The Shield Winter 2017 by Royal St. George's College

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A MAGAZINE FOR THE ROYAL ST. GEORGE’S COLLEGE COMMUNITY

Winter 2017

SHIELD

A Georgian Feast The RSGC community's delicious accomplishments Cheese Please: A Sit Down with Afrim Pristine ’99

Fraser Macfarlane ’94 Shares his Recipe for Success

The History of Lunch at the College

Brain Storm: Intellectual Competition at RSGC

100% 100% GEORGIAN PARTICIPATION

This year, the annual fund will be used to complete Phase 2 of the Junior School Redevelopment Plan. This includes the construction of new kitchen facilities that will allow our chef to further work with an increased amount of fresh products for a wholesome approach to cooking and eating; refurbishment of the second floor classrooms with new lighting, conditioned air and better acoustics; and the creation of a new Junior School Learning Studio providing more break-out space for students to work together solving problems and sharing knowledge. Our goal continues to be 100% participation. Any donation, whatever the amount, makes a difference. Thank you for your support! Please use the enclosed form to make your gift or visit the Giving tab at rsgc.on.ca Charitable Registration Number 887281087RR0001

Annual Giving 2016/2017

For more information, please contact Maria Jordan at mjordan@rsgc.on.ca or call 416-533-9481 x298

Contents

The Shield Winter 2017 Email: shield@rsgc.on.ca General Inquiries: 416.533.9481 Alumni Inquiries: 416.516.5202

Cover photo: The Cheese Boutique

Headmaster: Stephen Beatty ’86 Editor: Lauren Mandarino Copy Editor: Dave Mitchell Designer: Jonathan Cresswell-Jones Photography: CanGrad Studios, Tim Hutton, Lauren Mandarino, RSGC Archives, Tom Stevens Editorial Committee: Stephen Beatty ’86, Drew Blanchette ’96, Maria Jordan, David Lee, Lauren Mandarino, James Patava ’03, Jasmin von Teichman, Lynn Woollcombe

RSGC Board of Directors Officers

Special of the Day — Annual Report 21-47

Entrées 14 Alumni Spotlight BY LAUREN MANDARINO Chef Fraser Macfarlane ’94 shares his recipe for success. 16 Student Spotlight BY LAUREN MANDARINO Pearse O’Malley, Class of 2018, spends most of his spare time baking, with delicious results. 18 Parent Spotlight BY LAUREN MANDARINO Alumni parent Paul Hickey of Today’s Menu.

Directors

48 The Cheese Boutique: A Sit Down with Afrim Pristine ’99 BY LAUREN MANDARINO A trip to the Cheese Boutique revealed much about the shop, the Pristine family and Afrim Pristine ’99, the cheese master himself. 51 Let Food Be thy Friendship and Friendship Be thy Food: The History of Lunch at the College BY SUMNER & LANG A look back at the history of RSGC food service. 56 Brain Storm: Behind the Scenes of RSGC’s Intellectual Competitions BY SUMNER & LANG If there were an I in team at RSGC, it might stand for Intellectual.

Appetizers 3 Message from the RSGCAA

Chair: James Crossland Past Chair: Paul Clark ’85 Vice Chair: Bruce Chapple ’87 Treasurer, Audit and Finance Committee Chair: Cathy Bateman Headmaster: Stephen Beatty ’86 Chief Financial Officer, Board Secretary: Jane Nyman

Dorothy Byers Ryan Cookson ’03 Cathy Cranston Alex Edmison ’02, Alumni Representative Peter Furnish Steve Geist Jennifer Keenan Adrian C. Lang Caroline Newall Jesse Parker ’01, Clergy Lynne Woollcombe, Guild Representative 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.

4 Tribute 6 Events 10 Giving 59 Our Changing Lives 60 Time Capsule

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LETTER FROM THE HEADMASTER

Dear Fellow Georgians,

s I write this, I’m looking at a photograph that now sits framed on my desk. It’s a photo that appears on page 7 of this issue, and one that I think tells an amazing story about our College – where we’ve been and where we are heading. The photograph features almost all of our 2016/17 legacy students – Georgian sons of Georgian dads. It also includes a couple of proud uncles. By my count, we have 27 legacies enrolled in the College this year; boys from Grades 4 to 12. By virtue of my age and the number of years I attended the College in the ’70s and ’80s, I have known most of these Georgian dads since I was a boy. Having the opportunity to watch my friends’ sons grow up is one of the greatest privileges I have in my work. Having said that, there are certainly at least a few dads in the photo who graduated in the ’90s. The photograph was shot in a spot that has become one of the most photogenic locations on campus: the stone fireplace in our gorgeous new Ketchum Hall. Behind the back row, you can just make out the Alumni Mantle, which is made out of maple salvaged from the old Ketchum Hall stage. Above the group, the ceiling beam is etched with the quotation, Manners Maketh Men. It is, in one photo, the past, present and future of our College. If you haven’t been on campus in several years, you really should come by and see the place. By the time our threeyear Ketchum Hall/Junior School revitalization project is completed in 2018, we will have invested nearly $20 million into the facility since 2011. The facility enjoyed by our Legacy Georgians bears very little resemblance to the school their fathers attended. St. George’s, however, has never been about our facility. Indeed, making do with less has always been part of the esprit du coeur of the place. Of course, with an increased number of legacy students, we now have second-generation Georgian grandparents who watched their sons grow up as Georgians and are now seeing their grandsons do the same. As one of these legacy grandparents recently told me, “The reasons we wanted our son to be a Georgian are still loud and clear for our grandson.” While things may look different, the essence of our College has not changed. Each one of the students in the legacy photo could tell you, as their fathers could, that Manners Maketh Men, that we guide ourselves by our understanding of Scientia Pietate, and that a man’s handshake conveys his character. Long live RSGC.

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Message from the Editor

t seems like so long ago that we redesigned The Shield to make it more about what the RSGC community is really about: amazing people doing amazing things. When our Editorial Committee, comprised of staff, alumni, parents and soon, hopefully, students, met to determine the lineup for this issue, we were astounded to discover just how many members of our community are in the food business. So with a new kitchen for Ketchum Hall in the works, it seemed fitting to have a food-themed issue. I hope you enjoy reading about a Grade 11 student who bakes and blogs about it for the school paper; an alumni chef with his own restaurants; an alumni parent who runs a prepared food business; the impressive story of feeding the boys over the years at the College; and the story of the Cheese Boutique, a family business run by the Pristine brothers, one of whom is an RSGC alumnus and the other an RSGC parent. I can’t promise that this issue won’t cause hunger pains. What I can promise is that, once again, you will be impressed by the people who make up the Georgian community. I am proud to be a part of it. Bon appétit!

Lauren Mandarino Editor, The Shield lmandarino@rsgc.on.ca

RSGCAA Executive

MESSAGE FROM THE RSGCAA PRESIDENT

Welcome from Drew Blanchette ’96

ear fellow Georgians, I am thrilled to address you for the first time as President of your RSGC Alumni Association Executive Committee. In addition to being a proud and dedicated member of the Alumni Association, I have also had the pleasure of teaching future generations of RSGC Alumni as a member of the RSGC faculty since 2012. Being a Georgian alumnus as well as a Georgian faculty member has given me the unique opportunity to recognize and understand not only the needs and wants of upcoming generations of alumni, but also those of our more established alumni. First and foremost, I would like to extend my thanks to outgoing

President Alex Edmison ’02. On behalf of the Executive Committee and the Alumni Association as a whole, I would like to thank Alex for his leadership and dedication to growing and transforming the RSGCAA. Under Alex’s term as President, the RSGCAA underwent a significant transformation, with the goal of increasing transparency, accountability and targeted programming for the Georgian Alumni community. As we move forward, I am committed to continuing Alex’s focus on transparency and accountability. To this end, we held our second RSGCAA Annual General Meeting on October 6. I also want to continue Alex’s focus on tailored events and intend to build an agenda that emphasizes alumni outreach and engagement. For example, our calendar of events for the 2016-17 year started off strong with the well-attended Old Boys’ Dinner on September 23. This event was particularly special because we honoured the incredible 35-year career of Mark Ackley and inducted Paul O’Leary into the Order of the Dragon to mark his 25 years of service to RSGC. Our annual RSGC Speed Mentoring event, held

on October 6, was a huge success again this year, with newer alumni members returning to campus to share their post-secondary and professional experiences with our current Grade 12 boys. During my term as President, I want to continue to grow these mentoring and networking programs in order to strengthen the links among alumni and current students – our future alumni.

President Drew Blanchette ’96 Vice President Eddie Beqaj ’08 Committee Chairs: Jonathan Lucas ’03, Fundraising Chair James Patava ’03, Communications Chair Geoff Osborne ’08, Mentoring & Networking Chair Colin Watson ’94, Social Media Chair Committee Members and Alumni Liaisons: Peter Antonoff ’82 Tim Clark ’03 Dan Mitchell ’99 Committee Representatives: Alex Edmison ’02, Past President and Representative to the Board of Governors John Buckingham ’71, Representative to the Foundation Board Adrian Thornbury ’87, Alumni Representative to the Faculty and Students Robbie Bruce ’17, Student Liaison Jeremy Burleton ’17, Student Liaison

RSGC

ALUMNI

ALWAYS GEORGIAN As your new President, it is my pleasure to introduce your new Vice President, Eddie Beqaj ’08. I would also like to welcome our Class of 2017 RSGC Student Liaisons, Robbie Bruce and Jeremy Burleton. Together with the rest of the Executive Committee, I look forward to an exciting year ahead. Please contact me throughout the year with comments, questions or ideas for alumni initiatives.

I also invite you to reach out to me if you are interested in being part of our growing alumni mentoring and networking programs. Here’s to an exciting and productive year ahead. I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming alumni event.

Drew Blanchette ’96 RSGCAA President alumni@rsgc.on.ca

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TRIBUTE

Mark Ackley ACKisms Athletics Director Mark Ackley recently retired from Royal St. George’s College after over 35 years of service. He’s been such a fixture around campus for so long that it wasn’t difficult to collect some of his famous one-liners.

It’s never too early to start training for next season!

The day RSGC has an Ultimate Frisbee team is the day I retire!

If you’re on time, you’re late. If you’re five minutes early, you’re on time. If you’re late, you’re off the team!

Our alpine ski team got off to a great start... but then it went all downhill after that!

I should have cut him when I had the chance!

Why buy the cow when you can milk it through the fence for free!

tape an aspirin to it! ’Cause snowboarding is not a sport!

Have a nice trip. See ya next fall.

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If I wanted your opinion, I would have asked for it! You couldn’t hit the side of a barn with a bucket of rice!

Feeling pain is good – it means you’re still alive.

TRIBUTE

Paul O'Leary: 25 Years at RSGC

n September 23, 2016, Assistant Headmaster and Head of Senior School Paul O’Leary was inducted into the Order of the Dragon for having faithfully served the College for 25 years. During his two and a half decades as a member of the faculty, Paul has had many roles and responsibilities: • Grade 4 teacher • Grade 7 and 8 Science teacher • Junior School Phys. Ed. Teacher • Head of Junior School Student Life • Co-Head of Junior School • Acting Headmaster - Joint Heads Committee • Acting Headmaster • Head of Senior School/ Assistant Headmaster

Paul has always been passionate about athletics, coaching in each of his 25 years, including: • U12, U14, U16 and Senior Hockey • U14, U16 and Senior Volleyball • U12 soccer • U12 and U14 softball

The Personal Side • Originally from Riverview, NB, near Moncton, Paul graduated from Acadia University, where he played varsity football for the Axemen. • Paul met his wife of 16 years, Lori O’Leary, here at RSGC. Lori, then Ms. Cook, was the Grade 3 teacher. Paul and Lori were married by Father David Donkin in the RSGC Chapel and held their wedding reception in Ketchum Hall. They are now proud parents of 10-year-old twins, Bridgit and Owen. • While he was Head of Junior School, Paul enrolled and studied Instrumental Music with the Grade 7 and 8s, playing the trumpet in Gary Martin’s B Band. Paul received an “incomplete” in the course, as he apparently still owes Mr. Martin some assigned theory sheets. • Paul volunteers his time on the Advisory Board of the organization Life with a Pre-Term Baby and was part of the Neonatal Team Working Committee at Mount Sinai. Much of his volunteer work involves providing a parent’s perspective to nurses in the Neonatal Unit during nurse orientations, and offering support and advice to fathers of preemies through webinars and panel group discussions at conferences and workshops. • Paul is grateful for the opportunity to have spent 25 years in such a wonderful community of students, parents, colleagues and alumni. The Shield Winter 2017 • Royal St. George’s College 5

EVENTS Don’t forget to add these upcoming events to your calendar:

Good Times

February 9

Hidden Gems April 21

Grad Mom’s Tea

Terry Fox Run & Spirit Day

Ottawa Alumni Reunion

April 29

Several alumni living and studying in Ottawa and the surrounding region gathered on October 13 for a fun evening with Headmaster Stephen Beatty ’86, Alumni Director David Lee and Director of University Counselling Nick Van Herk.

May 4

September 23 was the annual Terry Fox Run & Spirit Day. Bad weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the boys, who ran, raised money and had a blast as an entire school.

RSGC’s “Around the World in 80 Bites” Gala at the Carlu RSGC Showcase Concert May 10

Guild AGM and Volunteer Reception May 15

Toronto Alumni Reunion May 25

7th Annual Alumni Networking and Mentorship Event May 30

Class of 2016 Legacy Dinner June 14

Graduation

London Alumni Reunion Alumni Speed Mentoring On October 6, the Class of 2017 gathered for the annual RSGCAA Speed Mentoring event. Thanks to the alumni who came out to share their knowledge.

June 15 David Lee, Director of Advancement and Alumni Development’s Retirement Party

On November 4, Headmaster Stephen Beatty ’86 and Alumni Director David Lee had a great time meeting with alumni in the London region.

Mistletoe Market The RSGC gymnasium was transformed into a magical place on November 21, when Mistletoe Market took over! Gifts and baked goods made for a magnificent day and the evening cocktail reception was a wonderful place for parents to shop and mingle.

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Two Generations of Georgians RSGC LEGACIES

There are 23 RSGC alumni with sons currently enrolled in the College. The Shield gathered the majority of these men and their boys for a Legacy Breakfast and group photo this past fall. Front row (l to r): Nicholas Woollcombe, Class of 2020; Connor von Teichman, Class of 2020; Finn Beatty, Class of 2025; Thomas Skippon, Class of 2024; Drayden Gibbs, Class of 2025; Ethan Pacaud, Class of 2025; Patrick Walford (nephew), Class of 2022; Justin Eng, Class of 2022; Andrew Woollcombe, Class of 2022; Geoffrey Woollcombe, Class of 2025; Sam Andersen, Class of 2024; Evan Tecimer, Class of 2023. Second row (l to r): Jack Sutton, Class of 2020; Will van Nostrand, Class of 2020; Devin Chapple, Class of 2021; Josh Wheler, Class of 2021; Andy van Nostrand, Class of 2023; Richard Sayers, Class of 2024; Jack Beatty, Class of 2022. Third row (l to r): Mitchell Magyar, Class of 2019; Andrew van Nostrand ’88; John Sayers ’87; Bruce Chapple ’87; Spencer Chapple, Class of 2019; Jonathan Wheler ’87; Matthew Wheler, Class of 2019; Simon Ormsby, Class of 2018; Geoffrey Hardacre, Class of 2017; Richard Skippon ’90; William Henry ’84 (uncle); Michael Henry ’87 (uncle); Mark Andersen ’94; Daniel Tecimer ’93; Robert Eng ’88; Owen Clute, Class of 2017; Matts Le Feuvre, Class of 2019. Back row (l to r): Andrew Le Feuvre ’83; Greg Sutton ’86; Charles Magyar ’84; Michael Woollcombe ’87; Matthew von Teichman ’92; Ian Hardacre ’85; Thomas Clute ’79; Timothy Ormsby ’78; Timothy Pacaud ’96; Stephen Beatty ’86; David Gibbs ’95. Absent: Ugo Bizzarri ’89 (Paolo, Class of 2021), Nicholas Golding ’86 (Ben, Class of 2017), Magnus Nisbeth ’87 (Carson, Class of 2019) and Jeffrey Rabin ’88 (David, Class of 2019). The Shield Winter 2017 • Royal St. George’s College 7

The Transformation of Ketchum Hall

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Photo: Tom Arban

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CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Coming Summer of 2017:

Phase Two of the Junior School Redevelopment Plan

he recent renovation of the new Ketchum Hall was made possible through the generous donations of the families, alumni community and friends who donated to the Great School, Great Boys campaign, enabling us to reach our $4 million goal. As a result, we are excited to launch Phase 2 of the Junior School Redevelopment Plan. The second phase will focus on the kitchen renovation, as well as the completion of the Junior School foyer and the top floor of the Junior School, including a new Junior School Learning Studio that will encourage students to work together to solve problems and share knowledge. Beyond the physical changes in our school, the College continues to focus on the funding of scholarships through the Manners Maketh Men Scholarship and Bursary Fund for deserving boys who otherwise would not be able to afford an RSGC education. Not only does this experience greatly benefit the scholarship student, but it also enhances the experience for our entire student body, better mirroring the diverse city in which we live.

