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Amon~ Lisgar's illustrious detour to Hollywood where a created the Academy of Radio alumni, Lorne Hyman Greene series of celebrity interviews had Arts which graduated over 400 (1915-1987) was undoubtedly the been arranged to help sell Cana­ announcers during the years most world famous of all; he suc­ dian war bonds," (Tfie Ottawa 1946-53. Greene moved on to an cumbed to cancer last September Citizen September 12, 1987, p. actingcareer playing star roles 11th-- adamantly refusing any C2) on Broadwax in 1953-54 and at heroic hospital treatment to After the war, he started Stratford in 55; then he co­ prolong his life. From his humble Canada's first TV clinic and founded the Jupiter Theatre in home in Lebreton Flats of Ot­ Toronto. Starting in '59, NBC tawa, where his Russian parents launched the first TV western in settled as immigrants, to'his colour, Bonanza, and with the ranch-style mansion in Los An­ leading role, he acquired an alter geles' wealthy Brentwood sub­ ego portraying Ben Cartwright urb, he lived a very full life, . .. whose father-son relationship latterly so often in the public eye. was much like his own father's. After Lisgar and Queen's The shows and his popularity University, where he was active soared in the 1960's when Bo­ in stage shows, he had a brief nanza was screened worldwide. spell with theatres in New York Although patterned on earlier before joining the CBe as a radio cowboy series, Lome made his newcaster. "Still only 24, Lorne portrayal seem less violent and Green had a meteonc rise to more tolerant than most. prominence as the baritone Nonetheless, while earning backdrop to the early years of the his fame in Hollywood, Lome war. He narrated National Film Greene retained his Canadian Board efforts as well... [Then he] citizenship and welcomed op- left his eBe broadcast role in continued on page 2 1942 to join the army, but his (by Young Lome Greene at Lisgar now famous voice) took him on a Inside A Tribute to Lorne Greene By Sidney Katz It all began with our history -An Invitation to teacher, Mr. Blake, who was also Cap's Bar & Grill When a person achieves fame, in charge of the Historical Soci­ - New Executive inevitably a host of people come ety. Mr. Blake approached me forward with the claim that they With a suggestion: "Can you Takes the Reins were the ones that gave the ce­ please write a flay with a Cana­ -Current Events at lebrity his or her start. Well, in dian Historica theme that we can the case of my long-time friend, stage at our big annual meeting?" Lisgar Collegiate the late Lome Greene, I believe My first inclination was to reject - Members' Forum that I can validly claim that I put the proposal. After all, my a future star in orbit, and, it took knowledge of playwriting was -Alumni Association place- of all places- in the audito­ zilch and my enthusiasm for Committee rium of Lisgar Collegiate in the continued on page 3 1930's. Lisgar Alumni Newsletter page 2

An Invi ati n to Cap's ill Alumni Violinists By Sean Meehan I sold my interes t in Lick's intending to pursue another Play On In the summer of '72, fresh aspect ofthe restaurant business­ from an illustrious high school one that my days at Lisgar had These are some of the career, I consulted with every well prepared me for. In 1980 I recent achievements of Lisgar university in Ontario before opened Cap's Friendly Bar & graduates who were all once choosing to become a sales clerk Grill on Jarvis Street. violinists in the Lisgar Orches­ at George Richards King Size tra: Clothes. Anne MeRuer '72 was After one year in the real manager of the Kitchener Sym­ world I opted for early retire­ phony, and is now managing ment. The following six months I the Toronto Symphony Or­ spent travelling in Carribean and chestra. South America. Doug Briarley '72 is now a Upon returning to Canada, I professional violinist and free­ decided to go into the restaurant lances in Montreal and business with my sister while Toronto. continuing my education at the Tu Mach '87 is at the Uni­ University of Toronto in Eco­ versity of Ottawa and will play nomics and Commerce. at one of the Ottawa Music My sister and I spent our first Cap's has become a popular Club concerts at the Chateau six years in business experiment­ spot in Toronto and seven years Laurier this Fall. ing with a variety of ventures. later is enjoyed by many regulars. Phong Mach '87 has been These included a remote summer I'm still running Cap's and awarded a scholarship by the lodge, concession stands in while the hours are long, I enjoy Toronto Conservatory. He re­ parks, an ice cream parlor and a the business very much. ceives free tuiHan and board greasy spoon. Through all of I would like to take this op­ for one year, and is studying these ventures my sister devel­ portunity to invite all ex-Lisgar­ under David Zafer. oped the concept for Lick's Ice ites to stop in at Cap's. On your Cream and Home-made Burgers. first visit present your Lisgar We wish them luck in their Lick's is now a popular fast food Alumni card and in the best of future endeavours. 