the mood, which really helped during difficult times on the soccer pitch or badminton court. Through this and his engagement with kids, he made playing sports a lot more fun, enjoyable and a worthwhile experience. I thank him for his commitment in always trying to advance my play and athletic capabilities, and I congratulate him on this milestone! — Griffin Nogas ’16 The Shield Winter 2018 • Royal St. George’s College 9
ALUMNI CONNECTIONS
Oh, What a Night Old Boys’ Dinner, November 3, 2017
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John Evans was honoured for his years of service to the College.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Jonathan Lofft ’01
History Buff BY LAUREN MANDARINO
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t’s hard to know whether Royal St. George’s College was simply the perfect fit for Dr. Jonathan Lofft ’01, or whether it played an instrumental role in forming who he has become. Take the fact that Jonathan, who has a Master’s in Theological Studies and a Doctorate in Ecclesiastical History, did his thesis on the life of Edward Marion Chadwick, the man who designed the Chapel and built the
red brick house across the street from the school. In 2015, Jonathan received a prestigious Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) doctoral scholarship worth almost $50,000 – the gold standard for university-based research and training in the social sciences and humanities in Canada, with more than 10,000 scholars seeking the honour. The support aided Jonathan
Jonathan and David Lee
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in publishing his thesis, entitled A Blessed Word: the Mixed Life of Edward Marion Chadwick (1840–1921). While the man who has inspired much of Jonathan’s career passed away in 1921, Jonathan’s interest in him started in 1991 when he became a Georgian. “I was a Chapel rat and his name is all over the place in there,” said Jonathan. “He designed the stained glass windows. His finest achievements are contained in there.” Jonathan, who is an adjunct professor of church history at Trinity College at the University of Toronto, knows that the connection he has with the school is a unique one. “In this weird way, I’m writing about the people who built this place in the 1880s, and it’s kind of inextricably linked to everything that I do,” he said. “But this is where it gets really bizarre. When Chadwick first moved here on Howland Avenue, his kids went to a school on Alexander Street. Eventually, they tore down the school and put up an apartment building. I have been living at that very same address for my entire life.” Jonathan is now under contract to write two books about Chadwick. The first is his biography, to be published by University of Toronto Press, based on his thesis, and the second is an edited volume of Chadwick’s diaries, to be published by the Champlain Society.
Jonathan and Bruce Patterson ’86, (R) with other heralds at the Canadian Heraldic Authority in Ottawa.
Jonathan with the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Elizabeth Dowdeswell.
A Valuable Resource
Photo: J. Robert Walsh
Jonathan also has a Master’s of Information Studies and acted as the College’s archivist from 2007-2011. He is still known as RSGC’s Honorary Archivist and is often called upon when historical information is needed about the school or the Chapel, in particular. “I worked there two days a week while I was in grad school. I’m most proud of finding a permanent space for the archives,” said Jonathan, who negotiated an archival room in the Guild Library thanks to Tim Hutton and Nick Van Herk. “Carving out a physical space was important.” While Jonathan doesn’t come back to campus for archival work anymore, he did recently address the boys during Evensong when Dr. Giles Bryant was named a Warden of the College. There is no one better than Jonathan to explain the historical significance of what that honour means! Doug Jamieson, Director of Choral Music, taught Jonathan for several years. He isn’t surprised to see his former student doing what he is doing. “He always had a deep interest in the history of our College and in the many personalities who have contributed to its founding, growth and prosperity,” said Doug, who added that Jonathan continued to sing in the RSGC choir even after his graduation. “He has always had an encyclopedic memory and an historian’s instinct for linking people, places and events. He has often surprised me with little anecdotes about some of the people associated with the College and the connections upon connections that run out from them in all directions, only, very often, to retrace their way and connect back to the College. Rather like the life and spirit of Jonathan himself and his relationship with our wonderful school.” Connections like the fact that the late Father Peter Hill baptized Jonathan at the College. The recently retired David Lee, former teacher and more recently part of the Advancement team, is his godfather. Dr. Giles Bryant is also his godfather. RSGC Board member Jesse Parker ’01 is his closest friend and he is godfather to Jesse’s daughter. And, of course, then there’s Edward Marion Chadwick. The Shield Winter 2018 • Royal St. George’s College 13
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
A GEORGIAN'S JOURNEY HOW WANGWANG WANG FOUND A SECOND HOME AT RSGC
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Wangwang's brother Tony has been like a father to him.
BY LAUREN MANDARINO
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hen 16-year-old Wangwang Wang first came to Canada five years ago, he was a shy, quiet boy who didn’t speak any English. Now, not only did he get an 87 per cent in Grade 9 English, but he can also make jokes in the language, which is a monumental step in being fluent. “I was so happy when I was able to start cracking jokes in English,” said Wangwang, Class of 2020. “It was a really big moment for me when I realized I could not only understand when other people made jokes, but I could also make them myself.” Coming to Royal St. George’s College was an important step in Wangwang’s development – both personally and language-wise. It’s where he overcame his shyness and learned to speak up. “I suffered for a few years before I came to RSGC, but I feel like at an all-boys’ school, I had more courage to speak up than in a co-ed school,” said Wangwang, who spent a few years at a co-educational school before enrolling at RSGC in Grade 7. “I definitely feel like I can speak freely here and the people have always been so helpful at RSGC, so I improved a lot faster.” Jokes aside, the Grade 10 student has come a long way from when he arrived at the College. Sensei David Miller,
who knew Wangwang for several years through his judo program before his arrival at RSGC, is so happy to see him thriving. “When I first met him, he was very shy and reserved. He seemed a little bit out of place and he struggled with the language,” said Sensei. “Now, there’s a noticeable difference in his English, both in usage and vocabulary. “I’ve seen him gain more and more confidence over the years,” said Sensei. “One thing that hasn’t changed is his eagerness to please. He tries so hard and never quits. He comes to every club judo and private judo class that he can possibly attend and last year, he came on the Japan trip. That’s when I really saw him blossom. He has so much empathy and he’s always looking out for others.” So it’s no surprise that when last year’s Head Server, Jack O’Shea, asked for help because he was nervous when he walked up to the altar, Wangwang was happy to walk alongside him. It was a natural progression for Wangwang to step into the role of Head Server for the 2017-2018 school year. Wangwang recently became Christian and was baptized this past summer. “I went back home and asked my family if I could serve at school,”
explained Wangwang. “My mother said if I could trust myself and did not feel any pressure to serve in an Anglican school, it was okay with her.” Wangwang, who is one of only a handful of Grade 10 students to ever hold the Head Server role, has numerous responsibilities. They include making sure servers are all properly vested, supervising other servers for Evensong, Eucharist and the Carol Service, and assisting in the recruitment and training of servers. In addition to his Server duties and his commitment to judo, Wangwang is a dedicated musician and plays flute for the school band. He has also started volunteering at Vermont Square, where he and a group of other Georgians play music for the senior citizens who live there. His older brother Tony, who came to Canada a few years before the rest of the family, is really impressed by how much Wangwang has taken on. “The most important quality he has is that he’s able to handle a lot without getting stressed – it’s his biggest strength,” said Tony, who works as a software developer for Amazon. “Wangwang is highly self-regulated – he manages it all himself. I’m amazed at the ability he has. He’s really becoming a great person.” Eleven years older than Wangwang and the first in the family to master the English language, Tony has really taken on a parental role for his younger brother since the family’s arrival in Canada. In fact, it was Tony who filled out Wangwang’s application form for RSGC. “I also go to parent-teacher interviews because the language is too hard for my parents,” said Tony. “I try not to feel like a parental figure for him, but sometimes situations force me into that role. I do make mistakes sometimes, but really, I just try to make sure he’s happy. And now he’s at an age where he can do more for himself, so it’s about supporting him to be more independent.” Tony is proud of his younger brother. And he’s not alone in that thinking. “Wangwang has taken full advantage of the opportunity that’s been given to him here,” said Sensei, who says that while Wangwang isn’t RSGC’s most skilled judo player, he’s the player with the most heart. “When I think Georgian, I think Wangwang.”
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PARENT SPOTLIGHT
FINDING BALANCE
WITH THE REVEREND KAREN BOWLES BY LAUREN MANDARINO
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elieve it or not, there are several members of the Georgian community who can be called upon to perform weddings, baptisms and funerals. One of them is Reverend Karen Bowles, mother of Jason Bowles Conover, who is the Minister of Congregation and Community Care at Rosedale United Church. Her role sees her involved in adult education, outreach, preaching, planning and leading worship services – and performing ceremonies. “I’ve become the go-to person for weddings in my family,” said Karen, who mentioned that she recently got calls from two newly engaged nieces asking if she would perform their ceremonies. Jason, Class of 2018, isn’t surprised that her family is constantly knocking on his mother’s door. “She runs a fantastic wedding and has some great vows going on,” said Jason, who says having a minister as a mother
is no different than having a mother who does anything else. “She is hugely respected within the family as a wonderful minister to go to. She does excellent funerals, too, but most people aren’t chomping at the bit to have her do those.” Working as a minister comes naturally to Karen, who in a previous life worked as a corporate lawyer in Mergers and Acquisitions. Her husband, Scott, is also a lawyer, and between the two of them, they found that they both couldn’t continue working the long hours, especially when they already had one child. So they made the decision that she would leave. “I found I was not very good at staying home full time, so I went back to school for my Divinity degree over 10 years and had three more kids during that time,” said Karen, who claims that corporate law and working as a minister are not all that different. “They’re both service industries, they’re both working with people and they’re both academic. The hours tend to be kind of the same.
Karen is also a yoga instructor.
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Karen's four sons.
In ministry, I’m on call 24 hours a day!” Now, despite the crazy hours, Karen loves what she does. “I love preaching, I love the academic exercise and teaching the philosophers,” she said. “But essentially, it’s real. I’m with people through suffering, grief and joy. It is a privilege.” Her role also has an aspect of adult education and outreach. “Churches are not just about Sundays. If you want to drive a Minister crazy, question what they do for the rest of the week. “I’m not here to tell anyone what to do, to play stern teacher or moral arbiter, which is what religion used to be. I am here to walk with others as they wrestle with the questions themselves,” said Karen. “Quite frankly, I think the world needs more of this approach rather than some of the really twisted ideas of religion we see now.” Karen definitely has her own thirst for knowledge.
Karen's husband, Scott, and son Jason.
Karen loves her job as a minister. She used to be a corporate lawyer.
“I am attracted to the Socratic notion that we, indeed, know nothing. No matter how much knowledge human kind amasses, we still come up against the big existential questions. And the only answer I have found is humility and awe,” she said. “What is the purpose of life? To be grateful and respond in kind.” Jason, who says his mom is more spiritual than religious, is so impressed by her example. “I think it’s insane how she managed to balance her academics and have four kids at the same time. It comes from her thirst for knowledge,” said Jason, who describes Karen as incredibly driven, compassionate and a go-getter. “She’s so smart and she keeps getting smarter. She’s even thinking about doing her doctorate in theology. She does an impressive balancing act – she should be in Cirque de Soleil.” In fact, Karen does have a background as a dancer and a gymnast, which is why it’s perfect that she also runs the yoga program at the church.
“I took over an existing yoga program and then did the teacher training,” said Karen. “I take a group on a yoga retreat once a year. It’s a model of ministry that is very much about the unity of mind, body and spirit while we are on this earth. If one isn’t healthy, the others aren’t either. It’s about giving people the tools to lead healthier lives – mentally, physically and spiritually.” And that all connects back to why Karen left her job as a lawyer to begin with.
“I often tell people if you’re not enjoying what you’re doing, unless you’re absolutely stuck, change it,” said Karen. “I loved the academic exercise of law and my colleagues, but I didn’t feel I was doing much that was feeding my own soul, keeping myself healthy or being of much service. My father used to say that the ‘state of one’s soul’ should be the primary concern of parents, teachers and preachers – first of their own and then of their charges. I tend to agree. RSGC seems to be doing a good job helping young men figure out what that means for those in their care – walking the talk.”
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Leave a Legacy...
because the world needs more Georgians.
10 things you can do today to leave your legacy gift: • Prepare a will. • Leave a gift to RSGC in your will. • Leave a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your assets to the College. • Consider using assets for your legacy gift. • Consider RSGC as a beneficiary of your RRSP or RRIF. • Name RSGC as the beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy.
• Purchase a new life insurance policy naming RSGC as the beneficiary. • Remember loved ones with memorial gifts. • Encourage fellow Georgians to remember the College in their wills. • Before making any financial decision or commitments, contact your financial planner.
For more information or to discuss your legacy gift, please contact: Maria Jordan, CFRE Executive Director of Advancement Royal St. George’s College 120 Howland Avenue Toronto, ON M5R 3B5 Phone: 416-533-9481 ext. 298 mjordan@rsgc.on.ca
This information is provided by Leave a Legacy Canada, a program of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners www.cagptoronto.org
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Message from the Chair
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SGC is a special place. I am constantly reminded of this when I speak to fellow parents and staff. And I am reminded of this when I see our boys on and off campus. Our boys have an excellent reputation in the independent school community. They are smart, resilient, thoughtful, polite, kind and generous. They live by the motto Manners Maketh Men and are the best ambassadors we have. All of them are “known and loved” within the College, a characteristic brought to life by all of our staff and faculty, whose incredible commitment and hard work, led by Headmaster Stephen Beatty ’86, have been an inspiration to me during my years on the Board. RSGC remains in a strong financial position and at full enrolment capacity. The Great School, Great Boys campaign, completed successfully in 2016, enabled the school to proceed with the transformation of Ketchum Hall, which was Phase 1 of our Junior School Redevelopment Plan. This
year, Phase 2 of the project – focused on the Junior School lobby, Grades 3-6 classrooms and kitchen – was completed in September. Phase 3 of the project, which will involve the renovation of the middle school classrooms, is expected to be completed by next September. In addition to the redevelopment project, we also completed an update to our campus security arrangements to ensure the safety of our boys. This followed a comprehensive security audit, mandated by the Board, that was undertaken in 2015/16. The Junior School Redevelopment Plan and other miscellaneous capital improvements are consistent with the College’s five-year strategic plan and present our boys with inspired and secure spaces in which to learn and grow. All of the work is being undertaken in a financially responsible and sustainable manner and, when complete, will mark a significant improvement in our facilities. On the governance front, we had a busy year with the full and active participation of our Board of Governors. Importantly, we renewed the contract of our Headmaster for another five years. Stephen Beatty is one of the most respected headmasters in Canada and is a key reason why the school has prospered in recent years. We are very fortunate to have him. We also continued to focus on succession at the Board level, with the election of three new members: Roma Dubczak, Gord Raman and Lynne Woollcombe. These appointments continue our systematic effort to attract first-rate professionals to the Board and I am grateful for their willingness to serve. We also said farewell to our Past Chair, Paul Clark ’85, and the Treasurer, Cathy Bateman, both of whom served the school with great distinction over many years. Thank you, Cathy
and Paul. I leave my role as Chair with the confidence of knowing that the Board is in excellent shape, with the election of my successor, Bruce Chapple ’87, as Chair, and Cathy Cranston as Vice Chair. Bruce and Cathy are thoughtful and committed leaders who I know will continue to make a valuable contribution to the school for years to come. Finally, RSGC successfully completed its reaccreditation as a member of the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS). This process occurs every five to seven years and provides an important independent assessment of many aspects of the school’s operations. The independent CAIS assessment team visited the school in October 2016, and we received affirmation of our reaccreditation in April 2017. The Board and numerous staff and faculty participated in this rigorous process, and I’m grateful to them for the extensive time and effort required to successfully complete the process. I am truly honoured to have been able to serve as Chair of the Board of Governors for the past two years. Part of what makes the school so special are the many dedicated teachers and staff who come to work every day to help our boys learn, grow and become thoughtful and resilient young leaders who I know will make a meaningful difference in our community, across Canada and the world. To them, I would like to say a special thank you. I have loved being a Georgian parent, and being involved as a Board member has made being a part of this community even that much more rewarding.
