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WINTER 2014 THE ridley tiger Published by Ridley College ridley tig er P.O. Box 3013, St. Catharines, Headlines Notes from the Headmaster Ontario L2R 7C3 Canada 4 Phone: 905 684-1889 Bishop Bytes News from the Campus Solely for Alumni, Parents, Friends, 6 Staff and others interested in To see more images from 125 Campus Shot • Cannon Rededication • Stay Connected • MGI Gordon Speakers’ the School. The information contained Homecoming 2013 and the Series • The Year of the Horse • Wycliffe Kickoff • Ridley Robotics • Cadet Mess Dinner herein may not be published without rest of the school year, go to permission. the Ridley website and click on this icon. See more on 10 What is the IB Primary Years Programme? Editors page 7. Anne E. Kubu Strategic Plan Update Bryan J. Rose ‘96 11 Design & Production 12 FEATURE - Celebrating 125 Years Anne E. Kubu The Ridley Fire • Memories of the Old Ridley Rink Contributors 40 Years of Women at Ridley Megan J. Brady Andrew J. Corolis Archival Corner - the Ridley Memorial Chapel J. Edward Kidd 18 Anne E. Kubu Janet M. Lewis 19 Sports Highlights - Michaelmas Term update from both Bryan J. Rose ‘96 Upper and Lower School. Jay W. Tredway ‘96 The Rev. Jason A. Van Veghel-Wood 116th Toronto Branch Reception Girls Choir Taylor York-Ireland 21 1981 Tales from Two Tigers - an evening of memories with Photography Brian Iggulden ‘67 and Rick Coy ‘60 Megan J. Brady Anne E. Kubu Staff and Students of Ridley College 22 125 Ridley Renaissance Campaign Copy Assistants Winter HomeComing Megan J. Brady 23 Diana Taylor Homecoming Weekend 2013 - the Class of 1963 celebrated their 50th Reunion. 24 The 125 Birthday Bash and Homecoming Weekend Cover Mark your calendars now! Legacy students, from left: Seth Moyer ‘18 Prefects 2013 - 2014 with Marg Lech, Assistant Headmaster of the Upper School. (son of Tom ‘87), Preston Coffin ‘16 (son of Tim ‘81), Mandy Schrompf ‘22 (daughter of 26 Class Notes Matthew ‘94), Andrew Watson ’14 (son of Georgina Black ‘85) and Helen Himebaugh RCA Golf Invitational Golf Tournament at Oviinbyrd ‘15 (daughter of Lyle ‘82) model Ridley jack - 31 ets and sweaters from days gone by. Tiger Tales Photo by Anne E. Kubu

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The Rev. J.O. Miller H.G. Williams and H.C. Griffith ‘96 J.R. Hamilton J.P. Matheson E.V.B. Pilgrim R.A. Bradley H.J. Packard D.J. Campbell R.T. Snowden R.D. Lane J. Leigh First Headmaster H.C. Griffith ‘96 (right) Headmaster Headmaster Acting Headmaster Headmaster Headmaster Headmaster Headmaster Acting Headmaster Headmaster 2005-2012 1889-1921 Co-Principals 1932 - 1949 1949 - 1961 1961-1962 1962 -1971 1971-1981 1981 - 1989 1989 - 1994 1994 1995-2004 1921 - 1932

Gone are the canvas jackets, ‘Old Boy’ rules and toilet seat warming, Dr. Hamilton’s cane, the sounds “THE PAST IS NEVER DEAD. IT’S NOT EVEN PAST.” of cricket, and the chicken wire of the old rink. While School House is no longer a residence, and - William Faulkner Leonard House is now filled with young women, what remains are the vital threads that connect us to our past – the threads that invite our current students to connect with the College’s past. Our Faulkner’s famous epigram (and indeed the bulk of his literary worldview) is a wonderful 125th anniversary celebration, skillfully planned by Brian Iggulden ‘67, Trish Loat and their earnest springboard into this edition of The Tiger . The enormity of time can be a challenging concept. committee of volunteers, wisely includes current students; it is not exclusively an adult alumni My five-year old struggles to understand the concept of a year as a unit of time, let alone the number event. I love the image of our grade two students beaming as they try on an OR’s old, oversized 125! Ashton is not alone – for most of us, considering the passage of 125 years, and its relation to the sweatercoat. Our grade seven and eight classes interviewed a collection of alumni to learn more present and the future is a challenge. To all but the most imaginative and historically sensitive about what Ridley was like in the “old days”. Learning experiences like these are essential for com - among us, the year 1889 might as well be 1689. munity building. Positive connections to the past and to a community, as our students are learning, lead to a sense of belonging, well-being, and happiness. What was happening in Canada and the world in 1889? Pausing to celebrate 125 years of history is, for any community or individual, an act of rediscovery On a personal note, the year resonates as the birth year of my grandfather, William Livingstone Kidd and, just as importantly, an act of preparing for the future. Our strategic plan promises to prepare us who was born a month after Rev. J.O Miller and his colleagues opened the doors to Bishop Ridley for an uncertain future. As our strategic planning process begins to enter its final phase, it is crystal College. The year 1889 also saw the births of both famous and infamous world figures - Adolf Hitler, clear that Ridley is once again confronted with the challenge of navigating a shifting landscape Charlie Chaplin and Jawaharlal Nehru were all born in the spring of ‘89. whilst holding on to the essential threads of our past.

While Vincent Van Gogh painted his famous “Starry Night” and Johnstown flooded, heavyweight Our consultant Ian Symmonds has reminded us often that, as a champion John L. Sullivan won the last bare knuckle boxing title fight and the Moulin Rouge opened school, we are searching for ‘the sweet spot’ where mission meets Ridley has “distinct and in Paris. 1889 witnessed the serendipitous founding of the Coca Cola Company whilst on the other market. Our mission is what we do, what we should do and what definite work for it to do.” side of the world, an unknown Neapolitan baker invented the world’s first ‘pizza’. How convenient! we aspire to do as a 125 year old school. The market represents The Rev. J.O. Miller, Ridley’s First Headmaster an increasingly rare and shifting population, both domestic and Sir John A. Macdonald was still the Prime Minister of the Dominion of Canada in 1889, the Wall Street international, who are seeking a world class, independent boarding school education. Ignore one at Journal published its first edition and the boys of Ridley first crossed the threshold of our new school, the expense of the other, and the results are disastrous. The challenge, Ian wisely notes, is to find the then located on Yates Street. sweet spot where our mission intersects with the demands of the market.

I have pondered what Ridley would look like, were it not for the fire at the old Springbank Hotel, and In 1889, no doubt this concept was at the forefront of Rev. J. O Miller’s the school’s subsequent relocation. Since 1891, with the building of the cricket shed, the campus has mind as he guided the fledgling school through its first years – artic - slowly been assembled on the current heights. School, Dean’s, Miller and Hamilton Houses soon fol - ulating the mission and appealing to the market. At the school’s lowed in the early decades of the 20th century. The Memorial Chapel was consecrated in 1923, the Ig - inaugural Prize Day address, delivered in June 1890, Reverend gulden Gym opened in 1939 and the Lower School was built in 1926. As Gord Chaplin OR ’61 Principal Miller explained to his audience: This College was recounts in his article on page 14, the old ‘Rink’ would have been 95 years young were it still standing founded because it was felt by many earnest men that there today. was a very distinct and definite work for it to do.” Miller elab - orated on this distinction: “In the education of young men … it Opposite: Head - But of course, a school is more than the sum of its buildings. 125 years of progressive leadership ush - is of supreme importance to inculcate right principles, the love master Ed Kidd ered in co-educational programming, an international student population, day students in the of truth, the love of honour, the spirit of kindness and mutual with Isabel Upper School, school uniforms, the creation of the Family Guild, students in JK to grade 4 and the re - Thomas ‘15 and helpfulness, the desire to see the reason and will of God prevail.” Preston Coffin ‘16 cent addition of the International Baccalaureate programme. I mention Ridley’s pioneering entrance In 1889, these were the characteristics that made Ridley a distinc - into the co-educational world, because it was forty years ago this year that the courageous “Women tive school and, no doubt, they represented a mission that most of Ridley” first passed the threshold of the Marriott Gates (I encourage you to read Janet Lewis’ won - certainly met the demands of the mar ket! derful reflection on page 16). Continued on page 21

