100 Years of Excellence Fall 2005 Outstanding preparation for higher learning and for life. for and learning higher for preparation Outstanding Kimbell Hall and David Heffernan are the Centennial Year Head and Girl Head Boy. See page6for details.

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Editor: Jenus Friesen Vincent Yang photo Alumni Editors: On the Cover Louise Winter Cliff Yorath It was a brilliant day and a brilliant affair! More than a thousand people, including current SMUS students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, members of the Board of Governors and Parents’ Auxiliary and, of Contributors (in no particular order): course, faculty and staff, turned out to kick off the SMUS Centennial year and to pose for the fabulous Robert Snowden, Robert Wilson, Ian Hyde-Lay, photo pictured on our School Ties cover. It took a concerted effort to choreograph the group and to Brenda Waksel, Janice Iverson, Donna Ray, create this image in recognition of the school's 100 years! Heidi Davis, Kevin Cook, Ian Farish, The main field of the Richmond Road campus was marked off to produce the number “100” – it Ian Mugridge, Craig Farish, Jane Effa, measured an enormous 114 feet by 275 feet! Teachers led their groups onto the grassy field in an Anna Forbes, Xavier Abrioux, Jim Kerr, orderly fashion. There, they were instructed to take their positions within the number. In the meantime, Christopher Spicer, Vanessa Greebe, a helicopter provided by the Hayes family airlifted instructor George Floyd, who videographed the event, Louise Winter, Simon Ibell, Stephen Martin, along with photographer Rob Destrubé (SM 59-61), who took this shot, and Jenus Friesen, who directed Diana Nason, Campbell Hall, John Liggett, the positioning of the crowd below through Eliot Anderson, via land/air communications. Jennifer White, David Angus, Dr. June Maffin, After the formation of the “100” and success with the perfect shot, a barbeque lunch was enjoyed by Evelyn Zapantis, Denise Hayes, Eiko Larsen, all 1000 participants. Many assembled to watch the cutting of the giant celebratory birthday cake, and a Susan Saunders, Bryan Gislason, Peter McLeod, thousand red and blue commemorative centennial yo-yo’s were distributed. It was indeed a day for fun Joan Tweedie, Cliff Yorath, Gregor Klenz and celebration – 100 years! Copies of the photograph will be available through the school at a later date. We apologize for any omissions.

Photography: ne hundred years Cover Photo: Rob Destrube, Jenus Friesen, and counting…it’s our Centennial and it’s time to celebrate! The Eric Onasick, Vincent Yang, O school is stronger by far than it has ever been. It is engaging students in a wider range of SMUS community members activities and studies than was ever envisioned a hundred years ago. In recognition of this landmark birthday, a Centennial Gala will take place on October 28 in the new William Monkman Production: Athletic Complex. An exciting line-up of events is planned for the coming year – something for Reber Creative everyone. See the schedule in this issue and mark your calendar! Printing: With the help of a generous gift from an anonymous donor, the almost 100-year-old School Lithographed in Canada W House will be gently brought into a new era with a major renovation. This will include a seismic by Hillside Printing Ltd., upgrade, a new expanded library and administrative spaces. Watch it all happen, brick by brick, on Victoria, BC the school’s website via live webcam. Within these pages, we take a look at the great achievement of alumnus Steve Nash (SMUS 92), If you are interested a legend in his own time, as he is awarded the NBA’s most prestigious achievement, the MVP. in attending school events, People with any association to School House and days gone by will relate to the personal call (250) 592-2411 reflections and anecdotes from teachers and alumni who have taught and lived therein. for further details, or visit Don’t miss the lead article, an intimate Q&A with the man at the helm, Headmaster Bob the school’s website Snowden. In this, he shares some of his personal experiences and insights about the first decade of Calendar of Events: his career at SMUS. www.smus.bc.ca Read on! – Jenus Friesen, Editor  toward a century

An Interview with Robert Snowden, SMUS Head of School

QMost of the students and their families now of sizable, day and boarding, co-educational One of the first tasks I was given was to bring at the school have joined since you came on schools. Likewise, it was a match of futures – a people together to refine the Mission of the board ten years ago and may not realize the belief in pursuing excellence and educating the school. That work has given life and shape many influences that have taken place during whole student. Many people have such visions, to everything we have done since. We live the this time. Could you talk about your vision and and many institutions have these possibilities; Mission at the school; we talk about it, we quote some of the initiatives that have taken place? it takes a fortunate alignment of people at it, and we use it to plan and make decisions. ANo one person brings vision to a school, or the school at the right moment, who are able Facilities renewal was another area: the school imposes it. The best any of us can do is to to create the excitement and commitment had grown over the previous 15 years from about find the school’s special qualities and be lucky that keeps us on the path. One of the most 350 to 850 students. Some existing facilities, enough to have the company of people equally fascinating discoveries I make repeatedly is that like School House, were desperately in need committed to the school’s promise. “Vision” alumni who return to the school still identify of rebuilding, a circumstance compounded by really is a shared idea of a school – in this case with what we are doing today: the essence of serious seismic weakness. Since the demolition of SMUS – a vision that emerges organically from what the school did 50 years ago is congruent School House began, I have breathed many sighs a school’s history, ready to spring forward into with what we do today, serving students of of relief knowing that we will never have students the future. 2005 who will in turn take their place as leaders or teachers in a building that could not withstand When I arrived at the school in 1995, of the future, and the alumni of tomorrow. the earthquake that will occur one day. I hope there was a good match between the school’s As for initiatives, there were a number on it never happens in our lifetimes, but we can’t history and my own background – the world the table, ready-made for me when I arrived. control or predict those things. In some areas toward a century 

QWhat are you most proud of having QWhere do you like to spend your holidays? accomplished? ATo get away entirely, my wife, Joan, and I like AIt is very hard to say. I am fairly humbled by to go to Languedoc in the south of France the knowledge that really, the major items of for a couple of weeks. Languedoc is on the work of the past ten years have been done by Mediterranean coast not far from the Spanish others who have been asked, or who stepped border, less traveled than other parts of France, forward onto the path we are on. There are with excellent cuisine, predictable sunshine, and staff who have risen to the occasion or to the interesting history. Our main activity, despite expectations that we constantly hold out for the distractions, seems to be reading books! ourselves. There are donors who have been so Apart from those two weeks, we love to spend generous on behalf of the future that the school time with our family and bend our efforts to and its students pursue. There are parents making that happen. Our kids are all over and students who have advanced the school Canada, so it does take some effort! with their talents and gifts. I think what the What book are you reading right now? school can be proud of having accomplished is Q keeping on a path of excellence, and renewing AI tend to be a multi-tasker when it comes to its strength, so to speak, so it is ready for the books, reading two or three at a time. I read a next hundred years. Our school is not limping lot of what I would call “serious” fiction; I like into the future; it is striding forth with a great to stay somewhat current with up-and-coming sense of purpose and energy. writers. Right now I am reading The World is Flat, by Thomas Friedman, who is a columnist QWhere do you see our school ten years from now? for the New York Times. I am also reading AI see it pursuing excellence and the education There is a Season by Patrick Lane, the Canadian of the whole student for a student body that poet. This book is a memoir, which is not is both local and international, from a diverse my usual cup of tea, but it is unexpectedly range of economic backgrounds. I envision the compelling the way Patrick Lane weaves growth of a powerful bursary and scholarship thoughts about his garden, about growing up programme, a school where the best teachers and making a life in British Columbia, and want to teach, and which produces students about his own tortured private difficulties. who have a sense of their place in the world What is your favourite food? and their responsibility to it. That final point is Q probably the most important: our students are ANow that is a tough one. One of the most the leaders of tomorrow, and I see our students fascinating things I have done at SMUS is visit having a strong global awareness and global our students’ families in a number of different responsibility. corners of the world, which has expanded my array of favourite foods considerably. So QWhat has been your greatest obstacle? depending on my mood, location and the day AMy greatest obstacle…let’s see…the greatest of the week, it could be just about anything. Eric Onasick photo obstacle is a predictable one: trying to At home, my favorite has to be lamb or duck, move both myself and everyone else from a with a berry pie for dessert. comfortable place (which the school was when If there was one thing you could change in the of activity, the facilities hadn’t kept pace with I arrived – successful and well-known) to a less Q world, what would it be? the growth of programmes, so that our stellar comfortable place of striving to be everything music programme, for instance, was operating it can be. I think that’s what we want to do AThis is a dangerous question, since it invites in totally inadequate portables. The pool, which with our students, and we can’t just drop that delusions of power! I would want people to was known to decades of earlier students as “the principle when we say good-bye to the students acquire a more accurate and more tolerant swamp,” was condemned in the early 1990s. at the end of the day; it’s what we should want understanding of human beings. A lot of The state of facilities, in short, was dire. to do with our school. damage is done by people who want everyone Another area – which I feel was handed to be the same, or who think that the world’s on to me as a sacred trust – was to continue QWhat things, in your position as Head of School, problems can be solved by engineering human to place the highest priority on excellent have given you the greatest experiences and society. Really, what I am saying is that I wish teaching and excellent teachers. When rewards? more people were better educated, since a good education should give you a true sense of our people ask me what distinguishes our school, It has to be seeing students grow into themselves A history, our good and bad natures, and how without hesitation I say it is the quality of our – often into a self they never realized they could we can’t be unrealistic about how to build the teaching, which is professional, intelligent, and be. The greatest experiences here come where future. committed to the students. Incidentally, this is students push themselves beyond their limits, also the answer I get from parents when I ask almost always with the unseen hands of teachers them the same question. and parents behind them – in class, in the There are so many things, really, over the outdoors, in sports, in music or on the stage. past ten years. I hate to leave any of them out.  school newsnews

University Destinations – Class of 2005

Bound for higher learning! As part of its guiding philosophy, St. Michaels University School helps prepare students for higher learning and for life. One measure of achieving this goal is to consider the number and diversity of well-respected post-secondary institutions that accept SMUS graduates into their programmes. We are very proud of the achievements of our graduates and trust they will continue to learn and lead in our rapidly changing world.

2005 University Acceptances 576 Within Canada (80%) 464 Within USA (16%) 92 International (4%) 20

With a graduating class of 139 young men and women, here is a partial list of universities where our newest alums were accepted: Canadian: University of Victoria, University of British Columbia, Western, Queen’s, University of Toronto, McGill, Simon Fraser, Waterloo USA: Duke, Georgetown, Cornell, Loyola, USC, UCLA, Vanderbilt, Boston University, Boston College, New York University, Wisconsin, Tufts, Babson College, University of Washington, Emory, Brandeis, Fashion Institute of Technology in New York Other: Oxford, Edinburgh, London School of Economics, Glasgow, Cardiff, Newcastle, Imperial College of London

Our Distinguished Graduates Congratulations to the graduating class on earning almost one million dollars in scholarships in the 2004/05 school year!

University Scholarships Provincial Scholars 31 Percentage of Class of 2005 as Provincial Scholars 34% Percentage offered Scholarships/Financial Assistance 78% Number of Major Awards (in excess of $10,000) 18 Total Scholarships Offered $780,650 schoolschool newsnews  School News Lifers Graduate! Thirteen Years of Togetherness

magine this group of young men and women meeting I thirteen years ago in kindergarten at the Junior School. Imagine the succeeding years and the associations and friendships that they formed during this period of time. Field trips, birthday parties, skinned knees and lunchtime giggles…not to mention their personal achievements, their trials and tribulations – they shared their growing years together. And then imagine their graduation – together – thirteen years later in June 2005. These “Lifers” forged their formative years and educations together. Over this time period, they’ve developed friendships and associations that will probably last their whole lives.

Here are a few reflections from this group:

It really has been an incredible, rewarding journey! I know it will be This year’s graduating lifers, in alphabetical order: Jeanine Bartz, Marisa weird not seeing the familiar faces every day. SMUS has been a big part of Brook, Christopher Burnett, Natasha Chao, Navraj Chima, Nicholas my life and has helped me learn the skills I need to know for a successful Csomany, Melissa Ko, Michael Loomer, Robert Orr, Kurt Penner, Ellie Short, Tisah Tucknott, and Janel Willms. future. The friends I have made over the past 13 years are friends I will never forget. No matter what teacher I’ve had, or what test I flunked, It has been a great experience for me at SMUS; the learning, music, SMUS will remain a part of me forever. and sports here has been phenomenal. There may have been difficult – Chris Burnett (SMUS 05) times where things have seemed impossible, but these hardships have The time I have spent here at SMUS has flown by at an incredible always been resolved in one way or another. SMUS has given me a great rate. Studying at this school has broadened my perspective of life and opportunity to learn from many different teachers and meet a variety of deepened my love for education. I will forever treasure the experiences people. The memories that I have built from here will always be treasured, and friendships I have shared with my fellow classmates and dedicated and I will never forget all of the amazing experiences and wonderful teachers. people I have met here. – Tisah Tucknott (SMUS 05) – Melissa Ko (SMUS 05)

Reach for the Top

our SMUS students, Anthony F Bryson, Marisa Brook, Evan Hesketh, Justin McElroy, accompanied by their sponsor teacher Michael Jackson, competed in the 2005 Reach for the Top BC Championships in May. This is the first time that a SMUS team has participated in the Reach programme – our team did not go with high expectations! The team was able to narrowly defeat a favoured school, Sir Winston Churchill, followed by Penticton in the quarterfinals. They won the semi-final game against Collingwood School; however, this score was not high enough to place them in the finals. The SMUS team finished undefeated with a Bronze medal. The Reach for the Top games were aired on Knowledge Network in May and again in July.

(l-r) Anthony Bryson, Marisa Brook, Mr. Michael Jackson, Evan Hesketh and Justin McElroy put their heads together to compete in the nationally televised competition, “Reach for the Top.”  school news School News W r a p

here is something about teaching the opportunity to develop another concurrent T summer school that has always climate amongst the students that I also believe inspired me (and when you get to is necessary for effective teaching – a climate of teach the course in Florence and Rome, the compassion. These students not only would be opportunities for inspiration greatly increase). learning together in the classroom, they would I believe the root cause of this inspiration is also be living and traveling together for 30 related to the fact that summer school courses consecutive days. are, by necessity, concentrated. You teach the On the very first day of the course, the same students the same subject matter in a very students viewed a film about a group of grade 4 intensive way over a contracted period of time. Japanese school children. Having signed up for You can’t help but focus, even when presented Macroeconomics, they must have first thought with the many cultural niceties that Italy has either, “the teacher has either lost his mind,” to offer. or “I am in the wrong class!” In This summer, I taught It didn’t take long for this this powerful documentary, Mr. International Business/AP pattern of compassion for Canamore, a master teacher Macroeconomics to 13 students each other to become the (described by his own students (12 girls and one very lucky boy). norm, and we finished the as “kind and tough and funny”) The Japanese character for “wrap.” I find that studying concepts using course as more of a family sets a single and seemingly simple real-world business cases for their goal for the class to achieve over This blend of academics and life-learning than a class. application makes the curriculum the course of the year – to be can be a tremendously powerful force in the more effective because it matches theory with happy. They achieve this by sharing heart-felt lives of young people. It is this multi-faceted life. When real-world application and genuine things with each other as they deal with life’s environment that develops character and gives interest in the material are matched with a troubles – things such as bullying or the death students a head start on life and an inside track significant challenge such as the academic of a parent. on happiness. I look forward to the many rigour embodied in the Advanced Placement My class was initially encouraged to look opportunities I will have to work with staff, programme, the conditions are set for some out for each other, to bond, and most of all to students and parents at St. Michaels University significant learning. Interest and challenge care for each other. Mr. Canamore’s symbol for School to maintain and foster this kind of could be viewed as necessary preconditions for this attitude was the Japanese character for the environment in our own school community. developing passion for a subject, both for the word “wrap.” In the physical construction of What I did on my summer vacation this teacher and the students. And in turn, passion the character, you can see that one of the lines year was exactly the prescription needed in breeds desire for, and ultimately the attainment tends to enfold and protect the other. It didn’t order to prepare me for life at a school whose of, excellence in terms of student achievement. take long for this pattern of compassion for each vision is embodied in excellence, passion and But the overseas component of this other to become the norm, and we finished the compassion. particular summer school programme afforded course as more of a family than a class. – John Liggett, Director of Academics

Outstanding Preparation for Higher Learning and for Life

rade 12 students Kimbell Hall and David Heffernan, seen here on the crest of the G school grounds beneath the graceful Garry Oaks, are this Centennial year’s Head Girl and Head Boy. Both Kimbell and David are boarding students. Kimbell is from Friday Harbour, Washington, and David is from Kelowna, BC. These two will have an exciting year ahead of them with Centennial Celebrations and their graduating year on their rosters. As Head Girl and Head Boy, Kimbell and David will oversee student leadership and sit in on the prefect’s council. They’ll also be asked to represent the school in public functions and speak on behalf of the student body. school news 