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James Crossland ( James ’19) Chair
Our Board Members James Crossland James Crossland is Senior Managing Director of Teneo Strategy and Chairman of Teneo Canada, a global CEO strategy advisory firm. He is a former Director of Cancer Care Ontario, the Canada-Eurasia Russia Business Association, and the Canadian Council of the Americas. James was appointed to the RSGC Board of Governors in 2011. He holds a BA from York University and an MA from McGill University, both in political science. His son James is in the Class of 2019.
Cathy Bateman Cathy is a partner at Deloitte with 30 years of public accounting, audit and advisory experience since joining Deloitte in England with a math degree from Oxford. Cathy is also a Director of the Canadian Stage Company Board. She joined the RSGC Board in 2011. Her son Gregory graduated in 2015. Dorothy Byers Dorothy Byers is an educator with 40 years of experience in Ontario schools. In her most recent role as Head of School at St. Mildred’sLightbourn School (SMLS), a not-forprofit independent school for girls in Oakville, Ont., Dorothy found her passion: nurturing and supporting diversity in STEM. Prior to SMLS, she was a teacher and administrator in the Peel District School Board. Retired, Dorothy now has time to fiercely promote opportunities for diversity in STEM
fields through her role as Chair, Board of Directors, FIRST Robotics Canada. She is the first woman internationally to assume such a position. With a Master’s in Education in Curriculum Development, she is keenly aware of the impact on learning of real-world application of theory. Dorothy joined the RSGC Board in 2012. Bruce Chapple ’87 Bruce Chapple ’87 is a partner with McMillan LLP, a national business law firm. He has over 20 years experience, specializing in business law with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. At McMillan, Bruce is a co-chair of the private equity group and holds the position of Chief Firm Partner. He is a past member of the firm’s professional services committee. He was chair of its United Way Campaign for four years. Bruce is regularly a member of the board of directors on portfolio companies for private equity investors. Bruce has a B.Sc. Econ. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an LL.B. from U of T. He is an alumni interviewer for prospective U Penn students. Bruce joined the RSGC Board
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in 2012. His sons Spencer and Devin are in the Classes of 2019 and 2021 respectively. Ryan Cookson ’03 Ryan Cookson ’03 brings a wealth of RSGC experience to our Board. After spending six years at RSGC, Ryan attended Queen’s University as a Chancellor’s Scholar where he earned a Political Science degree. He then went on to earn a J.D. at Western University’s Faculty of Law and became a Law Clerk with the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Ryan is currently a lawyer in the Litigation Group at Goodmans LLP. Cathy Cranston Cathryn Cranston is Treasurer of BMO Financial Group. She is responsible for the strategic management of the bank’s capital, liquidity and funding and structural interest rate risk. She is also President of BMO Financial Group’s Pension Fund Society, where she is responsible for oversight of all activities of the Pension Fund Society and for enterprise Recovery and Resolution Planning. Cathy joined the bank in 1985 and has held a number of positions in Risk Management, Capital Markets, Corporate Banking and was previously the Chief Financial Officer of BMO’s Private Client Group. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Toromont Industries Ltd, Bank of Montreal (Barbados) Limited, The Bank of Montreal Mortgage Corporation and a past Director of The National Ballet
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RSGC Annual Report 2016-17 of Canada. She is an active supporter of many charities and not-for-profit organizations. Cathy received her B. Comm. (Honours) and an MBA from the University of Manitoba. Her son Charlie is in the Class of 2022. Roma Dubczak Roma Dubczak is a marketing and brand strategy consultant with experience in packaged goods and the non-profit sector. She is currently Chair of the Canadian Red Cross Marketing Advisory Committee and co-chair of their Behind the Red Vest Campaign. Roma was a member of the Board of Kingsway College School for 10 years. Previously, she served as Chair of the Board of the Ukrainian Cooperative Nursery School. Roma spent most of her professional life at Procter and Gamble Inc. and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from U of T and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business. Roma’s two sons attended RSGC: Maxym, Class of 2017 and Mattay, Class of 2015. Alex Edmison ’02 Alex Edmison served the RSGC Alumni Association as Vice President from 2012-14 and as President from 2014-16. His mission as President was to develop the alumni mentoring programs, enhance communication and increase engagement and attendance at both school and alumni activities. Alex serves the Board as Alumni Representative and ensures communication in both directions between the Alumni Executive and the Board. Alex holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Queen’s University and is currently a Vice President specializing in Urban Retail and Development at CBRE Limited.
Peter Furnish Peter Furnish is the Vice-President of Marketing at Starbucks Canada and has over 20 years of marketing and communications experience with highly regarded brands: Cineplex Entertainment, Virgin Mobile, Labatt Breweries and The Walt Disney Company. He is on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Marketing Association. Peter is a graduate of the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. He joined the RSGC Board in 2012. His sons Matthew and Benjamin are in the Classes of 2018 and 2023 respectively. Steve Geist Steve Geist is Senior Executive Vice-President and Group Head responsible for CIBC Wealth Management, which includes CIBC Wood Gundy, CIBC Investor’s Edge, CIBC Private Wealth Management, Atlantic Trust and CIBC Asset Management. Prior to being appointed to this role in 2014, Steve was President and CEO of CIBC Asset Management. Previously, Steve was with Price Waterhouse, Fidelity Investments Canada and TD Wealth Management. Steve is a past Director of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association and the Investment Funds Institute of Canada. His son Nicholas is in the Class of 2018. Jennifer Keenan Jennifer Keenan is a lawyer and has an extensive background in the not-for-profit sector in the areas of strategic planning and fundraising. She is Chair of the Board
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of Directors of Dignitas International and a past Chair of the Advisory Board of the Give a Day to World AIDS Campaign. A former immigration lawyer, she presently serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council at Queen’s Law School. She was a Bencher for the Law Society of Upper Canada and in 2011 was awarded the Lexpert-Zenith Award for Philanthropy that Impacts Children. Jennifer has three sons: Daniel, Class of 2019; Cameron, Class of 2016; and Matthew, Class of 2013. Adrian C. Lang Adrian Lang is Head of Small Business Payments, North American Retail Payments, Bank of Montreal. She comes to our Board with significant previous experience on the Board of Directors at both the Advocates Society and the Canadian Stage Company (where she was Chair from 2013-2015). Adrian also sat on the Advisory Board of Young Women in Law, and served on the board of the YWCA Toronto from 2005-2009. In 2008, she was recognized by Lexpert as one of Canada’s Leading Lawyers under 40. Adrian’s son Gavin is in the Class of 2020. Caroline Newall Caroline Newall is a freelance communications expert who specializes in event management, writing and strategic planning. She has worked with top consumer brands to develop and implement creative and strategic communications plans, product launches, special events, crisis communications and issues management, partnerships and media relations programs. Prior to forming her own consulting firm, Newall Communications Inc., in 2012, Caroline worked at GCI Group as Vice President of the Consumer Lifestyle Practice, where her team and client
won the 2011 Canadian Public Relations Society Award of Excellence for a program in the community relations category. She joined the RSGC Board in 2012. Her son James is in the Class of 2020. Jesse Parker ’01 The Reverend Jesse Parker is the Incumbent of the parish of St. John the Evangelist in Port Hope, Ont., and Regional Dean of Durham-Northumberland Deanery. Jesse ’01 is a former member of the RSGC faculty (2007-08). He completed his undergraduate and divinity degrees at Trinity College. Jesse serves in a number of volunteer capacities in the Diocese of Toronto. He also serves on the boards of Trinity College, the Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation and the St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux Seniors Centre. He is also the Diocese of Toronto’s representative to the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund, member of Diocesan Council, and member of the Housing Subcommittee of the Diocesan Social Justice and Advocacy Committee. Gordon Raman Gordon Raman is a partner at the Toronto office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. Gord practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and corporate finance. He is involved in several professional development programs for lawyers and students, has chaired the Toronto office’s Student Recruitment Committee and has been a past adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. Gord currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Board of the Children’s Aid Foundation and as the Treasurer of the Law Alumni Association of the Faculty of Law at U of T. He is also a Past-President of the Canadian Club of Toronto. His son Sebastian is in the Class of 2021. Lynne Woollcombe Lynne Woollcombe was called to the Ontario Bar in 1999 and practiced corporate law for eight years before leaving the workforce to raise her three children. Lynne has been an active volunteer at RSGC since 2010. She and her husband Mike Woollcombe ’87 have three sons: Nicholas (Class of 2020),
RSGC Board of Governors 2016-2017 Stephen Beatty ’86 Stephen Beatty became the 6th Headmaster in the College’s history in 2011. Steve’s association with RSGC began in 1976 as a Grade 4 student. A Lifer graduate of 1986, Steve was the President of the Alumni Association from 2000-2002 and a Governor on the RSGC Board from 2003-2010. Before returning to RSGC as Headmaster, Steve was the Head of School at Montcrest from 2006-2011. He is also an RSGC Parent, with his son Jack in the Class of 2022 and Finn, Class of 2025.
OFFICERS James Crossland – Chair Bruce Chapple ’87 – Vice-Chair and Nomination and Governance Committee Chair Cathy Bateman – Treasurer and Finance and Audit Committee Chair BOARD MEMBERS Dorothy Byers
Jane Nyman Jane Nyman joined RSGC as Chief Financial Officer in January 2013. She brings many years of senior leadership experience in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Jane began her career at Ernst & Young, followed by increasingly senior positions at the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, Union Bank of Switzerland (Canada) and the CPP Investment Board. From 2006 to 2015, Jane served on the Board of Directors for Pathways to Education Canada and is a Past Chair of the Finance and Audit and Investment Committees of Pathways. She is a CPA, CA and a CFA.
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Ryan Cookson ’03 Cathy Cranston Roma Dubczak Peter Furnish – Advancement Committee Chair Steve Geist Jennifer Keenan Adrian C. Lang Caroline Newall Jesse Parker ’01, Clergy Gordon Raman Lynne Woolcombe – Parents’ Guild Representative Alex Edmison ’02 – Alumni Representative
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St. George's College Foundation St. George’s College Foundation was established to raise, administer and disburse funds on behalf of RSGC. At the end of June 2017, the Foundation had fund balances of $2.56 million, comprised of $1.92 million in endowment funds and $640,000 in restricted and unrestricted funds. The Foundation granted $1.3 million to the College during Fiscal 2017. The Board of Trustees listed below provides oversight to the management of the funds of the Foundation and supports the goal of increasing the scholarship endowments of the Foundation.
Our Foundation Trustees John Buckingham ’71: John worked with six separate companies of the Johnson & Johnson family over almost 30 years, before joining Endo Pharmaceuticals. In 2009, John established a healthcare consulting practice supporting the establishment and growth of new pharmaceutical businesses in Canada, as well as global assignments with multinational pharmaceutical companies involved in complex partnerships. John also volunteers with the MaRS Discovery District and the Ontario Centres of Excellence, supporting healthcare entrepreneurs to develop and commercialize new technology. Guy Burry ’77: Guy has more than 30 years in pensions, systems, investments and asset consulting. He was a member of the RSGC Board from 2006- 2013. He is currently a Council Member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Green Municipal Fund and
is Chair of the Investment Committee. His Board experience includes Tenth Power Technologies Corp, Knightsbridge Human Capital, Axsium Group, Greenchip Financial and Enactus Canada. He is an advisor to the Ivey Foundation and the Greenbelt Foundation. Guy’s son Owen graduated in 2013. John Firstbrook ’76: John is founder, President and CEO of the Firstbrook Group of Companies. He has dedicated his business career to the advancement of quality relationships, with particular attention paid to the specialists and experts required for a smooth business transfer. John pioneered the team approach, acting as a catalyst to get all experts helping with client issues. His son Andrew graduated in 2015. Wanda Ho: Wanda is a retired charted accountant with extensive board experience. She was the Chair
of Finance at both RSGC and St. Clement’s School and was the Advancement Chair at North York General Hospital. At RSGC, she was the President of the Georgian Parents’ Guild, and Co-chair of the Gala and the Capital Campaign. She currently sits on numerous other committees including the Royal Conservatory of Music Circle, the Peggy Baker Dance Project Salon and the Aga Khan Museum Gala. In 2017, she was named an Honorary Old Boy at RSGC. Her son Kjell graduated in 2012. Jamie Lint ’98: Jamie graduated from RSGC in 1998, and completed his Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s in 2002. He has worked at Scotiabank for 15 years, most recently running an Agile Lab for business banking products. He is a Past President of the RSGCAA. David Mather: David is Executive VicePresident and a Director
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St. George’s College Foundation Trustees 2016-17 Stephen Beatty ’86 – ex officio John Buckingham ’71 Guy Burry ’77 John Firstbrook ’76 Peter Furnish – ex officio Wanda Ho Jamie Lint ’98 David Mather Andrew Mitchell Jane Nyman – ex officio
of Integrated Asset Management Corp. and a Director of Wavefront Global Asset Management. David has also served as Chair, a Governor and Treasurer of RSGC. He chairs the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada Foundation and the Investment Committee, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada. He was previously a Director of Toronto Brigantine Inc. and Genesis Research Foundation. Andrew Mitchell: Andrew is an institutional portfolio manager working with a range of equity and fixed income mandates on behalf of traditional institutional clients and family offices, and is a member of the Canadian Institutional Management Committee. As an equity analyst, he was well recognized for his expertise, and was the topranked Canadian analyst for media and communications. Andrew is a CFA charterholder.
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s I complete my six-year term as a Governor and Treasurer of the College, I am pleased to report on another strong financial year. Enrolment of 447 students resulted in tuition and other revenue of $14.4 million, compared to $14.1 million in the previous year. The Foundation was able to grant $1.3 million to the College, consisting of $1 million in payments designated for capital projects along with $300,000 in restricted and unrestricted donations for operations. The College also raised $318,000 from the Gala ($160,000 after expenses), which was designated to the school kitchen renovation. Operating expenses (including interest and depreciation) totaled $15 million compared to $14.3 million in the previous year. The increase was largely due to salaries and benefits, depreciation of capital assets with the completion of Phase 1 of the Junior School Redevelopment Plan and fundraising expenses incurred for the gala held during the year. Our strong enrolment over the last four years has allowed us to aggressively pay down the $6.7 million debt (including $1.7 million in pledge loans) taken on in Fiscal 2013 to finance the construction project
Salaries and benefits 70.00%
Interest on long-term debt 0.68% Depreciation of capital assets 10.69% Scholarships and bursaries 3.16% Fundraising expenses 1.23% Communications and advancement 1.11% Facilities 3.66% General and administration 3.23% Academic program 6.24%
EXPENSES
completed in that year. The debt relating to that project was reduced to just over $2 million at June 30, 2017, compared to the prior fiscal year balance of $2.8 million. Phase 1 of 3 of the Junior School Redevelopment Plan was completed during Fiscal 2017 at a total cost over two fiscal years of approximately $3 million. We were fortunate to have this cost substantially covered by campaign receipts and pledges. The College entered into a pledge loan of $1.3 million secured against outstanding campaign pledges to finance a portion of this phase of the construction. During the year, the College invested approximately $2.8 million in capital improvements, the majority of which – $1.8 million – relates to the completion of Phase 1 of the Junior School Redevelopment Plan and approximately $400,000 to Phase 2 of the project, which commenced in Fiscal 2017 and will be completed in early Fiscal 2018. Additional capital improvements during the year consisted of investment in a new campuswide security system, technology and other classroom furniture and equipment. The final and third phase of the Redevelopment Plan commences in the spring of 2018 and will focus on the lower level of the Junior School. We thank the College community for your continued patience and support during these projects. I would like to thank Jane Nyman for the extraordinary job she does as our CFO and for making my job easy. I would also like to thank the members of the Board of Governors and the Audit and Finance Committee for all their support during my term as Treasurer and Governor of the College. I leave the College finances in excellent hands as Stephen Geist takes over the Treasurer position commencing October 2017.
