Blue Banner-V14-Spring/Summer 2013

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Volume 14 ~ Spring/Summer 2013

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From the Archives: Fr. Voorwerk ’37 Remembers

12 Men of St. Michael’s:

Armand Scaini ’58

26 Remembering Ed Odette ’44 (1926-2012)

Gentleman Jack Fenn ‘54 ... p.16

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letters to the editor

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The St. Michael’s College School alumni magazine, Blue Banner, is published two times per year. It reflects the history, accomplishments and stories of graduates and its purpose is to promote collegiality, respect and Christian values under the direction of the Basilian Fathers.

PRESIDENT: EDITOR: CO-EDITOR:

Terence M. Sheridan ’89 Gavin Davidson ’93 Michael De Pellegrin ’94

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Basilian Fathers: www.basilian.org

Kimberley Bailey, Jillian Kaster, Fr. Malo ’66, Pat

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Mancuso ’90, Richard McQuade, Harold Moffat ’52, Marc

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Montemurro ’93, Rick Naranowicz ’73, Joe Younder ’56

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Archives Office: archives@smcsmail.com Blue Banner Feedback: bluebanner@smcsmail.com

School Administration Message

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Alumni Association Message

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Editor’s Letter

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Fax: 416-653-8789

Letters to the Editor

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E-mail: info@smcsmail.com

New Incentive Programme

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• Admissions (ext. 195)

Securing our Future by Giving Back

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From the Archives: Fr. Voorwerk ’37, Remembers, Pt. 2

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Communications Office: md@smcsmail.com Tel: 416-653-3180 ext. 292

• Advancement (ext. 118) • Alumni Affairs (ext. 273) • Archives (ext. 457) • Arena (ext. 422)

Men of St. Michael’s: Armand Scaini ’58

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Where Are They Now – Teacher Edition: Jack Fenn ’54

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Around St. Mike’s

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Welcome Class of 2013

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• Property Manager (ext. 129)

Where Are They Now

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• President’s Office (ext. 174)

In Memoriam

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The Way We Were: My Love Affair with the Majors

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• Communications (ext. 292) • Finance (ext. 239) • Main Reception (ext. 0) • Mporium – school store (ext. 431)

• Principal – Mr. Sheridan ’89 (ext. 139) • Vice Principal – Mr. John ’87 (ext. 156) • Vice Principal – Mr. Lee ’94 (ext. 179) Canada Publications Mail Agreement #40006997 Blue Banner | Spring /Summer 2013

school administration message The Basilian Fathers established St. Michael’s College School in 1852, starting in the Bishop’s residence on Church Street, then moving to Clover Hill at Bay and St. Joseph and finally in 1950 to our present site at Bathurst and St. Clair.

Throughout that time, St. Michael’s has been directed by the Basilian Fathers and remains so to this very day. Times have changed in so many ways, and while initially the school’s faculty was composed exclusively of Basilian priests and seminarians, there has been an ongoing shift to increasing lay involvement and leadership. This is true of all aspects of the Catholic Church. While there was a time when there were forty Basilians at St. Michael’s, now there are three full-time Basilians.

Those three include Fr. Bill May, C.S.B. in the Theology Department, Fr. John Reddy, C.S.B. as the school’s Chaplain, and myself as Vice President and Director of Pastoral Care. In addition, Fr. Cecil Zinger, C.S.B. continues to volunteer his time in the library and gardens. While there was a time when the Administration was exclusively Basilian, it is primarily under lay leadership, especially in the person of Mr. Terence Sheridan ’89.

What does all this mean for the Basilian Fathers and the future of St. Michael’s? There is no question that the number of Basilians priests is in decline, again reflecting trends in the Church. That said, the Basilian Fathers have made a firm commitment to St. Michael’s for the forseeable future. While there are only three Basilians, we feel we are in roles critical to the Basilian philosophy and direction of the school. Furthermore, we have every expectation there will be other Basilian priests appointed to our ministry here at St. Mike’s in the future.

While these numbers may appear as a sad trend for those who knew St. Michael’s as being exclusively Basilian, there is an opportunity and challenge in these numbers as well as the potential for the prophetic. The Church has long grappled with recognizing the importance of the laity in all aspects of Church life. The Basilian Fathers see the present shift to lay leadership as an opportunity to be a role model for the Church by recognizing and fostering the importance of such lay leadership. Of course, that entails selecting persons who have a deep sense of the history of the Basilian Fathers and a commitment to nurturing and continuing this philosophy. Mr. Terence Sheridan, Mr. Emile John ‘87, Mr. David Lee ‘94 and Mr. Enzo Vitullo represent the very best of Basilian education and the Basilian Fathers have a high level of confidence in their leadership as we work with them to further all that it means to form young students into ‘Men of St. Michael’s’ in the very best of our tradition.

Finally, overseeing the entire school community is the Board of Directors, which has a majority Basilian voice. It is this group, working in conjunction with those ‘on the ground’, that selects a President and has as a primary charge to ensure that St. Michael’s will always remain a Basilian-directed school both in name and in spirit.

Our future is bright; our faith is strong; our sense of Basilian heritage in unwavering; our Basilian presence remains a driving force behind all that makes St. Michael’s great. We invite all alumni, faculty and present and future students to assist us in maintaining the distinctive nature and gift that makes St. Michael’s the extraordinary school that it is, caught in the motto of the school (which is also the motto of the Basilian Fathers) ‘Teach me Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge’.

Fr. John Malo, C.S.B. ’66 Vice President

Graduating the uncommon man

message from the alumni president The spring / summer is an exciting time of year around SMCS. Spring has sprung, and we are all looking forward to a (hopefully) relaxing summer. Also, as an alumni association we welcome our newest members, the graduating class of 2013.

To the class of 2013, Congratulations!

Your graduation is a very exciting time. You are leaving SMCS as a student, and embarking on your next journey in your lives. Leave SMCS with the confidence that you are a strong capable young man who is equipped with the education and resources to thrive in your future endeavors.

Your time as a SMCS student is over, but you will forever be a St. Michael’s Man. As an alumnus, your involvement with the school will hopefully continue for years to come. I welcome you as new members of the Alumni Association.

It has been another successful year for the Alumni Association. We continue to grow upon the success of Homecoming, Turkey Roll, and the Spring Alumni BBQ and Reunion. Whether a large alumni event or a small class reunion, there is a really strong sense of community and pride amongst the alumni. This is something I am not only genuinely proud to be a part of, but something I am passionate about using to help the school grow and prosper.

A new event that kicked off this year is the monthly pub nights in the newly renovated Alumni Lounge. This monthly night will be on hiatus during the summer months, but will resume in the fall. I encourage you to keep your ears open for the fall startup. It is a great way to meet up with old friends and an easy place to set up a meeting or gathering with other alumni.

I am often asked how alumni can help. The Alumni Association is always looking for volunteers on organizing committees and to help out school functions.

We are also always looking for fresh ideas. If you can spare the time, please contact the Advancement Office and indicate your interest.

We are all aware of the enormous contributions the Basilian Fathers have made to the school and students.

Due to their incredible financial support, tuition costs have managed to stay relatively low compared to the true cost of a private school education. All alumni and our families have benefited from this subsidized tuition. I truly believe that this is one of the many factors that have made SMCS a special place. Sending a boy to St. Mike’s has historically been financially attainable for a wide cross section of families across the city: A St. Mike’s education has NEVER been only available to the financial elite. We have never viewed our community as elitist… and we have ALL benefited from this.

The current truth is that there are not as many Basilians to financially contribute and subsidize the tuition costs, and as a result tuition costs are rising. It is my fear that the average working class family will one day not be able to afford to send their son to SMCS. We can make a significant impact on how this plays out.

Think back to your time as a student and imagine a different school where many of your friends (or yourselves) could not afford the current tuition. It is here where I see the largest contribution the Alumni Association can make. Since we have all benefited from the financial aid of the Basilian Fathers, it is now our turn to step up. Let’s come together as a committed alumni base to ensure that a SMCS education is open to all who qualify to attend.

There are several ways to help. One fantastic way is what many graduation classes have already started upon, a financial aid bursary named after your graduating class. You can get together with other classmates and commit to a bursary that will forever be named after and honour your graduating class. You can also simply donate to the school through various methods including one-time gifts, pledges and the funds can be targeted to a myriad of areas and initiatives within the school community...the options are really up to you.

As an Alumni Association, let’s contribute to continuing on the values and school culture which we have all enjoyed and benefited from being a part of.

I wish you all and your families a safe and enjoyable summer. I look to seeing you in the fall.

Marc Montemurro ’93 Blue Banner | Spring /Summer 2013

letter from the editor Over the course of the past few months, I have been fortunate to engage in productive discussions with a number of alumni about their visions for the Blue Banner moving forward.

Whether at Turkey Roll, Alumni Association meetings, or the recently started Alumni Pub Nights, I am always out and about – soliciting opinions. The content of this feedback will form the backbone of one of the two pillars on which our expansion plans will be based.

The other foundation pillar will be securing the increased financial and human resources necessary to fund our expansion dreams. We’ve already taken the first step towards the former by including advertising in this issue for the first time ever – or at least in this latest version of the Banner. And throughout my tenure, I have been extremely pleased with the willingness of alumni to get involved with the magazine and plan to call on you all increasingly as our expansion plans take shape.

Exactly what shape that will be is currently a topic of lively discussion between the Blue Banner editorial team, the Advancement Office, and the school administration. We hope to have more information on the direction we are going to take in the coming months. In the meantime, we continue to implement changes and updates designed to improve your reading experience – including making the switch to a two-column format.

Also new in this issue, is ‘Where Are They Now: Teacher Edition’. The highly anticipated first edition of this feature sees Pat Mancuso ’90 catching up with former SMCS coach, teacher, and Vice Principal Jack Fenn ’54.

letters to the editor Anyone who spent time in 214 (I believe I had a personal chair) will remember well both the man and the sign, ‘Teenagers, leave home now – while you still know it all’. You’re going to want to make sure you’re on time and have had your hair cut when reading this article.