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CANNON REDEDICATION On Homecoming Weekend 2013 the restored Ridley cannon was unveiled and rededicated in memory of Major Paul E. Lewis. Mr. Lewis wore many Far Left: hats at Ridley College and was a Andrew ‘92, champion for preserving Ridley his - Janet, Virginia and grandchildren tory. Originally hired as a teacher/li - Owen, Cole and brarian, he also commanded the Campbell Lewis. Cadet Corps, coached swimming and rowing, served as Before Housemaster, founded and developed the Ridley Archives, Andrew and Ron enroute to Lower 70 feet in the air and Safely back on terra firma. tutored ESL students and was involved in Acta , Reach for the School; that ladder might need to ready for action. Top, 4th Dimension and the Duke of Edinburgh programs. be longer. He authored/co-authored a number of Ridley publications, including histories of the school, the Cadet Corps, the Me - morial Chapel and the Prize Day awards. Paul’s family, in - cluding his wife Janet, son Andrew ’92, daughter-in-law and grandchildren were in attendance for this fitting tribute to someone who meant so much to so many. After The refurbishment of this unique World War I artifact was made possible through the leadership and generosity of David K. Carter ‘88 and his wife Hilary, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the Class of ’88 who attended the dedication in force on Homecom - ing. The physical restoration of the cannon was completed by current Ridley parent Mr. Randy Bell and Lt. Colonel Edward Rayment of the Field House Group. With the help of Lt. Colonel Rayment, the school is also in the process of procuring key information on the history of this German artillery piece including where and when it was made and the battle in which Canadian troops captured it.

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125 PICTURE How do over 600 students, faculty and staff form a 1-2-5? It took a little bit of planning, some crowd Then control and steady hands, but the photo speaks for itself. As part of the kick-off celebrations for Ridley College’s 125th anniversary, the entire student population along with faculty and staff donned orange and black and a school wide photo Now - with postage going up every year, the quickest way for Rid - was taken in the shape of a 1-2-5. Thanks to Andrew O’Hoski from the Ridley IT ley to inform our alumni about events at the school is through department for taking the photo and Ron Lanteigne from Ridley’s physical plant digital technology. for making sure our photographer did not fall out of the bucket. Did you know Ridley College is on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest? Check out videos, pictures and blog posts on our new social media mashup: social.ridleycollege.com located on the bottom of our website. One stop shopping.

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MGI GORDON DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS’ SERIES WYCLIFFE KICKOFF In October, Colm Feore '77 returned to the Ridley College stage to speak about his Friday September 27th marked the anniversary of the organizational meeting in life in the arts. He also met with a drama class to talk to students on a more inti - 1888 that lead to the founding of Bishop Ridley College. The historic decisions mate level. Feore amused those in attendance with his quick wit and interesting and actions during this meeting at Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto stories. Colm Feore is a successful stage, TV and movie actor who has played every - secured the choice of Springbank Sanatorium in St. Catharines as Ridley's future one from Pierre Trudeau to Hamlet. He has appeared in The Borgias, Hamlet, Pearl home. In just one year, the school would be in operation. 125 years later, former Harbor, Thor and will appear in the upcoming The Amazing Spider Man 2. In his and current board members met at Wycliffe College to celebrate this occasion talk, Feore credited Ridley for nurturing his creativity from a young age. and to kick-off Ridley College's 125th anniversary celebrations.

In November, Scott Paterson '82 spoke in the Mandeville Theatre. Through technology's heyday, in the late 90s, Paterson was Canada's top tech and media financier. Peter C. Newman profiled him in the 1998 bestseller Titans: How the New Canadian Establishment Seized Power . Scott’s fascinating stories about Blackberry, Lions Gate Entertainment and JumpTV entertained the audience as well as his philanthropic en - deavours and the lasting influence Ridley has had on his life.

Most recently, former child soldier Michel Chikwanine spoke to a packed audience in the Mandeville Theatre. Born in the Demo - cratic Republic of Congo, Michel spoke of the horrors of his life, and urged the audience to become involved in change through volunteerism. Michel is currently a Canadian activist and student at the University of Toronto and a popular speaker for Me to We . RIDLEY ROBOTICS Saturday February 1st was a huge day for Ridley's robotics program. Students competed at a local To see video clips from these Many thanks to Crawford Gordon ‘56 and his family for supporting high school, Holy Cross, in the VEX Robotics Tournament along with 38 teams from Ontario and as events, go to our these events. Next up, Brian Price, coxswain of the men’s 8 rowing far away as Bermuda. Ridley had four teams at the contest, team 1509 (William Wang, Anakin Li, Mashup site and team and Olympic gold medalist in 2008 and silver medalist in 2012, will be speaking about leader - Raymond Gao, Dane Sisinni, Sunshine Wang, Henry Wang), 1509R (William van Sittert, Dan Marcos click on the and James Gross), 1509Z (Jonah Rubin, Ming Zhang, Adam Roulston) and 1509E (Javan Graham, YouTube icon. ship and performance in the Mandeville Theatre, April 8 at 7:30pm. All are welcome to attend. Luca de Leonardis, Nina Haag and Ryan Schmidt). The Ridley entry of 1509E was the only team at the tournament who went undefeated thanks to the brilliant driving by Ryan Schmidt and were THE YEAR OF THE HORSE crowned tournament champions! Next up, the robotics team will compete later this term at Gover - We had a rousing start to the day on January 30 with an assembly cele - nor Simcoe Secondary School in St. Catharines with an eye to the VEX Worlds in Anaheim, California brating Chinese New Year. Both Upper and Lower School students in late April. learned about the traditions of the holiday and were treated to a Lion Dance put on by a visiting dance troupe. The music and life-like ani - mated movements of the lion certainly woke up any students who CADET MESS DINNER As is the annual tradition, the Cadet Mess Dinner was held may have been drowsy. in January to kick-off the start of the Cadet season. This year the speaker was Ridley alumnus and comedian John Gard - Grade 12 student Jerry Shi ’14 talked about Chinese traditions and house ‘90. John spoke with humour of his days at Ridley and what his family usually the influence that participating in Cadets had on him. does on the holiday; in fact, he said he skyped with his parents late the Opposite: John Gardhouse ‘90 previous evening while they were celebrating in From left: Maj. Paul Filion ‘86, China, so he said it was nice for him to share in some Bryan Rose ‘96, C/Maj. Hank festivities with his fellow students. Yuen, C/Lt. Col. Ashley O’Brien, C/CWO Louis-Ross Prue and Headmaster Ed Kidd. Special thanks to parents Linda Chang and Cameron Upcoming Cadet Events 2014 Clayton, Dr. Sou San Siao and Barbara Yu-Siao and Sunday, April 27 - Annual Church Parade Steven Massis and Margy Nitsopoulos-Massis who Saturday, May 3 - Cadet Inspection. Inspecting Officer - sponsored the event. Lieutenant-Colonel Orest Babij ‘87, MSM, CD

