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ALUMNI MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017 | VOLUME 21 CONTACT DIRECTORY once continued and began again anew, because instinctively, St. Michael’s College School: MESSAGE magically, miraculously, almost www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com overnight a new SMCS tradition was born among current students Blue Banner Online: www.mybluebanner.com FROM THE and recent alumni, proclaiming that, since the dawn of our time, no Basilian Fathers: www.basilian.org PRESIDENT student passes under the Arch until The St. Michael’s College School alumni magazine, CISAA (Athletic Schedule): www.cisaa.ca his Graduation Day when he emerges from it onto Bathurst Street and into the world which Blue Banner, is published twice a year. It reflects the Twitter: www.twitter.com/smcs1852 he will change through his life of faith, character, and service. Dear St. Michael’s Alumni and Friends, history, accomplishments, and stories of graduates and its Advancement Office: [email protected] The St. Michael's Arch, both an Would you agree that the hearts of St. Michael's alumni purpose is to promote collegiality, respect and Christian architectural gem and a powerful Alumni Affairs: [email protected] would burn to ponder such a story? values under the direction of the Basilian Fathers. symbol – Double Blue spirituality that is always grounded in reality – Archives Office: [email protected] Generations of St. Michael's Men were educated and formed first served as a doorway in and for by the Basilian Fathers in the building that was constructed in Blue Banner Feedback: [email protected] the vibrant present, and then it came PRESIDENT: Fr. Jefferson Thompson, CSB ’79 1902 along Bay Street as an addition to the Clover Hill to link the ages by reminding us campus of St. Michael's College, a new wing that rose Communications Office: [email protected] how the riches of the past continue EDITOR: Gavin Davidson ’93 intentionally to house St. Michael's College School. And to flow into and shape the blessings Tel: 416-653-3180 (ext. 292) generations of SMCS alumni returned to visit and thank their CO-EDITOR: Michael De Pellegrin ’94 of the present, and it has now Alma Mater at many ceremonies of pride and joy in this become a portal leading into the Fax: 416-653-8789 building on Clover Hill. Now, none of us is surprised because bright future of every St. Michael’s we understand the many good reasons why this building was CONTRIBUTORS E-mail: [email protected] Man. Is this merely the serendipity bursting at the seams halfway into the twentieth century. of fortuitous happenstance (to coin a Joe Younder ’56, Frank Di Nino ’80, • Admissions (ext. 195) phrase!), or is it rather the providential, guiding, loving hand And so it came to pass that a few yellow bricks were stacked Kimberley Bailey, Stephanie Nicholls, Peter Fillman of God writing our St. Michael's story in our very living of it, a • Advancement (ext. 118) upon each other at the corner of Bathurst and St. Clair in story whose dramatis personae always include students and 1950 to raise a new landmark and inaugurate a new era in • Alumni Affairs (ext. 273) alumni alike. the Basilian Catholic education and formation of St. Michael's Men. The Tower rose tall and strong, and was immediately • Archives (ext. 457) Is it not, then, both a natural and a looked up to as the symbol for everything good that was special calling for our students, who TABLE OF CONTENTS • Arena (ext. 422) going into and coming out of the ‘new’ St. Michael's College look forward to their emergence School. But it was Fr. Norman Fitzpatrick, CSB's historic President’s Message 3 from the Arch into the world, to feel • Chief Operating Officer (ext. 239) vision to reach back as much as it strived forward when he warmly welcomed back by the was inspired, with the generous support and assistance of Alumni Association Message 4 • Communications (ext. 292) same Arch as alumni who bring the the SMCS Alumni Association, to salvage the Students' world of teaching and learning into Entrance Arch from the Clover Hill school building in the nick Editor’s Letter 5 • Finance (ext. 117) the home of yellow bricks and new of time before its demolition in 1971. Fr. Fitz understood, as generations of St. Michael's Men? • Main Reception (ext. 0) we students and alumni also came to understand, that the Letters to the Editor 6 In this issue of the Blue Banner, we relocation of the Arch on Bathurst Street not so much • Mporium – School Store (ext. 431) celebrate the stories, experiences, Where are they now? They’re still here! established but rather maintained the unbroken, daily history and perspectives of precisely these Alumni from across six decades working at St. Mike’s 7 and tradition of St. Michael's Men entering and leaving the • Property Manager (ext. 129) alumni who have chosen to answer school. The hollowed concrete step that found its way from the call to illuminate our Securing our future by giving back: John Walsh ’73 13 • President – Fr. Jefferson Thompson, CSB ’79 (ext. 174) the Bay Street Arch to the selfsame Bathurst Street Arch classrooms, hallways, fields, and speaks eloquently for the generations of SMCS students who courts with their vocation of education and leadership. Alumni inspiring alumni, a virtuous circle 14 • Principal – Mr. Greg Reeves ’73 (ext. 139) understand and appreciate the significance of following in the hallowed footsteps of SMCS alumni before them. And • Vice Principal – Mr. Emile John ’87 (ext. 156) Do you not agree that the hearts of St. Michael's alumni, Everything is so different, but I haven’t changed! 16 when we see beautiful images of the Tower framed by the regardless of age or era, understand why they are burning while Arch, we behold in a moment the Archangel's protection of • Vice Principal – Mr. David Lee ’94 (ext. 179) reading such a story? Double Blue pictorial: Turkey Roll 20 St. Michael's Men through all of time from 1852 until the Canada Publications Mail Agreement #40006997 present. And thus the genius of Fr. Fitz ensured that the Blue Banner reader survey results 22 Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, pray for us. important significance of the past was never to be forgotten St. Michael, pray for us. or lost in the exuberant achievements of the present. Blimey! St. Mike’s alumni are taking over London 23 Sincerely in Christ, Where are they now 26 But then it came to pass in 2006 that the Grade 12 Graduation Ceremony moved out from Holy Rosary Church On the Cover: Alumni staff members gather for a group (where the Graduation Mass is still celebrated to this day) St. Michael’s Buzzers Alumni Update 29 photo. Approximately 40% of school staff and faculty are and back into the yellow bricks at 1515. The Exercises of Fr. Jefferson Mark Thompson, CSB ’79 the day closed with the Graduating Class processing In Memoriam 30 alumni. President ceremonially through the Arch. Suddenly, as these things go, all of time since 1852 stopped, took a deep breath, and at

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pair of Grade 7 students. All the students on hand directed Dear Readers, and answered questions, providing a very welcoming and informative environment. The evening provided reassurance It will most likely come as a surprise to absolutely none of our that sending your son to SMCS provides an unparalleled readers when I tell you there are many reasons St. Michael’s level of education and growth. It is a strong reminder of how College School is a special place. However, it did come as blessed we are to be St. Mike’s boys. a surprise to me when I learned that one of the things that makes St. Mike’s so special is that close to 40 per cent of the The number of alumni currently working at the school as faculty and staff are graduates of the school. educators, administrators, and support staff provide further The ongoing involvement of alumni in all aspects of St. Mike’s evidence of the uniqueness of a St. Mike’s education. life speaks to the quality of education they received while This special issue of the Blue Banner takes a closer look not at the school and the strength of the bonds within our Dear Alumni, only at who has returned to work at the school, but why. But their stories had one thing in common - the same things community. Returning to work at the school, whether as an One theme is consistent throughout – St. Michael’s is a very that all the stories in this magazine share in common – each educator or an administrator, speaks to something even Since last writing to you, I am pleased to report that special place. of these individuals is a proud and caring St. Michael’s man, the Young Alumni Networking event was a big success. stronger, and felt it was worth taking a closer look. dedicated to living their lives according to the Basilian ideals of ‘Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge’, and dedicated Alumni from a variety of industries met with more than Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or Accordingly, this special issue focuses on alumni currently seventy university students to discuss possible career options to making a difference, both within these walls and beyond. comments. Better still, why not come out to one of our working in a variety of roles at St. Mike’s. Inside, you will and the feedback received was extremely positive. It is our meetings or events? find a comprehensive list of those alumni and their responsi- hope to hold similar events a few times a year. Speaking of making a difference, you may notice some bilities. (Where are they now? They’re still here!, p.7), an differences in this latest issue of the Blue Banner. Working God Bless, exploration into the symbiotic relationship that exists In keeping with the mentorship and networking theme, we with the good folks at Crunch Media, we have updated the between the school and returning alumni, (Alumni inspiring overall design of the magazine while continuing to push for continue to connect alumni with other alumni mentors. alumni, a virtuous circle, p.14), and a discussion regarding more pictures throughout – so if you are sending us news, be Connections have been made in the banking and accounting what has changed and what has remained the same since sure to include a picture! industry, web design, sports management, agriculture, and Frank Di Nino ’80 their time as students (Everything is so different, but I haven’t more. Clearly there is a need for this type of activity and we President, SMCSAA changed, p.15). Less obvious, but no less monumental, are changes to when are always looking for ways to expand. you receive the Banner. Based primarily on the results of our Not only do we have alumni doing great things on campus, recent survey (p.22), we have changed to a Winter/Summer I have often said that the parents of our students are highly but across the country and, throughout the world. You can distribution schedule to better fit with the annual calendar of committed to the success of SMCS and I recently had the PAST PRESIDENTS see it in those alumni that made a difference in their lives in alumni events. opportunity to witness this first hand. On November 17, the Marc Montemurro ’93 William Metzler ’65 Frank Glionna ’53 † this edition of ‘In Memoriam’ (p.31), and you can see it in Parents’ Association held their annual fashion show, The Gift those alumni, both recently and not so recently graduated, If you’d like to share your thoughts about these changes – or Josh Colle ’92 John Bonvivere ’50 † George Cormack ’49 of Glamour. What a fabulous evening. We wined and dined who are making a difference in the world right now. anything else for that matter - drop me a line at and were treated to a truly glamourous show. Approximately Romeo Milano ’80 Michael Duffy ’65 Richard Wakely ’64 † I’m happy to report that this edition of ‘Where are they now’ [email protected]. I don’t just love writing letters, I 600 people attended this event, most of them women, and I (p.26) is packed full of exactly such examples. love reading them. Peter Thurton ’81 Ross Robertson ’64 Gordon Ashworth ’45 † hope to see many more alumni in attendance next year. I am so impressed by the willingness and participation of our Dennis Caponi Jr. ’86 William Rosenitsch ’57 Peter D’Agostino ’42 † When it comes to the ‘London Five’, the answer to where are Welcome to Winter 2017! parents and students at all events. Well done and thank you they now is, ‘in the U.K.’ I was privileged to be able to sit Rob Grossi ’72 Paul Thomson ’65 G.J. McGoey ’58 † to all the dedicated organizing committees! down to interview these alumni, at the aptly named Maple Paul Grossi ’69 John G. Walsh ’58 † Paul McNamara ’40 † Leaf Pub in central London last September (Blimey! St. Mike’s alumni taking over London, p.21). Each member I also had the opportunity to attend the open house for Daniel Brennan ’70 Frank Thickett ’57 Joseph Primeau ’28 † of the London Five had a great, and different, story as to prospective students and their familes. What a classy event. Gavin Davidson ’93 John McCusker ’57 W. Frank Morneau ’59 Dick Foster ’30 † why they ended up in the UK and what they have been The formal part of the evening was hosted by a confident Editor doing since decamping from Canada.