Phase 2 will provide support for: The Creation of a New Kitchen Improved kitchen facilities will provide for a variety of home-style menu items. These improvements will allow our chef to further increase the amount of fresh produce and make even more from scratch as part of a wholesome approach to cooking and eating. Changes in the kitchen will greatly improve the

workflow and include new plumbing, HVAC, exhaust and electrical to enhance the efficiency of the space. The kitchen will also host new finishes and equipment. A new dishwashing station will be added, which will eliminate the current use of disposable plates at school. The improved design was driven by RSGC alumni parent and Chef Michael Bonacini, Partner at Oliver & Bonacini.

LEGEND

CORRIDOR

CLASSROOMS

SHARED SPACES

GROUND FLOOR

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SHARED SPACES

WASHROOMS

KITCHEN & SERVERY

STAFF & COMMUN AREAS

STAIRS

MECHANICAL & SHAFT

SECOND FLOOR

The Creation of a New Junior School Foyer To complement the newly created Junior School Administrative Office on the main level of the Junior School, we will create a friendly and inviting place for students, parents and visitors, furnished with a fireplace and a comfy seating area. Students will also use this space for small group work or other meetings.

A Refresh of Second-floor Classrooms Classrooms will be rightsized for an optimal teaching and learning experience. All the classrooms will be renovated with new flooring, adjustable up and down lighting and increased levels of fresh air to enhance and

improve students’ learning and create a more desirable setting.

The Creation of a New Junior School Learning Studio The Junior School Learning Studio will be an open area on the second floor of the Junior School, easily accessible by all classrooms. This open-concept space will have flexible furniture that invites students to learn together. We believe that encouraging students to reach out to each other to solve problems and share knowledge not only builds collaboration skills, but also leads to deeper learning and greater understanding. These spaces will allow for more collaborative work that will enhance the student experience.

The Manners Maketh Men Scholarship and Bursary Fund Our founding headmaster, Dr. J.L. Wright, proffered the “Manners Maketh Men” credo, which is built on the belief that when boys conduct themselves as gentlemen, all other things fall into place. Fifty years later, the students of RSGC continue to be well known for their exceptional character. The Manners Maketh Men Scholarship and Bursary Fund was created in Dr. Wright’s honour. Our goal is to attract applicants who may not otherwise be able to afford an independent school education. RSGC currently provides significant financial assistance to almost 10 per cent of boys. We pride ourselves on our

diverse student body, which strengthens the community experience of the College. The goal of the Manners Maketh Men Scholarship and Bursary Fund is to raise $1 million in order to ensure that the rich tradition of developing true gentlemen is carried on. Scholarships truly make a difference. They help many young boys become the exceptional leaders of our future.

For more information: Maria Jordan Executive Director of Advancement mjordan@rsgc.on.ca 416-533-9481 ext. 298

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ALUMNI CONNECTIONS

An Evening at the Old Boys’ September 23, 2016

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Dinner

Both Mark Ackley and Paul O'Leary were honoured for their years of service to the College.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Fraser Macfarlane '94:

The

Recipe for Success BY LAUREN MANDARINO

pon completion of a one-year general cook’s apprenticeship and an Italian culinary program at George Brown College, Fraser Macfarlane ’94 picked up a copy of Toronto Life magazine and began researching the city’s top restaurants. That search led him to cold-call Keith Froggett, the chef at Scaramouche, but he had no idea that it would forever change the course of his life. “I couldn’t believe he took my call. I told him about the program I had done and that I had just returned from working in Italy for almost five months,” recalled Fraser, who said that Keith invited him to come into the restaurant, and ended up asking him to take a turn in the kitchen that very evening. “I worked for about five hours right away.” Scaramouche is an exclusive restaurant and Keith Froggett a well-known chef in Toronto. It is not an easy feat to get a job there. Fraser, who also has a History degree from Bishop’s University, didn’t let it go to his head. “Keith immediately told me that it wasn’t because I was a great cook, but because I was willing to stay that night,” he said. “It’s definitely not easy to get in at Scaramouche, but I think I was in the right place at the right time and I was willing to put myself out there.” Fraser started at the bottom, working on salads, smoked salmon plates and at the pasta bar. He got rotated into the main dining room and over four years, worked his way up to hot appetizers and senior vegetables. At some point in Fraser’s climb up the food ladder, Georgina Mitropoulos

joined the team. After a year of working together, the pair started dating. “Fraser wooed me on our walks home from Scaramouche,” said Georgina, who is also a trained chef, but has since transitioned to working front of house. “We would stop at the local pub and chat over a glass of red wine. I figured out pretty quickly that we could follow a dream together.” That dream is now a reality. After several years at Scaramouche, the chefs left the restaurant for England in search of new styles and experiences. While there, the talented duo trained at some of Europe’s top Michelin-starred establishments. In May 2010, Fraser and Georgina opened Quatrefoil Restaurant in Dundas, Ontario, a quaint town of 20,000 that is part of the city of Hamilton. Quatrefoil offers fine dining, and Fraser and Georgina use local ingredients to create contemporary French cuisine in a sophisticated environment. In 2014, the pair also opened Brux House, a high-end craft brewery in Hamilton. Fraser and Georgina, now parents to a three-year-old son, find inspiration in the best local products to create superb seasonal menus. Their approach is to refine flavours through technique and let the ingredients stand on their own. “We are so lucky to be surrounded by farmers who take pride. It is wonderful to have the lady who raises our birds pop by, the young man who roasts our coffee visit, and our friends and family brew the cider and beer that we sell,” said Georgina. “We love our ingredients, and our goal is to please our clients. We truly want them to leave happy.”

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Fraser believes that his restaurants work so well in part because he and his wife add a personal touch. “People like to see the owners, and people knew that they would see Georgina here and that I would be in the kitchen,” said Fraser, who started at RSGC in Grade 6. “We’re like a family – people know that they can email us or text Georgina.” But while living and working together 24/7 has its challenges, the couple has

found the recipe for success. They no longer have to be at the restaurant all the time and, in fact, can even take vacations together and let their staff run the show. “I have chucked citrus at him when he doesn’t listen,” laughed Georgina. “Our staff means the world to us, so we try to keep it light in front of them. We have a common goal, which is pleasing our customers, and, ultimately, we have each other’s backs.” As for Fraser, he knows who’s the boss. “Usually, she is,” said Fraser, who was the Sports Prefect when he was in Grade 13. “But honestly, it’s nice to know there’s someone there who is as vested in it as you are and who wants it to grow as much as you do. I have someone to shoulder that responsibility with me. And I also have someone to celebrate the awards we’ve won together.” While Fraser remembers his RSGC days of being the Sports Prefect and watching “Wok with Yan” in his spare time, he thinks about all of life’s little twists and turns that lead to his success as a chef and entrepreneur. “I was really lucky to go to RSGC. You could just tell that all of the teachers liked being there and you never got the feeling that any of them were just there for a pay cheque,” he said. “That’s exactly how I try to hire my staff. You want them to be like family.” Since opening, Quatrefoil has been named among the top 10 Best New Restaurants in Canada by enRoute Magazine and the Top 10 Best New Restaurants by Toronto Life. This is a testament to Fraser’s skills as both a chef and a leader. “Fraser is an amazing chef – one of the few who absolutely loves to cook at home,” said Georgina. “He doesn’t care what time it is or what the occasion is. This is how I know his passion runs deep. There have been many times when I wake up in the middle of the night from the lovely aromas of roasting quail or an exquisite rib eye!” And while Fraser’s passion does, indeed, run deep, he has a confession to make. “Some days, I’d love to just sit on the couch with my three-year-old son, Charlie, and eat cereal.”

Clockwise from top: Fraser and his team at Quatrefoil; Fraser and Georgina use fine ingredients to create contemporary French cuisine; the cooking skills of his parents are rubbing off on three-yearold Charlie; Georgina and Charlie.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

PEARSE O'MALLEY MIX, KNEAD,

POST

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BY LAUREN MANDARINO

hen you see Pearse O’Malley walking down the halls of RSGC, slight and unassuming, you would never guess that his passion for baking not only takes up most of his spare time, but also fills the pages of The Grifter, the College’s online student publication. Every two weeks for his “Eat This” column, the Grade 11 student submits a recipe that he has found online, tested, modified and tweaked to perfection, giving step-by-step instructions, along with photographs showing not only his progress along the way, but also the delicious result. Why does he do this? Pearse wanted to get involved with The Grifter and thought his love for baking would be the perfect way. “I heard about The Grifter and really wanted to join, but I wasn’t sure what I would write about,” he said. “I wanted to share recipes that I love with the students, so thought I would show step-by-step recipes and simplify them.” According to his parents, Scherazad Musaphir O’Malley and Martin O’Malley, Pearse puts a lot of thought and effort into each of the recipes he creates, even though the original base recipe is not his own. “I know that he tailors recipes to the particular season and makes them sound appealing to the students,” said Martin. “For example, he will reduce the ingredient quantities so that a recipe could be a chocolate chip cookie for one.” Pearse’s love for baking was kindled two years ago when he noticed that there wasn’t much to snack on at home – and perhaps a bit of a sweet tooth helped as well. He began testing things out in the kitchen, first with cake mixes and then from scratch, with delicious results. His parents are the first to admit that his skills are not inherited.

This is one of Pearse's reci

pes from The Grifter.

Carrot Cupcakes

Here is one of the most traditional, yet delectable carrot cupcak e recipes. Free of nuts, pineapple and rai sins, you will love the simplicity of this des sert. Using the most basic ingredients, the preparation and clean up is painless and rewarding. Decorate using mini fon dant carrots or orange and green icing, as shown below. Regardless of how they look, these cupcakes are invariably a cro wd-pleaser!

“I think it comes from my lack of baking. I’ve been using boxed recipes, so he took the initiative and tried to make things from scratch,” said Scherazad. “He has become quite an expert and really creative. He gets inspired by the recipes he finds and somehow makes them even better.” And it is the people around Pearse who get to reap the benefits. “I don’t eat it all myself,” said Pearse. “I bake a lot for The Grifter and for events we host. I share with my family, neighbours and friends – whomever is around!” He is certainly popular in his advisory group at the College – he brings in treats when the group meets – and his entire West Toronto neighbourhood has sampled his goods. According to his father, Pearse “is very good at bringing his desserts to the neighbours and sharing with them.” Scherazad mentioned that a neighbour even asked Pearse if he would bake her a birthday cake. While Pearse enjoys spending as much time as he can baking, he does not see a professional future in it. “I don’t think I would ever consider baking as a career, but I love it as a hobby,” he said. “It’s more of a therapeutic thing for me to do in my spare time.” Trena Evans, RSGC’s Senior School English Department Head, who helps the boys run The Grifter, can’t say enough about Pearse, despite having only sampled his journalistic efforts, never his baking. “He’s incredible. He’s pursuing a passion, has lots of interests and ideas, and he has the discipline to follow through on them,” she said. “Pearse isn’t a loud voice, but he’s a quiet leader – not only at The Grifter, but in the classroom, too.

In everything he does, for that matter. I really appreciate that he’s a quiet leader. That’s a great thing for the other boys to see: you don’t have to be aggressive and loud to have an impact.” According to Trena, Pearse has earned himself a leadership position at The Grifter, thanks to his consistent submissions and high-quality work. He is also one of the few students who has access to the paper’s content management system, which means that Trena has complete confidence in him. “He has a really high standard, and he’s thoughtful and encouraging to other contributors,” she said. “He’s also a great editor.” In his advisory group, Pearse and his friends came up with an idea for a column called “20 Under 20.” The boys will find restaurants that are within a 20-minute walk of the College and that offer lunch for under $20, and will review them on The Grifter. This column, which will be written by boys in the group, along with Pearse’s recipe column, will form the Eat This food culture section of the paper. Pearse, who says it was a big transition when he started at RSGC in Grade 9, welcomes having such an outlet to share his passion with his friends. But ultimately, he’s a science man. “I’ve had a really good experience here at RSGC,” he said. “I really like the opportunities afforded to me through the school. It has really fostered my love for the sciences.” And Trena anticipates big things for Pearse after he graduates. “He’s probably going to be a doctor,” she said. “But he’s going to have some amazing dinner parties.”

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup butter, at room temperature 2 cups sugar 4 eggs, at room temperature 1/3 cup hot water 2 cups grated carrots 1/2 cup grated Gala apple

Cream Cheese Frosting: 4 tbsp. butter, at room temperature 6 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature 4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking pans with cupcake liners; set aside. 2. Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a bowl and set aside. 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. 4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly after each addition. 5. Add one-third of the dry ingredients, followed by one-third of the hot water. Repeat twice until all ingredients are incorporated. 6. With the mixer on its slowest speed, add grated carrots and grated apple, and mix just until combined. 7. Using an ice cream scoop, evenly divide batter into cupcake liners. 8. Bake cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely. 9. For the frosting, cream together butter and cream cheese for 3 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract, and set mixer on medium-high speed for an additional 5 minutes until frosting is light. 10. Once cupcakes have cooled, frost as desired.

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PARENT SPOTLIGHT

PAUL HICKEY: FEEDING FAMILY BY LAUREN MANDARINO

very year, after school lets out for the summer and before the faculty heads away for a muchneeded break, the Georgian Parents’ Guild hosts an appreciation lunch for the College’s teachers and staff. The tables of Ketchum Hall are laid with crisp, white tablecloths and the places are set with fine tableware and silverware. Members of the Guild, many wearing aprons, move through the room pouring glasses of wine and clearing plates. The man responsible for filling those plates in the first place is Paul Hickey, owner of Today’s Menu and father of Evan ’15. Paul has been supplying the food for the Guild Appreciation Lunch for ten years, and says he will continue to do so for as long as the College will have him.

“We feel that we are part of the school and the culture,” said Paul, who was thrilled to have Evan working by his side at the lunch for the past two years. “As a parent, it’s nice to have my business associated with the school. We feel that the teachers do such a great job, so this is my way of giving back.” It was former Guild President Sharron Mollenhauer who recruited Paul to do the catering for the Appreciation Lunch. “He had done the catering for Mistletoe Market and the food was really good,” she said. “Everything that he has ever done for me has been wonderful – he’s a great cook. He also happens to be a super nice guy and a very kind man.” Evan, who is currently in his second year at Queen’s University studying Urban Geography, loves that his father is so involved with the school he attended from Grades 4 to 12.

