The Andrean - Fall 2016 by St. Andrew's College

TheAndrean Fall 2016, VOLUME 60 NUMBER 2

Art

for Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sake Art, music, and drama flourish at SAC

Contents Features 4 Championing the Arts Finding a creative outlet for every student

11 Over His Head in a Sea of Girls Fearsome details still fresh 62 years later

12 10 Andreans of Note Representing business, art, and aviation, politics, literature, and entertainment

14 Shaping our Future Strategic Plan 2017-22 will push into new areas of innovation

15 Annual Report 2016 25 SASSAW 2.0 Exploring the world in a different way

27 Addison Award Dinner

50 50 Year+ Reunion Honouring our most senior Old Boys

52 Switchboard Online network lighting up with Old Boy connections

Columns 2 View from the Top 3 University Destinations 2016 28 Sports Round-Up 30 Community News 32 Old Boys News 53 Obituaries 56 Editorial: From the Head of Drama

Look up...it’s a drone! Prior to the Annual CrossCountry Run in October, the boys warmed up on the Quad while helping shoot a scene for the new school video. The boys ran back and forth for several takes while a drone captured the action below. The William Scoular production is due for release in 2017.

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29 Homecoming & Reunion 2016

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Brad Livingstone ’97 recalls his inaugural fumble

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TheAndrean Fall 2016 Volume 60 Number 2 Published by St. Andrew’s College for Old Boys, parents, and friends of the School Editor Cindy Veitch Assistant Editor Nicolette Fleming SENIOR WRITER Jim McGillivray

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Old Boy Correspondent Nicholas Weedon ‘02

PHOTOGRAPHY Paul Mosey

Editorial Committee Edna Collins, Scott Hayter, Sue Hayter, and Michael Paluch

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Contributors Ryan Bryce ‘05 Douglas Campbell ‘54 Brad Livingstone ‘97 Sue Hayter Michael Sifton ‘79 Art Direction and Design Fresh Art & Design Inc.

Email admission@sac.on.ca oldboys@sac.on.ca theandrean@sac.on.ca Website www.sac.on.ca Front cover: William Shields ‘17

The Andrean magazine supports the St. Andrew’s College mission to “…develop the complete man, the well-rounded citizen,” connects Old Boys and parents to the School, and is a reflection of St. Andrew’s College’s enduring value to the constituents it serves.

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View from the Top

A Rare Opportunity

October 27, the St. Andrew’s College campus grew by 15 acres. With the purchase of 15900 Yonge Street, we can now proudly boast that the campus is 125 acres in total. St. Andrew’s has maintained an interest in this property since the early 1980s and has considered purchasing it on a number of occasions. But the timing and logistics were never right. Meanwhile, the Town of Aurora has continued to boom, and land—particularly adjacent land—is scarce, if not impossible, to come by. This summer, we decided to engage in another round of negotiations with the property owners, and an offer was made. Following numerous conference calls with our Board of Governors and discussions with the property owners, an agreement was reached. I want to specifically thank Dem Rogers ’59, who coincidently grew up there, for his significant financial support to help us acquire the property. Our thanks also to John Dunlap ’88 and Dan Stock, Chairman of the Board of Governors, for their leadership and support in helping make this happen. The site lies on the south-west corner of St. John’s Sideroad and Yonge Street. With 340-metres of frontage on Yonge Street, the land bounds an intersection that serves as a major gateway into the Town of Aurora. The corner property comprises a 4,000 sq. ft. heritage home; four-car garage with living quarters above; riding arena; stables and a loft; 32-car parking; tennis court; swimming pool; and two usable fields. These spaces will be repurposed to serve the School, with options explored as we design our 2017-2022 strategic plan. In the meantime, the School has leased the main house to a local couple. This will allow for a positive revenue stream, and a sustainable use for the property, while we develop a 2 FALL 2016

The St. Andrew’s campus (outlined in red) with the newly-acquired 15-acre parcel in yellow

more substantial long-term plan. This will be done in conjunction with SAC’s Board of Governors, Property & Facilities, and Finance Committees. We will also work with the Town of Aurora, York Region, and the Conservation Authority. We hope to improve trail connections, incorporate educational opportunities (river/forest studies), showcase student artwork/projects, and add signage and wayfinding. There is tremendous potential at this location—from the usable buildings that can house programs to the trail system that can enrich outdoor education. Environmental studies programs can benefit both the students and the surrounding ecological framework. Two additional sports fields can take pressure from SAC’s existing high-demand playing fields. The existing tennis court can be resurfaced and used as a multipurpose sports court. Those looking back in five, 50, or 100 years will confirm that we made a good decision in acquiring this property. This has been a four-decade process, and, as always, I remain thankful for our progressive Board and their steadfast support and vision. Kevin R. McHenry, Headmaster

University Destinations 2016 Sigeng Liu Danil Ojha Andrew Olechtchouk Fan Yong Wang Yan Xu Burak Yalcin Jason Zong University of Washington Ryan Cheung University of Waterloo JingYao Fan Benjamin Jiang Ibsen Leung Zakir Virani Class of 2016 Elders (attended SAC from grades 6-12), l-r: Nikhil Nath, Jamie Finlay, Elliot Almuina Pica, Tyler Sifton, Artiom Lisin, Kyle Hunter, Chase Macgregor, Jerod Forte, Dylan van Eeden, Jack Turner, Jadyn Dragasevich, Nathan Lee, John Buchan, and Tiger Wang

David Xu

Boston College

Julian Smith-Voudouris

Sachit Dhiman

University of Chicago

Western University

Mitchell Martan

Jack Turner

Jadyn Dragasevich

Tiger Wang

Aadam Ali

Boston University

Harry Yang

Jonathan Filipopoulos

University of Guelph

William Ashton

Nicholas Chow

McMaster University

David Gorodetsky

Elliot Almuina Pica

Lucas Dowey

Andy Park

Russell Cheng

Artiom Lisin

Mackenzie Falconer

Jamie Finlay

Tiger Xu

Adamo D’Angelo

Bill Luan

Jacob Schacter

Gavin Fox

Brock University

Brandon Haryott

James Michaelis

University

Ryan Gold

Alexander Carter

Alexander Kyle

Nikhil Nath

of Michigan

Kyle Hunter

Brown University

Matthew Lim

Alexander Oushalkas

Jared Chai

Victor Li

Gary Zhou

Jerry Tuzi

Daniel Paspalofski

University

Aidan Link

Georgian College

New York University

Dylan van Eeden

of Notre Dame

Bobby Liu

Parker Harris

Owen Luo

Gary Wang

Ji Sang Jeon

Eric Lowry

Andrew Sauter

Northwestern

Ryerson University

University

Max von Teichman

Hult International

University

Cole Chapman

of Ontario Institute

Julio Yep Yeh

Business School

Arthur Chiu

Vitaly Godonoaga

of Technology

Wilfrid Laurier

Paul Kluthe

Nova Southeastern

Jack Little

Nicholas Daguiam

University

Huron University

University

Darrian Spampinato

Yazan Siyam

Brandon Gomes

College at Western

Zain Naqvi

Simon Fraser

University of

Michael House

Tyler Sifton

Ontario College

University

Southern California

Sulaiman Mahmood

King’s College

of Art & Design

Nicholas Grossi

Jimmy Yuan

William Merkel

London

Jack Irwin

The University

University

James Scott

Nicholas Wong

Princeton University

of Edinburgh

of St. Andrews

James Stevenson

Shangyang Yue

Reid Yochim

Jim Wang

Cameron Lawrence

King’s University

Purdue University

University

GAP Year

College at Western

Alex Xu

of British Columbia

of Toronto

Nils Plinkert

Jerod Forte

Queen’s University

Chase Macgregor

Harry Cai

Jacob Miller

McGill University

Aidan Bertolas

Jonah Pawluk

Tiger Fu

Alexander MacDonald

Andrew Biddell

John Buchan

University of

Jong Hoon Kim

Otto Saarimaa

Dias Dautov

Joshua Carter

California, San Diego

Nathan Lee

Tristan Tsvetanov

Vitaliy Shevchuk

Andrew Crawford

Jin Zhou

Jason Li

Wake Forest University Elliott Powers

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Sandi Chasson conducts at An Andrean Christmas at Roy Thomson Hall in 2015 4 FALL 2016

Championing

the Arts Finding a creative outlet for every student By Nicolette Fleming & Cindy Veitch

It’s been said that at the heart of every person lies an inner artist. Research shows there is good reason to uncover that hidden artist. Personal fulfillment aside, creativity has therapeutic value and a positive correlation to mental well-being. The stressors of life fall away from a student lost in a painting, confidence is gained by an actor taking to the stage, and selfesteem soars with the new-found ability to play an instrument. Participating in and learning about art has been shown to increase engagement in other subject areas, such as math and science. It also sharpens skills that will be needed in the workforce; namely, critical thinking, communication, self-reliance, and discipline. St. Andrew’s leadership is aware of the important link between art and the development of young minds. “Art has many intrinsic and extrinsic benefits,” says Headmaster Kevin McHenry. “Not to offer comprehensive arts programming would be doing our students a disservice.” Head of Art, Stephen Kimmerer, says being involved in the arts is proven to be particularly important to boys’ emotional, physical, and academic well-being. With the exception of media arts, it is a time to turn off their computers and create something beautiful. Two years ago, the School increased its focus on the arts by creating a position to help champion artistic opportunities for students and to encourage fluidity between visual arts, drama, and music. “We are one big island now versus three little ones,” explains Randi Berman, SAC’s first Arts Coordinator. As a Middle School art teacher for 16 years, Mrs. Berman’s creativity and passion for art were keys to her landing the role. Her own family is an example of how creativity takes many forms. She herself is a talented visual artist; son Spence, in grade 10 at SAC, is a musician; and www.sac.on.ca 5

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(l-r) Lucas DeMello and Howe Wang, grade 8

daughter, Molly, participated in many SAC productions while in high school and now attends the Ontario College of Art and Design studying textile design. “I look forward to seeing where little Grey finds his passion,” laughs Mrs. Berman, referring to her youngest child, 9. She’s made it her mission to ensure not only her own children, but SAC students as well, find their artistic passion, one she hopes will continue after they leave. As Arts Coordinator and chair of the Arts Council, she has seen the empowering force of art result in some amazing collaborations between the 10 faculty members under her jurisdiction. “People can be passionate about their specialty,” admits Mrs. Berman. “In the past we have not worked together and have been more focused on our own departments, so definitely a big change for us.” The tipping point for her was this spring’s Focus Festival of the Arts, where drama, art, and music melded together as never before. The 30-play lineup highlighted students’ talent for acting, singing, and dancing. Audiences also enjoyed the visual art on display in Staunton Gallery and Rogers Hall. A popular addition was the collaborative replication of The Pines, a painting by one of Canada’s greatest talents and SAC Old Boy, Lawren Harris, Class of 1906. The entire school community was invited to add their brushstrokes, resulting in a beautiful mural. The integration of art and music is evident on the wall outside the Robert and Jilla Williams Band Room. The long wall was adorned with music-themed pieces from a project assigned by Mr. Kimmerer and Upper School art teacher Matt Wyatt. 6 FALL 2016

(l-r) Christopher Marton ‘20 and Tyson Tao ‘20

Likewise, the Middle School students have music-related art on display outside their second floor music room. These displays will be rotated with new works every three years to keep it fresh. Other initiatives helping to blur the lines between disciplines and increase inclusivity include a Coffee House for musicians, Karaoke at lunchtime in Cole Hall, an improv contest, and more guest artists on campus. Music piped through the halls during breaks is being discussed. “We will continue to work together to pool our expertise and generate ideas,” says Mrs. Berman, who envisions a day when artistic opportunities will be as ubiquitous as sports and as essential as academics.

In Tune

Music at St. Andrew’s hits all the right notes

hen the largest “teams” in the School take the stage and the first notes begin, the hairs on the back of your neck stand at attention. The “one band, one sound” motto of the Music Department carries from Middle and Upper School bands to the Pipes & Drums. At every level, the Music program is exceptional because the faculty are incredibly passionate. “Our aim is to foster a love and appreciation of music for a lifetime” says Sandi Chasson, Director of Music.

Brandon Wang ‘18

At St. Andrew’s College we nurture the whole self. “Athletics nurtures the body, academics nurtures the mind, and music nurtures the soul,” says Ms. Chasson. Over the past 15 years, the bands have continued to develop into national and international award-winning music ensembles. These standards of excellence are embraced by each musician and contribute to the SAC experience. “I love how music makes me feel and encourages me to aim for excellence,” says Eric Asgari ’17. “It has taught me not to settle for mediocrity.” Music at St. Andrew’s is performance-based, which means students are always working toward performance opportunities. An annual highlight is the spectacular Andrean Christmas at Roy Thomson Hall. In Middle School, boys are introduced to the instruments in a traditional concert band—woodwinds, brass, electric bass, and percussion. It’s important that each student has the opportunity and is inspired to take an instrument suited to his physical makeup and interest. Director of Middle School Bands, John Richardson, makes this process incredibly fun. He uses exciting YouTube videos that speak to their generation, such as a flautist who also beatboxes. “If they can see a person they can relate to, the instrument is more accessible to them,” he says. Utilizing world-class facilities in the Centre for Leadership, Innovation & Performance, SAC offers a band-camp experience for all student musicians. The Music Department provides master classes conducted by professional musicians on individual instruments to assist the boys with their musical journey. The Music Department is enthusiastically supported by the School. Providing the students with the most current and exciting repertoire encourages the boys to excel. “If they enjoy music, they will practice, and if they practice, they will get better.” says Mr. Richardson. By keeping the Music program fresh, exciting, and invigorating in Middle School, students gravitate to Upper School Music programs and are able to take advantage of co-curricular

ensembles, including Pipes & Drums, Drum Line, Jazz Band, String Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and the premiere touring Wind Ensemble. With the Middle School Music program in place, the Upper School Music program has increased to over one-third the entire school population. Bandsmen compete nationally and internationally, consistently earning triple gold at MusicFest Regional and National competitions. The Wind Ensemble competes at level 400, usually reserved for art schools or first-year university ensembles. “We have developed a culture of challenging and encouraging our musicians to reach their true potential,” asserts Ms. Chasson. The School also offers a conservatory for private lessons on piano, strings, guitar, woodwinds, and brass. Students can take their lessons on campus before school, during lunchtime, or after school.

Pipes & Drums

A tradition spanning more than 100 years

ot all listeners would agree that the skirl of the bagpipes is the sweetest sound in the world. Piping Director Jim McGillivray would qualify that statement. “Unfortunately, too many pipers in the world don’t know how to tune their instruments, and there is nothing in the world worse than a poorly-tuned bagpipe or bagpipe band,” he asserts. “Here we put great stress on tuning the instrument properly and producing a sweet sound.” In Canada, a credit course in the pipes and drums is unique, and to date, SAC is the only educational institution offering such a program. The band was formed in 1915, but the inception of the academic course came much later, in 1998. It’s rare that a student comes to St. Andrew’s with previous piping or drumming experience, which means nearly all our

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Championing the Arts pipers and drummers are learning from scratch. “Being able to get a chanter into a boy’s hands in grade 5 or 6 makes a huge difference,” explains Mr. McGillivray, who started playing the pipes himself at age 11. “Already we have boys in grades 6, 7, and 8 performing in the Senior Pipes & Drums, which is a testament to the depth of teaching in the Middle School,” adds Mr. Brian McCue, the School’s drumming instructor and Cadet Commanding Officer. A major influx of Middle School piping and drumming interest usually happens in the winter term after boys hear the band perform at An Andrean Christmas. “Live performance is our primary recruitment tool,” says Mr. McGillivray. Like other music courses, the Pipes & Drums are performance-oriented and instruction-intensive. Boys in these courses have a teacher to student ratio of 1:3 with periodic bouts of 1:1 with the curriculum changing yearly to reflect the skill level of its members. “Playing music at a competent level teaches boys mastery of their own minds,” says Mr. McGillivray. “Musicians need to self-assess, plan how they will improve, and then execute. The teacher can only do so much. It’s a course in selfimprovement.” Students also must work as a team to create one harmonic sound. The opening of the Petrachek McGillivray Pipes &

(l-r) Grade 8s Caden McHenry and Lochlan McTeague perform in a Focus play

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Drums Centre last year, complete with sound-proofed practice rooms for pipers and drummers, played an important role in furthering the level of instruction. The Pipes & Drums are at the heart of the School’s Cadet Corps. Cadet Inspection is their most significant performance each year, where the 30-40-piece Pipe Band leads the Cadet Corps onto the field. “When piping and drumming gets under your skin,” says Mr. McGillivray, “you can’t get enough of it.”