4 A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF ALUMNI INSPIRING ALUMNI 5 LETTERS TO THE WHERE EDITOR ARE THEY DEAR EDITOR, NOW? I was saddened to read in the Spring/Summer 2016 edition of the Blue Banner of the passing of Terry Gorman ’63. THEY’RE STILL HERE! We were teammates on the Kerry Blues and opponents for four years - Terry played at St. Francis Xavier for legendary coach Don Loney and I went on to play for Bob Hayes at ALUMNI FROM ACROSS Saint Mary's University. Please pass on my sincere condo- SIX DECADES lences to Jill, Terry's children and brother John. WORKING AT ST. MIKE’S DEAR EDITOR,

I would like to take a few moments to remember the late Bill Paul Puma ’63 Dineen ’52. It was 1951-52 and we were boarders at Tweedsmuir House. I was 14. Bill was 18. I looked up to him ED’S REPLY: Thank you for the message, memories, and like he was a big brother. In the second floor bathroom there condolences, Paul. were four or five sinks. I always tried to get the sink next to FR. JOHN MALO ’66 GREG REEVES ’73 him. He was captain of the Majors and his nickname was Current Position: Director of Pastoral Care Current Position: Principal Whipper (you guess Foxy came later). I think he felt like an DEAR EDITOR, Previous: Teacher, Dean of Students, Vice President, Previous: N/A older brother to me. It was a joyous day when he gave me Grade 7-8 Guidance Counsellor Co-curriculars: N/A his #9 jersey, complete with holes in the elbows. Later, he I just want to make sure you know about the death of John Co-curriculars: Rugby Coach Education: BA, B.Ed, M.Ed in Science and gave me a pair of his used ‘tacks’ with about an 1/8 of an Education: BA, B.Ed, MDiv Administration, 57 additional education courses Davies ’43, on July 25, 2016 -- and the earlier death of inch of black still on them. To me, Bill was a great guy. Returned Home: 1972-74, 2006 Returned Home: 2015 John Butler ’43 several years ago, in Deep River, Inspired to return by: The many positive Inspired to return by: It was a phone call from Ontario. They both graduated from the Bay Street School Richard ‘Dick’ Aubry ’55 experiences I had here as a student and the many wonderful Fr. Thompson, CSB ’79. and entered Honours Chemistry at the University of Toronto, Basilians that strongly influenced me. Need to know: Student memories include my ED’S REPLY: Thanks for the touching memories, Richard. where I was one of their classmates. They both graduated Need to know: I knew I wanted to return to experiences in the play, the band, and as captain of the Many people felt the same about Bill. and eventually earned their PhDs, before being recruited by St. Mike’s as soon as I graduated. Buzzers, while trying to balance my studies. AECL in Blind River and moving to Deep River. I had some correspondence with them over the years, but unfortunately DEAR EDITOR, we were never able to visit personally. I knew that John Davies had not been well lately, but was surprised and sorry PAUL BARRY ’73 JOHN WALSH ’73 Enclosed is the obituary for my brother, John Prendergast ‘48 to learn that he had died. I also did not know, until I saw his Current Position: Teacher, Department Head History Current Position: Teacher - Grade 11 Biology, who sadly passed away September 4, 2016. I’ve also obituary, that he was Professor Emeritus at McMaster Univer- Previous: History Teacher Grade 10 Science included a letter he wrote to the Banner that was included in sity. I do not have a copy of The Tower from 1943, but I am Co-curriculars: Cross Country coach, Track and Field Previous: N/A the Fall 2009 issue. He always enjoyed receiving the Banner certain that they were listed as a pair of outstanding students coach Co-curriculars: Activities Coordinator, and had a stash of past copies that had articles he cared in the Old School. Education: BA, B.Ed., University of Toronto U14 Hockey Coach, morning announcements about. Returned Home: 1978 Education: BPHE, B.Ed, M.Ed (University Vernon Mulhall ’41 Inspired to return by: Maintained connection of Toronto) Petie (Prendergast) Thickett with the school through coaching Cross Country at SMCS while Returned Home: 1992 attending U of T. Inspired to return by: Jack Fenn, ED’S REPLY: Thank you for providing this information and ED’S REPLY: Very sorry to hear about your brother. We have OSM ’54 included his obituary in the In Memoriam section of this interesting details from the 40s, Vernon. Always great to Need to know: The St. Michael’s faith community issue. Many thanks for including the 2009 letter, which was hear from you. You will find the obituary for John Davies in has been an important part of my life for a long time. a great read from before my time at the Blue Banner. this edition of In Memoriam.

6 A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF ALUMNI INSPIRING ALUMNI 7 MAURICE PASQUALI ’79 KIRT CHARTER ’82 FRANK TRENTADUE ’84 CHRIS DE PIERO ’87 Current Position: Teacher Current Position: Teacher Current Position: Guidance Counsellor Current Position: Director of Athletics Previous: N/A Previous: N/A Previous: Teacher - English, Religion, Careers Previous: Teacher, Head Coach & GM - Co-curriculars: Track & Field Co-curriculars: Moderator - Stock Market Club, Jr. Co-curriculars: Varsity Football Head Coach St. Michael's Buzzers Education: Hons. BA, B.Ed Basketball Head Coach, Track & Field Sprint and Hurdles Coach Education: BA, B.Ed (St. Francis Xavier University) Co-curriculars: N/A Returned Home: 2002 Education: Hons. BA (Queen's University), Teacher Returned Home: 1989 Education: BPHE (University of Toronto), B.Ed (Ontario Inspired to return by: It was my well-rounded Education Program (D'Youville College, Buffalo, N.Y.) Inspired to return by: Respect for the many great Institute of Studies in Education) experience as a student. Returned Home: 2005 teachers I had as a student. Returned Home: 1999 Need to know: Being part of the St. Mike’s Inspired to return by: The importanceof giving Need to know: I would much rather ‘tell a story’. Inspired to return by: I found the idea of community is important to me because of the camaraderie and back to an institution that has been very good to me. returning 'home' inspirational. the fact we always strive for excellence. Need to know: The bar has been set high by many Need to know: The teachers that most impacted my of my former teachers. I try my best to do my part to uphold education at St. Mike’s were Joe Younder ’56, Pat the tradition I experienced, by always putting the students first Monahan ’63, Mike Colle ’64, and Ed and not being afraid to show them I care. Brylowski ’65

FR. JEFFERSON THOMPSON, CSB ’79 Current Position: Teacher Previous: Teacher FRANCESCO BAZZOCCHI ’83 JOHN VELLA ’85 EMILE JOHN ’87 Co-curriculars: Athletic Teams Chaplain Current Position: Head of the Theology Department Current Position: Teacher Current Position: Vice Principal Education: BA, MA, MDIV, MA, M.Ed Previous: Assistant Head of Theology Department Previous: N/A Previous: Teacher – Math, Biology, Physics Returned Home: 2002-05, 2014 Co-curriculars: Grade 11 Service Day, Grade 12 Co-curriculars: U14 Soccer Coach, Debate Club Co-curriculars: Track and Field coach, Basketball Inspired to return by: My Basilian confrères. Retreat, Mental Health Committee, St. Mike’s Majors Co-Coach, Moderator, Assistant Head - Math Department, Past President / coach Need to know: My Grade 13 Calculus exam - Director of the SMCS Grade 12 Street Patrol, Leadership Current Vice President SMCS Teachers Association, Joint Health Education: BSc; MA University of Toronto seriously?!! Coordinator, Destination Imagination Director, Rugby Coach and Safety Committee Co-Chair Returned Home: 1995 Education: Hons. BA, M.Ed Education: BA, Mathematics & Christianity and Culture Returned Home: 2001 (University of St. Michael’s College) Inspired to return by: I was very involved as Returned Home: 1995 director of the hockey school for years and always had a Inspired to return by: Teaching with the Basilians. dream of being a teacher at St. Michael's College School. Need to know: I'm fortunate that my vocation is my GREG HOOK ’80 Need to know: Being part of the St. Michael’s job. I get to work and play with people who value the same Current Position: Chief Operating Officer community is important to me for a very simple but profound things I value. Previous: Accounting, Controller, Chief Financial Officer reason – it is like family. Co-curriculars: N/A Education: BA, MA (Economics) Returned Home: 1996–2005, 2015 CHRIS CALLAGHAN ’83 MIKE ROSS ’86 JEFF ZOWNIR ’88 Inspired to return by: A desire to assist the Current Position: Core Classroom Teacher Current Position: Teacher – Math, History Current Position: Teacher Physical & Health Basilian Fathers. Previous: N/A Previous: N/A Education, Science Need to know: Don’t stand near the gym balcony! Co-curriculars: Intermediate Intramural Co-curriculars: Football and Golf Coach Previous: N/A Education: BPHE (University of Toronto), B.Ed (Queen’s Education: BA, B.Ed (Queen's University) Co-curriculars: Varsity Basketball, Baseball, Eastern University) Returned Home: 2000 Europe Trip Returned Home: 1998 Inspired to return by: There was a great Education: M.Ed, B.Ed, BPHE Inspired to return by: Opening of the opportunity presented. Returned Home: 1995 intermediate programme. Need to know: I believe SMCS is a fantastic place Inspired to return by: Knowing that if I wanted to Need to know: Great stories can’t be shared. that provides an excellent mix of high academic standards and teach and coach, St. Mike's was the only place I wanted to be. ROBERT TUNNEY ’81 valuable co-curriculars. Need to know: So many influential people in my life Current Position: Arena Manager were and are at St. Mike's. I hope that I can help positively Previous: Arena Operator, Assistant Arena Manager, influence others in the same way. Acting Property Manager Co-curriculars: N/A Education: 1982 Honours Diploma in Facilities Management (Humber College) Returned Home: 1982 Inspired to return by: Former arena manager Gerry Fullan asked me, “Rob, are you interested in coming home?” Need to know: I act as a conduit between the school community and the teams that utilize the facilities. I also act as a true ambassador of St. Michael’s, promoting the school to all I come in contact with and sharing my affinity and love for St. Mike’s.

8 A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF ALUMNI INSPIRING ALUMNI 9 ALEX FRESCURA ’92 ROBERT FANTILLI ’94 DANIEL LUMSDEN '96 MARK PULLA ’99 Current Position: Associate Director of Admissions Current Position: Teacher – Math, Religion Current Position: Teacher Current Position: Teacher - French & Athletics Previous: Teacher - History Previous: N/A Previous: N/A Previous: Teacher, Coach Co-curriculars: Chess Club Moderator, Financial Co-Curriculars: Head coach Junior Varsity Football, Co-curriculars: Rumba Squad instructor Co-curriculars: Joint Health & Safety Committee, Literacy Club Moderator, U14 Soccer Coach, Community Assistant Senior Basketball Coach, Advisor of the DECA Club Education: BA, B.Ed Lacrosse Coach Service Coordinator, Graduation/Academic Awards Committee, (business students) Returned Home: 2004 Education: BKin, B.Ed, MSc Student Government Assistant Moderator, Prefect Assistant Education: BBA, BIS (St. Francis Xavier University), B.Ed, Inspired to return by: The opportunity Returned Home: 2002 Moderator M.Ed, PhD (Candidate) (University of Toronto) to give back. Inspired to return by: Teaching and sport injury Education: PhD Returned Home: 2003 Need to know: I think it is important to share with clinic development. Returned Home: 2012 Inspired by: My experience as a student and the my students stories of struggling to learn, but succeeding in community. Need to know: The traditions will be safe. Alumni Inspired to return by: Christian roots, ability to doing so. staffers will continue the work of the Basilians as generational preach the gospel and instil gospel values in young men, Need to know: When I transferred to St. Mike's as a student, I really got a sense of the positive environment, support, stewards of a St. Michael's education. giving back to SMCS, of course. and community that surrounds our place. Need to know: It is an answer to God's call to preach the Good News and to bring others into the fold. I want students to know that there is a God who loves them and MARK VIOLA ’97 created them for a specific plan and purpose, and that they KEVIN SHAUGHNESSY ’00 Current Position: Teacher – Visual Arts, Educational MATTHEW PAGANO ’92 can call on Him anytime, as He is shaping them for His good, Technology Integration Leader Current Position: Teacher - Grade 7 Geography, Current Position: Teacher - Intermediate Division, even through the difficult moments life has in store. Previous: N/A Grade 8 History, Grade 12 Law, Religion, Physical & Health Curriculum Developer, Department Head Co-curriculars: Development of a Grade 7-8 coding Education Previous: N/A programme. Previous: N/A Co-curriculars: Varsity Lacrosse Coach, DAVID LEE ’94 Education: BA , B.Ed. (York University), MET (UBC) Co-curriculars: Varsity Kerry Blues Football Coach, Jr. U14 Hockey Coach Current Position: Vice Principal Returned Home: 2002 Varsity Blue Gaels Lacrosse Coach, Law Society Education: BPHE, B.Ed, M.Ed Previous: Teacher – History, English, Law Inspired to return by: My desire to give back to Education: Hons. BA (University of Toronto), B.Ed (York Returned Home: 1998 Co-curriculars: Jr. Hockey Coach SMCS. University) Inspired to return by: I have spent all of my life Education: Hons. BA (History), B.Ed (Queen's Need to know: When I was in Grade 9, I almost failed Returned Home: 2007 as a member of this community. The community itself and its University) math. I made it my mission to get better, through hard work and Inspired to return by: SMCS staff and coaches. Basilian tradition were most inspirational. Returned Home: 1999 practice. With the help of Mr. Bergin and Mr. Narducci, I became an Need to know: This community provided so much for Need to know: I first knew I wanted to be a coach Inspired to return by: My love of the school ‘A’ math student and went on to study mathematics at university. me as a student, so I want to give back and help provide and teacher while watching my father, Vince Pagano and teaching. opportunities for my current students. (Honorary 2000), coach Kirt Charter ’82 Need to know: I am able to identify with our on the volleyball court as a kid. students because I have been where they are - literally. Some PETER ZAVODNY ’97 of their current teachers taught me as well. Their growth and Current Position: Teacher the men they will become reflect on me as an alumnus. Previous: N/A ADRIAN SPAGNOLO ’02 Sr. Soccer Coach, Head Moderator of MICHAEL DE PELLEGRIN ’94 Co-curriculars: Current Position: Science and Healthy Active Living DECA (school business club) Current Position: Director of Communications Education Teacher Education: Princeton University, York University, Previous: Communications Officer, Hockey Coach Previous: N/A Waterloo University Co-curriculars: Yearbook Moderator, Archives Co-curriculars: Varsity Rugby Coach, Snowboarding Returned Home: 2010 Education: University of Ottawa, BA PAUL FITZPATRICK ’95 Coach, Moderator of Fishing Club, Director of Outdoor Education Inspired to return by: A colleague from the school 1998 Teacher - Grade 10, 11,12 Returned Home: Current Position: where I was teaching. Education: Hons. BA in Kinesiology A desire to give back and History 2010 Inspired to return by: Need to know: The most important lesson I learned at Returned Home: to ensure future generations had the same experience I did. Previous: History Teacher, Varsity Coach St. Mike’s, one I pass on to my students, is the role of God in our Inspired to return by: Former teachers. Need to know: It is important to stand Co-curriculars: Varsity Cross Country Coach and lives. Need to know: Stories I don’t share with current up for what you believe in, look after the less fortunate, and Varsity Track & Field Coach students include Hawaiian shirt day and the 214 Vince work hard. Education: Hons. BA, B.Ed (Queen's University) Pagano (Honorary 2000) days. Returned Home: 2012 Inspired to return by: Having coached Varsity NOEL DI TOSTO ’99 Cross Country, Hockey, and Track & Field at another school, I Current Position: Teacher - Math was in contact with St. Mike's coaches and colleagues through Previous: N/A competition. Individuals like Frank Bergin encouraged me to Co-curriculars: Jr. Soccer, DECA, private guitar lessons return to St. Mike’s to teach and coach. Education: University of Toronto Need to know: Too many stories to tell! Returned Home: 2015 Inspired to return by: The school gave me a lot and I want to return the favour to the next generation. Need to know: SMCS has a great philosophy of education. The community treats the teachers and staff with respect.

