The Andrean - Fall 2022

Welcome to The Andrean, your alumni magazine since

1956.

This edition of The Andrean is arriving in your mailbox later than normal, so we could include photos of a very special end-of-year event. An Andrean Christmas is a spectacular extravaganza we have hosted at Roy Thomson Hall in downtown Toronto since 2015. This concert puts a spin on the Carol Service tradition of bringing Andreans together during the holiday season. It features the wide-ranging musical and artistic talents of our students and faculty and is attended by hundreds of Old Boys who gather on stage to sing Amazing Grace and Dorset Carol, a true display of brotherhood and unity. This year’s concert took place on Dec. 16, 2022, exactly 88 years after the very first Carol Service on Dec. 16, 1934, when it was held in Memorial Chapel.

Because we modified the delivery date of the fall magazine, we will also move the spring issue forward a couple of weeks to include news and photos from the end of the school year.

Julie Caspersen, Editor

The ANDREAN

Published by St. Andrew’s College for Old Boys, parents, and friends of the school

Editor

Julie Caspersen

Director of Communications

Nicolette Fleming

Art Direction, Design, and Photography

Paul Mosey

Contributors

Sean Maillet

Jim McGillivray

Chris Traber

Telephone 905-727-3178, ext. 333

Email admission@sac.on.ca oldboys@sac.on.ca theandrean@sac.on.ca Website www.sac.on.ca

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Detail of a Cadet Officer’s sword hilt at the 2022 Remembrance Day ceremony.

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Pipers with pads: First Football players Roan Binnendyk ’23, left, and Hayden Thorne ’24, lead the team onto the field at Homecoming 2022.

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O BROTHERS, WHERE ART THOU? Will Brothers ’24 brought the character of Fagin to life in this year’s fall play, Oliver! An extensive prosthetic head piece transformed Will from a boyish Grade 11 student into a grizzled, street-wise, London gang leader. Will’s performance was inspirational – and yes, he managed to pick a pocket or two...

TTLThrough The Lens

A selection of favourites from school photographer, Paul Mosey

Waterslide fun for Grade 7 student Stephen Luan ’28 at Camp Winnebagoe in early September.

Assistant Director of Middle School Colby Dockerty takes a cream pie in the face during Halloween fun.

The agony of a missed opportunity for 1st Soccer player Issa Abdu ’24.

Remembrance Day

Prayer Circle – October 2022

Prefect Cameron Veisman with motionball athletes, Hannah and Jordy, during Saints Day on Sept. 23, 2022.

THE HEAD’S UP

It’s been a historic year already as we opened our campus to St. Anne’s School for the inaugural group of students called the First Cygnets. It won’t be long before they leave our nest for their campus across the road, but it’s been a pleasure having them join our community. While the interactions between SAC and SAS students have been limited, we look forward to building programming that provides a measured balance of integrated activities.

Much of this will come out in our upcoming strategic planning. As we announced last spring, we wrapped up our last fiveyear strategic plan, and now we embark on the next journey. Surveying key constituent groups – alumni, parents, students, and staff – kicked off this reflective process. The results were overwhelmingly positive, but we grabbed some nuggets where

improvement is necessary, including day house life, staff compensation, financial aid, social and emotional support programs for students, and equity, diversity, and inclusion in our school community.

In October, we had our first Board and Leadership retreat since before the pandemic. The Board meets four times yearly and the Leadership Team meets weekly, but we hadn’t been able to develop an in-person program in three years, and this was incredibly fruitful. The two groups came together to cultivate some key questions for consideration to start us down the right path.

Following this, in November, we welcomed 12 colleagues from CAIS schools across the country for our CAIS Accreditation visit. Nearly two years of work went into preparing for the review, including developing a lengthy 300-page report with supporting documentation that the committee was required to review. During the four-day visit, the team interviewed almost everyone on staff in some fashion through focus groups, quick chats in the hallways or dining hall, and structured interviews. Every aspect of our school was examined, from academics and athletics to information technology and boarding. No stone was left unturned. The key takeaway is that St. Andrew’s is at the top of the heap. We have a caring and family-like community where students and staff are engaged in learning, growth, and development. There is always room for improvement; those details will be available to us when the final report is provided in the new year.

So, what comes next for St. Andrew’s? Well, we hope you will help guide us into another historic time for SAC and SAS as we begin the development of our new five-year strategic plan. X

R. McHenry, Head of School

Kevin

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE

Aiden van der Weg

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS-LOS ANGELES David Buckley

BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC Andrew Kam

CARLETON UNIVERSITY Niko Athanasopoulos, Owen Bradbury

CORNELL UNIVERSITY *Luke Devlin

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Tyler Day

HARVARD UNIVERSITY *Matthew Morden

HURON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Jack Beswick, Gio Gomez, Hunter Hayhoe, Toby Hugh, Daniel Iwai, Marcus Jenko, Daniel Kraik, Ethan Mitchell

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY Lucas Fong, Matthew Olejarz

MERCER UNIVERSITY Riley Knox

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY James Lee, Bruce Sun

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

*Eli Sebastian, Jonathan Shen

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY

*Nathaniel Bannister, Easton Irvine, Kevin Jiang, Rylan Kirchmair, Colin McCarthy, Stathios Mouratidis

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY Mauricio Rullan Mansur

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL David Ezeude, Carson Rein, Spencer Thomson

THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA Daniel Valencia Mondragon

TORONTO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Fynn McNolty

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Oliver Cote, Gavin Owen, Vincent Virgilio, Ronan Woodroffe

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES Leo Shao

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY John Wang

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SANTA BARBARA Harry He, Kevin Zou

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH Murray Boland, Dylan Di Meo, David Guizzetti, Sam Heider, Flavio Zanette

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON *Aydar Suniev

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Kade Hennessy

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Michael Chen

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Bob Chen, Kevin Zhou

* these grads have accepted a university offer and are planning a gap year

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Ryan Char, Andrew Ding, Andrew Jung, Jacky Liao, Dennis Lin, Kyle Murphy, Henry Paluch, Ryan Polera, Jason Qian, James Song, Michael Suma, Nicholas Wong

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

Max Cruickshanks, Patrick Cui, Fayez Haque, Josh Magder, Rex Ngan, Zain Salman

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

Tim Zhang

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS

Adam Mallalieu

WESTERN UNIVERSITY

David Abramowicz, Hin Cheung, Mark Desnoes, Noah Green, Ashton Hunter, Wyatt Savage, Anthony Simpson, Alex Small, Troy Tsai

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

Oliver Bayley, Cole D’Angelo, Mohammadhossein Delnava, Joe Gentile, Quinlan Goring, Ethan Hart, Rowan Kimens, Sebastian Kinsey, Korbin McKay, Aaron Mizrahi, Dillon O’Rourke, Colton Phillips, Will Reel, Udayveer Sangha, Ethan Yen

YORK UNIVERSITY

Danial Sedghi Shabastari

BCHL

Callum Arnott, Max Seguin

GAP YEAR

Cameron Byers, Ben McMullen, Maximile Perricone

RETURNING TO SAC

James Gillingham, Ronan Nordick, Ben Power

By Jim McGillivray

The SAC Pipes & Drums take centre stage at the Royal Winter Fair’s 100th anniversary opening showcase

It’s not often a group of teenagers gets a chance to be front and centre at a big-city showpiece gala with 100 years of history behind it, but that’s exactly what the St. Andrew’s College Pipes & Drums got on Nov. 2 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.

Founded in 1922, The Royal, as it is known, is the largest indoor agricultural fair in the world. It takes place on the Canadian National Exhibition grounds, where the distinctive Coliseum Arena was built specifically to house it. Celebrating its 100th anniversary, The Royal had prepared an extra elaborate opening gala in the 7,500-seat Coca-Cola Arena adjacent to the Coliseum. Acts in attendance included Blue Rodeo, The Tenors, and the RCMP Musical Ride. Well-known Canadian TV personality, Rick Mercer, emceed the evening.

This was not a simple march up and down the arena floor for the Pipes & Drums. In fact, they had been tasked with developing a marching routine and musical arrangement that would blend seamlessly

with a country-rock tune sung by up-andcoming country performer, Sacha.

Planning began weeks in advance, with Director of Pipes & Drums, Matt MacIsaac, arranging the music and Band Officer, Jamie Inglis ’91, creating the choreography that would have the band form a “100” in the middle of the arena floor just before playing along with Sacha’s new song, I Call It Country

The challenge was to prepare 30 boys – many of whom had only played one performance with the band – to master a routine timed to the second and measured to the metre under the bright lights of a high-end production. Rehearsals were an education for the students as they got a glimpse at what goes into a large-scale gala event: allocation of space, security, meals, sound checks, rehearsal timings, handlers, and, most of all, sound, colour, and movement.

And there were plenty of rehearsals. The band spent nearly two full days rehearsing music and walking through routines at the

venue. Their single rehearsal with Sacha proved that much work still needed to be done before the performance.

As showtime approached, the atmosphere at rehearsals became more intense. The goal was to ingrain the routine into the minds of these young men so they could walk out onto the arena floor to face 7,500 people, a blazing light show, a very loud band, and still hit all their cues.

As a prelude to the big show, a miniband of four pipers and two drummers marched in dignitaries and performed at a $1,500-a-plate gala dinner to much acclaim.

Showtime arrived with the students wellprepared but nervous. Four attending teachers said some silent prayers as they stepped back to let the band move onto the floor. The Drum Major gave the command, and the Pipes & Drums were on their own in front of thousands. Four band members wore headpieces into which on-the-beat cues were relayed. A layer of dirt over the arena floor for the dog

This page, clockwise from top left: Gala host, Rick Mercer, barrel riding demonstration, P/Maj Roan Binnendyk, Blue Rodeo performing, Pipes & Drums in their “100” formation. Opposite page, from top: D/Maj Kai Kang leads the SAC Pipes & Drums on to the dirt-covered arena floor, Super Dogs in action, Sacha performing with the Pipes & Drums, show-jumping demonstration, RCMP Musical Ride, the final bow with all the gala performers assembled.

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and horse displays added to the surreal environment. Sacha came down off the stage to join the band on the floor as the arena rocked. Resplendent in red scarlets, spats, Gordon kilts, and feather bonnets, the band captured the visual attention of the entire crowd as they moved through their formations toward Sacha’s finale.

It seemed like it had hardly begun when the band was making its exit to the closing bars of Sacha’s song and the tumultuous response of the crowd. Now out of sight, there were high fives and congratulations all-round for a job well done. Sacha had a quick visit, and then it was time to gather the gear and head for the bus.

Head of School, Kevin McHenry, attended the performance. “Our Pipes & Drums performed brilliantly at the 100th anniversary of the Royal Winter Fair,” he said. “It was an immense honour to be invited to this high-profile event, and our students took full advantage of the opportunity.”

Matt MacIsaac heaped praise on the band for mastering the floor routine while remaining fluid. “We worked really hard on the music and the formations leading up to the night,” he said. “We were playing a familiar piece for us over Sacha’s song, though we had to adjust the style and tempo to suit it, and there was no margin for error. Coupled with some last-minute formation and positioning adjustments on the day of the show, it was a lot to ask, but the students stepped up massively and shone that night.”

The midnight bus ride back to the school was one of complete silence as performing intensity yielded to fatigue and muchneeded sleep. Such is the price of playing front and centre. X

Acts

attendance included Blue Rodeo, The Tenors, and the RCMP Musical Ride. Well-known Canadian TV personality, Rick Mercer, emceed the evening.

COMPETITION SPARKS FORMATION OF NEW SACA PIPE BAND

By Jim McGillivray

Bagpipes and drums have long graced the St. Andrew’s College campus in the form of the #142 Highland Cadet Corps Pipes & Drums. However, a new band now calls the school home, and this one is devoted to competing at the highest levels.

The St. Andrew’s College Association (SACA) Pipe Band was formed in the fall of 2019 when the new Director of the Pipes & Drums and world-class piper, Matt MacIsaac, and I raised the concept of the school sponsoring a pipe band that could take part in competitions in Ontario and, eventually, Scotland. The band would be comprised of quality pipers and drummers from inside and outside the school. The idea was embraced, and the new band embarked on recruiting members and preparing for the 2020 competition season.

Five of the first members were Matt, percussion director, Brian McCue, school counsellor, Alex Seto ’13, recent grads, Roy Huang ’21 and Henry Paluch ’22, and me.

Unfortunately, that season never came. The pandemic had much to say about the fortunes of the new pipe band as both the 2020 and 2021 competition seasons in Ontario and Scotland were cancelled.

However, 2022 dawned bright, and the band was ready and able to play in five events at four Highland games in Ontario. Pipe bands are divided into five competitive grades; Grade 5 is the lowest, and Grade 1 is the highest. The SACA Pipe Band’s recruiting was successful enough to compile a small but potent band that qualified to compete in Grade 2. In five events, the band managed two second-place finishes. All on the circuit agreed that a brand-new band appearing from nowhere and taking prizes in Grade 2 in its first year was very impressive. Matt was pleased with the band’s first competitive season. “Our first performance was more than two years in the making, but it was a good one that earned us second place,” he said. “The school has given us great support that has gotten us off the ground. The goal now is to grow the band’s size and its national and international exposure.”

Band members hail from across Southern Ontario. Pipe bands are great equalizers, and it’s not unusual to have members from all walks of life play alongside each other, with music and camaraderie the common denominator. The SACA band is no exception, and a varied mix of members attend practices year-round.

The band’s next official competition will be at the Georgetown Highland Games in June 2023. Prior to that, a winter of hard work will determine whether the SACA Pipe Band’s talented group of pipers and drummers can turn one of those second-place finishes into a first. X

The SACA Pipe Band pauses for a photo after their first competition at the Gerogetown Highland Games in June.

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

A new school year kicks off

A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

It’s hard to believe 20 years have passed since our historic Metro Bowl football championship in 2001. It feels like yesterday we were at the SkyDome (now Rogers Centre) cheering on our First Football Saints to an exhilarating and memorable victory. Fast forward to Homecoming this year, and it was a pleasure to host many Old Boys and parents from this team in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their championship season. In a fitting narrative, our current First Footballers did their part, defeating our rival, Upper Canada College, in front of a jam-packed Yuill Family Field crowd. The team would go on to capture this year’s CISAA championship.

The “passing of the torch” is special at a school with 123 years of history and tradition. It was fantastic to see so many generations of Andreans back on campus at Homecoming, and now, we look forward to getting out to see you. Be on the lookout for our usual SAC visits across Southern Ontario, the U.S., England, the Caribbean, and Asia. At the same time, we endeavour to find new pockets of Old Boys across the globe.

This past year allowed us to reunite in person and celebrate several important occasions, including the 50-year reunions for the Classes of ’70, ’71, and ’72, graduation dinners for the classes of ’20 and ’21, and the 50th anniversary of the annual Red & White Gala that was held in our very own La Brier Family Arena. In May, we honoured the wonderful career and life of the late Geoff Smith in Memorial Chapel. It was remarkable to see the impact and reach Mr. Smith had on our community as Old Boys, colleagues, and friends spanning four decades returned to campus to cherish their friend.

With my sincerest gratitude, I am pleased to report 2022 was a banner year for the SAC Foundation, with more than $7.9 million raised toward our ongoing Legacy Campaign (in support of the SAC Endowment), the renovation of McLaughlin Hall (our science and technology wing), and the development of St. Anne’s School. Newly established funds to support the St. Andrew’s College Association Pipe Band (a travelling band comprised of Andreans of all ages), SAC Athletics Booster Club, and unique student bursaries will enhance our increasingly robust endowment offerings.

