SPRING 2014 • ST. MICHAELS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL School

The Music Issue Emily Reid ’09, Brian Christensen ’11, Ian Chen ’07 and Jayne Hammond ’08 on studying music at university

Never Had a Day Job John Reid It’s a Hard Rock Life Three career musicians talk Our band director on Bryce Soderberg ’98 on about the challenges and 25 years of music touring, his 15-year reunion triumphs of life as a pro memories at SMUS and mainstream success Join us for the 2014 Alumni & Friends Golf Invitational September 8, 2014 Victoria Golf Course Register Online: www.smus.ca/golf

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1. Justin Stephenson ’80, Cathy Stephenson, Heidi Edgar and Blair Nelson ’97 2. Catherine Dorazio and Mickael Schmitt 3. John White, Nick Grant ‘84, Beau Beauchamp and Gisèle Di Iorio 4. Jill Knudsen ‘04 5. Blair Hagkull, Tracey Hagkull, Vanessa Keeler Young ‘84 and Steve Keeler 6. Danielle Topliss ‘91, Michelle Driscoll, Joan Snowden and Barbara Duncan 7. Susanna Crofton ’80 8. Mat Geddes ‘93 9. Tyler Barkely, Faiz Ahmad, Michael Murgatroyd and Ted Balderson ‘82 10. Peter Johnston 11. Niko Mavrikos ‘07, Yianni Mavrikos ‘07, Jesse Kliman ‘07 and Craig Bryden 12. Lindsay Brooke School Ties - Spring 2014 • 1

The Class of 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Alumni Receptions Alumni Updates It’s a Hard Rock Life Rock a Hard It’s The Amazing 22 of alumni group our newest out where Find SMUS. year after spending their first are 24 ’88 is recognized. Freeman Douglas 25 Tokyo Connecting with alumni from to London. 26 the world. our alumni around from News On the cover: Emily Reid ’09 Emily Reid On the cover: 19 star Bryce on Soderberg ’98 Rock touring internationally evolution and the of the music industry. 21 Ann Makosinski winner Science Fair Google Our ’02 Lampard met up with Andrew appearance. Show after her Tonight ontents Never Had a Day Job Had a Day Never Arts Highlights Arts A Lasting Legacy A Finale Reid: John An Education in Music The Nature of Music The Nature Highlights from Athletics Highlights post-consumer waste and bleached without the use of chlorine. By selecting this paper, By selecting this paper, without the use of chlorine. and bleached post-consumer waste hours of 569 kilowatt 4 trees, 436 gal of water, has saved School University St. Michaels combined, one AOX and VOCs 720 lbs of greenhouse gases, 3 lbs of HAPs, electricity, American car. North average in the of landfill space, and 583 miles travelled cubic yard was printed on Opus Dull recycled paper made with 30% printed on Opus Dull recycled Ties was issue of School This 16 A jazz musician, classical violist and of a career on the realities trombonist in music. the SMUS Review 7 to April highlights from Arts 2013. December 9 The life of Christine Duke ’86. 10 looks back The band director of music at SMUS. on 25 years 12 music majors describe their post- Four plans. secondary experiences and future 2 music seen and heard. on Bob Snowden 3 campuses all three stories from News published on the SMUS Review. 5 to April from highlights Sports 2013. December C

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Music some of their learning some oftheirlearning love theirmusic,but “We wantthemto Visit will behard.” http://blogs.smus.ca/head/ love toshare it.It tomakeitsonatural. takessomucheffort make musicasreadily astheybreathe, theyenjoy itandthey Copeland Lecture Theatre, They inthequad–everywhere. over theplace:inChapel,atMcPherson Playhouse, inthe student’s own all makingandcomposition.Theyperform it isalsofullofacousticandelectricsounds,manythe you wouldthinkaschoolcouldmuster–filltheplace,but feel athome. muchabuildingthatthestudentsown,very andwhere they Mr. Reid) conductmuchofthemusichere, Schaffter Hall is play multipleinstruments. bandorchoir,perhaps forconcert whileotherswillcontinueto of violins.By Grade 9,somewillhave settledintoapreference, quite polishedandMrs.Smith willhave todomuch lesstuning take centre stage.The Middle Schoolstringsensemblewillbe musicaltheatre willonceagain happens, andcontemporary brass andwoodwindsintothestudents’ musical world.Jazz strings room andbandroom. In Grade 6,Mr. Farish willbring transform tellingastory. opera willdeepenthenotionthathard work andrepetition can Orchestras, bands–more choirs,concert musiciansthan I have also stood, alone, in the quiet of the Middle School and Mr. Clements(and,before him, While Ms. Williams, Mr. Butterfield scale andqualityofourmusicprogram. panelled walls.Thisbuilding voices the have lofty, beamedceilingsandgrainy Hall before itopened.The rooms strings andchoralrooms inSchaffter yearsa few agoIdidstandintheband, I don’t haunt empty music hallsbut SCHOOL NEWS School Ties - Spring 2014 • 3

Class of 2013. Class of 2013. Ceremonies for the speaks at the Closing Valedictorian Ethel Kiggundu Valedictorian June Amalia Mairet. Nadia Fracy and Nadia Fracy Mr. Duncan Frater and Duncan Frater Mr. a improvise Emma Coetze scene in a drama-focused Exploratory class. Lindon Carter ’13 ’13 Lindon Carter minds work. drops by the Junior drops by the Junior School to talk poetry School including Tori including Tori Farkas, as part of Brain as part with Grade 4 students, trivia competition

about how human Awareness Week, Week, a Awareness Jacky Han emcee a Han emcee Jacky

from the SMUS the Review from Theresa Cho ’13 and Theresa Cho ’13 to spread knowledge school-wide initiative school-wide May Alumni Susie Wall ’91, Monica Rossa ’09 and ’91, Monica Rossa Wall Alumni Susie Chris Noel ’97 share their wisdom as part of the Chris Noel ’97 share their wisdom as part April communications and new media session of Career Week. communications and new media session of Career pipe with water to win points at the annual House Olympics. pipe with water Kindergarten student Christopher Hoydal- Kindergarten with his practices using an iPad Payne Huxley. Grade 5 buddy Sebastian covers news from all three schools and publishes weekly on our website. The on our website. publishes weekly schools and all three news from covers The SMUS Review read can You 2013. to December April from stories published from taken are highlights following these stories at blogs.smus.ca/review. about more

Boarders Ted Ye and Diego Olivares race to fill their section of Ye Boarders Ted Highlights 4 • School Ties - Spring 2014 SCHOOL NEWS telling a revamped version of Goldilockstelling a revampedversion seton Mars. The Grade 6French classes performed anoriginal playenfrançais, students learnandplay. with many featurestohelp classroom was created Junior School, anewGrade1 To accommodateourgrowing September December keynote speaker Shane speaker keynote Matty McColllistento Everyone Belongs,aprogramtohelpnewstudentssettle intolifeattheMiddleSchool. kick NancyMollenhauerandtheGrade8leaders Mrs. off theschool yearwith Where 150 participants from Koyczan atthe Youth Poverty conference, almost 20schools. which drewnearly Addressing Local Jamie Boyleand in thecommunity. the dayvolunteering Grades 6to8spend where allstudentsin an annualevent School Service Day, species onMiddle remove invasive Ecowarriors helped The MiddleSchool November Be Late” attheall-school Christmasassembly. Kindergarten studentsperform “Christmas Don’t SMUS Remembrance Dayceremony. with theSenior School orchestra atthe plays heroriginalcomposition “Hourglass” Grade 11 studentPuroshini Pather (left) ATHLETICS School Ties - Spring 2014 • 5 Cricket Schulz-Franco Jamison T20 Cricket bowls at the competition. The SMUS Kyle team won the Jack and players trophy and Jamison Trenton won Schulz-Franco for bowling and awards leadership respectively. May Senior Girls Soccer Senior Girls the SMUS goal in the student defends Shinai Sorensen Weekend. Alumni on versus alumni soccer match-up scored (left) Bakowska-MathewsStar striker ‘11 Marta a 3-1 victory. three goals, leading the alumni team to Highlights Grade 8 Rugby Grade June their coach Bruce Kuklinski, Kuklinski, Bruce their coach the Lower Island Jamboree. the Lower Trophy,” named in honour of Trophy,” after they defeated Bayside at after The Grade 8 rugby team hoists the newly christened “Kuklinski “Kuklinski the newly christened April

Our athletics program focuses on team work, personal achievement and skill development. Here Here skill development. and achievement personal on team work, focuses program athletics Our these about more can read You 2013. to December April from moments some of the standout are category. the Athletics and choosing at blogs.smus.ca/review the SMUS Review visiting by events

Senior Boys Rugby Senior Boys clears First Reid the ball XV Captain Sam comeback from the scrum en route to a 10-5 victory in the annual Boot Game. Athletics 100m final in 11.08 seconds. 11.08 final in 100m win the BC Provincial win the BC Provincial pack by a few lengths to pack Saeed Shokoya beats the Saeed Track and Field Track 6 • School Ties - Spring 2014 ATHLETICS 34-22 andendedtheirseasonundefeated. of theGrade9rugbyISA final,buttheboyshungontowin Collingwood putpressureonSMUSinthefinalfranticminutes Grade 9Rugby Boys ISA tournament,which SMUSwon. Brentwood defenderinthefinalof Junior Grade 10 playerLoris Friedli surgespasta Junior Boys Soccer to an18-12 leadsevenminutes intotheISA September SMUS ralliedafter Brentwoodjumpedout Championships andwentontowin66-51 with 21points from Jason Scully. Island Finals. the #1seedin the City AAA titleand and Reynolds toclaim Esquimalt, Spectrum the BlueJags defeated a forceonthecourt as was Beta Willeboordse Girls VolleyballSenior Senior Boys Basketball November October Independent Schools Sienna Pike, oneof Sienna Pike, race oftheseason. Sports Association picks upspeedat 45 cross-country the first first Victoria the Grade 5athlete Cross-Country Junior School, runners atthe runners medals andanoverall 2ndplacefinishinthe Victoria CityRowing ChampionshipRegatta. The SMUSrowingteamsclaimedfivegold December winning goalandthechampionship, 1-0.