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“He has built a pretty special relationship with the school,” said Evan. “It’s very special to me because RSGC is very family-oriented. It’s awesome that he’s going to stay a part of the school with me. RSGC will be a part of me for the rest of my life, and it will be for him as well. It’s very cool.” It seemed a natural fit for Evan to help out his father at the Guild Appreciation Lunch, where he could reconnect with the teachers who taught him over the years. But Evan has also been working at Today’s Menu in the summers, packing orders and packaging food. “It has been really good work experience for me. It has helped me mature and understand the value of money,” said Evan. “My dad’s employees are really down to earth and really well structured in the kitchen. They provided me with a lot of good work experience over the summer.” Today’s Menu’s success did not come overnight. It is the result of Paul’s hard work, dedication and a passion for good food. A former tech business executive, Paul started a second career that began by launching an in-home chef program. Chefs would cook two weeks worth of meals in customers’ homes, freeze them and then repeat the process, but as Paul quickly discovered, “leaving food in people’s freezers wasn’t very scalable as a business model.” In 2009, Today’s Menu hit on the recipe for success: use a central kitchen to prepare, freeze and deliver meals directly to people’s homes. Paul, who believes in using only top quality products, realized there was a gap at the high end of the prepared food market.

Paul works hard keeping Today's Menu a success, but he still enjoys spending time with his family: wife Lisa, son Evan '15 and daughter Quinlan.

He tapped into that market and business is thriving. “As much as we can, we use local, natural, hand-cut ingredients,” said Paul, who understands the importance of healthy food. “It’s fuel. It’s energy. The word I use is nutrient-dense food. The ingredients in our food are real. In order to get through the day, you need quality produce and quality ingredients not laced with sodium and sugar.” While Today’s Menu is suitable for anybody, its main customers are millennials with children, single portion servings for

singles and seniors, and families on the go. “We actually have a number of RSGC families who use our service,” said Paul. “And we have a fully integrated e-commerce site where you can go online, choose your delivery day, choose the meals you want and we deliver it to your door in these really high-tech delivery packs.” Paul further cements his reputation as a friend to the school by offering RSGC teachers on maternity leave a Today’s Menu gift card. “RSGC faculty get to enjoy Today’s Menu at home – that’s all part of it,” said

Paul, who understands how difficult it is for new mothers to also have to worry about making meals. “It’s just another way of us giving back. And with Evan being there for so many years, we have this family attachment.” As for Sharron, one of his biggest customers, she is thrilled that Paul is still so involved with the College and isn’t surprised that he continues to give back. “RSGC is so lucky to have him,” she said. “It’s nice to stay connected to the place your son felt happy and safe and loved. You want to promote that.”

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Message from the Chair

t’s hard to believe that my first year as Chair of the Board of Governors has already come and gone. It has been a busy and exciting year at the College. RSGC is in a strong financial position and at full enrolment capacity. The Great School, Great Boys campaign was completed successfully, having achieved its aggressive fundraising goal. The transformation of Ketchum Hall into a Great Hall was completed on time, on budget and with the quality that was promised. The new facility, and Phase 2 and 3 of the project, are consistent with the College’s fiveyear strategic plan and present our boys with inspired space in which to learn and grow. All of the work has and will be undertaken in a financially responsible and sustainable manner, drawing from strategic, program and renewal capital. The success of the project thus far has been due to the hard work, commitment and vision of many people. I want to express my personal gratitude to Tye Farrow (Conor ’10 and Brendan ’12), who not too many years ago – as Chair – wrote this message for the RSGC Annual Report. Tye is a gifted architect who led the process for the vision and transformation of the space, and is responsible for the spectacular new design of Ketchum Hall. I would like to give special mention to Mike Barker (Emmett ’14), who managed the Ketchum Hall renovation, and will be critical to the success of the overall project. Mike’s tenure on the Board has ended, yet he has agreed to remain Chair of the Facilities Committee and has played a key role in the transformation of the College’s campus since 2011. Thank you, Mike. I would also like to thank John ’76 and Ann Firstbrook (Andrew ’15) for chairing the Great School, Great Boys campaign. Along with their Campaign Cabinet, the Firstbrooks helped to achieve the campaign’s ambitious fundraising goal. And, of course, that wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of our parent community and many donors. As always, the Board continues to work diligently to help our beloved school thrive. Our Governors are a very dedicated group of volunteers and I thank all of them for their continued service and personal commitment. A special thank you to the Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee, Cathy Bateman (Greg ’15), the Chair of the Advancement Committee, Peter Furnish (Matthew ’18 and Ben ’23), and the Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee, Bruce Chapple ’87 (Spencer ’19 and Devin ’21). Bruce has been hugely helpful as the Vice Chair of the Board and will do a splendid job as the new Chair in 2017-18. I would also like to thank our retiring Board members, Georgian Parents’ Guild representative Stacey Russett ( Jackson ’16) and RSGC Alumni Association representative Colin Watson ’94, and say a special thank you to Bruce Maclaren (Braeden ’16), who retired during the last school year. Also, please welcome our new Governors, Cathy Cranston (Charlie ’22), Steve Geist (Nicholas ’18), Georgian Parents’ Guild representative Lynne Woollcombe (Nicholas ’20, Andrew ’22 and Geoffrey ’25) and RSGC Alumni Association representative Alex Edmison ’02. RSGC is a very special place and I’m honoured to have been able to serve as Chair for the past year. 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 the best versions of themselves. 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. I look forward to what lies ahead in the coming year. James Crossland ( James ’19) Chair 22 The Shield Winter 2017 • Royal St. George’s College | RSGC Annual Report

Our Board Members James Crossland James 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 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. Recently retired, Dorothy now has the 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 Masters in Education in Curriculum Development, she is keenly aware of the impact on learning of real world application of theory. She and her husband Ted live in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood and are the parents of three adult children. Dorothy joined the RSGC Board in 2012. Bruce Chapple ’87 Bruce is a partner with McMillan LLP, specializing in business law with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and private equity. He is a member of the firm’s professional services committee, which oversees lawyer professional development. Bruce is regularly a member of the Board of Directors

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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 in 2012. His two sons attend RSGC: Spencer (Class of 2019) and Devin (Class of 2021). Paul Clark ’85 Paul Clark, Executive Vice President, Specialized Commercial Banking, has built an extensive career that spans across the bank’s businesses, including retail and commercial banking, internal audit and TD Securities. He has played a lead role in the TD’s United Way Campaign and is also the Chair of the People with Disabilities Committee and a member of the Diversity Leadership Council. In 2006, Paul was recognized as one of Canada’s “Top 40 under 40". He joined the RSGC Board in 2010. His son Matthew graduated in 2014. Ryan Cookson ’03 Ryan 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.

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RSGC Annual Report 2015 Cathy Cranston Cathy 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. Cathy 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 is responsible for enterprise Recovery and Resolution Planning. She joined the Bank of Montreal in 1985 and has held positions in Risk Management, Capital Markets, Corporate Banking and was previously the CFO of BMO’s Private Client Group. Her son Charlie is in the Class of 2022. Peter Furnish Peter 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. Steve Geist Steve is Senior Executive VicePresident 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 September 2014, Steve was President and CEO of CIBC Asset Management. Previously in his career, Steve was employed 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 is a lawyer and has an extensive background in the not-forprofit sector in the areas of strategic planning and fundraising. She is Chair of the Board 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 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 is Head of Business Management, Canadian Personal and Commercial banking, with BMO Financial Group. She comes to our board with significant previous and ongoing board experience on the Board of Directors at both the Advocates Society and the Canadian Stage Company (where she is was Chair of the Board from 2013-2015). Adrian also currently sits on the Advisory Board of Young

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Woman 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 is a freelance communication 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, Ontario. Jesse is an RSGC Old Boy (’01) and former member of the faculty (2007-2008). He completed both his undergraduate and divinity degrees at Trinity College, Toronto. Jesse has served on a number of boards and working groups. In addition to the RSGC Board of Governors, he currently serves on the Boards of Trinity College, the 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.

Stacey Russet Stacey worked in marketing in the telecommunications industry before leaving the workforce to raise her three children. An active volunteer at RSGC for over six years, Stacey is currently the Past President of the Georgian Parents’ Guild, where she has been on the Executive for the past three years. Her son, Jackson graduated in the Class of 2016. Stacey is grateful to have been part of the Georgian community. Colin Watson ’94 Colin served the RSGC Alumni Association as Vice President from 201012 and as President from 2012-14. His mission as President was to bring the alumni experience faceto-face with current students through new programming and cross promotion of school and alumni events. The success of these strategies was measured in increased engagement and attendance at both school and alumni activities. Colin serves the Board of Governors as Alumni Representative and ensures communication in both directions between the Alumni Executive and the Governors. Colin is the Director of Business Development at Recruit Fit Group.

RSGC Board of Governors 2015-2016 OFFICERS James Crossland – Chair Stephen Beatty ’86 Stephen 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 20032010. 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. Jane Nyman Jane Nyman joined RSGC as Chief Financial Officer in January 2013. She brings many years of senior leadership experience in both the forprofit and notfor-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 2007 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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Paul Clark ’85 – Past Chair Bruce Chapple ’87 – Vice-Chair Cathy Bateman – Treasurer, Finance and Audit Committee Chair BOARD MEMBERS Dorothy Byers Ryan Cookson ’03 Cathy Cranston Peter Furnish – Advancement Committee Chair Steve Geist Jennifer Keenan Adrian C. Lang Caroline Newall Jesse Parker ’01, Clergy Stacey Russett – Parents’ Guild Representative Colin Watson ’94 – Alumni Representative

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Message from the Guild

he 2015/16 academic year was a busy and exciting one, beginning with a successful Knights’ Fayre that brought the Georgian community together in September. In March, we witnessed the commencement of the Junior School revitalization project, and the school year concluded with an enjoyable staff appreciation luncheon held in St. Alban’s Chapel. As a result of the concerted effort of our 30 convenors, grade parents and over 190 volunteers, the Guild was successful in all aspects of our mission to build community, provide volunteer support and fundraise. On the community-building front, we held sold-out Parent Connections events at the Aga Khan Museum and the TD Gallery of Inuit Art. In November, a record number of people attended the Mistletoe Market cocktail party.

Throughout the year, we provided Emma Totten, Coordinator of Global Partnerships and Real World Connections, with volunteer support for the Senior School Day of Community Service, three Out of the Cold dinners and the largest-yet Clean Out Your Closets clothing drive, which also benefitted the Syrian refugee family sponsored by the College. Our three major fundraising events – Mistletoe Market, the Holiday Cheese Sale and the Used Textbook Sale – generated the necessary funds to honour our ongoing financial commitments to the Great School, Great Boys campaign and student bursaries. We also held a greater number of used uniform sales, which provided a welcome service for parents and increased the amount of funds that we direct back to our boys. At Guild meetings, we were fortunate to welcome Maria Jordan, Jim Crossland, Dave Fitzpatrick, Anna Magor and Mike Ruscitti, who gave inspiring and informative presentations on many aspects of school life, ranging from the strategic plan and mental health awareness to new curriculum initiatives in both the Junior and Senior Schools. Guild members were especially pleased to hear directly from some boys during Anna and Mike’s presentation in May. In 2016, the Guild paid its first $50,000 installment to the Great School, Great Boys campaign. This pledge is part of a $300,000 commitment over the next six years and will be put towards the construction of the Guild Foyer in the refurbished Junior School. I would like to thank my fellow executives Stacey Russett, Jasmin von Teichman and Clare Samworth for their enthusiasm and dedication throughout the year. Stacey has completed her tenure on the Guild Executive and her time

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as an RSGC parent; we will miss her. I would also like to give sincere thanks to our Treasurer, Anne Hancock, who took the initiative to synthesize our financial reporting, a time-consuming exercise, but one that will serve the Guild very well going forward. I would also like to acknowledge Acting Communications Manager Andrea McGavin for her assistance in getting our messages out to the parent community, and Marin Anderson, who provides an enormous amount of background support on numerous fronts. On behalf of the entire Guild, please accept our heartfelt thanks to all Georgian parents for supporting and participating in our events and fundraisers. Royal St. George’s College is a very special community; I am proud to be part of it.

Lynne Woollcombe 2015-16 President The Georgian Parents’ Guild

Class of 2016 Quotes from the Valedictorian, Head Boy Christian Figueiredo ’16

What Are They Studying?

“Beyond showing initiative, commitment and breadth, the boys of our class also have a lot of heart. Brothers, each and every one of you have taught me to try new things, challenge myself and to lead others with confidence. If I could individually give you the praise you deserve today, Mr. Beatty would not have time to speak and graduation would reach ‘the break a’ dawn yo’. I have learned and I have grown from your words, your actions, and the way you present yourselves in school and out of it.”

RSGC Class of 2016 Program Choices (%) Science Engineering Fine Arts Business Arts

15%

“Class of 2016, we are determined, kind, brave and genuine. I am thankful to have met you and I am proud to call you my brothers.”

“If I could take to university everything I have learned and experienced at RSGC, I would. However, like I said, sometimes it’s important to leave things behind, for if we do not, we will miss out on our next opportunities to learn, explore and grow. We will take with us the most important values: the freedom to be yourself, the importance of taking risks and brotherhood.”

14%

21%

Where They Went Brock Carleton Concordia Dalhousie Guelph King’s McGill McMaster Queen’s St. Mary’s University of Toronto University of British Columbia Okanagan Waterloo Western Western-Huron Wilfrid Laurier

Dartmouth – US Denison – US Kansas – US Parson’s – US SCAD – US St. Lawrence – US Ventura College – US York – UK

“Thank you, RSGC, for making us the men we are today. Thank you, family, for constantly leading our lives in the right direction. Thank you, brothers, for always being there for me. My final thoughts go out to our grads: be yourself, embrace opportunity and continue to live as Georgians.”

• Queen’s has been the top choice for three years running, accounting for just over 25 per cent of graduates. • 65 graduates spread themselves amongst 22 different universities. • One student from each of the past six graduating classes went on to study at an Ivy League university. • There was one direct entry to UK Law School from the Class of 2016. • In 2016, Grade 11 and 12 students earned 73 university credits by writing AP Exams.

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2015-16 AWARD RECIPIENTS JUNIOR SCHOOL AWARDS

SENIOR SCHOOL AWARDS

Dr. Paul D. Steinhauer Memorial – Awarded to the boy who best displays leadership by example: Will Van Nostrand

The Acolyte Award – Presented annually to the Head Server: Philip Wright

L.B.J. Rothwell Award – Donated by Mr. L.B.J. Rothwell and awarded to the boy who shows the greatest determination: Simon Peterson & Liam Watson Hal Hannaford Award – Awarded to the boy who continually demonstrates kindness, gratefulness, generousity of spirit and an ability to see the best in others: Jack Sutton Georgian Parents’ Guild Award – Awarded to the boy who most exemplifies the motto of our founding Headmaster, Jack Wright, Manners Maketh Men: Jack Case Junior Georgian Award – Awarded to the boy who best represents the highest qualities expected of a boy at Royal St. George’s College, in academics, music, ethics, deportment and cooperation. This is the highest award given in the Junior School: Nicholas Vassos Grade 3 Award – Given to the Grade 3 boy who best shows leadership, diligence, manners, cooperation and helpfulness: Peter Tedford

Nicholas Vassos Grade 4 Award – Given to the Grade 4 boy who best shows leadership, diligence, manners, cooperation and helpfulness: Marcus Ochrym Grasley Award, Grade 5 Award – Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Grasley and awarded to the Grade 5 boy who best shows leadership, diligence, manners, cooperation and helpfulness: Justin Orridge

The Andrew Drillis Award – Given in memory of Andrew Drillis, who was tragically killed during the summer after his Grade 12 year. This award is presented to the student who has demonstrated great enthusiasm for the school’s extracurricular program: Puneet Bagga The Barry Pepper Memorial Award – Given to a member of the graduating class to support his educational ambitions. The recipient will excel academically and through his achievements, will have enhanced the reputation of the College: Graeme Edwards The Carol Lucas Memorial Award – Awarded in memory of Carol Lucas, a longtime parent, guild member and friend of RSGC. This

award is presented annually to a student entering his graduating year who is considered to be an exemplary ambassador of the College: Jeremy Burleton The Chairman’s Medal – Presented to the graduating student who excels in integrity, dependability, resourcefulness and initiative: Christian Figueiredo Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards – The Duke of Edinburgh Awards are comprised of four components: community service, physical activity, a skill, and an expedition. Students can earn awards at the bronze, silver and gold level: Bronze – Graham Yusishen, Cameron Raymond, Nicholas Ramsubick, Dylan Tulett, Dylan Raymond Silver – Jamie Linsdell, Fraser Stevenson, Cameron Raymond, Kai Ellis