The St. Anne’s School endowment currently held and managed by the SAC Foundation stands at $2.27 million, with an additional $5.8 million in pledges earmarked for endowment purposes. This is a superb start for SAS and reflects the excitement and commitment of the greater Andrean community.

Thank you for your generous and continued support. With many exciting things happening on and off campus, now more than ever, I welcome the opportunity to meet or speak with you.

Dileas gu brath,

Greg Reid Executive Director of Advancement President, SAC Foundation

SAC Foundation Endowment Fund

Assets as of June 30, 2022

Scholarship & Bursary Funds

$28,541,010

Board Restricted Funds $4,905,080

Academic & Co-Curricular Funds $1,991,652

Prize Day Award Funds $2,675,218

Total St. Andrew’s College Endowed Funds $38,112,960

St. Anne’s School Endowed Funds $2,271,552

Total Endowment Fund $40,384,512

Donations to Endowment – Last 4 Years

2019 $1,009,400 2020 $934,562 2021 $1,758,142 2022 $4,432,385

In November 2019, SAC launched the Legacy Campaign, an initiative that endeavours to support and give opportunity to the young men of St. Andrew’s, both today and in the future, by growing our endowment fund and planned giving portfolios. Our goal is to reach $100 million in these combined asset classes to make a St. Andrew’s education more affordable, enhance the traditions and programs that make us who we are, and provide overall long-term financial strength and security to the college.

Legacy Campaign Update

Endowment Fund

Campaign Launch (November 2019) June 30, 2022

$34,475,000 $38,112,960

Life Insurance Policies $27,800,000 $29,099,662

Planned Bequests $4,100,000 $9,965,000

Cash & Outstanding Pledges $3,164,373

Total $66,375,000 $80,341,995

Campaign Goal: $100 million in combined assets

DONOR PROFILE

By Chris Traber

At 27, Jack McDonald ’13 radiates a reverent sense of benevolence and a confident world perspective that belies his youthful semblance and years.

Recently, when the HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc. Global Markets vicepresident donated a generous gift to the St. Andrew’s College Foundation through the school’s Legacy Campaign, he deftly deflected accolades as he did pucks as an elite Varsity and NCAA hockey goalie.

The impetus for Jack’s gift of a $250,000 life insurance policy, a “financially innovative and manageable” SAC Foundation asset, is how it will support deserving current and future Andreans through bursaries, he says. The largess, he adds, is partial remittance for the invaluable experiences his alma mater afforded and set him on the path to a rewarding career.

Newmarket, Ont.-born and Aurora-raised, Jack was tending net for the AAA York-Simcoe Express hockey club when several friends and teammates enrolled at St. Andrew’s.

“That sparked my interest particularly when I discovered what an exceptional balance of academics and athletics SAC offered,” he says. “I saw it as an opportunity to get a solid education and still play hockey.”

Admittedly “artistically challenged,” the young man focused on business, economics, and political studies. Jack served as a Prefect and Company Commanding Officer of the #142 St. Andrew’s College 48th Highlanders

Cadet Corps. As Captain, his 60-man platoon won the 2013 Best Company Award. In addition, Jack was on the Head of School’s Honour Roll, was an Ontario Scholar with a 90.1 per cent graduating average, and earned an Extended French Diploma.

Throughout his St. Andrew’s tenure, Jack was an outstanding triple-sport athlete as a First Hockey MVP goalie, First Baseball team member, and Cross-Country MVP.

In 2012, Jack was part of the St. Andrew’s Society for Service Around the World (SASSAW) planning committee that embarked on a three-week summer mission to Tanzania, where they volunteered to enhance school infrastructure in a local village. The experience resonates to this day, he says.

“Community service in Tanzania was incredibly eye-opening and an amazing opportunity to give back.”

Jack climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, and the team journeyed on a safari through the Serengeti ecosystem.

“It was a trip into a different world and a chance to appreciate how lucky we are.”

After graduating from St. Andrew’s, Jack earned a hockey scholarship at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Jack McDonald ’13 outside Flavelle House during his campus visit in October 2022.

Coursework included banking and financial services management, accounting, investment and financial planning, monetary theory and policy, and foundations of international business. Jack was a member of the Skidmore men’s ice hockey team and named to the NCAA-Eastern College Athletic Conference All-Rookie Team (2014) and an Honourable Mention Conference goaltender (2015-2016).

He graduated in 2017 with a bachelor of science in management and business, a minor in economics, and a grade point average of 3.52.

It was during his time at Skidmore, however, when Jack circled back to St. Andrew’s, where he received a timely introduction to James Morgan ’91 through the Advancement Office. The mentorship became a friendship with James providing Jack with contacts in the New York financial services sector.

“James was very engaged and interested in helping me,” Jack says. “He knew people in the divisions I was applying to. To say he got me a foot in the door would be too modest.” In addition to securing summer internship

programs, James helped Jack get a full-time analyst posting at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. after he graduated from Skidmore College.

“James was incredibly helpful and made the city feel comfortable,” says Jack. “It was an exciting time for a young person. There’s no other city like New York.”

Jack lauds St. Andrew’s as both an institution and community deserving of alumni support.

“St. Andrew’s gives people the opportunity to have different experiences,” he says. “Whatever your interests, you can get the very best training. Whatever your passions, you can pursue them. You can thrive, and you’ll always have a great sense of brotherhood.”

Jack resides in Toronto and is engaged to TV and film actress, Madison Caan. Recreation includes the gym, running, golf, and hockey. X

The impetus for Jack’s gift of a $250,000 life insurance policy, a ‘financially innovative and manageable’ SAC Foundation asset, is how it will support deserving current and future Andreans through bursaries.

He’s an Old Boy, current parent, former SAC Foundation Trustee, past President of the Old Boys Association (and a member since 1997), and on the Board of Governors since 2008, serving as the Finance Committee Chair. You could say Mark Etherington ’92 is a complete Andrean. He has taken this consummate status one step further and accepted the position of Chair of the Board of Governors, effective Oct. 3.

“St. Andrew’s is a core part of my DNA. I enjoyed the privilege of roaming the halls as a student, playing sports, marching in Cadets, attending chapel, creating lifelong friendships, and being prepared for university and life beyond the gates,” Mark says.

Graduating after five years at St. Andrew’s, Mark earned an Honours BA from Queen’s University. He is president of Etherington Generations, a privately owned firm that provides strategic consulting expertise for company benefits plans as well as individual insurance planning for their clients.

Mark and his brothers, Sean ’94 and Paul ’95, founded motionball, a registered not-for-profit that introduces volunteers and donors to the Special Olympics movement through inclusive social and sporting events while providing meaningful volunteer leadership opportunities for Canadian university students and young professionals. Since its inception, motionball has donated more than $17 million to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. Mark has earned several accolades for his humanitarianism and volunteerism. In 2010, he received the Queen’s Alumni Humanitarian Award, followed by the June Callwood Award for

work within the disabled community in 2011. In 2018, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal from the GovernorGeneral, recognizing his contribution to the intellectually disabled community through motionball. That same year he was inducted into the Special Olympics Ontario Hall of Fame for leadership and giving. In 2019, he was awarded the Harry “Red” Foster Award for contributions to Special Olympics Canada and was honoured with a Volunteer Service Award from the Province of Ontario.

Mark and his wife, Katie, are proud parents of Brian ’24. “My journey within the Andrean community was further enhanced when my son started at the school. Now, through the eyes of a current parent, I am amazed at how the school continues to evolve, the passion of the faculty and staff, and the engaging opportunities provided for its students even through the many challenges of the last few years,” he says.

Celebrating his 30th reunion during Homecoming weekend was a special occasion for Mark. “What this reinforced was the special camaraderie, brotherhood, and experiences that only members of this school community have been able to share over the school’s 123-year history,” he says. “This is an exciting time for our community, and I am honoured to be a part of the history we are making.” X

The six years Dan Stock served at the helm of the St. Andrew’s College Board of Governors is a small indication of his decades of involvement in the life of the school.

Dan has been an active friend of SAC since the oldest of his three sons, Graydon ’02, started here in 1995. Soon followed Jarryd ’03 and Darryl ’04; Jarryd is the school’s Director of Admission. Dan’s wife, Joanne, is a fixture on campus as the Manager of the Campus Shop.

His six years as Board Chair have proven his unwavering leadership and superb guidance during his tenure, especially during a turbulent two years in a global pandemic.

Dan joined the Board in 2006 as Chair of the highly successful Not an Ordinary Place Campaign, which added $42.5 million of capital improvements to the campus. In addition, he chaired the Property and Facilities Committee that oversaw the development and construction of the Centre for Leadership, Innovation & Performance (CLIP), La Brier Family Arena, and the Yuill Family Athletic Complex. He was instrumental in the McLaughlin Hall science and technology renovations and the addition of two properties, Willow Farm and the Gate House, increasing the St. Andrew’s property from 113 to 126 acres.

Head of School, Kevin McHenry, counts Dan as a mentor and a friend. “He has been available to the school beyond expectations, spending countless hours in his role as Chair, and has built lasting friendships and relationships,” Kevin says. “I look forward to continuing this friendship in the coming years.”

Perhaps the most fulfilling accomplishment under Dan’s regime was the addition of St. Anne’s School for girls. With support from the Board, the Town of Aurora, and numerous employees, Dan worked tirelessly to see this strategic vision become a reality.

In early October, Dan passed the torch to Mark Etherington’92, who has served on the Board since 2008. “Dan has been an incredible advocate for St. Andrew’s over his time as Board Chair and his additional ten years as a Governor. He was also a leading force in the launch of St. Anne’s School and this new and developing partnership,” Mark says about his predecessor.

Dan was a partner and senior VP of Stock Transportation, a family business sold in 2002. For the 14 years following, he was the owner and manager of Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Newmarket, which he sold upon his retirement in 2016.

Beyond his volunteer role serving on the Board of Governors, Dan has been an active member of the Andrean community for decades. He has supported various school initiatives, attended hundreds of events, from galas to golf tournaments, and his philanthropy has tremendously improved the school. X

BELOW: Dan with his portrait painted by former Head of Art, Tino Paolini, alongside new chair, Mark Etherington ’92, past chair, Jeff Chisholm, and Head of School, Kevin McHenry.

NEW GOVERNOR INTRODUCTIONS

is the Assistant Director of Middle School, Academics. He has been a faculty member in the Middle School since September 2013, when he was hired to teach Grade 6 math, language, science, and physical education. He was promoted to his current position in 2021.

Colby helped develop the Middle School summer program, designed and facilitated full-school initiatives, including the Passion Project and the Middle School Engineering and Design Challenge, and honed his leadership skills as a grade team leader. He is a co-lead of the Standing Committee for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (SCETL) and facilitates the Middle School Clan Captain program.

Before coming to St. Andrew’s, Colby spent three years teaching Grade 8 at Nobleton Public School, where he enjoyed coaching volleyball, basketball, flag football, and badminton.

Colby holds a BA from the University of Guelph, a B.Ed. from D’Youville College, and an M.Ed. from Queen’s University. He is currently enrolled in the CAIS Leadership Institute program and takes pride in being a resource for his colleagues in the areas of projectbased learning and assessment practices.

Colby lives in Everett, Ont., with his wife, Kate, a Grade 6 teacher, and their daughter, Sloane.

is the Associate Director, Academics at St. Anne’s School.

She came to St. Andrew’s College in September 2012, where she started teaching English in the Upper School. She began her new position at SAS in August 2022.

At SAC, Samantha served as the Department Head of English and Chair of the Standing Committee for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (SCETL). In these roles, she led special projects, including integrating metacognitive approaches in the classroom, exploring constructions of gender, and investigating best practices for assessment and evaluation across the curriculum.

She has been actively involved in student life as the Grade 12 Coordinator, Upper School Debate Coach, Director of AP Capstone, Head of Smith House, and co-founder and faculty advisor of the Social Justice Council. She previously coached cross-country and Middle School rugby.

Samantha holds a master of teaching from OISE and a BA(Hons. with High Distinction) from the University of Toronto in English and history. She earned a diploma from the Klingenstein Summer Institute for Independent School Leadership at Columbia University, and recently an ABQ in Leadership Administration.

She lives on the St. Andrew’s campus with her partner, Stuart.

is the CEO of the Angus Glen and Kylemore Group of Companies. She lives in Aurora with her husband, Allan McDonell, and their three sons, Gordie ’21, Charlie ’23, and Duncan ’25.

Cailey attended the University of King’s College in Halifax, graduating with a BA(Hons.) in political science. She received her MBA from the Rotman School of Business.

She started a ladies’ golf clothing company called nineplusnine, which she ran for four years. She then joined Kylemore Communities as director of sales and marketing in 2001, a role she held until 2007.

Cailey was appointed president of Angus Glen and Goodwood Golf Clubs in 2009. As CEO of Angus Glen and Kylemore, Cailey is overseeing the development of three major projects in York Region, which total between 7,500 and 9,000 future homes ranging from single-family to high-rise and include several existing and future retail complexes.

Cailey is chair of her family office board, Seven Ties, a director of the Canadian Olympic Foundation, a director of the Golf Canada Foundation, a former director of Markham Stouffville Hospital from 2007 to 2017, and founder of the Angus Glen Running Series, which raised more than $700,000 for Markham Stouffville Hospital between 2007 and 2019.

Colby Dockerty

Samantha Scheepers

Cailey Stollery

GOING UP?

TRAPPED IN A MOVING 6x6 BOX WITH SAC’S HEAD ADMISSION GURU? HIS PITCH IS COMING STRAIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE.

By Michael Roy ’85 Executive Director, Enrolment Management

When Julie Caspersen, editor of The Andrean, approached us about an article in the magazine, the answer was simple –yes! When she expressed that it could be no longer than 500 words, a single word (that I won’t articulate) came to mind! Here is our SAC admission elevator pitch.

St. Andrew’s College defines itself through a specialization in boys’ education:

How we teach in the classroom; changing delivery every 20 minutes to maintain interest and focus is paramount to engaging students in their classes.

Visual learning through technology, media, shared platforms, activitybased learning, and group work helps stimulate the mind and energize the students.

We purposely offer and execute daily programming in the arts, cocurriculars, and extensive athletics to keep students engaged and wanting to be present and on campus.

The ethos of SAC is that of a boarding school. We have 260 students living here and another 390 day students. Day students routinely stay later for evening activities, dinner, practices, drama, music, sports, and school events.

We have approximately 40 per cent of our faculty living on campus. This is a community of individuals who see and spend time with the students equally inside and outside the classroom. How students and staff treat one another – our character and citizenship – matters at St. Andrew’s. We know our students will make mistakes; how they deal with them and recover is what matters. We are not just teaching students in art, history, language, math, and science at SAC. We offer leadership opportunities and countless scenarios to grow and mature and discover.

OK, you said this was an elevator pitch –what do I do to apply; how do I get in?

We look at three years of previous/ current report cards and learning skills.

There is a two-hour entrance exam testing English comprehension and math skills.

An applicant writes two separate essays.

A comprehensive, confidential school recommendation is submitted by a teacher at the student’s current school.

Families visit campus for a tour and discussion on school ethos and programming and to be observed by Admission personnel and teachers.

Each student has a 45- to 60-minute personalized, one-on-one interview with an Admission Officer.

Each applicant is reviewed by the Admission Committee members, and their decision is then communicated to the family.