With onlyeightsecondstogointhe ISA final, Jenna Dhillon, Aveen Glen and Rylee Boyleconnectforthe Senior Girls FieldHockey Rowing

ARTS School Ties - Spring 2014 • 7 perform alongside the SMUS orchestra. perform alongside the SMUS orchestra. Grade 12 musician Shanna Fong plays a Shanna Fong musician Grade 12 Concerto Concert, where several soloists Concert, Concerto piano concerto by Robert Schumann at the Schumann by Robert piano concerto

September production of a professional as Lysander in as Lysander A Midsummer Jack Hayes ’12 Hayes ’12 Jack Night’s Dream. Night’s Ellen Law plays Grade 11 actress Grade 11 a collaborative Hermia alongside Claudia Murr and Claudia Murr her fellow Grade 4 sing students choral from the pews at the Cross-Campus at Choral Concert the Christ Church Cathedral. pieces as part of pieces as part specific projects. art program from program art up schools around up schools May Senior School artists artists School Senior gallery, which paired which gallery, the world to work on created these balloon London’s Tate Tate Modern London’s Highlights June April

a fun musical that combines Musicians from all three schools came together Musicians from all three schools which for the Cross Campus Strings Concert, “If I ended with the original composition ‘11. by Brian Christensen Should Fall”

Our singers, musicians, actors and artists continue to do our school proud on stage and canvas. Of Of and artists musicians, actors singers, stage and canvas. on Our school proud to do our continue these about more can read You a few our favourites. of are here triumphs, creative recent the many at blogs.smus.ca/review. the SMUS Review stories in Arts Grade 5 students perform iSPY, detectives, and fables. fairy tales 8 • School Ties - Spring 2014 ARTS range ofpieces fromragtimetojazz. and 8Stringsconcert, which featured a violin sonataunaccompanied attheGrade7 Grade 7student Amy Zhang performsa The SMUSproductionof The Diary of Anne Frank opensattheMetroStudio Theatre. chosen Exploratoryclass, The Art ofRecycling. an oldcomputertorepurposeintoart aspart ofhis Grade 8studentJose Tostado selectspiecesfrom October

December November Primary Christmas Concert. and Alejandro Trejo singatthe Grade 2students Alexander Hann out ofclay. created thisPicasso-inspiredsun Grade 4artist Ava Galloway The Vocal Jazz Ensemble Ensembles Concert. dazzles attheSmall SCHOOL NEWS School Ties - Spring 2014 • 9 For 10 months, Christine fought against the disease – 10 months, Christine fought against For SMUS, Carey Along with the staff and students at Christine’s parents came to speak just before we held our we came to speak just before parents Christine’s at SMUS, Christine’s Thirtyyears after she first arrived acute lymphoblastic acute lymphoblastic 1985, leukemia. In survival five-year the this form rate from of leukemia was only a disease with a very 5% and it remains poor survival rate. the courage and she displayed a battle in which life. whole her lived had she which with determination the concerned about was always more to form, she True to get desire had a ferocious of us and her friends. She rest back to SMUS! support for a massive program orchestrated Denholm was not a single day that Christine when she was ill. There gifts, phone calls letters, cards, Christine did not receive art sent her School students Junior the Even flowers. or felt so loved! She projects. service day for cancer research. As students and staff heard heard serviceand staff As students research. cancer day for of the school and the impact her life had love about Christine’s that of the lives also reminded they were on our community, our fundraising efforts. through could be saved fundraising the in – school the throughout found be can legacy in our flourishing arts and in the programs do for cancer, we musician like fellow memories of her teachers and classmates, yourself in the you find ’86. The next time Hart Benet Lorien or listening to a strings performanceby Theatre Christine Duke the inspiring life and our students, take a moment to remember deep faith of Christine Duke.

Considering this girl was life personified, it was it personified, life was girl this Considering Christine loved the academic challenge and standards the academic challenge and standards Christine loved

nyone at all familiar with our school will likely have spent our school will likely have at all familiar with nyone Christine arrived at SMUS in 1983 as one of three girls 1983 as one of three at SMUS in Christine arrived Service SMUS the invited Council September, past This

it demanded. The teachers were exceptional. She was able exceptional. were it demanded. The teachers feel like “I In a letter home, Christine wrote, to fit it all in! I just started to live!” of 1985 that Christine had March a shock to find in Right from the beginning of her shortRight from life, Christine was never life and there loved She was always in a hurry. she wished to do. enough time in a day to fit in all that attacked everythingChristine – she was a good zest with for ‘zest musician. That student, athlete and an exceptional of lot a Christine made humour of sense great a and life’ Christine’s all her life was Overriding fun to be around. and nature to her gregarious deep Christian faith. Due in so many things, SMUS was the to be involved desire ideal place for her. A by Dorothy Hawes Dorothy by A Lasting Legacy Lasting A Theatre, the Christine Duke familiar with of us are While many it. who inspired about the student us reminded visitors two recent some time in the Christine Duke Theatre, a much-appreciated a much-appreciated Theatre, Duke some time in the Christine music the Beat that has hosted everything the Keep venue from of us What many fundraisers. for Cancer Cops to marathon the story is with familiar quite so not probably the behind are ’86 herself. Duke Christine namely theatre, 14, January on away passed 10. She in Grade boarding joining 12 graduation. Grade 1986, just shy of her chapel, in students School Senior to speak to parents Christine’s woman us with a glimpse of this talented young providing is Below faith truly her character. defined whose exceptional about her daughter and the shared Duke some of what Carrol enthusiasm she had for life at SMUS: 10 • School Ties - Spring 2014 SCHOOL NEWS McPhee MBE,aformerprofessor and were heavilyinfluenced by Dr. George High School. head ofmusicatnearby Hillhead College inGlasgow before risingto Academy ofMusic andJordanhill native graduatedfrom theRoyal Scottish and agreat distanceaway. The Scotland music journeybeganalongtimeago synonymous withSMUSmusic,hisown so far.” retirement. It’s goodtome beenvery with allthe kids returning, but Ilove was noreason to. September wasstrange had tokeepreminding myselfthat there schoolyearfor thenew inAugust, but automatically beganmentallypreparing you can’t juststop,” hesays.“I learning torelax. first several months of retirement down lastJune, John spentthe watching anotherconductor.” different light; you becomeoneofthem years,” he says. “The kids thensee you ina Donna Williams wasconductingformany French hornevery Tuesday morningwhen tohim. important leadership wasvery to getyour handsdirty. of That sort philosophy ofteaching:don’t beafraid kids in rehearsal is a snapshot of John’s 45 minutes,butit’s goodforyou.” you. You’re outfour to five times aday for legs are killingyou, your musclesare killing classwithadifferent band.out every Your to practice,it’s quitesomething,” hesays.“Iwas leading themarching bandprogram. spring whenheworked in Taber, Alberta, how hewould lose around 20poundsevery about negative and he launches into a story easy smile.Asyou mightexpect,Ianswer inthe School bandteacherJohn Reid. He looksrelaxed, withan “Have you ever walkedaround theblockbackwards?” by Darin Steinkey he shares someofhisfavourite momentsandtalksabouthisteachingphilosophy. When John Reid retired lastJune, ofmusicandmemories.Here, heleftbehindaquarter-century A John’s formative years inmusic Though John hasbecome almost “After 43years ofwork, After his hectic SMUS life wound “I wouldsitwiththekidsandplay That closeinvolvement withthe you take120kidsoutonthestreet “When I’d justsatdown tocoffeewith recently retired Senior Finale

John Reid at hisfinalSMUS concert.