G.D. Hay Award, Grade 6 Award – Donated by Mr. & Mrs. G.D. Hay and awarded to the Grade 6 boy who best shows leadership, diligence, manners, cooperation and helpfulness: Andrew Woollcombe Scott Kovas Award, Grade 7 Award – Awarded in memory of Scott Kovas and given to the Grade 7 boy who best shows leadership, diligence, manners, cooperation and helpfulness: Joey Lisser

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Christian Figueiredo

The Lucas Peel Award – Presented annually to a member of the graduating class who has, as a mentor, coach, role model and friend, shone in his commitment to share Georgian values with younger students: Christian Figueiredo

Nicholas Ramsubick Gold – Christian Figueiredo, Graeme Edwards, Harrison Gardner The Georgian Spirit Award – Presented in memory of former student Ian Lomax, who passed away in 1977, to recognize and foster within the student body those qualities such as concern, participation, accomplishment, pride and leadership that are a part of the Georgian spirit: Nicholas Ramsubick The Guild Trophy – Donated by the Georgian Parents’ Guild and presented to the graduating student who is outstanding in character, games and scholarship: Jonathan Kirsh Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award – This award honours those students who not only complete the number of volunteer hours required to graduate, but who also go above and beyond: Nicholas Ramsubick

The MacLennan Robinson Scholarship – Presented in memory of David N. MacLennan and John ”Robbie” Robinson. Awarded to the student who has met current RSGC academic standards, is involved in a variety of extracurricular activities and is judged to be well liked by his peers: Thomas Latimer The Marion McDowell Trophy – The award is presented to the graduating student who has demonstrated the greatest all-round contribution in scholarship, deportment and sports: Jamie Linsdell St. Alban’s Community Service Bursary – Awarded to a graduating student who has made an outstanding contribution to Community Service while at RSGC: Joey McMeans & Matthew Hope The Stuart Warren Memorial Award – Presented in memory of Stuart Warren to a student entering his graduating year who, throughout his time at RSGC, has exemplified the qualities of Stuart through concern,

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participation, accomplishment, and leadership: Sebastian Reed

overall academic standing in Grade 9: Graydon Benson

The von Teichman Award – This award is presented to the graduating student who, throughout his career at RSGC, has achieved substantial academic improvement while exemplifying the Georgian spirit through leadership, participation and civility: Andrew Mills

The Founder’s Medal – Awarded to the student who achieved the highest overall academic standing in Grade 10: Denis Miller

The Wynn Butterworth Award – Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Eric Butterworth, parents of Wynn, first Head Prefect of Royal St. George’s College and awarded annually to the Head Prefect in gratitude for his exemplary service and leadership to the RSGC community: Christian Figueiredo The Headmaster’s Medal – Awarded to the student who achieved the highest

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The Chairman’s Medal – Awarded to the student who achieved the highest overall academic standing in Grade 11: Maxym Dubczak The Governor General’s Medal – Awarded to the graduating student who has achieved the highest average: Braeden MacLaren The J.L. Wright Medal – Awarded to the graduating student who best exemplifies the motto Manners Maketh Men: Christien Kelly

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St. George's College Foundation

t. George’s College Foundation was established as a registered charity in 1988 to support the activities of Royal St. George’s College. The Foundation’s mandate is to raise, administer and disburse funds on behalf of the College to support educational endeavours. During the year that ended June 30, 2016, the Foundation received charitable contributions of $1.83 million. Approximately $1.35 million was received for the Building Fund, with almost $915,000 contributed to the 50th Anniversary Great School, Great Boys campaign, and just over $435,000 contributed in the form of Capital Campaign pledge payments for the campus redevelopment project completed in 2012. Additional donations of approximately $480,000 are comprised of restricted and unrestricted annual giving and gifts, including just over $200,000 in scholarships for the 50th Anniversary campaign. In addition, the Trustees approved transfers from the Restricted Fund to the Building Fund in the amount of $222,000, representing final allocation of the April 2015 gala net proceeds. Thanks to the generosity of the entire Georgian community, we are pleased to report that our Great School, Great Boys campaign exceeded its goal of $4 million, with the receipt of just over $4.06 million in cash and pledges. As a result, the Foundation was able to disburse cash of $1.215 million in Fiscal 2016 and another $340,000 in early Fiscal 2017 to help fund Phase 1 of the College’s three-phase Junior School Redevelopment Plan. The Foundation’s assets are invested in cash and cash equivalents to meet immediate obligations, and also in equity and fixed income investment funds. As at June 30, 2016, the net assets of the Foundation totaled $2.3 million compared to $2.6 million in the previous year, the decline representing net grants to the College during the year. Most of the Foundation’s net assets are endowment funds, with balances of $1.38 million as at June 30, 2016, compared to a balance of $1.37 million a year earlier. The Foundation’s endowment assets are managed by the professional management firm of CGOV, and the investment return for the year was approximately 1.3%. I would like to thank the Foundation Trustees: John Buckingham ’71; John Firstbrook ’76, Great School, Great Boys campaign Chair and RSGC alumni; Peter Furnish, an RSGC parent (cross-appointed as Chair of the Advancement Committee of the College’s Board of Governors); Wanda Ho, an RSGC alumni parent; Jamie Lint ’98; David Mather, an RSGC alumni parent; and RSGC parent Andrew Mitchell, for their time and attention to Foundation business. During the year, we completed the review of the Foundation’s by-laws and formally approved the new by-laws at our October 13, 2016 meeting. On behalf of the Trustees of the Foundation, I extend appreciation to our generous donors, and Stephen Beatty ’86, Headmaster; Jane Nyman, Chief Financial Officer; and Maria Jordan, Executive Director of Advancement for their tremendous support. If you would like to view the audited financial statements, investment management reports or any of the policy documents of the Foundation, or would be interested in serving on the Board of Trustees, please contact me or Jane Nyman.

Guy Burry ’77 Chair and President St. George’s College Foundation

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Message from the Campaign Chairs

“We are pleased that our family’s $25,000 Matching Gift Challenge to RSGC alumni was also met.” Campaign Cabinet:

hen we began the Great School, Great Boys campaign two years ago, we did so with confidence that we could count on the entire Georgian community to help us achieve the overall goal: to revitalize Ketchum Hall and the Junior School, and build on the College’s endowment fund for scholarships. We also began with grateful hearts, knowing the central, positive, and formative role that RSGC has played in our family. Through the generosity of the Georgian community, we exceeded our $4 million campaign goal. Thank you for your wonderful support. We are pleased that our family’s $25,000 Matching Gift Challenge to RSGC alumni was also met. Thank you for meeting the challenge and taking part in the betterment of your old school. Many thanks also go out to our Campaign Cabinet, with whom many of you met to discuss your contribution to the College. The success of this campaign has put the College in a strong position to move into Phase 2 of the Junior School Redevelopment Plan to further enhance the campus. As our son starts his second year at Western, it has become evident that the skills and values instilled during his time at RSGC have benefitted him greatly. On behalf of our family, thank you for the part you’re playing in continuing the tradition of the Royal College. Sincerely,

John ’76 and Ann Firstbrook, Andrew ’15 Campaign Co-Chairs

Chairs: John ’76 and Ann Firstbrook Cabinet: Paul Clark ’85 Peter Furnish Wanda Ho Jennifer Keenan Andrew Mitchell Caroline Newell Alan Sellery Staff: Stephen Beatty ’86 Maria Jordan David Lee

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RSGC Annual Report 2016 Donor Profile: Greg Sutton ’86

Creating New Memories

hen Greg Sutton ’86 was active on several sports teams as a student at RSGC, he took great pleasure in beating schools that had enhanced facilities on massive grounds. “We took delight in beating the teams that had more than we did on the basis of our determination and spirit, as opposed to a fancy, big campus,” he said. “I never really felt like we were shorthanded in any way in terms of facilities. We always had great school spirit and that counts for more. We made the best of what we had.” The physical facilities at the time were relatively basic, yet that didn’t stop the students from thriving. For Greg, President and CEO of Sutton Special Risk insurance agency, the changes to the campus today are bittersweet. “I wish we had some of these facilities when I was here!” he said. But he has many fond memories of the old Ketchum Hall, in particular. “I have good memories of the friendships and the dances that were held there,” said Greg. When given the opportunity to give back to the school and help improve the campus for current and future Georgians (including his son Jack, Class of 2020), Greg rose to the occasion. On behalf of Jack, his wife MarieClaude and their daughter Emma, Greg made a major contribution to the Great School, Great Boys campaign that

was specifically designated to Ketchum Hall. “I thought it was a good way to make a more significant contribution related to something that will be a focal point and a place for memories and friendships,” he said. “The way Ketchum has been designed is really quite spectacular. It’s a bright and happy place, which is so important for a main meeting place for the College.” It’s doubly special for Greg that his son, Jack, is attending the school that he so loves. But while he and Marie-Claude hoped that Jack would go to RSGC, they wanted their son to make his own choice. “At first it was tough decision, because I got into RSGC and one other school,” said Jack. “My parents were okay with either one, but they wanted me to make the decision for myself, so they tried not to influence me. I had heard so many stories from when my dad was here, so between that and the tours, I just had a good feeling. And I don’t regret it at all – I really love it.” Greg isn’t surprised that his son has taken to the College so easily. He knows RSGC is a special place. “It’s a very close-knit, family culture where there’s a very positive interaction between students and the faculty,” said Greg. “It’s a very supportive place that allows the boys to be themselves, explore, learn more about themselves and really try to develop and grow positively. They also learn to make mistakes along the way and

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learn from them, learn to be responsible and learn why they’re there.” As both an RSGC parent and alumnus, Greg feels deeply connected to the school. He was glad to be in a position to be able to make a significant gift. “I thought it was important as an alumnus, given that I had a positive experience there, and met some great friends and very supportive faculty along the way,” said Greg. “I think the network of alumni is an important and vital network to the school’s continued growth, so I was fortunate and happy to be able to give back.” As for Jack, he says he doesn’t know much about the gift, but he’s definitely proud to see his family’s name on the mantel in Ketchum Hall. “It’s a nice ‘thank you,’ because St. George’s was great for my dad. And so far, it has been great for me too,” said Jack. “It’s a nice thing, having your name up there – it makes me feel pretty proud.”

Thank You to Our Leadership Donors Royal St. George’s College gratefully acknowledges the significant financial contributions of leadership donors with gifts to the campaign of $25,000 or more. Thank you for your commitment to the College.

Governors’ Circle

Georgians’ Circle

Knights’ Circle

($50,000+)

($25,000+)

($250,000+)

Anonymous

Merle & Andrew Armstrong

The Bhalwani Family

Paul ’85 and Susan Clark

J.P. Benson and Kathryn Finn

The DiCapo Family

The Conrod Family

The Bizzarri Family

The Georgian Parents’ Guild

Wilma and Anthony DiPierdomenico

Adam Carson and Seana Carson

50th Anniversary Gala

The Family of Mikey and Lita Green Tom Flynn and Cathy Hampson

Headmasters’ Circle

J. Bradley, Ryan ’14 and Owen ’17 Holland

($100,000+)

Geoff and Josée MacDonald

Anonymous

J. Gregory ’86 and MarieClaude Sutton & Family

Michael and Susan Barker and Family Joe & Laurissa Canavan and Family

Bruce Kuwabara and Victoria Jackman Greg and Lisa Laurin and Family David Lund and Heather Beamish Robert Mah and Jennifer van der Put The Andrew & Heather Mitchell Family Bursary The Russett Family The Sellery Family

The Wallace Family

The St-Onge Family

Michael Woolhouse and Christine Allen

Matt Tedford and Liz Gallery

John ’76 and Ann Firstbrook, Andrew ’15

Dr. and Mrs. Bruno L. Vendittelli and Family Nils Voermann ’85

The Musicco Family The Talbot Family The Tiplady Family

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Message from the Treasurer

am pleased to report on another financially successful year at the College. We had a strong enrolment of 446 students, generating tuition revenue of $13.3 million compared to $12.9 million in the previous year. As a result of the very successful Great School, Great Boys campaign, St. George’s College Foundation granted $1.215 million to fund a portion of the Junior School Redevelopment Plan, the first phase of which focused on renovating Ketchum Hall, moving administrative offices to the main floor and renovating the science room. The Foundation also granted $437,000 to the College, representing pledge payments securing a loan relating to the 2011/2012 construction project, the receipt of which allowed the College to pay off the remainder of the pledge loan during the year. Additional grants from the Foundation of $127,000 in restricted donations and $196,000 in unrestricted donations help the College to further its objectives in support of the boys. Operating expenses were $14.3 million compared to $14.1 million in the previous year. After depreciation of $1.5 million and interest expenses of $117,000, the surplus to the College was $555,000. Paying down the College’s debt continues to be a priority. In addition to the retirement of the pledge loan from the construction completed in 2012, the College used a portion of the Fiscal 2015 surplus to exercise its pre-payment option on the remaining debt. This option allows early re-payment of principal amounts over and above the scheduled monthly payments. Including all scheduled and pre-payment amounts, the College repaid a total of almost $1.25 million in debt during the year. This resulted in a long-term debt balance at year-end of approximately $2.8 million compared to the prior year balance of $4.05 million. During Fiscal 2016, the College invested $1.7 million in capital improvements, the majority of which ($1.2 million) relates to Phase 1 of the Junior School Redevelopment Plan, which commenced in Fiscal 2016 and was completed in September 2016. Additional capital improvements during the year included $415,000 for the Senior School roof replacement, carried out in June and July 2015. We look forward to supporting further facility-related initiatives in Fiscal 2017 as the College embarks on Phase 2 of the Junior School Redevelopment Plan. The Audit and Finance Committee will continue to work closely with the Facility Committee and the Board of Governors as the College completes the detailed planning and commences implementation of future facility-related initiatives. We thank all of you in the College community for your ongoing support of these initiatives. I would like to thank the members of the Audit and Finance Committee for their dedication and support during the year, as well as Jane Nyman, our CFO, for her guidance and for prudently looking after our financial matters.

Cathy Bateman Treasurer

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Financial Snapshot Interest on long-term debt 0.82% Depreciation of capital assets 10.33% Scholarships and bursaries 3.10% Communications and Advancement 1.01% Facilities 3.53% General and administration 3.11%

Academic program 6.76%

EXPENSES Salaries and benefits 71.34%

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Financial Snapshot ROYAL ST. GEORGE’S COLLEGE 000's 000's Statement of Financial Position June 30, 2016 June 30, 2015

ASSETS CURRENT Cash $ 4,260 3,209 Accounts receivable 1,361 1,766 Other 830 461 6,451 5,436 CAPITAL ASSETS 21,041 20,852 $ 27,492 26,288

LIABILITIES CURRENT Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 2,442 1,906 Deferred fees 7,743 7,597 Current poriton of long-term debt 252 654 10,437 10,157 LONG-TERM DEBT 2,556 3,401

12,993

13,558

FUND BALANCES Academic fund 4,271 3,240 Capital asset fund 10,228 9,490 14,499 12,730 $

27,492

26,288

ROYAL ST. GEORGE’S COLLEGE Statement of Changes in Fund Balances Year ended June 30

Academic Capital Fund Asset Fund

Total

Fund balance, June 30, 2015

3,240

9,490

12,730

Excess of revenue over expenses

1,712

1,769

Interfund transfers

(681)

681

Fund balance, June 30, 2016

4,271 10,228 14,499

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ROYAL ST. GEORGE’S COLLEGE Statement of Operations Year ended June 30

2016 2015 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

13,296

12,862

803

793

Restricted donations

127

1,652

1,779

161

652

813

Unrestricted donations

196

328

14,422 1,652

16,074

14,144

652

14,796

Other

EXPENSES Salaries and benefits Academic program

10,205

9,784

1,064

1,130

General and administration

489

602

Facilities

556

570

Communications and advancement

159

209

443

413

Depreciation of capital assets

1,478

1,457

Interest on long-term debt

117

154

Sales tax rebates

(206)

(204)

12,710 1,595

14,305

12,504

1,611

14,115

Scholarships and bursaries

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES 1,712 57 1,769 1,640 (959) 681

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RSGC Annual Report 2016 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, 2016.

