CHANGE MAKERS: OLD TIMES JOHN STACKHOUSE ’81 IS REINVENTING THE DAILY NEWS WINTER/SPRING 2011 PAGE 12 U PPER CAN ADA COLLEGE’S ALUMNI P UBLI CATIO N

FOR AGAINST

THE ART OF DEBATE ‘REV UP’ YOUR POWERS OF PERSUASION

Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times i About Contents this issue

he reputation of our UCC debaters, as a powerhouse on It was an unnerving tactic. Usually, boisterous UCC fans Cover story the national stage, has been gathering momentum over cheer player introductions and good plays. That night, the 4 The Art of Debate: The Power of Persuasion the past half decade. As you’ll read in our cover story, 300-strong UCC crowd was silent — until the 10th point T UCC’s current crop of debaters is emerging as a pow- we’re exceedingly proud of their work, not just as debating as they’d been briefed in Assembly. With UCC up 7–2, FY 4 erhouse on the national stage. Plus as the Old Boys superstars but as ambassadors for the College. Their true mis- student Oneil Halstead scored a three pointer and the featured here illustrate, debating furnishes you with sion is to promote the value of measured perspective and the crowd erupted. By all accounts, UCC’s 52–44 victory can be some of the great life skills — the ability to persuade quest for common ground, as among the most potent persua- attributed in some measure to the Blue Army’s “assault.” Old Times is produced and lead, whatever your calling. sion and leadership tactics, whatever your career or life path. To see the fans’ explosion go to http://www.youtube.com/ and published by: Features And our debaters aren’t the only UCC community watch?v=EaBEIlpcmOA at the 2:07 mark.) Upper Canada College members gathering momentum in their field. In newsrooms Momentum is also part of the package when it comes to 200 Lonsdale Road 11 Bald Ambition there’s an old joke that, when dreaming up story ideas, three our parent community’s contributions towards our goal to Toronto, Ontario He’s losing hair, but not sleep. Meet Andrew Musselman examples equal one trend. As you’ll see in this issue, we have increase needs-based scholarships. As you’ll see in “Spring- Canada M4V 1W6 ’99, who’s spinning minor traumas into comedic gold. a wealth of examples from which to form this very happy board to the Future” on p. 15, our parents have every hope www.ucc.on.ca generalization: The 2010–11 school year is shaping up as a that improving access for amazing students, regardless of 14 New Era for UCC Governance Editor: The Board of Governors takes stock and offers up a new year of bar-raising momentum at the College, all around. background, will elevate the UCC experience for all. These Andrea Aster governance report with some welcome surprises. From exhilarating sports achievements to prominent Old community members are taking the lead, spreading the word Boys issuing shout-outs to their UCC roots when quoted in and ensuring the value of nurturing talent, regardless of Communications & Marketing Director: 15 Springboard to the Future the national and global press, the College is on quite a roll means, becomes increasingly popular as the Campaign for Cristina Coraggio They’re UCC parents, former boarders and faculty. these days. UCC continues to gather speed. They value education. And they want to give the gift of Design and Art Direction: 12 opportunity to those with the talents but not the means Let us first salute our sports teams. November 10 was a And finally, the momentum behind UCC’s excellent repu- day unprecedented in College memory, with three CISAA tation on the world stage is a result of, in no small measure, Richard Marazzi to attend UCC. Here are their stories. www.richardmarazzidesign.com varsity championship finals on the schedule. Incredibly, our the acknowledgement you give to your roots when you’re 21 Annual Report 2010 varsity football team took the game, 40–34 in a high-drama singled out in the media. Editorial Intern: A wrap-up of the past year plus 2009–10 financials. overtime showdown against rival St. Andrew’s College. Our For example, John Stackhouse ’81, the Globe & Mail’s Aaron Doupe 26 varsity volleyball team took silver against St. Michael’s Col- new editor-in-chief, is the subject of our “Change Makers” In every issue lege and our varsity soccer team claimed its seventh straight feature in this issue. He credits UCC with unlocking his love Editorial Advisory Board: 12 Change Makers CISAA championship in a hard-won 2–0 game against Appleby of words with an initial foray into short-story writing. And Simon Avery ’85 John Stackhouse ’81 is the Globe & Mail’s new editor- Jim Deeks ’67 College. Unbelievable. from the Wall Street Journal to the Globe and Mail to in-chief. In an Internet age, he is reinventing the daily Just to raise the school-spirit bar even higher in 2011, many web news sources internationally, we collect clippings Ted Nation ’74 Peter C. Newman ’47 paper — in print and online. the Blue Army was born. The brainchild of two IB2 students, in which you credit UCC for furnishing the underpinnings of Chanakya Sethi ’81 26 UCC Today Creativity Steward “General” Chris Griffiths and Connor your varied successes. John Stackhouse ’81 Taylor briefed the Upper School Assembly on the Army’s Thanks. We appreciate it. Let’s keep that ball rolling. Paul Winnell ’67 Founder’s Dinner packed the house with a keynote from first mission, codename “Silent Night,” which was to unfold UCC granddad Brian Mulroney; students do us proud; at the Winterfest varsity basketball game against Andrea Aster Old Times is distributed twice a year check out our vibrant YouTube channel. St. Andrews College, Jan. 21. Editor to alumni, parents, friends, faculty 31 and staff of UCC. 31 Ask an Old Boy Chris O’Neill ’91 is the new managing director of Google © UCC 2011 Canada. He looks into his crystal ball and gives a few hints about the future of cyberspace. Printed with vegetable-based inks on chlorine-free paper made with recycled 32 Remember When fibre. Please share with a friend or Press censorship is in the news as regimes fall. Look colleague. back 150 years or so and UCC principals have engaged in a few crackdowns themselves.

33 Comings & Goings Changes to UCC faculty and staff.

34 Milestones Marriages, births and passings.

37 Class Notes 38 Upcoming Events

Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 1 The editorial staff of Old Times welcome your letters, New Board Chair Andy Burgess has two sons at however we reserve the right to edit them because of the College, Campbell in Form 5 and Charlie in Letters space restrictions. Please write to: [email protected] Meet the Foundation Year. Let’s get to know their dad. or send mail to: Old Times, Upper Canada College, 200 Lonsdale Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4V 1W6 parents

On the move at 90 and still reading Old Times (www.barbarabarrowfoundation.com), brought back a flood Andy Burgess ’83 is UCC’s new Board Chair I’ve just moved from Connecticut to of memories, all of them most rewarding. The Board of Governors of Upper Canada College OLD TIMES Texas and I’m happy Old Times has Unlike Hugh Smythe ’44, who remarked in his reminiscence SUMMER/FALL 2010 is pleased to announce its unanimous decision to UPPER CANADA COLLEGE’S ALUMNI PUBLICATION come with me. You have done a won- of Ms. Barrow that he’d not had any athletic misadventures, I derful job of following my addresses was not so fortunate. In my final year, I was wounded on the accept the nomination of Andy Burgess ’83, to the and, at 89, I’m now here to stay. football field and again while playing hockey at Maple Leaf position of chair, as of January 2011. I have many clear memories of Gardens with Hugh, my good friend. As a consequence of these A respected leader in both the UCC and business my Prep years. Latin has been long injuries, which resulted in the loss of my right kidney, I spent MEET THE communities, Burgess brings to his new role a clear CHANGE forgotten (of course I now know many hours of the spring term with Miss. B and Dr. McTavish in MAKERS long-term vision and a great passion for his alma how valuable those lessons were), her infirmary, just down the hall from my father’s classroom. Summer/Fall 2010 Old Times i and cricket was not a game I could As the son of a UCC teacher, and an Old Boy, I am especially mater. He has been a member of the UCC Board handle. But I got through it all and am a better man for it. aware of the value of the foundation set up by Ms. Barrow. since 2006 and vice-chair of the Board since 2009. Keep up your splendid editorial product and, as you put Thanks to the editor of Old Times and those who created this Burgess currently heads his own investment the next issue to bed, remember it will be read by a man excellent video, recognizing the place Ms. Barrow had in the company and was, most recently, CEO and enrolled in UCC almost 90 years ago! many boys’ lives and the contribution she made to the College. — Hamilton Wilson ’40 — Peter Bremner ’45 co-founder (along with Gord Gibson ’83) of Somerset Entertainment, a producer and distributor of audio Remembering ‘Miss B’ Peter is Hugh Bremner’s son. Hugh taught math at the Upper entertainment. He is a graduate of Princeton Your story about Ms. Barbara Barrow in the summer/fall 2010 School (1929–67). He died in 1982 and Bremner’s House (the University and the MBA Program at INSEAD in issue (“Boys of Barrow”), together with the Internet video most recent to be created) was named in his memory in 1983. Fontainebleau, France. He and his wife, Beth, have a daughter, Sarah, and two sons, (Charlie ’13 and What the heck are these? Campbell ’18). His father, Campbell Burgess ’41, Ancient alien writings? Spy-worthy encrypted labels, billboards, newspapers and buildings, inviting was also a UCC graduate. messages? If you flip through this issue of Old passers-by to pull out their mobile phones and uncover (l–r) Campbell and Charlie Burgess answer a few questions about their dad. Times, you may be scratching your heads the encoded information. over these cryptic square blocks. In this issue of Old Times, you’ll be directly linked to spe- Originally developed in Japan for tracking cific online registration sites. To access the code, users need a Your dad is Chair of the UCC Board of Governors. Is he strict? parts in vehicle manufacturing, QR or Quick Response codes, mobile phone equipped with a camera and to download a QR Do you know what he does? Campbell: He makes us turn off the television at 8 p.m. but are two-dimensional barcodes that can directly take you to a reader application, which is freely available online for most Campbell: No we don’t have many other rules. contact number, email or, in most cases, a Website, to provide devices. Once the software is loaded, just point and click, and Charlie: Basically, he oversees the UCC community. Charlie: I have to be home when I’m supposed to, but not you with more information about a place, event or a product. the mobile phone will either display the text or ask for per- How do you spend time with your dad? much else. We’re pretty well-behaved. Gaining popularity in North America, the codes are mission to launch a browser to display the specific website. Campbell: We play a lot of sports like mini-sticks [ball hockey]. What’s your dad proud of you about? moving into the mainstream in places such as product Just don’t scan and drive. Charlie: Well, we like to tease him a lot. We do a lot of activity Campbell: I qualified for a ski race at Georgian Peaks. I didn’t stuff, like skiing, tennis, football. want to do it. I didn’t feel comfortable. But my dad was proud What does your dad care deeply about? that I tried something I was scared to do. Campbell: Business Charlie: He was proud of how I did on my December exams. I SAVE THE DATE Charlie: He cares a lot about helping people. For example, worked hard and was organized. he’s on the board of Sanctuary, a Toronto organization to help What are you proud of your dad about? homeless people. Campbell: He spends a lot of time with us. Old Boys Night Out What’s something a lot of people don’t know about your dad? Charlie: Yes, some dads are away a lot. He really tries to Exclusive to young alumni Campbell: He jokes around a lot. connect with us. I’m also proud that he followed his heart by Charlie: He likes to have a good time. taking the job here as Board Chair. Our grandfather also went (1997–2011) What’s his favourite television show and movie? here. UCC is a big part of our dad’s life. Campbell and Charlie: Modern Family; Meet the Parents What would your dad do if you told him you were June 1, 2011 Are you and your dad friends on Facebook? transferring to Crescent? Campbell and Charlie: Yes Campbell: He’d be mad. Malaparte, TIFF Bell Lightbox Does he help you with your homework? Charlie: My uncle went there; it’s a good school. I’d really get Hosted by YAAC Campbell: He helps me with math. a rise out of him if I told him I was going to Harvard. He went [email protected] Charlie: I don’t see the point, really. I’m very independent to Princeton and thinks it’s better. about my studying, but if he did, I’d ask him to help me with French. He’s good at it.

2 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 3 Feature Story

By Andrea Aster

ust how good are UCC debaters? Take it from the School Debating Tournament, Branksome Hall debaters were director of the upcoming 2011 Canadian National arguing against the carbon tax, UCC for it. The girls sug- J Debate Championships. gested the tax would unfairly penalize low-income workers THE “UCC probably has more good debaters at any grade level driving to their jobs. The UCC debaters pounced. Think again. than any other school in the country,” says Brian Casey, coach Low-income city workers would more likely use public transit, ART OF… of the Sacred Heart College team in Halifax. not cars, and so would be unaffected by the tax. Perhaps, a half decade ago, UCC debaters were perceived, by “Ultimately we’re teaching kids to have a realistic vision some grumblers, as a brigade of “resume polishers,” says Casey. of the world, despite the privileges they might enjoy,” says “That belief is long gone,” he says. “A UCC debater can Muir. “Our debaters took the opportunity to make a very beat almost anyone in the country.” powerful point.” Welcome to a new era in which UCC’s debaters are prov- People think the obvious careers for debaters are in ing themselves as powerhouse players on the national circuit the arts — law or politics or business school, says Muir, and — at once acting as fantastic ambassadors for a sport that val- students do head that way. But it’s more about what hap- ues humility and sportsmanship over hubris — and develop- pens after that. “The ultimate goal of debating is to persuade ing the lifelong leadership skills the College aims people to believe you whatever you’re doing,” to instill, wherever one’s life journey goes. he says. “Also, one of UCC’s mandates is to A quick skim of the “Milestones” sidebar on “Devotees rave produce leaders and you can’t lead if you can’t p. 7 illustrates just how often we win. Indeed, that debating is persuade someone of your point of view.” College debaters dominate the top slots at incredible training Indeed, UCC debating fits into the College’s national and provincial positions, the accolades ground for any overarching imperative to promote a fluency in shared among many players. And while UCC career, but more current affairs, says Katherine Ridout, assistant goes up against fellow high school students at importantly, for head of guidance at the Upper School. Engage- tournaments, they also benefit from Debate Club any life.” ment in debating is a tool in the arsenal which exhibition rounds, going head to head with, for includes the annual World Affairs Conference example most recently, members of the Univer- and Model Parliament, all student-led symposia sity of Toronto’s Hart House Debate Union. which ignite debate about global affairs and give students a It’s not easy stuff. Consider this. Could you stand on stage sense of global citizenship, also a key curricular mandate. before a packed house and argue in support of child labour? It seems to be working. “Child labour is an old chestnut in debating,” says UCC “UCC debaters are terrifically knowledgeable: they seem debating coach and science teacher Michael Muir, “because able to debate comfortably on a wide range of topics, demon- it sounds so radical.” An amateur’s mistake, when arguing an strating knowledge of economics, politics and international “impossible” position, is to assume the premise is inherently relations,” says Casey. evil, explains Muir. Rule One of Debate Club is to identify the Likewise the character-building opportunities are not to stakeholders. How is the child cared for? How much is she be underestimated. Much as athletics provides opportuni- working? What’s the family’s plight? The child’s age? ties to show grace under pressure and in victory, so too does “Sure, it looks like your opponent has the moral high debating, as Casey witnesses. ground, but the challenge is to wedge your way in, to allow “[In a particular debate] I saw UCC had easily beaten their something that’s on the surface distasteful to be, at core, opponents, but they did so with good manners and were able acceptable,” says Muir. to destroy the arguments without ridiculing the other debat- The secret is an ability to put oneself in another’s shoes. ers,” he says. “That requires a certain judgment and maturity Sometimes cut-throat competitive impulses aside, the debat- which is not always found in high school boys.” ing program is also the perfect Petri dish in which to cultivate And that’s the value of debating beyond the Assembly or all the character traits the College’s International Baccalaure- university stage. Rather than stridently defending a position to ‘REV UP’ YOUR POWERS OF PERSUASION ate (IB) program aims to instill, such as open-mindedness the death, regardless of your audience, the goal is to figure out and a respect for a multiplicity of viewpoints. something everyone can agree on and argue from a common UCC’s debaters have emerged as a powerhouse team on the national stage — not And that’s why its devotees rave that it’s incredible train- ground, rather than trying to steamroll or stonewall an oppo- ing ground for any career, but more importantly, for any life. nent. Still, it takes a seasoned arguer to figure that out. inspiring fear — but camaraderie and respect. They’re also developing lifelong leader- For example, an anecdote from a now infamous debating- “Debating has strengthened my abilities to reason, ship skills. After all, you can’t lead if you can’t persuade someone of your point of view. tournament moment illustrates the necessity of developing that persuade and identify common ground,” says Debate Club trait in life, says Muir (with the caveat that UCC debaters have president Aly Kassim-Lakha whose ambition is to become a also had their share of not-so glorious moments on the hot seat!) world-renowned entrepreneur. With the powers of persuasion Flash back two years to the Queen’s University High he’s already shored up, the world is most certainly his oyster.

4 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 (l–r) UCC debaters Kaleem Hawa ’11 and Aly Kassim-Lakha ’11 hone their skills. Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 5 The Art of Persuasion

Watch our debaters in action online: Perhaps the only televised debate you’ve Focus on UCC debaters seen is political candidates aiming to score points and win voters. Well Nothing’s more intimidating than a championship debate team on a roll. Here’s it’s time to see our budding leaders display their powers of persua- a behind-the-scenes look at two of UCC’s secret weapons… sion. They’re an inspiration to brush up on your own presentation skills, Kaleem Hawa ’11 whether you’re running for office — or just trying to convince your wife CAREER GOALS Law or medicine — or something else entirely she’ll love that new action movie. HOW WILL DEBATING HELP YOU GET THERE? Debating has helped me better articulate myself and speak This is a recent exhibition debate at an Upper School Assembly to promote special more confidently in public — integral skills no matter the job. I have the utmost admiration for UCC debating; I’ll never fear the business meeting or stumble on the big presentation. To win, you’re forced to adopt view- guest David Frum, former White House speech writer, at the UCC-hosted, 28th World points that you wouldn’t necessarily hold. That opens your eyes to the numerous stances people can have on Affairs Conference. The topic was the invasion of North Korea: an issue and often leads to greater empathy and understanding for people — something crucial for success in life. www.ucc.on.ca/northkoreadebate QUALITIES OF A GREAT DEBATER? My debating partner specializes in sarcastic wit while I have mastered the art of overstatement (just kidding). In reality, it’s my ability to think on my feet. Did you know? BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT DEBATERS? That we’re all arrogant and outspoken characters s 1858 marked the formation of the Debating Society, had to be chosen by lot! that have nothing better to do then argue about the foreign policies of autocratic regimes across the world. as reported in College Times. s I n 1948 the Fulford Debating League was founded for In reality, while we won’t shy away from an argument, we don’t necessarily look to start any either. s I n 1859 the Boarding House Debating Society independent schools in Ontario. UCC, always a strong was formed. contender, dominated the league in 1968, 1970, 1979 s F rom 1871–73 the Debating Society met 43 times. and from 1984–92. Topics included: Does wealth exert more influence than s Recent debating coaches have included former principal Caleb Guthrie ’11 knowledge? Is man more revengeful than woman? Is the Richard Sadleir (1961–62); Howard Lacey (1964–73); CAREER GOALS Chemistry or physics independence of Canada desirable? Nigel Barber (1974–75); David Matthews (1971–73); HOW WILL DEBATING HELP YOU GET THERE? No matter where you go, an ability to advocate for yourself s I n 1911 there was an “uproarious” debate concerning Ross Morrow (House Debating 1976–94); Marshall and your opinions is an incredibly useful skill. whether women should be given the vote. Supporters Webb (1976–86); Paul Illidge (1981); Keith Fleming QUALITIES OF A GREAT DEBATER? You need a wide range of interests, especially in foreign affairs and were “forced to adopt their side against their innermost (1983–98); Michael Muir (2004–present) economics, also an ability to fully agree with whatever side you are assigned. Finally, you must be convictions.” The unfortunates on the supportive side able to punish your opponents’ mistakes! BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT DEBATERS? That we only attack the weak points of our opponents’ case. There are few things more harshly punished by judges than not attempting to deal with a good point. Even if it’s indisputably brilliant, and would likely convince anyone who heard it, you must make a serious effort to rebut it.