All right, I’m sold, but SAC is expensive. How can I afford this?

SAC offers $3.3 million annually in scholarship and bursary (demonstrated need) support to deserving families. We are proud to say that 27 per cent of our student body is receiving some form of financial support to attend SAC. Our school population is diverse in ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

What do you want me to take away from this elevator pitch?

SAC is dedicated to developing the complete man, the well-rounded citizen. Our students are independent thinkers and academically, socially, and emotionally prepared for university. A big plus is they enjoy school. X

on the move

The academic year becomes travel season for our Admission Officers as they seek out prospective students. The extensive schedule puts them in touch with candidates and their families, and the connections they make promote the school on a global level. Take a look at the calendar and see if we are coming to an area near you. Please note, the dates and destinations are subject to change.

Sept. 9-15 Seoul, South Korea

Sept. 16-21 Busan, South Korea

Sept. 21-24 Bermuda

Oct. 19-20 Montreal

Nov. 4-8 Thailand

Nov. 5–12 Germany

Nov. 9-16 Vietnam

Nov. 9-12 Newfoundland

Nov. 12-17 Grand Cayman & Jamaica

Nov. 19-21 The Bahamas

Nov. 21-26 Mexico

Dec. 8-9 Collingwood, Ont.

Jan. 18-24 Barbados

Jan. 12-17 Hong Kong

Feb. 1-5 London, U.K.

Feb. 1-4 Maritimes

Feb. 5-8 Germany

Feb. 7-10 Mexico City

Feb. 15-17 Montreal, Que.

Feb. 22-24 Jamaica

Feb. 24-26 Grand Cayman

Feb. 22-25 Newfoundland

Proud Andreans – George Guy ’51 and his grandson, Charlie Guy ’23

NUMERO UNO

By Julie Caspersen

The First on the Roll

Douglas Fraser ’06 was 11 years old when he started at St. Andrew’s College. Born in 1888 in Bowmanville, Ont., he was the first student – ever – enrolled at the school, located at Chestnut Park in mid-town Toronto on the estate of the late Sir David MacPherson. That first year, the student body was comprised of 43 boys.

“The reason I was the first boy enrolled was that when Dr. Bruce decided to establish a Presbyterian Boys School, among others he consulted was my father, who was in charge of Presbyterian publications for Canada. My father was enthusiastic about the project and was able to give the school publicity in all the Presbyterian churches, and he enrolled me at once,” Douglas reported in the September 1969 Andrean on the occasion of the school’s 70th anniversary.

“Those first years were very happy and interesting ones.”

Our records from the early 1900s don’t have as much information as we have access to these days, so details about Douglas aren’t as robust as we’d like. However, we know he played football for multiple seasons and subbed in as goalie in a hockey game on Feb. 2, 1903. Douglas’s father, Rev. Robert Douglas Fraser, was considered a good friend of the school and was often in attendance.

“The first gym was a metal building with a cinder floor. No indoor plumbing but two outdoor outhouses which were apt to be rocked by passers-by when they found someone inside,” Douglas recalled in the 1969 article.

“It was difficult to get enough football players for the 1st Team, and a 13-year-old, Billy McAndrew, Class of 1904, played full-back and did a good job of it. Though the scores against that team were astronomical, I later played on the first team to defeat UCC (1905).”

And there was no red and white theme back in the day: “Possibly not remembered by many is that the original SAC colours were the same as Queen’s – light blue with orange and black collars and cuffs.”

At some point in his student life, Douglas and a few classmates got into mischief: they dumped Vincent Massey, Class of 1906, into a tub of freezing water “when he was being too serious about some trivial matter.” This mischief was reported in the January 1978 Andrean by Drew Riddell, a boarder from 1900 to 1905. Mr. Massey went on to become the Governor-General of Canada in 1952.

Douglas also reminisced about another student from the Class of 1906 who went on to be a founding member of the Group of Seven and is acknowledged by many as one of Canada’s foremost landscape artists. “Even in those days, Lawren Harris was filling his notebook with drawings. He organized a hockey team with headquarters at his home on St. George Street.”

Douglas left SAC in December 1903. He attended the College Dance on April 28, 1905 as an Old Boy, and the St. Andrew’s Annual Dinner for Old Boys on May 26, 1905, hosted at an establishment called McConkey’s.

He went to the University of Toronto in 1907, the same year he was married. Douglas and his wife, Marie, had two sons who attended St. Andrew’s, Norman ’25 and Robert ’28. This was announced to much interest at the 16th annual Old Boys Association dinner on April 1, 1921 (the first held after the end of the First World War).

Douglas passed away in 1977. His sons have also passed away, Robert in 1985 and Norman in 1990. X

Opposite page: The first card in the box - Douglas Fraser’s enrolment card from 1899.

Left: Page 58 of the Easter 1921 Review showing Douglas with his two sons, Norman ’25 and Robert ’28

Class of ’02

Above: Former Heads of School, Bob Bedard (left) and Ted Staunton, flank current Head of School, Kevin McHenry

Class of ’77 friends, Brian Mitchell, Stuart Cove, John Omstead, and Bill Houston, with classmate Jeff MacMillan photobombing

Class of ’07 Pipes & Drums onstage ’87 classmates, Tim Callaghan and Conrad Bona, in their Geoff Smith-inspired bowties

SPORTS ROUNDUP

By Sean Maillet

WINTER 2021-2022

U16 Hockey

CISAA Champions – The U16 Hockey team beat St. Michael’s College 4-3 in what was a wild finish for the CISAA Championship. SAC scored two goals in the final 24 seconds of the third period to secure the victory.

SPRING 2022

The year saw a full return to sport for the students at St. Andrew’s. It was an excellent year for athletics, with multiple championships earned at the Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA) level.

FALL 2022

1st Lacrosse

CISAA Champions – The 1st Lacrosse team beat St. Michael’s College 13-8 in the CISAA Championship game.

1st Football CISAA Champions – The 1st Football team went undefeated in CISAA league play and won the CISAA Championship on the Yuill Family Turf Field with a 37-8 victory against Upper Canada College.

U14 Alpine Ski

CISAA Champions – Finished as the top overall team in the final CISAA race of the season.

1st Rugby

The Aurora Cup – This was the inaugural year of the trophy presented by the Aurora Barbarians Rugby Club for the winner of a game against St. Maximilian Kolbe, dubbed the “Battle of Aurora.”

U16 Volleyball CISAA Champions

Golf

Sr. Boys CISAA Champions – Finished as the top team at the CISAA Championship event for the first time since 2016-2017.

U14 Volleyball CISAA Champions

Swimming

CISAA Champions – The SAC Swim team finished as the top team in the CISAA Championship event at the Pan Am Centre.

Issa Abdu ’24

Ethan Tavares ’26

Owen Kamphuys ’23

Evan Smith ’25

Michael Wang ’24

1st Soccer

Nicolas Belmonte ’24

U16 Volleyball

With the addition of the Golf Training Room to the Bedard Athletic Centre in August, the members of the golf team can work on their game year-round. The facility features two bays for teaching, training, and gameplay, complete with GCHawk launch monitors, performance insight tools, a putting area, and a wide selection of world-class courses. This room has been donated to the school by Darren ’95 and Daniele McNair, sons James ’24 and Jake ’28 and daughter Farrah ’26, a student at St. Anne’s School, for the use of the golf program, as well as staff and students.

Terry Prezens, Whitney Elliott, Amanda Thorne, and Joe Commisso on why they call the classroom their home.

Amanda with her brother Matthew ’96

Terry in the computer science lab

Whitney leading a group yoga exercise

Joe celebrating a lacrosse championship in the pouring rain with, from left, coach Christopher St-Cyr, Ben McMullen ’22, and Riley Knox ’22

TERRY PREZENS

Department: Computer Science and Engineering

Started at SAC: 2005

Years Teaching: 29

I teach because I can. It’s a most rewarding career because it provides purpose and growth. The purpose is knowing I may impact a student’s life, and the growth is due to the students’ direct and often candid feedback, which is usually positive.

I firmly believe that fate is the hunter, and a week before being asked to author this article, I was inspired by three events that transpired during the first month of the new school year. These events prompted me to post an update on social media about how fortunate I am to be a teacher.

First, on a beautiful Sunday right after church, I FaceTimed with an Old Boy who updated me on his progress at Johns Hopkins University and wanted to discuss whether to continue his master’s degree at MIT, Stanford, or elsewhere. It felt incredible that a former student would involve me in this life decision.

Next, I received an email from a recent Old Boy – less than one month at the University of Waterloo – updating me on an eye-tracking system he and his mechatronic teammates developed in a hackathon. He credited his quick success to his preparation in our engineering courses, specifically, a project for the visually impaired that he worked on while in my class.

Finally, I heard about the recent passing of an Old Boy who visited the school less than a month prior as part of his bucket list. Seeing him during the school visit, many years my junior and in a wheelchair, was moving, yet difficult. His kind words about the small part I played in his career direction emphasized what a rewarding career teaching can be and what a special place SAC is.

Cultivating students’ enthusiasm for using computers to help others is a passion for me. And exposing SAC students to resources and technologies that other schools cannot afford has inspired them to pursue and complete incredible projects. Students have created quadcopters, uncrewed submarines, VR vision systems, remote-controlled robots and industrial machines, phone-controlled hockey training machines, motorized remote control skateboards, and even a bionic hand. One student told me, “In this course [Computer Engineering], I feel like I am getting my money back.” I am often struck by the dozens of former students who continue to share updates on their lives and careers and have shown me that even students I didn’t know enjoyed my courses have learned from them.

Were it not for my university classmates urging me to consider teaching simply because of my university tutoring skills, I may not be a teacher today. As I recall that fateful bus ride to the University of Toronto more than 30 years ago – on the last day to submit a teacher’s college application – there are no regrets. I applied to see what would happen, and, I guess, teaching was my destiny. The possibilities in STEM are limitless and can be lifesaving. All students have incredible potential, and St. Andrew’s provides the environment for my students and me to realize our potential. I teach because I can, and SAC affords me the resources to do it.

WHITNEY ELLIOTT

Department: Grade 6 Core and French

Started at SAC: 2006

Years Teaching: 17

The school year always begins with the excitement of a new opportunity to put our passion into action. This is a unique gift we have as teachers at St. Andrew’s College. Because our jobs extend well beyond the classroom walls, this allows us to develop, share, and explore our interests with the groups of students we are lucky enough to be surrounded by.

When I first walked through the front doors of Rogers Hall in 2006, I immediately knew this was where I wanted to be: a setting that encourages arts and academics, athletics and exploration, and a school that grows and adapts as the world changes. The fact that I get to be surrounded by an amazing group of colleagues, participate in sports, practice yoga, play the saxophone, and be intellectually challenged, all while working on a beautiful 126-acre campus, makes me feel like I have the best job in the world.

Like all teachers at St. Andrew’s, I wear many hats. As Co-Chair of the Wellness Committee, I work with teams, classes, clubs, and staff on educating and promoting well-being through yoga, mindfulness, workshops, and crafts. Spreading emotional and physical well-being is a passion of mine. It is always exciting when students come to a yoga and mindfulness class, reach out for a new resource, or even share how much they benefitted from taking a deep breath to calm themselves before a test or a game. Understanding at such a young age that they have the tools within them to help their mental health was more than I knew at their age, and I hope it is something they carry with them for the rest of their lives.

As a Grade 6 Core teacher, I work with enthusiastic, creative, and hilarious individuals every day. As the year progresses, the group that begins as 18 individuals morphs into a family. We have our routines, inside jokes, celebrations, and traditions. We know each other’s strengths and work to build them even higher, and we gently work with each other’s weaknesses to nurture them along the way.

While our day follows the school schedule, the most significant lessons are learned during the in-between moments, and the lessons go two ways. During a recent mid-morning class walk along the Quad, a student pointed out a “magical tree.” The autumn sun was shining on just one maple, the tree with the brightest and most colourful leaves. I almost missed this gift of nature as I walked along, distracted by something else, but he reminded me to look around and absorb the beauty surrounding us. Suddenly, what was preoccupying me seemed much less significant. Children can teach us so much if we take the time to watch, listen, and learn about the world through their eyes.

I love when former students come back to visit, either venturing over from the Upper School buildings or those who graduated many years ago. I love knowing I was a small part of their journey during such an important part of their personal and emotional growth. I have never forgotten the teachers who shaped who I am today, and I hope my students look back at their Grade 6 year with the same fondness.

AMANDA THORNE

Department: Science Started at SAC: 2001 Years Teaching: 24

St. Andrew’s has been integral to my life for the last three decades. My father and Aubrey Foy, former Director of Admission, father of an Old Boy and grandfather of a current student, met in the early 1980s through their involvement in the choir at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Newmarket. It was Aubrey who encouraged my family to enrol my younger brother, Matthew ’96

Over the years, I saw the magic of the St. Andrew’s experience through the unique opportunities my brother had that I did not have a chance to experience at my public high school: the wider variety of sports and arts activities, the many school events like Homecoming, Carol Service, and Cadet Inspection, and the strong sense of family that comes from attending a small, close-knit school. Seeing the influence that St. Andrew’s had on him and how his teachers helped him to develop into the man he has become inspired me to embark on my own journey at the school to help support and influence the next generation of Andreans.

I am one of the luckiest teachers at the school, as I engage with the students in two vastly different contexts. As a senior science teacher, I share my love of chemistry with Grade 12 students, helping them to explore and understand the physical world and, hey, who doesn’t love to blow things up in a safe and controlled environment?

As the Associate Director, Academics and Student Support, I have the privilege of working with students whose academic success does not come as easily. These students struggle to stay organized and on top of their work and may need to go over a lesson multiple times to understand a challenging concept. When I see one of these students have an “aha moment” – that sudden dawning of true understanding of a problem that the student has wrestled with for a long time – that’s when I know I am achieving my goal of making a difference in the lives of the students at St. Andrew’s College.

JOE COMMISSO

Department: Upper School Geography

Started at SAC: 2013 Years Teaching: 9

As a young man, I engaged in activities that connected me with various groups of people. Whether it was sports, music, fashion, or working retail, I was passionate about my hobbies and drawn to a team environment. I am naturally energetic (some might say eccentric), and I wasn’t sure if my personality traits would help or hinder me.

Working as a camp counsellor during university was a significant lightbulb moment. I began to understand the concept of leadership and how strong leaders build relationships, respect others, and never stop learning.

Teaching was the perfect calling for me, fitting my personality and fulfilling a need to make a difference in the lives of others. In my years at St. Andrew’s, I’ve had so much fun, feeding off students’ energies and learning and growing together. Every year, a new crop of boys keeps things interesting as we steer them in the right direction, in the classroom, on the fields, and through extra-curriculars like community service and coaching.

Starting my career at SAC introduced me to peers who understand that leaders lead by example and build positive relationships. All my peers have varied skill sets and teaching styles. The most significant example of this was my officemate and mentor, Dr. David Joiner, recently retired Head of Canadian and World Studies. On paper, we were as opposite as human beings could be. He liked Star Trek; I liked Nike. He coached curling; I coached lacrosse. But it was an incredible partnership based on one key ingredient: our desire to be part of a team and positively impact the lives of those around us. We have completely different leadership styles, but we found a way to complement each other.

My leadership style is based on trust and respect. I truly enjoy getting to know the students, and I hope to bring energy to everything I do at St. Andrew’s and inspire enthusiasm in the boys. They also inspire me!

