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MANAGING EDITOR SENIOR COPY EDITOR CBC Dragons’ Den Jason Fearon Nancy Kudryk davidstrongman.com 04 FROM THE HEADMASTER Head of Communications Bruce Elbeblawy PRESIDENT OF THE Nigel Fearon Photography GEORGIANS EDITOR GEORGIANS AND 60100 Jason Fearon FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD Chris Blackman THE ST. GEORGE’S 05 Bob Frid academic athletics Head of Georgian Relations OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION Denis Hargrave Michael Skene '85 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Arshbir Kler > SAINTS’ life electives choices Bruce Elbeblawy PHOTOGRAPHERS Shawn Lawrence Richelle Akimow Photography Troy Liew 06 THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER university Chris Blackman Catriana van Rijn $800,000 in each 08 THE BOY ON THE COVER acceptances financial assistance year > 10 A DRAGON VISITS CONTENTS of STUDENTS 12 DRAGONS’ LAIR 5,700 alumni worldwide in 14 THE DRAGONS 60% BAND 16 GROWTH & RENEWAL ONE SCHOOL > COVER STory
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SAINTS’ LIFE COVER STORY 30 THE PRESIDENT 10 Dragons’ Lair and Dragons’ Den 22 The Art of Giving 31 GEORGIAN RELATIONS
GEORGIAN PROFILE: 32 GEOFFREY J. LITHERLAND '84
GEORGIAN PROFILE: 34 DENIS HARGRAVE ‘49
38 GEORGIANS’ PHOTO ALBUM
44 SAINTS’ NOTES
TO AFRICA AND BACK AGAIN GEORGIANS’ PHOTO ALBUM 34 Denis Hargrave '49 Profile 38 All the Georgians’ Events
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21st CENTURY ABCs A BOARD CHALLENGE Lessons embracing ARTS, BUSINESS & CREATIVITY
One of the things that keep me awake at night is wondering whether St. George’s is adequately As Dr. Matthews and our faculty are constantly thinking about how best to prepare our boys to preparing our students for the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world. We have enter a rapidly changing world, we at the Board level are faced with the challenge of making sure done a good job of preparing young men for a variety of post-secondary programs and career the infrastructure—both physical and intellectual—is in place to support the School’s programs paths, ranging from medicine and law through to business. But the world is rapidly changing, well into the future. With technology and society changing so quickly, flexibility seems to be the and a growing number of experts affirm that many of the jobs and professions our graduates will key. However, we highly value the rich traditions at our School, and we know there is much we do ultimately be pursuing may not even exist yet. Recent research also indicates that our current not want to lose from our heritage. This melding of flexibility and tradition has been highlighted in students are more likely to change their university majors and careers more frequently than a number of ways this fall. previous generations.
Whenever I meet with a group of Old Boys, I am struck by the fact that they The Grade 7 Neighbourhood Pilot Project at the Junior School is a prime are working in a wide range of areas, many of which wouldn’t even have been example. The west wing on the third floor has been transformed from two very on my radar screen previously. Equally significantly, I am struck by how traditional classrooms and a science lab into a very flexible ‘neighbourhood’, many of them are entrepreneurial and highly creative in their approaches, with six separate learning spaces that can be opened to a common area large creating their own opportunities and building their own businesses or enough to accommodate all 100 Grade 7s comfortably. Everything from a careers. Their life experiences certainly highlight the importance of traits greatly enhanced Science Lab to smaller break-out spaces for group work to such as creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurialism. a collaborative Grade 7 faculty office has been incorporated. But it doesn’t DR. TOM MATTHEWS stop there. If this were just a new space for the sake of new space it would HEADMASTER A variety of writers and researchers provide additional insights. Thomas MRS. LESLEY BENTLEY 4 Friedman coined the phrase “flat, fast and furious” to describe an have been a fruitless project, but this space is allowing our teachers to pilot CHAIR OF THE BOARD 5 [email protected] different approaches and methods to engage the boys. Our Endowed Chair increasingly competitive world characterized by accelerating globalization [email protected] and technological change. Sir Ken Robinson emphasizes the importance in Boys Learning has enabled us to hire educational consultants to help us of creativity in unleashing individual potential and meeting the threat of discover how to use these new spaces to their greatest advantage. So far, by increased competition. Similarly, Daniel Pink writes about the shift from all accounts, the project is a huge success. a left-brained world to one which is increasingly right-brained. In his At the Senior School, the Social Studies Department is enjoying their estimation, the future will belong “to a very different kind of person with a new neighbourhood with very positive feedback, and we are now turning very different kind of mind—creators and empathizers, pattern recognizers, our efforts to the Library. Around the world, schools, universities and and meaning makers.” governments are struggling to figure out the future of libraries in a So, how can we at St. George’s prepare our students for these unknown, technological age. No one really knows the answer right now, except that undefined future career paths? To start with, we must be sufficiently they need to be flexible. At Saints our Library may become a Learning humble to acknowledge our uncertainty. That said, I suspect that the Commons, but we will not do away with books! They are critical tools in School’s traditional philosophy of the “well-rounded boy” is a good point of learning. Yet, we all know how much we rely on technology to find, sort, departure—allowing the individual boy to discover his own unique strengths and collate information quickly. So our new space will include enhanced and areas of interest. Building on that foundation, the development of technology, more space for students to collaborate and create, and the a broader range of skills that combine traditional academic skills with flexibility to change as patterns become clearer or new technology develops. creativity, a 21st century mindset, and an emphasis on character education, With each new project we learn a few things: what really works and what will be integral to the success of our graduates. EQ, we are told, will be needs some extra thought. This allows each new project to build on the just as important as IQ, and the key purpose of education is no longer the lessons from previous ones, ensuring our development is strategic and that mere transmission of knowledge. Adaptability, learning how to learn, and as we move into the heavy work on the Campus Master Plan we are working connecting with others are emerging as even more important priorities. from a point of maximum knowledge. Preparing our students for a world we can’t fully envisage is, of course, a These themes of flexibility and tradition infuse the Master Plan and the daunting prospect. Nevertheless, it is one that we are tackling in a bold and thinking of the Board. How best to prepare for the future while honouring deliberate manner here at St. George’s through our Strategic Plan and its and guarding the very best of our heritage remains constantly on the minds unwavering focus on implementing a uniquely boy-centred approach to of those on the Board. teaching and learning. These may be unnerving times for educators, but they also are wonderfully exciting times here at St. George’s as we advance our Mission of building fine young men, one boy at a time.
> THE SAINT FALL 2013 > > SAINTS’ LIFE THE FIRST PRODUCTION BY THIS YEAR’S SAINTS’ PLAYERS FILLED SAINTS’ LIFE > THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE WITH LAUGHTER NOVEMBER 6-9.
Over 700 parents, students, faculty, staff, and lovers of live theatre witnessed the cast of over 60, with help from an additional 30 cast members, as they portrayed the story of Sheridan Whiteside—who came for dinner, slipped on some ice, and never left. The down-home, mid-west Stanley family is left to deal with their unwelcome meddling houseguest, who brings along a stampede of “Hollywood riff-raff,” “England’s Little Rover Boy”, a German “beetle-hound,” three murderous convicts, numerous radio technicians, eight choir boys, 10,000 cockroaches, an octopus, and six penguins. With cables to Gandhi, telephone calls from Walt Disney, and a surprise Christmas gift from the Khedive of Egypt, this comedy kept the audience laughing! Congratulations to everyone involved in the production.
