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ANDREAN AUTUMN 2006, VOLUME 50, NUMBER 2
Excellence Awarded
ON THE COVER From his first Andrean cover in the Spring of 1992, Photographer Lu Taskey reaches his milestone tenth cover on this issue. Lu has a wonderful eye for the dramatic and this cover shot, taken on Prize Day 2006, is no exception. The gold medals for academic excellence are an appropriate subject for this issue’s cover story on the CESI visit and report. Our thanks go out to Lu for his great help over the years and for his continuing interest in St. Andrew’s. PHOTOGRAPHY Dennis Collins Edna Collins Jim Herder ’64 John J. Housser ’03 Stephen Kimmerer Lu Taskey Stephen Treasure Jim Wyse ’57
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VIEW FROM THE TOP EXCELLENCE AWARDED IN APPRECIATION OLD BOY PROFILES Jim Wyse ’57 Dr. Malcolm “Woody” Fisher ’52 Marshall Starkman ’89 Peter Bedard ’83
HEADMASTER’S ANNUAL REPORT 2006 S.A.C. ASSOCIATION NEWS ARTS DAY OLD BOYS’ NEWS CLASS NEWS EVENT HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EDITOR
And lots more… AUTUMN 2006, VOLUME 50, NUMBER 2 PUBLISHED BY St. Andrew’s College for alumni, parents and friends of the School. EDITOR Jim Herder ’64 EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Jim McGillivray, Kim Sillcox
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Excellence Awarded The theme of this edition of “The Andrean” is Excellence Awarded. It is an appropriate topic given the outstanding report that St. Andrew’s College received from the Canadian Educational Standards Institute’s (CESI) Visiting Committee in May. The primary purpose of the CESI review was to verify the extent to which S.A.C. met the ten standards for the accreditation of schools: Purposes and Objectives; Values, Discipline and Extra-curriculum; Academic Programme; School Organization; Personnel; School and Community; Admission Procedures; Governance; Corporate Structure and Finance; and Plant and Management. The committee of fifteen independent school educators from across Canada introduced their final report with the declaration that “St. Andrew’s is one of Canada’s great independent schools that is truly committed to its mission to nurture the development of the complete man, the well-rounded citizen.” They were amazed that every student, parent, teacher, alumnus and Board member knew, when asked, the school’s Mission Statement. Their report stressed the leadership role that the school has taken on the national and international stage in the past five years. Strong and effective governance and the collaborative approach taken by the Leadership Team were seen to be instrumental in “elevating the school to new levels of prominence.” The report made repeated references to the school’s “bold and inspiring strategic plan” and its ability to blend tradition with innovation. The commitment to technology, residential life, athletics and facilities improvements received high praise, as did the dedication and strong work ethic of the faculty and staff. The Middle School’s “school-within-a-school” environment was viewed as both collaborative and congenial.
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Equally gratifying were the compliments directed toward the students. The boys’ respectful tone and behaviour; their sense of community and brotherhood; their willingness to test their limits and reveal their character; their deportment in the cadet program, pipe band, and chapel were highlighted in various sections of the report. Most rewarding, perhaps, were two comments found in the report’s “Values, Discipline and Extra-curriculum” section: There is a distinct atmosphere about the school where courtesy, respect, dedication, and self-discipline are core values of community living. The Visiting Committee would like to congratulate St. Andrew’s in creating an environment that has allowed the boys to become true gentlemen. Their manners, both courteous and respectful, were indeed impressive and left us with a very positive feeling. While we are justifiably proud of the school’s stellar “report card”, we cannot rest on our laurels. No stone must be left unturned if a stronger foundation can be made for any of our school programs and activities that received less than “perfect” marks. To that end, the Board of Directors, Headmaster and Leadership Team will continue to examine areas of school activity that need improvement and will develop strategies to achieve it. As St. Andrew’s begins its 108th year, our commitment to excellence, so strongly identified in the CESI report, continues. TED STAUNTON
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THE C.E.S.I. EVALUATION:
“ONE OF CANADA’S GREAT INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS... ...MARVELLOUS” C.E.S.I. – the Canadian Education Standards Institute – sends a visiting team to each independent school once every seven years to determine whether the institution deserves to be accredited. C.E.S.I. is a regulatory body created by the independent schools themselves to ensure the highest standards among member schools. St. Andrew’s is a founding member of the group. November of 2005 was S.A.C.’s turn again, and when the 13-member evaluation team arrived for the intensive three-day visit, St. Andrew’s was more than ready. Work had begun 18 months earlier with staff conducting its own evaluation, one that in many ways would be much more daunting than the real thing. Assistant Headmasters Courtenay Shrimpton and Kevin McHenry were the co-ordinators of the internal C.E.S.I. evaluation. Both had been on other C.E.S.I evaluation teams, which are comprised of faculty members and administrators from other independent schools, and noted that the S.A.C. response to the upcoming evaluation was unique. “At most schools,
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a couple of staff co-ordinating preparations for the evaluation seem to do almost all of the work,” said Courtenay Shrimpton. “But here, Kevin and I really were just co-ordinators.” “We asked for volunteers to help evaluate all areas of the school the C.E.S.I. evaluation team would examine and we had no shortage of help. We had a number of teams of five or six members who did the legwork. We had staff who volunteered to write the reports, others who volunteered to edit and format it. It was a tremendous team effort. Of the one-thousand pages in our internal evaluation, Kevin and I wrote only a small fraction of them. It was a remarkable team effort and quite unusual as schools go.” OVER THE COURSE OF 18 MONTHS, THE FACULTY SELF-EVALUATED THE SCHOOL ACCORDING TO THE 10 STANDARDS PUT FORWARD BY C.E.S.I.: – PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES
COMPLIMENTS AND CHALLENGES THE FOLLOWING ARE A SAMPLING OF STATEMENTS TAKEN FROM THE VISITING COMMITTEE REPORT TO ST. ANDREW’S COLLEGE BY C.E.S.I. IN NOVEMBER 2005. THEY PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT CROSS-SECTION OF BOTH THE NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE ISSUES RAISED BY THE COMMITTEE:
“The Visiting Committee has some concerns about the facilities. The current tennis courts need resurfacing and the tennis court fencing needs to be replaced. Also, the clay track and field track needs to be upgraded, the lower fields by the creek need to be levelled and crowned. Finally, the department needs more storage space for equipment.”
– VALUES, DISCIPLINE AND EXTRA-CURRICULUM
“The sense of duty, service to others and pride in the school consistently resonates from the Board Chairman, Governors, Headmaster, staff, students and parents. It is the same pride and commitment of the alumni that is especially noteworthy and a unique strength of St. Andrew’s.”
– ACADEMIC PROGRAM – SCHOOL ORGANIZATION – PERSONNEL – SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY – ADMISSION PROCEDURES – GOVERNANCE
“The Visiting Committee wondered what opportunities there were for boys in residence to socialize with girls.”
– CORPORATE STRUCTURE AND FINANCE – PLANT AND MANAGEMENT
The process was comprehensive and relentless. “We were finished with the internal report by June, and the evaluation wasn’t until November,” says Kevin McHenry. “We were more than ready.” “Rather than create booklets that would be given to C.E.S.I. team members, we downloaded the whole internal report onto our website. Anybody could look at it and we encouraged everybody to look at it, from faculty and staff to parents. The C.E.S.I. team received their reports from the same website.” This report is what the C.E.S.I. evaluation team would use as the basis of its visit. They spent almost four days at the school – from Sunday to Wednesday in late November, 2005 – visiting classes, meeting students, faculty, staff and Board members,
“St. Andrew’s is blessed with a beautiful campus and excellent resources and it is in this environment that we see happy students and optimistic staff working together. There is a distinct atmosphere about the school where courtesy, respect, dedication and self-discipline are core values of community living.”
“The success of St. Andrew’s is evident in its ability to blend tradition and innovation.” The
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Ladies’ Guild members and others. They listened, observed, and collected information to determine how much the internal evaluation was reflected in real practice. Courtenay and Kevin have sat on C.E.S.I. evaluation teams at other schools and both report that it is an intense, whirlwind experience for all the team members. “It’s about as tough a three days as you’ll experience,” notes Courtenay. “Each team member has seen the report, and each has his or her own assigned area when the team arrives at the school. The days are long and when it’s over you’ve got reports to write.” “Basically you visit the classes and the people you need to visit to address your assigned area. As a whole, the team tries to get into every teacher’s classroom. Some teachers are surprised that after all the preparation they’ve done, a team member might be in and out of their class in a few minutes. But team members pick
up on the overall pattern in the school quickly, and they know right away that a class is in fact another cog in the pattern of excellence they’ve seen all day.” Notes Kevin: “If one or more team member is spending a lot of time in your area, then you have a big problem. Fortunately, we had no such major concerns.”
To say that the overall tenor of the final report was positive would be an understatement. “There were no shocking findings,” says Kevin. “In fact, the only surprise was the almost embarrassingly positive nature of the report. There were some suggestions for improvements, but no major difficulties.”
“The overall impression is that first of all it’s a marvellous school, fully in line with its mission statement. Everyone here understands what St. Andrew’s is supposed to be, and it is in fact achieving its mission fully. The Committee was very enthusiastic about the energy in the place, not only from students, but from faculty. They were impressed by how committed everyone is, from maintenance staff to the student body, to faculty.” COURTENAY SHRIMPTON
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“As is the case with all student leadership programs, there are some areas of concern. The communication between the Middle School and the Upper School is one potential for improvement, as the Prefects felt there was minimum involvement with the Middle School.” “The Visiting Committee would like to congratulate St. Andrew’s in creating an environment that has allowed the boys to become true gentlemen. Their manners, both courteous and respectful, were indeed impressive and left us with a very positive feeling.”
Headmaster Ted Staunton was particularly pleased with the results of the evaluation. “Over the past seven years we made tremendous strides to address areas of possible weakness in the School as a whole,” he notes. “We responded to hundreds of recommendations that came out of our own studies and long-term plans.” “Still, when an external group of your peers comes in with the magnifying glass to point out your shortcomings for all to see, you’re justifiably nervous. But the overall results were beyond our dreams. I could not have been more pleased with the evaluation committee’s findings and report. All in all, it was a great process for St. Andrew’s to undertake and respond to. Kevin and Courtenay led us through the process most capably, and the support offered by our faculty was nothing short of inspiring.” Courtenay notes that recommendations might be categorized more as suggestions for improvement rather than any kind of condemnation for failure, though there were a couple of “motherhood” issues that he feels bear consideration. “One of the major things that came out was that the students are at their limit in terms of pace of life,” he notes. “I suppose this is something we inherently know, but it hits home a bit harder when skilled people from outside of the school point it out to you.” “So even though the students seem to want to do more and more, we need to be aware of the strain on them. We’re accustomed to saying yes and being supportive when they come to us with ideas, but for their sake maybe we need to start saying no to some things we’ve always said yes to.” Kevin calls the whole evaluation a very valuable process of school soul-searching and self-assessment. “It’s a forced reflection you might otherwise not make time to do,” he says. “The internal evaluation we did was tremendously beneficial. We’ve been able to address areas that might be improved by taking our own and the evaluation committee’s recommendations back to department heads. Those things are now being addressed, and we’ll move forward for seven more years until it all starts again!” JIM MCGILLIVRAY
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“St. Andrew’s College is one of Canada’s great independent schools.” “Consideration should be given to the benefits realized by having a communications officer overseeing the multitude of information leaving the School. Housed within the Advancement office, the same detailed process utilized for communication with the alumni could easily be adapted to the numerous communications going out to the parents.” “St. Andrew’s College does an excellent job of reporting students’ progress to parents/guardians. The posting of teachers’ electronic daybooks on the internet ensures that both students and parents are kept abreast of materials being covered, homework assignments, and any upcoming assessment.”
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Kevin McHenry, Assistant Headmaster, Academics and the Upper School, joined St. Andrew’s four years ago after 12 years in public high schools, first as a teacher of business, accounting, law and computers, and subsequently as a Vice Principal at Newmarket Secondary School. Life in an independent school has been very much to his liking, largely, he says, because of the tremendous energy and dedication of the faculty and staff.
“There is a very strong sense that we’re all on the same page and working towards the same goals,” he says. “This makes for a very motivating environment.” Kevin arrived at the school just as the province eliminated Grade 13, at a time when academics were ripe for an overhaul. It became clear very quickly that he was the man for the job, and since his arrival, St. Andrew’s has seen a rebirth of its academic focus and direction. Failure rates have plummeted, student honours have soared, and perhaps never have the boys of St. Andrew’s been so well prepared for the increasingly competitive world of university academics. The learning environment is exciting – in no small part due to Kevin’s drive to raise the academic ante. He has clearly relished the challenge.
ACADEMIC INITIATIVES BRING RESULTS “I’m excited because I feel we really have our academic house in better order than ever before,” says Kevin. “We’re running a number of innovative programs that are not happening anywhere else, and we’re carving out a clear academic niche in a very busy and active school.” “Athletics, drama, music – with all these activities, academics are not always the most celebrated side of school life. Academics are not glamorous, but everyone knows that’s why the boys are here. There are a number of great initiatives we’ve worked towards and we’re seeing results.” In June, Andrean writer Jim McGillivray spoke with Kevin about these wide-ranging initiatives and what they mean to today’s Andreans.
…ON BALANCE WITHIN ACADEMICS One of the most difficult things to do at a school like this is to create and manage the right balance within the academic program and between academics and other aspects of student life. The balance of priorities in the academic program right now is right where it should be. We have a strong and developing Advanced Placement program and a number of other things that are moving us towards equally high standards. It is this balance we’ve attained in the last few years that I am most proud of.
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…ON THE NEED FOR STRUCTURE Every student says, “I want to do well in academics,” and they really mean it. But it wasn’t always happening. We found we didn’t have the structure in place around their academic lives to help them make that happen. The best example is probably the GLC – the Guided Learning Centre. This is a program whereby students who haven’t finished assignments on schedule are required to attend a classroom after school where they are given the time and the guidance to complete the work. The bottom line for the GLC is very straightforward: if you don’t finish a major assignment that has been posted to the teacher’s online daybook seven days in advance of its due date, you don’t participate in co-curricular activities. It sounds hard-line, but it’s very fair. Communication is key here. When a student is assigned to the GLC, emails go out from the GLC co-ordinator to five people: the student, the parent, the advisor, the Housemaster, and the coach. In reality, most boys spend one or two days in the GLC and the assignment is finished. This program has improved the culture of the school academically and it is working tremendously well. It motivates them to finish work on their
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“Encouraged by the school’s warm environment and dedicated teachers, students naturally find themselves willing to test their limits and to reveal their character.”
“The GLC is a supervised room where students who have outstanding assignments or tests go, instead of after school extra-curricular activities, until the piece of work is complete. Students and teachers alike feel that it has changed the culture of the school by making a clear statement that “academics are number one,” and has facilitated the tracking of students who are experiencing academic troubles.” “Overall, it appears that the opportunity to engage in critical thinking is provided in many classrooms at St. Andrew’s College, but it is not evident that critical thinking is being taught as a coherent process within the broader curriculum.”
own, and if they don’t it gives them the structure to get it finished in spite of themselves. Alan Halstead, who facilitates the GLC, sits with them and helps them to organize and to plan their work and their next week. A by-product of this program is the information that comes out of it. Alan is meticulous about recording information that I can then study. This feedback gives me a very accurate snapshot of the academic year and where problem areas might be for students in general.
…ON THE FOUR-YEAR CURRICULUM
“THE VISITING COMMITTEE CONGRATULATES ST. ANDREW’S FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO THE ARTS, AND ENCOURAGES THE
When the Ministry changed the curriculum to four-years from five, students, particularly at St. Andrew’s found it an incredible challenge to get their credits while participating in everything else here that is important to Andrean life. The burden is tremendous for all high school students, to the point where 30% of students province-wide still take five years to finish their 30 credits rather than four. With that in mind, we’ve had to develop programs that help students acquire credits earlier and outside of the traditional day. Of course the first major program developed for this purpose was GPP/AMR – the Cadet program credit courses that allow boys to earn a Grade 11 credit for three years’ work in Cadets, the Pipes & Drums and the Military band between Grades 9 and 11. This was our obvious first choice for such a course. The effort and time commitment were there from the boys and the faculty; it was just a matter of formalizing the paperwork. It’s working superbly. In September 2005, we introduced a new mandatory credit course for all boarders. The course is called Learning Strategies and its focus is on the development of students’ study skills, test taking and general academic organization. It was developed and is taught by the Director of Residential Life, David Galajda. The course has been very well received by our boarding students and their parents.
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SCHOOL TO CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE AND TO SHOWCASE STUDENT AND FACULTY WORK.”
“To say that students lead an active life at St. Andrew’s College is an understatement!”
In Grade 8 we have introduced two Upper School credit courses. One is called Comprehensive Arts, which is a Grade 9 credit course combining music, art and drama. The other is a Grade 9 math course, again for Grade 8 boys. These are all designed to help students get ahead of the game; in essence we have formalized work they were already doing so that they could earn a credit for it to reduce the pressure on them in Grades 11 and 12. We have also expanded our summer school program and encouraged students to take a course in the summer. We had almost 60 of our students in S.A.C. summer school last summer, which is more than we have ever had. This program helps these boys earn credits early, increasing their chances of graduating with good standing after four years.
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…ON ADVANCED PLACEMENT INITIATIVES Advanced Placement – ’AP’ as it is known – fits our school very well. AP is huge in the U.S. and is growing quickly in Canada as well. An AP course is our usual credit course, but with enough elements of a first-year university course that students can go straight into a second-year university course once they have it. It allows students to specialize and reach into university level material that suits their strengths and interests. We had 14 AP exam topics written this year. Five AP courses are stand-alone, some combine AP with regular course material, dividing the class into two sections. Next year we’ll have two more standalone AP courses. These are demanding courses. Our vision is not to mandate anyone to take them, but to give the opportunity to those who are able and willing. Since 2002 we’ve gone from 64 AP exams written to 123 written this year, so it’s a booming program. The program works superbly for us, and of 37 Ontario and Quebec students named National AP Scholars in May 2005, four were St. Andrew’s students. St. Andrew’s ranked 3rd out of 250 AP schools last year. Our Advanced Placement capabilities and success are among the top reasons people are choosing this school. Parents ask about it right up front.
feasible we increased academic time during the week. It wasn’t a huge increase in time, but we’ve found that this time is far more useful than it was on Saturdays, when absences were high due to sports and family commitments. I’m sure that many Old Boys remember too many cancelled Saturday classes. Far from compromising academics, getting rid of them has increased academic quality time by putting it back into the regular school day.