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WHAT IS THE IB PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME? STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE The International Baccaulareate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a curriculum frame - We all go through life with our own personal 'to do' lists. These include not just the work designed for students aged 3 to 12. It focuses on the development of the whole child ephemeral goals like doing our homework or sorting out our weekend plans, but the as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. larger ambitious ones which may include going to university, doubling a company’s net worth, retiring at 55, or wanting our children to live happy lives. This idea of plan - What is the IB path? ning for the future resonates especially with us here during Ridley’s 125th year. Having a strategy to At any IB Continuum school around the world [a school offering all three IB move forward, therefore, is very necessary. programmes -the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma Programmes (DP)] students enter into the IB as early as three years old. We have almost completed a remarkably busy and, dare I say, successful planning process and we are In our case, students who enter Ridley in Junior Kindergarten begin in the PYP; pleased to share with you an update on the progress of the College’s strategic plan. This update pro - they continue in the programme until grade six. Unlike the DP, in the PYP all vides a summary of the process and some of the underlying areas of focus that we have considered. students at a school participate in the programme. The programme is built to allow all students to succeed, no matter their ability, learning styles, or learning Almost anyone who has been through this kind of planning process will tell you how daunting it can needs. be – it has forced us to guess at what the future holds. It’s unnerving because one is forced to be inno - vative. We are required to look at things in a different way and adopt new practices or goals. In making When is Ridley incorporating this into the Lower School curriculum? decisions that ultimately lead to choosing a specific strategy, one has to cut off other possibilities and Over the past two and a half years, the faculty in Lower School has been developing options. Change can be unsettling. the programme of inquiry for the PYP. Each grade level team developed six units of inquiry in which students engage throughout the school year. In this time, the faculty has With that in mind, the Steering Committee and various work groups made up of Ridleians, parents, implemented the programme in the classroom with great success. and local community leaders have worked tirelessly this past year sorting through our choices based Our IB authorization visit was at the end of September and, shortly after, we were informed that Ridley Col - on a number of criteria. We have looked at the predictions for change and the actual evolution of edu - lege succeeded in becoming authorized to offer the PYP. cation over the years. We have analyzed Ridley and sussed out what we are capable of, who our cus - tomers are, what we believe they need, what our actual history has been and the value of our position How does this differ from the curriculum in the public system? in Niagara, in Canada and in the world. The PYP can be thought of as a framework for the delivery of curriculum. The Ontario curriculum is still taught; however, it is packaged in a way that allows students to inquire and naturally develop their under - Ian Symmonds, our consultant has been doing an admirable job of encouraging conversations, guid - standing. ing our work and helping us craft an authentic and uniquely Ridley plan, which will define our School At the heart of the PYP are six globally significant, meaningful transdisciplinary themes. Each year, each of for years to come. With him, the committee has spent hours identifying themes and issues gleaned these six themes are investigated through a different lens. For example, under the theme how the world from community and phone survey results, market and demographic research, a Board of Governors works, the Grade three students investigate structures and the Grade 6 students investigate flight and other strategy session, and the feedback from our Thought Leaders innovations. and Headmaster’s forums. Thank you to everyone who has given Each of these units has a central idea and three to four lines of inquiry that focus the investigation and his or her voice to the plan. guide the inquiry, with an emphasis on attitude and skill development. Thus far in the process, the Steering Committee has struck on Finally, in the PYP each unit allows for connections across subject areas. For example, in Grade 3 the con - cept of structure is investigated through Science, Language, Physical Education, Visual Art and Math. This five “areas of focus” – themes we pursued to move forward type of transdisciplinary or cross-curricular learning allows for deeper, more natural understanding, as well through the ‘planning and thinking’ phase. We have questioned as the innovative thinking that is often missing in a single-subject environment. our assumptions and identified our strengths and explored Ridley from these vantage points: What advantage will this give our students when they move to Upper School ? The PYP and MYP are excellent preparation for the DP. Many of the concepts, programme elements, and 1. The Gateway to the Globe theunderlying philosophy found in these programmes are consistent with those found inthe DP. Students 2. Local Contributor and Thought Leader who move through the continuum will find the DP familiar and relevant to previous learning, smoothing 3. Culture and Tradition the transition between programmes and allowing for greater success. 4. Innovation Agenda Ian Symmonds In addition, study in the PYP is known to develop students who can live and learn in a rapidly globalizing 5. Service Redefined world. The PYP not only promotes intercultural understanding and respect, but a deep understanding of the issues that exist in the world today. Students of the PYP will bring this knowledge and understanding to As we round the bend and edge closer to the finish we know that what has come out of this process is all future learning. thoroughly Ridley. While strategic planning may, at times, be a difficult process, our principal goal has always been to increase the odds of success – for Ridley, but more importantly, our students. We were Finally, students of the PYP also exit the programme having a well-balanced education. The PYP empha - challenged to set lofty and aspirational goals, and to come up with a list of initiatives that Ridley sizes a child’s physical, emotional, social, and ethical development, as well as intellectual development. should pursue in order to achieve them. Our next steps will involve writing a concept draft and shar - They leave the programme with a strong knowledge base, as well as the skills and attitudes they will need to be highly effective, independent, internationally-minded learners in any high school and beyond. ing it with various community focus groups. The concept draft will be refined and will continue to take shape until we’ve landed on our inspiring final product. Marketing, communicating and cele - Taylor York-Ireland, PYP Co-ordinator Continued on page 21

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This would be the most no danger. Other masters and the matron were searching the buildings as far as they dared. They came out loaded with Ridley photographs important roll call Ridley from the walls, papers and documents, as Dr. Miller returned with the College would ever know . precious list of boys in hand. For long minutes, only the upper part of the building was burning, so small groups of seniors had rescued some things from the ground floor – a clock, a few books from the library, two good oak tables. Anything saved was stacked in the head - master’s back yard.

The firemen, upon arriving, discovered the water pressure was so low that the water turned into steam in the heat, quenching noth - As Miller watched, the school ing. There was soon no doubt about the completeness of the fire’s he had created, fostered, and destruction – Springbank was doomed. With hope abandoned to shaped with care and pride for save the main school buildings, the firemen concentrated their fourteen years was reduced to efforts on wetting the roofs of adjacent houses, including the burning embers. headmaster’s.

The roof of the main building was the first to collapse and fall into the raging furnace inside the walls, as the whole school watched in painful silence. As the cold October daylight crept over the desolate scene, only a pitiful shell remained of Springbank Sanatorium, built by Dr. Theophilus Mack in 1864 and destroyed by fire as Ridley College on Sunday morning, October 25, 1903.

A match dropped into rubbish by workmen who had been doing repairs had perhaps ignited the fire, which started in a trunk room usually kept locked. It may have smoldered for hours. This was a the - ory, never confirmed but generally accepted. Surprisingly, the gym that had been the spa’s laundry still stood, almost undamaged. It still stands today, converted into a terrace of three town houses. “Terrible, it’s terrible,” Mr. Powell muttered. “I’m sorriest of all for Jo Miller,” said Rep Williams, as he looked at the headmaster, his head back, his beard seeming to jut in defiance toward the smoldering wreckage of his school. As Miller watched, the school he had created, fostered, and shaped with care and pride for fourteen years was reduced to burning embers and a smoking ruin. He must have known deep bitterness, though he gave no sign.

Selections from “The Ridley Fire” in Ridley, a Canadian School by Richard A. Bradley and the late Paul E. Lewis

THE RIDLEY FIRE - 1903 In the black early dawn of a cold, blowing Sunday morning in October 1903, the chill cry – “Fire!” ran through the dark corridors and sleeping dormitories of the school. No sound is more dreaded in a school, especially at night. It was the shout of a new boy, James McKinnon, wakened by the glare of flames reddening his window. He screamed “Fire! Fire! Fire!” and soon “Fire!” was echoing all through the dormitories and corridors. It could easily have turned to uncontrolled panic and disas - ter. Boys scrambled from their beds, dazed, bewildered, and fighting back the first leap of panic within them. A boy near the door had eased the first rush by making a cavalier bow and giggling, “After you, Alphonse.” It worked; they all giggled, took it easy.

The boys headed downstairs in a jostling stream, several still giggling but only from excitement and fear. They stopped fighting each other for room, even when the fire-bell crashed out, being rung fu - riously by Dick Harcourt who had raced to ring its alarm. He had it ringing in less than two minutes of the first warning shout. In a few moments all the boys were safely out in the raw night’s air. They did not realize how close this had been to a terrible human tragedy.