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JUNIOR SCHOOL PLAYERS PIRATES OF THE CURRY BEAN UPCOMING THE PIRATICAL MUSICAL THAT’S SURE TO SHAKE YER BOOTY! SAINTS’ PLAYERS A hilarious musical comedy by Craig Hawes! THEATRE PRODUCITONS FEBRUARY 5, 2014 AT 1:00 and 7:00 PM FEBRUARY 6, 2014 AT 7:00 PM AROUND THE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYERS
All performances will take place in the THE OUTSIDERS BY CHRISTOPHER SERGEL St. George’s School Performing Arts Centre SAINTS’ LIFE at 4175 West 29th Avenue. A town split between the wealthy South Zone gang called ‘The Socials’ and the poor North Zone gang called ‘The Greasers’. The story of young NEWS, EVENTS, AND STORIES. Tickets are $15 each and will be available online at www.stgeorges.bc.ca one month men growing up facing hard times when they have little going for them. prior to the performances. MARCH 6, 7 & 8, 2014 AT 7:00 PM
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REACH FOR THE TOP In the Spring 2013 edition of The Saint, it was noted that St. George’s involvement began in the early 1970s. We heard from a number of readers with insight into earlier Reach for the Top (or Schoolreach) involvement, including this anecdote from Crispin Elsted ’64: “In fact the first St. George’s Reach for the Top team went on the air in 1963-64, consisting of Peter Heap, Chris Wood, Kent Steele, and myself. At the time, Terry Garner was the host. We did reasonably well. We reached the regional semi-finals or finals—my disc is full and I can’t recall which—and lost to a team from Victoria, I think. I do remember that we were hot favourites to win among the CBC studio THE crew, several of whom lost their shirts (or at least a cuff or two) when we took a dive. I also know that our loss resulted in a change in the rules to read that whoever pressed the buzzer had to answer the question; the team to which we lost had a member with the reflexes of a cat who hit the buzzer a nanosecond after the BOY last syllable of the question had been uttered, but who never himself answered ON THE COVER a single question. We all suspected he 8 was in special finger training, playing speed tiddley-winks and practicing other unseemly digital activities. Somewhere I still have an embarrassing DEREK photograph taken in the senior library, which was located at the time in the basement of a school house a couple of SIMPKINS '64 doors from the end of the 3900-block of West 29th Avenue. (At the time the School We heard from many readers, wondering owned all the houses from the old School who was the young man featured on the down the south side of the block east to the cover of the last edition of The Saint. next street.) The four of us are carefully posed looking with studied delight at a set The portrait was Derek Simpkins ’64. He of books—an encyclopedia I think—which believes the portrait was from his Grade 5 year had been awarded to the School as a > at St. George’s. result of our efforts on the small screen. Derek recently returned to Saints for a visit, and we Nothing will now induce me to share the captured this before and after image. photograph, even if I were to find it, in President of the Old Boys’ Association during 1978-80, which we all seem to have been told to Derek was also Chair of the Society Board 1986-88. look simultaneously intelligent, proud, and modest, and predictably succeeded only in looking like a quartet of insufferable nerds.”
FAIR CONVENORS After the Spring edition of The Saint went to print, it came to our attention that two Convenors were omitted from the listing of past Fair Convenors. Sincere apologies to Suzanne Paulus and Maria Harris, who organized the 2005 Fair.
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A long-time supporter of the Free the Children charity, Kler has a passion for helping to provide education and clean drinking water to children around the world. On a trip to Thailand and Cambodia, he 10 11 was struck by the appearance of one of the children selling trinkets in the temple, and her resemblance to his cousin in Canada. This similarity reminded him that children, no matter where they live, deserve an education. “I thought to myself, what if that was my cousin? I immediately felt that I had a responsibility to help,” Kler explained. “I feel very fortunate to go to a school like St. George’s, > Above: and I want to use my education to help underprivileged children Aanikh Kler ‘16 demonstrates receive their own education.” his product, with the help of Dragon Kevin O’Leary. Grade 10 student Kler, now 15, read about high-frequency sounds being used to deter teenagers from loitering outside some stores. Because of their VISITS > Bottom three: Aanikh Kler frequencies, the sounds are inaudible to adults—but not to teens. Arlene Dickenson addressed has found a Kler developed a smartphone app called UndrTheRadr. the Assembly at the Senior UndrTheRadr (available in the App Store for iOS and on Google Play School, and presented a for Android), uses these frequencies as a ringtone, allowing teens to cheque to Aanikh Kler. way to merge She, in turn, was presented hear their phones ring, without disturbing parents or teachers. with a bottle of St. George’s his two passions To combine Kler’s passion for business with his passion for helping Private Reserve wine. others, the app also delivers information about the cost of delivering – business and education in developing countries, and $0.20 from each $0.99 helping others – download are donated to Free the Children. “Adults download the app to see if they can hear the ringtones,” and is catching Kler explained. “Kids download it to use it. But what amazes them is learning that downloading the app helps to send a kid to school and the eye of that’s what they tell their friends about. This app was created by a Canada’s business teenager, for teenagers, to help teenagers across the world.” Kler recently travelled to Toronto to pitch his idea on CBC’s leaders at the Dragons’ Den and was awarded with an investment from Dragon Arlene Dickenson. same time. Dickenson made a surprise visit to St. George’s, and presented Kler > A Dragon at Saints: Arlene Dickenson, from CBC’s Dragons’ Den, with a cheque during Assembly. visited St. George’s to film a segment for an upcoming show. > THE SAINT FALL 2013 > > SAINTS’ LIFE SAINTS’ LIFE >
On May 30, 2013, five teams of entrepreneurs entered the Dragons’ Lair (St. George’s version of the Dragons’ Den) to convince the Dragons— highly successful Georgians (see profiles on page 14)—of the merits of their business ideas. In addition to the prize money on the line, each presenter was also given business advice about their idea.
> Scenes from Dragons’ Lair: The panel of judges, on stage, listens intently to the pitches.
Students pitch their business ideas. 12 13 The Dragons present a cheque and the trophy to the winner.
The teams were: • MATT ZHANG - Drive4Change Car events with a philanthropic focus • GEORGE WEN and KEVIN ESPIG - Mirazu Vancouver Import/export business • RAFI SIY - SS Sugar Import business • CARSTEN KOLLMANNSBERGER and ALEX LORANT - Saints List Online purchase of secondhand school necessities • AANIKH KLER - UndrTheRadr Ringtone app with a philanthropic edge
After the pitches, the judges deliberated backstage and eventually reached a conclusion. $2000 in prize money, as well as the coveted Dragons’ Lair trophy was awarded to Aanikh Kler. For more details on Aanikh’s pitch, as well as his adventures in Toronto, pitching for the CBC show Dragons’ Den, see page 10.
This year’s Dragons’ Lair will take place on May 15, 2014 – watch for details at stgeorges.bc.ca.