…ON MAINTAINING MINISTRY STANDARDS The Ministry of Education comes in every two years to inspect us. They were here in December, and I confess I was worried because so many new initiatives had been put into place since the last inspection. How would they feel about our ’non-traditional’ courses such as Cadets/Music Repertoire, Learning Strategies, and our ’reach-ahead’ Grade 9 credits, or our new S.A.C. Assessment and Evaluation policy? But their report was glowing. They went through things in great detail, and to quote them, St Andrew’s is a “leading school.” So that really reinforced the value of the work we’ve done in recent years.
…ON THE MOVE TO LAPTOPS I think the key with laptops has been in finding the right balance and I think we’ve found that. The laptop is being used as it should be: as a great learning tool. It’s like a whiteboard, or a Smart board, or a book, or a piece of chalk – a tool to help learn. That’s the niche it has found. Teachers spend lots of time in professional development on laptops, and we’ve had to create a whole I.T. committee to manage the laptop program. But the laptop has become a tremendous tool for us, and it keeps the boys and the faculty on the leading edge of where things are going. Through the school year, I habitually visit three different classes a week for 30-40 minute segments, and I never cease to be amazed by the uses being made with laptops by both the faculty and the boys.
…ON THE 2005 ELIMINATION OF SATURDAY CLASSES This was contentious at first, but academically it has worked just as we had hoped. The first thing it did was to greatly reduce the stress level among students and staff. Of course, to make it
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“I CONTINUE TO BE AMAZED BY THE IMMENSELY TALENTED FACULTY AT ST. ANDREW’S.” TEACHERS HAVE BEEN ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF VARIOUS MEASURES TO ADVANCE OUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM.
…ON THE FUTURE One of our great initiatives in recent years – and the laptops helped immeasurably here – has been to improve communication. We’ve improved communication between students and teachers, and between teachers and parents. There can never be too much communication. This fall, we have taken a huge step forward by implementing online marks for all courses in the school. There are some obvious advantages to this for all students and their
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parents, particularly for those parents who live far away. This has certainly added to the faculty’s workload, but St. Andrew’s teachers are always willing to do what is in the best interests of their students. This year, we introduced an in-house online SAT course that is available during the school day. This will certainly help the 10-15% of our students who go on to attend university in the U.S. each year.
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IN APPRECIATION
“A man’s reach should exceed his grasp. What’s a heaven for?” LOOKING BACK – FROM THE REVIEW: 1974 J. ROBERT COULTER 1914-2006 These words of Browning epitomize the life and work of our retiring Headmaster. In his search for excellence, Dr. Coulter has had four distinguished careers in which his strength of character has been reflected. He has the discipline of a professional athlete, the patience of a teacher, the skill of a University Director and the wisdom of a Headmaster. A tribute to him at this time includes the hope that he and his gracious wife reach for yet another career. I believe his contribution to our school can be best stated by referring to the words of Dr. David W. Slater when, as President of York University, he introduced Dr. Coulter to the assembly at the time that University honoured him at Convocation – “Not content to rest on laurels that St. Andrew’s College had already won, Dr. Coulter strengthened the traditions of the past and infused into the school his own passion for academic soundness.
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The record shows that St. Andrew’s College, under his direction, takes no second place as a seat of learning, nor would it be an exaggeration to say that, as the present Dean of Canadian Headmasters, Dr. Coulter’s influence has been felt across the Independent Schools of the country.”
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This is the measure of the man we have all been proud to know. In recognition of his great contribution to St. Andrew’s, the Board of Governors has authorized the Coulter Scholarship Fund. Thus, we at St. Andrew’s will always remember Dr. Coulter in a tangible and meaningful way. May he reflect with pleasure on the great contribution he has made to the affairs of our school. GAGE H. LOVE Chairman of the Board
ST. ANDREW’S COLLEGE HAS HAD BUT FOUR HEADMASTERS IN ITS 75 YEARS OF HISTORY.
The first, the Rev. Dr. George Bruce, organized the school, but ill health forced him to retire before the first year was up. The next, Dr. D. Bruce Macdonald, established the nature of the school. He saw it through three locations in Toronto and the move to Aurora. The Headmastership of Dr. Kenneth Ketchum was a period of consolidation with emphasis on rebuilding after the depression years and restructuring after World War II. J.R. Coulter succeeded to the Headmastership in 1958 and over the 16 years of his term in office has changed the school in many ways. First of all he has been a builder. The Ketchum Auditorium and the adjoining classroom wing (now Coulter Hall), the Great Hall together with the renovation of the old upper school dining hall into the Fourth House (now Sifton House) residence and the extensive changes in Macdonald House, marked his early years as Headmaster. The second major building programme is more recent and in the minds of most of us here, but we must mention the extensive enlargement of the Library (now Towers Library) and the construction of our magnificent Science facilities (now MacLaughlin Hall). Both of these building programmes were, to a large measure, accomplished as a result of the Headmaster’s recognition of the developing physical needs of the school. For many headmasters, the physical improvements which I have just outlined, would have been a sufficient major accomplishment for their term of office; but Dr. Coulter has not been a builder of buildings only. Over the years he has attracted to the school a competent staff who have made a major contribution to the other buildings which Dr. Coulter has taken even more pride in than the physical one: the building of a sound academic programme which has grown as the needs of the student body has changed.
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We now turn to the man himself. What kind of person has been headmaster of this school for 16 years? First of all his athletic prowess, which was certainly a part of his reputation as he came to St. Andrew’s, has not been the dominant factor of his life here. From time to time, he has helped in the coaching of teams but basically he has left this side of the school life to others. He has insisted on the maintenance of good academic standards. When occasion has demanded it he has taken decisive action even when many would have been inclined to temporize. Always his underlying motive has been the best needs of the school. Even though many have differed with him from time to time, no one will deny that he has always kept his interpretation of this idea to the foremost. In summation, one must recognize that S.A.C. has grown strongly in the last 16 years. This growth has been in numbers, moving from a school of approximately 225 to a school of over 325; has been in buildings, it has been in academic standing. This is a fine legacy for anyone to leave to a successor. LLOYD C. MACPHERSON
Three of St. Andrew’s Headmasters gathered at the 1986 retirement dinner for the late Jim Hamilton ’33. (l-r) Robert Bedard (1981-1997), Robert Coulter (1958-1974) and Thomas Hockin (1974-1981). Jim served the school with distinction as Executive Director of the S.A.C. Foundation and Secretary-Treasurer of the S.A.C Association from 1962 until 1985.
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WYSE FOLLOWS NOSE TO SUCCESS…
Success seems to follow Jim Wyse ’57, and has since his S.A.C. days when he was an athletic leader in football and hockey during an athletically strong year at the school. Trained at University of Toronto as a Civil Engineer, Jim earned an M.B.A. at Western before getting into management consulting and then property development as a builder of condominiums in British Columbia. Among other things, he built the Nancy Green Olympic Lodge, a 90-room hotel at Whistler. But what has he done recently? Well, nothing short of founding and building one of Canada’s leading wineries. In 1993, Jim was ready for something different and bought 100 acres in B.C.’s Okanagan Valley, with a view to expanding his love of fine wines into a business. He added 100 more acres and began the Burrowing Owl Vineyard, named after an endangered species protected by a government reserve adjacent to his land. Within a few short years, Burrowing Owl wines were being feted in publications across North America as among Canada’s best. “The latest Cabernet Sauvignon was advertised on our website at midnight on a Sunday at $30 a bottle,” Jim tells BCBusiness in an April interview, “and by 2 pm the next day it was gone. The $40 Meritage was sold out the afternoon after that.” Jim’s 2002 Meritage won gold medals and Best of Class honours in two separate California wine competitions in 2005. Today, Jim’s land is worth at least 20 times what he paid for it, though he’s not about to sell. With $7 million in revenues expected this year, the firm will spend $5 million on upgraded production and bed-and-breakfast facilities. The family is not left out of the business either, with son Stephen, daughter-in-law Michelle and wife Midge all intimately involved. When he’s not running his wildly successful business, Jim plays piano and writes music for a swing band that performs regularly in such locales as Club Med in Nassau. Jim continues to lace up the skates and plays hockey regularly with Gord Robertson ’54.
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THIS GOOD DOCTOR IS NOT ABOUT TO SLOW DOWN
Knowing that Dr. Malcolm “Woody” Fisher graduated from St. Andrew’s in 1952 (with the Governor General’s Medal no less), you might think he’d be well into retirement by now. In truth, at a point when many people would be easing into a life of leisure, Woody, after 25 years of full-time academia with the University of Toronto, was opening the Upper Canada Lower Bowel Clinic in downtown Toronto. That was 1994, and the septuagenarian Doctor still puts in four full days a week, seeing from 80-100 patients as an “Arcologist” (anus/rectum/colon specialist). Why does he do this? “This is incredibly rewarding work,” he says. “If there are any downsides, they come from government and professional bureaucracy, not from the work. I can’t imagine doing anything more gratifying.” Environmental issues also play a big role in Woody’s life, especially since a trip to Costa Rica resulted in his buying 300 acres of threatened rainforest and donating it in 1998 to York University. The land remains pristine and York has used it for field studies to help graduate more than 20 students with their Master of Environmental Studies. Woody and his cousins have also protected a family homestead in Muskoka. This rare and unique wetlands property will also soon belong to York University, with whom Woody claims a “wonderful and rewarding association” since he first met with them to offer the Costa Rican land. Woody spends less time than he would like at his “Oceat” island in Georgian Bay, with his three children (a surgeon at the Hospital for Sick Children, a science teacher at St. Michael’s University School in Victoria, B.C., and a bond trader turned mother) and seven grandchildren. Oh, and did we mention he founded the Canadian Liver Foundation and the Environment Protection Laboratories? He is also very into wine as a Certified Sommelier, teacher (Vintegriteach) and writer (Vinsider Report).
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CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF ROGER NEILSON
Marshall Starkman ’89 returned to S.A.C. this past summer, albeit not in an academic role. Marshall is the Director of Roger Neilson’s Hockey, a not-for-profit hockey camp and coaching clinic that celebrated 30 years of success by making the St. Andrew’s campus the camp’s home base for six weeks in July and August. The camp hosts 150 boys and girls per week for an intense and enjoyable program of on and off-ice activities, all geared toward good health, team-building and hockey excellence. Marshall attended the camp as an aspiring goaltender many years ago, but he first became involved as an instructor in 1992 when S.A.C. hockey coach Al Dunford introduced him to Roger Neilson. His role grew as the years passed and he came to know Roger, a mentor for whom he had tremendous respect. “Knowing Roger Neilson as a friend is something that changes your life,” he says. “Our programs reflect his meticulous attention to detail, his progressive thinking, and his passion for excellence. But they also reflect what I consider Roger’s greatest legacies: his generosity and down-to-earth caring, selfless nature.” Neilson died in 2003 after a long and courageous fight against cancer. Marshall currently runs the camp full-time out of a Stouffville office, continuing his lifetime hockey commitment that was interrupted only for a few years in the mid-1990s when he followed his Ryerson Bachelor of Applied Arts degree into the film industry. Even then he was playing or helping out with Junior teams like the Lindsay Muskies (owned by Roger) and intermittently with the S.A.C. varsity team. Last season, he was the Director of Hockey Operations for the Stouffville Spirit of the Ontario Provincial Junior ’A’ Hockey League (OPJHL), guiding them to their first division and conference titles in team history.
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GETTING IT RIGHT AT THE TOP
Ever worked for a dysfunctional company? Peter Bedard ’83 was fortunate enough to work for several – fortunate because it has helped him find his niche. Peter established People First as a part-time consulting business in 1999, but has “gone legit” since bringing on a partner and incorporating in the last four years. Peter’s clients are companies that once were small, but are having trouble managing growth, largely due to personnel issues. “We help people who may have started out building a product, but are now building a company,” he says. “Very often, managing people is not their area of expertise. They are frustrated and they know they need help. They are pretty receptive to what we try to do, which is basically hold a mirror up to their management style and make sure it aligns with the company’s values.” Peter says he finds “almost 100%” of the time that problems start at the top with the C.E.O. His experience with various firms run by “extreme” personalities throughout the 1990s to the present have helped hone his consulting skills. Today his clients include large land developers, a university and a number of engineering firms. Peter is part of the stalwart-S.A.C. Bedard family. His three brothers also attended the School and their father Bob served as Headmaster from 1981-1997. Peter went on to receive a B.A. from the University of Toronto and an M.B.A. from the Schulich School of Business at York University, where he has taught a course on Organizational Behaviour for the past seven years. Peter is married to Jane Kravchenko, who taught at S.A.C. until the couple had the first of their three sons in 1998. They moved back to Aurora in August after a stint in Toronto, and Jane is back helping out at the School as a tutor. True to the Bedard family tradition, Peter still plays tennis competitively; as do his brothers and father.
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HEADMASTER’S REMARKS PRIZE DAY 2006 SPEECH
“Courage” is often defined as “that quality of mind or spirit enabling one to meet danger or opposition with fearlessness”.
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ANNUAL REPORT 2006
G. Kingsley Ward presents the Colonel Tilston Awards to honour the students who, in the opinion of the faculty, have set the best example in their class for effort, persistency and tenacity in their studies and in all other school activities. Upper school honourees were (l-r) Alex Mann
Chairman of the Board of Directors Jeff Chisholm presents the Middle
’07, Perry Thomson ’08, Thomas Brindley ’09, G. Kingsley Ward,
School Colonel Tilston Awards (l-r) Sam Roberts-Aasen ’11, Borna
Matthew Eaton-Kent ’06 and Graham Thompson ’06.
Kalantar ’12 and Jordan Slaman ’10.
Welcome to the 107th edition of Prize Day at St. Andrew’s College. Regardless of distance traveled, either from across Yonge Street or from distant countries, it is wonderful to have you with us at this, the last formal event of the year. Our diverse, international student population is one of the unique features of St. Andrew’s College – one that truly enriches our community. It is nice to be under the “big top” again. Do you remember the blue and white tent with the holes in it – we got UCC to buy it! I knew we’d get the last laugh. Every school year has its distinguishing characteristics. As Mr. Chisholm mentioned, CESI’s visit was a major preoccupation. Every single member of the Board, faculty, staff, and Ladies’ Guild Executive were involved to some degree. Thank you to all of these groups for their openness to the Visiting Committee. I think it is appropriate in this setting to also thank you, the parents, for investing your hard-earned dollars in the education of your son at S.A.C. The impressive report from CESI should confirm the fact that you made the right choice of school. It also gives the Board and administration confidence that changes we have made
over the past nine years have made for a better school for the boys. Over the summer, we will either mail, email, or post on our website a copy of the report. Another distinctive element of this school year was extraordinary acts of courage by our students. “Courage” is often defined as “that quality of mind or spirit enabling one to meet danger or opposition with fearlessness”. At St. Andrew’s, we recognize one student per grade who, in the opinion of the faculty, has set the best example for effort, persistency and tenacity in their studies and other school activities. They displayed these characteristics under adverse conditions and exhibited courage under fire. Five boys, instead of four, will receive the Colonel Frederick A. Tilston award. Colonel Tilston won the Victoria
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Board of Directors member Michael Sifton ’79 presents the R.H.M. Lowndes Prize to Andrew Pitkin ’10. It is awarded to the boy in grade 8 who best excels in studies, games, deportment and character. Mr. Lowndes was a student here from 1906 to 1912 and was a dedicated member of the Andrean community.
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Intensive Care Unit at Sunnybrook Hospital. He had suffered a collapsed lung, broken ribs, ruptured spleen, two herniated discs, a fractured pelvis and sacrum, collapsed bladder (l-r) Visiting Hong Kong in March: Director of Advancement Jim Herder, and very aggravated Gordon Lee ’06, Jane and Headmaster Ted Staunton, with Gordon’s sciatic nerve. Once parents May and Gar Lee. Gordon was this year’s winner of The home, he was Governor General’s Medal presented to the student attaining the highest totally bedridden in excellence among secondary school graduates across Canada. intense pain for several weeks losing Cross, the highest award for valour in the 25 pounds. On March 1st, he came to the British Empire for his acts of bravery on school in a wheelchair to be part of the March 1st, 1945. ski team’s photo. At the end of March he In grade 9 the award goes to Thomas participated in the S.A.C. trip to the Brindley for his tenacious determination United Nations in New York, and in May to improve academically. he insisted on leading his platoon in the In grade 10 the award goes to Perry Church Parade and cadet inspections. Thomson for his perseverance during a He also attended several cricket difficult time involving family health. practices and matches in support of the In grade 11 the award goes to Alex team, but his injuries were still too Mann who showed great courage during severe to participate. and after serious heart surgery. Persistency and tenacity under adverse From the Graduating Class, the faculty conditions – Matthew Eaton-Kent. have decided to recognize two very The second Grade 12 Colonel Tilston courageous individuals. award winner has already been One was severely injured in a skiing recognized by the mayor and Town of accident in Collingwood in February, the Markham for his “quick and responsible day before his 18th birthday. His actions and strength of character birthday was spent on morphine in the protecting his parents in time of crisis”. On April 13th at 4:30 a.m., two intruders brandishing guns entered this boy’s house while he and his parents slept. They proceeded to his parents’ bedroom where they awakened the couple at gun point. Director of Admission Michael Roy ’85 and Director of Advancement Hearing his mother’s Jim Herder ’64 present the Macdonald Medal to Justin Quinton ’06. screams, and The Macdonald Medal is awarded to a graduating student exhibiting the unfamiliar voices, most distinguished combination of character, leadership, academic he called ’911’ from success and athletic accomplishment. his cell phone. For
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over 40 minutes, he kept the police apprised of the whereabouts of the intruders. Without his calm delivery of information to the police, loss of life may have resulted. When several police detachments surrounded the house, the intruders attempted a foolhardy escape in the family vehicle and one of them was fatally wounded. Colonel Tilston would be very proud of the actions of Graham Thompson. GRADUATING CLASS HIGHLIGHTS & OTHER SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
This is a day to recognize exceptional achievements of boys in all grades, but in particular the Graduating Class. I’d like to focus on this group of fine young men for a few minutes. Fifty-three percent of the class of 97 boys graduate as Ontario Scholars and the average number of university acceptances per student is 4. The students in the class have been offered over $500,000 in scholarships. Some of the more notable ones include: Kevin Lee from Ohio Wesleyan University (he’s decided on accepting the Diversity Scholarship at Dickinson); Karl McCartney – prestigious athletic scholarship to Wilfrid Laurier; Jun Young Lee from St. Joseph’s University; and Gordon Lee from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, but he’s going to UPenn; Murray Kay, Tyler Munro and James Porter from Carleton but they have chosen McMaster, Western and Queen’s instead; Darryl Shen from Queen’s, but he has opted for Waterloo. Arthur Wong stayed loyal to Queen’s after their offer of a significant scholarship; and Kiko Halaliku rejected a $20,000 offer from UBC to attend Guelph. (A very persuasive Guelph football coach, I suspect). Other boys in the class will be attending Cornell, Brown, Boston College, Colgate, Carnegie-Mellon, Tufts, NYU, USC, Michigan, Rhode Island School of Design, Edinburgh, London School of Economics, University of Manchester, St. Andrew’s and Warwick.