“Have you the roll?” demanded Dr. Miller of two masters. “Check the boys.” Mr. Powell had tele - phoned the fire department at the first warning. Mr. Griffith and he were now getting the shivering boys assembled for roll call. No one had the roll, so Dr. Miller rushed inside to his office. There was

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looked after by Tom ‘Pro’ Coburn who had been at the school since my father’s time as the cricket coach and groundskeeper. ‘Pro’ sharpened our skates on an old grinder for 25 cents. No one dared complain about the rough edges, as it was the only game in town. These were also the days when every player at all levels had to buy his own wooden sticks. The recently constructed In November, as the weather turned colder, “Rink” in 1919. In later years an antique everyone was anxious to get on the ice and every This structure Zamboni, really nothing morning, coming back from Chapel, we would would be used for the next 59 more than a barrel on sneak in to see if ‘Pro’ had put on the first flood. years. wheels full of hot water, He used an old black hose and sprayed water di - did the job. rectly on to the sand covering the brine pipes. He would chase us away shouting, “Get to class!” While he appeared gruff and anti-social, he was a gem of a person when you got to know him. There were a few of us who helped him at the rink and, in grade 12, after flooding the ice in the late afternoon, we would be asked over to MEMORIES OF THE OLD RIDLEY RINK 1919 - 1978 his house for a glass of his home-made wine and some cheese and crackers. This was his way of saying thank-you and we were careful to keep this delight - 2014 marks 95 years from the opening of the old rink. ful interlude to ourselves.

All the teams at the school, both Upper and Lower, skated on the rink and on The old rink was never called the Arena or the Gardens - it was always simply the “Rink” and, from Pro Coburn 1919 to 1978, it captured the essence of hockey at the school for generations of Ridleians. I first Saturday mornings it was used by local leagues in the city. Games against other schools were played started playing hockey there in 1952, my first year in the Lower School, and I went on to spend more on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and the first team, now and again, on Friday nights. The time pursuing the puck than the books - or so it seemed. The rink was often referred to as the “old competition was very keen among the Little Big Four Schools of Ridley, St. Andrew’s, Trinity and skunk works” as it always smelled of ammonia, not unlike Mr. Fensom’s chemistry lab. The old com - Upper Canada. pressor that pumped the brine through the pipes often leaked and frequently broke down; nonetheless, the games went on. When the old rink was full of cheering spectators, as it al - 1920s Hockey ways was for first team games, the old wooden structure The boards around the ice surface were shoulder high and un - Skates and pants would shake and the lights over the ice would sway. One forgiving so when you hit them it was like hitting a solid post. almost expected the giant beams to come crashing down. At each end of the ice and above the boards was good old reli - able chicken wire to keep the pucks from flying out. It was not The old rink is long gone replaced by a magnificent Field - unusual to come away with a face that looked like you had house with all the most modern amenities. I can still, how - been peeking into a chicken coop. Helmets, facemasks and ever, feel the adrenalin rush on a cold winter’s day in the shoulder pads were yet to be invented and there were no old barn as we beat Upper Canada, even with Brian bleachers or seats so spectators lined up three rows deep. In Conacher in their line-up who was then also playing for those days, it was mandatory that when the first team played the Toronto Marlboros. everyone went to the game. There was no fancy time clock, just a bell that signaled the start and fin - ish of each period and the little red time piece that was used for football games as well. Unlike football and cricket, hockey really did not play for a championship. But, having completed an undefeated sea - The scoreboard was a delight and appeared on the mezzanine son including a tie against one of the best Junior B teams above the players’ entrance to the ice. Two reliable students in Ontario and winning the Lawrenceville tournament, would man the board and, as the score changed, tin black the team was given a dinner and presented with gold plates with the numbers in white indicating the score were hockey stickpins, courtesy of my father. hung on pegs for all to see. Between periods the ice would be scraped by a bevy of boys with snow shovels. In later years an The last time I was in the old rink was with a rag tag group antique Zamboni, really nothing more than a barrel on wheels of Old Boys who were soundly thrashed by the First team. full of hot water, did the job. The ‘home and away’ dressing What I wouldn’t give to hit the ice just once more in the rooms were only used in between periods and for putting on old rink and to relive with old teammates some of those wonderful days of yore. your skates. Ridley players dressed in their respective houses Author Gord Chaplin on the ice in 1960 and visiting teams in the gym. Coal stoves that sat in the mid - dle of each room provided high entertainment for the boys to R. Gordon Chaplin ‘61 spit and throw snow so to watch the sizzle. The rink was

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During the renovations, I recall one conversation regarding the number of washers and dryers that would be required in the residence. Believing in equality I asked, “Do the boys’ dorms have washers and dryers?” It took quite a few years, but eventually laundry rooms were provided in the boys’ houses as well.

In the early years, Dorothy Burgoyne Doolittle was a quiet and generous champion of the women at Ridley. I remember, with great fondness, her invitations to me to lunch at The St. Catharines Club. We would order our lunch and then, invariably, she would say, “Now, Janet, what do the girls need?” Gymnastics equipment and rowing shells were just two of the tangible results from those conversa - tions. Dorothy’s support for the girls was also evident in the Sunday brunch she hosted in the spring; The girls of Dean’s first at her home on Yates Street and later, when the numbers increased, at The Oban Inn in Niagara- House 1978 Author Janet Lewis on-the-Lake. Her extra attention helped to make the members of this minority group feel special. far right. Opening the memory vault of the early days of coeducation at Ridley brings forward a large range of experiences—from the challenging and educational moments to the successful and rewarding activi - ties. A collection of memories of the Women of Ri - dley from the community at large is necessary to provide the complete picture of those early days, and will be a fascinating addition to the school archives. I look forward to reading many recollec - tions and stories from our female pioneers.

Janet M. Lewis

My official association with Ridley College began in 1978. The school had accepted day girls for the previous five years, and it was time to establish a girls’ boarding house on campus. These were un - Dorothy Burgoyne Doolittle at the opening of Burgoyne House with then Chairman Darcy McKeough ‘51 in 1988. charted waters. From left: Alicia Nelms, #10 - Cathy Luders, #12 - Lisa Kertesz, #5 - The day girls had a common room and locker room in Dean’s House, and Rev. Jack Rose was their Brenda Rowe, #11 Becky Plummer and on the bench Anne Currie. “housemaster”, even though the rest of the building housed offices and classrooms. The plan was to renovate Dean’s House for the first girls’ residence.

It is interesting to note (and was perhaps a sign of the culture at the time!) that Mr. Paul Lewis was approached to succeed Rev. Rose as Housemaster of Dean’s House. This proposal was discussed in the Lewis household, resulting in a recommendation that it would be more appropriate for MRS. Lewis to as - sume this role. Hence, my employment in the Ridley community began.

It is hard to single out highlights from the early days of coeducation. The girls who attended Ridley from 1973 – 1978 were the ones who bore the burden of breaking down resistance to the presence of women on campus. They deserve credit for persevering in an environment that was not able to provide all of the programs that they might want or need. With the addition of boarding and a larger enrolment of girls it became easier for Ridley to add sports for women, but it was a gradual process.

A few notable events stand out in my memory. The summer of 1978 saw an all-out effort on con - struction in order to ready Dean’s House for a September opening, and an electricians’ strike mid- summer caused considerable angst. Twenty-six boarders had been admitted – where would we put them if the work wasn’t completed? Faculty members, neighbours, and local Ridley families came to the rescue and generously provided accommodation for our first female boarders until the building was approved for use. Girls Volleyball in 1981

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RIDLEY COLLEGE MEMORIAL CHAPEL – 90TH ANNIVERSARY UPPER SCHOOL MICHAELMAS TERM IN REVIEW In conjunction with the 125th anniversary of Ridley College this year, 2013 marked the 90th anniver - The start of our 125th anniversary celebrations was well represented this fall by our student athletes in sary of the opening and dedication of Ridley’s Memorial Chapel. Designed in perpendicular Gothic orange and black. Ridley featured in virtually all of the CISAA playoff events finishing with a silver medal style, the Chapel represented a triumphant endeavour on the part of many Old Boys and friends of in senior girls cross-country. Three Upper School teams (first boys soccer, first girls basketball and sec - the school who raised the funds to build a memorial to the 61 Old Ridleians who had given their lives ond girls field hockey) all made it to the semifinals of their respective league before bowing out, in each in World War I. case, to the eventual league champions.