A Scholarship to Travel

ryan Gislason was the recipient of a prestigious travel B scholarship which took him to Peru and Spain this past summer. The travel scholarship was created in 1979, at the suggestion of H.M. the King of Spain, with the goal of strengthening understanding among 16- and 17-year-old students of the historical, geographical and cultural foundations of the present-day Latin-American Commonwealth of Nations. Approximately 320 students from 52 different countries participate each year. Two students were chosen from Canada: Carlos Romero from Toronto, and Bryan from Victoria. Bryan successfully met the scholarship requirements, which included an excellent academic record (average grades of A or A-) and advanced skills in Spanish along with strong leadership qualities. He shared with us some excerpts and photographs from his travel diary from this past summer: These boys and girls from the Junior School’s Ninja Club spent part On the Friday, the 17th of June, I departed for Lima. I first stopped of their summer discovering the wonders of Morioka, Japan. A Japanese in Miami and met many Ruteros (other students that were accepted for documentary highlighting some of the elements of their visit was produced by the television station while they were there. This photograph was taken after the trip) in the Miami International Airport. We arrived in Lima around a dancing demonstration at a traditional parade in Morioka City. Wearing 2 am and quickly left on another plane to a more southern region of Peru, colourful kimonos, from left to right: Nicole Chan, Sara Taylor, two Japanese Iquitos. In short, we then traveled up the Amazon River for period of four host students, Ella Hayashi. In the front: Sean Thornber. days, which as I recall, felt like the longest four days of my life. At the time, I fell violently ill with God-knows-what. By the time we reached land again, I was much better and my symptoms had decreased. We crossed the vast expanse of Nazca where art of creatures, miles long, had been placed by a past culture, Junior School Students on Parade possibly named Wari, but I am not positively sure. The ruta quetzal trekked unior School Japanese instructor Eiko Larsen began the hills of Curahuasi, traversed through some of Peru’s finest mines and met J a “Ninja Club” to teach her students the “Sansa Dance,” the the President himself. traditional dance of the Morioka people in our sister city in About three weeks later, we traveled to the capital of Spain, Madrid. We Japan. Her original plan was for students to participate in the Victoria spent little time in Madrid, but visited many royal sites. The highlight of Day Parade in May with visiting dancers from Morioka. The students Madrid was the meeting of The King Juan Carlos and his wife, the Queen. began practising in January. The Morioka people sent videotapes that We bowed and greeted one another individually, all 300+ expeditionaries. helped them learn the dance steps. They also sent Yukata, summer We spent the remainder of the adventure in the beautiful region of Spain, kimonos, so that students could dress in the traditional costume. Pais Vasco, which in English means ‘The Basque Country’. The region is also After the May Day Parade in Victoria, some of the Ninja Club known as Euskadi in the language of the Basque people. We attended many members suggested they would like to participate in the real Sansa Festival lectures, almost two every day, and slept in tents most of the time. Other than held in August in Morioka, Japan. that, we stayed in an infantry academy in the city of Toledo. A visit was organized! The festival was held over three days and The trip was an unforgettable experience and even though my Spanish involved as many as 100,000 participants. It was an exciting experience is not fluent, I enjoyed the trip as much as the rest, leaving many new-found for the group of Junior School students, who performed throughout the friends behind that ranged from a group that came from 52 different countries. parade, even though temperatures were at 35°C. Each member had a The trek ended in Bilbao, at the Guggenheim Museum of Modern Art. homestay where they could use their Japanese and build friendships with – Bryan Gislason other youngsters in Morioka. Iwate Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) from Japan visited Victoria in March 2005 and began filming our students practising the Sansa Dance in the Junior School gym. They continued this project while we were visiting in Japan and concluded with our departure from Morioka. The documentary was aired on Japanese television in August. – Eiko Larsen, Junior School Japanese Teacher

Bryan Gislason sends excerpts from his summer travel diary about his Travel Scholarship and some of the adventures he had.  school news School News Duke of Edinburgh Awards

he Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Programme is recognized T worldwide. The programme recognizes personal achievement in the following areas: community service, skills, the outdoors, and fitness. Grade 12 students Emery Moses, Jean Daniel, and Tisah Tucknott were awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award by Prince Philip this past term in Alberta. Silver Award winners included Allison Archibald, Julia Gill and Colin MacIntosh. Bronze winners were Kelly Sharp and Ariel Winkelmeyer.

Concerto Concert Fraser Hayes setting his sights on the finish line.

he Senior School Orchestra Concerto Concert, held T in May at the University Centre Auditorium, could not go by Road Racer without mention. This memorable event featured some of our school’s finest musicians as well as a showcase of our symphonic orchestra, yclist Fraser Hayes was the overall winner in the Senior involving over 100 musicians. The Concerto Concert programme opened C Boys category of this year’s Lower Vancouver Island Secondary with the string orchestra performing Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a School Athletic Association Cycling League. The league season Theme by Thomas Tallis. This was followed by five soloists, accompanied consisted of four races – a mountain bike time trial, a cross-country by the school orchestra. The concert ended with selections from Andrew mountain bike race, a road race and a second cross-country mountain Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera, performed by the full orchestra. bike race. Fraser won three of the four races, placing second in the first cross-country race only because he had to repair his chain during the competition. Further, by winning a 110 km race near Sooke, Fraser now holds the title of BC Junior (under 19 years) Road Race Champion. CAIS Leadership Conference Cycling is offered through the school intramural programme. Students have more opportunities than ever to compete on all levels within a sport. The intramural programme offers a wide range of activities including fencing, diving, sailing, rowing, kayaking, fly fishing, surfing, snow school, rock climbing, martial arts, pilates and more.

Sports Scene

ndrew Cavin (SMUS 05) enjoyed an outstanding summer, A scoring several electrifying tries for Canada’s U18 Rugby team Waiting for the plane to Aurora, Ontario, (l-r) Bianka Saravana-Bawan, Mark in World Cup qualifying matches this past July in Jamaica. The Featherstonhaugh, Julia Gill and Dan Christensen. 2005 grad, on his way to the University of Victoria, will now look to join the national team in Dubai in April 2006 at the World Cup U19 hen you can’t manage April in Paris, then April in Aurora Tournament. W can be a pretty close second. At least that’s what grade 11 students Dan Christensen, Mark Featherstonhaugh, Julia Gill, and Still with rugby, Daniel Weidner (SMUS 07) won a silver medal at the Bianka Saravana-Bawan discovered when they attended the 6th Annual Rugby Canada National Festival, playing at centre for the BC side. Along CAIS Student Leadership Conference in sunny Aurora, Ontario from with fellow Grade 11 athlete, Matthew Bosworth, Daniel is part of the April 13-17. Accompanied by Mr. Kevin Cook and Mr. Greg Marchand, National U17 Long List and gunning for a place on the Canada U17s, set the students took part in workshops with 130 other students from to tour England next spring. across the country. They listened to keynote addresses from inspiring leaders such as Cassie Campbell, the captain of the gold-medal-winning On the basketball court, James Furneaux (SMUS 06), a 6'6" forward Canadian Women’s Hockey Team, and Marc Kielburger, the Executive now in Grade 12, enjoyed a highly successful summer playing for the Director of Free the Children; and led activities that had their fellow Victoria Prep Selects. This team barnstormed all over the Pacific students clambering over obstacle courses and playing hockey with rounds Northwest through the summer, before completing its schedule at the of cheese. Did they learn anything about leadership? Just ask one of them prestigious Las Vegas Invitational Tournament this past August. what Mother Teresa and Saddam Hussein have in common. school news 

Heroic Journeys: An Integrated/Interdisciplinary Project

hen Middle School Director Xavier Abrioux asks W students the question “Who are your heroes?” the answer he is met with most often is “Mom or Dad.” Heroism has a great deal to do with a sense of connection and inspiration. Teacher Jennifer Walinga invites her grade 6 students to take a journey alongside a hero of their choice, and the search usually begins at home. Students return after March Break with names of relatives who fought or survived the war, heroic figures connected to their heritage, and artists, scientists, musicians, or athletes depending upon the students’ interests and experiences. It’s an exciting journey in learning as they research, build, design, create, act and write all about their personal heroes. Charlie Chaplin – Aidan Barbarossa – Jacob

Albert Schweitzer – Maxim Captain Cook – Joe Beethoven – Helen Joy Adamson – Jocey

Tradition with “Radical Change”!

ighteen per cent of the Centennial surely means a tradition! E This is how long teachers Anna Forbes and Heidi Davis (aka “Double Exposure”) have collaborated in writing and producing 14 original plays en Français which have combined their respective areas of expertise, Art and French, and culminated in innumerable theatrical productions. This experiential, cross-curricular tradition has “transformed” more than 700 students into paintings from many periods of Art History, into famous artists and/or renowned historical and literary characters! In their last three museum performances, as well as in their latest production in June, “La Wrap-olution Française” and “Double Exposure” infused multiple layers of meaning and interwove historical events with art in a content-laden, complex mosaic. This afforded the grade 5 students the opportunity to actually experience the elements of “Radical Change,” a concept that the grade 5s focus on in their Language Arts programme with Ms. Heather Sandquist. The tradition continues with an encore presentation in March at the Junior School with this year’s grade 5 class. Please join us as Christo Heidi Davis and Anna Forbes collaborate in a drama extravaganza that combines art, French and drama, providing a rich field of cross-curricular and Jeanne-Claude wrest Modern Art from the grips of the French learning experiences. Revolution! 10 school news

School News Building Community-Minded Young People

dozen SMUS senior students participated in an innovative A programme designed to engage young people in philanthropy and equip them with skills to become more active community members. The Victoria Foundation offers a Youth in Philanthropy programme (YIP) designed to engage young people in pro-active, values- led philanthropy addressing community issues by providing grants to local charities. One of six participating schools, a group of volunteer SMUS students SMUS Juniors were enthusiastic participants in the Annual World Partnership determined their values and explored community needs, as they understand Walk. them. They then researched charities that deliver on their values and priorities. Each school group received $2,500 for distribution to local World Partnership Walk charities; another $500 is kept by the school to establish an endowment fund creating a legacy within the school and in the community. OW, $12,000! Approximately 80 Junior School children along Students involved in the YIP programme were Channelle Sawyer, with several devoted Middle School and Senior School students W Gavin Duffus, Janel Willms, Julie Chun, Justin Gill, Kimbell Hall, participated in the Annual World Partnership Walk on Sunday, Lauryn Kerr, Liz Humphries, Mckyla McIntyre, Megan Sharpe, Melissa May 29. Parents and supporters applauded the SMUS donation of over Ko, and Natalia Esling. The Victoria Foundation, established in 1936, $12,000, raised to aid those in the developing countries of Africa and builds endowment funds through the gifts of donors in the community. Asia. Proudly surpassing last year’s tremendous donation, the efforts by The returns of those funds are then returned to the community – through parent organizers, Linda Graham, Sikina Rossi, Alison Hastings, Marilyn grants to charities serving a wide range of community needs. Bater, Nafisa Kassam and Janice Johnson are recognized. This group From a speech made by grade 12 student Julie Chun at a youth showed extraordinary energy and passion for this cause. celebration event, “The experience made us want to help more and also motivated us to work harder with YIP and in our own lives so that one Fantastic Six Join Contingent day we could, as individuals, make a difference.”

Julia Gill (far right) poses with fellow conference delegates in New York.

SMUS sent a contingent of six students to participate in the 12- day Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC) in Washington DC and New York City in July. This unique meeting of the minds brought together 400 outstanding secondary school scholars from around the globe. The theme, “Leaders of Tomorrow Preparing for the Global Challenges and Responsibilities of the Future,” allowed SMUS students Julia Gill, Ryan Onasick, Dan Christensen, Kevin Chang, Kimbell Hall and Liam Flannigan to interact with some key leaders and newsmakers – people with Students Who Care powerful influence over world politics, finance, culture and diplomacy. A celebration dinner brought together students involved in the Youth in Philanthropy initiative with the Victoria Foundation. The group met once Through collaboration with a contingent of international students, a week for the year and was given $2500 from the Victoria Foundation to our ‘fantastic six’ were able to learn about resolution of global conflict. disperse to local charities of their choice. In this photo at a gathering held at Debate, negotiation, building of coalitions on foreign aid, global warming, the Abkhazi Gardens are: (back row) Mr. Kevin Cook, Kimbell Hall, Susan cooperation in space, terrorism and human rights issues were addressed. Davis, Julie Chun (front row) Melissa Ko, Justin Gill. school news 11

Sculptor Derek Rowe worked with students to translate their ideas into a series of architectural sculptures, designed to fit onto the east face of the John & Anne Schaffter Hall for Music. Schaffter Hall Sculptures

ix sculptural pieces Derek helped the students as well, as it had to be warmed summer break so that graduating S are now in place at the understand which designs would before use and did not require students had a chance to see them front of the recently translate best into concrete, the firing, unlike the more usual in situ. completed Schaffter Music material in which the sculptures ceramic clays. Involved in this exciting Building. These concrete relief would eventually be cast. Five Finally, the pieces were project were MinJung Baek, sculptures are the work of six grade 12s and one grade 11 completed and were taken off Julie Chun, Tisah Tucknott, Senior School students, created student began to work, mostly to Bamberton where Derek cast Donata von Schack, Varinda under the guidance of sculptor/ in their own time, on the clay them in concrete in his studio. Wongkulnaparit, all grade 12, designer Derek Rowe from maquettes. These were mounted He presented each student with a and Brin Porter, grade 11. Renaissance Studios. Work began on plaster bases constructed by plaster cast of their work so that in January 2005 with a couple Renaissance Studios. Work was they could have a permanent of drawing workshops, where slow but exciting, as the students record for themselves. For the See details from the series of students, along with art teacher learned what techniques were students, it was a novel and architectural sculptures on the outside back cover of this issue of School Anna Forbes, explored ideas for possible and how to exploit the thrilling learning experience, Ties. representing six different musical materials to advantage. The oil- working to the specifications of genres: orchestral, choral, jazz, based clay was a new experience a “real” design job. The finished theatre, world beat and rock. for them, and for their teacher pieces were installed before the

International Goods – seeking donations from around the world

n addition to the the school, but also to display For this upcoming event, we and handmade miniature silk I many events planned the great cultural diversity are once again asking for donations kimonos from Japan, to name a in celebration of the represented in our midst. This of cultural items from as many few. Craft items, or merchandise of school’s 100th anniversary, the event grew to include a “fashion countries as possible. Goods do not a very “Canadian” nature, would Centennial Celebration in May will show” of native costumes by the need to be expensive or numerous, also be most welcome. include a golf tournament, alumni students and music from various just items of interest from places Throughout the year we will class reunions, an international countries. New goods were far and wide. In 2004, for instance, remind students, parents, and rugby game, an outdoor dance, solicited from over 40 countries we received items such as inscribed staff of this initiative and ask that International Food Fair, and via boarding and day families, golf balls and tees from St. Andrews donations be sent by mail/courier a Canadiana and International alumni and staff. A wide range of in Scotland, the birthplace in 1400 or brought in directly to the Goods marketplace. merchandise along with the many of golf; Olympic monogrammed Boarding Services Office at the The concept of an international boarding students dressed in hats and t-shirts from Greece; school. For further information, food fair and marketplace was their native costumes showcased hand-tooled, leather-bound tequila please email Evelyn Zapantis at first developed for the Spring SMUS as a union of Canada shot glasses from Mexico; vivid [email protected]. Fair in 2004. The original plan and the world’s international woven cushion covers from roving was not only to raise money for community. Bedouin tribes of the Middle East; 12 school news

The Strength of Admissions – 2005-2006 Admissions More than Numbers Reception Schedule dmissions can measure the strength of the school by our A annual enrolment and attrition numbers. Just as important a All interested alumni, and prospective families are invited to check measure of success for our Admissions team, is to observe and with the Admissions Office or the website for specific details: marvel at the ease in which our new students embrace the opportunities www.smus.bc.ca available to them. We know that admissions is strong when we sit back in September and observe our new students’ eagerness to be involved Date Reception Location and their efforts to contribute and to experience the richness of our October 2005 WBSA – Seven Hills, San Francisco programmes and extra-curricular activities. The bonus for us is to watch WBSA – Town School, San Francisco their contribution and personal growth throughout their first year and to San Diego know that the opportunity to join our community was the start of a new Seattle and life-changing experience. Southern Alberta Once again, we have opened this school year with full enrolment at all SMUS Open House three campuses. Our boarding community has welcomed 90 new boarders to join the returning boarders, which together comprise a full residential November 2005 WBSA Las Vegas community. From all reports, our new students from kindergarten to Kelowna grade 12, as well as those new members of our six boarding houses, are all Vancouver, Our Kids Fair settling in extremely well. Our new students have followed the sage advice Saudi Arabia from those caring for their welfare and have eagerly joined in to the fall Germany activities with energy and enthusiasm. Participation is the key to making the SMUS experience worthwhile and meaningful. December 2005 Terrace Each year, our task is to replace the enrolment numbers from our Kitimat graduating class as well as admit new students to fill the spaces left by Prince Rupert those who did not return to school for the upcoming year. Attrition January 2006 Grand Cayman numbers continue to be statistically insignificant and fall in the range Jamaica of less than 5% of our population. According to the survey of those Whistler who leave the school, many leave due to a family move or because of their desire to return to their home country for graduation. Because our February 2006 Mexico voluntary attrition is minimal, we continue to welcome back the vast Alberta majority of our students and their families. SMUS Open House We are grateful to the entire SMUS community for their contribution March 2006 Olympic Peninsula to the strong retention figures we experience. The caring, compassion San Juan Islands and excellence of our community is reflected in the overall strength Portland of admissions at SMUS. Our students are happy to be here, they are successful in their goals, they develop deep and lifelong friendships and April 2006 Gulf Islands they are prepared for their future as citizens of the world. We embark Vancouver Island on another year in Admissions and in this Centennial Year, we will once again proudly weave the story of tradition, excellence and pride in the school as we meet our prospective students for the upcoming year. – Sue Saunders, Director of Admissions

A fresh new face at the Middle School!