Cathy Bateman Treasurer
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Financial Snapshot ROYAL ST. GEORGE’S COLLEGE 000's 000's Statement of Financial Position June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016
ASSETS CURRENT Cash $ 5,317 $ 4,260 Accounts receivable 1,162 1,361 Other 563 830 7,042 6,451 CAPITAL ASSETS 22,220 21,041 $ 29,262 $ 27,492
LIABILITIES CURRENT Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 2,408 $ Deferred fees 8,105 Current portion of long-term debt* 2,304 12,817
2,442 7,743 252 10,437
LONG-TERM DEBT
896
2,556
13,713
12,993
FUND BALANCES Academic fund Capital asset fund
5,165 10,384 15,549
4,271 10,228 14,499
$
29,262 $
27,492
ROYAL ST. GEORGE’S COLLEGE Statement of Changes in Fund Balances Year ended June 30
Academic Capital Fund Asset Fund
Total
Fund balance, beginning of the year 4,271 10,228 14,499 Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses
1,607
(557)
1,050
Interfund transfers
(713)
713
0
Fund balance, end of year
5,165 10,384 15,549
* Debt to be refinanced March 2018
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ROYAL ST. GEORGE’S COLLEGE Statement of Operations Year ended June 30 2017 2016 Academic Capital Academic Capital Fund Asset Fund Total Fund Asset Fund $000’s $000’s $000’s $000’s $000’s
Total $000’s
REVENUE Tuition
13,706
-
13,706
13,296
-
13,296
680
-
680
838
-
838
147
1,329
1,476
127
1,652
1,779
151
-
151
196
-
196
14,684 1,329
16,013
14,457
1,652
16,109
Other Restricted donations Unrestricted donations
EXPENSES Salaries and benefits
10,473
-
10,473
10,205
-
10,205
Academic program
934
-
934
981
-
981
Facilities
548
-
548
514
-
514
General and administration
483
-
483
458
458
Scholarships and bursaries
473
-
473
443
-
443
Communications and advancement
166
-
166
144
-
144
Fundraising expenses
-
184
184
-
-
-
Depreciation of capital assets
- 1,600
1,600
-
1,478
1,478
Interest on long-term debt
-
102
102
-
117
117
13,077 1,886
14,963
12,745
1,595
14,340
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES
1,607 (557)
1,050
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57
1,769
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Message from the Executive Director of Advancement
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hose of us in the RSGC Advancement Office feel that we have the best job in the school. Our work to advance the mission of the College by fostering support and volunteerism allows us to connect with the broader RSGC community: parents, alumni, friends, grandparents, teachers and our student body — everyone who gives back because of their affection for and connection to the school and the friendships they have made during their time at RSGC. This year and every year, support for the College continues to grow. As improvements to the campus continue, it is easy to see how our donors are making a difference in the lives of our students. We also continue to focus on scholarships as we work toward hosting a student body that is more reflective of our diverse urban surroundings. Here are some highlights from the 2016/2017 school year:
• 100% participation in
giving from our Board of Directors, Foundation Board of Trustees, RSGC Alumni Association Executive Board, Faculty and Staff, and Grades 3, 4 and 6 families • Our 80 Bites Around the World Gala raised $160,000 for the new kitchen renovation • Annual Giving is at an all-time
high of $775,000 • Completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the Great School, Great Boys Campaign, with
$4,000,000 raised and $100,000 in new pledges this year
• Admission of our first fully funded scholarship student, supported by donations to the newly established Georgian Opportunity Fund • The first annual Cocktails and Carols holiday reception for alumni and their parents No success is ever achieved in isolation. I’d like to thank the Advancement Committee of the Board, the Campaign Cabinet, our Georgian Parents’ Guild, the Gala Committee, our Alumni Association Executive and our committed faculty and staff, who all work in partnership to help us deliver our programming and strengthen lifelong relationships to the College. We thank you for your continued generosity and support of our great school. Gratefully,
Maria Jordan, CFRE Executive Director of Advancement
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Donor Profile
The Tecimers: A Family Legacy
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t’s been a long time since Dan Tecimer ’93 graduated from Royal St. George’s College. But his five years of high school at RSGC were such wonderful years that when it came time to look for a school for his son Evan, Class of 2023, Dan and his wife MaryAnne didn’t even apply anywhere else. “It was very important to us to send Evan to RSGC,” said Dan, who works at Scotiabank as the Managing Director, Global Head of Corporate Trading. “He even started a year earlier than we were planning.” Evan, who started at the College in Grade 6, takes the subway to school with several friends from his street. Dan is thrilled that his son has become so independent and is happy at the school where he has so many wonderful memories of his own. “He’s taking advantage of the many opportunities that are offered to the boys,” said Dan, who is hoping to send his younger son, William, to RSGC next year. “He’s taking part in some clubs and a variety of different teams, which is something he’s really taken to. He went on the soccer trip to B.C. with the senior boys, which was incredible. He was with Mr. Evans, my old coach!” The legacy connection is a unique one that few boys get to share with their fathers. Dan says that when they went on the tour to visit RSGC, they bumped into Nick Van Herk, who is now the College’s Director of University Counselling, but was Dan’s math teacher when he was in high school! Evan loves being at the same school his father went to and certainly appreciates the legacy connection. “Some of the teachers know my dad from when he was here and it helps me have a better connection with them,” said Evan, who says his dad is always telling him stories about when he was at the College. “He had a great time when he was here and he’s always hoped I could come too. I’m happy to be here.” While Dan doesn’t recognize much of the facility anymore and is in awe when he walks into the renovated Ketchum Hall,
he knows that all of the great things that were in place when he was a student haven’t changed. When the call went out for donations for Phase 2 of the Junior School Redevelopment Plan to help renovate the Junior School lobby, classrooms and the kitchen, Dan was more than happy to contribute. “I have such good memories and I know Evan will come away with so many good memories of his own. RSGC is such a happy part of my life – it’s almost like what I am now was formed during my time there,” he said. “So if I can assist and keep that going for other people, I will. It’s something you feel good about.” Evan didn’t realize that his family had made a donation to the place that he loves, but he reacted the Georgian way when he found out. “Hopefully I can give back some money too when I’m older, so I can give some other kids the same opportunity that was given to me,” he said with a smile.
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A Fresh, New Look on Campus Phase 2 of the Junior School Redevelopment Plan Completed!
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his summer, Phase 2 of the Junior School Redevelopment Plan was completed. This phase focused on the renovation of the kitchen, the refurbishment of first and second floor classrooms, as well as the creation of the Junior School Lobby and a second floor Learning Studio – a larger space where boys can meet for group work and collaborative projects. Classrooms were refreshed with new lighting, conditioned air and better acoustics. Phase 1 was completed in the summer of 2016 and focused on the transformation of our dining hall into a Great Hall, the creation of a servery and the building of a new Junior School administration office. Phase 3 will be completed during the summer of 2018 and includes improving lighting and air quality on the lower level of the Junior School and the creation of a common area for our middle-school students. Thank you to all our donors whose support made this transformation possible. Here’s what our staff and students are saying about their new space:
“I LOVE THE LOBBY. I love the feeling when I
arrive first thing in the morning, especially when the fireplace is going. I love the fact that people congregate in the lobby and chat. It’s great to see and hear people connecting outside of my office. It has been a bit of a game changer, as the lobby is the entry to the world of the Junior School, the cornerstone of the school: an open, friendly place where the community connects with each other as they move through their day.” — Catherine Kirkland, Head of Junior School
TRANSFORMED THE JUNIOR SCHOOL.
“The renovation has The collaborative breakout area allows the boys to engage deeply in group work, and it is amazing to see how the space itself builds community and promotes active learning.” – Anna Magor, Junior School Director of Teaching and Learning
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“THE CLASSROOMS ARE BRIGHTER and more organized. The room was right-sized: even though it is smaller, it actually works better for the students. The central air was very welcome and helpful, especially during our warm fall. Storage has also been improved and the boys now have half lockers that take up less space and provide the right amount of storage they need for their books and belongings.” – Brian Robinson, Junior School Teacher
“The new kitchen is
PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES of organizational space and gives us the ability to move large quantities of food in a very short amount of time. It also feels awesome to provide a better quality product to our students.” – Stanislav Kotliar, Chef
“I LIKE MY CLASSROOM BETTER than last year because it’s brighter, nicer and newer. I feel it’s a nicer spot to do my work.” - Sam Andersen, Grade 6
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80 Bites Around the World
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In Support of the Great School, Great Boys Campaign On April 29, 2017, over 400 members of the Georgian community gathered at the Carlu in downtown Toronto to celebrate and raise money for the much-needed renovation of the school’s kitchen. As part of our Junior School Redevelopment Plan, changes to the kitchen improved the workflow by enhancing the efficiency of the space and adding new finishings and equipment. These improvements allow our chef to work with more fresh products and make more from scratch as part of a fresh, wholesome approach to cooking and eating. The success of the event was made possible through generous contributions from our community and sponsors.
459 GUESTS
119
94
parent and student volunteers DONATED AUCTION ITEMS
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Gala Co-Chairs Heather McGowan & Jane Halverson
Gala Committee Fiona Anderson Marin Anderson Cindy Barkway Jennifer Bizzarri
Adam Carson Julie Crossland Julie Dreger Roma Dubczak Anne Gallagher Daniela Gallo Mary Garofalo Cathie Gryfe-Seeley Tiffany Irwin Karen Jones
Maria Jordan Elizabeth Lawler David Lee Alison Leung Denise Loft Stephanie Martin Diane McDonald Toni Nosworthy Tracy Parzych Mcleod Catherine Pawluch
Nancy Pearson Christy Porter Cook Sophia Pristine Susie Raymond Clare Samworth Sydney Stoyan Glenna Talbot Benita Tafel Jasmin von Teichman Lynne Woollcombe
White Wine Sponsor Norman Hardie Winery & Vineyard
Auction Donors Wilma and Anthony DiPierdomenico Roma and Roman Dubczak Norman Hardie Vineyard & Winery Humbertown Jewellers Polar Latitudes Ed Robertson & Natalie Herbert Toronto Police Service
Event Sponsors Auction Sponsors Northern Air Environmental Technology Inc., Lisa and Brian Barney & Owen ’18, Noah ’17 Dragon Sponsors Timbercreek Asset Management, Ugo ’89 and Jennifer Bizzarri & Andrew and Karen Jones TriAxis Construction Limited
Faculty and Staff Ticket Sponsors Lynn Grogan and David Ferguson Red Wine Sponsors The DiCapo Family Foundation, The Estate of Villa La Calvane
Band Sponsors Brian Culbert & Denise Loft Print Sponsors The Gas Company, Doug Laxdall and Nancy Campbell
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Cumulative Contributions Royal St. George’s College gratefully acknowledges the significant financial contributions of the Georgian Community, whose cumulative giving in support of our mission totals $25,000 or more. Collectively, these gifts have a tremendous impact on learning and teaching at our school. Thank you for your long-term support and commitment to the College. This listing includes gifts received to June 30, 2017.
Visionaries' Circle ($1,000,000 +) The Georgian Parents' Guild
Founders' Circle ($500,000 +) The R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation
Governors' Circle ($250,000 +) Karen and Ray Arbesman The Bhalwani Family The Burry Family, The Midloch Foundation & WINCO Corporation The DiCapo Family Dr. Scholl Foundation The Factor Inwentash Family - Jakson ’12 & The Sheldon Inwentash and Lynn Factor Charitable Foundation John Firstbrook ’76 and Ann Firstbrook, Andrew Firstbrook ’15 J.S. McCain Maureen and Wayne Squibb 50th Anniversary Gala
Headmaster's Circle ($100,000 +) Michael Latner ’74 & Albert & Temmy Latner Family Foundation Michael & Susan Barker & Family John and Sharon Boultbee Joe & Laurissa Canavan and Family Paul ’85 and Susan Clark L. Robin & Donna Cornwell James and Julie Crossland John Curtin and Beth Nowers & Green River Foundation P. Craig Godsoe ’86 & The Peter and Shelagh Godsoe Family Foundation
Peter and Barbara Golding & Red Jam Holdings Ltd. David Green and Daphne Wagner The Hon. Max and Elizabeth Hardinge & The Molson Foundation J. Bradley Holland, Jean Wong and Family Molly Johnson and Hidden Gems Robert ’81 and Ruth Keilty Kevin R. Lint ’94 and James W. Lint ’98, Richard and Janet Lint & LinCon Management Inc. Darius, Kian & Arman Majlessi and Manuela Marcheggiani Christopher McCulloch & Judith Beamish Tracy & John McManus The Hon. Michael and Kelly Meighen Florence Minz Craig Moffat The Musicco Family Chris Purkis and Jane Botsford The Sherman Family Michael ’08 Gary & Ajit Singh, Chiranjeev Singh ’07 and Jaipal Singh ’10 The Talbot Family The Tiplady Family The W. Garfield Weston Foundation Tom and Ruth Woods Joseph Wright Spring 2017 Gala Anonymous
Georgians' Circle ($50,000 +) David and Carol Appel & Appel Family Foundation Catherine and Gregory ’15 Bateman Peter and Joan Beattie
David and Kim Beatty Peter Bethlenfalvy Bishop Fred A. Wilkinson Foundation Robert and Karen Bradeen The Briggs Family – Brendan ’07, John Ross ’11, Liam ’18 Michael Cohl and Lori McGoran Ted Conrod and Sally Armstrong David and Susan Corley Tim Costigan and Kathleen McLaughlin James Dunworth Crompton ’12 and Family Gilbert De Freitas Ravi and Joanne Deshpande Anthony and Wilma DiPierdomenico The Dubczak Family Tom Flynn & Cathy Hampson Geoffrey and Kimberly Gold Hal Hannaford and Susan Doherty Faith E. Harvey Carr and Jean Hatch Bruce and Leslie Jackson Nigel Johnston Donald Lomax David Lund and Heather Beamish & The WB Family Foundation Geoff and Josée MacDonald The Mariano Elia Foundation McCarthy Tetrault Christopher and Caroline Newall NUCAP Industries Inc. Mrs. Masako Oishi Jim and Kelly Osler Dennis Peterson and Maria Bruzzese Kimberly Cudney and H. Fraser Phillips ’78, Fielding Phillips ’14 and William Phillips ’12 Wanda Ho and Tom Pladsen Robert and Michelle Pollock
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Frank and Christine Raponi Donald Raymond, Jennifer Keenan and Family Rick and Connie Stefankiewicz David ’72 and Nancy Stewart J. Gregory ’86 and MarieClaude Sutton & Family Ashley Taylor and Adrian Lang TGA Entertainment Marilyn Thomson The Toskan Foundation The Vanden Broek Family David and Kate Wallace & David Wallace Investments Ltd Michael Woolhouse and Christine Allen Anonymous
Knights' Circle ($25,000 +) Francis and Melanie Allen Appletree Inc. Merle & Andrew Armstrong B Street Communications Inc. Stephen Beatty ’86 Mr. & Mrs. Chris and Christine Bell J.P. Benson & Kathryn Finn The Bizzarri Family Michael Boland and Mary Dawn Thomson Stewart Brown The Bruce Family The Bryant Family Robert Buchan and Tina Buchan The Buchanan-Robertson Family David and Wendy Bunston Tye and Janet Burt The Byrne Family J. Anthony Caldwell and Martha Durdin Carolyn Sifton Foundation
CIBC Community Investment Adam and Seana Carson Robert Casper and Jennifer Wardrop Thomas and Anna Chambers Bruce Chapple ’87 & Leslie McCallum Mr. John ’85 and Tracey Cimba Charles and Ivana Clayton Jeff and Carolyn Cullen Raymond Danniels Mark and Susan Davis George and Kathy Dembroski The Devir Family Alex, Mike, Johanna and David Diplock E.W. Bickle Foundation Falco Steel Fabricators Inc. Tye and Eileen Farrow The Figueiredo Family Gordon and Karen Fowler Steve and Mariann Geist Estate of Anne E. Gibson Michael Goodman and Family John and Gail Graham Carol Gray Shelly Haber and Richard Greene Paul Gross and Martha Burns Robert and Josée Hammill Jim Harbell and Patricia McQuaid Douglas Harrison and Margaret Grottenthaler David Harrison & Zac Harrison ’15 Campbell Harvey ’77 and Susana Harvey William ’72 and Anne Hepburn Lianne & Paul Hill Dr. Geoffrey Houlton
Jesse & Julie Rasch Foundation David and Barbara Johnson Robynn & Scott Jolliffe Joseph S. Stauffer Company Brett and Jennifer Knowles Bruce Kuwabara and Victoria Jackman Amanda Lang Michael Lank and Fiona Anderson Gary Last and Cori Simms Peggy Latimer Susan Latremoille Gregory Latremoille Leo and Christina Lau Greg and Lisa Laurin and Family Susur Lee and Brenda Bent & Susur Lee Consulting David Lee and Carrie Mack Paul and Margaret Li Anthony Lisi ’15 Timothy S. Logan ’88 Jim and Lesli Ann Logush James and Joanne Love The Lucas Family Bruce W. MacLaren The Macmillan Family Robert Mah & Jennifer van der Put Morteza and Laleh Mahjour Scot Martin Patricia McCain The McConnell Family, Andrew ’11 Doug and Deborah McCutcheon Grant McDaniel and Judy McLeish David and Suzanne McKerroll & The McKerroll Family Fund – Toronto Community Foundation
Alexander and Marianne Miller Bruce and Mary Mitchell Andrew and Heather Mitchell John and Nancy Mulvihill Municipal Mechanical Contractors Limited Thomas Neil & Prudence Morrison and Family Nesbitt Burns Ricardo and Alicia Nevarez Donald O'Born James Peters ’90 Charles Peters David and Amanda Ploughman RBC Dominion Securities Brian and Megan Porter Paul and Janet Raboud W. Peter Reid Stephen Rigby and Mary Jackson Prince-Robson Family David Roffey Robert Rubinoff The Russett Family Ms. Philippa Samworth Michael Sanderson and Donna Green Andrew and Barbara Scace The Sellery Family Sofina Foods Barry and Penny Somerville The Stantons David and Tara Steele Henry Stevenson's Family The Stewart Family St-Onge Family Bryan and Anne Tatoff Daniel ’93 and MaryAnne Tecimer Matt Tedford & Liz Gallery Terrace Gate Acura Ltd.