1m chain in the Toronto area . I, on neighbourhood bar traditions, I the other hand, developed the wiHbuy you a drink on the idea that running fast food out­ house. lets was too much work. Cheers! II Lisgar Hollywood Lisgar Alumni Newsletter Sta ies continued from page 1 Editor The Lisgar Alumni Newsletter is portunities to return to Canada BRIAN MITCHELL a semi-annual newsletter of the and Ottawa. When Lisgar held its Contributors Lisgar Alumni Association. 140th reunion in 1984 he was DOUGARRAND Enquiries and comments are among the celebrities attending welcome. They can be sent to: JOHN DUNFIELD and just recently Friends of the Museum of Natural Sciences in BARBARA O'BRIEN Lisgar Alumni Association Ottawa presented him with an CATHY ULLRICH 29 Lisgar Street, award recognizing his special DAVID MACGOUGAN Ottawa, ON interest in wildlife. In latter years Typesetting and Layout K2P OB9 his love for nature and animals lMRANHAQ found expression in To the Wild Special thanks to the school for Country and Lorne Greene's Typing the use of their Macintosh Com­ New Wilderness. MARIENurr puter and Laser Printer and to Lorne is survived by his wife, student 1MRAN HAQ for his ex­ ROBBIE CLENDENNING the American actress Nancy pertise and assistance. Anne Deale (whom he married in the early 1960's), their daughter Gillian, and twin children from his first marriage. III Lisgar Alumni Newsletter page 3

The Lisgar Orchestra in 1932. Lorne Greene is standing third from the left in the second row.

A Tribute to Lorne Greene continued from page 1 history was restrained. But I was dence of being both versatile and My response was, 'What chance no fool either. My history marks talented. He could sing, play the has a gifted playwright got when were rather on the borderline and violin and deliver lines like a his script is marred by an un­ realized that if I turned Mr. Blake young Richard Burton. talented cast?'" down my chance of improving Lorne reluctantly allowed However, the failure didn't my standing could be in himself to be conscripted into impede either of us in our future jeopardy. Feigning enthusiasm, I lead. He was no fool either. His careers. Lome-- as he was to fully told Mr. Blake, "I'd just love to marks in history were shakier demonstrate later-- was a dedi­ write an historical play!" than mine, and it would have cated, intelligent, gifted artist. He With much travail, I cranked been suicidal to antagonize Mr. was also a compassionate human out an epic, with a cast of thou­ Blake by refusing him. being who supported man y good sands, which covered the war In the haze of nostalgia for causes throughout his lifetime. with the Iroquois, the fall of Que­ those dear, golden halcyon days Lorne will be missed by millions bec, the War of 1812 and several at Lisgar, I wish I could report of people throughout the world other historical highlights. It also that our show was a smasheroo. who made him a star. He will be had dancing and mUSlC. When it It wasn't. To be utterly honest, it missed, even more, by the came to casting, I realized there was an unmitigated disaster. smaller group of people whose was only one person in Lisgar Lorne's explanation was, "What privilege it was to know him. III who could carry the lead. Even can you expect from a production then, Lome Greene showed evi- when the script was so lousy?" Lisgar Alumni Newsletter page 4 Inside Lisg~ar~~~ New Executive Takes the Reins Lisgar Notes tI The front office at Lisgar has acquired some new faces over the past year or so including three Music key administrators. In our last newsletter we The Lisgar Octet performed in the Ballroom of paid tribute to Principal Stephen Glavin and the West Brock of the Parliament Buildings on Octo­ other departing staff members. Now we extend a ber 21st. warm welcome to some successors. The Lisgar String Ensemble performed at Knox Presbyterian Church on November Ist, with the Ot­ Mr. D. Ian MacDonald - Principal tawa Regional Youth Choir and the Knox Choir. Ian took over the helm last September after being principal of Rideau High (1974-78) and Ottawa Sports Technical High (1978-8'7) Schools. Born and edu­ Cross-Country Running. Lisgar's senior girls team cated in Montreal, he began working for the Ot­ was our most successful entry In the city meet this tawa Board of Education (O.B.E.) in September fall. They placed third and qualified for the division 1960 at the then new Woodroffe High School as a finals. Our most consistent competitors this season science teacher, then Head of Science and later were Megan Bower, Vanessa Cumming, Devra Hen­ vice-principal. When the Carleton Board was delman, Lesley Milley, Shelby Banner, John Haddon formed in 1969 he was elected as a Trustee. and Peter Man,ga. Mr. MacDonald is married and has three Senior Girls Basketball. The 1987 edition of the sons, two being R.M.C. graduates and the young­ senior girls' basketball team is one of