25 Years intheMaking countless studentscomingupthrough theJunior, Middle Since comingtoCanada,John hasbeenthatinfluencefor well-known jazzmaninthe Glasgow sceneofthetime. John wasamember),andjazzbassistRickyFernandez, a choir director/organist of Paisley Abbey Choir (of which and Senior Schoolmusicprograms, whohave benefitted from hisongoing love ofalltypesmusicaswell as his passionforteaching. there every yearthere before every the Small Ensembles concert, givinghisstudentsachance toplayfor concert, School, hetookhisSenior Schoolstudents his oldclassroom. Duncan Frater, he says he felt abit of déjà vu in he filledinfor Middle Schoolchoirteacher philosophy andoneofthewaysinwhich an audienceandintroducing theyounger orchestrated for12years. This January, when the Ocean Point Resort andSpa, whichhe Though John never taught atthe Junior the annual Christmas choral performance at the annualChristmaschoralperformance Challenging his students was his main students tothe Middle andSenior School he madethembettermusicians.He band instruments. one oftheevents heismostproud ofwas of professional performances. of professional performances. out oftheSMUSbubbleandintoworld by takingstudents accomplished thisinpart and choir at theMiddle School.In fact, some oftheworld’s bestmusicians.His John puthisstudentsonstagewith school beganwithteachingbothband Middle School choirs appeared with and his“friends” –CelineDion, Paul pianist andcomposerFrank Mills at shared thestagewithDavid Foster the Royal Theatre twice.Theyalso Anka andKenny G–onatelevised the Senior School,hiscareer atthe special forCBC.There aren’t too many studentsthatcouldsaythey were spent as the band director at have performed with that havecalibre performed of talentonsuchapublicstage. “It’s theirtimetoshine.” sense ofachievement, just like “Performing gives studentsareal acting inthemusical,” saysJohn. when theyare fieldor ontherugby While hislast10years atSMUS SCHOOL NEWS School Ties - Spring 2014 • 11 John believes that the key to being believes John went on to study music (at Northwestern Northwestern (at music study to on went of University the and University with considerable respectively) Toronto, of large audiences. experience in front able to mount some of those memorable performances is the support the music the school. from department receives full-time music instructors seven With “John gave me a couple of opportunitiesgave to sing solos and “John Republic,” Hymn of the The 2008 performance of “Battle a robust any other school that has such know “I don’t that surprising isn’t it program, music of the reach the Given he in music performance is very career competitive,” “A appears on page 12 of this issue, credits John with shaping with shaping John credits page 12 of this issue, appears on journey. his musical instrumentspractice my but challenging atmosphere,” in a safe directly “This to SMUS last year. when he returned said Brian, my subsequently and school music at year first my influenced what I was going to do.” completely changed It major. vocal Andy ’13 and vocalist trumpeter Fenje with solos by Chris Both performers of John’s. ’10, is also a favourite Erasmus K-12, music is clearly a priority at SMUS. from start program strings the in early them “We says. he program,” to graduation.” and challenge them all the way through a fewthat path when it comes alumni decide to continue on in working years 45 almost After university. to on move to time on a has some sage advice for students embarking music, John in music. career options open; be able to diversify.” your says. “Leave program and the program “It’s a challenging a challenging “It’s kids respond to that.” kids respond John’s belief in his students’ abilities and willingness to abilities and belief in his students’ John’s we importantthat level this at “It’s program a challenging echoes those comments. “It’s John of a few the case led to furtherthat challenge alumni, In in of Kintyre” considers the performance of “Mull John At the Senior School, John focused on band and band on focused John School, Senior the At John Reid with the Middle School choirs and Frank Mills on the CBC and Frank choirs with the Middle School Reid John continued to challenge both himself and his students, writing and his students, to challenge both himself continued department and helping the arrangements to mount ambitious and, again, made scores professional taught with He projects. feels it helped spent lots of time on stage. He his students sure satisfaction. them earn a sense of evident than in the annual more is never put them to the test know you been to any, ever you’ve School musicals. If Senior performances professional and the music is that they resemble of Les As musical director no exception. says Lady, John Fair and My Misérables members were some of the audience playing. They of the level astounded by were that they to find out amazed were orchestra, not listening to a professional but one composed of students. as opposed music on the real working are head of the Music Williams, says Donna to editions of it,” partput in of their education to see what is department. “It’s musicians.” of professional front to get harder he says. “They work to that,” and the kids respond the music right.” in music. education and careers soloist, ’11 as the vocal Christensen 2010, featuring Brian who also School highlights. Brian, to be one of his Senior Emily Reid ‘09performs amedley of hersongsatthe CrossCampus Band Concert 12 • School Ties - Spring 2014 FEATURE than encouraging. prospects (andpaygrade)canbeless for manyotherfields,butthecareer challenges. Thetuitionisthesameas music presents someuniquerisksand decision Iever made!” of Rolling Stone . choice, Belmont University, intheback Emily Reid ’09 found her school of University Counselling department, industry. She didn’t seeherselfasa work behindthescenesinmusic business program withaplanto education: sheenrolled in the music her of pragmaticview she hadavery F by Erin Anderson degreedawn oftheircareers, inmusic. theytalkaboutthechallengesandvalue ofapost-secondary Four recent alumnichosetotaketheirpassion formusicallthewaytouniversity. Now atthe An Educationin Nashville, Tennessee toattend Choosing topursueadegree in “I just said, ‘yes,’” she recalls. “Best When Emily headed down to When Emily headed down to or allthetireless work oftheSMUS Belmont, Belmont, be withoutkeelingover,” shesays.“It in asmanythingsIcouldpossibly how tostudyandhow tobeinvolved Council. Story andontheArts ensemble, theleadingladyinWest Side she wasinchamberchoir, thevocal jazz of her time at SMUS. Bypart Grade 12, wasa ofherlifeanditcertainly a part a connectiontomusic;it’s alwaysbeen the process.” done, Irealized how muchIenjoyed music,” shesays.“Once thatEPwas cockroach-infested studioandmake home.in hernew friend, mostlyasawaytopassthetime recorded herfirstEPattheurgingof a future singer-songwriter. In fact,she “SMUS really helpedmelearn Not thatEmily didn’t already have “We’d justholeupinthislittle Music performed by theschoolorchestra.performed original composition“If IShould Fall” his musiceducationbegan,having Christensen ’11alsoreturned towhere the SMUSbands.LikeEmily, Brian medley oftracksoffherfirstEPwith ofJohnconcert Reid, a performing Emily returned toSMUSforthefinal going onallthetime.” to be,” saysEmily. “There wassomething personal. also very internship-oriented. It wascollegiatebut hands-onand stimulating, butvery fit for heras well. It wasacademically music program.” lot ofmycreative development tothe was an amazing school and I owe a After graduatingfrom Belmont, Ineededit “Belmont waseverything Belmont proved tobetheright FEATURE School Ties - Spring 2014 • 13 – Jayne degree can be.” degree “I became involved in as many groups as many groups in involved “I became of choir also has fond memories She orchestra for teacher my was “Donna “I always had it in the back of my “I think that most “I think that people underestimate people underestimate how difficult a music how as I could,” says Jayne, who counts the who counts Jayne, says as I could,” choir, the chamber jazz ensemble, vocal among and the jazz band the orchestra one of her played even She her ensembles. legendary songs at the own Hermann’s Jazz ’76 Fraser Hugh Club with teacher in her backing band. energy (“the Humer teacher Madeleine brings to musicand enthusiasm she and Donna me”) education still amazes Williams. jazz, and I learned so much and vocal and musicianship about interpretation of her One says Jayne. her,” from was SMUS from memories favourite while on tour with Ms. singing in Cuba jazz ensemble. and the vocal Williams mind that I wanted to pursue music in began but I seriously post-secondary, says Jayne. 10,” considering it in Grade

, music ’08, Hammond Jayne It was Head of Music Donna Donna of Music was Head It over spent Brian MacEwan, At that experience was so positive, His a lot in my writing “I was learning For Brian Christensen ‘11 music, a field in which veryin which a field music, few people opportunityget the to work.” him about MacEwan who told Williams which MacEwan) Grant (then University and small a close-knit community offered had like SMUS – and – much class sizes College Berklee to the a transfer program in Boston. of Music ’13, one of the students Lindon Carter on there used to jam with, went Brian As for Brian’s recommendation. Brian’s decision to pursue music, it was a natural fit. he says and historyand literature classes,” at a certain of his time at SMUS. “But, point, all I wanted to do was music.” 12 hours a day at school. He took courses took He 12 hours a day at school. musicin ear-training, song-writing, performance,technology and vocal which technique everything vocal from covered on stage. yourself to present to how he took composition, second year, In to write for every how he learned where orchestra.instrument, including an entire was a part an early age. “I of life from the choir kid in was always the loudest Piano, she recalls. in elementary school,” violin and guitar lessons soon followed and she came to SMUS specifically for the music program. Oliver Brooks ’10 Brooks Oliver – Brian

“At a certain “At , who went ’12, who went MacKenzie Rowan “It was a really great environment environment great was a really “It a lot of musicians around, With classical music, but I wanted “I love As a SMUS student, Brian was a Brian As a SMUS student,