Get in on the Act!

The theatre empties just to be filled again

oys at SAC love drama! It is embedded in our culture. Boys from every grade clamour to earn a spot in our productions and the chance to work with the acclaimed William Scoular, Head of Drama. “Our aim is to train our students—in every theatrical discipline—to create bold productions that astonish the mind, challenge the heart, and delight the senses,” says Mr. Scoular, a 30-year SAC veteran. Under his tutelage, the department is

William Shields ‘17 as the Artful Dodger in Oliver!

School students come back to volunteer their time to direct these young boys in their own one-act plays. It is a great way to connect the Middle School to the Upper School and to foster the bigbrother relationship. In Upper School, students take a sequential series of courses designed to develop an advanced understanding of the art of the theatre. The program combines in-depth classroom training with extensive production work. The process of applying theory to practice is central to the training in all courses. So, while students in drama make plays Middle School boys were cast as Workhouse Boys in the 2016 SAC Dramatic Society and respond to plays, above all, they production of Oliver! perform plays, and the courses are hands-on and practical in nature. committed to a rigorous, daring, and passionate exploration of SAC is dedicated to providing the tools students need to the art form. shine. The School built a modern playhouse that rivals The key is getting the boys onside and excited. “You have professional stages around the world. The Wirth Theatre to give them a play or musical they can sink their teeth features a thrust stage, which enables actors to foster an into—something they deem worthy of working on, something intimate relationship with theatregoers. Students have funny, or something that addresses an important issue that opportunities to act on a world-class stage. resonates with them,” he says. On a practical level, drama is a collaborative art form. “It’s Middle and Upper School boys are always working toward all about trust, believes Mr. Scoular, who says, “if students trust a public performance, whether the School’s fall play or the you, they’ll go anywhere with you. You’ve got to prove to them Focus Festival of the Arts. Focus (which celebrates its 29th that you’re not going to hang them out to dry. My job is all season this spring) provides students with a unique opportunity about supporting these young actors…daring them to jump off to experience a wide range of performing styles and producthe top of the diving board. If I make sure there’s enough water tion techniques. Students are transported to new levels of in the pool, if an actor feels safe, maybe he won’t even touch theatrical daring as they seek to create 25-30 authentic and the water…he’ll fly just as he reaches the surface. And when original productions. that happens, then you’ve got a rocket ship!” Starting in grade 5, students can choose drama as a Middle School elective. “Drama is a place for our youngest students to develop their voice, confidence, and stage presence,” says Robyn O’Hare. She teaches boys in grades 5 to 8 the fundamentals, from learning to respond to someone on stage using A critical piece of the complete-man puzzle improvisational games to working as a team to deliver a polished performance. It means working on students’ abilities tudent art exhibits turn heads at St. Andrew’s College to listen, memorize lines, and pay attention to cues. because our boys are excited by visual art. “One thing these young artists enjoy about drama is being As you walk the halls, you will see extraordinary able to forget about being themselves and become someone pieces created by our Middle and Upper School else for a time,” Mrs. O’Hare says. She tries to foster an students, ranging from experimental to fine art. “Boys need enthusiasm and passion for drama that carries through to creative outlets and hands-on experiences, so visual art is Upper School. an ideal program,” says Stephen Kimmerer, Head of Art. Last year, 22 Middle School boys were in the cast of the Boys are exposed to many materials and methods fall play Oliver! And this year, as many again were involved including pottery, printmaking, drawing, painting, sculpture, in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Middle School has been media arts, and even architecture. You name it, St. Andrew’s increasing the number of plays in Focus, and now Upper

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Elias Taylor ‘17—a most talented artist

Matthew Olejarz, grade 7, adds brush strokes to collaborative painting, The Pines

David Guizzetti, grade 7

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has it! “One thing I really love about my job is that if I want to offer something programmatically, the School’s attitude is: ‘how can we support you?’” asserts Randi Berman, Middle School arts teacher and Arts Coordinator. In order to be successful in art, boys need to be excited rather than intimidated in the classroom. The heart of the Middle School arts curriculum is to develop a boy’s creativity and his ability to communicate through, and about, art. By doing so, he learns to express himself and enhances his observational skills. “We do a lot of abstract and experimental art using unconventional tools, sometimes even pouring or throwing paint on a canvas to create marks,” says Mrs. Berman. “These techniques are ones everyone can be successful at; boys gain confidence in their art and can be proud of having their work showcased.” Upper School visual arts fosters individual creative talents and originality. Students create masterpieces through coursework, which allows them to develop their technical skills further and build an impressive portfolio. Student tablets are loaded with the latest industry-standard software so they can execute their visions in Media Arts. Boys can create and manipulate images; direct, edit, and title their own digital movies; publish the College’s yearbook, The Review; and explore 2D and 3D animation. “When boys graduate, they have had exposure to all the design software universities use and have a huge advantage over other students,” says Mr. Kimmerer. Many disciplines involve aspects of art and require creativity learned through an arts education. Being able to think outside the box, take risks, and deliver presentations are essential in academic studies and future careers. “Artsintegrated education is the wave of the future,” explains Mr. Kimmerer. “The learning skills needed for a job are not about memorizing facts and formulas, but rather how you use them in a creative way to solve problems.” Ultimately, boys will find something they enjoy about art and will be able to recognize and speak to works of art in their everyday life and across their worldly travels.

Over His Head in a Sea of Girls Prefect Duncan Campbell ’54 was given an assignment so nerve-wracking, 62 years later he can still recall the fearsome details

January of my final year, Headmaster Ketchum called me to his office (we called him “Crow” behind his back because with his beak-like nose and long black gown, that’s what he reminded us of). He said that Miss Smith, the Headmistress at Branksome Hall, an exclusive private girls’ school in Toronto, wanted a student representative from SAC to attend a special banquet to offer words of welcome to the Duke of Buccleuch, who was visiting from Scotland. The Headmaster chose me, I assumed, because the name Duncan Campbell would make a good impression on the Scottish duke. I told Headmaster Ketchum I was not an experienced public speaker. He said he would write out appropriate words for the occasion, and I could chose a suitable classmate as my wingman. I suggested my good friend and fellow Prefect, Doug Grant ’54. The Headmaster seemed pleased at my selection, presumably because of Doug’s Scottish heritage. On the day of the event, Doug and I were fitted out in formal Scottish dress, including kilt, sporran, white spats, and

red tunic with flashings for the rank of lieutenant. The Headmaster’s driver drove us to the Toronto school. The thought of the evening was a bit scary, but I took comfort in knowing that I had Doug along as my aide, and the Headmaster’s carefully chosen words on a sheet of paper in my pocket. When my time came to speak, I was introduced by the Headmistress then focused my eyes on the duke at the head table. It was a bit unnerving because Doug and I were surrounded by a sea of 200 girls hanging on my every word. When the duke spoke, he acknowledged the eloquent words from Branksome Hall’s brother school, St. Andrew’s College, and the long tradition between the two schools. The rest of the evening was a blur but I remember Doug and I being shepherded through the crowd of girls by their Prefects and to “safety.” At a later meeting with the Headmaster back in Aurora, he said Miss Smith reported that she and the duke were delighted with our performance at the event. The Headmaster said “good job, boys” and we were dismissed. Douglas Campbell ’54

Left: Duncan Campbell (right) and classmate Doug Grant on the evening in 1954 they faced 200 girls and a Scottish duke. Right: In September 2016, Duncan (front, left) and Doug (front, right ) got together with classmates for a mini-reunion at SAC. Also in the photo are (back, l-r) Steve Newroth ’55, Bob Wade ’54, Bob Campbell ’54, David Rea ’53, Burns Proudfoot ’54, Michael Mann ’54, Barry Wansbrough ’54; (middle) Ken Willoughby ’55, John Vaughan ’54, Gord Robertson ’55, Robin Mossman ’54, Fred Leslie ’54; (front) Duncan Campbell ’54, Bob Simpson ’54, Bill Graham ’53, John Trent ’53, John Cathers ’54, and Doug Grant ’54 www.sac.on.ca 11

10 Andrea Over the past 117 years, a number of Old Boys have gone on to make a name for themselves. From painters, aviators, and politicians to scions of business, authors, and actors, here are 10 Andreans of note.

Lawren Harris | Class of 1903 Led creation of The Group of Seven and had a profound influence on Canadian art. Painted portrait of Dr. Macdonald in Towers Library.

J.A.D. McCurdy | Class of 1903 Aviation pioneer worked with Alexander G. Bell to test feasibility of powered flight. First British subject to make a controlled flight in the Silver Dart. He later became Lt.-Governor of Nova Scotia.

Vincent Massey | Class of 1906 Politician, diplomat, and the first Canadian-born Governor General of Canada when he took office in 1952.

Graham Towers | Class of 1913 First governor of the Bank of Canada from 1934-1954. The Towers Library is dedicated to his memory.

Jack McLelland | Class of 1940 President of McLelland and Stewart, publisher of notable authors such as Margaret Atwood, Pierre Berton, Farley Mowat, and Mordecai Richler. Companion of the Order of Canada.

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ns of Note Illustrations by Joel Kimmel

John CrosbiE | Class of 1949 Former lawyer, Federal Cabinet Minister, and retired Lt.-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. Appointed to the Order of Canada.

Timothy Findley | Class of 1950 Author. His 1977 novel, The Wars, established his fame internationally. Winner of the Governor General’s Literature Award.

Roy McMurtry | Class of 1950 Retired politician and judge. High Commissioner to the U.K. and Chief Justice of Ontario from 1996-2007. Landscape painter and author.

Kiefer SutherlanD | Class of 1986 Actor, singer-songwriter. Son of actors Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas. Inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2005.

Stephen AmelL | Class of 2000 Actor. Star of TV and film, including Arrow and 2016’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.

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Shaping our Future

Strategic Plan 2017-2022 will push into new areas of innovation

has been 18 months since St. Andrew’s began laying the groundwork for the School’s next strategic plan. The process has been an all-inclusive, deep-dive to consider the future priorities of the School. From this process, an incredible number of interesting, innovative, and blue-sky ideas are being contemplated. “The objective of our strategic plan is to provide a visionary, practical, and sustainable roadmap for our school’s future direction,” says Headmaster Kevin McHenry. To do this, St. Andrew’s has been taking a fresh look at all the great possibilities available. “As a community, we want what is best for our students and the School community at large,” states Courtenay Shrimpton, Assistant Headmaster & Director of Strategic Planning. “We are ready to take bold steps forward and to strive for excellence so we may become, or perhaps remain, Canada’s most forward-thinking independent boarding school.” Our priority is to stay true to our mission statement of “developing the complete man, the well-rounded citizen.” We will embody our new vision for success for every student while holding fast to our values and honouring our foundational pillars. Our goal is to push into new areas of evidence-based innovation that will prepare and support our students on their journey to becoming exceptional young men. Four investigative strands will underpin our focus: academic innovation, wellness, community connections, and facilities and financial sustainability. These strands have been identified as necessary from parent, Old Boy, faculty/staff, and student surveys, along with our Blue Sky Thinkers sessions, multiple focus groups, our faculty School Design Challenge, the Strategic Plan Working Group, and the School’s Board of Governors. We have struck a committee for each strand, and each group is tasked with determining and presenting concrete and achievable goals for the strategic plan in early 2017. These ongoing investigations will be the basis for the final version, which will lead the College through 2022. 14 FALL 2016

THE FOUR INVESTIGATIVE STRANDS Academic Innovation – Authentic Learning

St. Andrew’s will continue to provide a rich academic curriculum that inspires and engages students. The School will continue to support faculty who forge ahead into new pedagogical areas, and we will continue to attract and hire the best faculty and staff. Wellness – A Holistic Approach

St. Andrew’s is committed to supporting wellness for all students and ensuring proactive education on mental health. We will continue to create global citizens focused on 21st century skills and community service. A culture of happiness, support, and positivity is critical to school success. A Connected Community – Finding Meaning through Relationships

St. Andrew’s will develop and improve networking and mentoring opportunities for students within and beyond the gates to increase the number of Andreans with lifetime connections to the College. We will continue to enhance the Andrean spirit and nurture a culture of philanthropy to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of SAC. Positioned for the Future – Facilities and Financial Sustainability

The School will continue to plan for the future by prioritizing facilities and necessary improvements, and strategize on how to fund these projects. NICOLETTE FLEMING

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ANNUAL REPORT

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Michael Sifton ’79 Chairman of SAC Board Retires

the sun sets on my time as Chairman of the Board of Governors, I have the opportunity to thank some of the wonderful people who have not only propelled our school forward but who have also made my time as the Chair so enjoyable. It would take the whole Andrean from cover to cover to thank everyone who has supported me, but there are specific individuals I would like to thank publicly. Our school is successful because we have countless folks who contribute selflessly day in and day out toward our mission. Let me start with those who create the wonderful environment we all live and thrive in—the staff. Because of this hard-working group of people, our world-class campus looks better than it has ever looked, and I do not describe it as such just because of all our new buildings. Our school and its environment are an inspiration to those who live, work, and learn at SAC. Next, I want to applaud our exceptional faculty who share knowledge and provide inspiration to our boys 24 hours a day, often seven days a week. Our faculty are clearly not just teachers, they are also our boys’ coaches, mentors, and friends. Leadership doesn’t just happen. Leadership is a combination of enlightened understanding, hard work, and great humility, along with the dogged determination to achieve a mission in progressive and creative ways. Our leadership team has demonstrated this consistently over the years. Of course, we wouldn’t have boys attending the School if we didn’t have our extremely generous and supportive parent community. This incredible community is embodied in the Parents Guild, who give countless hours across a very diverse set of activities. I am constantly amazed by their boundless energy and commitment. As our boys graduate and head out into the world as young men, they automatically become Old Boys. This exclusive club remain benefactors and staunch supporters of our traditions. The Old Boys Association and the staff that support it provide the glue that holds this group together.