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Headmaster Staunton presents the School
Dr. Volker Stein presents the Stein Family
The Headmaster with Rudy Allen ’06 – this
Prize to the Head Prefect Nick Leslie ’06.
Award to Scott Johnstone ’06 who attended
year’s Athlete of the Year.
St. Andrew’s from grade 6 until graduation
Closer to home our graduates will be seen on the campuses of Acadia, Brock, Carleton, Dalhousie, Lakehead, Queen’s, Guelph, Toronto, UBC, Ottawa, Victoria, Waterloo, Western, Windsor, Ryerson, Wilfrid Laurier, York and top Canadian Business Schools like Richard Ivey at Western and Schulich at York. An impressive academic year for the 2006 Graduating Class. While academics come first, here are some of the other activities that rounded out the Graduating Class’ resumes: We will miss the artistic talents of Jeffrey Lui, Andy Chiu, Blake Muir and Sean Lee; the photography skills of Max Kehrli and Jeremy Slessor; the public speaking and debating prowess of JesseRoss Cohen; the on-stage presence of Pierce Cassidy, Spencer Higgs, Taylor Campbell; the musical talents of Han Choi, Alan Shum, David Luther, Harvey Hui, Benjamin Si, Jared Lee, Leo Yeung and Derek Chan; the piping brilliance of Nick Leslie, Matthew Browning, Dennis Chang, James McArthur and Paul Jenkins; the drumming expertise of Mike Ferguson & Andy Dalrymple; the cadet leadership skills of Chris Simpson, Arthur Wong, Gordon Lee, William Ohm, Tyler Munro, Gautam Tolani, Brandon Richards, Ben Udashkin and Tony Lau; the enthusiasm of our boys at the 2006
and who has made a significant contribution
SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO STAFF
to school life academically and athletically.
Carol Rose-Kudelka, our Head Nurse reaches a special milestone in her
HACIA Summit of the Americas in Panama City – Scott Genin, Tyler Ehler, Colin Murphy; the community service dedication of Lawrence Chu – 500 hours at York Central Hospital; the determination of Paul Ross, Scotty Johnstone, and Sean Han in three First team sports; the grace of Karl McCartney and Anton Bennett in full stride on the football and rugby fields; Dylan Edminson on the ski hills; and Rudy Allen, Justin Quinton, Robert Martini, Brent Ruppert and Jason Natale on the ice rink; and Logan Hurst on the First Lacrosse Championship Team. Alex Tang and Maguid Nicholas kept Fencing at S.A.C. alive and well with their skill, as did Nirushan Thambirajah, Khatib Chowdury and Meher Sandhu in cricket. We will also miss the dedication to the student body of the 2005/2006 Prefects – Nick Leslie, Adam Laing, Chris Simpson, Pierce Cassidy, Mike Ferguson, Murray Kay, Jeremy Slessor, Nirushan Thambirajah, Scott Johnstone, Dennis Chang, Dean Hamann, Tyler Munro, Sean Han, Gautam Tolani and Justin Lemieux-Reale.
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Have you any items for 0ur Archives? We are always on the lookout for S.A.C. items: • • • • • • • •
pins, pennants and programs team photos – all levels caps, crests and clothing playbills, programs and photographs of School plays and musicals School Christmas cards badges, books and balls cups and trophies other S.A.C. memorabilia
If you have items of interest, please contact:
Ken Ryan 905-727-3178, ext. 281 ken.ryan@sac.on.ca
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Bruce Somerville, a former member of the
Gregory Meuser ’98, Head Prefect in his
William Scoular, Head of Drama, was
faculty of St. Andrew’s presents the David B.
graduating year, presents the Fred Omstead
presented with the Biafran Award – presented
Somerville Memorial Award to Harvey Hui
Theatre Arts Award to Pierce Cassidy ’06. This
by Nick Leslie ’06, Head Prefect on behalf of
’06. The award is given in David’s name to a
is a newly named award in memory of Fred,
the graduating class to a member of the
senior student who demonstrates a love of
Head Prefect in 1981, endowed by his
S.A.C. faculty or staff meaning the most to
music and who shares his enthusiasm with
classmates, family and friends to celebrate
their year.
the Andrean community.
Fred’s dedication, warmth, resolve, humour and love of people, theatre and acting.
distinguished career at St. Andrew’s celebrating her 25th year on the staff. Thank you Carol for your devotion to the medical needs of the boys of S.A.C. for over a quarter of a century. LEAVING FACULTY
Today we say goodbye to Dr. Arthur Wenk who is retiring from the faculty after 17 years in the Upper School Mathematics department. Better known to his colleagues as “Art”, his academic and extra-curricular credentials are impressive. His resume is as
This is a day to recognize exceptional achievements of boys in all grades, but in particular the graduating class.
large as the Aurora phonebook. B.A. cum laude in Math and Music; M.A. in Music Theory; Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology; Master of Science in Information Science; faculty consultant and exam reader – Advanced Placement Statistics; Director of Chamber Choir; Conductor; Director of Music, Jubilee United Church; S.A.C. Chapel Organist; X-country coach and marathon runner; computer expert; film critic and author. Art’s most recent book, “The Quarter Note Tales” was released on June 5th by Wingate Press. If you would like a very enjoyable
The Andrean Legacy Program The Andrean Legacy Program continues to expand at an astounding pace. This innovative life insurance matching gift program provides Old Boys and parents with a creative way of ensuring the continued success of St. Andrew’s College. As of June 30, 2006, Old Boys and parents have generously arranged over $21 million in this unique program. For more details, please call:
Jim Herder ’64 Director of Advancement at 905-727-3178, ext. 237 or jim.herder@sac.on.ca
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summer read, pick it up at The Sleuth of Baker Street Book Store on Bayview Ave. Nary a day has gone by in Art’s significant tenure at St. Andrew’s when he hasn’t had a creative idea to improve the operation of the school. His energy, enthusiasm and hearty laugh will be missed. I know that we will hear about Art’s next project very soon. Please join me in thanking a true renaissance man for his many contributions to school life at S.A.C. Denny Ringler is retiring, yet again, from the S.A.C. Music department. We have been very fortunate to have a person of Denny’s talents and enthusiasm in the department, particularly this year during Don Finlay’s leave-of-absence. In the past, he has taught keyboard, choral, midi, winds and percussion and jazz studies. A former Head of Music at two all-boys’ schools, Lower Canada College in Montreal and Crescent School in Toronto, Denny was a perfect fit for S.A.C. His interest in cadets, particularly Cadets in Concert and improving the calibre of the cadet military band has made a big difference. We will miss Denny’s constant smile and sense of humour. Happy retirement in La Belle province. Ms. Isabelle Goulet will be teaching summer school at St. Andrew’s this
summer, before returning to her native Quebec to be married in August. Isabelle was a Resident Don in Memorial House and Upper School Math tutor from September to March. In April, she bravely took over Mrs. Clare Kowaltschuk’s Geography classes and guided successfully those classes to the end of the year. We thank her sincerely for her excellent work and wish her much happiness in the future.
Please Remember Us Consider adding the S.A.C. Foundation to your will, and for memorial gifts in the notice of your passing. Gifts will be permanently recorded in your name for the purpose you designate, or for scholarships and bursaries for deserving students. S.A.C. Foundation 15800 Yonge Street Aurora, ON, L4G 3H7 Phone
(905) 727-3178
Fax
(905) 841-6911
jim.herder@sac.on.ca
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Fred Perowne ’97, three First Team sports captain and Athlete of the Year was with us this year as a Resident Don in Flavelle House, Athletic Stores Manager and assistant to the Director of Athletics. Fred is a natural. His excellent coaching style helped the JV hockey team to one of its best seasons ever. He is currently taking courses at Royal Roads and will coach a professional hockey team in Serbia next year. Thank you Fred and best of luck. Middle School Faculty – Thank you and good luck in their careers to Karin Ossenkopp and Jamie MacPherson ’99. On maternity leave next year are Sabrina D’Angelo, Clare Kowaltschuk, and Claudia Rose-Donahoe. Our thoughts and prayers are with Clare Kowaltschuk who begins treatment for cancer this summer. I would like to thank the Leadership Team, particularly John Walden, Kevin McHenry and Courtenay Shrimpton for so ably administering the school when I was on sabbatical leave. Special mention to my very devoted Assistant Gayle Petri for her dedication to her many responsibilities. TED STAUNTON
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Our beautiful Memorial Gates are standing proudly with the newly restored lions on top awaiting your next visit. Earlier this year, the Region of York completed the installation of our new actuated traffic lights which will ensure a much safer entrance for all. There is no doubt we have seen the advantages to having these lights grace our front gates. As you approach the top of the drive you will see that the restoration of the Mac House Triangle was completed this past summer. Roads have been repaired and widened, much needed infrastructure was added and the final landscaping was completed. We look forward to having you visit.
A special thanks to the Andrean families who ensured St. Andrew’s Memorial Gates Project was a great success. Hasnain and Zainab Akbar Craig and Sarah Andrews Alberto and Maria Bacardi Thomas and Sheila Baker Tim and Reta Bean George and Janice Brown Young Bum and Hyun Ae Park Raymond and Dawn Culp Paul and Carrie Denton Emanuele and Carolina DeRose Jinli Ding and Toshiko Nakamo
Stanley Doel and Michelle Samson-Doel David ’56 and Margriet Dunlap Igor and Oksana Filipenko John Fitzsimons and Therese Madden-Fitzsimons Gene and Carol Genin Paul and Cindy Giroux Frank and Serena Goitanich Gar Lee and May Ha Eddie and Lancy Kam
The
Jim and Kim Kay Kim Kieller Phillip and Connie Lim Kevin MacDonald and Susan Kelly James and Joanne McArthur Dusan and Anne Miklas Greg ’76 and Linda Miklas Kieran and Jacqueline Mulroy Kenneth and Viola Nickerson Jacob and Vida Nikahn Anna O’Rourke
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Michael Partridge and Sudha Rajagopal Frank and Sandra Settino Nancy Simpson Richard and Nancy Stoneman Wai and Peggy Tang Jagdish and Anita Thakurani John and Donna Trempe Jacob Wai and Sylvia Lun Colin and Janice Walker Philip Wolfenden
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1933
1945
1951
1955
Ian L. Jennings
Allan L. Beattie M. Campbell Dobbin James F. Hepburn Garrison Rapmund
George H. Guy the late Frank D. Moores S. Warren Ritchie Basil I. Rodomar William P. Somers
Alan J. Cruickshank Ian A. Purdie D. Gordon M. Robertson Grant A. Snow
1934
William A. Neal
1946
1956
1935
G. Drummond Birks
L. Joseph Errington William Errington Ernest C. Frey Frederick A. McKenzie C. Edward Medland Robert A. Montgomery
1937
1947
J. Warner Eakins John B. Spence
Thomas B. Chipman William R. Howson Gordon C. Middleton Liam S. O’Brian Donald C. Shaw William P. Skinner
Richard J. Boxer Peter C. Rea 1936
1938
James A. O’Brian K. Eric Rogers
1952
John S. Auld Richard H. Barr M. Malcolm Fisher Len W. Franceschini B. Anthony King William J. Lovering Gerald E. Omstead Coulter A. Osborne 1953
Gordon J. Alexander Paul D. Esson William D. Graham Garth E. Hazlett Ian D. Isbester S. Arthur Morris David L. Rea
1948 1940
Lawrence G. Hampson William J. Shields Milton T. Wilson 1941
Joseph J. Nold Dan A. Poyntz Robert T. Putnam Victor W. Rodwell Frank M. Rolph Ian S. Wishart
1954
William A. Cobban 1949 1942
Philip H. Alspach Edward M. Ballon George M. Brickenden C. Graham Cotter Gordon D. Peace Keith C. Pilley 1943
Edward H. Crawford Alexander G. Hyde R. McLeod Lightbourn 1944
Michael T. Adamson Charles W. Eddis F. Murray Hall John M. Lowndes
John C. Crosbie William C. Lawrence Hugh F. Sedgwick Thomas E. Smith 1950
Michael K. Ballentine Richard J. Clavell W. Farrell Hyde Ralph A. King R. Roy McMurtry Thomas M. Munn Richard L. Read David G. Trent J. Christopher C. Wansbrough Douglas G. Worling Peter W. Young
The
Robert H. Bradshaw Duncan Campbell John D. Cathers William de V. Frith J. Douglas Grant D. Antonio Guzman J. Barker Hickox Brian Knight Frederick T. Leslie Edward B. Letts Michael A. Mann Albert E. Matthews Robert D. Morrison H. Evan C. Schulman Robert H. Simpson Walter A. Somerville John M. Vaughan Ricaurte Robert G. Wade M. Barry Wansbrough
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Barry J. Black H. Michael Burns William H. Comstock David M. Dunlap Robert F. Keith Peter A. Ketchum W. Ross Reucassel John R. Screaton John M. Swinden Bruce W. Thomson J. Michael P. Wood 1957
Douglas M. Clark G. Malcolm Darroch Wilfrid S. Dinnick John M. Hill Andrew D. Milne John C. Mueller Edward M. Roberts L. George Tejada James W. Wyse W.H. Bill Yuill 1958
Cassius A. Belden James G. Godsman R. Joe Kepke 1959
James E. Dunn Anthony S. Fell Donald M. Rogers Robert B. Russell William F. Snyder John C. Wilkins Alfred G. Wirth
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1960
1966
1971
1976
R. David Armstrong Christopher W. Brand James A. Carruthers Kirk Gardner Thomas A. Hickey Robert R. MacLeod David R. Stamper
Lawrence A. Boland David P. Cathers James P. McClocklin William H. McNeil James deP. Wright
Robert T. Boyd Warren F. Boyd John K. Cross Gordon C. Dobbin William M. Haust Paul J. Higgins Paul H. Morón Edward D. Ruse Chris P. Stoate John L. Walden
Peter M. Dupuch Michael A. Earle David F. Edminson Craig D. Farrow Robert T. Lassaline Gary M. Lawrence J. Allen McClelland Gregory W. Miklas Paul R. Seay Matthew L. Shinkle
1972
1977
James R. Brickman Chesley F. Crosbie Dennis J. Daly Michael I. Flemming Michael F. Hogg Gregg M. Westcott Robin J. Wilkie Gordon C. Wilson
Michael S. Gardner David R. Gray Jeffrey T. MacMillan Brian R. Mitchell John E. Omstead Clifford M. Sifton Scott L. Sillcox Gary C. Weilinger
1973
1978
David J. Black Timothy P. Boland Thomas A. Buckley James M. Empey Michael S. Higgins Ian C. McClintock Richard J. Reininger Sheldon B. Sturrock A. Ian Tait
Ian M. Carlsen Steven G. DeNure Marc B. Germain Christopher D. Hawley Philip J. Henderson Stephen E. Hiscox George D. Knowles John D. Stewart
1961
Brian G. Armstrong Ronald V. Belden Patrick H. Eagar Richard B. Gibb Iain R. Gurr Carl F. Ingwalson Jr. W. Michael Rothery Douglas E. Rowan
1967
Geoffrey C. Higgs Robert L. Jones Robert C. Kilgour Jr. F. Max E. Marechaux James S. McCreath A. Fraser McTavish J. Murray Shields Robert D. Sommerville 1968
Douglas K. McMullen D. Ronald F. Rea Michael B. Sommerville
Clarke A. Addison Guy M. Baker Graham F. Brunke W.T. David Cross John F. Housser
1963
1969
Richard L. Holbrook Gage E. Love Roscoe W. Thompson
Barry A. Brackley John H. Brown Robert R. McEwen James D. Gear R. Scott Jolliffe David B. Morton
1962
1964
Robert D. Gillan W. James Herder Raymond J. Osborne John D. Pennal W. D’Arcy Reade John F. Rook William E. Westfall Robert C. Williams 1965
Robert B. Emerson Robert G. Lang Douglas C. McKeen Hubert G. Pritchard Raymond S. Pyfrom
1979 1970
1974
George D. Hathaway S. Brian A. Levett Donald J. MacKay C. A. F. Sandy Munro John R. Percival Robert E. Pritchard Mark M. Westcott A. Norman Wilkie Malcolm R. Yule
Thomas G. Birkett John R. Hawley C. James McTavish T. Stuart Rutherford Robert P. Topping 1975
David J. Durant Ransom R. Hawley Andrew J. Kilpatrick G. Richard Mann Stephen L. Peter D. Brian Smith
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Stephen G. Bagworth William C. Cathers Stephen M. Dewis Michael M. Edwards Robert C. Fawcett John F. Mortimer Thomas L. Omstead Jeffrey W. Richmond P. Scott W. Rowntree Michael G. Sifton Barton N. Wong
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1980
1983
1988
1993
K.Y. Michael Chau Brett P. Cole Douglas E. Crawford David C. Plaxton Ian E. Shandling John C. Stevenson
John F. Coupland Jonathan J. Duffield Mark D. Hawley Luis F. Lara Olmos G. Scott Nirenberski David W. Rolph Stephen J. Suarez J.R. Kingsley Ward
Michael C. Brewer Oliver D. Herbst Paul M. Morgan Michael J. Paletta Robert S. Pollock Anthony H. Reid Robert D. Skinner Nickolas Tsioros Kenneth Wong
Thomas E. Hockin Jason P. LaMarche-Hunderup Robert A. Leckey Brian C. McKague James A. Nichols Barton C. Sommerville Peter A. Wardell
1981
Derek P. Apple Christopher P. Ball R. Brian Clark J. Normand Cote C. Andrew Dickson Brian B. Eby Adam R. Hawley R. Bruce Huggins George M. Jackson Graeme A. Laing David C. Lawrence D. Jeffery Long Adam N. Lynde Richard S. MacDonald Ross N. Morrow Alex G. Nikolajevich Richard A. Peters Martin D. Scott Scott H. Smith Paul E. Stanborough J. Warren Stoddart Darrick L. Thomson Frank R. Volckmar S.S. Stephen Wong 1982
Paul E. Berrevoets Douglas G. Cooper Alan M. Crawford Michael G. Elliott Jonathan M. Harris J. Rodger Leslie Cowen Loh Craig J. McLean David G. Merkel Scott W. Nettie J. Robert Tanner
1984 1989
Luis M. Benito C. Lawrence P. Biricz Robin J. Comfort Paul D. Keating J.S. Struan Robertson N. Peter Smith
Jason C. Callender Geoffrey A. Fell Jonathan R. Hart Christopher P. Kelly Brian W. Ledson Derek G. Plaxton Dirk H. Radeke Marshall C. Starkman Scott T. Wicks
1985
John E. Archibald Richard A.F. Costley-White Thomas N. Hussey Shawn D. Omstead Michael D. Roy Derek A. Sifton Richard M. Wilson
1990
Scott T. Bryk Steven R. Creber John W. Morris Cory S. Oliver
1986 1991
James E. Austin Todd A. Dow Gregory S. Dunlap P. A. Drew Eide Brent M. Kelly Gregory F. McGinnis John R. Morgan Stephen G. Pitel