to do was music.” point, all I wanted Jayne Hammond ’08 (centre) in TheJayne Merry Wives Victoria of Windsor at the Conservatory of Music member of that orchestra, but his real but his real member of that orchestra, connection to music was formed in 8, when he Grade time. From his free Grade to his first started playing guitar, was playing his main interest 12 year, Some students. other of handful a with former bandmates include of Brian’s ’12, Andrew Taylor and Suit. on to form the band Leisure for learning and sharing – some of those guys turned me on to a whole new side veryWilliams he says. “Ms. of music,” intelligently bought a bunch of guitars could go and play and amps, so we wanted to.” we whenever says many students who grew Brian up playing classical music eventually those skills to pop music transferred like acoustic concerts events through Those experiences the Beat. and Keep also influenced his post-secondary of kind plans, as he wanted a different musical education. contemporarysomething a little more he says. “I find that the and practical,” caters to classical system really university 14 • School Ties - Spring 2014 FEATURE on auniversity at whichtopursuemusic. able towork withwhenit cametosettling andteachers hewouldbe the instructors criticism instride.” with confidence andtotakeconstructive Youotherwise. learntopresent yourself that are transferable to any job, music or education andteachesyou countlessskills says Jayne. “It isareally well-rounded how difficultamusicdegree canbe,” audition techniquesandbodymechanics. also hadtostudylanguages,drama, classes.Asaclassicalsinger,history Jayne andmusic countless musicianship, theory and ensembles,theyalsohave to complete do studentslikeJayne have private lessons a musicdegree isnoeasyfeat.Not only Support because earning isimportant, stepoftheway. every as studentsupport aswell toperform numerous opportunities exceeded herexpectations,offering that Ineededtogrow asasinger,” shesays. working relationship withmyprofessors Laurier would offer the kind of personal to see Kimberly. yelled from across thestreet andturned towards thetheatre, sheheard hername production of Regina. Asshewalked inPacific Opera Victoria’ssee Kimberly weeks after heraudition,shewent to moment shedecidedonLaurier. Afew with KimberlyBarber. University forthechancetostudyopera eventually settledon Wilfrid Laurier to work with ratherthantheschool.She teacher tofocusontheyou want school, Jayne wasadvisedby hervoice spent singing,itallfellintoplace.” ofmydaywereparts thatI theparts Ian Chen’07wasalsoinfluenced by “I thinkmostpeopleunderestimate Her prediction proved Laurier true. “I realized rightthenandthere that Jayne caneven recall theexact When itcametimetochoosea “Once Iaccepted thatmyfavourite communication through words I madeupfor “The lackof in music.” – Ian filled with water inaperformance once, hammering dozens of wine glasses marimba solo pieces inChapeland, occasions from timetotime,including Eric were alsoinvitedtoplayonspecial band withfriends.He andhisbrother inarockstill foundtimetoplaydrums Greater Victoria YouthIanOrchestra, percussionist andaviolinistwiththe and theorchestra aswell asbotha A memberofboththeschoolband music-related atSMUS.everything of mylifeatSMUS.” because musichadbeensuchalargepart when applyingtocolleges,perhaps he says, “I alwayshad music in mind first andonlyChinese Music Ensemble. some friends,Ian alsofoundedCornell’s ensemble with andarock bandhestarted orchestra, windensemble,percussion design andproduction. Outside ofthe the AfricanDiaspora, anddigitalaudio electronic music, orchestration, music of as jazzimprovisation, musicpsychology, unfamiliar with,” saysIan. many fieldsofmusicthatIwaspreviously with Prof. ChrisKim,andstudiedin took one-on-oneconductinglessons Prize-winning composerSteven Stucky, the world. learn from someofthebestmusiciansin Cornell University offered achanceto Ian Chen’07 Ian wasinvolved inalmost “Although it was never my priority,” His coursescovered subjectsasdiverse “I studied composition with Pulitzer want formyself?” saysIan. “In the end, kind ofchallenges andobstaclesdoI What kindoflifestyle doIprefer? What down andreally looked at mychoices. College Admissions Test, Isatmyself finally came,musicwonout. schools aftercollege,when the time had alwaysplannedtoapplymedical really surprisingthateven thoughhe those experiences.” theatre productions mustberooted in works suchasfilms,videogames,and working onlarge-scalecollaborative art he says.“In away, Ithinkmylove for like atmosphere involved,” witheveryone putting upagreat show andthefamily- year. every participated his fondestmemoriesfrom SMUS.He musicals. Ian citesthemusicalsasoneof Honour Band, GVYO andtheschool of SMUS,includingtheProvincial many musicalgroups insideandoutside to Ian and introduced him and Eric to up forinmusicandIwasgoodatit.” communication through words I made any English,” Ian recalls. “Thelackof Taiwan the year before, and barely spoke I hadonlymoved toCanadafrom Madeleine Humer). (under thedirection ofchoirdirector with the Victoria Children’s Choir “The day after I took the Medical Looking back,Ian admitsit’s not “I loved theadrenaline of rush Band director John Reid took a liking IjoinedSMUSinGrade“When 8, FEATURE School Ties - Spring 2014 • 15 – Emily songwriter.” I really want to want to I really “WheneverI me what asked anyone Jayne will begin This coming fall, is a scary your thing to devote “Music released Reid 2014, Emily January In as I can and we as hard working “I’m be an artist and a “It took me a long “It time to admit that time to admit Emily Reid ’09 released her Emily Reid in January Drifter, EP, new wanted to do after I finished my degree, my degree, I finished to do after wanted opera, that I wanted to sing I told them says myself,” it believed quite never but I has outlook her later, years Two Jayne. this “I am passionate about changed. art just like every form and, artist,I am my passion will be hoping that one day what pays the bills.” competitions, auditioning for workshops, across performances programs opera and While she Canada and possibly abroad. do a master’s still hopes to eventually and spend time studying in degree for the moment she is diving Europe, opera. into the world of professional Donna remember “I Jayne. says to,” life in saying that pursuing a career Williams music is a bit like taking a leap of faith into a black hole.” Drifter, after a cross- her second EP, numerous included that tour Canada television appearances on CTV and Toronto, living in Currently TV. Shaw making she divides her time between music and waiting tables. “It she says. unfold,” things see how will took me a long time to admit that I really I’m want to be an artist and a songwriter. two feet to stand on my own just proud do.” want to what I this is that know and “Right now, my mantra is to keep is to my mantra now, “Right an EP is recording Brian Currently, be a working possible to “It’s Wilfred from After graduating doing as many different things as I can as I can things many different as doing as a musician in a to grow so I continue says. “Later in he of directions,” variety me.” will stick out to life, something as a solo artist to and hopes to transfer their of 2015 for for September Berklee contemporary and production writing program. in music – and work musician – and just “It’s says Brian. a steady income,” have people think. It’s not as far-fetched as always work.” there’s but getting tougher, a new workshopped opera Jayne Laurier, Opera, New Tapestry with Toronto in in opera program did an intensive weeks studying and spent five Edmonton education Her Florence. in Italian been studying at the continues: she’s since ConservatoryVictoria of Music trying to solidify her vocal September, lessons and the voice technique through workshop. voice advanced “I’ve been focusing on writing for been focusing on “I’ve found Christensen also has Brian in involved has also stayed Brian After Cornell, Ian went on to earn went Ian After Cornell, his master of music degree in music of music degree his master since NYU and has from composition currently He’s to Los Angeles. relocated film scoring. in pursuing a career and video games and films, television mainly as a film establishing myself few of the films he says. “A composer,” reviews, gotten great on have worked I’ve around in film festivals winning awards the globe.” music for film, in composing work living in Currently among other things. for a DJ company, he works Edmonton, plays and guitar and voice both teaches with local bands. playing Gerrytheatre, in the musical in Timberlake Monty and Justin Full The Musical at the Edmonton The Spearsical: Festival. Fringe I went with music because I like the I like the because with music I went can I that possibilities the and unknown within it.” create 16 • School Ties - Spring 2014 FEATURE against you makingitasamusician.’” have todo thatfirstbecausetheoddsare can seeyourself doinganythingelse,you talk themoutofit–Itellthem:‘ifyou career inmusic.“Iconsideritmydutyto students tell her they want to pursue a L by Laura Authier joys andperilsfoundinlifeasaprofessional musician. Three alumni–ajazzmusician,classicalviolinistandjack-of-all-tradestrombonist –talkaboutthe Never hada as amusicianis definitelychallenging.” “Juggling all the hatsyou have towear and domyown promo,” she says. there. activities required togethermusicout time between music-makingandthe projects atonce,Ashleydividesher the easiestpart.” have work,” shesays.“Performing is to planyour lifesothatyou always you’re soit’s never onsalary necessary call itthemusicbusiness. iswhythey that needtohustlesurvive three your art.” jobstosupport “You have tobewillingwork twoor tables isequallyapplicabletomusicians. actorwaiting the clichéofstarving musicians atmost,whichiswhyshesays By herreckoning, thatrepresents 2200 she estimatesthere are maybethree. afamily.that cansupport In Canada, andbenefits a musicianwithsalary orchestras intheUSthatcanprovide Orchestra, section ofthePittsburgh Symphony language thatneeds Lorien plays in the second violin Lorien playsinthesecondviolin “I run myown“I run website, bookgigs, Normally working onseveral “It’s your own likerunning business– For jazzmusicianAshleyWey’00, orien Benet Hart ’86isbluntwhen to beshared.” international international “Music isan oneofapproximately 20 – Hugh Day Job Day

career atayoung age. inmusicstarted andcomposition. theory equivalent ofabachelor’s degree inmusic Church Cathedral–hadgiven himthe London andthechoirmasteratChrist of theRoyal CollegeofOrganists in SMUS from Norman Hurrle –agraduate music education he received at the and the combination of hisown activities the timehegraduated,Hugh foundthat school dancesfeaturingtheband.By called Tuesday Night andorganizing by leadingarockopportunities band was small,butHugh expandedhis in 1973,theschool’s musicprogram his repertoire. When heentered SMUS later addingpianoandtrombone to atagesix, playingthedrums started percussionist in the 30s and 40s, Hugh was hooked.” inBeacon Hillconcert Park. to makeaneasy$40by playingitata wages from abellhopjob, andwent on a teenager, he bought a trombone with himself allhislifewithmusic.As Hugh Fraser ’76 Like Hugh, Ashley’s dreams ofa Inspired by hisfather, whowasa “From thatmomenton,” hesays,“I Hugh Fraser ’76 has supported in pitbands,which ledhertoplayfor encouraged Ashley to gain experience and manyfestivals.” McKay took our ensembletonationals and how to improvise. Our teacher Don Ashley says.“Ilearnedjazz standards really prepared meforperforming,” strong musicprogram. “Jazz ensembles SMUS atatimewhentheschoolhad says, “Irealized Iwoulddoalright.” “Between scholarshipsandgigs,” she of whichshewastheyoungest recipient. $2000 Fraser MacPherson scholarship, also winningscholarships,includingthe couple hundred dollars a week. She was of 16shewasworking steadily, makinga grandfathers,” sheremembers. By theage 60s –itwaslikeIhadabunchof Club. “It wasmeand 15 menintheir Hermann’s andtheMillennium Jazz playing atsmallclubslikeSwan’s, Ashley later joined the Island Big Band, knew Iwouldneverknew have aday job.” sing,” shesays.“Ithinkmymomalways Iwouldplaypianoand stages –Iknew Iwasfour,“When Isawmyselfonbig Strings teacherDonna Williams also Unlike Hugh, Ashleyattended Performing herfirstgigin Grade 8,

FEATURE School Ties - Spring 2014 • 17 – Lorien you have to have you do that first.” anything else, anything else, yourself doing yourself “If you can see you “If Finally, one of her professors professors one of her Finally, Berkeley, After graduating from up the ladder steady march Lorien’s to study Vancouver After migrating to steadily when he was was working He with four of the biggest “I worked for a while, still playing the violin but the violin playing while, still for a classes.” music not taking just her to take some courses, encouraged it felt like; those fewto see what courses musicology. in degree to a led eventually to escape a career failed have Lorien may have to relieved felt she but musician a as a focus. to study in Lorien won a fellowship earned six months, then London for of at the University degree her master’s The day after she graduated, Michigan. Windsor to play with the she was hired she years there, five After Symphony. took a position as assistant concert in master for the Charlotte Symphony 2001, she landed In Carolina. North playing for the renowned job, her dream Orchestra. Symphony Pittsburgh was music career in her professional post-SMUS Hugh’s very from different experiences. Robbins, legend Dave with trombone at what was then the he spent two years contemporaryof mecca music: creative Woodstock, in Studio Music the Creative in Vancouver to returned He York. New Vancouver 1980 and started the band (VEJI). Improvisation of Jazz Ensemble Centre’s Banff the in residency a offered to went He jazz program. acclaimed and found the experience to be Banff pivotal. he says, referring icons in jazz history,” Joe Foster, Frank Hampton, to Slide “It Holland. and Dave Henderson changed my life and put me on the circuit.” international jazz festival