St Michaels University School Open House at all three campuses October 21 • February 17 Visit the school for a tour of the facilities and find out why SMUS is ranked as one of BC’s leading schools. school news 13 Vivat! Sage-ing Not Age-ing into our Next Century

t’s our Centennial and it promises to be an exciting year The nineteenth century poet I that will be remembered for decades to come. It’s a threshold- and philosopher Ralph Waldo year in our school’s history and has much to teach us. Will we Emerson wrote that success is “To let it? And if so, what can it teach? laugh often and love much; to win “Vivat!” is Latin for “Be Alive!” Captain Harvey, one of the founders the respect of intelligent persons of University School, incorporated the word in the school song, which he and the affection of children; to wrote long ago. Today, “Vivat” is spoken, shouted, and sung to encourage, earn the approval of honest critics challenge, remember, celebrate and perhaps, even instruct us how to “be and endure the betrayal of false alive” more fully and how our school can “be alive” more fully in the friends; to appreciate beauty; to find Reverend Dr. June Maffin coming century. the best in others; to give of one’s In his book From Age-Ing to Sage-Ing: A Profound New Vision self without the slightest thought of return; to have accomplished a task, of Growing Older, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi speaks of the whether by a healthy child, a rescued soul, a garden patch or a redeemed importance of knowing that we are not simply body and mind…we are social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung body, mind and spirit, and to that end, it is important that we live an with exultation; to know that even one life has breathed easier because intentional spiritual life. How can we do that? How can we “be alive you have lived; this is to have succeeded.” – vivat” spiritually? Emerson’s definition of success is a wonderful indication of what it is While facts, figures and technology have their place and teach us about to be a spiritual person. how we can be alive intellectually…can/do they teach us about being Perhaps our Centennial can be an opportunity…for the leadership of alive spiritually?…can/do they help us understand the difficult issues such the school…and for each of us…to intentionally consider the role of the as death, suffering, hatred, oppression, illness, violence, loneliness, pain, spirit and the important role that spiritual intelligence (Marsha Sinetar redemption, terrorism, compassion, sin, forgiveness, love, the meaning in her book Spiritual Intelligence) plays in the development of the whole of life? person. By doing so, the children entrusted to our care will be a ‘success’ When we see ourselves as spiritual beings as well as physical/ in life in the fullest understanding of that word. By doing so, sage-ing, emotional/intellectual beings, we find ourselves living our lives with more not age-ing, will be the way each of us will “be alive!” more fully! intentionality as we…seek to be the very best we can be…learn from Yes, our Centennial year can be a wonderful opportunity for us to our hurts and move on…ask for forgiveness when we have slighted/hurt expand our understanding of what it means to be more fully human. It another…live a life of compassion each day as we care for and express can be an exceptional teacher, if we let it. So may it be. And may God’s concern for one another in tangible ways…intentionally do the ‘little blessings be upon the second century of this exceptional school, its Board things’ that may not be noticed, counted or acknowledged…forgive of Governors, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, children and youth! Vivat! others/God/ourselves. Such attitude and action is wise aging – “sage-ing” –The Reverend Dr. June Maffin – being alive spiritually – living successfully. [email protected] www.junemaffin.com

Terry Fox Walk/Run

n Friday, September 16, the entire O Middle School participated in the special celebrations marking the 25th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope. Staff and students joined about 3,000 students from schools around Victoria in the Terrry Fox walk/run and took in the entertainment and unveiling of a statue of Terry Fox that will be at Mile Zero in Beacon Hill Park. The Middle School raised over $500 toward the Marathon of Hope by collecting ‘twoonies for Terry’. The Senior School also participated in the Terry Fox Run, raising around $550.

Running for the cause...all three schools participated in the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope. 14 school news

Faculty Retirements

our significant faculty members retired this past school Sally Blyth arrived to be Director of the Junior School in 1997 from F year. The individuals will be missed by their friends on staff, as Montreal, where she held a similar position. She has an obvious respect well as by the many hundreds of former students whose lives for children and their interests are always at the top of her agenda. She they touched. Each of these retirees has made a great contribution to has been a dedicated and conscientious leader and we wish her well in her SMUS, and together their service to the school totals over one hundred return to the east to be close to her daughter and grandchild. years. After eighteen years at SMUS, Tony Cordle has officially retired, but Peter Tongue attended Birmingham University and Oxford where he to everyone’s delight he will be resuming his role part-time at the school received a coveted rugby ‘blue’. He arrived at the school from Wellington on a contract basis. College in England in 1985 and immediately made an impact in the Tony was born in Barbados and emigrated to Cardiff, Wales as an 18- SMUS science lab and on the rugby field. In 1992, he was appointed year-old. He very soon found himself on a professional cricket contract Director of the Senior School and since then, his contribution to the with Glamorgan, which is the only Welsh county to play in the English school has been immense. His professionalism and caring nature has County Championship. Tony’s professional cricket career lasted 18 endeared him to all who have had the opportunity to work with him years and in that time he endeared himself to the entire Welsh cricket and he will be sadly missed. Peter has deep spiritual interests and he has community. He was a fast/medium bowler and in 1969 he distinguished decided that the time has come to pursue them more fully. We wish Peter himself by producing the best bowling display of the season in world all the best on his path to personal fulfillment. cricket, taking 9 wickets for 49 runs against Leicestershire. He still has John Harris came to Victoria in 1964 and was hired by Kyrle W. the ball! Symons to teach at St. Michael’s School. He was that campus’ last active Tony arrived in Canada in 1984 and coached cricket across the faculty connection to the pre-amalgamation days. John gave 37 years country, working for both provincial and national organizations. His of service to the school and he is admired by all who know him for his stop in Victoria in 1985 was fortuitous for SMUS when he met Mr. John outstanding personal and professional qualities. He has certainly been a Schaffter who invited him to work at the school. Managing the Tuck key contributor to the school’s evolution and will be fondly remembered Shop was one of Tony’s tasks and it is in this capacity that many hundreds by everyone. of our students have benefited from his wisdom, sense of fun and fair Sue Moore’s connection to St. Michaels University School goes back play. He has coached soccer and cricket with great success at the school to the birth of the primary programme at the Junior School. When and his players have fond memories of their time with him. she was hired by Headmaster Peter Caleb in 1974, the school began at grade 3. Sue, along with Cindy Miles, was given the task of building the grades 1 and 2 programmes. Sue’s dedication over her Peter Tongue – professional and caring – will be missed. 31 years has ensured that every student who left her grade 2 class received the solid fundamentals so necessar y to progress through our challenging curriculum. John Harris and Sally Blyth chat on the Junior School grounds.

John Harris and Sue Moore contributed a total of 68 years of service at the school.

Cliff Yorath, Director of Alumni Relations; Peter Tongue, Director of Senior School; Kevin Cook, Deputy Director of Senior School;, and Joan Tweedie, John Reid accompanied Tony Cordle on the piano at a commemorative Librarian, at a good-bye party. concert last spring. school news 15

Three Staff =100 Years of Teaching Excellence!

s the school moves into its A Centennial year, three teachers have just completed their collective century. Two of them, also being alumni, can make the astonishing claim to have been associated with the school for almost half of its history. Peter Gardiner is the sole surviving current teacher from University School in its pre- amalgamation days. He is originally from Cardiff, Wales and was hired by J.J. Timmis to teach biology at the school in 1968. Peter is highly respected by alumni and has occupied numerous positions in the school, from teaching to house mastering to administration. He has also coached many a fine badminton player here (SMUS won the Provincial Title in 1996). Most recently, Peter has begun a Summer Advanced Placement teachers’ course at the school that is proving to be a popular addition to our Summer Programmes. As well, he has found time over the past few Peter Gardiner, John McIntyre and Tony Keble stack up 100 years of teaching excellence. Peter years to stand as the faculty representative on the Gardiner is currently teaching Biology and AP courses, John McIntyre is teaching History, and Tony SMUS Board of Governors. Keble is teaching Spanish at the Senior School. Tony Keble (US 62) has taught Spanish at John McIntyre (US 66) has taught History at the school for 32 years the school for 32 years, and not only did he attend the school, but his and was a dayboy in the University School boarding world of the mid- father before him taught here from the mid-fifties until 1965. He is an sixties. His knowledge of his subject area is enormous and SMUS students excellent teacher and many alumni have fond memories of his classes. were undoubtedly impressed when he showed that his knowledge is His distinctive style of delivering language instruction combined with not restricted to just history, as he was the vastly dominant character the culture of the Spanish-speaking world has been very appealing to the in a recent school trivia contest (won comfortably by the faculty). John students. His epic Mexican Spring Break Tours are fondly remembered by coached rugby to the glorious thirds and fourths in the seventies and many of our former graduates. eighties and has most recently become the golf coach, taking his team to the provincials just a couple of years ago.

Hinton Chair Filled Debating Tournaments ane Rees is appointed as Hinton Chair for this school year on the Horizon J (2005-2006), to teach grades 4 and 5 math and science. She was previously a teacher and administrator at Mulgrave School MUS is proud to announce that Sean Hayden, Senior and West Point Grey Academy in Vancouver. S School English teacher, has been elected as the Island Regional She returned to Victoria two years ago with her family. Since that Coordinator for speech and debate. He takes over the position time, she has taught at SMUS on a temporary basis. She was recently from James Duthie who teaches at Dover Bay Secondary School in the interim Director of Elizabeth Buckley School here in Victoria. Jane is Nanaimo. Mr. Duthie has held the position with the DSABC for many known to many as a graduate of SMUS, Class of 1986. We welcome her years and has done a great service for the debating community on the in this new capacity. Island. Debate looks exciting this year with a range of tournaments and events planned in the coming months. The first tournament the team will attend is the Newman-Fisa, which will be held at Glenlyon-Norfolk School on Student Accomplishment October 1. At the end of October, four seniors will face another challenge when they attend the McGill High School tournament in Montreal. The ichael Shaw, a grade 7 student, has been raising money for seniors will face teams from across the country at this event. M the Boys and Girls Club of Canada for several years. This year, Michael raised $4000 by outdriving 82 contestants in a Long Ball Golf Challenge at Cedar Hill Golf Club. Over the past five years, Michael has raised $14,000 for Boys and Girls Club of Canada! 16 parents’ auxiliary Parents’ Auxiliary So Much History!

s we enter the St. Michaels University School And where have all the In the 1970s, many initiatives were started. Junior A Centennial year, we need to take the time to delve thousands of dollars raised School Library volunteers were organized. Christmas into the rich history of our school and reflect from these events gone? Back dinners began, consisting of turkey, plum pudding, upon the people and organizations that have contributed to to the school, ultimately to bagpipes, and the presentation of a boar’s head. (This this richness. To appreciate how we have evolved and where benefit our students! is the only Auxiliary social event that has continued we are today, we need to ask: How long has the Auxiliary every year since it’s inception.) A newsletter to boarding existed? How has the organization changed over the years? Where parents was sent out periodically; now the newsletter is published every does the Parents’ Auxiliary fit within the school’s history? Where is the two months for both day and boarding parents. Boarding students were Auxiliary now compared to when it started? invited into day family homes for a home-cooked meal. This idea was The Parents’ Auxiliary has been active for over 60 years at St. Michael’s resurrected in 2002 and continues today as the Boarders without Borders School, and for at least 35 years at University School, as reference is made event. Weekly hot dog days started in 1975-76 at Junior School, evolving in the archives to the 1943 Junior School Constitution, and the “restart” of into pizza days at both Junior and Middle Schools in 1992, and Senior The University School Auxiliary in 1970-1971. With the amalgamation of School pizza day in 2004. The Scholarship Fund began from the proceeds St. Michael’s School and University School, amendments were made to the of Auxiliary rummage and bake sales, and eventually from members Constitution to create one Auxiliary in 1972. staffing community bingo, generating funds to total over $100,000. It seems as though we’ve come full circle since the first Auxiliary From the interest on this investment monies are available for present- Minutes were recorded in 1969-1970. At that time, the school day scholarships and awards. Fashion shows were held as a fundraiser for was beginning a renovation to add the new Bridgman Library and many years, eventually evolving into the present day Grad Fashion show. Headmaster Caleb expressed the need for at least 5,000 books. This The Auxiliary served tea and cakes at Open House starting in 1971. year, we too begin the building of a new library, as part of the 2005 Today, parents in the auxiliary continue to welcome prospective parents reconstruction of School House. to the school at each Open House. According to archival records from 30 years ago, a questionnaire was With the amalgamation of St. Michael’s School and University School, sent to all parents in the 1972-1973 school year, to try to determine the the need was determined in 1972 for an Auxiliary executive to include purpose of the Auxiliary. Parents were asked: Should the Auxiliary be: three Junior School and three Senior School representatives. Today, we (1) a social group, (2) a fundraising group, (3) a social and fundraising have Junior, Middle, and Senior School liaisons. In 1973 the Auxiliary group, or is it (4) not necessary? Amazingly enough, these questions are requested to have a Board member regularly attend Auxiliary meetings. The still being asked today. SMUS Society passed a motion in 1982 to have a non-voting Auxiliary In 1972-73, 50 per cent of the questionnaires were returned and representative on the Board of Governors. That same year, the Auxiliary the majority of parents felt that the Auxiliary was both a social and passed a motion that the representative should be the Auxiliary President. fundraising group. Since that time, the Auxiliary has been involved in Today, the Auxiliary President serves as an active, voting Board member. a wide variety of activities and events, often with a fine line existing in In the 1980s, the Auxiliary hosted a year-end party for grade 7s. This determining whether or not an event is “social” or for “fundraising.” The developed into Auxiliary subsidization, in 1994, of the grade 5 year-end two often co-exist, and are not necessarily mutually exclusive. The hope is party, the grade 8 dinner/dance, and After Grad. Auxiliary support for that an event will break even, and if a profit is made, so much the better, these events continues to this day, although grade 12s now receive funding as the money will go back to enhance the school. for Grad events to be used at their discretion. The current Welcome Back Surprisingly, many current Auxiliary events started many years ago. coffee parties on the first day of school originated in the 1980s, beginning In the 1960s, Used Uniform sales began operating out of a parent’s at Junior School in 1984, followed by Middle/Senior Schools in 1987. home, with a percentage of the profits going back to the school. In the 1990s, a birthday cake service for boarders was initiated, also Eventually, sales occurred annually in the gym at the main campus. In continuing to this day. The first annual golf tournament began in 1992, 2003, uniforms were sold out of the first Auxiliary designated room in generating thousands of dollars for the Parents’ Auxiliary Endowment School House. Fund. The student phone directory began in 1998, and has grown to include every student in the school. Moving into the 21st century, technological advances are impacting the Auxiliary in significant ways. The PA website continues to be expanded and developed. One of the ways the Auxiliary now communicates to the parent community is via email. Job descriptions and policies have been formulated in order to clarify the Auxiliary’s role within the school community. The conscious decision by the Auxiliary executive in 2002-03 to move toward being “inclusive” in membership, student directory, and distribution of funds has forced the Auxiliary to cope with huge volumes

Parents’ Auxiliary volunteers making lattes and cappuccinos at the 2002 Spring Fair. parents’ auxiliary 17