Victor and Fiona Therrien J. Thomas and Marie-Yolande Timmins Mark and Clare Trachuk Trade Electrical Contractors John and Victoria Tremayne TriAxis Construction Limited John and Leslie Tuer Unilock Ltd. George and Krystyna Vassos Dr. & Mrs. Bruno L. Vendittelli and Family Nils Voermann ’85 Wolf and Gillian von Teichman Jonathan Wheler & Tricia Tait-Wheler Professors Peter and Sue Williams Dennis and Lucia Wing Anonymous
Thank You to Our Donors Royal St. George’s College gratefully acknowledges the significant financial contributions of our donors from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Headmaster's Circle ($100,000+) Spring 2017 Gala Anonymous
Georgians' Circle ($50,000+) The Bhalwani Family Anthony and Wilma DiPierdomenico
John Firstbrook ’76 and Ann Firstbrook, Andrew ’15 Mrs. Masako Oishi The Talbot Family The Tiplady Family The Georgian Parents' Guild The DiCapo Family Foundation Anonymous
Knights' Circle ($25,000+) CIBC Community Investment Mr. David Green and Ms. Daphne Wagner & Greenrock Charitable Trust Michael Lank and Fiona Anderson Geoff and Josée MacDonald
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RSGC Annual Report 2016-17 Dragons' Circle ($10,000+) The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company J.P. Benson & Kathryn Finn The Canavan Family Foundation Joe & Laurissa Canavan and Family Paul ’85 and Susan Clark Ted and Sally Conrod Mr. & Mrs. Ravi & Joanne Deshpande Tom Flynn & Cathy Hampson Sorya Gaulin and Christian Guay Geoffrey and Kimberly Gold Dr. Jay Hodgson and Ms. Xiaodong Zhou Bruce Kuwabara and Victoria Jackman Timothy S. Logan ’88 The Mariano Elia Foundation John and Tracy McManus The Musicco Family Thomas Neil & Prudence Morrison and Family Christopher and Caroline Newall James O'Sullivan & Lucie Vallée Robert and Michelle Pollock The Stewart Family J. Gregory ’86 & MarieClaude Sutton & Family Jesse & Julie Rasch Foundation The W. Garfield Weston Foundation Tom and Ruth Woods Michael Woolhouse and Christine Allen Anonymous
Friends' Circle ($5,000+) Stephen Beatty ’86 Mr. & Mrs. Chris and Christine Bell The Bizzarri Family The Bryson-To Family The Burleton Family Mr. & Mrs. Adam and Seana Carson Bruce Chapple ’87 & Leslie McCallum Jacqueline Code and Philip Playfair Mr. John Coke & Ms. Cathy Cranston Tim Costigan and Kathleen McLaughlin
Mr. Brian Culbert and Mrs. Denise Loft The Dubczak Family Lynn Grogan & David Ferguson Mr. Howard Field and Mrs. Alison Field Mariann and Steve Geist David Gibbs ’95
Mrs. Tara Steele and Mr. David Steele Ferit and Virginia Tecimer The Vanden Broek Family Dr. & Mrs. Bruno L. Vendittelli and Family Cheese Boutique Timbercreek Asset Management
Celia & Gordon Goodman Mr. & Mrs. Stewart and Jean Green Douglas Harrison & Margaret Grottenthaler Mr. William Hepburn ’72 and Mrs. Anne Hepburn J. Bradley, Ryan ’14 & Owen ’17 Holland Stephanie Horning & Andrew MacDougall Mr. & Mrs. Andrew and Karen Jones Arthur D. Kennedy ’81 Mrs. Adrienne Kirby and Mr. Kevin Kirby Amanda Lang Greg and Lisa Laurin and Family Mr. & Ms. Sai and Michelle Leung Mr. & Mrs. Jim and Lesli Ann Logush David Lund and Heather Beamish Mr. Robert Mah and Ms. Jennifer van der Put Mrs. Anne McLachlin and Mr. Ian McLachlin Mr. & Mrs. Andrew and Heather Mitchell Mr. Patrick O'Keeffe and Mrs. Stacey O'Keeffe Ian K. Russell & Family The Russett Family St-Onge Family
TriAxis Construction Limited Mr. Domenic Fuda Mr. Rudy Tomaini Northern Air Construction Ltd Lisa and Brian Barney & Owen ’18 & Noah ’17 Anonymous
Patrons' Circle ($1,000+) Mr. Jason Attew and Mrs. Alicia Attew Mr. Mark Aristone and Ms. Heather Baker Mr. Jim Bantis and Mrs. Dina Bantis Christy and Richard Usher-Jones Michael and Susan Barker Cindy Barkway Ms. Maria Teresa Barreira Ms. Catherine Bateman Ralph and Eileen Beatty Mr. Don Behan and Ms. Juliet Nelson Ms. Nancy Bell and Mr. David Forgay Peter Bethlenfalvy Mr. Andrew Blanchette ’96 and Ms. Kelly Blanchette Mr. Herbert Blum and Ms. Cheryl-Ann Brière Mr. Angus Botterell and Ms. Danielle Botterell
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Mr. David Brady and Ms. Robin Lampard The Briggs Family Mr. Paul Brink and Ms. Kate Cochrane-Brink Dr. Maureen Briscoe The Brocklehurst Family Guy Burry ’77, Liz Lundell and Owen Burry ’13 The Noe Family Philip Calder ’85 Jennifer Wardrop & Robert Casper Fred Cassano and Linda Cianci Blake and Fiona Cassidy Mr. Peter Hamilton and Ms. Marlene Cepparo Roxanne Chemych & Andrew Chabursky Mr. Tim Christmann and Ms. Tricia Kindree Nicholas Christoffersen ’19 Dr. Robert Ciomyk and Ms. Lisa Roske Mr. & Mrs. Paul and Lesley Cleveland Craig and Kimberly Colraine Dr. Patricia Colton and Dr. Paul Kurdyak Mr. Cameron Conn-Grant ’00 The Connolly Family David Crawford and Julia Holland Mr. & Mrs. James and Julie Crossland Mr. Fraser Phillips ’78 and Ms. Kimberly Cudney Mr. James Taylor and Ms. Mary Ann Curran Michael and Lee Davies Andrew & Teresa Degasperis Greg & Elaine Dimmer Mr. Thomas Donnelly and Ms. Lise Lacroix Dr. Neil Rau and Ms. Margaret Drent Nicholas and Charlotte Durand Ms. Motria Dzulynsky and Mr. Ostap Mojsiak Mr. Alex Edmison ’02 and Ms. Dana Stenabaugh Dr. Robert Eng ’88 and Mrs. Julie Lim-Eng Robert and Nancy Evans Kathryn From and Shawn Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Tom and Linda Gajer Ms. Carol Gray Leona Greene & Roger Chiu
Mr. Marc Gunter and Ms. Laura Steele Ms. Bronwen Hann Mr. Campbell Harvey ’77 and Mrs. Susana Harvey Mr. Ed Robertson and Ms. Natalie Herbert Mr. Kenny Ramsubick and Ms. Erica Herbert Barbara Hills (née Bradley) Wanda Ho & Tom Pladsen Deborah and Richard Holdsworth Ms. Martha Howard and Ms. Kelly Waddingham The Hugessen Family Ms. Dominique Hussey and Mr. Alan Gardner Ms. Maria Jordan Mr. Cedrick Kelly Marisa Mills & Michael Kelly Mr. Donald King & Mrs. Debbie King Mr. Colin Kinnear and Ms. Cynthia Goodchild Catherine Kirkland & Christopher Newton Mr. Alan Kirkpatrick and Ms. Shannon Valliant Mr. & Mrs. David and Jane Kruse The Landry Family Mr. Ashley Taylor & Ms. Adrian Lang Mrs. Christina Lau and Mr. Leo Lau Mr. Rick Lavoie and Ms. Patricia Campbell Ms. Elizabeth Lawler Mr. Andrew Le Feuvre & Mrs. Elaine Le Feuvre Tim Leishman & Eleanor Misener The Lenkov Family Isabel & Nicky Lai Mr. & Ms. Jeffrey and Alison Leung Mr. & Mrs. Don and Sandra Linsdell Jamie Lint ’98 Ryan Loader & Sarah Chenoweth Mr. Donald Lomax Mr. James Longwell and Mrs. Margo Longwell Albany Avenue Basketball, Sean Loucks Robin MacAulay and Charles Gane Mr. Alex Macdonald and Ms. Angela Lam Mr. James Mackintosh and Mrs. Sue Mackintosh
Mr. Scott Mahaffy and Mrs. Kathleen Mahaffy L. Mancinelli & P. Di Giacomo Mr. Brett Marchand and Mrs. Cynthia Morrison Marchand The Mather Family Rob & Nancy McConnell, Andrew McConnell ’11 Mr. & Mrs. Greg and Diane McDonald Mr. Hamid Arabzadeh and Ms. Lynne McEachern Greg and Sarah McLeish Nigel Meakin & Lauren Millier Brian Blumenthal & Lisa Mendelson Mr. David Miller and Ms. Bruna Gambino Ms. Eleanor Misener and Mr. Tim Leishman Dan Mitchell ’99 Ms. Anne Mitchell and Dr. Noel Langhorne Ms. Shiva Montazemi-Safari Lucy, Nick and Anthony ’15 Lisi Mr. Jim Newton and Ms. Liz Newton Ms. Jane Nyman Mr. Tim Ormsby ’78 and Ms. Robin Stauth Mr. Gary Ostoich and Ms. Katherine Berendt Mr. Timothy Pacaud ’96 and Mrs. Laetitia Pacaud Mr. & Mrs. Andrew and Lisa Parker Mr. Chris Partridge Don and Nancy Pearson Dr. Neal Sondheimer & Ms. Alyssa Pei Mr. Franck Perrin and Ms. Pamela Taylor Mrs. Peri Peters and Mr. Mark Peters Mr. Sreten Petrovic and Mrs. Sladjana Petrovic Mr. Mark Wilson & Ms. Diane Pitblado Ms. Wendy Pitblado Marvin Pludwinski and Linda Hacker David Pyper & Karen Purvis The Raman Family Don Raymond & Jennifer Keenan Richardson GMP Prince-Robson Family Joel Rochon and Alison Wiley Mr. Andrew Armstrong ’88 and Ms. Joanna Rotenberg
Mr. Massimo Rovazzi and Ms. Marta Maloney Diane and Ron Rudan Mr. Brad Stoneburgh and Ms. Clare Samworth John Sayers ’87 & Eleanor Latta Patrick Shaw & Leea Litzgus Gurdass and Ajit Singh Paula & Mark Smith Tom Stevens Mr. Michael Stevenson and Mrs. Claire Sturgess Henry Stevenson's Family Sydney Stoyan, James Buchan & Family Ms. Benita Tafel Anne & Bryan Tatoff Matt Tedford & Liz Gallery Mr. Nicholas Thadaney and Ms. Jacqueline Allen Mr. George Thompson ’88 and Ms. Molly Pocklington Adrian Thornbury ’87 Dr. & Mrs. George A. Trusler Steven Tsambalieros & Heather Comba Jennifer Price and Martin Tulett Mr. Trevor Turnbull and Dr. Jennifer Day Mr. Andrew von Teichman ’96 and Ms. Natalie Oldfield Mr. Robert Vretenar and Ms. Amy Shoemaker David and Kate Wallace Maureen and Bill Wareham Mr. William Watson and Mrs. Barbara Zvan-Watson Webster Lally Family Mr. & Mrs. Andrew and Annette Whiteley Jeff, Nancy and Andrew Wilker Peter and Carla Willis John and Lisa Windover
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Mr. David Woollcombe ’83 and Mrs. Louise Woollcombe Mr. Fei Yao and Ms. Hui Wu Mr. Chris Yelle ’90 and Ms. Diedre Lipton Mr. Paul Yelle and Mrs. Cindy Yelle Karen Atkinson and Matt Zischka The Birks Family Foundation The Max Clarkson Family Foundation CanGrad Studios Westmoor Holdings Atomic Heating and Cooling Anonymous
Benefactors' Circle (up to $1,000) Mr. Scott Ackley ’04 and Lindsey Ackley Mark Ackley Mr. & Ms. Glen and Claudine Algarvio Dr. Haytham Alhajali and Mrs. Banan Alhajali Ms. Aliya Ali and Mr. Mohammad Shabbir Mr. Giles Anderson ’89 and Ms. Leanne Anderson Mr. Mark Andersen ’94 and Ms. Marin Anderson Luba Andrews Ms. Lori Angle and Mr. Jeff Houslander Mr. Peter Antonoff ’82 Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Carroll Armstrong Dr. Taylor Armstrong ’96 and Ms. Erin Porter Bob and Erica Armstrong Justin Ashley ’87 and Samantha Ridsdale Mr. Mark Atkinson ’90 and Ms. Danielle Atkinson
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RSGC Annual Report 2016-17 Jacquie Baby & Andrew Prowse Salvatore Badali & Kim McInnes Ms. Michelle Bader-Shaw Mary & Richard Beadon Mr. Neil Simpson & Ms. Ruta Benjamin Ms. Esther Benzie and Mr. Mark Phillips Mr. & Ms. Wayne and Jennifer Bibby Patty Boake Mrs. Barbara Bolton and Mr. Kim Bolton The Bonetta Family Mr. Shaun Boyd and Ms. Sharon Lewis Mrs. Kathleen Brethour Mr. Justin Briginshaw Mrs. Donna Brown and Mr. Philip Brown Mr. John Buckingham ’71 Ms. Dorothy Byers Mr. Simon Cain Mrs. Jodi Cape and Mr. Nico Cape Michelle Carter-Webb Scott and Kedrin Case Scott Hine & Yvonne Catty Mr. Simon Chong Dr. Yun Yee Chow and Mr. James Hartford Mr. Nathan Chow The Christie Family Mr. Ted Clark and Mrs. Angela Clark Paul Clarke ’77 and Linda Ryan Ms. Holly Clarke Mr. & Mrs. S. Victor and Sherry Clayton Mrs. Linda Cochrane and Mr. Gregory Cochrane Mr. Scott Cole and Mrs. Birgit Cole John and Catherine Conforzi Mr. Ryan Cookson ’03 Mr. Jim Lisser and Ms. Carol Cruickshank Ms. Carolyn Cullen and Mr. Tim Van Alstyne The D'Arcy Family Mr. Stephen Dame Mr. & Ms. Paul and Leana Darvasi Mark and Susan Davis Rachel DeBlois Gerry & Lisa Doerksen Ms. Katie Dolgin
Mrs. Qi Dong and Mr. Xu Yuan Father David Donkin Mr. James Donnelly Mr. Grant Dunbar ’71 and Ms. Peggy Able Dunbar Mrs. Raphaela Dunlap and Mr. John Dunlap Mr. Paul Edwards ’70 and Ms. Helen Heacock Mr. Mark Edwards ’71 and Mrs. Mary Edwards Kelly & Corbet Elder Mr. Ken Ellis & Ms. Heather Tulk Mr. Jeffrey Enfield ’97 Dr. Trena Evans Mr. John Evans Keith Farrar Mr. Martins Fatola and Mrs. Aderinola Fatola The Fenton Family Mr. & Mrs. William and Fiona Fisher David & Kelley Fitzpatrick Sherry Fitzpatrick Mr. Chris Van Dyke and Ms. Bridget Flynn Charles Fowler ’86 Will Fripp ’88 Peter Furnish & Chantelle Courtney Anne and Tim Gallagher Mr. Marc Baron and Ms. S Ghoreshy Ms. Julie Girvan Mr. Eugene Trusler ’75 and Ms. Laurie Goad Ms. Janice Goldberg and Dr. Stephen Nash Mr. Chris Golding ’83 and Ms. Joanne Golding Nick Golding ’86 and Rebecca Golding Mrs. Angela Goldman and Mr. Lee Goldman Paddy, Doug & Graydon Goodman Mr. Kenneth Goodwin and Ms. Karmen Steigenga Mr. Russell Gordon and Ms. Jennifer Shea Mr. Peter Gordon and Dr. Jacqueline Jirsch John and Gail Graham Vanessa Grant & Philip Street Ms. Jill Greaves Mr. David Grenier and Mrs. Janet Grenier Mr. Thomas Connell and Ms. Sara Griffiths