James A. Biggar Ian M. Davidson Jamie R. Inglis James E. Morgan Stephen G. Skovhoj Brock K. Whalley 1992
1987
Allan R. Best Ngai-man R. Chuk James W. Dennis Mark K. Etherington Darren V. Katic David J. Kim Robert M. Mantrop Ian C. Michael Carl R. Milroy the late Jamie T. Watts
Conrad C. Bona Timothy P. Callaghan Michael P. Chen-Young Graydon C. Cragg Ian G. Howey Simon J. Murfitt Glen D. Oliver Trevor R. Rickwood
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Sean A. Etherington Ryan J. Lawlor Michael E. Parent Alfredo Villegas-Camil 1995
Martin T. Best Paul S. Etherington C. Christopher L. Foster A. Gregor Gillam Helmut G. Kellen Jeffrey L. Lewis Neil McDermott Johan Nusaputra Jonathan C. Parker 1996
Kam Choi Chan David M. Dunlap Martin C. Landry Justin K. Lindquist Blair E. MacPherson Stephen J. Mantrop Edward C. Mercer Graham B. Munro Vito R. Pilieci L. Wesley Smith Matthew B. Thorne Stefan L. Tuzi Carl U. Zank 1997
Carey L. Chow Michael G. Foy 1998
Chris R. Draper Christopher A. Fusco Mark N. Landry
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CURRENT PARENTS
Mark D. Gooderham James T. MacPherson Yamato Yoshioka
Dave Abar and Mojgan Pournik Hasnain and Zainab Akbar Adedapo and Olubunmi Akinyele Liaqat and Farideh Ali Stephen and Joy Allen Alain and Kim Amar Chang-hoon An and Joo-Hee Park Peter and Brigitte Anderson Craig and Sarah Andrews Ayokunnu Are and Emiko Yoshida Robert and Mara Aron Steven and Lynn Asbury Vafa and Minou Ashraf Jason and Kelly Atkins Stephen ’79 and Linda Bagworth Thomas and Sheila Baker Ian and Philippa Ball Keith Barber and Diane Purser Essio and Eliana Barbone Tim and Reta Bean Martin and Rhona Beaton Jeffrey and Annabel Begg Stephane Boisvert and Nathalie LeProhon Lawrence ’66 and Yvonne Boland Randy and Leslie Bonner Sean and Peta Boyd Paul and Mala Brindley George and Janice Brown David and Karen Brown Mark and Carolyn Bryce Gary and Rhonda Burke David and Mary Margaret Butler Young Bum Byun and Hyun Ae Park Bin-You Cai and Dan Zou Robert and Jill Calvert Alfonso Cano and Ma Soledad Moran John and Madiana Carlisle Douglas and Margarete Carr Edward Cassidy and Carina D’Brass Cassidy William ’79 and Susan Cathers Isaac and Fanny Chan Sam and Yvonne Chan Michael Chan and Elaine Yu William Chang George Chang and Mok Siu Wan Jacky Chiu and Ellen Lau Paul and Katie Cho Young Ho Cho and Hee Nam Chung Jae Hwan Choi and Ae Kyung Oh
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Boris Kholodov 2001
Michael J. Campbell Jonathan Cheng R. Michael Craig Michael D. Dainard Matthew B. Fullerton John L. Lyons David A. Richardson 2002
Aladdin Diakun Richard G. Goldhar James P. Healey John N. Knutton Bradley C. Smith Ian R. Wright 2003
Mark Cheng Hugh P. Dowell John J. Housser Alessandro V. Lupo 2004
Daniel A. Chanadi Richard J. Colton Tomi W. Jun 2005
Sinclair D. Bean Jay S. Smith
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Herbert and Michelle Chong Ted and Ann Lee Chong Jamaluddin and Shama Chowdhury Philip and Cherie Christopher Man-Po and Man-Kuen Chu Benjamin and Helen Chu Young Chun Timothy and Susan Cleary Eric Cockshutt and Jennifer Armstrong Mark Cohen and Ellen Silverstein Brett ’80 and Michele Cole Keith and Ginger Creel Carol Cressman Foster Raymond and Dawn Culp Carl and Janice Cumming Ray and Mary D’Antonio James and Christina Dalrymple William and Elizabeth Daniell Michael and Patricia De Athe Jose and Bernadette Deduque Robert and Michele Denniston Linda Dentay Paul and Carrie Denton Emanuele and Carolina DeRose Jinli Ding and Toshiko Nakamo Stanley Doel and Michelle Samson-Doel John and Deborah Durst Deborah and Margaret Eaton-Kent Marina Edminson Anthony and Christina Egi Kelly and Katarina Ehler Michael and Jaime Elliot Mark and Susan Ennis Amedeo and Erminia Fattore Larry Fedorov and Nancy Farrer Sam and Angie Ferraro Igor and Oksana Filipenko Christopher and Lisa Finch Pompeo and Lucy Finelli John Fitzsimons and Therese Madden-Fitzsimons Vilmos and Gabriella Fockter Gerry Fong and Coleen Seaboyer-Fong Gary King Foon Fung Henry Fung Kwok Kwong and Winnie Chan Yee Fun Eugene and Carol Genin Nagy and Dina Ghobrial Paul and Cindy Giroux Kent and Jane Goddard Frank and Serena Goitanich
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Maria-Esther Gonzalez and Michael Wilkings Antonio Gonzalez-Karg Guery Goyo and Loretta Fantin Donald and Jodie Gray Gary and Stephanie Gronfors Alnoor and Tazim Gulamani May Ha David and Susan Hambley Jeongeun and Myungcheol Han Heeseog and Seong Ye Han Michael Hanson and Diane Austin Jonathan ’82 and Bianca Harris Laurence Harris and Carolee Orme Mark and Cynthia Healy Ken and Colleen Henwood Greg and Susan Hergott Geoffrey ’67 and Joyce Higgs Chen-Chi Ho and Yu-Mei Chang Timen and Jessie Ho Michael ’72 and Marion Hogg John Hopkin and Carol-Ann Ross-Hopkin John ’68 and Linda Housser Philip Hsu and Alice Liu Ping Hui and Joyce Cheung Andrew Hui and Chrily Cheung Bruce and Janice Hynds Kanji and Hiroko Ishii Tae and Kim Jang Byeung-Soo Jang and Yae-Ock Kim Eun-Kyung Jang and In-Yong Lee Woo Yong Jeong and Jung Hyun Lee David and Enid Jones Warren and Annette Jones Sukjae and Eunjoo Jung Paul and Tejinder Kahlon Eddie and Lancy Kam Henry and Cathy Kaptyn Jim and Kim Kay Joseph and Sherralee Kay Vaino and Anne Keelmann Robert and Karen Kesteris Michael and Debra Kiekebelt Kim Kieller Hye-Lyun and June-Mo Kim Byung Ryul Kim and Sang Hee Lee-Kim Chung Soung and Jung Ae Kim Sung Jin Kim and Yeon Hee Lee Dong Hyun and Mi Ae Kim Jeong Suk and Jong Sik Kim
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Daerong and Jungnam Lee Kim Woo Shik Kim and Myung In Seo Sang Duk Kim Chris and Erica Kim Eui Hyung Kim and Young Hye Park Yoo Chul Kim and Mae Ja Park Kyoung-Soo Kim and Sung-Hee Jeong Kevin and Myra King Brian and Joanne King Brad and Nancy King Joshua and Mirana Kwan Stephen and Jacinta Kwok Duk-Lin Kyung and Sung-Soon Lee Andy Lai and Lilian Loo Steven and Charmaine Laing Patrick and Sandi Lance Ho Ming Lau and Mon Yen Stella Li Chung Lam Lau and Fannie Tse Patrick Lau and Catherine Yau Eddie and Wendy Law Hojae Lee and Jinok Cho Gar Lee and May Ha Justin and Janice Lee Jae-Chang Lee and Jung-Yeon Koo Jaisoo Lee and Kyungae Kim Heonkee Lee and Myeongsoon Yoon Joon Hak Lee and Eun Im Kim Heon Bae and Kyung Hee Lee Young Ho Lee and Hae Jung Chung Misuk Lee Sangsoo Lee and Ock Huh Thomas and Vivian Lee Jae Hyun and Hyun Jung Lee Kyu-Heon Lee and Young Sung Jang Hyun Chul Lee and Ju Yeon Hong Vernon and Gabriele Lee Edward and Lucia Leon Scott Leslie and Betty Cragg Amy Leung and Linson Wong Ronald Lezon and Marita Simbul-Lezon Cheng Li and Weng Xuan Zhi Steven and Joanne Ligeti Phillip and Connie Lim Wen-Chang and Hsiu-Jung Lin Sing Jin Lo and Jung Mi Yang Kanapathi and Rajes Logan Weng Fai Lok and Sio Wai Lai Andrew and Natalie Lokshin Fat-min and Madarina Lui Scott and Ann Luther Stephen and To Kam Yee Evelyn Ma
Kevin MacDonald and Susan Kelly Robert and Lianne MacFarlane Paul and Dorothy Mackin Krzysztof and Jadwiga Mackowiak Kam Ming Mak and Connie Chu Emmanuel and Susan Makos Zhong Qiang Mao and Mei Qi David and Angela Martins Craig and Vicki Mauchan Blair and Brenda McArthur James and Joanne McArthur Keith and Desiree McCartney Chad and Stephanie McCleave Graham and Lisa McConnell Robert and Jean McCullough Robert McGavin and Kerry Adams James and Catherine McIntosh Dino Melchior David ’82 and Sanysa Merkel Jose Mier Y Concha Gregory ’76 and Linda Miklas Yves and Dianne Millette Derrick and Hélène Milne Asghar and Samina Mirza Donald and Jan Mok Edward and Maria Morgis Russ and Nancy Morrison Ian and Nancee Morrison Ludi Moryto Edmund and Carol Moss Jim Muir and Christine Cook Kieran and Jacqueline Mulroy Sandy ’70 and Lynn Munro Ki Nam and Min Lee Victor and Jasmine Ng Magdi and Hoda Nicholas Kenneth and Viola Nickerson Jacob and Vida Nikahn Alain Noel Richard and Gina Nowicki Stephen and Sandra Noxon Stephen and Lynda O’Neill Anna O’Rourke Ignacio Ochoa Lopez and Anabell de Ochoa Wonseok Oh and Miyoung Kim Myung Gyu and Soon Charn Oh Jaemin and Kyung Oh Mathias Ohm Adebusola and Mobisola Onayemi Duncan and Kathy Oram Guk-Seo Park and Hyang-Hee Kim
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Kwang Min Park and Gang Hong Lee Moon Kyu Park and Eunsil Kim Hwang-Joo Park and Jin-Sook Yoo James and Joan Park Brian Parkes and Kim Card-Parkes Michael Partridge and Sudha Rajagopal Ralph Pearce and Pamela Grant George Petropoulos and Kristen Hamilton William and Ann Pitkin John and Barbara Pollock William Powell and Janet MacKay Klaus and Mary Priebe Joe and Enza Pulla David and Josephine Quinton Aamir Rahim and Nazneen Farooqi Mohammed Rahman Ashok and Sunita Raina Chandran and Anita Ratnaswami Ray and Andrea Rhinelander Mario Richard and Francine Kenney Dan and Angela Richards James and Christine Ritchie Najeeb and Shazia Rizvi Gregory Roberts Paul Roman and Claudia Arena-Roman Al and Jody Salomon Sarabjit and Manjit Sandhu Yong Woon Seo and Jong Hee Lee Howard and Karen Seto Frank and Sandra Settino David Sheen and Amy Seung Fred Shen Wan Soo Shin and Suk Hee Cho Dae Sik and Hea Ju Shin Shelley Shouldice Edmond Shum and Juliana Chow Jimmy and Regina Si Michael ’79 and Julie Sifton Nancy Simpson Jacqueline Simpson Brian and Vija Sirbovan Steven and Pamela Smith Roger and Deborah Smith Mark and Katerina Stainer Hans and Gail Stockermans Richard and Nancy Stoneman Walter and Karen Strauss Ian and Kimberly Sutherland Jack and Julie Symmes
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Ian ’73 and Cathy Tait James and Cindy Tam Kennarto Tanadi and Lidya Tjitra Terence and Mecky Tang Wai and Hsin-Ling Tang Jagdish and Anita Thakurani Jeyanthirajah and Selvakumari Thambirajah Sam Thomas Isabella Thomas Michael and Beverley Thompson James Thomson and M.J. Perry Stephen and Karen Tiller Nicholas and Eva Tomory Robert Tozzi and Clelia Saraceni John and Donna Trempe Richard and Dale Tripodi Chun-Sing and Karen Tung Alexandra Turner Brett Udashkin and Sonia Sellan-Udashkin Robert and Deborah Van Galen Richard and Andra Vangog James and Susan Vigmond Rafael Villegas-Attolini and Maria Edurne Olavarri de Villegas Jacob Wai and Wai Lun Colin and Janice Walker Paul and Nella Walker James and Janet Williamson Gordon ’72 and Nancy Wilson Philip Wolfenden Bill Wong and Lowin Tsang Alice Wong and Douglas Hall Gary and Delia Wong Tony Wong and Pui Siu Edmund Wu and Eva Poon Deanna and Wojciech Wysocki Simon Xie and Ivy Tsui Qum Xu and Yimin Shen Stanley Yan and Mo Yin Lau Xiao Tian Yan and Yi Zhi Liu Yuguang Yang and Yinghui Zou Anthony and Heather Yates Sam Yeung Chi Sang and Poon Chui Mei Danny Ying and Kitty Iu Min Yu and Weihong Fu Don Yuen and Hsien Ching Guan Fu Zhang and Liang Zhao Joel Zorrilla and Susana Jasso
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PAST PARENTS
James Allen and Susan McNerney Malcolm and Carolyn Archibald Alberto and Maria Bacardi Guy and Lydel Barton James and Susan Biggar Ruth Birkett Aubrey and Eleanor Bonnell William and Denise Burke Robert and Lucy Camargo Sik Cho and Sui Yin Chan Alfred and Elizabeth Chanadi Foo Shing and Kung Shuet Sum Chau Ernest and Maisy Cheng Daniel Chicoine Jeffrey and Mary Ellen Chisholm Frank and Cathy Colton Richard and Debra Dainard Claude and Ginette Desrochers Stefan and Anne Dupre Cecil and Barbara Fleming Bill and Karen Foster Bernard Goldhar and Marlene Oilgisser Duncan Gordon John and Geraldine Greey Dennis and Mary Hawley James and Carmel Healey Earl and Donna Heinig James and Diana Hindess Thomas and Mary Hockin Glenn and Carol Hoffman Gilbert Howey Herbert and Lorna Irwin William and Christie Jackson Francis and See-Man Ka Simon and Nancy Kaptyn Sung Jin Kim and Jung-Jin Oh George and Bonnie Ledson George and Dawn Leggett J.J. and Shirley Leon Dan and Lynda Levick Sylvain and Michelle Lord James and Jean Lyons James and Gladys MacPherson George and Nancy Martin Ian and Barbara McClelland Neil and Leslie McLean Peter and Jayne McNabb John and Linda McNally Andrew and Chrystyna Melnyk Jenny Mercer
Dusan and Anne Miklas Donna Munro John and Nancy Near Peter and Carol Newall Anthony and Rosemary Nichols Megan Nutbeem Donald Oliver Leslie Omstead Maeve Omstead-Johnston and Bob Johnston Edward and Nanette Parent Nels and Marilyn Patterson Ron and Gail Perowne Ann and Bob Perrier Sam and Marie Pilieci Doris Poirier James and Patricia Rankin Donald Richardson John and Maritta Rothwell John and Sonya Scott Vivian Smith Larry and Leesa Smith Bruce and Jackie Somerville Volker and Oksana Stein Basil and Helen Stevenson Dan and Joanne Stock Trudy Suarez Paul and Judith Taylor Donald and Geraldine Townsend Roy and April Tredgett King and Adele Ward Beverley Westcott John and Marjory Wilkie Ron and Cynthia Wilson Hugh and Pamela Wright
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GRANDPARENTS & FRIENDS
FACULTY AND STAFF
Alain and Wendy Aubry J. Beattie Alice Booth Russell Boyce John Brindley Harold Browne Sonya Caulas Femy Chang Marlene Clarke Allan and Karen Coon Domenic Curci Antonio D’Antonio J. H. Dean Kathy Denniston Peggy Fitzgerald Nadine Foerster Sarah Fordham Beth Frost Jeffrey Hamilton Catherine Holbrook Ken Houston Peter Hunter Brad and Mary Johnson Joan Kerr Art Kesteris Paul King Geneva Kinney David Leigh Stuart and Dianne Leigh Robert Lendvai and Lesley Dort-Lendvai Paul Madden Shannon Matheson Arden Mauchan Agnes McCullough John McGill Beth Moores Alec Moores Mary Pat Munro Fred and Peggy Orders Virginia Pain Dan ’48 and Joan Poyntz Ron Rappel Frances Ratcliffe Katherine Roffey Dampier L. Stranberg Vilbert and Helmi Tull Charles and Susanne White R. J. Wilson James Wood and Mary Bodden-Wood Nabila Yousef
Melissa Auger Alyson Bartlett Randi Berman Mark Burton Wendy Coates Edna Collins Fraser Cowell Luigi D’ambrosio Sabrina D’Angelo Sarah Dame David Dawson Nicholas Day Shawn Dunford Don Finlay Dr. John Fitzsimons David Galajda Gary Godkin Klaus Griese Len Gurr Alan Halstead Michael Hanson Jim Herder Michael Hillick Jamie Inglis David Joiner Marke Jones David Josselyn Stephen Kimmerer Ben Kitagawa Sherrill Knight Adam Kowaltschuk Clare Kowaltschuk Julie Lamb Scott Lewis Susan Marsh Ian Mason Brian McCue James McGillivray Kevin McHenry Beth McKay Dolly Moffat-Lynch Wendy Muratoff Claudio Numa Ronald O’Hare Robyn O’Hare Tino Paolini Maggie Pelc Ann Perrier Robert Perrier Gayle Petri Marie Pilieci
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ANNUAL GIVING for the year ended June 30, 2006
Carrie Praught Keith Ramon Gregory Reid Graydon Robson Bruce Roffey Claudia Rose-Donahoe Carol Rose-Kudelka Michael Roy Michael Ruscitti Steven Rush Ken Ryan William Scoular Mark Service Gregory Shields Courtenay Shrimpton Ted Staunton Kim Sillcox Brian Stent David Stewart Joanne Stock Stuart Swan Amanda Thorne Stephen Treasure Nickolas Tsioros John Walden Arthur Wenk Rena Wiseman
FORMER FACULTY AND STAFF
CORPORATIONS
Marlene Ash Allen Dunford Dennis Hemmings Thomas Hockin Stanley Macfarlane Margaret Mackay Stephanie Miller Jack Mulchinock Tony Myrans Ann Osmond Lisa Picerno Struan Robertson Sandra Scott William Skinner Geoffrey Smith Bruce Somerville Courtney Stoate Howard Tetlock David Timms Marinus Van Dyk Hugh Warburton Gary West Ben Whitney John Wilkie Helen Williams Douglas Worling
Addison Bay Ltd. Aim Trimark Investments Alliance Press Inc. AON Corporation Aurora Toyota belladonna communications BMO Fountain of Hope Brick Brewing Co. Limited Canadian Test Centre CIBC Woody Gundy Colliers International Don Russell Drug Ltd. Dundee Wealth Management Etherington Generations Family Tradition Foods Inc. G.F. Thompson Co. Ltd. GTS Leaderboard Tournament Systems Industrial Alliance Pacific Investors Group Kuwabara, Payne, McKenna, Blumberg Merkel Entreprises Monarch Communications Ltd. New Balance Newmarket Toyota Norse Ridge Farm Parkers Cleaners Peirce McNeely Associates Pharmo Resource & Supply Limited Roto-static Smartsports Inc. Smith, Sykes, Leeper & Tunstall LLP Silver Lakes Golf Course The International Group, Inc. The Rice Commercial Group The Ross Group Thos. Birkett & Son Limited Wilson Niblett Chevrolet-Chevy-Trucks-Corvette
FOUNDATIONS
The Armadale Foundation The Birks Family Foundation The James Franceschini Foundation The Manchee Foundation R. Howard Webster Foundation The Catherine & Maxwell Meighen Foundation The Leslie Peter Foundation NEW CHAIRS FOR THE GREAT HALL IN 2005-06
James P. Booth ’44 Robert Lang ’65 the late Robin Scott ’68 the late Jay Scott ’69 Sheldon Sturrock ’73 Ian Davidson ’91 Joey Burke ’06 Murray Kay ’06
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FRED OMSTEAD THEATRE ARTS AWARD DONORS
The Fred Omstead Theatre Arts Award was presented on Prize Day, June 16, 2006 to honour his memory. Fred was Head Prefect of the class of 1981 and is fondly remembered for his dedication, warmth, resolve, humour and love of people, theatre and acting. He would be happy to know that students’ lives are being enriched with the strong arts program at S.A.C. This new award has been endowed through generous donations from Fred’s classmates, family and friends. Derek Apple ’81 Chris Ball ’81 Brian Clark ’81 Andrew Dickson ’81 Brian Eby ’81 Tom and Mary Hockin Bruce Huggins ’81 George Jackson ’81 William Jackson Graeme Laing ’81 David Lawrence ’81 Gary Lawrence ’76 Bill Lawrence ’49 Shirley Leon Jeff Long ’81 Adam Lynde ’81 Richard MacDonald ’81 Shannon Matheson Ross Morrow ’81 Alex Nikolajevich ’81 Jake ’52 and Marilyn Omstead John Omstead ’77 Leslie Omstead Shawn Omstead ’85 Tom Omstead ’79 Maeve Omstead-Johnston and Bob Johnston Rick Peters ’81 Frances Ratcliffe Martin Scott ’81 Scott Smith ’81 Vivian Smith Paul Stanborough ’81 John Stevenson ’80 Warren Stoddart ’81 Darrick Thomson ’81 Frank Volckmar ’81 Stephen Wong ’81
SPECIAL PROJECT for the year ended June 30, 2006