Having Fun and Making Dough The Parents’ Auxiliary has held a strong and supportive connection with the school since its inception in 1943. In this February 1991 Archives photo, Auxiliary members gather together and make dough for a school fundraiser; in this case, they were baking foccacia bread! Over the years, through the generous donation of time, energy, and their many talents, the Parents’ Auxiliary continue to add to the strength and stability of SMUS. From left to right: Carolyn Jones, Wilma Saville (hidden), Marcella Sanglap, Marie Ibell, Andrea Greenway, Zulette Gordon, Norma Christou, Rosa Loiacono, Veronica Liang, Joanne Stevenson. of information, while at the same time respecting privacy laws and evenings, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” a Mother’s Day tea and staff avoiding repetition of volunteer efforts. Membership dues can now be appreciation luncheons. The list goes on and on…. charged to student accounts. Information for the student directory can be And where have all the thousands of dollars raised from these events obtained through the school, saving needless parental volunteer hours for gone? Back to the school, ultimately to benefit our students! Proceeds data input. The Allocations process provides a fair and equitable avenue have been used to purchase a wide range of items over the decades. Most for the distribution of Auxiliary monies. Teachers and parents can now fit within the present day allocations categories of academics, athletics, make funding requests directly to the Auxiliary. arts/culture, boarding, extracurricular clubs, outdoor education, school It is interesting to note that some events are not “new,” but have community and technology. Bursaries, memorial funds and scholarships “resurfaced” over the years. Spring Fairs were held in 1982, 1989 and have been given. A few more “novel” funding items include aquariums, 1990, only to be resurrected in recent memory as the new “millenium” books, buses, crockery for camper/bus, flowers, sacristy carpets, an fairs of 2000, 2002 and 2004, held in conjunction with the Advancement outdoor drinking fountain, drapes for the Headmaster’s office, emergency office. Family BBQs, picnics and dances have been held at various times kits, a fitness centre, infirmary items, labs, libraries, popcorn machines, over the years. Funding for parent education has its roots in the one- publications, rifle range items, repair and building of tennis courts, day 1988 Auxiliary-funded conference “Building Bridges” regarding robotic kits, prefect blazers, sewing machines, staff rooms, stained glass adolescent issues. window for the chapel, tours, teams, uniforms, wiring…. Again, the list There have been numerous initiatives over the years. In the late 1980s goes on and on – needs funded by the Auxiliary for that particular place “SMUMS,” an Auxiliary ladies grass hockey team, played a Senior Girls and time in the school’s history. team, and “SPOPS,” a men’s committee, organized a dance. SMUS In fact, every facet of school life has been impacted in some way or souvenir sales began in the 1980s as an Auxiliary fundraiser and continued other by the volunteer efforts of the members of the Parents’ Auxiliary! for over a decade until 1992 at which time the school Campus Shop took The Auxiliary is an integral part of life at SMUS. It has a rich history. It over. An Altar Guild existed to decorate the Chapel. There have been has provided many “extras” for the school in the form of social events, tuition fee lotteries, “Toonie for the Tower” and the “Cook’s Tour of the fundraising events, and services. It is full of many parent volunteers who Campus” tours, a Halloween family night, Junior School Barn Dance, have worked tirelessly, selflessly, and consistently; all for the good of and a “Caesar’s at SMUS” casino night. “Piece of Home” gift baskets were the school. We can be proud to be part of this organization, one that introduced for boarding students in 2002/03. provides social opportunities for the school “family,” and consists of Many events have revolved around different themes. There have been “parents working together to support excellence in education.” In the 1972 “Christmas” bazaars, Christmas boutiques, a Christmas cookbook and Minutes, Mrs. Katharine Ellis, then President of the Auxiliary, is quoted as cards, and Merry Market. There have been “sales”: book sales, bake sales, saying “ I am confident we will be able to form a competent Auxiliary for garage sales, raffle sales, business directory sales, “Entertainment Victoria” the “new” school, St. Michaels University School.” Thirty years later, the sales. Food and/or refreshments have been provided for events such as Auxiliary has become an essential part of St. Michaels University School, the annual Old Boy’s dance, cricket teas, Speech Day luncheons, Prize and I am confident its legacy will flourish throughout the next 100 years! Days, Grad luncheons, a SMUS 80th birthday party, a Board fundraising Vivat! cocktail party, spaghetti dinners, dessert parties, a sherry party, wine tasting – Jane Effa, President SMUS Parents’ Auxiliary (2005-2006) 18 centennial highlights Highlights of a Hundred Years 2005-2006 is the 100th Year in the School’s History

University School Crest St. Michael’s School Crest St. Michaels University 1906-1971 1910-1971 School Crest Amalgamation 1971 University School St. Michael’s School St. Michaels 1906 - Founded by the 1910 - Founded by University School Rev. W.W. Bolton and K.C. Symons 1971 - University School and J.C. Barnacle, with 1912 - School established St. Michael’s School R.V. Harvey joining on Windsor Road amalgamated to form St. Michaels University in 1908 property St. Michaels University School Crest today 1908 - Cornerstone of 1959 - School moved to 820 School School House laid Victoria Avenue, site 1978 - The School, previously 7th October of the present Junior for boys only, becomes 1909 - School moved to School co-educational Richmond Road 2006 - Happy 100th Birthday! Campus 1st February and Blue Atlas Cedar planted in front of School House

Cutting of the Centennial birthday cake by Headmaster Bob Snowden – enough for everyone! school house 19

An Architect’s View of the Restoration of School House

he physical rehabilitation of School House, together with T the replacement of the 1960s era Barker Library addition, will provide St. Michaels University School with much needed improved facilities at its core while completing the new academic quadrangle framed by the Crothall Centre to the north. As the centrepiece of the Senior School Campus, both figuratively and geographically, the historically significant 1909 School House building will have its exterior form and fabric largely unaltered. Existing brickwork, windows, front entrance and roof, including dormers and cupola, will be retained and restored as necessary. Perhaps most significantly, the existing ivy and creeper vines, which cover much of the building, will be retained wherever possible. Internally, the existing masonry and timber structure Preparations have been made for a total restoration and refurbishing of the will be seismically upgraded to current code standards, including the 99-year-old School House. The building, along with the Barker Library, has been totally dismantled and emptied. insertion of new concrete shear walls and stairs. An elevator will be added to provide full accessibility to all four levels. Mechanical, plumbing, a two-level atrium space at its centre, featuring a cupola with clerestory electrical and life safety systems will be completely upgraded to current lighting supported by large timber trusses below. This space will be standards and the building will be fully sprinklered. New interior finishes, located along the north-south axis of both School House and the Crothall millwork and furnishings will be selected to meet modern requirements Centre. The Library will serve as the primary focus of the completed while being compatible with the building’s Edwardian character. academic quadrangle and will have its main entrance off the south side As it has during its first century, School House will continue to house of the quadrangle visible through the Crothall Centre archway from a variety of uses, including the school’s administrative offices; finance, Knight Avenue. As with the Barker Library, the new facility will be advancement, and admissions departments; math department and accessible from the main entrance hall of School House at the second classrooms, boarding services, and of course, a new expanded Library. As floor. An internal stair connecting the two levels of the Library will also well, temporary accommodations for the Campus Shop and Senior Girls be provided. Change Room will be made at ground level until these can be relocated Finally, the new Library wing will be positioned to allow the new east- permanently to other facilities currently being planned. west campus walkway to extend along its north face through the academic The new Library will be approximately four times the size of the quadrangle. Once the anticipated future phases of work to Brown Hall facility it replaces and will be housed both within the existing ground and the Monkman Athletic Complex are realized, this walkway will link level of the School House building as well as in a new north addition. all the facilities on campus and permit clear views in both directions. The Library will feature a mezzanine level and will be gathered around By Jim Kerr, Merrick Architecture

Rebuilding Residence An Update…

t has been a very busy summer on campus with plenty of A construction getting under way. Not only has the seismic upgrade of School House and demolition and rebuilding of the new Library commenced, but there has also been a lot happening in and around the boarding houses. Major changes include Symons and Harvey Houses getting a new common room and office, along with the relocation of the Infirmary and the school’s main laundry services. There have also been some significant changes around Timmis and Bolton Houses, including the southward extension of the whole building by 16 feet. Future plans include the construction of a similar style common room for the students of Timmis and Bolton, and modifications to the student and houseparent accommodations in four of the other residences. In the long run, this will mean some wonderful changes with a tremendously positive impact on lives of all the boarders and residential staff. Everyone is eagerly awaiting the completion of these projects. The transformation of the residences continues. The Restoration of School House

he School House The 1909 School House is being restored and refurbished. What a fitting tribute to our Centennial year! T restoration will leave the 1909 Edwardian style and historically significant building exterior largely unaltered. Existing brickwork, windows, front entrance and roof, including dormers and cupola, will be restored and existing ivy will be retained. Masonry and timber structures will be seismically upgraded to current code standards. An elevator will be added to provide accessibility. Mechanical, plumbing, electrical and life safety systems will be completely upgraded. As it has during its first century, School House will continue to house a variety of uses, including the school’s administrative offices; finance, advancement, and admissions departments; math department and classrooms, boarder services and, of course, a new expanded Library. The new Library will be approximately four times the size of the facility it replaces and will be housed both within the existing ground level of the School House building as well as in a new north addition. It will feature a mezzanine level gathered around a two-level atrium space with a cupola, clerestory lighting, and large timber trusses.

Like a doll's house standing in the sunlight of a September morning, the School House waits in readiness for the next move in her revitalization. The building has had all of the old wiring, walls, floors, radiators, lights, plumbing – everything removed! The building’s exterior, including brick and ivy, will be left untouched to maintain her original Edwardian charm and beauty.

22 on boarding On Boarding Recollections of School House Looking Back with Ian Farish - past boarding student, past house parent, current teacher, and current parent

t is with mixed emotions that I consider the renovation of drawers, a hook for my towel, and a miniscule patch of carpet on which I I School House. As with many boarding students who lived at was allowed to step as I clambered to my top bunk spot. the school in the 1980s and earlier, the top two floors of School The old boys played the game well, though the new boys soon House were our home. Besides the 40 or so grade 8s and 9s who were caught on. One had to negotiate all kinds of situations, including its inhabitants, there was also Ian Hyde-Lay, the “Mayor of Toytown” shower order, hooks for towels, shelves, desks, and even “airtime” – the as he was known by his colleagues, and Mike Walsh, Cliff Yorath, Mike right to play one’s own music aloud. Suffice it to say, the dorm was a Holmes, Chris Considine and Greg Eng, who were among the assistant training ground and constantly changing. Negotiating skills, powers of houseparents. There was also Ed the janitor, whom many of us students persuasion and currency of various sorts (most of which involved food would remember, as he held the keys to allow daytime access to our and other items from home) were all a part of the experience. All in all, dorms. it was a wonderfully rich micro-society, and we learned I arrived in 1985 and lived in one of the rooms that As I climbed to the top floor of the independence, interdependence, team skills, and many later housed the classrooms of the language department. building, my senses were filled with other lessons. In those days, it was eight students per room, nine sights and smells that conjured up Above all else, dorms stuck together. We were bucks allowance, 10 o’clock bedtime, and ping-pong in memories that were both intense mini-cities, in the country of School House. There was the common room to blow off steam. Everything was and packed with emotion. a tremendous esprit de corps as a result. Dorm-raids, shared or negotiated. pillow fights, and subtle mischief were all a wonderful Living space in a room with eight to ten students would make an part of the game. Considering that it was fifty-or-so adolescent boys with interesting study in negotiations and power-plays. Far from the neat one duty housemaster, things ran quite smoothly, as I recall. Like any rows of tidily made beds one sees in some boarding institutions, School society, it had its problems. I sometimes feel badly for the students of House dorms each had a unique layout. There was an unspoken hierarchy today that live two to a room with their own phone, computer, and desk regarding allotment of personal real-estate. Territory was the most highly space and bathroom. Where’s the fun in that? You might as well be at prized commodity, and it was traded and upgraded like a real-life game home. School House was a country unto itself. Consider the following of monopoly. We called it one’s ‘area’ and the phrases “You’re in my area!” snapshots. or “Get out of my area!” were often bandied about between dorm-mates. Communication between dorms: No phones. There was banging The boys who had seniority had the bottom bunks, or One quickly learned to be quiet on the walls and thumping on the floor, but we could singles, and had the first choice of drawers, desk, and most easily get the attention of the downstairs residents as soon as the majority of dorm- hooks. Being a new student, I arrived first and started by shaking the radiators – creating a thunderous effect mates wanted to sleep; otherwise out with a single bed. My territory shrank rapidly as that would simulate an earthquake. I can’t remember the returning students arrived and explained the reality one might find a shoe or some other the meaning of the signal, but it had a powerful effect of the situation. I ended up nearest the door on a projectile headed toward them that shook the building. I’m not sure what the plumbers top bunk. My storage space consisted of a couple of through the dark. thought of this practice, but it was great fun at the time. Use of the payphone: this was an interesting phenomenon. Consider that phone calls home, social calls, pizza orders (a rare treat on nine bucks allowance!), and incoming calls for 30 students on the floor all took place through one phone. Good luck to the boarder unlucky enough to get an incoming call from a female day-student. Privacy was a non-issue! Of course there were none of the cell phones and private lines that exist today for many boarders. My first months away from home were accompanied by the homesickness that many of us are familiar with. Emotional phone calls were difficult at best, considering that on Sunday night there was a line-up of at least a half-dozen just feet away from the caller. In spite of this, I am sure that many a would-be “toughened” old boy shed a few tears on that pay phone. Oh, the stories it could tell. After ten years away from school, I came back to an updated school with new structures including the science block, all new residences, and a very polished campus all in all. School House still felt the same. As I climbed to the top floor of the building, my senses were filled with sights and smells that conjured up memories that were both intense and packed Brothers Ian and Craig Farish – both graduates of the school. Ian (SMUS 89) with emotion. The most evocative of these sensations were the smells in is currently teaching Middle School Music, is a past houseparent, and father the winding brick stairways. I’m not sure if it was the wax from the floor of four. Two of his children are attending SMUS, Luke (grade 8) and Jake or the dust in the corners – but whatever it was, it was the same as it had (grade 9). Craig (SMUS 90) is also a houseparent, university student, and been. I was transported back in time: 14 again, and re-experiencing my instructor of Intramurals and Outdoor Education (Archives photo circa 1989). on boarding 23

Boarding – A Lifestyle, Not a Job Anna Forbes looks back…

ight years ago, my husband, Dr. Iain Forbes, and I E embarked on a new adventure, which turned out to be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences of our lives. We were fortunate enough to take the position of Senior Houseparents in the brand new Symons House – a third house for girls, which was needed to accommodate the growing numbers of female boarders at the school. Looking back on that first year, ignorance was truly bliss. We were well acquainted with teenagers, having raised three of our own and their many friends, but we were not quite used to having 40 of them all in one Geoff Nugent (English teacher), Ian Hyde-Lay (Athletics and History and house, not to mention our sister house, Timmis, next door with a similar The Mayor of Toytown), Merrell Harlow (Head of House), and Rhodri Samuel (Biology) in the Wenman Pavilion at a Boarder’s singalong (circa 1988). number! Many of the girls were new to the school, as were all of the house staff apart from one, so it became our goal to create a unique new house first trips up those stairs, sensing newness and exhilaration coupled with with a spirit all of its own. What an opportunity! homesickness and fear of the unknown. It was indescribably powerful. We learned so much during our eight years in residence. We discovered Classes and academics were a huge part of our routine. Aside from a warm and supportive community among our fellow houseparents, and mandatory prep in the evenings it was largely self-initiated and a part of many stories were shared and laughed over in the wee small hours of late our dorm culture. Help was always available, from peers especially, and duty on a Saturday night. Knowing that we were not alone helped us there was an ethos of hard work. Study groups sprung up organically in through the difficult times, and yes, there were some, but the good times response to the rigorous (and sometimes tortuous) academic challenges far outnumbered the bad. thrown at us from memorable teachers such as Brian Faulkner, Hedda We learned that the term “Asian” is too broad to describe some of the Thatcher, Colleen McLeish, Tony Keble, Mel Jones, and many others. fascinating and diverse cultures which were represented in our house. Our Remarkably, many of the problems experienced by residence geography improved and our language skills developed – my husband supervisors of today were taken care of by the circumstances of eight or is still learning Mandarin and will never forget the encouragement he ten to a room. Lights out was not the problem it might be today. One received from the students after his halting attempts in the foyer. We quickly learned to be quiet as soon as the majority of dorm-mates wanted shared in student successes and failures, emoted over boyfriends lost and to sleep; otherwise one might find a shoe or some other projectile headed won, shopped for grad dresses, agonized over illnesses, helped with endless toward them through the dark. As such, there were few problems with homework assignments, scolded, encouraged, supported and celebrated, students chatting or lights on after bedtime. Of course, computers and and each year were amazed and proud when the graduating students phones after lights out were a non-issue at that time, though they would emerged as confident, beautiful young women who were grateful for their soon be on their way. association with the house. I am looking forward to seeing the new School House, but I will We have been fortunate enough to meet many of their parents, always remember the old building. I could describe many of its most sometimes in their own countries, and have made some wonderful friends. obscure corners in detail. It is the house that stores the memories of a We leave residence with some regrets, which is the best way to leave after thousand formative moments for so many of us, and it will continue to all, but we are immensely richer for the experiences we have had. do so. As much as the building though, it was the residents that made the memories…the teachers, housemasters, prefects, and the boys of School There are lives I can imagine without children, but none of them have the House. There was a tremendously varied group of individuals that made same laughter and noise. Unknown boarding in School House such a rich experience. My dorm had students from BC, Alberta, Washington, Hong Kong, Germany and Mexico. – Anna and Dr. Iain Forbes Twenty years later, many of us are in touch periodically. From our class, a few of us are involved with the school as parents and teachers. Some are out of touch and haven’t been heard from since. We all moved on, but there are powerful memories. I would love to hear from people who were around in those days, to talk about the adventures that we had. If you read this and feel like a chat, please drop me a line.

