Hall of Merit

VOL 36, NUMBER 2 SPRING 2016 Hall of Merit The Hall of Merit was established in 1984. Since its inception, forty-four alumni and associates have been inducted into the Hall. The stories of their lives tell of incredible service to humanity, a service that cuts a swath through all segments of society. One of the criteria for induction into the Hall is the Loyola spirit of “living for others” and when one reflects on the lives of the inductees, it is an encouragement to all of us to get involved --- a call to not just mouth the platitudes but, through our actions, to be there for those in need. These men and women are wonderful role models for our students who continually hear the phrase “men and women for others”. What better venue for them to learn about the meaning of these words than to hear firsthand, that there are many individuals in the Loyola Community whose lives are lived in the service of others. It had been a number of years since the Hall had accepted any new members. Last year, a committee was established to restart the process. A call went out to the Loyola Community to send recommendations for induction into the Hall. The response was wonderful. There was an impressive number of individuals who stood out and three were chosen. They were presented to the student body at an assembly in May of 2015. However, there were still a number of outstanding individuals on that list who deserved induction. Accordingly, five additional individuals were chosen for induction this year. Their stories are below. She graduated from Villa Maria and then Loyola has also benefited greatly from Mr. Gavin Fernandes ’82/ acquired her Bachelor’s and Master’s Barry’s volunteerism and involvement. In degrees in social work from McGill. addition to his financial support of the Ms. Teresa Dellar The idea of a palliative care residence in school’s “Foundation”, Barry was also the West Island grew out of her concern involved in the “Reaching New Heights” fter Loyola, Gavin attended for terminally-ill patients who had to Capital Campaign (2003 – 2009) and was Concordia, where he obtained his be transferred to downtown facilities to a member of both the LHS Foundation AB.Sc. In 1988, he started working spend their final days away from their Board (1997 – 2003) and the LHS as a re-recording mixer on television communities and their loved ones. As a Governing Board from 2003 until 2009. series. By 1995, he moved on to mixing result of her unconditional commitment Furthermore, Barry was instrumental in feature films and, in this capacity, has and irrepressible perseverance, the West establishing and developing the annual been nominated for dozens of Canadian Island Palliative Care Residence opened Loyola High School Foundation Golf its doors in 2002. At this exceptional facility, patients receive 24-hour comfort care, spiritual and psychological support and advanced end-of-life services. Together, Gavin and Teresa have devoted many years in the service of others. Together, Gavin and Teresa are outstanding examples of what it means to be “men and women for others”. Mr. J. Barry MacDonald ’61 fter graduating from Loyola, Barry obtained a degree from the AUniversity of Michigan (1966) screen awards. Gavin began volunteering and the following year, began his long Tournament, a marquis event that has while still at Loyola and his passion association with Robco Inc., a company raised significant funds for bursaries over for helping others has resulted in his of which he is the Chairman and CEO. the years. He is supportive and generous extensive history of service with charities For nearly fifty years, he has supported because he cares deeply for others and for and organizations in his community. and been the main benefactor of a large his community. He has certainly lived as a Currently, he spends as much time as number of not-for-profit organizations and “man for others” since his graduation from possible helping at the West Island good causes ranging from the Mackay Loyola in 1961, an inspiration to all of us. Palliative Care Residence, which was Foundation to the Montreal Children’s co-founded by his wife, Teresa Dellar. Hospital, always under the public radar. (continued next page) Hall of Merit Dr. Paul Campbell Noble ’54 Mr. Stanley Vincelli ’63 Planned Giving s any Loyola scholar would n “eight-year” Loyola man, Paul fter graduating from Loyola, know, the Robbie Burns line, joined the McGill faculty in Stanley (Stan) Vincelli attended “The best laid plans of mice 1963, as a Professor of Political Queen’s University, where A A A and men often go awry” signals the Science, a position he held until 2001. he obtained a degree in Metallurgical futility of making detailed plans when Over the years, he taught and advised Engineering. While his successful, the ability to execute them is uncertain. countless McGill grads, including