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 DiCapo Family Dr. Scholl Foundation The Factor Inwentash Family - Jakson '12 The Sheldon Inwentash and Lynn Factor Charitable Foundation J.S. McCain The Midloch Foundation Maureen and Wayne Squibb WINCO Corporation 50th Anniversary Gala

Headmasters' Circle ($100,000 + ) 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 John '76 and Ann Firstbrook, Andrew Firstbrook '15 P. Craig Godsoe '86 The Peter and Shelagh Godsoe Family Foundation Peter and Barbara Golding David Green and Daphne Wagner Green River Foundation The Hon. Max and Elizabeth Hardinge

J. Bradley Holland, Jean Wong and Family Molly Johnson and Hidden Gems Robert '81 and Ruth Keilty Michael Latner '74 LinCon Management Inc. Kevin R. Lint '94 and James W. Lint '98 Richard and Janet Lint Darius, Kian & Arman Majlessi and Manuela Marcheggiani Christopher McCulloch & Judith Beamish The Hon. Michael and Kelly Meighen Florence Minz Craig Moffat The Molson Family Foundation The Musicco Family Chris Purkis and Jane Botsford Red Jam Holdings Ltd. The Sherman Family Michael '08 Gary & Ajit Singh, Chiranjeev Singh '07 & Jaipal Singh '10 The Talbot Family The Tiplady Family The W. Garfield Weston Foundation Tom and Ruth Woods Joseph Wright Anonymous

Georgians' Circle ($50,000 + ) David and Carol Appel 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 Kimberly Cudney and H. Fraser Phillips '78, Fielding Phillips '14 and William Phillips '12 James Dunworth Crompton '12 and Family David Wallace Investments Ltd Gilbert De Freitas Ravi & Joanne Deshpande Anthony & 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 Wanda Ho and Thomas Pladsen Bruce and Leslie Jackson Nigel Johnston Donald Lomax David Lund and Heather Beamish Geoff & Josée MacDonald The Mariano Elia Foundation McCarthy Tetrault Mr. & Mrs. John & Tracy McManus Christopher and Caroline Newall NUCAP Industries Inc. Jim and Kelly Osler Robert and Michelle Pollock Frank and Christine Raponi Donald Raymond, Jennifer Keenan and Family Rick and Connie Stefankiewicz David '72 and Nancy Stewart J. Gregory '86 & MarieClaude Sutton & Family Ashley Taylor and Adrian Lang TGA Entertainment Marilyn Thomson

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The Toskan Foundation The Vanden Broek Family David and Kate Wallace Anonymous

Knights' Circle ($25,000 + ) Francis and Melanie Allen Appel Family Foundation Appletree Inc. Merle & Andrew Armstrong B Street Communications Inc. Stephen Beatty '86 J.P. Benson & Kathryn Finn The Bizzarri Family Michael Boland and Mary Dawn Thomson Stewart Brown The Bruce Family The Bryant Family Robert and Tina Buchan The Buchanan-Robertson Family David and Wendy Bunston Tye and Janet Burt John Byrne J. Anthony Caldwell and Martha Durdin Carolyn Sifton Foundation 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 Michael Goodman and Family John and Gail Graham Carol Gray Paul Gross and Martha Burns Shelly Haber and Richard Greene Robert and Josée Hammill Jim Harbell and Patricia McQuaid David Harrison & Zac Harrison '15 Douglas Harrison and Margaret Grottenthaler Campbell Harvey '77 and Susana Harvey William '72 and Anne Hepburn Lianne & Paul Hill

Geoffrey Houlton Jesse & Julie Rasch Foundation David and Barbara Johnson Robynn and Scott Jolliffe Joseph S. Stauffer Company Brett and Jennifer Knowles Bruce Kuwabara & Victoria Jackman Amanda Lang Gary Last and Cori Simms Peggy Latimer Gregory Latremoille Susan Latremoille Leo and Christina Lau Greg, Lisa Laurin and Family David Lee and Carrie Mack Susur Lee and Brenda Bent Paul and Margaret Li Anthony Lisi '15 Timothy S. Logan '88 James and Joanne Love The Lucas Family The Macmillan Family Bruce W. MacLaren Robert Mah and Jennifer van der Put Morteza and Laleh Mahjour Scot Martin Patricia McCain The McConnell Family, Andrew '11 Grant McDaniel and Judy McLeish

David and Suzanne McKerroll The McKerroll Family Fund - Toronto Community Foundation Alexander and Marianne Miller Andrew and Heather Mitchell Bruce and Mary Mitchell John and Nancy Mulvihill Municipal Mechanical Contractors Limited Nesbitt Burns Ricardo and Alicia Nevarez Donald O'Born Charles Peters James Peters '90 Dennis Peterson and Maria Bruzzese David and Amanda Ploughman Brian and Megan Porter Paul and Janet Raboud RBC Dominion Securities W. Peter Reid Stephen Rigby and Mary Jackson Prince-Robson Family David Roffey Robert Rubinoff The Russett Family 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 St-Onge Family Bryan and Anne Tatoff 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. & Ms. Bruno L. Vendittelli and Family Nils Voermann '85 Wolf and Gillian von Teichman The WB Family Foundation Professors Peter and Sue Williams Dennis and Lucia Wing Michael '87 and Lynne Woollcombe Anonymous

A BIG GEORGIAN THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS

Thank you to every donor who contributed to the College. Your gifts are making an impact in our school today, and will continue to enhance the experience of every RSGC student. This list includes all gifts received from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. Governors' Circle ($250,000 + ) The DiCapo Family

Headmasters' Circle ($100,000 + ) Michael & Susan Barker & Family J.Scott McCain The Talbot Family The Tiplady Family Anonymous

Georgians' Circle ($50,000 + ) Ted Conrod and Sally Armstrong David Wallace Investments Ltd

John '76 and Ann Firstbrook, Andrew Firstbrook '15 The Georgian Parents' Guild Mr. David Green and Ms. Daphne Wagner Geoff and Josée MacDonald J. Gregory '86 & MarieClaude Sutton & Family David and Kate Wallace Anonymous

Knights' Circle ($25,000 + ) Merle & Andrew Armstrong J.P. Benson & Kathryn Finn The Bizzarri Family Paul '85 and Susan Clark Greenrock Charitable Trust

J. Bradley, Ryan '14 & Owen '17 Holland

Dragons' Circle ($10,000 + )

Jesse & Julie Rasch Foundation

Mr. Jason Attew and Mrs. Alicia Attew Stephen Beatty '86 The Bryson-To Family The Bushell Family Chesham Group Inc. Jacqueline Code and Philip Playfair Tim Costigan and Kathleen McLaughlin Mark and Susan Davis Mr. & Mrs. Ravi & Joanne Deshpande E. & G. Odette Foundation Ms. Valerie Elia Tom Flynn & Cathy Hampson Mr. & Mrs. Tom and Linda Gajer

Bruce Kuwabara and Victoria Jackman Mr. Donald Lomax David Lund and Heather Beamish Robert Mah and Jennifer van der Put The Russett Family St-Onge Family Matt Tedford & Liz Gallery Dr. & Ms. Bruno L. Vendittelli and Family Anonymous

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RSGC Annual Report 2016 Mr. Marc Gunter and Ms. Laura Steele Douglas Harrison & Margaret Grottenthaler Adrian Lang and Ashley Taylor Amanda Lang Mr. Blair Levinsky and Mrs. Andrea Lenczner

Mr. & Mrs. Don and Sandra Linsdell The Mariano Elia Foundation The Marion Armstrong Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Greg and Diane McDonald Mr. & Mrs. John & Tracy McManus The Musicco Family The Peter and Shelagh Godsoe Family Foundation Dennis and Maria Peterson and Family The Raman Family Mr. Brad Stoneburgh and Ms. Clare Samworth Dr. Robert Stewart and Dr. Margaret Herridge The Tremayne Family The Vanden Broek Family The W. Garfield Weston Foundation Mr. Jonathan Wheler '87 and Ms. Tricia Tait-Wheler Tom & Ruth Woods Anonymous

Friends' Circle ($5,000 + ) Albert & Temmy Latner Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Carroll Armstrong The Byrne Family J. Anthony Caldwell & Martha Durdin Mr. & Mrs. Adam and Seana Carson

Casper Family Trust Mr. John Coke & Ms. Cathy Cranston Craig and Kimberly Colraine Anthony and Wilma DiPierdomenico The Dubczak Family Nicholas and Charlotte Durand

Mr. Alex Edmison '02 and Ms. Dana Stenabaugh The Figueiredo Family Kathryn From and Shawn Thompson Peter Furnish & Chantelle Courtney Mariann and Steve Geist David Gibbs '95 Celia & Gordon Goodman Mr. & Mrs. Stewart and Jean Green Faith Harvey Mr. William Hepburn '72 and Mrs. Anne Hepburn Greg and Lisa Laurin and Family Ms. Elizabeth Lawler Mr. & Ms. Sai and Michelle Leung Mr. & Mrs. Jim and Lesli Ann Logush Grant and Judy McDaniel Judy McLeish Mr. & Mrs. Andrew and Heather Mitchell John and Sarah Nagel Mr. & Mrs. Alexander and Anna Ochrym Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth and Katherine Peel The Sellery Family Gary & Ajit Singh, Chiranjeev Singh '07 & Jaipal Singh '10 Mrs. Tara Steele and Mr. David Steele Connie Stefankiewicz Mr. & Mrs. Thomas and Susan Stevenson

Daniel Tecimer '93 and MaryAnne Tecimer John and Leslie Tuer Mr. Bill Watson and Mrs. Barbara Zvan-Watson The WB Family Foundation Anonymous

Patrons' Circle ($1,000 + ) Mr. Andrew Akman and Ms. Laurie Edmiston Annex Judo Academy Aramark Canada Ltd. Justin Ashley '87 and Samantha Ridsdale Dominic Auld '86 Diane Bainbridge Mr. Mark Aristone & Ms. Heather Baker Mr. William Balan '86 and Mrs. Nancy McCaffery-Balan Christy and Richard Usher-Jones Cindy Barkway Ms. Maria Teresa Barreira Paul Rawlinson and Jo Barry Ralph and Eileen Beatty Mr. & Mrs. Chris and Christine Bell Mr. Edward Beqaj '08 Mr. Andrew Blanchette '96 Mr. Angus Botterell and Ms. Danielle Botterell Mr. Reid Bowlby and Ms. Deborah Bongard The Beatty Family The Brocklehurst Family Mr. John Buckingham '71 The Burleton Family Guy Burry '77, Liz Lundell and Owen Burry '13 The Noe Family Jennifer Wardrop & Robert Casper Blake and Fiona Cassidy Mr. Peter Hamilton and Ms. Marlene Cepparo Bruce Chapple '87 & Leslie McCallum Mr. Simon Chong Nicholas Christoffersen '19 Dr. Robert Ciomyk and Ms. Lisa Roske Paul Cleveland Timothy and Patricia Colton The Connolly Family Gord and Christy Cook David Crawford and Julia Holland Mr. & Mrs. Jim and Julie Crossland Kimberly Cudney and H. Fraser Phillips '78, Fielding Phillips '14 and William Phillips '12

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Donald Hogarth & Terri Cunningham Mr. James Taylor & Ms. Mary Ann Curran The D'Arcy Family Mr. & Mrs. Michael and Lida Davies Michael Dimmer '14 Johanna & David Diplock Drs. Dodig and Knezevic Mr. & Mrs. Andrew and Julie Dreger Mr. & Mrs. David and Elizabeth Edmison David Edwards & Lindsay MacKinlay Dr. Robert Eng '88 and Mrs. Julie Lim-Eng Robert and Nancy Evans Tye and Eileen Farrow Mr. David Ferguson and Ms. Lynn Grogan Mr. Jamie Ferguson-Woods '02 Chris Van Dyke & Bridget Flynn Mr. Lui Fogolini and Mrs. Nina Fogolini Pat Forgione & Daniela Gallo & Family Ms. Kirsten Gauthier Mr. Sandy Gibson '01 Nick Golding '86 and Rebecca Golding Graydon Goodman & Family Mr. Kenneth Goodwin and Ms. Karmen Steigenga John and Gail Graham Vanessa Grant & Philip Street Ms. Carol Gray Mr. Ye Tao & Ms. Hong Guo Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey and Anne Hancock Ms. Bronwen Hann Mr. Ian Hardacre '85 and Dr. Karen Proctor Mr. Carr Hatch '98 and Ms. Basia Walancik Mr. & Ms. Graeme and Claudia Hepburn Mr. Kenny Ramsubick & Ms. Erica Herbert Mr. Ed Robertson & Ms. Natalie Herbert Ms. Jill Higgins Radomsky Barbara Hills (née Bradley) Wanda Ho & Tom Pladsen Jaime and Elizabeth Hugessen Mr. Graham Hunt '85 and Mrs. Lara Hunt Mr. Jonathan Wood & Ms. Gillian Irving Ms. Tiffany Irwin ITG Canada

Zhengxia Jie Ms. Maria Jordan JVT Foundation Mr. Jay Kearsey and Ms. Sandra Kearsey Don Raymond and Jennifer Keenan Mr. Cedrick Kelly Reverend Christopher Kelly '00 and Dr. Emily Kelly Arthur D. Kennedy '81 Paula & David Kerr Catherine Kirkland & Christopher Newton Mr. Alan Kirkpatrick and Ms. Shannon Valliant Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey and Natalie Kirsh Rickesh Kotecha '00 & Family Drs. Bohdan & Nina Kryshtalskyj David Lee and Carrie Mack The Lenkov Family Lucy, Nick and Anthony '15 Lisi Ryan Loader & Sarah Chenoweth Mr. Brian Culbert and Mrs. Denise Loft The Lowidt Foundation Mr. Jonathan Lucas '03 Murray McCarthy & Martha Asselin Mr. James Mackintosh and Ms. Sue Mackintosh

Mr. Hamid Arabzadeh and Ms. Lynne McEachern Mr. Scott McEvoy Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Martha McFarlane Mrs. Carolyn McGowan Mark and Tracy Mcleod Lisa & John McMeans Nigel Meakin & Lauren Millier Dr. & Mrs. Brian and Leanne Mergelas David and Yuri Miller Mr. David Miller and Ms. Bruna Gambino Janet Mills & David Sharpless Mr. Dan Mitchell '99 and Ms. Dana Mitchell The Mizen-Reid Family Jimmy Molloy and Bernadette Morra Lori Monteith Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Neil and Prudence Morrison Ms. Jane Nyman Mrs. Masako Oishi Lori & Paul O'Leary Mr. Tim Ormsby '78 and Ms. Robin Stauth The Orridge Family Colm and Cathy O'Shea Mr. Gary Ostoich and Ms. Katherine Berendt James O'Sullivan & Lucie Vallée

The Macmillan Family Patti MacNicol L. Mancinelli & P. Di Giacomo Kathryn Manson and Matthew Manson Nigel Marsh, Madhu Sikand and Family Glenn Martin & D.J. Miller The Mather Family The Max Clarkson Family Foundation The McConnell Family, Andrew '11

Mr. Timothy Pacaud '96 and Mrs. Laetitia Pacaud Michel Mainardi '00 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew and Lisa Parker Nicholas CasimirSmorczewski and Catherine Pawluch Dr. Neal Sondheimer & Ms. Alyssa Pei Reid Plaxton and Family Mr. Marvin Pludwinski and Ms. Linda Hacker Gary Power and Vicki Power