Cathie Gryfe-Seeley & David Gryfe Mr. Ye Tao & Ms. Hong Guo Marvin Pludwinski & Linda Hacker Mr. Andrew Haisley and Ms. Katherine Brown Anne & Geoffrey Hancock Ms. Alison Hart Mr. Michael Henry ’87 Mr. William Henry ’84 Mr. Robert Henry and Mrs. Beverley Henry Mrs. Elizabeth Henry-Walford and Mr. Rob Walford Mr. Neil Hetherington ’91 and Ms. Laura Hetherington Mr. Paul Hooper and Ms. Caitlin MacNamara Ms. Kate Hubbs Mr. Graham Hunt ’85 and Mrs. Lara Hunt Tim Hutton Mr. Jonathan Wood and Ms. Gillian Irving Douglas and Diane Jamieson Ms. Sarah Jessani Ms. Emily Johnson Mr. Blake Johnston ’77 and Ms. Kathy Johnston Ms. Andrea Kaye Mr. Jay Kearsey and Ms. Sandra Kearsey Mr. Kevin Kirby and Mrs. Adrienne Kirby Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey and Natalie Kirsh Mr. Andrew Knight ’83 Ms. Andrea Koronovich and Mr. David Day Rickesh Kotecha ’00 & Family John Lambersky and Jennifer Goldberg Allan and Marti Latta Dr. James Leatch & Dr. Sandra Boyes David Lee and Carrie Mack Mr. James Lee Mr. Hong Li and Ms. Jiang Xie Mr. Timothy Lilleyman and Ms. Victoria Welstead Mr. Theo Ling and Mrs. Charlene Ling Dr. Barbara Liu and Dr. David McNeely Mr. Steve Losty and Mrs. Michele Losty The Lucas Family Hon. Donald Macdonald & Mrs. Adrian Macdonald
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John A. L. Macdonald ’87 Patti MacNicol The Magor Family Mr. Charles Magyar ’84 and Mrs. Charlotte Magyar Mrs. Mary Mallin and Mr. Louis Mallin Lauren and Joe Mandarino Mr. Gordon Manning ’87 and Ms. Melanie Manning T.B.K. Martin Ms. Alessandra Matera Mrs. Susan Mazan and Mr. Michael Mazan Mr. Eugene Mazzuca and Ms. Cori Kalinowski Murray McCarthy & Martha Asselin Mr. & Ms. Murray and Nicole McCutcheon Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Martha McFarlane The McGrath Family Mr. Scott McIlroy Ms. Laura McPhedran and Mr. Ben Barnes David and Yuri Miller Peter Miller ’81 Janet Mills & David Sharpless The Mitchell Family Dr. Thomas Moffat ’79 and Ms. Diana Moffat Mr. Rob Moore and Ms. Molly Johnson Mr. Brian Moskowitz and Dr. Jennifer Pearlman Patti and Laurie Munro David Munro Dr. Stephen Nash and Ms. Janice Goldberg Ms. Juliet Nelson and Mr. Don Behan Ms. Liz Newton and Mr. Jim Newton Ms. Elizabeth Nichols Mr. Terrance Nicholson ’70 and Ms. Elena Bird Toni & Stuart Nosworthy Beth Nowers and Jack Curtin Ms. Margaret Nozuka Lori & Paul O'Leary Colm and Cathy O'Shea Ms. Maggie Olah The Orridge Family Mr. Geoff Osborne ’08 Mr. & Mrs. James and Indira Ovenell, Luke '21 Michel Mainardi ’00 The Reverend Jesse Parker ’01 and Mrs. Leanne Parker M. Jerry Patava
Mr. James Patava ’03 Mr. Bruce Patterson ’86 Mr. & Ms. Aaron and Kelly Payne Mr. James Pearson & Ms. N. Jane Pepino Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth and Katherine Peel Jamie Peters ’90 Reid Plaxton and Family Dr. Alan Polak ’89 and Ms. Sheri Polak Bishop Philip Poole ’70 Ron and Lynn Poth Gary Power and Vicki Power Dr. W. John Ramage and Mrs. Diana Ramage Mr. Paul Rand and Mrs. Miranda Rand Mr. Luke Rankin Mizen Family Morris and Sue Reid The Richmond Family Peter and Fran Ricketts Blake Murray and Nancy Riley Liam Robertson-Caryll Mr. & Ms. Brian and Stephanie Robinson Torin Rumball Michael Ruscitti Mr. George Rutherford ’71 and Ms. Deborah Rutherford Ms. Dianne Ryan and Mr. Rob Hogg Mrs. Julie D. Ryder Mr. Brian Sabiston Peter & Rosie Sarellas and Family Mr. Craig Sayers ’91 and Ms. Andrea Silano Sayers Mrs. Melodie Schaffer and Mr. Michael Schaffer Mr. Greg Seale
Kieran Sharma & Family Ms. Janine Sheeres Mrs. Sonia Shilletto and Dr. M. Derek Shilletto Mr. Edward Stephenson and Ms. Jane Stephenson Ms. Anne Stephenson and Mr. Jeff Kenney Ms. Janet E. Stephenson Mr. William Sutton Mr. Patrick Taylor ’02 Jason Taylor ’97 Mr. Patrick Thoburn and Ms. Britt Oldenburg Mr. Ronald W. Thornbury Ms. Kristine Thornley Ms. Emilie Toguri Emma Totten Ms. Sonia Trevisanello and Mr. Jeffrey Friedman Mr. Steven Turner Ms. Stefanie Turner Ms. Kirsten Uhre Nick and Heather Van Herk George and Krystyna Vassos Ms. Rowena Verzo Alexander & Lara Vickers Vidal-Ribas Smith Family Capt. Myles Vivares Mr. Matthew von Teichman ’92 and Mrs. Jasmin von Teichman Gillian von Teichman Mr. & Mrs. Tom and Sue Wade West Ms. Shannon Wainman The Walker Family Linda Wang, Bertrand Li Dr. Andrew Waschuk ’93 Jeffrey Wassermann, Janis Rusen, Noah Wassermann and Anna Wassermann Mr. Brian White ’73 David R. Windeyer Lisa Windover & John Windover Mr. Michael Wurstlin Scott Young and Pamela Portsmouth Ms. Barbara Zeibuts Hilary & Alex Zimmermann General Reinsurance Corporation BenefAction Foundation Fidelity Investments Canada Dyfed Corp The Lowidt Foundation TD Private Giving Foundation Dr. H.A. Clarke Medicine Professional Organization
Hydro One Inc. Results Oriented Phil Spacie Anonymous
Alumni Giving Mr. Paul Edwards ’70 and Ms. Helen Heacock Mr. Terrance Nicholson ’70 and Ms. Elena Bird Bishop Philip Poole ’70 Mr. John Buckingham ’71 Mr. Grant Dunbar ’71 and Ms. Peggy Able Dunbar Mr. Mark Edwards ’71 and Mrs. Mary Edwards Mr. George Rutherford ’71 and Ms. Deborah Rutherford Mr. William Hepburn ’72 and Mrs. Anne Hepburn Mr. Brian White ’73 Mr. Eugene Trusler ’75 and Ms. Laurie Goad John Firstbrook ’76 and Ann Firstbrook, Andrew ’15 Guy Burry ’77, Liz Lundell and Owen Burry ’13 Paul Clarke ’77 and Linda Ryan Mr. Campbell Harvey ’77 and Mrs. Susana Harvey Mr. Blake Johnston ’77 and Ms. Kathy Johnston The Richmond Family Mr. Tim Ormsby ’78 and Ms. Robin Stauth Mr. Fraser Phillips ’78 and Ms. Kimberly Cudney Dr. Thomas Moffat ’79 and Ms. Diana Moffat Leonard Bosschart ’81 Arthur D. Kennedy ’81 Peter Miller ’81 Mr. Peter Antonoff ’82 Mr. Chris Golding ’83 and Ms. Joanne Golding Mr. Andrew Knight ’83 Mr. Andrew Le Feuvre ’83 & Mrs. Elaine Le Feuvre Mr. David Woollcombe ’83 and Mrs. Louise Woollcombe Mr. William Henry ’84 Mr. Charles Magyar ’84 and Mrs. Charlotte Magyar Philip Calder ’85 Paul ’85 and Susan Clark Mr. Graham Hunt ’85 and Mrs. Lara Hunt Stephen Beatty ’86 Charles Fowler ’86
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Nick Golding ’86 and Rebecca Golding Mr. Bruce Patterson ’86 J. Gregory ’86 & MarieClaude Sutton & Family Justin Ashley ’87 and Samantha Ridsdale Bruce Chapple ’87 & Leslie McCallum Mr. Michael Henry ’87 John A. L. Macdonald ’87 Mr. Gordon Manning ’87 and Ms. Melanie Manning John Sayers ’87 & Eleanor Latta Adrian Thornbury ’87 Mr. Andrew Armstrong ’88 and Ms. Joanna Rotenberg Dr. Robert Eng ’88 and Mrs. Julie Lim-Eng Will Fripp ’88 Timothy S. Logan ’88 Mr. George Thompson ’88 and Ms. Molly Pocklington Mr. Giles Anderson ’89 and Ms. Leanne Anderson The Bizzarri Family Dr. Alan Polak ’89 and Ms. Sheri Polak Mr. Mark Atkinson ’90 and Ms. Danielle Atkinson Jamie Peters ’90 Mr. Chris Yelle ’90 and Ms. Diedre Lipton Mr. Neil Hetherington ’91 and Ms. Laura Hetherington Mr. Craig Sayers ’91 and Ms. Andrea Silano Sayers Mr. Matthew von Teichman ’92 and Mrs. Jasmin von Teichman Daniel ’93 and MaryAnne Tecimer Dr. Andrew Waschuk ’93 Mr. Mark Andersen ’94 and Ms. Marin Anderson David Gibbs ’95 Dr. Taylor Armstrong ’96 and Ms. Erin Porter Mr. Andrew Blanchette ’96 and Ms. Kelly Blanchette Mr. Timothy Pacaud ’96 and Mrs. Laetitia Pacaud Mr. Andrew von Teichman ’96 and Ms. Natalie Oldfield Mr. Jeffrey Enfield ’97 Jason Taylor ’97 Jamie Lint ’98 Dan Mitchell ’99 Mr. Afrim Pristine ’99 Mr. Cameron Conn-Grant ’00
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RSGC Annual Report 2016-17 Rickesh Kotecha ’00 & Family Michel Mainardi ’00 The Reverend Jesse Parker ’01 and Mrs. Leanne Parker Mr. Alex Edmison ’02 and Ms. Dana Stenabaugh Mr. Patrick Taylor ’02 Mr. Ryan Cookson ’03 Mr. Jonathan Lucas ’03 Suzana Lucas Mr. James Patava ’03 Mr. Scott Ackley ’04 and Lindsey Ackley Mr. Edward Beqaj ’08 Mr. Geoff Osborne ’08 David Munro ’09 Anonymous
Staff Giving Mark Ackley Mr. Scott Ackley ’04 and Lindsey Ackley Mr. & Ms. Glen and Claudine Algarvio Mr. Mark Andersen ’94 and Ms. Marin Anderson Jacquie Baby & Andrew Prowse Ms. Michelle Bader-Shaw Stephen Beatty ’86 Mr. & Ms. Wayne and Jennifer Bibby Mr. Andrew Blanchette ’96 and Ms. Kelly Blanchette The Bonetta Family Mr. Justin Briginshaw Mr. Simon Cain Michelle Carter-Webb Mr. Nathan Chow The Christie Family Ms. Holly Clarke The D'Arcy Family Mr. Stephen Dame Mr. & Ms. Paul and Leana Darvasi Rachel DeBlois Gerry & Lisa Doerksen Father David Donkin Mr. James Donnelly Mr. Jeffrey Enfield ’97 Mr. John Evans Dr. Trena Evans Keith Farrar Charles Fowler ’86 Sherry Fitzpatrick David & Kelley Fitzpatrick Mr. Marc Baron and Ms. S Ghoreshy Ms. Julie Girvan
Mr. Russell Gordon and Ms. Jennifer Shea Mr. Thomas Connell and Ms. Sara Griffiths Cathie Gryfe-Seeley & David Gryfe Ms. Alison Hart Ms. Kate Hubbs Tim Hutton Douglas and Diane Jamieson Ms. Sarah Jessani Ms. Emily Johnson Ms. Maria Jordan Ms. Andrea Kaye Mr. Jay Kearsey and Ms. Sandra Kearsey Catherine Kirkland & Christopher Newton Rickesh Kotecha ’00 & Family John Lambersky and Jennifer Goldberg Dr. James Leatch & Dr. Sandra Boyes David Lee and Carrie Mack Albany Avenue Basketball, Sean Loucks The Magor Family Joe & Lauren Mandarino Ms. Alessandra Matera Ms. Laura McPhedran and Mr. Ben Barnes David and Yuri Miller Ms. Elizabeth Nichols Toni & Stuart Nosworthy Ms. Margaret Nozuka Ms. Jane Nyman Lori & Paul O'Leary Mr. & Ms. Aaron and Kelly Payne Mr. Luke Rankin Mr. & Ms. Brian and Stephanie Robinson Torin Rumball Michael Ruscitti Ms. Dianne Ryan and Mr. Rob Hogg Peter & Rosie Sarellas and Family Mr. Greg Seale Phil Spacie Ms. Janet E. Stephenson Tom Stevens Adrian Thornbury ’87 Ms. Emilie Toguri Emma Totten Ms. Stefanie Turner Mr. Steven Turner Ms. Kirsten Uhre Nick and Heather Van Herk
Ms. Rowena Verzo Capt. Myles Vivares Mr. & Mrs. Tom and Sue Wade West Ms. Shannon Wainman Anonymous
Grandparent Giving Dr. Maureen Briscoe Michael and Lee Davies Allan & Marti Latta Hon. Donald Macdonald & Mrs. Adrian Macdonald Ms. Maggie Olah Mr. Brian Sabiston Dr. & Mrs. George A. Trusler Anonymous
Gifts in Kind Ana Pascos - Portrait Artist Aramark Canada Ltd. The Arbesman Family Andrew & Merle Armstrong Aspen Ridge Homes Banfi Restaurant Ted and Sally Conrod Solo Para Ti Gifts, Ms. Allison Backal John & Christine Baldwin Mr. Jim Bantis and Mrs. Dina Bantis Nature Clean Products, Andrew Behan '21 Mr. and Mrs. Dennis and Julie Bernhard Mr. Andrew Blanchette ’96 and Ms. Kelly Blanchette Mr. Mark Boloten and Mrs. Dawn Boloten Britt Olenburg Stephen Burleton & Heather McGowan The Bryson-To Family The Byrne Family Case Family Fred Cassano & Family Ms. Carmela Casuccio Scott Hine & Yvonne Catty Roxanne Chemych & Andrew Chabursky Cheese Boutique ChochoMe North America Inc. Ms. Tina Ciccocioppo Citchen Candle Company Ms. Rhonda Clarfield-Vorona