Milestones Great moments in recent UCC debate history 2011: Metro Regionals Competition, Kaleem Hawa ’11 and team at the McGill University Tournament, with Guthrie Mohammed Niaz ’12 place first. UCC wins “Best School” placing second of 216 debaters and Hawa placing third. Hawa award and Hawa is top speaker. and Guthrie are the Junior Finalist Team at the Hart House 2010: Ali Jutha and Scott Kilian-Clark ’10 win Queen’s (University of Toronto) Tournament. National Debating Tournament against fellow UCC students 2008: Calvin Rosemond ’08 and Joe Bricker ’08 win the Caleb Guthrie ’11 and Hawa. Kilian-Clark is named top Queen’s University High School Debating Tournament for speaker. (This fiercesome foursome represent the top two the second time. of 74 teams in Canada, and the third such tournament win 2007: Rosemond and Bricker beat out 62 teams at the 1972 1989 for UCC in four years); Aly Kassim-Lakha and Cole Bricker Queen’s University High School Debating Tournament, ’11 place first at the Ontario Provincial Championship; At losing only one debate in the first six rounds. (l–r) Hugh Innes and Gordon Davis (both ’72) celebrate their Fulford Cup victory. Daniel Steiner and John Pottow (both ’89) have some fun debating the resolution the McGill University Tournament, Hawa and Guthrie are 2006: Rosemond and Bricker win the North American on the blackboard: People with hairy eyebrows should be castrated! semi-finalists; Cole Bricker and Harris Kaufman ’10 win the Debating Championship [now the Oxford Cup] in Montreal, University of Toronto Hart House Debate Tournament. one of five teams from Ontario and 32 teams in competition 2009: Kaleem Hawa and Caleb Guthrie are the quarter-finalist from across North America.

6 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 7 The Art of Persuasion

Legal Eagle As the University of Oxford’s first-ever dean of law, Prominent UCC debaters Timothy Endicott ’79 knows the value of a persuasive argument Arthur McKee Rankin 1857, U.S. repertory theatre pioneer and actor Michael Ignatieff ’65, Liberal party leader Even after 20 years at the University of Oxford, Timothy Endicott is still discov- Peter Rekai ’71, prominent immigration ering its magical crannies and gardens. That’s not surprising considering Balliol and business lawyer; recently authored a College, where he has been a Fellow in Law since 1999, was founded in the 13th study on Canadian and U.S. immigration century. Lured by its wizard-y atmosphere, many of the Hogwarts School scenes issues for noted Canadian policy think- in the Harry Potter movies were filmed on location at the legendary campus. tank the C.D. Howe Institute “It’s an enchanting place,” says Endicott, who was appointed Oxford’s first-ever Hugh Innes ’72, president, York Invest- ment Strategies; formerly executive vice- dean of law in 2007, “something you don’t always notice when you’re late for president, KPMG Investment Advisors a meeting.” Blake Woodside ’75, director of the To- Marshall Webb, Endicott’s debating coach at UCC, remembers the kernels of the ronto General Hospital’s in-patient eating character traits that set Endicott on his path to the academic stratosphere. “He disorders program; psychiatry professor was a serious student — a real inquiring mind,” says Webb. “He was low key, at the University of Toronto but motivated.” Peter Dalglish ’76, founder of the Street Indeed, speaking on the phone from Oxford, Endicott’s low-key manner belies Kids International, a non-profit for street youth worldwide; senior adviser for the his prestigious posting. After studying Classics and linguistics at Harvard and United Nations in Afghanistan, managing Oxford, he studied law at the University of Toronto and practised as a litigation a skills training program for 310,000 war- lawyer in that city, before pursuing a DPhil in legal philosophy in Oxford. afflicted youth Now, as a professor of legal philosophy, his expertise is in jurisprudence and Larry Grafstein ’78, managing director, both constitutional and administrative law. In addition to his research, much of his U.S. co-head of mergers and acquisitions work as dean is to recruit international faculty and staff. It’s an incredibly interna- at investment banking firm Rothschild in New York; member of UCC Principal’s Ad- tional student body, he says, and a full half of the legal academics on campus are visory Council and UCC Board of Trustees from overseas. Peter Singer ’78, prominent bioethicist; Endicott speaks with sharp wit about his days as a UCC debater in Grades 9 and director at the McLaughlin-Rotman Centre 10. As in the legal profession itself, he emphasises that there is a definite element for Global Health, University Health Net- of showmanship when appealing to an audience, be it jury or judges. work and University of Toronto; professor “There’s a certain aspect of performance to debating,” he says. “Your challenge of medicine at the University of Toronto is to express your ideas in a way that both entertains and persuades an audience.” Rocco Rossi ’81, former Toronto mayoral candidate, running for Ontario Conservative As well, debating and law both require a certain objectivity, he says. Even if one Party as a member of Provincial Parliament is dispassionate about a topic, passion must be summoned. “In a way debating is Shafiq Qaadri ’82, member of Provincial phoney and artificial in the sense that, at 9:30 a.m., you might be told you have to Parliament for Etobicoke North; family agree to the seal hunt or agree that Quebec has a right to secede, and you have an physician and public healthcare advo- hour to prepare and then argue passionately on the topic.” cate; author of The Testosterone Factor: Clearly, the debating skills Endicott gathered at UCC have served him well in A Practical Guide to Improving Vitality and the legal profession. “Debating is like law; you have to make the strongest case for Virility Naturally Christopher Carnegie ’87, winner of World whatever interest you’re defending.” However, both are a challenge. Finals, English Speaking Union – Inter- “There is no formula,” he says. “There’s no alternative to thinking carefully national Public Speaking Competition, and not dismissively — and the more exposure to someone else’s point of view London, U.K. (1987); Hon. Assistant the better.” Private Secretary & Extra Equerry to Their From his perch at Oxford, with an eagle’s eye view of an exceedingly inter- Royal Highnesses The Earl & Countess of national community of students and faculty, Endicott is still discovering what is Wessex; Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (the Queen’s personal Order of always the central tenet of debating: Knighthood for service to the Royal Family) “It’s especially true for lawyers, but anyone from any walk of life can benefit Theo Caldwell ’91, winner of several from opening oneself to another’s viewpoint; it’s a central academic skill.” Fulford Cups at UCC; author, journalist, financial adviser

Who did we miss? How did UCC debating shape your life? Please email the editor at [email protected] and we’ll be sure to share your replies in an upcoming issue.

8 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 9 Photos: Liam Sharp The Art of Persuasion Hoping to be talent-scouted for his comedy writing, Andrew Musselman ’99 launches Bald a website of his troupe’s work. (The next Ambition Kids in the Hall? Why not?) Willis McLeese 1913–2011 Theo Caldwell ’91 says farewell to Canada’s greatest supporter of student debating. The founder of the UCC-based, By Sean Davidson national debating program McLeese Debating helped thousands of high school students find their voice. “The first place they go is online,” says Musselman, making a strong web presence essential. They hope the site business acumen proved invaluable. will help get them spotted. “We’d love to have a hobby that As a result of McLeese’s support, says Lawson, “Countless funds itself,” he says. thousands of great young Canadians have participated in formal, In the meantime, he pays the bills with day jobs, including structured debate at both junior and senior levels in district, bartending and supply teaching at UCC. Their material provincial, national, North American and world competition.” covers everything from political satire to a faux holiday “Debating is a way to extend your influence,” McLeese special “where I’m in full drag, doing a Dan Aykroyd/Julia was fond of saying, often adding, “Canada will always need Child thing,” he says. great leaders.” He understood and evinced that being a He notes that writing offers more creative control than his leader does not require your name on a ballot. Leaders come first love, acting. “Being an actor you’re really at the mercy of in all sorts, in every profession. What they share is the power other people,” he says. “I like acting but I got to the point that to convince and inspire. He insisted that student debaters I wanted more control of my own destiny. With writing I feel I argue every resolution from both sides, believing this would can build more of a career.” teach young people respect and tolerance for each other. That said, Musselman — “Moose” to former teachers McLeese knew that whatever future careers students might and classmates — is a proven dramatic actor. His one-man, pursue, someday they would have to answer questions like: 20-character performance in the 2008 play Catalpa drew raves On January 5, 2011, UCC bid farewell to one of its most What makes you different? Why should we do it your way? from the press, and he has popped up on TV series including extraordinary friends. In the 98th year of his remarkable life, Why should I buy what you are offering? So much of life, and (l-r) Andrew Musselman ’99, Matthew Olver and Adam O’Byrne ’97 Flashpoint, jPod and The Jon Dore Television Show. Willis McLeese passed away, leaving wife Adelaide, son Rob success, is about selling ideas. From Clarence Darrow to Don examine the evidence. It all started back in Grade 11, when Musselman eschewed Photo: Caley Taylor Taylor Photo: Caley ’71 and grandsons Stephen ’03, Geoffrey ’03 and Paul ’01. Cherry, if you can make a case, you can make a living. For football in favor of the “incredibly ambitious” Little Theatre From his Second World War service in the navy, to his McLeese, debating was practical education at its best. part from speaking in public, impotence and defusing where he came under the wings of mentors Colin Lowndes legendary and lucrative careers in refrigeration and power, to It was a supreme and undeserved compliment when Mr. a nuclear bomb that has only nine seconds left on its and Dale Churchward. His first role? Polonius in a little thing the resort community he built at Cobble Beach, Ont., McLeese McLeese asked me to take up the Chair that bears his name. A timer, there are few situations that produce as much called Hamlet. Next came turns in the equally imposing made the most of every moment. But of all the lessons McLeese Working with, and learning from, a man of his character and anxiety among men as losing one’s hair. Fear of having too Faustus and Othello. “Plays that 17- and 18 year-olds have gleaned from his decades of achievement, this was most stature was one of the great privileges of my life. Together, few follicles (“phalacrophobia” by the way) is a big one — no business messing around in,” he laughs, “but you learn so pronounced: The power to persuade is essential to success. we were able to bring students from UCC and across Canada and a not-at-all laughing matter for many guys who avoid much from doing that.” His philanthropic efforts were vast and various, from giv- to the famed Munk Debates in Toronto, introducing them to reality — with comb-overs, Propecia or baseball caps. “That kind of ambition and demand for excellence was a ing financial aid for less-privileged students to attend UCC, luminaries, getting them newspaper coverage and making One exception is actor/writer Andrew Musselman ’99, who big part of my development,” says Musselman, who later went to providing the opportunity for physically challenged youth it possible for them to debate live on the radio. We facili- recently took on the touchy subject with a comedy sketch. on to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic to experience horseback riding through the Georgian Riding tated tournaments and workshops for hundreds of students Filmed at UCC during the winter break, the short video is set Art. “There’s something so social about the Little Theatre, Association for Challenged Equestrians (GRACE) in Owen from every background, as well as tutorials for teachers and up at a support group for victims of male pattern baldness, camaraderie. It’s in sports too but I found it in theatre.” Sound. But the cause to which McLeese was most devoted was coaches, enabling schools to create and develop their own in the vein of Alcoholics Anonymous. Even back then Musselman displayed “a mastery of helping young people learn the craft of persuasive speaking. debating programs. “I’m not totally comfortable with the idea of going bald,” extremely challenging roles” says Churchward. Another He donated time, money, and energy to this effort for Beginning in 2011, the McLeese Prize in Debating will be pre- says Musselman, noting with a laugh that he and Adam instructor, Derek Poon, remembers his crusading, 40 years, particularly in support of UCC and the Canadian sented to the graduating UCC student who best exemplifies Mr. O’Byrne ’97, who appears in the sketch, are both a little thin “culture changing” term as Head Steward and leader of Student Debating Federation (CSDF). He endowed the Willis McLeese’s ideals of skill in the activity, tolerance and leadership. on top. “But it’s like we’re teasing ourselves for having those the Community Life Taskforce. S. McLeese Chair in Canadian Debating, based at UCC and He was particularly enthusiastic about our latest venture, the reactions,” he adds. “Good comedy gets close to the truth. Musselman and the CLT brought the difficult topics of working with the CSDF, to bring young people across the McLeese Online Debating program. Hosted by mcleesedebate. And the more honest it is, the funnier it gets.” “bullying, harassment, homophobia, racism, sexism and other country into this activity. com, this unique function will allow any student with web access The sketch was one of the first to go online when forms of inappropriate behavior into the light,” says Poon, McLeese believed that students who develop the skills and to participate in teacher-moderated debates from anywhere in peepholetheatre.com launched in February, looking to drum making students and Old Boys “better citizens of the world.” confidence to speak publicly and advocate positions are well- Canada. This undertaking appealed to Mr. McLeese straight away, up attention and business for Musselman and writing partner He was, Poon adds, “one of the most influential students equipped for the contest of life. CSDF Founder Tom Lawson as he understood that many schools and regions lack the funds or Jeff Copeland. Their comedy website features the Peephole of my time.” recounts how, in 1971, he telephoned McLeese, whom he did the infrastructure to allow kids to participate in debating. Theatre Players. It includes seven original videos intended Musselman says that’s very flattering, but downplays his not know, and asked him to fly to Edmonton to debate the His copious experiences were animated by his personal to be a pilot for a sketch comedy series. The goal is to find a youthful “roaring from the pulpit.” It was in some ways, like merits of the free market in an open public broadcast in front motto, “Dum Spiro, Spero” — Latin for “While I breathe, broadcasting partner and, ideally, create something like the an acting job, he says. of 70 Canadian teenagers: “You’ll do it,” Lawson told him, “if I hope.” The McLeese Debating crest, which combines the much-beloved Kids in the Hall. The Internet has become “I look back on that and I think: It was youth… But how you love kids.” McLeese family coat of arms with symbols of UCC and the the new vehicle for talent spotting, says Musselman. nice of UCC to have indulged me.” Not only did Mr. McLeese accept the invitation and bring CSDF, bears these words. By his example, and through his Those who recruit comedy writers used to do their the house down with his performance, but he signed on as tremendous generosity, Willis McLeese offered hope to count- talent-spotting in stand-up clubs, but no more. Sean Davidson writes about comedy for Toronto’s Eye Weekly. treasurer of the nascent coalition. McLeese’s commitment and less young Canadians. What a magnificent legacy he leaves.

10 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 11 is reinventing the daily John Stackhouse newspaper—in print and online

Technical change has transformed journalism but, at core, it’s still about the pursuit of one thing — truth.

By Chris Daniels

s editor-in-chief of the Globe and Mail, John Stack- the evening,” he says. “You have to be able to adjust to house ’81 says many people make the assumption he’s different situations, but understand that it is still about A in the trenches of the newsroom — crafting new story the same pursuit of discovery.” angles, editing copy and signing off on the front page. While He first realized his love for truth-seeking while studying com- Stackhouse, whose own reporting for the Globe has won several merce and business at Queen’s University. In between classes, he National Newspaper Awards, does dip into the news discussion worked for the school paper, and in his final year became editor- two or three times a day, he spends most of his energy on busi- in-chief. “With each passing year, I realized I was enjoying working ness challenges. The most pressing among them: navigating the on the student paper more than I was enjoying going to class.” country’s most venerable newspaper in a digital age. Still, he says it was his time at UCC that ultimately pre- For years now, we’ve heard that the newspaper industry is pared him for the challenges he’d face as a reporter and then on life support, struggling to remain relevant among readers editor, including for the national, foreign and Report on Busi- who may be as likely to get their news from Facebook. No ness sections of the Globe. doubt it is a daunting time for newspapers — and Stackhouse “UCC was a very competitive school, which can be uplift- has taken on the challenge with characteristic get-your- ing at times but can also be demoralizing,” says Stackhouse, hands-dirty (or, in this case, inky) gusto. “I was aware coming whose father was a professor and Anglican priest and his into this position that it wasn’t to carry on business as usual,” mother a public school teacher. “I didn’t appreciate what I says the 48-year-old, who was promoted to the editorship in gained from it until I was gone, but that learning environment May 2009. “And I didn’t want to do that.” very much prepared me for a competitive world and for work- He certainly hasn’t. He led a dramatic redesign of the Globe, ing with diverse groups of people on complex challenges.” which now boasts colour on every page as well as more photos. He also made some lifelong friends, including former Walk into Stackhouse’s office, and that’s one of the first things McHugh’s housemates Peter Dotsikas ’81, a criminal lawyer you’ll notice, photos capturing everything from civil unrest to and partner at Dotsikas Hawtin, and Rocco Rossi ’81, provin- a sleeping polar bear, snapped by Globe photographers. cial Conservative candidate. Neither is surprised Stackhouse Though Stackhouse has had a way with words ever since became one of the country’s most respected news leaders. writing short stories at UCC, he also loves photography. “He always seemed to be a good observer of things around “We’ve tried to amplify photos both in the paper and on the him, which I think comes with being a quiet guy at times,” says website,” he says. Dotsikas, who recalls they played under-16 football together. The print content, meanwhile, aims to bring to Canadians “He was a quiet guy, always reading a book, but he was also what he calls a “daily pause,” to help them make sense of a good person to have at a party,” adds Rossi. “I’ve become an world events. The overall vision is of “an exceptional newspa- enormous admirer of his courage and intellectual honesty.” per that holds its own in a digital world,” he says. “It is very No doubt that courage has served him well in an industry much produced for the digital citizen who has access to every with more competition than ever before. other channel but still sees value in that pause.” “We are up against finding and unearthing information from And the Globe continues to invest in those “other” chan- governments, companies and institutions who don’t want to see nels; the website, mobile and an iPad app. “It doesn’t matter it published, he says. “We’re competing with all sorts of people to me if someone reads the Globe on Facebook, Twitter or who five years ago didn’t exist.” the newspaper,” he explains of the cross-platform strategy. Still, while enjoying an increase in print circulation, the Globe Indeed, for all the technological change that has trans- has seen incredible growth of its online properties. To date, the formed the media industry, Stackhouse says journalism at its Globe has two paid online offerings: GlobeinvestorGOLD.com and core remains about the pursuit of truth. He has epitomized Globe2Go e-paper, and there may be more to come. that lofty goal throughout his career, using the printed word “The challenge is to determine what content people will to question authority and challenge conventional wisdom. pay for,” he says. “It is hard to make a case for general news He lived on the streets of Toronto for an award-winning because it is so ubiquitous. But there is specialized content series that painted a more complete picture of homelessness. that may have greater value and can be packaged in different As part of his investigative reporting into the Bre-X scandal, ways and different platforms.” also for the Globe, he rented a boat to visit the mining site. So yes — Stackhouse knows it is a daunting time in the And he spent eight years as the Globe’s development issues history of the newspaper. But it is also a moment of incredible reporter in New Delhi. opportunity. “While the world is fretting about the future of “When I was overseas, I had to learn to be in a conflict newspapers, I’ve never once had a doubt about the future of the zone in the morning, sit in someone’s hut in the afternoon and Globe,” he says. “It represents the best of Canadian journalism.” then interview a head of government in their palatial home in The same could be said of John Stackhouse.