– Ian Farish [email protected]

Anna Forbes teaches Art at the Senior School, and Dr. Iain Forbes is the school’s physician. 24 school house

School House – Some Personal Reflections

t was a strange experience to see School House abandoned years a classroom, and previous to that, a dormitory. The basement of I and placed in the hands of the ‘Renovators’. It is, after all, the School House was used in the early years of my tenure variously for school’s most significant and historic building. Hopefully in a lockers, change rooms, toilets, laundry room, prefect common rooms, year or so it will return to its former dominance with the same traditional janitor closets, an antiquated Chemistry lab and other classrooms. This look, and nestled into a structure fit for the 21st century and beyond. level of School House was stark, forbidding and not a place to show Meanwhile, life must go on without School House. visitors! The laying of the Foundation Stone on October 7th, 1908 was The history of University School shows that the early years were good deemed to be the most memorable day in the history of the school, and and prosperous, but World War I brought on difficult times, followed by February 1, 1909, School House was occupied by what was probably the ill-fated venture of My earliest recollections are that on to become the Richmond Road (Mount Tolmie) making University School into University Military campus, the permanent home of University School. windy days and at quiet times, School School from 1920-23. There was a certain revival In the years since 1909, School House developed House’s windows rattled, its stairs in the late 20s, before the Great Depression of the a mature look, as ivy dotted the brick exterior and creaked, and the Dickensian heating 1930s and World War II brought very grim times. the blue cedar tree in front of the entrance began to system produced its own eerie music. University School barely survived. It was during grow to its present height. Photographs of School these years that all buildings, except School House, House taken from the main driveway have always been impressive, and in the Dining Room (a wooden building to the North) and the Gym were some ways, it is the bell tower that has given School House its photogenic closed down. Basically from about 1933 to the middle 1940s School appeal. From approximately 1925 to 1977 the sound of the old CPR House was University School. train bell gave the building an added appeal. Good times took a long time returning, and when J.J. Timmis took In later years, School House took on attachments. In 1958, Brown on the Headmastership in 1948, he was not impressed with the state of Hall was added to the West Side, albeit by means of a walkway, which the school. The physical plant was run down and neglected: there was in effect still displayed School House as a separate building. In 1966, the no money in the till. As times improved towards a zenith in the mid Barker Library was attached to the North side, and in this case, the new 60s, the school was starting to look much better. It is appropriate here to structure was an extension of School House. pay tribute to long-time employee, Erwin Presthofer, a droll, humorous The interior of School House represents a different story, and man and a great carpenter, who in his own stolid way kept the school over the years it has undergone many changes, but one fact should be structures as sound as possible. In his 40 or so years here, Erwin rebuilt quickly established: while the exterior was pleasing and photogenic, the the interior of School House and other buildings several times over, and it interior was not so! The top two floors were dormitories, and personal is he who knows more of the structural history of the school than anyone comforts of the boarding students were not really taken into account. The else. Erwin is one of the legendary characters of the school. dormitories accommodated up to 10 boys per dorm and even the rooms My earliest recollections are that on windy days and at quiet times, for the supervising teachers were not much better. Despite these Spartan School House’s windows rattled, its stairs creaked, and the Dickensian conditions, there was usually a strong camaraderie, which developed into heating system produced its own eerie music. It was spooky. So, as School a dorm and house spirit and later, into lifelong friendships. House undergoes its own life change, I was stricken with an interesting The main floor contained the Headmaster’s Office and the teaching thought. What is the fate of the ghosts that have inhabited School House?

staff’s Common Room. It also had classrooms for many of those years. – Robert Wilson Indeed, the Headmaster’s office of school year 2004/05 was for many retired SMUS teacher and school archivist

Archives Report Barker Library Gift

he school archives and all of its worldly goods has been With the advent of a brand new library included in the renovation T relocated into one of the school properties on Aldridge Street. and restoration of School House It will take some organizing to bring her back to working order. Dear Grad Class of 2005, On behalf of chief archivist, Brenda Waksel, along with her team of I would like to thank you for your wonderful donation of a gas fireplace dedicated volunteers: Mervyn Lougher-Goodey, reviewing the archived to the new Senior School Library. It will be located on the first floor in the video collection and accessioning details; Diane Keighley, reviewing and North West corner of the library. The windows on either side overlook the accessioning collections; Hugh Young, detail specialist; John O’Dell, academic quad of the Crothall Building. appraising the videotape collection; Robert Wilson, consummate There will be a plaque above the fireplace in your honour. It will historian, research expert, gatherer certainly be a much-sought after cosy place where students will gather to and writer, with his long-time read, discuss and reflect. Thank you very much for your generosity. We all friend and colleague, historian Ian look forward to a visit from you in the future, when you will be able to Mugridge, who is currently writing enjoy this special corner in the beautiful new library. a book on the school’s history, they Affectionately, are beginning to make headway. Joan Tweedie, Librarian Once the School House renovations are complete next year, the Archives will find a permanent home there. centennial schedule 25 One Hundred Years! SMUS Centennial Celebration Schedule

he Centennial Committee has been meeting since September 2004 to plan the activities to celebrate the One Hundredth Birthday T of SMUS. These activities will celebrate all aspects of school life for alumni of University School, St. Michael’s School and St. Michaels University School including all current students, parents and staff of the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. Visit the school website for further details www.smus.bc.ca.

Friday Afternoon September 9, 2005 Regional Alumni Centennial Dinners Centennial Golf Tournament The opening celebrations of the Centennial Held throughout the 2005-2006 school year. A Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, Year took place at the Senior School campus Currently planned for Toronto, New York, May 11, 2006 to kick off the Centennial and involved every student from kindergarten London and Hong Kong. Weekend. This inaugural event will be played to grade 12, as well as all faculty and staff. at Gorge Vale Golf Club and is limited to 120 Parents came to watch their children players. The event will begin with a shotgun participate in the celebrations. Everyone SMUS – One Hundred Years start at 1:00 pm and conclude with dinner enjoyed the commemorative barbecue lunch, of History and prize distribution in the clubhouse. Make followed by a photo that took in the entire This book is being written by historian Ian the Centennial Celebration an extended group of a thousand people. This was followed Mugridge and will be available in September weekend by registering for what could by the cutting and serving of an immense 2006. become an annual event. More details and birthday cake, supplied by Sodexho, and on-line registration is available on the school desserts by the Norris family, through the website at www.smus.bc.ca. Get your golfing Original Cakerie. And to top it all off, the SMUS Invitational Sports Festival friends together and organize a foursome or Centennial Committee distributed a thousand April, 2006 sign up as an individual; either way, it is going to be a superb occasion. specially marked centennial yoyo’s to everyone An international rugby and field hockey at the event. festival is being hosted by the school from April 8 to 15, featuring teams from England, Centennial Weekend Events Centennial Gala Dinner & Dance Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand and Canada. Activities will include an International Food October 28, 2005 Eighteen matches will be contested during Fair and Market, art exhibitions, music and A fundraising event to benefit the the festival and following completion of the drama performances and fireworks. Restoration of School House will be held schedule, ‘Festival Rep Teams’ in both rugby A special men’s professional rugby game in the William Monkman and field hockey will be selected. The rugby between the “SMUS Selects” and the Rugby Athletic Complex at the team will play the Canada U17 Team and the Canada National Team is in the planning stages Senior School. field hockey squad will play the Vancouver for Saturday afternoon, May 13 at the school. At press time, Island U18 Team. The schedule of games will We expect the Centennial Homecoming tickets for the evening be posted in the next couple of months and Weekend to attract 1000+ alumni as well as are still available. If it is hoped that alumni, SMUS families and their families and friends to the school. you are interested in friends will come along to offer support to this attending this historical great event. event, contact the school Advancement Centennial Sports Festival participants: Office: (250) 370-6176. Boys’ SMUS, Shawnigan Lake School, Rugby Oak Bay High School (Canada) Centennial Homecoming Weekend Centennial Lecture Series The High School of Glasgow May 11 – 14, 2006 Held throughout the 2005-2006 school year. (Scotland) The finale to the year of Centennial Celebrations! A series of 4-6 lectures by prominent speakers Blackrock College (Ireland) will be presented to the SMUS community. This expanded weekend will include Wimbledon College (England) These will be open to the public. traditional class reunions, chapel services, Girls’ SMUS, Shawnigan Lake School, as well as girls and boys athletic events. Field Lambrick Park High School To be held at SMUS School History Project Hockey (Canada) 3400 Richmond Road, Victoria, BC Held throughout the 2005-2006 school year, The High School of Glasgow this programme will teach and reawaken START PLANNING NOW. (Scotland) students, parents and alumni to the basic BE PART OF THIS St. Andrew’s College (Ireland) institutional history and traditions of SMUS. EXCITING PICTURE! Kristin College (New Zealand) A fun series of SMUS history trivia contests, For further details, involving student, parent and alumni teams, visit the school website at www.smus.bc.ca, will be held in the spring of 2006. or contact [email protected] 26 s t e v e n a s h

The Remarkable Steve Nash – 2005 NBA MVP

teve Nash created quite a stir Amazingly, despite Steve’s clear superstar S back in the fall of 1991 upon his status, Dallas owner Mark Cuban chose not to arrival into grade 11 at SMUS. The re-sign him to a long-term contract, concerned super talented all rounder did not disappoint, perhaps about possible injury and that the leaving a lasting mark upon his new school. now 30 year old might be past his peak. The Among his many accomplishments was a Phoenix Suns, coming off a desperate 29-53 1992 MVP award, as SMUS dominated BC season, had no such reservations, and offered a competition en route to a Provincial AAA handsome six-year deal. Steve headed back to Basketball Championship. the Valley of the Sun. Steve’s glittering career was only just taking What followed defied belief. off, as the next four years saw him achieve All- Bucking a league trend of slow down, American status at Santa Clara University, and defensive oriented basketball, the Suns, under fulfill a life-time dream by becoming a first Coach Mike D’Antoni, employed a “run and round draft pick of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. gun” style of hoops that had been in vogue Following two seasons in Phoenix, Steve was in the 1980s. The result was the highest traded in 1998 to the lowly Dallas Mavericks, scoring NBA team in over a decade, with and, in conjunction Steve’s impeccable The result was the highest scoring NBA team Dallas Maverick's #13, Steve Nash (SMUS 91). w i t h t e a m m a t e s in over a decade, with Steve’s impeccable play, play, charisma and Michael Finley and leadership, on and charisma and leadership, on and off the court, Duncan, Kevin Garnett and the like, this just Dirk Nowitzki, turned off the court, directly did not seem possible. Only two players under directly responsible for the turnaround. the moribund franchise responsible for the 6'6" had won the award in the previous forty into a league powerhouse. Fans across the turnaround. The Suns, picked by most pundits years. Only three point guards, all legends globe fell in love with his creativity, clutch to be a league also-ran, won an additional 33 in Magic Johnson, Oscar Robertson and Bob play, superb ball handling, brilliant shooting games to win the Western Conference regular Cousy had ever won the award. It had been 30 and passing. All-Star billing came his way season title with a 62-20 record. Teammates years since a player who did not lead his team in on two occasions, and he attracted further Amare Stoudemire, Shawn Marion, Joe scoring had won the award. Only one non-USA widespread notice with a tremendously skilful, Johnson and Quentin Richardson all enjoyed born player, Hakeem Olajuwon, had ever won gritty, and heart-warming performance for career years, while fans flocked to follow “the the award. Names like Wilt Chamberlain, Bill an overachieving Canadian Olympic team in team that made basketball fun again.” Russell, and Michael Jordan adorned the trophy. Sydney in 2000. Steve’s individual statistics were equally And yet, it did all come to pass. In what impressive. Though averaging only 15.5 ppg, many sportswriters consider THE most he shot 50.2% from the field, a rare figure for a significant individual accomplishment ever by point guard. His unselfish “pass first” mentality a Canadian athlete, Steve was honoured in May yielded 11.5 assists per game. He was the only of this year as the NBA Most Valuable Player player in the league to average double figures for 2004-2005. Typically, for such an honest, in points and assists, and indeed finished third loyal, humble and team-oriented player, he in the league in “double-doubles,” a statistic brought his teammates to the podium when invariably dominated by the league’s big men. accepting the trophy, emphasizing all the while Steve’s dominant season continued in the their contributions to his and the Suns’ overall playoffs. After the Suns dispatched the Memphis success. Grizzlies in opening round play, they then In so many ways, it is difficult to comprehend defeated Dallas in a highly entertaining six-game Steve’s incredible MVP accomplishment. From series. In one stunning, breathtaking display BC high school’s best in 1992 to being voted after another, Steve led his injury-riddled team the finest player in the world thirteen years later. Class of 2013 Sign Big Card for Steve Nash to victory, averaging over 30 points, 12 assists, Remarkable indeed, especially since, in his own Alumnus Steve Nash (SMUS 92) was recognized and 6 rebounds. Unfortunately, not even his self-effacing words, “I can’t believe they would as achieving THE most significant individual continued brilliance was enough for the Suns even consider giving such an award to a soccer accomplishment ever by a Canadian athlete. He to reach the NBA finals, as the team fell in five was honoured in May of this year as the NBA player from Gordon Head”! Most Valuable Player for 2004-2005. In June, games to eventual NBA champion San Antonio. From the entire SMUS community, every student and staff member in the Junior, Despite this disappointment, the season did congratulations Steve! Middle and Senior Schools signed a giant card hold one final, truly remarkable achievement. Vivat! as a commemorative memento for presentation As the Suns’ incredible regular season gained to Steve. In this photo, students: Lisa Kinoshita, in momentum, so too did discussion of Steve’s Steve married longtime girlfriend Alejandra Jason Chiu, Ella Hayashi, Claire Soong, and Richard Cunningham add their John Henry’s to candidacy for the league’s Most Valuable Player Amarilla in June 2005. They have twin daughters, the collaborative piece. The block mounted card award. On the surface, in a league stocked Isabella (Bella) and Lourdes (Lola), born October was sent to Steve’s home in Phoenix, Arizona. with superstars such as Shaquille O’Neal, Tim 2004. s t e v e n a s h 27

Steve Nash: A Most Versatile Person From one SMUS boy to another

first met Steve in the winter of the 1991-92 school year. A proud and passionate Canadian, Steve knows how he can make I While Steve has probably no recollection of that very ordinary a point or statement in a diplomatic but astonishing way. He has the moment, I can remember it like it was yesterday. strength of his convictions and stands by them in word and action and As a young SMUS Middle School student, located at the old Gordon without decrying the views or opinions of others. A simple statement on a Head Campus and isolated from the Senior School, I made my way to t-shirt, “Shoot for Peace,” made what could be considered the unpopular the “old” gym to watch the Senior Boys Basketball team practise and play. view of a pointless war. A kind gesture of spending money given discretely I never anticipated speaking with any of the athletes and to his fellow Canadian Olympic Basketball teammates was astounded when both Steve and Milan (Uzelac) The boy has become a giant of a did much to raise awareness for the lack of support for came over to speak to me during pre-game warm ups. man, a wonderful example of what amateur sport in Canada. That very poignant moment changed my outlook and humanity was meant to be. He acts on the principle that any problem can be gave me confidence: two of Victoria’s best athletes had solved by a combination of hard work and respect: for taken the time to speak to a small and insignificant grade 8 student. self and others. Steve’s principles of honesty, respect, discipline and hard Now, having spent many moments and hours in Steve’s company, I work, combined with his tolerance for defeat, and the determination smile and reflect each time I see him take time for autographs, interviews, to keep going, encourages his teammates and drives them to improve. handshakes, or just conversation. Just this season, when the Phoenix Suns Steve’s leadership has resulted in the Suns’ exceeding all expectations and were in Toronto to play the Raptors, we arranged to meet for dinner with working as a team. His example and guidance defines ultimate glory and other friends. We made what was to be a brief stop to watch the second not sole grandeur. half of a University of Toronto varsity basketball game. Steve wanted to During his latest achievement, NBA MVP, he simply refused to visit his friend, Mike Katz, U of T head coach and a long-time Canadian accept the individual accolade and called his teammates to the podium to National Team coach, to lend his support. Arriving at half-time, word share the award for what he described a team effort. Steve Nash has not spread quickly that Steve was in attendance. Approximately 200 young changed at all in the 13 years since I first met him. He is still the same people swarmed him looking for an autograph or introduction. No one person, who makes time for everyone, be it for an autograph, interview, went home disappointed as Steve took his time with every single one handshake, introduction or conservation. before joining the rest of us in the stands. Steve is a born mentor and role model. He has inspired me to see Steve’s generosity of time and his respect for people do not surprise his every obstacle as a challenge or mere hurdle. I have tried to emulate his friends or acquaintances. During the Bike 4 MPS charity bike ride in the work ethic and positive attitude in all aspects of my life. I still treasure summer of 2002, he took time to talk to many young students as well as his freshman photo from Santa Clara: “From one SMUS boy to another.” shoot some hoops with them at the high school on Salt Spring Island. He The boy has become a giant of a man, a wonderful example of what helped raise awareness of Mucopolysacharriodosis (MPS), a rare enzyme humanity was meant to be. deficiency disorder. However, this is one of countless moments where – Simon Ibell (SMUS 96) Steve has shown unusual caring and respect.