Christine Duke ’86, Duke Christine Gillian Donald ’85, Donald Gillian In spite of rekindling her passion for for passion her of rekindling spite In in musicians up knowing “I grew in SMUS, Lorien was veryAt involved When the time came to choose a the violin, Lorien continued to distance continued Lorien violin, the a becoming of the prospect herself from and Hugh like Just musician. career a with up familiar grew Lorien Ashley, music head was mother Her life. the Victoria of librarian at the University as a social hub for and her home acted music community. Victoria’s “I saw how Lorien recalls. Victoria,” in a small market frustrated they were salary.” and a small with a small orchestra music treated but play to continued She mother and teachers called “My casually. because I never me the ‘heart-attack kid’ for concerts but I always seemed ready managed to pull it together for the performance.” music, particularly with the string quartet startedshe with four but quit because she didn’t want didn’t because she but quit four her enticed mother Her to practice. play-ins, concertsback with and Suzuki played musicians of young groups where together. university and a major, Lorien chose to and a major, university major in mathematics at the University those days, “In of California, Berkeley. but a music I called myself ‘anything Lorien says. “I bounced around major,’” and ’86 Donald Betsy of ray “a as remembers Lorien whom and to whom she dedicated sunshine” 12 recital. her Grade After graduation, Ashley went to went After graduation, Ashley me with a provided “Humber her develop helped connections Those found their While Ashley and Hugh “I got my work ethic from SMUS,” SMUS,” ethic from “I got my work Lorien Benet Hart ’86 leads a Middle School Strings class Hart ’86 leads a Middle School Benet Lorien she says. The ability to focus for long she says. The ability is something hard periods and work her music. “Having Ashley has applied to a good you gives an education like that go on to do.” you base for whatever she where Toronto College in Humber in music degree earned a bachelor’s she performance and arranging. There, studied with Canadian jazz musician Thompson (who has also worked Don jazz and Cuban Fraser) with Hugh Duran. pianist Hilario I could build on in addition that network Ashley says. to my SMUS network,” as she continued to perform, a reputation During base. home her as Toronto using with Hall Massey that period, she played Club famed 80s pop band the Parachute with Gatineau in festival a headlined and playing Avila, winner Eva Canadian Idol people. of 28,000 for a crowd age, Lorien was more calling at a young path. the musician’s to follow reluctant started playing violin at the age of She . Ashley also . Ashley Brothers like Blood musicals outside several on with Donna worked school. she was in high gigs while with teachers her of many credits Ashley path in her and shaping her inspiring Tobacco, important Judy ways, citing in Cordle Tony and Tongue Peter addition to Donna. 18 • School Ties - Spring 2014 FEATURE Ashley Wey performs ’00 atHermann’s Jazz Club Academy ofMusic. jazz compositionprogram attheRoyal York andLondon,where hedesignedthe commuting between Vancouver, New musician over 20years, whichhespent elements ofhiscareer asaprofessional teaching, producing andarranging. composing,recording, activities: performing, had establishedhimselfinseveral core director. By thispointintime,Hugh andprogram then laterasaninstructor after they recorded their first record, and Centre, firstwithhis VEJIbandmembers he stillrelishes totour theopportunity Although hispace hasslowed considerably, was makingupwards of50tripsayear. After Hugh wonhis first Juno award, he perk oftheirchosencareer istravel. do somemanythings.” life inmusichasbeenblessedbecauseIcan isforinsects,” musesHugh.ization “My Hugh practicedthesedefining He ended up returning to the Banff All three alumni agree that the biggest “Mark Twain oncesaidthatspecial-

almost every Southalmost every Americancountry. Japan, China,Australia, Malaysia and year for three weeks andhastoured Symphony Orchestra toEurope every “that’s whytravel issoimportant.” that needstobeshared,” insistsHugh, tourist. richer thanthosehewouldhave asa the experienceshehasabroad are much fellow welcoming and musiciansvery otheryear.tries tomakeitevery He finds Festival favourite is and a he particular to othercountries–theHavana Jazz for alandlocked musician. night withher trio,arare opportunity appreciates thechancetoplayevery 45 countriesinoneyear –butshemost –sheoncevisited travel opportunities has beenasteadysource ofincomeand became scarcer. Performing on cruises down forpaidwork andopportunities Toronto shutting jazzclubs started ships when she was 26 as on cruise Lorien travels withthePittsburgh “Music isaninternationallanguage to himwhenhe’s onboard.” and I dedicate showscruises he loves comingonmy “My Dad isreally proud – ship,”a cruise sheadmits. ships. “I’m a bitofastaron through herwork oncruise that samegratification you’ll ever see.’” best-behaved moshpit affectionately callit ‘the the edgeofstage. We rows ofstandingroom at up overnight forthefront sometimes begin lining Royal Hall, people Albert we playtheBBCProms at we travel,” Loriensays.“If shows audiences. andnew loves theexcitement ofthe experiences ofeach,she cities andcollectmemorable toexplore opportunity new only does she enjoy the cultural diplomacy. Not is hoping to practice some Iran, where theorchestra the possibilityofatourto The PSOisalsolooking at She working started Ashley hasexperienced “We are rock starswhen

he wakesupnotknowing where heis. Hugh’s travel schedule can get so intense her husbandandkidshave down time; keeps herbusyontheweekends when Lorien’s schedulewiththePSO concert from her boyfriend forweeks atatime; Ashley’s shipwork takesheraway cruise life alsocreates lifestylechallenges. you’re livinginclosequarters,” shesays. tight, andimprove somuch fasterwhen of you, notajob.” when you understandthatmusicispart are words todescribe,” shesays.“That’s of somethingsomuchbigger than there get carriedawayinthemusicand are part “There are sublimemomentswhen you life cannomore avoid itthanshedid. who are calledtothemusician’s truly practicing,” shesays. six toseven hoursadaylockedinroom “People whomadeithave generally spent around you, andaninsanework ethic. ability tofocusandshutouteverything you needincredibly toughskin,the thing: “You have tobeamaniac.” musician, hesaysyou onlyneedone ego and entitlement. To be a professional anddidn’tuncertainties fallvictimto are thosewhoweren’t scared off by its we don’t pickit.” Successful musicians as acareer isafallacy. “Music picksus; invest inPlan BuntilPlan Ahasfailed.” never get toPlan A,” shecautions.“Don’t always toldmethatpeoplewithaPlan B get itoutintotheworld.“Masters have youyou can to should do everything that whatever talentorgoalyou have, still insideyou,” saysAshley. She believes about theirultimatecareer choice. hard-working musicianshave anyregrets is theeasiestpart.” In spiteofitsmanyjoys, themusician’s “You cangrow somuch,getreally In theend,sherecognizes, people Lorien echoesthatthought:shesays For Hugh, theideaofpickingmusic “You don’t wanttodiewiththatsong Despite thechallenges,noneofthese “Performing – Ashley FEATURE School Ties - Spring 2014 • 19 “It was my dad’s idea for me to move move to me for idea dad’s my was “It the Musicians After graduating from as a career. Most of his classmates were of his classmates were Most as a career. jobs and or getting going to university studied music He he felt he should too. in University at Bishop’s and psychology to moving before for two years Quebec Once a try. music Los Angeles to give who encouraged again, it was his parents the move. he says. “They are to LA and do music,” been.” fully supportive and always have in Los Angeles, things became Institute up and was going to give stagnant. He an received he when home back move He offer to join a band called AM Radio.

Life

Living away from home isn’t new for isn’t home from away Living sent my two grateful my parents “I’m SMUS, When he first graduated from Bryce, who came to SMUS as a boarder boarder SMUS as a to who came Bryce, up at grown at the age of 14. Having near resort Point-No-Point his parents’ city life and he gravitated towards Sooke, fondly. Victoria his time in he remembers myself to SMUS my sister and brothers, art much so to access had and we because took full advantage he says. He culture,” with Cuba touring program, music the of the jazz band and taking band, choir and strings classes. “I had access to music says Bryce. every day,” music pursue would he think didn’t Bryce Hard Rock Hard

hen you’re a member of a rocka of member a you’re hen Over the last decade, Bryce figures he figures the last decade, Bryce Over a girlfriend I am close with “I have

Bryce Soderberg ‘98 (left) with Lifehouse bandmates Jason Wade, Ben Carey, Rick Woolstenhulme, Jr. Photo: Pamela Littky Photo: Pamela Jr. Woolstenhulme, Rick Carey, Ben Wade, bandmates Jason with Lifehouse Bryce Soderberg ‘98 (left) W found success in mainstream music when he joined the band when he joined music in mainstream ’98 found success Soderberg Bryce player Bass industry in the music talks about shifts he of touring. and the challenges in 2004. Here, Lifehouse Steinkey Darin by It’s a a It’s band, you don’t always get to control your get to control always don’t band, you really ’98 schedule. Bryce Soderberg own high school 10-year wanted to attend his ahad and tour on was he but reunion, weekend. that Carolina in North show on months a year has spent six to eight and the with his band Lifehouse the road at home recording. of the time rest to leave is difficult sometimes it so now, he says. “Los for longer periods of time,” Angeles is my home base, but hotel rooms and living out of a suitcase become the mode.” in travel are norm when you 20 • School Ties - Spring 2014 FEATURE Bryce Soderberg ‘98at Bryce Alumni Weekend 2013 cool,” saysBryce. “Back then,theclosest waswhatmadearock band of mystery 3.5 million fansonFacebook. andphotoswiththeir band news and regularly shares media fortheband manages thesocial to adapt. Bryce Lifehouse hashad the last decade, and consumedover how musicissold their song“Broken.” Kiefer Sutherland directed thevideofor on 35 millionviews YouTube and 24 star the videofor“You andMe” hasexceeded Me”). To getanideaoftheirpopularity, on theUSBillboard Hot 100(“You and asingleinthetop10 copies andcharting the bandsince2004,sellingmillionsof invited himtojointhem. their hitsingle“Hanging by aMoment” – already anestablishedrock outfitthanksto it was released. Soon after, Lifehouse – were dropped after from theirlabelshortly group even recorded analbum,butthey Weezer leadsingerRivers Cuomo andthe toured withthemundermanagementby “When Iwasgrowing“When up, theelement With ashiftin Bryce has recorded fouralbumswith norm when you arenorm suitcase becomethe “Hotel rooms and in travel mode.” living outofa