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Michael Sifton (right) congratulates in-coming Chair, Dan Stock

The SAC Foundation plays an essential role in safeguarding and growing the funds that are donated to the School. These funds help on an ongoing basis to support many annual initiatives and major capital investments. The Foundation is overseen by a Board of Trustees who play an essential role. Of course, I need to make special mention of Scott Hayter, who leads the Foundation, our development initiatives, and countless other school activities. I was incredibly humbled when, six years ago, I was asked to be just the 10th Chairman of the SAC Board of Governors. The support, debate, collaboration, trust, respect, honesty, and wise counsel the Governors have shared with me and with one another is beyond words. This group has achieved a tremendous amount together. I could easily shine a spotlight on each and every one of the Governors and wax on about the huge contribution each has made. Although I feel I am doing them a disservice by

2016-2017 Board of Governors and Foundation Trustees (see www.sac.on.ca/Discover/School Leadership for names)

not pointing out their individual contributions, I believe their combined selflessness and humility are truly the hallmark of our collective success. They have contributed for the benefit of the School, not for their own recognition. From my personal experience of community and non-profit boards and from interacting with many other CAIS Chairs and Heads of school, I can state unequivocally: our Governors are unique in being both selfless and humble. For this, I am truly grateful. Despite what I just said, I would like to make two special mentions. First is Jim MacPherson, who adeptly provided a steady hand and sound advice as Vice-Chair; and, second is Dan Stock, the new Chairman of the Board of Governors, who tirelessly led our Not An Ordinary Place Campaign and the build-out of our campus. Speaking of the Board, I would also be remiss in not saluting Beth MacKay, CFO, for her effective stewardship of the Board and committees by keeping us on track as corporate secretary. The history of SAC is filled with tremendous examples of monumental generosity. Many of our largest contributors have asked to go unrecognized. As I said during the opening of the La Brier Family Arena two years ago, there isn’t a building on this campus, including the property itself that would be here if it weren’t for the extraordinary generosity of supportive families over the generations. The space I have here is clearly not large enough to recognize everyone for their generosity, but to this group I want to say a huge thank you. That being said, I need to single out our friend, Old Boy, and Governor, Dem Rogers ’59, for his

unwavering financial and motivational leadership in making capital projects happen around our school. As important as my relationship with the Governors is, the most important relationship is that of the Head of School and his Chair. I could speak at length about my incredible respect and admiration for Kevin McHenry and his leadership. The challenge would be to make sure I didn’t miss important elements of his many achievements. Kevin’s clarity of vision, boundless energy, steadfast adherence to mission, direct personality, collaborative approach, honest humility, and, most of all, his very wise decision to marry Karan have made him and our school the very best in North America. We simply have the best Headmaster in the business, and I have been blessed to work closely with him, learn from him, share both good and challenging times with him, stand proud and united with him, and most of all, to be able to call Kevin a close friend. St. Andrew’s is a school steeped in tradition yet cognizant of the need to maintain its competitive edge. SAC’s focus on boys, boarding, and brotherhood remains steady as we strive to outpace our competitors. As I sign off, I want to thank and applaud all members of the St. Andrew’s community for what you contribute to make our school so great. Our school is in fine condition, and I know it will continue to be in great hands with Kevin and Dan. I am honoured to have had this opportunity, and I am proud of my time as Chair. Michael Sifton ’79 www.sac.on.ca 17

SAC Foundation Statement of Operations 2015-2016 Year Ended June 30

2016

REVENUE Donations

2015

5,877,898

6,683,631

899,919

890,269

1,469,951

1,527,460

$8,247,768

$9,101,360

889,810

838,545

Unrestricted Donations

653,562

615,049

Other Designated Gifts

381,676

446,781

23,535

11,420

Capital Projects (CMP & Major Renovations)

4,481,201

5,413,266

Total Distributed to St. Andrew’s College

$6,429,784

$7,325,061

Interest & Dividends Realized Gain/(Loss) on Sale of Investment Total Revenue

Donations

Endowment: 8.2%

Capital: 82.3%

Annual Giving: 9.5%

DISTRIBUTIONS Scholarships & Bursaries School’s Priority Needs & Designated Gifts

Gifts in Kind

Donations by constituency

Old Boys: 45% Other: 14% Current Parents: 41%

OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS Investment & Custody Fee & Credit Card Charges

156,120

129,272

Planned Giving Expense

126,706

125,165

Total Other

282,826

254,437

$6,712,610

$7,579,498

1,535,159

1,521,863

Fund Balances Beginning of Year

30,013,646

28,598,588

Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

-1,082,061

-106,805

$30,466,744

$30,013,646

Total Distributions

Excess (Deficit) of Revenue over Expenses for the Year

Fund Balance End of Year

Governors & Trustees: 46% This % is counted in the above totals, as all Governors and Trustees are in another category.

distributions Investment & Planned Giving, Expenses & Fees: 4%

Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards: 13%

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Capital Projects: 67%

School’s Priority Needs & Designated Operating Items: 16%

Annual report 2016

How is SAC Funded?

The audit for St. Andrew’s College was conducted in August 2016 by Smith Sykes Leeper and Tunstall for the year ending June 30, 2016.

Statement of Operations The breakdown of expenses and revenues is shown in graphical format on the right. For internal purposes and for the purpose of setting tuition fees, the Board does not budget for depreciation; however, we did allocate $1.1 million toward major capital expenses and maintenance in 2015-2016.

SAC Revenues Actual 2015-2016

Tuition & Mandatory Fees: 86% Ancillary Incomes: 8%

SAC Revenues 2015–2016 Tuition revenues and mandatory fees are the primary revenue source. Ancillary revenue is comprised of interest income, housing rentals, summer program revenue, Campus Shop revenue, and rental of facilities. Donations toward operating costs were $1.85 million in 2016, with $1.16 million coming from the SAC endowment funds.

Donations for Operations: 6%

SAC Expenses SAC Expenses 2015–2016 The expense chart depicts expenses based on a functional division. Salaries and wages represent approximately 60% of our total budget but are included within the functional areas. The percentage of expenses in each category is very stable year over year. Academic and co-curricular expenses refer to all student program activities including athletics, Cadets, library, and resident support services. Buildings, grounds, and maintenance expenses include utilities, insurance, repairs, and replacement of small capital items. Financial Aid represents $2.2 million in bursaries and scholarships.

Actual 2015-2016

Academics and Co-Curriculars: 53%

Admission: 3% Advancement: 4% Buildings, Grounds & Maintenance: 21%

Administration: 4% Financial Aid: 7%

Food Services: 8% www.sac.on.ca 19

Patience Pays Off

After years of financial cultivation, two SAC funds bear fruit

he St. Andrew’s College Foundation has more than 100 individual funds, 45 of which support the School’s Financial Aid program. While these funds will impact generations of Andreans, they can take decades to grow large enough to produce a significant disbursement. SAC’s threshold for a fund to go live—i.e, able to generate $10,000 in annual interest—is $250,000, though on occasion benefactors have asked that their funds be released earlier or stay invested longer. This year, the School will award $2.4 million in scholarships and bursaries. About 166 deserving students receive tuition support based on need, as determined by a careful process that includes evaluation by a third-party agency and assessment and approval by the School’s Financial Aid Committee. Named funds are typically established by friends or families in memory of a loved one or to honour a faculty or staff member upon their retirement. Such is the case with the two endowed funds that became active in June.

Charlie B. Edwards & Class of 1970 Bursary Charlie Edwards ’70 was in the prime of his life in 1998, so his sudden death at the age of 47 left his family and friends reeling. Since Charlie was such a proud Andrean, they felt it fitting to establish a named bursary as a way to help others Charlie Edwards (right) with former attend the School he Headmaster Bob Bedard loved so much. The fund expanded over the last 18 years with contributions from Andreans playing in the Annual Manhattan Golf Tournament, hosted by Dan MacKay ’70 at his course in Bracebridge, Ont. The tournament is attended mainly by members of Charlie’s Class of 1970, as well as his brother Mike Edward’s Class of 1979. In addition, Mike has taken out a life insurance policy to 20 FALL 2016

ensure the fund will receive additional funding upon his death. Also giving it a boost are contributions from Sandy Munro ’70, who rolled over a small family bursary, splitting it between the C. B. Edwards Fund and the School’s Hockey Booster Fund. “Mike has been very excited about this fund going live and made an additional donation this year to push it over the threshold,” says Edna Collins, Associate Director of Advancement.

The Jim Herder Scholarship Jim Herder ’64 is the quintessential Andrean, and like Charlie, his love for St. Andrew’s is boundless. When he retired in 2008 as Director of Advancement and President of the Foundation, faculty, staff, friends, Jim and Gail Herder and family started a fund to honour his 23-year career and 50-year commitment to the College. Only eight years after it was instituted, the Jim Herder Scholarship Fund had grown from zero to $285,000. In the 2016-17 school year, it will contribute about $12,000 to financial aid. An added bonus is that Jim and his wife, Gail, have also provided a planned gift of life insurance through the Andrean Legacy Society, so this fund and the amount it generates will grow even further. “Building endowment is so important as it helps to make our school affordable to as many boys’ families as possible,” says Jim, who himself attended the School for six years. “I am pleased and proud to have my name attached to the scholarship program, not only for my lifetime, but forever.” If you are thinking of starting a family endowment fund, come talk to us, says Mrs. Collins. “Time and patience is what it takes to create a lasting endowment to your school.” Cindy Veitch

Annual report 2016

Endowment by the Numbers

$30 M

funds support Prize Day and its many awards in recognition of excellence in academics

funds support financial aid and scholarships

gifts received

Survey Says

funds growing to fund financial aid and scholarships in the future

funds support academic and extra-curricular programs

funds support athletic programs

2015-2016 Giving

1,712

127 individual funds with a current market value of

funds support Cadet programs

Old Boys Giving

958

70%

10%

donors

of Old Boys list scholarships and bursaries as the top priority for giving

of Old Boys support SAC

Endowment Growth over the Years

11.5%

$35,000,000

likely to include SAC in their will

$30,000,000 $25,000,000

3 highest priorities

$20,000,000

if they were to make a financial contribution to SAC:

$15,000,000

71% Scholarships and bursaries

$10,000,000

41%

$5,000,000

Building and facilities development

40%

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$18.99 Gets You into Giving Week Social media challenge helps build Old Boys Bursary Did you know? Old Boys Bursary: $130,000 raised of $250,000 goal

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Andrew’s College held its first-ever Giving Week last April to raise funds for the Old Boys Bursary (OBB)—a bursary designed specifically to provide financial assistance to the sons of Old Boys who attend St. Andrew’s. This initiative called on our community to show support not only for the College but also for fellow Andreans, who, ultimately, are the beneficiaries of this unique bursary. Founded in 2010 by members of the Old Boys Association, the OBB was designed to respond to a question frequenting the minds of many former students: how can I afford to send my son to SAC? While scholarship and bursary opportunities exist for prospective students, a fund specifically for sons of Old Boys helps provide a SAC education for a greater number of legacy families. Passing down the St. Andrew’s experience from generation to generation is important to many Andreans. With it comes a meaningful combination of history, tradition, and memories that add to the lore of this great school. Since the OBB began, donations of $130,000 including earned interest have accumulated. At St. Andrew’s, for an

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Average number of sons of Old Boys attending St. Andrew’s in a given year

Percent of Old Boys who list scholarships and bursaries as their top priority for giving

endowed fund to become active (and begin disbursing money on an annual basis) it must reach $250,000. Thus the drive to build this bursary continues! Giving Week was launched to build awareness and raise funds collectively for the OBB. Through a series of emails, challenges, and social media posts, the case was presented, and the School asked for donations in increments of $18.99, in recognition of our founding year. Old Boys responded well, contributing over $15,000 throughout the week and spawning additional fundraising efforts that will add even more to the bursary. In all, donations came from all parts of the world and from graduating class years 1941 to 2015. A particularly exciting incentive happened on Day 3, when Headmaster Kevin McHenry challenged all Old Boys to a one-day gift-matching proposal, during which he pledged to personally donate $50 to each amount received that day. This ignited a spirited day of giving that resulted in $9,300 raised. We are grateful to everyone who made Giving Week a success, as well to others who contribute throughout the year to scholarships and bursaries, and to other school initiatives. It is important that our community is aware of the Old Boys Bursary and the many other funds that exist to help young aspiring students. As the OBB has yet to hit the $250k mark, our fundraising continues. Be on the lookout for Giving Week 2017 next April, as we continue to support our Andrean brothers—and their sons. RYAN BRYCE ‘05

Annual report 2016

New Appointments F. Mark Fell ’87 has been elected as a new Trustee of the SAC Foundation. Mr. Fell attended St. Andrew’s College from 1982 to 1987, after which he obtained a bachelor’s degree with honours from Queen’s University and a law degree from Oxford University. He began his career in London working for British Gas and the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE). His is currently Head of Royal Bank of Canada’s Global Ultra High New Worth Services Group. Previous to this, he was Head of RBC Wealth Management’s Strategy, Brand and Marketing; and Director, RBC Enterprise Strategy. Mr. Fell lives in Toronto, with his wife, Dawn, and their three children: sons Adam, 16, James, 14, and daughter Morgan, 12.

Melissa Ramon was appointed to the St. Andrew’s College Board of Governors at the Board and Trustee’s Annual General Meeting in September. Melissa has been a member of the Middle School faculty since January 2006. In addition to her teaching duties and athletic responsibilities as head coach of curling and golf, Melissa is Chair of the School’s ITi Committee, which meets regularly to discuss information technology initiatives as they pertain to the classroom. Additionally, Melissa is the coordinator of the Clan program in the Middle School. Melissa has acted as Mutual Respect Facilitator and has been a faculty leader in the Expert in Us program. Melissa lives on campus with her husband Keith, Housemaster of Sifton, and their sons, Owen, 7, and Duncan, 5.

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New Chairman of the Board DAN STOCK The St. Andrew’s College Board of Governors announced the appointment of Dan G. Stock as Chairman of the Board at its September AGM. Mr. Stock takes over as Chairman from Michael G. Sifton ’79, who served in this role for six years. The School extended a heartfelt thank-you to Mr. Sifton for his unwavering leadership and superb guidance during his tenure. Dan Stock has a long affiliation with St. Andrew’s College. He has been Chairman of the Property and Facilities Committee for the past seven years, and more recently, Chairman of the Not An Ordinary Place Campaign, which contributed a total of $42.5 million in capital improvements to the campus. Mr. Stock has served on the board since 2006.

For the past 15 years, Mr. Stock was the franchise partner of Expedia CruiseShipCenters in the Newmarket-Aurora area, which he sold earlier this year. Prior to this he was a partner and Senior VP of Stock Transportation, a family business providing student transportation services throughout Canada and the USA. The Stock name is a familiar one on campus. His wife, Joanne, is Manager of the Campus Shop and their three sons, Graydon ’02, Jarryd ’03, and Darryl ’04 are graduates of the College. Jarryd has been an Officer in the Admission Department since October 2011. “These are exciting times for St. Andrew’s College,” says Mr. Stock. “Headmaster Kevin McHenry and his senior leadership team, together with an exceptional faculty and staff, are now working in leading-edge facilities that allow them to provide an enriched learning experience for the boys. “We will shortly introduce a new strategic plan that will help to ensure St. Andrew’s continues to be a leader in education. I look forward to working with the Board of Governors to lead and support St. Andrew’s toward a very bright future.”

Rodger Leslie ’82 has been appointed to the St. Andrew’s College Board of Governors at the Board and Trustee’s AGM. Rodger played football and hockey and was Cadet Drum Major while a student at St. Andrew’s. He is the son of Fred Leslie ’54, as well as the father of two Old Boys, Brennan ’11 and Kevin ’14. He and his wife, Marion, are also parents to son, Trevor. Rodger graduated from Bishop’s University in 1985 with a degree in

business and economics and took over the family business, Canada Cartage System, as a fourth generation Leslie. In 2001, he became executive vice-president. The business went public in 2006 and Rodger took a seat on the board. In 2008, he purchased Nine North Logistics Inc., which was sold in 2015, the same year he stepped down from the Ontario Trucking Association’s board. Rodger graduated from the ICD program at Rotman and currently sits on the board of Providence Health Care and serves on its Quality and Safety Committee.

St. Andrew’s College and Foundation – Advancement

programs. We will respect the wishes of anyone who requests anonymity and/or instructs the School

St. Andrew’s College (School) and its associated Foundation recognize the importance of pro-

and the Foundation to refrain from using their personal information for development purposes.

tecting the personal information of our alumni, family of past and current students, volunteers,

If you have any questions about how the School Advancement Office uses your personal

and supporters. Any personal information collected by the School’s Advancement Office is

information or no longer want to receive information from the School, please contact Edna Collins,

handled with the utmost attention to how it is attained, secured, and utilized. This personal

Associate Director of Advancement, at edna.collins@sac.on.ca or 905.727.3178 ext. 239.

information is kept private to the School and the Foundation. We will not sell, rent, or trade personal information with anyone outside the School. The Advancement Office will use this information for development purposes such as processing donations, maintaining accurate donor records, communications, Andrean and Old Boy relations, and fundraising

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The entire 2016 Annual Report, including a complete list of donors, is available online at

www.sac.on.ca/2016AnnualReport

SASSAW 2.0 Exploring the world in a different way

rom the heights of the Andes in Peru to the jungles of Ecuador and the rainforests of Brazil, the St. Andrew’s Society for Service around the World (SASSAW) has offered students international travel, rewarding challenges, and experiential learning experiences since 2003. “Many boys have described these trips as the pinnacle of their time at SAC,” says Courtenay Shrimpton, Assistant Headmaster, Head of the Upper School, and Director of Strategic Development. After the 2014 trip to Fiji, however, the School took a year to explore ways to enrich the experience further. A committee was struck and several student-travel service providers assessed. World Challenge was unanimously selected, a company that touts their trips as “amazing journeys of self-discovery that begin long before students step foot on a plane.” “The partnership has worked out beautifully,” says Mr. Shrimpton. He and Greg Reid, Assistant Headmaster, School Life and Operations, accompanied 13 boys on a 24-day trip to Borneo in August. It was the first excursion in a newly-revamped SASSAW program.