As much as Mr. Fenn was feared and respected by the students of my generation, after reading some of Fr. Frank Voorwerk’s ’37 remembrances of St. Mike’s in the first half of the 20th century, you might start to think we had it quite easy. Richard McQuade’s final piece on SMCS during that period, a fabulous read, is this edition’s installment of ‘From The Archives.’ Fr. Voorwerk is unquestionably a man who tells it like it is – so much so that we were unable to print everything he told us!

Another man who tells it like it is, is Armand Scaini ’58, who is the focus in this edition of Men of St. Michael’s.

I truly hope everyone enjoys his story, particularly as I must have gained 20 pounds gathering background for the article over the course of two lunches with Armand at the Famee Furlane restaurant in Vaughan. Seldom have I met a kinder, more endearing person. He is the embodiment of the uncommon man St. Michael’s seeks to produce.

Also in this issue, we say goodbye to Ed Odette ’44, Matthew Antolin ’03, and a number of other alumni who embodied the uncommon man St. Michael’s seeks to produce, while also focusing on a number of recent graduates well on their way to becoming that type of man. And why not? At St. Mike’s we are lucky enough to have a wide variety of alumni upon which we can draw inspiration for all aspects of our lives.

Happy Reading!

Gavin Davidson ’93 Editor

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Dear Editor, While I have read every issue of the Blue Banner from day one, as it always cheers me up to recall my days back at St. Mike's (’66-’71), I've never found the motivation to reach out with some feedback. This time it's different. There were just too many coincidences in Volume 12 that tugged on my heartstrings. What triggered my resolve was the letter from Gerry Marlborough ’59, my Physics teacher back in the day. I laughed heartily at the inaccuracies he pointed out – something he was well known for - in a prior issue.

Anyway, that ‘Marly radar’ flashed when I read the article about the basketball hall of fame ‘indunktions’ (good wordplay there!). You see, both George Rautins ’70 and Rob Stewart ’71 were my classmates. So, the fact that you wrote that George ‘[arrived] at the school in 1967’ triggered the alarm. George, ‘Stewy’, and I all arrived in 1966. George and I were best friends from grade school, and we quickly made friends with our classmates. According to many of our teachers, we were among the tallest ‘Niner’ class they could recall.

Steve Pozgaj ’71 Ed’s Reply: Always great to hear from a long-time reader, Steve. Glad we finally motivated you to write in!

Dear Editor, One oversight (from the ‘Making our Mark in Public Service’ article in the last edition) would seem to be the exclusion of Anthony ‘Tony’ Roman ’55 who, if memory serves me, was the mayor of Markham for several years (and an excellent football player for the Kerry Blues).

John H. McCusker ’55 Past President of Alumni Association / Founder of the Ottawa Chapter Ed’s Reply: Thanks for writing in, John. We’re very grateful for any information that helps us increase the accuracy of our alumni records.

Dear Editor, I enjoyed the pieces on SMCS grads in politics in the current Blue Banner. There may be a couple of names to add to your list of SMCS grads that had political involvement. Patrick Lawlor ’41 sat in the Ontario Legislature between 1967 and 1981 as an NDP member of the Legislature for Toronto, Lakeshore

(Notably, he took the seat away from Allan Eagleson in 1967). Lawlor was definitely a graduate of St. Michael's College and of SMCS too, I have always thought, though I can't confirm this from what I can see about him on the web. And I was a school trustee here in Ottawa (Ottawa Board of Education, 1980-1988). I quite understand if this information is surplus to your needs.

Best wishes, John Smart ’57 Ed’s Reply: Far from surplus, John, you have actually done the previously unachievable and found an NDPer among the alumni. Well done!

Dear Editor, It was very gratifying reading in your Fall/Winter 2012 issue of the Blue Banner about the contribution that St. Mike’s alumni have made to public life. As you acknowledged in your article, the list of St. Mike’s boys who entered political life is far from complete. One individual that was missed and deserves mention is Bruno M. Suppa ’55. Bruno was a Trustee with the Metro Separate School Board (now TCDSB) from 1972 to 1980 and served as Vice-Chair and Chairman. His considerable contribution was recognized in 1987 when the MSSB bestowed upon him the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Catholic Education. Bruno continues to provide leadership for a number of causes in the community including as President of COSTI Immigrant Services, where I work, an organization dedicated to helping immigrants and refugees successfully settle in our community.

Mario Calla ’70 Ed’s reply: Many thanks for the letter, Mario. We kind of gave the school trustees short shrift in our politics article – so it will definitely be the focus of a future article.

Dear Editor, Kudos for the politics issue!

Regards, Ben D'Andrea ’78 Ed‘s Reply: Thanks Ben. As much as we enjoy receiving suggestions and corrections, sometimes it’s just nice to be congratulated!

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Dear Editor, My name is Larry Foy ’70, son of James Foy ’46, the captionally alumnus from the WWII era. My Dad recently read the latest issue of the Blue Banner and was quite taken with your submission regarding St. Mike's grads that went on to careers in the political arena. Dad's grandfather was J.J. Foy 1864, whom I'm told was one of the first day students when St. Mike's first opened its doors. I believe JJ was born in 1847 and his brother John 1862 was born in Toronto in 1845. JJ went on to law school and later entered the Toronto political scene becoming a Tory MP. He had a successful career in politics and was the Ontario Attorney General for a number of years early in the last century. I believe he passed away in 1916.

Regards.

Lawrence Foy and James A. Foy (proud St. Michael's College School graduates!)

Ed’s Reply: Thanks for the history lesson, gents. We are all indebted to the impact your family has had on the school.

Dear Editor, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your terrific story on my good friend, Paul Forbes, who I have known since my two boys, Ben ’96 and Joe Howarth ’97, first enrolled at St. Mike's back in 1991. Paul is a special person, but then again St. Mike's is a special high school. Terence Sheridan ’89 wrote me a very nice letter, too, and I not only thank him for that, but know he will do a great job as school President and Principal. Thanks for all you do for all of us here in our city.

Ed’s Reply: Glad you enjoyed the Forbes article, Jerry.

Consider it very partial payback for all the great memories you’ve given us via the radio.

Dear Editor, I have been receiving the Blue Banner for some years now and look forward to the arrival of each issue. It's a great vehicle to keep in touch with what's happening at St. Mike’s and with the alumni.

Thanks, Ron Robinson ’62 Ed’s Reply: Thanks for getting in touch, Ron. Glad you’re enjoying the magazine.

Dear Editor, As an alumnus, I do like to receive the Blue Banner to keep up to date with what is happening with the SMCS community. A suggestion that I would have is to expand the alumni base that you write about. The very heavy trend has been hockey alumni. I believe a far more valuable demographic is being missed by the school and alumni association. St. Mike's means a lot more than hockey to a very large number of its graduates.

incentive programme partners with albert brandstatter ’79

By Blue Banner Staff

Through a special arrangement with St. Michael’s College School, Albert Brandstatter and National Bank Financial Wealth Management (NBFWM) will donate 25 percent of all fees generated by clientele originating from St. Michael’s back to our school.

With Albert’s volunteer service to the school’s financial investment committee, his more than 25-year tenure in the investment industry, and his commitment to a standard of insight, diligence and care, St. Michael’s is pleased to have Albert and National Bank Financial Wealth Management as part of the school’s Alumni Incentive Programme, as they look to provide you with prudent investment counsel, while enabling you to direct funds to the school.

“As with so many readers of the St. Michael’s Blue Banner, I have been provided with the foundation of

goodness, discipline and knowledge in my youth and continue to feel the impact on my personal, spiritual and business life,” said Albert. “With this in mind, I approached NBFWM to join me and direct 25 percent of all fees generated by new clientele who are friends of St. Michael’s back to our school.”

For a free assessment of your current portfolio or for additional information, please contact: Albert Brandstatter ’79 Investment Advisor Senior Vice President 905-272-3501 1-866-864-5654 Albert.brandstatter@nbc.ca www.albertbrandstatter.ca

Michael Shea ’82 Ed’s Reply: Many thanks for the letter, Michael. We’re working hard to keep growing the ‘Where Are They Now’ section and would be happy to receive a submission from you.

Jerry Howarth, A proud father

ALUMNI EXECUTIVE 2012-2015 Marc Montemurro ’93 - President Josh Colle ’92 - Past President Frank Di Nino ’80 - 1st Vice President John P. O’Neill ’86 - 2nd Vice President Rick Naranowicz ’73 - Events Coordinator

DIRECTORS

Matt Montemurro ’05 Mike Formusa ’05 Brandon Sousa ’07 Ron Scarafile ’05

Michael Levine ’03 Romeo Milano ’80 Ron Clarkin ’75 Andrew Freitas ’03

PAST PRESIDENTS

Peter Thurton ’81 Chris Bingham ’83 Gavin Davidson ’93 Rui De Sousa ’88 Daniel Farlow ’98 Dominic Montemurro ’78

Alternate Directors: Sal Tassone ’83 Andrew Gidaro ’02 Dom De Luca ’76 Eric Naranowicz ’04

Josh Colle ’92, Romeo Milano ’80, Peter Thurton ’81, Denis Caponi Jr. ’86, Rob Grossi ’72, Paul Grossi ’69, Daniel Brennan ’70, John McCusker ’57, William Metzler ’65, John Bonvivere ’50 †, Michael Duffy ’65, Ross Robertson ’64, William Rosenitsch ’57, Paul Thomson ’65, John G. Walsh ’58 †, Frank Thickett ’57, W. Frank Morneau ’59, Frank Glionna ’53 †, George Cormack ’49, Richard Wakely ’64 †, Gordon Ashworth ’45 †, Peter D’Agostino ’42 †, G.J. McGoey ’58 †, Paul McNamara ’40 †, Joseph Primeau ’28 †, Dick Foster ’30†.