My role as Head of Community Service allows me to see students in a completely different arena. We worked with Habitat for Humanity a couple of years ago, and one group member was very shy. However, as soon as we started framing a wall, he instantly took the lead. You can tell his peers were surprised to see his wealth of knowledge. It was an opportunity for them to see him in a different light and for me to remember that there’s much more to students than we see in the classroom.

I was surprised and humbled to have been honoured with the Biafran Award last June. The 2022 graduating class selected me as the person who meant the most to their year. It was a significant milestone in my career that I’ll treasure and has affirmed what a privilege it is to teach at St. Andrew’s. X

Highlights from An Andrean Christmas, held at Roy Thomson Hall on Dec. 16, 2022 ANDREAN

Andrean Awarded

The fall 2021 Andrean was honoured with a silver 2022 CCAE Prix d’Excellence award for Best Photograph. The Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) selected our fall 2021 cover photo of Dem Rogers ’59, taken by Andrean photographer and graphic designer, Paul Mosey. We met with Dem at the Willow Farm property, Dem’s childhood home and now an integral part of the SAC campus. Dem, one of the most humble and gracious people in the Andrean community, surprisingly agreed to the photo shoot in early September 2021. We were elated.

The resulting image perfectly captured his essence. He is wise, grandfatherly, and fiercely dedicated to the St. Andrew’s mission. Old Boys from Dem’s era loved seeing their classmate on the cover, and younger Old Boys and past parents were inspired to see the face behind so many generous gifts to the school.

We did a secondary photoshoot inside the Middle School, named Rogers Hall after Dem. He was joined by his son, Ian ’91, and two grandchildren, Bryce ’24 and Kyle ’26. It was a tremendous privilege for all of us who work on The Andrean to be recognized with this special award. The most profound appreciation goes to Paul for his creativity, attention to detail, and respect for the school.

Check out the online version of this issue (and link to our digital archives) at www.sac.on.ca/old-boys/the-andrean

Michael Chadsey and his spouse, Katie, welcomed Harper Bloom on May 21, 2022. Her big sister, Chloe, 2, is thrilled to have her home. Michael has been a faculty member in the Mathematics Department since 2007, and in 2012 was appointed Head of the department.

Trevor Coll is the Director of SAC Summer Camp, where he has worked for the past 14 years. Trevor is currently rehearsing for the Toronto production of Rock of Ages, which is being staged at the Elgin Theatre starting in February. He won the lead role in the Tony Awardwinning musical featuring classic rock songs from the 1980s.

Colby Dockerty and his wife, Kate, celebrated the birth of their first child, Sloane, on May 5, 2022. Colby is the Assistant Director of Middle School, Academics.

Christine Harris and Christopher Woods were married on July 2, 2022, in the garden of Mrs. Mitchell’s Restaurant in Mulmur, Ont. Christine is an associate faculty member and is the Head Coach of First, JV, and U16 Swimming and the Assistant Coach of Triathlon.

Deanna Harris and Quinn Harris were married July 29, 2022, at Farmhill Weddings in Peterborough, Ont. Deanna assumed the position of Assistant Head of Sifton House this school year. She is a math and French teacher in the Upper School.

Matt MacIsaac, Director of Piping & Drumming, won the Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge during Piping Live. This week-long festival in Scotland features the best of piping from many different cultures around the world, and this event pits five of the world’s top pipers against each other in a recital format. Matt performed in front of a packed house of 400 people in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall’s Strathclyde Suite on Aug. 11, 2022. The event stipulates that each competitor play 30 minutes of material of their choosing, with a couple of test pieces included. He is in frequent demand for workshops

on both sides of the ocean, and his Cape Breton folk band, Beòlach, was nominated for a Canadian Juno Award in 2020. Matt is also the Pipe Major of the St. Andrew’s College Association Pipe Band, which began its first year of competition this past summer.

Lucas Madill is the mental performance consultant for the U20 Canadian World Junior hockey team. He has previously served in the same role with the U18 National team, winning multiple gold medals at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Lucas and the team are in Atlantic Canada from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 when Halifax and Moncton host the 2023

IIHF World Junior Championship. In 2021, Lucas assumed a role on the SAC Athletic Wellness team, leading and integrating the psychology of sport into the school program for the purposes of athletic excellence. He teaches English and social sciences in the Upper School and coaches U16 Hockey.

Major Brian McCue was presented with the 2nd clasp to his Canada Decoration in recognition of 32 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces. Brian is the Commanding Officer of the #142 St. Andrew’s College Cadet Corps.

Katie Still and Michael Grossi were married on July 23, 2022, at St. Mary’s Parish in Toronto. The reception was at the Liberty Grand. Katie is the Grade 5 Core teacher and the Core team leader for Middle School.

Adam Tunney and his wife, Christina, welcomed their son, Gabriel Salvatore, on Sept. 8, 2022. Adam was recently promoted to Arena Manager of the La Brier Family Arena.

Jessica Zhou and her husband, Chester, welcomed Perseus Tengrui on July 13, 2022. Jessica teaches in the Upper School science department.

Presenting the medal to Major McCue is Major David Wright, Deputy Commanding Officer, Central Ontario Cadets.

Welcome NEW EMPLOYEES

Meera Balendran joined SAC in the newly created Maker Educator Specialist position. She joins the boarding community as an Assistant Head of Macdonald House.

Nikki McDaniel joined the University Counselling Office as the Administrative Assistant.

Tomika McIntosh is the Assistant Head of Sifton House. She teaches geography in the Upper School, coaches U16 Soccer, and leads wellness activities for students and staff.

Kevin Tuiguigui was hired as the Laptop and Helpdesk Coordinator.

NEW ROLES and PROMOTIONS

Andrew Abes has accepted the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach position. He will continue as Assistant Head of Memorial House.

Tara Barbeito has accepted the Admission Associate position.

Michael Carroll has accepted the Day Head of Smith House responsibilities. He teaches chemistry and economics in the Upper School.

Wendy Coates accepted a promotion to the role of Associate Director of Admission.

Ryan Johnston, Artist in Residence, accepted a permanent position as associate faculty. Ryan helps to facilitate music programs at SAC. He also teaches vocal music and assists with project-based learning sessions at St. Anne’s School.

Jeff LaForge assumes the Head of Canadian and World Studies position. He has been a member of the Social Science Department for ten years and is Head of Flavelle House.

Terry Prezens assumes the Head of Computer Science role.

Michael Roy ’85 assumes the new title of Executive Director, Enrolment Management.

Jarryd Stock ’03 has been appointed as the Director of Admission.

Amanda Thorne accepted the Head of Science post.

Matthew Trevisan assumes the role of Head of English.

RETIREMENTS

Jane Bedard

retired in June 2022 after 25 years of service. She was hired initially in 1996 as a part-time secretary to the Athletic Director. In 1998, she assumed additional responsibilities for facilities coordination and moved into a full-time role. This included oversight of facility rentals, everything from weddings to pool rentals. Throughout her career, Jane added to her long list of responsibilities, including transportation, support to SAC Summer Camp, and facilitating the use of the grounds and buildings for movies and TV shows. Jane also played a major role in the boarding program, where she is known for baking each boy in the house a cake for their birthday. She and her husband, Paul ’79, Head of Sifton House, moved into Sifton in 1997, where they resided until 2003, when they moved off-campus. In September 2020, during the height of the pandemic, they returned to Sifton, where they continue to reside.

Bart Loria

retired in August 2022 as SAC Summer Camp Director following 14 summers. Under Bart’s leadership, the SAC Summer Camp gained an excellent reputation as one of the best day camps offered in York Region. The camp grew significantly, often selling out in the first few days of registration. This was largely due to Bart’s strategic vision for new programming, effective hiring and retention of staff, and the level of customer service provided to campers and parents. He was a senior staff member since the camp’s first season in 2000. His involvement with various camps, combined with his experience as a coach, physical education teacher, and high school guidance counsellor, provided Bart with the expertise required to oversee administration, staff training, program development, and the day-to-day operations of the camp. Bart ensured the quality of programming by hiring coaches that are full-time teachers and university students completing degrees in education. He instilled a positive “fun first” attitude, making SAC Summer Camp a popular choice for youngsters and parents.

Sharen Smith Turner retired in October 2022 after 16 years in the Advancement and Alumni Relations Department. She was hired in 2006 as an Administrative Assistant and was quickly promoted to the newly created position of Parent Liaison & Events Coordinator, where she was the main conduit for the Parents Guild Executive (PGE). Sharen was instrumental in launching many initiatives that strengthened the bond between the school and parents, students, staff, and Old Boys. She launched the weekly A Look Ahead newsletter for current parents and the Andrean Community News for past parents; established the Grade 8 graduation dinner for students, parents, and faculty; the Grade 12 graduation dinner was expanded and upgraded to include the presentation of Old Boy ties; and modified the 50-year Old Boy reunion to become 50-plus to allow older Old Boys to attend reunions every year. Parent socials, parent breakfasts, and the Class Ambassador program are other initiatives created during her time at SAC. Sharen’s expertise in event planning and execution was always evident, especially with the increased volume and complexity of events in recent years and the pivot to online events during the pandemic.

Sandi Chasson

SAC 2001-2022 Board of Governors 2007-2009

By Julie Caspersen

When Sandi Chasson was introduced at her retirement party back in June, this is how she was described: award-winning conductor, bassoonist, pianist, adjudicator, lecturer, clinician, Head of Music, community band director, distinguished educator, parent and grandparent, and in her spare time, an awardwinning gardener!

Sandi was hired as Head of Music 21 years ago. “As I drove onto this magnificent property, I felt like I was entering a new world, full of promise and the opportunity to build something new,” she recalls.

Sandi used her passion for music and teaching to build up her department, including the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, and Middle School Band, into one of the strongest music programs in the Canadian Association of Independent Schools.

She references some of the many highs of the Music Department during her tenure. “We represented Canada at the London Olympics, and we travelled all over the world, spreading the name of SAC far and wide. I was able to take the boys to my home in Vienna, where I studied as a student, and we performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City.”

Sandi admits not knowing what to make of the Pipes & Drums at first. However, it wasn’t long before a mutual love of music led to amazing collaborations, such as Cadets in Concert in the early days up to An Andrean Christmas, a spectacular showcase staged at Roy Thomson Hall. Unique to St. Andrew’s is the performance of combined repertoire with the Wind Ensemble and Pipe & Drums, finishing concerts with panache. “And I now have a love for the bagpipes,” she quips.

Her musical contributions reached beyond the SAC gates as Sandi was named the Conference of Independent Schools Music Festival coordinator. Her administrative skills with CISMF, the Ontario Band Association, and MusicFest Canada are substantial achievements beyond her work in the classroom. Not to mention all of the outstanding SAC music tours, concerts, and special events she spearheaded.

Her colleagues remark on her mastery of the conductor’s baton. Sandi expresses the music as she hears it and magically draws it out of her performers. She is known for her ability to bring out the best in student musicians, and her infectious passion and enthusiasm inspire students to excel. Add this to her unique sense of humour, and you have a recipe for engaged learning.

Let’s also not forget her incredible sense of style. As one colleague states, “One cannot help but

admire the concert gowns, the shoes, the custom eyewear, and her trademark pink baton.”

While Sandi can be described as chic, eclectic, discerning, and refined, she offers a simple answer when asked how teachers at SAC instill such passion, commitment, devotion, and dedication in the students: “Let the students know you are human. Develop patience, and then more patience. Laugh with them and be able to laugh at yourself. Most importantly, never accept mediocrity.”

And her final note: “Love what you do! Your smile, sense of humour, energy, and passion for your subject are contagious.”

Sandi is sharing her love of music and teaching as conductor of the Richmond Hill Concert Band and coordinator of CISMF, and cherishing the time she spends with her daughter, Julia, and granddaughter, Sloane. X

David Joiner

SAC 1999-2022 Board of Governors 2017-2021

By Julie Caspersen

In 1999, having just completed climate change research at Queen’s University after earlier high school teaching in eastern Ontario, David Joiner answered an ad in the Globe and Mail newspaper seeking faculty members at St. Andrew’s College.

“I didn’t know much about St. Andrew’s College at the time, but I had relevant qualifications (geography, math, computing science) for a few positions they were looking to fill. I was offered an interview with only one day’s notice and had to scramble to make childcare arrangements so I could drive to Aurora,” says David.

“Alan Halstead, then-Head of Geography, later told me that I had the job within five seconds when to his first question regarding why I wanted to teach geography, I responded, ‘Because geography is everything!’ That really is how I look at the world; all topics somehow relate to the geographic themes of place, region, interaction, movement, and environment. My interview answer opened the door into St. Andrew’s College since Alan Halstead and his fellow geography teachers had the same perspective.”

“Dr. J,” as he is affectionately known, and his wife, Louise, moved their young family to a small house on the Row, a perfect environment for their three sons who would become students and are now members of the Old Boy community.

“In my 23 years at SAC, there have been many important experiences, such as serving on the Board of Governors for four years,” he says. “The fall play and Focus Festival performances, Carol Service and Andrean Christmas events, and Cadet/Leadership camping trips have always been memorable experiences. I remember the staff and students supporting each other as we learned of the events of 9/11 while at a leadership camp for the senior students.”

David feels fortunate to have shared offices with dedicated geographers when developing

the geography curriculum, advancing first to the position of Geography Department Head and then leading the school’s combined Canadian and World Studies Department.

“I will cherish having been a faculty member while my three sons attended. I have often wondered how Louise and I could ever show our appreciation for everything the school has offered us, then realized we have already paid the greatest compliment that parents can give. We trusted the faculty and staff of St. Andrew’s College with the care and education of our sons. My colleagues shared their knowledge with our boys in class, kept them fit on the sports field, watched over them on trips, fed them nutritious food in the dining hall, and maintained wonderful buildings and grounds for their learning environment,” says David.

“In retirement, I am anticipating the chance to donate more time to volunteer organizations and

explore new opportunities as they come along. I look forward to combining family history research with travel and having more time to share with family and friends.” X

JOINER OLD BOY UPDATE

Our oldest son, Graham ’12, graduated from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University and earned his CPA credentials. He is an executive management consultant with Carly Rian Group, a management consulting firm in Toronto.

Our second son, Liam ’15, studied biology at Queen’s University and is a keeper within the Wildlife & Science division at the Toronto Zoo.

Our youngest son, Ethan ’20, is studying electrical engineering at Queen’s University.

By Julie Caspersen

It would be correct to assume there are many stories to be shared by a person retiring from a 38-year career teaching at St. Andrew’s College. Some stories involve bringing home championships. Other stories support the opinion that Marke is a “wiley veteran” on the Science Department team. Most, though, involve the friendships made over the years – decades – and the pride Marke has for SAC.

“Fred Hiltz (former Head of Physics) was my mentor and good friend. Educated as an aeronautical engineer, he was a gifted educator of physics whose creativity inspired me to think outside the box. This well prepared me for the challenge of developing an AP Chemistry program,” says Marke, who became Head of Science in 2001.

He gives a shout-out to all his colleagues, particularly those in the Science Department for their professionalism and sense of humour, and for sharing in the wonders of the universe.

“In the latter part of my career, it was the tremendous support, encouragement, and inspiration from my friend, colleague, and academic leader, Michael Paluch (Deputy Head of School), that helped sustain my interest and enthusiasm,” Marke says. “A selfproclaimed science nerd, I could always find a willing department colleague to engage with, particularly Jamie Inglis ’91 (Associate Director Upper School, Student Life).”