The New SASSAW 2 4-day international trip with hiking/trekking • Academic credit course • Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award • Enriched community-service engagement •

Students taking SASSAW trips must now complete a travel and tourism course. The credit course, taught during evening sessions throughout the year, provides an in-depth examination of the travel destination and helps boys gain a better understanding of the value of service learning and service work. For those wanting to add the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award to their resume, all criteria to fulfill the requirements are available. As well, a structured and meaningful community-service challenge is presented. And finally, a weekend pre-trip helps students bond and prepare for the physical challenges and logistical intricacies they will face. Aside from choosing the destination, teaching the course, and ensuring safety during the trip, the main role of the

Left: The group poses in Kowloon, an urban area of Hong Kong. A few moments later they boarded a ferry to cross the water. Right: The boys spent several days building a new bridge. www.sac.on.ca 25

SASSAW was inaugurated in 2003 with a trip to South Africa, and over the years scores of grade 11 boys have experienced world travel in combination with rewarding challenges and informal learning. It evolved from the St. Andrew’s Society for Service in Nepal (SASSIN), which ran from 1992 to 2000 and discontinued when the political situation in that country became too challenging.

Above: For three straight days, students taught school in the village of Long Pa Sia. Some incredible memories and friendships were created through that experience. The children proudly wore their SAC shirts, which were handed out as gifts. Top right: This stop was completely unexpected on one of their final days of biking. The Chinese temple was located just off the main street of a small town. Middle right: The group helped construct a bridge that led to a farming village; locals take this 3-km route daily to collect vegetables. Bottom right: Between hiking and biking expeditions, the boys crossed between 25 and 30 suspension bridges. Some were in far better repair than others!

teachers/trip guides is to let the grade 11 travellers take ownership over their own experience, one intended to foster leadership and resiliency. This was perhaps the hardest aspect as an educator, admits Mr. Shrimpton, whose job typically entails providing information and offering direction. Putting leadership and decision-making in the boys’ hands and staying silent as they wrestled with the logistics of setting up camp, preparing dinner, or organizing transportation or accommodations was initially difficult. “If it took four hours to decamp because of lack of planning, they missed a morning they could otherwise have spent doing an activity. They quickly learned to do better next time,” Mr. Shrimpton explains. “On the other hand, when a task was done well, there was a real sense of pride.” During the trip, Mr. Shrimpton posted a running blog of the group’s adventures that was shared on SAC’s Facebook. These dispatches and photos made it clear that SASSAW 2016 in Borneo transformed a group of individuals into a cohesive team, one that worked, played, laughed, reflected, and endured together. The SASSAW destination for 2017 is Peru. Cindy veitch 26 FALL 2016

Addison Awards Dinner Brad Livingstone ’97 was unable to attend the 20th anniversary of the Addison Awards Dinner at St. Andrew’s in May. Distance was a factor, as he is currently in the Royal Canadian Air Force posted to 402 Squadron in Winnipeg. He did, however, pass along his reminiscences of the first Addison Awards handed out in 1996.

oach Michel Cameron arrived during my first season of Varsity Football and spent the next three years building a new team culture. This included an end-of-year buffet at a restaurant owned by the parents of my classmate and teammate, William Diep ’97. Besides the food, we enjoyed lots of karaoke, including something I was forced to do each year: sing the song He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother. On the night of the award dinner in my graduating year, I missed my ride from campus to the restaurant. By the time I walked home, my mom had left for the afternoon, taking the car with her. As this was before everyone had a cellphone, there wasn’t an easy way to get my friends to come back for me. So, I played the lazy-teen card and sat down to watch TV. Later, someone called me from the restaurant—I think it might have been Coach Cameron himself—asking with some urgency, where the heck I was. I remember being instructed to “get in a cab and get here!” Shortly after arriving (and singing!) an unexpected ceremony was held, which turned out to be the first Addison awards presentation. I was incredibly embarrassed to have nearly missed the presentation of these new awards, especially as I was one of the first recipients. Trying to figure out why I hadn’t thought to take a cab only added to my embarrassment. Football at St. Andrew’s meant a great deal to my family. My mom, Linda, was an avid fan who came to all games wearing sweaters she had custom made. She would blast air horns in support, as she ran down the field with us after great plays and touchdowns—regardless of where we played! In fact, it was on the sidelines of a football game that she first met Randall Ferris, father of Brad ’98 and Baillie ’01, whom she later married. Randall was also a big supporter of the team, and through his foundation donated funds toward the creation of the Robert McCutcheon Athletic and Physiotherapy Centre

Some of the Addison Dinner attendees included (l-r, back row): Duncan Robertson ’15, Riley Fischer ’15, Peter Godber ’13, Jordan Carter ’14, Eddie Meredith ’11; middle row: Liam Joiner ’15, Angelis Prattis ’15, Fraser Sopik ’15, Jonathan Femi-Cole ’15, Austin Hassani ’15; front row: Jamal Kett ’12, Chris Houston ’12, Matthew Roy ’12

(named after Brad and Baillie’s uncle). This centre opened in the fall of 1996 and served as the change room for 1st Football and other varsity teams. It had locker stalls for each team member and was identical to those found in universities around the country. The football season at St. Andrew’s was an exciting part of my SAC career, and I was honoured to be recognized upon graduation with the award celebrated at the Addison Dinner in May. Thanks for letting me reminisce and share this little bit of my past. Hopefully, I am able to get away for the next anniversary dinner. I suppose, given my misstep with the first awards presentation 20 years ago, it is somehow apt that I couldn’t make it to Ontario to attend the anniversary celebration! Brad Livingstone ‘97 www.sac.on.ca 27

Spring Athletics Round-Up Rugby 1st Rugby CISAA bronze U16 CISAA bronze TRACK & FIELD Sr. Track & Field 4 gold, 3 silver Jr. Track & Field 1 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze

Nova Schmidt ‘19, Pole Vault

1st Lacrosse, 2015-2016 CISAA gold champions

BADMINTON U16 CISAA silver LACROSSE 1st Lacrosse CISAA gold, SAC and Early-Bird Tournament champions

Dylan van Eeden ‘16 1st Cricket

Joseph Yazdani ‘17 (left) and Callum Murphy ‘17 Track & Field

Tom Hu, grade 8 U14 Badminton

baseball 1st Baseball SAC Invitational Tournament champions Triathlon Sr. Triathlon 1 gold, 1 silver Jr. Triathlon 1 silver, 2 bronze Cricket 1st Cricket CISAA silver

Michael House ‘16 Triathlon

Darren Wong ‘18 U16 Rugby

Ian Maclean ‘18 1st Rugby Tristan Hicks ‘18 1st Baseball 28 FALL 2016

U12 Baseball

Willem Grier ‘19 Triathlon

Reunion Dinner & Homecoming 2016 On

Friday, Sept. 30, Old Boys from the classes of 1971 to 2011 (and every five years in between) reconnected at their Reunion Dinner. The next day, a smattering of rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm at Homecoming. Crowds of Andreans came out to watch sports, enjoy children’s games and crafts,

Shiraz Mottiar ’91 (left) and Scott Mahaffy ’91 celebrated their 25th Reunion Dinner

Craig Farrow ‘76 felt right at home at his 40th Reunion Dinner

shop in the bake tent and marketplace, and dine in Cole Hall. Making it extra special was the opening of the Bagher Nejad Tennis Courts (see photos on back cover). To view more photos, check out www.sac.on.ca/reunion2016 and www.sac.on.ca/homecoming2016

Kian Pouragha, grade 6, got his game face on

Luca Zadra ‘17, Pipe Major and Varsity Football player, pipes his team onto the field

Varsity Volleyball players Dara Goharchi ‘18 (front) and Noah Lugli ‘17

The stands were full as the Varsity Football Saints took on UCC

Dylan White (left) and Evan He, grade 6, cosy up to Braveheart www.sac.on.ca 29

CommunityNews Lucas Madill and his wife, Christine, are the proud first-time parents of identical twin daughters, Abbie and Marlie, born June 13. This is Luke’s second year at St. Andrew’s, where he teaches civics and English in the Upper School.

Justin Carter was promoted to Grounds Manager in June, a new role in the Grounds & Maintenance Department. He joined St. Andrew’s College in 2007 and holds a diploma from Seneca College in Environmental Landscape Management. Justin and his wife, Crystal, have two children: son Hudson, 2, and daughter Harper, 1.

Joel Morrissey and his wife, Hannah, welcomed Evelyn Ann Fransen Morrissey on September 11. Joel, who joined SAC in 2011, teaches science in the Upper School and coaches Varsity B Hockey and U16 Lacrosse. Hannah taught French and history at the College in 2012.

Julian Fattore and his wife, Christina, welcomed their first child, son Jacob Julian, September 6. Julian has worked as an Arena Facility Operator in the La Brier Family Arena since August 2014.

John Murray was appointed to faculty in September. For the past two years, John has served as Strength and Conditioning Coach, teacher of Personal Fitness courses, trainer for many SAC teams, and leader of SAC’s summer fitness and skills

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programs. As faculty in the Physical Education Department, John assumes additional duties with respect to reporting, professional development, and class coverage. John holds a master’s of science in exercise physiology/ strength and conditioning coaching, and an honours bachelor of arts degree in kinesiology from Western University.

Celebrating SAC Employees St. Andrew’s is certainly in the business of educating young men, but it is also a workplace renowned for employees who enjoy their jobs and like their colleagues. Statistics from SAC’s HR Department show that 40% of faculty and staff have worked here 10 years or more. Change that to five years and the number rises to 65%. “St. Andrew’s is not just a place to work, we’re a community, a home away from home,” says Sherrill Knight, Director of Human Resources. Employees appreciate the benefits, pension plan, and other perks the School offers; however, for Sherrill, it’s the people that make SAC a special place to work. “There’s never been a day that I haven’t looked forward to coming to work,” says Sherrill, who celebrated 30 years with SAC on May 1. Each year, long-service awards are given out to thank SAC employees who have reached 10, 20, 25, and 30 years. Those with 25 years of service have their name inscribed on a recognition wall plaque and receive a gold SAC pin. The plaque, located on the first floor of Dunlap Hall, lists 73 names dating back to the School’s inception in 1899. The trend was set early by SAC’s second Headmaster, the Rev. Dr. D. Bruce Macdonald, who, at 35 years, remains our longest-serving Headmaster. There is a handful of teachers and staff who’ve reached 30 and 40-plus years, but none surpass the 51-year career of master Robertson Laidlaw, who joined SAC in 1909 and retired in 1960. We currently have 18 active employees who have served SAC over 25 years. Groundskeeper Terry Kerr holds the distinction of our longest-serving active employee at 37 years, and counting. Cindy veitch

Years Served

5-9 10-19 20-29 30 & Over

Sherrill Knight (30 years) and Klaus Griese, Director of Properties & Facilities (25 years), are two long-term SAC employees

Number of Employees

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OldBoysNews 1946

1948

Bill Triest

and his wife, Marie Claire, have been helping bring music to rural school children in his home country of Uruguay for over two years. Together with the first violinist of the Uruguayan National Orchestra, a chamber orchestra of five to eight musicians was formed. So far, they have performed 19 free concerts and musical workshops at 30 schools. They have also recorded a double CD of the 15 sonatas of Heinrich Biber’s Misterios del Rosario. Bringing music to culturally disadvantaged youth is a rewarding experience for Bill, 87, as well as to the children who experience it. “It is amazing to see the reaction of the kids; boys and girls in primary levels just love it. You can tell by the expression on their faces.” Bill says he finds it strange to be involved in music, especially when at SAC, Headmaster Ketchum, who also conducted the choir, forbade him to sing, ordering him to “just move your lips and shut up.” Helping to enrich children’s lives is not new to Bill. More than a quartercentury ago, he founded the T.B.D. Tudball Fund in memory of his former teacher, who taught at SAC from 1908-1950. Over the years, the fund has helped many deserving boys attend SAC.

Tony Weldon escaped the hot summer temperatures (upwards of 115°F!) of Palm Desert, Calif., by heading an hour north to the cooler air in Idyllwild in the San Jacinto Mountains.

1951 Chris Smith took two-and-a-half minutes off the Ontario record for the 200-metre butterfly in the 80 to 84 year-old male category at a swim meet in Perth, Ont., this summer. He competes regularly with Masters Swimming Canada. He hopes his achievement encourages others to stay fit.

and his wife, Jean, were at St. Andrew’s in May to attend the opening of the Petrachek McGillivray Pipes & Drums Centre and the Annual Cadet Inspection, where their grandson, Cameron Lawrence ‘16, was Platoon Commander of Sifton Company.

1950

Chris Wansbrough

visited Jim Wyse ‘57 and his Burrowing Owl Winery in Oliver, B.C., for a tour and lunch. Chris’s daughter lives in nearby Kelowna, so he’s in the province fairly regularly. Chris Wansbrough (left) and Jim Wyse

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(l-r) Jim Wyse, Barry Wansbrough, and Gord Robertson Do you have a copy of the Christmas 1954 Review? It is the only one missing from SAC’s digital archives. It will be scanned and returned to you. Please contact sue.hayter@sac.on.ca.

1949

Bill Lawrence

to release into the wild—and some keep coming back. So much community collaboration, entrepreneurship, and worker loyalty in a complex and caring environment is the way the world should work,” marvels Barry. He said their memories of SAC are still very clear, and many were shared at Okanagan with Jimmy and Gord, who travelled from Vancouver for their mini reunion.

1954 Barry Wansbrough and his wife, Michaele, travelled from their home in Bracebridge, Ont., to meet with Jim ‘57 and Midge Wyse, and Gord ‘55 and Jane Robertson at Burrowing Owl Winery in May. To say Barry was impressed with what the Wyses have built is an understatement. “There are actually burrowing owls, officially extinct, but enough for Jimmy to be breeding annually, producing enough offspring

1957 David McLean sends greetings to his Old Boy classmates from his home in Fort Worth, Texas. He tells us his health has restricted his travel, but he does enjoy reading The Andrean.

1959 Bill Osborne visited SAC for the first time since he graduated in 1959. He enjoyed seeing how many things have remained the same, particularily

Bill Osborne

the boarding houses. He and his friend Tom Hickey ‘60 reminisced fondly about their days at the School. Bill was pleased to find his name displayed on the Macdonald Medal Honour Board in Towers Library, awarded to him upon graduation for being “the student exhibiting the most distinguished combination of character, leadership, academic success, and athletic accomplishment.”

1960 Kirk Gardner is semi-retired and spends half the year in Montpelier, Vermont—and not the cold half! When he is in the warm half (San Diego), he works part time as a yacht broker and sailing instructor. Kirk encourages Andreans visiting the area to get in touch.

1965 Mike Woolnough retired as CFO of Freedom International Brokerage after 22 remarkable years with a great team. He and his wife, Andrea,

live in Toronto, just half a block north of Upper Canada College. Mike sometimes roams the UCC campus, and if asked who he is, proudly says,”I’m a SAC Old Boy.” Mike and Andrea have travelled all over the world, and he thanks SAC for giving him the travel bug. They’ve passed the desire to travel on to their own three children, whom Mike says have also been all over the map.

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1966

(l-r) Jim Wyse, Bill Yuill, Kevin McHenry, Greg Baun

Scott Deacon was presented with his 50-year tie by classmates Jim McClocklin and Doug Simmonds. Scott was unable to attend the 50 Year+ Club Dinner to receive his tie; however, Jim and Doug were delighted to enjoy lunch with him in Toronto the following day. Scott enjoyed the photos from the 50th reunion and looks forward to joining his classmates at the next one.

1960

Bill Yuill

Tom Hickey

invited Jim Wyse ’57, Greg Baun ’79, and Headmaster Kevin McHenry to join him fishing at Eagle Pointe Lodge at the beginning of August. The lodge is located in Prince Rupert, on the border of British Columbia and Alaska. Headmaster McHenry, a rookie fisherman, caught a 120-pound halibut!

accompanied his son, Drew ‘85, and grandson, Grant ‘17, to SAC in September for Grant’s drop-off for school. Drew and Grant live in Surrey, U.K. (l-r) Tom, Drew, and Grant Hickey on the St. Andrew’s Quad.