12 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 13 Photos: Liam Sharp After a year-long review, a new governance Who gives to UCC’s ambitious New era for report ushers in an era of improved campaign to ensure 20 per cent of community relations and transparency our students receive needs-based scholarships by 2015 — and why, UCC governance exactly? Meet our visonary donors.

By Michael Benedict

orporate governance in the private sector has never been more of a hot-button topic. It made sense, there- C fore, that the College’s Board of Governors wanted to ensure that UCC’s governance practices be subjected to a vigorous review. Now completed, those practices have been called “as thorough” as any to be found in any Canadian organization, according to Rotman School of Management governance expert Richard Powers, who acted as consultant on the review. “We wanted to ensure we are ‘best-in-class,’ not just within the non-profit sector, but as compared against both the public and for-profit sectors as well,” explains Board and Governance Committee member Peter MacGowan ’77 Springboard The review served to heighten both the profile of, and community knowledge about, the Board of Governors. Board Chair Andy Burgess ’83 with Board and Governance Committee member Peter MacGowan ’77 aimed to ensure UCC’s governance was “best in class.” Indeed, based on the community response and conversation to the future around the recently completed Governance Review, it’s abun- dantly clear that the College community cares deeply about Overall, the 10-person committee endorsed most of the issues affecting the College’s future direction — and about Board’s existing practices, while aiming to evolve within the by Lisa Boyes the important role the Board plays in those decisions. area of “visibility, transparency and communication.” Explains As well, a secondary reason for the review is historical prec- MacGowan: “The Board’s benchmarks of success include It’s no stretch to say Marco Cianflone ’09 was one of the star increasing the diversity of the student body for its own sake. edent. “UCC has a history of looking at governance on a regular doing a great job of reaching out to the community for effec- students in his year, the kind of student his peers will remem- Rather, by broadening our applicant pool, we will be raising the basis, and the last formal examination took place in 2002,” tive consultation and ensuring that people have a complete ber forever. He was varsity rugby captain and varsity football bar on the calibre of our student body, enriching the student explains MacGowan. “It made sense to have another review.” understanding of the Board’s governance function.” co-captain, despite never having played before. In his final year experience for all. The committee spent most of 2010 reaching out to the In short, that function is as the College’s ultimate author- he was Head Steward and president of the Student Activity At the ground level, that means more intellectually stimu- broader UCC community. It held two town hall meetings and ity. Specifically, the Board is responsible for the College’s Council. Montreal raised, from a family of modest means, lating classroom discussion, more impressive artistic perfor- heard from past chairs, principals, heads of parents’ organiza- vision, strategic plan and financial health. he now studies economic and liberal arts at Harvard. mance and more competitive sports teams. As well, an added tions, the College’s Executive Committee, faculty and admin- Good governance is critical, Burgess explains. “We reach Cianflone remembers his experience at UCC as “almost benefit is that pooling students from a broader range istration. It also studied governance practices at three other our goals when Board decision-making is done well,” he says, surreal, because I realize how fortunate I was to be here.” One of backgrounds broadens debate in the classroom. boys’ schools — in Canada, the U.S. and England. “and we want to ensure that continues into the future.” day he says, “I hope to be in a position where I can provide “An increased commitment to financial aid allows UCC to “The key things we learned,” says current Board chair Meanwhile, the Governance Report, adopted by the Board in ambitious and talented students from financial backgrounds stand above its peer institutions in its ability to recruit talent, Andy Burgess ’83, who was vice-chair at the time and headed January, also strongly endorsed the current practice of recruiting similar to my own the opportunity of a lifetime as UCC has today and for the next 100 years,” says Struan Robertson, the review process, “is that the College community doesn’t new members in a transparent process for their “skills, experi- done for me.” UCC’s executive director of recruitment and admissions. know enough about who sits on the Board, what it does and ence and demonstrated dedication to the College.” Considering the critical competition UCC now faces in “Certainly there are examples of UCC having lost a potential how it makes decisions. The good news, though, is that these MacGowan, who is also responsible for Board recruit- attracting the most remarkable boys from all backgrounds, we star pupil to a school that could offer a more competitive issues can be easily addressed through increased transpar- ment efforts, stresses that membership is open to women are inspired to think ahead. You are about to read stories about financial-assistance program.” ency, better communication and other measures, so we are and to men who are not Old Boys. “Attracting the very best a community coming together to make the impossible possible. Our community is being asked to come together to ensure seen less as a ‘black box.’” students, regardless of their financial ability to attend, is what UCC is driven by a common goal, to attract the best students our future legacy of leadership. A vigorous needs-based scholar- One of those measures, of particular interest to alumni, is we want. And hand-in-hand with a diverse student body is the from Canada and around the world, regardless of background. ship program is the key to that common goal. Currently, only the committee’s suggestion that the College establish a new need for a diverse Board of Governors. As Cianflone’s experience illustrates, drawing in these six per cent of UCC boys benefit from scholarship support, position to hear and act upon concerns expressed by any “As we expand beyond our traditional communities, outstanding students elevates the College experience for all. A compared to 40 per cent of students at great peer schools with UCC community member. The function of this new director of we want our new communities represented on the Board.” commitment to increased financial aid does not mean simply well-entrenched traditions of student aid. Yes, it’s an ambitious community relations is to be a “facilitator for the resolution of For his part, Burgess says one of the most gratifying goal: UCC aims to offer need-based scholarships to 20 per a broad range of issues,” says MacGowan, who is responsible aspects of the review came towards the end of the year-long cent, or 220 boys, within the next three to four years. for implementing all the recommendations as head of the process. In one of its last meetings, Powers turned to Burgess Talent is everywhere — and a healthy financial aid cushion Board’s Governance and Nominating Committee. and said, “I know of no other organization, corporate or not- will enable us to recruit it. The following community leaders He adds that the director of community relations is not for-profit, that has undertaken such a thorough review of its and benefactors are proudly pointing the way to our school’s intended to be an ombudsperson, nor will he or she have the governance process.” new legacy. Here are their stories: power to resolve problems. Instead, the position will exist Adds Burgess: “That certainly gave us the confidence that “to ensure there is an avenue for people to raise issues and we are going in the right direction.” provide a clear sense that the concern has been listened to and will be addressed.” To view the full report online: ucc.on.ca/GovernanceReview

14 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 15 Photos: Liam Sharp Springboard to the future

Meet the Parents Meet the Star Volunteer

With a $100,000 gift, prominent doctors Monique As volunteers, the Christakis’s also co-chair UCC’s Council Susan Guichon has high standards — for herself as diversity and breadth of aptitudes and talent at the school. I and George Christakis aim to “raise the calibre of of 1829, which recognizes the school’s leading benefactors. a UCC volunteer, for her three sons and for those have always had a great experience as a volunteer at UCC.” the school.” Their son has attended UCC since the introduction of kinder- who will benefit from her family’s $200,000 During son David’s years at the college, the greatest shift garten. He is an excellent student and active in the College financial-aid gift. in UCC culture will see a wider range of boys, with their apti- Monique and George Christakis, a radiologist and cardiologist, band, and on the volleyball and swim teams. tudes and talents, brought into the social and academic mix. respectively, are the calibre of people who might have gone to “Theodore loves the whole package,” says his mother. The two Guichon boys discovered the best of themselves at Guichon has also seen how parents have increasingly been independent schools in their youth, if their families had the “For us, UCC offers all-encompassing value — in its teachers, UCC, and their parents, Susan and Gregory Guichon, expect invited to become partners in the life of the school. “I am very means to send them. programs, facilities, and in the College guidance counsellors’ that third son David, now in IB1, will do the same. That’s proud of UCC for taking on this major student scholar- Now, they are providing that opportunity to their son direct connections to reputable post-secondary institutions. why they want to do the best they can for UCC, through the ship campaign, and I will continue to Theodore, Grade 7, and also to talented boys whose families Ivy League schools actually come to UCC to recruit.” Guichon Foundation Scholarship, established in 2010. work as a parent in partnership with need some level of financial support for their sons to attend UCC has become a tradition for the extended Christakis Her belief that UCC is “not a good school, but a great the College.” the College. family, as well. The couple’s two nephews, Theodore ’02 and school” also inspires Guichon’s own enormous volunteer The Guichon Foundation “It’s about who’s got talent, no matter their background,” Panos ’03 study medicine at Yale University. commitment and her and husband Gregory’s financial com- Scholarship will be successively says Monique Christakis. In terms of the College’s own future, the Christakis family mitment to their sons’ alma mater. Her senior roles on UCC allocated, over five-year periods, The Christakis family has supported the College regularly believes UCC is going in the right direction with more subsi- parent organizations, boards and councils, at social and to an outstanding student with over the past eight years, giving to the Horizons dized places for excellent boys who need the support. “When sporting events, capped by her international alumni trips as a financial need. community-service program, the College such students go to UCC,” says Monique, “they raise the level school ambassador, exemplify the passion that her boys have Priority Fund and the UCC Scholarship Fund. of the school for everyone.” also discovered and brought to their education and their lives. In January they established the $100,000 “Our sons Michael ’03 and Ryan ’06 were driven to achieve Christakis Family Scholarship in perpetuity. individual goals at UCC,” says Susan Guichon. “They found the drive to do that; they found it here. They became very passionate through sport, which translated into working extremely hard across their whole IB program at the College.” The Guichons believe their sons have been well prepared to go on to further study, work and life as a result of their UCC experiences. Michael is now an investment analyst in New York City. Ryan is completing a double major in Econom- ics and Spanish at Queen’s University. In turn, through their $200,000 donation to the College’s student scholarship campaign, they want their sons’ alma mater to create a new legacy of opportunity for boys of varied means and backgrounds. “The biggest benefits,” says Guichon, “will be to foster more

Much of what I gained at UCC has I am proud to say I am a member “set me on the path to becoming “of the Harvard Class of 2013. I who I am today. I owe a large part know that my life may not have of that to Mr. Watt. I hope one gone in this direction had I not day I can give someone a gift as the opportunity to attend Upper meaningful as he has given me.” Canada College.

— Matthew Kupfer ’06, Browning Watt — Marco Cianflone ’09 received the Arthur Scholarship recipient Gleber Scholarship, the Alan S. Harris Bursary, the Eric Egerton Ryerson Scholarship in Cana- dian History, the Gould Family Bursary, the Lio- nel M. Gleber Bursary, the Paul Phelan Scholar- ship, the Robert Watson Gouinlock Bursary and 16 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 the William Stanley Goulding Scholarship. Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 17 Springboard to the future

Meet the Businessman Meet the Math Teacher

Ties that bind span families and classmates alike. Me, a UCC boy? A renewed commitment to increasing As a teacher and admissions counsellor Shaw sees this That’s why Kenneth Lo, one of Asia’s top business- UCC’s financial-aid resources ushers in a new era of challenge, and UCC boys, from all sides. A family’s gratitude men, is donating $250,000 to a community he high-calibre applicants. for financial aid may not be sufficient rationale for its exis- considers family. tence, but Shaw argues, providing that support is, actually, Who is a UCC boy? He’s the student of the year and “positively selfish.” “The alumni of UCC become like a family, and family mem- committed to community service. But his parents come to Boys from affluent families are motivated students, bers help each other. That’s the way it should be.” Kenneth a UCC Open House, shake their heads and turn away when too, but boys given an opportunity that they never dreamed Lo, founder and chairman of the Crystal Group in Hong Kong, they hear about fees. would be within their grasp are also virtually guaranteed one of Asia’s top five garment manufacturers, sees himself as “This is only one example of the kinds of boys we have to investments, in Shaw’s experience. They fully justify the part of that extended family. turn away,” says David Shaw, a senior admissions coun- considerable operational costs that go into providing His son Howard’s ’97 experiences as a boarding student, sellor and Advancement associate. competitive, high-calibre education. along with his evaluation of UCC as a high-calibre educational “We have exceptional young guys at UCC,” But even so, less than the top five percent of Canadian institution offering the International Baccalaureate, caused he adds. “And we have always had financial families, gauged by socio-economic status, can even consider Kenneth Lo to establish the endowed Kenneth Lo Family support for some students, but at a very a UCC education for their sons. That is a very narrow slice Scholarship in 1994 for hard-working and talented students, minimal level. We have now strongly shifted of the remarkable.” day or boarding, with financial need. He recently made a our degree of focus, so that we can open our The counsellor and teacher is quick to add that UCC’s $250,000 donation to it. doors to a wider array of remarkable boys.” ambitious student-endowment plan is not targeted to providing Howard himself was an excellent student, also involved on 100 per cent of the student support that families may need. the UCC badminton team and in computer and science clubs. “Our biggest thrust will be on middle-class and even He won the Silver Community Service pin and, after gradua- upper-middle class families who need some level of subsidy tion, continued his studies at the University of Toronto, where to send their terrific boys to UCC. The only bar we’re lowering he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in 2001. Howard is the cost bar.” is now a senior manager in the family business. His father has taken note of many facets of UCC, as a fond parent might: the effort put into student recruitment and There is no doubt in my mind that attend- alumni outreach internationally; the professionalism of Col- “ing UCC has opened up a whole new set lege staff; and the approach to critical thinking and innova- of doors and has greatly brightened my tion, coupled with a caring and loving environment provided future as well as changed my life. to boarding students. “Our family business has some 35,000 employees in eight — Sanjay Zimmerman ’11 has received the Agnes Yuen Scholarship, the Beatty and Kerr Scholarship, the locations,” says Lo. “Performance is something we must always Blanche S. Scruton Scholarship, the Brian Weightman be aware of, and I see what UCC is striving for in encouraging Memorial Scholarship, the R. Howard Webster Quebec boys to become independent thinkers and leaders.” Scholarship and the Joseph S. Stauffer Foundation As a parent, volunteer and donor, Lo himself demon- Trust Scholarship. strates the kind of leadership, generosity and wisdom that expresses itself simply and directly: “I don’t give my children advice unless they ask for it. But for UCC, I think we who can should help the school. School fees alone can’t support UCC and its students into the future.”

18 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 19 Springboard to the future UCC Annual Report 2009–10 A year of momentum and achievement

f one word could describe the atmosphere at UCC in of the Board’s 16-month review process of the boarding pro- 2009–10 it’s Momentum. It was a high-achievement year gram, the goal of which is to ensure our program can evolve Meet the Boarders I on so many fronts, and our classes, halls and sports fields and stand among world-class peer institutions for generations buzzed with the exuberance of boys setting and achieving to come. goals they’ll remember forever. Our Advancement Department is fortunate to have raised William Wong ’82 knows how to invest — based on boarding students at their alma mater. Students settled into a successful new divisional struc- $10 million in 2009–10 owing to the wonderful generosity experience, educated risk and a willingness to change “My parents wanted me to have a pan-Canadian point of ture and made headlines for their unique talents; momentum of our Old Boys, parents and community members, the vast direction when necessary. view, beginning by living and studying in Toronto,” says Mor- for our boarding renewal campaign snowballed; and on the majority of which will go towards funding of needs-based schol- Wong operates three successful businesses in his native genstern, now a partner in the management consulting firm governance front we said good-bye to Board Chair Michael arships as part of the Campaign for UCC. (See article, p. 15) Hong Kong, two in financial investments. He is also manag- Accenture. The geographical diversity of the UCC student MacMillan and welcomed Andy Burgess. (Get to know him in ing director of the family’s international export business, the body and the connections the boys in his cohort made across the article, p. 3.) For complete lists of volunteers and donors please visit Edward Wong Garment Company. He was a top boarding their country have compelled Morgenstern and Craig King ’89 Additionally, of particular mention was the culmination ucc.on.ca/annualreport2010 student at UCC with particular achievements in math and to establish the Alberta Scholarship Fund to attract outstand- chemistry, squash and tennis and went on to earn an MBA ing boys of more limited means from Western Canada to UCC. from MIT’s Sloan School of Management. Remembering his days at Wedd’s with “50 other broth- Upper Canada College Financial Statements Wong is unstinting in committing his time, effort and ers, a family in one house, the good and the bad of living with intelligence to his goals. He credits his parents and UCC for brothers, and all the opportunities it presented” has also launching his future. inspired Morgenstern and Mark Hayman ’89 to establish the “Without my parents,” says Wong, “my life would not be Michael Miller Scholarship Fund, in honour of the retired UCC what it is. You grow up when you leave home. At UCC I learned teacher and house master who looked after three decades Balance Sheet Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets that this is my life to take care of, and to live it my way.” worth of boys. This scholarship will enable boys nationally As at June 30 2010 2009 Year Ended June 30 2010 2009 A new leadership gift to fund boarding scholarships for and internationally to receive additional financial support to $ $ $ $ future UCC students, from which he will see no direct return, board at UCC. Assets Revenue is a worthwhile investment in Wong’s eyes. Previously, he “To offer the best education possible for outstanding Current Fees 33,498,175 32,290,305 had established the endowed Edward C. M. Wong Scholar- boys,” says Morgenstern, “we require our UCC community to Cash and cash equivalents 8,567,034 24,234,387 Summer programs and other operations 5,038,038 4,366,192 ship Fund in his father’s honour, now allocated to boarding step up to the student endowment campaign. And we need Food services 1,328,328 1,245,746 students. our Old Boys to rally to promote the school and assist in Accounts receivable 362,717 282,557 Investment income 229,637 513,298 “Highly capable and deserving students, along with a targeting top students, both day and boarding, Other 275,941 315,743 scholarship selection process that is proper and correct, will as worthy beneficiaries.” The Alberta Scholar- Total current assets 9,205,692 24,832,687 Unrestricted donations 486,478 238,264 benefit the coming generations and our society,” says Wong. ship Fund and the Michael Miller Scholarship Investments 20,184,957 994,827 Donations designated for specific purposes 2,330,543 2,155,568 He sees young people in Hong Kong intelligent enough to Fund are seeking further donations from the Capital assets, net 40,111,833 42,416,188 Amortization of deferred capital contributions 1,770,481 1,727,815 go on to excellent schools, but who have had to go to work UCC community. 69,502,482 68,243,702 44,681,680 42,537,188 early, compromising what they could achieve and contribute. Where would an Old Boy from Alberta Expenses “Tuition, boarding fees, donations — these are all invest- send his two sons, Will and Mat- Academic and extracurricular activities 23,091,513 21,562,900 ments we make that are better than keeping our money in the thew, now only five and three, Liabilities and Net Assets Facilities operating and maintenance 4,479,321 4,393,261 bank,” he says. to school? Why, UCC. Current General and administrative 4,846,485 4,904,037 Wong has twin daughters, aged seven, and a nine-year-old Though Morgenstern Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 4,971,069 4,498,987 Summer programs and other operations 2,632,344 2,107,770 son. Would Wong send his own son to board in Upper School? the world traveller Unearned revenue 13,033,984 13,361,373 Boarding and meals 3,412,785 3,249,440 “That would be my preference,” he replies, “as long he dem- may have moved Deferred summer program revenue 2,036,095 1,998,642 Financial aid 1,500,771 1,455,150 onstrates the academic ability to attend!” away from the Due to The Upper Canada College Foundation 27,093 32,210 Amortization of capital assets 2,680,608 2,717,544 neighbourhood Total current liabilities 20,068,241 19,891,212 42,643,827 40,390,102 David Morgenstern ’90 helped establish two needs- by then, his Deferred capital contributions 28,215,430 28,774,402 Excess of revenue over expenses before the following 2,037,853 2,147,086 based scholarships to assure future boarders the home away Other deferred contributions 553,588 612,430 Non-pension post-employment benefits expense (280,988) (364,361) rewards of geographically diverse brotherhood. from home Accrued post-employment benefits 4,571,094 4,628,394 Excess of revenue over expenses for the year 1,756,865 1,782,725 Where does an Old Boy from Alberta call home after a in Wedd’s will Total liabilities 53,408,353 53,905,438 decade of national and international study, work and travel? always remain Contingent liabilities Net assets, beginning of year 14,337,264 12,554,539 Why, a residence only blocks from the UCC clock tower. close to his heart. Net assets, end of year 16,094,129 14,337,264 David Morgenstern ’90 has come full circle, and his strong Net assets 16,094,129 14,337,264 sense of geography has informed both his original move to 69,502,482 68,243,702 board at UCC, and now his and his classmates’ decision to support not one, but two endowed student scholarships for