Jennifer Price and Martin Tulett Mr. Afrim Pristine '99 Mr. & Mrs. Ihor and Marijka Prokipchuk Mr. & Ms. David and Karen Pyper Dr. Neil Rau and Ms. Margaret Drent The Landry Family Prince-Robson Family Mr. Joel Rochon and Mrs. Alison Wiley Mr. Andrew Armstrong '88 and Ms. Joanna Rotenberg Diane and Ron Rudan Mark and Linda Saunders The Schaeffer Family Dr. & Mrs. John and Anna Semple Mr. & Mrs. David and Stacey Sharpe Mr. & Ms. Evan and Pamela Smoley The St. George's Society of Toronto St. John's Music Mr. Robert Stevens & Ms. Elizabeth Ann Stevens Tom Stevens Sydney Stoyan, James Buchan & Family Anne and Bryan Tatoff Mr. Nicholas Thadaney and Ms. Jacqueline Allen The Thornburys Mr. Robert Keene and Ms. Sophia Tolias Dr. & Mrs. George A. Trusler Steven Tsambalieros & Heather Comba The Vannicola Family Karen Volterra Mr. Desmond von Teichman '90 and Ms. Kristin von Teichman Mr. Matthew von Teichman '92 and Mrs. Jasmin von Teichman Mr. Robert Vretenar and Ms. Amy Shoemaker Maureen and Bill Wareham Webster Lally Family Mel Weisbaum '76 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew and Annette Whiteley Jeff, Nancy and Andrew Wilker Mr. Michael Woollcombe '87 and Mrs. Lynne Woollcombe Mr. & Mrs. Kevin and Julia Wright Mr. Fei Yao and Ms. Hui Wu Karen Atkinson and Matt Zischka Anonymous

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Benefactors' Circle (up to $1,000) Roohina Abdullah Mark Ackley Mr. Scott Ackley '04 and Lindsey Ackley Mr. & Ms. Glen and Claudine Algarvio Dr. Haytham Alhajali and Mrs. Banan Alhajali Mr. Tyler Allen '13 Peter Altimas '95 Mr. Mark Andersen '94 and Ms. Marin Anderson Luba Andrews Peter Antonoff '82 Bob and Erica Armstrong Jacquie Baby & Andrew Prowse Salvatore Badali & Kim McInnes Ms. Michelle Bader-Shaw Savannah Barker Mr. & Mrs. Brian and Lisa Barney Mr. & Mrs. Peter and Victoria Barnicke Ms. Catherine Bateman Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Mary Beadon Benefaction Foundation Mr. Neil Simpson & Ms. Ruta Benjamin Mr. & Ms. Wayne and Jennifer Bibby Mr. Herbert Blum and Ms. Cheryl-Ann Brière The Bonetta Family Peter and Alison Bowen Mr. Shaun Boyd and Ms. Sharon Lewis Mrs. Kathleen Brethour Mr. Justin Briginshaw Richard Bubb Prof. & Mrs. Forrest Buckingham Mrs. Antoinette Buckle Ms. Dorothy Byers Mr. Simon Cain Philip Calder '85 Canadian School Book Exchange Michelle Carter-Webb Scott and Kedrin Case Dr. & Mrs. Martin and Alison Chapman Mr. Nathan Chow Mr. James Christie Mr. Timothy Clark '03 Dr. Hance Clarke and Ms. Sarah Charlesworth Paul Clarke '77 and Linda Ryan Mr. & Mrs. S. Victor and Sherry Clayton

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RSGC Annual Report 2016 Mr. Malcolm Coles Ata Ettehadieh '15 John and Catherine Conforzi Mr. Cameron Conn-Grant '00 Mr. Ryan Cookson '03 Mr. Stephen Dame Paul Darvasi Brian and Heather Dawson Rachel DeBlois The Devir Family Dr. Peter Dimakakos and Ms. Diane Haist Gerry & Lisa Doerksen Father David Donkin James Donnelly Mr. Grant Dunbar '71 and Ms. Peggy Able Dunbar Dyfed Corp Mr. Samuel Dyson '10 Kelly & Corbet Elder Mr. Ken Ellis and Ms. Heather Tulk Mr. Jeffrey Enfield '97 and Ms. Melissa Insanic Mr. John Evans Dr. Trena Evans Mr. Wayne Evans and Ms. Luba Kelebay Keith Farrar David & Kelley Fitzpatrick Sherry Fitzpatrick Mr. Gavin Francisco '11 Will Fripp '88 Mr. Charles Fowler '86 and Ms. Olga Mychajluk Anne and Tim Gallagher Mr. Marc Baron and Ms. S Ghoreshy Ms. Dayna Gibbs Ms. Julie Girvan Eleanor Glynn Mr. Chris Golding '83 and Ms. Joanne Golding Sonny Farber and Family Mr. Russell Gordon and Ms. Jennifer Shea Mike Greey '10 Mr. Thomas Connell and Ms. Sara Griffiths Cathie Gryfe-Seeley & David Gryfe Mr. Andrew Haisley and Ms. Katherine Brown Mr. Don Haist Ms. Alison Hart Alicia Hawryluk Dr. & Mrs. Allan and Donna Hawryluk Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Julie Hepner Dr. Jay Hodgson and Ms. Xiaodong Zhou Mr. Paul Hooper and Ms. Caitlin MacNamara

Ms. Kate Hubbs Mr. & Mrs. David and Marilyn Hull Tim Hutton Hydro One Inc. Douglas and Diane Jamieson Ms. Sarah Jessani Nigel Johnston Robynn and Scott Jolliffe Andrea Kaye Mr. Benjamin Kerr '10 Mr. Donald King & Mrs. Debbie King Ms. Judy Kovacs Mr. & Mrs. David and Jane Kruse Isabel & Nicky Lai John Lambersky and Jennifer Goldberg Mr. Andrew Le Feuvre & Mrs. Elaine Le Feuvre Dr. James Leatch & Dr. Sandra Boyes Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin and Yubin Lee Mr. James Lee Mr. Bret Leech '92 and Ms. Cindy Leech Mr. & Mrs. Patrick and Ann Lefeuvre Mr. Timothy Lilleyman and Ms. Victoria Welstead Mr. James Lint '98 and Ms. Juliana Lint Timothy S. Logan '88 Logan Wealth Management The Lucas Family Robin MacAulay and Charles Gane Hon. Donald & Mrs. Adrian Macdonald John Macdonald '87 Jamie MacFarlane '92 Mr. Dave Scott & Ms. Kari MacKay Dr. & Mrs. Don and Jane MacLennan William B. Magyar The Magor Family Lauren and Joseph Mandarino Mr. & Mrs. Gary and Barbara Martin T.B.K. Martin Ms. Alessandra Matera Mr. Fred McCutcheon and Ms. Dale McCutcheon Andrea McGavin The McGrath Family Greg and Sarah McLeish Ms. Laura McPhedran and Mr. Ben Barnes Mr. Gary Meanchos & Ms. Suzanne Meanchos Iain Faulkner '14

Ms. Kerry Mitchell Christopher and Caroline Newall Mr. Daniel Neysmith '94 Mr. Terrance Nicholson '70 and Ms. Elena Bird Toni & Stuart Nosworthy Ms. Margaret Nozuka Mr. & Mrs. Michael and Elizabeth O'Dwyer Mr. Kazuo Oishi '01 and Ms. Maria Oishi Ms. Maggie Olah Mr. Geoff Osborne '08 Mr. & Mrs. James and Indira Ovenell, Luke '21 The Reverend Jesse Parker '01 and Mrs. Leanne Parker Mr. Chris Partridge Mr. James Patava '03 Mary Lou and Jerry Patava Mr. Bruce Patterson '86 Mr. & Ms. Aaron and Kelly Payne Don and Nancy Pearson Mr. James Pearson & Ms. N. Jane Pepino Mr. Franck Perrin and Ms. Pamela Taylor Ms. Sylvia Phung Mr. & Mrs. Christoper and Astrid Pinnington Mr. Mark Wilson & Ms. Diane Pitblado Kjell Pladsen '12 Dr. Alan Polak '89 and Ms. Sheri Polak Bishop Philip Poole '70 A.W. Popielaty Mr. Keith Lee-Whiting & Ms. Dorothy Quann Mr. Luke Rankin Mr. & Mrs. David and Susan Raymond Morris and Sue Reid Douglas Richmond '77 and Donna Meyers Peter and Fran Ricketts Mr. & Ms. Brian and Stephanie Robinson Ms. Emily Rodriguez Ms. Rhona Rowdon Ronald and Kaye Royer Torin Rumball Michael Ruscitti Mr. Ian Russell Ms. Dianne Ryan and Mr. Rob Hogg Mrs. Julie D. Ryder Ms. Philippa Samworth Mr. Vince Santamaura '77 and Mrs. Julie Santamaura Peter & Rosie Sarellas and Family

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John Sayers '87 & Eleanor Latta Michael Scauzillo Kieran Sharma & Family Martina Sobotik and Gregory Petrela Phil Spacie Mr. Andrew Spears '79 and Ms. Laleh Moshiri Rick and Connie Stefankiewicz Mr. Edward Stephenson and Ms. Jane Stephenson Janet E. Stephenson Mr. William Sutton Dave Taylor & Stacy Torbit and Family Jason Taylor '97 Mr. Kenneth Taylor '10 Michael and Lynda Thompson Ms. Kristine Thornley Emilie Toguri Emma Totten Ms. Stefanie Turner Ms. Kirsten Uhre Liam Robertson-Caryll's Family Nick and Heather Van Herk Mr. Andrew van Nostrand '88 and Ms. Caroline van Nostrand George and Krystyna Vassos Ms. Rowena Verzo Capt. Myles Vivares Mr. Bernard von Bieberstein '97 Mr. Andrew von Teichman '96 and Ms. Natalie Oldfield Mr. & Mrs. Tom and Sue Wade West Ms. Shannon Wainman The Walker Family Mr. Colin Watson '94 and Ms. Carrie Illsley William E. Wilson Windeyer Family Mr. Dale Wiseman '03 Thane and Tina Woodside

Takahiro and Tomoko Yamanaka Mr. Chris Yelle '90 and Ms. Diedre Lipton Mr. Andrew Zimakas and Mrs. Tanya van Biesen Hilary and Alex Zimmermann Anonymous

Alumni Giving Mr. Terrance Nicholson '70 and Ms. Elena Bird Bishop Philip Poole '70 Mr. Michael Shirriff '70 and Ms. Sherry Shirriff Mr. John Buckingham '71 Mr. Grant Dunbar '71 and Ms. Peggy Able Dunbar Mr. Donald Gale '71 and Ms. Bonnie Somerville Mr. William Calder '72 and Ms. Nancy Calder Mr. William Hepburn '72 and Mrs. Anne Hepburn Mr. Kim Robinson '72 and Ms. Barbara McMurray Mr. Emrys Edwards '73 and Ms. Carmen Subibi Mr. David Williams '73 and Ms. Dianne Correia Mr. Eugene Trusler '75 and Ms. Laurie Goad John '76 and Ann Firstbrook, Andrew Firstbrook '15 Mr. Melvin Weisbaum '76 Guy Burry '77, Liz Lundell and Owen Burry '13 Mr. Paul Clarke '77 and Ms. Linda Ryan Mr. Douglas Richmond '77 and Ms. Donna Meyers Mr. Vincent Santamaura '77 and Mrs. Julie Santamaura Mr. James Cooke '78 Mr. Timothy Ormsby '78 and Ms. Robin Stauth Kimberly Cudney and H. Fraser Phillips '78, Fielding Phillips '14 and William Phillips '12 Mr. Jay Murray '79 and Mrs. Penny Murray Mr. Andrew Spears '79 and Ms. Laleh Moshiri Mr. Michael Cochrane '81 and Ms. Katharine Ashworth Mr. Arthur Kennedy '81 Mr. Bruce Alexandor '82 and Ms. Susanne Alexandor Mr. Peter Antonoff '82 Mr. Scott Daly '82 Mr. Stanley Janecek '82 Mr. David Pitman '82 Mr. John Sladek '82 Mr. Marc van Ginkel '82 Mr. Lee Weston '82

Mr. David Burrows '83 Mr. Chris Golding '83 and Ms. Joanne Golding Mr. William Jackes '83 and Ms. Liane Bedard Mr. Andrew Le Feuvre '83 and Mrs. Elaine Le Feuvre Mr. John Stephenson '84 and Mrs. Jennifer Stephenson Mr. Philip Calder '85 Mr. Paul Clark '85 and Mrs. Susan Clark Mr. Ian Hardacre '85 and Dr. Karen Proctor Mr. Graham Hunt '85 and Mrs. Lara Hunt Mr. Charles A. Morris '85 Mr. Peter Thomson '85 Mr. Dominic Auld '86 Mr. Bill Balan '86 and Mrs. Nancy McCaffery-Balan Mr. Steve Beatty '86 Mr. Charles Fowler '86 and Ms. Olga Mychajluk Mr. P. Craig Godsoe '86 Mr. Nicholas Golding '86 Mr. Bruce Patterson '86 Mr. & Mrs. J. Gregory '86 and Marie-Claude Sutton Mr. Justin Ashley '87 and Ms. Samantha Ridsdale Mr. Bruce Chapple '87 and Ms. Leslie McCallum Mr. John Macdonald '87 Mr. John Sayers '87 and Dr. Eleanor Latta Mr. Adrian Thornbury '87 and Ms. Lisa Thornbury Mr. Jonathan Wheler '87 and Ms. Tricia Tait-Wheler Mr. Michael Woollcombe '87 and Mrs. Lynne Woollcombe Mr. Andrew Armstrong '88 and Ms. Joanna Rotenberg Dr. Robert Eng '88 and Mrs. Julie Lim-Eng Mr. William Fripp '88 Mr. Timothy Logan '88 and Mrs. Caroline Paxton Mr. Andrew van Nostrand '88 and Ms. Caroline van Nostrand Mr. Ugo Bizzarri '89 and Mrs. Jennifer Bizzarri Dr. Alan Polak '89 and Ms. Sheri Polak Mr. Adrian Colussi '90 Mr. Gregory Hardwick '90 and Ms. Sunny Kwon Mr. Kevin Howey '90 and Dr. Adrienne Galway Mr. Neil Miller '90 Mr. Jamie Peters '90 Mr. John Rea '90 and Ms. Bridget Hourihan

Mr. Richard Skippon '90 and Mrs. Johanna Skippon Mr. Gordon Smith '90 and Ms. Stephanie Smith Mr. Jason Start '90 Mr. Jeremy Thomas '90 and Ms. Melissa Thomas Mr. Blake Turvey '90 and Ms. Natalie Turvey Mr. Desmond von Teichman '90 and Ms. Kristin von Teichman Mr. Chris Yelle '90 and Ms. Diedre Lipton Mr. John Atkinson '91 and Ms. Nina Wright Dr. Andrew Bennett '91 Mr. Rory Gilfillan '91 and Ms. Carrie Gilfillan Mr. Bret Leech '92 and Ms. Cindy Leech Mr. James MacFarlane '92 Mr. Matthew von Teichman '92 and Mrs. Jasmin von Teichman Mr. Daniel Tecimer '93 and Mrs. Maryanne Tecimer Mr. Mark Andersen '94 and Ms. Marin Anderson Mr. Austin Carter '94 Mr. Harrison Keenan '94 Mr. Daniel Neysmith '94 Mr. Colin Watson '94 and Ms. Carrie Illsley Mr. Peter Altimas '95 Mr. Edward Conroy '95 Mr. David Gibbs '95 Mr. John Miller '95 and Ms. Adria Miller Mr. Erik Otema '95 Mr. Omar Rajani '95 and Mrs. Natasha Rajani Dr. Aaron Thompson '95 and Ms. Tara Meyer Mr. Andrew Blanchette '96 Mr. Timothy Pacaud '96 and Mrs. Laetitia Pacaud Mr. Andrew von Teichman '96 and Ms. Natalie Oldfield Mr. Jeffrey Enfield '97 and Ms. Melissa Insanic Mr. Jason Taylor '97 and Ms. Annick Lafrenière Mr. Bernard von Bieberstein '97 Mr. Brett Grantham '98 Mr. Carr Hatch '98 and Ms. Basia Walancik Mr. James Lint '98 and Ms. Juliana Lint Mr. Daniel Mitchell '99 and Ms. Dana Mitchell Mr. Afrim Pristine '99 Mr. Arden Church '00 Mr. Michael Clark '00 Mr. Brian Cole '00