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Thomas Clute ’79 & Fiona Smith Mrs. Joanna ColvilleReeves and Mr. Stephen Colville-Reeves Connect Yoga Cori Kalinowski Family, Lawyer & Mediator Jim & Julie Crossland Tim Costigan and Kathleen McLaughlin Lucas Croxon & Family Brian Culbert & Denise Loft Andrew & Teresa Degasperis Anthony and Wilma DiPierdomenico Dragon's Lair The Dubczak Family Facebook Canada Flow Water Inc. Fogolini Family Forest Hill Orthodontics, Dr. and Mrs. Bruno L. Vendittelli and Family Kathryn From & Shawn Thompson Deborah Fountain Rockeffeller Tour NY Franco Mirabelli Design Inc. Fresh Home & Events Mr. Jeffrey Friedman and Ms. Sonia Trevisanello Peter Furnish & Chantelle Courtney David Gibbs ’95 Gibson's Cleaners Company Limited Gilded and Green Greenhawk Equestrian Sport The Prepped Shop, Lynne Griffin HUB International - Robert Keilty ’81 & Ruth Keilty Humbertown Jewellers Jascor Housewares Mr. Robert Keene and Ms. Sophia Tolias Ken's Flowers on Avenue Kingsway Boxing Club Kinnear Family
Rickesh Kotecha ’00 & Family Krate 101 Amanda Lang Mr. Michael Latimer David Lee and Carrie Mack Mr. Jim Lisser and Ms. Carol Cruickshank Little Miss Hanna & The T-Shirt Mafia Patrick Shaw & Leea Litzgus Mr. & Mrs. Jim and Lesli Ann Logush Sai & Michelle Leung Mr. Steve Losty and Mrs. Michele Losty Albany Avenue Basketball, Sean Loucks Lugano Fine Foods Maddison Beauty Studio Mr. Robert Mah and Ms. Jennifer van der Put Shahir Massoud Rob & Nancy McConnell, Andrew McConnell ’11 Doug and Deborah McCutcheon Mr. & Ms. Murray and Nicole McCutcheon Mr. Fred McCutcheon and Ms. Dale McCutcheon Ms. Martha McKimm John and Tracy McManus Ms. Alison Meikle and Mr. Damon Redfern Mereadesso Skincare Sensei Miller Ms. Anne Mitchell and Dr. Noel Langhorne Monique's Boutique Acamex International, Jaime Moralas Mosaic Hair Group Mrs. Susan Murrell-Pritchard and Mr. Doug Pritchard Norman Hardie Winery & Vineyard Ms. Britt Oldenburg and Mr. Patrick Thoburn Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants Oliver and Bonacini Events and Catering Michael Orlando's Hollywood Canteen Mr. Mike Orlando and Mrs. Virginia Orlando
The Orridge Family Ovenall Family Partridge Family Dr. Jennifer Pearlman and Mr. Brian Moskowitz Pierre Michel Salon - New York Ms. Heidi Philip and Mr. Daniel Epstein Mr. Christopher Pitts and Dr. Patricia Tavares Playjamas - Organic Cotton Pajamas Polar Latitudes Mr. Doug Pritchard and Mrs. Susan Murrell Pulchra Gemma Jewellery, Elena Sgobaro Raman Family Ed Robertson & Natalie Herbert Lee & Cheri Rorabeck Rosedale Livery Rovazzi Family Robertson & Butterfield Family Ian K. Russell & Family Mr. Mark Schatzker ’92 Mr. Dave Scott & Ms. Kari MacKay Fusion Soap & Quilt, Craig Sealy Sentaler Studio Limited Serica Home The Tee Shirt Mafia, Karie Silver Smithery Style Mr. & Ms. Evan and Pamela Smoley Smythe, Andrea Lenczner & Blair Levinsky Sodastream St. Anne's Spa Mr. Tim Ormsby ’78 and Ms. Robin Stauth Henry Stevenson's Family Mrs. Claire Sturgess and Mr. Michael Stevenson J. Gregory ’86 & MarieClaude Sutton & Family The Talbot Family Tarragon Theatre Tedford Family Toronto Police Service The DiCapo Family & The Estate of Villa Le Calvane
The Gas Company, Doug Laxdall and Nancy Campbell The Healthy Joint Wellness Centre The Hidden Gems Committee The Ultimate Wedding Project Mr. Andrew van Nostrand ’88 and Ms. Caroline van Nostrand Mr. Andrew von Teichman ’96 and Ms. Natalie Oldfield
Mr. Jonathan Wheler ’87 and Ms. Tricia Tait-Wheler Mr. Dax Wilkinson Snapdragon, Pam Willcocks Lisa Windover & John Windover Tom and Ruth Woods Wanda Ho Anonymous
St. George’s College Foundation Endowment Fund Balances as of June 30, 2017
Barry Pepper QC Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,252 Beatty Family Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,934 Burry Family Choral Bursary Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,038 Bishop Fred Wilkinson Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $127,166 Carol Lucas Memorial Scholarship Fund. . . . . . . . . . $32,422 Class of 1971 Gift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,914 Class of 2010 Gift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95,199 Class of 2011 Gift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,266 Class of 1977 Legacy Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110,071 Class of 2012 Legacy Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,230 Class of 2013 Legacy Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,631 Class of 2014 Legacy Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,522 Georgian Alumni Scholarship Endowment. . . . . . . . $141,140 Georgian Scholarship for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $148,100 Holdsworth Endowment Fund for the Arts . . . . . . . $39,309 Ian Lomax Fund for the Georgian Spirit Award. . . . $35,619 J.L. Wright Memorial Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $242,949 Manners Maketh Men Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $440,805 Mitchell Family Bursary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,499 Peter Corley Memorial Scholarship Fund. . . . . . . . . $61,401 Stuart Warren Memorial Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165,391 $1,918,858
We have made every effort to ensure that these are complete and accurate lists. Please accept our sincere apologies if there are any errors or omissions. Please let us know of any corrections by contacting annualgiving@rsgc.on.ca
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A Message from the President of the Georgian Parents’ Guild
I
The Georgian Parents’ Guild is a volunteer association dedicated to supporting the academic, social, physical and spiritual environment of the students in the school, in partnership with the Headmaster and the school community.
t was such a privilege to serve as president of the Georgian Parents’ Guild for 2016-17. I really enjoyed having the opportunity to work with the parents and staff community at RSGC. This is one fantastic school our boys attend! The 2016-2017 school year was a successful one for our Guild, thanks to the dedicated efforts of almost 200 volunteers who committed their time, energy, enthusiasm and talents to support RSGC. It is impossible to measure the contribution made by the thousands of volunteer hours put in by our members. Moreover, every year, through our fundraising initiatives, we are also able to provide significant financial assistance to the school. For 2016-17, we are proud to have made our second of six pledged annual $50,000 contributions towards the College’s Great School, Great Boys Campaign, as well as an annual $15,000 contribution to the Bursary fund. I am truly grateful for the commitment of our parent volunteers. A great big thank you! It is with the volunteers’ enthusiasm and drive that we supported RSGC in many ways. I hope to see both new and returning faces at one of the many wonderful events at RSGC. Sincerely,
Jasmin Von Teichman President, 2016-17
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2016-17 Georgian Parents’ Guild Executive Jasmin Von Teichman President
Clare Samworth 1st Vice President
Glenna Talbot 2nd Vice President
Anne Hancock Treasurer
Lynne Woollcombe Past President
HOLIDAY CHEESE SALE 180 orders
$7,000 raised 6 cheeses
USED TEXTBOOK SALE
USED UNIFORMS
$3,700
$10,220
RAISED
RAISED
$50,000 donated to the capital campaign $15,000 bursary donation
MISTLETOE MARKET
19 years of Mistletoe Market 41 vendors 265 guests 40 volunteers
$37,000 raised ($13,200 silent auction, $2,800 raffle)
total raised in fundraising
$69,000
Friends of St. Albans
46
1
pieces of silver and bronze polished for chapel gorgeous Christmas tree
200
PARENT VOLUNTEERS 25 Parent Ambassadors 29 Grade Parents
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Georgian Parents’ Guild Volunteers Thank you to the dedicated efforts of a team of almost 200 volunteers who have committed their time, energy, enthusiasm and talents to support RSGC throughout the year. It couldn’t be done without you! Advancement & Alumni Support Convenor Tiffany Irwin Band Convenors Janice Goldberg Daphne Wagner Cheese Sale Convenors Karmen Steigenga Caron To Choir Convenor Anna Ochrym Community Service Convenors Jane Kruse Susan Stevenson Debating Convenor John Sayers Friends of St. Alban’s Convenors Julie Byrne Elizabeth Hardinge
Grade Parent Coordinator Merle Armstrong
Social Convenors Jo Barry Fiona Fisher
Hidden Gems Convenors Lisa Barney Stephanie Martin
Special Events Convenors Diane McDonald Tricia Tait-Wheler
Interguild Convenor Denise Loft
Used Textbook Sale Convenors Jodi Herold Kristine Thornley
Mistletoe Market Convenors Carly Gleser Tracy McManus Parent Ambassadors Convenor Daniela Gallo Parent Connections Convenors Anne Gallagher Elizabeth Lawler RSGC Reads Convenor Sydney Stoyan
Used Uniform Sale Convenors Liz Gallery Antoinette Mak Grade 3 Class Parents Michele Losty Laura Strain Grade 4 Class Parents Sarah Chenoweth Dayna Gibbs
Grade 5 Class Parents Kari MacKay Lola Marjanovic Grade 6 Class Parents Teresa Barreira Adair Roberts Grade 7 Class Parents Trish Campbell Emily Niedoba Pamela Plant Grade 8 Class Parents Juliet Nelson Indira Overnell Catherine Pawluch Kellie St. Onge Grade 9 Class Parents Caroline Van Nostrand Alison Wiley
Our sincere apologies if any names have been missed.
Grade 10 Class Parents Jodi Herold Jill Radomsky Grade 11 Class Parent Robin Stauth Grade 12 Class Parents Fiona Fisher Karen Jones 2011 Grad Parent Pennie Mathers 2012 Grad Parent Kimberly Cudney 2013 Grad Parent Leslie Cleveland 2014 Grad Parent Mary Dawn Thomson 2015 Grad Parent Sarah Hillyer 2016 Grad Parents Natalie Kirsh Jody Sabo Members-at-Large Stephanie Martin Heather McGowan Benita Tafel Daphne Wagner Volunteers Danielle Botterell Sarah Chenoweth Raphaela Dunlap Charlotte Durand Angela Goldman Cynthia Goodchild Kathleen Mahaffy Heather Mitchell Karen Purvis Miranda Rand Cheri Rorabek Mitra Safa Amy Shoemaker Brianna Valiora Jennifer van der Put Elizabeth Walford Linda Wang Alison Wiley Lisa Windover Vicky Yuan
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Faculty and Staff News Tom Stevens and Glen Algarvio
Years of Service Thank you to the following staff and faculty for their dedicated service:
Five Years Stephen Beatty ’86 Alison Hart Lauren Mandarino Margaret Nozuka Michael Ruscitti
10 Years Nadya Habib Jay Kearsay Torin Rumball Emilie Toguri
Jim Leatch
15 Years Phil Spacie and family
Nadya Habib and Jay Kearsey
New Hires Welcome to our new staff members: Emily Johnson (Music) Greg Seale (Media Arts) Steve Turner (Athletics Director) Holly Clarke (Gift Processing Specialist, Advancement) Teresa Mohabir (Finance Manager)
Glen Algarvio Catherine Kirkland Sean Loucks David Miller Aaron Payne Tom Stevens Kirsten Uhre Shirley Wagar
25 Years Paul O’Leary Mark Ackley and Paul O'Leary
30 Years James Leatch
Retired Faculty We wish all the best to our recently retired faculty members: Mark Ackley (Athletics Director) – 37 years Morris Reid (Canadian and World Studies) – 27 years
Maternity/Family Leave Congratulations to Phil Spacie, who welcomed his third child, Rosie, in 2016-17.
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English Shakespearean soliloquies performed Out of 100 students ages 8-12 who competed in the international Roald Dahl Day Contest, there were 6 Georgians in the top 25, 2 boys in the top 10 and 1 boy in the
top 3.
Classic novels read by students in Grades 3-6
105
11 Student stories published in The Grifter, RSGC’s Senior School online student publication
72
English essays written by Senior School students
1,342
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Creative assignments created by Senior School students
635
Canadian and World Studies
Academic Highlights
1st in
3rd in Canada
the GTA
Senior International History Bowl and Bee team
1 student finished 2nd nationally in the individual round and competed at the International History Olympiad in Hawaii, winning 10 medals.