And only a “science nerd” would happily continue his tutelage during the summer months as Marke agreed to launch a specialty science program as part of the SAC Summer Camp experience. “Eventually, many of the creative ideas I tried at that camp made their way into my regular classes, too, adding an element of ‘theatre’ to the way I taught.”

This theatrical element was on public display at the retirement reception held in Cole Hall in June, where Marke donned a tie-dyed lab coat.

The benefits of nearly 40 years on the job include witnessing the evolution of the campus. “I have had the privilege of working in two amazing facilities. The McLaughlin Hall built in the 1970s was state-of-the-art for its time. To have been a contributor to the recent McLaughlin Hall refresh was an awesome professional experience. Knowing that the educators who follow me will benefit for years to come is tremendously rewarding.”

Marke’s impact was felt beyond the classrooms and labs. He coached First Soccer, recalling the team’s undefeated season in the school’s centennial year (1999) as a career highlight.

As the Varsity Badminton coach, he instilled the merits of team building as essential alongside individual performance. He also developed the R4 Racquet Sports program comprising squash, badminton, tennis, and table tennis.

A perk of any job is the travel opportunities, and Marke is a seasoned traveller after his years at SAC. Here are some of the trips he participated in:

Nepal (1998, 2000) with SASSIN (now SASSAW) doing community service for the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation.

Russia (1989, 1992) as part of a former fall program called Expansion Week. In the 1989 trip, the group was on an overnight train from Moscow to Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) when the Berlin Wall fell.

A rugby tour to Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia (1990). The only game they won was against St Andrew’s College in Christchurch, New Zealand.

He travelled with soccer teams to Bermuda (2010, 2011), St. Maarten (2008), and Austria (2002).

He travelled to Oahu, Hawaii (2017), for an AP Chemistry conference. Having recently acquired his open-water diving certification, Marke took the opportunity to extend his visit so his first official dive could be off the coast of Honolulu.

Marke says he has more travelling in his future, along with a host of activities, including biking, sailing, photography, reading, renovating, golf, and, of course, a couple of science-themed pursuits such as tutoring and teaching chemistry during SAC Summer School.

“What a wonderful way for me to stay connected to SAC and our wonderful new facility!”

Marke Jones

Exemplar

In March 2020, Taylor Johnston received a life-altering phone call about his friend, Bob.

Days before the call, Taylor, an Upper School English teacher, and his friends, Jared and Bob, had wrapped up their Sunday night men’s hockey league game and planned to get together to watch the Leafs the following Thursday. In the next few days, Bob texted to say he may have the flu and would likely have to cancel Thursday’s plans.

On Wednesday, Bob’s wife, Suzan, informed Taylor that Bob was in the hospital, his brain was swelling, his organs were failing, and no one knew why.

“He put up three goals on Sunday night playing hockey, and days later, he was in the hospital, on a respirator, and they thought he might die,” Taylor says. “His kidneys had been declining for what they think was a decade. And because he’s young, athletic, and generally healthy, they never picked up on anything wrong with him.”

Bob’s kidneys were functioning at 10 per cent, and at the age of 29, he was in end-stage kidney failure. He would need a kidney transplant to survive.

“I thought, if this is what he needs, and he needs it now, then I am up for it,” Taylor says.

Finding a match for a kidney transplant was much more arduous than Taylor imagined. It wasn’t until a year later that Taylor was next – and last – on the list of donor candidates.

“I began testing for a full year and was a good candidate to donate, but unfortunately, not a good candidate for Bob.”

At this point, Bob was so sick he could only accept a kidney from 20 per cent of the population.

By Sean Maillet

The only route was for Taylor and Bob to join the Kidney Paired Exchange (KPE) program. “You get put into an algorithm to find out how can you make the most amount of matches possible with other pairs across the country,” Taylor explains.

Since Taylor is a universal blood donor, they were quickly matched with another pair and surgery was scheduled. Unfortunately, Bob got an infection, which cancelled the match and lowered the candidate pool to 10 per cent. After two more KPE attempts, Taylor and Bob matched with ten candidates in April 2022. It was a chain of six donors and six recipients, and the surgery was scheduled for May.

In the days before the surgery, Taylor broke the news to students and staff at St. Andrew’s. He was eager to tell them about an Andrean connection. The procedure would be performed at the Ajmera Transplant Centre in Toronto, generously supported by Soham Ajmera and his sons, Ojus ’95 and Tejus ’00.

“It was really exciting. Bob was going to be free from the dialysis, Suzan would be free from being his caretaker, and my kidney would go to someone else’s ‘Bob’ on the East Coast.”

The surgery was a success. Taylor’s kidney went to a patient in Nova Scotia, and Bob’s new kidney came from a Montreal donor. Bob is now retired, travelling the world with Suzan, and has taken up farming and building Airbnbs. As a young recipient, he will have to repeat the process as transplanted kidneys only last about 20 years.

A month after the surgery, Taylor returned to SAC to say farewell to the Class of 2022. He feels fortunate to have received many well-wishes and support from students and staff. In September, he was back in the classroom and was recognized as one of the Col. Tilston Award winners for his courage under adverse conditions. X

LOUIS-DAVID LORD ’04 A HUMBLE DR. KNOW

By Chris Traber

confident SAC’s academic and athletic options offered the balance he sought.

“I was very welcomed, and I knew I was at St. Andrew’s for the right reasons,” he says.

He focused his interest on mathematics, chemistry, and physics, all the while improving his English.

“The academic preparation for university studies was outstanding, but perhaps the biggest takeaway from my time at SAC was developing the range of skills required to positively impact one’s community in a high-demand environment,” LD says, lauding Heads of House, Bob and Ann Perrier, English teacher and advisor, Keith Ramon, football coach, Courtenay Shrimpton, physics teacher and rugby coach, Jon Butcher, and former Head of University Counselling, Stuart Swan.

“I’ll remember them always,” he says.

Exuding the confidence inherent in those with seemingly impossible accomplishments, Dr. Louis-David Lord ’04, a young research luminary in the emerging field of computational clinical neuroscience, also displays disarming humility.

“Oh, just call me LD,” says the personable Montreal native. “That’s been my nickname since I was a kid.”

Formalities aside, the man, whose master’s and doctoral theses and

ongoing research investigating the complexities of human brain dynamics in health and disease, offers a vanityfree explanation of his evolving journey through a scientific realm few comprehend but will eventually benefit countless lives.

Opting to complete Grades 11 and 12 outside Quebec despite limited English prowess, LD enrolled at SAC after auditioning numerous private schools. After meeting with then-Director of Admission, Aubrey Foy, he was

LD balanced studies with sports. In his final year, he co-captained First Football and played First Rugby; both teams won CISAA championships in 2003-2004. He was a House Captain and Head of Memorial House. He won the Macdonald Medal, awarded to the graduating student exhibiting the most distinguished combination of character, leadership, academic success, and athletic accomplishment. He was on the Head of School’s Honour Roll and graduated as an Ontario Scholar.

Following SAC, LD enrolled at Bowdoin College in Maine and graduated with a BA in neuroscience with departmental honours in 2008. He then completed an MSc in integrative neuroscience with distinction in 2010 from Imperial College London, specializing in the characterization of human brain dynamics by applying mathematical approaches to neuroimaging data.

He also worked as a research associate in psychiatric neuroimaging at Harvard Medical School before earning his PhD in computational neuroscience in 2019 at the University of Oxford. His thesis was titled Integration and Segregation in Whole-Brain Networks: Implications for Altered States of Consciousness. His work notably characterized the effects of sleep and psychedelic drugs (e.g., LSD and psilocybin) on global brain dynamics, providing new insights into the neural basis of consciousness.

In addition to earning numerous scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, awards, and grants, LD’s research has been published in more than a dozen scholarly publications. He was selected to attend the 2018 Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting for Physiology & Medicine, one of the most prestigious international recognitions for earlycareer scientists.

He is presently studying at Jagiellonian University Medical College in Krakow, Poland, toward a doctor of medicine to be completed in 2025.

“I would like to pursue a career in academic medicine and contribute to the development of clinical applications of computational neuroscience toward neurological and psychiatric care,” LD says. “It’s an exciting and challenging area of biomedicine where scientific and clinical advances are greatly needed.”

“Neurological and psychiatric disorders are immensely complex, yet I have strong conviction that their diagnosis and treatment can be improved by combining clinical and computational approaches. My ultimate goal would be to leverage my joint training as a scientist and physician to make advances in this direction,” he says.

Recreation for the budding medical paragon includes tennis, chess, poker, music, and travel. X

The academic preparation for university studies was outstanding, but perhaps the biggest takeaway from my time at SAC was developing the range of skills required to positively impact one’s community in a high-demand environment.

– Louis-David Lord ’04

Opposite page: LD in Oxford in 2019. Above: Either random images from a Google search on “brain doctor visuals” or diagrams from LD’s research in computational neuroscience.

ROBERT AND WARREN BOYD ’71

A COUPLE OF GEMS

By Chris Traber

At an age when most people are well into retirement, the Boyd twins, Robert ’71 and Warren ’71, are accelerating their entrepreneurial pace.

“Retirement is dependent on the timing for a graceful exit,” says Robert, president, CEO, and director of Vancouver-based Endurance Gold Corporation, which evaluates, acquires, and develops mineral properties throughout North America.

Oakville, Ont., resident Warren, president and owner of R. T. Boyd Limited, specialists in diamonds and

coloured gemstones and designers and manufacturers of exclusive personalized jewelry pieces, is equally busy and circumspect, saying, “I’m in no rush to get into retirement.”

After meeting the indefatigable identical twins, it’s evident their vocations aren’t toil, but rather a passion for prospecting soil developed in early childhood.

The 70-year-old brothers, with Robert the elder by 10 minutes, were born in Sydney, Australia, to Russell and Jean Boyd, who married while he graduated

from dentistry at the University of Toronto before migrating south. Dr. Boyd began purchasing opals while maintaining his practice and continued importing gemstones after returning to Willowdale, Ont., when the boys were five.

The brothers’ interest in geology and gemology began through their dad’s enterprise and mineral prospecting near Bancroft, Ont., with a family friend, Max Seward.

After graduating from St. Andrew’s Middle School (part of the Toronto

Left: Warren and Robert at a family wedding in September 2022. Above: An old newspaper clipping of the Boyd family honing their mineralogical skills under the tutelage of their father.

District School Board), the boys’ parents sought an academic environment that balanced scholastics and sports.

“Our parents recognized that the structure at St. Andrew’s College would be good for us,” says Robert.

The twins attended SAC from 1967 to 1971 as boarders. Both served as Prefects with Robert in Fourth House (now Sifton) and Warren in Flavelle House.

Always athletic at six-foot-one and 185 pounds each, the brothers played First Rugby and First Football. Robert was a distance runner, and Warren ran track and was a member of the Swim team.

“SAC was great for keeping us busy with a disciplined athletics environment,” says Robert.

Robert’s Cadet platoon was named the best of the year (1970-1971). He also served as Chair of the Service Committee, which organized the Winter Carnival that raised funds to support orphans in India.

The twins also thrived in the theatric department. Warren, considered the introvert, enjoyed being “behind the curtains,” while Robert preferred the stage. The Boyds maintained their zeal for exploration through the school’s Walker Club and its mineral collection field trips.

“SAC encouraged us to get out of our comfort zones,” says Robert. “The

experiences instilled a sense of selfconfidence, and we learned leadership by example and how to work in a teambased approach.”

Warren concurs: “St. Andrew’s provided a good foundation and allowed us to discover hidden talents and take initiatives. The diversity of our peers from different cultures and backgrounds was a great influence.”

Chemistry teacher, Geoff Smith, and physics instructor, Fred Hiltz, among others, are lauded by the brothers for their mentorship.

The men continue their classmate relationships, with Warren staying in touch with Norm Turner and Robert with Bill Haust, who served as best man at his wedding.

Following graduation, Warren attended the University of Toronto, earning an Honours BA in geology, while Robert opted for Western University and an Honours BA in biology and geology.

Today, the brothers are internationally esteemed as executives, geologists, and gemologists.

As a senior mining executive with over 38 years of experience in exploration, executive-level management, corporate finance, and corporate governance, Robert has successfully guided numerous organizations. He has served as president, CEO, and director at

Peregrine Diamonds Limited, Athabasca Potash Corporation, and Ashton Mining of Canada Inc. He served as vice-president, exploration for Homestake Canada Limited. He currently serves as a director of Perufocused Condor Resources Inc., the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, and the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. He is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C., the Society of Economic Geologists, and a fellow of the Gemmological Associations of Great Britain and Canada.

Warren is also a marketing business development consultant with Potentate Mining LLC, North America’s largest rough sapphire producer. He is the founder and managing director of partner company Algonquian Diamond Counsellor International, a privately owned company specializing in the valuation of rough diamonds, primarily for government royalty assessment purposes. He also serves as vicepresident and former ambassador to Canada of the International Colored Gemstone Association, a non-profit organization and the only worldwide body specifically created to benefit the global coloured gemstone industry.

Warren and his wife, Christiana, and Robert and his spouse, Juliana, both have three sons and one daughter. X

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left: Warren with Head of School, Kevin McHenry, and Executive Director of Advancement, Greg Reid, at the 50-year reunion celebration in April 2022. Below: Robert examining a drill core sample at a site in Quebec.

PETER SNELL ’57 A PRODUCER’S TALE

By Chris Traber

From small-town Alberta to the zenith of Hollywood, Peter Snell ’57 curates his prolific career with the same intriguing and eloquent style found in the 28 acclaimed films he has produced since 1967.

Born in Calgary and raised in Banff, the 84-year-old chair and CEO of British Lion Films, one of the U.K.’s oldest and most respected film companies, was “packed off” to Shawnigan Lake School on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, as a youth. Less than enamoured, he asked his mother, Julia, for a transfer east. After auditioning numerous private schools, Peter enrolled at St. Andrew’s College as a boarder in 1953.

“I loved every minute at St. Andrew’s,” says the spry, soft-spoken octogenarian with a nimble wit. “I was welcomed immediately to a whole new life. The great thing as a kid from small-town

Western Canada was the introduction to an international group of great people.

“The sheer cosmopolitan nature of the student body helped me in the film business because I travelled around the world.”

Peter expresses gratitude to Memorial Head of House and football coach, Hugh Warburton, as his “mentor and guiding light” at SAC.

Self-professed as an average student, Peter enjoyed the curriculum, played “the octopus” (aka bagpipes) in the Cadet Corps, played Second Basketball, and earned distinction as a Third Football player.

Peter returned to Banff to complete Grade 13 and attended the University of British Columbia, where he graduated with a BA in economics.

He found work as a tourist bus driver ferrying visitors through Banff and Jasper. A pair of his passengers asked if he would drive them through a monthlong tour of Europe. He accepted the offer: “It was a great first-class education.”

After the chauffeuring stint ended in London, England, he decided to live there with an aunt. “As a young person in the 1960s, London was the place to be,” he says with a roguish chuckle.

Peter worked as a cab driver and male model. He was contracted to produce his first British TV film, The Winter’s Tale, in 1966 for release a year later. The William Shakespeare adaptation starred Laurence Harvey and Jane Asher.

Peter credits Soviet ballet superstar, Rudolf Nureyev, for encouraging him to remain in the film industry.

“I worked on a documentary

featuring Rudolf and dancing partner, Dame Margot Fonteyn,” he says. “We got along, and he trusted me and suggested I should pursue film producing. I’m still grateful for that.”