the strongest est attending McMasterUniversity in his third the school has produced in many years. As they are year of Engineering Management. about to enter the play-offs, their record is 15 wins and 3 losses, having lost to only one other high Mr. Marc Buchanan - Vice Principal school team. Recently they won the Cornwall Colle­ Marc's career started with teaching at Rideau giate and Vocational School Tournaments. The for­ High School in 1968-71 and assisting the Head of ward line of Jennie Laughton, Maureen Van Wart, English at Highland Park H.5. (1971-75). A tour and Jane Ross has played particularily well all sea­ with the Lahr Senior School in West Germany son, and these girls should be strong contenders for (1975-78) and spells as English Consultant at the city all-star'honours. O.B.B. (1978-82) and as Head of English at Sir Boys' Volleyball. After initial round-robin play the John A. MacDonald H .S. (1982-87) followed. team had entered the "A" league with a 5 win and 2 During part of 1986 he was seconded to the loss record. The team is about to enter the City of provincial Ministry of Education. Over these Ottawa quarter-final playoffs. Team captain J.e. years, in extra-curricular endeavour, Marc has Villeneuve was recently selected high school athlete been much involved in coaching basketball, of the week. soccer, skiing, golf and track teams. Tennis Team ..Won 18th consecutive City of Ot­ His wife IS a career teacher with the Carleton tawa Championship!' Board. With their children, a boy and girl, they are still active in recreational sports. German Eleven Lisgar German Students had an extended Mr. Peter Everett - Vice Principal field trip when they attended the International Before his Lisgar appointment in September Student's Conference in West Berlin from October 1986, Peter's HighSchool experience included 13th to October 27th. Along with teacher Leonard Head of Science at Ridgemont High School and Schmidt and 1600 other students and teachers from Glebe Collegiate. Previously he had taught at around the world, the Lisgar students met to discuss Rideau, Brookfield and McArthur High Schools the political, economic and social situation of Berlin and at the Senior School in Lahr, West Germany. and its history. The trip, funded mainly by the West He has also served on the executive of the Sci­ German government, IS also a cultural and language ence Teachers' Association of Ontario and the exchange involving sightseeing to East Berlin and Board of Directors, Youth Science Foundation. boarding in the home of a Cerman student. The stu­ Skiing, boardsailing and gardening are some dents were selected after an Ontario-wide essay of his favourite outdoor activities. III writing competition. III Lisgar Alumni Newsletter page 5 Members' Corner ~Membersl Where Have All the Alumni Gone? ~Forum Here are some of the acheivements of Lisgar graduates: Kazumi Na!$ai '79 is interning in Toronto in dentistry. Brother Again we would like to share Ryuta is beginnmg residency in Internal medicine in London, Ontario. with you letters that we have Jayne (Viets) Fleming '46 is residing in Merrickville, Ontario. Last received: winter she bicycled 1600km through New Zealand. Eleanor (Bates) Dunn' 55 is residing in Ottawa, Ontario. "I en- Thanks for another excellent 'oyed your last mailing, particularly the items on former students. I'd newsletter. I'm surprised how Iike to see more of thesebecause, like so many others, I've lost track of many names I recognized! my classmates. My sister Gretal (Bates) Nieboer, is a tax auditor in Cal­ Katherine Milliken Elton gary, Alberta. Another sister Miriam Bates is living in Anchorage, (1939-45) Alaska. As President of the Media Club of Ottawa, I regularly see Dorothy Bishop who was a great inspiration to me when I was a stu­ I was very impressed with my dent at Lisgar. ' first visit back to Lisgar in 45 George Jost '27 is residing in Phoenix, Arizona. "I shall be glad to years, everything so neat, well support the Lisgar Fund for another few years because I spent such maintained, no graffiti! Please good times in Ottawa. The boys with whom I associated in those colle­ inform me of planned reunions. giate days had a well-organized club known as the Gatineau Sporting Robert R. Bower Club. We met every Friday night to plan a group sporting event for the (1936-41) next day. I was also captam ofthe SKi team at Lisgar and we annually beat Glebe Collegiate for the Grey Cup. I wonder if that competition Thank you for the newsletter. still continues." Read some familiar names. Bob J.A. McKim '26 writes, "Cheers and greetings from a retirement Lau~hton was the "Bob Hope" herb farm in Newfoundland! Thanks for the Lisgar notes. I relived a of Lisgar. He entertained the 'twisted ear' as I read the note from Jean Spence, and recalled the whole audience at basketball 'Mathematical Sisters', Sis and Minnie, and I can view the plane of games. The school had so many Marathon in my Form IV class with Mr. Gilchrist. Looking forward to wonderful