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long overdue St. Michael’s School reunion was held on The following alumni and staff were in attendance at the St. Michael’s A Saturday, June 11, 2005. Many thanks are due to the wonderful Reunion: efforts of Michael Symons (SM 59 and US 63) to ensure an excellent turnout of over one hundred alumni. Michael is the grandson Malcolm Anderson Norman Leggatt David Avren Charlie and Leslie Lorenzen of Kyrle C. Symons, founder of St. Michael’s School and son of Ned Joe Barber-Starkey John Lorenzen Symons, a long-time teacher at the school. His enthusiasm for the Charles Bates John Lort project was infectious and his ‘tracking’ of the many ‘Old Boys’ was Thomas and Aleda Bates Hugh and Patricia McLean quite remarkable. In addition to his organizational duties, Michael also Mark and Fraser Bell Bill Maconachie mounted an excellent archives display. John and Colleen Bevan Brian McLoughlin Peter Bousfield John McLoughlin The day began early afternoon when two large school buses appeared Hamish Bridgman Brian McLernon at the Senior School to transport the large and enthusiastic group of St. David Burr Duncan Matheson Michael’s Old Boys to the Junior School. Many of these men had not set Brian and Sara Carr-Harris Paul Meakes foot on the Victoria Avenue Campus for years, and the visit proved to be Bill Caywood Richard Nash one of happy nostalgia. Jon Chant and Myrna Nygard John and Dagmar Nation Rory Corneille Michael Nation All attendees gathered in the little gymnasium and were welcomed by Rod Couvelier Tye O’Connor Headmaster Bob Snowden. A number of the Old Boys at the gathering Graeme Cunningham Robert Patterson had been in attendance in the gym on opening day in September 1959 Ian Davies Richard Peck when the new campus of St. Michael’s School was officially opened. John Davies and Dorothy Aubert Nigel and Jane Penn It was wonderful to welcome Dr. Andrew Gillespie (SM 39), Barry Dinning Michael Rippingale David Duke Charles Roberts and Alice King Mr. John Nation (SM 33) and Mr. Derek Todd (SM 38), who were Jeremy and Claire Dunbar Richard and Barbara Roberts members of the Board in those days and were instrumental in resurrecting a Nick Etheridge Peter Rochfort condemned school. After the welcome in the gym, the traditional ice cream Peter Fields Geoff Rooper was provided and self-guided tours of the campus were taken. But all too Peter Fibiger Alan Ross soon, it was time to return to the Senior Campus and another facilities tour, Graham Garman Don Ross Bevan Gore-Langton Laurie Ross a part of the amalgamated school unfamiliar to many. Peter Grant Michael and Sonya Sanguinetti The day concluded with drinks and dinner in Brown Hall. An Martin Hagarty Fritz Schulze exceptional spirit pervaded the dining hall that evening and just about Neil Hamilton Malcolm and Vicki Sharp everyone was thrilled with a highly successful occasion, one to be repeated Adrian Haut Philip and Robin Sherwin in the future. After the dinner, a group of 60s grads performed a marching Gary Haut Michael and Lee Symons George and Arleigh Hayhoe Geoffrey Thornburn drill using the black, blue and white drill poles, resurrected from the days Peter Hertzberg Derek Todd of yore. Bruce Holms Migs Turner One of the highlights of the day for many was the introduction of Campbell and Priscilla Jones John Waters and Jan Thomson Percy Wilkinson, who as a teacher at the school from 1924-26 pre-dated Susan McGonigle Gus and Marrianna Westinghouse everyone in attendance. The 102-year-old drew a standing ovation! Ted and Liga Izard Percy Wilkinson George and Margaret Johnson Gerry Williams It is hoped that many who were at the reunion will continue to attend Hamish Lawrie Norman Worsley functions at the school and realize that they are an enormous part of the Robert Lawrie and Lynn Scott Cliff Yorath fabric of our school as it now stands.

Over 100 SMS Old Boys enjoyed a memorable day at the school, culminating in a buffet dinner in Brown Hall.

Alumni Reception Dates The dates have now been set for some regional receptions. Invitations will be mailed to alumni living in the listed areas closer to the dates and when times and locations have been confirmed.

Okanagan November 15, 2005 Edmonton November 16, 2005 Calgary November 17, 2005 Vancouver January 26, 2006 Seattle March 2, 2006

December 20 - Christmas Homecoming - All Alumni Welcome! (for more information, please contact Cliff Yorath: [email protected] or Louise Winter: [email protected]) alumni news 29 “A Chip Off the Old Block” Andrew Timmis (US 65) Reconnects University School Alumni

or University School alumni of the mid 1950s to mid down the driveway in their kilts and onto the playing field for 20 minutes F 1960s, the 2005 Alumni Weekend was highlighted by the of nostalgic entertainment. presence and influence of Andrew Timmis, the older son of The energy and enthusiasm displayed by Andrew Timmis cannot be J.J. Timmis, Headmaster of University School from 1948 until 1970. praised highly enough. It took a lot of time and expense to do what he Andrew was a student at University School from 1955 until 1965, and did. Indeed, it was surprisingly reminiscent of his father, also a man of the Headmaster’s House, now Reynolds House, was his home for almost enormous energy and enthusiasm, as was realized at the Saturday dinner. all of his first 23 years. Andrew began the after dinner proceedings with a masterly imitation Since 1970, Andrew has rarely visited the school. In 1983, he attended of his father taking morning assembly. Dressed in his father’s old suit, a Chapel service to dedicate the altar tapestry, created by artist Carol mortarboard and gown, and looking and sounding very much like his Sabiston Munro, to the memory of his father. And that was it, except for dad, he greeted the assembly with the voice, mannerisms and sayings of a couple of brief visits in the 1990s. JJT, and finished a hilarious rendition by announcing “hymn number Andrew’s re-emergence into the SMUS scene came as a bit of a 444” (faw faw faw). surprise. The 1965 alumni were rounding up the graduates of that year, This performance was followed by several hours of memories and Bob Chaworth-Musters, the Class Rep, was contacting boarders, with and stories from those years: tales suitably embellished by a “40-year the assistance of Chuck Lenfesty and Terry Price. It was then deemed exaggeration factor”! It was great entertainment for those in attendance, necessary to find someone in Victoria to encourage the old dayboy many of whom had not been back to the school for a long time. contingent to attend the weekend’s activities. While he did not seem to Congratulations and thanks to Andrew, who is certainly “a chip off be a candidate for this liaison role, Andrew volunteered his services. This the old block,” and a great admirer of his father. His effort, from which was a welcome and pivotal moment, for Andrew went about his task with he derived great pleasure, was much appreciated by a host of others. the zeal of a missionary. Indeed, J.J. Timmis would have declared the occasion to be a “good Andrew went somewhat beyond his mandate to contact 1965 dayboys. show” followed by a hearty and resounding “Vivat.” He collected his old 1955-65 Black and Reds and set about finding as – Rob Wilson many boarders and dayboys as he could from those years. And he found many, mainly by computer search, followed by phone calls to all parts of Canada and the world. Ably assisted by his wife Silvina, Andrew made lots of long phone calls and enjoyed amazing conversations with people he had not seen or heard from for several decades. The challenge of bringing back alumni for the May weekend was only the beginning, for Andrew then proceeded to organize a dinner at Laurel Point Inn, followed by a brunch the next day. About 75 people attended the dinner; some of their names are listed at the end of this article. Andrew’s next project needs a little background information. At University School, he was a prominent member of the Cadet Band. He was a fine bugler, and in his final year, the Drum Major. From 1955- 70 the School Cadet Corps was affiliated with the Canadian Scottish Regiment. Andrew arranged for the Pipes and Drums of the Canadian Scottish to entertain those at the school directly after the 2005 Andrew Timmis (US 65) brought together the pipes and drums for the 2005 Homecoming rugby game against Oak Bay High School on the Saturday Reunion. It was an exciting day to see this age-old tradition brought back to afternoon. This certainly turned back the clock, as the band marched the campus.

Alumni and Staff at the University School Reunion Evening 2005 included:

Staff: 1959 Tony Keble Bob Chaworth-Musters Don Speers Carey and Kixi Creek Larry Devlin Eric Qualley Jon Deisher Bob Spencer Peter Gardiner John Wenman Barry Dinning Patrick Stephenson Adrian Greenbank 1963 Marcel Fisher John Teagle Ian Mugridge 1960 Stan Beale Peter Genge Andrew Timmis Rob Wilson Jim Rigos Chris Collins Ian Izard Neil Vallance Chuck Jarrett 1954 1961 1964 Keith Kerr 1966 John Williams Nick Etheridge Clay Chattaway Eric Kjekstad Phil Deisher Barry Phillips Mark Drum Chuck Lenfesty Jim Wenman 1956 Bryan Tassin Hugh McGillivray Don Macdonald During the evening, Neil Fraser 1967 Chris Pollard Craig Minaker Terry Nelson (US 65) was contacted by phone, Grenfell Featherstone 1962 Giles Thorp Fraser Noble courtesy of Silvina Timmis. Neil now 1958 David Angus John Payne 1970 lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Russ Fulton Dave Chapman 1965 Terry Price Mel Reeves and has not been seen by his John McKay Robin Barker Roger Silcox Chris Spicer classmates for the past 40 years. 30 alumni news 2005 Homecoming Remembered May 6, 7 and 8, 2005

he Alumni Homecoming Weekend attracted about 300 for better continuity and flow to the day. The Billy G Basketball Classic T graduates of St. Michaels University School and the new drew about 20 alumni and the Girls’ Senior Soccer Team played to a spirited formula was considered by most attendees to be successful. tie with Brentwood College. The 1st XV rugby game against local rival Oak The event began with a welcome back wine and cheese reception in the Bay attracted a crowd of about 600 and against all odds the SMUS team stunning new Schaffter Hall – with over 60 alumni in attendance. The came up with a superb 25-15 victory. evening continued with ‘special year’ gatherings. Over 90 attended the Immediately following the game, the very impressive Canadian Headmaster’s Reception at Reynolds House for graduates of over 40 Scottish Regiment Pipes and Drums marched down the driveway and years standing and everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy the wonderful onto the field, bringing back memories of the University School Cadet occasion. This year, the oldest attendee was Percy Wilkinson, who taught Corps Drum and Bugle Bands of years gone by. The day ended with at St. Michael’s School from 1924 to 1926 and is still going strong at 102 an evening barbeque held in a marquee which had been erected for the years of age. occasion in front of School House. The weather held out well until the The Class of ’95 gathered at the Wenman Pavilion to celebrate their Sunday morning, when the weekend concluded disappointingly with a ten-year reunion and over 60 attended. The Class of ’85 met at Swans rained-out cricket match. Pub to celebrate 20 years and the group of about 45 graduates (almost The new format bodes well for the Centennial Homecoming 50% of their class) managed to recapture the wonderful spirit they Celebrations, which will be held May 11-14, 2006. Preparations are displayed whilst at the school. The classes of 1975 and 1990 also gathered already under way and details of the exciting event will unfold in the and enjoyed the weekend immensely. coming months. It will unquestionably be an occasion not to be missed. On the Saturday, the introduction of the Alumni/Grad 2005 Brunch Start making your plans now. proved to be popular and as a direct result the Chapel Service was better Vivat! attended than for many years. The sporting events were overlapped, allowing – Cliff Yorath, Director of Alumni Relations Proposed Changes to the St. Michaels University School Alumni Association Constitution

rnie Teagle, Cdr. Peter Birch-Jones, William Moore, The process for electing the Association’s President and Directors E and Reginald Wenman approved the Alumni’s Constitution has been updated to reflect these practices in other Alumni Associations in 1981. There have been significant changes to the rules that across Canada and the United States. These changes address any conflicts direct how a society may operate in Canada in the 24 years following this of interest, enable the alumni to be more informed about their candidate event. Also, alumni want a relevant and engaging Society to address their choices, and foster a team approach to managing the Association’s affairs. issues and meet their needs. The proposed changes to the Constitution can be viewed on the An Alumni Governance Committee reviewed the current school’s website at smus.bc.ca. Feel free to provide your comments on the Constitution and Bylaws for compliance with the Society Act of alumni section of the website or contact the President of the Association BC, and Revenue Canada Agency guidelines, and compared them to (Mel Reeves - [email protected]) if you have any questions or Canadian Association of Independent School (CAIS) guidelines, US comments about these changes. independent school guidelines, and other independent school Alumni Your Alumni Board of Directors has unanimously endorsed these Association Constitutions and Bylaws. The recommended changes bring changes and we look for your support at the meeting on October 27, 2005. the Association’s Constitutions and Bylaws into compliance with the legislation and these guidelines. The review addressed the issue of engaging and encouraging alumni participation in managing the Association by proposing a proxy vote for Special Meeting of the Alumni to Discuss alumni who live in cities other than Victoria or who may not be able to attend the Annual General Meeting. The proxy voting process enables all the Proposed Constitutional Changes alumni to participate in addressing issues and influencing the direction October 27, 2005 at 5:30 pm of the Association. The process is easily managed, fair and transparent. Copeland Lecture Theatre (Crothall Centre) It also recognizes that technology has changed since 1981 and that the St. Michaels University School alumni have access to a wide range of communications tools, such as 3400 Richmond Road email and the internet, that they may use to connect with other alumni, Victoria, BC the Association, to vote or to express their opinions on issues. The purpose of the special meeting of the alumni is to discuss and The Association has identified the need to provide bursaries or approve the changes to the Association’s Constitution and Bylaws. scholarships for deserving students and to alumni who wish to send This meeting will determine the future of the Association and we their children to St. Michaels University School. The proposed changes encourage you to attend and support an open and accountable to the Constitution and Bylaws enable the Association to raise, collect, Association that meets your needs. invest, effectively administer and manage funds to support bursaries and scholarship programmes. alumni news 31 Homecoming 2005 A weekend of renewed friendships & connections

Memories of the University School Cadet Corps Drum and Bugle Band were revived with the presence and display of the Canadian Scottish Regiment The First Fifteen put on a stellar game against Oak Bay High during the Pipe Band – a grand revival of an old tradition! Annual Homecoming Rugby Challenge.

The girls of SMUS ’95 are clearly enjoying their tenth reunion at the Wenman Pavilion. They are (l-r) Stephanie Olsen, Tara Strong, Joanna Forbes, Atarah Humphreys, Mary Humphreys (Faculty 1989 to 2002) and Angela Malcolm Anderson (SM 47) and his daughter, Marianne (SMUS 80) flank Tongue. centenarian Percy Wilkinson (SMS Faculty 1924-26). Marianne was the school’s first Head Girl and is a current member of the Board. All three attended the alumni gathering at Reynolds House on May 6, 2005.

A photo of Cliff Yorath’s (now Director of SMUS Alumni Relations) grade five class of 1977. These guys were all in attendance at the Reunion in May. They Gathering at the 2005 Homecoming, all from the class of 1985, [l-r] Michael also all graduated from the school in 1985! From left to right: Joe Sheldrake, Wale and his son, Matthew; Elizabeth (Johnson) Vickery; Joe Sheldrake; Kyman Chan, Cliff Yorath, Michael Wale and Roger Aubin. Michael Bell; and Michael Hadfield.

Hugh McGillivray (US 64) with his wife, Ellen (left). Beside them are Clay Chattaway (US 64) and his wife Avril. Shaun Heffernan (SMUS 04) with Christopher Spicer (US 70). 32 alumni news Focus on Alumni Full Speed Ahead! Robert Chapman Receives two SMUS 03 Prestigious Alberta Award R G r a d u at e s , R e b e k k a h he Alberta Government announced its Alberta Order of Keough and Cleare T Excellence Awards for 2005 and among the six recipients is Shields, and their friend Robert W. Chapman Sr. who attended University School from Jackie Strecker recently 1930 to 1933. This award is the highest given by the province to an completed an 8,000 km Alberta citizen. Bob is an Edmonton businessman who has worked in the cycling trip across Canada. areas of aerospace, insurance, travel and automobiles. In addition, he has Rebekkah, Cleare and Jackie The idea was hatched two an impressive record as a leader in volunteer and service organizations at years before and after a wee bit of training and a little preparation their the local, provincial and national levels. Apart from being an alumnus of adventure began on May 8 and lasted for 85 days. They travelled 130 kms University School, Bob also served on the Board of the school from 1964 each day or seven hours of cycling. The entire journey was documented until 1970. At 88 years of age, he still works five days a week at the travel by the girls and the day-by-day account may be found at their website agency he purchased in 1981. His son, Robert Jr., now runs the office http://crosscanada.slightlyorange.net/. Highlights included: while his father spends his time working on new business deals. • feeling the power having summited a 30 km climb at Roger’s Pass and Dorothy, Bob’s wife of 61 years, has recently passed away. She had a then zooming down the other side at 70 km/hr with snow peaks all sound understanding of his varied professional and volunteer life, and around considered him to be ‘crazy’. Their son, Bob Jr., is the general manager • being amazed by the diverse nature of Canada – from the Badlands at Edmonton Travel. Eldest son David is a retired Telus executive who of Alberta and the dinosaur bones at Drumheller to the tundra and is now pursuing other business interests, and daughter, Mary Kelsey, is a gorgeous fiords of Newfoundland high school teacher. • meeting the challenges of the prairies – headwinds, floods, numbing In addition to all of Bob’s volunteering, he still finds the time to offer cold and thunderstorms help each year in setting up the SMUS Alumni Reception in Edmonton • travelling with other groups of cyclists around the Great Lakes and at the Mayfair Golf and Country Club, where he has been a member for experiencing the camaraderie of camping, swimming and bonfires on over 70 years. The Chapman connection to the Mayfair Club spans its the lakeshore whole history, as his father was one of the founding members. • feeling the ecstasy of finding an ice cream stand in the middle of Bob’s office is a testament to his outstanding community service, with nowhere after a 100 km ride in blistering 35 degree heat plaques and awards adorning the walls. His volunteer history includes • enjoying the remarkable hospitality of many wonderful people across important roles with the Edmonton Community Chest (a forerunner this incredible country who welcomed us into their homes as if we to the United Way in that city), two decades of money raising with the were family Salvation Army, and a seat on the Board of the YMCA. He was Chairman • experiencing the thrill and great luck of hitting festivals in Quebec, of the Alberta Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the Senate at New Brunswick and Newfoundland and having the opportunity to the University of Alberta from 1966 to 1972. It is little wonder that the listen to everything from Irish fiddle music to rock and roll province of Alberta has bestowed this well deserved honour on Bob who • arriving at St. John’s with just the Atlantic ahead of us. We had has clearly been one of its leading citizens for over seven decades. accomplished an amazing feat! Many congratulations are due to Bob who will be receiving the Alberta Order of Excellence Award at a ceremony on October 20, 2005. Vanished from the Display Case: The Drum Major’s Mace