20 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 21 The Upper Canada College Foundation Financial Statements Contributions to the UCC Foundation and the College

Balance Sheet The Endowment Total Giving to the College by Constituency Thank you to our donors for their generous support of the UCC Endowment. As at June 30 2010 2009 $6,319,429.05 (in thousands) $ $ $1,156,144.01 $1,074,274.34 $151,448.19 $1,073,922.66 Assets $48,746 $47,337 Parents, Parents of Corporations Governors Old Boys $46,872 Alumni, Grandparents, Cash and cash equivalents 2,114,277 1,304,704 $40,789 $42,283 $42,343 Grandparents of Alumni Investments, at market value 44,730,730 41,005,958 Due from Upper Canada College 27,093 32,210 Total to the College 46,872,100 42,342,872 $2,477,957.96 $3,841,471.09 Total to the Foundation Liabilities and Fund Balances Liabilities Accrued charges 21,172 20,477 Total liabilities 21,172 20,477

Fund Balances 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 General Fund 6,259,391 6,198,329 Restricted Fund 6,249,916 6,200,502 Endowment Fund 34,341,621 29,923,564 Total fund balances 46,850,928 42,322,395 46,872,100 42,342,872

$6,550.16 $1,352,892.00 $16,178.27 $1,488,019.42 Statement of Revenue and Expenses and Changes in Fund Balances Other Foundations Current & Former Estates Faculty & Staff For the year ending June 30, 2010 Year Ended June 30 2010 2009 $ $ Revenue Where the Gifts Were Directed Donations and bequests 3,845,740 1,547,688 Investment income (loss) 2,516,189 (4,675,800) Transfers from Upper Canada College 92,677 82,846 Contributions to the UCC Foundation Contributions to the College 6,454,606 (3,045,266) $3,841,471.09 $2,477,957.96

$54,069.54 $11,167.52 $222,046.48 $214,802.16 $190,607.36 $486,588.81 Expenses Endowed Prizes General Endowment Endowed Programs Expendable Scholarships Other College Priority Fund & Bursaries Annual grant to Upper Canada College 1,830,550 1,858,231 $52,715.97 Administrative and general 95,523 81,456 Other 1,926,073 1,939,687 Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses for the year 4,528,533 (4,984,953) Fund balances, beginning of year 42,322,395 47,307,348 Fund balances, end of year 46,850,928 42,322,395

The Annual Report 2010 and a complete Total Giving to the College by Fiscal Year (in millions) listing of UCC volunteers and 2005-2006 2008-2009 donors are available online. Please visit New commitments: $8,190 New commitments: $7,949 www.ucc.on.ca/AnnualReport2010 Receipted gifts: $4,620 Receipted gifts: $4,534 2006-2007 2009-2010 (Current) New commitments: $9,406 New commitments: $10,027 Receipted gifts: $7,310 Receipted gifts: $6,319

$3,501,471.58 $1,585,959.63 2007-2008 Endowed Student Financial Assistance Facilities & Programs New commitments: $7,097 Receipted gifts: $7,885

22 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 23 Total Giving to the College By Type of Gift Total Donors By Type of Gift thanks! $6,319,429.05 1,012

$1,777,390.21 $57,387.23 $949,099.02 32 4 9 Planned Gifts Other Annual Fund Major Gifts Planned Gifts Other

Thank you to our community of alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends for your support and generosity. Your commitment of volunteer time and donations continues to make a difference to our school and students. The Annual Report 2010 and a complete listing of UCC volunteers and donors are available online. Please visit www.ucc.on.ca/AnnualReport2010

$3,535,552.59 967 Major Gifts Annual Fund

www.ucc.on.ca/AnnualReport2010 THINK AHEAD For the year ending June 30, 2010

Parent ‘Best-in-Class’ Participation Old Boy ‘Best-in-Class’ Participation

By Participation By Dollars Raised By Participation By Dollars Raised A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR Preparatory School Preparatory School Non-Reunion Year Non-Reunion Year Grade Participation Grade Amount Raised Class of Participation Class of Amount Raised FOUNDER’S DINNER SPONSORS. Grade 5 ...... 43% SK ...... $682,250 1929 ...... 50% 1951 ...... $1,001,460 Grade 4 ...... 38% Grade 6 ...... $66,565 1934 ...... 39% 1983 ...... $787,367 Upper Canada College is proud to acknowledge the sponsors of the 2011 annual Founder’s Dinner Grade 3 ...... 31% Grade 2 ...... $17,369 1945...... 35% 1943 ...... $414,186 featuring keynote speaker, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. On behalf of the Dinner Chairman, 1933...... 33% 1957 ...... $341,325 Adam Markwell ’92, we would like to thank you for making this event an extraordinary success. Upper School Upper School 1936...... 31% 1932 ...... $303,371 Grade Participation Grade Amount Raised 1943...... 28% 1946 ...... $290,250 Gold Sponsors IB2 ...... 53% IB2 ...... $326,973 Platinum Sponsor Foundation Year ...... 33% IB1 ...... $181,601 Reunion Year Reunion Year IB1 ...... 29% Year 2 ...... $151,526 Class of Participation Class of Amount Raised 1984 ...... 39% 1969 ...... $235,759 1989 ...... 31% 1979 ...... $26,683 Overall (Prep & Upper) Overall (Prep & Upper) Lincoln Caylor ’87 and Grade Participation Grade Amount Raised 1979 ...... 30% 1984 ...... $21,594 Jim Pottow ’83 and Melissa Nixon Brendan Caldwell ’87 IB2 ...... 54% SK ...... $682,250 1974 ...... 27% 1989 ...... $18,192 Grade 5 ...... 43% IB2 ...... $326,973 1994 ...... 19% 1974 ...... $16,529 Grade 4 ...... 38% IB1 ...... $181,601 2004 ...... 16% 1960 ...... $10,750

Silver Sponsors

Barry Segal Fred Bruun ’94

24 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 25 UCC Today

Founder’s Dinner 2011 was a sell-out evening, been a part of my family’s entire life” said the mother of IB2 student earns two of North America’s “A friend at the Toronto French School told me about the memorable for its high-power guests and four Old Boys, David ’98, Kip ’99, Stephen ’01 and Nick ’09. most prestigious scholarships contest just a week before the deadline,” says Shulman. His celebration of community spirit She also mentioned a formidable list of Old Boy relatives 3,000-word short story is about factory farming. He counts including her grandfather William Shirriff 1895, brother New York writer Jonathan Safran Foer among his favourites, ‘Do what’s right, not just popular,’ urges former Bill Shirriff ’69 and father David ’40. though hadn’t read the vegetarian author’s recent prime minster Brian Mulroney But it was former prime minister Brian Mulroney who held Eating Animals before he wrote his award-winning story. the audience in his palm; it was a master class in speechmak- here were emotional moments — and an especially cute ing. After an introduction from dear friend, former finance moment at Founder’s Dinner, Feb. 16. Keynote speaker minister and past Founder’s Dinner keynote Michael Wilson T the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney was delighted to ’55, Mulroney warmed up the crowd up with funny anecdotes see his grandson, Form 1 student Lewis Lapham, take the about international leaders before getting to the serious topic

stage to say Grace. of “leadership and its consequences.” Star Toronto “A round of applause,” said Master of Ceremonies Greg Today’s political leaders are too often driven by popularity polls MacMillan ’87, before suggesting a second for good measure, and short term victories, he said. That willingness to do what is for the scene-stealing young leader in training who was seen unpopular in the short term — that willingness to do the “hard, trailing his famous granddad at the VIP reception at Grant right thing” is what separates leaders from the well-intentioned. IB2 student Allen Champagne was featured in the Toronto Star, Feb. 26, for his achievements at UCC and beyond.

House, earlier in the evening. “Just because it’s popular doesn’t make it right,” he said. Aaron Harris, Photo: And an especially emotional moment came when Martha Surely a life lesson for all, not just budding politicians. Jesse Shulman, IB2, is following in the footsteps of famed Shaw choked up after her acceptance speech for the John D. IB2 student Allen Champagne has been awarded the most author Sylva Plath. Stevenson Award, UCC’s highest honour for service. “UCC has Video coverage: www.ucc.on.ca/foundersdinner2011 prestigious undergraduate scholarship in Canada. As a Loran Scholar of the Garfield Weston Foundation, he will receive Recent editions of the prestigious anthology have been free tuition to any Canadian university plus living stipend. foreworded by Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club, a UCC He also received the Morehead-Cain Scholarship from UNC boys’ favourite, says Shulman, and Nobel Prize–winner Elie Chapel Hill, the oldest, most prestigious merit scholarship Wiesel, whose book Night is part of UCC’s English curriculum. program in the U.S. Shulman also credits his English teacher Rachel Metalin for Champagne was recognized for excellence in academics, introducing him to Toni Morrison’s Beloved, another favourite. athletics and community service. He is top of his class aca- Shulman is applying to Oxford University for English. demically, captained the varsity football team to the CISAA His application is also boosted by another essay contest win. championship and is Head of Seaton House. He won the Historica-Dominion Institute’s “Great Canadian Roly Watt ’62, John Thompson ’60 Ben and Jessica Mulroney John Stevenson ’47 and “I just felt like the world was opening its doors to me,” Essay” contest with a piece on the shifting definition of and Richard Wernham John Stevenson Award winner Martha Shaw says Champagne. He plans to study biology and possibly Canadian identity. The Toronto-based non-profit promotes an attend medical school while playing college football. appreciation of national history. Shulman received the award “Allen is a great student and is well-respected by his peers,” from former Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean as part of the Governor says Katherine Ridout, assistant head of the Upper School, General’s Awards, in Ottawa Nov. 19. Guidance. “He has the potential to do anything. In my 18 years Shulman started writing in a disciplined way two years at UCC, I can’t remember a more impressive young man.” ago: “I decided to write one poem or short story a week in UCC’s last Loran Scholar, François Cadieux ’05, attended order to improve.” That he has. the University of Toronto and is completing a PhD in aero- space engineering. As ‘Wii’ characters lost in the wrong video game, UCC Association president John Cape ’87 The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney Loudon Owen ’76 and – Aaron Doupe Form 1 students write and perform their own play and wife Mila UCC governor Ken Tanenbaum IB2 student wins major New York-based When six-year-old boys get together to write a play, what’s creative writing contest the one thing it’s got to have? If you said a fight scene, you’re right. Famed author Sylvia Plath began her rise after winning this No one’s more intimate with the minds of budding renowned writing competition in 1947. Now, IB2 student playwrights than Form 1 teacher Jennifer Harper. Having Jesse Shulman, can count himself among a select group of worked with her class on a storytelling unit since December, 47 young writers to have won a place in the anthology Best the young theatre troupe debuted its 20-minute original play, Teen Writing 2010. More than 60,000 students entered the Feb. 4, in Weston Hall. contest, administered by the New York-based Scholastic Arts “I’m trying to teach them the different parts of a story — char- The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney and Dinner Former prime minister Brian Mulroney and Lewis Lapham ’22 and Master of Ceremonies chairman Adam Markwell ’92 former finance minister Michael Wilson ’55 Greg MacMillan ’87 and Writing Awards. Shulman is the only Canadian entrant acter, setting, climax,” she says. Though it’s an ambitious project, among the winners. they were keen to write their own play. A weeklong series of

26 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 27 UCC Today

dress rehearsals helped the actors conquer any stage fright. presence of greatness, as evidenced by the standing ovation. UCC parents, along with Cisco Canada, fuel “They’re boys, so there has to be a fight scene, but I Dean of Students Evan Williams had sent an e-mail to success of One-to-One Laptop Initiative wouldn’t allow that, so they danced to the song “Kung Fu students prior to the performance, reminding them to be Fighting” instead,” says Harper. “attentive and gracious.” Judging from their appreciative and If you were in the College last summer, you may have seen The boys play characters from Nintendo’s Wii videogames. hushed energy, it would have been impossible for them to workmen dismantling the ceilings and fiddling with cables and They’re lost in the wrong game, though eventually they go receive the musician otherwise. routers within. back to their rightful environments and, of course, live During a Q&A after the performance, a student asked her Now in the first year’s rollout of the One-to-One Laptop happily ever after. how she practises. Initiative — which provided each Upper School student with “Hard work and dedication are all part of the culture of a MacBook Pro to use in-class and at home — this flurry of World-famous cellist (and UCC parent) your school,” she said. “Hours of mindless practice are use- technology has had a profound human impact on our class- Ofra Harnoy captivates student assembly less; I prefer focused, concentrated practice. To work out the room community. It allows teachers the freedom to create ‘bugs’ in a piece, nothing beats repetition. I practise slowly, innovative Internet-based curriculum opportunities, on a new, Upper School students have had their share of impressive many times, until I become one with the music, and I’m no integrated school-wide wireless network. speakers at morning assembly. And Ofra Harnoy is a strong longer looking at dots on the page.” UCC has two of its parents to thank for partnering with contender for this year’s most captivating guest. (View our our IT department to make the wireless network dream a new YouTube channel for a video of her complete performance.) Flash mob adds joy to Festive Marketplace and successful reality that has transformed the present and She played for Upper School students, Jan. 17 future technological capacity of the College. One of the world’s most accomplished classical musicians, Nothing beats dancing for expressing joy. So, visitors Neil MacAlasdair, IB1, performs as part of a major Chinese proficiency Willa Black, mother of Harry ’11 and Louis ’16 and vice- Harnoy is a UCC parent. Her son, Year 1 student David Cash, to Festive Marketplace, Dec. 3, were tickled to see a contest in Chongquing. president of corporate affairs at Cisco Canada and Nitin is an accomplished violinist who played beautifully following spontaneous “flash mob,” comprised of students and Kawale, parent of Neel ’12, Jai ’14 and Rohun ’18, and presi- his mother’s performance — after taking off his UCC blazer school-wide staff, even Mary Power (!), bust some moves He joined two other high school students from Montreal dent of Cisco Canada, were instrumental in ensuring a dona- to loosen up. to the tune of Glee’s “Deck the Roof” as the clock struck in Chongquing, China on the award-winning team. Previously, tion in kind from the network infrastructure provider. As well, 12:45 p.m. (View the video on our YouTube channel at in April he competed in the first round of competition in they both made a financial contribution of their own. UCC www.youtube.com/uppercanadacollege) Toronto, and won first place for the Chinese knowledge test was the benefactor of $800,000 of wireless infrastructure, “I was inspired by an episode of the sitcom Modern Fam- and third place overall. reducing its expenditure on the laptop rollout by 80 per cent. ily [in which a flash mob appeared], and encouraged by my “Neil works hard and loves the language,” says Chinese “Cisco Canada is delighted to support and partner with husband, Upper School French teacher and senior house teacher Jane Li who has taught him since Year 2, “plus he has UCC in the evolution of their information technology strat- adviser to Wedd’s, Carl Beaudoin,” says Prep Drama Head a half-Chinese background.” egy,” says Kawale. “Our goal is to explore secure network Laurie Fraser. The contest had four interesting rounds. Students intro- solutions that will not only enhance a student’s learning expe- Thanks to the leadership of IB2 students Chris Griffiths duced their countries in Mandarin by giving a short speech rience, but also to provide the productivity and cost benefits and Patrick Firth, who rallied the troops, the group spent two and having some kind of theatrical performance. The second that are made possible through IT adoption.” weeks learning the choreography and rehearsing. (Griffiths round was a game-show like competition, where teams were Now, with secure network infrastructure in place, UCC was unable to attend the actual dance; he had an interview tested on their knowledge of Chinese culture and history. has an excellent foundation upon which to build even greater with Cambridge University!) The third was a theatrical performance that the contestants access, scale and productivity, says Black. On the big day, the music started loudly, then a few rehearsed at a high school in Chongqing. The final test was to Indeed, previously UCC had three segmented networks, UCC parent Ofra Harnoy, world-class cellist, performed with son, Year 1 people began dancing, and then more joined in until the buy things in a real supermarket. at the Prep, at the Upper School and in the William Wilder student David Cash, at the Upper School assembly, Jan. 17. gym was encircled by dancers. “The highlight of the experience was being able to Arena, explains Jim LaPlante, director of information technol- “It appears to be spontaneous, but then audience mem- represent Canada in an international competition,” says ogy. Now, we have a unified campus network. Labelled a child prodigy, a term she hated, Harnoy held bers quickly realized a large group of people had been in on MacAlasdair. “Being able to communicate with people from “It has been a tremendous success — no calls to complain a cello for the first time at age 6 and made her Carnegie Hall it,” says Fraser. “The boys totally ran with the idea. They all over the world in not only Mandarin and English, but also about speed or access,” he says. “We are on excellent foot- debut at 17. The Israeli-born Harnoy had amateur musician tweaked the choreography I offered — and made it a truly in French, was really eye-opening.” ing in our classrooms moving forward; faculty can access a parents. Her father played violin and her mother, piano. They joyful and spirited event.” Because their team finished in third place, MacAlasdair host of web- and network-based content, confident there is introduced young Harnoy to the cello so they could have a trio. won a six-month scholarship to study Chinese in China enough bandwidth to support them.” Clearly, they got more than they bargained for. UCC student places third in major from the Beijing-based Confucius Institute which promotes For example, in the Moderns Department, Year 1 French With an Order of Canada, five JUNO awards and 40 solo Chinese proficiency contest in China the Chinese language internationally. He will use it after he students downloaded pages from the French-language albums to her credit, Harnoy plays without music and with graduates, and then hopes to attend medical school. Asterix graphic novels and recorded the dialogue. Then they her eyes closed. IB1 student Neil MacAlasdair’s team has earned third place The trip and contest were organized here by the Chinese added sound effects and created a movie. “I see music more clearly with my eyes closed,” she told in the Chinese Bridge’s Chinese Proficiency Competition for Culture and Education Society of Canada (CCESC), in Overall, 738 boys have been issued their own laptops. the students. “My cello is an extension of my body.” Harnoy Foreign Secondary School Students, Oct. 14. This was a huge partnership with the Toronto Catholic District School “We thank Cisco for their tremendous support of this project,” played one piece, “Hungarian Rhapsody” by David Popper. It achievement considering there were 120 competitors on Board (TCDSB). says LaPlante. was breathtaking to watch and all were aware they were in the 40 teams from 35 different countries.