The cornerstone was laid on June 4, 1921 and the Chapel was dedicated on June 17, 1923. It stands The senior hockey teams also started 2013 with some hardware as both the first boys and first girls today as a majestic monument in stone and a revered symbol of spiritual Ridley. finished as silver medalists in their respective Tiger Challenge Cup events on campus before the boys (who went undefeated through the fall for a second straight year) went on to claim gold at a showcase "The Memorial Chapel should compel us all to be better people." event in the US Northeast. The senior competitive rowers also had a busy fall attending three regattas - The Rev. J.O. Miller, Headmaster (1889-1921) on the opening of the Memorial Chapel. including the Head of the Charles in Boston. The end of the fall training season had all athletes complete their latest set of ergometer tests which revealed personal best scores for all athletes (including a world Richard A. Bradley and Paul E. Lewis: Ridley A Canadian School standard time set by Luc Brodeur ’14) - encouraging signs for winter training and the spring racing season.

The highlight of the fall for a number of our athletes was the five national and national invitational events that Ridley attended through October and November. The first girls field hockey team were con - solation runners up in Oakville, the first boys soccer team were Division I semifinalists in Halifax, and the first girls basketball team claimed the school’s first ever national title with a gold medal performance in Quebec. The finale of the fall and the premier of the winter were embodied in the final CAIS event of the term hosted at Ridley. The first boys basketball played in front of boisterous support all the way to the semifinals as the entire Ridley community shone as the historic hosts for what will become the latest formal addition to the independent school national schedule.

It was a sporting start to twelve months of celebration for our great school.

Go Blacks Go! Jay W. Tredway ‘96 , Director of Athletics

MICHAELMAS TERM - LOWER AND UPPER SCHOOL IN SEASON TEAMS GP WLT ACCOLADES Boys First Soccer 20 13 61 CISAA League Cup Champions, CAIS Semifinalists, Sketch by Gordon CISAA Semifinalists E. Payne 1930 Girls U14 Field Hockey 88 00 CISAA Champions Girls U14 Basketball 87 10 CISAA DI Silver Medalists Co-Ed Harriers Senior Girls CISAA Silver Medalists, Shaun Donnelly Bronze, 7 athletes qualified for OFSAA Girls First Basketball 18 11 70 CISAA Semifinalists, CAIS National Invitational Champions RIDLEY COLLEGE CHAPLAINS First Girls Hockey 22 8 13 1 Tiger Challenge Cup Silver Medalists 1889-1920 The Rev. J.O. Miller 1961-1970 The Rev. D.P. Hunt First Boys Hockey 10 505 Tiger Challenge Cup Silver, CAN-AM Challenge Gold 1920-1921 The Rev. D.E. Bright (acting) 1970-1980 The Rev. E.J. Rose Boys U13 Soccer 14 680 CAIS National Tournament Consolation Semifinalist 1921-1926 The Rev. Canon A.H. Howitt 1981 The Rev. W.L. Sharpe (acting) (honorary) Boys U16 Div. I Soccer 94 41 CISAA Semifinalists 1922 The Rev. J.A. Davies 1981-1991 The Rev. Dr. G.S. Shantz Girls 2nd Field Hockey 10 253 CISAA Semifinalists 1923-1929 The Rev. W.F. Wallace 1991-1992 The Rev. D.V. Macdonald Rowing Head of the Welland, Head of the Charles, National 1929-1932 The Rev. C.G. Eakins 1992-2005 The Rev. Canon Dr. G.S. Shantz Rowing Championships 1932-1942 The Rev. W.H. Langhorn 2005-2008 The Rev. T.W. Novis Girls First Field Hockey 12 570 CAIS National Tournament Participant 1942-1956 The Rev. R.C. Good Sept.-Dec. 2008 The Rev. Dr. W.W. Fraser (acting) Boys U14 Soccer 70 61 Did not make playoffs 1956-1961 The Rev. J.T. Hesketh ’45 Jan. 2009- The Rev. J.A. van Veghel-Wood Boys Second Soccer 06 60 Did not make playoffs

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The Past is Never Dead continued from page 5 LOWER SCHOOL MICHAELMAS TERM ATHLETICS It was another successful start to the year for Lower School athletics. The U14 field hockey team went un - Whilst so much has changed at Ridley, in Canada and around the world since the halcyon days of defeated in league play and won a quarterfinal match against Trafalgar Castle. We were lucky to host the 1889, it is intriguing to discover that the spirit of Ridley’s distinction, as articulated by Rev. Miller, re - final four championships where the girls had a very close semifinal match against St. John’s Kilmarnock mains. In 2014, the essence of Ridley’s new mission, vision and core values remain focused on the and won the game 2-1. The finals saw the girls up against Branksome Hall. Our girls were crowned cham - humanistic aspects of the educational enterprise – truth, integrity, altruism, kindness, resilience, and pions after a convincing 3-0 win. global mindedness. Values remain the heart of the Ridley ideal. As you will read in the Chaplain’s “Strategic Plan” update on page 11, I am excited that we will be launching an inspiring new plan in Our cross-country team ran well throughout the sea - September 2014. son. At the championships in Port Hope, Alexandra Nickel ‘22 placed first in the U10 girls category. The As the banner above this article displays, Ridley College has been well served by ten Headmasters. U10 team finished fifth overall and many runners Although the styles have changed, and the campus has expanded, and programs have come and enjoyed personal bests. gone, essential threads from the College’s history remain intact. Ridley will continue to offer stu - dents, both Canadian and international, what we now refer to as ‘the legacy of a Ridley education’, an This year there were many girls who were interested education rooted in values, community and internationalism. Rev. Miller’s words, penned 125 years in playing basketball. As a result, we had two U14 ago, remain true for today’s College. Ridley has “distinct and definite work for it to do.” teams: one played in Division I and the other in Divi - sion III. Like the field hockey team, our Division I J. Edward Kidd , Headmaster group was undefeated in league play. Unfortunately, the team’s only loss was in the championship game against Havergal College, 34-38. Our Division III team was made up of students in grades 5-8 who all Strategic Plan Update continued from page 11 gained some excellent playing experience. brating our new vision and strategic direction will all be vital final steps to ensuring the success of its The U14 boys soccer team had some close games this season but, unfortunately, they did not qualify for implementation. the playoffs. The U13 soccer team had a reasonably successful year. They competed in the CAIS National Soccer Tournament in Toronto and lost in the consolation semifinal There it is, in a nutshell. By September 2014, on our 125th anniversary, our school will have renewed to the eventual champions, Royal St. George’s College. In CISAA play, focus, mission, vision and a guide for all we do, and all will be measurable. It’s important to under - there was a three-way tie for the last playoff spot but, unfortunately, stand that while Ridley’s strategic plan provides the key overarching goals for the College’s future, the due to the tie-breaking format, they did not qualify. impetus for transformation will be generated throughout this great community. To be sure, much Our Tigermurals program continues to emphasize the importance of work remains to be done, but we have built a firm foundation of ideas and strategy upon which the physical literacy. The students were exposed to a variety of activities College can build direction and focus. The future of our school has become clearer and more attain - including soccer, squash, tennis and skating. Next term will be able and will nicely position Ridley at the forefront of inspiring lives to transform our globe. equally challenging for the students. The Rev. Jason van Veghel-Wood , Chaplain The first term is always an adjustment for returning and new stu - dents. They are reacquainted with old friends and making new ones. Sport is one area that can bring them all together. We look forward to seeing many of you out supporting our students throughout the re - 116 th toronto branch dinner mainder of the year.

