RUNDLE ALUMNI reflections continues.... Anoop refers to Dr. Conklin as a “cool cat” who would be downstairs in the so-called library room teaching the grade twelves, who sometimes tried his patience. He realizes, after 25 years, that it must’ve been hard handling a gaggle of students “some of whom thought they were smarter than they actually were - all with grace.” Anoop can also recall Dr. Collett, who helped drive the class to Bridgeland Elementary to do some science experiments. “I recall two things: Dr. Collett was a careful driver and he had one nice ride!” After all these years, some things about Rundle have really stuck with Anoop, such as the motto, Attendo ad Excellsiora, which he uses as a standard for excellence. He also feels that the Overall, Anoop feels that what he took other students and their away from Rundle College is: “You can kindness and positivity do whatever you want, no matter how big has left a mark on him; or small it is and if you do it to the best “Rundle College gave me of your ability, that’s the best thing you the temperament and the can do.” skills to be resilient in this world.” He feels that it is powerful, being able to have small class sizes and connect with the students and teachers around you. He also states that he definitely was interested in going into business in high school; later on in life, he was able to achieve this dream.
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Some advice that he would give to current graduating students is: “Study hard, listen to your mother, polish your shoes and press your clothes, do what you like, don’t be afraid of making mistakes, and keep in touch with your friends and teachers, they’ll really appreciate it.” He then goes on to tell us a quote from his good friend, “‘Your attitude determines your altitude’, which basically means if you have a good outlook on life and a good constitution and you don’t sweat the small stuff, you’ll go places.” Finally, he compares Rundle College in 1989 to Rundle in 2016 in saying that the size of the school has changed greatly, and he reflects on the success that the school has experienced over the years. “You can’t build Rome in a day.” he says. “But I feel like it’s more important to ask me what hasn’t changed, and what hasn’t changed is walking around the school and seeing that ‘esprit de corps’, seeing the kids run around the school, seeing the art on the walls - it’s nice to see the burgundy uniforms, (I’m not sure I could still fit in my uniform)” he laughs. Anoop wraps up with the sense of closeness within the school, and how it’s still present in Rundle College, and though the size, the students, and the teachers have changed, the feeling of community hasn’t changed, and it will continue to live on within the halls of Rundle College. Written by ELA 10 Honour Students Katie C. ‘18 and Emilie F. ‘18
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