he Drum Major’s Mace was presented to University School T at the Annual Cadet Inspection on March 6, 1953. It measured about 5 feet in length with a polished brass ball on the end. It has a maroon rope and tassel and is inscribed with the names of about 15 of the drum majors who were honoured to carry the mace on behalf of the corps. Excerpt from the Black and Red, October 1953, No. 83: “We understand that The Mace once belonged to the famous ’88th, Captain Harvey’s old Regiment (First World War), so that it can, in a sense, be said to have come home!” It would appear that this Mace is very likely approximately 100 years old. So, its importance to the school and the The Drum Major’s Mace was an important part of the Cadet Corps Drum Drum Majors who wielded it is significant. We sincerely hope it can be and Bugle Band ceremonies. In this Archives photo taken March 20, 1965, found. If you have any idea as to the whereabouts, please contact our (l-r) Bob Chaworth-Musters (Cadet CO) (US 65); Lieut. Gov. George Pearkes; Drum Major Andrew Timmis (US 65) holding the legendary Mace; archivist, Brenda Waksel, at the school. Headmaster J.J. Timmis; and ADC Captain Patrick Chaworth-Musters. If you notice, there are two fathers and two sons together in this photo! alumni updates 33 Alumni Updates them becoming a teacher and the Columnist, filing dispatches from We receive email, snail mail, telephone calls, and visits – we other one wanting to be one we Bangalore and Zeballos and points love to hear from you! This is what gives us the stories to build must have done something right. I in between. He is working on a this important section of School Ties. Please take a moment look forward to seeing everyone at third book, about air travel. and tell us what you are doing. Keep in touch, and if you have a question about something at your old school, ask us. The the alumni centennial weekend.” more we hear, the more we can pass on in this section. Cliff Hall (SMUS 83) We want your email address, so why not send us from the ’80s dropped by the school on August an email update right now! [[email protected]] or 5th, with his wife, Heather, and [[email protected]] Robin Baird (SMUS 81) is a children, Robbie and Riana. lawyer in the Crown Prosecutor’s Office in Victoria. He was Head Lawrence Leake (SMUS 86) from the ’40s children: Jonathan, Gregory and Boy at the school and many will sent this update in June: “After the Madeleine. Alan attended UBC, remember him as an outstanding birth of our first child, Yulo, in George Hayhoe (SM 1944- where he earned a BSc in 1968, 800 metre runner and a skilled 1994, we moved to Japan in an 50) traveled from Vancouver to followed by his law degree in 1972. soccer player. In May, he was effort to raise him in a bilingual attend the St. Michael’s Reunion He is a partner with Edwards, nominated as the Conservative setting. Ten years later, with our held on June 11. He later sent this Kenny & Bray in Vancouver. Alan’s Party’s candidate for the Victoria somewhat larger family, including update: “My wife, Arleigh, and I memorable moments include: Riding in the next federal election Renco in 1998, and Skala 2000, enjoyed a cooking school vacation “Playing marbles in the gravel and whenever the call comes, we we have finally returned to Seattle. in Tuscany this year and also playground at the old Windsor wish him well. Robin is married to The children settled into their new attended the Henley Regatta at St. Avenue school, annual visits of Leslie and they have two children, schools almost immediately, and it Catherines, Ontario, to cheer on the demonstration experts from Alastair, age 4, and Jane, who is 2. has been wonderful watching their our son who rows on Brentwood Cheerio Yo-Yo Company, and drill English skills improve day by day. College School’s Senior 8 Shell.” competition.” David Armstrong (SMUS In Japan, Yuka, my wife, and One of George’s most memorable 82) is the proud daddy of 2-year- I worked with another couple to moments at the school was from the ’60s old Naia Marie Sage. David is a manage all aspects of an English blowing up the Science Lab while full-time faculty member (Hotel language school. It was a terrific experimenting with methods to Wayne Keil (US 69) wrote and Restaurant Management) at experience that continually offered increase hydrogen production. to us in August. “This is just a Camosun College in Victoria. new challenges and rewards. While quick note to say hello to all my Since leaving SMUS, his work has it was hard to box up ten years classmates and a Vivat! to everyone from the ’50s taken him across the globe from of memories and leave a lifestyle at the school that taught me. Switzerland and the South Pacific, that we had grown accustomed Michael Clark (SM 1954- There are many times throughout to most recently a CIDA funded to, we are happy to be back in 60). On Friday, May 6, alumni my career that I look back on project in Jordan, Arabia. Seattle. There is no doubt that guest speaker Michael Clark spoke the days at the school with pride, the experience broadened my base with interested students in the both as a teacher and a student. I After seven years in Toronto, and has prepared me for my next Copeland Lecture Theatre about am presently a teacher/librarian in Brian Hutchinson (SMUS adventure.” venture capital, pharmaceuticals, Gold River, BC and in my spare 83) and his wife, Judy Cheung, and biotechnology. Michael has time I am a part-time paramedic returned to the west coast in Andrew Moore (SMUS 86) worked in the US, Switzerland, for BC Ambulance. I have two sons 2004. They live beside Stanley graduated from the University of Australia, New Zealand, and and one daughter. One of my sons Park in Vancouver. Brian Toronto in 1990 in Immunology the UK. In 1986, he founded is a part-time paramedic/volunteer continues to satisfy his wanderlust and Mathematics, then from what is now the largest generic fireman in Nanaimo and the other as the National Post’s Western McGill University, Department of pharmaceutical company in son is a teacher in Alberta. My Europe and has co-founded daughter is presently in grade 10 at companies with three Nobel our local high school. As you can Prize winners in Medicine. He is see, I can relate easily to my two currently a co-founder and director sons but I hope that my daughter of nine emerging medical biotech does not become a ballerina, as companies in Europe. Michael I would truly find this a most stayed to enjoy the many alumni difficult and painful path to follow. homecoming weekend festivities in All kidding aside, I believe she also May 2005. wants to become a teacher. My wife is a special education assistant Alan Ross (SM 1954-60) at the same school that I am in Cliff Hall (SMUS 83) dropped by attended the June 11 St. Michael’s and you would think that my the school on August 5, with his Lawrence Leake (SMUS 86) has School Reunion. Alan is married poor kids would have had enough wife, Heather, and children, Robbie moved with his family from Japan to Charleen, and they have three of teachers: however, with one of and Riana. to Seattle. 34 alumni updates

Alumni Updates - continued Medicine in 1994. He subsequently Counselling Psychology at the sales and marketing management. starting to enjoy our new country. completed his residency in Internal University of British Columbia. Only two years and 32 courses My husband, Robert Tupker, is Medicine, and a fellowship in My research and clinical interests later, I graduated with an excellent Dutch, but works for the American Allergy and Clinical Immunology lie in the eating disorders field, education that met my needs. I multi-national ‘Honeywell’, and I at the Montreal General Hospital and I have a particular interest was hired by Kraft Foods as a sales have just started my own business with research into Systemic Lupus in the professional competencies representative and was promoted where I will teach Kindermusik, an Erythematosus. Since that time, required to provide therapy to to associate customer-marketing American-based music programme he has moved to Washington, DC individuals with eating disorders. manager in the west, but after for young children. I play violin in to be with partner Jose Otero and I’m currently languishing through three years I realized my passion an orchestra in Brussels and hope their dog, Toby. Jose is an attorney yet another statistics course while was not in Cheez Whiz but in cars. to also teach again.” working for the US Department my husband, Mike, enjoys the For years, I wanted to work of Education. Andrew now summer. We did, however, get in car sales but I never wanted to Bradley Betts (SMUS works as an allergist in a busy the chance to do some travelling work for a typical car dealerships 88) is working with NASA multi-specialty group practice in Korea and Vietnam last month. because I had envisioned selling scientist Chuck Jorgenson in Annapolis, Maryland, and the This past May, I had fun crashing cars in a different way. Four developing technology which will Washington, DC suburbs. He the 1985 grads’ get-together and years later, I am running my own enable subvocal speech, a new just returned from Oxford, UK, am looking forward to attending successful business, in the way I breakthrough which will enable, where he attended the marriage of my 20-year SMUS reunion in had envisioned, with very happy with the use of tiny sensors, the Michael Talbot (SMUS 86). May 2006.” clients who appreciate my high brain to intercept signals of speech level of customer service. before a word is uttered. In the Michael Talbot (SMUS Bion Dolman (SMUS 87) In June, I celebrated my fifth future, cellphone users could 86) is the Academic Director sent us an update in June: “When year of marriage to my lovely hear each other without having of the Oxford Study Abroad I graduated from SMUS in 1987, wife, Julie. We have been together to move their lips. Brad began Programme, arranging for North I moved to Vancouver, where for eight years now and each year working on the NASA project American undergraduates to study I have lived ever since. I love it keeps getting better. We are buying a year ago and is focusing on cell at Oxford. He is also working here; it is a constant challenge to our first house in Vancouver and phone applications. Brad has on a book on the history of the decide what activities to do, and are looking forward to barbequing helped develop what may be the Oxford Blues ice hockey club and doing one sport means sacrificing this summer in our own backyard. world’s first silent cellphone, using will (one day, when he finally gets another opportunity; what a Once all the renovations are subvocal sensors to trigger pre- the time/money balance right) beautiful decision to make. Ten complete, we will be starting a recorded words. This technology complete a DPhil degree in early years after graduating and trying family. In the meantime, a dog will could assist stroke victims and English drama. Michael married to advance my career, I faced the break us into parenthood. people with disabilities that Ruth Edwards on Canada Day at fact that I would need a post- In the 15 years since I left prevent them from making audible St. Giles Church, Oxford, with the secondary education. Over the SMUS, life has been remarkably speech. It could also assist rescue reception at St. Cross College, in years I had looked into various full and eventful. Sometimes I feel professionals communicate in the Dining Hall where they met university programmes but never like I have the life experience of a chaotic situations, as it completely (see page 38). found anything that fit. Then I sixty-year-old, but there is still so bypasses background noise. remembered the fateful words of much more to encounter. I look Meris Williams (SMUS John Schaffter, “Go into sales, forward to seeing my classmates Susan Stewart (SMUS 86) wrote to us in July: “I’m Bion, go into sales.” So ten years at our 20th Alumni Reunion. 88) There was a feature article completing a doctoral degree in after SMUS, I entered BCIT’s In the meantime, I am active in in the Sports section of the May organizing the alumni receptions in 18, 2005 Vancouver Sun, and in Vancouver and encourage all grads this edition, Steve Nash was pre- of ’87 to come out re-connect with empted by another SMUS grad, their classmates over a few cold Susan Stewart. Susan has played a beers. I hope this letter finds you key role in the written submissions all happy and fulfilled.” that have successfully brought the 2006 World Junior Hockey Nonalee Dong (SMUS Championships, the 2007 FIFA 87) sent an update in June: “We Under-20 World Cup of Soccer currently live in Brussels with and the XXI Olympic Winter our three children: Quinten (5), Games to Vancouver. Chloe (3) and Vivian (1). After a These bids were presented in very intense year during which we the face of very strong competition moved from Munich, Germany, to from other world cities, so Susan

Bion Dolman (SMUS 87) and his wife Julie on the Powell Lakes canoe circuit Brussels, and had a new baby who has worked in a very high pressure last summer. needed open heart surgery, we are and high stakes environment. alumni updates 35

The article gave her great credit from my quest for employment web design, photography and has just purchased a residence in for her editorial skills and her superstardom. videography with software and Kirkland, Washington, and he ability to bring about what were You guessed it; a smaller stint graphic design. He has also practises with “another couple obviously quality presentations. of traveling got me thinking become very involved with the of crazy Canucks” in Lynnwood, Congratulations to Susan on her about the .COM good times. Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Washington. He is looking forward magnificent contribution to the This led me to obtain some (CCGA) as a coxswain and to finally living close to home and success of these bids. It must be higher education, in the form of a recently was selected to represent catching up with roots, and being hard to imagine what she can now diploma in software programming/ the Pacific Region as team captain able to return to SMUS for the do for an encore, but she clearly web design from a technical for the International Search and Centennial Celebrations in May has the right temperament and school. I incorporated a company Rescue Competition (ISAR) which 2006. ability for these tough assignments. that focused on web page design will take place in October 2005 in needs and dreams, while I farmed Halifax. In a happy twist, one of Congratulations to Tom from the ’90s out my skills as a consultant for his teammates happens to be his Doughty (SMUS 93) who has software programming to larger fiancée, Kellei. been awarded ‘Sommelier of the Dirk Zoltan Gombos IT companies. It was a great niche, Combining his business and Year’ by the British Columbia (SMUS 90) provided this update but ohhh, the sedentary lifestyle Coast Guard, Scott is currently Restaurant Association. Quoted in July: “After being voted you lead, not being able to enjoy developing a database for the from Vancouver Magazine (April best middle name for 1990, I the outside. Auxiliary that will track all the 2005): “Our Sommelier of the embarked on a far-off journey F i n a l l y, e m p l o y m e n t search and rescue incidents, Year, C Restaurant’s Tom Doughty, to the mainland, Vancouver, and superstardom hit me one night. resources, and training across might be the only wine director in attended the University of British I now know what I wanted to be the Pacific Region – which may the city who both attended cooking Columbia, earning a BSc in when I grew up, an entrepreneur: completely revamp the way the school and owns a winery. It’s this Genetics/Cell Biology, with the you make your own hours and Joint Rescue Coordination Centre nuts-and-bolts understanding of idea to obtain a masters degree you do your own work. Today in Victoria accesses information. food and wine that gives him his while working. I obtained a UBC I am actively involved in real He sits on the board of the B.C. excellent pairing abilities. He has Lab Technician position expecting estate prospecting and working & Yukon Duke of Edinburgh’s appeared as Guest Sommelier on to get immediate glory and the stock market, while owning a Award and is the acting chair of six TV programmes and is invited satisfaction, where to my dismay, Telecommunications company that the Sunshine Coast Wooden Boat to wineries and champagne Houses I found myself as a human word helps all corporations save money, Festival. all over the world to sample some processor/automaton: churning by increasing their bottom line of the best champagnes and wines out grant requests, journal articles, through reducing their Telecom Jason Penaluna (SMUS available. Once law-school bound, and test tube duties. burden. So really, in the end my 91) started studying Chiropractics he now takes off to Naramata every Deciding research was not my BSc diploma helped hone my in January 2000, in the United November to crush grapes for his cup of tea, I got off the continent, research and technical skills to get States, after having a two-year small-batch Merlot. and did a stint of traveling, where the job done. In this case, lead a stint playing professional rugby I eventually got into the mining well-balanced life that lets you play in the UK. He graduated from Chris Ford (SMUS 93) and metals field. The company as hard as you work!” Chiropractic College in October and his sister Jen (SMUS 97) that piqued my interest was Fluor of 2004 and completed his US visited the school on April 28 to Daniel Wright, where I worked as a Scott Baker (SMUS 91) Chiropractic Board Exams in speak with interested staff and scheduler and project forecaster in is now residing in Sechelt, BC November, followed by the students about their Canadian various exotic locales. This career and busy with his own business Canadian Chiropractic Boards River Expeditions trips. Check out path however could not keep me www.pawprint.net combining exams in January 2005. Jason their website: www.canriver.com!

