WINTER 2015/16 • ST. MICHAELS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL School Hands-On Learning Stories of experiential education Higher Learning and LIFE Caitlin Farquharson ’10 reflects on the experiential pilot program Plugged In Dr. Curran Crawford ’96 on renewable energy and cutting-edge engineering 2015 Distinguished Alumnus The Honourable Michael Code ’67 discusses real-world problem solving How many different articles can you spot in this display created by archivist Brenda Waksel? CONTENTS 7 Indelible Lessons Bob Snowden on the incredible benefits of experiential learning. 8 School News Visual updates from Higher Learning and LIFE our bustling campus. School Ties takes a close look at the new cutting edge experiential program for all Grade 10 students . P . 18 16 To Learn, To Lead, To Serve A story of one of the seminal events in school history from Ian Mugridge’s newly published history of the school. 31 The Hyde-Lay/ Ibell Scholarship A remarkable gift pays tribute to a remarkable mentor. 42 Alumni Updates Alumni news from around the world. Alumni Weekend 2016 Field Guide Your guide to experiencing the best of our largest alumni event . P . 26 4 CREDITS School Ties is distributed to more than 5,000 members of the St. Michaels University School community, including current families, friends, and current and past staff and students. The goal of the publication is to communicate current activities and initiatives and provide articles and reports on the alumni community. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding this publication, please email
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