1962

Terry Joyce

(l-r) Doug Simmonds, Scott Deacon, Jim McClocklin

1966 Andy Gausby left his position with Bell Canada Yellow Pages in 2002 and founded Print Media Market-

attended the Old Boys Golf Tournament in July. It was the first time he had participated in a school event in 54 years! From 1978-1994 Terry, his wife, Jennifer, and their two daughters lived in New Jersey while he worked for TD Bank in New York City. In 1995, Terry accepted a position as senior vice-president capital markets and foreign exchange with Regions Bank headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., remaining there until his retirement in 2010. Terry and Jennifer continue to reside in Hoover, Ala., enjoying the warmer climate and access to golf 12 months a year. Their leisure time is spent travelling and visiting children and grandchildren in England and Canada. www.sac.on.ca 33

Old Boys News

1970

(Photo credit: Jeremy Barr, CAIS)

Paul Kitchen

closed out a long career with Canadian boarding schools “back where it all began,” when he spoke at the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) Summer Leadership Institute at St. Andrew’s College in July, just two days into his official retirement as Head of Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS). Paul’s career brought him full circle: from the same dining hall where he ate three meals a day for five years as a boarding student beginning in 1965 to the same room he delivered a keynote on leadership 51 years later. After graduation from the University of Toronto, he began a teaching career at Ridley College from 1975 to 1981, where he was head of physical education and athletic director. He followed this with six years at St. Andrew’s teaching math and science, and serving as Sifton Housemaster from 1982-1987. For the next 29 years, he was head at RNS, which is where he and his wife, Elizabeth, raised their five children. His retirement plans are to be as close to their 10 grandchildren as possible. He would like to help CAIS schools “as much as they will have him.” This summer Paul and his wife spent three weeks in the countryside of southern France and a few days in Paris, before visiting friends in Villars, Switzerland.

1972

ing, which helps companies with their print and promotional needs. Andy semi-retired in 2015, and he and his wife, Regina, relocated from the Toronto area to beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Bevan Ratcliffe ‘71 and several other friends for autumn wilderness canoe and bicycle trips. Their “Fall Classic 2016” was months in the planning. Gerry and Judi live in Pembroke, Ont.

1967

1972

Reed Osborne has retired as director of library services at the Arapahoe Library District in Centennial, Col. Reed and his wife, Teresa, plan to travel widely in the coming years.

Keith Sawyer finished a four-year work assignment with Chevron Global Gas, developing the commercial and operational frameworks for Chevron’s three liquefied natural gas projects in Western Australia. He is happy to be home with his wife of 38 years, Cheryl, in Pleasanton, Calif. Keith retired from Chevron in September after 40 years and will begin a new job with an aviation company, Avfuel Corporation, as regional general manager for the northwestern USA and Canada. Avfuel supports the fueling, flight planning, and ground support services for general aviation-private, charter, fractional ownership, military, cargo, and commercial aircraft globally.

Class of 1967 members (l-r) Reed Osborne, David Evans, and Nick Nation reconnected in Edmonton, Alta., this past July

Colin Hart

and his brother, Sandy ‘72, visited campus in July with their wives and Colin’s stepson. They were in the area for a wedding and made a trip to the School to see the many changes that have taken place over the last few years. Colin is retired, living in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. He spends his summer days gardening and Colin (left) and Sandy Hart, with Colin’s stepson, hoping his efforts to Shale Stemp grow a decent lawn eventually pay off! He is also an active Freemason and was recently installed as the Provincial Grand Prior, Pacific Coast District, Masonic Knights Templar. He represents the Supreme Grand Master of the order and has oversight of all Knights Templar activity on Vancouver Island, in Vancouver, and across the Fraser Valley. 34 FALL 2016

1971 Gerry Morris retired from his firm, Morris Thuemen Architects after 40-plus enjoyable years practicing architecture. He and his wife, Judi, will now spend summers sailing out of Kingston, Ont., travelling, and getting the garden back in shape. Gerry hopes to catch up on his oil painting and re-learn bridge. He remembers spending many (maybe too many) hours in the grade 13 common room playing bridge to all hours with a hardcore group of Andrean sharks. Over the past 30 years, Gerry has got together with

1974 Jim Gray is the maintenance, facilities, and engineering manager at Closure Systems International (CSI) in Crawfordsville, Ind. CSI is a global leader in plastic and aluminium closure design, manufacturing, and high-speed capping equipment and application systems. He lives in Crawfordsville with his wife, Lisa, and his three youngest children: Elle, 11, Hunter, 9, and Gavin, 7.

Profile Simon Vincent ’76

Marketing Exec sees Relationships as Key St. Andrew’s Component

imon Vincent ’76 had not been back on the St. Andrew’s campus in a long time. But the 40th reunion of his 1976 graduating class in September had him looking forward to visiting again. “I set up a Facebook group for what we called ‘SAC7640’ this winter and we had guys weighing in from around the world,” he says. “We asked them to update where they had been and where they are now, and it has been a fascinating experience getting caught up. I’ve periodically stayed in touch with old friends, but things have come alive since the reunion plans started. I’m loving it.” Simon spent grades 11 to 13 at the School, following in the footsteps of uncles George and David Parker, both from the Class of 1953. He came “from various places” as a child. “My dad was a mining engineer—a very well-travelled career—so we were all over the place,” he recalls. “During the three years I was at SAC, I was able to call Newfoundland, northern British Columbia, and the Yukon home.” An undergrad degree in economics and political science at Queen’s edged Simon into the business world and a permanent move to Calgary, where he obtained his MBA from the Haskayne School of Business. Subsequent stints with companies such as NovAtel, Tri-Ocean Engineering, and then 18 years with TELUS, finishing as senior vice-president of business marketing, cemented him into the technology sector. His current position as chief commercial officer with Celero Solutions sees him in charge of the firm’s business and marketing strategy, product management, and corporate services, serving clients from B.C. to Ontario. Celero provides technology services to the banking industry. Though he describes the rewards of his job primarily as “making a visible difference in how companies are able to operate and compete,” Simon also clearly likes making a difference within the Calgary community where he has lived since 1980. He belongs to and has chaired the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, serves as vice-chair for the Calgary Regional Canadian Mental Health Association, and is vice-chair for Innovate Calgary, a technology think tank.

He and his wife, Katherine—senior director for regional marketing across Canada for Rogers Communications—have two daughters in their 20s and are very involved in outdoor activities, particularly skiing, hiking, biking, and raising their two black labs. “We’re a very active family,” he notes. Simon recalls his fondest memories of St. Andrew’s as not being about particular places or things. “It starts,” he says, “with the enduring friendships I made with an incredible group of guys. Our First Football team went undefeated in my final year, and we travelled to Sweden to play basketball. When the reunion came up and guys reconnected, the stories and memories we exchanged made it seem like yesterday. Those were amazing bonding times. “The exposure to multiple cultures stays with me still. I was one of those kids who stayed at the School on weekends, so I felt like I was part of the international community. I spent Saturday and Sunday with kids from the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Mexico. I formed bonds of international friendship. That’s pretty unique for high school.” Simon and Katherine are looking forward to spending time and finally retirement in a home they have purchased in Fernie, B.C., where for many years they have visited friends. Jim McGillivray www.sac.on.ca 35

Old Boys News

1976

Scott Geibel

has worked in computer maintenance for 34 years and is currently a solutions architect with Essintial Enterprise Solutions in Mechanicsburg, Pa. In 2013, while vacationing in Niagara Falls, some of the family took a day trip to visit SAC. Everyone had a great time even though there was some construction still going on. “It was great seeing what has changed and revisiting the memories of what had stayed the same,” said Scott, who had such a good time, the whole family will visit SAC next year!

1975

Don Rose retired from his role as vicepresident, business development at Shaw Sabey & Associates, a risk management and insurance brokerage in Vancouver. Don and his wife, Pamela, decided to move from North Vancouver to Gibsons, B.C., to enjoy retirement and allow Don to do much more fishing.

Other Old Boys in attendance included Brett Cole ‘80, Paul Miklas ‘80, Paul Tennyson ‘80, Glenn Stanley-Paul ‘80, Scott Byberg ‘80, Scott Mortimer ‘79, and Michael Sifton ‘79.

1978

Steve Hiscox

and his wife, Elaine, welcomed their fourth grandchild, Benjamin Stephen Colussi, on April 15. Baby Benjamin is the son of their daughter, Heather.

1982

Steve Ardill

(front, l-r) Jonty Harris and Steve Ardill; (back) Mike Elliott and Rob Taylor 36 FALL 2016

joined classmates Mike Elliott, Rob Taylor, and Jonty Harris for dinner earlier this year in Toronto. Steve is a partner with Ernst & Young and leads the firm’s management consulting business in Saudi Arabia. His son, Griffin ’21, is in his first year as a member of Macdonald House in grade 8. Steve is excited to have a second generation of the Ardill family attend St. Andrew’s.

1976 Paul Grassby has enjoyed an illustrious career at firms that included American Express, Doubleday, Canada’s National Ballet School, and Toronto French School. He and his wife, Catherine, who retired in 2015, have two sons: Quinlan, 21, and Keenan, 18. Paul attended his 40th Reunion Dinner at SAC in September.

1980 Scott Cole married Michelle Adrienne Fish in Memorial Chapel June 25. The Rev. Bruce Roffey presided and SAC teachers John Clements (organ) and Garry Page (trumpet) provided musical accompaniment. The best man was Tom McNally ‘80.

1981 Chris Ball continues to work as a cinematographer on TV series and feature films, and recently shot a short film entered in the Cannes Film Festival “Not Short on Talent” program. Due to a slowdown in the Nova Scotia film industry, Chris has worked in the Toronto area for a large part of this year.

1981 George Jackson was the guest speaker in June at the grade 12 graduation dinner. As a seven-year Andrean, he shared his thoughts and perspectives as someone who has been in the graduates’ shoes. He advised them that the next few years would be supercharged, as they discover who they are, what they want to become, and where

business and corporate bank of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, following a two-year stint in New York as head of markets. Max, his wife, Shelagh, and their three children, Madeleine, Cameron, and Charles are happy to be back together in Australia.

1984 Jadyn Dragasevich ’16 with George Jackson

they want to go. The three main takeaways were: 1) learn from your mistakes; 2) success comes in “cans” (not “can’ts”); and 3) winners never quit. For the past 25 years, George has worked as a management consultant and strategic planner for the Queen’s University Executive Decision Centre in Kingston. He recently wrapped-up a two-year term as president of Queen’s University Alumni Association, representing 150,000 alumni in over 150 countries.

1984 Larry Biricz is president of BT Advisory, a business providing mortgage brokerage, lending, and corporate financing services. The firm is located in Toronto, where Larry and his wife, Isobel, live with their daughters, Charlotte and Lauren.

1984 Max Gundy returned to Australia earlier this year to assume the role of capital management and funding for the

Struan Robertson changed roles at Trent University from development officer, major and leadership gifts to take on the the position of manager, admission and international recruitment. He is proud to announce his son, Martin ‘09, graduated from the University of Ottawa’s Common Law program with his Juris Doctor degree and is now articling at the law firm Sicotte Guilbault in Orléans, Ont.

1985 Bruce Best was appointed vice-chair of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario in October 2015, after 20 years as a social justice and human rights lawyer. He, his spouse, Jodi, and their 5-year-old twin girls, Freda and Charlotte, live in London, Ont.

1984

Terry Wong

was guest speaker at the 22nd Annual Wellington Leadership Lecture and Dinner in March. The event, held on campus for the first time, was hosted by the #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps. Terry is a major in the Royal Canadian Air Force, where he is employed as a pilot. He has been in the military for over 20 years, spending his first nine as a jet pilot instructor and the past 11 as a helicopter pilot. He has spent time in every territory and province across Canada, his most memorable time being the flying adventures at Canadian Forces Station Alert near the North Pole. In 2012, Terry travelled to Kandahar, Afghanistan, where he worked as the operations officer at the tactical aviation unit during Canada’s commitment to the war effort. In August, Terry took over as the officer commanding the Integrated Personnel Support Centre at Canadian Forces Base Borden, Ont.

1984

Michael Koopman

along with Nils Plinkert ‘16 and Andrew Wilson ‘96 were among the European-based Old Boys who came out to watch the Varsity Saints Hockey team compete in the DEL Junior Cup in Mannheim, Germany, at the end of August. The Saints went undefeated, winning 4-3 against Finland in the finals to claim the inaugural tournament championship.

1986 Richey Rea teaches food science and nutrition at Berkhamsted School in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England. The school is a group of independent schools with a combined population of 1,400: a boys and girls senior school (years 7-11), three prep schools

Head Coach David Manning, Nils Plinkert, Michael Koopmaan, Andrew Wilson, Asst. Coach Geoff Brennagh ’94, James Münch (team host), Asst. Coach Chris Papalia, and Headmaster Kevin McHenry. Frederik Koopman, 8, stands in front. Missing from photo: Paul Kluthe ‘16. www.sac.on.ca 37

Old Boys News

1990

Blair Leggett

and his wife, Jean, continue to grow their software entertainment company One More Story Games. This past summer, Owen Lapshinoff, who attends grade 8 at SAC, was one of 25 students participating in an intensive video game design camp held by the company. Owen created two different games at camp and excelled at game design. Andreans can watch Blair and Jean on an upcoming episode of Season 11 Dragons’ Den as they pitch their simplified video game publishing software StoryStylus. One More Story Games works with amateur and bestselling authors to adapt short stories and novels into interactive story games. To date, Blair and Jean have raised over $280,000 for their startup.

Ian Michael

left his former law firm after nearly 18 years, nine of them as a partner, to join the corporate practice at Bennett Jones LLP in the firm’s Toronto office. Ian is continuing his legal practice focusing on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and infrastructure consortia. He works with boards of directors, business executives, and private equity investors in a range of industries including aviation services, real estate, biosciences, and financial services. One of Ian’s new partners at Bennett Jones is SAC Board of Governors member and colleague from the SAC Foundation Board of Trustees, John F. Rook ‘64.

1993

(Photo credit: Lysanne Larose)

recently launched campaigns for the video games Halo 5 and Gears of War, wrote “an acceptable” Super Bowl ad that featured Arnold Schwarzenegger, and still plays more than he works. Neil lives in San Francisco with his wife, Linda, and their two sons, Asher and Miles.

1987

1994

Sean McConkey is associate partner, national talent leader, audit at Deloitte in Toronto. Sean lives in Burlington, Ont., with his wife, Janet, and their three daughters: Carolyn, Charlotte, and Hollis.

Will McGuigan is seen here with his son, Wyatt, following an annual Remembrance Day Ceremony at Wyatt’s school where Will played the bagpipes. Will is recognized, along with many other Old Boys, on the

1988

1992

Robert Leckey

(years 1-6), and a sixth form college (A-Level, equivalent to grades 12 and 13). Richey teaches in the girls’ school, which has approximately 400 students. This spring, they hosted the Queen— the school’s royal patron—in celebrating the school’s 475th birthday.

began a five-year term as Dean of the Faculty of Law, McGill University on July 1, where he has been teaching since 2006. He was also named Samuel Gale Professor of Law. In 2015 he was promoted to full professor and published a monograph, Bills of Rights in the Common Law (Cambridge University Press), and an edited collection, After Legal Equality: Family, Sex, Kinship (Routledge).

Albert Chan is practicing as an interventional cardiologist at the Royal Columbian Hospital and clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of British Columbia.

1989 Mike Ross is a financial security advisor for McVagh Cunningham Group Ltd., a financial planning, insurance, and employee benefits company for small business owners in Victoria, B.C. Mike, his wife, Jaiya, and their son, Sam, 17, live in Victoria.

1994 Neil Bruce is creative director at twofifteenmccann, an advertising agency in San Francisco. He most

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Pipes & Drums Wall of Honour in the new Petrachek McGillivray Pipes & Drums Centre. Will was Pipe Major during the 1993-94 school year. Will and his family live in Toronto, where he is principal broker at Summerhill Realty Advisors Inc.

1995 Alan Chun works as director for his family’s business, Gaily Jewellery Co., Ltd.

Profile Michael Webber ’86

Life at the Legal Helm of Media Giant Rogers Communications

Photo credit: Warren Toda

career in medicine seemed like a good idea at the time. But when his qualifying marks at Queen’s suggested otherwise, Michael Webber ’86 changed course and entered law school at the University of Western Ontario. It turned out to be a positive change. Today, Michael heads a team of nine media lawyers in the 25-lawyer legal department of Rogers Communications Inc. in Toronto. The company has grown exponentially since Ted Rogers founded the broadcasting start-up in 1960. Rogers employs 27,000 people nationwide and owns a dazzling array of media products ranging from radio and television channels, including numerous sports channels, to magazines and professional sports franchises. Michael’s law career began at Toronto firm Blake, Cassels & Graydon, where he had articled. But after four years he moved to Blockbuster Video, where he thought he’d have a little more family time with his wife, Katherine, and their first child. “I did get that,” he recalls, “but it didn’t give me the level of excitement I’d had at Blake’s. “In 2001, Rogers was looking for someone to support the media business and that’s where I landed. There were five lawyers in the firm at the time, mostly in wireless and cable, and today my group of nine focuses almost entirely on media. The wireless side is still the major driver, but working with the likes of Sportsnet, CityTV, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, and the Toronto Blue Jays is pretty exciting.” In recent years, Michael has found himself in the midst of major deals in broadcast rights for the three major Toronto sports franchises—the Leafs, Raptors, and Blue Jays—as Sportsnet continues to corner this market. In 2014, Rogers stole headlines across Canada by acquiring all National Hockey League TV rights, gaining control of CBC’s Hockey Night In Canada, a staple in Canadian living rooms for more than 60 years. Michael’s group negotiated a 12-year agreement with the NHL for $5.2 billion. “We control regional broadcast rights for all but two Canadian teams and national rights for all 30 teams,” says Michael.