Andrew J. Corolis, Associate Director of Athletics

Featuring Brian Iggulden ‘67 and Rick Coy ‘60 ROWING AWARD Wednesday, April 9, 2014 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Ridley College rowing coach Nancy Storrs was recently awarded Female Rowing Coach of the National Club - 303 Bay St., Toronto Year by Rowing Canada. Storrs has been coaching at Ridley for 31 years. As a rower herself, Nancy is a two-time Olympian (1976, 1980), a silver medalist at the World Championships (1975), Dinner/Host bar • $75 per person and has won numerous Canadian Henley and major regatta medals as a coach and competitor. To Storrs the most rewarding part about coaching is the athletes, “seeing their improvement and Special rate for recent grads 2004 - 2013 • $65 excitement with the sport, it is neat to watch kids see their own improvement on water and on land.” She always tells her rowers “do your best and have fun. It’s the people and the places that you will remember not necessarily the racing. In rowing, it’s about relationships, you are not just doing it for yourself, but for everyone in the boat – a team effort.” To secure your spot, register from our website under "Events" or call the Development Office at 905-684-1889 x2250 or mail your cheque payable to Ridley College.

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WINTER HOMECOMING 2014 On Saturday, February 8th, the Tiger Arena, Griffith and Iggulden Gym - nasia, and the squash courts came to life as Ridley welcomed back a wonderful cross-section of the Ridley Family including alumni/ae, parents, faculty and staff in the 2nd annual Winter HomeComing. Ten hockey teams hit the ice early in the morning, while the familiar sound of squeaking running shoes filled our gyms and squash courts with highly entertaining and competitive games of volleyball, basketball and squash. Our thanks to our athletic conveners: Bill Morrison ’86, Bryan Rose ’96 and Jay Tredway ’96 for hockey, Natalie (Iggulden) Burnard ’98 for volleyball, Geoff Park ’80 and Simon Hall for squash and Bill Gittings ’03 and Dave Gagné for basketball. When the first group of students arrived at Springbank House on September 16, 1889, the dream of a school became reality At the conclusion of the athletic and Ridley College was born. Now well into the School’s second events, the large group in attendance century, we look towards celebrating our 125th anniversary in gathered to honour the exceptional 2014 and the promising future ahead of us. and long service of Richard (Rick) A. Coy ’60. Rick's contribution to the Successfully weathering the uncertain economic conditions of hockey program started when he entered Ridley as a young boy in the Lower School and has continued vir - the recent past, the school is in a period of renaissance and tually uninterrupted for 55 years. He has been a player, coach, volunteer, parent, fan and constant sup - resurgence as we move forward with strength and confidence. porter of the program and Tiger hockey players throughout this time. To honour this historic commitment CAMPAIGN Throughout our storied past, the Ridley Family has consistently to our school and Ridley athletics, the School unveiled the Richard A. Coy ’60 Wall of Distinction. This dis - answered the call for support. We know that the previous generations have stepped up time and time play will highlight the significant achievements of members of the Ridley Family whose athletic careers again to literally build the Ridley we enjoy today. It is now our turn to pick up the torch that has been both at and beyond Ridley have added to the legacy of sport at our school. passed to us by these loyal Ridleians who offered their time, talent and treasure and do our part for our school. The day was capped off in the Fieldhouse with dinner, drinks and live entertainment, courtesy of Kraig Nienhuis, for the 200 people in attendance. Our gratitude to our generous sponsors who made this event We are excited to unveil the Renaissance 125 Campaign under the leadership of three loyal and gen - happen: Bill ’86 and Karen Morrison, Tony and Cindy Fischer, Ward ’74 and Lori Seymour, Court Holdings, erous Ridleians: Linda M. Alexanian '85, Donald S. McFarlane '76, and G. Scott Paterson '82 who Ltd. (Court Family), Tim Hortons and the Smith/Riediger families and Pat Mowat from Molson Breweries have agreed to serve as the campaign Co-Chairs. In the coming months, the Co-Chairs, in concert Canada. Thank you to Karen Morrison and her team of amazing volunteers and to Kelly Neill ’81, Anne Kubu, Megan Brady & Diana Taylor from the Development & Communications Offices for their hard work with the Development Office, will be approaching the greater Ridley Family in the hope that you will in ensuring the success of the day! rally to secure a successful future for Ridley College. RC Grads and Dads - 2014 Winter Homecoming Hockey Champions The goal of the Renaissance 125 Campaign is to secure at least 125 new gifts of at least $10,000, be - tween now and June 2015. Donors may direct their gifts to the following initiatives designed to sus - tain and strengthen Ridley's ability to deliver on our core programs: • The Renaissance 125 Flexibility Fund for improvements to facilities and technology in order to safeguard our spot on the cutting edge of educational and professional development for teachers, coaches and residential life staff so that we maintain the highest level of support for our students. • The Renaissance 125 Bursary Fund to bolster our financial aid program. • Any other project or program that may be of interest to each individual supporter.

At the time of printing of this issue of the Ridley Tiger , we have secured commitments from 75 donors towards our goal of 125. We cannot thank these donors enough for their leadership and for being part of this initial wave of success!

Our school’s history shows our resiliency and we look forward with excitement to the possibilities for the next 125 years. We invite you to accept this invitation to be one of the 125-plus Ridleians who will help provide for Ridley’s future. Please contact Bryan J. Rose ’96 or Michael J. Moulden ‘70 in the De - velopment Office to be part of the Renaissance 125 Campaign. Bryan J. Rose ‘96 , Acting Director of Development

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A Weekend to Celebrate! RETURN TO RIDLEY FOR A FUN FILLED HOMECOMING Friday, September 19 – Sunday, September 21 This year we celebrate years ending in 4s and 9s and all members of the Ridley family are welcome. 1889 2014 Tickets for the Governors’ Dinner (Friday, September 19) are available by calling 905 684 – 1889 ext 2250 or on line. Space is limited so register now! and JOIN US ON THE EVENING OF SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 in the Fieldhouse for 125 The 125 BASH A RIDLEY BLACK & ORANGE This is a celebration you don’t want to miss! Tickets $125.00 per person Young alumni rate $100.00 per person (includes graduates from 2005 – 2014) Space is limited.

Dress – to celebrate! Dust off your black and orange. No jeans please. Music, dining, dancing, auction and a whole lot of Black and Orange fun for all !

For information regarding sponsorship opportunities, RIDLEY COLLEGE FIELDHOUSE tickets, donation of auction items and volunteering please BASH contact us at: [email protected] SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 OR visit the website: www.ridleycollege.com Party like it’s 1889!