28 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 29 UCC Today an Old Boy Need advice? Want help from an expert on an issue that’s puzzling you? We’ll track down an ask Old Boy who can answer.

By Michael Benedict

Control anger and cultivate compassion wise known around the palace as Bertie, the man who would Ask Chris O’Neill ’91 urges Barton Lecture speaker, His Holiness eventually come to be known as King George VI. He’s the new managing director of Google Canada, Phakchok Rinpoche While the film doesn’t spend a lot of time examining the formerly director of retail for Google’s U.S. operations. root cause of Bertie’s stuttering, it is suggested his impedi- Chris lives in Toronto with wife Christina, Jack, 5, ment was the result of his being mistreated as a child. Bertie’s and Molly, 2. father, George V, is remembered for saying, “I was frightened of my father, and I am damned well going to make sure that Q: How do you think the Internet’s impact on our my children are afraid of me.” lives in the future will escalate? For many in that era, fear was a normal part of the peda- gogy. I am sure George V did what he thought was best for A: Things are moving faster than ever. But before looking his son; and while he needed to toughen his son up, he never ahead, let’s look back a bit. Think back just two years. Who envisioned this his young, stuttering boy might some day lead used Twitter then? How many people were on Facebook? a vast empire. The changes are astounding. In 2008, 1.25 million people The King’s Speech though, is about more than overcom- around the world were tweeting. Today, there are more than ing a speech impediment; it’s about hope overcoming fear. 100 million active tweeters. What changes Bertie, what helps him get through the agony In 2008, there were 300 million Facebook accounts. Now “The world is a reflection of your mind; if you’re always of his stuttering, is a teacher who believes in him — even there are more than 500 million active users. angry, you’re not going to find the world a happy place.” So when he no longer believes in himself. Lionel, his speech ther- Or take YouTube. Two years ago, 13 hours of video were spoke this year’s Barton Lecture speaker, His Holiness apist, achieves a breakthrough, in part by shrinking the social uploaded to YouTube every minute of the day. Now, it’s more Phakchok Rinpoche, Sept 13. distance between student and teacher; he forges a first-name than 35 hours per minute. Chris O’Neill is the managing director of Google Canada. The charismatic and funny Tibetan Buddhist monk is the relationship with his patient, and that’s not so easy when the We are entering the fourth stage of the Internet revolu- patron of a monastery and health clinic in Kathmandu, where patient’s name is Albert Frederick Arthur George. tion. The first was the “learning-to-read” stage. That’s when UCC students went for a service trip last year, and returned More than anything, though, Lionel gives Bertie a sense we saw and absorbed information from the likes of Google purchasing decisions, and new businesses will start up to help this March Break. The annual Barton Lecture honours former of the possible. A UCC colleague once told me that hope is and Yahoo. It was one way and passive. consumers sort through all the available information, includ- UCC principal Eric Barton (1989-92), a strong advocate of the most powerful gift we educators can give to a student. The second stage involved using the Internet as a pur- ing product evaluations by friends and associates. community service. She said, “A man figures out who he wants and needs to be chasing vehicle. Start-ups such as Amazon, eBay and Trav- Together these changes will have a transformative impact. Rinpoche spoke on a broad range of spiritual issues, through the hope of others.” elocity revolutionized how we bought and sold. Especially when you consider that, in 10 years, five billion from nurturing compassion, to having respect for elders and All of us have impediments, and stutters come in a variety In the third stage, we began learning to use the Internet people will have Internet access, compared to 1.9 billion now, parents. An especially interesting comment came during a of shapes, sizes and degrees of difficulty. You are surrounded to communicate and to conduct two-way or multi-party con- at speeds 500 times those currently available. We are speak- question session with the Upper School students, following by talented boys and what may surprise you is the number of versations. It is exemplified by Twitter, Google Talk, Facebook ing of a tectonic shift. his talk. One student asked if the monk thought local or inter- them who quietly feel they are lacking in one area or another. and YouTube, but also Skype. We are communicating in ways As someone who is directionally challenged, I look for- national community service work was a greater good. My wish is that you not only find the hope you need, but that we could not imagine before. ward to never being lost, whether I am in the desert or on a “Neither,” he says. “The most important thing is to work you recognize that you are a source of hope for one another. For the present and future, the fourth stage will have subway. And we will never be bored; we will be able to stream on your mind, to reduce your anger and hatred. No work is of You are a source of hope when you say “hello” to a guy a tremendous commercial impact. We’re moving from a all sorts of content to our mobile devices wherever we are. service until you have learned how to control the mind.” you pass in the hallway, though you don’t know him all that monologue to dialogue. It’s not enough for a company to tell In business, I expect at least two thirds of purchases will To that end, he recommends five to 10 minutes of medita- well, or when you help someone who can’t find his backpack. you that its product is worth buying. People fast forward now be made using a mobile device and at least half will be paid tion a day, to start. He had students laughing with his irrever- You are a source of hope in the classroom when you offer through TV commercials and turn to websites for customer for using the same device. In health, it is easy to imagine a ent and playful approach to developing virtue and compassion. that pen to someone who has forgotten his or when you take comments and reviews. day when you are taken ill in a foreign country and can access To get a taste of the lecture’s message, please watch this the time to explain something to a classmate who might be In this latest stage, the Internet is undergoing other all your medical records on your mobile. I also see things that video clip of the lecture on our YouTube channel at: lost or confused. changes. For one thing, mobile device growth is exploding computers do well, like storing tons of information, combining www.youtube.com//uppercanadacollege You are a source of hope whenever you offer a word of around the world. Five billion people have mobile phones, with things that humans do well, like make rational judg- encouragement to someone who seems down. If we remem- more than have access to toilets. ments. Why not cars that can drive themselves? On Fear and Hope ber George V’s quote about his children and fear, then we Second, the Internet is becoming more local, with tar- All that’s amazing, but I’m proudest when Google uses should also remember the late Christopher Reeve’s observa- geted small business information. Sites like Groupon, Google these new powers to do good. Like during the aftermath of Last issue’s reprint of Principal Jim Power’s Assembly speech was so tion: Once you choose hope, anything’s possible. Places and Yelp allow consumers to connect to local busi- Hurricane Katrina. We used Google Earth and Google Maps to well-received, we offer readers another glimpse at what he talks to the nesses on the Web. locate homes in flood areas. Rescue teams were sent to these boys about. This was delivered at Assembly, Jan. 4. Third, the Internet is becoming more personal. Content locations and lives were saved. Like a lot of folks, I found myself intrigued by The King’s Be sure to check in with Jim Power at his blog, the is becoming customized to make it relevant to the individual As long as we are not slaves to technology, the Internet a Speech, a film about his Royal Highness Albert Frederick PowerPoint: http://thepowerpoint.wordpress.com user; one size no longer fits all. Informed choice is driving decade from now can continue to be a powerful force for good. Arthur George, otherwise known as the Duke of York, other-

30 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 31 If you thought media censorship was only a favoured pastime in radical regimes, think Remember again. Past UCC principals have pulled Comings the plug on UCC’s own College Times on When... several occasions. & Goings By Marian Spence

he right to freedom of opinion, expression and infor- Successors F.W. Kerr and Len Harston finally appeared in New Employees Samantha Kerbel — co-ordinator, Katie Sawatsky — Admissions mation is not a luxury; it is an essential human right. 1871 and started up College Times again under its original Janice Bishop — manager, online UCC Association, Advancement, administrative assistant, Upper School TFreedom of information implies the right to gather, name. In 1873, College Times again invited criticism from Col- communications, Advancement. returns from maternity leave. Laryssa Tyson — manager, online transmit and publish news anywhere and everywhere, and lege authorities. A satirical article entitled “An Afternoon with Sarah Cheesbrough — campaign Allison Macrae — Math teacher and communications, Advancement. protects journalists from imprisonment. the Masters” drew the wrath of Principal George Cockburn. coordinator, Advancement. Year 1 Form Adviser, Upper School, on Bonnie Wace — receptionist, Recent civilian uprisings in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya illustrate Mocking in tone, it was a fictitious report of a faculty meet- Diana Clementucci — receptionist, maternity leave from September 2011. part-time, Prep. how governments choose to interfere with this right. In many ing, poking fun at the masters. Another article with a similar part-time, Prep. Kathryn O’Brien — Form 5 teacher, Paul Winnell — Associate, instances, newspapers have been prevented from printing and satirical bent was proposed. Cockburn deftly squelched it. The Serge Markarov — manager, teaching Primary Art until February Advancement. (See invitation to journalists, even Canadian journalists, have been imprisoned. paper was only published sporadically thereafter. research and Advancement services. 2012 (then on leave for balance of his farewell reception, p. 48). So what do these global political upheavals have to do When College Times was revived again in the 1880s it Lindsay Tarvit — manager of 2011–12). with UCC? was said in The Varsity, the University of Toronto student alumni relations and Common Ties, Nancy Preston — art teacher, Prep, Births 2011 marks the 154th anniversary of the first publication newspaper, that Principal John Milne Buchan “was more open Advancement. on maternity leave until February 2012. Parkinson — Craig Parkinson, of College Times, the oldest, continuously running student to suggestion than Cockburn and suggestions can be made Josh Sutier — teaching assistant, Geography teacher, Upper School, and publication in Canada. One might assume that a student fearlessly.” The Varsity warmly applauded the principle of science, Upper School (parental Moving On wife Danelle welcomed Talan Andrew, venture of such longevity must have always had the support freedom of the press. leave contract). David Gomez — Spanish teacher, Jan 3, 2011. of the College administration. This is not the case. On two One can’t say that the College’s administration has always Lin Ying — Mandarin teacher, Upper School Paschalidis — Christos Paschalidis, occasions, the principal tried to prevent its printing. been entirely happy with the contents of College Times. part-time, Upper School. Jill Alexander — Form 5 History teacher, Upper School and The first College Times was published in 1857 as a However, since 1873, there is no recorded account of interfer- teacher, Prep. wife Angela, welcomed a daughter, four-page broadsheet. Its founder was a 15-year-old-student ence. It was published two or three times a year until 1962, Internal Changes Theo Caldwell — McLeese Chair Polyxeni, Oct. 4, 2010. named John Ross Robertson. He was active in rowing, cricket, at which time the annual yearbook took its name. In that Norm Breton — teaching in Debating. (See article about Willis and debating. time, no editors were imprisoned, nor publications banned. assistant, science, Upper School, McLeese, p. 10.) Robertson had a good head for business. He started the The right of the UCC students to publish College Times has on parental leave. Tammy MacDougall — co-ordinator, first College Times, printed 500 copies and sold each for been protected, and we are all proud of its long tradition. Meg Davies — art teacher, Prep, UCC Association, Advancement. three cents. The editorial content guaranteed customers. on leave for 2011–12. Patricia McCann — co-ordinator, Robertson had an axe to grind and the first issue was contro- Marian Spence, archivist emerita, with files from an Carly Ely — manager, donor relations, University Placement Office (as of versial. (Unfortunately no copies of this issue have survived.) article by Wayne Tompkins in the 1987 edition of the Advancement, moves to manager, donor July 2011). According to Robertson’s diaries from the J. Ross Robertson College’s Annual Report. relations and campaign operations. Leanne Mergales — manager, Collection in the Metropolitan Toronto Reference Library, and Amanda Guilfoyle — Kindergarten research and Advancement services. from other sources of the period, we know the content of this teacher, Prep, on leave for 2011–12. inaugural issue. The oldest surviv- In it, Robertson lambasted College authorities’ imminent ing copy of John decision to sell off some College land, a portion of the play- Ross Robertson’s the Monthly Times ing fields. Then he organized a protest whereby a petition (1858). Owing to was presented to the governor general, Sir Edmund Walker opposition from Head, whose own son attended UCC. Sir Walker Head proved Principal Walter Be a recruitment ambassador! sympathetic. The appeal was successful and the playground Stennett, College Times took on this was preserved. name and was Do you know a great potential student you’d like us to meet? We travel worldwide to find out- Principal Walter Stennett, however, took exception to sold outside school standing boys. While we have an international network of recruitment professionals working Robertson’s impertinence and forbade the sale and distribu- grounds. Robertson with us, you, our Old Boys are our most valued community network. The recruitment of out- tion of the paper on College grounds. He also insisted the went on to found the Toronto Evening standing students elevates the College experience for all, in the classroom, on the sports school’s name be removed from the cover. This sensational Telegram. censure had the immediate effect of ensuring the publica- field, in the art rooms and on the stage. Won’t you help us continue to maintain the calibre tion’s success. of our student body by attracting exceptional talent? Robertson sold the newspaper at the gates and changed the name to The Monthly Times permanently. During the We travel the world to find great potential UCC boys. If you’d like to remainder of his time at school he was forbidden from selling introduce a family to UCC, or host a meet and greet in your home or the paper on College grounds. region, in Toronto or internationally, please contact Executive Director Publication continued until Robertson left the school in 1860. No one stepped up to continue on, but Robertson went of Recruitment Struan Robertson at [email protected] or on to found the Toronto Evening Telegram in 1876. 416-488-1125, ext. 2220.