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securing our future by giving back

from the archives FR. VOORWERK ’37 REMEMBERS

TED P. WOJCINSKI ’76: TWO DECADES OF GENEROSITY

By Richard McQuade

By Blue Banner Staff Upon graduation from St. Michael’s in 1976, Ted went to the University of Toronto where he graduated with his Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering in 1980. In 1988, he completed his Management and Administration (CIM) certification. Ted has worked for Toronto Hydro, Vaughan Hydro and PowerStream (of which Vaughan Hydro is a founding member). As of December 2012, Ted has retired but is enjoying time travelling, along with consulting in the utility industry.

Ted recalls his time spent at St. Michael’s basically concentrating on his academics while dabbling in some house league football and the chess club. His Polish language classes two to three nights per week hindered him being more actively involved in the co-curricular programme. He fondly recalls Fr. Edward Ronan, C.S.B. ’41 asking him if he would like a summer job, which he accepted without hesitation. Ted’s very first job was at St. Michael’s, painting the Basilian residence under the tutelage of then school superintendent, Hubert Vogt. Ted commented “I still know the correct way to paint to this day.”

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Ted has been a consistent donor to St. Michael’s since 1994, giving yearly gifts towards the original Building Fund and now to the School’s Greatest Needs Fund.

As a regular donor, Ted said his motivation to give “is a way of giving back to the school as a thank you to the excellent faculty for the wonderful education I received.”

St. Michael’s College School is forever grateful to Ted for his yearly support – his generosity is an inspiration.

This article is the final part of our series about the East and West End Schools. It concludes with Fr. Frank Voorwerk’s reminiscences about downtown campus life.

Although distance and costs discouraged about half the West End students from relocating to Clover Hill, Frank made the trek downtown in September 1934. After transferring, Frank remembers “losing all my connections with the West End... I didn’t know one student there after I left.” Joining Frank downtown were Pat Malone ’36, John Lepinsky ’36, Peter Rosettis ’36 and Bill Breen ’40.

West End classmate Johnny Crawford ’35, played for the 1934 O.H.A. Championship Jr. B team. “He had barber’s itch or something like that. He was bald as a billiard ball and had lost all his hair. He always wore a hat.” In the June 1934 parade welcoming Cardinal Villeneuve to Toronto, Crawford was the only student allowed to wear his baseball hat. While playing for St. Mike’s, a journalist “referred to him as ‘Baldy Crawford’. Crawford said he was going to kill this guy; he didn’t like this at all. He was a big guy, built like Eddie Shore.” Crawford is shown wearing his trademark hat in the 1934 team photo. He played for the Boston

Bruins for 12 seasons and is easily identified in photos as the only player wearing a helmet. He remained in hockey until his death in 1973.

Some West End boys like Dave Bennett ’38 and his brother Donald ’41 only ever attended downtown. “They probably went because the downtown school had a better name compared to the scrub team out in the West End. You were a lesser class if you went to the West End School. Their dad had a seat on the stock exchange...” and drove them to school, racing past Frank and his friend Ted Madigan ’37, stuck in the streetcar.

There were many memorable teachers. Fr. James Forestell, C.S.B. set up dates for boys with girls from St. Joseph’s. Fr. Robert McBrady, C.S.B. was “a real oldie...he would walk around the corridors looking for his classroom so he would be invited into a class to say ‘hello’ to the boys.”

By then in an advanced stage of dementia, he died at 88 in 1936. Fr. Hugh James Haffey, C.S.B. “could dictate notes so fast, that is where I ‘un-learned’ to write.” Fr. Wall , C.S.B. was ‘ruthless’ in the study hall; he “pulled a slat out of his chair one day and hit a kid with it. He told the kid to keep quiet and he didn’t.”

Fr. Joseph Edward McGahey, C.S.B. “would take his collar off when he got worked up about what he was teaching.” Fr. Norbert Joseph Ruth, C.S.B. “could pound math into me and I’m not good in math...He kept the class alive in mathematics. He taught Algebra. He would be screaming and yelling and writing all over the boards. You couldn’t fall asleep in his class!”

Fr. Dore, C.S.B. former principal of the West End campus, later taught Frank Geometry downtown.

“He kept discipline in his class.” Fr. Benjamin Nicholas Forner C.S.B. taught Modern History and even wrote a book on the history of the Church. The school was his second home and he always wore his slippers. “I never saw him wearing shoes.”

Fr. Bernard Joseph O’Donnell, C.S.B., known for his signature black cape, invited Frank to become an actor.

He needed somebody to play the part of a Jewish lawyer. Frank declined. “‘Are you sure?’ he says. ‘I’ve been watching you and I think you would fit the bill.’ He would see guys in the hall... and there would be something about them that he thought would make them Blue Banner | Spring /Summer 2013

good for the school play.” Frank saw The Marriage of St. Francis (written by Henri Gheon and reviewed in the 1934 Thurible, p. 55). “I don’t know where they got the title. I knew Adrian Hendricks ’35 who was in the play.

He became a Passionist Father”. The drama club also staged All Quiet on the Western Front “in total darkness. I didn’t see anybody. They were all soldiers and they were supposed to be talking in the trenches about things. You only saw them at the end when the lights came on and you could see them in this dugout...I thought this was kind of unusual.”

100 percent St. Mike’s productions, as even female roles were played by the boys.

Fr. Martin Stanley Lynch, C.S.B., the school’s Master of Discipline, had a small classroom just inside the front door. “He had nothing to do with our class but he could walk down the hall, very austere, and you could hear a pin drop. He could just inspire a certain awe...one time our teacher was giving us a lecture in ancient history and who should come in but Fr. Lynch. He came in the class and you could hear a pin drop. He just dropped in and sat there for five minutes and didn’t say anything.”

There were also memorable students like Pete Rosettis ’36 who was very clever and a fine athlete. He would sit in the principal’s chair with his feet on the desk.

Although “the Basilians tried to get hold of him” he became a diocesan priest and later became the pastor at St. James, Fr. Frank’s old parish. Classmate Ted Murphy was a real joker. An excellent organist who played by ear, he played the organ at St. Basil’s.

The McNamara brothers were from “a prominent family who came to school in a limo, a big Chrysler Airflow with a black chauffeur. George McNamara ’40 was in my class, he was a nice guy. He played defence, and when he went down the ice you were sure there would be a goal...Fr. Dolan was not impressed by people with money or importance...Paul ’40 and George both played hockey for the St. Mike’s Majors and Paul was not a bad player, but he wasn’t as good as George, but he was pretty good. Paul was misbehaving and Fr. Dolan, who already knew his name says ‘Little boy, what’s your name?’ After Paul answered, Fr. Dolan said ‘Oh yeah, you’re the hockey player’s brother aren’t you?’ That went through the whole school!”

The theatre itself was, “a big hall in the old school upstairs...with a stage and seats. It was sort of in the middle of the building between Bay St. and the Church.

It was a fire trap... All exits led to the school, none led to outside.” Nonetheless, the plays were popular and

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Billy Taylor ’36 ran the basement tuck shop and also was “a fantastic hockey player - beyond Gretzky” for the Jr. B Buzzers. He was in Grade 10 History, which Frank had to repeat in Grade 11. Access to the class was through another classroom. Taylor was misbehaving and the teacher chased him around the room. “This man caught this kid, grabbed him by the sweater and

opened the door... the class was full of kids and he threw [Taylor] into the room. I think that ended this poor Taylor kid at St. Mike’s, he didn’t want to go back.”

Taylor knew he was a great player and wanted to play for the Majors but was “a little guy not even five feet tall... too skinny and small... so he quit St. Mike’s, moved to Oshawa and joined the Oshawa Generals.”

They couldn’t pay him because he was an amateur so, “they gave Taylor a Chevrolet car and he’s not even old enough to drive it!” Taylor helped the Generals to two Memorial Cups and had a great career in the NHL, with almost 300 points in 300 games.

“Wednesdays and Saturdays were half days, supposedly with a noon dismissal. Part of the ritual was that every Saturday morning the bell would ring and we all had to go to St. Basil’s Church. And who would come in to talk to us about anything and everything but Fr. McCorkell, Superior General of the Basilian Fathers. I thought he would never stop! It was Saturday and we

all wanted to go home! He would talk about the jerseys the boys had or something like that. Everybody was not going to school, it was Saturday and we just wanted to go home.” These talks were simply “horrible!”

The Principal, Fr. Gerald Falconbridge Anglin, C.S.B. was “a wonderful man. He saved my neck. We were horsing around at the Parliament Buildings one day.

There was a book there that was signed by prominent visitors and one day we put something in there we shouldn’t have. So the guard caught us and called us into the office there.” Later, “Fr. Anglin had us in his office and he made sure we wouldn’t do that again.”

Neither penalty nor force was needed to ensure that the offence would not be repeated.

And so, while the East and West End schools may be gone, Fr. Frank Voorwerk has helped ensure that they are no longer forgotten.

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men of st. michael’s: armand scaini ’58

By Gavin Davidson ’93

Armand was born in Fruili in 1936. But in 1949, with times tough in Italy following the Second World War, Frank brought his family, the “very sad and disappointed” 12-year-old Armand included, back to Canada - into the arms of ‘the enemy’ - the scars of the War still fresh.

Natural disasters, the Famee Furlane, a Papal visit, a wide selection of elected government officials and bureaucrats, naysayers of all types – and even a teacher or two at St. Mike’s – all at one time or another have felt the full force of Armand Scaini’s goodness, discipline, and knowledge. Known for his passion, intelligence, and unwavering desire to get results, Armand has dedicated his life to improving the lives of those around him.