future professional career is noteworthy, it While this expression may hold government and foreign ministry officials, is his life-long commitment to a great true in some cases, it does not in the professors, journalists, broadcasters and number of non-profit organizations that world of philanthropy! A benefactor people of influence from all over the distinguishes this unpretentious “man for who wisely plans his giving options others”. He has given of his time and (with the sound advice of a financial energy to, among others, Nazareth House, advisor) can develop a strategy to the MAB-Mackay Foundation Board and provide a significant future ‘Planned Camp Massawippi, a summer camp for the Gift’ in a manner that will secure and physically handicapped and the McGill maximize the many financial and tax University Health Centre Foundation. benefits available to him. Since 2004, Stan has been president of A Planned Gift may be: Benedict Labre House, a day-centre for Any type of asset: including cash, securities, personal property or real estate; Major or minor: ranging from small bequests to endowments worth millions; Designated for a particular purpose or may be unrestricted; Of immediate benefit to the school or the benefit may be deferred until the death of the donor or beyond. Planned Giving benefits donors by providing financially secure individuals with opportunities for preserving wealth for their heirs while meeting the charitable needs of the school. There are planned giving world. He published numerous articles and strategies to suit donors of all ages and book chapters on international relations income levels. and foreign policy and domestic politics One example is the gift of Life in the Middle East. He also brought Insurance. There are various ways by his considerable expertise in Middle the homeless, and has played a major role which an insurance policy may be Eastern politics to bear in public service in its revitalization. More recently, Stan donated to Loyola. A donor may: 1- in Canada. A man of quiet spiritualty, presided over the LHS Board of Governors Assign irrevocably a paid-up policy he has engaged in a faithful, lifelong and was the driving force for the Loyola to the school; 2- Assign irrevocably a involvement with the Church, giving High School Strategic Planning process policy upon which premiums remain generously of himself to Church-related that was completed in December 2014. He to be paid; or, 3- Name Loyola as the and other social justice causes, including is a man of conscience and compassion, primary beneficiary of the proceeds. Peace and Development, the N.D.G. whose commitment to a life in the service In all cases when ownership is Food Bank and Benedict Labre House. A of others has made a difference. irrevocably assigned to Loyola, the dedicated husband, father (of five sons, donor is entitled to a gift receipt for the net cash surrender value and for any all of whom are Loyola grads), teacher, On behalf of the students of Loyola, scholar, committed citizen, community- past and present, the Loyola premiums subsequently paid. minded person, man of faith, thoughtful community extends a sincere thank- Should you wish to discuss your human being and generous soul, Paul you to Teresa, Gavin, Barry, Paul and options further, please do not hesitate Stan, for leading by example and Campbell Noble is an abiding example of to contact Pat Dubee at 514-486-1101 showing us in a very concrete way or . a life lived humbly and authentically as a that we can make a difference. ext. 258 [email protected] “man for others”. 2 Winter at Loyola or those of you who participated in workcrew, it was a showcase of outstanding Montreal Festival des Robotiques in the the Science Fair in years past, there performers. An enthusiastic and attentive beginning of April. Fwas another successful exhibit in audience made the night very special and Loyola’s vaunted Sports Program January of this year. The usual level of one that will be remembered for a long was in high gear. Congratulations to innovative thought was to be found and time to come! the Juvenile Warriors for convincingly the judges were all very impressed with winning the GMAA indoor track and field the students’ level of professionalism and event. Notable mention goes to Dominic dedication to their work. Salvo who won six gold medals and scored the most points of any athlete at the meet. The swim team, led by team captain Charles Coffin, earned the school its second consecutive triple crown, winning GMAA championships in Midget, Juvenile and Aggregate categories. Loyola’s Wrestling Team won the GMAA championship at the Kahnawake Survival School. Sixteen different Loyola Benjamin Lusterio-Adler and Jackson Jonah Smith of 3A demonstrates Thouret did a masterful job as this “The Optimum Stick Flex”.

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