As Peter’s reputation for prudent and quality film administration solidified, he began producing releases with luminary actors and actresses on a regular basis. Some May Live (1967) featured Peter Cushing and Joseph Cotton. Subterfuge (1968) starred Gene Barry and Joan Collins. Julius Caesar (1970) was headlined by Charlton Heston, Jason Robards, and Sir John Gielgud. Heston and Peter worked on six productions together and became fast friends.

British Lion, founded in 1927, was sold to Barclay Securities in 1971, with Peter appointed as head of production

and then managing director. Under his stewardship, he reorganized British Lion’s U.K. distribution arm and was responsible for two international hits in quick succession in 1973.

Don’t Look Now, starring Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie, and The Wicker Man with Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland still have cult status today.

Between 1976 and the late 1980s, British Lion changed ownership numerous times, with Peter purchasing the enterprise in 1988 and successfully revitalizing and recapitalizing the brand before moving it to California in 2000.

While Peter counts many of his era’s film stars, including Rod Steiger, Sharon Stone, Peter Fonda, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and other industry dignitaries, as friends, he is respectful of their privacy.

“Every film has anecdotes,” he says artfully. “I’ve been lucky to guide several great directors and attract many performers early in their careers. We’ve entertained millions of people, and I’m very happy to have done that.”

Peter and his wife, Toni, live in Sherman Oaks, a Los Angeles suburb. Sons Matthew, a computer consultant, and Adam, a writer, reside in London.

Peter has several projects in the works with no plans to slow down.

“I’m blessed with good health and energy,” he says. “I tried retirement once. It wasn’t for me.” X

I loved every minute at St. Andrew’s. I was welcomed immediately to a whole new life.

– Peter Snell ’57

Opposite page and left: Movie posters from some of Peter’s projects over his impressive 55-year career.

CHARLES PANG ’97 CHUCK OF ALL TRADES

By Chris Traber

Entrepreneurial success for Charles Pang ’97 isn’t merely academic.

In fact, the industrious 42-year-old Hong Kong-born executive director of the Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB), a network of 31 private educational institutions across China, also manages a business portfolio including luggage manufacturing, a restaurant, a media company, and plans for schools in North America.

Charles’ route to the business of education began when his father, Dr. Francis Pang, a textile industrialist, was part of a 1990s business delegation

invited to meet Li Peng, then the Chinese Prime Minister, and Jean Chretien, Canadian Prime Minister at the time. One of the issues discussed was the possibility of exporting the Canadian education system to China. As a result, Francis founded CISB in 2005 in partnership with the Chinese Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Education, the Government of Canada, and the New Brunswick Department of Education.

Charles assumed the helm of the education enterprise in 2007 after attending St. Andrew’s College and completing his business administration BA from York University.

Today, CISB offers a world-class system with an internationally

recognized Canadian education curriculum and International Baccalaureate programs. More than 28,000 students are enrolled in classes ranging from a Montessori Nursery (18 months to 3 years old) to Kindergarten through Grade 12, along with 5,000 administrative staff and teachers representing 19 nationalities.

The Pangs found education in China to be one-dimensional, Charles explains. “Typically, the teacher speaks, and the student just listens. In our schools, the teacher is more of a guide, rather than forcing education on students.”

The Pangs also introduced technological innovations, including installing interactive whiteboards and

internet-based learning processes.

He says planning is underway to open two more schools each in Canada and the United States.

“Just as we brought Western education to China, we’re now looking to export Chinese language and culture to North America, with the Chinese Ministry of Education being one of our key backers,” he says. “It’s also partly about giving the children of Chinese expats the opportunity to learn about their language and culture.”

The amiable man with a dizzying business calendar lives in Hong Kong with his wife, Carolyn Lam, and children, Valeria, 14, and Oskar, 4.

In addition to his CISB duties, Charles recently launched his Ventris brand of upscale lifestyle luggage. He is also a principal at Phó Metro, a Hong Kong restaurant. Modestly, he acknowledges owning a stable of more than a dozen of exotic Ferrari, Porsche, and McLaren sports cars and receipt of two honorary doctoral degrees from

SABI University in Paris, France and Lincoln University College in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Charles attributes much of his tenacious drive to his formative years at St. Andrew’s College.

“The reputation of the school was well known, and my parents liked the fact it was out of the big city,” Charles says. “In the beginning, it was a big change, but after a few weeks, life was good, and I always felt among friends at St. Andrew’s.”

Though he was a boarder, he enjoyed the opportunity to spend Sundays with his family, who lived in Toronto at the time. Charles took an interest in classic English literature and computer science and played tennis, squash, and basketball.

“St. Andrew’s taught me to be independent and solve problems on my own and the importance of socializing with classmates,” he says. “Those are life skills that were so important long after school.”

Charles and his family recently toured the campus with friend, Michael Choi ’99, SAC’s Director of International Recruitment & Advancement.

“St. Andrew’s gave me some of the best years of my life and would be a great experience for my two children,” he says, suggesting SAC and the newly opened St. Anne’s School could be in their future. X

In the beginning, it was a big change, but after a few weeks, life was good, and I always felt among friends at St. Andrew’s.

– Charles Pang ’97

Opposite page: Charles with his wife, Carolyn Lam, and children, Oskar and Valeria; Charles at a ceremony at Lincoln University College. Above: Charles continues his life-long affection for red, whether in his scarlet Cadet uniform from his time at St. Andrew’s, or in one of his exotic cars on the track.

OLD BOYS NEWS

AND NOW FOR THE

1951

Chris Smith won the Swim Ontario Masters Swimming Male Performance Award on Sept. 9, 2022. This award is a testament to his hard work and dedication to excellence within the sport of swimming. Chris’s accomplishments were celebrated at the organization’s 100-year gala awards dinner at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel on Sept. 24. Chris returned to the pool in February after two years off due to the pandemic and is in a new age group, 90-94. As of the end of August, Chris reported breaking 45 Ontario and Canadian records. He was on the SAC Swim team for several years and served as Captain in his graduating year.

1964

Jim Herder marked the 50th anniversary of his attendance at the ’72 Summit Series by reliving the momentous occasion for the CBC, Canada’s oldest existing broadcasting network. In 1972, Jim travelled from his home in Newfoundland to Moscow, Russia, for the final four games of the series, witnessing the game-winning goal scored by Paul Henderson, one of the most legendary goals in the history of hockey. Jim recounted the details of his trip, from the plane ride and intimidating experience with Russian customs officers to his foray into the Luzhniki Sports Palace to watch Game 5 alongside a slew of Russian soldiers. He described the bonds built with strangers whose only commonality was the desire to see Canada dominate on the ice. “It was really the first time I felt Canadian,” Jim stated to the CBC reporter. In an article in the fall 2012 Andrean marking 40 years since the series, Jim said it was as if the 3,000 fans formed a support team, wrapping themselves in Canadian flags and making as much noise as possible to inspire the players. After the winning goal in Game 8, Jim and his 2,999 new friends broke into a rousing rendition of O Canada

1959

Julian Payne started playing bagpipes at SAC when he was 14 and is still playing. He recently won first place in a Piobaireachd online competition hosted by CLASP (Competition League for Amateur Solo Pipers). Julian plays vintage bagpipes made in the 1890s when SAC was founded. He thanks SAC for his love of the bagpipes and the joy this has given him all his life.

1962

Doug McMullen and his wife, Lorraine, took in the sights and sounds of Homecoming 2022 and cheered on the Saints from the stands at the Yuill Family Field. Doug reminisced about his time at SAC when he played football, hockey, and cricket.

1967

Ian Keay reports he continues to enjoy selling maintenance, repair, and overhaul supplies for Preferred Industrial Supply, preferring the oldschool, face-to-face way of doing business. Ian and his wife, Marlene, have been married for 48 years and have two married daughters, Natasha and Tayna, and two grandchildren, Nick and Eva.

1976

Simon Vincent and his wife, Katherine, have made Fernie, B.C., their permanent residence in the shadow of the Canadian Rockies. Classmates are welcome to visit! Simon is still active in the global financial

Jim Herder ’64 displays his memorabilia in a photo taken for the fall 2012 Andrean.

technology strategy sector, providing consulting services through Acclaro CSI to firms in Europe, Canada, and the United States. He and Katherine are outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy life with their black labs in the mountains.

1977

Brian Mitchell

visited St. Andrew’s in May 2022 and says he was impressed by the many physical changes to the school, which he found to be truly inspiring. He loved his time as a student in the 1970s and was delighted to see so many of his classmates at his 45th class reunion in September. He notes that it was also a time to reflect upon those departed classmates who were such great friends, such as Paul Bailey, Mike Gardner, and Albert Lu, who contributed so much to the Class of 1977. Brian lived in Montreal for most of his professional life. After SAC, he attended Harvard College, the University of Paris, and McGill Law and became a member of the Quebec and the Ontario Bar. Brian is looking forward to retiring in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., a stone’s throw from his hometown of Niagara Falls. He hopes to be able to participate more fully in the activities of the school in the years to come.

Ride to Conquer Cancer (RTCC), the first inperson staging of the event since 2019. The RTCC is a two-day, 220-kilometre cycle from Toronto to Hamilton and then to Niagara Falls. It is the largest in-person athletic charitable event in Canada. The 2022 event on June 11 and 12 raised more than $16 million with 3,000 participating cyclists. Rolf lives in Calgary, Alta., and Paul lives in Wilmington, Del. The friends had long discussed doing an epic physical undertaking together and also experienced losses in their families from cancer, so the race perfectly fit the bill, Rolf says.

Michael

Rugeroni

joined the Federal Signal Corporation as vice-president, aftermarket. Federal Signal is a manufacturing company offering emergency vehicle equipment, warning sirens, and public safety systems for municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers. Michael is based in Innisfil, Ont.

1982

Keith Boulter and Nancy Johnston were married on July 23, 2022, at their home in Creemore, Ont. In attendance were classmates, James Lorimer and Homer Frank, Scott Armstrong ’87, and Gary and Nadine Walters, parents of Aidan ’20 and Kieran ’21. Keith was Nancy’s date to her prom in 1982 while he was attending St. Andrew’s. They reconnected in 2016 by chance when Keith was living in Denmark and noticed Nancy’s LinkedIn profile. He asked her to meet for coffee at the airport; the rest is history. In another twist of fate, John Tyner ’83 dropped by the Bank Café in

Creemore in 2018 and started chatting with the owner, who happened to be Nancy. Soon, Keith, John, and Nancy were reminiscing in Keith’s office. Keith practices law and spends as much time sailing on Georgian Bay as possible.

1983

Stewart Kiff

was appointed to the board of governors of the University of Ottawa, the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. He was also recently elected to represent the Province of Ontario on the National Council of the Conservative Party of Canada. He is the president of Solstice Public Affairs, Canada’s leading bilingual public affairs agency. Stewart began his career as a reporter with the Timmins Daily Press and the Orillia Packet & Times before working as a political staffer and public affairs executive.

Allan Rogers

retired as a sergeant from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in March after a 35-year career, having served in various frontline policing roles in Newfoundland, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Before joining the RCMP, Allan was the Pipe Major at SAC in his graduating year and served six years as a piper with the Nova Scotia Highlanders Army Reserve Regiment. Allan continues playing with Halifax’s RCMP Community Pipes & Drums band. He and his wife, Deirdre, celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary and have four children.

1981

Rolf Fox and classmate, Paul Stanborough, rode in the 2022 edition of the Princess Margaret Hospital

Paul Stanborough, left, and Rolf Fox from the Class of 1981.

Keith Boulter ’82, centre, with classmates, James Lorimer, left, and Homer Frank

Kevin Yearwood has been a member of the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame board of directors for six years. For the past two years, they were unable to host the annual Induction and Awards Ceremony because of the pandemic. On May 25, they hosted their first event in two years, and Kevin was pleased to have the support of Andreans from various classes. In attendance were Paul Beckwith ’82, Todd Talbot ’85, and Jay Rosenfeld ’86. Scott Sillcox ’77, Larry Biricz ’84, and David Wilson ’84 did not attend but offered support through donations. Jeff Johnstone ’03 also serves on the board of directors.

Executive Director, Enrolment Management, Mark Etherington ’92, current Chair of the Board of Governors, Nicholas Weedon ’02, Director of Development, Greg Reid, Executive Director of Advancement, Laura Byl, Stewardship & Planned Giving Officer, Bob Bedard, former Head of School, and Kevin McHenry, Head of School. Patrick retired in 2019 as owner and cook at a restaurant in Etobicoke, Ont., to spend time with his wife, Rebecca, and their children. He runs a small vegetable farm in Bradford, Ont., and he and Rebecca are making plans to sail around the world on a catamaran.

1988

Jason Campbell caught up with Kiefer Sutherland ’86 on Oct. 30, 2022 in Sheffield, England. Kiefer, a leading actor and musician, was in town to play the Shepherd’s Bush Empire during a U.K. tour with his country music band. They chatted about SAC and the teachers they had. “He seemed very proud of his association with the school,” Jason says.

Chris Kelly

visited campus with his son, Cooper, in October 2022. Cooper was playing a volleyball game against St. Andrew’s. They toured the school and visited the first classroom Chris entered at St. Andrew’s, where he was taught by the late Bob Meagher, his tutor and first SAC mentor.

1987

Patrick Rea participated in the unveiling of a plaque in Memorial Chapel on Nov. 5, 2022, honouring his father, David ’53, who passed away in 2018. David was a benefactor and a friend of the school. He volunteered his time at SAC for more than 30 years as a Governor of the SAC Board, Trustee of the SAC Foundation, and President of the SAC Association. In attendance at the plaque dedication were David Dunlap ’56, Jim Herder ’64, Bob Williams ’64, Michael Roy ’85,

1989

Will Hill

has been named vice-president, business development - Canada for Las Vegas-based Sightline Payments. Sightline is the U.S. sports betting and casino gaming market’s leading digital payments provider and mobile app developer. His appointment comes as Sightline makes Canada its first point of international expansion. Will had spent 11 years at Canada’s largest Crown agency for gambling, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. On a personal note, Will wants to thank all the Andreans who graciously reached out with kind words and support after the passing of his father, Bill Hill ’53, who attended SAC for close to a decade.

Please see the obituary for Bill Hill ’53 on page 62

1990

Todd Thorpe

left his IT consulting job in April 2022 after working two full-time jobs for three years. He moved full-time into real estate, servicing the Greater Toronto Area, working alongside his mother and sister.

1991

Anthony Cericola and his spouse, Lily, welcomed their daughter, Ava Valentina, on June 12, 2022, a sister for Alessandro, 4.

1996

Nicholas Timms returned to campus on Oct. 19, 2022, to deliver a presentation on 2SLGBTQIA+ students in our schools and the concept of safe versus brave spaces. As the chair of student wellbeing at Hillfield Strathallan College, Nicholas admits he is not an expert but is learning every day. He thanks Emily Keating, Assistant Head, Flavelle House and mathematics teacher, for the invitation. Nicholas says it was a full-circle experience returning to SAC and recalling some of his fondest memories of growing up in Flavelle House. Nicholas is the son of David Timms, former Flavelle Head of House and faculty member.

Jason Campbell ’88 with Kiefer Sutherland ’86

Nicholas Timms ’96 with Emily Keating.

Paul Beckwith ’82, Todd Talbot ’85, Jay Rosenfeld ’86, and Kevin Yearwood ’84.