“It was the largest media-rights deal in NHL history, and it was certainly the most interesting one of my life, though it came together very quickly. Preparing the offer, meeting with the NHL, getting the deal done in New York, then negotiating final details took all of two weeks.” Though a consummate Toronto Maple Leafs fan, Michael’s life is not all hockey and baseball. “I really enjoy acquisitions and we recently acquired Mobilicity, one of the new wireless companies that launched in 2008,” he says. “We’re acquiring radio stations and selling print media companies, so we’ve been working on other things as well, but the NHL deal dwarfed everything. “Much of what I do is managing people and working through issues with the team. I enjoy the collaborative aspect of working with keen young people.” Though his wife also has a busy job as an English teacher at Hillfield Strathallan College, the couple makes time to spend with their two teenage daughters at the family cottage on Georgian Bay. The family lives in Burlington. Jim McGillivray www.sac.on.ca 39

Old Boys News

1996

Alex Wood

participated in the German championship of handicapped golfers in August for the fourth consecutive year. The tournament took place at Golfclub Abenberg, near Nuremburg. His father, Andrew Wood ‘60, again assisted as caddie. It proved a great team, as Alex finished first in his category!

1997

Drew Ripley

has been appointed director of business for Canada’s Twisted Five, the country’s first national competitive balloon-twisting team. The team consists of five professional balloon artists who build structures and scenes for competitions and conferences. This spring, Drew participated with his team at the 2016 World Balloon Festival in New Orleans, earning a bronze for technical difficulty and colour in the medium-sized sculpture competition category. It was the first time an organized Canadian team has been represented at the competition. Drew’s company, Drew Ripley Entertainment, is based in Kitchener, Ont.

1998

Douglas Mac Con

married Erin Farrell August 9, 2015 in St. John’s, Nfld. There was a good contingent of SAC boys in attendance including 1998 classmates Jon Price, Brook Dyson, Christopher Fusco, Max Woods, and Jason Perrier. This summer, the couple welcomed daughter Bridget Jeane, born July 30. Douglas is a litigation lawyer at Miller Thomson LLP in Toronto.

(l-r) Christopher Fusco, Brook Dyson, Max Woods, and Jason Perrier hoist groom Douglas Mac Con 40 FALL 2016

The company was established in 1967, has two locations in Hong Kong, and deals in luxury diamond and gem-set jewellery.

1995 Mike Young was a volunteer judge at the Fulford Debate Championships at SAC in April. He and his wife, Diane, have a two-year-old daughter, August, and live in Toronto. Michael manages the classroom technologies and IT field services teams at the University of Toronto, Mississauga Campus and was accepted into Queen’s University MBA program starting this fall.

1998 John Lowes joined BMO Financial Group as deputy chief compliance officer in the compliance risk program office in Toronto. John and his wife, Susie, welcomed their second child, William, on May 30, a baby brother for Charlotte, 3.

1999 George Brown and his wife, Julie, welcomed their second child, Midori Harper, on December 26, 2014. Older brother, Colton, is excited to have

a younger sister. George continues to work for RBC Wealth Management as an investment advisor in Toronto, where he and his family live.

1999 Alan Lau is an associate professor in the department of electrical engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He and his research team are responsible for breaking the world record for fastest optical communications for data centres, increasing the existing speed 24-fold and reducing the existing cost by a quarter. This technology breakthrough will enable Google, Facebook, and YouTube to provide augmented reality and virtual reality anywhere and anytime, as well as new forms of communications that we can’t even imagine at the moment. Alan’s achievement comes as no surprise to teacher Jon Butcher, who remembers Alan as the only SAC student to have ever made the final 20 for selection to the Canadian Physics Olympiad team.

1999 Dan Near moved back to Canada in March after nearly 10 years with the NHL in New York City, most recently as the league’s senior director of consumer products licensing. He is currently the head of adidas Hockey. In May, Dan spoke at SAC’s First Hockey banquet. In March, he received the “5 to Watch” award from George Brown College’s Centre

for Business. This award honours five influential and inspiring individuals under the age of 40 in the sports business field. Dan and his wife, Lori, now reside in Toronto with their son Charlie, 6, and twin daughters, Haley and Taylor, 5.

1999

2000 Matt Tsuji is the newest orthopedic surgeon at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa. He was previously chief fellow orthopedic surgeon at St. Michael’s Hos-

(Photo credit Simple & Sweet Photography)

Dano Wells married Nicole O’Brien on August 5 in SAC’s Memorial Chapel. A reception followed at WaterStone Estate & Farms in King Township.

Khalil Braithwaite ‘98. Kevin is business development manager for the Bermuda Business Development Agency.

Old Boys in attendance included Jamie Talbot ‘99 and Nick Tsioros ‘88. The newlyweds reside in Schomberg, Ont. Daniel is a senior underwriter in the executive assurance division at Arch Insurance Canada Ltd. in Toronto, while Nicole teaches grade 2 in Peel Region.

2000 Kevin Richards married Bella Patel May 22 during a Hindu ceremony at Coral Beach Club in Bermuda. Old Boys in attendace included brother Victor ‘97, cousin Ibou Barry ‘98, Tommy Adamson ‘97, Nathan Geddes-Morrison ‘97, Sean Cozier ‘96, Stewart Mottley ‘96, and

pital in Toronto. Matt jokes he has the shortest waitlist in Canada.

2001 Devon Ajram and his wife, Megan, welcomed their second son, Beau Kalix, on March 17. Older brother Lachlan is delighted with the new addition to the family. Devon and his family have moved back to Montreal where he is senior regional manager, field sales support, branch strategy and solutions group for TD Bank.

2001 Michael Dainard is excited his son, Julian, grade 8, is now attending St. Andrew’s as a boarder in Macdonald House. Michael is a big believer in boarding, as he was in Flavelle House during his time at SAC. He and his wife, Julie, and their other two children, Madison and William, live in Toronto.

One Andrean, One experience David MIKLAS ’07

Prior to graduating from SAC, my future career path was a giant question mark. Upon listening to my parents (thank goodness), I decided to pursue a degree in engineering, a field I knew would open many doors professionally. I completed my degree at the University of Toronto but still felt unclear about what I wanted to do afterwards. After doing some research, I found the co-op MBA program at the DeGroote School of Business. I decided the opportunity to explore several fields through co-op would be an invaluable experience; two years later I graduated with a double major in finance and strategic business valuation. I was lucky to land my final co-op in the financial services industry, where I could combine my love of numbers with my passion for helping others, and I have been working at the same boutique wealth management firm, Stewart Financial, ever since. Stewart Financial helps clients build and preserve financial security. We develop custom roadmaps for clients to ensure they arrive at and thrive during retirement, regardless of where they start. Outside of work, my main hobbies are golf and spending time at my cottage. Recently, travel has also become a passion of mine thanks to my girlfriend, Kate, whom I met at DeGroote. We’ve been to over 10 countries in the last three years, my favourite being India, which we visited this past January. Since graduating from SAC, I frequently see classmates Tyler King, Wes Tiller, and Anthony D’Antonio since we all live in Toronto. I also play soccer with Neil Osien and Adel Ratansi. The relationships you develop at SAC continue to prosper after you graduate: that’s the best part about being an Andrean. To my fellow Andreans, good luck this school year! Feel free to reach out to me should you have any questions about your future upon graduating from SAC. www.sac.on.ca 41

Old Boys News

2001

Gord Birkett

and his wife, Sarah, welcomed their third son, Liam, on June 8. Older brothers, Jack and Charlie, are over the moon with the addition of Liam to the Birkett clan. Liam was baptized by the Rev. Bruce Roffey in the Memorial Chapel in September. Liam’s godfathers are Kevin ’02 and Scott ’05 Fullerton, Sarah’s brothers. Gord and Sarah continue to operate a RotoStatic franchise, a residential and commercial carpet-cleaning company.

2002

Adam Brander

married Emily McBride-Bergh at Auberge du Pommier restaurant in Toronto on June 4. They had an intimate family ceremony and reception. The newlyweds whisked off to Bali for some rest and relaxation. The couple live in Leslieville in Toronto, where Adam has a growing architectural practice.

2002

Andrew Cronin

attended the Republican National Convention in July. Andrew is a Republican operative and the founder and president of American Liberty Group, a political fundraising firm with offices in Wisconsin, Colorado, and Washington D.C. Andrew lives in Denver, Colo.

Jason Wong and his wife, Pohchin, welcomed their first child, Jacob, March 8. The family has called sunny Singapore home for the past four years, where Jason is sales manager for Bloomberg Trading Solutions business in Southeast Asia. Jason encourages any Old Boys travelling through the region to drop him a line and catch up.

2002 Pete McClelland returned to campus to speak with students in April about careers in investment banking and private equity. He worked formerly as an analyst for Scotiabank before accepting his current role as an associate with the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) private equity group in Toronto.

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and his wife, Claudia, are excited to announce the arrival of their first child, Mattias Blade, on August 26. Tarek works as founder and recruiting expert for ImRecruitable.com, an organization assisting student athletes and their families navigate the college and university sportsrecruiting process.

2002 Michael Reid spoke at the Annual Church Parade at Trinity Anglican Church in Aurora April 24. He shared the leadership lessons learned while he was Cadet Commanding Officer of the Cadet Corps and while working with at-risk and marginalized youth in Vancouver for YouthCO. He also created and implemented new public health programs for Vancouver’s young LGBT, First Nations, and street youth communities. Michael is now in Toronto and works for AssociationsFirst as director of communications.

2002 Antonio Mijares and his wife, Lucia Paramo, welcomed their first child, Jerónimo, on March 16. Antonio is co-founder

2002

Tarek Merchant

and CEO of Crediaccess, an official residential mortgage provider for RE/MAX México.

Antonio Mijares with his father, Antonio ’72, and son, Jerónimo

Michael Reid (left) with Major Brian McCue

2003 David Amadori is assistant vice-president with Marsh & McLennan Companies, responsible for the insurance requirements for many greenhouses/growers in Ontario. Prior to this, David spent six years with Hub International. He lives with his girlfriend, Kerry, in Toronto, and maintains close ties with many Old Boys from the Class of 2003.

Profile Peter Lau ’92

Seeing the Far-Flung Bio Future in 3D Printing

rom a PhD in biophysics and the study of material properties of bacterial cells to a career in 3D printing: how exactly does that happen? There is a connection, and Peter Lau ’92 is pioneering the way. Peter entered SAC in grade 11 and fast-tracked through grade 13 in a hurry to enter biochemistry and biotech studies at McGill University. He earned his undergrad degree in 1996, and later a master’s degree from the University of Toronto in 1999. Following this came a work/travel stint with the Sanger Institute in the U.K., one of the leading genome sequencing centres in the world. The work appealed to him, but the standard of living in England did not, so he returned to Canada and worked for the National Research Council in Ottawa studying bacterial pathogens. At age 29, a year Peter reflects on as being his “mid-life” crisis, he quit his secure government job and barreled into academia, enrolling in the PhD program at the University of Guelph. The next six years would be an education not only in biophysics, but in life. In 2005 he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Shortly thereafter, his PhD supervisor passed away from cancer. Peter stared mortality in the face. “It was a very difficult period in my life, as you can imagine,” he recalls. “But my surgery and treatment were successful; I was able to complete the degree and I’ve been healthy ever since.” During this time, he married Rose, a lawyer, and the couple had their first child. After graduation, Peter moved into a post-doc at McMaster University, hoping to seek out a professorship. However, opportunities were few and far between in Canada, especially for local graduates. And so he heeded the call of the business world. “I first saw a desktop 3D printer at a museum in 2010,” Peter recalls. “At that time I was starting a consulting company called Lumawiz to help other businesses with their web presence. I’d always enjoyed web work and building sites. Then in 2012, I saw more 3D printers and this time I was hooked. I’d worked

with 3D microscopy and was familiar with a lot of the concepts. I decided to move into that industry and morphed Lumawiz into Makerwiz.” Makerwiz is currently serving the York Region District School Board and the York Region Public Library systems. Schools are quickly making 3D printing technology part of their science/technology/engineering/art/math (STEAM) curriculum, with students learning how to design items that can be printed. Peter distributes equipment, conducts workshops, and builds prototype parts for clients. “For example, someone who works with drones might want replacement parts printed,” he explains. “We print for people who can’t invest in equipment.” And where does the biochemistry connection come in? “Bioprinting is where I plan to take this somewhere down the road,” Peter explains. “The bio future is in printing parts for transplant—corneas, skin, bone grafts, eventually maybe entire organs. What I’m doing now is just a detour, a phase 1. Right now I’m a 3D printing startup. The biochem will be back.” We’ll stay tuned for phase 2. Peter and Rose live in Richmond Hill, Ont., with their two young children, Thomas and Victoria. Jim McGillivray www.sac.on.ca 43

Old Boys News

2003

2002

Nick Weedon

and his wife, Ashley, welcomed their second child September 3, a beautiful baby boy named Bennett Turner. Big sister Abigail is overjoyed with the addition of her younger brother to the family.

Alessandro Lupo and his wife, Kristine, welcomed their second child, Adalina, on May 22. Older brother Dominic is

2003

Sebastien Manigat moved from Montreal back to his hometown of Cornwall, Ont., where he seeks to introduce as many people as possible to the city’s growing culinary scene. In 2014, he launched the Seaway Food Festival, which brings the

2003

John Housser

married Vancouverite Mary Glen in B.C. July 9, surrounded by family and friends. Included in the wedding party were John’s brother, Richard ‘07, father, John ‘68, and classmates, Mervyn Frame (best man) and Allan Bean. Also present were Old Boys James Kesten ‘03 and Alex Dougall ‘68. The couple live and work in North Vancouver and spend as much time as possible in the mountains on skis, on bikes, and in hiking shoes.

2003

Daniel John

and his wife, Chloe, welcomed son Jarett Silva on January 7.

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excited to have a younger sister. Alessandro works as an investment advisor for RBC Dominion Securities in Collingwood, Ont., where he and his family live.

2003 Stu Manchee hosted fellow Old Boy, Kiefer Sutherland ‘86, at The Station Music Hall in Sarnia in June, where Kiefer and his band were in concert. Stu is the owner and operator of the hall, which plays host to a variety of well-known musical acts. Stu lives in Sarnia with his spouse, Catherine, and their two sons.

Kiefer Sutherland (left) and Stu Manchee

local community together to try new restaurants and reconnect with old favourites, ultimately creating an opportunity to indulge in the city’s finest eating/ food establishments. He has also organized other popular city events including Restaurant Week, Summer Beer Fest, and La Poutine Week. This year’s Summer Beer Fest attracted over 1,700 patrons and was recognized by the Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce with the Breakthrough Award in 2015.

2003 Brendon McCullough competed in the Annual Saints Cup Golf Tournament September 8-10 at National Pines Golf Club in Innisfil, Ont. Of the 20 golfers who competed, 19 were Old Boys. The group was divided into two teams, competing in a Ryder-Cup format. Team White took home the hardware in another enjoyable weekend of golf. Brendon and his

business partner created and now run a website, dealhack.com, where they share savings at various retail outlets with customers.

Old Boys in attendance included Alex Kaptyn ‘04, Blake Dalton ‘05, Ricky Reininger ‘04, and Geoff Campbell ‘03. The day prior to the wedding, while the rehearsal party boarded the Muskoka Steamship, Wenonah II, for dinner, current SAC student, Saajan Sethi ’18, played the bagpipes. The newlyweds live in King City, where Nicholas works as a project manager with Bird Construction.