Chris Ford (SMUS 93) and his Tom Doughty (SMUS 93), sister Jen (SMUS 97) are leading Scott Baker (SMUS 91) with ISAR Team BC on the Sunshine Coast. Sommelier of the Year. outdoor and adventure excursions. 36 alumni updates

Alumni Updates - continued David Angus (SMUS 94) is Kent Glowinski (SMUS 96) before moving to Calgary three He was hired later that year as currently working for the Canadian finished his BA at McGill University and a half years ago. I worked as a Management Trainee for six University Services Overseas and in 2001, and continued on to a National Marketing Coordinator months at the Sheraton New York his current assignment is in Petorca, the University of Victoria (with at a mutual fund dealership for Hotel and Towers. In late 2003, a small town in the foothills of the studies at University of Ottawa) to two years before moving into the Shingo took a Floor Manager Chilean Andes. His role is to help complete his LL.B. in 2005. Kent financial compliance realm. Bored position with the very luxurious formulate a marketing plan for a began practising law in Toronto at with the regulations of compliance St. Regis New York. He is now growing tourist industry. Part of the law firm of Ricketts-Harris LLP. in the finance industry, I accepted back in Japan, currently employed the job entails teaching a tourism Kent is still pleasantly surprised a position as the Consultant for as the International Group Sales class at the local high school and by the number of SMUS grads he Advisor Relations with Performa, Coordinator for The Westin he has certainly gained a new meets everywhere he travels. Standard Life’s mutual fund Miyako Hotel in Kyoto. respect and appreciation for the dealership, which I am enjoying teachers at SMUS! The area is very F a b i a n K o e n i g b au e r greatly, traveling across the country Olivia Limbu (SMUS 97) mountainous and semi-desert and (SMUS 96) has been living in the doing business development, sent this update in July: “It’s been on summer weekends David heads Washington, DC, area since 2003, running advisor training eight years since graduating from for the coast to kite surf and in the where he moved upon completion programmes and events. SMUS and it’s been a mighty winter he heads to the mountains of law school. He received his I live to travel, so my most eventful eight years! Since leaving to ski. Masters of Biotechnology at Johns recent escapades to Sicily (lived SMUS, my studies, research and Hopkins University in fall 2004. on a farm in the mountains of work have brought me to five Britt-Marie Luckhurst While working on his Master’s Southern Italy for three weeks... countries, with my latest stint in ( s m U S 9 5 ) a n d E d d i e degree, Fabian began practicing wonderful food!), Maui and New York being the longest place Fairhurst (SMUS 97) met in patent law at Pennie & Edmonds NYC (ladies, you have to check I’d stayed put. Tokyo late last spring. Ed was and now is practising at Morgan this city out!) I have temporarily My journeys started in Canada playing for Rugby Canada and Lewis & Bockius in Washington, satiated my craving for adventure. where I received an undergraduate Britt-Marie is working in Tokyo as DC. ‘It amazes me how many of I bought a condo last year so have degree in Psychology from the a Management Trainer. The rugby my classmates ended up in the been enjoying Calgary as my home University of Western Ontario. I game was exciting! Canada played United States and how many are for now. Ria Mavrikos (SMUS chased that with a diploma in ESL and overcame the US on May 25, attorneys. I love hearing from 97) [seen in photo] also lives in teaching, which lead me to South bringing them to the final against SMUS alums and have really Calgary and is finishing her finance Korea where I spent a year teaching Japan in the Toshiba Super Cup enjoyed meeting up with my degree. We see Eddie Fairhurst English. With increased interest in on May 29. The stadium was filled friends from SMUS.’ every time he travels through with Language Education, I decided with 99% Japanese supporters, the Canadian Rugby Team. Ciao to enroll in a graduate degree in save the 10 Canadian (and one Allison Johnson (SMUS to all my fellow grad 97’ers as we Education at the University of SMUS alumni!) seats who showed 97) Life since SMUS...after approach our 10 year...how did Hong Kong where I also completed the stadium a thing or two on how completing my BComm (Dist.) that happen? Hope you are all research in Classroom Motivation. to cheer! Japan was a tough one at UVic and co-op work terms in well and would love to hear from I got hooked on studying and to beat, but the Canadians kept Whistler, Silverstar Resort, Calgary you at: [email protected]. moved to New York, where I a strong defence and managed and Australia/Indonesia (the completed my second graduate to dominate the second half to diving was amazing!), and a two- Shingo Hirao (SMUS degree at Columbia University achieve a victory. month stint across Europe in my 97) attended Washington State and completed research in Foreign only time off, I headed to Cuba University and graduated in Language Policy shifts in the 2001 with a degree in Hotel Asia Pacific Region. My research and Restaurant Management. interests have brought me to Japan

David Angus (SMUS 94), Cliff Yorath, Director of Alumni Relations, Britt-Marie Luckhurst (SMUS 95) and David Angus (US 62) Board Member and Chair of the Centennial and Eddie Fairhurst (SMUS 97) Committee. The younger David was on a visit from his CUSO job in Chile and at the Canada vs US rugby game Allison Johnson (right) and best stopped by the school for a visit. The three are seen together in the Archives. in Tokyo. friend, Ria Mavrikos – both SMUS 97. alumni updates 37

where I’m currently working as department. The graduate school Patisserie. Kaunteya topped his highest distinction in geography. a lecturer at a University and as a whole also awarded Matthieu French cuisine studies with the Hilary has spent the summer completing more research in EFL a Presidential Scholarship, which highest overall grade in his group. working for the City of Edmonton classroom motivation. is Harvard’s top entrance award in He returns this fall to work as sous in the Planning department. Her More travel is planned for the the humanities and social sciences. chef in one of Montreal’s premiere plan is to take the next year off to near future, as I attend various As he said, “It’s not Steve Nash’s kitchens. travel, work or volunteer abroad conferences in the Pacific-rim area. basketball contract, but I think before beginning her Masters Perhaps I’ll run into familiar faces that it is a rare honour and I feel J e l e n a M r d j e n o v i ch at the University of Alberta in from SMUS during my travels! I that I have embarked upon a great (SMUS 00) is currently ranked September, 2006, in the area of still keep in touch with several pals adventure.” #1 in the world in the lightweight Human Dimensions of Wildland from the good ol’ days. We often female boxing division. Her record Urban Interfaces. get together over the holidays and Danny Boticki (SMUS 99) is 13-1 with 8 knockouts. She has laugh about the sleepless nights Danny was home in Victoria for had five fights this year, which is Pete Panasupon (SMUS as boarders. In fact, over these the summer and spent a couple fairly active considering that she 03) met up with Robyn Plasterer holidays, I will be meeting up of weeks working with young has two more bouts scheduled (SMUS 04) while on holiday in with several other SMUS alums in SMUS students attending the for the end of this year. Her next Bangkok with Veronique St.- Hong Kong for a good long chat. Summer Sports Programmes at the bout will be the biggest fight of Georges (SMUS 03). Pete will be If anyone plans on visiting Japan, school. Suitably rested, he has now her career, her first world title studying in Köln, Germany, this is interested in language research, returned to Germany to continue fight, scheduled for November coming year on exchange to an or wants more information about his professional basketball career. 18, 2005, in Edmonton, Alberta. international design school. He is working in the English language He is enjoying the experience and It will be telecast live on pay-per- enjoying his courses! teaching field, search for me is optimistic that he will continue view TV as well as a live broadcast through the alumni website and to progress through the various via the Internet. It will also be on drop me a line!” levels of the German League. delay on TSN. This is her first title attempt. Her opponent is Matthieu Boyd (SMUS 99) since 2000 Franchesca Alcanter, who holds graduated from Princeton in 2004 a record of 15-6-1. Other than and spent some time in Brittany Britta Kapalle (SMUS 00) that, Jelena works out in the gym, studying Breton (an ancient wrote to us in June: “I am still getting ready for the big day. Visit language spoken by just 200,000 enrolled at UVic, and am currently the website (www.fightnews.ca) people.) Since that time he has living in London, UK, where I am for up-to-date info and photos of received a ‘higher diploma’ in early working at Gucci Ltd. and at the Jelena. Jelena Mrdjenovich (SMUS 00) Irish from University College, Royal Academy of Dance. Besides is currently ranked #1 in the world Dublin and will soon be ‘taking enjoying the lousy weather here, Hilary Flanagan (SMUS in the lightweight female boxing division. on’ Welsh. London has so much to offer in 01) completed her undergraduate In September he began a terms of arts and cultural events.” degree at the University of Alberta, doctoral programme in Celtic with a Bachelor of Arts (with Languages and Literatures at Kaunteya Nundy (SMUS Distinction) in Human Geography Harvard. Harvard has the only 00) earned a Bachelor of Science and Sociology. She won the WC graduate degree programme in in Biochemistry from McGill Wonders Award in Geography for North America. It is highly selective University in 2004. Kaunteya and there is fierce competition for recently graduated from the the two places available in the small prestigious Paris Cordon Bleu Academy of Culinary Art in London, U.K., with a Grand Diplome in French Cuisine and

Pete Panasupon (SMUS 03) and Matthieu Boyd (1999 Archives Danny Boticki (SMUS 99) visited Kaunteya Nundy (SMUS 00) Veronique St.-Georges (SMUS photo) working at Harvard on his Victoria this past summer to coach graduated from the Paris Cordon 2003) went elephant riding in Doctorate in Celtic Languages and the summer sports programmes. Bleu Academy in London. Bangkok. Literature. 38 alumni updates

Alumni Updates - continued

Benjamin Strocel (SMUS reception at St. Cross College, in Gethin Jones (SMUS 95) ...new on the scene! 03) has been awarded a major the Dining Hall where they met. was married to Starr Munroe on scholarship from the military to August 6, 2005, in the garden of Tracy Laidley (SMUS 84) attend university and become an Helen Turner (SMUS 93) his parents, Mel and Joan Jones. and her husband Richard are officer in the Canadian Armed was married to Aaron Werbicki happy to announce the birth of Forces. He will attend Royal at Immanuel Lutheran Church of J oa n n a H o l d s w o rt h their second daughter, Charlotte Military College in Kingston, Rosenthal in Stony Plain, Alberta, (SMUS 96) married Greg Bateson Claire Ames, on March 17, 2005. Ontario where he plans to major on August 13, 2005. Aynsley on July 31, 2005 in the SMUS Big sister Lucy is adjusting well. in Engineering. Benjamin hopes (Wong) Meldrum (SMUS 93), Chapel. Roxanne (Boult) Brierley to become a pilot in the CAF. her mother, and her two sons (SMUS 96) was in the wedding Jennifer (Pelland) Royea (Murray and Quinn) were in party. (SMUS 89) and Peter Royea David Spicer (SMUS 03) attendance, as well as Jennifer (SMUS 89) announce the birth of David’s rugby career continues Duguid (SMUS 93). Helen Joywin Cummings (SMUS their son, Theodore Barrie Royea, to advance and he was chosen and Aaron are planning to live 99) married Ryan Clayton at the born on April 6, 2005. to captain the national Under in Edmonton for the next few School Chapel August 13, 2005. 21 squad at the World Cup in years, and hoping eventually to go Mary Humphreys played the Margaretha Burnet t Argentina. Further recognition overseas. piano at the ceremony. Nicole (SMUS 84) and M u r r ay followed when an article appeared Mogensen (SMUS 99) was in Browne (SMUS 82) have a baby in Rugby World magazine, which Stephanie Isherwood attendance. shone the spotlight on him as a (SMUS 91) married Robert Curtis star of the future. on July 2, 2005 in the School Chapel. A great wedding with Engagements many SMUS alums in attendance.

Nicole Mogensen (99) just got engaged to Graeme Kellow. The wedding will be in May 2006.

...there were bells!

Sonja Michaud (SMUS 91) married John Purcell, from Geth (SMUS 95) and Starr Jones married on August 6, 2005. England, on August 7, 2004, at the Banff Springs Hotel.

Michael Talbot (SMUS

86) was married to Ruth Sonja Michaud (SMUS 91) married Helen Turner (SMUS 93) and her Edwards on Canada Day at St. John Purcell. The wedding was held husband Aaron Werbicki. Giles Church, Oxford, with the in Banff.

Joanna Holdsworth (SMUS 96) and her husband Greg Bateson.

Stephanie Isherwood (SMUS 91) married Robert Curtis on July 2, 2005 in the School Chapel. In the photo, from top left: Christine Marin (Reilly), Sara Sutton (Card), Julie Rust (McLay), Pamela Lewis, Susie Nicole Mogensen (SMUS 99) is Wall, Stephanie Curtis (Isherwood), Joywin Cummings (SMUS 99) engaged to be married to Graeme Michael Talbot (SMUS 86) and Christine Winsby, Nicola Sheehy was married to Ryan Clayton on Kellow. Ruth Edwards. (Beeston) and Shauna Pengelly. August 13, in the School Chapel. alumni updates 39

girl, Fenna Alexandra Burnett announce the birth of their first Julie (McLay) Rust (SMUS Naomi Ruth (Saville) Browne. She was born 11 April child – a boy, Donovan, born in 90) and Chris welcomed baby Melo (SMUS 92) and Mike Melo 2005. 8 lbs. 14 oz. Speedy, 2 hour 2004. number three. Lauren Elinor Rust welcomed their daughter, Jenna labour – just barely made it to the arrived on March 11, 2005. Saville Melo, on January 28, 2005, hospital! Samantha Stone (SMUS in Washington, DC. Big brother, 87) and her husband, Dr. Charles Nadia (Herb) Read (SMUS Mark (born 2002), is thrilled to Duncan Moore (SMUS Nelson, welcomed their second 91) and Cameron announce the have her join the family. 80) and his wife, Randi Ostby, daughter, Allegra, on March 15, arrival of Lucy Carlyle Read, born welcomed their son, Eric Ray, on 2005. April 26, 2005. Christina (Bruehler) and July 2, 2005. Stephen O’Connor (both Mark Yee (SMUS 87) and Pervez Siddiqui (SMUS 91) SMUS 83) are delighted to George Spentzos (SMUS his wife, Stephanie, have a baby and his wife, Shaheen, announce announce the birth of Ava Grace 81) and his wife, Randi, welcome girl. Katlyn Elizabeth was born the arrival of their first child. Amalia. Born August 24 in Bath, their second daughter, Alexandra February 9, 2005. Daughter Alina was born on weighing 3.51kg/7lb 12 oz. Big Marie Spentzos, born on February November 25, 2004. brother is Oscar. 27, 2005, in London, England. Ian Farish (SMUS 89) and his wife, Tanis, announce the Donald & Sara (Card) Chris Black (SMUS 82) and arrival of their daughter, Skye, Sutton (both SMUS 91), his wife, Debbie, announce the born June 1, 2005. welcomed their second baby boy, arrival of Malcolm, born October Benjamin Donald, on April 25, 29, 2004 – baby brother to Lucy, Julie Ford (SMUS 89) and 2005. born 2001. her husband, Bill Telford, are very happy to welcome their first baby. Julie Chant (SMUS 86) Maria was born July 10, 2005. and her husband, Danny Dokken, P e t e r C h o w - W h i t e (SMUS 89) and his wife, Paulina, welcomed their second son, Finlay, Maria Chelsea Ford. in April, 2005.

Lucy Carlyle Read.

Tracey Laidley (SMUS 84) with Theo Royea and his big brother Malcolm Black, born October 29, Lauren Elinor Rust. newborn Charlotte Claire Ames. Linden. 2004.

Erica Kjekstad (SMUS 92) visited Rob Wilson in the Archives with her Fenna Alexandra Burnett Browne, born in April 2005. Katlyn Yee, born February 2005. baby, Eva. 40 alumni updates

Alumni Updates - continued successively, its Treasurer, Secretary David Kendall Tresize (US PASSAGES and President. He was also a 48) died on Aug. 26, 2005, weeks Douglas Peden (US 33-34) member, and, at one time, Sports after celebrating his 40th wedding Doug Peden was voted Greatest Chairman, of the Britannia #7 anniversary in August 2005. Athlete in BC. He was one of Legion. A fellow student at the David’s heart stopped with family the finest all-round athletes of school remembers Tom as a tall, at his side. He was happy at home this province in his day. He quiet, yet humorous young man. on Beach Drive until hours before attended University School for He is much missed by his wife, the end. David attended University one year only: 1933-34. He was Diane, and family. School in Victoria, graduated a world-class cyclist and won a from UBC and taught French in silver medal in basketball at the Sylvia Genge, widow of BC for 30 years. His happiest Berlin 1936 Olympic Games. Cyril Genge (teacher at US years were spent at Lansdowne

and SMUS 1948-73) died August JHS; retirement in 1985 from 2005 in Victoria at age 94. Sylvia Cedar Hill JHS allowed time for will be remembered particularly visits to family and adventures in by boarders in Harvey House Ireland, England, Europe, Asia and from 1948-1955, when she was Australasia and especially France. the Matron – a job she did in David was a quiet and gentle man her customary hardworking and with a great love for his family. cheerful manner by all accounts. Sylvia also devoted a lot of her boundless energy in voluntary public service and gave countless years of service to Meals on Wheels and as a docent at the Provincial Museum. Sylvia leaves two sons, Peter and Michael. Peter attended both St. Michael’s School and University Doug Peden (US 33-34), greatest School (1961-65) and Peter’s athlete in BC. daughter, Emily, attended the school as a boarder (1994-95). Dr. Herbert E. Lamla passed away in the peace of his Melville Gerald Thomson home, in the presence of his (US 40) The school has been family and close friends on June notified that Mr. Thomson died 22, 2005. Dr. Lamla was a past in August 2005. He attended parent and past Board Member University School (1938-40) as of St. Michaels University School. a boarder from Vancouver and Herbert is survived by his loving went on to serve in World War wife, Annemarie, and his daughter, II as a commissioned officer in Helen (SMUS 96). He will be sorely the Canadian Scottish Regiment. missed by all who knew him. Melville’s post-war career was spent in Ecological Research with the Tom Parkyn (SMS 56) died Federal Government, followed by September 9, 2004, age 63. He was family Property Management in the youngest son of a long-time St. Vancouver. His family involvement Michael’s School teacher, Gerald with the school is extensive, in that Parkyn. Tom worked in Victoria’s his father attended Queen’s School business community with Moore in Vancouver under Founder R.V. Whittingham and Wescraft, but in Harvey, and his uncles came to later years, resorted to his passion University School with Mr. Harvey for driving in the employ of Van in 1907. A third generation was Isle Water Services. established 1968-71 when son, Tom was community-minded, Donald, graduated from the last and gave a lot of time and effort to grade 12 class at University School. the Saanich Lions Club, becoming, The Centennial Gala Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Our School

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