Carey Chow and his wife, Doris, live in Markham, Ont., with their children, Naomi, 8, and Cameron, 10. After working as an accountant for several Toronto companies, Carey is the CFO of Parkit Enterprise. During the pandemic, Carey kept in touch with SAC classmates through WhatsApp and recently visited James Lau ’97 in Seattle, Wash.

2021-2022 school year, he worked as an English language learner teacher, art instructor, and rugby coach in the Middle School.

2000

Stephen Amell

and his wife, Cassandra Jean, welcomed Bowen Auguste on May 13, 2022, a brother for big sister, Mavi, 9. According to Stephen, Bowen is “due at SAC in the fall of 2032!” Stephen is best known for his portrayal of the iconic DC character, Oliver Queen, in the hit series, Arrow. He currently stars in the TV series, Heels

Graeme Brown recently transitioned from his role at Cisco Systems to become the executive director of Wipro VisionEDGE dynamic digital signage. He leads the global sports, media, & entertainment division at Wipro, where he is responsible for the digital transformation of more than 400 stadiums, from the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Spain to the Tokyo Dome in Japan, and TD Garden in Boston, Mass., to Adelaide Oval in South Australia. Graeme and his wife, Laura, live in Sarasota, Fla.

2002

Jason Bayley

and his wife, Lee-Anne, recently became Canadian citizens. They are originally from Barbados. Jason reports that he passed the

1999

Joseph Farrugia joined the Upper School of St. Andrew’s teaching in the World Studies Department. During the

1997

Kirk Charles married Shauna Calderia on Aug. 8, 2022, at the Rimrock Hotel in Banff, Alta., after two years of delays due to the pandemic. Their daughter, Mya, 8, was their flower girl, and classmate, David Sudolski, was Kirk’s best man. The couple lives in Edmonton.

1997

Graeme Martin and Wendy Salisko were married on July 16, 2022, at the Pearle Hotel in Burlington, Ont. The couple was busy during the pandemic: they bought a house in the Mimico neighbourhood of Toronto, planned their wedding, and took a honeymoon to France and Spain. Graeme used the early days of the lockdown to form a company with three business partners, Bridgewell Financial, focused on employee benefits and insurance.

Wendy Salisko and Graeme Martin ’97 with classmates, from left, Mike Foy, Mark Newton, Costa Constantis, Jeff Slightham, Simon Williams, and Michael Graaf

November 2021 CFA Level 3 exam and became a CFA charterholder earlier this year. The couple lives in Barrie, Ont., and Jason works for the City of Barrie as an investment manager. He says it was great catching up with friends and classmates from the Class of 2002 at their 20th reunion party during Homecoming weekend in October.

Andrew Cronin and Meighan Donnelly welcomed their second child, Sofia, on Aug. 2, 2022, a sister for Nora, who is just turning 2. Andrew recently completed a groundbreaking ceremony on his investment fund’s multi-family apartment project in Cheyenne, Wash. He is excited to put Nora and Sofia to work collecting rent!

noted that hockey was discussed! The Healeys recently moved to a new home in Boston, Mass., where Jimmy was visited by classmate, Pete McClelland, in October.

Pete McClelland

married Amy de Merlis on July 23, 2022, at the Toronto Hunt Club. Old Boys in attendance included classmates, Donnovan Bennett, James Gideon, Giancarlo Trimarchi, and Nicholas Weedon

Ross, and Nathan Rothwell as well as Blake Dalton ’05 and current teacher, Lucas Madill. While in Boston, Luc met up with Joseph Rothwell ’03 and his wife, Tory, who live there. Luc says his wife, Leesa, is amazingly supportive, and she and their daughter, Luna, are his Number 1 cheerleaders.

Jimmy Healey and his wife, Laura, along with their children, Makenzie and Luke, visited Holyrood, Nfld., for a family wedding in July 2022. Jimmy reached out to Jim Herder ’64 to see if he was at his cottage, and the Healeys hosted Jim and his wife, Gail, for an amazing family dinner. It must be

2003

Gordon Hunter and his wife, Sarah, welcomed their third child, Nico, in October 2022, a brother for Darcy, 4, and Kai, 2. The family lives in Victoria, B.C., where, when not parenting, Gordon is the in-house legal counsel at BC Ferries and Sarah is an undergrad at the University of Victoria. He stays in close touch with many dear friends from the Class of 2003 and would love for any Old Boys visiting (or thinking of moving to) Vancouver Island to reach out.

2004

Erik Bornstein and his wife, Sarah, welcomed their son, Ryder James, in September 2022. The family moved from Toronto to the Marina del Ray community in Los Angeles, Calif., to expand TOOLBX.com in the United States. TOOLBX.com is an e-commerce and delivery platform focused on helping construction suppliers create an online order experience. TOOLBX has partnered with Lowe’s across Canada on the delivery side and recently launched its e-commerce product in the U.S. with a number of construction suppliers.

Luc Zoratto

completed the prestigious Boston Marathon on April 18, 2022, with a time of 3:03:10. It was only his second marathon. Luc says he couldn’t have done it alone, and gives a shout-out to the Toronto Red Toes, a group of fellow Andreans including classmates, David Amadori, Dave Banwell, Ryan Hiscox, Gordon Hunter, Daniel

Jimmy Healy ’02, right with classmate, Pete McClelland

John, Jeff Johnstone, Chris McFarlane, Jordan

Scott Fullerton and his wife, Sarah, welcomed their son, Noah, on Aug. 1, 2022. The family lives in Toronto, where Scott is the regional director of sales at National Bank Investments.

Robert Mackay and his wife, Alexandra, welcomed their first child, Leo James, on June 5, 2022. Robert was this year’s guest speaker at SAC’s First Football banquet on Nov. 25, 2022.

Lennon Sweeting and his wife, Patricia, welcomed Caroline May on Aug 1, 2022. After their daughter was born, the family relocated to the Cayman Islands, where Lennon is the managing director of RYKI, a full-service asset prime broker, custodian, and investment manager. He reports meeting a few Old Boys since his move.

McKenzie Willson and his wife, Lisa Zhao, visited the campus in May 2022. After more than 11 years in finance, McKenzie started a new position with Global Payments, while Lisa works as a commercial and residential realtor. They live in Barrie, Ont., with their three-year-old son, Stephen.

2006

Matthew Eaton-Kent

married Laura Stanescu on July 16, 2022, on a private estate in Caledon, Ont. The couple was surrounded by family and friends from as far as Australia, the United Kingdom, and Taiwan as they celebrated their commitment to each other. Laura and Matthew met while travelling in Ecuador and continued their adventure on their honeymoon trip around the world, stopping in Spain, the Maldives, and Singapore.

Clinton McCullough and his wife, Samantha, welcomed their first child, Elle Brin, on October 14, 2021.

Cameron Healy recently travelled to New York and met up with Michael Zhang ’10. Last year, he launched a digital marketing business called DMS Advertising, providing expertise to help navigate the complex digital marketing ecosystem through data-driven lead generation strategies. In July, Cameron produced his second annual Wine Fest Toronto at RendezViews, playing host over two days to 4,000 wine enthusiasts with wines from all around the world. Cameron is co-founder of the All-Star Gala in Support of SickKids. This year’s Olympic-themed, star-studded soiree saw more than 1,200 attendees mingle with Canadian Olympians and pro athletes on June 10

at the Toronto Event Centre. The gala has raised more than $600,000 to date, with proceeds going toward infant congenital heart disease research and patient care at the Hospital for Sick Children.

Colin McCullough and his wife, Deanna, welcomed their first child, Clayton, on May 13, 2022. Colin reports he and Deanna are enjoying every minute with him and being new parents.

2008

Michael Choi and Sally Hahn were married on Aug. 7, 2022, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto. They celebrated the special day with their families and many international guests, including David Byun ’08,

2007

Devon Bean

and Jenepher Dekker were married on Aug. 14, 2022, at the Royal Ashburn Golf Club in Whitby, Ont. In attendance were Devon’s brothers, Allan ’03 and Sinclair ’05, along with classmates, Michael Chong, Graham Hynds, and Jamie Walker. Devon is an American Sign Language-English interpreter, and Jenepher is an elementary school teacher.

2007

Tim Gronfors and Shauna Terry were married on Aug. 13, 2022, in Memorial Chapel. Classmate, Ladi Onayemi, was the best man, and classmates, Charles Jung, Devon Mok, and Neil Osien, attended. Tim says many guests commented on how beautiful the campus is. The couple got engaged in April 2021. Motivated by the pandemic closures, they moved from a cramped condo in Vaughan, Ont., to a house in Bradford. They took a “minimoon” to Savannah, Ga. “It’s been a busy pandemic for us with so many life changes. Somewhere along the way, we also got a puppy, a rambunctious moyen poodle named Bailey,” Tim reports. He’s had a litigation practice in Barrie, Ont., focusing on family and estate law since 2016, and was recently named a senior associate with Barriston Law.

From left: Michael Chong ’07, his fiancée, Adrienne, Jamie Walker ’07, his wife, Florence, Jenepher Dekker, Devon Bean ’07, Graham Hynds ’07, his wife, Erika, and friends Alex and Abram.

Cameron Healy ’07 with his father, Mark, Toronto Mayor John Tory, and his mother, Cynthia.

James Kim ’08, and John Lee ’12. Michael is a general surgery resident at the University of Toronto, and Sally is a senior HR business partner at TD Bank. “We’re looking forward to many happy days ahead and are excited to start our married life together, including many rounds of golf!” he says.

2009

Josh Harris and his wife, Sarah, welcomed a son, Charlie, on July 20, 2022. Josh continues to work in commercial real estate but moved to Colliers a year and a half ago to head up a new retail leasing and investment sales team.

Joel Hurren and his wife, Kara Griffiths, moved back to Toronto after spending two years in London, U.K. Joel joined the recently launched Langdon Equity Partners in Toronto as part of a team investing in some of the best smaller companies around the globe. Joel will be covering the U.K., Ireland, and Canada and looks forward to staying in touch with the U.K. Old Boys network.

2010

Devin Healy and Amanda Leela were married on July 23, 2022, at the Globe and Mail Centre in Toronto.

James Mildon and his wife, Lyndsay, welcomed their first child, Charlie Lynn, on Dec. 14, 2021. The couple got married on Sept. 15, 2022. In attendance were classmates, Ryley Begg, Luke MacLeod, Tyler Sikura, Jordan Tripp, Ashton Waters, Bowman

2009

2007

Rob Kay and Christina Tricomi were married on Sept. 11, 2021, at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa. Jay Card ’07 (far right) was in the wedding party. Rob is the chief cardiology resident at the University of Alberta Hospital, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute in Edmonton, Alta. He is finishing his adult cardiology residency in June 2023 and will be starting a fellowship in adult interventional cardiology in July.

Devin is a senior manager - operations standards for breakfast and baked goods at Tim Hortons Canada.

Webster, and Matthew Sovereign ’11. James is vice-president, industrial & office at Cushman & Wakefield as a major account service provider specializing in tenant advisory, listing, and portfolio management.

Taylor Bryce married Margaret McKee on Aug. 11, 2022, at Casa Loma in Toronto. The newlyweds have settled into their home in East York, Ont.

From left: James Stainer ’09, Alex Harris ’11, Jonty Harris ’82, Mark Jenkins ’09, Brenden Hewko ’09, Margaret, Taylor Bryce ’09, Ryan Bryce ’05, Paul Beckwith ’82, Josh Harris ’09, Jamie Symmes ’09, and Oli Harris ’17

From left: Matthew Sovereign ’11, Felipe Gonzalez ’10, Spencer Jackson ’10, Devin Healy ’10, Brett Wilson ’10, Michael Zhang ’10, Gordon Wilson ’72, and Cameron Healy ’07

James Mildon ’10, his wife, Lyndsay, his step-son, Austin, and daughter, Charlie Lynn.

Matthew Xu visited campus in May for the first time since he graduated. He was pleased to see one of his old teachers, Terry Prezens, while he checked out the renovated McLaughlin Hall. Matthew lives in Boston, Mass., where he works as an actuarial associate for John Hancock Financial Services.

the ceremonial pipe major’s pipes at Moss Park Armoury in Toronto. Alexander joined the 48th in September 2013. In June 2022, he received his licence as a professional engineer and returned to the Ivey Business School in London, Ont., to complete an MBA. He is also completing a master of science in mechanical engineering part-time from Purdue University.

and the reception was held at Hedsor House. Old Boys in attendance were John Lee ’10, Mark Denton ’12, and Jake Sterio ’12

2012

Alexander Brown has been appointed Pipe Major of the 48th Highlanders of Canada Pipes & Drums. The ceremony occurred on June 26, 2022, when the previous Pipe Major, Iain Lang, handed Alexander

2013

Jordan Dunin

2013

David Anderson attended the 2022 Open Championship at The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland with classmates, Graeme Allison, Andrew Begg,

2012

Dylan Hussey and Megan Payler were married in Memorial Chapel on July 9, 2022, with the reception at King’s Riding Golf Club in Aurora. In attendance were David Offen ’79, John Archibald ’85, Tom Hussey ’85, Tyler Sifton ’16, Lucas Hussey ’13, Jon Cannon ’12, Craig Hasler ’12, Graham Joiner ’12, and Dean Hamann ’06. Dylan had his fifth anniversary at Amico Corporation in Richmond Hill, where he is regional manager in his division - architectural solutions for healthcare construction in the U.S.

married Lauren Dias at his parents’ home in King City. In attendance were classmates, Liam Killops, Marc Romanin, and Burke White

Justin Moryto married Francesca Houslander on Sept. 10, 2022, in England at St. Lawrence Church, Chobham,

Ryan Shotbolt

dropped by the school in July to visit Greg Reid, Executive Director of Advancement (and Varsity Lacrosse Coach), before leaving for Barcelona, Spain, for 15 months to complete his MBA at Esade, an international school with students from more than 40 countries. Ryan says the school looks for students with a global mindset, and his experience at St. Andrew’s, spending time with students from different countries from a young age allowed him to learn about different cultures. “Unfortunately, there’s no lacrosse in Barcelona, but I’ve found a new athletic hobby in road cycling,” Ryan reports. His goal is to pursue a career in tech in Europe for a few years before returning to Canada. Any SAC alumni should reach out if they’re spending time in Barcelona. Ryan would also be happy to speak to any grads thinking of pursuing an MBA.

2017

Gregor MacKellar

was selected by the Toronto Argonauts with the 6th overall pick in the 2022 CFL Draft. In November, Gregor won the 109th Grey Cup as a member of the Argos.

Dane

Muspratt

graduated from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland in June 2021 with an LLB(Hons) in Scots and English Law, and recently from the University of Law in England, where he completed the legal practice course and an MSc in law business and management. Dane works as a trainee lawyer at Maples and Calder in the Cayman Islands. He would be happy to connect with any Old Boys on LinkedIn or in person if they are visiting Cayman.

2019

Alex Newhook

won the Stanley Cup in June as a member of the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche. Alex spent a day with the cup celebrating with thousands of people in St. John’s, Nfld. He also visited Jim Herder ’64 in Newfoundland, where Jim has a cottage.

Alexander Smith and his brother, Duncan ’21, attended the Fergus Scottish Festival in Fergus, Ont., in August 2022. It was the first time the games had been staged since before the start of the pandemic, and Alexander reports the event was full of kilts, pipes, and Highland games. “It was a reminder of the days at SAC. Sure was nice to wear a kilt again, as well,” he says.

2015

Ben Thompson works as an agency sales account manager for Cision. The firm specializes in newswire distribution for public relations professionals and offers a media monitoring suite for communications teams.