2005 (back, l-r) Graham Thompson ’06, Adam Zoratto ’05, Nathan Rothwell ’03, Daniel John ’03, Scott Fullerton ’05, Colin McCullough ’07, Clinton McCullough ’05, Logan Hurst ’06, Tyler Hurst ’03, Jarryd Stock ’03, Jeff Johnstone ’03, Chris McFarlane ’03, David Woodcock ’03; (front) David Amadori ’03, Gord Hunter ’03, Matt Mitchell ’03, Jordan Ross ’03, Paul Ross ’06, Luc Zoratto ’03, Brendon McCullough ’03, Scott Johnstone ’06

2003

Alex Tanton lives in Austin, Texas, where he works as a senior systems engineer for Returnpath.com.

2004 Nicholas Laveau married Vanessa Petriglia on July 16 at Windermere House on Lake Rosseau in Muskoka. The wedding party included brother Daniel Laveau, Mark Westheuser, Taylor Irving ‘04, Erik Bornstein ‘04, and Colin Lowe ‘04. Other

Jared Leslie is a captain in the Canadian Armed Forces posted to the Collège Militaire Royal de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., where he is a squadron commander. He became engaged last November to Meg Sweeney, and the couple lives in Montreal. Jared also sent along news of his brothers: Nick ‘06 was called to the bar in June and will complete his master’s of law in intellectual property in London, England, while Kent ‘10 is living in Boston, Mass., where he works for a biotechnology company.

2005 Ankush Sondhi graduated from the University of Toronto in 2009 with a double major in history and religion, and a minor in political science. He went on to receive his LLB from the University of Leicester in 2011 and completed the National Certificate of Accreditation so he could practice law in Canada. He was called to the Ontario Bar in June 2014 and works for Legal Aid Ontario as a criminal defence lawyer at the Newmarket Court House, dealing with lowincome individuals within the local community.

One Andrean, One experience vincent lessard ’09

From the lifelong friends I made in Flavelle House, where I spent most of my time, to the many championships won playing for the Varsity Hockey team, every experience I had at SAC served as not only a fond memory but also a life lesson. My two years with the team, backstopping for the Saints to a 76-16-5 record, allowed me to earn a roster spot for the following three years with the Surrey Eagles of the British Columbia Hockey League. After my final year, I decided it was time to move back to Montreal to pursue higher education. I was accepted into the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University and began my journey toward a bachelor’s degree in commerce. While playing junior hockey I had not attended classes, so it was difficult for me at first. Fortunately, I was able to rely on the time-management skills I learned at SAC, as well as the perseverance and determination instilled in me during my time at the School. Although I started as a management major, I quickly realized my strength was financial analysis and changed my major accordingly. Today, I am happy to say I am just one class from graduation and have been inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honours Society for exceptional business students. In December, I will begin the process of earning my Chartered Financial Analyst designation along with continuing my education studying for an MBA at the John Molson School of Business. I still hold SAC very close to my heart.

2006 Eric Cumming started at The Sterling Hall School in September as a grade 5 homeroom teacher. For the past two years, he acted as recreation manager at a day camp in Pointe-au-Baril on Georgian Bay.

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Old Boys News

2007

Trevor Jackson

and Neil Osien ‘07, along with other members of the Class of ‘07, successfully organized their second annual baseball game in Toronto September 10. The Reds took it 10-9. The boys enjoyed a great day on the field and look forward to playing again next year. Shoutouts to the birthday boys that day: Cameron Healy and Peter Goitanich.

2006

Nirushan Thambirajah and his wife, Amy, welcomed their first child, Mia Rose, on August 8. Nirushan works in the infrastructure financing sector for RBC Capital Markets in Toronto, where he and his family live.

2007 (back, l-r): Andrew Wallace ’08, and from the Class of ’07: Ladi Onayemi, Adam Lebar, Scott Giroux, Anthony D’Antonio, Wes Tiller, James Seymour, Jon Thomson; (front) Jon Tozzi, Adel Ratansi, Eric Lee, Tyler King, Cam Healy, Peter Goitanich, Derek Cleary, Matt Boyd

Richard Shouldice Stewart is a sales representative for Colliers International, a commercial real estate services company. He specializes in office leasing, with a primary focus on tenant representation. Richard works and lives in Toronto.

2007

2008

Colin Murphy

is in his first year at Harvard Business School, where he’s pursuing an MBA. When he’s not studying or exploring Boston, he’s training for a triathlon, a hobby he picked up a couple of years ago. Last year, Colin finished his first Ironman—a race that consists of a 3.86-km swim, a 180-km bike ride, and a 42-km run. “My classmates might be surprised by this, as I wasn’t exactly known for my athleticism at SAC,” Colin says. “As I’m sure Mr. Rush remembers, I used to skip squash practice by pretending to go get water…then never coming back.” Colin notes that fellow classmate Ryan Kesteris ‘07 is also an avid triathlete and has competed in a few Ironman races.

2010

Tyler Sikura

plays pro hockey for the Toledo Walleye Hockey Club in the ECHL. Tyler finished second in points during regular season play for 2015-16 with 16 goals and 32 assists in 68 games. His team finished first in the North Division and won the Eastern Conference title. As well, Tyler played four games with the Portland Pirates of the AHL and had a chance to play against the Toronto Marlies at the ACC last February.

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Mike Hale

graduated from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine in May as a medical doctor. In July, Mike started a five-year residency program specializing in trauma ER. He continues to reside in Ottawa.

2008 Patrick Yan completed his master’s of science in management earlier this year at University College Dublin in Ireland. He was working for TD Canada Trust as a financial advi-

sor while completing his degree. Following graduation, Patrick accepted the position of business development consultant with Manulife Financial in Toronto.

2009 Andrew McArthur has been working for LGFG Fashion House since March 2015. It is a luxury bespoke tailoring company catering to senior executives across Canada, Europe, and Asia. At the beginning of 2016, Andrew was given the opportunity to open up the Atlantic Canada region for the company and started operations in Halifax. Andrew lives in Toronto.

2010 James Mildon is a sales representative for commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield Inc., which is the second largest corporate real estate company in the world. He was honoured this past spring with an industrial broker’s award for aggregate square footage leased. James is required to make presentations on a regular basis to clients and credits SAC’s McEwen Leadership program for his business/presentation skills.

Profile Alex McNeil ’03

Following his Own Path from SAC to the North Pole “ If someone had told me in grade 13 that by the time I was 30 I would know Russian and have multiple trips to the North Pole under my belt…”

lex McNeil ’03 thinks the above sentence is so ludicrous he doesn’t even finish it. Yet now, in 2016, he has just finished his tenth trip to the North Pole, this one via the Russian floating ice station (North Pole-42). He has now led more than 100 such expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic regions. This was by no means a carefully planned-out career path. During his time at SAC, Alex did a carpentry apprenticeship and spent summers on construction projects. “When I graduated SAC in 2003 I flirted with a philosophy degree at Ryerson but then figured I could run a construction business full time,” he says. “I had a thriving company of eight or 10 people working with me.”

Through his business, Alex met the president of Quark Expeditions, a company that runs tourist and research trips into polar regions. “They were looking for young energetic people with a sense of adventure who could take on future leadership positions,” says Alex. “A lot of my construction work was project management in northern Ontario requiring boat access and such, so Quark offered me a contract to go on a five-week tourism expedition to the Antarctic on a 100-metre ship as a guide and boat driver. “It was horrible,” he recalls. “I was seasick and homesick, so when I came home I just went back to my business.” A few months later he got a voicemail from someone at Quark asking if he could be in Resolute on Sunday. “I didn’t even know where Resolute was,” he says. “I wasn’t going to do it. But my uncle, William McNeil ’66, a SAC Old Boy, had run a business on Baffin Island, and my cousin said, ‘Alex you have to do this.’” So Alex did two legs of the Northwest Passage on a Russian research vessel. The seas were more stable, he didn’t get seasick, and he loved exploring his own country. He was hooked. He moved into a leadership role with the company, with a widelyvaried portfolio that included leading expeditions and lecturing on polar history and geopolitics. He met his future wife, Verity, while in the Falkland Islands, and the couple lived in her native Australia from 2011-14. They now live in Toronto, where Alex has taken on a management role with Quark: recruitment, business development, and managing business and political relationships in Russia, which, of course, has required learning Russian. “My exposure at St. Andrew’s to international students and other languages really paved the way for what I do now. I spent a lot of time with the Mexicans at school, so I feel comfortable with people who are different from me. I don’t think I realized how St. Andrew’s helped me develop an independent character that can carry me through new things. At the time, I underestimated my St. Andrew’s experience.” In his “spare” time, Alex continues to learn Russian and also runs a non-profit clothing organization called the Polar Expedition Staff Co-op that raises money for community outreach in northern indigenous communities. Jim McGillivray www.sac.on.ca 47

Old Boys News

2011

Graeme Goodfellow

was selected as one of 12 university students across Canada for the rotational leadership development program at Sun Life Financial. Over 600 students applied, and following three rounds of interviews, Graeme was fortunate enough to earn a position. The program is three years in length and covers three different functions of the business, one year in each role. The first year of the program began in August in Waterloo, Ont.

2012

Mark Denton

got the call to earn his first cap for the senior men’s provincial rugby team, Ontario Blues, June 5 in the Canadian Rugby Championship opener in Burlington, Ont. Although the Ontario Blues lost their match to the Atlantic Rock for the first time since 2011, Mark scored a try in his debut match. “It’s good to see our boys climbing the ranks,” says Mark’s former SAC coach, Jon Butcher. Mark has had much success with rugby. In 2015, he received an award for best back from the Aurora Barbarians, and while playing at Western University he earned the OUA (Ontario University Athletics) points leader and was selected an all-star. Mark is in his final year at Western, where he studies economics.

2012

Jack Zhang

Jack Zhang with his girlfriend, Grace Tai, at a U of T dance.

graduated from the University of Toronto earlier this year with an honours degree in mechanical engineering. He now studies engineering management at Dartmouth University and is passionate about utilizing technology to make an impact through a management position. The program is a collaboration between the Tuck School of Business and the Thayer School of Engineering (both at Dartmouth), which means half his courses relate to business and half to engineering. He looks forward to attending the Old Boys Dinner in New York City.

2013

Curtis Harvey

and fellow Old Boy, Mac Lewis ‘15 along with their Trenton Golden Hawks teammates, claimed both the Buckland Cup, as Ontario Junior A Hockey League champions and the Dudley Hewitt Cup, as the Central Canada Junior A Hockey champions. With the championship, Curtis’ team moved on to the RBC Cup, Canada’s national Junior A hockey championship, where the Golden Hawks earned three wins and one overtime loss in the preliminary round before being eliminated in the semifinals against the Lloydminster Bobcats. In the RBC Cup, Curtis chipped in for a goal in five games. Curtis now attends St. Olaf College in Minnesota, where he studies economics and plays hockey with former teammate, Emil Hiiri ‘15. 48 FALL 2016

2010

Adam Nickerson studied at the University of Toronto and continues to live and work in Toronto as a writer, editor, artist, and creative community organizer. His first novel, The End, by Anna, was published by Metatron Press in October.

2011 Alex Lance graduated top of his class from Fanshaw College in electromechanical engineering and is now in his second year of his mechatronics P.Eng degree at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.

2011 James Lau graduated from Queen’s University in June with a bachelor of arts honours degree in economics. He began his post-graduate diploma in education at The University of Hong Kong in September.

2011 Nick Little graduated from Queen’s University in April 2015 with a bachelor of commerce degree. He now works as a sales representative for Labatt Breweries of Canada in the District Municipality of Muskoka, Ont.

2011 Pat Root is a graduate assistant lacrosse coach at Ohio Valley University,

where he is completing a master’s degree in education while coaching men’s lacrosse in NCAA DII. His goal is to become a head coach at the collegiate level.

2011 Akshay Wadera completed a bachelor of science degree with honours in the life sciences program at McMaster University before completing a master’s degree in biomedical sciences at New York Medical College. He has matriculated to the medical doctor program at New York Medical College, class of 2020.

2012 Jamal Kett was drafted to the CFL in the 7th round by the Ottawa Redblacks. Jamal is in his last year at Western University where he is studying sociology.

2012 Robert Trocchia and his brother, along with other developers, launched ratemysemester.com, a website aimed at university students who can find or rate courses at their universities and build a semester from the information provided. Robert graduated from Concordia University earlier this year with a degree in finance.

2013 Dylan Sikura is in his junior year at Northeastern University, where he plays for the NU Huskies. Last season the

Huskies claimed first place in the Hockey East Championship—the first time since 1988. The team lost in the quarter-finals to North Dakota, who went on to win the Frozen Four. Dylan finished sixth in points for the season with 10 goals and 18 assists in 39 games.

2014 Michael Marcantognini spent his summer in the starting line-up as midfielder in the Premier Development League for the Toronto FC. He is currently in his third year at Michigan State University studying general management and playing soccer. He scored five goals and played 614 minutes with the Spartans in 2015 and ranked fourth for shots fired (23) last season.

2014 Chris Merchant joined the Western University Mustangs this season as quarterback, transferring from the NCAA Dl University of Buffalo Bulls. “I am both honoured and excited for the opportunity to become a student and athlete at such a well-respected university. I will do everything I can to live up to Western’s tradition of excellence,” said Chris in a release issued by Western. Chris was the top-ranked Canadian quarterback recruit in 2014 and played with the Buffalo Bulls for two seasons. As well as playing football, Chris will be pursuing a degree in medical sciences while attending Western.

2014

Charles-David Mitchell is in year two at Carleton University in the bachelor of music program with a focus on Celtic music. He spent his second summer at Fort Henry, near Charles-David his hometown of Mitchell carrying the bass drum Kingston, portraying 1867 British Military life and drill, as the drummer and piper.

2015 Matthew Galajda has accepted an NCAA Dl scholarship to Cornell University for the 2017-18 season. Matthew is in his second season as netminder with the Victoria Grizzlies, a Junior A team with the British Columbia Hockey League.

2015 Bowen Reid is one of six Varsity Lacrosse Saints on the roster for the Queen’s University Golden Gaels. Bowen is in his second year at Queen’s majoring in sociology with a minor in political studies.

(l-r) Burke White ’13, Sachit Dhiman ’16, Daniel Paspalofski ’16, Keaton Ward ’13, John Buchan ’16, and Bowen Reid ’15. The boys were at Nippissing University where they split two regular season games with the Lakers.

One Andrean, One experience Andrew Mackin ’15

One year after leaving St. Andrew’s, I find myself in constant pursuit of the type of academic, creative, and personal fulfillment that was so abundant in that community. Whether it was through my involvement and leadership in the Pipes & Drums, or every time I stepped foot on stage as a different character, or all the great conversations I had in and out of class with my teachers about topics I was passionate about, there was a constant undercurrent of energy running through the halls, underscoring my time at the School. Leaving that electric environment was certainly a shock and took some getting used to. Suddenly, there were no mandates ruling my life, no real schedule dictating my time. So I took it upon myself to provide energy, excitement, and meaning. I achieved this largely by becoming involved in charity. In December of 2015, I became involved with Hands of Fire, a sculpture group for blind and visually impaired individuals run out of the CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind). Not only did I start volunteering regularly with the hands-on aspect of the group (helping members sculpt, paint, and plan firings), but I also took my love of writing that I had cultivated at SAC and applied it to my work with the charity. I now oversee the grant application process and have even taken on a role in marketing. Through my ongoing experience with Hands of Fire, I’ve come to appreciate that one of the central messages of SAC—giving back to the community—should transcend the School and the brotherhood, as we should be giving back to our greater community as well. As I continue my education at the University of Toronto, as well as look forward in my life, this message permeates my actions and is helping me find the fulfillment that kept driving me at St. Andrew’s. www.sac.on.ca 49

50 Year+ Reunion Dinner, April

Honouring Our Senior Old Boys Each spring, on the Friday before Cadet Inspection, Old Boys who graduated 50 years ago are celebrated at a reunion dinner. During the evening, they are awarded their 50-year tie, while their biographies are read aloud. Seven years ago, the event became more inclusive when it opened up to include Old Boys celebrating 50 years-plus. Guests from all parts of the globe spend the evening reminiscing with classmates about their glory days at SAC. “It is always a highlight for us,” says Nicholas Weedon ’02, Old Boy Officer, who together with staff in the Alumni & Advancement Office, hosts the evening.