Armand often carries the torch in defense of the Italian community that relies on help from the Friuli Benevolent Coproration (of which Armand is Chairperson). It is for the benefit of this community that Friuli Terrace, the 113-unit seniors apartment building and the Villa Leonardo Gambin long-term care home were created – both of which Armand Scaini played a part in building, from conception to completion.

“Armand’s contributions to social housing and the community are immeasurable,” says Doreen Khatchadourian, an Assest Management Project Engineer for the Regional Municipality of York, and someone who has known and worked closely with Armand for the past seven years. As the Board Chair of Friuli Benevolent Corporation his technical know-how and exceptional capabilities have resulted in great successes for the organization. His expertise and dedication to help the community have resulted in cost effective solutions and innovation to the housing project. His values and humanitarian side are second to none. Every time I meet him, I leave the meeting inspired to help others and better the community.”

Even with the respect and support of government officials, securing the future that was originally envisioned for Friuli Terrace and Villa Leaonardo Gambin has been challenging in the current economic climate. Both Marisa Zanini, who sits with Armand on the Friuli Terrace Board of Directors (Armand serves as President), and Alberto DeRosa, a man Armand has worked with on artistic and cultural projects and describes as one of his closest friends, are thankful to have Armand leading the battle at a time when the funding required to operate such projects is increasingly hard to come by.

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“Oh yeah sure, we were called wop, daygo - all the time,” Armand says in response to a question about facing prejudice in his new home, as DeRosa nods slowly in agreement. “In those days they had something against foreigners. People were afraid Italians would take jobs from them.”

“Armand works really hard and we can’t do it without him. He is essential in getting funding. Even in such a difficult environment, Armand is very capable of forcing the issue,” says Zanini, before going on to reveal “the Board will resign if he leaves.”

DeRosa is even more direct.

“With Armand you know you have somebody who will do what they say they will do, and will do it correctly. He never takes orders from anybody and never takes no for an answer - not because he is stubborn, but because he knows when there is something that can be done,” he says strongly. “We all have our opinions on what is right and are happy to take a stand for what we feel is correct. Armand actually puts in the work, which is the hardest part.”

Armand has always put in the work. When he was 12 years old, he moved from the only home he had known in Friuli, Italy, across the ocean to a completely foreign land, it’s citizens naturally suspicious of ‘his type’ and speaking a language he did not understand.

Scaini’s father, Frank Scaini, had originally moved to Canada much earlier, before being forced back to Italy by the Depression in 1932. There he married, and

We’ve all come a long way since then, Armand included. First, he overcame the apprehension generated by his knew surroundings and the disadvantage of not knowing the local language. Forced to start two years behind the Grade 6 education he has had completed in Italy, Armand quickly grabbed a hold of English and consistently obtained top marks. Already knowing he was destined to attend SMCS – despite being told by a particularly motivating teacher that ‘you’ll never make it at St. Mike’s’ - Armand worked extra hard in Grade 8 to achieve the marks required to ensure he would not have to write final exams. Once he was pre-admitted to St. Mike’s and guaranteed to have the marks necessary to graduate from primary school, Armand immediately stopped going to class. He went to work with his father, so that he could afford his St. Mike’s tuition. This, however, was unknown to his teachers and classmates, who were “shocked” when Armand showed up out of nowhere weeks later to receive his diploma.

Shocked is also a good word to describe Scaini’s demeanour the first time he walked into St. Mike’s. Then principal, Fr. Regan, C.S.B., immediately let the new recruits know where they stood. ‘You think you’re pretty smart, don’t you? Three hundred selected out of 1,300 – but only 75 of you will graduate.’ Armand recalls him saying.

As you might have guessed, Armand Scaini was one of Fr. Regan’s 75. During his time at St. Mike’s, Armand

gained “lots of respect for the teachers, especially the ones that were the toughest, like Fr. Esgar, C.S.B.” But he had a particular soft spot for Fr. Ronan, C.S.B. ‘41, who taught him in shop, and was apparently doing a roaring fundraising trade on the side. Scaini remembers one time in particular when the chairs he had just lovingly built for his family were sold to someone else by Fr. Ronan.

“He was always selling whatever we made,” says Scaini. “One time we had made one chair and displayed it for sale. He sold twelve of them before telling us we better get back to the shop and get busy.”

Scaini remembers that Fr. Ronan would always accuse his prized student of “using all the materials.” “I like to work with my hands,” he says now in his own defense. Alberto DeRosa is not surprised. “He’s forever building,” he says of Scaini. “I don’t know what he builds, but he is forever building.”

Of all the things he has built, Armand Scaini is unquestionably proudest of Friuli Terrace and Villa Leonardo Gambin, both of which are universally regarded as amongst the best-managed seniors facilities in York Region, if not the province. The idea to build a destination that, in later years, Italian Immigrants could call home while remembering home, originally came to Armand when a priest from a neighbouring parish asked what he should do about his aging congregation. “He had lots of people in need, but he needed an idea to help them,” says Scaini.

That idea became the first Catholic seniors apartment, located on Leslie Street. It inspired Armand to build Friuli Terrace and Villa Leondardo Gambin. In the latter, a long-term care home, the number of highly trained nurses on staff far outstrips what is required by law and patients are cared for in a manner of which most Blue Banner | Spring /Summer 2013

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long-term care residents can only dream, at prices that are incredibly reasonable. Friuli Terrace, a seniors’ residence, is also very affordable, and truly a home away from home for Italians – complete with indoor bocce ball courts. A trip through the building reveals groups of happy residents locked in animated conversation, often about the old country. It never fails to bring a smile to Armand’s face.

Armand smiles a lot and not because of his own success, although that has been plentiful. Now a doting grandfather, as well as the caring father of two daughters – Diane and Carol – and loving husband of Joan, family has always been most important to Armand.

He started off in the family business, building houses with his father, a bricklayer. But Armand “wanted to take it further.” So he started designing the homes that he built. “I designed my first house in the SMCS shop and our family built it in the summer,” he remembers.

Armand soon began dreaming of designing industrial and commercial buildings. But he was “only 25 and nobody would give us contracts, so we started building them ourselves.” Eventually, the designing and the building led to property management, and a very rewarding career.

Armand’s life has been defined by his desire to give back, a desire he says was instilled in him while at St. Mike’s. “When I graduated, Fr. Regan went on stage and said ‘if you have made it to this point, you will do

well in life. You have to give back or we will have wasted our time in teaching you.’”

The school’s time was definitely not wasted on Armand. For more than 40 years, he helped coordinate the property management of St. Paschal Baylon’s church and coordinated the publishing of four historical books on the history of Italian contributions to Canada.

He also honoured an Italian priest, Fr. Ermanno Bulfon, and to keep the spirit of what he learned at St. Michael’s alive, Armand and his wife Joan, sponsored and named the chapel ‘St. Michael’s’ in the Villa Leonardo Gambin Long Term Care facility.

Armand has certainly been faithful in giving back to St. Mike’s. He is a generous donor to the school, yet a profoundly modest one. It is not unusual for the advancement department to find a five-figure donation tucked away innocuously, and unmentioned, in a Christmas card. He considers achieving the ability to give back to be his greatest accomplishment and is typically low key and philosophical about his donations. “No matter how much you make, you won’t take it with you,” he says.

What Armand will take with him is the knowledge of the difference he has made. He has dedicated his life to improving the lot of others and the results are everywhere. He is legendary throughout York Region – at his parish, in government offices and particularly around the Famee Furlane, where he previously served as President and is still never shy about

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He is still fondly remembered for marshaling the food necessary to satisfy 150 young pilgrims and 13 priests on their way to Toronto from Montreal to see the Pope speak at Downsview Park. By the time they arrived at the Famee Furlane, they thought they had been transported back to Italy. Armand and his team had secured donated food from a variety of local businesses and oversaw a team of 12 volunteers that worked from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. to ensure the pilgrims had enough pasta, sweets, and water to enjoy the days to follow.

Armand also led and participated in several efforts by the Famee Furlane – which was originally founded as a mutual aid society by Friulian immigrants in 1932 - to help further afield. Included in these efforts was a shipment of appliances and building materials sent to Haiti to build a seminary at the request of Fr. Joseph Durante.

After the five seminary buildings were complete, an earthquake hit the center of Haiti. Well constructed and immune from the damage caused by the earthquake, the seminary area was used as a home for over 1,000 people, while the seminary buildings themselves were turned into a working hospital for 12 doctors and nurses.

Eloquent words, particularly from a Michael Power graduate such as Melchoir. But perhaps in summing up Armand Scaini it is best to borrow from our own Fr. T.F. Mohan, C.S.B. ’48, who wrote the following passage in the December 1998 issue of the Blue Banner – a passage provided by Scaini himself, as he still uses it as motivation to continue giving back.

“St. Michael’s College School intends to graduate the uncommon man. A man for all seasons: A Catholic gentleman; academically excellent; articulate; morally alert; socially just; capable of gratitude; pious; treasures freedom; treasures silence; accepts criticism; capable of choosing the difficult; thinks critically; recognizes beauty; admires virtue; appreciates the presence of God; lives his baptism; capable of being a good father; aware of neighbor; literate.”

Put another way – and perhaps the Banner has regressed a bit from the lofty days of Fr. Mohan - be it in love or war, I’d certainly want Armand Scaini on my side. He is the true embodiment of a St. Michael’s Man.

“He loves everybody, works hard and when he believes in something you just can’t change his mind. Nobody can ever minimize Armand’s heart and dedication for Friuli, Italy and the Famee Furlane,” says current president, Matthew Melchoir. “His love for his family is above all, but the only other thing that comes close to his passion for the Famee Furlane is his love for St. Mike’s” Blue Banner | Spring /Summer 2013

where are they now – teacher edition: JACK FENN ‘54: A TRUE ST. MICHAEL’S GENTLEMAN

By Pat Mancuso ’90 The weekend after his retirement in 1993, long-time St. Michael’s coach, teacher and vice-principal, Jack Fenn was up on the rooftop of the family home removing shingles with the help of current faculty member, Len Chittle. “Many people think that since I live in Muskoka, I must just sit around and fish all day.” As if to prove otherwise, Jack talks me through a resumé of his work, community involvement, and recreation since leaving St. Mike’s.