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THE DRAGONS Q +A health andactionthanfinance...so IpickBruce. other interestingcompaniesandis moreabout right? HestartedLavalife...and isinvolved inseveral guy withthelonghairwhospends timeatWhistler, Chilton’s out. That leaves BruceCroxon? He’s the like towrite tobook,butnotaboutmoney -so wrote abookaboutpersonalfinanceandwealth...I’d leaves BruceCroxon andDavid Chilton...Chilton the cash)...notArlene(forobvious reasons)...which a dinosaur...not Kevin (I’mmoreabouttheideathan By processofelimination...notthetallpizzaguy...he’s like? Which oftheDragon’s DenDragons you are most nothing...and adisasterwaitingtohappen. idea. Agoodbusinessplan,poorlyexecuted is but agreatidea,nomatterwhereisgoes, success. Imay bebuckingthetrendonthisone... the greatidea,even thebestplancannotensure a goodideaandviablebusinessplan...butwithout think wearetryingtomeasurehere) you needboth To achieve commercialsuccess(whichiswhatI business plantocarrytheidea? 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IfIcanencourage orinspireanotherSaints career outlookfortherestofmy life...togomy own kids endedupdoingprettywellandhelpedformmy idea/product made ittomarket...a gameby kidsfor stacked againstmy ideacomingtofruition)...andmy encouraged topursueit(althoughtheoddswere I hadanentrepreneurialidea...Iwassupportedand When Iwashighschoolage(16),attendingSaints... Why areyou actingasajudgeonDragons’ Lair? SHAWN POZER '85 A reallyniceversion ofKevin O’Leary. most like? oftheDragon’sWhich DenDragons you are great businessplanwithaidea. success, thoughitsuredoesnothurttocombinea business planwillleadtoafargreaterchanceof day, and99%never turn intoreality. Asmart ideas comearoundby thethousandsevery single Not even close…aviablebusinessplan. Great business plantocarrytheidea? What’s moreimportant:agoodidea,orviable “bastards”. (He actuallyuseda differentword) it hasproven invaluable: Don’t dobusinesswith I wasgiven thisadviceyears agoby amentor, and pitchingthisyear?to those What istheonepieceofadviceyou wouldgive to turningtheirbusinessideasintoreality. and thethoughtprocessesthey have withrespect innovative ideascomingfromthisnext generation also interestedinlearningmoreaboutthe sound advicetotheseyoung entrepreneurs. I’m Hopefully withmy experience Icangive some Why areyou actingasajudgeonDragons’ Lair? MARK MACHÉ '86 his success. now orwhereit’sbeen,istheprimary reasonfor the puckisgoingtobe,asopposed towhereitis success camefrom.Hisvisionofskating towhere advantage ofit,andthat’swherehis great he course-correctedandwasprepared totake And whenthemarket opportunitieschanged, was abitaheadofitstime,anddidwellwithit. Bruce Croxon. Hecame outwithanideathat most like? oftheDragon’sWhich DenDragons you are going tomake asuccessoutofbadidea. plan andvisiontoexecute against,nogoodplanis idea afterall.Whileit’strue,you needasolid fail because,asitturnsout,wasn’t suchagreat might be.I’ve seenplentyofsolidbusinessplans matter howwellthoughtoutyour businessplan The Idea.Withoutit,you’ll have nothing,no business plantocarrytheidea? What’s moreimportant:agoodidea,orviable vision needstobethere,always. as needed,whenneeded.Butthatlong-term straight line,andyou adjustthelong-termvision goal. Thejourney fromheretotherewon’t bea need tokeep yourselves aimedatthe ultimate with adistanthorizontoworktowards,andyou out. That’snottheway itworks.You needaplan of allthelittledetails,thingswillsortthemselves trap ofminutiae,whereyou thinkifyou take care “Think bigpicture”. It’svery easytofallintothe pitchingthisyear?to those What istheonepieceofadviceyou wouldgive plenty ofexperience toshare. with atrulyeclecticcollectionofideas,Ihave big. Having navigated thatprocessmany times turning thatideaintoaviablebusinessispretty entrepreneurs. Thegapbetweenagoodideaand I’m happy tolendtimeandadvicetheseyoung Why areyou actingasajudgeonDragons’ Lair? HORATIO KEMENY '86 entrepreneurs. Dragon’s LairDragons areinnovative, progressive question! Ibelieve thatthe entirepanelofthe product outshinesthecompetition. It’s ahard it freshandalways innovating to ensurehis is constantlycomingupwithnewideastokeep product, butnotnearlyaswellhedoes. He he hasothercompetitorsthatproduceasimilar is inacompletelydifferentindustrythanme, I wouldsay I’mmostlike Shawn Pozer. While he most like? oftheDragons’Which LairDragons areyou to have agoodideaANDstrongbusinessplan. before productorservice. Asaresult,itiscrucial new innovation –NOT atotallynew, never seen format, perhapswithdifferentfeaturesora generally alreadyexists, butinadifferent industry orhave aproductorservicethat business start-upsareinanalreadyestablished what Iwouldconsidera‘brand newidea’. Most Both. Very fewofmoststart-upenterprisesare business plantocarrytheidea? What’s moreimportant:agoodidea,orviable be thebestuseofthosefunds. what you willdowiththemoney andwhy itwill successful inthelongrun; 4)THEPRIZE:explain have abusinessmodelthatwillbeprofitableand out a‘pathtoprofitability’thatdemonstrates you already available; 3)THEBUSINESSPLAN:lay service, orwhy isyour productbetterthanwhat’s demand inthemarketplace foryour productor is itimportant;2)THEMARKET: whatisthe product orservice,howdoesitwork,andwhy segments. 1)THEIDEA/CONCEPT: whatisyour Break ‘thepitch’ intothoughtful,logical pitchingthisyear?to those What istheonepieceofadviceyou wouldgive have broughtsomevaluetothem. hadn’t thoughtaboutbefore,thenhopefullyI from differentperspectives, thatthey previously or inspirethemtothinkabouttheirbusinesses can helptheseyoung gentsbemoresuccessful come alongwithbeinganentrepreneurandifI There aremany challengesandsuccessesthat Why areyou actingasajudgeonDragons’ Lair? STEVE NEWELL '91 SAINTS’ LIFE FALL 2013 > > 15 > SAINTS’ LIFE SAINTS’ LIFE >
A new program initiative was introduced this year, the IBSC Student Forum: Creating the Engaged Global Citizen. Thirty Five students from IBSC schools around the world participated remotely for 10 months leading up to the conference and then in person during the week of the conference GROWTH for two main goals: firstly, to experience first-hand the challenges and benefits of interacting regularly with a community whose membership from schools in India, Europe, Australia, the UK, the US RENEWAL and many other countries is naturally + fraught with cultural biases, personal International Boys’ Schools Coalition Conference 2013 perspectives, and different world views, much like the United Nations or any other multi-national organization. Secondly, BY Jeff farrington, Director of learning to develop a ‘pitch’ to take back to their schools that focused on a global citizenship curriculum and on local service projects. St. George’s was represented by Parker Nann, a senior this year and appropriately, the Secretary-General of the upcoming 2014 Vancouver Model United Nations. During the Conference the boys stayed with host families from St. Christopher’s School in Richmond, an all-boys school This past summer, teachers and similar in ilk to St. George’s and met each day to discuss complex world issues (like administrators from St. George’s the pros and cons of waterboarding as 16 a means of protecting the interests of 17 School attended the largest boys’ national security), visit important historical and political attractions (like an overnight school conference held each year trip to Washington, D.C. where participants by the International Boys’ Schools were privileged to take an evening stroll on the National Mall visiting several of Coalition (IBSC). the Memorials), and to experience the camaraderie that develops when a group This year, St. Christopher’s School of young men spend enough time together that they really feel like a ‘band of brothers’ in Richmond, Virginia opened its despite their diverse heritages. Parker returned from the Student Forum feeling doors to over 800 participants inspired by and privileged to have had this opportunity, and resolved to make our from boys’ schools around the School one that is more globally aware and engaged. world for a program theme of Another highlight of the conference was the “Brother to Brother: Looking In, Action Research undertaken by teachers in boys’ schools all around the world. We are Reaching Out”, focusing on ways very proud to proclaim that Five teachers from our School participated in a year-long to shed light on the power of action research project (Patrice Dixon, Wally MacKay, Jonathan Marshall, Karyn relationships in the work we do Roberts, and Stephen Sturgeon). Their work started at a pre-conference in Melbourne, with boys each day and to model Australia last year, where they focused on the details of action research and how it many of the approaches we have improves teaching and learning. Specifically, come to know work best for boys the topic to be studied was how technology can enhance creativity in boys. in their learning.
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The Faculty Growth & Renewal Program is based on the premise that THE effective teachers are actively involved in their own professional growth and development on an ongoing basis. The program is anchored by St. George’s GROWTH School’s Characteristics of Excellence, (standards of professional practice & for teachers that were written last year) and focuses on a continuous aligned cycle of professional development initiatives: self-reflection, feedback (from RENEWAL administrators and peers), and action research on the part of each teacher. PROGRAM The primary purposes of the St. George’s Growth and Renewal process are to:
• improve student learning and growth; > Action Research: • clarify criteria of professional practice; L-R - St. George’s School • provide opportunities for analysis of current teaching practice through teachers Karyn Roberts, Stephen Sturgeon, collaboration and reflection; Patrice Dixon, and • utilize student assessment data to improve teaching practice; and Jonathan Marshall (not pictured) presented • foster a culture of trust and celebrate teachers’ professional growth. their research projects at the IBSC conference.