32 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 33 Milestones

MARRIAGES BIRTHS Glionna ’00 — a daughter, Kosa ’98 — a daughter, Akesson ’52 — at Vancouver, Hadden ’48 — at Toronto, Lovering ’66 — at Toronto, Northgrave ’36 — at Toronto, Brezina ’84 — on Septem- Aziz ’82 — a son, Andrew Alex- Lillian Michelle, on November Charlotte Jane, on November on January 13, 2010, Thomas on February 27, 2011, Fred on January 17, 2010, John S. in September 2010, Glen Allen ber 25, 2010, in Cambridge, ander, on February 3, 2011, to 14, 2010, to Joe and Maude 18, 2010, to James and Cindy W.T. Akesson. Hadden, father of Dave ’71. Lovering. Northgrave. U.K., Ted Brezina to Biljana Steve Aziz and Leslie Ghiz. Glionna. Kosa. Appel ’92 — at Santa Monica, Hodgson ’39 — at Toronto, on Lum ’07 — at Lake Louise, Owen ’36 — at Toronto, on Jovanovska. Baldwin ’95 — a daughter, Lind ’97 — a daughter, James Calif., on July 29, 2010, Jona- January 24, 2011, John Murray Alta., on February 20, 2011, in February 18, 2011, Trevor Bunston ’99 — on May 29, Alexia Tia McKinley, on June Elizabeth Anne, on January 8, than B. Appel. Hodgson. a tragic ski accident, Christo- MacLean Owen. 2010, in Toronto, Andrew Bun- 11, 2010, to Fraser Baldwin 2011, to Jed A. Lind and Jes- Armstrong ’32 — at Toronto, Giles ’50 — at Toronto, on July pher Daniel Lum. Owen ’41 — at Toronto, on ston to Gillian Wilkins. and Julia McKinley. sica de Ruiter. on July 26, 2010, Herbert Paul 18, 2010, Derek (Derry) Giles. Macaulay ’40 — at Toronto, November 10, 2010, Ivon Carter ’98 — on August 28, Burkett ’98 — a daughter, Logie ’78 — a daughter, Viv- Armstrong. Gorrie ’38 — at Mississauga, on August 17, 2010, Robert MacLean Owen. 2010, in Norval, Ont., Mike Natalie, to Chris and Ariel ian, on April 24, 2009, to Sandy Andrews ’61 — at Mississauga, Ont., on December 23, 2010, William Macaulay. Robinson ’44 — on May 24, Carter to Bailey Davis. Burkett. Logie and Tania Gasparini. Ont., on February 9, 2010, R. Harold Bruce Gorrie. Mackie ’45 — at Edinburgh, 2010, Weymouth H. B. Cape ’87 — a son, David, on Markwell ’92 — a daughter, Gordon Andrews. Grant ’52 — at Shanty Bay, Scotland, on October 14, 2010, Robinson. September 19, 2010, to John Emily Margaret, on November Baldwin ’44 — at Toronto, on Ont., on February 2, 2010, Steven Gabriel Mackie. Shirriff ’34 — at Toronto, on and Franziska Cape. 11, 2010, to Adam and Melanie November 11, 2010, Lawrence Gordon Mackay Grant. Machado ’43 — at Wilmington, July 14, 2010, John F. Shirriff. Cumming ’86 — a son, Peter Markwell. Michael Baldwin, brother of Klein ’56 — at Niagara-on- N.C., on December 31, 2010, Simpson ’43 — at Burlington, Allan Charles, in December John ’41 and Norman ’38. the-Lake, Ont. on August 26, John Blair Machado. Ont. on July 22, 2010, J. Benja- 2010, to Andrew Cumming and Goldin ’96 — a son, William Beatty ’49 — at Courte- 2010, Johnathan Frederick MacLean-Howard ’56 — at min Simpson. Shannon Price. Henry “Liam,” on September nay, B.C., on April 26, 2010. Klein, brother of George ’56 Burlington, Ont., on Septem- Singer ’39 — at Richmond, Va, Deschamps ’97 — a daughter, 27, 2010, to Josh and Jessica Michael Brown Beatty. and uncle of George ’92 and ber 23, 2010, Bruce MacLean- on July 24, 2010, Stuart Singer. (l-r) Old Boys celebrating Mike Carter’s Zoë, on October 1, 2010, to Goldin. Beckwith ’45 — at Toronto, Gregory ’89. Howard. Smith ’61 — at Toronto, on wedding are James Carter ’94, Mike Frederic Deschamps and Beth Guilfolye ’99 — a son, Connor in February 2010, Alan F. Larkin ’42 — at Collingwood, Maxwell-Hyslop ’50 — at November 12, 2010, Russell ’98 (third), Matt Linton ’98 (fifth) and Robertson. Gerald, on November 29, 2010, Beckwith. Ont., on December 31, 2010, Devon, U.K., on January 13, Bradnee Smith. Jeff Hill ’98 (sixth). to Blair and Anne Guilfolye. Chan ’92 — at Tampa, Fla., Lee W. Larkin, father of 2010, Sir Robert John Maxwell- Thorne ’50 — at Sechelt, B.C., Cruz ’02 — on October 10, in on December 19, 2010, Jeffrey ’85. Hyslop. on September 15, 2010, Trevor Caba San Lucas, Mexico, Chris Robert Raymond Chan. Lash ’33 — at Toronto, on McCulloch ’43 — at Toronto, Thorne. Cruz to Frances Pangilinan. Cooper ’48 — at Bermuda, on September 10, 2010, Z.G.C. on January 21, 2011, Dr. Turnbull ’39 — at Orillia, on Farr ’02 — on November 11, Parkinson ’94 — a son, Talan February 28, 2011, Herbert (Geoff) Lash. Ernest Armstrong McCulloch. January 16, 2011, Norman John 2010, in Toronto, Josh Farr to Andrew, on January 3, 2011, to “Bud” Morris Cooper. Leacock ’36 — at Victoria, Milne ’72 — at Cobourg, Ont. Turnbull, brother of James ’42 Tessa Mancini. Craig and Danelle Parkinson. Dalton ’67 — at Sarasota, Fla., B.C., on July 1, 2010, Peter on February 13, 2011, Bruce and father of John ’66. Garcia ’98— on August 1, Patterson ’94 — a son, Axel on December 9, 2010, J.W. Windsor Leacock. Howard Milne. Walker ’58 — at Bermuda, 2010, in Toronto, Anthony Elek ’99 — a son, Hugo James, Judson, on December 24, 2010, David Dalton. Little ’37 — at Uxbridge, Ont., McLeese — at Meaford, Ont., December 11, 2010, B.W. Jordy Gardia to Dana Smith September 29, 2010, to Matt Harvey ’90 — a daughter, to James and Jenn Patterson. Deeks ’64 — at Toronto, on on December 16, 2010, William on January 5, 2011, Willis S. Walker. Healy ’91 — on June 19, 2010, and Sarah Elek. Alessandra Rose, on Decem- Perlmutter ’90 — a daughter, November 6, 2009, Peter Burton Little. McLeese (See article, p. 8) Winnington-Ball ’71 — at in Toronto, Chris Healy to Jodi ber 31, 2010, to Richard and Molly, on April 20, 2010, to Deeks, husband of Wendy, son Newmarket, Ont., on Decem- Gallagher. Cristina Harvey. Craig and Margot Perlmutter. of Edward ’29, brother of John ber 5, 2010, Geoffrey A.W. Hill ’98 — on September 18, Hwang ’96 — a son, Matthew Perren ’98 — a son, Felix, on ’62 and James ’67. Winnington-Ball. 2010, in Toronto, Jeff Hill to Yeh Kyung, on September 28, May 17, 2010, to Henry and Nancy Chew. 2010, to Jason and Sooyoung Becca Perren. Seltzer ’88 — in September Hwang. Shaw ’98 — on September 7, 2010, in Rancho Palos Verdes, 2010, a son, Liam Alexander, ERNEST MCCULLOCH ’43, STEM-CELL co-authored with lifelong academic partner James Till. Their work Calif, Jeff Seltzer to Michele to Dave and Dana Shaw. RESEARCH PIONEER, PASSES AWAY AT 85 brought honours and recognition to the Ontario Cancer Institute, Reikes. Garcia ’95 — a daughter, Smith ’89 — a son, Rephael, The UCC flag flew at half-mast Jan. 24 for Princess Margaret Hospital, the University of Toronto and the Simpson ’94 — on September Scarlet Dylan Delancey, on on July 11, 2010, to E. David perennial Nobel Prize favourite, Ernest University Health Network. 17, 2010 in Toronto, Andrew December 3, 2010, to Stefan and Elisheva Smith. McCulloch ’43. The co-discoverer of stem- McCulloch and Till were made Officers of the Order of Canada in Simpson to Jennifer Jewell. Garcia and Sarah Garcia Jones. Turnbull ’97 — a son, Blake cells passed away, age 85, Jan. 19. It was widely expected that he’d 1984 and inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in 2004. Gerber ’92 — a son, Christian Duncan, on November 4, 2010, be nominated for the 2010 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. The next year, they won the Lasker Award, North America’s most Edward, on July 23, 2010, to Blake and Melody Turnbull. Though household-name status forever eluded him, he was a hero prestigious medical prize. to Lukas Gerber and Susan James ’92 — a son, Kieran, in in his field and his discovery spurred the most promising area of Oliver. May 2010, to Mike James and PASSINGS modern medical research. Read a more complete story in our “Leaders & Legends” feature Kathleen Martin. Addison ’49 — at King City, His death came less than two weeks before the 50th anniver- from the summer/fall 2009 issue of Old Times, p. 17, archived at Ont., on February 23, 2010, sary celebration of the pioneering stem-cell research paper he ucc.on.ca under the Old Boys/Old Times tab. John Hollings Addison.

34 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 35 Class Notes are compiled by the College and Class Presidents or send news to classnotes@ucc. Class on.ca Please note that material submitted by Class Presidents may be edited. Next issue’s deadline BE A MENTOR, YOU’LL CHANGE TWO LIVES. notes is June 30, 2011. (See notice on p. 41) Visit the Common Ties site now!

’42 ’60 COULD YOU John Hopkins University in Baltimore has established a John Thompson, chair of the TD Bank, received the Robert D. Jeffs Professorship in Paediatric Urology, a “ICD Fellowship Award” recognizing his contributions to great tribute. corporate governance. GET USED ’52 Bruce Thomas, President Old Boys go the distance to attend U.K. Branch Dinner Forget Freedom 55. At 75 he TO PEOPLE co-founded a new law firm

Good lawyers never grow old. HANGING They just find new partners. That could be the motto of Bruce Thomas, ’52, whose 50 OFF YOUR years of legal practice were celebrated in the Nov. 17 issue of Lawyers Weekly. In 2008, age 75, he left a managing partner position at Cassels Brock & Blackwell EVERY WORD? LLP with six other lawyers to start Thomas (l-r) In attendance at the U.K. Branch dinner are David Ross Gold Petting. The firm has since expanded to ’98, Shelia and John Mowbray ’47, Roly Watt ’62 and Vice- 17 lawyers. Onwards and upwards. Principal, Advancement, Innes van Nostrand ’82. They came from far and wide for UCC — so hats off to them. The U.K. Branch dinner, Mentoring lets you share your story and ’58 Nov. 27, was a great success, with 72 Old experiences with someone much like the Boys in attendance at the Royal Automobile person you were, not so long ago. It’s a leg Club in Pall Mall. It was wonderful to con- up for a fresh aspirant. It’s a door-opener nect with Old Boys who travelled significant for a young man looking to get ahead. distances to attend. Several students from St. It also happens to make you feel great. Let the talking begin. Register as a UCC Andrew’s University in Scotland flew in, plus mentor at Common Ties today. Nicki Wagner ’06 and Reiner Rorig ’99 from Germany, Jan Hesseling ’04 from Amsterdam and Ross MacMillan ’00 who flew in from St. Petersburg, Russia! It was also great to have Ian Wookey ’74 in London visiting son Jonathan ’08, and John ’44 and Shelia Mowbray. Many thanks to Branch President Jonathan Foster ’90 and RAC host David Ross ’98. — Paul Winnell ’67 Common Ties Mentorship Program James Colebeck in Stratford, Ont. dreamed up a garbage can decorating competition for the city’s Civic Beautification and Environmental Awareness Learn more, go to www.ucc.on.ca/Mentor Committee. Here’s his own contribution, turning an eyesore into a work of art! or contact Lindsay Tarvit at [email protected] LEARN MORE or 416-488-1125 ext. 3357

36 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 37 Classnotes

’66 Doug Plummer, Class President Meredith, Steve and Susanne Miles, Charlie and Judy involved with the development of the Pan Am Athletes’ Tim Stuart and his wife, Susan, own and operate two Murray, Mike Peterkin, Barry and Eileen Pettit, Keith ’78 Alan Eaton, Class President Village. Andy Boukydis and his wife Vicki own The Soap businesses in Toronto and spend winters in their and Susie Townley, David Scoon, David Thompson, Works, a small business specializing in natural and specialty Naples, Fla. home. “honorary” classmate Chris and Shelagh Taylor and Chris soaps. They have two boys, Christopher and Matthew, at and Jan Woods. The Saturday night dinner saw a slightly post-secondary school. Al Crosbie has “been in Seattle for ’70 George McNeillie and smaller crew but with the welcome addition of Bob Jones the last 12 years and can’t wait to get out of here.” Brian Allen Meredith, Class Presidents and out-of-towner Mihail Murgoci. The class was sorry Lawson is still in Toronto and has been with Brookfield Asset to learn of the death in December of Marie Dalton, mother Management Inc. for the last 20, most recently as its chief of Mark and Brent ’71. She was a great supporter of UCC. financial officer. He is married with three children, includ- Also, our condolences to Michael Levenston, whose father ing Tristan in Grade 6 at UCC. Doug Paterson has been Gerald died in late December. restoring about 2,000 feet of 130-year-old, dry stone wall at the family place on Balsam Lake. David “Bubba” Smith ’73 Dundee Staunton, Class President is a vice-president at Zurich Canada in Toronto, specializing David Bruce is a portfolio manager and director of financial in construction bonding and an avid skier with his three services at ScotiaMcLeod in Toronto. Andrew Harvie is a daughters at Osler Bluff Ski Club or any mountain with deep partner in Teeblockers.com, which provides event services powder snow. Jeff Tory has been in Montreal since 1987. He to more than 700 golf tournaments in Canada and the U.S. Henry Karpus met up with Peter Poole while on vacation in Banff and manages investments at Pembroke Management and survived Lake Louise with wife Leanne and daughters Leah, 21, and Rebecca, 18. Andrew says his golf swing in still as bush league as ever, (They met in Giles Bryant’s music class in ’73.): “We enjoyed a wonderful the “Bear Market” of 2008–09. He continues to play a bit of but the Teeblockers “Old Boy” preferred customer discount meal and visit. Peter has really done it right — a spectacular and envi- soccer and squash, which keep old sports memories alive. works perfectly. Charley Scrivener is director and head ronmentally sustainable log cabin overlooking Banff — complete with a Rob Van Veen was a senior wireless base-station hardware huge outdoor, wood-fired stone oven. Peter personally cooked us several of the Packaged Loans Group, CIBC, where he’s a 33-year designer in Nortel in Ottawa. After Nortel’s demise, Erics- incredible organic pizzas in the oven. BTW: the guy has no grey hair…” Stuart Lazier (left) and George McNeillie unveil the Class of 1970’s 40th veteran. Charley and his team build and manage a $1.8-bil- son purchased its wireless assets. Rob works with his new Reunion gift to the College. (Read Class Note below for full details.) lion portfolio of loans to franchises and professionals. Charley Swedish colleagues, integrating Nortel’s technical knowledge and Patricia were looking forward to the holiday season with to deliver a hardware design to support the ever-increasing The Class of 1970 celebrated its 40th reunion last September. their children and grandchildren. (There are four of the volume of wireless traffic through the next five years. Don The reunion organizing committee consisted of: Paul Biggin, former and two of the latter, with twins on the way, so there Winspear is president of Crescent Research Inc., a full- Roland Cardy, David Coatsworth, Tim Godfrey, David are lots of potential crew members for the sail boat!). Charley service market research company in Dallas. He and Ellen will Howard, Joe Howard, Scott Irwin, Stuart Lazier, is a weekly visitor to UCC by virtue of his Saturday morning celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary this June. They George McNeillie, Allen Meredith, David Scoon and tennis slot in the bubble; Taylor Teasdale is chief operat- share two sons; one is with the 82nd Airborne in Ft. Bragg, Keith Townley. The Committee decided on a unique class ing officer of the Detroit Public Schools Foundation. He and N.C. The younger is a third-year student at the U.S. Merchant gift, a carving of UCC’s arms by Donald Black, one of Canada’s his wife, Cathy, live in Royal Oak, Mich. Evan Thompson is Marine Academy. Don also keeps busy with scuba diving, pho- foremost heraldic artists. The College’s arms were originally co-founder (with business partner Diana Wiley) of Thompson, tography, travel, astronomy, collecting wine and boating. granted by London’s College of Arms in 1985, on a petition by Wiley + Associates. The boutique firm provides marketing Tony Ormsby ’44, and have been registered with the Cana- services for practice professionals including financial advisors ’80 Pete Nord, Class President dian Heraldic Authority. (UCC received special permission and lawyers. He and his wife Deirdre live in Toronto. The 30th reunion last fall was a great success; it was won- from the Queen to incorporate the royal crown into its crest.) derful to see so many classmates. Andy Hogg has lived in The College will display the arms over the main entrance Kevin Clark & Jim Garner, Class Presidents Calgary since 1985, working in the oil and investment busi- ’77 Don Winspear and his wife Ellen will celebrate their 30th anniversary in June. to Laidlaw Hall. The carving represents a tangible symbol ness. Now divorced, he is one year away from seeing his two of what we hope will become our legacy, the Class of 1970 beautiful daughters leave the nest. One is a successful balle- Scholarship Fund. To date, we have raised more than $42,000 rina in the U.S. The other has grand plans for university, once and aim to increase that substantially. The reunion weekend she has taken a “gap year.” Andy was president and CEO of started with a Friday evening reception hosted by Roland Rondo Petroleum until the company was sold last March. He and Sandy Cardy at their lovely home. Special guests were is now gloriously unemployed, at least until the team decides former master Terence Bredin, our heraldic carver Don to start their third company together. John Beale writes that Black and his wife Ruthanne. Out-of towners included: Cam after graduating from the University of Victoria he moved to Anderson, Bob and Helen Belanger, Ewen Carruthers, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur for 12 years as a marketing consul- Tim Coleman, Chris and Petra Cottier, Mark Dalton, tant, then to San Diego for 10 years in the wireless industry, John Duncanson, Havoc Franklin, Jay MacDonnell then to Seattle, where he now works for a social enterprise and Peter and Dyanne Szatmari. Locals attending were: building infrastructure in countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Robin Adamson, Paul and Peggy Biggin, Peter and He has a wife and three kids. John LaPrairie completely Valerie Brown, Roland and Sandy Cardy, Brad and Linda changed track after 20 years in the corporate world. He Conacher, Brian Foster, Tim and Barb Godfrey, Kings- Peter MacGowan, UCC Governor and rower extraordinaire, destroyed the traded in his Canali suits for Carhartt workwear, and followed ley Graham and Wendy World, David and Susan Howard, competition at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Cambridge, Mass., a passion, opening a company called Home Project Partners, Gary Howsam, Scott and Heather Irwin, Brian and Jill Oct 23–24. He missed the record for the Grand Master Singles Men’s Doug Paterson spends time with son Reed at Balsam Lake, Ont. completing both small repair and construction projects, and Jones, Bob Kitchen, Stuart and Vicki Lazier, Bill and category by about half a second (without a tail wind). Congratulations larger renovations. An added bonus is that he weighs the are definitely in order. Janice Lambert, George and Joan McNeillie, Allen same as he did in high school, and is in much better shape. After 14 years with Manulife, Ian Beverley joined Ontario He also teaches running clinics at the Running Room, has a Realty Corporation as a senior solicitor. At ORC, Ian is fabulous wife Lauren and two sons, ages 8 and 12. They can