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(l-r) kneeling in front: Nicholas Weedon ’02, Old Boy Officer Kevin McHenry, Headmaster Ryan Bryce ’05, Annual Fund Officer Front row: 1. Bill Westfall ’64 2. Chris Smith ’51 3. David Wharton ’64 4. Jim Herder ’64 5. Gavin Wyllie ’58 6. John Swinden ’56 7. Bill Neal ’34

8. Bill Holmes ’56 9. Peter Ketchum ’56 10. Jim McClocklin ’66 11. Bob Richards ’66 12. Richard Weston ’66 13. George Dangerfield ’66 Back row: 1. Doug McMullen ’62 2. David Kitchen ’56 3. Ray Osborne ’64 4. Chris Campbell ’60 5. John Rook ’64 6. Brian Armstrong ’61 7. John Pallett ’66 8. John Morse ’60

9. Jim Guy ’57 10. Malcolm Black ’62 11. Ross Reucassel ’56 12. Mike Heath-Eves ’60 13. Alf Wirth ’59 14. Chris Brand ’60 15. David Dunlap ’56 16. John Hough ’57 17. Iain Gurr ’61 18. Mike Rothery ‘61 19. David Rogers ‘61 20. Robbie Keith ’56 21. Ian Terry ’66 22. Paul Moore ’56 23. Bill McNeil ’66 24. John Jeffries ’66

25. Scott Hayter, Executive Director of Advancement 26. Jim McKeen ’66 27. Doug Simmonds ’66 28. Dan Routledge ’61 Missing from photo: Michael Burns ‘56 Jim Carruthers ‘60 Mike Sommerville ‘62 Bob Ferguson ‘66 Bill Wilson ‘66

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It’s Free, it’s Global, and it Works! Old Boy connections light up with Switchboard

sk any Old Boy, and chances are he’ll tell you one of the many benefits of a St. Andrew’s education is lifetime admittance to its vast alumni network. Leveraging these connections became even easier last year when the College introduced the online networking platform, Switchboard. Nicholas Weedon ’02, Old Boy Officer, was integral in finding a tool that unites members, no matter their graduating year or city of residence. “We offer cutting-edge technology to our students so it’s only right we do the same for our Old Boys,” Nicholas reasons. “The networking tool just seemed like a perfect fit for us.” SAC was the first Canadian educational institution to adopt Switchboard, which was introduced two years ago in the United States and has quickly gained traction, especially for universities. Posts are initially divided into “asks” and “offers.” Typically, asks (such as professional advice) are made by younger alumni, whereas offers (such as mentorship) are made by older members, though there are no rules or expectations. Once a connection is made, exchanges can stay public or go private. Based on user data, SAC’s adoption rate of 10% is double the alumni engagement-industry gold standard growth rate. Of our approximate 300 users, 67% have posted, commented, messaged, or viewed a post. The community will continue to grow exponentially as each new post is made. “Ultimately, the success of Switchboard depends on Old Boy involvement and contributions,” says Nicholas, who is eager to spread the word. After speaking about the ubiquitous power of Switchboard at the 2016 graduation dinner, 21% of the class signed up, the largest member group to date. Feedback from members is encouraging. Aaron Leung ’13, a third year Western University computer science undergrad, used Switchboard to seek career advice on the tech industry. He received responses from Old Boys in Hong Kong, the United States, and Canada. “Some of the responses were pretty helpful, and I reached out personally to a couple of Old Boys who responded with follow-up questions,” says Aaron. Evan Kalentzis ’10 received “positive feedback quicker than expected” when he sought a mentor and advice from someone experienced in the early stages of a tech start-up. Membership is free and signing up is easy. Simply go to sac.switchboardhq.com to register. Once signed up, you can post an “ask” or make an “offer.” The possibilities are endless. Registration is pretty straightforward, and if anyone needs help or has questions, Nicholas is always available to help. “Switchboard is a great tool, and it further assists the efforts of the Alumni & Advancement Office. However, it’s not meant to replace us,” he adds with a smile. Cindy Veitch 52 FALL 2016

Upcoming Old Boy Events November 2016 Old Boys Dinner, U.K. – November 17 December 2016 Old Boys Pub Night,Toronto – December 14 Old Boys Pub Night, Boston – December 16 January 2017 Old Boys Reception, Bahamas – January 18 Old Boys Reception, Cayman Islands – January 20 Old Boys Receptions at MacPherson Tournament, Yuill Andrean Room – January 27 & 28 February 2017 Old Boys Dinner, New York City – February 2 Old Boys Pub Night, Mexico – February 2 Old Boys Pub Night, Montreal – February 9 Old Boys Ski Day, Craigleith Ski Club – February 23 March 2017 Old Boys Pub Night, Waterloo – March 9 Old Boys Pub Night, London – March 10 Old Boys Pub Night, Kingston – March 16 April 2017 Old Boys Pub Night, Hong Kong – April 6 May 2017 (dates not yet confirmed) Old Boys Reception, Calgary Old Boys Reception, Vancouver Note: Some dates may change; check SAC website for confirmation

Obituaries OLD BOYS 1945 James Robertson James B. Robertson passed away August 30. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1941-44, where he was a member of the Swim team and 1st Rugby. He won the Dominion Rifle Association Medal and the Strathcona Medal for shooting and was a C.Q.M Corporal in the Cadet Corps. He is survived by his wife, Joanna. 1947 Peter Angus J.C. Peter Angus passed away June 11 in Thornbury, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1944-47, where he was a Chapel Boy and Corporal in the Cadet Corps. Peter worked in the Canadian lumber industry his entire career, including running his own company, Angus Forest Products. His love of wood led him to build two family homes, resurrect his Beaver Valley farmhouse, construct and launch two sailboats, and create countless pieces of furniture for others. Peter is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Michael (Felicia), Tom, Jane, and Claire (Mark); and 12 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his brother, David ’51. 1947 James DaCosta James Murdock DaCosta passed away August 15 in Orono, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1944-47, where he was a Chapel Boy and member of Dramatic Arts, The Review, and the Rifle team. After graduation, he attended Trinity College at the University of Toronto, and Osgoode Hall. James practiced law for over 30 years with

retinal surgery and lectured widely. Peter is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Kathryn (Bill), Stephen (Brenda), Cynthia, and Laura (Chris); siblings, Jim ’53 and Joan; and nine grandchildren. He is predeceased by his sister, Jane (Don). the Ontario Securities Commission and Falconbridge. He later took up farming on his property in Orono. He is survived by his wife, Susan; children, Bruce (Darlene), Carolyn (Barry), and Alexandra (Tyson); step-children, Stephen and Heather (Mark); and seven grandchildren. 1950 Peter Young Peter W. Young passed away July 3 in Ottawa. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1945-50, where he was a Prefect and scholar, earning the General Proficiency Prize. He was a member of the Track team and Boxing, and served as a Chapel Boy and librarian. After graduation, he attended the University of Toronto earning his medical degree. He worked as a physician in B.C., and then specialized in ophthalmology, where he practiced in Washington, D.C., Newmarket and Guelph, Ont., Zimbabwe, Germany, and Calgary until his retirement in 1995. He was considered a pioneer in laser

1960 Robert Parker

Robert Ross Parker passed away March 17 in Ajijic, Mexico. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1956-60, where he was on Student Council, the Debating Society, and the Dramatics Committee, in addition to serving as a Memorial House Captain and Chapel Boy. He was the Cadet Pipe Major, a writer for The Review, and 1st Swim and 1st Soccer team member. While at SAC, Rob was awarded the General Proficiency Prize, the Andrew Armstrong Prize, and the Charles Ashton Medal. Rob started his career as a broadcaster for CBC in St. John’s, Nfld. After returning to Toronto, he worked in broadcast journalism and was later elected to the 30th Canadian Parliament in the riding of Eglinton-Lawrence. Following this, he become vicepresident of government relations at Royal Bank of Canada. His skills at lobbying propelled him to his own

government consulting firm, The Rothwell Group. In 2007, he and his wife, Terry, moved to Mexico where they spent their time welcoming other expats and doing charity work with Los Niños Incapacitados. Rob is survived by his wife, Terry; sons Robert and Jonathan ’95; sister, Linda (Roy); and granddaughter, Zoe. 1962 Bradley Dix W. Bradley Dix passed away May 9, 2014 in Toronto. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1957-61 where he was a member of The Review, 1st Cricket, and Dramatic Arts, in addition to serving as a Chapel Boy. Brad was a long-time employee of the CBC. He was a member of the board of directors of the Junior Board of Trade—Toronto Jaycees; senator of the Junior Chamber of Commerce; and a member of the Board of Directors of The Second Mile Club of Toronto. He is survived by his wife, Zandra; children, Bryan (Cheryl) and Jamie; two grandchildren, Matthew and Cameron; and great nephews Ben ’17 and Nova ‘19 Schmidt. 1966 James Shaw James Shaw passed away November 24, 2015 in Panama City. He attended St. Andrew’s from 195765, where he was a member of the Trebles, Choir, Student Council, Dramatic Arts, and The Review. He was also a member of 1st Football and won the General Proficiency Prize, the Mrs. E. Morison Winnett Prize for the highest general proficiency, and the Spelling & Writing Prize. He is survived by his sister, Victoria. www.sac.on.ca 53

Obituaries 1979 Sid Karalis Sid Karalis passed away April 26 in Toronto. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1973-79, where he was a member of 1st Soccer and Track & Field. Sid is survived by his wife, LeeAnn; son, Peter; step-son, Justin; mother, Severina; and siblings, Sophia, Aristie, Annette, Teresa, and Tina. 1985 Michael Culotta Michael Culotta passed away June 21, 2013 in Richmond Hill, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1978-80, where he played soccer and cricket. He is survived by his father, Victor; siblings, Victor (Kelly) and Theresa; and three nieces. He is predeceased by his mother, Frances.

career took the family through Germany, Canada, Japan, and the United States. Upon his retirement from the military, Howie became Bursar of St. Andrew’s, a position he undertook with honour and served with distinction. Howie is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughter, Linda (Paul); brother, Burton; and granddaughter, Jacqueline. Fred hiltz

FACULTY Howard Tetlock Howard (Howie) Sherwood Tetlock passed away March 12 in Toronto. He served as Bursar for St. Andrew’s from 1980-93. Howie enlisted in Her Majesty’s Royal Navy in England and fought for Canada in WWII. When the war ended, Howie continued what was to be a distinguished career serving Canada in the Royal Canadian Air Force and fulfilling his dream of flying planes and, later, jets. Howie’s military

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Jon Frederick Zenas (Fred) Hiltz passed away May 28 in Newmarket. Fred graduated as an aeronautical engineer from the University of Toronto, later earning his master’s degree in physics from the University of Waterloo, following which he studied advanced physics at Queen’s University. Fred spent most of his career serving as the Head of Physics at St. Andrew’s until his retirement in 1998. After retiring, Fred’s lifelong interest in flying and his university summers spent in the Air Force reserves led him to the veteran’s wing at Sunnybrook Hospital where he volunteered as a “wheelchair pusher” for more than a decade. Fred is survived by his wife, Doreen; children, Greg ’81 (Morag), Kristy (Dave), and Doug ’86 (Grace); and his grandchildren, Cameron, Christian, Serena, Gunnar, and Kyra.

Hugh Warburton

Hugh Warburton passed away May 31 in Wood Islands, P.E.I. Hugh was an English teacher and Housemaster of Memorial House from 194863. He also coached track and field, gymnastics, and 3rd Football. He earned his bachelor of arts degree from McGill University, taking a short break to serve in the military from 1943-44, and then back to McGill. He later earned his master’s degree from the University of Chicago. After leaving St. Andrew’s he taught at Stanstead College in the Eastern Townships, Que., and later at Hinkley School in Maine before settling to raise children and farm on Wood Islands. Hugh was an avid sailor and took many an Andrean on his boat. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; children, Jill (Ken) and Jim (Anne); grandchildren, Jessica, Grace, Sheila, and Henry; and sister, Mable. Peter Robinson Peter Denny Robinson passed away April 19 in Montreal. Peter taught history at St. Andrew’s from 1977-95 and was Housemaster of Laidlaw and Sifton Houses. During his time at St. Andrew’s he coached 1st Soccer and 1st Cricket. Peter studied history at the University of Manchester and McGill University, later pursing post-graduate studies at the University of Cambridge.

After graduation, he taught at the Hitchin Grammar School in Hitchin, U.K., before emigrating to Canada and joining SAC. After leaving the School, Peter moved to Montreal where he taught adult education at the Pearson Adult Education and Career Centre until his passing. Peter is survived by his partner, Wen Qi Feng; children, Merlin (Nisa), Liam (Emmanuelle), Leif (Amanda), Angus (Lydia), Brigitte (David), and Francesca (Pascal); mother, Alice; siblings, Star, Kersti, and Mark; his ex-wife, Michelle; and 10 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his daughter, Michelle.

Jeffrey McGee Jeffrey McGee passed away on June 20. He taught music and geography at St. Andrew’s College from 1996-2004, where he also coached cross-country. Jeff had a B.A. from the University of P.E.I. and a B.Ed. from Queen’s University. Before joining the faculty at SAC he was head of music at Trinity College School and Albert College, eventually taking a teaching position at Holy Trinity School. He is survived by his father, Roy; siblings, Jack (Carol) and Jerry (Iris); and five nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother, Jenny.

Editorial: From the Head of Drama

The Powerful Role Drama Plays in Educating Our Students

hirty years ago, when I held auditions for my first production at St. Andrew’s, not one single boy turned up, and in the early years, it was a real challenge to find enough actors to fill the roles.* Nowadays, everyone wants to get in on the act, and I seem to be eternally looking for plays with a few laughs, a little weight, and lots of parts for teenage boys. Acting in a play requires passion and discipline that carries over into other fields of study and produces a more complete, well-rounded student. And a more complete, wellrounded citizen, history tells us, can change the world. This is hardly surprising since theatre is no more and no less than the study of the human condition. It helps us to become more humane, and hopefully better humans, by bringing us together to tell our stories—to celebrate us at our best and to empathize with us at our worst. Each fall, dozens of our boys receive their introduction to drama at SAC by taking part in a classical play or musical. The Drama Department is committed to producing classical theatre—committed, that is, to keeping what was of most worth in the past perpetually in trust and available to our students in the present. It goes far beyond the obvious skills and discipline that a boy learns by taking part in one of these productions because classical plays and musicals are, in a sense, receptacles into which have been placed all those values which are absolutely essential to the life of western civilization; and it’s not stretching the point to say that a boy’s introduction to drama is, in essence, a major step toward awareness of himself as part of that civilization. But it’s the writers of our own day who tell us where we are, and who show us where we might go. They illuminate our present condition, and it’s this light that we encourage at Focus. The festival has been laying tracks now for nearly three decades and has produced more than 500 plays that 56 FALL 2016

have probed the myths, realities, and delusions of our times —scratchy, outspoken pieces eager to buck both the status quo and theatrical convention. Over the years, Focus plays have been performed in the men’s room, in the swimming pool, in cars where a very small audience sits in the back seat; we’ve tried productions that invite you to listen to pre-recorded plays in phone booths; and probably the zaniest idea was T-shirt plays— where short scripts written by students were printed on T-shirts worn by members of the audience. So, apart from all the other usual dramatic forms, we’ve had plays that can drive off with you in the back seat, whisper in your ear, or shrink in the washing machine! Now, that’s a good trick, isn’t it? The experience of being in a play at St. Andrew’s, either in the fall play or at Focus, has come more and more to mean a sharing, not simply of a performance or production but, more specifically, an obligation to provide our students with a chance to learn and grow. Plays are slippery, suggestive creatures—a world of possibility made out of words—that require months of thought, weeks of fevered activity, debate, exaltation, and plain hard work to bring them to life in three dimensions. Seeing the process in operation—young actors pouring their all into the universe of these plays—is a profound lesson for anyone interested in education and is worth more than a dozen lectures about the powerful and necessary role drama plays at St. Andrew’s in the education of our students. William Scoular * True to creative form, William was inspired by this editorial to write a script about the first audition he held at SAC. When no one shows up, he marches down to the playing field and “recruits” the biggest player. You can read How Far We’ve Come at www.sac.on.ca/HowFarWeHaveCome

David Lawrence ‘81 and his son, Cameron Lawrence ‘16