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former MP for St. John's East and Scott C. Craig has accepted a posi - most recently has been overseeing tion as the General Manager of Newfoundland's population Maddhatters Liquid Lounge and growth strategy. Crazy Cuizine (http://www.mad - dhatters.com/) in Grande Prairie, Georgina Black ‘85 AB. 1974 40th Reunion Richard C. Hazell, 323 Ridley Blvd, North Bryan J. Rose completed his Mas - York, ON M3H 1L2 ters of Arts in Leadership from the From the Archives - [email protected] The 1980 “Super College of Management & Eco - Heroes” Fan Club. After 30 years as founder and Pres - nomics at the University of Guelph Do you recognize ident of ASA Alloys, Ward H.M. in December 2013 finishing his de - anyone ? 1985 gree on the Dean's Honour List. Seymour retired in July. Building Philip D. Court, 29 MacIntosh Cres, eight locations across Canada and St Catharines, ON L2N 7M4 with over 200 employees, ASA Al - [email protected] loys marketed stainless and alu - 1998 minum products and was one of Georgina H. Black has been ap - Robert J. E. Black, 12 Benbow Close, Shore - pointed as the Chair-Elect of the ham by Sea, United Kingdom BN43 5RY the most successful companies in [email protected] the specialty metals industry. He Ridley College Board of Governors. loved what he did, traveled the Effective immediately, Georgina Lara E. Housez completed her world and managed to keep most will serve as the Vice Chair of the Ph.D. in musicology at the East - of his original employees from the Board and will be elected as Chair man School of Music in Rochester, beginning. A great ride! at the next Annual General Meet - NY. She now teaches at the School ing this September. of the Arts at McMaster University. 1977 Class Notes David Long, 96 Rancliffe Road, Oakville, ON 1989 25th Reunion 15th Reunion Paul J. Allan, 39 Hillcrest Ave, St Catharines, 1999 L6H 1B2 [email protected] Allison C. Vaughan, 1 Colonel Butler Cres, RR ON L2R 4Y2 [email protected] 3, Niagara On The Lake, ON L0S 1J0 allison - manage their money. Chris is an [email protected] Colm J. Feore has been appointed Eleanor I. Kling (née Cowen) has 1958 author of many best selling books 1968 to the Order of Canada. The Order Kenneth P. Powell, 198 Aberdeen Ave, Peter - Anthony C. Dyson, 2592 Bayview Ave, started her own educational con - Elizabeth G. Boak and Robert R. on finance and is a financial advi - of Canada is one of the country's borough, ON K9H 4W8 Toronto, ON M2L 1B3 sulting business, based out of Bo - Brennan '00 have moved to Can - sor with 47 years experience. highest civilian honours, given to [email protected] [email protected] gota, Colombia, offering guidance more, Alberta and are living out recognize outstanding achieve - to high school students seeking their dreams in the outdoors. Alan H. (Bucky) Singer initiated Timothy K. Griffin was on the ment, dedication to the commu - 55th Reunion Canadian team that won the higher education options in the "The Special Olympics Miami- 1959 nity and service to the nation. United States and Canada. Please Dade County Summer Games", a Robert C. Kinnear, 2707-1300 Islington Ave, bronze medal at the world seniors Etobicoke, ON M9A 5C4 tennis championships held in Aus - see her website at: www.thinkedu - qualifying track and field meet for [email protected] John Paul Westin and his wife Car - cation.com.co. over 600 cognitively disabled chil - tria in January 2014. This is the olyn have relocated from St. John’s, J. Terence M. Guest was presented best finish for Canada in the over dren, in Miami, Florida in 1983. It NL where they lived happily for Robert J. Partington has a new has been recognized nationally as with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 60 category in 20 years! 12.5 years to Saint John, NB. JP has medal last year. Terry was Head - show on A+E Networks' H2 - the one of the best Special Olympics taken up a new post as rector of show is called "Thing-A-Ma-Bob". "all-volunteer" programs in the master of Lakefield College for 15 the historic Stone Church in up - years and Bayview Glen School for Each week Bob receives three ob - U.S. and is now used as a template 1970 town Saint John. jects and his task is to use the ob - to encourage other municipalities ten years, before becoming Execu - David A. Jarvis, 72 Inglewood Dr, Toronto, ON M4T 1H3 [email protected] jects to create never before seen and service organizations to be - tive Director of Round Square which he led for nine years. The inventions! The first show was a come involved in running pro - Stephen T. Bale was recently 1981 success and aired on January 18th! grams on behalf of Special award was given in recognition of sworn in as the Justice of the Supe - F. Kelly Neill, Ridley College, PO Box 3013, St Olympics. On September 21, 2013, Terry’s work with Round Square, Catharines, ON L2R 7C3 kelly_neill@ridley - rior Court of Ontario. He will pre - college.com Alan was honoured at the annual especially encouraging young peo - side in Central East. ple from all over the world to go 1996 Special Olympics Awards Dinner David B. Pitfield is now the Vice- Bryan J. Rose, Ridley College, PO Box 3013, where he was awarded for his initi - beyond their comfort zones to ef - President of Operations at Allied St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C3 ation of this program and his 31- fect real change. Terry and his wife Properties, REIT. 1971 G. Scott Paterson ’82, Michael T. Gajda year involvement. Sue are retired in Warsaw, near Pe - Robert S. Stratton, 40 Golfdale Rd, Toronto, Serviliano (Sac) Abache has re - terborough, ON. Terry is a long ON M4N 2B6 ceived the Venezuelan Political '82, middle, (now an Alpine Ski Guide in time canoeist and is active in the [email protected] and Social Sciences Academy Argentina), and James R. Swayze '82 in J. Christopher Snyder has written the Andes Mountains, Patagonia, Canadian Canoe Museum in Pe - Award for his book titled The a book Be Smart with Your Money I.A. Ross Reid was appointed the MARK YOUR CALENDARS Argentina August 25, 2013 terborough. This summer they cel - Atipicity of the Legitimacy Pre - to help people understand the im - Chief of Staff in the Premier's Of - for Homecoming Weekend 2014 ebrated their 50 years of marriage sumption of the Administrative Act pact their emotions have on their fice for the Government of New - Special Reunions for 4s and 9s! with an Arctic canoe trip, paddling and the Burden of Proof in Tax finances and how to help them foundland and Labrador. Ross is a the Keele River. Procedure .

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2004 2008 2012 J. Charles Stratton, 40 Golfdale Rd, Toronto, Alexandra L. Collins, 21 Tanager Ave, Toronto, Cameron J. Sweetnam, 14800 Mount Pleasant ON M4N 2B6 ON M4G 3P9 [email protected] Rd, Bolton, ON L7E 3M3 [email protected] [email protected] Carli M. Peters is working on her Madison E. Leitch and Alison A. Katherine M. Appleton joined Vive Masters degree at the University of Whitty were honoured at the Row Integrative Health Group as a British Columbia. She has co-au - Ontario Conference in Toronto as naturopathic doctor in Calgary, AB. thored a chapter of a textbook on the 'Crew of the Year’. They were exercise and the human body. recognized for winning the Under Zita Bachmann is the Senior En - 19 Ontario and Canadian Henley terprise Risk Analyst at Rogge Robert J. Pintwala is now an ac - Championships for the past two Global Partners in Germany. count manager at Bench Account - years and then moving up this ing in Vancouver, BC. summer to the Under 23 division to win both the Double and Quad 2005 (with Katherine M. Walker ’09 and Dawn S. Demeritte, 30-1016 Falgarwood Dr, Nadine Pozzobon) at the Row On - 2009 Kate Appleton ‘04 and husband Paul Oakville, ON L6H 2P5 Michael Bibeau has co-founded tario Championships and the [email protected] Teworte What's in Store Applications in Canadian Henley Regatta. and is currently the Executive Michael D. Vaughan has graduated Montreal and is handling the busi - Director of Advancement at from OCAD with his industrial de - ness development and sales. Collingwood School in Vancouver. sign degree and is currently work - Past Faculty/Parents Susan Hazel l will be joining the ing on taking his thesis design Development Office this summer Past Women’s Guild President "The Lynxio" to market. 2010 Juan A. Hinestrosa is the co-owner to take the role of the new Director Cathy Henry (mother of Karen ‘89 Left to right: Ridleians Sarah Andrew ‘96, at P4 Motorsports in Dania Beach, of Development. Sue was at Ridley and Bryan ’91) completed a seven Births Fiona McLaughlin ‘00, Nicola McLaughlin Florida. from 1981- 1988 in various roles day ride around Lake Ontario with George C.W. Allen '04 and Jennifer ‘98 with bride Siobhan McLaughlin ‘96 2006 other Rotarians who raised $80,000 Kristine L. So, 990 Briarwood Dr., Lakewood, E. Allen '04 (née Dittmer) a daugh - NY U.S.A. 14750 [email protected] to complete their $750,000 pledge ter Isabelle Skye on 30 June 2013 in of support to the Cardiac Wing of London, ON. Scott C. Craig '96 a son Hunter on Jillian R. Evans is now working in the new Niagara Region hospital. 26 July 2013 in Grande Prairie, AB. research and communications at Ashley L. Beatty '02 (née Suther - Capital Hill Group in Toronto, ON. Susan Ferrier Mackay (mother of land) and Simon C. Beatty (fac - Darren D. Hamilton ’89 a son Jesse Mackay '96) has written a ulty), a daughter Lauren Anne on Thomas on 10 January 2013 in Ot - Justine E. Nadherny is the Director book Butterfly of Venus (Harper 27 October 2013 in Grimsby, ON tawa, ON. of Social Media Marketing, Collins, $7.99, e-book). Spokesperson and Graphic Artist Amanda D. Burrows ’07 (née App - Kimberly A. Henke ‘98 (née Craw - at Kissing Bridge Ski Resort in leyard) a daughter Sierra on 7 Sep - ford) a son Lucas Paul on 6 Febru - Glenwood, NY. Weddings tember 2013 in Nassau. ary 2013 in London ON. Katherine M. Appleton '04 to Paul Teworte on 26 May 2013 in Cale - Heather L. Cousins (staff) a Katie Marrone (faculty) a son 2007 don, ON. daughter Emersyn on 11 October Cameron Ray on 1 November 2013 Celeste N. Doucet, Ridley College, Box 3013, 2013 in St. Catharines, ON. in St. Catharines, ON. St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C3 [email protected] Jack Nicholson, Alison Whitty, Madison Leitch and Nancy Storrs. Amanda D. Appleyard ’07 to Bran - don Burrows on 10 November 2012 Alexandra P. Giffin graduated from in Nassau, Bahamas. Dalhousie with a BA in Business Management and is now living Elizabeth M. Harrington ’98 to and working in Melbourne, Aus - Ryan Berry on 30 June 2013 in Sun - tralia as the Assistant Food and shine Coast, BC. Beverage Manager at The Adelphi Hotel. Siobhan M. McLaughlin '96 to Cesar Duran on 4 January 2014 in the Ridley College Memorial Michaelmas Term Babies: Chapel in St. Catharines ON. Andrea Rose, Heather Cousins, Ashley Beatty ‘02 and Katie Marrone with their babies. See Births on next page. Jenny Ditchfield '98, Ben Harrington ’96, Beth Harrington '98, Erica (Liu) Lepp '97, Amanda Prudhomme '98 and Jeffrey Kirkwood '97 at Beth’s wedding this past summer.