38 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 39 Classnotes

be found at the family skate most Sundays. Sandy MacLean in the Bay Adelaide Centre. Drew Allen opened Allen and senior national editor at the Canadian Press, Canada’s national ’90 Ian Kennish, Class President continues to enjoy the challenges and opportunities of running Co. LLP (www.allencollp.com), a new corporate law firm in news service. Peter Adams now paints full-time and lives Craig Perlmutter and wife Margot, welcomed their second his own business in an “off” economy. He lives in Louisville, Toronto, catering to business clients. Drew and his wife Susan outside Creemore, Ont. He is represented by several galleries child (Molly) last April, joining her older brother, Nate (3). Ky. with his wife, composer Sara Buchanan MacLean, and his have been busy taking their three children Matthew (8), Mer- across Ontario. If you are watching sports on the Internet, you Craig was unable to attend 20th Reunion Weekend as he was two sons John Sandford Fleming MacLean III, a sophomore at edith (5) and Wesley (4) to triathlon events and will attend should know that Jay Howard works for JumpTV. Neil See- hosting Camp Tamakwa’s 75th anniversary Alumni Weekend, the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore; and Stuart Ironman Coeur d’Alene in Idaho in June 2011. man and wife Sarit have two children. Son Davey (5) attends which he now runs with his wife. Aaron Unger is married James Ellison MacLean, who is in his final year in high school SK at UCC with Christopher (5), son of Shaun Francis. Here’s to Donna and has two kids, Lindsay (6) and Ryan (3), and is where he captains the du Pont Manual varsity lacrosse team. ’88 Will Lambert, Class President to the graduating class of 2023! Vik Rao’s son Jordan, in Grade at Dundee Capital Markets in Toronto as a managing director David Anderson was recently seen sea kayaking at the north 7 at the Prep, will enter the Upper School next year — which in the Equity Capital Markets group. Allan Buitendag con- end of Baffin Island, hiking the high-altitude volcano rainfor- leaves Vik feeling very, very old. Christopher Fleck is a jazz tinues to lead PricewaterhouseCooper’s Canadian insurance ests of Rwanda in support of Mountain Gorilla conservation, and contemporary voice major at Vancouver Community Col- consulting practice and splits his time between Melbourne, trekking up and down Kilimanjaro, and supporting commu- lege in “Vangroovy,” teaching meditation, energetic awareness Australia and Toronto. nity development efforts with Free the Children in Kenya’s and healing on the side. Tim Wilson works at Air Miles and Masai Mara. Business-wise, David was named to Directorship’s lives in the Beaches with wife Alice and kids Sasha and Nicolas. ’91 Marcello Cabezas & Tobin Davis, Class Presidents “People to Watch” list in the U.S. for his thought leadership in Derek Sasveld lives in Washington, D.C. and is considering a John Booth joined TD Securities as a managing director corporate governance, through his international advisory firm. move to NYC after a year of resisting opportunities there; Ken in the mining investment banking group. He lives in Toronto He recently completed his MBA. Also completing his MBA is Tam lives in Malaysia, but is in China often to expand business with wife Jessica and daughter Chloe. Marcello Cabezas Andrew Peters, who attended the University of Toronto. Will in the Province of Sichaun. Also still playing a lot of golf! is an “experience producer” in the live event, theatre, film, Andrew, recently recognized as a “Top 40 under 40” for his television, and culinary worlds. Last year he was an honor- role in securing the athletic wear license for the 2010 Vancou- ’89 Jim Parkinson, Class President able mention for the National Post’s “Worthy 30” and one of ver Winter Olympics, runs marathons in Washington, Toronto John Pottow celebrated his 10th wedding anniversary last Eye Weekly’s “Make it Happen” people as part of their “Power and NYC. He recently completed the Muskoka Half Ironman. August with wife Reshma. They live in Ann Arbour, Mich. People” issue. On the philanthropic side, he continues as John LaPraire teaches half-marathon clinics at the Running Room. Wherever he travels for work, he brings his sneakers: “You where John is a law professor. a co-founder of POV Film Program, empowering marginal He has run 37 of them! can tell what a place is like by running early in the morning.” youth to learn and work in the film business, as well as with Dr. Ben Bradshaw, an associate geography professor at the Artbound in partnership with Free the Children, building arts University of Guelph, would probably agree. Andrew Car- ’82 Ted Gacich, Class President ragher lives in Park City, Utah and enjoys life out there with Craig Cohon is recently divorced, has two great kids and his wife Carolyn and three girls aged 9, 6 and 4. He requests lives in London on a barge on the River Thames. His business that anyone visiting the area please give him a ring. Sloan is focused on Russia and Ukraine where he owns 25 per cent Dinning relocated to Sydney, Australia two years ago with his Please read this important update about Class Notes of the Cirque du Soleil franchise. wife Kathleen and works in financial services marketing. He’s taking advantage of the good weather and trying to bring his As you, our faithful readers know, Class Notes is the most-read section ’86 John Andersen & Neel Hira, Class Presidents golf handicap back down to earth. Kenneth Tan is trying to Andrew Cumming and Shannon Price welcomed their first figure out how to sustainably house and provide employment of Old Times. son, Peter Allan Charles in December. Rumour has it that opportunities for 30,000 Chinese in Sichuan Province: “Sage UCC hockey scouts have already expressed interest in the advice and assistance are welcome!” He has also discovered Please do take the time to submit your vacation or new-baby or marriage news, new Cumming, following Dad and uncle Matt, in the family that [Terence] Bredin’s observations about the hoi polloi remain tradition of suiting up for the blue and white. They must be in intact in the new century, except that misinformation flows your career changes, your musings on life. These updates foster a sense of need of a bruiser. Colin Furness is the director of research much faster; yet people still see what they want to see. In the connection amongst all Old Boys. Let’s keep them coming! The deadline for and knowledge development at Infonaut Inc., a firm develop- meanwhile, golf is good for the soul. And now to Europe, Mike the summer/fall issue is June 30, 2011. ing GIS-based software to track and combat the spread of McKee got over 100 Canucks together for the first ever Terry infectious diseases in both communities and hospitals. Colin Fox Run in Paris. It started at Place du Canada and ended has completed his PhD at UofT’s Faculty of Information Stud- at The Great Canadian Pub. He mentioned Angus McMur- We also LOVE to receive your photos. Please make sure they are high- ies where he also teaches a graduate course in knowledge try and family stopped by and left rugby balls for his kids! resolution (300 dpi). Owing to space constraints in our pages, photos of media design. His two-year-old son consumes the balance of Jeremy Chan is recently engaged to Agnieszka Chromicz, his waking hours. Cam Bryce is in the process of convert- and is scheming on how to extract her from New York. He also three people maximum look better than large group shots. ing his home to run on solar power. Iain MacKinnon and owns and operates the Jonah Group, a software consultancy his wife Leanne had their fourth child, Callum, last March. in Toronto. Jeff Seltzer and Michele Reikes were married Iain occasionally takes time out from expanding his family by in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. last September. Dylan Yolles We kindly request that you submit your Class Notes and Milestones engaging himself in a successful career in the legal profession. ’87 joined the celebrations. Jeff heads up Highpoint Capital, news one of two ways: He is currently with the firm ChitizPathak LLP. an investment firm for U.S. commercial real estate. Dave · Submit directly to [email protected]; or Marcus is the president/founder of AyA Kitchens & Baths, in ’87 John Cape, Class President its 10th year with 28 locations across Canada. He collaborated · Submit them to your Class President, who will then forward them to John and Franziska Cape welcomed David, their first son with Toronto’s Design Agency for a radical new kitchen design [email protected]. and third child, in September. John is the new president of concept launched in January. After spending most of last year UCC’s Association Council and will serve on the Board of displaced by a neighbour’s house fire, James McCarten, For more information, please contact Lindsay Tarvit, Manager of Alumni Relations and Common Ties, at (416) 488-1125 ext. 3357. Governors. John has co-founded Tailor Medical Corporation wife Lisa, and kids Claire (12) and Lucas (8) are safely back in (www.tailormedical.com), a new executive health care clinic the bosom of their newly renovated home. James is currently

40 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 41 Classnotes schools in developing countries. Scott Cattran lives in Colo- (3) and Violet (9 months). Tom continues to compose and try. In addition, if any of his dad’s students want to get in the trip to Facebook to check out the photos (moustache rado with wife Karen and two amazing kiddos Zoe (4) and produce music for TV and film in Toronto at his production touch with him, he is still alive and kicking in Muskoka. Alex and all). Alex Singh made the jump to in-house counsel at Max (10 months). They make trips to the mountains regularly company, Grayson Matthews. Vesely has completed his training as an anesthesiologist and Westface Capital where he helps invigorate Canadian capital for world-class snowboarding, golfing and hiking. He’s a vice- is practising in Vancouver. Paul Todgham has returned to markets. Wilmot Li works for Adobe in computer graph- president and director of infrastructure at Woolpert. The divi- ’92 Adam Markwell, Class President San Francisco and works at Ross Stores. He is excited to be ics research in the Creative Technologies Lab. (That said, sion is a $20-million business consisting of 125 professional Robert Cunjak was recently promoted to managing direc- traveling less and able to spend more time with son Patrick. he still can’t tell me why my PDF won’t download properly.) engineers, information technologists and scientists focusing tor at Bain Capital. He and wife Susan still reside in Newton, Andrew Weston is with the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Wilmot and fiancée Mira live in San Francisco and will tie the on sustainable solutions for the nation’s critical infrastructure. Mass. With three children, Liam, Caitlin and Killian, and he is in Toronto. He is married with two kids, Abby (2) and Claire knot soon. Andrew Turnbull and Melody welcomed their He hopes to see as many Old Boys as possible for our 20th still patiently waiting for the Leafs to win a Stanley Cup. Rob (4 months). Charles Park served three years in the Korean second child, Blake, this past fall. Sloane is excited to be a big reunion in September. Matt Freeman lives in B.C. with his is president of the UCC Association in New England. Thom army and works for LG Electronics. He is married and has a sister. The Turnbulls are happy to be back in Toronto. Julian partner, their son and his two stepdaughters. Andrew Guil- Damstra got engaged in Salzburg, Austria to his long-time daughter. Fraser Baldwin, wife Julia and daughter Alexia Taylor has continued his music career as a solo artist after foyle is in north Toronto with wife Cheryl and their three girlfriend Nataly Koschii. To propose, he secured a wonderful Tia are in Vancouver. the break-up of the band Staggered Crossing. Julian recently young boys. Their eldest, Jack, just started SK at the Prep. It’s locale that included castles and a private concert for the two of sold a record label he started. Adam Brueckner is engaged a very strange (but great) experience to walk back in those them. He got down on bended leg, she accepted and they are ’96 Brandon Alexandroff, Class President to Elaine Biddiss and will marry in July. Rob Peake prac- halls. He is looking forward to catching up at the fall reunion. ecstatic. The wedding was planned for either Europe or Canada tises intellectual property litigation, primarily in copyright Tyler Hodgson is a lawyer at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP this year. Jamie Deans and wife Erin were prepping their and trademark law, with Gowlings in Ottawa. Ben Mandell in Toronto, specializing in criminal defence, especially in son Hudson for the arrival of a sibling in the spring. Patrick bought a house in Toronto and he and wife Caroline were relation to white-collar crime. He spent three years in Dubai, Fejér and wife Kai recently designed and began construction expecting their first child, a girl. Kevin Wong also bought a working for the Dubai Financial Services Authority and then on a home in Forest Hill Village. Patrick recently got involved house in Toronto and continues to build out Nulogy, a soft- as chief legal officer for a subsidiary of Dubai Holdings, the with the school, bringing his father’s UCC Hungarian Scholar- ware company. John Medland and Jenny were expecting private holding company of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid ship Fund back to life. Donations large and small are graciously their third child in March. Al Maktoum. Michael Hungerford lives in Vancouver with accepted in Bela Fejér’s memory. Eldest son Jack is in his second his wife and two children. He is the principal at Hungerford year at the Prep and Indie was applying for acceptance in SK. Properties, a private equity fund for real estate focused on The Fejérs were skiing at Hidden Valley, out of the family cot- ’98 Jeff Hill, Class President Western Canada. Tom Laurie is a musician and composer tage on Lake Rosseau, and wanted to join up with any other UCC Jeff Hill married Nancy Chew on September 18 in Toronto in NYC, with wife Laure and daughter Maia. Alfred Leung alums who would be there. Mike James and his family live on surrounded by many Old Boys and UCC staff. They were has called Hong Kong home since the handover in 1997 and the coast near Halifax and welcomed their third child, Kieran. Hot N.Y. taquería makes novel desperately looking forward to a March honeymoon in Spain. has since married beautiful Henrietta, and was blessed with Mike’s research continues to focus on the biology and conserva- Dave Shaw and wife Dana welcomed son, Liam Alexander, twins, Alston and Halle last year. He is with GE Capital Asia, tion of endangered leatherback sea turtles. Suresh John can use of Nolita garage born last September. Dave is the new director of business and where he invests in distressed opportunities. He is an avid be seen in a drinking and driving campaign for the LCBO with sport development for UFC Canada. Mike Carter married Dario Wolos gave up a finance career to open enthusiast and student of contemporary arts, wines and an inflatable elephant, and appears on CBC’s InSecurity. Adam Bailey Davis in a farm wedding at Norval last August and they traditional Chinese medicine. Jason Lewis works in govern- Muller left Goldman Sachs this past summer after seven years, a Mexican-beach style tacos stand. Operating were expecting their first child. Mike continues to develop ment finance in the debt capital markets group at National and has started a long/short equity hedge fund in New York. from a Volkswagen parked in a garage, Tacombi his business, First Green Energy. Henry Perren and his Bank Financial, is happily married to Stephanie and has two Mauro Nunez is in Lake Charles, La., working as a commercial is the talk of New York, with a sophisticated wife Becca are proud to announce the birth of their first son, children, Callum (8) and Evelyn (5). Andrew MacDonald is diver in the Gulf of Mexico and spends his winters skiing in his menu devised by chef and Food Network per- Felix. Anthony and Dana Garcia were married in August in the general manager at Eva’s Phoenix in Toronto, integrating hometown of Whistler B.C. Matt Shoom-Kirsch is the general Toronto. Chris Burkett and wife Ariel are happily married housing, employment, and social enterprise for homeless and manager over at TAXI 2 advertising. sonality Aarón Sánchez. Wolos originated the with seven-month-old daughter Natalie. Chris recently joined at-risk youth to achieve healthy, productive and self-sufficient concept as a UCC boarder. “My parents sent me the Ministry of the Attorney General as an assistant Crown lives. He has two little ones. Gigi Realini owns Partners Film ’94 James Patterson, Class President from Mexico and I missed the food.” He is seek- prosecutor. James Kosa and his wife recently welcomed Inc. He moved into a 7,000 sq.-ft. space in the Distillery and Ashlin Halfnight is a teacher at a private school in N.Y. By ing investors to open a Toronto branch. their second child. Daniel Tkaczuk was playing hockey in celebrated his fourth successful year in business. He received coincidence, one of his student’s dad is an Old Boy. Austria. He launched his new company iHockeyTrainer LTD, a 2010 Academy Award credit as an executive producer a personal training, online hockey school to help aspiring on the winning short film, The New Tenants, directed by ’95 Jeff Goldenberg, Class President Ryan Cameron is in London, U.K. with Impax Asset Man- players learn from the pros and improve their skills. Joachim Back. His kids are Dano (9), Casey (6) and Bryce Sean Littlejohn has traveled 33 countries, writing, photo- agement. He has joined Jonathan Foster ’90 as co-president (5). He is still married and in love with best friend Carrie. graphing and filming. He was recently nominated for a Much- of the UCC Association in the U.K. ’99 David Anderson and Elliot Morris, Class Presidents Chris Ritchie has spent the last 11 years in Europe, most Music Video Award for his music-video writing and directing Andrew Bunston was married to Gillian Wilkins last May in recently in Switzerland where he was the European sales and work. He completed a series of commercials featuring ’97 John Medland, Class President Toronto. He is still at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP as an associ- marketing director for SABMiller. He just moved to Vietnam Canada’s Next Top Model, for which he was director and co- Andrew Uys married Theresa McArthur this past summer. ate in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. Cortney where he is managing director for its operations there. His writer. He sold the rights to his first feature film, which looks He received the Pearson Award when he graduated from Shier was expecting a baby in February and is finishing his wife and two children are enjoying their latest adventure, and back on his UCC days and is to be shot on location in Toronto. Ryerson’s publishing program earlier this year. He publishes family medicine residency. Qasim Daya became a principal were expecting their third baby in January. Maurice Siu He works with a division of Avion Films called Fever Films, his print and online comics (www.uysfaber.com) and is the at Fovere Capital Management where he manages a private is a psychiatrist specializing in law and mental health and which also represents the legendary David Steinberg, direc- web services manager at Paradise Comics. Preston McIn- mortgage fund for commercial real estate. He reports it’s great addictions. He and Aprille are the proud parents of two sons, tor of many episodes of Seinfeld, Friends and Curb Your tosh continues to battle pirates on the high seas with the to be out of the big corporate environment and back into a more Austin (20 months) and Logan (3 months). Robert Statton Enthusiasm. He lives just outside Vancouver. Sean and his Standing NATO Maritime Group. Recent deployments include entrepreneurial role. Lee Kane and family are heading to Beijing owns a gym and multi-disciplinary wellness clinic where he fiancée spend downtime enjoying the wilderness with their the Gulf of Aden and the Horn of Africa. Curt MacKenzie for a four-year posting at the Canadian Embassy. He will continue works as a chiropractor in Barrie. He loves skiing, snowboard- dog, Brooklyn, this comes from growing up with his father, is in Vancouver and welcomed his first son, Owen. He is lucky as a trade commissioner on the Canada-China relationship. Paul ing and cottages and is the proud father of Simon (3). Tom Bruce, a teacher at the College for over 30 years. He would to have had six months of paternity leave as his wife finishes Ross helped launch the Canadian branch of Generation Rwanda Westin and wife Amy have two beautiful daughters, Sienna love to hear from any Old Boys out west or in the film indus- her PhD. Owen dressed as Zorro for Halloween. It’s worth (www.generationrwanda.org), where he is a trustee. The opening