Over the past two decades, Jack has been variously the Director, President, and now President Emeritus of the Muskoka Lakes Association (MLA), the largest lake association in the Province with 3000 member families. By virtue of his involvement with the MLA, he has been the main organizer of a biannual boat show of historic wooden boats, and he spent five years working as Director of the Muskoka Heritage Foundation.

“Much of this work was dealing with the six municipalities: Towns of Gravenhurst, Bracebridge and Huntsville, Townships of Muskoka Lakes, Lake of Bays, and Georgian Bay. Also included would be the overall District of Muskoka, which adds up to six mayors and councils and a District Chair and council. Needless to say this keeps our Association with its board of 24 directors very busy.”

Ever the educator, he worked as a fundraiser to bring a branch of Nipissing University to Bracebridge and helped to develop some of the university’s programmes. Jack also led a committee of five people to restore St. Anne’s Mission Church, originally built by Jack’s great uncles, grandfather, and neighbours in Graduating the uncommon man

1899. No wonder Jack says he has been busier in retirement than he was as a teacher and vice-principal at the school. In 2001, Jack was awarded the Order of St. Michael – the highest honour St. Michael’s can bestow on a member of its community.

I asked if he ever considered running for office – a position on local Council or perhaps even Mayor seems like a natural extension of his capacity for leadership and easy way with people. In fact, he has been asked to run for Mayor, but he says that level of responsibility would just be too much for him, and he does not envy the likes of Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion, who has chosen to spend the Golden Years in the pressurecooker of elective politics.

But retirement has not been all work and no play. In fact my phone interview with Jack was postponed a while because of his four-day, 720-mile snowmobiling trip across Algonquin Park with three buddies. He has been snowmobiling since the 1960’s, mostly on local Muskoka trails, but snowmobilers-in-retirement can’t always count on the local climate to cooperate, and so the boys often opt for far-flung, overnight adventures.

Downhill and cross-country skiing round out the winter fun.

Warmer-weather pursuits include water sports like boating and sailing, and the former SMCS football player and long-time coach keeps fit these days by walking, running, bicycling, and working out in the gym.

There has been travel as well with his wife Lorna – Florida is a regular destination most years in November – and the Fenn’s have also vacationed in Italy, England, Portugal, and Cuba. Jack and Lorna live right on Lake Muskoka in Port Carling near 14 other Fenn families in an area named, not surprisingly, Fenn’s Point. Their three children (Sharon, Lisa, and Robert), five grandchildren, and one great granddaughter no doubt keep the Fenn’s hopping.

His sense of pride in his family and community radiates across the phone line, but there’s a wistful moment, too, when he remembers the good old days at St. Mike’s: “You become so involved in the life of the

school, it becomes home to you. The students you got to work, teach, coach and bond with over the years are relationships that continue to show up almost everywhere you go.” I tell him I saw former English teacher Joe Younder ’56 today in the staff room, that Joe sends his regards, and Jack’s voice seems to light up recalling his friend and colleague: “We had some great times back then; people you work with become like family. The camaraderie of colleagues and the support they provided for each other was most important. The staff hockey programme was a clear picture as to how this worked so well.”

I ask him why he decided to retire. Citing his many years as a student at both the College School and the University of St. Michael’s, his long tenure as teacher, coach, and administrator, and some of the typical

and intimidating thought. The message and the way it is delivered must always reflect this responsibility.” In his retired life, Jack has taken this message to heart, continuing to influence his local community in so many positive ways.

A caption in one of Jack’s old student yearbooks reads, ‘When it comes to choosing a gentleman on or off the field, you can’t beat Jack.’ Jack’s former students and colleagues would agree: he is the epitome of a true St. Michael’s Gentleman, as generous with his time and talents in retirement as he was as teacher, administrator, and coach, and a man of true class.

The St. Michael’s Community remembers you fondly, Jack. Keep up the good work!

financial incentives of late-career teachers, he catches himself: “Really, I don’t know why I quit; I loved it. I have always been proud to let people know that I am a teacher.”

Imparting a few words of wisdom, Jack reflects on the profession that brought so much purpose to his life: “Teaching is one of the greatest and most important ways to spend one's life. It is true that a teacher, a coach, affects eternity – that he or she does not know where his or her influence stops. This is an important Blue Banner | Spring /Summer 2013

around st. mike’s

By Blue Banner Staff

BLUE RAIDERS BASKETBALL The Varsity Blue Raiders Basketball Team won its first OFSAA gold medal. On Wednesday, March 7, St. Michael’s won in overtime against rival Father Henry Carr Crusaders, 47-38 in Windsor. On Monday, March 4, St. Michael’s beat Ottawa Glebe 65-41 and Collingwood 62-41 to advance to the quarter finals, where they defeated Windsor’s Holy Names 60-21. In the semi-final, St. Michael’s beat Hamilton’s Cardinal Newman by a score of 51-42. In the final, Henry Carr’s late push forced the game into overtime where the Raiders focused on defense. Godwin Boahen ’15, Rayshane Case ’13, Malcolm Duvivier ’13, Simon Polan-Couillard ’13 and Sage Usher ’13 all came out big in overtime to secure the gold. The Blue Raiders finished its championship season 47-2 overall and 45-1 in Canada as the country’s top ranked high-school team. Congratulations to the entire Blue Raiders Basketball Team and coaches Jeff Zownir ’88, Nunzio Corrente and Daniel Lumsden ’96 for all of their hard work.

DANNY DEMYANENKO ’12 NAMED CIS ROOKIE-OF-THE-YEAR McMaster Marauder’s volleyball player, Danny Demyanenko, was named CIS Rookie-of-the-Year. The award was announced at the All-Canadian Banquet held at Universel Hotel in Quebec City on February 27. In his first year, Danny posted a .469 hitting percentage – the second best in the country. He finished in the Top 10 in the OUA conference in points (3.46) and blocks (0.60) per set. He was also the recipient of the OUA Rookie of the Year and named to both the OUA First Team All-Star and All-Rookie Teams. Danny was the recipient of St. Michael’s 2012 Athlete of the Year.

MP PATRICK BROWN ’97 ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR SMCS ATHLETIC FACILITIES On Friday, January 25, Patrick Brown, Member of Parliament for Barrie, announced that the Government of Canada is providing $460,350 to St. Michael’s College School

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for the Rehabilitation of the Hillcrest Village Community Recreation Facilities under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). The funding will improve the quality of the St. Michael’s athletic facilities by increasing accessibility and adding two handicapped washrooms; upgrading the field to ensure safety; and improving the ice pad chiller, controls and lighting in the arena to ensure complete energy efficiency. These enhancements will provide St. Michael’s with an opportunity to strengthen its community relationships and increase public access to sport and recreational facilities.

HAIG CHAHINIAN’S ’13 SHORT STORY IS PUBLISHED ONLINE Congratulations to Haig Chahinian, who recently had his first story published online. As part of his Grade 12 Writer’s craft course at St. Michael’s, Chahinian was assigned a short story.

After initially struggling with ideas for the story, he was able to piece together his completed work within 24 hours. The 17-page story entitled ‘Make Me Proud’ was published as an eBook by the iTunes Bookstore. The story is about a 25-year-old lawyer named Miles who struggles with the biggest decision of his life: leaving his family, beloved girlfriend and life in Toronto to work at a firm on Wall Street. To date, ‘Make Me Proud’ has been downloaded on three different continents. Chahinian credits his Writer’s Craft teacher, Mrs. Higgins-Burnham, and Mr. Sheridan ’89, President and Principal, for supporting his creative writing endeavours.

CAREER DAY On January 23, Sergio Di Zio ’91 spoke with Grade 11 students about his acting career as the keynote speaker of the 11th Annual Grade 11 Career Day in the Centre for the Arts. Mr. Di Zio is best known for his role in the recently completed television series ‘Flashpoint’ as Mike ‘Spike’

Scarlatti. The successful series ran for five seasons on CTV in Canada and CBS in the US, and was seen in over 90 markets worldwide. After the presentation the Grade 11s broke into smaller groups where guest speakers from a wide range of industries shared their academic and professional experiences and life choices. Other guest speakers include Robert Antenore ’91, Joseph Balsamo ’92, Blair Beesley ’93, Adam Borgatti ’94, Adrian Capobianco ’93, Jonathan Cardella ’93, Gianni Creta ’93, Joe LoPresti ’93, Emanuele Fenili ’93, Matthew Montemurro ’05, Paul Santi ’99, Rino Spano ’93. A big thank you to all the speakers and Luciano Volpe ’93, who organized the event.

PAUL FORBES KERRY BLUES FOOTBALL BURSARY The Paul Forbes Kerry Blues Football Bursary was created in February 2013 to replace the Kerry Blues Football Bursary. The award was renamed to honour Paul Forbes, who recently retired after 36 years of coaching football at St. Michael’s College School.

Paul’s retirement tribute banquet netted proceeds of $1,000 and a cheque for this amount was presented to Terry Sheridan ’89. The presentation was made by event organizers, Frank Trentadue ’84 and Rick Naranowicz ’73, on behalf of Paul Forbes and all of the event’s participants and contributors. The bursary is dedicated specifically for a financially needy student at St. Michael’s College School who is receiving tuition assistance and is a current or potential member of the Kerry Blues Football Team.