HOCKEY LOCKER ROOM We had the unique opportunity this year to acquire a dedicated locker room at the Aurora Community Centre for our Saints hockey team. The only requirement was that we make improvements to the room – and we did just that. With plenty of research provided by our Athletic Director, Greg Reid, a custom design was drawn up for individual lockers and improvements to be made to the shower facilities. The upgrade also
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and award winning teams. We could not have completed this project without the financial support of Saints, past and present, and their families. We are grateful to the following Andreans who made this project possible by “purchasing” a locker. They have been recognized with plaques on the lockers in the Saints new home.
Matt Chisholm ’92 Doug Cooper ’82 Al Crawford ’82 Steve Creber ’90 Sean Dinsmore ’05 Todd Dow ’86 Drew Eide ’86 Michael Edwards ’79 Don Foerster ’42 Chris Heinig ’97 Tom Hussey ’85 John Keating ’83 Patrick Keating ’89 Paul Keating ’84 Stephen Keating ’87 Brent Kelly ’86 Brian Ledson ’89 Jeff Lewis ’95 Steve Mantrop ’96 Jim McClocklin ’66 Jim McCreath ’67 Brian McKague ’93 Craig McLean ’82 Daniel Near ’99 Mark Oliver ’85 Charlie Perowne ’95 Fred Perowne ’97 Joseph Rothwell ’03
Nathan Rothwell ’03 Michael Roy ’85 Ted Ruse ’71 Wes Smith ’96 Marshall Starkman ’89 Alex Stein ’90 Christian Stein ’92 Darryl Stock ’04 Graydon Stock ’02 Jamie Taylor ’98 Yamato Yoshioka ’99 Bill Yuill ’57
Thank You We could not have completed this project without the financial support of Saints, past and present, and their families. allowed us to incorporate elements such as whiteboards and video capabilities for coaching and review. To bring a sense of history and inspiration to the current hockey team, we have installed plaques bearing the names of past captains
Chris Allen ’88 John Archibald ’85 Jamie Biggar ’91 Rob Biggar ’96 Scott Bonnell ’94 Mike Brewer ’88 Brian Chisholm ’00
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We welcome your donation to add your name to a hockey locker – help build our new tradition.
GIFTS OF SECURITIES
A wonderful way to give In the Spring of 2006, the Canadian Government announced a new budget which provides an exciting, tax-saving opportunity for donors. Effective May 2006, there is no longer any capital gains tax on gifts of publicly-traded shares, bonds, mutual fund units and employee stock options donated to registered charities. Gifts of publicly-traded securities have become an increasingly popular way of supporting S.A.C. and we are pleased that you will receive even greater tax benefits for your generous support. To illustrate: You purchase shares at a price of $10,000 and the fair market value of the stock has risen to $15,000. When you donate the stock to S.A.C., the Foundation will issue you a tax receipt in the amount of $15,000. You will no longer be required
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to pay tax on the $5,000 gain. Previously, 25% of the gain would have been taxable. We hope this exciting news will encourage you to consider making a gift of securities to help provide unique educational opportunities for the students of St. Andrew’s. Such a gift could be part of your annual contribution, support for a capital building project, or perhaps a family endowed fund. Making a gift this way is easy. Please consult your tax advisor or call the Advancement Office if you are considering this vehicle to support the school. Please contact Jim Herder at 905-727-3178 x 237 or jim.herder@sac.on.ca
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REMARKS TO THE CADET CORPS
REUNION 1956-1957
MAY 6, 2006, BY THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF NEWFOUNDLAND
AND LABRADOR, THE HONOURABLE EDWARD ROBERTS, CLASS OF 1957
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May 6, 2006: (left) Major Brian McCue, Commanding Officer, Cadet Corps, (right) The Hon. Edward Roberts
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Forty-nine years ago, almost to the day, I stood on this Quad as a member of the St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps. It never crossed my mind as I marched and counter-marched that afternoon that I might some day be the Reviewing Officer. And I suspect that my comrades in the ranks - and Aubrey Holmes, our chief instructor - would have thought me a most unlikely prospect to do so. Thank you for asking me to be with you today. I consider it a great honour. And I assure you that it is a very great pleasure. I was a member of #2 Platoon, commanded by my friend and classmate Noel Roberts, known officially in those days as Roberts Primus. We were both in the Upper Sixth that year, but he was the older of the pair and thus Roberts Primus. I became
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Roberts Secondus. Noel died four years ago, one of the three from our Graduating Class and the eight from the Class of 1957 who have passed on. We’re celebrating our 50 year reunion. There were only 31 of us in the Upper Sixth that year, and so we’ve combined forces this weekend with 1956 so that there are enough of us to make a respectable showing. Thirty-two of us are here today, 19 from my year and 13 from the Class of 1956. We took dinner together last night. We had a wonderful evening, beginning of course with the grace that ends “per Jesum Christum Dominum Nostrum”. I never did learn all of the words, but those five words were the ones that counted, because they came just before the meal was served!
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“I’ve never seen a better performance by any cadet corps or military unit than that carried out here today — There are 455 Army cadet units in Canada today. Most are much younger. Only 11 of them are older. None is better.” As a Lieutenant Governor, and as the Honorary Colonel of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, I am often invited to parades and other military events, and I act as the Reviewing Officer at several Annual Ceremonial Reviews each year - that’s a new name for Inspections, in the jargon. They are always well done, and often very well done. But I must begin by telling you that I’ve never seen a better performance by any cadet corps or military unit than that carried out here today by Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Simpson and the other officers and cadets on parade, led by what is beyond argument the finest student Pipes and Drums Band anywhere. I congratulate every member of the Corps, from the Commanding Officer to the most junior private, on their accomplishments. You have every right to be proud of yourselves today. This Corps, as we know, is 101 years old. There are 455 Army cadet units in Canada today. Most are much younger. Only 11 of them are older. None is better. I shall speak in a moment or two about my own connection with the School, but first let me remind you that young Newfoundlanders have been coming to St. Andrews from almost its very beginning. I am told there are four here this year. Perhaps the highwater mark came early in 1972, when Andreans made up a full 10% of the Members of Newfoundland’s House of Assembly,
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Class of 1956 – 50th Reunion Chapel Service Back Row: (l-r) John Swinden, Michael Burns, John Screaton, David Kitchen, Ross Reucassel, Michael Wood, Barry Black, Robert Keith Front Row: (l-r) Reilley Tapley, David Dunlap, Peter Ketchum, John Copeland
You are a credit to yourselves, you are a credit to your families, and you are a credit to your School - to our School. our Legislature. Four of us - James Chalker, John Crosbie, Frank Moores and myself - wore the Old Boy’s tie. Frank and I - like the elephant and the mouse - shared leadership positions: he was Premier and I led the Opposition. Notwithstanding those links, I was startled - when I began to prepare these notes - to realize that this is only the third time I have been back to the School since I left in June 1957. But I can tell you that although I’ve only been here twice in half a century, there hasn’t been a day in those years that the School wasn’t with me. Had anybody told us 50 years ago that St. Andrew’s would shape our lives, I would have scoffed at the notion - and every one of my classmates would have done so, too. But I can tell you that it did, and it does. My years here have had a lasting effect - and it has been a beneficial one, I hasten to add. It would be foolish of me to tell you that my military career as a member of the Cadet Corps was noteworthy. Promotion in those days was a consequence of competition: I hope it still is, because it should be. I rose to the exalted rank of Corporal in the fall of 1956, my last year at the School. I might have made Sergeant, if only I hadn’t ordered the platoon I was guiding through a drill exercise to “Left Wheel” instead of telling them to make a “Right Wheel”. My
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friends and classmates heeded the order, and marched straight into the wall of the gym in Dunlap Hall (now the Wirth Art Centre). Always willing to oblige and to help a comrade in need, they didn’t even mark time: they just piled atop each other. By one means or another, we all learned much at St. Andrews. Some of us did well academically, some excelled in sports and others learned to lead by becoming officers in the Cadets. Some of the knowledge we gained was tested by examinations, but most of it has been tested by our lives throughout the years. Those were the most valuable lessons of all in my judgement. – We learned to accept responsibility for our own actions: we answered “adsum” when our name was called. The phrase Toots Garstang, who took on the Herculean task of teaching us Latin - means “I am here”. I’m told you no longer use it - but I’m sure you still answer for your deeds - or your misdeeds. – We learned that one must know how to take orders before one is fit to give them. – We learned the need for discipline, and particularly for self discipline - perhaps the most valuable of all qualities. – We learned the value of comradeship, and the skills of living together, many of us far away from home. – And we learned to stand up for ourselves. The magnificent prose of the King James Version still resonates: “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity”. It’s a mighty watch-word. I’m passionately interested in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador. Soldiers and sailors are an important part of that
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Class of 1957 – 50th Reunion Chapel Service Back Row: (l-r) Keith Walker, Jim Guy, Mal Darroch, John Cowan, Drew Thorburn, John Hough, Graham Muirhead, Jock Eversbusch, Edward Roberts Front Row: (l-r) John Mueller, Bob Dack, George Tejada, Wilf Dinnick, Jacob Abadi, John Hill, Bill Yuill, Jim Wyse
history, and since coming to Government House I’ve learned a great deal about the role they have played in our past. I cherish my appointment as Honorary Colonel of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, a military formation which celebrated its 211th birthday ten days ago with a church service and a parade to commemorate the Gallipoli campaign. The Newfoundlanders, as a regiment in the British Army, were the only North American unit to fight there, alongside the Australians and the New Zealanders of the famed ANZAC Corps and several British regiments. The Newfoundlanders won imperishable glory on the 1st of July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme, at a small French hamlet named Beaumont Hamel. Eight hundred of them attacked that morning: 68 were able to answer the roll call the next day. Two months later, the Newfoundlanders were back in the front line, in the Ypres Salient. Their neighbours were Canadians. That was the first time soldiers from the two Dominions fought side-by-side since the Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Fencibles came to Upper Canada in the War of 1812-14. In recent years, many thousands of my fellow Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have volunteered for the Canadian Forces. I am told that somewhere between 15 to 20 percent of the men and women serving in overseas deployments today have family connections with our province.
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I’ve learned, too, that Canada’s Armed Forces are a superb group of professional, dedicated men and women. They deserve the support of every one of us. And I am happy to be able to say that more and more Canadians are standing up to say so. Most of you on parade today will choose careers other than the Armed Forces. But I say to those who will “follow the Colours” that it is an honourable way to live one’s life, and to serve your fellow Canadians. Thank you again for giving me the honour of being with you today. There’s no military performance as glorious as that of a Highland Regiment marching well, with pipes playing and drums beating. You’ve added lustre to the laurels won by all the young men who have marched in the ranks of this Corps over its centurylong history. You are a credit to yourselves, you are a credit to your families, and you are a credit to your School - to our School. Let me close with a traditional invocation of my fellow Newfoundlanders, a people who have been bred to the sea. The foremost sail on a schooner, as many of you will know, is the jib. And when we want to wish a friend a good voyage, with fair winds and a safe harbour, we say “long may your big jib draw”. And so I say to you today, “long may your big jib draw”. Thank you,
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Total success – Great fun and fundraising! CAPTION: (l-r) Mike Thompson, Rick Reininger ’73, Ricky Reininger ’04 and Taylor Irving ’04.
The weather was perfect on June 12th at Pheasant Run Golf Course for the Annual S.A.C. Association Golf Tournament. This year’s proceeds of nearly $10,000 will continue to support many of the Association’s social and athletic events, as well as special Association awards for our current students throughout the academic year. This year’s tournament welcomed Old Boys, Parents, Faculty, New Parents and Friends; who all enjoyed a spectacular day of golf followed by a terrific outdoor BBQ. This year’s winners included the foursome Mike Thompson, Rick Reininger ’73, Ricky Reininger ’04 and Taylor Irving ’04 (with a score of 60), Dan Stock for Closest to the Pin, and Trevor Biasi for Longest Drive. Thanks to all of our sponsors and golf participants. Special thanks to Brian McKague ’93 and all the Association members who made this day a true celebration of the Andrean spirit. Hope to see you all next year. Watch for details in your upcoming alumni newsletters and on our S.A.C. website. TOURNAMENT SPONSOR
Addison on Bay Ltd., Clarke Addison ’68 and Alexander Addison ’00 DINNER SPONSOR
Merkel Enterprises, David Merkel ’82 REFRESHMENT SPONSOR
LEADERBOARD SPONSOR
Leaderboard Tournament Systems, Mark Healy TEE AND PRIZE SPONSORS
Admission at S.A.C. Alliance Press Inc., Mark Mardon AON Corporation, C. A. Sandy Munro ’70 Aurora & Newmarket Toyota, Magdi Nicholas Campus Shop CIBC Wood Gundy, Brian McKague ’93 and Steve Creber ’90 Colliers International, Jim McIntosh, Mark Stainer Dundee Wealth Management, Jim McClocklin ’66 Etherington Generations, Mark ’92 and Paul ’95 Etherington G.F. Thompson Co. Ltd., David Dunlap ’56 Investors Group, Mary Birkett Pat Lance New Balance, Sean McGrath ’93 NorseRidge Farm, Jason LaMarche-Hunderup ’93 Parkers Cleaners, Joe Morin Peirce McNeely Associates, John Peirce Roto-static, Gord Birkett ’01 Smith, Sykes, Leeper & Tunstall LLP, George and Brad Smith Silver Lakes Golf Course, Harold MacDonald The Rice Commercial Group, Dorie McDonald The Ross Group, Joel and Steve Ross Wilson Niblett Chevrolet-Chevy-Trucks-Corvette, John Wilson ’85
Brick Brewery, Jim Brickman ’72
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MIDDLE SCHOOL ARTS DAY
4TH ANNUAL MIDDLE SCHOOL ARTS DAY A HUGE SUCCESS
Inspiring
St. Andrew’s College hosted another successful Middle School Arts Day on May 9th, exposing students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 to an impressive array of talented artists. Fifteen artists from around Ontario spent the day at St. Andrew’s sharing their outstanding expertise in their particular mediums. Each student chose different workshops to attend throughout the day, and all were taught new and exciting techniques and ideas. We were fortunate to have three Old Boys attend, who are part of a group of artists called drawnonward http://www.drawnonward.com. These artists became friends while at St. Andrew’s College in the 80’s, where they discovered their common love for landscape painting. Gord Kemp’s workshop was titled “Land Art and Earth Works”. Kemp ’88 enjoys creating sculptures using natural materials found outdoors. He has been inspired by Britain’s naturalist sculptor, Andy Goldsworthy, who he introduced to the students through a documentary. Gord took the students outside and taught them how to build structures using natural organic
materials. These sculptures were photographed and left to be enjoyed by all. Paul Mantrop ’87 enjoys working outdoors as well. He demonstrated to the students his love of art and his developed skills in landscape painting. His paintings are compelling and dynamic and his approach to his work was powerfully displayed to the students. Chris Roberts’ ’87 approach to painting was very different than that of his friends. His session was titled “Abstract Expressionism”, and left the
These funky artists posted the event on their blog: http://www.monsterfactory.blogspot.com and were excited about their first workshop.