have beenthepositive catalystforthat.” iTunes, andeven illegaldownloading years andonlinefilesharing, YouTube, shows hasincreased quiteabitover the advertising. merchandise andeven YouTube channel to give cuts oftheirtouring,royalties, from arecord labelthatrequires theband are more andmore likelytogetadeal without Lifehouse’s strong albumsales have merged orcloseddown. New artists tightened their belts andmanylabels hascertainly been positive. Theindustry not all ofthe changes in music have with theband’s fans,Bryce admitsthat daily basis.” tweet, update andinteractalmostona to lookattheiralbumcover. Today, we you could getto your favourite band was Despite platforms and so many new While hehasalotoffuninteracting “Our fan support at “Our fansupport out there,” saysBryce. loyal fansofmusic there are stillalotof I amabeliever that digital downloading, album salesdueto now fromindustry is lessmoneyinthe “Although there has thesamecharm Ialwaysloved.” the school had blossomed – but itstill again, itwasincredible to see how much back totheschool,” hesays. “Visiting much. education thatinfluenced Bryce’s lifeso chance toexperiencethesamekindof The contestwillallow onestudentthe full-year boarding scholarshipthisMay. competition, whichgave awayitsfirst judge The Best School Year Ever BryceAfterwards, signedontohelp dorm room inBarnacle House. teachers andgottocheckouthisold ofhisformerclassmates, hesawafew year. In additiontocatchingupwithhis to SMUSforhis15-year reunion last Komox Kids–onhisplate,hemadeit side project –indie-alternative band it willcontinuetosurpriseus.” in the business after 14 years and I’m sure “We’ve comeacross surprises quiteafew on the TV show Smallville,” saysBryce. listening tousonlineorwatching seemed thatatonofourfanscamefrom arena in the Philippines last year and it which thebandhadanon-camerarole. Grey’s Anatomy, heard theirmusiconshows, likeScrubs many of theband’s fans will have new the group has been television. Bryce says However, oneofthereal launchpadsfor a lotonradiotogettheirmusicheard. ways toshare music,Lifehousestillrelies “I’ll dowhatever I cantohelpgive It wasavisitheenjoyed immensely. Even thoughBryce alsohasanew “We headlinedashow inasold-out ER andSmallville, in

, School Ties - Spring 2014 • 21 I ’02, a nn makosinsk IT’SYEAR FOR A BUSY BEEN A student who the Grade 11 that a flashlight invented the heat of the runs off winning After human hand. Google Science the 2013 and being named one of Fair 30 Under Time’s Magazine 30, she made a surprise appearance on The Tonight Fallon. Jimmy with Show Lampard Andrew producer for ABC News, ABC on a tour of Ann took (including a stop at Diane desk) while she Sawyer’s for her York in New was then appearance on Fallon, he came to the SMUS campus to film a segment on her for ABC News. The Amazing Ann Makosinski Ann Amazing The Andrew Lampard ‘02 films a segment on Ann for ABC for Ann a segment on Lampard ‘02 films Andrew Ann Makosinski Note: Based ongraduates’ plansas ofJune 2013. British Columbia)

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United States United Class of 2013 of Class Meet the Graduating the Meet 24 • School Ties - Spring 2014 ALUMNI NEWS in theField ofEducation Seeking aDistinguished Alumnus Gillian Donald ’85 ([email protected]) or Nicky Parkinson ’83 ([email protected]) ’83 Parkinson Nicky or ([email protected]) ’85 Donald Gillian contact: please information, more For (www.smus.ca/alumni). website our alumni on or office Advancement the through your nominations Submit involvement. community and accomplishment, and achievement dedication, innovation, and vision demonstrate should Nominees education. of field in the work remarkable done has who alumni our of one 2014,In recognize will we diverse career intheworldofbusiness. Distinguished AlumnusAward forhisinfluentialand Douglas Freeman ’88 Business: Distinguished AlumnusAwardin The SMUS2013 D ouglas Freeman ’88 wasselectedtoreceive the2013 Founders’ andScholars’ Dinner inNovember 2013. encouraging forourstudents.” so strongly isvery whatwe believe inatSMUSandhisstory Anderson, Director ofLeadershipatSMUS.“His career echoes what he can to make the lives of people better,” says Becky not beastraightline.He islivingproof ofthis. career. His advicewasrealistic andmatter-of-fact:your career will at SMUS,thepathhetookthrough university andhisdiverse business, butofsocietyasawhole. issues are core ones,notjustforthesuccessofoneindividualor in corporations.Douglas hassaidthatdiversity andgender that are intelligent,hardworking andgrossly under-represented workforce. He believes there are six major demographic groups on thedemographictrends prevalent inthecurrent andfuture management.” banking and has now around created diversity a whole industry has shown areal progression inhiscareer. He outin started says AlumniAssociateGillian Donald. “Most importantly, he and hecontinuestowork inhiscommunityandattheschool,” diversity managementissues. Virtcom, aconsultancyfocusedonsolvingandfacilitatingglobal global diversity managementpractices.Most recently, hefounded leaders, government officialsandcommunityleaders–toaddress Leadership Summit –aconference ofGlobal 1000business corporations andfoundedtheinaugural World Diversity Kennedy School ofGovernment. Berkeley, hewent ontoamaster’s degree atHarvard’s John F. We were proud to officially recognize Douglasatthe “Douglas hasseenaneedinglobalcontextandhe’s doing In October, Doug spoketodozens ofstudentsabouthistime With Virtcom, Douglas coaches business leaders to capitalize “Douglas was a standout candidate because he’s an innovator He hasaddressed worldleaders,consultedformajor After earninghisBAattheUniversity ofCaliforniaat School Ties - Spring 2014 • 25

TORONTO MEXICO CITY: Ernesto Scharrer ’73, Gilberto Garcia ’12, ’73, Gilberto Garcia ’12, Ernesto Scharrer MEXICO CITY: Gardiner, Peter ‘15, Carrion Alex Lucas Comamala ‘12, Abad ‘14, Ana ‘14, Junco ‘78; Paloma Luis de Leon ‘79 Alberto Hammeken VICTORIA: Mike Wilson ‘00, Eric Findlay ‘00, Tyson Johnson ‘00 Johnson Tyson Wilson ‘00, ‘00, Eric Findlay Mike VICTORIA: LONDON (UK): Alex Richie ‘81, ‘81, Richie Alex (UK): LONDON ‘13 Eloise Patmore RECEPTIONS RECEPTIONS TOKYO

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Hiromi Ogawa ‘09, Mizuho Inai ‘09 ‘09, Mizuho Hiromi Ogawa TOKYO: Natsumi Bamba ‘10, ‘10, Natsumi Bamba TOKYO: 26 • School Ties - Spring 2014 It’s never been easier to share what’s new in your life. in your life. new what’s share to easier been never It’s your area. Ties School of section feature the for candidates find us helps it as work and your life about more hear to want We your also city. to moved recently who classmate or aformer advice career some for looking graduate arecent it’s whether network, own your of outside alumni to you connected keep Telling helps your news us magazine. our of part important an is section updates alumni the Ties School of sections popular most the of one is section updates alumni the that you know Did Stay Connected Liz Francis ‘04andfiancé SchmidtTerry environmental studiesandgeography. degreeof arts withadoublemajorin went toUVic tocompletemybachelor Liz Francis ’04writes: face projects, Brussels (2013). Anthony Huberman, établissementd’en A Monocle, and A Butterfly, curated by PortlandArt/MECA, (2013);ATopHat, Sponge , The Institute ofContemporary Baltimore (2013);Alex Fun Da Corte: Surreal Selves, Baltimore Museum ofArt, Rudolphe Janssen, Brussels (2013); organised by BobNickas and Galerie include: numerous group exhibitions.Shows in solo exhibitionsandparticipated New York, Sasha hasmountedtwo Represented by Foxy Production in MFA inpaintingfrom Yale University. BFA from The Cooper Union and an works in Portland, Maine. She holdsa Sascha Braunig ’01currently lives and The ’00s “After graduatingfrom SMUS, I Rien Faire etLaisserRire, and makes sure you find out about alumni events in events alumni about out you find sure makes and ? Even with Facebook, Twitter and other social media, media, social other and Twitter Facebook, ? Even with in English literature attheUniversity Claire Battershill ’04writes: [email protected] anytime!” I amhappytobecontactedat of theSMUSalumnicommunityand media planforme.It’s great tobeapart done someamazingwork creating asocial andshehas I consultedherexpertise communications specialistin Vancouver, herownstarted businessasa that anotheralumnus,Zoe Grams ’04, day!Afterlearning every something new a web perspective, soIamlearning for meentrepreneurially andfrom Whistler. It’s anentirely frontier new a tourandactivitybookingsitefor own business,ActivelyWhistler.com, in August 2015. Whistler Mountain andwillbemarried we gotengaged lastsummerwhilehiking fiancée, Schmidt,intheprogram – Terry Achievement Award. Ialsometmy graduation, I received the Squamish Whistler formyco-optermand,upon and communicationsfor Tourism day. ofevery am apart Ilovespecific traininginanindustry and diploma atCapilanoUniversity formore switch gearstoatourismmanagement job Iwaspassionateabout,decidedto working in Vancouver, unabletofinda After spendingsometimelivingand “In 2012,IcompletedmyPhD “I have recently launchedmy “I worked inmarket research Alumni Updates

imprint ofRandomHouse Canada.” published by McClelland &Stewart, an stories)willbe (a collectionofshort Library. This April, myfirstbook,Circus and Byzantine studiesat the British jobasthecuratorofClassical a new in London,where herecently began My husbandCillianandInow live I teachEnglish andcreative writing. University ofReading intheUK,where academicpositionatthe took upanew of Toronto, andthispastSeptember I music onthisconceptalbumismostly album Lucas Lee ’97 released hissecondsolo corporate law. of real estate,lending,commercial and He hasresumed hispracticeintheareas & Margetts inearly2014. asapartner join Johns Southward Glazier Walton Eric Kerr ’95 moved back to Victoria to (Nightwood Editions, 2012). book isABrief ofthe Short-lived History published inCanada.His mostrecent the authorofthree booksofpoetry, all at theUniversity ofHouston. He is andliterature a PhD studentinpoetry most recently, Houston, where heis TX Kelowna, BC;New York City, NY; and, in such places as Dawson City, YK; various livelihoods andmadehishome Chris Hutchinson ’90haspursued Phone: Email: Online: Update us today! The ’90s