VARSITY MAJORS WIN SILVER AT OFSAA The Varsity Majors Hockey Team won silver at the OFSAA Championships on March 22 in Brampton. It was a difficult path to the OFSAA final, which included two overtime victories and playing the defending champions. In the final, the Majors faced the first ranked team, St. Peter’s. In the third period, the St. Peter’s squad proved to be too much to handle and the Majors took home the silver medal. “Our guys deserved to win. They played their hearts out and left everything on the ice,” said Head Coach Chris DePiero ’87. This was the first year of the Majors renewed hockey programme. Players were committed exclusively to the Majors and did not play outside rep hockey (GTHL/OMHA). Congratulations to all of the players and Coaches De Piero, Joseph Coccimiglio, Adrian Spagnolo ’02 and Peter Zavodny ’97.

SERVICE TRIP TO INDIA On Wednesday, March 6, 17 students and two teachers embarked on a two week trip of a lifetime to Udaipur, India. Working with Me to We, the group volunteered in a rural community by helping to build a school. The group also learned about sustainable development including education, sanitation, alternative income and water availability. The students also had a chance to learn about Indian and Hindi culture which included Hindi lessons and sightseeing in Ranakpur, City Palace in Udaipur and watching a National Cricket Match.

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From left: Frank Trentadue ’84, Paul Forbes, Terry Sheridan ’89 and Rick Naranowicz ’73

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where are they now

By Blue Banner Staff

Stephen Lecce ’04 currently serves as Prime Minister Harper's Deputy Director of Communications in Ottawa and was the Campaign Manager for Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan) in the last election. Stephen has worked for the PM for the past three years. “I have an incredible job and I feel very privileged,” Lecce says.

Lecce has always had a clear commitment to his goals. He graduated from Western University with a degree in Political Science, and while at school, Lecce merged his leadership skills with his passion for philanthropy by serving as student president and volunteering with various charities.

Lecce is glad he made the most of his time at university, and it’s something he advises to other young people who are pursuing their studies: “I would encourage students to pursue their passions. My message is simple: take advantage of opportunities to get involved.

It’s certainly within everyone’s grasp to make a difference on their campus or in their community.”

Lecce’s involvement with both the international community and the one closer to home has always been evident. While he was at Western University, he led a group of student volunteers to help with Habitat for Humanity’s reconstruction efforts in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Inspired by his volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, Lecce co-founded The Burgundy Brick Foundation in 2007 — a non-profit organization that assists with low-income housing within the GTA. He has also been involved with the Terry Fox Foundation as well as Relay for Life, a charity that raises funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Lecce says he owes this sense of duty and dedication to helping those less fortunate to his family, citing that he learned from them the values of hard work, charity and discipline. He points out that although he has his

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political plate full in Ottawa, he comes home whenever he can in order to spend time with his loved ones, which include his parents, older brother and two nonnas. “I put a big premium on maintaining that relationship,” Lecce says. “It’s a 500 km drive from Ottawa, but I make an effort to come back and see them.”

He notes that because he’s lived abroad since university, he doesn’t get homesick as much as he used to, but his family values have never wavered. “At a very personal level I promised myself that I would stay connected and involved in Vaughan and my home and not lose sight of my beginnings.”

He adds that this sense of maintaining links is also apparent in the individuals he respects and is influenced by. “I’ve learned that true leaders remain connected to their families and to their roots,” he says.

Stephen maintains involvement in a variety of local and national initiatives – including serving as a Director of the National Congress of Italian Canadians, and lead support and participant in the Canadian Government delegation to the Vatican for the Consistory for Cardinal Thomas Collins. While Stephen is in Ottawa, he maintains close friendships with numerous SMCS graduates.

Lecce’s work and commitment to charitable causes was recognized in May when he received the Youth Achievement Award from the National Congress of Italian Canadians. “It was an incredibly humbling experience,” Lecce says of the honour. “As a recipient, it gave me an opportunity to think about the sacrifices of my family and those pioneering men and women who made that difficult decision to leave their native land in the pursuit of something better.”

George Chuvalo ’55 received the key to the City of Toronto from Mayor Rob Ford during a presentation at City Hall on March 7, 2013. Chuvalo — a former Canadian heavyweight champ who grew-up in Toronto — was never knocked down in more than 90 pro fights and twice went 15 rounds with Muhammad Ali. He also got in the ring with legendary fighters George Foreman and Joe Frazier. He retired from boxing in 1979 as the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of Canada. After enduring the drug-related deaths of three sons and his first wife, Chuvalo has gone on to become an outspoken activist against drug abuse. His Fight Against Drugs charity focuses on educating kids about the perils of drugs.

Fr. Michael Stogre, S.J. M.D. Ph.D ’62 has just been reassigned to Vancouver, the university chaplaincy at U.B.C and the pastoral ministry at St Mark's Parish, after 22 years working in the Sault Ste. Marie Diocese in native ministry. Stogre notes, “the Basilian connection has come full circle!” In 2012, Fr. Stogre celebrated 50 years in the Jesuit order, picking up degrees in Philosophy, Theology, and Medicine along the way. Before heading north he had worked for some years at the Jesuit Centre for Social Faith & Justice, where most of his work was around native health and justice issues.

About his time at St. Mike’s, Fr. Stogre says, “while I was never able to make it into big time hockey at St. Mike's, one year of playing back up goalie and doing all the skating drills with the pads on helped me in later years to play intermediate hockey on a championship team in Spokane, Washington as well as two years college hockey with Gonzaga University. Those days are far behind me now, but I still played old timer hockey in Espanola for over 20 years, and like St. Paul, I still play to win.”

Gerry Flahive ’75 received the award from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television for Best Original Program or Series produced for Digital Media Non-Fiction for his work ‘Highrise: One Millionth Tower’. The award was announced on February 27, in advance of the 2013 Canadian Screen Awards, which were broadcast from the Sony Centre on March 3, 2013.

Gerry is a senior producer with the National Film Board of Canada.

David Trafford ’79 received an award for Best Local Newscast for his work with Global Toronto from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. The award was announced on February 27, in advance of at the first annual Canadian Screen Awards Broadcast, held on March 3, 2013 at the Sony Centre. David is currently Managing Editor at Global News Toronto.

Paul Sarossy ’82 is one of Canada’s foremost cinematographers and a five-time Genie Award winner for Best Cinematography. Paul graduated from SMCS in 1982 and went on to study Film at York University where he graduated in 1986. In 2004, he was awarded the Canadian Society of Cinematographers ‘Kodak New Century Award’ for outstanding contribution to the art of cinematography. Paul has worked on the television series ‘The Borgias’ and received a Primetime Emmy nomination in 2011 for the series. Current works include the television series ‘Copper’ and the movie ‘Devil’s Knot’. He is a member of ASC and BSC (American and British Societies of Cinematographers). Paul has recently completed filming ‘Queen of the Night’ in Sudbury, his 12th feature film with Atom Egoyan, starring Ryan Reynolds and Rosario Dawson. He is married to Geraldine O’Rawe and they are the proud parents of two daughters and a son. Paul makes London his home.

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Rocco Piccininno ’94, through his involvement with the SMCS Alumni Association, has been spearheading the Alumni Association Pub Nights, held in the Alumni Lounge on the last Monday of every month. Interviewed after the first Pub Night on January 28, Piccininno, who works as a sales representative at Sutton Realty, reflected on the success of the inaugural event, saying “good times were had by all Alumni who attended.”

Anthony Vinelli ’03 and his wife Sarah welcomed daughter, Sophia, born on October 15, 2012.

Marco Racco ’03 married Michelle Buscemi on December 15, 2012 Row 1 - Robert Cortellucci ’03, Tony DiNunzio ’03, Daniel Visentin ’03, Marco Capo ’03, Greg Burke ’03, Andrew Fazzari ’03, Michael Scarcello ’03, Daniel Greco, John Paul DiGiulio ’03, Michael Lettieri ’03, Adam DiGregorio ’06, John Cappuccitti ’03 Row 2 - David Santi ’03, Marco Racco (groom), David DiGregorio ’03, Danny DiPasquale ’03, Giancarlo Soppelsa ’03

Carlo Onorati ’04 attended St. Francis Xavier and York University after graduating from St. Mike’s. He now works in sales with fashion wholesaler Slavin Raphael, where he represents numerous leading high-end brands in Ontario. He is also head coach of the Varsity Toronto Junior Argonauts. He has been involved with

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the organization, which plays out of SMCS, for the past seven years.

Matt Montemurro ’05 and Ron Scarafile ’05 launched Monte & Coe (www.monteandcoe.com, @monteandcoe, info@monteandcoe.com) in March 2013. Monte & Coe is a luxury luggage and accessories company focused on capturing an aesthetic balance, between fashion and function. Monte & Coe is founded on one guiding principle: create high quality products that foster personal expression and practicality. Monte & Coe is designed and manufactured in Toronto and is proud to be 100% Canadian made. Along with their business partner Andrew Coelho, Matt and Ron continue to lean on their St. Mike’s roots to pursue their passions. We invite the St. Mike’s community to Carry Us With You. Aristithes Doumouras ’05, a former Kerry Blues player, completed his MD from Queen's University in the spring of 2012 after graduating from McMaster University with a degree in Health Sciences and Urban Geography in 2008. During his time at Queen's, he was a member of the varsity wrestling team and was active in trauma research in conjunction with Toronto's St. Michael's Hospital, publishing several academic papers. He now resides in Hamilton, Ontario and is enjoying the first year of his General Surgery residency training at McMaster. In addition to his clinical work, he hopes to pursue a Master's degree to advance his research skills in the hopes of becoming a universitybased surgeon scientist.

Chris Rosetti ’08 has been hired as a player personnel assistant for the Toronto Argonauts, after working as an unpaid scout last season. He’s actually eligible for this year’s CFL draft but instead of looking forward to playing pro football, Rossetti will help determine other young player’s careers. Some of the players will be Rossetti’s friends. Some will be archrivals, including a few who delivered punishing hits to him during his four-year Canadian college career. But friendships and enemies aside, his job now is to help find the best talent available for the Double Blue. “You absolutely have to put personal feelings aside,” said Rossetti. “When it comes down to it, you have to find the best player for your team. As for the guys who tried to take my head off on the field, there are no hard feelings. That’s football.