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students feeling free about their art and certainly left the art room in quite a mess! The students created large pieces of art using acrylic paints and even used their hands and feet. The students were excited to see fellow Andreans pursuing their love of art as a career. Other artists included Raine Davis who demonstrated how to create sculptural wind chimes made out of wire and found
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Paul Mantrop ’87 in the new Wirth Arts Centre Samson Roberts-Aasan Gr. 7
Eric Merkel Gr. 7 Spencer Powell Gr. 8 & Chris Roberts ’87
Enriching objects. Katherine Laco exposed the students to three dimensional sculptures using clay. The Monster Factory was quite popular, where the students designed and created plush monsters. These funky artists posted the event on their blog: http://www.monsterfactory.blogspot.com and were excited about their first workshop. Other two dimensional artists were Elizabeth Gibson (pastels), Susan Johnston (Extreme Drawing), Merv Richardson (watercolours), John Pryce (oils), and Nancy Wilson (life drawing). The Messy Hands school bus spent the day in the Rogers Hall parking lot where 3D paintings were produced. Beautiful masterpieces were created in Ceramics with artist Michele Greenwood-Clayton and in the Ukrainian eggs class with
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Paula Doyle. Another favourite workshop was Don Chretien demonstrating his advanced Photoshop skills. Overall, all sessions were hands-on, fun and exciting for everyone. A big thank you goes to all artists for sharing their talents once again on this remarkable day. Many grandparents joined us in the afternoon for the first Grandparent’s Day at St. Andrew’s College. They toured the classrooms, met the artists and watched their grandsons create amazing works of art. Many thanks to Ted and Jane Staunton who closed the day with a beautiful tea for all of the grandparents and artists in their home. RANDI BERMAN
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OBITUARIES
1927 R. GEORGE MCLEAN
passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2005 leaving his wife Erie, and sons Donald and Ian. George attended the School from 1920 to 1926 when it was located in Rosedale. His brother Grant also attended the school in that final year in Toronto. In 2004, George kindly donated many of his photos from his school days in Toronto to the S.A.C. Archives.
1930 JAMES GRANT MCLEAN
passed away on March 7th, 2005 within hours of his wife of 66 years Mary Elizabeth McLean, and just a few months before his brother George ’27. He attended the school in Rosedale for a year 1925-26 and, like his brother, did not follow St. Andrew’s north to Aurora. He leaves a son Robert [Bob] ’61 and two daughters and their children and grandchildren.
1938 BENJAMIN L.S. CARR
known to all as “Langton” - passed away in Morrisburg, ON after a brief illness on April 12th, 2006. He was 86. He was the loving father of Judith Johnson of Bradford, NH, Peter of Whitehorse, YK, David of Morrisburg, Charles and Laurie, both of Toronto. Langton received a bachelor degree at the University of Guelph Agricultural College. He was a retired accounting clerk and worked for 24 years at CIL/Dupont. His daughter Judith wrote us: “He had many wonderful stories about St. Andrews, and in his home office, where he sat every day until he went into the hospital last fall, he kept a very fine picture of himself in full Scottish regalia taken at the School. He appeared to be about 12, maybe a bit older, when the picture was taken.”
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OBITUARIES
1940 RULIFF GRASS
passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his beloved wife and companion of 57 years, Katy (Cochran) and their three children: David ’70, Robert Everett and Sarah (Jim Kissick). His love, sincere interest and caring nature will be greatly missed by his grandchildren. Ruli’s qualities of compassion, optimism and humour, as well as his engaging stories will be sadly missed. He grew up in Toronto, attended The University of Toronto, was a tank commander in WWII, played for the Argonauts, owned and operated his construction company for 25 years and contributed greatly to the community in Canmore, Alberta before moving back east to be closer to his family in his final years. In memoriam gifts to The Sunnybrook Foundation - The Janet Grass Fund, would be appreciated.
1943 EDWARD R. CHAMANDY
died in Montreal on April 17th, 2001. He was a graduate of McGill University in Commerce, class of 1947.
1944 H. GRAHAM DONOGHUE
passed away May 9th, 2006. “Many times during his illness he quoted ’Quit Ye Like Men, Be Strong’. And he was! He was also extremely proud to have been an Andrean, some of the happiest days of his life. Graham left St. Andrew’s in 1944 to join the RCAF where he received his wings and commission. Never losing his love of flying he went on to the University of Toronto and graduated in Engineering (mining). He was C.E.O. of construction, equipment and manufacturing companies in Canada and the U.S. He piloted his own plane until he was 70, went around the world on a container ship at 74 and skied until he was 77!” Graham leaves his wife Jacqueline, his daughter Barbara and his
two step daughters Lisa and Nancy. He was predeceased by his daughter, artist Lynn Donoghue.
attended St. Andrew’s College from 1964-69 and was the Pipe Major and played both first football and senior rugby.
1946 HAROLD A. IRVING
1992 JAMIE T. WATTS
passed away in Calgary after a long illness on May 22nd, 2006. He leaves his wife Sheila, and five children and their families. Harry spent just a year at St. Andrew’s from 1942-43 and was remembered for his athletic ability. Following football careers with McGill University and the University of Alberta Golden Bears, he was a member of the Grey Cup winning Calgary Stampeders in 1948. He had a long and most successful business career after founding, with his brothers, Irving Wire Products Corporation in 1953, and he served on the boards of a number of major Canadian Corporations.
died in London, ON on August 31st, 2006, in his 33rd year following a battle with cancer. He leaves his wife, Jeannie, son Justin, his parents Sabina Stone and John Watts, his sister Shari Williams and brother-in-law Jason Williams ’91. Jamie left his mark at St. Andrew’s in many ways. Academically he was very strong, “fast-tracking” through the College and then attending McGill University where he graduated with a B.Com. in 1996. Outside the classroom he was active in sports, debated for the College in interscholastic competitions, and was an officer in the cadets corps. He really left his mark in the area of dramatics, where he was the lead in two school musicals, and was involved in the production of other plays.
1952 ANTHONY G. ELLERSHAW
died in September 2005 of a heart attack. At his request his ashes were scattered at the entrance to Sydney [Australia] harbour. A lifelong bachelor, Tony was well known to members of the alumni staff at the school as he constantly wrote us about his beloved homeland. It was rare that a month went by without a package of newspaper clippings arriving “to help educate the boys” about Australia.
1969 JAMES A. SCOTT
died on December 26th, 2005, in his 56th year. A devoted husband, father and son, a gifted artist, and a major contributor to the community, Jay touched the lives of many. He leaves his wife Brenda, children Heather, Anne and Thomas, and parents John and Sonya Scott. He was predeceased by his brother John (Robin) Scott ’68. Jay was a mentor and friend to many, including Burlington Youth Soccer, Community Living Toronto, Burlington Potters’ Guild, family and friends. He
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FORMER FACULTY
DR. ALAN G. BRICKNELL
died at the age of 92, on March 1st, 2006, in Duncan, B.C. He leaves his wife Margaret. Alan taught Mathematics and Science at St. Andrew’s from 1942-49 and was Housemaster of Memorial House from 1943-48. Following S.A.C he headed west to British Columbia where he was a Professor of Chemistry at the Canadian Services College, Royal Roads. During his time at St. Andrew’s he became great friends with thirty-one year veteran teacher Harry Goodman who taught Chemistry from 1919-1950, and was well known as a cricket coach. In 1996 Dr. Bricknell created an endowed fund with the S.A.C. Foundation to create The Harry E. Goodman Memorial Prize for excellence in Physics and Chemistry, which is awarded annually on Prize Day.
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Dr. J. Robert Coulter passed away peacefully in Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown, NS in his 93rd year, on July 12th, 2006. Bob was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Margaret Allison McFadden, and is survived by his children, David (Jen Lock), Lee ’64 (Jackie Retzlaff), and Jan (Janet Larkman). Bob’s early life was a vibrant mixture of academics and athletics. He obtained his B.A. in English in 1935, played varsity football for U of T 1933-35, was captain in 1934 and was the first recipient of the “Johnny Copp Trophy” in 1935. Bob was quarterback of the Toronto Argonauts in
1936, 1940, and 1941. In 1946, he obtained an honours degree in English along with his Teacher’s Certificate. From 1936 to 1954, he taught English, French, History, and PhysEd at North Toronto Collegiate Institute. During World War II, from 1942 to 1945, he was a Flying Officer with Pilots Wings. From 1954 to 1958, Bob taught both English and French and was head of U of T’s Extension Department responsible for adult education. In 1958, he became Headmaster of St. Andrew’s College, where he served with distinction until retirement in 1974. During his tenure at the U of T Extension
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and St. Andrew’s he attended educational conferences in Wales, Nassau, Athens, Georgia, Montreal and the Dominican Republic. The culmination of his career was June 1, 1972, when it was conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Letters from York University. Bob was an avid curling skip, good canoeist, and not-so-patient fisherman! He will be remembered by his quiet, gentle manner and his love of the Bay of Fundy. Donations in his memory would be welcomed to the Palliative Care Department of Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown, NS B0S 1C0.
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Warren Soper has lived in Canmore, Alberta since 1998, where he is Chairman of Calmont Leasing Ltd. At 87 years of age, Warren is still pursuing his hobbies of golf, oil painting and fishing. He’s an avid bonefisherman in the Bahamas and has represented Canada in fishing at the Commonwealth Championships in Australia, England, and at the World’s Championships in Sweden. Warren hopes to visit St. Andrew’s in the near future.
Jake Omstead’s grandson Houston Meuser, younger brother of Greg Meuser ’98, joined St. Andrew’s this fall and is in grade 9.
Thor Eaton and his wife Nicole have joined the New Century Founders of the Royal Ontario Museum with an exceptional gift of $5 million towards the renewal of the Signy & Cléophée Eaton Theatre and the Eaton Gallery of Rome.
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David Stollmeyer has retired and lives in Glen Ellen and Tiburon, California, just an hour north of San Francisco. He recently welcomed two new grandchildren, his first. His children, Allison and Michael both live and work in the Bay Area and “if any of my former troublesome classmates are in the area”, he would love to see them.
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David Rea is pictured with his first grandchild David Francis Rea, born on March 6, 2006 to David’s son John, and his wife Bridget.
Malcolm Black and his wife Gretchen have started an exciting new venture in the antiques and collectibles business located at The Beaumont Mill on Main Street in Glen Williams, Ontario. 1964
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Bill Yuill was honoured by the University of Lethbridge at their annual Spring Convocation. Chancellor of the University, Shirley DeBow, awarded Bill with an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree. 1960
Ian Wishart travelled to France to help commemorate the 90th anniversary of the First Newfoundland Regiment’s battle at Beaumont Hamel on July 1st, 1916. Ian is also a former Padre of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and the retired minister of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in St. John’s. Attending as well were five other Andreans - the Hon. Edward Roberts ’57, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, his son-in-law Ivan Lavrence ’87, John Crosbie ’49, Chancellor of Memorial University in St. John’s, Tom Munn ’50, and Jim Herder ’64. (Please see ’From the Editor’ on the back page of this issue.)
Klaus Wieghardt (below left) reports that he met Claus Eversbusch ’58 for brunch in May in Switzerland. They had not seen each other for fifty years.
John Barker is enjoying retirement in Elliot Lake, ON. He is president of the Institute for Learning in Retirement, which is an all volunteer organisation that provides inexpensive classes in subjects of interest to retirees such as French, Spanish, Tai Chi, knitting, computers, map reading and wilderness survival, creative writing, Geology and more. 1965
(l-r) John Housser ’68, Michael Woolnough ’65 and Mike Perley ’65 help celebrate Michael’s 60th surprise birthday party.
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Ren Henderson ’65 gave the tribute and other Andreans in attendance included Tom Hays ’60, David Love ’65 and Jim Herder ’64 . Michael Perley has directed the Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco for many years. He was primarily responsible for guiding the effort that created Ontario’s anti-smoking laws, which went into effect in May 2006. He has spent over thirty years working on enviromental and health related causes.
industrial area. Andy works as both a Family Physician and an Occupational Physician. Some of his clients include the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas, Sterling Trucks and two factories of the Cosma Division of Magna International Head Office, which is located quite close to St. Andrew’s.
focus his efforts on the seniors’ housing industry. He lives in Aurora with his wife Elaine and their children. David Mair and his wife Kim welcomed their daughter Gabrielle, a sister for Isaac and Abigail, on March 22, 2006. 1979
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Gordon Hawke’s son John joined St. Andrew’s this fall in grade 9.
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Jim McClocklin sold Harrington Lane and is now the Executive Vice President with Dundee Wealth Management in Toronto.
Tony Chang continues as Managing Director of Ascot Chang Co. Ltd. “Gentlemen’s Shirtmakers” with stores in Hong Kong, New York, Beverly Hills, Shanghai and Manila.
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Raymond Leung is CEO of C & L Holdings Company Ltd., and C & L China Business Consultancy Ltd. Based in Hong Kong, Raymond has been travelling in mainland China where he has a number of interests.
(l-r) Jim Herder ’64 with Barton Wong ’79, Jane Staunton, Wai Wai Wong and Headmaster Ted Staunton in Hong Kong. A great turnout of 60 Old Boys attended the Hong Kong Pub Night in March. Scott Rowntree’s son Connor joined St. Andrew’s this fall and is in grade 6.
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[l-r] Michael Jones ’02, his father Robert ’67, with second son Richard who graduated from The International School of Caracas, Venezuela in June. Robert continues in the insurance brokerage business in Venezuela and as well is now President of the Harris Group of Companies, headquartered in Barbados. Following the recent acquisition of Brandram Henderson in Jamaica, they operate throughout the English speaking Caribbean. Robert continues as Chairman of the Board of The International School of Caracas. 1971
Andy Ballard became a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians of Canada in November of 2004. He recently moved his office to a new location in St. Thomas, closer to the
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Peter McLean lives in Peterborough and operates a Real Estate Advisory company with offices in Peterborough and Ottawa. He is an accredited appraiser with the Appraisal Institute of Canada. When not working, he spends time with his wife Kari, and their two children Drew and Megan. He is Chair of the Peterborough Lakefield Police Services board and Chair of the Peterborough Lindsay Appraisal Institute chapter.
Eduardo Nouel has recently switched positions in Asesoria y Logistica Integral, C.A. from Administrative Director to General Director. Andrew Paterson was recently appointed President of Recreational Sports for Naturosports SAS, France. Glenn Stanley-Paul is Senior Vice President of Client Services at AGLC Inc., an advertising agency in Toronto.
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Cliff Sifton’s son C.J. joined St. Andrew’s this fall for grade 6. 1978
Steve Hiscox recently joined TD Cornerstone Commercial Realty Inc. as VP and Director where he will continue to
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Christopher Walker and his wife Karolyn Dobbin have a daughter Allison, aged eight. They moved to Port Perry, Ontario in January 2006 where Karolyn joined a medical practice and Christopher works as an independent fundraising consultant.
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Chris Ball and Kriste Sills welcomed their first child, Cirrus Harry Neville Ball. He was born a month early on March 23, 2006 in Halifax, weighing in at 6lbs. 4oz.
have a very busy life! His brother Barton ’79 continues as Managing Director of the firm in Hong Kong. 1982
John Yuill was featured in a National Post article in November 2005 chronicling his travels 1,000 kilometres northeast of Moscow. The Post wrote “armed with an MBA and an adventuresome spirit, John’s work takes him into distant parts of Russia and Indonesia. As an advisor to small and medium-sized businesses, he was working under an international development project to help business connect with the global economy.” Ken Marshall and his wife Sana and their son Tyler visited St. Andrew’s during March break. Ken owns Country Lane Golf Club in Port Colborne, ON.
The Fred Omstead Theatre Arts Award was presented for the first time on Prize Day to honour his memory. Fred was Head Prefect of the class of 1981 and is fondly remembered for his dedication, warmth, resolve, humour and love of people, theatre and acting. He would be happy to know that students’ lives are being enriched with the strong arts program at S.A.C. This new award has been endowed through generous donations from Fred’s classmates, family and friends. Attending the ceremony and representing the class of 1981 were (l-r) Bruce Huggins, Stuart Smith, Ross Morrow, Richard MacDonald and David Lawrence. The award was presented for the first time by Gregory Meuser ’98 who was Fred’s nephew. Stephen Wong is Managing Director and Architect with the Edward Wong Development Co. Ltd. in Shanghai. With five young sons, Stephen and his wife Lisa
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Richard Costley-White and Caitlin announce the birth of their son Jeremy Julian Blackburn on August 13, 2006 in Toronto. Jeremy is a little brother for Nathanial, 2. Matthew Ko is Executive Director of Maunsell Environmental Management Consultants Ltd. in Hong Kong. 1986
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Nils Clausen works as the General Manager for Global Healthcare Exchange (Canada) Inc. in Missisauga. He lives with his wife and two children in Caledon, ON and welcomes contact with fellow Andreans.