18 19 PROJECT ABSTRACTS: KARYN ROBERTS & STEPHEN STURGEON PATRICE DIXON WAL LY M C K AY JONATHAN MARSHALL
Concerned that their Grade 7 boys were not motivated to read This project reflected how digital technology can do more than The focus of this research was to explore the creative potential in This action research project investigated how digital technology and appreciate Shakespeare’s plays, and had a disregard for simply enhance traditional foreign language learning. Digital documenting, with digital photographs and videos, a dissection in could foster boys creativity as learners. The participants were literature that was not contemporary, Stephen Sturgeon and technology can encourage deep and creative language learning the Biology laboratory. Fifty-eight Grade 8 boys were instructed to 96 Grade 7 boys studying Social Studies at St. George’s School in Karyn Roberts embarked on action research to trial a different among adolescent boys, especially when it is combined with use digital cameras to record their observations during a dissection Vancouver. The boys were considered as future creators and their approach to teaching A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Working from such powerful foreign language instruction methods as TPRS, or of a sheep heart as part of the Biology curriculum at St. George’s creativity was likened to a garden ready to bloom. The main project the premise that boys were more apt to engage in learning if digital Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (Ray & School. Boys worked in pairs to label their digital pictures, and action was four-fold: use of music to generate a creative mood, the technologies were integrated into the study of Shakespeare, they Seely, 2008). arrange them as a sequence of slides using presentation software. use of a digital notebook to promote creative learning, the use of developed a number of interventions, one of which was integrating By combining the digital program Go!Animate with the potent The final product was a “digital” lab report. Some creative works a dedicated wikispace as a structured creative platform, and the Apple’s Pages as a strategy to engage the boys in developing not story-telling circles of TPRS, a mixed-level group of Grade 10 boys were produced that applied technology to communicate scientific holding of a simulated online Conference of the Future Creatives, only a creative profile of their chosen character, but also a back- was able to experiment with the Spanish language to produce an processes and content in novel ways. where boys posted an iMovie and a future invention related to story about their character. They were encouraged to take risks as animated dialogue. These students were given the opportunity to Boys were very engaged in producing a digital lab report; they civilization. they added ‘colour’ to their character, and to develop an empathic reflect on how they learn, and to make positive steps forward as preferred the digital lab report over traditional written lab reports. understanding of their character. This initial activity led to a more independent and collaborative language learners. The results appear to corroborate findings and research that boys engaged and creative appreciation of the play and a more positive Action research encouraged all participants in this study to reflect are visual learners and that they enjoy using technology to produce attitude to the study of Shakespeare. honestly on changing levels of inter-student collaboration, and unique and original work. The research collects observations from true levels of daily language use. Daily observation and reflection, the boys’ personal experiences, as well as from the use of surveys. and the willingness to be honest about such successes and This research gathered insight into a novel approach that teachers shortcomings, helped this researcher postulate new directions that may use to harness the use of technology in the science classroom. we can take as language students and as a language teacher. Digital lab reports have the potential to engage boys and, if properly applied, can provide some very creative and individualized learning opportunities for boys in the science lab.
> THE SAINT FALL 2013 > An extension of honesty; doing the right INTEGRITY thing even if no one is watching. Feeling regard and even admiration for yourself and for RESPECT others; it is being thoughtful and considerate of others. A St. George’s boy shows Integrity when he does the right thing even though everyone else is not; he is honest.
A St. George’s boy shows Respect when he does not judge people; he is polite.
The ability to be humble, not Being accountable, doing our best to be big-headed or boastful, HUMILITY RESPONSIBILITY to meet our commitments and to and to recognize that we all keep our word. still have a lot to learn. A St. George’s boy shows Responsibility when he takes care of his belongings and his community; he A St. George’s boy shows Humility when he understands works to the full extent of his abilities. he has more to learn; he wins and loses graciously.
An extension of courage. It’s the ability to recover quickly and to not give up when RESILIENCE beset by setbacks and disappointments. EMPATHY
A St. George’s boy shows Resilience when he keeps on going and going and going; he stays positive after a setback.
A St. George’s boy shows Empathy when he cares for others; he does not hold a grudge. This is The ability to move beyond ourselves, to identify with others, to walk a mile in another’s shoes. who we are. > THE ART OF GIVING FEATURE STORY >
THE ART 22 OF 23 GIVING A Lasting Legacy
What do the Group of Seven, the Peat Brothers (Andrew ‘70 and George ‘71), Salt Spring Island art dealer Ian Sigvaldason, and St. George’s School have in common?
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Back in the early 1940s, Canada was lacking a national identity and the government of the day felt it was time to initiate a public campaign to boost Canada’s national pride. Alfred Casson of the Toronto graphic arts firm Sampson-Matthews Ltd., along with other prominent Canadian artists, lobbied the government to finance the reproduction of Canadian paintings for display at armed forces 24 bases and administrative offices around 25 the world, using an elaborate and labour- intensive silkscreen format. This method, also called serigraphy, was produced with The project won government for public institutions, key Canadian artists. Iconic friend of both Andrew and approval and lasted over libraries, banks, post offices prints such as Emily Carr’s George Peat, acquired a oil pigments that allowed the prints to be 23 years into the mid-60s. and corporate offices across Indian Church or A.J. Casson’s large collection of the prints, It also involved most of the country. White Pine are part of our most of which were hand portrayed in a very realistic way, much like the Canada’s famed Group of Some 119 images were artistic and cultural heritage. signed by A.J. Casson. Seven and other revered ultimately created, with Many historians now claim Ian Sigvaldason set out to original paintings themselves, complete with Canadian artists. With between 150 and 500 that this project was an reconstruct an original set the co-operation of the prints being made for each integral part of our nation’s of the prints; apparently branding that ultimately National Gallery, this was image, thereby duplicating there were many small culminated in the creation of dabs of colour as might be attained by the to be the largest publically- commissioned works and collections, with three the Canada’s maple leaf flag. sponsored art project in famous paintings by a ‘who’s to five images each, but artist with a brush. Canadian history. Due to its who’ of Canadian artists. Except for some scholarly nothing substantial. As Ian popularity, silkscreen prints The program ended in the articles in Canadian art commented, “There were that had initially been sent early 60s, but for many history journals, the all these puzzle pieces but overseas during the war Canadians, this was a first silkscreens faded into no one had attempted to BY J. ALISTAIR PALMER '71 years soon became destined look at the works of several obscurity, occasionally put them together.” To showing up for sale in assist in the search Ian dealers’ showrooms and set up a website and sent EXCEPT FOR SOME SCHOLARLY ARTICLES IN at auction. Over 40 years feelers throughout the CANADIAN ART HISTORY JOURNALS, later, Ian Sigvaldason, the art community, attended THE SILKSCREENS FADED INTO OBSCURITY. owner of Pegasus Gallery auctions, and became an art of Canadian Art and a close sleuth in the process. Ian’s
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quest resulted in one of the Andrew eventually realized influences, and opportunities silkscreen collection to the education, which includes To celebrate their generous George’s. As the Peat brothers discovered, if you want to most comprehensive private that their collection deserved from their most formative School. They wanted it to be the liberal arts, cannot be gift the School hosted A book dedicated to the give back to the School, collections of the Sampson- a better venue, given their years and concluded their a leadership gift for an Arts over emphasized. Through a special evening to history and significance of it doesn’t have to be by Matthews’ prints, as they historical and artistic most ‘defining’ years were Program Endowment Fund. this generous donation, acknowledge Andrew and the Sampson-Matthews writing a cheque. There are became known in Canada. At significance. Gratitude was in spent at St. George’s. The Mission of the School is envisioned as a means of George Peat’s contribution, silkscreen collection, many creative ways to show this point the Peat brothers the offing. Enter St. George’s Wanting to acknowledge eloquently stated as ‘Building creating an arts endowment and to display some of these highlighting the project’s gratitude that can result in a were approached by Mr. School and its Endowment this with sincere gratitude, Fine Young Men. One Boy for St. George’s, the Peats iconic prints. Ian Sigvaldason importance in defining win-win scenario, and in this Sigvaldason as collectors, and Fund. George Peat approached recognize that the Arts also attended and gave a at a Time.’ In preparing Canada’s artistic heritage, is case, something that started were intrigued enough by the Headmaster Tom Matthews, programs at the School are compelling overview of the At an age when they were today’s fine young men to currently being written by Ian as an act of giving art, soon story to acquire a significant and Director of Advancement worthy endeavours deserving historical significance of looking to the future but be their very best and to Sigvaldason and is expected became… “the art of giving.” portion of the prints. Lacking with the maturity to reflect Adrienne Davidson, about face the future with relevant increased philanthropic the collection, as well as the to be released sometime later the wall space to properly upon their past, Andrew and the possibility of gifting skills and confidence, the support. eventual financial impact this in 2014 by publisher Simply display them, George and George identified the values, the Sampson-Matthews’ importance of a well-rounded donation could have for St. Red.
