Annual Program 2018 – 2019 Sport Has the Power to Change the World
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Honouring Excellence ANNUAL PROGRAM 2018 – 2019 SPORT HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD. – Nelson Mandela The Chronicle Herald is a proud supporter of the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame. For your latest local news and information, pick up The Chronicle Herald or read us online at thechronicleherald.ca. CONTENTS 2018 Premier’s Message / Chairman’s Message ............................................................... 2 Our Mission / Our Vision ........................................................................................ 3 CEO Message and Staff Profile ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Chairs of the Hall of Fame .................................................................................................................................................... 5 Museum Update ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Mary Beth Bowie (by Joel Jacobson) ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Kristan Burley (by Scott Russell) ........................................................................................................................................... 14 Education Program Update .................................................................................................................................................. 19 Anna Stammberger (by Joel Jacobson) ................................................................................................................................. 20 Top 15 Recap ............................................................................................................................................................................ 25 Hall of Fame Selection Process ............................................................................................................................................. 28 Friends of the Hall .................................................................................................................................................................. 29 Somebeachsomewhere (by Lynn Curwin) ....................................................................................................................... 32 Camp of Excellence ................................................................................................................................................................. 37 1978 Saint Mary’s University Men’s Basketball Team (by Bruce Rainnie) ....................................................................... 38 Thomas Doucette (by Katie Tanner) .................................................................................................................................... 44 Peggy Gallant (by Gail MacDougall) .................................................................................................................................... 48 Editor: Katie Tanner Contributors: Lynn Curwin, Joel Jacobson, Gail MacDougall, Bruce Rainnie, Scott Russell, Katie Tanner Magazine Photography: Hall of Fame archives, inductee personal collections, others as credited Layout and Design: Katie Tanner, Paul Woodford (Sojourn Signs) Sponsorship and Advertising: Karolyn Sevcik Printing: Bounty Print Contact: 1800 Argyle Street, Suite 446, Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 Phone: 902-421-1266 ◆ Fax: 902-425-1148 ◆ Email: [email protected] ◆ Website: www.nsshf.com Museum Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm; Saturday & Sunday in July & August, 12 – 4pm; And before all Scotiabank Centre events PREMIER’S MESSAGE OUR MISSION To honour, promote and preserve the sport history of Nova Scotia. n behalf of the Government of Nova Scotia, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2018 Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame induction night. The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame honours our province’s sport heroes and history. Tonight, Owe honour the talented, dedicated and deserving athletes who have made a difference in their sports and OUR VISION their communities. To be the best provincial Sport Hall of Fame in Canada. Tonight’s nominees follow in the footsteps of great Nova Scotians. Their achievements are a representation of how passion and hard work can lead to great places and inspire a new generation of athletes. Tonight, they become a part of a legacy and a part of Nova Scotia’s rich and vibrant sport heritage. OBJECTIVES It is both an honour and incredible accomplishment to be inducted into the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame. I would like to congratulate the 2018 inductees and thank them for being wonderful role models to the next generation of athletes and for their o permanently record information and achievements of historical significance to sport in Nova Scotia; positive influence on sporting communities across the province. To research, catalogue, file and make available to the general public, including without limitation, students, writers, Our appreciation also goes to the dedicated organizers and volunteers that have worked hard to make this Tschools and universities, information and achievements of historical significance to sport in Nova Scotia; event possible. To publish books, periodicals, pamphlets and other literature recording information on the achievement of sports individuals, teams, and organizations of historical significance to sport in Nova Scotia, for distribution to members of the public; Sincerely, To conduct programs of education for organizations in the community, including without limitation, schools, universities and special care homes, for the purpose of educating the public with information and achievements of historical significance to sport in Nova Scotia; To maintain collections and research materials pertaining to sport in Nova Scotia and exhibit to the public, literature, Honourable Stephen McNeil, M.L.A. artifacts, photographs and other media information of historical significance to sport in Nova Scotia; Premier To recognize, honour and pay tribute to individuals, teams or organizations who have achieved extraordinary distinction in, have given distinguished service to, and who have made major contributions to the development and advancement of sport in CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Nova Scotia. his Induction Night represents the highlight of what has been a remarkable and historic year at the Nova Scotia Sport Hall for Fame. On behalf of the Board of Directors, congratulations to this year’s inductees and welcome to the Hall! You join a very special group of athletes, Tbuilders and teams whose accomplishments remind us all of what is possible. Over the past year, the Hall of Fame has unveiled our province’s Top 15 Athletes of all time and celebrated these athletes at a dinner that rivals any this city has seen in recent memory. Also, over the course of the past 12 months, our education program has touched the lives of 15,000 students and youth throughout the province. We take great pride in saying we are the only Hall of Fame in Canada that takes our stories across our province and we are truly a Hall for all of Nova Scotia. Finally, on behalf of the Board of Directors I wish to thank and congratulate our many volunteers and our very dedicated Hall of Fame staff— Shane, Karolyn, Katie, Christina and, of course, our CEO, Bruce Rainnie, on a most successful year! Sincerely, The Hall of Fame team: (Left to Right) Bruce Rainnie, President & CEO; Katie Tanner, Museum and Communications Coordinator; Christina Brien, Education Program and Special Events Coordinator; Karolyn Sevcik, Manager, Administration Marc Champoux and Special Events; and, Shane Mailman, Director of Programs and Operations. The Hall of Fame staff is dedicated to Chairman honouring Nova Scotia’s rich sport heritage. 2 3 CEO MESSAGE CHAIRS t is the best time of the year here at the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame. The annual induction ceremony represents what we are all about, and gives us (and you) the chance to meet and learn about of the the latest group of athletes and builders entering the Hall. The Induction Class of 2018 is outstanding, fullI of people (and an animal!) that have left their marks on sport in this province, country, and continent. HALL OF FAME It bears repeating—the mission of the NS Sport Hall of Fame is guided by two overriding principles: 1) To honour and preserve the legacies of Nova Scotian who have made a significant contribution to sport in the province and 2) to make sure these stories are told to Nova Scotia youth, so that they may see what BOARD OF DIRECTORS can be accomplished with hard work and a liberal does of humility. When children in this province look at Chairman ................................... Marc Champoux the 2018 Inductees, they will realize that greatness can be achieved no matter gender, race, hometown, or Vice Chairman ........................... Karen Furneaux socioeconomic standing. That is a powerful message. Cape Breton Region ...................... Patrick Lahey A huge thank you to our selection panel and committee, who took on the challenging task of selecting those most deserving of Central Region .................................. Mike Brien induction. Kudos as well to the staff of the Hall—if there are more professional, more skilled, more engaging people anywhere, I John ‘Gee’ Ahern Hugh Noble Dorothy Walker Fundy Region ............................. Tanya