2022

Michael Chen was honoured in July 2022 with a John West Memorial Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship. These are presented each year to up to two students and funded by a bequest to the Town of Aurora by the late mayor, John West, to recognize the achievements of senior students attending high school in Aurora who are moving on to post-secondary education at university or college. Michael started Peer Mentors Aurora in 2020, a volunteer organization pairing high school students with younger children to increase engagement and morale during the pandemic. He served as co-chair of the town’s Youth Engagement Committee and has assisted with planting trees for the Aurora Arboretum. Michael is pursuing a dual degree in business and international relations at the University of Pennsylvania.

Jacob Kearley, Jonathan McConnell, Jack O’Neill, Chance Rodin, and a friend.

Alex Schäfer and his dad, Juergen, visited the school in August during a trip to Canada from Germany. Alex checked out the renovated science and tech wing.

Luke Devlin was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins 182nd overall in the sixth round of the NHL Draft.

Alexander Smith ’19, left, and Duncan ’21

OBITUARIES

1947

Greg Darling passed away on Feb. 17, 2022, in Fairfax, Va. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1939 to 1940.

Greg became a commissioned Signal Corps Officer in 1949. During his 32 years in the Army, he was assigned overseas for 17 years. He was a paratrooper with more than 100 jumps. In 1972, he achieved the rank of Colonel. Greg is survived by his wife, Emma; children, Deborah, Gregory, and Wendy; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Peter.

Douglas Pratt attended SAC from 1942 to 1943. It came to our attention recently that he passed away in 2010 in Portland, Ore. During his year at SAC, Douglas earned his third team colours in football, given for exceptional contribution to the team, and played Second Basketball. He won the Assault-at-Arms for boxing and was awarded the Armstrong Cup in 1943 and, subsequently, his boxing colours. Doug also placed second in the Track & Field Competition in the one-mile category. Doug was the general manager of Finley’s Sunset Hills Mortuary and Cemetery from 1985 until 1996 when he retired. He is survived by his sons, Douglas and Guy, and companion, Pauline. He was predeceased by his son, Daniel.

1951

Doug Hill passed away on Aug. 3, 2022, in Ottawa. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1947 to 1951. Doug was Head Boy, School News Editor of The Review, and President of the Literacy Society. He won the senior Cross-Country Run in 1950. A gifted musician, he was often called upon to take over duties at the organ during morning chapel. He was also a Librarian and Debater, and won a role in the Upper School play, Thunder Rock Doug attended Trinity College at the University of Toronto and graduated with a BA in English literature. He joined the Canadian Department of External Affairs and moved to Ottawa in 1956. He served as a diplomat in Germany, England, Brazil, and Switzerland, retiring in 1989. Douglas is survived by his children, Andrew, Mark, and Sarah; six grandchildren; his brother, John Hill ’57, and nephew, Geoff Hill ’88. He was predeceased by his wife, Anne Moira Patricia.

Peter McLean passed away on April 12, 2021, in Quebec. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1945 to 1951 and was a Prefect and Corporal in the Pipe Band. He served as a Librarian and Chapel Boy and played Third Football. Peter earned a medical degree from McGill University, and his career included university appointments as an associate professor of surgery and lecturer. Among his hospital appointments were senior surgeon, co-director of the Accident Service, director of Surgical Intensive Care, and infection control officer. His practice also took him to Pakistan for the Colombo Plan dam project and to post-war Ethiopia to provide essential surgical training. He is survived by his wife, Ariane; children, Alexander, Maia, Christopher, Anthony, and Julian; four grandchildren; and his brother, David ’55

1952

Rex Crawford passed away on July 20, 2022, in Wallaceburg, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1946 to 1952, played First Football and was Manager of First Hockey. He was a Cadet Corporal. While at SAC, Rex developed the leadership skills that served him well throughout his life, and he was forever grateful for the guidance and mentorship he received. Rex farmed in Dover Township, growing tobacco, sugar beets, beans, seed corn, oats, and wheat. He managed 200 head of cattle during a 25-year period. Rex was elected as councillor, deputy reeve, and reeve of Dover Township and served as warden of the County of Kent in 1987. He also served as chair of the Dover Disaster Relief Fund and Flood Prevention Committee and as the Kent County Municipal Association president. He received the Man of The Year Award in Wallaceburg in 1988 and the Rural Urban Citizen Award in 1988 from the Wallaceburg and District Chamber of Commerce. Rex is survived by his wife, Ruth Anne; daughters, Jane, Judith, and Sandra; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Carolyn.

1953

William (Bill) Hill passed away on Aug. 15, 2022, at his family farm in Rockwood, Ont. He came to Canada from Peru to attend St. Andrew’s from 1945 to 1953. Known affectionately to his classmates as “Knobby,” he was a Prefect, played First Football and First Soccer, was on the Track & Field team, was Captain of the LFB championship First Swimming team, vice-president of the Athletic Society, and a Pipe Sergeant. Bill attended the University of

Toronto, studied mining engineering, and had a lengthy and distinguished career in the mining industry. In the early 1970s, Bill and his wife moved from Toronto to a farm on the outskirts of Rockwood to raise their family, lovingly restoring a farmhouse built in 1863. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; children, Will ’89, Brian, Mary, and David; his grandchildren and one great-grandson.

George Parker passed away in March 2022 in Michigan. He attended St. Andrew’s for one year, 1952-1953. He played First Football (earning his colours), First Hockey, and was involved in weightlifting. George wrote a note to the school in 2011 describing a prank he pulled that involved blowing a hole in a faculty member’s car radiator. Classmates raised the necessary $78 to repair the damage. George went on to study medicine at the University of Toronto and became a radiologist, practicing in Michigan, Ohio, and Florida. He noted that his career would not have materialized without his year at St. Andrew’s. He is survived by his wife, Susie; children, Anne, Tom, and Bob; and numerous grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, David ’53

1957

John (Ian) Robertson passed away on March 21, 2022, in Scotland. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1949 to 1956. He was Captain of First Swimming and broke two records, the 200- and 100-yard classes, in the 1956 season. Although he was a swimmer during his SAC years, Ian was a lifelong hockey fan and continued to take a great interest in all aspects of life at the school through The Andrean. Ian worked in sales in the textiles and then glass industries. He retired in the early 1990s, and he and his wife enjoyed some long-awaited global travels. Ian is survived by his wife, Mary, and children, Andrew and Elaine. He was predeceased by his brother, Colin ’59

1956

Bruce Langstaff passed away on Oct. 8, 2022, in Toronto. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1954 to 1956. He played First Cricket and Second Hockey. Bruce’s career began with IBM, where he was involved in early computing applications for business, including Canada’s first ATM, and concluded with systems-focused work for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Bruce is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Bruce and Amy; three grandchildren; and his siblings, Miles ’64 and Elizabeth. He was predeceased by his sister, Judith.

1961

David J. Batten passed away on Feb. 14, 2019, in Bartestree, Herefordshire, England. He attended SAC from 1959 to 1961. He was Head Boy, a Librarian, in the Circle Francais, a Cadet Corporal, and Glee Club President. After SAC, David attended Queen’s University and earned a BA in liberal arts and a B.Sc. in geology with a minor in biology. He was awarded an MSc in micropaleontology from University College London in 1966 and a PhD from the University of Cambridge in 1969. He was a renowned British palynologist best known for his work in Mesozoic terrestrial palynology and palynofacies analysis. In recognition of an outstanding career, David was awarded the T.M. Harris Medal of the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, India, in 1998, the Jongmans Medal of the Royal Geological and Mining Society of the Netherlands in 2006, and honorary life membership of The Palaeontological Association, London, in 2011. He was awarded the prestigious Medal for Scientific Excellence of AASP–The Palynological Society in 2018.

1962

Michael Holden passed away on May 5, 2022, in Western Australia. He attended SAC from 1953 to 1962 and played First Football, First Cricket, and First Basketball. He attended Bishop’s University, earned an arts degree, and then attended Osgoode Hall Law School. Michael returned to Australia, where he was called to the Bar and started his own practice. He was appointed to the Bench in 1991 and to the position of Chief Judge of the Family Court of Western Australia in 1996, where he served until 2007. Michael is survived by his wife, Margaret; children, Jen, Matt, and Heather; stepchildren, David and Robert; and 12 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Neil.

1965

John Harris passed away on July 14, 2022, in Toronto. He was at St. Andrew’s for three years until graduation. While at SAC, he was a talented musician and performed two solos on his guitar and a duet with a classmate at Variety

Night. John attended the University of Toronto and George Brown College. He is survived by his wife, Diane; stepchildren, Tammy-Lee and David; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

1966

John R. Fennell passed away in Ottawa, Ont., on Dec. 17, 2020. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1962 to 1965. John played First Football (earning his football colours), First Basketball, Senior Rugger, and was a Clan Hockey Captain and House Captain. He directed the N.C.O. Drill Squad during the 1964 Cadet Inspection. He had a lifelong career with the Royal Bank, retiring in 2000 after 35 years. John is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Kelly and Stephen; and five grandchildren.

1968

Fred Somerville passed away in Calgary, Alta., on Aug. 15, 2022. He attended SAC from 1962 to 1968. Fred played First Football and First Tennis, was in the UN Club, and a member of The Review Literary Staff and the Debating Club. He won the Wyld Prize in Latin. According to his official obituary, his experiences at St. Andrew’s “had a significant and beneficial impact on him as he grew into a young man.” Fred graduated from the University of Toronto and attended the University of Grenoble for an intensive program to learn French. He obtained his law degree at the University of Alberta and joined the Howard Mackie law firm in Calgary, which was absorbed into the national law firm of Borden Ladner Gervais. Fred is survived by his wife, Marie; and siblings, David ’69, Bill, Sarah, and Nanci.

1970

Bob Thom passed away in Muskoka, Ont., on Oct. 5, 2022. He attended SAC from 1963 to 1970. He played First Football, First Cricket (Captain), and Second Hockey. He loved cottage life, fishing, and lake parties, but his deepest passion was coaching hockey. Bob coached across Ontario for over 35 years, mostly at the AAA level. He is survived by his siblings, Hugh ’65, Andy, and Patti. He was predeceased by his siblings, Bill, Stew, and B.J.

1973

Robert Martin passed away on Dec. 1, 2019, in Listowel, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1965 to 1973 and played Second Hockey, Junior Rugger, and was a member of the Cross-Country and Judo teams. Robert is survived by his wife,

Margaret; their children, Matt, Adam, and Sarah; and his brother, David ’69.

1975

Ken Lo passed away on Sept. 5, 2022, in Hong Kong. He attended SAC from 1974 to 1975. Ken played First Cricket, was a member of the Fencing team, and won a badminton championship. Ken was the managing director of Foo Hang Jewellery. He was also the president of the Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association, having served as chair from 2016 to 2020. Ken also served on the Jewellery Advisory and Fair Organising Committees of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

1996

Richard Lewis passed away on May 25, 2022, in Christ Church, Barbados. He attended SAC from 1993 to 1996. He played First Squash and was Captain and MVP in his graduating year. Richard attended Mount Allison University and then Dalhousie University, where he earned a master’s in civil and structural engineering. He worked for a civil and structural engineering company for a few years until he opened R.G. Lewis Inc. in 2013. Richard is survived by his wife, Keisha; mother, Heather; and siblings, David and Jayne. He was predeceased by his father, Allan.

2000

Wyn-Ron Cheong passed away in Montreal in August 2022. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1996 to 2000. He was a Prefect and played First Volleyball, First Squash (MVP), and First Tennis. He won the Lt. Governor’s Community Volunteer Award. Wyn-Ron graduated from the University of Toronto and then left for China searching for job opportunities. He taught English, then got into sales. During that time, he met his wife, and they had a daughter. The family left China in 2015 and settled in Vancouver, where Wyn-Ron was the project manager for an interior renovation company. The family moved to Montreal, where he worked in sales for a company that manufactures office furniture. Wyn-Ron is survived by his wife, Nana, daughter, Angel, and brother, Wyai-Ruan ’99.

Jordan Slaman passed away on Sept. 21, 2022, in North Vancouver, B.C. He attended SAC from 2005 to 2009. While at SAC, Jordan was on the Nordic Ski & Biathlon and Cross-Country teams. He attended Bishop’s University, studying computer science and business administration, and worked as a senior software engineer at Lululemon. Jordan returned for a visit to campus three weeks before he passed away and was presented with his Old Boy tie. He is survived by his wife, Krista, brother, Michael, and his grandparents.

STUDENT

Ali Gharib ’22 passed away on June 5, 2022. Ali was a boarder from Kenya and excelled in SAC’s soccer program. His teammates looked up to him for his technical prowess, and he helped countless players hone their skills on and off the pitch. In 2017, at 14 years old, Ali was the youngest player invited to Kenya’s national U20 training camp, and his creative attacking play made him a standout offensive talent with Ascent Soccer. Moving through his academic and soccer pathway at Ascent’s Uganda campus, Ali earned the opportunity to compete for a global scholarship. Ali excelled on his entrance exams, earning a place at St. Andrew’s. Over his three years in Canada, Ali was a creative force on the field, in the classroom, and on the stage participating in numerous drama productions. With his many soccer and academic skills, Ali was set to attend the University of Dayton in Ohio on a full scholarship in September 2022. Ali is survived by his parents, Zeinab and Abubakar.

STAFF

Virginia (Ginny) Smith passed away on July 1, 2022, in Newmarket. She was well-loved by many in the St. Andrew’s community. She made her mark as staff representative to the Ladies’ Guild (now the Parents Guild), a receptionist in the main office from 1995 to 1999, and the wife of Memorial Head of House, Geoff Smith. She supported Geoff, a teacher, coach, Head of House, and Assistant Head of School at SAC, from 1964 to 1999, and was den mother to many students during her decades of involvement at St. Andrew’s. Ginny was predeceased by Geoff in 2019. X

Robert Martin ’73 attended the Royal Winter Fair in 1971 when he was 17 and set a record with his Clydesdale filly foal, Bardrill Castles Hilda, which he exhibited. John won first prize foal, junior champion female, best Canadian bred and owned female any age, sixth for showmanship, and a $500 prize and trophy for the supreme Canadian championship male or female. At the time, this was the most wins for one horse and one exhibitor since The Royal started in 1922.

Article from the Richmond Hill Liberal, March 9, 1972 pictured here.

1973 Robert Martin Addendum

The Class of 1954 Archives room at SAC has dozens of framed photographs hanging on the walls, so many that the walls are barely visible. One noteworthy photo features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth bestowing an honour on a distinguished gentleman, Rex Stollmeyer, Class of 1923.

Rex was made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in a ceremony held in Ottawa in June 1959, an honour bestowed in the Queen’s New Year Honour list. She died this past September at the age of 96.

Rex was an international student from Trinidad. He played rugby, cricket, and football. Two of his five brothers attended St. Andrew’s, Alexander and Andre, both from the Class of 1925, as did his son, David ’61

He started his career as an assistant at the Montreal office of the West Indies Trade Commission and was promoted to trade commissioner in 1934. When Rex died in 1968 at the age of 60, he was the Deputy High Commissioner and Trade Commissioner for Trinidad.

His obituary in the Montreal Gazette stated that Rex had worked at his father’s cocoa and citrus business and in the shipping industry. He also spent many years living in Canada and had a firm grasp of Canadian economics. He organized cultural exchanges and watched over the interests of West Indian students at Canadian universities.

This photo appeared in the 1959-1960 Review