That’s what they’re supposed to do just like I was trying to beat them. If they’re a good player, I’ll be the first guy

to say ‘this guy can hit.’ There are guys who had good shots at me. I’m just glad that I can now say that in my scouting reports.” Argos GM Jim Barker has high praise for Rossetti, who makes no bones about wanting one day to be a GM either in the CFL or the NFL. “He’s a personnel junkie... He knows everything about every player,” Barker said. “I think he’ll be a great general manager one day…I really believe strongly in this young man.” With files from the Toronto Star Lorenzo Escobal ’10 is currently a full time 3rd year Marketing Major student at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Outside of school, Lorenzo serves in the Canadian Armed Forces as a reservist for 7th Toronto Royal Canadian Artillery Regiment and maintains his own detailing business – Inception Automotive Detailing.

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in memoriam

By Blue Banner Staff

Edmond George Odette C.M., LL.D. ’44 passed away at home on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the age of 86. Edmond is predeceased by his loving wife of 56 years, Gloria, his brother Louis (Bud) Odette, his sisters Betty Forristal and Shirley Currie, his daughter Mary, and grandchildren Bryan Odette and Emma Federer. He is deeply missed by his children Ed Jr. (Lisa Davies), Anne (Kevin Kaye), Andrea (Andrew Federer), Curtis (Karin Jensen) and grandchildren Eddie, Neil, Alexandra, Dawn Marie, Jennifer Odette, Michael, Stephen, Andrew Kaye, Jack, Henry, Mimi Federer and Evan Jensen ’11.

He will also be sadly missed by Maria Mesquita and Diane Grundy.

The community of St. Michael’s College School will remember Mr. Odette not only as one of its largest benefactors, but more importantly as one of our strongest public ambassadors.

Personally, and through his foundation, E & G Odette Foundation, Mr. Odette was a generous donor who made gifts to the school from 1994 through to 2012. In 2000, as a sign of his generosity, Edmond and brother Louis sponsored the School’s Odette Library. In 2001, Mr. Odette established the Fr. Thomas F. Mohan, C.S.B. Scholarship Fund. In 2008, Mr. Odette purchased a theatre box to honour his late wife, Gloria and his children. In 1997, Mr. Odette was inducted into the Order of St. Michael, the highest honour the school can bestow on a member of its community.

Following his time at St. Mike’s, Edmond graduated from the University of Toronto in 1948 (Bachelor of Applied Science). In 1951 he founded Eastern Construction

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Limited. Together with his brother Louis (Bud) they guided an outstanding group of professionals for over 50 years. Eastern Construction continues to have an unsurpassed reputation throughout the industry that stands for integrity, professionalism, quality and safety.

Roy Thomson Hall, the Toronto Convention Centre and the CBC Broadcasting Centre in Toronto are three of the many landmark projects of Eastern Canadian Construction.

Outside of their significant contributions to St. Mike’s, Edmond and his wife Gloria set an example when it came to giving back to the community with generous support of a variety of causes including The Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, The Odette Business School at The University of Windsor, St. Michael's Hospital, The Art Gallery of Ontario, The Art Gallery of Windsor, Wellspring Centre, and The Odette Library and Park in his hometown of Tilbury.

Awarded the Order of Canada in 2000, Edmond was a kind and generous man known as a respected community leader and quiet benefactor to education, the arts, and healthcare. He received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Assumption University in 1970 and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Windsor in 1994. Edmond enjoyed all sports, especially golf (Past President of Rosedale Golf Club, Toronto and Essex Golf Club, Windsor), and found great pleasure in spending time with his children and grandchildren. He always wanted to know what everyone was doing and was constantly reinforcing the importance of education and giving back to the community.

Matthew Antolin ’03 passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2012 at the age of 27 from complications related to a heart condition. Predeceased by his youngest brother Christopher, Matthew will be greatly missed by his loving parents Paul and Cvetka and his brothers Robert ’04 and Stephen ’05. He was an energetic and proud member of the St. Michael’s community and active in the life of the school’s Alumni Association.

Matthew grew up dreaming of attending St. Mike's and did everything within his power to make this dream a reality. He proudly wore the double-blue from 1999-2003 and was an active member of the school and broader community. During his time at St. Michael’s, he was a member of the Wrestling Team, Archery Club, and was a volunteer time-keeper for the St. Michael's Majors. He also worked on the set design for a number of drama productions and was a founding member of the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Club at the school. At graduation, Matthew was the recipient of the Design and Tech award and earned the prestigious winged ‘M’.

After graduating, Matthew went on to earn his Industrial Engineering Degree from Dalhousie University and moved back to Toronto to start his career. He continued to be an active supporter of the St. Michael's community - Homecoming and Turkey Roll were always among the events to which he most looked forward.

Despite facing a number of health challenges throughout his life related to a metabolic condition and associated heart problems, Matthew strove to face the world with a smile each day, committed to making the lives of those around him better in any way that he could. Until the end he lived with a ‘Carpe Diem’ mentality and will forever be remembered by those who knew him for his dedication, positivity and kindness.

Rev. Monsignor Gerard Basil Breen ’35 passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at St. Michael's Hospital at the age of 95. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs.

Basil and Eleanor Breen, predeceased by his brother Rev. William Ford ‘Bill’ Breen (1994) and survived by his brother, Rev. J. Basil Breen, Monsignor Breen was born April 26, 1917 and raised in St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Toronto. He attended St. Vincent's School, De La Salle Bond Street, De La Salle Moore Park and St. Michael's College School (Bay Street). After studying at St. Augustine's Seminary, he was ordained to the priesthood in St. Michael's Cathedral by Archbishop (later Cardinal) James C. McGuigan on June 7, 1941. His appointments included: Summer Chaplain at St. Vincent de Paul Society Camp Ozanam, Pickering; curate at St. Joseph's Grimsby (at that time in the Archdiocese of Toronto); St. Anselm's (Leaside); St. Leo's (Mimico); Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Toronto); and St. Helen's (Toronto). Monsignor Breen was also Pastor of Mount St. Louis, Founding Pastor of St. Benedict, Rexdale (1955-1980), and Founding Pastor of Holy Family, Whitby (1980-1996). While in retirement, Monsignor Breen was Administrator of St. John's (Kingston Road), Holy Family (Bolton), and Christ the King (Long Branch). Besides his parish duties, Monsignor Breen was a member of many agencies and boards, including Toronto Separate School Board, Archdiocesan High School Board and Archdiocesan Council of Priests. He was also a former Director of the Archdiocesan Catholic Women's League. Monsignor Breen was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. He received the distinction of Prelate of Honour from His Holiness (now Blessed) John Paul II, with the title of Monsignor in 1992. As a young priest Monsignor was always interested in youth and coached hockey and baseball teams. With the assistance of parishioners, St. Benedict, Rexdale, had one of the largest hockey leagues in the city, with over 800 boys involved.

D’Arcy O’Hearn ’44 passed away on February 17, 2013, at Credit Valley Hospital, in Mississauga. He died at the age of 86 after a lengthy illness, born with courage, dignity and humour. His parents, Wilfrid Charles O'Hearn Sr. and Clara/Claire Alberta Lalumière, were an integral part of their children's lives. D'Arcy was the beloved and loving husband of Jean Spicer O'Hearn for 64 years; the cherished father of Michael, David, Sheila

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and Stephen (Michelle Revet); the dear grandfather of Katie, Tom, Kevin, Douglas and Vincent O'Hearn; Terri Lynn Maracle, Brent Maracle; Matthew, Sarah and Dan Krzyzanowski; Jenna and Emily O'Hearn; Haden John; Lily Krzyzanowski. He loved his brothers and sisters deeply - Wilfrid, Patricia, Terry, Kathe, and the late Linda. Uncle D'Arcy will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews (such wonderful memories!), his many business associates, and his numerous friends, including his golfing chums and his Galway buddies.

D'Arcy was truly a ‘Gentle Man’ and ‘A Man For All Seasons.’

Frank Donald Selke ’46, passed away March 18, 2013 at the age of 83. Selke, the son of Hockey Hall of Famer and former Montreal Canadiens GM Frank Selke, worked at the Montreal Forum in various roles, rising to the role of vice president of marketing and promotions.

He also worked in radio and television in Montreal and was the TV host for ‘Hockey Night in Canada.’ He was erudite, well-read, eloquent and articulate, which carried over to everyday life, including his writing and unerring editing skills. Selke left the Canadiens in 1967 to serve as president of the expansion Seals, and served as GM from 1968 to 1970. After his role with the Seals ended in 1971, Selke spent more than four decades with Special Olympics Ontario as an ambassador, and spent 11 years as the chair of the group's Board of Directors. He is a member of the Ontario Special Olympics Hall of Fame and was presented with the Canada Volunteer Award in 1991 and the Canada 125 Award in 1992. Lindsay Glassco, the president and chief executive officer of Special Olympics Canada, confirmed Selke's passing in a statement. “Frank Selke was Special Olympics Canada’s greatest ambassador for 44 years,” said Glassco. “He was the heart and soul of our movement, and the face of Special Olympics in our country’s boardrooms and locker-rooms alike. We are grateful for all that he gave our movement and our athletes, and we know his gifts will continue to strengthen Special Olympics Canada for many years to come.”

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Edward Uhraney ’49 passed away with family by his side on April 21, 2010 at the Trillium Health Centre Mississauga at the age of 80. Edward was cherished and loving husband to Janis, loving father to Cynthia Williams, Stephen and Adrian, adored Dedo to Alexandra, Brendan, McCartney and Michael, and dear brother to Kay and the late Frank, Mary, Anne and John. Edward will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends, and his extended family.