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250-519-7508 [email protected] www.smus.ca/update ALUMNI UPDATES School Ties - Spring 2014 • 27 “I have long thought of writing an long thought of “I have such grand memories of “I have course studies, which I am so“Of the latest edition over “I just read Mauricio plans to redesign his to redesign plans Mauricio . I truly and am amazed School Ties The ’60s Gary Wilson ’68 writes: the students open letter to the school, though I’m and perhaps the alumni, ring say would what I of much confident I am an alum and fall on deaf ears. hollow of class the of member a it, of proud and the that rascals) rebellious those (yes, ’68 it seems. school seldom hears from, in Bolton as a boarder years my three the trials and the ups and downs, House: tears, the misgivings and the uplifting. I participated available in all that was to what’s at the time, sparse compared but still. ‘U’ School was today, available and had a good reputation. growing, tennis, basketball, cadets, track, Rugby, the cricket pitch (though I never rolling – along with the game), and yes played the kids everyone else – detention. (Do still experience detention, being ‘soaked’ Saturday when caught in the wrong, jobs with the menial mornings filled assigned as penance? I digress.) formed a solid base for this thankful for, soul. I was neither not-too-interested number one in the class nor at the end of returning forthe line. I was gratified upon years after my seniormy first visit many for and found my name I searched year. on the plaque in the chapel, along with thatothers. I had indeed made it! On versus Boys in an Old same visit, I played they believe XV rugby game (I don’t First After my first tackle, those anymore). have what on earth I was doing outI wondered Smith I was old. And though Mr. there; (our rugby coach back then) indicated my sawtackling was perhaps suspect, I even miss one or two. Brinkley of of thrilled and encouraged to read dedication, innovation, the ‘vision, accomplishment, and achievement, and, recently, it came in second place second came in it recently, and, from competition international in an Glasgow, of Strathclyde, the University Scotland.” users on feedback from based prototype a raised on Kickstarter, using funds platform. crowdfunding

. Lost in the Barrens Dr. Evan Tlesla II Adams is currently is currently Tlesla II Adams Evan Dr. our secondyear brought “This last been I have years, the last three “For , one of the 14 outstanding outstanding of the 14 ’83, one Adams who has been Canadians Indigenous the 2014 of a recipient selected as Awards! Indspire Officer Health Provincial the Deputy health for Indigenous with responsibility Columbia. of British for the province to support has worked 2012, Evan Since of the and operations the development as well Authority Health Nations First on the health of Indigenous as reported is the past He people in the province. Physicians’ of the Indigenous President former and of Canada Association of Aboriginal of the Division Director DepartmentUBC of Health, Peoples’ was the recipient Evan Practice. Family Resident Medicine of the 2005 Family the College of from Leadership Award of Canada (CFPC) Physicians Family and the 2005 national winner of the the CFPC from Award Stalker Murray Foundation. and Education Research has Adams Also an established actor, for acting and multiple awards received has been a part television of numerous including the Emmy- and movies, shows winning TV-movie ’84 writes: Wright (Miller) Taun and France grandchild, trips to England our 10-year to see friends and relatives, anniversarywedding and a temporary back ’84, who moved Kerr adieu to Sarah to Calgary neighbor after having been our trick-or- went We for the last decade. ’84 house Durie’s at Daralyn treating her lovely where (just a few doors down) as pirates – offered family – all dressed alike.and adults children for treats us practice asWhile maintaining an active organizations,non-profit to consultant a NPO to I founded my own this year gender and the need for more address Our literature. racial balance in children’s Wireless Technologies Industrial company, (WIT), continues to apply wireless the productivity, technology to improve energy efficiency and environmental footprint of heavy industries.” ’86 writes: Rodriguez Mauricio Braille electronic low-cost, a developing won praise This device has already reader. Dr. Evan T. T. Evan to Dr. Congratulations

Warsaw 1944: Hitler, Himmler, Himmler, 1944: Hitler, Warsaw is now available on available is now Bias Normalcy The ’80s latest book Alex Richie ‘81 signs copies of her ‘81 signs copies of her Richie Alex published her newest Alex Richie ’81 published her newest book, , which she Uprising Warsaw and the launched at the SMUS alumni reception in London, UK. rock instrumentalrock (featuring guitars and experimental and keys), with hints of on the elements. Featured progressive Mastelotto album is the legendary Pat with King Crimson, for his work (known on acoustic Men) and Stick Mister Mr. and electric drums. produced, Lucas and composed, arranged, recorded as played the album, as well mixed for the drumsall instruments except (guitars, bass, keys, violins). Amazon Play, Google iTunes, CD Baby, at available details are More and Spotify. www.lucasleemusic.com. Normalcy Bias by Lucas Lee ‘97 Lucas Lee Normalcy Bias by 28 • School Ties - Spring 2014 ALUMNI UPDATES decided Iwanted togobackschool building project! During thattime, I a elder to chairman and even survived the church from from janitortotrustee, system.Ihadpositionsin federal court I spentanother16years working inthe convinced meitwastimeto move on. but younger criminalsandabroken body and 11 days,not that I wascounting), had acareer inlawenforcement (26years (waiting toaccomplish)inthewings.I accomplished, andtwograndchildren We have twogreat kids,whoare quite of those‘distinguished’ categoriesmyself! andmypal...Iputthatinone sweetheart After almost45years, sheremains my within myfirst year ofleavingschool. the lifeprocess astheyears rolled by. community involvement, etc.’ camein The rest, the ‘dedication, achievement, college was okay, but Iwasn’t over eager. a job after school was over. Community wear thekilt.‘Innovation’ meantfinding but herelented; however, Icontinuedto experience. Idon’t thinkhewantedto, we were toareal lookingforward war function,considering than amandatory the Canadian Scottish tradition, rather make itanoptiontoattendcadetsin complain, we thoughtitreasonable to Headmaster Timmis allowed usto and beingshippedout.Even then, southeast Asia,theprospect of thedraft of view, was theclamorofwarin in myclass,from theAmericanpoint ends meetandaccomplishlife,ifyou will? the school–thosethatwent ontomake the largernumberofkidsthatattended the ‘undistinguished’ group –Idare say for students toleantoward. But whatof a time,asenticementandencouragement contribution inanyarea on apedestal for madea to putthosewhohave truly regular Joes. Iamprivilegedandhappy alumni, thoselikemyselfthatwere just real reason inwritingisfortherest ofthe real treat. Theschoolhasgrown up. My innovation andachievements hasbeena etc. camelater! knuckleheads... vision,accomplishment, challenging times and that we were all and Featherstone, remembering seeing pictures of the likes of Nutting present students. I thoroughly enjoy community involvement’ ofpastand “I was married to a wonderful gal “I wasmarriedtoawonderful “The ‘vision’ Ishared withmany “Over the years, reading ofthe they ‘just’ wantalifefulloffamilyand as something to strive for, but maybe of othersortheworldforthatmatter not seethevisionandaccomplishment written onlytoencouragethosethatmay youngsters inhealthclasseslearntoday! took ashower. Compare thattowhatthe He reminded ustousesoapwhenwe affectionately called(behindhisback!). from Mr. Wenman, the‘Bird’ ashewas and goodclasses.Ihadahealthclass got aneducationinlifeasaboarder the ‘undistinguished,’ thosethatjust but peaceableandcontentlifehadby point, more orless:theunremarkable, say andyou’re correct. But that’s the a billtoournames. We live comfortably. and educationapriority. We don’t have for the kidsgrowing up. We made that over theyears, preferring tobeathome wife occupiedanumberofjobspart-time deaths. At thispoint,Iamretired. My Scotia andmanypointsinbetween. Florida, California to the coast of Nova the ALCAN Highway in ’78, Alaska to North Americaover theyears, driving on fourcontinents. We crisscrossed missions work inUganda andtravelled My wifeandIenjoyed short-term school, beyond mybudget)anduniversity. my kidsthrough private schools(not“U” several years (we lived onanisland).Iput towork for backandforth plane, flew encouraged withtheexperience. I wantedtodoandwasthoroughly and I did:Bible college. It was something Susan (Morris) Ben-Oliel ‘82,John Kwari ‘99, Tim Street‘99,Nicholas Isaac‘99 John McGillivray ‘99,Kevin Morin‘99,ChristopherChapheau ‘02,Reid Chambers‘99, ‘96, Jon Preston ‘99,Stephan Chapheau‘99(groom),Samantha Welscheid (bride), Jason Owen ‘99,Felicia Chapheau‘06,DanJost ‘84,CameronClark ‘99, Alex Austin “Alas, myrantcomestoa close.Ihave “‘Wow, whataboringtale,’ you might “We and have experiencedbirths “I gotmypilot’s licence,boughta held high!” clap. Participants heads andobservers, there wasn’t sometositonthecurband successful. Afunnyparadeitwouldbeif cheer astheparadegoesby withthe without resentment –doffourhatsand the factory. We, the‘undistinguished’ – for lemonjuiceontheporch afteradayat laughter, willingtosacrificethelimelight Andrew Barry Present were Trevor Hoskins ’94, in Vancouver onSeptember 14,2013. at theH.R.MacMillan Space Centre David Angus’94marriedJennifer Baur Jasper, AB. September 7, 2013 at Emerald Lake in Yori Hagi ’02 marriedCraig Handley on Isaac ’99. Kwari ’99, Susan (Morris) Ben-Oliel ’82, Chapheau ’02, Kevin Morin ’99, Jon Preston ’99, Cameron Clark ’99, Felicia Chapheau ’06, alumni, includingJason Owen ’99, Montreal. Present were manyfellow Welscheid onOctober 5,2013in Stephan Chapheau ’99marriedSamantha Kemp ’91 . Phillips ’91 (bridesmaid) and Gillie Easdon ’91(bridesmaid), Fletcher andattendedby SMUSalumni was officiated by Reverend Keven Caton onJuly 13,2013.Theceremony ToplissDanielle ’91 marriedMelissa There werebells... Tim Street ’99 and Nicholas ’94, John McGillivray ’99, Reid Chambers ’99, Alec Johnston Alex Austin ’96, Dan Jost ’84, Christopher Rachel Anna John ’98

ALUMNI UPDATES School Ties - Spring 2014 • 29 Yori Hagi ‘02 and Craig Handley Yori David Cameron, Christina Ottmar ‘06 and Ottmar Cameron, Christina David Lipska ‘05 Paulina Nick Issac ‘99, Reid Chambers ‘99, Chambers ‘99, Issac ‘99, Reid Nick in ‘99 Morin Kevin ‘99 and Owen Jason ‘99 Stephan Chapheau’s Montreal for wedding