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> Art of Giving: A small reception was held in honour of the Peat brothers’ gift of the Sampson-Matthews’ prints.
Ian Sigvaldason, owner of Pegasus Gallery of Canadian Art, gave a short presentation about the historical significance of the prints.
> THE SAINT FALL 2013 > St. George’s School congratulates its 2013 graduates on their university acceptances. At St. George’s School, we see the potential for greatness in every boy who makes the commitment to learning and achievement. 134 Universities around the globe are seeing What did St. George’s do to prepare you most for university? the same potential. What Saints prepared me for the most in college was balancing everything. At Saints, I was actively involved in clubs, sports teams, and student government. There were days where I would get to school at 7am and wouldn’t leave until 9pm. I was always busy doing something. When I came to Penn, I would What was the biggest adjustment in moving to University, and What advice do you have for the Class of 2014? find myself on a similar if not longer schedule, but I how did Saints help you prepare for that? To the class of 2014, my advice to you is don’t panic. Don’t worry always find ways to balance my school work with my Other than actually having to pick out clothes to wear for the day too much about about your SAT scores, and don’t think that your extracurriculars and athletics. or taking classes with girls, the biggest adjustment would be the GRAD PROFILE entire future is dependent on one letter grade. Just enjoy your final independence. In college, you have the freedom to do anything that What do you miss most about your time at Saints? year at Saints. Once you leave, you will truly miss the School, the you desire, but at the same time, you have a lot more responsibility. I would say that I definitely miss the interaction that I teachers, your friends, and your overall experience at Saints. And At Saints, anytime you wanted to do something, you essentially '12 had with the faculty. In University, its tough to develop CHAD PAYNE could, and there was a way to do it with lots of people to help. In once you get to your respective university, pursue what you were a personal relationship with the professors. When I most passionate for in high school, and be open to new things and Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Economics Degree (2016) was at Saints, it was tough to walk through the halls college, if you want to do something, its up to you to make that Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania and not have a teacher say hey or stop to chat. opportunity become a reality. new people. Best of luck to all of you! > FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE GEORGIANS FROM THE HEAD OF GEORGIAN RELATIONS >
THE ARTS, THE “A, B, Cs” BUSINESS AND CREATIVITY OF GEORGIAN RELATIONS
On Friday, the 12th day of May 1780, John Adams wrote a letter to his wife Abigail. Four years earlier he Q. What are the “A, B, Cs” of Georgian Relations? had assisted Thomas Jefferson in drafting the U.S. Declaration of Independence, and 17 years later he A. The basics, the fundamentals of Georgian Relations, can all be linked to this phrase “Always Be became the second President of the United States (and the first to live in the White House). He wrote: Communicating.” Not quite what Alec Baldwin said in the 1992 film Glengarry Glen Ross, but,
“I must study politics and war, that our sons may have liberty to study mathematics close enough. However, you could start from these definitions: the ‘Art’ of communicating, the and philosophy. Our sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, ‘Business’ of the Georgians, and seeking to be ‘Creative’ in all the ways there are to engage the natural history and naval architecture, navigation, commerce and agriculture in Georgians. order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry and porcelain.”
Someone in the early 1980s decided that they would print this line on a Our outgoing Georgian and School communications should be able to reach laminated poster. One of my English teachers at St. George’s, Royston all Georgians; however, they don’t as we’re not connected to all Georgians. Brunst, obtained the poster and tacked it up in his classroom. I happened As careers develop and the years pass, email addresses become invalid to have a seat near the poster, around May 1984, or 204 years after it and mailing addresses change, sometimes frequently. We rely greatly on MICHAEL A. SKENE ‘85 was written. That was 29 years ago! While Mr. Brunst’s lecture on John Georgians to use the online Georgian Network so we can connect with them CHRIS BLACKMAN GEORGIANS PRESIDENT Fowles The Magus stuck in my memory, I remember the details of the Adams’ wherever they may be. Fact: we are reliably connected with about 4700 30 HEAD OF GEORGIAN RELATIONS 31 [email protected] quotation much more. Georgians via email, ‘snail’ mail and/or phone. Fact: the Georgian eNews [email protected] Of course, I wouldn’t have been able to have been as precise about the is sent to just over 3100 email addresses. The ‘A’ could very easily stand above but for the creation of the internet, and Wikipedia, and then a group for ‘accuracy’ as not a day goes by when we’re not working to improve of people uploading and editing the websites where I found the quote, the the accuracy of the contact information we have so we can reach more background, and even a “what day of the week was 12 May 1780” site. For Georgians. a student educated in the 1970s and 1980s this all seems a bit miraculous The ‘B’ could very easily stand for ‘brotherhood’ just as well as ‘business.’ to me. To my sons, James (’22) and Wills (’25) this framework of instant During a recent duty night I had in Harker Hall, I spent at least an hour chatting resources is simply what they expect. What will be miraculous to their eyes with a group of Grade 12 boys—four nationalities were represented—about in 30 years, and commonplace to their children? what the Georgians do and what they could expect when they join them in a Some of our sons will be politicians and soldiers, some mathematicians and few months time, including the many networking opportunities they would engineers, some businessman and vintners, and some artists and architects be able to access, the variety of mentorship connections they would all and poets. There may even be a lawyer or a doctor or a professional athlete make, the reach of the group throughout dozens of business, art, and science or two. How fantastic that our School is committed in its core to educating sectors around the world. What a remarkable brotherhood they are in the our sons so as to instil empathy, humility, integrity, responsibility, respect and best sense of the word. resilience, and to helping each of them to aspire to great accomplishments in The ‘communicating’ bit isn’t all that simple either. ‘Creativity’ is needed whatever fields in which they have interest and aptitude. as there are more than 6100 Georgians spread around the globe (I haven’t The St. George’s I attended was a great school. I am convinced that today counted all the time zones covered) from graduating classes going back to it is even better. The recently launched Growth & Renewal Plan is truly the early 40s. I routinely receive unexpected emails, phone calls and other remarkable in the concrete benchmarks it sets for all teachers to consider communications from Georgians—these notes can arrive at any time of day their growth and how better to collaborate, to assess and communicate, and on any given day of the year. Drop-in visits happen throughout the year and to educate. The Campus Master Plan is an exciting vision of where we want I also connected with one Georgian as he was seated next to me on a recent to be with our buildings and facilities over the next decade. The Endowment flight from Vancouver to Montreal. Some Georgians are re-connecting is growing, and our parent engagement and involvement is as strong as ever. for the first time; others are re-engaging in the lead-up to their Reunion Our Old Boys’ events in Vancouver and around the world this past year Weekend or would like to reach out to an old classmate or teacher. Each have been terrific fun and well attended. Recent innovations such as the one will get a reply of some type and many trigger searches in our database Dragons’ Lair have showcased the entrepreneurial talents of many of our and follow-up communications. The ‘C’ certainly stands for ‘communicating’ boys, including Aanikh Kler and his remarkable UndrTheRadr app, which as well. raises funds for children’s education in developing countries. ‘Always Be Connecting’ The Arts, Business and Creativity have always been at the core of Saints success, and the future seems even brighter. While no political revolution seems imminent, these too are exciting times! > THE SAINT FALL 2013 > > GEORGIAN PROFILE GEORGIAN PROFILE >
What is your first memory of St. George’s School? I also remember very well Duncan Smith, my Grade BEING A DAY My father driving me over to the old Junior School 4 teacher in 1975-76. Mr. Smith was Scottish and to write the entrance exam for Grade 4. I also had great sayings like “keep that up and I will give remember very well the last day of Grade 4. My you a cauliflower ear” or “Timmy, come from down STUDENT parents had given me a bottle of wine to give to my your nose you dirty monster!” Our class was in the teacher, Duncan Smith, as a year-end gift. For some old Crow’s Nest and there were only 17 of us. On ALL OF MY reason I thought an “alcoholic” was anyone who the last day of class, Mr. Smith brought out some old drank alcohol, so when I gave him the bottle I told boxing gloves and let us have boxing matches in the him that my parents assumed he was an alcoholic! classroom. He was such a character that he went on TIME AT THE You should have seen the look on his face. to a career in acting a few years after. What did you fear about the School? I remember fondly Thor Young, who I thought SCHOOL, Anyone who had the authority to cane me! Actually, was a very cool guy. You didn’t want to be within being a day student all of my time at the School, my 20 miles of him when he blew his stack as he had one week of boarding in Grade 6 when my parents a real temper, but he was a very good man who MY ONE went away was quite nerve-racking. The boarders was, of course, a great rugby player during his all had pre-established relationships and a pecking student days at Saints. Cam McLaren was also a WEEK OF order, and so I had to find my place in all that, which I character. People could do great impressions of him found out was at the bottom! and he always had a funny line to share with you. I also remember people like Michael Smith, Fred BOARDING Which staff or faculty member do you most Jones, and Gordon Atkinson. The latter was a real remember and why? gentleman and excellent Headmaster in my view. Some of my most vivid memories are of Geof When he was Deputy Head, the boys used to give IN GRADE 6 Stancombe. He taught me a bunch of subjects him standing ovations on the occasions that he led and also led the Rovers and coached our Senior the assemblies. They just appreciated his humanity WAS QUITE Basketball team. When we went on a road trip, we and knew they could get a great smile out of him took the old green van and stayed at awful motels. when they did this. One time in Sechelt, he took us to a greasy fish and NERVE- chips place and we all got the trots afterwards and Looking back do you have any regrets about your then had to play a game the next morning. No one time at Saints? slept that night. I also remember in our pre-game Not many. By the time I reached Grade 11 and 12, I RACKING. warm ups, he’d come out on the court in his hiking had been at the School for a long time and I think I was needing a change of scenery. I probably did not 32 boots and shoot hoops with us. We’d have ZZ Top 33 playing on the ghetto blaster and this was in another appreciate those years as much as I should have at school’s gym! We had a lot of fun with Geof. the time. I do regret that I did not have the interest in history that I have now. I would have got much Dougal Fraser probably had the biggest influence more out of those classes and done much better! on me of any teacher as he essentially taught me how to write properly. His practice of assigning Which talent did you discover at Saints? essays for prep most evenings, marking them out I think I learned something about resiliency and THERE ARE MORE THAN 6100 GEORGIANS SPREAD ACROSS THE WORLD. THEY LIVE of 10, and deducting marks for bonehead errors time-management as I commuted each day for nine IN DOZENS OF COUNTRIES AND WORK IN A WIDE VARIETY OF FIELDS. WE WILL BE like “alot” instead of “a lot” or “its” instead of it’s” years between West Vancouver and Dunbar, and I ASKING A SELECTION OF OLD BOYS TO ANSWER THE SAME SIX QUESTIONS IN FUTURE forced us to learn. He would also write funny was very active with school sports, so I had to work EDITIONS OF THE SAINT. STAYING CLOSE TO HOME TO START THIS SERIES, OUR FIRST comments on your essay like “clot” or “≠ sense” if to keep the show on the road. I often had to eat my INTERVIEW IS WITH VANCOUVER LAWYER - you made a silly mistake or wrote something that dinner or get prep done on the buses or between was uninterpretable. He knew that you learned last class and an evening game. My parents also how to write well by writing often and proof rarely came over to the School or got too involved reading your written work. In the Grade 10 term in things, so I really had to manage things myself. As essay he assigned topics like “History is bunk, well, back then sometimes things happened which discuss” – just great stuff. There were five or six of weren’t very fair, so I learned how to get past those us who happened to have Mr. Fraser for English in situations and not dwell on them too much. Grades 9, 10, and 11. He came to refer to us as the “Inner Circle of the Select” and we had a reunion What is one of your happiest memories from your dinner with him every year for a long time after we time at St. George’s? GEOFFREY J. Geoffrey J. Litherland ’84 There were many happy times. One was writing the graduated. Mr. Fraser and I remain good friends attended Saints from 1975 script for Alex Tsakumis’ version of Twas The Night – 1984. He is a Lawyer and today, and I am delighted by this. Managing Partner with Before Christmas at the House Supper in 1983, when Harris & Company LLP, a Clive Austin also had a big influence on me. He was we changed the words to the things that PJ (Tony labour and employment the Deputy Principal of the Junior School when Parker-Jervis) would say while teaching his math law firm in Vancouver. I was there and he was such a wonderful leader. classes. Alex read the entire story while imitating Geoffrey represents both '84 He was all tough on the outside but a kind and PJ’s voice and mannerisms, wearing his trademark private and public sector LITHERLAND employers in a range of compassionate guy on the inside. He and John tweed jacket, and, of course, smoking a cigarette. labour and employment Blackmore were a great team. Mr. Austin took us on That skit went over really well and Alex got a long matters. Geoffrey is a our Eastern Canada soccer tour and, after we won INTERVIEW BY CHRIS BLACKMAN Director on the Old Boys’ standing ovation. Alan Brown disapproved of Alex Association Board and his the national championship, he gave all of us money smoking in front of everyone but he couldn’t do son Justin is in the Class of to go buy some candy while the parents who had anything about it in those circumstances. That 2019 at Saints. flown out celebrated (read: drank) in his room. whole experience was a lot of fun.
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> A return to Ganvie: Denis Hargrave ‘49 tours Ganvie, Benin during his return visit.
34 35 TO AFRICA and back again Denis Hargrave ‘49 remembers his time at St. George’s fondly. Having been a full boarder during the war, then a weekly boarder, and finally a day student during his time at the School, he left Saints after Junior Matriculation (Grade 11) to work in banking. After obtaining his Senior Matriculation elsewhere, he embarked upon a new career— one which would span some 30 years, and create friendships across the world.
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TIME AT SAINTS trying hard enough, he’d go Hargrave as he began his episodes of a program called Fast-forward 40-plus years, Full details on Hargrave’s incredible story, visit: him while he was still at St. “Rugby was central in my time off to the forest, find a stick, career in film—first working Children of the World. Each and Hargrave would have a The Vancouver Sun: http://bit.ly/18PxLW2 George’s, more than 60 years at St. George’s,” Hargrave and give you ‘6 of the best’! on features and TV series as episode focused on a child most unlikely reunion, and a CBC: http://bit.ly/184PBaJ ago: “Cappy would always say explained when we sat down We certainly learned to as a cameraman for California in a different country and return to Ganvie. “Open up your prison walls.”. for an interview. “Rugby, tackle quickly!” Studios in Kenya. After how UNICEF’s schools were In 2010, while visiting Fort Hargrave was soon in contact turned up to see the film, Today you’d say, think outside along with cricket. The School three years, he returned to helping to change their lives. Asked what lessons he Langley, Hargrave struck up with Nicolas Mignanwande, many for the first time. of the box. It was great was quite small and there Vancouver to work for the learned at Saints that On one trip to Africa, a conversation with a woman now the Superintendent of advice, and something that weren’t the opportunities in CBC, and quickly moved AFTER GANVIE – prepared him for life beyond Hargrave was in Benin, a working there. He quickly Schools in Ganvie. I’ve carried with me.” arts etc.. that the boys enjoy to Toronto to become a LOOKING BACK & school, Hargrave spoke small country in West Africa discovered that not only was Hargrave decided to return “I’d also say, live your life today.” producer. ADVICE FOR THE FUTURE about character-building, then known as Dahomey, she from Africa, but she was to Ganvie for Mignanwande’s to the fullest, and never Hargrave recalled Captain respect, politeness, and TO AFRICA – filming in a town called from Benin—and had been upcoming retirement party in We asked Hargrave what lose your sense of curiosity. Robinson watching rugby ‘being a gentleman’, all traits AND BACK AGAIN Ganvie. The production raised just an hour from order to present him with the advice he would pass on to Help others with kindness, practice around Grade 7. still reflected in the Core In 1968, Hargrave produced was centred around an Ganvie! They exchanged Children of the World video. current Saints students, as compassion, and respect. “He’d watch us try to tackle… Values we model today. a joint project with UNICEF, 11-year-old boy, Nicolas contact information. A series Some 300 people—all family, they prepare to graduate. Keep an open mind to new and if he thought you weren’t These lessons stuck with PBS, and the CBC, 11 Mignanwande. of emails followed, and according to Mignanwande— He recalled advice given to ideas.”
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> A return to Ganvie: Hargrave returned to Ganvie in 2013, to present the film to Nicolas Mignanwande at his retirement celebration. The film was screened for over 300 people.
Right: Nicolas Mignanwande, age 11, as featured in the Children of the World episode, and in July 2013.
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> SUMMER SOCIAL
> An evening with Crofton Alumnae: GEORGIANS’ Close to 45 gathered at the Distillery in Yaletown to enjoy appetizers and cocktails. It was close to an even split of Georgians and alumnae from Crofton House School—a great > Photo Album evening was had by all.
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> Steak! More than 75 Georgians HY’S LUNCHEON enjoyed a mid-day networking event > at Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar in Vancouver.
> UNIVERSITY PUB NIGHTS
> McGill, Kingston, London, and Toronto: The first stop was to gather the Georgians attending McGill & Concordia – 36 came out! The next night we gathered at the Brass in Kingston with Georgians at Queen’s. The third night we were at Beertown in London to host the Georgians at Western and the fourth and final night we were at Bier Markt in Toronto with more than 20 Young Georgians from the GTA.
> Golf Tournament: More than 100 participants took to the tee boxes, fairways and > STANCOMBE INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT greens – a few even ventured into the undergrowth – at the University Golf Course on a gorgeous day for a round of golf and a wonderful BBQ dinner. Guest of honour Geof Stancombe ’62 was greeted with a warm round of applause as he entered for dinner. > THE SAINT Many thanks to the sponsors and all of the participants – we hope to see you all next year. FALL 2013 > > GEORGIANS’ PHOTO ALBUM GEORGIANS’ PHOTO ALBUM >
> REUNION WEEKEND
The Friday night reception for the 3s and 8s attracted 40 41 more than 175 to the Great Hall. It was great to have past faculty member Chris Brangwin (now retired and living in the Kangaroo Valley just outside of Sydney, Australia) attend as a guest of the Class of ’73. Several members of the Class of ’63 were able to join Headmaster Dr. Tom Matthews, Sheena Matthews, and other guests for dinner in McLean Hall to celebrate their 50th Reunion.
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> PRESIDENTS’ DINNER
> The Presidents: An event that recognizes the contributions of past Presidents of the Old Boys’ Association and current Directors was held at the Vancouver Club. There were 16 past Presidents in attendance and David R. Rolfe ’49 was the oldest at the table. John L. ‘Skip’ McCarthy ’52 graciously donated a 1st XV cardigan style sweater that he received WINE FEST in 1951 to the School’s Archives. >
> With close to 200 attendees in McLean Hall, a wonderful selection of award-winning wines from four Georgian-owned Okanagan wineries and a sampling of sumptuous canapés from the SALT Tasting Room. The Georgian Wine Fest was a huge success on all levels!
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> June 2013: One week before Prize Day, close to 30 Georgian Artists gathered for an afternoon BBQ. Faculty members GEORGIAN ARTISTS BBQ including Santhe LeBlanc, Melissa Pavlovic, Brian O’Connor, and Phil Webster as well as Headmaster Dr. Tom Matthews. > Paul Mitchell-Banks ‘78 also attended.
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SAINTS’NOTESALL THINGS GEORGIANS.
44 45 DR. J EDWARD CHAMBERLIN ‘60 OC > TED CHAMBERLIN '60 CLASS UPDATES was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada for his RON STANFORD ‘62 visited from Mainland. He is looking Orlando magazine. He is education, and technology. New Caanan, Connecticut forward to the Class of 64’s also the owner of a small I am married to Sheryl DR. NORMAN B. KEEVIL ’47 OBC, scholarship in the Humanities with wife Lesleigh, and 50th Reunion in 2014. commercial recording Hanula, a photographer Ph.D., LL.D. and Chairman, Teck and for his commitment to the donated his Saints’ report studio and is nearly half- and graduate of UBC’s Resources Ltd. and the late ART advancement of indigenous cards to the archives. They NEIL MENZIES ‘82 has joined way through completion of Anthropology program and PHILLIPS ’48, a co-founder of issues. Manulife Financial’s Small are pictured (above) in front the online MBA program we have one child, 3-year Phillips, Hager & North and a Business Advisory Council. Edward Chamberlin’s passion of Ron’s favourite Master at the University of old Aura Hanula-Jephcott. past Mayor of Vancouver, were This 12-member national for the songs and stories from his time at Saints – Massachusetts. We would like to encourage recently inducted into the team shaped a survey of of indigenous peoples has Basil O. ‘Cappy’ Robinson. any Georgians traveling Business Laureates of British 1000 small businesses in DAVE JEPHCOTT ‘91 is currently brought him international to the Sunshine Coast to Columbia Hall of Fame. BILL NORRIS ‘64 After a 42- Canada and interpreted working with Sechelt contact me to learn more renown as a champion of year career with Sears the results. A Small Innovations Ltd., the about the Lower Mainland’s their language and culture. Canada and Trinity Business Research Report economic and business University professor emeritus Western University, Bill was published in October development corporation best-kept secret dave@ of English and Comparative took semi-retirement and 2013 probing how small for the District of Sechelt on secheltinnovations.ca” Literature at the University of moved to Sechelt on the business thinks about and the Sunshine Coast. “After STEVE GRIMMETT ‘93 Steve, his Toronto, he has worked to give Sunshine Coast with his approaches group benefits, a very successful foray into wife Marie-Eve, and son credence to oral history in the wife, Carolyn and mother- retirement solutions, and economic development with Marcus, moved to Mont settlement of land claims in in-law, Shirley. He now banking needs. the City of Prince George, Canada and around the world. runs a Human Resources I have returned to the St-Hilaire, Quebec in 2012. Committed to protecting the Consulting practice, works TOM FIALA ‘82 is happily Sunshine Coast to leverage On April 21, 2013, they identity of cultural groups, he part-time, and volunteers in married and has a busy my 15 years of Sales and welcomed Anna Claire into was also instrumental in the the community. He had the cosmetic surgery practice Marketing experience to their family. Steve continues establishment of new areas of distinct pleasure of walking in Orlando, Florida. Tom facilitate investment in hotel to work at Ergo-Motion, an study, including the university’s his daughter down the aisle was recently named “#1 development, agriculture ergonomics consulting firm Aboriginal Studies program and seeing his son married, Plastic Surgeon in the (organic farms, wineries, that he founded in 2008 and courses in Caribbean both in 2012; they now Orlando metropolitan etc.), health and welfare that has grown to providing Literature. live and work on the Lower area” by the readers of (active adult communities), services nationwide.
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BO MENG ‘02 writes: “After graphic/communication program, as well as many many years in Toronto, design in Canada and who on and off-ice programs most recently as Senior have a keen interest in throughout the summer.” Manager, Transformation typography. For more information and Merchant Operations at contact Shane at: Sears Canada, I am moving SHANE FENNESSEY ‘06 worked [email protected] to California to take on a with Hockey Canada as position on the Shopping a member of the 2012 VINCENT SIAO ‘10 and VICTOR team at Google. I am looking World Junior Hockey HUNG ‘10 competed against forward to connecting with Championship held in more than 1000 university Georgians in the Bay Area.” Calgary and Edmonton and students and came out then moved to the Edge victorious at this year’s C. ALEX BAKKER ‘03 was the School for Athletes. hackMIT (a college hack- recipient of the 2013 “I am the manager of our a-thon focused on web, Canada Type Scholarship, a seven school Hockey Teams mobile, desktop, and GDC National Scholarship and I also manage our ‘Edge hardware projects.) Award, created to support 360’ program. We run an students who are studying extensive Spring Hockey
MICHAEL SMITH ‘95 recently spent several weeks in Uganda, including some time in Kampala where he distributed 50 e-readers to staff and students at Naguru Parents Primary School, which has seven classrooms and more than 700 students.
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ANTHONY VON MANDL ’68 GENE COVERT ’89 (pictured) (www.covertfarms.com), Congratulations - Mission Hill Family Estate’s DAVID SCHOLEFIELD ’70 (www.okanagancrushpad.com), 2011 Martin’s Lane Pinot Noir won an GORDON FITZPATRICK ’78 (www.cedarcreek.bc.ca) and International Trophy for World’s Best Wine ANTHONY VON MANDL ’68 (www.missionhillwinery.com) (Pinot Noir in the under £15 category) as well graciously supported the hugely popular Georgian Wine Fest 2013 as a Regional Trophy for Best Wine at the 2013 that was held in conjunction with Reunion Weekend 3s and 8s. Decanter World Wine Awards in London, England. Almost 200 guests sampled more than 20 award-winning wines.