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Mr. Cameron Conn-Grant '00 Mr. Jonathan Kellett '00 and Ms. Alayna Kellett Reverend Christopher Kelly '00 and Dr. Emily Kelly Mr. Rickesh Kotecha '00 Mr. Michel Pagella-Mainardi '00 Mr. Adam Shaw '00 Mr. Sandy Gibson '01 Mr. Kazuo Oishi '01 and Ms. Maria Oishi The Reverend Jesse Parker '01 and Mrs. Leanne Parker Mr. Alex Carter '02 and Ms. Haelie Carter Mr. Alex Edmison '02 and Ms. Dana Stenabaugh Mr. Jamie Ferguson-Woods '02 Mr. Timothy Clark '03 Mr. Ryan Cookson '03 Mr. Jonathan Lucas '03 Mr. James Patava '03 Mr. Dale Wiseman '03 Mr. Scott Ackley '04 and Ms. Lindsey Ackley Mr. Stephen Kaye '04 Mr. D. Fraser Cameron '05 Mr. David Edwards '05 Mr. Anthony Field '05 Mr. Simon McCamus '05 Mr. Jonathan Rae '05 Mr. David Wilson '05 Mr. Erik Reed '07 Mr. Chiranjeev G. Singh '07 Mr. Edward Beqaj '08 Mr. Geoff Osborne '08 Mr. Kourosh Adeli '10 Mr. Robert Barnett-Kemper '10 Mr. Charles Beatty '10 Mr. William Bryant '10 Mr. Julian Caldwell '10 Mr. Callan Convery '10 Mr. Samuel Dyson '10 Mr. Denis Evans '10 Mr. Michael Greey '10 Mr. Richard Hogarth '10 Mr. Peter Hucal '10 Mr. Max Ingram '10 Mr. Brandon Jones '10

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RSGC Annual Report 2016 Mr. Benjamin Kerr '10 Mr. Alexander Kim '10 Mr. Mark Kryshtalskyj '10 Mr. Courtland Livesley-James '10 Mr. David Luder '10 Mr. Alexander Marks '10 Mr. Jeffrey McCain '10 Mr. Derek Mollenhauer '10 Mr. Jason Murray '10 Mr. Adam Penn '10 Mr. Johnston Porter '10 Mr. James Reble '10 Mr. Jaipal G. Singh '10 Mr. Kenneth Taylor '10 Mr. Gavin Francisco '11 Mr. Kjell Pladsen '12 Mr. Tyler Allen '13 Mr. Carter Ellis '14

Staff Giving Roohina Abdullah Mr. Mark Ackley Mr. & Ms. Glen and Claudine Algarvio Mr. Mark Andersen '94 and Ms. Marin Anderson

Mrs. Jacquie Baby & Mr. Andrew Prowse Ms. Michelle Bader-Shaw Ms. Savannah Barker Mr. Steve Beatty ’86 Mr. & Ms. Wayne and Jennifer Bibby Mr. Andrew Blanchette ’96 The Bonetta Family Mr. Justin Briginshaw Mr. Richard Bubb Mr. Simon Cain Ms. Michelle Carter-Webb Mr. Nathan Chow Mr. James Christie Mr. Malcolm Coles Mr. Stephen Dame Mr. & Mrs. Chris and Carol D’Arcy Mr. & Ms. Paul and Leana Darvasi Rachel DeBlois Gerry & Lisa Doerksen Father David Donkin Mr. James Donnelly Mr. Jeffrey Enfield '97 and Ms. Melissa Insanic Mr. John Evans

Dr. Trena Evans Mr. Keith Farrar David & Kelley Fitzpatrick Sherry Fitzpatrick Mr. Charles Fowler '86 and Ms. Olga Mychajluk 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. Alicia Hawryluk Ms. Kate Hubbs Tim Hutton Mr. & Mrs. Douglas and Diane Jamieson Ms. Sarah Jessani 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 and Dr. Sandra Boyes David Lee and Carrie Mack Mr. & Ms. Sean and Gill Loucks Mr. & Mrs. Gary and Barbara Martin Ms. Alessandra Matera Ms. Andrea McGavin The Magor Family Lauren and Joseph Mandarino Ms. Laura McPhedran & Mr. Ben Barnes Sensei & Mrs. David and Yuri Miller Ms. & Mr. Toni and Stuart Nosworthy Ms. Margaret Nozuka Ms. Jane Nyman Lori & Paul O’Leary Mr. & Ms. Aaron and Kelly Payne Ms. Sylvia Phung Mr. Luke Rankin

Georgian Tea Service

RSGT

Students of the RSGC Entrepreneurship Club have come up with the perfect solution for tea lovers: a tea of the month subscription service.

Royal St. George’s Tea Every month, the boys will select a flavour, which will be sent home with your son or can be picked up at the College. Flavours include Cranberry Orange Rooibos, Orange Spice and Goji Pom Blue Green Tea. $18 for a six-month subscription. Sign up at rsgc.on.ca or email tea@rsgc.on.ca This advertisement is fully funded by the efforts of the student-run entrepreneurship club, SPARK

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Mr. & Ms. Brian and Stephanie Robinson Ms. Emily Rodriguez Mr. Torin Rumball Mr. Michael Ruscitti Ms. Dianne Ryan & Mr. Rob Hogg Mr. & Mrs. Peter and Rosie Sarellas Mr. Philip Spacie Ms. Janet E. Stephenson Tom Stevens Mr. Adrian Thornbury '87 and Ms. Lisa Thornbury Emilie Toguri Emma Totten Ms. Stefanie 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 Timothy and Patricia Colton Mr. & Mrs. Michael and Lida Davies Mr. Don Haist Mr. John Harvey and Mrs. Anne Harvey Hon. Donald Macdonald & Mrs. Adrian Macdonald Dr. & Mrs. Don and Jane MacLennan Mrs. Carolyn McGowan Ms. Maggie Olah Mr. & Mrs. Terrance and Thecla Sweeney Dr. & Mrs. George A. Trusler Gifts in Kind Admiral Road Designs Albany Avenue Basketball, Sean Loucks ArtBomb Mr. Jason Attew & Mrs. Alicia Attew Mr. & Mrs. John and Christine Baldwin Mr. & Mrs. Dennis and Julie Bernhard Mr. & Mrs. Arif and Maria Bhalwani

Mr. Andrew Haisley and Ms. Katherine Brown Scott and Kedrin Case Alynn Casgrain, Crane Foods Ms. Carmela Casucco Cluny's French Bistro Cocolelly Mr. Charles L. Coke '22 Comrags Clothing Store Mr. Scott Daly '82 Dragon's Lair Mr. & Mrs. Tom and Linda Gajer Ms. Lynne Griffin Mr. Ed Robertson and Ms. Natalie Herbert Highboy Menswear Wanda Ho & Tom Pladsen Gibson Cleaners Company Limited Kate Ward Designs Don Raymond and Jennifer Keenan Kiki and Ella Mr. Andrew Le Feuvre '83 and Mrs. Elaine Le Feuvre Mr. Jim Lisser and Ms. Carol Cruickshank Lugano Fine Foods Mr. Dave Scott & Ms. Kari MacKay Mad Bags Andrew Sabiston and Stephanie Martin Mr. Hamid Arabzadeh and Ms. Lynne McEachern Mr. & Mrs. John & Tracy McManus The Mercantile Mereadesso Modern Objects Nunes x White Ms. Heather Partridge Mr. Christopher Pitts and Dr. Patricia Tavares The Prepped Shop Mr. Doug Pritchard and Mrs. Susan Murrell RSGCAA Mr. Ian Russell Mr. Brad Stoneburgh and Ms. Clare Samworth Sarafino Inc

Sentaler

Ms. Barbara Tiernay

Ms. Anuja Singhal

The Vannicola Family

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Dr. & Ms. Bruno L. Vendittelli and Family

Snap Dragon Designs Soulpepper Theatre Company St. John's Music Mr. Tim Ormsby '78 and Ms. Robin Stauth J. Gregory '86 & MarieClaude Sutton & Family Tarragon Theatre

Voth's Pickled Delights Jennifer Wardrop & Robert Casper Mr. Dax Wilkinson Mr. Michael Woollcombe '87 and Mrs. Lynne Woollcombe Ms. Lisa Young Anonymous

St. George’s College Foundation Endowment Fund Balances as of June 30, 2016 Barry Pepper QC Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,758 Beatty Family Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $88,263 Bishop Fred Wilkinson Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120,773 Burry Family Choral Bursary Fund. . . . . . . . . . . $58,910 Carol Lucas Memorial Scholarship Fund. . . . . . $30,792 Class of 1971 Legacy Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,364 Class of 1977 Legacy Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $104,509 Class of 2010 Legacy Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,299 Class of 2011 Legacy Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,828 Class of 2012 Legacy Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,169 Class of 2013 Legacy Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,673 Class of 2014 Legacy Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,532 Georgian Alumni Scholarship Endowment. . . . $133,685 Georgian Scholarship for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . $135,846 Holdsworth Endowment Fund for the Arts . . . $36,371 Ian Lomax Endowment for the Georgian Spirit Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,758 J.L. Wright Memorial Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225,632 Mitchell Family Bursary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,643 Peter Corley Memorial Scholarship Fund. . . . . $58,315 Stuart Warren Memorial Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $157,076

$1,383,198

If you would like to make a gift to the College, you can donate online at rsgc.on.ca or contact Maria Jordan at 416-533.9481 x 298 or mjordan@rsgc.on.ca

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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FEATURE

The Cheese Boutique: A Sit Down with Afrim Pristine ’99

Afrim, wearing his customary toque, in the Cheese Boutique's Cheese Vault.

“You want to constantly evolve, and you have to showcase different things,” said Afrim. “The best recipe for success is oldworld training with new-world attitude – the European way modernized. You need to keep doing what you’re doing, just better.”

BY LAUREN MANDARINO

frim Pristine ’99 is a busy man. He usually spends over 12 hours a day at the Cheese Boutique, the shop that has been his daily bread for over four decades. So when I booked an interview with him to write this profile, I was pleased that he so easily agreed to meet with me at the west Toronto store. I had never been to the Cheese Boutique, so when I arrived, I was surprised to find a gorgeous gourmet store, beautifully arranged with European flair. Aisles of organic foods like nut butters, jams, teas, Italian pastas, olive oils, crackers and grains led to a stunning display of baked goods, both sweet and savoury. Prosciutto was hanging from hooks on the ceiling, and the counters were stocked with fresh fruits, vegetables, and

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delicious-looking prepared foods. And then I saw the cheese. Cheese of all sizes, shapes and colours. I knew I wouldn’t be leaving without a few treats. Afrim was behind the cheese counter, dressed in his customary toque and apron. He apologized for his casual dress and explained that this is how he always comes to work. We sat between the cakes and

All photos courtesy of the Cheese Boutique

the sandwiches, and I was unable to refuse a glass of lemonade and a delicious homemade pastry. Afrim was instantly likable. What I’d envisioned as a formal interview unfolded more like a casual conversation. He told me the story of the store. “My father and his family used to run a convenience store called Bloor Jug Milk store, and while they were running it, a 600-square-foot space a few doors down opened up,” said Afrim, who remembers there being a refrigerator in the store that they started filling with cheese. “We put the name Cheese Boutique on the fridge. My father’s brother’s first wife designed the logo – it came before the actual store name!” The Pristine family stayed in the tiny shop from 1970-1988, selling eight cheeses. Afrim said that at the time, there was a budding appetite for high-end cheese. His father, Fatos, would get in his car and drive to Montreal, where he would pick up exotic cheeses like brie, gruyère and emmental that people in Toronto weren’t able to find. From 1988-1999, the Cheese Boutique doubled its size to 1,200 square feet by leasing the space next door. In 2000, it moved to its current location at 45 Ripley Avenue, where it has an impressive 10,000 square feet. The doors of the original shop remain in today’s store.

Fatos and his wife still come for lunch every day. Afrim said that he and his brother work well together. “We’re like yin and yang – we’re very different. I see him as the visionary of the company and my boss. He grows and expands it and I’m on the floor all day,” he said, then paused to introduce me to a customer, who also happened to be his Grade 3 teacher from his Catholic school. “Agim is one of my mentors too. I learned everything from him and my dad. Beyond just being brothers, we’re business partners. We have the same goal in mind, which is pushing this business forward.” And pushing the business forward they are. In addition to the physical space, Afrim and Agim, whose son Fatos is in the Class of 2019 at RSGC, have taken the Cheese Boutique far beyond cheese. With over 80

employees, approximately 600 restaurant and hotel orders each week, in-house baked goods, retail, wholesale, off-site catering, and a staff sommelier, Afrim described the store as a “monster”. “You want to constantly evolve, and you have to showcase different things,” said Afrim. “The best recipe for success is old-world training with new-world attitude – the European way modernized. You need to keep doing what you’re doing, just better.” Afrim, who told me he doesn’t promote himself very well, was included on the Globe and Mail’s List of the Most Influential People in Canadian Food this year. He is frequently on the Marilyn Denis show and has been on every major food network show. To add to that, he was made a chevalier by the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Taste Fromage de France and was inducted into the Guilde Internationale Des Fromagers as a maître fromager (Cheese Master), wearing the

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patch on his shoulder with pride as the youngest inductee among only 50 in the world. He hasn’t let it go to his head, though. “There’s no arrogance in cheese. My head is down, I’m not in an office, I’m not on the phone, I’m with my cheese, cutting my cheese and I work like an animal. I think people respect that,” said Afrim, who is working on a cookbook in his limited spare time. “I’m very confident in what I do because I have to be. You have to know your stuff and that has increased my personal profile. I don’t care about that, though, unless it increases my business. I put that before Afrim Pristine – I always have and I always will.”

It was very obvious to me – in both his words and his surroundings – that Afrim loves what he does. But when we started talking about RSGC, things got interesting. Afrim told me about leaving his Catholic elementary school in Etobicoke and starting at RSGC in Grade 9, where it “shook his world”. He almost failed Grade 9, but as he started to make more friends, discovered a love of history and got more involved in school life, he began to realize what a special place his parents had chosen for him. “Grade 13 was the best year of my life. I grew up that year. I don’t know what I learned more: Manners Maketh Men or from a textbook – both were

hugely impactful for me,” said Afrim, who told me that he had wanted to be a history teacher. “I was in my comfort zone and I understood that I was in a special place with people who are now very influential and powerful. That year

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helped me become what I am today, 100 per cent.” Afrim went on to university, studying history at Waterloo and Laurier. But in the end, he decided not to pursue teaching. The pull towards the Cheese Boutique was just too strong. “My parents built this place for me and my brothers. The sacrifices they made for us, the vacations they gave up; they put every cent of their personal money into it for us. They basically gave us the key to the city,” he said. “I realized I didn’t want to do the teaching thing, I wanted to do the Cheese Boutique thing. I owed it to my parents and I owed it to the Cheese Boutique. It sent me to RSGC.”

FEATURE

“LET FOOD BE THY FRIENDSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP BE THY FOOD”

THE HISTORY OF

LUNCH AT THE COLLEGE

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BY SUMNER & LANG

As this issue of The Shield arrives to coffee tables and kitchen counters around the Georgian community, the College is undergoing a transformation to one of its beloved institutions: lunch. With the reinvention of Ketchum Hall complete and construction of the new modernized kitchen set to begin in March of 2017, this is a good time to look back at the history of RSGC food service.

hen Andy Spears ’79 thinks about lunchtime during his days at the College, his mind jumps to the catering truck in the parking lot. “We would line up to buy food from Max, the jovial guy who ran the truck,” he recalled. “I especially remember the warm honey buns. You probably couldn’t sell them in a school anymore because they had so little nutrition, but they tasted so good!” In those years, the boys could either bring their lunch or buy it from the truck. They would then eat “family style” in Ketchum Hall.

“When I was in Grade 7, John Tansey made me a Table Head,” Andy said. “I’m not sure exactly what the duties were, but I often had to give someone money to get me food from the truck while I stayed inside and watched over the group of boys at my table. “After I left the College, I understood more fully how much eating together builds community,” he continued. “Lunch was a time when we could unwind and be together in an unstructured way. We loved it.” That sense of community was equally evident when the school began offering a lunch service.