Fulford Debating Tournament
18 64 32
schools
530
student-days on field trips and experiential education experiences
debaters
10 4 66
teams
students competed at the Ontario Model UN at UCC. won a spot at the Queen’s Park simulation. 1 student was selected by 106 peers to act as Premier during the three-day simulation. students participated in the Great Canadian Geography Challenge and the WHERE Challenge, in which 3 Georgians won a $250 prize for Best Research for Multimedia.
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24 10 9
Science
Grade 9 and 10 boys wrote the Michael Smith Engineering Competition. 1 student scored in 90th percentile. Grade 11 boys wrote the Avogadro Chemistry competition. 1 Georgian scored in the 84th percentile amongst 4,000. students wrote the National Biology Competition. 1 student scored in the 94th percentile out of 3,400.
Biology AP average
4.00
Chemistry AP average
3.30
Physics 1 average
3.80
Global average
2.90
Global average
2.67
Global average
2.40
AP Scholars 50%
Top SAT score for an RSGC grad
2360
of all Grade 11’s who took the PSAT scored above the 95th percentile
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Academic Highlights
Business/Economics AP Macroeconomics
(Grade 12)
enrolled, 23 students 15 with scores 4 or higher
AP Microeconomics
(Grade 11)
34
students enrolled, 17 with scores 4 or higher
24 participated in the Western Ivey Case 7 Georgians Competition. 1 Georgian won the competition. students participated in the Logan Wealth Management Cup (RSGC Case Competition)
Sparks Entrepreneurship Club started 2 successful businesses, earning over $2,000 in profit.
Total AP Students
AP Exams Written
98 199
AP Students with Scores 3+
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AP Scholars
19
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Modern Languages To integrate culture in the Spanish program, 17 students took part in a Cuban dance class. 8 students created a Hispanic meal and 8 students studied a Mexican pottery technique.
3 Math
140 students in Grades 9-12 experienced Mystical Landscapes at the AGO with French guides.
45 Grade 10 French students connected with e-pals throughout the year in Beaucamps-Ligny, northern France.
Grade 10 students participated in exchanges in Grenoble & Poitiers, France
46 27 27
students wrote the Waterloo Pascal Contest. 17 scored in the top 20%. 1 student scored in the 96th percentile out of more than 25,000 students.
Math contests written
220
Georgians wrote the Waterloo Cayley Contest. 1 Georgian scored in the 95th percentile out of more than 20,000 students. boys wrote the Waterloo Fermat Contest. 1 student scored in the 95th percentile out of more than 17,000 students.
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Academic Highlights
STEM
The Grades 7 & 8 First Lego League Robotics team
In the
Techno Cup Engineering Challenge,
won the
Core Values Award.
the
Grade 7 team finished in
2nd place.
Music
60
Senior School students performed in the Showcase Concert
7
French horn players participated in "International Horn Day"
5
35 16
members of "A" Band travelled to Montreal for a tour in May
students performed at CISMF at Roy Thomson Hall
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Co-Curriculars
Boys in the Junior School graduating class who crossed the tarmac to the Senior School
Placement of Junior School boys in the Kids’ Lit Quiz National Finals
2 Junior School boys placed in the top 3 at the CIS Public Speaking Competition
98%
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
312 students
went on Outdoor Education trips
40 Outdoor
CLUBS Senior School clubs
19
Senior School clubs initiated by students
11 Junior School clubs 54
98%
3
rd
of Junior School boys participated in extracurricular activities
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Education student leaders
31 students attended the Outdoor Education student leadership retreat
JUNIOR SCHOOL PERFORMANCE OF THE GOLDEN TICKET
31 students involved 3 dance numbers Giant papier-mâché lollipops
50 hours of rehearsal
15
CHOIR
96 members of the RSGC Choir
50 choristers travelled to England and Scotland
Socks lost during the choir tour
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Service Highlights Each year, the Senior School students participate in a
Day of Service, volunteering at over
30 ORGANIZATIONS. In its sixth year, the 2016 Day of Service marked over
7,000
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Since 1995, RSGC has raised
at over
$243,444.49
50 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS in the GTA.
through the annual
Terry Fox Run and Spirit Day. Each month, our families participate in food, clothing and toiletry drives.
Each year,
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RSGC reached
GOLD
Status for this year’s EcoSchools accreditation.
Experiential Learning Trips BHUTAN
Feet above sea level at the top of hike to Dragon’s Nest Monastery
10,240
Georgians and girls from St. Mildred’s – Lightbourn who travelled to the happiest country in the world
Hours spent in
PLANES AND
AIRPORTS
41
16
PRAYER WHEELS spun in the Buddhist tradition
1,002 ICELAND Number of Georgians on the trip
8
Temperature of water snorkelling in the Silfra rift, located in the Thingvallavatn Lake, in the Thingvellir National Park
4° Celsius
Hours spent in planes and airports
5.5 hours
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Athletics 38 COMPETITIVE TEAMS IN 16 DIFFERENT SPORTS
3
10
CISAA Championships
teams qualified for semifinals
U14 Rugby 7’s Open Boys Skiing Senior Non-contact Hockey
23
boys represented RSGC at OFSAA in
6
different sports:
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Cross country running, skiing, snowboarding, badminton, track and field, and swimming.
Junior School
Senior School
Fall sports
Fall sports
Winter sports
Winter sports
Spring sports
Spring sports
Students Involved
Students Involved
Fall 87 Winter 88 Spring 110
Fall 86 Winter 110 Spring 135
5 6 5
5 7 10
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Class of 2017 Congratulations to the Class of 2017. We wish you all the best and look forward to following you in your journeys!
68 GRADUATES (Confirmed as of May 29): 1 1 2 1 1 4 1 5 2 1 21 3 2 1 6 2 2 1 6 5
Gap Year 2 PG Year 1
Ontario scholars
30 students with an average
Destinations Bishop’s Carleton Concordia Dalhousie Edinburgh Guelph King’s-Halifax McGill McMaster Mount Allison Queen’s Ryerson St. Andrews St. FX Toronto UBC Waterloo Western Western-Huron Wilfrid Laurier
65
of 90% or higher.
80% 23
of students were accepted to the school and program of their first choice
students were accepted to every program to which they applied
Acceptance rate for out-of-province:
72%
88%
of grads are studying at an Ontario university
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22 students applied to one or more
engineering programs (the most ever at RSGC), 19 as their first choice.
MAJOR SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Queen’s Chancellor $36,000 over 4 years University of Aberdeen $31,000 in year 4
Program Choices Arts & BFA 29% Business 28%
93% of grads were offered one or more scholarships.
Engineering 28% Science 15%
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FEATURE FEATURES
FAITH IN
EACH OTHER Exploring RSGC’s Anglican Affiliation
Jonathan Kirsh ’16, Puneet Bagga ’17 and Ammar Najarali, Class of 2024
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The Kirsh Family As a Jewish family, the Kirshes were not looking for a school with an Anglican affiliation, but they immediately fell in love with RSGC. Sam ’14 and Jonathan ’16 loved their time at the College and for that, Natalie and Jeff are forever grateful.
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istening to Natalie Kirsh describe her first impressions of Royal St. George’s College offers a glimpse into how prospective parents feel when they visit the school. “We were on the tour,” she recalled, “and I could see our family in the halls. I saw my husband and I getting involved. I saw it as a community. I knew they were going to know my kids. It was really powerful.” What is intriguing about Natalie’s reaction is that she and her family are Jewish. During their move to Toronto from London, England in 2011, she and her husband, Jeff, were interested in finding a private school for their two older boys, Sam ’14 and Jonathan ’16. They never considered one with an Anglican affiliation. “I knew of RSGC through friends, but when it was recommended to us, I wasn’t interested,” she said. “But after we saw several other schools, I didn’t feel like we had found the one. So I went to see RSGC. After a tour, talking to some of the Jewish students and meeting the Chaplain, I called my husband, Jeff, and said, ‘You aren’t going to believe it. I found the school for our family.’” In particular, Natalie remembers the moment she saw how Jewish traditions aligned with those of the school. “I was blown away by a sign that read ‘Manners Maketh Men’,” she said. “I started to laugh. When they asked me why I was laughing, I said, ‘You are a faith-based school. We all started in the same place.’ For me, there was something
about raising good people that meant being in a faith-based environment. It didn’t matter that it was Christian.” Sadik Najarali and Sabira AlibhaiNajarali had a similar experience. On the morning that the Toronto independent school acceptances were sent out, their son Ammar, who is currently in Grade 6, had one thing on his mind. “He jumped out of bed at 6:00 am and asked ‘Am I a Georgian?’” recalled Sabira. “It was the only school he cared about. When he heard he had been accepted, he was so happy. Then he went to get ready for his day. He didn’t even ask about the other schools he had applied to.” For Sadik and Sabira, who are Shia Muslims, the College’s Anglican affiliation was not an obstacle because it fit with their overall intentions for Ammar’s education.
“We know that it’s our job to teach our faith to our children,” said Sadik. “It’s not the school’s job. We don’t even believe that it is our mosque’s job. Those institutions support us, but the foundation has to come from the home.” “Our priority was finding a school that was committed to one God,” continued Sadik. “We also wanted Ammar to learn about the similarities between religions and build a sense of community by understanding differences.” Within the largely secular independent school system, RSGC’s unapologetic affiliation with the Anglican church stands out. For Jesse Parker ’01, an ordained Anglican Minister and member of the RSGC Board who taught Grade 8 at the College in 2008, this element of the school’s approach is one of its strengths.
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The Najarali Family Shia Muslims, the Najaralis love the sense of community at RSGC and are happy that Ammar is able to practice and celebrate his own faith.
“It’s no accident that this school, which has a robust religious life, is also the school whose greatest differentiator is the comportment of its students,” said Father Jesse. “It’s also no accident that teachers who could teach anywhere are attracted to St. George’s specifically because of the culture that exists there.” As one of the youngest ordained Anglican priests in Ontario, Father Jesse is very familiar with the debate about organized religion’s role in contemporary society. His
feeling is that the school’s alignment with a religious tradition is a benefit to the students, regardless of their background. “By connecting to a coherent tradition, the school has a program that is recognizably something,” he said. “The College offers the boys something to respond to and consider. Rather than Chapel services being a time for some sort of vague moral lesson, the boys are offered something that has roots that go back thousands of years.”
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Father Jesse also pointed out that the Anglican religious tradition welcomes all faiths and beliefs. “Our scripture guides us to take care of others,” he said. “But there is also an openness to culture in our DNA. The Church of England is the state church. In a diverse nation such as the United Kingdom, there is an inherent obligation to be open.” For Sadik and Sabira, this welcoming approach has been evident in the ways that the College has ensured Ammar can practice and celebrate his faith. “In Grade 5, Ammar missed a day of school for Ashura, a religious holiday at the beginning of our calendar,” said Sadik. “When I explained to his teacher, Mr. Kearsey, that the event focused on social justice, he went off on his own and researched our faith and our traditions. Then he invited Ammar to provide insights for an upcoming unit in class. I have never seen a teacher do that before. “When Ammar went to camp this year, his Grade 6 teacher, Mr. Robinson, ensured that he had access to Halal food," continued Sadik. “Father Donkin has offered for Ammar to use the Chapel
for prayer when he is old enough to follow those rituals. And last year, when Ammar chose the topic of Muslims and the travel ban for the public speaking competition, he received significant encouragement from his classmates and teachers. He was totally comfortable speaking up.” That inviting feeling, which is a draw for many families, was particularly important to Onkar and Rasna Bagga. As Sikhs who have lived in several other countries, the positive experience their youngest child Puneet ’17 was having at Kingsway College School was a welcome change and they wanted it to continue. “Prior to coming to Canada, it had been a sort of tough fight for both of our children because they faced adversity in their schools,” said Onkar. “It’s not easy with the attire and with the outlook. Most people don’t even understand what religion they belong to. So it was a challenge.” Onkar sees a direct link between the positive atmosphere at RSGC and the students’ ability to succeed. “Puneet grew leaps and bounds in the school,” recalled Onkar. “For that, all the credit goes to the teachers,
The Bagga Family Sikhs who lived in several countries and faced adversity outside of Canada, the Baggas were thrilled with the positive experience their son, Puneet ’17, had at RSGC.
Headmaster and general administration. When you are happy, you are able to achieve much more than normal. And Puneet reciprocated with his hard work, positive attitude and being an integral part of the school.” For all RSGC students, regardless of their religious background, several benefits flow from the College’s Anglican roots and traditions. Among them is the coming together of diverse cultures. “Our time at RSGC opened our world up so much and we opened up other people’s worlds,” said Natalie. “It was mutually beneficial. I know that people have chosen the school and looked at the
school with bigger eyes because of my kids.” The vision of her family and the College that was so powerful for Natalie on that initial tour became a reality for them. During their first year in the school, she visited the Headmaster and expressed a sentiment that is familiar to all Georgians, even if the Yiddish phrase she used isn’t. “I went into Mr. Beatty’s office and said ‘Steve, you don’t know this, but this school is so hamish,’” she said. “He asked me what that meant, and I explained that it means friendly, warm and inviting. It’s a great Jewish term that is exactly how I feel about the school. There is a warmth here you can touch and feel when you walk through the halls.”
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FEATURE
The ‘Awesome’ Chapel of St. Alban-the-Martyr The emotional and historical significance of RSGC’s most prominent space
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mong the many beloved features of the RSGC campus, the Chapel of St. Alban-the-Martyr has been a cherished centrepiece of the community since the school’s founding. “The Chapel is the place where the voice and spirit of the school are most loudly heard and plainly seen,” said Father David Donkin, who began his first stint as College Chaplin 17 years ago. “It is a place of refuge, learning and love. A safe space where guys know they can come in for a quiet time or sit with a friend and share a laugh.
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It’s also a space where 500 people can come together and sing their hearts out.” The Chapel has been used as an official gathering place since the school began in 1964. Today, there are separate Monday assemblies and Tuesday morning prayers for the Junior and Senior Schools, with a school-wide formal Evensong service on Thursday afternoons. “Many of our alumni will tell you candidly that they resisted going to Chapel because it seemed like a drudgery and imposition,” observed Doug Jamieson, who has been Director of Choral Music for 23 years. “But it is one of the things
they remember most fondly: coming together as a community. It’s a very powerful influence, even if they don’t realize at the time how much it connects with something deeper inside them.” This connection inspires Georgians of all ages to visit the Chapel and to attend the service held prior to the Old Boys’ Dinner in November. Many Georgians have also turned to the Chapel for weddings, baptisms, confirmations and funerals.
The Chapel is also a central feature of ongoing activities at the College. For example, the choir uses the Chapel to prepare for performances, concerts and tours. “The boys are often quite astonished when they first sing in that space,” said Doug, “especially when they are accompanied by the organ. It’s very satisfying to sing in there. And it provides such a wonderful backdrop and context for our repertoire.”
The Chapel is the host of many delightful memories, such as the paper airplane that has been stuck in the organ pipes for over 14 years, the thunderous sound of the wooden kneelers being lowered before prayers were held standing up, and the frigid temperatures in the coldest months of winter in the early years. Father Michael Burgess, who was school Chaplain and Head of Drama from 1982 to 1989, recalls one moment in particular. “During Evensong, the Headmaster would sit such that the Grade 10s were behind him, but clearly visible to me,” he recalled. “During one particular service, I had the distinct feeling I was being watched. I looked up, and every single Grade 10 student waved at me. I completely lost it and started to laugh. Afterward, the Headmaster said to me, ‘It’s such a terrible example, Michael. You really mustn’t do that sort of thing.’ The students later asked if I had told him why I had been laughing, to which I replied, ‘Of course not. Don’t be ridiculous.’ ” In addition to its role at the College, St. Alban’s has enormous significance to the history of Toronto and the Anglican Church in Canada. “By 1867, there was a split among Toronto Anglicans, mirroring developments all over the British Empire,” explained Jonathan Lofft ’01, who was the RSGC Archivist from 2008 to 2011 and remains Honorary Archivist to this day. “It became clear that the Bishop couldn’t rely on St. James to be the focal point of his ministry. He decided to build a vast new cathedral just north of the city limits, which was, at the time, Bloor Street.”