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HARRY J. DANIEL It is with a heavy heart that we inform the Ridley Family of the peaceful passing of Mr. Harry J. Daniel on December 24, 2013. Father of Scott '83, Glen '84, Blair '86 and Heather '90, Harry was a trustee of the Ridley College Foundation, member of Ridley's Board of Governors and served as Chair from 1996 to 2000. With his loving wife Dorothy Anne always by his side, Opening Day Harry practised civil litigation in St. Catharines from 1960 to his retirement. He was bestowed 1889 the Queen's Council and was a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers as well as being called to the New York State Bar. He was dedicated to his family and his community and served on many boards and organizations including Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission, President of the St. Catharines Golf & Country Club, President of the Golf Association of On - tario and member of the Royal Canadian Golf Association. We are grateful to Harry and the Daniel family for all they have done - and continue to do - for Ridley and the Niagara Region and for their collective leadership, generosity and loyalty. FINDING THE FUTURE IN THE PAST Being in the midst of all the 125th anniversary events means I spend a lot of time in the Archives. All concept of time leaves me when I go into this basement room of treasures. I become lost in the old Philip D. Pressey '99 a daughter William W. Judd ’34 on 19 October photo albums and the collection of medals and trophies displayed there. Some of the most interest - Addison Lynn on 19 October 2013 2011 in London, ON. Deaths ing items can be found: china souvenir pieces, including a porcelain fish with the image of Ridley in Hamilton, ON. Adam P. Aiello ’09 on 9 December 2013 in Cold Lake, AB. Richard H. Railton ‘49 on 16 July from the early 1900s, a bin full of small caps called “Peanut Scoops” (Seth and Mandy are wearing Bryan J. Rose ’96 (faculty) a daugh - 2013 in Hamilton, ON. these on the cover) old boxing gloves and a boy’s two piece bathing suit from the early 20th century ter Brynn Kennedy on 10 October Harry J. Daniel , Chairman of the - I did not dare ask a current student to model that! 2013 in St. Catharines, ON. Board from 1996 -2000, on 24 De - Alexander T. Rigby ’47 on 24 July cember 2013 in St. Catharines, ON. 2013 in Wellington, Florida. Through the years alumni have donated their Sarah W. Scandrett ’94 a daughter The 25th Annual RCA collections to the school. Some, like Robert Charlotte Clare Whittaker on 7 Au - John D. Douglas ’46 on 2 October David M. Rogers ’51 on 17 July Golf Invitational Lee ’58, scour eBay for finds. There are fragile gust 2013 in Oakville, ON. 2013 in Toronto, ON. 2013 in Toronto, ON. Oviinbyrd Golf Club photo albums from the late 1800s, old sweater coats and one of the famous canvas football Ben Smith (faculty) a son Beau David C. Fraser '43 on 24 April Richard R. Storm ’58 on 24 July Muskoka David Séguin on 31 January 2014 2013 in Westmount, QC. 2013 in Upper Marlboro, Mary - jackets on display. Kept carefully wrapped and in St. Catharines, ON. land. stacked in the bottom shelves are glass nega - John T. Hesketh ’45 (former fac - Followed by post-tournament banquet at tives – from the early years of photography. I Katherine J. Shortreed '03 (née ulty) on 25 January 2014 in St. David C. Symons ’49 on 2 June Clevelands House Resort am always so impressed with the images from Hotchkiss) a son Cael William on 4 Catharines, ON. 2013 in Ottawa, ON. (accomodation available and encouraged - these plates. Such plates responded to ~2% of November 2013 in Victoria, BC. book separately with the resort) light received – much better than film and, James I. Hodson , (former support Adam E. Turner ’86 on 16 Decem - when scanned, the detail is amazing. Elisa Veloce (faculty) a son An - staff) on 26 November 2013 in St. ber 2013 in Toronto, ON. Thursday, June 19th, 2014 thony William on 5 August 2013 in Catharines, ON. Celebrating a landmark anniversary like the Grimsby, ON. David M.P. Verity ’47 on 18 June 125th is a wonderful time to reflect back on M. John Holer '94 on 25 September 2013 in Huntsville, ON. Tournament fees - $250 the history of the school while looking forward 2013 in Niagara Falls, ON (includes golf fees, cart, lunch, dinner, to what the future has in store. As you will John D. Weld ’46 on 2 October 2013 tournament gifts & prizes) Alan F. Judd ’36 on 31 August 2013 in Toronto, ON. have read in this Tiger , the school is currently Bus service to & from Niagara and Toronto in Winnipeg, MB. involved in a strategic plan which will be used available (depending on demand) as a guidebook for our future. If I have learned Sponsorship opportunities available - contact anything while going through the stacks of Bryan Rose '96 for details: Test your Headmaster Trivia historical material is that the school is always ([email protected]) 1. Which Headmaster was instru - 4. Which of our Headmasters 8. Which Headmaster had a Chem - changing and to use the words of our former mental in having the school go co- played in the Vanier Cup? istry degree and taught Headmaster Jonathan Leigh, we need to educational? science before and after becoming “value the past, inform the present and inspire 5. Who was the youngest Headmaster? Head? 2. Who was the first Headmaster to the future.” Well said. live in Kenyon Lett House? 6. Which Headmaster was a 9. A former Headmaster was a U.S. scratch golfer? Marine - who was it? ? 3. Which Headmaster coached the Anne Kubu , Editor University of Toronto football team 7. Which Headmaster was a Choral 10. Which Headmaster died while

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30 ridley tiger ridley tiger 31 Ridley Calendar April 2014 Wednesday, April 9 Toronto Dinner - National Club Friday, April 25 Spring Concert in the Chapel to Celebrate 125 Years Sunday, April 27 Annual Cadet Church Parade

May 2014 Saturday, May 3 107th Annual Cadet Inspection Saturday, May 10 A Celebration of 40 Years of Co-Education "Women of Ridley” luncheon at Kenyon Lett House Thursday, May 15 Boston Reception Sunday, May 25 The 125th Annual Prize Day

June 2014 Wednesday, June 11 Upper and Lower School Prize Giving Thursday, June 19 The RCA's 25th Annual Golf Tournament at Oviinbyrd Tuesday, June 24 A Celebration of 40 Years of Co-Education "Women of Ridley" Cocktail event in Toronto

September 2014 Tuesday, September 16 Our Offical Birthday Party at the School Friday, September 19 Governors’ Dinner Saturday, September 20 125 BASH and Charter Run HomeComing Weekend for 4s and 9s

October 2014 Thursday, October 16 Bermuda Branch Reception