10 A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF ALUMNI INSPIRING ALUMNI 11 ANGUS DINELEY ’03 Current Position: Teacher - English SECURING OUR FUTURE Previous: N/A Co-curriculars: Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Snowboarding Coach, St. Michael's Man Initiative BY GIVING BACK: Education: Hons. BA, B.Ed (Canisius College), MA (University of Toronto) Returned Home: 2011 JOHN WALSH ’73 Inspired to return by: The opportunity to coach and interact with former mentors. Need to know: I believe in what we provide to our students and what it means to go to school here. St. Michael’s College School is fortunate to receive support from the Teachers’ Association, which makes an annual donation on behalf of the SMCS faculty. However, there are faculty members who choose to financially support the school beyond these donations, or by volunteering their personal time at events like Homecoming or Turkey Roll. STEPHEN ANTOLIN ’05 CARLO TRENTADUE ’09 Current Position: Teacher - Grade 8 and Grade 10 Current Position: Teacher - Core Grade 7, Grade English, Religion, Physical & Health Education 10 English John Walsh ’73, has spent 30 years at St. Michael’s, both Previous: N/A Previous: Community Volunteer Coach, Maintenance as a student and an employee, and has been supporting the Co-curriculars: Cross Country Coach, U14 Hockey Assistant school’s various financial projects since 1995. “St. Michael’s Coach, U14 Track & Field Coach, Grade 7 and 8 Outdoor Co-curriculars: Jr. Varsity Football Coach As St. Michael’s fulfills its mission of educating young men in Education Camps, Outdoor Education Camp Senior Leader Hons. BA - English, History, and Media has been a part of my life for a long time,” says Walsh. Education: the tradition of the Basilian Fathers, Walsh believes “when Education: M.Ed Studies (University of Toronto, St. Michael's College), B.Ed “I understand firsthand the impact that being part of the we are asking our families to support and trust us with the Returned Home: 2013 (University of Ontario Institute of Technology) Returned school, and the community can have on all aspects of a development of their children, we have to show that we Inspired to return by: The direction and vision Home: 2016 person’s life.” of the school under Terence Sheridan ’89 and Inspired to return by: St. Michael's has been a believe in the same system.” the need for gainful employment. second home to me throughout my entire life. It only felt Need to know: It is through co-curricular natural to return to the place that has given me so much. Walsh says that he has had St. Michael’s in his blood even He also feels it is a unique and tremendous privilege to work involvement I believe the boys come to learn the most about Need to know: I will never forget being part of the before he became a student. He remembers, while in themselves, their peers, and their environments. first team to achieve a ‘three-peat’ as Metro Bowl Champions. elementary school, he came to St. Mike’s to watch a relative, and practice ones’ faith in the same community, especially in Tom Polanic ’62, play hockey and football. “The spirit the Basilian tradition. “By donating on a regular basis, it is was infectious,” he says. “I knew even before I stepped an opportunity to show that the faculty are fully invested in what we do here at St. Michael’s,” he says. TYLER HILL ’05 MAXWELL MOFFAT ’11 through the door that St. Michael’s was the place for me. Current Position: Teacher Current Position: Accounting Clerk Previous: I just never imagined it was going to be for life!” Previous: N/A Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable Co- In conclusion, Walsh states, “if you lined up all of the Co-curriculars: Table Tennis Coach, Baseball Coach curriculars: Assisting with Sr. Rugby Education: During Walsh’s time as a student, he played for the Sr. Kerry students I graduated with and asked which of them would Education: BA in Education Bachelor of Commerce (Major in Accounting) Blues, and was involved in the soccer and track and field return and teach here for the last 25 years, I don’t think I Returned Home: 2016 Returned Home: 2015 Inspired to return by: David Lee ’94 Inspired to return by: The opportunity to gain teams. After coaching in the CFL, Walsh returned to would the first person that comes to mind.” Need to know: Always do your best and carry valuable work experience in a comfortable and well-known St. Mike’s as a faculty memeber, currently teaching science, yourself in all communities as you would within these walls. environment and the possibility of training with the rugby and coaches the U14 team. Walsh also serves as Activities Perhaps, but Walsh is definitely a great example of how programme again. Coordinator for the After School Matters Programme, which St. Michael’s continues to secure our future by giving back. Need to know: I’ve known I wanted to return to St. offers a variety of co-curricular activities for all grade levels. Mike’s since my final year of university, when I was preparing to send out job applications. He was previously on the coaching staff of the Kerry Blues, and a moderator of the Student Government. John also plans the Activities Fair in the fall, which encourages students to join after-school clubs, he facilitates the student led Daily Blue smcsgive.com video morning announcements, and, with the administration, Also currently working at the school are: organizes Christmas in the Courtyard. Walsh was also respon- For more information on the various ways to give to St. Michael’s Ross Asaro ’06 (Head Strength and Conditioning Coach) sible for the creation of the St. Michael’s medallion that is please visit smcsgive.com. There is information for donating Cam Macinnis ’07 (Arena) given to each student upon entering St. Mike’s. stock, US and UK resident giving, and much more!

12 A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF ALUMNI INSPIRING ALUMNI 13 Close to 40 per cent of current return to the school by “the spiritual direction (he) received St. Michael’s employees - including teach- ALUMNI INSPIRING from the Basilian Fathers”, feels the presence of so many ers, educators, and administrators - are alumni “speaks to the positive impact of the school,” while themselves alumni of the school. This not ALUMNI − also contributing to “a strong sense of community and only provides educational and reputa- positive energy.” tional benefits to the student body and A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE school respectively, it also speaks volumes Like Malo, Chief Operating Officer Greg Hook ’80, who about the quality of education and has experienced great success beyond the walls of experience obtained by students at St. Mike’s, felt compelled to return in order to “pay back the St. Michael’s. Furthermore, it creates a Current president Fr. Jefferson Thompson, CSB ’79, Basilian Fathers.” Deeply involved in planning the strategic bond amongst faculty, and between faculty who came home to lead the school in 2014, after originally direction of the school, Hook feels two of the main benefits of and students, that adds to the unique returning as a teacher from 2002-05, and principal Greg hiring alumni are that “they know what a Basilian education qualities of a St. Michael’s education. Reeves ’73, who returned in 2015 - at the behest of Fr. Rocco Volpe, CSB '48 means” and are able to “keep the history alive.” Paul Dignan ‘58 Fr. Neil Hibberd, CSB ‘58 Fr. Thompson - both compare returning to St. Michael’s to Looking at the list of names that influenced “coming home.” Also inspired to return by the Basilians was long-time the current crop of alumni teachers and St. Michael’s Arena Manager Robert Tunney ’81. He staff members to return to St. Michael’s is Thompson welcomes the large number of returning alumni feels it essential to have alumni staff, particularly at this like taking a stroll through the SMCS with open arms, feeling it speaks to a sense of “brotherhood juncture in the school’s history, “because as the number of teaching hall of fame: Barry ’73, Bergin, and unbroken tradition” at the school, while providing Basilian educators diminishes, it is important for alumni Brylowski ’65, Chittle, Colle ’64, “proof of the school as the foundation for life,” and helping educated in the Basilian tradition to be able to testify to their Di Pinto ’67, Dignan ’59, Dudzinski, to ensure “a St. Michael’s Man is the face of Jesus Christ.” experience - similar to the apostolic succession in the Church Enright ’42, Fenn ’54, Fifield, Fischer, where the apostles were able to testify to the teachings of Foy ’48, Forbes, Frances, Grassi ‘63-’64, Similarly, Reeves feels it demonstrates that “we are proud of Christ.” Guerriere ’47, Hibberd ’58, Holmes, whom we educate and they are proud to give back to an institu- John ’87, Kennedy, Lavelle ’55, Lee tion that cares about them.” He believes having so many alumni Tunney cherishes the times “students ask you to share stories ’94, McDougall, Narducci, McKernan on staff benefits the school and the students by providing “role of when you were at SMCS” and feels there is “no better Fr. Dennis Foy, CSB ‘48 ’78, McKinnon, Monahan ’63, models whom understand the culture and expectations.” role model to aspiring students than an alumnus who is able Joe Younder ‘56 Dr. Terence Sheridan ‘89 Pagano (Honorary 2000), Pietrkiewicz, to share his experience of what a Basilian education meant Pignetti, Prendergast, Ribarich, Ronan ’41, Perhaps no one on staff is better able to relate to current to him in his growth as a person.” Sheridan ’89, Smith, Smyth, Sweeney, students than recent graduate Maxwell Moffat ’11, who Thompson ’79, Volpe ’48, Younder works in the accounting department. He believes his alumni This is a sentiment echoed by long-serving teacher Frank feels “St. Michael’s has been a second home to me all my life ’56, Zanardo, and Zinger. status “has made it easier for students to connect with him Trentadue ’84, who states it "was important to me as a and it was natural to return to the place that has given me so due to their understanding that just a couple of years ago I student, and is just as important now, that all teachers have much.” He also echoes his father’s thoughts on the ability of This in itself is not surprising. Great teach- was in their shoes.” Indeed, Moffat feels alumni staff are key the ability to impact the lives of others”. He feels alumni are alumni to “completely understand and see how impactful ers inspire students everywhere, all the to maintaining a consistent culture, “returning alumni can best positioned to have this impact as they “are well aware and rich the St. Mike’s tradition is, while carrying on the time. Take another look at the paragraph relate to the daily student struggles because we were those of the traditions and mission of the school and possess a traditions that have been passed down for years” and above, and something else becomes boys”. He says “alumni have a special connection to the certain level of comfort (with students) knowing that we have likewise believes “inspiring alumni to come back and be obvious – the number of inspirational student - as we matured and were taught in the same once gone through the same things that they are currently staff members illustrates how impactful and significant the teachers who were also students of classrooms.” We experienced the same high school culture. going through.” Equally important, according to Trentadue, SMCS community is.” Fr. Ed Ronan, CSB ‘41 St. Mike’s. The same thing is happening Most importantly, at one point or another, we grew through is that “the value of their education is held in such high right now, benefitting both the current crop of students and of similar mistakes and learning opportunities here at SMCS.” esteem that they wish to give back to the community that had “People always ask what does it mean to be at St. Michael’s College School. It is a virtuous circle whereby a shaping force in their lives.” St. Mike's,” says Greg Hook. “It’s difficult to answer, but best alumni return to the school as educators in order to inspire the But the bond is not restricted to the recently graduated. In a summed up by this: When you ask a St. Michael's grad next generation of students, some of whom are so inspired that similar vein, St. Michael’s most senior alumni staff member, Frank Trentadue should know, as his son Carlo ’09 is where he went to school, he usually answers St. Mike’s, not they themselves return as educators, thus extending the cycle. Fr. John Malo, CSB ’66, who was himself motivated to currently a teacher at St. Michael’s. Not surprisingly, Carlo the university he attended.”