David David Samantha Eric Angus ’82, Eric , Angus ’90 Sasha Andrew Rippington ’93 and Rippington Andrew (with ’98 (with Johnston (Angus) Jenny Mitchell Selly, Melanie Vogels, Gillie Easdon ’91, Rachel Phillips ’91, Danielle Topliss ‘91 (bride), Melissa Caton (bride), Kara ‘91 (bride), Melissa Caton (bride), Kara Topliss Phillips ’91, Danielle Gillie Easdon ’91, Rachel Vogels, Melanie Selly, Mitchell Ariana. Olivia and and flowergirls Liimatta Caton, Joe Vanessa Angella Caton-Campos, Wutzke, Trevor Hoskins ’94, Andrew Barry ’94, Alec Johnston ’98 and Jenny (Angus) (Angus) ’98 and Jenny Alec Johnston Barry ’94, Andrew Hoskins ’94, Trevor Angus ’94 (groom), David Shelby), and Jamie ’98 (with their children Johnston Karlos ’94, Angus ’90, Samantha (Frey) ’94, Sasha Russell (bride) Jaye Baur Jennifer Rippington ’93 and his son Evan. Andrew Angus ’62, Angus ’82, David Eric (Frey) Karlos ’94, (Frey) married David David ’05 married Lipska Paulina 24, 2013 in Langley, on August Cameron was a beautiful outdoor wedding. BC. It ’06 and Christine Laura Faryna , Angus ’62 his son Evan. ’06 attended. Ottmar Jaye Jaye Shelby), and Jamie children their ’94, Russell and 30 • School Ties - Spring 2014 ALUMNI UPDATES and Debra Tate and Della Claire Tate, daugher ofSteve Tate ‘98 Hollingworth Jean (Daniel)Hollingworth ’98and Tom Alec Southern Hollingworth with parents May 14,2012. Margaret Eleanor Otieno Werbicki, on husband Aaron welcomed a daughter, Helen (Turner) Werbicki ’93andher June 25,2013inHong Kong. welcomed KaiaChristineForbes on ForbesRory ’90 andKathiForbes 2013. daughter Della Claire Tate onApril 30, TateSteve ’98andDebra Tate welcomed New onthescene

Baby James.” well andcan’t tomeet waitforeveryone with afullheadofhair. We are alldoing grandfathers, arrived fourdaysearlyand little guy, who is named after both of his 14oz andstanding21inchestall,this 2014 at 8:39 pm. Weighing in at 7lbs Romanchuk onSaturday, February 1, to announcethearrival ofJames Allan Steve Romanchuk ’98writes: July 1,2013in Vancouver, BC daughter EstellaMaria intotheworldon and herhusbandPeter welcomed their SMUS Lifer James Allan RomanchukJames Allan Estella MariaGosniak “My wifeJennifer andIare proud Helen (Lamla)Gosniak ’96 Rory ForbesRory ‘90withdaughter Kaia Martin Edward Stipp born onMay 14, 2012 Margaret EleanorOtieno Werbicki, was 2013. French Teacher) wasbornMarch 15, Hollingworth (SMUSMiddle School and TomJean (Daniel) Hollingworth ’98 Alec Southern Hollingworth, firstsonof Stippand Vivian Wang. ’99 on September 12,2014toNicholas Martin Edward Stipp wasborninBeijing

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(Grade 5 to(Grade ’08 Moser Richard 2). Martin came to several recent recent several to came Martin 2). 12) “In 1948, the family emigrated to 1948, the family “In contact maintained “Both brothers often spoke of the positive “Martin four within died brothers “Both Martin Hudec ’39 Richard 2), Richard (Kindergarten to Grade 5 to 12) and Christina ’08 (Grade Moser who attended from lifer ’06 (a Moser 12). Kindergarten to Grade and Portuguese. enrolledTheo and Martin California. studied business, they where at UBC and engineering.economics their long and with the school during Theo’s careers. successful international attended the school and grandchildren amount of years logged an impressive ’06 (a Moser them: Christina between Kindergartenlifer who attended from to Grade (Kindergarten Moser 12), and Stephan Grade to including his 70th inalumni reunions Wenman 2009, at which the statue of Reg was unveiled. (Headmaster, effect that G.H. Scarrett 1935-1948) had on his life, and he University red his black and wore regularly pride. School tie with great peacefully months of each other, family members, friends by surrounded and others who had been witness to energy for life, wisdom and the Hudec civility.” were remarkable and included Japanese, Japanese, and included remarkable were Spanish French, German, Mandarin,

Martin Hudec ’39 and Hudec Martin Theo’s grandchildren did attend the grandchildren Theo’s “Brothers “Brothers University graduated from “Martin thanks to Sylvia Moser for setting the Moser thanks to Sylvia straight. record amount school and logged an impressive Moser them: Stephan between of years Theo Hudec ’40 Theo the Hudecs, wrote this tribute to two this tribute to two wrote the Hudecs, fine men: Hudec ’40, both alumni with Theo to the schoollong and deep connections and August died in April community, Hudec and Theo of 2012. Martin (Ted) Shanghai School from came to University in 1937, in part, because their uncle, to the had earlier retired Tisdall, Gerald China and his from Valley Cowichan had Tisdall son, A.G.H. (Binkie) youngest 1924-1929, School in attended University he was an outstanding athlete. where 1940. Both Theo in in 1939 and School where to Shanghai returned brothers architect. their father was a prominent wartimeDespite occupation of the they Settlement, International Shanghai continued their studies in languages and science. As adults, their linguistic skills and his obituaryand his that his devotion notes mini- 12 raced he that such was sailing to Also, at he was in his 90s. sailboats when Victoria 96, he attended the the age of in 2009. Alumni Reception with reprinted obituaryThe following is issue. 2013 our Summer from corrections Larry friend of family a ’59, Devlin A world traveller, Doug visited Doug A world traveller, The family accepted donations to the CORRECTION: THEO HUDEC ’40 CORRECTION: Hudec in the obituaryAn error of Theo incorrectly in the last issue of School Ties Claudia and Christian that stated grandchildren. Theo’s Knoglinger were and our apologies for this error Our William McIntosh ’30 passed away McIntosh William before month one 2013, of July in attended William his 100th birthday. 1926-1930. School from University 13 Senior completed his Grade He his in 1930, before Matriculation the from graduated He 17th birthday. in BSc a with Manitoba of University became later and engineering electrical 1966 to From a mechanical engineer. 1981, he was a teacher in the Engineering Military Roads Department at Royal led a long and healthy life College. He died peacefully on peacefully died ’82 Friesen Doug a long after Vancouver in 30, 2013 July struggle a brain tumour and multiple with first in attended school Doug sclerosis. Elementary and Trafalgar at Vancouver and completed Secondary, Wales of Prince Michaels at St. school years his high attended He Victoria. School in University Columbia and of British the University earning in Kingston, University Queen’s artsof bachelor publicof and masters After working administration degrees. for the Toronto in for a number of years career Doug’s Ontario, of government he where Vancouver, to back took him and Planning for Cornerstone worked Context Research. 30 countries, gaining deep respect over and understanding of other cultures. his with combined experience, This natural compassion, modesty and tireless and respected made him loved courtesy, all walks of life. As many friends from by few the last over his disease progressed focused his attention on his Doug years, Casey and daughter wife Ruth beloved life, family their loving enjoying Lily, their neighbourhood and their many close and wonderful friends. BC Cancer Agency in lieu of flowers. 32 • School Ties - Spring 2014 PASSAGES loved himandhadthepleasure ofknowing him. lives hehadtouched.He ismissedimmenselyby thosewho attended, from allover theworld,spokevolumes aboutthe happy times with family and friends. That hundreds ofpeople andthesiteofsomany one ofhisfavourite placesonearth adding aUSlicencewhenhetragicallypassedaway. helicopter pilotlicenceearlyin2013.He wasintheprocess of and toAsia. butstill foundtimetotravel Downlineman inAlberta, Under great fascinationandjoy forhim. elephants, lionsandcrocodiles, Africanwildliferemained a over theyears, hehadsomecloseencounterswithrhinos, Pongola, ThabazimbiandKruger National Park. While, South in Africaandstintsasafieldguideatgame reserves Victoria Shamrocks. before representing boththeNanaimo Timbermen and mainly onlacrosse, moving quicklythrough thejuniorranks friends. He remained radar, onthenationalrugby butfocused competing intheannualBootGame againsthisoldSMUS School andenjoyed a1stXVtourtoBritain aswell as to sickanimals. spear fish. He also volunteered atthe Koala hospital,tending and andacademics,helearnedtosurf in additiontosport move to New South Wales in Australia for Grade 10, where, made himkeentotravel theworld.Thiswanderlustsawhim atlacrosse andrugby.particular Scott’s senseofadventure also Schools, becomingadominantathletewhoexcelled in Stone Memorial Basketball Jamboree attheSenior School. on Saturday March 8,2014,whenSMUShostedtheScott memories we have ofScottattheJunior Schoolwere honoured and hequicklybecamealeaderrole model.Thewonderful Hissports. joyful field was infectious attitude on the sports he wasrecognized asakindstudentwithaninsatiablelove of achieved so muchbefore hisuntimelydeathattheageof24. a studentattheschoolfrom Grades 1-9andayoung manwho it.”to beworth Thewords are afittingmemorialtoScott Stone, not tellingyou itisgoingtobeeasy. I’m tellingyou itisgoing A by Ian Hyde-Lay andGary Barber Scott Stone ’02 Passages Scott’s washeldatShawnigan Lake, memorial service Finally backin Victoria, Scottobtainedhiscommercial Upon returning hometoCanada,Scottthenworked asa The travel bughitagainaftergraduation,asheleftfor Back on Vancouver Island, hemoved to Oak Bay High Scott continuedtoenjoy attheMiddle sports andSenior histimeatSMUSintheJuniorScott started School,where plaque on a bench in the Senior School quad reads “I’m Scott Stone’02,Camille’11 andMacStone’09 Scott Stone‘02 SMUS_8116_PrintAd_X1a.pdf 1 13-10-30 9:26 AM

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