James Austin with his wife Becky and their children Meta and Thomas visited the school early last summer. James is a patent lawyer and lives with his family in Oakland, California. Jamie Comfort is manager of Baldwins Steak House and Bar on Wellington Street in Aurora. Jamie has been in the restaurant business for over fifteen years.
Mark Hawley (above) is Building Project Manager for all new building facilities at the mammoth Hong Kong Airport. He is currently working on a second terminal, the Sky Plaza, a $2 billion HK project. David McKee is Chief Operating Officer of the Institue of Corporate Directors in Toronto. 1984
Paul Keating runs the Keating Sales Agency “partnering great products with great retailers”.
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Peter Dickson lives in Sweden where he teaches an I.B. English course at a top high school in Gothenburg. Garth Hadley purchased Coast Range Contracting Ltd. on October 31, 2005. It was started in 1973, and is one of the oldest reforestation companies in Canada. Garth has contracts in Southern BC and Vancouver Island and has been involved in the tree-planting business since 1988. He lives with his wife Paola Sartori at Predator Ridge Golf Course in Vernon, BC. Ian Hayman moved to Tokyo, Japan in April with ADEXA, a leader in innovative management corporate solutions. His son Luc will attend a French school, while his
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daughter Chloe will probably go to Japanese school until a spot opens up at the French school. His youngest son, Elio will explore Japan with his mom, Anne-Françoise. Oliver Huls is the Controller at Ameresco Canada in North York and has been on the board of Epilepsy Ontario as either Treasurer or President for the last ten years. He enjoys coaching his kids’ hockey and soccer teams. He and Jamie Parker ’86 play hockey together on Friday mornings in North York. Warren MacLeod moved from Scotland to Victoria, BC this past summer. He still runs Globalrecycle.net and enjoys the west country.
Robert, on May 24, 2005, a brother for Kate and Jill. Scott also recently joined The Hive Strategic Marketing Inc., an experiential marketing firm, as an Account Manager. Conrad Bona writes “Yasmina and I are elated to annouce the birth of our first child, a son, on August 29, 2006. Tristan Alexandre Bona was born in Tokyo, Japan, weighing 3.41 kgs and was 49 cms long. Yasmina is well and Tristan is very healthy, or “genki” as the Japanese say. Unfortunately, Tristan will not have an opportunity to learn any Japanese as we are scheduled to be transferred back to London before the end of the year.” Conrad is a lawyer with Baker & McKenzie LLP.
Scott McDonald continues to run the global corporate and investment banking consulting businesses for Mercer Oliver Wyman from London. He spends his spare time managing an independent non-fiction book publishing company, Corvo Books with his English wife Julia. He and Julia have a little girl Ines, who is 2. Ricardo Nouel is working at Delray Motors in Delray Beach, Florida. Stephen Pitel is in his sixth year of teaching law at the University of Western Ontario. He has recently edited Litigating Conspiracy: An Analysis of Competition Class Actions, published by Irwin Law. He co-wrote a study for the Insurance Bureau of Canada on the impact of recent legal developments on liability insurance and provided pro bono legal assistance to MADD Canada as an intervener in a social host liability case heard by the Supreme Court of Canada in January. 1987
Rob Armstrong is working at Pritchard Dieseltech in Manitoba as a Technical Sales Representative. Scott Armstrong and his wife Kelly announce the birth of their son, Jonathon
Peter Kee has left the banking industry to join his brother George ’85 in creating two new businesses. George is CEO and Peter the General Manager of The Box Storage, and Rixon Logistics Limited which imports and distributes Canadian food products in Hong Kong. Adam Neal joined Thomson Financial located in Toronto in March 2006. Wallace Watson and Victoria announce the birth of Daniel Alexander on November 13, 2005, a brother for Wallace, 3. Wallace owns and operates Watson I.T. Partners and is currently implementing an electronic patient assessment tool for the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. Ken Wong is a solicitor and a partner with Cheng, Wong, Lam & Partners, Lawyers in Hong Kong, with alliances in Beijing and Shanghai. Ken and his wife Susan have a daughter, Heather, who is four. 1989
Simon Murfitt married Ginnie Fenning on June 3, 2006 in Steep, Hampshire, England. In attendance was fellow Andrean, classmate and best man Conrad Bona ’87. Ginnie is a physician and Simon continues to practice law with Norton Rose in Hong Kong. 1988
St. Andrew’s Chaplain Rev. Bruce Roffey officiated at a service of baptism held in the St. Andrew’s College Memorial Chapel in May. Baptized were the children of Oliver ’88 and Julie Herbst, Lila Jacqueline; John ’88 and Lindsay Lorimer, Andrew Iain Burry; Wallace ’88 and Victoria Watson, Daniel Alexander Watson, and Brad ’90 and Amy Archdekin, Devon Robert Riley. This was a repeat performance from when the four Old Boys had their first children baptised in January 2004. See the Spring 2004 issue of the Andrean!
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Mark Atkins and wife Sarah are excited to announce the birth of Madeline Renata Atkins on Thursday, May 25, 2006, a sister for Connor. David Bradfield and his wife Karyn are thrilled to announce the birth of Nicole Mary on July 14th, 2006, a sister for their two year old daughter Marley Laura. Adam Long and wife Amy welcomed twins George and Emma born on February 21, 2006. Adam is with J.P. Morgan Securities in Hong Kong. Michael Weider is the founder and chief technology officer of Watchfire. The company sells software and services that ensure the security and compliance of corporate websites. Michael lives with his family in the Ottawa area.
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Jamie Biggar has moved back to Toronto and is working for Citigroup Global Markets in its Investment Banking Division after six years in England. Robert Cosentini is working at La Gondola Banquet & Catering in Concord, Ontario which is owned and operated by the Cosentini Family. 1990
Alejandro Cardenas (right) visited the school in May for the first time in twenty years. He and his wife Fernanda welcomed their second daughter Isabel in 2005. A little sister for brother Diego and sister Maria. Alejandro is an Intellectual Property Lawyer in Mexico City. At left is their host, classmate Alex Stein. Alistair Cowper visited the school in August from his home in Grand Cayman Islands. He went there fresh from law school in England ten years ago “and never left”. Alistair is a Compliance Officer with Goldman Sachs (Cayman) Trust, Limited in George Town. Trevor Golding is a Paralegal at International General Practice Law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP based in Minneapolis.
Don Price (above) married Alba Valletta on Saturday April 1st, 2006, in Oakville, ON. The families and friends who came from all over Canada and the United States were joined that day by S.A.C. classmates Cory Oliver and Brad Archdekin. Don and Alba also received good wishes from S.A.C. Alumni, Chris Tullis ’89, Ed Bowen ’90, & old Mac House roommate Renny Monaghan ’90. Don is currently working for The Hershey Company as the Customer Sales Executive responsible for the Specialty Channel Nationally. Michael Smith works for Aviawest Resorts as the Sales Production Manager. He has also started a side project named Planavision Consulting which concentrates on event management and consulting. He enjoys playing golf as well as volunteering in his local community at CHLY 101.7 in Nanaimo, BC as a playlist and production coordinator.
Jamie Graham visited the school this summer while on a short visit to Canada. Jamie, his wife Suzanne and daughter Lilly moved recently to Dubai where he is Commercial Director for Fairs and Exhibitions (1992) Limited. Shane Manning graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a BSc in 1996. Shane joined Darren Katic ’92 in his oil ventures and is currently a Vice President with Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. in Long Beach, California. Michael Mills is a senior account executive for the Bank of Montreal in Toronto.
(l-r) Andrew Wilson ’96, United Kingdom Branch President John Morgan ’86, Marcus Yang ’90 and Ian Davidson ’91 with Jim Herder ’64 in London, England in July.
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Hugo Jeffrey and Andrea announce the birth of twin boys, William and Hayden, on March 20, 2006 in Newmarket. Little brothers for Ava and Charlotte. Sean Ralph and his wife Cindy welcomed their third child Alaina on April 21, 2006. Alaina is a sister for Owen, 2, and Erin, 3. Sean is a lawyer and is currently working in Calgary for the Oil Sands Legal group at Shell Canada, which he says is a “very exciting and busy place to be these days”. Ian Rogers and Randa Ball welcomed their son Bryce on May 29, 2006. Bryce is the grandson of Dem Rogers ’59. Steve Skovhoj and Susan announce the birth of their son Owen Jens on June 13, 2005. Steve has also recently started a business, Envy Irrigation, which supplies and installs commercial and residential irrigation and lawn sprinkler systems. Mark Umphrey is a professional performer in music theatre, and in 1992 played the lead in the original cast of the musical Spirit of a Nation, which toured every province and Territory in Canada and parts of the U.S. During the tour he performed alongside Canadian celebs Celine Dion, Roch Voisine, Rita MacNeil and David Foster and was televised several times whilst performing in the Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in front of an audience of 800,000. He then studied at Sheridan College and graduated with honours from their renowned Music Theatre Programme. In 1998, he joined Sunquest Cruise Lines which took him all
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over the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. He was fortunate enough to work with several choreographers from London’s West End. In 2000, he relocated to London where he landed the role of Ritchie Valens in the hit West End musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. He toured with the musical in Europe until mid-2001 at which point he decided to take a hiatus from the nomadic lifestyle of acting and is currently screenwriting as well as studying film directing. He is also honing his financial, managerial and business skills in a financial management position within Accenture in London.
Alex Zachos and Voula welcome their daughter Johanna Athanasia, a sister for George and Chloe, on June 23, 2006.
Elyot Waller is working as a lawyer in Vernon, BC for Davidson and Company Lawyers. It is a leading Okanagan Valley law firm which focuses on business, real estate and intellectual property matters.
Mark Etherington and his wife Katie are thrilled to announce the birth of their son Brian John Etherington, born on September 3, 2006.
Brock Whalley (above) and Krista Vriend were married at the St. Andrew’s College Chapel on August 20, 2005. Wedding party included best man Mark Umphrey ’91 and groomsman Scott Davidson ’91, as well as bridesmaid Kate Rogers (sister of Ian Rogers ’91). Other Andreans in attendance were Julian Hall ’96, Marco Jones ’91, Ashley Newall ’91, Steve Skovhoj ’91, Jamie Watts ’92, Jason Williams ’91, and Ben Woo ’91. Brock and Krista moved to Vancouver, BC in late 2005, and welcome hearing from any fellow Andreans who find themselves on the west coast. Ryan Windeler and Georgia announce the birth of their daughter Reagen, on March 30, 2006 in Newmarket.
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Capt. Allan Best has been called on active duty in Afghanistan and is participating in pre-deployment training at Gagetown, followed by CFB Wainwright likely before Christmas. He will retain his 48th Highlander badging as an Officer but has been attached to 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR) and will head to Afghanistan in February.
Darren Katic married Miliana on August 19, 2006 at Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara, California. Darren’s brother Robb ’90 was his best man, Andy Kawai ’92 a groomsman and Shane Manning ’90 attended. Darren graduated from the University of Southern California in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He has spent his career as an oil professional focusing on finance and business development. In 1997, he joined Nations Energy Group and worked in Kazakhstan for 18 months on the completion of the company’s privatization of a state owned Oil Company. In 1999 he founded PetroCal Incorporated, an independent oil and gas company based in Southern California. He served as the company’s President for 5 years, during which time oil production went from zero
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to over 400 barrels per day. In August 2004 PetroCal and its shareholders agreed to merge with Pacific Energy, and in July 2005 Darren was elected to the board of Directors and appointed as company President.
(l-r) Shane Manning ’90, Darren and Robb Katic ’90, at the listing of Pacific Energy Resources on the Toronto Stock Exchange in June. Ian Michael married Sarah Facey on October 15, 2005 near London, ON. Brothers David ’94 and Andrew ’96 were groomsmen while Paul Arhanic ’92 was best man. Other Andreans in attendance included Will McGuigan ’94, Ryan McNally ’93, and Jeff Lewis ’95. Ian works with McCarthy Tetrault, but has recently taken an 8-month secondment with Take-over Bid Team at the Ontario Securities Commission. Albert Poon continues as a Senior Architect with DLN Architects & Engineers [H.K.] Ltd. in Hong Kong. Christian Stein joined 180 Communicátions, a top international advertising agency based in Amsterdam, as an Account Director in March 2006.
Jackie Yeung and his wife Doris welcomed their daughter Natalie on July 19, 2006 weighing in at 6.1 lbs.
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Steve Heron opened Heron Communications Group in April 2006 which provides integrated brand communications services. A member of the S.A.C. Association Council, Steve lives with his wife Amy and son Jackson in Waterloo, ON.
Roman Melnyk has completed his post doctoral work at Harvard University and has accepted a research position at Merck & Co. Inc., in Montreal. Roman and his wife Tammy moved to Montreal in September. John Shik married Jennifer Sullivan of St. John’s, Newfoundland. John’s parents welcomed the couple at a reception in Hong Kong in March. John and Jennifer have purchased a home in St. Philip’s near St. John’s where he continues in the medical field in the practice of Nephrology at the Health Sciences Centre.
Kelly ’94. Ryan and Tralee live in Richmond Hill and Ryan works as a mortgage broker with Home Loans Canada Direct in Toronto. Geoff Pennal has been an Investment Advisor to high net worth clients at CIBC Wood Gundy in Toronto since May 2005. Alfredo Villegas-Camil has recently been named CEO Empresas Raviatt. Located in Torreon, Mexico, Empresas Raviatt is involved in waste management and land and business development. Their recycling plant is the first of its kind in Mexico. 1995
(l-r) Francis Ka, Jim Herder ’64, Eugene Ka ’93 and Headmaster Staunton at the offices of RBC Dominion Securities in Hong Kong, where Francis is President and a Director of the company for Asia. Robert Leckey successfully defended his doctorate in law at the University of Toronto in 2005. In 2006, he began teaching as an assistant professor at the Faculty of Law, McGill University.
Andrew Sundjaja and Jackie Yeung ’92 and their wives treated Jim Herder ’64 to Dim Sum in Hong Kong in March. Above (l-r) Andrew ’93, Jackie ’92, Jim ’64, Catherine Leung and Doris Yeung. 1994
Gilbert Lee is Asia Pacific Director with Periscope, a full service independent advertising and marketing agency located in Hong Kong. The firm also has offices in Minneapolis. William Long completed his fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester and is currently working at the ISK-Institute in New York. Brian McKague recently joined CIBC Wood Gundy in Toronto as an Investment Advisor. He is actively involved as a council member of the S.A.C. Alumni Association. Brian organizes the Annual Golf Tournament and encourages parents and almuni to particpate in next year’s event.
Martin Best married Heidi Katariina Saario in the S.A.C. Chapel on July 22, 2006. Martin and Heidi’s union was then blessed by the Finnish Lutheran Church in a second ceremony on August 5, 2006 in Finland. His brother, Allan ’92 was the best man. Ryan Lawlor and Tralee Kelly were married on July 15, 2006 in the St. Andrew’s Chapel. Fellow Andreans in attendance were best man Will McGuigan ’94 as well as Justin Bates ’94 and Rob
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Andrew Cheung is Executive, Client Management, Institutional Equities with Macquarie Securities Limited in Hong Kong.
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Darren McNair and Daniele announce the birth of their son James Thomas on April 8, 2006 in Toronto. 1996
Kevin Aarts and his wife Elizabeth announce the birth of their daughter, Calista on February 4, 2006. Kevin is the Chief Development Officer of the John Aarts Group of excavating, aggregate and property development companies and lives in London, Ontario with his family.
Chris Foster and Tara Sutton were married in the St. Andrew’s College Memorial Chapel on September 3, 2005. S.A.C. Chaplain, Reverend Bruce Roffey officiated and classmate Jeff Lewis ’95 was an usher in the wedding party. Other Andreans attending were Stephen Foster ’97 and Matt Thorne ’95. Chris and Tara live in Richmond Hill. Chris works as a Solutions Consultant at Symcor Inc., a leading North American provider of check processing, payment processing, statement production and document management services in Toronto.
Mark Atkinson has been the Editor of Inside Track Motorsports News for two years. One of the perks of his job includes test-driving new vehicles and reporting on racing events throughout Canada. He is a member of the Automotive Journalist’s Association of Canada. Jameel Bandali attended Wilfrid Laurier University and graduated in 2000 with a degree in Political Science and Communication Studies. He then completed a one year post-graduate program in Digital Media Design from George Brown College.
Jason Inniss is the Chef at Amuse-Bouche restaurant in Toronto. He was nominated for the 2005 “9 of Dine Chefs of Distinction Awards” by a panel of judges that included Toronto food writers and critics. Jason studied History and International Relations before embarking on his cooking career. Jeff Lewis recently joined Air Canada as a pilot on the Embraer E190 aircraft. His routes include domestic and trans-border flying, as well as the occasional flight to the Bahamas and North Caribbean islands. Jeff continues to serve on the Board of Directors for the Canadian International Air Show and The Canadian National Exhibition. Jeff’s business, Terraquip is now the largest importer of Asian Construction and Material Handling equipment in Canada.
Jan Mathews is an elementary school teacher at Rosedale Day School in Toronto. Ted Mercer left Morgan Stanley in London, England in September 2005 and travelled through China with Graham Munro ’96. He met Raphael Choi ’96 in Hong Kong. From there he travelled through Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Singapore and Australia. He has settled at TD Bank as Manager/SOX Consultant in Toronto. Vito Pilieci and his wife Cheryl welcomed the arrival of their first child, son Alex on May 2, 2006. Proud grandparents are S.A.C. Librarian Marie Pilieci and her husband Sam. Vito, Cheryl and Alex live in Ottawa where he is a journalist with the Ottawa Citizen. Neil Ritchie joined RBC Dominion Securities in January 2006. He was formerly with Tennis Canada. 1997
Michael Graaf is Vice President of Sales and Marketing for REHA Enterprises Ltd. in Mississauga, an importer and distributor of health and beauty products from Germany, dealing with major chain stores across Canada. Ron Ho married Michelle Ng on January 7, 2005. Ron is currently working in Hong Kong with Hong Kong Land Limited, a firm controlled by the Hui Family.
Sean Daniel and Dr. Kendra Struck were married on June 10th, 2006 in Waterloo with the reception in Cambridge. They had a honeymoon in Maui, Hawaii. They live on the West Coast where Sean continues to work for Microsoft and Kendra is in her residency of medical school.