14 A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF ALUMNI INSPIRING ALUMNI 15 economic and sociocultural diversity when compared EVERYTHING IS SO to brother Basilian schools, and is proud of the school’s success in maintaining a very generous DIFFERENT, BUT I Bursary Programme. HAVEN’T CHANGED! The more they stay the same...

While Frank Trentadue ’84 agrees that “the types of students have changed for sure,” he feels that the hallways may seem less crowded is that there are fewer goals and traditions have remained consistent, while Basilians roaming them these days – although both state that (the students) have remained the same as per the values the core values espoused and spirit of community enjoyed by which the school embraces.” It is a thought echoed the school remain just as strong. And while their numbers by Viola, who goes on to state that the “core values may be smaller, the school still benefits from the “structure of education remain the same - teaching goodness, and principles of the Basilian Fathers,” according to Chris discipline, and knowledge,” and Dineley, who De Piero ’87. points to a still strong “sense of togetherness and purpose” amongst the students. David Lee ’94 The number of Basilians has decreased, but the number of sums the changing demographic up succinctly in students has grown in recent years, as has the support staff stating that “the clientele has changed a little, but The St. Mike’s community is fortunate to have six decades of and number of non-Basilian teachers. Much of the student the essence of the school remains”. alumni represented within the school’s teaching and staffing growth can of course be attributed to, as noted by Matthew ranks, but much has changed around the Bathurst Street Pagano ’92 and others, the addition of Grades 7 and 8, The essence and core values of the school may campus since our most senior alumni staffer, Fr. John which Paul Fitzpatrick feels “will greatly contribute to the remain the same, but John Vella ’85 feels the Malo, CSB ’66, graduated. The Blue Banner polled the school’s influence and legacy.” Francesco Bazzocchi return to being a fully private institution has current crop of alumni staff members to get their thoughts on ’83, however, mourns the loss of Grade 13, feeling it “really provided St. Mike’s with “more of the qualities of a what has changed, and remained the same, at and about St. added a beautiful dimension with your teachers in your final private school.” One benefit commonly associated Mike’s since their time as students. Judging by the responses, year, when you formed a much stronger lasting bond with with private schools is, in the words of Alex Fres- the pace of change is quickening, as it is the most recent them.” Many SMCS parents also echo these sentiments. cura ’92 “the emphasis on technology and graduates who have noticed the greatest differences, modernization.” Undoubtedly, while the desks may although all agree the spirit of St. Michael’s remains the Many of the alumni staffers who participated in our survey be the same (“literally, the desks in Room 11 have same. further noted that it is not only the number, but also type, of not changed,” according to Francesco Bazzocchi),

The more things change… students that has changed over the years. Michael much about the classroom education and De Pellegrin ’94 mentioned the presence of more non- co-curricular options at St. Mike’s is different, not

Of course, many of the changes have been physical. Catholics, or students “less connected to Catholic traditions least of which is the “prevalence of technology… Fr. Malo points to the new addition to the school and the and practice,” as it was put by Stephen Antolin ’05. and overwhelming amount of learning options,” enhanced football field and track as two of the major Meanwhile, John Walsh noted “students coming from a according to Adrian Spagnolo ’02. Not everyone is “double the amenities and far more course offerings”, while changes he has witnessed, a point echoed by more than wider area,” and Robert Tunney ’81 pointed to the fact convinced of the benefits of more tech and more choices Maxwell Moffat ’11 feels “newer co-curricular activities, two thirds of our 30-plus respondents, including Paul “we are not a community school like we were, with students however – “more technology can make for lazier students,” such as robotics, have grown significantly.” Fitzpatrick ’95, who feels “both the east wing and the now coming from all over the GTA and well beyond.” The states Mark Pulla ’99. Centre for the Arts have been important additions to the school now welcomes students from all over the world. Noel Di Tosto ’99 points to the increased opportunities school.” Mike Ross ’86 also touched on a perhaps under- Students also have “more entry points” to join the St. Michael’s afforded by “service trips and other unique experiences.” valued side effect of the increased floor space in that it However, when it came to comparing past and present community, according to Robert Fantilli ’94, who feels “makes the hallways a lot less crowded.” student bodies, the focus was mainly on how, as put by current students benefit from “many more clubs and activities, There are many things about St. Michael’s that have not Mark Viola ’97, “ the increase in tuition has changed the the new Learning Enrichment Centre, and a Guidance changed. Furthermore, there was no problem finding agree- Several respondents, including classmates Greg Reeves demographic of our school.” Fr. Jefferson Thompson, Department that is huge compared to earlier years.” Likewise, ment on those things amongst alumni staff, no matter their ’73 and John Walsh ’73, noted that one reason the CSB ’79 notes that St. Mike’s embodies the greatest socio- Kevin Shaughnessy ’00 believes today’s students enjoy grad year.

16 A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF ALUMNI INSPIRING ALUMNI 17 The yellow bricks, the caring, and nurturing Kevin Shaughnessy, for instance, notes that he is “now colleagues with many of my former teachers,” stating “I think Kirt Charter ’82 combines the practical and esoteric in I’ve probably changed more than they have.” Adrian claiming “the yellow bricks, the caring, and nurturing,” Spagnolo also has “the joy of working with many of my remain the same. Fr. Thompson frequently reminds faculty former teachers and coaches as colleagues.” Chris and staff that “their vocation as Catholic educators is to love Callaghan ’83 jokes that the current teachers he knew as their students first, which has always been a guiding a student have “lost hair, put on a little weight, but are principle of Basilian Catholic education.” It was a thought otherwise still the same.” Matthew Pagano actually singles echoed by Robert Fantilli, who listed “the old part of the out Alex Frescura for “having less hair, but the same passion building” alongside the fact St. Mike’s remains “a place that for the school.” And Angus Dineley notes the former teachers cares about each student and offers support when needed.” who are now colleagues are “a lot greyer,” before kindly That is probably due to, as noted by Adrian Spagnolo and adding that “many of my former teachers and coaches are Stephen Antolin respectively, “committed staff members and still giving a lot of time to make the building what it is.” continued traditions,” and “caring, compassionate teachers willing to go to any length to support students and their Indeed, outside of the gentle ribbing it is clear that such a families.” large number of alumni working together contributes to an increased sense of community within the St. Michael’s Not only is the quality of teaching the same, but so too the faculty and staff. Greg Reeves marvels at seeing how actual “teaching faculty,” according to Matthew Pagano, people have “grown professionally and personally”, while who, on a more serious note, also listed the “cafeteria still being “the same great persons.” Similarly, Fr. Thompson atmosphere and athletic environment” as things that have not comments on the fact “we are responsible, but we are still changed. Meanwhile, Alex Frescura states, “the kids are the goofy,” and Alex Frescura mentions they are “the same same. Every class has the same three quiet boys, three loud souls, but more mature and caring.” Mark Viola agrees, boys, three boys that are way ahead of the curve academi- stating “many characteristics and behaviours are the same.” cally, and three that need support.”

Francesco Bazzocchi praises the students he graduated with Other items that obtained recognition for remaining the who are now sharing their “love of teaching and same were, courtesy of Paul Fitzpatrick, the school’s “tradi- co-curriculars.” Robert Fantilli refers to making “closer tion of excellence” and “the Hoikety Choik,” as well as, friends” and seeing them in “different roles as parents, according to Michael De Pellegrin, the belief in “the brother- administrators, or colleagues.” Carlo Trentadue notes “many hood, a commitment to pursuing excellence, and competi- staff members were around when I was a student, and while tiveness in all areas of school life.” many have remained the same, you get to know them in a different light.” Similarly, Stephen Antolin finds it “interesting Likewise, Francesco Bazzocchi points to the “strong culture getting to know them from a more personal perspective.” fostered on teaching goodness, discipline and knowledge,” and Robert Tunney is proud that “the staff and teachers still Maxwell Moffat feels that “as a student, at times, your truly care how the students progress.” While notably, but relationship with teachers can be tough, but being reintro- perhaps not surprisingly, several respondents felt the one duced to them as colleagues has been very gratifying.” Paul thing at St. Mike’s that is exactly the same from their time as Fitzpatrick, who “works with many (of his) former teachers,” students is Fr. Zinger, CSB, OSM. Fr. Malo himself was very practical in pointing to the fact that is happy to “see that they are still the same quality individu- They remain true to themselves and true to the vision of the the uniforms remain basically the same, which is some I knew you when... als that I knew all those years ago.” And Noel Di Tosto is in achievement considering the various fashion trends of the agreement that the teachers seem to be the same, but feels school, embodying what we truly believe a St. Michael's Man past 50 years. David Lee refers to “the passion and enthusi- So, some things have changed; some have remained the they “tell more jokes in the staff room.” is - a true leader in his community and profession who holds asm of the student body,” while both Peter Zavodny ’97 same. And some things have managed to change while still SMCS close to his heart.” and Fr. Thompson mention “the mission” and “the vision” of remaining the same. Nowhere was this truer than in asking In specifically referencing classmates Greg Hook, Frank the school. Greg Hook ’80 and Carlo Trentadue ’09 alumni staff members about fellow staff they remember from Trentadue, and Gino Saccone ’80, Robert Tunney explains, What Tunney provides in eloquence, David Lee once again were both more esoteric in pointing respectively to “the when they were students and former students they have been “these gentleman were leaders in the sports they were matches in succinctness, stating, “we are all a little older and feeling” and “brotherhood” as things that haven’t changed. reacquainted with as staff. engaged in. They were competitive then and are still today. wiser, but we still bleed double blue.”

18 A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF ALUMNI INSPIRING ALUMNI 19 DOUBLE BLUE PICTORIAL:

TURKEY ROLL More than 400 alumni attended the annual Turkey Roll & Reunion on Friday, November 25, 2016. The evening began with Fr. Jeff Thompson, CSB ’79, celebrating Mass in the Chapel with Luke Adamovsky ’05 assisting with altar service. Following Mass, alumni gathered in the gym to reconnect with classmates, along with current and former faculty, while enjoying a variety of gaming activities. Others took the opportunity to tour the campus and chat with Fr. Zinger, CSB, OSM, who proudly showed the restored Room 12 and the 45 years’ worth of photos. Throughout the evening, 51 classes were represented, spanning the years of 1945 – 2016. St. Michael's honoured the classes of 1967, 1992, and 2007 for celebrating milestone anniversaries and would also like to thank the three alumni residing in the U.S. who made it back to SMCS to participate in the evening.