42 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 43 Classnotes at the MaRS Center in September was attended by a good group pursuing his MBA in the full-time program at the Kellogg law school in Toronto and will be back in New York in May for of UCC alumni. The organization raises funds for college tuition, School of Management after two years in private equity at a summer at Davis Polk and Wardwell. Pat Corrigan is in housing, health care and business and language courses for about Madison Dearborn Partners. Nitin Walia lives and works in his last year at Simon Fraser getting his biology degree. He 150 students. David Gale started his own financial planning NYC eagerly waiting for Chris Cruz to roll into town. Adam plans to work in the environmental health field in Vancouver. practice with IG in Toronto and would love to hear from his Wexler is in the MBA program at the Schulich School of Pat took last year off school to travel Europe and visit family. schoolmates: [email protected]. Blair Guilfoyle Business. He specializes in marketing and strategic manage- Taylor Morassutti continues to work in the finance and became a dad for the first time. Connor Gerald arrived November ment and will graduate in April. Trevor Young is still with acquisitions group at Cresford Developments, a condominium 29. Blair looks forward to getting Connor out on the squash court, the Canadian Forces Army Intelligence branch and is also developer in Toronto. soccer/rugby pitch and golf course soon. working on a master’s in Global Affairs through the Munk Centre at UofT. Wally Hertha relocated back to Toronto and ’04 Greg Lowman & Dave Reisman, Class Presidents is happy to see snow. Adrian Cook is at McGill finishing his James Alofs completed his MBA at the Schulich Scool MBA. Adam Dawson has moved to London to do his MBA at of Business and after interning at Walmart China in Shen- Attending the Budapest Branch Reception, Aug. 30 at the Gresham Palace the London School of Economics. Kevin Lee is in New York zhen, is at Procter and Gamble Canada in marketing on the Hotel, were Gyorgy Dobak ’02, Paul Winnell ’67 and Charlie Makk ’02. doing his medical residency. Pampers brand. Brooker Belcourt lives in SoHo, NYC with Hudson Sullivan. His job has become slightly more relaxed Monica, Calif. to NYC, leaving Oaktree Capital Management ’03 Chan Sethi & Mike Annecchini, Class Presidents and he has begun to enjoy some of the perks of NYC living. for a start-up private equity and distressed investing fund, Michael Bienstock is completing a master’s of Teaching at Searchlight Capital Partners. Philip D’Abreu still lives in Griffith University on the sunny Gold Coast of Australia. Alex London, U.K. and works for KKR. If there, drop him a line at Bishop is in his second year at Queen’s Law. This past sum- [email protected]. Adam Dawson is studying for mer he worked for the Legal Group at BMO Capital Markets. Matt King ’99 crowned captain his MBA at the London Business School. Adrian de Valois- Wai Choy is finishing his second year at the University of of Cambridge rugby team Franklin moved back to Toronto to help build the private Pennsylvania Law School and will be a summer associate at equity strategy for the $130-billion CPP Investment Board. the law firm of Proskauer Rose LLP in New York this sum- Matthew Guinness-King ’99 (left) is the new He spent the past four years in San Francisco with Accel-KKR mer. Wai is also working on a feature film script. Matt Cowie captain of the prestigious Cambridge University and Goldman Sachs. He is excited to reconnect with the UCC is still at AGF and is close to a final decision on where to Blues Rugby team. He developed his rugby prow- community in Canada. Salim Dhirani graduated from med do his MBA next year. Daniel Faria is in second year at ess at UCC, where he remains one of the College’s school at Western and is doing a two-year residency in family Columbia Law School and will work for O’Melveny & Myers most celebrated athletes. medicine at UofT, based at the Scarborough Hospital. Josh LLP in L.A. for the summer. Jeremy Frank is at Bain and Farr was accepted into Scotiabank’s Global Risk Manage- Company in Toronto and hopes to go back to school. Alex “This is an enormous honour for Matt. I remem- ment Associate Program, where he will spend the next year Frechette is still doin’ his thing at Oakley Canada. Matt ber him as a phenomenal athlete with an even and a half with its industry-leading risk management arm. On Attending the third annual Michael Jurist Tennis Memorial at A-Day, Sept. Herndorff returned to Toronto after two years in Paris — greater work ethic,” says Dave Shaw, King’s Nov.11, Josh married Tessa in a small ceremony in Toronto. 24 were (l-r) Kenneth Ng ’03, Rohan Karunakaran ’03, his parents Vesna and still doesn’t know why he came back. Chris Horkins is Nowell-Jurist and Paul Jurist, Todd Sisley and Ben Sinclair ’04. former rugby coach at UCC. They are thoroughly enjoying every minute of married life. finishing his last year of law school at Queen’s after spend- King is an accomplished player who has He continues to co-manage Charlie’s FreeWheels, a chari- Mike Annecchini was a semester away from completing his ing a term on exchange in the Netherlands. He will come excelled at many levels, leading up to his varsity table organization he co-founded to empower and mentor master’s in Sports Business at New York University and spent home to article at a Toronto law firm in August. Pete Irwin position with the Blues. He has 15 International underprivileged youth in Toronto’s Regent Park community. the fall working at Madison Square Garden. Farther afield, continues his dream of working in the sales department of Caps for the full Canadian Senior Men’s Rugby The charity was named after late Old Boy, Charles Prin- Tibor Barna is teaching English in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet- the family toy company, encountering new challenges every sep, and honours his many passions and interests through nam. Whenever he has the time to get out of town, he’s out in day in the ever-changing world of toys. AJ Jamani works Team and he was a member, also captain, of the philanthropic initiatives (www.charliesfreewheels.ca). the country on his old Honda Benly and otherwise exploring on Handsome Clothing with Christian Rice. Most recently Canadian Senior Men’s 7’s team and was named Adam Freedman practises corporate law with Torys LLP in Southeast Asia. Over in Paris, Matt Campbell is a reporter they expanded with HNDSM, their first jewelry collection. Player of the Year in 2005. Toronto. Karim Gillani works for Research In Motion (mak- for Bloomberg, covering technology and media. Be sure to Andrew Kirkpatrick remains within BMO Financial Group’s Read the full story under the news section on ers of BlackBerry) in San Francisco, looking at early-stage drop him a line if you’re in town, since Old Boys (Jorge Pri- anti-money laundering financial intelligence unit. AK would the home page at ucc.on.ca start-ups for investment and acquisition. Kobi Gulersen eto Davo excepted) are a bit thin on the ground there. Yale like to give a special shout-out to the Cubs! Go Blues Go. is at MacLaren McCann in Toronto and continues to chair Fox is in New York, DJing on nights and working on a new Pranay Krishen spent the past year working and travel- the Young Alumni Advisory Committee at UCC. Sam Ken- album. He was recently awarded a 2011 TED (Technology ling in the Middle East (based out of Jordan). Recently, he nedy studies industrial design at the Ontario College of Art Entertainment and Design) Fellowship Award, making him established a sustainability consulting firm and is in northern ’02 Phil D’Abreu & Matt Hontscharuk, Class Presidents & Design in Toronto. Simon Leith is at Osgoode Hall Law one of the youngest recipients of all time. He’ll be presenting India for a three-month project. Derrick Leung is still at School in Toronto. J.P. Mackay recently travelled to China his research on the evolutionary basis for music and some Goldman Sachs in New York. He also found time to go back Andrew Binkley is a lawyer at Ropes and Gray LLP in Bos- where he visited Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. He is pursuing other interesting ideas at TED’s annual conference in Long to school and teach a lecture on infrastructure investing ton. Between jobs, he spent three months traveling in the fall. an MBA at the Richard Ivey School of Business at the Uni- Beach, Calif. Kelvin Palm is a signal operator in the CF at Princeton. Greg Lowman is a lobbyist in Washington, Highlights included leading a two-week canoe trip in Ontario, versity of Western Ontario. Ali Merali is in his first year of Reserves and, at the time of this writing, was hoping the Rid- D.C. at the Financial Services Roundtable. He plays for the surfing in South Carolina, diving in Australia and hiking in a two-year master’s program at Harvard’s Kennedy School of ers would win the Grey Cup (sorry, Kelvin). Geordie King Canadian Embassy’s hockey team. Kevin Maggisano is in New Zealand. John Blickstead is developing a pilot for NBC Government. Morgon Mills works with skills development has successfully staged two joint venture partnerships with third year of the University of Western Ontario’s medicine and has written the screenplay for a live-action version of at Memorial University, and recently won the Newfoundland his consulting firm. He’s making a short film to be entered into program. He is a rotating clerk. Rob Mathers taught skiing Disney’s animated film Mulan, set to start filming this year. and Labrador provincial chess title. Ryan Morris contin- a film festival. After more than three years with RBC in Lon- in Collingwood this winter. If you’re in the area, let him know Carl Cheung finished dental school this past May and is in ues to work on his investment partnership, Meson Capital don, Christopher Kololian joined Liberum Capital to help and take a few runs. Conor McBroom is in Toronto at Slate Seattle as an associate. Chris Cruz got married to Frances Partners, in New York. Peter Roberts develops athletes establish a dedicated mining and metals corporate finance Properties, a private equity real estate and asset management Pangilinan Oct.10 and had fellow Wedd’s grad, Adrian de and helps people get super strong at the gym he opened up team in its London office. Chan Sethi is meandering through company. Geoff Mcleod splits his time between Bay Street, Valois-Franklin as his best man. He moved from Santa last year, CrossFit Quantum. Alexander Sherrington is 44 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 45 Classnotes the books, the golf course and the hockey rink, where he is in Washington, D.C. Richard Martin is in Toronto after Jeff Chen is finishing his last year at the Richard Ivey School mance” at Princeton. Last summer, David was in a program in keeping the dream alive with ’08 classmates at Wednesday four months of backpacking in Southeast Asia with Sanders of Business. Aris Economopoulos is finishing his last year Brussels studying the European Union after which he worked night men’s league for the Cubs. Mike Milne is in his second Lazier and Felix Cornehl. He works at PricewaterhouseC- at the Richard Ivey School of Business. Clarence Tso gradu- as a fully-accredited journalist. He is now published in 65 dif- year at UofT law and will work for Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt oopers and is studying for his CA exams. Jason Young ated from the University of Pennsylvania with a business and ferent countries and was looking forward to finishing his last LLP this summer. Jason Morris bought and moved into is pursuing his Master’s degree in biology. Jamie Clark engineering degree and works for Microsoft in Seattle. Jona- year at Queen’s in philosophy. his first house and wishes he had waited until Rob Ford was graduated from St. Andrew’s back in June with a degree in than Jeong works for a marketing firm in New York. Nick elected mayor — stupid land transfer tax! David Pepall is management and played 1st team soccer and lacrosse. Mat- Chan graduated from the University of Western Ontario and ’08 Calum Mew & David Marshall, Class Presidents an analyst at Standard and Poor’s in Toronto. John Pezim thew Kupfer is pursuing a master’s of journalism at Carleton works at Ernst and Young. Arthur Soong graduated from Adam Jutha is at the University of North Carolina at Chapel is a commercial real estate adviser at Newmark Knight Frank University. He is looking forward to a summer internship at Western, travelled around Asia and works at KPMG in the Hill fulfilling his pre-med requirements. He is also a resident Devencore, Canada’s leading corporate-tenant advisory firm. CBC Radio’s “As it Happens.” Kevin Barford graduated from audit practice. Kent and Keith Wong work at KPMG Hong adviser, teaching assistant for an international studies course, Dave Phelan got engaged in June and moved to New York McGill in the spring and celebrated by spending the summer Kong. Aaron Leung graduated from Western and is pursuing and director of the Health Policy Centre of UNC’s Roosevelt with fiancée Kelly. They’ll marry in July in Toronto. Doug golfing and travelling through Europe. He’s now in Toronto his master’s at the University of British Columbia. He also Institute. Reid works at First National Financial in the commercial ser- with Rio Novo Gold Inc., a gold producer with properties in decided to start a family with his girlfriend, Andrea Cheng, vicing department and was preparing to write the Chartered Brazil, and looks forward to spending the next year in the and their Golden Retriever, Taylor Cheng-Leung. Nikhil ’09 Nick Lombardo and Karim Pabani Financial Analyst (CFA) level two exam. Dave Reisman is mining industry. Ricardo Lee is an operations analyst at Daljeet is finishing his studies at the University of Western Karim Pabani is at Dalhousie University studying com- at Livia Capital Management, a boutique private equity shop Xerox as an Operations Analyst and is working towards his Ontario. Sanders Lazier travelled the world. Aamer Javed merce. He is also in a co-op program and headed into the in Toronto. In his spare time he laces them up for the Cubs, CMA. Simon Choy started a company that helps charities is at PricewaterhouseCoopers, as is Tom Lace. Jonathan business world for a four-month internship in January. Most the Class of ’04 hockey team. James Ricci joined the family and is trying to make it work. Mark Phelan finished his Hon- To is at KPMG in forensic accounting. Hussein Kapasi notably, Dalhousie has restarted its football team program business, the Roy Foss Automotive Group. He is also enrolled ours Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey graduated from McGill University and joined KPMG Singa- after 34 years of absence in the Atlantic Football League, in a part-time automotive management certification program School of Business. He travelled in Asia, Europe and Australia pore. If in Singapore drop him an email at kapasi87@hotmail. and Karim is a kicker and punter. Though they had a strong in Washington D.C. and continues to manage his car detailing and planned to spend winter in Whistler before going back com. Matt Ball graduated from the Richard Ivey School of season, the team lost in the finals to the University of New and cosmetics business (Autospa.com). Stephen Robinson to school to earn a master’s in International Management. Business and is a corporate strategy consultant at Accenture. Brunswick. Marco Cianflone was wrapping up his third is an engineer for D.E. Shaw & Co. in NYC, developing trading Charles Lee graduated from McGill with a BCom and joined Jon Tam is at UofT faculty of law. Shamp Belliveau has semester at Harvard after backpacking through Singapore, solutions. Jared Ross is playing with the Reading Royals of Pricewaterhouse Coopers Hong Kong in January. Dom Owen joined his dad’s accounting company in Bridgewater, N.S. and Malaysia, Bali and Thailand. He will declare a special con- the East Coast Hockey League. Abhi Sethi continues to be finished his last exams at McGill. Simon Sostmann went is working towards his CA designation. Joe Tobias is doing centration in the economics of media, and is looking for a humbled in second year at Queen’s medicine. Dave Spencer back to Germany to conclude his medical studies. Henry Lau a one-year service fellowship at the psychiatry department of summer job in NYC. Colm Kenny is in second year at the is working at TD as an investment adviser. Alex Tapscott is is studying his master’s in Operation Research at Columbia. the Montefiore Medical Centre in the Bronx. University of Western Ontario after working hard last summer riding the wave of a commodities bull market and loving every on the trading floor of GMP Securities in Toronto. He has minute of it. He lives in a new/old loft and spends quality time ’07 Alain Bartleman & revitalized his volleyball career, plays on the junior varsity with family and friends. Jeff Taylor left the Guggenheim Justin Danto-Clancy, Class Presidents team and hopes to soon move up to the varsity program. He and is in New York at LaPlaca Cohen — a strategic market- Tying John Yim is in his fourth year of a double degree in math plans to attend the Richard Ivey School of Business next fall ing, advertising and design firm that helps arts organizations and business at Waterloo and Wilfred Laurier. In 2010, David to pursue an honours degree in business administration. better connect and communicate with their audiences. Max Kepes represented Queen’s University at the Model UN held Nick Moritsugu transferred to McGill this year. Torokvei is a precious metals analyst at Dynamic Mutual the knot? at McGill, garnering “Most Outstanding Delegate,” and in Feb- Funds and writing level three of the CFA in June. ruary he won “Honourable Mention for Outstanding Perfor- Whatever your plans, make a ’06 Arthur Soong, Class President UCC tie part of your future.

www.shopucc.ca

Shop UCC online this spring. Choose from silk ties, leather note- The Crown Links Society pad folios and money- clip holders, PGA Tour Young Old Boys who graduated within the last 15 years and magnetic golf-head have made a cumulative gift of $500 or more will receive a pair covers and more. of crown cufflinks designed exclusively for our young alumni.

Show your To learn more, contact Esther Chang at 416-488-1125 ext. 2000 Rob ’03 and Matthew ’06 Yelavich sport vintage UCC sweaters school pride! or [email protected]. at Association Day, Sept. 26.

Reid Pauly graduated with honours from Cornell University after placing third at the U.S. Rowing National Champion-

ships. He works on nuclear weapons policy at a think-tank Photo: Model is Georgie King ’03

46 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 47 Upcoming Events

Make a gift now!

2011 Use our facilities Thursday, April 14 B ranch Reception in Vancouver If you wish to organize a sport not currently available, please contact Samantha Kerbel in the 7 p.m., Terminal City Club Association Office ([email protected]). Be sure to book well in advance. Spring Arts Festival 5:15–9:30 p.m., Upper School Basketball Mondays: 6:30–9 p.m. (until June 13) Friday, April 15 Branch Reception in San Francisco Hewitt Athletic Centre; in Old Gym (June 20-Aug. 29) 7 p.m., Home of Michael and Hazel Kawaja Soccer Sunday, April 17 Branch Reception in Los Angeles Tuesdays: 6:30–9 p.m. (all year) 3 p.m., Jonathan Beach Club, Santa Monica The Oval (weather permitting)

Wednesday, April 27 “Seniors” Reunion Dinner Ball Hockey 6 p.m, Main Foyer and Upper Dining Hall Saturday: noon–5 p.m. (April-Oct.) Touch Football Sunday, May 15 Spring Open House at Norval Sundays: 10 a.m.–noon (Sept.-first snow fall) 1–3 p.m. Lord’s Field

Wednesday, May 18 Reception for the College’s Volunteers Shinny Hockey 6:30 p.m., Garden at Grant House Wednesdays: 8:30–9:30 p.m. (until April 27) William Wilder Arena & Sports Complex Tuesday, May 24 Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day Summer Shinny Hockey 1 p.m. Grade 6-7, Prep Wednesdays: 6–7 p.m. (May 4-Aug. 31) William Wilder Arena & Sports Complex Tuesday, May 24 Leaving Class Ceremonies 4 p.m., Hewitt Athletic Centre Family Pleasure Skating Sundays: 2:30–4:30 p.m. (until May 15) Wednesday, May 25 New Parent Reception William Wilder Arena & Sports Complex Only you 5 p.m., Student Centre Lacrosse can complete Wednesdays: 6:30–9 p.m. (July and Aug.) Sunday, May 29 Spring Sports Day New Field this picture. 11 a.m Tennis Wednesday, June 1 Young Alumni “Boys Night Out” Saturdays: noon–5 p.m. (late June-Aug) Outdoor Courts 7 p.m, Malaparte, TIFF Bell Lightbox Touch Football Tuesday, June 7 Common Ties Fifth Annual Finance LunchNet Sundays: 10 a.m.–noon (late June-Aug.) noon, Scotia Plaza Lord’s Field

Wednesday, June 8 Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day 1 p.m., SK-Grade 5, Prep Stay connected For more information, please contact the Association Office at 416-484-8629 or e-mail at [email protected]. Register online Monday, June 13 78th Annual Joe Cressy Memorial Golf Tournament for UCC Association events at www.ucc.on.ca in Brampton Golf Club the Community Section. TOMORROWS ARE BUILT TODAY. UCC SUPPORT THE FUTURE NOW. Annual Bid farewell to Paul Winnell The cornerstone of UCC’s vision for the future is student financial aid. It Fund Join us for a reception for Paul Winnell, June 23, 7–9 p.m. After more than 20 years at UCC, he embarks on ensures UCC continues to attract the very best and most deserving students, a new chapter called “Retirement.” (More details to come.) Paul has touched the lives of many Old Boys, enabling them to develop into the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow. parents and UCC friends. Everyone has a Paul Winnell story and we would love to hear yours (or just your good wishes)! Send a letter to Event Manager Maria Karakoulas or to [email protected]

Help complete the picture and support the future now. Go to www.ucc.on.ca/MakeaGift or call 416-488-1125, ext. 2000. THINK AHEAD 48 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Where’s Wally?

a. c. b.

d.

f. e.

h. g.

Spot Wally in the crowd of former classmates and friends at Reunion 2011 September 30th - Reunion Golf Tournament and Class Events October 1st - Association Day and Reunion Dinner HONOURED CLASSES: 1962, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006. Mark your calendars today. For more information or to get involved, contact Lindsay Tarvit

at [email protected] or 416-488-1125 ext. 3357.

lummer ‘66 lummer P D. (h) ‘62 Mills D. (g) ‘96 lexandroff A B. (f) ‘76 Webb D. (d) ‘86 ndersen A J. (c) ‘06 Soong . A (b) : R to L ‘01 Wall S. (e) ‘81 Wallace J. (a)

50 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Answer: