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Field of DApplebyr Collegeeams Gala 2019 GALA PROGRAM Welcome to Saturday, April 27, 2019 A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics & Student Life Valet Parking Compliments of: AUDI QUEENSWAY Table of Contents 1 2 4 6 Letter from the Letter from Athletics at Evening Chair of the the Gala Chair Appleby College: Schedule Board & Principal A History 7 10 11 16 Floor Menu Our Tableside Plans Sponsors Games 17 18 20 36 Meet Your Tonight's Live Silent Emcee Entertainment Auction Auction 107 108 109 Board of Thank You to Appleby College’s Governors/ Our Volunteers Financial Assistance Gala Committee Programme Letter from the Chair of the Board and Principal It is our great pleasure to welcome you to Appleby College’s Gala Field of Dreams! We are especially excited to celebrate this evening with you in Appleby’s new, 80,000 square foot, state-of-the-art A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life. Tonight marks the first (of many) community events to be held in this extraordinary facility. Thank you for your support in helping to make this landmark addition to our campus possible and enhancing the educational experience of our students. Tonight’s Field of Dreams would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of Alexandra Blum, Gala Chair, the Gala Committee members, and the many parent volunteers and employees who have worked tirelessly in planning this evening’s festivities. We are also grateful for the many donors and sponsors who contributed to this year’s gala – from the live and silent auction items to gifts-in-kind. Your support has had a direct impact on the success of tonight's gala and is greatly appreciated. Tonight, you have the opportunity to support two of Appleby’s philanthropic priorities: student financial assistance and the funding of the new A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life. Both initiatives are committed to the advancement of the Appleby experience for all. Additional details can be found on pages 4 and 109. Thank you for joining us this evening and for your support of Appleby College! Aubrey Baillie ’63 Innes van Nostrand Chair, Board of Governors Principal 1 Letter from the Gala Chair Welcome to Appleby College’s Gala Field of Dreams. It is an honour to celebrate this evening with you – marking the first Appleby community event to take place in the new, state-of-the-art A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life! As Chair, it has been my great pleasure to work alongside an extraordinary committee of parent volunteers who have worked tirelessly in making this evening possible. Thank you to the Gala Executive Team of Eva Alaali, Shereen Aly, Jennifer Buckley, Claudia Eichhorn, Baillie Howard, Jenny Ma, Sarah McMillan, and Ann Watkin for taking part in over 40 event planning meetings. Also, a special thank you to the 17 members of the Gala Committee and the many Appleby employees who over the past 19 months have volunteered their time, expertise and creative talent in supporting this year’s gala. I encourage you to take some time to review the contents of this program, which provides a wonderful overview of what’s in store for you this evening – including the silent and live auction items carefully selected to meet varied culinary, travel and entertainment interests. You will not be disappointed! By being here this evening and participating in the festivities, the generous contributions that will be made will help support the school’s two philanthropic priorities: student financial assistance and the funding of the new A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life. Both initiatives will have an extraordinary impact on the Appleby community for many years to come. Thank you for your support and enjoy the evening! Alexandra Blum Gala Chair 2 – Field of Dreams – to raise funds for their new A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life. We believe our youth are our future and are committed to investing in them to help build strong, safe and thriving communities. by Rosehaven Homes Only 8 Luxury Suites remain in Downtown South-East Oakville Proud Supporters of Appleby College and the 2019 Field of Dreams Gala 3 Proud A VIST EAM Supporters of R EAL ESTATE GROUP Appleby College The Avis Team is a dedicated group of professional realtors who work together to bring you the best in service. ABOUTOWNE Stacy Peereboom Cindy Avis REALTY CORP., BROKERAGE. INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. Realty Corp., Brokerage. Sales Representative Broker Independently Owned and Operated [email protected] [email protected] Athletics at Appleby College www.avisteam.com | 905.338.9000 | @theavisteam A History SUPPORTING STUDENT Today, that tradition continues in the new A.W.B. Alumni Going back to Appleby College's very founding in 1911, the HEALTH Centre for Athletics and Student Life – where passion for play philosophy of developing the whole child has always included has no bounds. a focus on fitness and athletics as integral components of & WELLBEING learning. Pictured: Mr. Dewar officiates a footrace taylorinc.com | 1.800.605.6519 | [email protected] on Sports Day. Circa 1937-38. 4 EXHIBITS | EVENTS | ENVIRONMENTS | ENGAGEMENTS 1910 Athletics at Appleby College 1910s 1996 Soccer is introduced as To accommodate training and a recreational and inter- home games, artificial Turf Field is house sport. installed. 1911 1993 Tennis is launched as Girls’ Tennis is launched. Varsity AHistory a student activity, with follows a year later under coach original grass courts. Natalie D'Souza. 1997 1992 2004 2016 1913 Varsity Swimming team wins first of Varsity Girls’ Soccer team is formed Marks first of Under 14-Boys’ D2 The annual cross-country many CISAA co-ed championships. under coach Paul Shields. seven consecutive Rugby, Junior Boys’ race and “Sports Day” CISAA Co-Ed D1 Rugby and Varsity track and field 1998 1991 Swimming Boys' D1 Rugby events begin. Varsity Girl’s Hockey introduced Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team is teams win CISAA 2019 under coach Marg Hagey. Championships. formed under coach Sue Tilley. Championships. A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life 2000 opens. 1923 1928 1927 1926 Badminton Club Basketball league A new covered hockey arena Tennis courts south of is established 1 920 established under is built thanks to Lady Edith Lakeshore Road West under coach E.W. John Bell. Baillie’s fundraising efforts. are constructed. Whittington. 1983 1982 Softball is launched as a Volleyball programme competitive sport under is established under 1991 coach Norm Landry. coach Brian O'Leary. Varsity, Senior, Junior and Under-14 1 930 Field Hockey is launched. 1 980 1989 1985 1985 Golf team Varsity Rugby team wins Varsity Football makes its debut. ISAA and All Ontario team marks its final 1 990 1974 1934 Sevens Championships. undefeated season. Varsity Soccer team First Rugby team goes is established under undefeated. They won’t see coach Colin Revill. their next undefeated season again until 1959. 1973 Swimming programme 1 940 1970 is established under coach John Berriman. 1970 1970 1945 1950 1956 1956 1966 1969 1969 Hockey arena Swimming pool is built thanks to generous Hockey arena’s roof collapses due to the weight Track team is Three squash courts are opened, Gymnasium 1 960 Appleby joins Old Boy John Smith Faculty member officially opens. funds from Dr. Norman B. Keevil, his son Dr. of snow. Appleby is again without a rink. established. along with a spectator's gallery. is built. Conference of “Jock” Gairdner ’42 Michael Nightingale N.B. Keevil Jr. ’55, and Leslie A. Allen. Independent donates funds to launches cross- Schools Athletics build what is now the country as a sport. 1950 Association (CISAA). J.S. Gairdner Arena. Proud A VIST EAM Supporters of R EAL ESTATE GROUP Appleby College The Avis Team is a dedicated group of professional realtors who work together to bring you the best in service. ABOUTOWNE Stacy Peereboom Cindy Avis REALTY CORP., BROKERAGE. INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. Realty Corp., Brokerage. Sales Representative Broker Independently Owned and Operated [email protected] [email protected] Athletics at Appleby College www.avisteam.com | 905.338.9000 | @theavisteam A History SUPPORTING STUDENT Today, that tradition continues in the new A.W.B. Alumni Going back to Appleby College's very founding in 1911, the HEALTH Centre for Athletics and Student Life – where passion for play philosophy of developing the whole child has always included has no bounds. a focus on fitness and athletics as integral components of & WELLBEING learning. Pictured: Mr. Dewar officiates a footrace taylorinc.com | 1.800.605.6519 | [email protected] on Sports Day. Circa 1937-38. 4 EXHIBITS | EVENTS | ENVIRONMENTS | ENGAGEMENTS Evening Schedule 5:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:45 p.m. VIP Cocktail Cocktail Welcome Reception Reception 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:20 p.m. Dinner Heads & Tails Live Auction Hosted Commences Game by Don Stewart 10:30 p.m. 10:40 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Silent Auction Performance by Cash Out Desk Closes The Jade Monkeys Opens 1:00 a.m. Event Ends 6 Floor Plans Campus Room Main Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 7 1 2 3 4 Entrance Coat Check Registration/ Stairs to Cash Out Lower Level 5 6 7 8 Focal Bar Elevator Washrooms Silent Auction 7 Double Gym Lower Level 8 8 8 8 8 1 2 3 2 5 4 6 7 1 2 3 4 Stairs to Bars Lounge VIP Section Upper Level 5 6 7 8 Photo Booth Dance Floor Stage Washrooms 8 9 Menu Tonight’s menu was expertly crafted by Appleby’s Executive Chef Ryan Rajkumar, and his team at Sodexo.