20 A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF ALUMNI INSPIRING ALUMNI 21 BLUE BANNER BLIMEY! ST. MIKE’S SURVEY ALUMNI ARE TAKING HOW SHOULD RESULTS NEW GRADUATES OVER LONDON RECEIVE THEIR Gavin Davidson ‘93 FIRST ISSUE It doesn't matter It should be OF THE to me how new handed out in graduates homeroom on the BLUE BANNER? receive a copy last day of class of the Blue SHOULD THE FIRST ISSUE OF THE BLUE BANNER Banner It should be part of a larger After learning a half-dozen St. Michael’s alumni have 4% PROVIDED TO NEW GRADUATES HAVE CONTENT alumni "welcome package" 4% put together for graduates relocated to the United Kingdom, five of them in the SPECIFIC TO THEM? 8% It should be a completely different London area, I started wondering about the common magazine geared entirely towards It should be presented the graduating in a special ceremony 40% causes behind this migration. What was it that had drawn class It should be mailed There should be a special run at the school by the 8% to them in the same of 200 copies with a different Alumni Association a group of accomplished alumni across the pond? What I manner as it is to cover and welcome letters president 8% all alumni from the school president, discovered, over drinks at the Maple Leaf Pub in central Alumni Association president, and 12% London, is that, while each individual had their own Blue Banner editor 36% It should be part of a reasons for emigrating, they remain inextricably linked – 52% larger alumni "welcome (left to right) Paul Rasbach ’05, Jack Czarnota ’86, Robert Lepone ’87, There should be package" put together There should be content specific to the by the ties that bind the St. Mike’s community together, and Victor Fornasier ’85 at the Maple Leaf Pub for graduates a special run of graduating class in 200 copies with 12% every summer edition of which remain strong, even an ocean away. a different cover the Blue Banner, but it featuring the should be the same I’m okay if you’re UK! graduating class 16% content for all There should be no What was scheduled to be a 30-minute trip into London on special content geared specifically an express train from the suburbs was turned into a Jack Czarnota is the eminence grise of the group, having towards the graduating SHOULD THE BLUE BANNER PUBLISHING multi-hour odyssey, as the tracks had been washed out the emigrated to the UK in 1990 in order to complete a MSc at class SCHEDULE BE ALTERED FROM THE previous night. Fearing I would miss the meeting I had the London School of Economics. Jack has now been in CURRENT NOVEMBER/JUNE TIMELINE TO myself organized, I started feverishly planning other routes. A NEW JANUARY/JULY TIMELINE IN London, where he lives in Wimbledon with his wife ORDER TO ALLOW US TO BETTER REPORT By mid-afternoon, I had secured a place on a very slow Catherine and 13-year-old son Luke, longer than he lived in ON TIMELY ISSUES AND EVENTS SUCH AS train that would take me quite close to the designated Canada. He started in the investment banking business not IS IT IMPORTANT THAT A NEW TURKEY ROLL REUNION, THE SPRING 72% meeting spot. Staying in constant contact with my fellow long after arriving in the UK and has been trading high ISSUE OF THE BLUE BANNER REUNION BBQ, AND THE EVAN TANNIS YES IS RELEASED JUST BEFORE ALUMNI SOCCER SHOWDOWN? alumni – my disbelief at the transit system’s response to the yield bonds for the past 25 years. Most of his time was at TURKEY ROLL REUNION storm being met unanimously with a yawn and a ‘welcome Salomon Brothers / Citigroup, where he often ran into SO THAT IT CAN BE to London’ – I started inching my way into the city. Mark Zownir ’86. He now works at a small US DISTRIBUTED TO 56% investment bank called Jefferies, “doing more of the same”. ATTENDEES? 44% NO 18% YES NO Four hours later, an hour later than planned, I was sitting at the Maple Leaf Pub surrounded by St. Mike’s alumni, one Stephen Fullan moved to the UK in 1997 to work for Bell of whom was handing me a pint of Guinness. Already at Canada International. He remains in the telecommunications the table were Jack Czarnota ’86, Stephen Fullan ’87, HOW SHOULD THE COST field, working for Genband (formerly known as Nortel) in I want a third By shortening and Victor Fornasier ’85. Still to come, ensuring I was not OF THE SPECIAL THIRD issue, but am the two regular its Maidenhead office. “My real reason for moving was to ISSUE BE COVERED? not sure how issues the last person to arrive at the meeting I had arranged, were to pay for it fulfill a dream of travelling around Europe,” recalls Fullan. Paul Rasbach ’05, and Robert Lepone ’87. WOULD YOU BE IN FAVOUR OF CREATING 4% “I came over on an ancestral visa (I have a Scottish 4% A THIRD ISSUE OF THE BLUE BANNER grandfather) with a view to applying for my British THAT FOCUSES ON A SPECIFIC TOPIC Over the next couple of hours, filled with great company citizenship, which I received in 2003.” AND IS PRINTED IN A LIMITED RUN TO 20% 36% and conversation, I developed a good picture of who these BE DISTRIBUTED ONLY AT THE TURKEY By increasing the By raising funds overall annual through advertising alumni are and why they are living in London. It was ROLL REUNION WHILE budget for the and sponsorship Blue Banner Robert Lepone, another 1987 graduate, was working as a STILL AVAILABLE TO THE 64% interesting to discover right off the bat, that until that day, YES chartered accountant in Toronto when he moved to the ALUMNI COMMUNITY the full group of London alumni had never gathered in one ONLINE? 36% United Kingdom in 1997, but his relocation was supposed NO place. Although some saw each other occasionally, not 36% to be temporary. “I moved with KPMG in what was I don't see a need everyone had even met before. Some were not aware how for a third issue supposed to be a two-year secondment. My wife and I many other alumni lived in such close proximity, and others wanted to travel and experience living in a different country, had not seen each other since graduating 30 years earlier.

22 A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF ALUMNI INSPIRING ALUMNI 23 Because Jack Czarnota also gets homesick, he usually “It certainly has changed for the better, but at the same time makes it back to Canada twice a year, with at least one is still the old SMCS that I remember.” stop in cottage country on Georgian Bay or in Muskoka. Czarnota also tries to return to visit the school whenever he More than books can. “The last time I was at St. Mike’s was for my 25th reunion, a few years back,” he reminisces. “A year before While Stephen Fullan has been separated from the campus that, Joe Younder ’56 gave me a tour of the new and by an ocean, the influence of St. Michael’s has remained impressive school facilities.” strong within him. “My SMCS education made me who I am. It taught me about dedication and determination, my Unlike Paul and Jack, it has been more than two years strengths and weaknesses, and gave me the strong since Robert Lepone has returned to Canada, but he’s not grounding and structure required to go out into the world that concerned. “Having now lived in the UK for nearly 20 on my own,” Fullan states. “St. Mike’s challenged me and years, I find the transition usually quite unsettling - spurred me on to greater things. Above all, it gave me particularly the traffic in Toronto, which has become confidence to stand on my own two feet, otherwise I would considerably worse since we left,” Lepone confesses. not have moved to the UK.” “Although London is larger and more populous, the transportation system shrinks the city and makes life less Robert Lepone also looks back fondly on his time at St. stressful than sitting in traffic on the 404 or 401!” (ed’s Mike’s and the lessons he learned there, lessons that are note: not so sure about that!) still helping him to this day. “My St. Mike's education and Jack Czarnota enjoys the view Paul Rasbach celebrates a Blue Jay playoff victory in London experience has set the foundation for my values in life,” he One thing Lepone does miss about Canada, however, is says. “I may not remember the content of every subject or lesson taught, but the guidance, values, and discipline at By this point, it was time for me to relocate to Stamford so after some thought, we decided on England,” reflects spending time with friends and family. While he frequently that formative part of every young man's life stays with Bridge. As I downed the remaining drops of my last pint it Lepone, who lives the London suburb of Walton-on-Thames runs into Czarnota and Fullan, who both live within 30 minutes, he does regret not being able to catch up with his them into their careers.” became clear there was no magic bullet that could be used with his wife and three UK-born children. “My wife is other SMCS friends more regularly. Although Lepone is to lump the London alumni together into one column. Each originally from London, so the decision was easy and the active on social media and occasionally serves as a host “Forget the books for a moment,” Paul Rasbach offers when had his own reasons - some personal, some business - for transition was more compelling than some of the other for alumni making the trip across the pond, most of his asked about his time at the school. “St. Mike's for me was relocating, and each had enjoyed a different experience options we were considering at the time.” catching up is done on trips back to Toronto. an environment where you learned to conduct yourself with since arriving. But what was obvious, and heartwarming, confidence. Even to this day, my friends and I don't miss an was that, no matter their age or how long they had been Paul Rasbach, the youngest charter member of the ‘London “There are several alumni on the faculty who have been opportunity to take friendly shots at each other - so you need living in the UK, they are all still St. Michael’s Men. Five’ is still in transition mode, having only moved to the UK very generous with their time when I visit, such as Chris to be thick skinned and sure of yourself. It’s a quality that has recently, when an opportunity for a work transfer arose in De Piero ’87, Emile John ’87, Terry Sheridan ’89, helped me adapt to new situations throughout my career.” 2014. Paul, who works in the insurance and asset and Nunzio Corrente. On the occasions I have visited, any management industry with Aviva Investors, jumped at the remaining faculty members that were teaching in my era Advice on crossing the pond opportunity, moving from Toronto to London with his and still roaming the 'yellow brick halls' have also been partner, Alanna. very generous in their welcome and time,” said Lepone. “I According to Jack Czarnota, a thick skin isn’t the only thing was fortunate enough to meet Dan Prendergast, OSM, you will need if you are considering relocating to the UK. Running back to Canada walking through the halls. We shared some time reminiscing “If I were to give any advice to alumni considering a move about faculty of my era. I'm always amazed about how the to the UK, I would have to say that you need to seriously With most of his family and friends located in Canada, and school has changed physically since I was a student, but the get used to rainy weather and cloudy days,” states still missing California Sandwiches and his barber, Rasbach culture has remained true to the history and tradition of the Czarnota. “The only people that emigrate to the UK and don’t complain about the weather are usually from tries to make it home as often as possible. “I was back school. When I walk down the athletic corridor and see the Vancouver!” home for Christmas 2015,” he states. “It was really nice to team photos and trophy cabinet, it brings back fond memories of teammates, practice sessions, and game days.” be able to spend some time with my family and friends. The Robert Lepone also has some good advice for St. Mike’s most challenging part of moving here is being away from Stephen Fullan’s memories are starting to fade just a bit, alumni that are considering packing up those lessons and them.” having not returned home since 2010 - although both his starting their careers somewhere else in the world. “Do it! wife and daughter recently enjoyed a two-week sojourn in Don't miss the opportunity to travel, particularly early in “My closest friends are from St. Mike's. Luckily modern Canada. While Stephen has been keeping his connection your career where it can be both a professionally and communications technology makes it easy to stay in touch, to St. Mike’s alive through his friendships with Lepone and personally rewarding experience,” he says, before but nothing replaces hanging out with the boys, which I Czarnota, he has not been on campus for many years. “The concluding that “it is difficult to plan too far in advance in was able to do when I attended Turkey Roll in 2013,” last time I visited SMCS was in 2009, when I went by to see life, so enjoy the moment and take the opportunity to Rasbach continues. “The place still felt like home.” Chris De Piero,” says Fullan, when asked about the school. relocate at some point in your early career”. Paul and his girlfriend Alanna moved to London together in 2014