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Gerald Li did a great job of organizing the Hong Kong Old Boys’ Pub Night in March. The event attracted over 60 old boys to greet Ted and Jane Staunton, Jim Herder, and Beth and Mike McKay who were passing through on their way to China. Gerald, who graduated from the University of Hong Kong in 2005 with his law degree, is an account manager with Xinhua Finance. Jason McIntyre graduated in June from the Radio Broadcasting Diploma program at Algonquin College in Ottawa.
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Kevin Siu is Business Development Manager with Fordex Electric Co. Ltd. and Executive Director of NGT International Trading Ltd. in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Makay House for senior boys. He will also be teaching social studies. Fellow Andrean Paul Kitchen ’70 continues as Head of School at Rothesay-Netherwood.
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Yamato Yoshioka spoke to the graduating students of the class of 2006 about time management, and the importance of building and keeping strong relationships, at the annual Grad lunch given by the school and organised by the Ladies’ Guild. “Yoshi” as he is known to one and all, graduated from Queen’s University in Electrical Engineering in 2003, and is with Honda of Canada Limited in Alliston, ON as a new model engineer. He married Ayako Takeda at the St. Andrew’s Chapel on August 5, 2006.
Brad Cross married Kandice MacMillan on Saturday August 12th, 2006. Fellow Andreans in attendance included his father David Cross ’68, and (l-r) Mark Landry, Andrew Weedon, Brad, Antonio Riva Palacio, Gerald Kwan and Jason Perrier; all from the class of 1998. Brad was recently promoted to Senior Consultant with Deloitte & Touche LLP in Toronto. Jeff Thompson and his wife Sheena announce the birth of their daughter Alyse Christine on April 15, 2006 in Nassau Bahamas, weighing in at 8 lbs 6 oz. 1999
Mark Gooderham is a Senior Account Manager with Xerox Technology, Document Management and Consulting Services, working primarily in York Region. Bernard Lee is in merchandising with Grandwood Hong Kong Limited and Productworks International, in Hong Kong. Albert Leung and his twin brother Herbert, two of the school’s finest artists in recent years - attended the Old Boys’ Pub Night in Hong Kong. Albert is Operations Coordinator with Disney Character Voices International. Herbert is an art director with Zenith Creative. Jamie MacPherson joined Rothesay-Netherwood School in New Brunswick as Assistant Housemaster for
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Jamie Duncan graduated from Newmarket High School and then headed to the University of Guelph for Marketing Management. After a year, he was hired as a junior consultant at a small research company in Guelph and subsequently was hired by Ipsos Reid in 2002. He is now co-manager of the Alberta Municipal Affairs practice located in Calgary.
on the Dean’s List at the University of Waterloo. He is now Vice President of Business Development and Project Coordinator for Bioinformatics Solutions Inc., and lives and works in Waterloo. Kyle Walsh recently graduated from Queen’s University with a Medical Degree in Economics & Health Studies. 2001
Chris Bibby is a Sales Representative for Sutton Group Associates Realty Inc. in Toronto. Michael Campbell graduated last spring with a B.Sc. in Environmental Science from the University of Guelph. He is working as Sales Manager with WSP International Limited in Markham. Roger Chau graduated from Queen’s University in May 2005 with a BSc. in Mathematics and Engineering. He currently attends the University of Waterloo studying for his Master of Mathematics and expects to graduate in December of 2006.
Asad Haque has joined the Hong Kong branch of Deutche Bank AG with their Global Markets Division.
Chris Chui graduated from the University of Waterloo with a degree in Software Engineering.
Jacob Marcinkowski is a Sales Representative for Sutton Group Associates Realty Inc. in Toronto.
Mike Dainard graduated from McMaster University in the spring of 2005 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a minor in Economics. After travelling to Australia, he accepted a position with Bentall Capital, a real estate advisory and management company.
Wanki Park received his master’s degree in comparative politics in the fall of 2005 from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is now back in Korea to prepare to serve his mandatory military duty as an officer in the Air Force. His duty is to become an assistant professor at the Air Force Academy and teach political science for the next three years. Wanki is planning to apply to law school in the U.S. after his military service concludes. Iain Rogers completed an Hons. BSc. in Science and Business in 2003, graduating
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Jackson Lau has relocated to Hong Kong and is an Account Executive in Sales and Marketing with the Jetmax Group. Paul Perrier received his degree in Chemistry Forensics at State University of New York at Oswego and is presently studying for his Law Doctorate at the University of Buffalo.
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Jason Wong has relocated back to Hong Kong after graduating from the University of Toronto. He now works in the Order Management System at Bloomberg L.P., a worldwide information and financial news provider. In his current position he works closely with asset managers from various hedge funds and banks, developing and implementing an electronic trading system. Jason writes “the Hong Kong Reunion gave me a chance to catch up with fellow old boys who I didn’t know were in Hong Kong”. (l-r) Jonathan Cheng, Kenneth King, Jackson Lau, Danny Mak, Jason Wong, Franko Lam. All from the class of 2001. 2002
Jason Bayley completed a three year Business Diploma from George Brown College in August of 2005, and is currently enrolled at Ryerson University completing a Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship. Randall Blom graduated from the University of St. Andrew’s, Scotland, with an MA Honours in International Relations and Modern History. Randall tells us that the past four years in the UK, and at St. Andrew’s especially, have been fantastic. However, he is exceedingly glad to be coming home to Canada!
Richard Goldhar has recently accepted a two year contract with the Atlantic Jewish Council. He is the United Israel Campaign Associate, Director of Administration for the Atlantic Jewish Council. Richard will also be the administrator for State of Israel Bonds in the Atlantic Region and assist in young adult programming. It is a non-profit organization which provides services and advocates for Israel by raising awareness and funds for the state. (l-r) Scott Fullerton ’05, Adam Brander ’02, Andrew Steeves ’02, John Knutton ’02, Kevin Fullerton ’02 and Jeff Ginou ’02 enjoy the Fullerton’s cottage on Lake Joseph in Muskoka. Pete McClelland was selected to represent Canada as part of the Canadian National Rowing Team at the Commonwealth Rowing Championships in Scotland, and the World University Championships in Lithuania. James Healey was one of 59 student-athletes recognized by Hockey East as qualifying for the league’s All-Academic Team last June. The Hockey East Association is a ten team, Division 1 college hockey conference based in Massachusetts. Jimmy plays goal for Merrimack College in Massachusetts. He [above right] visited with classmate Gavin Skolnick in Nassau last March. Ryan Kelly received an honours BMSc. degree in Physiology & Pharmacology from the University of Western Ontario in 2006.
Please keep us up to Jordan Dudley graduated with a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies from the University of Western Ontario. He was in the Commercial Aviation Management stream, which involves active flight training and successfully completed his Group 1 Multi-IFR rating in early spring. He is currently working for Empire Aviation in London as a flight instructor.
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Frederick Tang graduated from University of Bath in the UK with a BSc. (Hons) Business Administration (BBA). Frederick is to pursue a master’s degree in Finance at the University of Warwick in 2006-2007. Ian Wright participated in UBC’s international exchange program during his third year. He spent a year at the University of Virginia and during that year decided to transfer permanently to UVA. He will graduate in December 2006 with a degree in Systems Engineering. Last year Ian took over as Pipe Major of the Albemarle Sheriff’s Pipes & Drums and regularly teaches bagpipes at home and at school. David Zhou graduated from Purdue University with a BS degree in Computer Engineering.
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Hugh Dowell will finish his studies at McGill next year. He writes, “Though the years I have spent here have been valuable, I have realized this is not where I am called to be. Music will remain a vital part of my life. After much thought, meditation and prayer I wish to become a priest of the Roman Catholic church.”
Exhibition which showcases work by students, staff, faculty, and community members. This is his first public show and he had two panoramic photographs on display.
Zameer Pirani will be attending the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. 2005
Ernie Lau is working in guest services with Travelodge Hotels in Vancouver after studying at the University of Waterloo. Matthew Posa and Armen Khajetoorian are the owners of Fusion Marketing Co. in Maple, Ontario which provides business services, such as graphic design, printing, banners, and business cards.
John Housser (above) is studying at Acadia University and was recently involved in the 15th annual Acadia Art
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Tyler Smith is in Environmental Science at Acadia University where he plans to complete his Honours in fourth year. Tyler also plays on the Acadia rugby team.
Jordan Zitoun recently accepted a four year NCAA Division I scholarship with Quinnipiac College in Connecticut. Jordan played varsity hockey for S.A.C. in 2005. 2006
Anthony Grieco has accepted a four year NCAA Division I scholarship at North Dakota University. Anthony played varsity Hockey for S.A.C. in 2005. Robert Martini was MVP of the Toronto Star all-star high school hockey team and was drafted in the USHL by Indiana Ice.
Community News Trevor Biasi and his wife Paula welcomed their daughter Robin Yvonne on May 12, 2006. She weighed a healthy 8 lbs 3 oz. Trevor teaches Canadian History and Politics in the Upper School. Sabrina D’Angelo and her husband Gian welcomed their new son Max, a brother for Cole, on June 26, 2006. Sabrina teaches French and Geography in the Middle School. Adam and Clare Kowaltschuk welcomed their first child, Nathan Edward on May 11, 2006 in Newmarket. Adam teaches Geography and Science in the Middle School, and Clare teaches Geography in the Upper School. Claudia Rose-Donahoe and her husband Phil proudly announce the birth of their first child, Maya Rose, born April 20, 2006. Claudia teaches Grade 6 and 7 Language Arts.
Ted and Jane Staunton visited this local Hong Kong eatery in March. Ted says he is considering franchises in Toronto! Mike Ruscitti and his wife Sarah welcomed their daughter Georgina Fiore Cooper on August 29, 2006 weighing in at 7 lbs. 2 oz. Georgina is a younger sister for Aria. Mike is the Acting Director of the Middle School and teaches math.
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Steve Treasure writes “During the March Break I went south to enjoy the clear skies and sunshine of Florida far away from the madding crowd of St. Andrew’s College. Imagine my surprise when out on a boat on a lake near Mount Dora, Florida, I ran into these two cheerful rogues! - Graham Thompson ’06 & Chris Young ’06. Over the years, I have learned to be constantly on the alert - Andreans are everywhere!”
2006 CLASS NEWS
UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS FOR THE CLASS OF BROCK UNIVERSITY Andrew Finelli
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY Sean Han, John Park COLGATE UNIVERSITY Nick Leslie CORNELL UNIVERSITY Jun-Young Lee, Jeffrey Lui DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Rudy Allen, Max Kehrli, Paul Ross KING’S COLLEGE AT DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY James Porter, Ben Udashkin DICKINSON COLLEGE Kevin Lee
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Spencer Higgs HONG KONG UNIVERSITY Leo Yeung LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS Matthew Eaton-Kent MCGILL UNIVERSITY Pierce Cassidy, Tyler Ehler, Mike Ferguson, David Kanhai, Johnny Lin MCMASTER UNIVERSITY Murray Kay, Julian Kim, Martin Lee, Gautam Tolani MOUNT ALLISON UNIVERSITY Brandon Richards NEW YORK UNIVERSITY Kevin Chai ONTARIO COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN Blake Muir
QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY Lawrence Chu, Dean Hamann, Jared Lee, James McArthur, Arthur Wong
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN Sean Lee, Jesen Tanadi
SCHULICH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT YORK UNIVERSITY Sameer Gulamani, Tony Lau SHERIDAN COLLEGE Khatib Chowdhury
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Gordon Lee UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, VA Viren Ratnaswami UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER Han Choi
UNIVERSITY OF ST. ANDREWS Adam Laing TRENT UNIVERSITY Dustin Chong TUFTS UNIVERSITY Alexander Tang
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Taylor Campbell, Andy Chiu, Jesse Cohen, Ping Hsu, Harvey Hui, David Luther, Jeffrey Ngo, Maguid Nicholas, Meher Sandhu, Alan Shum, Benjamin Si UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA Will Ohm, Chris Simpson
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE - LONDON Vello Keelmann UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA Michael Lara UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Henrique Barbone UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH Matt Browning, Eric Cumming, Andy Dalrymple, Chad Davis, Kiko Halaliku, Logan Hurst, Thijs Maaskant, Graham Thompson UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Sungjun Yoon UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Luis Meneses
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UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA Julien Benhaim, Justin Lemieux-Reale, Jeremy Slessor UNIVERSIDAD PANAMERICANA Inaki Lanzagorta
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UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO Jason Ng, Justin Quinton, Darryl Shen, Raymond Tung UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO Anton Bennett, Dennis Chang, Paul Jenkins, Tyler Munro KING’S COLLEGE AT UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO Mike McIntosh WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY Matthew Leon, Karl McCartney, Nirushan Thambirajah, Chris Young YORK UNIVERSITY Adrian Bruno, Matt Cho
S.A.C. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Please visit our website at www.sac.on.ca for a complete listing and up to date information on school activities and events. For more information concerning admission to St. Andrew’s, please contact our Admission Office at 905.727.3178 or toll-free at 1.877.378.1899.
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CADETS IN CONCERT Friday, February 23rd, 2007
INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS’ PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST (IISPSC) Thursday, October 19th to Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 Volunteer judges needed – please call David Kyle (905) 727.3178
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10TH ANNUAL UK OLD BOYS DINNER – LONDON, ENGLAND Friday, October 27th, 2006 Headmaster Ted Staunton will be the guest of honour. Please contact John Morgan at JRMorg@aol.com for more details.
RED & WHITE GALA Saturday, April 21st, 2007 CADETS: FREEDOM OF THE TOWN PARADE Sunday, April 22nd, 2007, Aurora Check the website for time and details
NOVEMBER SCHOOL MUSICAL: CABARET Directed by William Scoular Wednesday, November 15th to Saturday, November 18th, 2006 To order tickets please email jane.bedard@sac.on.ca Box Office Phone: (905) 727.3178 ext.434
MAY HEADMASTER’S PARADE Tuesday, May 1st, 2007, 1:00 pm Classes 1957 and prior Luncheon 11:00 am CADET INSPECTION Saturday, May 5th, 2007 Plan to arrive at 12:30 pm
DECEMBER ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE Friday, December 8th, 2006 Yorkminster Park Baptist Church 1585 Yonge Street, Toronto, 7:00 pm
JUNE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRIZE DAY Thursday, June 14th, 2007, 2:00 pm
JANUARY 24TH ANNUAL MACPHERSON HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Friday, January 12th to Sunday, January 14th, 2007 Aurora Community Centre Alumni Hockey Game January 13th
UPPER SCHOOL PRIZE DAY Friday, June 15th, 2007, 2:00 pm S.A.C. ASSOCIATION GOLF DAY See website for details
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FROM THE EDITOR
The memory will never fade The members of the Regiment known as The First Five Hundred were each given a tiny Bible at St. Andrew’s Church in St. John’s on October 4, 1914. Inscribed in it are the words: “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit ye like men, be strong.” I am in a reflective mood. Writing about the recent death of Bob Coulter, I am thinking about how much an agent of change he was in his 16 years at the helm of St. Andrew’s. He was my Headmaster as we both started our careers at St. Andrew’s in 1958. So as a student, I witnessed firsthand the tremendous re-building of the College in 1962, which is described in the late Lloyd MacPherson’s tribute reprinted from the 1974 Review in this issue. One man, driven with a passion for change and improvement can make a huge difference in the lives of many. Certainly Bob Coulter did that at St. Andrew’s. He was born in 1914, the year the Great War, the “war to end all wars” started. In late June of this year, Gail and I went to northern France to attend the commemoration of the sacrifice made by the Royal Newfoundland Regiment in that war. We were with a large group of Newfoundlanders, and we visited the major battlegrounds where the Regiment fought – all of them, now, a part of the beautiful French countryside. The multilayers of crops in farmers’ fields are an endless green ocean rippling in the breeze, ever changing, ever the same. And on the side of the roadways, every few kilometers, are the cemeteries. At the Somme, from July to November 1916, a million men died advancing twelve kilometers. Flowers mark the immaculate graves of men from every corner of the globe. Many of the smaller cemeteries lie in the middle of farmers’ fields. Others run wide into the distance as far as the eye can see. We were left speechless. July 1st this year was the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont Hamel. It was the first day of the battle of the Somme. Everything that could go wrong, did. The Royal Newfoundland
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Regiment, among the first attackers, numbered 801 men. Those able bodied enough to answer the roll call the next morning numbered 68. All the others were killed, or wounded, or missing. It was, and remains, the greatest tragedy in the history of Newfoundland. The loss to our island people hit every cove and inlet, every town and city. It wiped out a whole generation of our brightest and best young men. They had signed up for what they called the great adventure, sure they would be home for Christmas. Three of them were my uncles: Hubert died that day and is buried at Beaumont Hamel, aged 25. Arthur was wounded and then killed the next year just down the road at Cambrai, aged 32. Ralph was wounded there, and at subsequent battles, lived through the four years and returned home in 1918. Their sister, Elsie, was an ambulance driver behind the lines. July 1st of course is Canada Day, but for Newfoundlanders it is also, and always, Memorial Day. We are grateful that this year, for the first time, there was a commemorative ceremony on Parliament Hill to remember Beaumont Hamel. In France, six Andreans were among the Newfoundland delegation. We were led by Lieutenant Governor Edward Roberts ’57 who is also Honorary Colonel of the Regiment; his son-in-law Ivan Lavrence ’87; The Hon John Crosbie ’49, Chancellor of Memorial University; Tom Munn ’50; The Rev. Ian Wishart ’48, a former Padre of the Regiment; and myself. It was, to put it mildly, an unforgettably emotional experience. All of us had relatives or family friends or both, who died in that place on that day or elsewhere in that war. And I therefore wondered whether something so personal was a reasonable subject for a column like this. Two thoughts occurred to me. First, think what the world lost because of those millions of deaths and what many of them might have accomplished had they been spared. Bob Coulter lived to do what he did because he didn’t die as a young man in a muddy war somewhere. Second, think what the world gained. Our freedoms rest on their sacrifice and that of millions more, in other wars, in other lands, right up to the present day. JIM HERDER
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A special thank you to Lu Taskey for his photographic contributions to The Andrean over the years. This is Lu’s 10th Andrean Front Cover – quite a milestone. Congratulations Lu.
Lu Taskey has competition for the photos on Prize day as current parents and friends like to take their own shots of the grads! This photo?, taken by Lu of course!
This background photo of the Old Boys’ ties is also Lu’s.
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