skills and hobbies­ more memories!" III from the Orchestra and after­ school dances, to the gun-shoot­ ing course, as well as the girls' hockey refereed by Ernie Lapensee. Such dedicated teach ers. The gym team with early morning practicing taught by r %e :First 5Zlnnua Bessie Smith was also ahigh­ light. Nice years to remember. (jenera{ Meeting Anna Casey MeLewin of the Lisgar (1928-33) ..9L{umni I attended the 140th and thought it was a marvelous .!7Lssociation experience. After all these years (nearly 50) I was able to call . students of my decade by name. Spring 1988 They hadn't changed. Incred­ ible! I hope you are planning a 150th reunion and I'hope tobe Watchfor details, such as there. time ana location in our Chris Spence Ogden (1932-35) spring neusieuer. Lisgar Alumni Newsletter page 6 Lisgar Fund Report rrlie LisgarJ2L{umni Once again, the executive of the Lisgar Alumni Association and the Board of Directors of the Lisgar Fund wish to thank all those members ~ .9lssociation ~ listed below who donated to the Lisgar Fund sinse the last newsletter. Your gifts allow us to plan special projects such as the recently in­ The Alumni Association stalled new scoreboard for the gym. It has not been decided yet what Committee is a group of ap­ this year's special project will be, but many ideas are being considered. proximately 10 volunteers who We will iI~Jor.m you of our decisiion in the near future. Thank you for meet monthly to produce the your conttnumg support. David MacGougan semi-annual newsletters, re­ Chairman, Lisgar Fund spond to correspondence, and manage the affairs of the Asso­ Donald Brown John MacFarlane ciation. The Committee is also David Sproul Delores Smith very fortunate to have the Dr. M.e. Pettapiece Shirley Pratt Weeks Kenneth V. Fraser Gwen Bradley Randolph services of Marie Hutt, a former Neil W. Alder Mary Learoyd Fraser Lisgar secretary and alumnus, Nancy Maguire Dr. Sheila Embleton who donates her time to issue Naura Mosley Ronald E. Newman membership cards and to do Irenka Stankiewicz Familo Dr. Benjamin A. Levitan typing for the Association, as A.W. Quayle E. Gertrude Ferguson well as the Lisgar Fund. Sarita Rill Levitan Ralph E. Raynolds Like many volunteer David Gooch Audrey May Rider groups, the Committee is al­ David Armstrong Gordon F. Henderson ways looking for alumni who Jean Conger Mather Dr. Robert B. Bower would like to assist in anyone Jean Hood Muriel Wilson Mayhew of the functions of the Associa­ Jack MacLeod Gorman Kerr Marian Tripe Ade Margaret Reid Mason tion (Membership, Newsletter, Mary Kettles James E. Woods finances, archives, special J. Arthur McKim John Lamont projects), or just to provide Douglas K. Dale Elizabeth Olmstead Rose fresh ideas. This need is becom­ Elliot Levitan Elizabeth Thackeray Dale ing particularly apparent since, A.E. Smith Josephine Lightfoot for the most part, the Commit­ Margaret Lumsden Pippy Marjorie Stevenson tee members today are the Tamara Tarasoff A. Ronald Elliot same as those at the Carol Tubbe Stokes J. Fenton Telford Association's inception in 1984. Barbara J. Wilson Jean Dempsey Webb The last three years have Dorothy Ing Wall Christian Spence Ogden witnessed an enormous growth Kathleen Pincombe Taylor Chris Ward Christina Cardinal Ogden Gayle Benson [akubinek in the letters and enquiries Ross Stewart Mary Gemmill from members, and In the level Jean Neil Gail Luther Larose of donations to the Lisgar Fund W. Randolph Franklin Jeffrey Gould from alumni. To help ensure Alta L. McIntyre Elizabeth Short Goodson this growth continues, the As­ Ralph Kassie Daniel Kimmel sociation is planning a general Milton Greenberg Dr. G. Robert Brown meeting- of the membership for Rev. Lawrence Battle George B. Jose the spnng of 1988. At that time Frank G. Boucher Vera Thompson Jones it is expected that an executive Peter H.D. MacArthur G. Victor Knowles for the association will be Betty Gray Binning S.J. Glavin elected and it is hoped that Ruth Lockhart Larson Dr. ex. Lu many Ottawa area members Attention all Lisgar War Veterans! will turn out to take an active role in your Association. Watch Your Alumni Assoication is attempting to update the plaques in the for specific details of this meet­ Lisgar Collegiate front Lobby which have the names of former Lisgar ing in the spring newsletter. students who served in the Armed Forces during World War I and II. In the meantime, any Ot­ However, some plaques are not complete and we would also like tawa area members interested information on those students who served in the Korean Conflict. in attending a Committee meet­ Would you kindly fill out the form on the next page and return it to ing are encouraged to call the Lisgar Alumni Association with the necessary data. As well, we either Brian Mitchell at 235­ would like to know if you served for a country other than Canada. 3525 (evenings only) or Barbara Also please report if you know of any other Lisgarites whose names O'Brien at 733-3400. III may nave been omitted from the plaques. III