24 A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF ALUMNI INSPIRING ALUMN 25 DANIEL SHEEDY ’13 competed in and contribution to Canadian communities. While WHERE the Student Yachting World Cup rehabbing a wrist injury, MacMillan led the Redblacks in (SYWoC) in the fall of 2016, as a hours spent working in the Ottawa-Gatineau community, member of the Queen’s University serving meals to the homeless, helping out as a minor ARE THEY Keelboat Sailing Team. The event takes football guest coach, and participating in school assemblies place every year at La Rochelle, France to engage and mentor youth in the National Capital Region. NOW and is hosted by École Polytechnique, one of Europe’s top This past February, Nolan brought the Grey Cup back to engineering schools. Queen’s Keelboating is the first SMCS and visited both staff and students. Canadian team to win the SYWoC since the regatta started in 1980. DANIEL GRBAC ’07, son of Leonardo ’79 and brother of PETER ’08, completed an Honours Master of Arts degree Jazz Institute, said the programme’s philosophy is “music as ROBERT GRILLI ’12 an agent of social change.” That involves bringing jazz to recently graduated with a specialization in Sport Management at Western disadvantaged audiences around the world and, closer to from the University of Houston (UH) cum University, following an Honours Bachelor of Physical Health home, includes seniors residences, homes for the disabled, laude with an Economics major and a and Education at the University of Toronto. For the past two and prisons. “The social component and the philosophy of Business minor. While also playing on years, Daniel has been in Australia pursuing a Graduate the institute really resonated with him as a musician,” the university baseball team, he wrote a Diploma in Business Administration and Marketing at the Pignataro said of Fung. book called The Playbook, A University of Technology, Sydney. In his spare time, he has Student-Athlete's Guide to Success. His goal is to empower volunteered as a lifeguard on Bondi Beach in Sydney and Performing in front of those outreach audiences had a and aid student-athletes in their unique journey through trained with the Newport Surf Life Saving Club. Prior to profound effect, Fung said. “I found that music is a tool that can be used as therapy and it’s amazing to see the effects college, while allowing them to achieve success in the leaving Canada, Daniel was a member of the Toronto Police on people who are maybe at a bad place in their life. classroom, in their respective sport, and in their social lives. Lifeguard Service. This past July, he was a member of ANTHONY FUNG ’11 started his music career on a They’re dancing with us. They’re smiling and having a During Robert’s senior year at university, three events Canada's representative team competing in the 2016 Sanyo high school drumline and now he’s beat a path to an good time. They get a chance to express their emotions.” occurred in his life that led him to the path he is pursuing. Bussan International Lifesaving Cup in Miyazaki, Japan, extremely prestigious U.S. music programme. The First, a professor asked him to do a video for class regarding where he won gold and silver medals in the beach sprint Richmond Hill native, 23, who graduated with a master’s It was his mentors at Berklee who urged Fung to apply to the what lessons, tools, and tips enabled him to achieve success competition. Daniel also captured a bronze medal at the degree last spring from Boston’s Berklee Global Jazz Monk Institute, a two-year programme that enrols only one given his rigorous student-athlete schedule. Secondly, his 2016 World Championships Lifesaving Competition in the Institute, has won a coveted spot at the Thelonious Monk ensemble of musicians per class, who attend on full younger brother, Thomas Grilli ’17 was going through the Netherlands in the men's 90 meter beach sprint on Institute of Jazz Performance at the University of California, scholarships. It also requires a two-day audition before a panel Los Angeles. Fung, who is already composing his own of jazz greats, which that year included Wayne Shorter, whom recruiting process and was on the verge of attending September 10, 2016, beating a two-time Olympic sprinter works, said his first inspiration came at the age of 10 from Fung called “the most prominent living jazz legend in the university, so Robert started jotting down lessons and tips. fresh from competing in Rio. the 2002 movie about marching bands called Drumline. world,” as well as Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Heath, Kenny Burrell, Lastly, the athletic department at UH had freshman/senior James Newton, and Tijuana Brass co-founder Herb Alpert. success groups whereby the seniors would answer questions STEVE HOSSACK ’07 is currently “I just remember being so captivated by the drums. So after and inform the freshmen on what to expect throughout their living in Whitehorse and working for a week, I went to go get drum lessons and about maybe a “It’s extremely prestigious to be selected,” Pignataro said. “It’s time as student-athletes. Robert reflects back on his time the CBC as a journalist/videographer. month later, my mom bought me my first drum set and I one of those programs that everybody wants to get into and roaming the yellow brick halls where the pillars of ‘goodness, He passes along a big hello to all the was just banging away in my basement,” Fung recalled. it’s very hard because they just accept a very limited amount of Basilians, staff members, and fellow students. (Fung) has made us very proud, but it’s just confirmed discipline, and knowledge’ were instilled in him, and believes His mother, a widow, was initially supportive as long as what we were thinking and seeing from the beginning.” without these values, his journey would not be possible. alumni that attended the Turkey Roll and drumming remained a hobby, but was less sure when he celebrated the class of 2007’s 10-year decided to pursue it as a career. “It was more of a Fung, who began classes in September, said the biggest JOSEPH CRAMAROSSA ’10 became anniversary. self-pursuit kind of thing. I needed to do this,” Fung said. “I adjustment is the weather. “Getting used to warm weather the 213th St. Michael’s alumnus to play always just said, ‘Don’t worry about me.’ It’s now to the everyday, that’s kind of interesting to me. Part of me really in the NHL, when he lined up for the ANDREW COGLIANO ’05 was the point where she’s very supportive; she’s like ‘Wow, I can’t misses stepping outside and being a little chilly. L.A.’s a town Anaheim Ducks on October 23, 2016. NHL Iron Man leader as of January 12, believe all these great things are happening’.” that has always been mysterious to me. I didn’t know if I would having played 747 consecutive games really fit here. But so far, it’s been really positive. There’s a lot Fung, who performed with the St. Michael’s College of great connections and I’ve already played a couple of gigs stretching over the past 10 seasons for School drumline throughout high school, got his first taste here,” he said. NOLAN MACMILLAN ’08 was part Edmonton and Anaheim. He is only the of jazz when he did friend Joe Manzoli ’08 a favour of 2016 Grey Cup Champion Ottawa 20th player in NHL history to play at least and filled in for a drummer during a Christmas concert. “I Fung, who hopes to tour some day with his own band Redblacks. The offensive lineman was 500 consecutive games and only the fifth to do so from the just knew the basic ‘swing ride’ pattern. That’s all I knew playing his own compositions, said jazz has become a truly also one of nine CFL nominees for the beginning of his career. about jazz. I’d never really listened to it in my life,” Fung international musical genre. “The word jazz is so broad these Jake Gaudaur Veterans’ Award. The recalled. “I got hooked... and I played with Joe throughout days. There are so many different kinds of styles and avenues honour has been awarded every year PAUL MARCHESE ’03 and his wife my high school years.” that are branching out of jazz music. Jazz is so accessible since 2010 to a Canadian CFL player Anessa welcomed Anthony and that it’s branching into different cultures at this point.” Like his mentor Manzoli, Fung was later admitted to the Berklee who best demonstrates the attributes of Benjamin on March 21, 2016. College of Music and its highly regarded jazz programme. GTA musician drums way into UCLA jazz program, Bruce Canada’s military veterans: strength, Marco Pignataro, managing director of the Berklee Global Demara, Toronto Star, Oct. 13, 2016 perseverance, courage, comradeship,

26 A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF ALUMNI INSPIRING ALUMN 27 BRAD HARRISON ’02 was in charge redefined their partnership with a renewed focus on DAVE TRAFFORD ’79, a founding LARRY COLLE ’69 hosted celebrated of rehearsing a concert band made up of developing student-athletes through the high school’s Varsity member of the SMCS alumni theatre documentary filmmaker Kwame Mason SMCS alumni from 1989 to 2016 to Hockey programme. The new ownership team will continue company, Dreamtheatre Productions, as part of the ongoing St. Michael's honour former head of music, Paul to operate the Buzzers independently, but remain committed staged an independent community Sports History Class. Kwame is the Pietrkiewicz, who retired at the end of the to upholding the traditions of St. Michael’s College School. production of The Promise in the Centre director of Soul On Ice: Past, Present & 2015-16 school year. Following a for the Arts on November 26. It is a Future, a documentary about the history performance of Dixieland Parade, The STEPHEN FULLAN ’87 has been contemporary and poetic musical that and contribution of black athletes in Radetsky March, and Latin Gold (in which ‘Pietrkiewicz’ was involved in many of sports, enabling draws us through the prophetic anticipation of the Advent hockey. It won the Viewers Choice Award for best film at the substituted for ‘Tequila’), everyone gathered at the Wychwood him to travel around Europe and the season, making poignant the unconditional commitment of Edmonton International Film Festival and was recently given Pub to share memories of past band trips and Pietrkiewiczisms world from his home base in England. the Annunciation, underlining the humility and simplicity of the Unsung Hero Award at the Future Aces Awards in Toronto. that will stay with us for ever. It was a wonderful evening to Hockey is in his blood and for the first Christmas, and celebrating the wonder and joy of the honour Paul Pietrkiewicz, the face of the SMCS Music MICHAEL MARTIN ’64 has been few years he lived in the UK he played Epiphany. Performed by a 20-voice choir and six-piece Department for more than a quarter of a century. married for almost 50 years, has three semi-pro in Division 3 of the English ensemble, the music ranges from rumbling rock pieces to sons, and has lived in Walnut Creek, CA league. He also played baseball and softball for England soaring anthems. It also includes Celtic folk-based ballads BOBBY HASTINGS ’99 worked his for more than 35 years. A registered and was part of national championship teams in both mixed with jazz-styled arrangements of traditional carols. 1000th NHL game as assistant California architect, Michael has been in sports. However, Stephen feels his greatest sports equipment manager with the Toronto private practice for more than 30 years. Maple Leafs on November 19, 2016. achievement was becoming a player with Great Britain LEO RAUTINS ’78 was inducted into He enjoys reading the Blue Banner as it Bobby worked in the same capacity for Men’s Fastpitch Softball team, after receiving his British the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in reminds him of great memories from attending St. Mike’s, the St. Michael’s Buzzers and Majors citizenship in 2003. In 2004, he was selected to represent March 2016. Considered one of the saying “it makes it feel like only yesterday I was rushing to before joining the Leafs in 2001. the British Men's team at the International Softball best Canadian-born players, Rautins has class hoping I wouldn't get a late slip from Fr. Gorman, CSB Federation World Championships in Christchurch, New been at the forefront of basketball in this ’44.” Michael remembers with particular fondness a number of ANTHONY RUFFALO ’98 and his wife Elisa welcomed Zealand. In 2005, he was named the team’s country for more than three decades. his teachers and coaches, including Jack Fenn, OSM ’54, their second child, Francesco Anthony, on July 1, 2016. player-manager. Stephen continued in that role for 10 years He is a broadcasting veteran and a Michael Lavelle ’55 and Fr. Higgins, CSB, OSM ’45. It until 2015. In all, Stephen has been involved as a player familiar face on TSN as a Toronto Raptors analyst. At was Fr. Higgins, in his role as coach, who encouraged Michael MARK SOKOLSKI ’95 organized the World Cup of Table and/or manager in five European Championships (winning Syracuse University, Rautins was named Most Valuable to keep playing football. Michael stuck with it and ended up Hockey 2016 on September 24 in support of the Canadian three bronze), and four World Championships. Player in the Big East Tournament, later being selected to the receiving a scholarship to a university in the United States. Safe School Network. The event was held at Brennan Hall university’s All-Century Team. He was the first Canadian to on the University of Toronto campus. ROBERT TUNNEY ’81, manager of be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft, 17th overall DAVE KEON ’60 was named the St. Michael’s Arena, was featured, by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1983. For his outstanding greatest Toronto Maple Leafs player of all FRANK WOLF ’89 experienced a along with the famous arena, in contributions to the sport in Canada, Rautins is also an time in a ceremony on October 14, 2016. unique look at climate change from the Episode Eight of Ron MacLean’s inductee of the Canadian Basketball Hall, the Ontario Keon played 15 seasons with the Leafs, perspective of a rowing expedition Toronto. Tunney chatted with MacLean Basketball Hall of Fame, and St. Michael’s College School including six as captain. He scored 858 through the Northwest Passage. In in the bowels of the hockey rink, Basketball Hall of Fame. points in 1062 games, winning Stanley 2013, he and three others attempted providing background on “a school that Cups in 1962, 1963, and 1964. Other the feat, not only to see if it could be St. Mike’s alumni included in the list of the Top 100 Maple not only builds character, but has helped jump start the DAN ODORICO ’78, DOMENIC DE done, but to intimately investigate the Leafs, which was created in honour of the team’s centennial careers of more than 200 NHL players.” LUCA ’76, NICK DEL PRINCIPE ramifications of a warming Arctic. Combining his expedition season, were Tim Horton ’49 (#6), Frank Mahovlich ’57 ’72, JOE NORKUS ’72, and SAM experience, interviews with indigenous residents, and (#9), Red Kelly ’46 (#14), Joe Primeau ’48 (#22), Dick MARK FERRARO ’80 KANES ’70 hosted the first Dan NASA climate change data, Frank gives an informative and Duff ’55 (#28), Tod Sloan ’46 (#38), Jimmy Thomson held a mini-reunion of Prendergast Legacy Golf Tournament on entertaining talk about an issue affecting the entire planet. ’45 (#40), Reg Noble ’16 (#55), Gus Mortson ’44 1980 graduates at the September 30, bringing alumni and In the past 20 years, Frank has completed a single season (#56), Nick Metz ’34 (#69), and Mike Walton ’62 (#85) canoe expedition across Canada; whitewater kayaked in Ferraro family farm on friends together in memory of Dan Cambodia and Laos; cycled from the Yukon to Nome, November 12. It was a Prendergast, OSM and raising $6,000 for the Dan and PAT QUINN ‘58, was inducted Alaska in the dead of winter; sea kayaked around British picture-perfect day, made Sharon Prendergast Fund. More than 70 St. Michael’s posthumously into the Hockey Hall of Columbia’s Haida Gwaii; hiked, packrafted, and sea even better by incredible community members, including alumni, former teachers, Fame as a builder in November 2016. kayaked the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline; and last food and fine wines. And friends, and members of the Prendergast family gathered at Quinn, who attended SMCS for summer he was part of a four-person team to row the no gathering of Italian The Country Club in Woodbridge. The golfers teed off at half-a-year before being forced to transfer Northwest Passage. SMCS boys would be 8:30 a.m. and were treated to porchetta sandwiches hand by the Detroit Red Wings, who owned his complete without a bocce tournament. The competition was delivered by Domenic throughout the morning. NHL rights, wasn’t from Toronto, but he JOE FERRARO ’88 and JOHN COPPA ’88 have fierce, but in the end Team Cattana and Garisto prevailed. Congratulations to the winning foursome, Rocco forged a bond with the city, and engendered an unshakeable purchased the St. Michael’s Buzzers Jr. A franchise from Starting from the back to the front and left to right: Mark Piccininno ’94, and Mark ’81, Michael ’81, and loyalty amongst its hockey fans. As a coach, arriving in 1998, fellow alumnus Mike McCarron ’79. McCarron had Ferraro, Frank DiNino ’80, Ed Cattana ’80, John Frank Santonato. Following the morning of golf, the he guided the Maple Leafs to their last stretch of sustained purchased the Buzzers franchise from St. Michael's College Santos ’80 (our honourary Italian), Romeo Milano ’80, alumni regrouped for a barbeque, where they reconnected success. Twice during Quinn’s seven seasons here his team School in 2002. He led the hockey club to success on and Dom Garisto ’80, Tony Cammareri ’80, and and shared memories of Dan. Donations are still welcome, made the conference final, playing 80 playoff games spread off the ice, grounded in the traditions of St. Mike’s and its Tiziano Pietrobon ’80. Frank Protomanni ’80 is please visit smcsgive.com. over 13 series. Three times they reached 100 points. Quinn, hockey programme. In 2014, the school and the Buzzers taking the picture. who missed the playoffs just once during his tenure, served as both coach and general manager from 1999 to 2003.