Raymond Anthony ‘Ray‘ Ceolin ’53 passed away peacefully at his home in Orangeville with family by his side on October 20, 2012, in his 76th year. Ray was dearest husband of Donna Ceolin, loving father of Anthony, Stephen, and daughter-in-law LeeAnn, proud and loving Nonno of Ashley, Jonathan, Kayla and Katie and great-grandfather to newborn baby Norah. He will be lovingly remembered by his brother Leo and his family, and his sister-in-law Sharon Sharp. A devoted husband, father, nonno and great-grandfather, Raymond put nothing before his family and touched all those who knew him with honour, integrity and compassion.

Frank Turano ’53 passed away at home in Toronto, on January 21, 2013, at the age of 79. Frank was beloved husband of Lina and the late Joyce. And loving father of Frank, Patti Metivier, and Peter. He was also beloved Papa to Matthew ’09, Scott ’10, Maria, Angelo, Malik, Zahra and Maya, and dear brother of Kathleen Azzarello, Josephine Giuffre, Helen Cormack, and the late Marie (the late Victor) Salerno. Frank, who was an active member of St. Michael's College School Old Boys and Local 46, will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends.

Michael Murphy ’54 passed away August 18, 2012 in Oro Valley, Arizona. Born in Toronto October 2, 1936, Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Kathleen Flood, daughters Shonagh Home and Colette, sons Neil and Brendan and his six grandchildren Corinne and Aidan Murphy, Madeline and Serena Home, and Celeste and Malachy Montemurro. Michael was a member of the Chartered Accountants of Ontario, working in Canada, the USA and Switzerland.

He served as Past Grand Knight of Columbus in

Greenwich, Connecticut and was involved in many charitable organizations, mostly concerning children.

John Joseph Yocom ’60 passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 23, 2013 at the age of 70.

John was the loving husband of 43 years to Suzy Yocom and beloved father to son Jay and his partner Laura, son Rob and his wife Julie and son Chris. He was also proud 'Poppa' to grandchildren Michael and Matthew. Predeceased by his father John H. Yocom, mother Helen Yocom and twin brother Paul Yocom ’61, John is survived by his sister Mary Anne Mahoney and numerous nieces and nephews. Born on June 2, 1942 in Toronto, John graduated from the University of Toronto with a BComm and MBA in commerce and finance, John enjoyed an almost 30 year career in marketing and advertising. Progressive positions at Procter & Gamble, Leo Burnett, Young & Rubicam, Labatt Brewing and TMP - Monster Worldwide afforded John the unique luxury of retiring early and allowing for a full indulgence of his favourite pursuits of playing hockey, enjoying fine wine, perfecting his 'worldfamous' cooking, traveling extensively with Suzy and spoiling his family.

Joseph Mange ’73 passed away on September 16, 2012. The son of Elizabeth Mange and brother of the late Michelle Canepa, Joseph will be missed by family and friends.

Gary Bradley ’73 Chester Checko ’73 John Mitchell ’73 John Sullivan ’73 Domenic Ricci ’73 passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2012, in Toronto at the age of 57. Beloved son of the late Vincenzo and Francesca, Domenic will always be remembered by his sisters Marisa, Rosie and brother Luciano. He will be missed by his nephew, Chris, niece, Andrea, great-nephew Matthew and great-niece Mackenzie.

Mark Yaromyr (Yarko) Kowalsky ’77 passed away suddenly. He was the uncle of current student, Daniel

Moskaliuk ’13, and brother of Andrew Kowalsky ’76.

Mark was the beloved son of Alexandra and the late Dr. Nicholas Kowalsky, cherished youngest brother of Tania Onyschuk, Christina Kowalsky, George and Andrew. He was very proud of, and actively involved in, the lives of his many nieces and nephews - Motria Onyschuk-Morozov, Tamara Onyschuk, Tamara and Daniel Moskaliuk, Katerina Perez, Julia Aguirrre, Alexander Kowalsky, and Nicholas and Stephanie Kowalsky. Mark was also proud grand-uncle to Kvitka and Zirka, Danya and Mark, Anthony, James and Rosemary, and Rayen and Enzo. After graduating from St. Michael's College School, he attended the University of Toronto and Osgoode Law School. Mark practiced law at Smith Lyons in Toronto and opened their office in Kyiv, Ukraine where he successfully facilitated the first privatization of a large enterprise after the fall of the Soviet Union. Later, he pursued a successful career as a consultant and land developer. Wherever Mark went, he brought love and his original sense of humour.

He will be greatly missed by his family, his numerous friends, whom he cherished and supported.

Please also remember friends and family of the St. Mike’s Community Julia Higgins, mother of current teacher Nora Higgins Burnham and grandmother of Seamus Burnham ’17; Nicholas John Johnson, grandfather of Nicholas Johnson ’16; Eric Duff, brother of Dick ’55 and Les ’54; Katie Moore, wife of Dominic Moore ’99; Frank Ribarich, father of SMCS teacher Frank Ribarich; Mike Maniw, father-in-law of Greg Hook ’81, past SMCS Controller; Gayle Fremeau, sister of former teacher, Pat Fremeau ’57, Elda DePiero, mother of teacher Mario De Piero; John E. ‘Jack’ Shaughnessy, grandfather of teacher Kevin Shaughnessy ’00; Tonino De Luca, father of Nando ’86 and Paolo ’92, and grandfather of student Antonio ’16; Vincenza (De Simone) Fiore, mother-in-law of Carlo De Pellegrin ’66 and grandmother of Michael De Pellegrin ’94; Lauretta Gagliardi, mother of Michael ’84; Marilyn Delahey, sister of former teacher and Vice Principal, Jack Fenn ’54, Oswald Rautins, father of Leo ’78 and George ’70; Vincenzo Di Nino, mother of Consiglio Di Nino ’58 and grandmother to Frank Di Nino ’80.

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the way we were MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE MAJORS

By Harold Moffatt ’52 The 1940s were a special time. The war ended, soldiers returned home to their families and on a personal note I completed grade school and with great enthusiasm I looked forward to attending St. Michael’s College School.

In the latter part of 1940 I started my academic career at the Old School on Bay Street. Being obsessed with hockey I was excited to walk the halls in the same historic building, which had been traversed by Joe Primeau ’28, Red Kelly ’47, Ted Lindsay ’44 and many other famous hockey players. It was during that first year that I would also see the likes of Tim Horton ’49 and other players on the Majors team in the Bay Street School.

I had frequent hockey conversations with Fr. Flanagan C.S.B. ’32 and in my second year he asked me to be an assistant to John Purvis ’52, who was the current Manager of the Majors, and I was very excited to accept the offer. It turned out that John did not return the following year and I was appointed Manager of the Majors. I had terrific assistance from Pat Nealon ’53 and on occasion Jim Sweeney ’61.

The first period of one of our Sunday afternoon games at Maple Leaf Gardens did not go in our favour and we ended the period down 3-0. When I arrived at the dressing room coach Charlie Cerre ’26 was waiting outside and I assumed he was preparing some harsh criticism of the team’s performance during the first period. I entered the room to loud laughter and was surprised to discover the source of the humour was Ted Lindsay ’46 who was regaling the players with hilarious stories of his career with the Red Wings, Ted had remained in Toronto following a Saturday night game with the Leafs and decided to attend the Majors game

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on Sunday. When the buzzer went for the start of the second period it turned out there was not any time for comments from coach Cerre but the players did leave the dressing room in a buoyant frame of mind.

Following another Sunday afternoon game at Maple Leaf Gardens, as the players were changing, Nat Turofsky, the well-known Toronto sports photographer, entered the room with movie and recording star Gordon MacRae, who had performed in Toronto the night before. MacRae, who was attending his first hockey game, was fielding many questions from the players when someone asked him to sing a song.

Picture this renowned Hollywood star trying to find room to perform on a floor strewn with hockey sticks and equipment. He did a little soft shoe and sang a song and then departed with an autographed hockey stick which he said he would display prominently in his Hollywood home.

KO’S GOALIE WITH SMELLING SALTS’. I realized then that my profession would not be that of a hockey trainer.

when the Majors defeated Edmonton and won their final Memorial Cup before they were disbanded as a Junior A hockey team.

During my short tenure as manager Dick Duff ’55, Murray Costello ’53, Ed Chadwick ’53, Bill Dineen ’52 and Marc Rheaume all played with the Majors and then went on to play in the NHL.

Now during my eightieth year as I reflect back I can appreciate how I have been blessed with a wonderful

The culmination of my love affair with the Majors was in 1961; I was living in Edmonton at the time and was able to attend some of the Memorial Cup games between the Majors and the Edmonton Oil Kings. I was elated

wife of 58 years, our four children and eight grandchildren.

I now also realize how fortunate I was to have attended the ‘Old School’ and the ‘New School’ and to have the memories of the great men I met at St. Mike’s and the extraordinary opportunity I had to be associated with the Majors.

Sometime during my last year with the Majors team management released the trainer. I was asked if I could assume the trainer‘s job and was told my sole duty would be to go on the ice and assist injured players. I could not recall the trainer spending much time in the dressing room helping the players and since the work seemed minimal I accepted. They did stress that I should always carry a towel and have smelling salts with me when I went on the ice to help an injured player. Very soon my new role came into play during a game in Toronto when our goalie Ed Chadwick ’53 was hit in the face with a stick and was down on the ice. I grabbed a towel and smelling salts and headed for the net. Since Ed was very groggy I thought I should administer the smelling salts. I opened the bottle intent on holding it under his nose and as I performed my task my elbow was jarred by a player’s skate and I accidentally poured the smelling salts in Ed’s mouth. They had to remove Ed from the ice and next morning the headline in the Globe & Mail sports page read ‘TRAINER

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