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Construction of the cathedral, which was intended to become the new headquarters of the church, began in 1884. By November 1889, one quarter of it – the choir and crypt – was finished and regular services began in the building that is now the College’s Chapel. “Ultimately, the ambitious plans, which included a 135-foot tower, remained unrealized due to various obstacles such as World War I, the Great Depression, and conflicting opinions within the church community,” continued Jonathan, who has a doctorate in ecclesiastical history from Trinity College at the University of Toronto. “Still, St. Alban’s served as the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto for 50 years, until 1935. After that, it was a parish church for the neighbourhood until RSGC purchased the property from the Diocese in the 1990s.”
Today, the Chapel boasts many of the architectural features that led the organizing committee of Doors Open Toronto 2012 to call it a national treasure: a rosepurple Credit Valley sandstone exterior, neo-Gothic architecture, oaken stalls, the ornately carved Baptismal Font cover, and stained glass windows that are widely considered among the finest examples of their kind. Of course, its most distinctive feature is the double hammer-beam roof. Made with costly and elaborate medieval roofing techniques, it is carved out of pine and oak and is one of only two examples of its kind in Canada. The Chapel has many stories, including the fact that a paper For those who spend so much time airplane has been stuck in the interacting with the community and the organ pipes for over 14 years. space, the physical features are a major source of inspiration. “Even people who are not particularly always have personal, institutional and religious or spiritual find the Chapel feels social significance for Georgians. like another world,” said Doug. “I expect For further reading about the Chapel, a lot of it has to do with the age of the look for Jonathan Lofft’s book, A Brief space and the uniqueness of the architec- But Accurate Record 1858–1921: The ture, but it has always been a quiet eye in Diaries of Edward Marion Chadwick, the middle of a busy storm.” forthcoming from the Champlain Father David observed, “Not infreSociety. quently, I will have a student say to me, ‘this place is awesome.’ To which I can only reply, ‘yes, it is.’ ” And Father Michael said, “When I first arrived, I was so impressed by St. Alban’s. How could I not be? It’s unlike anything I have seen elsewhere.” From its unique physical features to its central role in the history of the school, city and country, St. Photo: Ben Dreger, Class of 2020 Alban’s is a hidden gem that will
Head Boy Spencer Canavan, Class of 2018, addresses the school.
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Reflections on the ‘Heart and Soul’ of the School We have heard what a special place St. Alban-the-Martyr is. So let’s hear what it actually means to some members of the Georgian community.
To me, the Chapel is the heart and soul of the school. It has a special place in my heart in this busy, hectic and crazy world. It’s one of the few places I can come to indulge in religion and enjoy some peace and quiet. – Michael Vassos, Class of 2018 Singing ‘O Canada’ with the organ blasting out the notes first thing Monday morning is a spectacular way to begin the week. Gets me raring to go! – Jay Kearsey, Grade 5 Form Teacher I am humbled every time I set foot in the Church of St. Alban-the-Martyr. It is a space that has witnessed the gamut of human emotion in its 130year history. I sit in the same space where Victorian-era families rejoiced at baptisms, confirmations and weddings; wives and mothers grieved at the loss of a husband or son at the Battle of Vimy Ridge during the First World War; a war-weary congregation sang songs of praise and thanksgiving at the conclusion of the Second World War; and young voices echoed from choir stalls in 1964 with excitement and anticipation at the birth of their new school. – Keith Farrar, Senior School History Teacher To me, it means heritage – something bigger than we are and a place where we can all be together. – Yvonne Caty, RSGC Parent The Chapel is the heart and soul of the school. It is what differentiates RSGC from other boys’ schools. RSGC has the tradition of its Anglican roots, but is also inclusive of all religions and schools of thought on various
topics. The chapel is not only architecturally beautiful, but also a peaceful place for calm reflection. – Anne Gallagher, RSGC Parent For me, Chapel is the heart and soul of Royal St. George’s College, where our boys come to learn about and reflect upon the important things in life — community, faith and self-knowledge — and to celebrate moments big and small together with their teachers. A place of unique peace in their busy lives, as well as a place to sing and share the beauty of great music. I remember sitting in Chapel the first time after our oldest son Matthew enrolled and feeling so fortunate that this special place would be part of his life – and now our youngest son’s as well. – Chantelle Courtney, RSGC Parent The Chapel provides a place where I can relax, be with my own thoughts and have beautiful music in the background. I am often brought to tears by the choir and by the inspiring speeches from the students and my colleagues. I can be alone, even though I am surrounded by so many. The Chapel holds a special place in my heart. – Cathie Gryfe-Seeley, Spanish Teacher and Senior School Learning Centre Strategist Over the years, I’ve made a habit of stopping by St. Alban’s during the Junior School morning chapel sessions. It’s one of my favourite things to do at the school and gives me a chance to see all of the boys together, interacting with their friends and teachers. The highlight, of course, is the hymns that the boys sing. Their voices are always fantastic
and it’s the perfect way to start the day. One of my most memorable visits was when the boys did “hymns on demand.” Mr. Beatty and Father John [former Chaplain] asked the boys what hymn they wanted to sing that morning! It’s such a fantastic way to connect with the community and our shared Georgian values, and I’ve encouraged many other parents to do the same. – Peter Furnish, RSGC Parent & Member of the Board of Governors Even though I’m a secular person, I love chapel. I grew up with a thoroughly Anglican education, so sitting in chapel is a vivid reminder of what it’s like to be a student, and that makes me feel more connected to my son and to RSGC. It also takes me back to the village church we attended on weekends, singing hymns, going to the church hall for coffee and buns, and, of course, the numbing of my backside on the hard wooden pews. But chapel in St. Alban’s is also very different. We were never exposed to the openness, acceptance and discussion of different faiths that our boys are. No one talked about whether we were feeling OK or not. We just prayed and hurried out. I really feel that chapel is where everyone — faculty and staff included — can just take a moment to pause, reflect and feel the sense of closeness that comes with a small community like RSGC. Whether or not you believe in God or a spiritual life, our chapel offers all of us a chance to come together in a beautiful setting to listen, sing and think. Thank you, Father Donkin, for allowing me to enjoy chapel without having religion. – Clare Samworth, RSGC Parent & Georgian Parents’ Guild President
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FEATURE
“A ship is always safe at the shore – but that is not what it’s built for.” – Albert Einstein*
KETCHUM
FROM DINING HALL TO GREAT HALL BY LAUREN MANDARINO
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hen the Ketchum Hall renovation began in 2015, the vision was to transform it from a dining hall to a great hall. Without a doubt, that vision has become reality now that all of the pieces of the puzzle have fit seamlessly together. The new Ketchum Hall opened its doors to students in September 2016.
Architecturally, the space is spectacular. High ceilings with inspirational quotes on the beams, windows that allow in plenty of natural light throughout the day, a fireplace and alumni mantel, stained glass windows in RSGC house colours, and a brand new kitchen and servery all add to the grandeur of the space.
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Maria Jordan, Executive Director of Advancement, says that all of these architectural elements have helped to create a Great Hall for the College. “Visually, there are so many interesting focal points in Ketchum Hall that are meaningful to the community,” she said. “In addition, there are things from the past that allow us to remember our
tradition. Hanging on the wall, we have one of the very first dining tables, with the RSGC crest carved into it, and there are the stained glass windows that have lots of meaning. Donations from our community helped us create extremely functional spaces, but we feel that it is just as important that the spaces reflect the school’s values and traditions.”
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. – William Butler Yeats* When Ketchum Hall isn’t being used for feeding boys lunch, it has many other uses throughout the day. Both the Junior and Senior Schools use the space for learning, holding Reading Buddies, classes and presentations there. The Grade 9 Foundation Year holds many classes in Ketchum, with the culminating spring showcase for parents taking place there as well. The Junior School Action and Passion Projects are also held in Ketchum Hall.
It’s a nice change for the boys to be outside of the classroom environment when it comes to learning. “It allows the boys to get out of the regular routine and be with a different variety of students because they might be partnered with someone they might not normally be with,” said Head of Junior School Catherine Kirkland. “It allows the grade group to integrate and bond. Plus, since the entire teaching team is often in there together, it allows the boys to see them
as a team and watch them interact with each other.” It helps that going to Ketchum Hall for a class is usually tied to something special, like the Passion or Action Projects, which allow the boys to focus on a topic they have selected. No stress and no homework add to the excitement. Catherine feels that the beauty of the space, the warmth and the coziness, make the new Ketchum Hall a great place for learning, whether it’s for a big group, breakout groups, reading buddies or an individual student working with a learning strategist. “It’s so beautiful in there. The sunshine is amazing and the windows are a huge
booster for energy levels,” she said. “It’s a nice space for the boys to go to and it’s really cozy for them. I love seeing the Junior students working in there, while the Senior boys are sitting by the windows, having a snack and working quietly. It’s a real statement that the school has arrived.”
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul. – William Ernest Henley*
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For Class of 2019 student Nick Christoffersen, Ketchum Hall is his favourite place on campus. Not only does he eat his lunch there, but he also spends his spare periods in Ketchum doing his homework at the round tables at the back, with the natural light pouring in. “It’s such a great space,” said Nick. “This is where a lot of my interactions with my peers happen, and I take that for granted. Most of the time, I’m in class or in Ketchum.” Nick finds that the environment allows him to be more productive than he was able to be in the library. He appreciates the privacy that Ketchum allows him, all while being in the school environment. Nick’s spare typically falls during Junior School lunch, and he likes observing what’s going on around him – watching the younger kids and seeing the teachers eating. “I like being involved and I like things to be going on around me – it’s actually a calming area for me,” said Nick. “When I’m in the library, I find that I get more distracted, but in Ketchum, I’m away from the other kids in my grade and with
kids of all ages, so I find it much easier to focus on my tasks. I also like being around people I typically don’t see as much in the school.” Nick, who says that one of his favourite times in Ketchum Hall is the weekly Thursday assembly, started at RSGC in Grade 9. He used to say that there was nowhere to hang out. Ketchum Hall changes that.
Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again. – Nelson Mandela* Ketchum Hall’s grandeur is on full display for the RSGC community during a variety of events throughout the year.
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The Senior School has taken advantage of the space, holding university fairs, AP exams and the Grade 12 alumni/speed mentoring program there. The Admissions Team holds Open House and the New Parents’ Reception in Ketchum, while the Advancement Department uses it for events like the RSGCAA AGM, the Legacy Dads Breakfast and the Georgian Round Table. The Grad Moms’ Tea, Guild meetings, Guild Staff Appreciation Reception, assemblies, Junior School dances, parent-teacher interviews, and the RSGC staff and staff children Christmas parties are also hosted in the hall. This year, Ketchum Hall also played host to the Old Boys’ Dinner, which traditionally has been held in the gym. Maria Jordan thinks the venue is particularly meaningful for alumni. “They would remember the weekly assemblies, performing plays and getting their public speaking experience in that space,” she said. “It’s a nice space to bring alumni back to, especially with the alumni mantel.” Many of these events were previously hosted off-campus, but now that they can be held in Ketchum Hall, there is an added layer of significance. “Whenever you can hold something in a space that has such traditions and memories for our community, it’s a more personal experience and more meaningful,” said Maria. “Outside events can be lovely, but they don’t hold the same significance to the community.”
Carpe Diem. – Horace* * These quotes are taken directly from the ceiling beams in Ketchum Hall.
Our Changing Lives MARRIAGES
BIRTHS Kazuo Oishi ’01 In September 2016, Kazuo and his wife Maria celebrated the birth of their first child, a girl they named Samantha after Kazuo’s father, Sam Oishi. She was born 5 lb. 11 oz. at the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu (the same
birth hospital of Barack Obama). They have been living in Honolulu since 2009, when Maria was accepted into the medical residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Madison
Edward Younger ’08 Eddie and Lindsay Preston tied the knot in Grand Bend, Ont., in July 2017. In Eddie’s own words, “The wedding was amazing. What made it most special was spending quality time with friends and family. All of the RSGC guys in the photo have been friends since at least Grade 7.
We’ve made a concerted, but seemingly effortless, commitment to stay in touch, and many of us see each other on a weekly or monthly basis. What is most amazing is the ongoing support we all show each other and the willingness to help each other out along the way – either personal or business related.” Congratulations, Eddie!
Jonathan Lucas ’03 Madison Caroline Lucas was born August 17, 2016 at 7:24 am, weighing 8 lbs., 13 oz., and measuring 21 inches. Kazuo and his family
DEATHS Dr. John William Ross Lundon ’79 John had a zest for life that was hard to match. At SGC, he was mad about languages, particularly ancient ones. At Trinity College, U of T, he gained Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Classical Studies. In his work, John helped archaeologists translate ancient documents,
sometimes assembling them from fragments. Despite being ill with cancer in his last eight years, John soldiered on with his research. He became an Associate Professor at the University of Turin and wrote numerous academic publications that are valued by his peers. He died peacefully on May 21, 2017 in Turin, Italy.
He leaves behind his life partner, Erica; his parents Alice and John; sister Katie and brother Tim (ex-SGC).
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DEATHS Bill Wilson
Bill McElroy
Mr. Wilson, who passed away on June 30, 2017, taught geography in the Senior School for many years in the late 1970s and 1980s. His obituary in the Globe and Mail led with his work as an educator at RSGC. He loved being a teacher at the College and he epitomized bringing “the whole of himself” to work. Some of his passions included the topography of southern Ontario, jazz music and baseball. He wore his heart on his sleeve and his enthusiasm was unbounded. Mr. Wilson was famous for his checked suits and sports coats (and hats!). “Bill Wilson”-themed Grub Days popped up now and then, and he
Mr. McElroy, who taught in the Junior School from the early 1980’s through to the early 2000’s, passed away in July 2017. Bill had been quietly battling stomach cancer. Mr. McElroy was an absolute favourite of the Junior School boys. He was a perfect fit at a boys’ school. He affected a gruff exterior, which belied a gentle and caring soul. He was famous for his sharp comments – “I’d throw you out the window, but I don’t want to damage the sidewalk!” – all done with a wry smile, knowing the kids knew this was his way of telling them he loved them. As they always do, his students understood his affection for them and returned
Bill Wilson
was always the first to poke fun at himself. Bill kept connected to the school and was a regular at Old Boys’ Dinners. He made annual donations to the scholarship fund, always with a kind note sharing his pride in the state of the College. Mr. Wilson was one of the good ones.
it by hovering around him, eager for his attention. For the boys lucky enough to have been in his care, Mr. McElroy was a legend.
Bill McElroy
Many have lost a friend in the passing of Bill McElroy. The College certainly has lost a man who understood and cherished what this place was and is.
Retrospective 2010s
2000s Robert Gleadow ’03
Robert Gleadow
Opera singer Robert Gleadow made his debut as Leporello with the Vienna State Opera in October 2017. The Vienna State Opera is one of the most important opera companies in the world. Congratulations to Rob! Photo: Hugh Wesley
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Thaddeus Crooks ’14
Lukas Heslip ’14
Thad Crooks released his first official single, “My Way”, on October 26, 2017. It is now available for purchase on iTunes. Well done, Thad!
Lukas has become a music manager and is currently representing an artist named Ezra Jordan. Ezra’s debut music video, “Only Got Eyes for Her” was released on November 8. Ezra also makes his debut on the CTV show The Launch in 2018.
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