28 A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF ALUMNI INSPIRING ALUMN 29 St. Michael's, Fr. Higgins was principal of Basilian schools ST. MICHAEL’S IN in Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, and Windsor, where he demonstrated a lively and passionate devotion to the St. BUZZERS MEMORIAM Michael's and Basilian motto, ‘Teach Me Goodness, ALUMNI UPDATE Discipline, and Knowledge’. From 1962 he taught and Peter Fillman coached the senior football team at St. Mary's College in Sault Ste. Marie for 12 years, before moving on to Sudbury and Windsor. He then returned to Toronto, and Dallas Stars. He had 372 goals and 493 assists to go teaching at Michael Power High School and again at St. along with 1389 minutes in penalties. He added 24 goals Michael's. On October 30, 2015 the new St. Mary's and 33 assists in 53 playoff games. Eric appeared in seven College football field was named the ‘Fr. Brian Higgins NHL All Star games and won numerous other awards at every level. Unfortunately, a series of concussions cut short Field.’ Fr. Higgins was a larger-than-life character who will his career and he retired from the NHL in November 2007. forever be remembered, especially at St. Mary's and St. Michael's. Following his retirement from teaching, Philanthropy is now a big part of Eric’s life. A friend of Fr. Higgins continued his pastoral ministry at Henry Carr St. Michael’s, he was very supportive in raising funds for Farm. In April 2012, St. Michael’s College School was bursary programmes through his participation in the annual Skate for Kids event, started by the late Dan proud to bestow its highest honour upon Fr. Higgins, Prendergast, OSM. In 2007, Eric donated $5 million to inducting him into the Order of St. Michael. the London Health Science Centre. This still stands as one of the largest charitable donations by a Canadian athlete.

JOHN DAVIES ’43 died peacefully, in Eric Lindros ‘88-89 was inducted into the Hockey Hall Eric joins the following members of the St. Michael’s his 90th year, at the Deep River & of Fame in November 2016 in Toronto. He was a boy in a community in the Hockey Hall of Fame: Frank Rankin FR. BRIAN HIGGINS, CSB, OSM, ’45, brother of man’s body. That was Eric Lindros, a 15-year-old, when he District Hospital on July 25, 2016, ’13, Reg Noble ’16, Red Kelly ’46, Ted Lindsay Hubert ’42 (deceased), Uncle of Peter ’74, Brian took to the ice for the St. Michael’s Buzzers for the ’46, Joe Primeau ’48, Tim Horton ’49, Murray surrounded by the love of his family. ’81, Kevin ’91, and Norah Higgins Burnham, SMCS 1988-89 season, leading them to both the Metro Jr. B and Costello ’53, Dick Duff ’55, Jim Gregory ’55, Retired from Atomic Energy Canada Guidance Counsellor, and great uncle of Peter ’99, Provincial championships. If you were an opponent in Eric’s Frank Mahovlich ’57, Gerry Cheevers ’59, Dave Limited (AECL) and a Professor Emeritus way, he just ran over you. That was his style. To say that he Keon ’60, Bobby Bauer ’33, Pat Quinn ’58, and Conner ’03, James ’07, Liam ’13, Seamus ’17, at McMaster University, John was a member of the Knights played the game hard is an understatement and he carried Fr. David Bauer, CSB. and John ’22 died at St. Michael's Hospital, on that style throughout his hockey career. After the Buzzers, of Columbus Bishop Smith Assembly 4th Degree. John was November 4, 2016, after a fall six days earlier at Anglin Eric played for the OHL Oshawa Generals for three years, Connor Brown ‘10-11, a Toronto Maple Leafs rookie, the beloved husband of Florence Davies, cherished father house, a Basilian Fathers residence. Fr. Higgins was born winning a Memorial Cup in 1990. He was chosen as the had 21 points in 45 games as of January 23. He also had of Susan, Christopher, Catherine, Paul, Jim, and Anne, Canadian Junoir Hockey League Player of the Year in on March 15, 1926 and graduated from St. Michael’s six minutes in penalties and a plus/minus rating of +7. and loving grandfather of Anna, Simon, Michael, Erika, 1991. He was a member of three Canadian National College School in 1945. He soon after joined the Basilians Sara, Michelle, Jon Paul, James, Scott, Gillian, Jacob, Junior teams and played on three Canadian Olympic Mitch Marner ‘12-13, the Toronto Maple Leafs forward, and was ordained in 1954. Fr. Brian was part of the teams, winning a silver medal in 1992 and a gold medal Matt, Stuart, Desi and Aidan. The dear brother of Michael is generating his fair share of attention on a team laden St. Michael’s faculty for one year in 1951 and again from in 2002. with talented rookies after becoming the 214th member of Davies and the late Mary Watts, John also had six 1955-62, teaching Religion, Physics, and Mathematics. He the St. Michael’s community to play in the NHL. As of great-grandchildren. John was a remarkable man who had a great passion for sports and the development of the Eric was chosen first overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the January 23, Marner was leading all NHL rookies in scoring inspired others with his fearless love and determination. 1991 NHL Entry Draft, but his rights were eventually traded student-athlete, coaching football and hockey, and serving with 39 points in 45 games. He will be remembered for his generosity and commitment to the Philadelphia Flyers after a protracted dispute. His NHL as the school’s Director of Athletics, and chaplain for the to his family, Deep River and his scientific community. career, spanning 13 years, saw him play 760 games for Toronto St. Michael’s Majors. In addition to his service to the Flyers, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs,

30 A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF ALUMNI INSPIRING ALUMN 31 JOHN CHRISTIAN EGSGARD ’44 JOHN PRENDERGAST ’48 died at the age of 85 on two Stanley Cups with legendary GORD MCMAHON ’54 died was born in Toronto on March 25, September 4, 2016 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, teammate Gordie Howe. He was peacefully on April 19, 2016 in 1925 and died at St. Joseph's Newmarket. He is survived by his wife Jill, son Kevin, later traded to the Chicago his 84th year surrounded by his Hospital on July 10, 2016. A gifted daughters Lisa and Angela, grandsons James and Jordan, Blackhawks, where he played 41 family. Beloved husband of Bev and internationally acclaimed brothers Joe, Bill and Paul, sisters Ann Marie, Nonie, games during the 1957-58 season. for 60 years, Gord was the loving mathematics educator, John spent the Margaret "Petie." A 1955 University of Toronto graduate, He scored 51 goals with 44 assists father of Karen, Paul, Keith, and first 20 years of his teaching career where he participated in both intercollegiate and interfaculty during his NHL career. He then Sharon. He is lovingly remembered as a Basilian priest. Egsgard sports, John moved to Calgary primarily to pursue a career played for several different teams by his seven grandchildren - completed Bachelors and Masters in oil exploration. He played three plus years with the over the years in the AHL and David, Taylor, Heather, Michelle, Degrees in Mathematics at the University of Toronto while in the Calgary Stampeders followed by 40 years in the aviation WHL, scoring a total of 264 goals, evenly split between the two Megan, Michael, and Christopher – and survived by his seminary, and was gold medalist in his graduating class. He was industry, including airborne geophysics, arctic exploration leagues. He retired in 1971, at the age of 38. After his playing three siblings, Marie, Helen, and Paul, and sister-in-law Joan. ordained into the Catholic priesthood in 1953 and taught at St. and heliskiing. John was an avid golfer, skier and cottager career, he became a coach, leading the Houston Aeros of the WHA to two straight championships, while featuring three Michael's College School where he was head of the Mathematics and enjoyed 12 years of Muskoka retirement on his return from the west. He will dearly miss his family, friends and Howes, former Red Wings teammate Gordie and his sons Mark BILL WARD ’56 died peacefully Department for 16 years, where Superior for six years, and fellow parishioners at St. Joseph's Church, Bracebridge. and Marty. Dineen was named the WHA’s coach of the year in at home with his family at his side coached hockey. In 1968, he was awarded the Descartes Medal 1977 and 1978. He later coached the Red Wing’s AHL minor on May 28. Born December 12, for his contribution to mathematics education. Egsgard taught at MSGR. EDWARD FRANCIS league team, the Adirondack Red Wings, for six seasons, 1938, Bill was the loving husband Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and Andover in BOEHLER ’50 died on June 8, winning league titles in 1986 and 1989. Inducted into the AHL of Marguerite Ryan, and brother Massachusetts in 1971-72. Around that time, he fell in love with 2016 at The Cardinal Ambrozic Hall of Fame in 2014, Dineen returned to the NHL as head of Ted (deceased), Joan, Jim, and an American mathematician, Lyn McLane. John left the priesthood Houses of Providence, Toronto, in coach of the Philadelphia Flyers in 1991, coaching for two Mary. Predeceased by his and with the Pope’s permission, John and Lyn married in 1973. his 85th year and in his 60th year seasons. That team featured his son, Kevin. In total, five of Bill’s parents, Charles and Evangeline, They shared a remarkable love, raising their three children of priesthood. Msgr. Boehler sons played professional hockey, with three playing in the NHL. Bill will be sadly missed by his Jennifer, Erik, and Neil in Orillia, Ontario, with 1982 spent living served as assistant for five years at children Mike, Vicky, Brian, Larry, and Chris. He will also be and teaching in Geneva. In Orillia, John taught math at Twin St. Theresa's Shrine Parish, EDWARD JOHN PLATA ’52 died peacefully at home on missed by his eleven grandchildren: Laurianne, Jennifer, Lakes Secondary School and Patrick Fogarty Secondary School, Scarborough, following his May 1, at the age of 83. Beloved father of Edward and Julie, Alex, Samantha, Thomas, Joshua, Brian, Wendy, Stephen, where he also coached the ski and rugby teams. John was a ordination in 1957. He then studied Canon Law in Rome. On Plata was blessed in life to have three adoring granddaughters: Amanda, and Jackson. Bill was a respected teacher, vice prolific author of more than 25 math textbooks. He was President his return to Toronto, he served Archbishop Pocock as Ava, Alexa, and Sophia. He was predeceased by his wife principal, and principal for many years with the Durham of the U.S. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Secretary and as Vice-Chancellor and chancellor of Spiritual Mary Cletus at a very young age, never re-marrying and Catholic District School Board. An avid skier, he was also a and the Canadian and Ontario Associations for Mathematics Affairs from 1964-1972. Subsequently he served as pastor in devoting himself in raising his children. Also predeceased by part-time employee of Skican Travel for a number of years. Education, participating in all eight international congresses on three Toronto parishes: St. Helen's, Blessed Sacrament and his brothers, Stan, Albert, Raymond, and Walter, Edward will Bill enjoyed many ski trips during that time, often taking mathematics education. In 1993, he won the Prime Minister’s St. Anselm's. He also contributed to Catholic education for sadly be missed by his only surviving brother, and best friend, along his children and their growing families. Travel, golf, Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, and in 1997 seventeen years as a trustee of the Metropolitan Separate Mitch and his wife Mary, as well as his nieces, nephews, and and in earlier days camping, were activities that he received the lifetime achievement award from NCTM. School Board, including two terms as Chair. He served on the great-nieces and great-nephews. Born in St. Catharines in frequently pursued, and he was always interested and boards of TVO and Toronto Public Health, and from 1989 to 1932, his hockey career took him at a young age to Toronto to involved in the lives of his children. After raising their family DOUGLAS CHARLES MCGILLIVRAY ’44 died at the 2003 was Judicial Vicar of the Archdiocese. In retirement he attend St. Michael‘s College School. While at St. Mike's, he in Oshawa, Bill and Marguerite moved to cottage country, Veterans Wing of Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, on September continued to help in various parishes. In all his ministries he played hockey from bantam through to Major Jr. A and residing near Brechin for many years, admiring the view of 14, 2016, at 91 years of age. He was a good athlete at St. served with distinction, vigour, and genuine pastoral concern. then went off to finish his career in Nottingham, England. Lake Simcoe from their front deck. Michael's College School, playing junior hockey prior to He received a BBA from Niagara University, became a teacher, JAMES BISHOP ’58 died in his sleep at his King City enlisting in the Navy. Doug was a Veteran of WWII and often JOHN MAXWELL ’51 died and taught in the Belleville, Ontario area for 28 years - with the exception of a three year teaching sabbatical in Lahr, Germany. residence on September 15, 2011. James was born on shared stories of his time in the Navy, serving on the HMCS surrounded by his loving family and life-long friend, John Upon retirement and moving back to St. Catharines, he once April 17, 1940 in Toronto, the son of James and Alma. Prince Robert. After the war, he graduated from Veterans High McCullough ’51 on August 20, again reunited with his passion, becoming a hockey scout for He was the loving father of Michael, David, Suzanne, and School and then went to the University of Toronto. Doug began 2016. Maxwell leaves behind his various OHL teams. Ed will be remembered for his generous, Christopher, and was formerly married to Marie. He leaves his career as salesman for Gage Envelopes, rising to become best friend and love of his life, Kate. kind nature, his optimistic outlook on most everything, and his behind nine grandchildren and his three sisters, Anne, vice president and general manager. He was there for 31 Very proud father to his daughters, advice to never sweat the small stuff. Words to live by. Christine, and Paula, as well as many nieces and nephews. years. Doug met his lovely wife Sara at Gage's, and they had Kelly and Lisa, and his son, Paul, As a youth, he attended St. Michael's College School, a successful and happy marriage that lasted 64 years. John will also be missed by Kate's ROBERT ‘BOB’ GROUNDSELL where he played hockey with a number of NHL greats extended family in Ireland and England. John was born in Sault ’54 died suddenly in his 80th year including Frank Mahovlich ’57. He quickly excelled in BENNY WOIT (1946-47) died St. Marie to Doreen O’Keefe Hall and spent his boyhood years in Barrie, on June 7, 2016, shortly business, reaching the pinnacle of sales success in peacefully in Richmond Hill with his maternal grandparents in Smiths Falls. John was the after retiring from Bell Canada established insurance firms, including Crown Life and Sun surrounded by his family. Benny is founding president of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and following 37 years of service in Life. Having a fearless entrepreneurial spirit, James shifted survived by his loving wife Julie and the Assistant Deputy Minister of Tourism for Ontario. Barrie and Toronto. Beloved his talents to pioneering the field of business computing, two daughters, Debbie and Denise. husband of Sharon for 56 years, founding a software firm in the early 80s, which he enjoyed He will be greatly missed by his BILL DINEEN ’52, father of Gordon ’80, Kevin ’81, Bob was the dear father of Michael running for the next three decades. James was active in his extended family and friends. Woit and Gerald ’85, former professional hockey player and and Jackie; proud Grandpa of community and church and was a volunteer coach and had a long career in professional coach, died December 10, 2016, at his home in Lake Cory, Darrell, and Malcolm; and great-grandpa of Mikey, Suvi convener for Aurora minor hockey. He enjoyed singing and hockey, winning many championships, including three Stanley George, New York, at the age 84. Dineen played parts of five Rae, and Everly Brianne. Survived by brother Brian, Bob will playing his guitar, was an avid tennis player, and loved his Cups with the Detroit Red Wings in the early 1950s. seasons with the Detroit Red Wings from 1953-58, winning be sadly missed by other dear family members and friends. golden retriever, Jessie and his Porsche.