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> JOHN MCCORMACK ‘99 and his wife Hannah Chapman are pleased to announce the birth of their twin sons, Aidan (8 lbs) and Ronan (6lbs 12oz) on May 5, 2013.
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> LLOYD JACOBS ‘02 and Angela Barnes are delighted to announce they were married on August 31, 2013 at the Arbutus Club in Vancouver.
> DONN MORRISON ‘80 married on September 7 in Kelowna to Marilynne Bjornsson at Gallagher’s Canyon Golf and Country Club. Donn has moved from Vancouver to Kelowna, and still works at Telus, while Marilynne is an RCMP member. GEORGIANS WHO HAVE PASSED… VICTOR A. MACLEAN ‘43 on January 11, 2013 in Vancouver.
JOHN MICHAEL PEERS ‘47 on May 29, 2013 in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia.
DR. RICHARD SIMEON ‘60 Richard Edmund Barrington Simeon (1943-2013) died peacefully in his home in the arms of his wife and with his children on October 11 in Toronto, Ontario at the age of 70.
GORDON FAHRNI BROWN ‘59 > BROCK STEPHENSON ‘99 on April 3, 2013 in Whitby, Ontario after a brave 2-year battle with cancer. and wife Amber had their first child, son Keaton, in Ottawa, Ontario, on October 20, 2013. NEIL M. MCLARDY ’66 Brock and Amber were married in Vancouver on October 10, 2013. in Port Hope, Ontario, on August 25, 2012. Brother Kirk Stephenson ‘04 was best man. JOHN CARL HAROLD LAUDAN – father of Dirk Laudan ’87 and Carl Laudan ’91, and grandfather of Nicholas Laudan ’22, on Pius Wei ‘99 was in attendance. September 14, 2013 in Vancouver.
> THE SAINT FALL 2013 > > SAINTS’NOTES GEORGIANS 2013-2014 ST. GEORGE’S OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPCOMING EXECUTIVE • Michael Skene ‘85, President • Bruce Jackson ‘78, Vice President EVENTS • Dirk Laudan ‘87, Secretary • Jeff Ilich ‘02, Treasurer For more information on our events, please visit our online calendar at: www.stgeorges.bc.ca/georgiansevents DIRECTORS • Lawrence Chee ‘84 (new) • VANCOUVER YOUNG GEORGIANS • ANNUAL GEORGIANS DINNER • Andre Chilcott ‘80 PUB NIGHT Friday April 4, 2014 • Rodan Gopaul-Singh ‘88 • Max Hager ‘00 Friday, December 20, 2013 6:00 pm Reception, • Geoffrey Litherland ‘84 Rainier Provisions, shared event with 8:00 pm Dinner & Awards • Tom Masterson ‘03 (new) Young York House Alumni Senior School Campus > Congratulations to JAKE KERR ’61 and the Vancouver Canadians baseball franchise, recipients of the • Stephen Millen ‘70 2013 John H. Johnson President’s Trophy, Minor League Baseball’s top award, presented annually to honour • Paul Mitchell-Banks ‘78 • LOS ANGELES RECEPTION • ST. GEORGE’S DAY • Alexandre Nemetz-Sinchein ‘04 the complete baseball franchise—based on franchise stability, contributions to league stability, contributions to Monday, January 20, 2014 Wednesday, April 23, 2014 baseball in the community, and promotion of the baseball industry. • Gavin Reynolds ‘86 • Donovan Tildesley ‘02 (new) 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Details TBA Details TBA • TORONTO CHAPTER DINNER 1934 – 1964 | 1969 | 1974 | 1979 | 1984 | 1989 | 1994 | 1999 | 2004 | 2009 • SAN FRANCISCO RECEPTION Wednesday, May 7, 2014 GEORGIAN HONOURS Tuesday, January 21, 2014 Details TBA 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm SAINTS Do you know of a Georgian who has made a difference to society? Details TBA • NEW YORK CHAPTER DINNER Do you know of a Georgian who is a leader in his industry? Thursday, May 8, 2014 REUNION WEEKEND Or perhaps you know of a Georgian who is a rising star? • YEAR CAPTAINS’ DINNER Details TBA THEN WE WOULD LIKE TO HONOUR HIM. Tuesday, March 11, 2014 SEPTEMBER 12 & 13, 2014 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm • DRAGONS’ LAIR • GEORGIAN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD McLean Hall Thursday, May 15, 2014 Honours a Georgian’s lifetime of outstanding achievement in a We invite all Georgians from classes ending in 4 and 9, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm particular field or industry and his significant involvement with the • VICTORIA RECEPTION Senior School Campus St. George’s community and with furthering the mission of the School along with all Senior Georgians (those celebrating Wednesday, March 12, 2014 50 th and the Georgians. their 50 reunion and beyond) to enjoy a weekend 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm • SAINTS SUMMER SOCIAL of fraternity and reunion. • DISTINGUISHED GEORGIAN AWARD Details TBA Thursday, June 5, 2014 Recognizes outstanding achievement in a particular field or industry, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm and dedication and service to the community. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 • CALGARY Details TBA Thursday, March 13, 2014 6:00 PM: REUNION WEEKEND KICKOFF • YOUNG GEORGIAN AWARD 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm • GEORGIANS ARTISTS’ BBQ Reception for all Participants Recognizes a Georgian who has reached a significant level of success Details TBA Friday, June 6, 2014 The Great Hall, Senior School Campus but has not yet reached the age of 40, has demonstrated vision and leadership, and has contributed to the community. 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 4175 West 29th Avenue, Vancouver • HONG KONG GEORGIANS Senior School Campus Thursday, March 27, 2014 7:30 PM: SENIOR GEORGIANS DINNER For more information or to download a nomination form, please visit: Details TBA • STANCOMBE INVITATIONAL th www.georgians.ca for those celebrating their 50 reunion and beyond GOLF TOURNAMENT McLean Hall, Senior School Campus SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JANUARY 6, 2014 Friday, September 26, 2014 8:30 pm: Class Dinners 1:00 pm shot-gun start University Golf Course, UBC (organized by each class) Off-campus venues GEORGIANS NETWORK ONLINE DIRECTORY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Still haven’t registered in the Georgians Network online directory? GEORGIANS & FAMILY BBQ & OPEN HOUSE Then please take a few minutes to do so. Senior School The gyms, pool, and fields will be open for use by all. The Georgians Network offers enhanced features Complimentary burgers, hot dogs, chips & beverages. which will allow you to: Rain or shine, come out & relax. • Search the directory for friends by name • Search by year or geographic region • Send messages to other Georgians If you would like to volunteer as a Class Reunion Organizer, • Edit your own information and update your full profile please contact: • Volunteer or search for career or academic mentors CHRIS BLACKMAN • Read and post Class Notes by year Head of Georgian Relations • Create a business listing to offer services to other Georgians 604-221-3885 | [email protected] • Help us track down Lost Georgians • Year Captains can broadcast messages to their classmates For more information: This Georgians Network is just one way in which we are helping www.georgians.ca Georgians to connect, network, and mentor.
> THE SAINT THANK YOU… to everyone who has supported St. George’s School. Regardless of the amount, your gift makes a real and valued difference at Saints. Annual Giving donations are unrestricted, and therefore allow us to respond rapidly to both new opportunities and unexpected budget challenges. This year’s campaign will help support an exciting boy-centred learning initiative already underway in both the Junior and Senior Schools: our Pilot Learning Projects. These new spaces are designed to help us evaluate the learning impact of some of the latest designs in space and furnishings and are helping shape the delivery of boy-centric teaching and learning.
Each generation of Saints students has inherited a more enhanced school. The philanthropic support of our school community today complements the generosity of past generations. If you have not made a gift yet, we ask you to continue the tradition of supporting our School by making your gift today at: www.stgeorges.bc.ca/supportingsaints or by contacting Tracie Watson in the Advancement Office at: 604-221-3902.
ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN BECAUSE EVERY BOY BENEFITS EVERY YEAR FROM THESE FUNDS.
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