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Junior School French teacher Mardi Michels, who also runs Les Petits Chefs and Cooking Basics, is writing a French food cookbook for kids. Watch for it in late summer/early fall 2018, by Appetite by Random House.

Food has always brought the boys together, even before there was formal lunch service.

Sherry Fitzpatrick, who is currently Senior School Administrator, worked in the kitchen with Jeanne Comeau when she started at RSGC in 1998. “What I loved about that job was taking care of the boys – something I still get to do today,” said Sherry. “They are so sweet. The people here really make it a blessing to work in this place.” Sherry spent 12 years assisting with the hot lunch service and recalled that, with only two staff and limited kitchen facilities, they did their best. “There was a lot of frozen food because our resources were so limited,” she said. “The food wasn’t necessarily the most healthy, but the boys loved it, especially chicken burgers and pizza. When I started, we only served lunch, but in time we were able to offer some breakfast options and a snack.”

Food Truck Memories BY MARK SCHATZKER ’92 The day I first set foot on Georgian soil, the place seemed – I’ll be frank – weird. For one thing, there wasn’t a whole lot of soil, just a vast stretch of skin-scraping tarmac. And the tarmac, it turned out, was necessary, because each day at lunch, a truck would pull into the driveway and park amidst all that asphalt. On the side was splashed a big logo that said, “Yorktown Catering.” To a private school kid circa 1984, “catering” was what happened if your parents were hosting a party and your mom didn’t feel like cooking. I imagined the awful foods my parents ate when guests came over: poached salmon, blue cheese, paté. But this was an altogether different kind of food experience. Joe offered a surprisingly forward-looking selection of confectionary goodies that celebrated diversity decades before “diversity” was a buzzword of the progressive left. There were bright orange Jamaican beef patties next to Shopsy’s hot dogs, and glazed elongated doughnuts that appeared intentionally phallic. But the strangest culinary offering was the Mac n’ Beef. It came in a little yellow can, produced by an obscure brand called FrancoAmerican. When you ordered one, Joe would peel the metal top off and dump the goopy hot contents into a coffee cup. It was unlike anything I’d ever tasted – less sweet than Chef Boyardee ravioli, and creamier than the garlicky spaghetti Bolognese I ate at home. And on a cold January day, when the sandwich that mom packed was particularly bland, nothing filled the void like a Mac n’ Beef. My visits to the food truck ended in Grade 9, when it became cooler to buzz down to Pizza Pizza at lunch. Four years after that, I graduated, and in 2002, my wife and I were on our honeymoon in Tuscany, where I experienced genuine Italian

food. One night, we pulled into a country inn, and, by candlelight, I ordered fresh tagliatelle in the local ragu. The waiter set it down; I twirled my fork in it, took a bite and was dumbstruck. “How is it?” my wife asked. “It’s, it’s… Franco-American Mac n’ Beef.” “Is that good?” “It’s the best,” I said. I can’t remember the name of that osteria. But I’m pretty sure that in the regional Tuscan dialect, it translated as Yorktown Catering. The Shield Winter 2017 • Royal St. George’s College 53

Food quality has improved immensely over the years.

Sherry also remembers their early effort to cope with the emerging awareness of food allergies and intolerances. “I remember we went entirely dairy-free for a year – that wasn’t a particularly popular decision,” she laughed. “And we tried to accommodate preferences. I remember when a new student joined us who was a vegetarian – I think we fed him a vegetable omelette every day for a year.” During that period in the evolution of lunch at RSGC, Jason Lee ’00 was coming up through the College. Now the General Manager of his family-owned Korean Village Restaurant on Bloor Street, Jason’s appreciation for nurturing people through food runs deep. “When I think back on my time there, Jeanne and Sherry stand out for me,” he recalled. “I will never forget the way they provided nourishment to us. As a person who knows how important it is to create a positive experience for people around food, I really appreciate what they did for all of us.” For Jason, whose love of food extends well beyond the traditional Korean dishes his family has served for 39 years, there is one dish that will

always remind him of his time spent at RSGC. “To me, chicken pot pie represents RSGC, Ketchum Hall and my years there,” he said. “If I go anywhere and smell it cooking, I am transported back right away.” The emotional connection to food is front and centre for Chef Corey Jongsma, who oversees food services at the College. “We focus on home-style cooking and comfort food because the boys love it and it lends itself really well to a school setting,” said Corey, who, along with the rest of

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the kitchen staff, is employed by Aramark, a global leader in food and facilities management. “We serve staples like meat and potatoes, but we also serve dishes like butter chicken and naan bread.” The current menu is also a far cry from the limited offerings at the catering truck so long ago. “We use fresh ingredients and focus on making everything as healthy and wholesome as we can,” Corey added. “As much as possible, what we serve is made from scratch and we avoid using processed foods.”

The menu is on a threeweek rotation and includes special themes such as Pasta Wednesdays and Fun Food Fridays. There is also an effort to provide the boys with options every day. “We have a salad bar and a sandwich station,” Corey explained. “The boys love to garnish their food with cheddar cheese or add a side like pretzel twists or baked kale. We also have grab-andgo options for snacks and breakfast, and we can now serve grilled paninis because of the new space in Ketchum Hall.”

Reflecting on how his role at RSGC compares to his previous experiences at highend restaurants in locations such as the Distillery District, Corey said simply, “This is the best job I have ever had.”

Corey values the way that students express appreciation for the food. “Often, when we are serving, a boy in line will say something like ‘this meal is awesome’ or ‘I love this food,’”

said Corey. “It’s really motivating for me and my team.” One of those students who stood in line enthusing about the food is Alex Spears ’15, whose experience with lunch at the College was very different than when his dad, Andy, was digging around for change to buy a honey bun. “Pasta Wednesdays were the best,” he said. “Chef Corey’s garlic bread was unbelievable. And I loved being able to come in – sometimes during a class – and get a bite to eat. It made the whole experience that much better.” Alex also remembered that during a trip to British Columbia in Grade 11, he and his classmates decided that one way they could build a stronger bond once they got back from their trip would be to have a designated area for the graduating class at lunch. “We sat together on the stage – that was our spot,” he said. “It was our time and place to sit with friends and share a meal. It was fantastic. High school can be stressful, and having that space to come together and talk made a huge difference.”

The evolution of the food service at the school provided reassurance for Andy as a parent. “You always knew Alex was going to have access to good food,” Andy said. “Oftentimes, teenagers don’t eat breakfast, so it was good to know that he could get healthy meals at school.” Since Aramark began providing food services at RSGC, there have been ongoing improvements in quality. The most recent evolution came in April of 2016 when a Food Committee was established, consisting of Chef Corey, other representatives from Aramark, including a nutritionist, and some faculty, staff, students and parents. The mandate of the committee is to provide input to the College about food quality and offerings, educational opportunities for students and parents, and environmental considerations. Since its inception, the committee has worked with the College to review sugar levels in drinks sold at retail, remove offerings that are high in refined sugars, and minimize snacks with artificial and processed ingredients. Going forward, the committee will continue to review proposals and provide ongoing support as the new kitchen comes online in the fall of 2017. For the staff, students and teachers at RSGC, who all appreciate the evolving quality of the food service, there is also a common appreciation of the role of lunch. As Jason put it, “Food brings everyone together for energy, nourishment and community. It is a way of caring for each other and building relationships. It’s about more than just chowing down and inhaling your meal.”

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FEATURE FEATURES

F*&!ed Up

BRAIN STORM Behind the Scenes of RSGC’s Intellectual Competitions

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A History Olympian: Ryan Hamilton

BY SUMNER & LANG

f there were an I in team at RSGC, it might stand for Intellectual. In the last five years, the College’s athletic offerings have been increasingly complemented by extracurricular competitions intended to challenge students’ intellectual capacities. Teams such as Vex and First Lego League robotics, debating, public speaking, Reach for the Top, History Bowl, bridge building and Kids Lit Quiz appeal to a variety of interests. They have also been as successful as they are popular, regularly bringing home hardware from competitions. As just one example, the 2014 Kids Lit Quiz team won at Nationals and represented Canada at the World Finals in Cornwall, England. The success of these groups has been driven by a particularly Georgian emphasis on teamwork and competition. From her vantage point as Head of Junior School, Catherine Kirkland sees these intellectual teams as part of the College’s commitment to helping every Georgian become the best version of himself. “Even though our boys have been very successful, their focus isn’t so much on winning,” she said. “These teams allow boys to pursue their passions and come together with like-minded individuals

who push them to be their best. It’s more of a celebration than a competition – a chance to develop themselves.” Looking closely at two particular activities, the unique nature of intellectual competitions is readily apparent. Over the last three years, the Grade 7 and 8 First Lego League Robotics team has earned a spot at Provincials each year, winning it all three years ago and bringing home both the Robot Design and Robot Performance Awards last year. Meanwhile, Senior School Reach for the Top teams have won Regionals and qualified for Provincials for the last four years in a row. Rachel DeBlois, Senior School French teacher, and Sanaz Ghoreshy, Senior School Science teacher, are co-coordinators of Reach for the Top and explained how the desire for progress that Catherine identified is on display among the students. “Our team attracts a wide range of students including the academically inclined, the athletic types and the Renaissance guys,” they said. “They love being challenged and chasing the prowess of being fast on the buzzer or getting the right answer. The games test their brain capacity and their ability to retrieve knowledge quickly.” Jamie Stephenson-Smith, a Reach team member and one

Imagine an Olympic athlete with ten medals hanging around his neck, and you’ll begin to comprehend how proficient Grade 11 student Ryan Hamilton is in his chosen sport: History. Last July, Ryan represented Canada at the International History Olympiad in Honolulu, Hawaii. The event drew history experts under the age of 19 from around the world, including several American states and countries such as India, Pakistan, Malaysia and Singapore. The participants competed in categories such as Recent History, Naval History, the Cold War and Ancient History, with the final few days of competition taking place on the historic deck of the USS Missouri in Pearl Harbour. Faced with high-flying competition, Ryan rose to the challenge. He finished second overall in the individual History Bee portion of the event and won 10 medals, including four gold, en route to helping the Canadian team place second overall with 28 medals. "O Canada" was played so often during the Olympiad that by the end of the week, participants and their parents from around the world were singing along to our national anthem. In addition to his exceptional performance, Ryan also taught the world a little something about the Georgian way. After each session in the Junior Varsity age group, Ryan and a teammate ensured there was a congratulatory handshake between competitors. They also created an atmosphere of opposing players celebrating each other’s success with fist bumps and high fives. Ryan’s passion for history is shared by many of his RSGC History Bowl and Bee teammates who worked with him last year during the Canadian qualifier for the Olympiad. The Junior Varsity and Middle School RSGC teams were second overall, and Ryan and Jack Zimakas won the Junior Varsity and Middle School individual Bees respectively. As Ryan and his teammates prepare for another competitive season, reminders of his success last year abound, not the least of which is the heap of medals sitting in the large trophy he has at home. But perhaps the most compelling description of Ryan’s talent comes from his peers. As his Reach for the Top teammate Jamie Stephenson-Smith puts it, “Ryan is a history machine.” The Shield Winter 2017 • Royal St. George’s College 57

of the Renaissance students Rachel and Sanaz identified, is involved in activities such as Speakers’ Union, Vinyl Club and several athletic teams. He explained that there is a difference between the teamwork in Reach and what can sometimes happen with sports teams. “Usually, with sports at our age level, one exceptional player can make a huge difference to the outcome of a game,” he said. “But in an activity like Reach for the Top, no one person can know everything. You have to have a balanced team and everyone has to do his part. You learn to know when to not answer because your teammate will take care of it. You learn to trust each other.” Involved in ball hockey, ice hockey, soccer and baseball, Jamie also pointed out that the experience of competition in intellectual pursuits differs from athletic environments. “There’s no hostility,” he observed. “We all have enormous respect for each other and the competitions are friendly. When someone knows more than you do, you are just baffled by how good they are and you strive to get to that level.” This distinctive form of competition also appeals to students like Puneet Bagga, a Grade 12 Prefect extensively involved in intellectual activities. As a member of the Speakers’ Union, Debating and Book Club, he generated 2,200 house points so quickly that he received the Gold Chevron while still in Grade 11. “I loved the competition,” he said, recalling his experience with the First Lego League robotics when he was in Grade 9. “It’s not cut-throat. Everyone is polite whether they lose or win. It is also really fun to know you are competing at a huge level. When we went to Provincials, it was high stakes. There were amazing teams from all across Ontario. It was super stressful, but we had a blast.” Glen Algarvio, Grade 8 STEM teacher and First Lego League Coordinator, said the competitions and challenges fuel the boys’ love for the activity. “They have to design, build and program the robot in order to complete several missions in under two and a half minutes in front of a panel of judges,” he said. “As they encounter problems, they 58 The Shield Winter 2017

think on their feet and work together to solve them. It’s dramatic and exciting for them.” Puneet, who went on to compete in Vex Robotics in the Senior School, explained that Reach members the drive to succeed practice every motivates the students day at lunch. to prepare. “We would come in on Saturdays and be here with our coaches,” at RSGC for the last six years and have hosted the national competition two he said. “We even came into school years in a row. when there was a massive blizzard. We In all of these intellectual activities, were blasting music and laughing and the competitions offer more than a working hard. The preparation paid off. challenging and fun experience. They We did well because we worked hard create the kind of dramatic and intense and had such a close bond.” moments usually associated with sports. Jamie pointed out that the Reach “Our team has been together since team also meets regularly to prepare. Grade 9,” Jamie recalled. “In our first “Ms. DeBlois and Ms. Ghoreshy are season, we played most of it with only there every day at lunch,” he said. “They four of us. Then, at the end of the season, have a huge collection of questions and Nick Geist joined our team. When we we just go through them over and over. got to the semifinals, it was only his You learn to anticipate the question forsecond game ever. It was a really close mat, so you can answer quickly. Winning battle and it came down to a tie-breaker isn’t just about knowing the answer, it’s question, which hardly ever happens. about being able to answer more quickly When they read out the question, Nick than the other team.” buzzed in and got it. We went to the The Reach advisors have also been finals. That was over the top!” hosting weekly regional competitions

Lego League Robotics brings lego to a whole new level.

Our Changing Lives BIRTHS Jesse Parker ’01

Alex Edmison ’02

Jesse Parker ’01 and Leanne Parker are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, daughter Grace Mary Noelle Parker. Grace was born in Toronto on October 13, 2016, at a healthy 8 lbs. 1 oz.

Alex Edmison ’02 and Dana Stenabaugh welcomed daughter Sophie Annabeth into the world on June 23, 2016. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. Sophie, born in Toronto, is the couple’s first child.

Grace

William Sharpe ’10 William Sharpe ’10 and Dawn Fenton are the proud parents to Preston, who was born on May 28, 2016, at the Woodstock General Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz. William, Dawn and Preston moved to the Canadian Forces Base in Petawawa in August.

Sophie

MARRIAGES Rickesh Kotecha ’00 Rickesh Kotecha ’00 and Sarika Chokshi tied the knot on July 31, 2016, at the Paramount Banquet Hall in Vaughan, Ont. For the couple’s first dance, Old Boys Thad Crooks ’14 and Alec Switzman ’14 sang an incredible mash-up of Rick Astley’s “Never Going to Give You Up” and “One Dance” by Drake. Rickesh and Sarika enjoyed a relaxing honeymoon in Turks and Caicos.

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TIME CAPSULE

The Letters under the Stairs While the See House stairs were being replaced this past summer, the construction team made a cool discovery: old letters and postcards buried under the steps! While any visible writing is difficult to read, the earliest discernible date is 1896 and the latest is 1916. The correspondence appears to be a mix of communications to members of the Anglican clergy (i.e. Rev. James Sweeny or the Lord Bishop of Toronto), their families (“Mrs. Sweeny”) and travel postcards to others living either at 120 Howland or addresses close by. RSGC sent the letters to a paper conservator, who was amazed that after spending, in some cases, over a century under the stairs, they are still relatively intact.

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