32 A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF ALUMNI INSPIRING ALUMN 33 HOWARD SHAUGHNESSY ’61 died on May 21, 1992 and served as a volunteer Chaplain at Sancta Maria MARK HENDERSON '78 died on September 2, 2016 in SISTER SUSAN MORAN, OLM 2016. Howard was the beloved husband of Mary, loving House, a group home for young women, for fifteen years. Toronto at the age of 57 years. Beloved son of his late died suddenly on December 18, father of Mara, and proud grandfather of Matilda and In 2005, Anthony received a Diploma in Spiritual Direction parents Arthur and Geraldine, Mark will be dearly missed 2016 at the Residence of Our Tadhg. In his 73 years, Howard was passionate about from Regis College and was inducted as a member of by his sister Nancy, and will be lovingly remembered by Ladies Missionaries. Sister Susan family, friends, education, the arts, literature, travel, Alpha Sigma Nu, the honor society of Jesuit institutions of his many aunts, cousins and dear friends. was born in Montreal to her gardening, entertaining, and sharing his expert opinions higher education. For Anthony, the craft of writing — beloved parents Thomas and on many topics. In the last five years, he overcame poetry, music, reflections — was an avocation he enjoyed TIM BROSNAHAN ’79 died Kathleen. She was raised in unexpected obstacles to continue to enjoy those things that throughout his life. He published his first book, From Under at the age of 54. Predeceased Toronto and studied at Loretto he loved. Howard was an English, Drama, and Media A Linden Tree, in 2011. Anthony is survived by his wife by his parents John and Bridget, Abbey and Toronto Teacher's College. After teaching in teacher for more than 30 years, beginning in Deep River, Laura, son Michael, and daughter Danielle. he leaves to mourn his sisters Toronto for a few years, she entered Our Ladies Ontario and on to schools for both Toronto and Maureen, Nora, and Kathleen, Missionaries in 1963. She continued to teach in Toronto Scarborough. In addition, he enjoyed performing, with a JOHN CERRE ’71 passed and his beloved nephews and and worked as a Pastoral Minister at St. Michael's College start at St. Brigid's Church Hall, through St. Michael's away in 1989. John was born in nieces Colleen, Neil, Naomi, School, which led to her co-founding the Out of the Cold College School, and St. Michael's College at the University Toronto on May 27, 1952 and and Malcolm, as well as his best program. Sister Susan obtained her Masters in Theological of Toronto. Most recently, Howard was thrilled to be a part began his hockey career at the friend Sharon Fellows. A graduate in Journalism from Studies at St. Augustine's College. She was also awarded of Scarborough Music Theatre. age of three on the backyard Ryerson University, Tim loved to communicate and trade the Order of Canada and received many recognitions for rink. He was first coached by his stories with all he met. His laughter will be missed. her work with the homeless, to whom she devoted her love STEPHEN CHEREVATY ’63 of Mississauga died on April father Charles Cerre who also and her life. Sister Susan will be sadly missed by her sister 6, 2013. Born April 24, 1945, Stephen was the much- coached such greats as Tim MARC COLVIN (1979-81) died peacefully in Calgary, Maureen (Michael Eustace ’53) and her brother Dan loved dad of Elizabeth and Stephanie, and loving grandpa Horton ’49, Dick Duff ’55, and Frank Mahovlich on November 17, 2016. Treasured son of Jeannine and ’61. She was the loving aunt of Mary Jo, DeeDee, of Eden. Son of Nicholas and Mary (both deceased) of ’57, during their years at St. Michael’s. John attended St. the late Bill, brother of Bill and Jamie, loving husband of Michael, Liz, Ed ’91, and Paul, and 12 great-nieces and Winnipeg, Steve will be greatly missed as the brother of Michael’s from 1966-71 and excelled on the Bantam, Julie, beloved father of Emma and William, and loving nephews. Elaine, David, Louise, and Marion; godfather of nephews Junior, Juvenile and Jr. B Buzzers teams. He also played for uncle of Cody, Brittany, Kate, Sara, and Ava, Marc grew Randy Smith and Kent Cherevaty; and as a brother-in-law, the All Star St. Mike’s Junior B Buzzers during the 1971 up in Huntsville, where he was a great athlete. He played uncle, cousin and loyal friend. Steve's working life began and 1972 seasons. John continued his studies and hockey Jr. A hockey for the Orillia Travelways, then went on to PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER FRIENDS AND FAMILY at Cherevaty's Food Market and later continued with career at Queen’s University, where he obtained a play NCAA hockey on a scholarship at Michigan Tech OF THE ST. MICHAEL’S COMMUNITY: Crothers Caterpillar and Dominion Foods. Steve was Bachelor of Arts degree, while starring on the Golden University, putting much of that expertise to use helping to known for his love for family and friends, his quick wit, Gaels hockey club for five seasons. John chose to make coach his son’s hockey team in New Liskeard, Ontario, for Rado Krevs, father of Rado '74 and Paul '82; Joseph fondness for cars, music, and the written word, as well as Kingston his home and was employed by Pitney Bowes several years. Marc also enjoyed golf and fishing, but most Bognar, grandfather of staff member Kristy Onyeaju; his storytelling, hard work, generosity, and appreciation for from 1979-85. He subsequently joined Motorola Canada especially, his family. Marc was taken too soon, will be Vincenza Trentadue, mother of Frank ’84, grandmother nature. and was promoted to Area Sales Manager in 1988. John dearly missed, and never forgotten. of Carlo ’09, Frank Jr. ’12, and Elias Naim ’18; was diagnosed with cancer in 1986 but his determination, Pasquale Cammareri, father of Tony ’81; Pietro MICHAEL FEHELEY ’63 died peacefully, at home, on July sense of humour, and amazing strength carried him, his BERNARD JACKSON '87 Mendolia, grandfather of Peter ’16; Teresa Tulipano, 20, 2015. He shared many great adventures with his wife family, and many friends through his illness until his death died August 4, 2016. Member mother-in-law of Gino Saccone ’80; Carmela Marrese, Ursula and lived life fully. He had, the week earlier, on June 7, 1989. He was a very special person who of the Blue Raiders Basketball mother of Michael ’69; Stella Watt, wife of Bob Watt celebrated his 70th birthday with family, including sons touched the lives of many and brought love and laughter to Hall of Fame. ’55; Gayle Fremeau, sister of Pat ’57; Kathleen David and Patrick and grandchildren Taryn and Miles. those who knew him. John is lovingly remembered by his Pederson, grandmother of Noel Hoefenmayer He will be missed by his sisters Sylvia, Patricia, and Jody. wife Paula and their three daughters, Catlin, Bridget, and (2013-15) and Justin Hoefenmayer ’19; Archie After retiring from an acclaimed career in television Rachel, all of whom share his love for the great game of Murphy, father-in-law of Mike Ross ’86; Mary Margaret documentaries, Michael was able to enjoy his passions for hockey. Callaghan, mother of Chris ’83, mother-in-law of Laura, all things outdoors, including birding and canoeing. SMCS Learning Enrichment Centre teacher, and JOHN CROSARIOL ’77 died grandmother to Paul ’14; Sandra Cowan, mother of ANTHONY PIGNATARO ’68, on October 19, 2016, at William ‘Jack‘ Foran ’18; Reynold McCarron, father born March 8, 1949, died on Princess Margaret Cancer Centre of Mike ’79 and grandfather of Patrick ’11; Matthew March 26, 2016. Anthony was at the age of 58, surrounded by Haffey, father of Joe ’73, Dan ’77, and Sam ’82, and born in Rende, Italy, immigrating his family. Survived by his dear uncle of Peter ’81. to Canada in 1952. He enjoyed brother Beppi ’79 and loving a 32-year career as an wife Therese Cartier, John will elementary school teacher for the always be remembered by Scott, Toronto Catholic District School Ryan, Shawn, and Christopher. Board. Anthony was ordained a permanent deacon in

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