S T .MICHAELS U NIVERSITY S CHOOL

Celebrating the Opening of the Crothall Centre for Humanities & the Arts

Create the Future Fall 2003 St. Michaels University School Create the Future!

At St. Michaels University School, we have created an environment that nurtures the academic, spiritual, and physical growth of young people, from kindergarten to grade 12. Inspiration and encouragement motivate our students to reach new heights and to discover their potential. Creating bright minds and tomorrow’s leaders…

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St. Michaels University School Visit our web site! Co-educational, from Kindergarten to Grade 12 www.smus.bc.ca Day • Grades K-12 Admissions (250)370-6170 Boarding • Grades 8-12 Toll-free in North America ESL • Grades 8-10 1-800-661-5199 Headmaster • Robert T. Snowden [email protected] school ties — fall 2003 1

SCHOOL TIES is distributed to more than 6,500 Create the Future members of the St. Michaels University School community, including current families, friends, UILT FROM current and past staff and alumni. The goal of GREAT IDEAS the publication is to communicate current B activities and initiatives, along with articles and and visions – reports on the alumni community. If you have tethered ’round providing any comments or suggestions regarding this an outstanding learning publication, please contact Jenus Friesen at environment – SMUS (250) 370-6169 or e-mail: [email protected]. celebrates her newest landmark, the newly opened Crothall Centre for Humanities and the Published by: Arts. This beautiful The Development Office at St. Michaels University School building stands proudly 3400 Richmond Road, Victoria on the Senior School

British Columbia, Canada V8P 4P5 Architect aul Merrick campus as a reminder of P Telephone: (250) 592-2411 a great gift, given in On the cover: St. Michaels University School celebrated the grand opening Admissions: 1-800-661-5199 confidence in support of of the Crothall Centre for Humanities and the Arts on Friday, October 3, E-mail: [email protected] 2003. More than 250 invited guests were in attendance. Website: www.smus.bc.ca the school’s bold vision of the future. St. Michaels University School is a leader in innovative K-12 education, providing young men and Editors: Christopher Spicer, Jenus Friesen women a nurturing learning environment that is both creative and inspiring. These pages of School Ties magazine reveal elements of our rich heritage, including great founders from the past and some Contributors: (in no particular order) of the changes that have influenced us today. You will also find stories about people who continue to Robert Snowden, Peter Bousfield, connect and contribute to the energy and the fabric of our greater community. Robert Wilson, Ian Hyde-Lay, Brenda Waksel, Archie Ives, John Reid, Rev. June Maffin, Donna Ray, Lindsay Thierry, Heidi Davis, Anna Forbes, Donna Williams, Cam Culham, Kindergarten to grade 12 – and beyond! Cynthia Mitchell, Rick Johnson, John Crawford, Jim De Goede, On a September morning in the Miriam Stanford, Louise Winter, Senior School quad, next to School Tony Keble, Margaret Skinner, House and the newly opened Linda Rajotte, Hugh Young, Kathy Roth, Keith Murdoch Crothall Centre for Humanities and the Arts are [l-r] Trent Norris (kindergarten), son of alumna Photography: Jenus Friesen, Christopher Spicer, Liane Thomas (SMUS ’82); Jessica Craig Farish, Rob Destrubé, Qualley (grade 6), daughter of school family members & friends alumnus Eric Qualley (SMUS ’62); Ellise McCarten (grade 12), Production & Printing: daughter of alumnus Murray Reber Creative McCarten (SMUS ’74); and John Hillside Printing Ltd. McIntyre (US ’62), alumnus, Victoria, BC current parent, and History teacher Lithographed in Canada at the Senior School. SMUS history and tradition holds that first, second, third, and even fourth generation families are in attendance. More than just tradition – these kinds of If you are interested school ties pave the way for the in attending school events, future. call (250) 592-2411 for further details, or visit the school’s website On the back cover: Though not exactly Abbey Road, we do Calendar of Events: have the Senior School Quad at St. Michaels University School. www.smus.bc.ca 2 quality, permanence, access

Quality, Permanence, Access by Robert Snowden, Headmaster, SMUS

Robert Snowden, Headmaster

E MAKE A LIVING by what we get, we others who are following his lead, each characteristics that these schools share? And W make a life by what we give.” As we according to his or her capacity, are deciding to since it would be a daydream to duplicate any open the Crothall Centre, and contribute to a future SMUS that is possible of these schools, we then ask ourselves: what anticipate the construction of the Schaffter Hall because of a combination of conditions that characteristics of these schools does it make for Music, these words of Winston Churchill now prevail here. So we continue to plan for the sense for us to emulate? As we think, talk, plan, resonate for us all at SMUS – more than they future, as we have done for the past few years, examine, and research, three words float to the might in a community without such fresh keeping the school’s mission first and foremost. top – quality, permanence, and access. These memories and promising plans. It is humbling We remember our past, we do our best for our are the pillars of our planning. to accept these gifts, and to understand that current students, and we plan for future Quality. Parents and teachers want to make these buildings aren’t given so much to us, as to students. A remarkable number of people have sure that our students have the best and richest the idea that our school represents. It is the idea observed that this recent gift ought not to be opportunities to pursue their potential. These of a school that has done great things in the viewed as a benefit, but just a stroke of luck to young men and women are among the best past, and that will be even greater after we have be enjoyed for the present. This success that we students in the world. Our mission seeks, as its gone. We are dwarfed next to such dreams, and share is not an ending of our work – it is a first goal, the “excellence in all of us.” It asserts our proper response is to find our place within beginning. that our students all have their talents and those dreams, that vision. It is in this spirit that we are undertaking, gifts, and that these gifts are different in each These buildings, and the buildings that will right now, a look at the future of the school of them. Our mission also asserts that the come after them, have quality and permanence. and its educational programme. This planning quality we seek has to take place within a During these fall days, without considering the is guided by two simple questions: how do we community that shares values, that pursues past and the future too much, the students serve the current students of the school as well truth and goodness, and that prepares students enjoy the wide walkways of the Crothall as possible, and how do we continue to serve for higher learning and life. When we did our Centre. They run and gather in the new our students in the future? Soon, the school Strategic Planning exercise four years ago, a quadrangle, they learn – or are distracted – in will be celebrating its hundredth birthday. It is group discussion among parents emphasized classroom spaces of auspicious light. Churchill significant that our school has this history. It that the development of character was as also said, “We shape our buildings; thereafter means that the original mission of the two important as the pursuit of academic success. they shape us.” In a very conscious way, the founding schools – to pursue academic success In fact, it is almost impossible to pursue shape and qualities of School House have in an environment where the character and the academic success without paying attention to influenced generations of students, and have self also grow – is valid still today. The art of character. A student has to learn that the habits influenced the design of our new structures. change is to preserve the things that don’t that make him or her a good student are also We hope that to future generations of students, change, and in our long history, the ties that the habits that will make him or her a these new buildings will mean what School bind past students and parents to what is going successful and good adult. Wasted genius – the House has meant to those who have left. on now is a great example of this art. bright, intelligent student who thrives Quality, permanence, access. Our new Where do we look in our planning? To great academically, but then leads a life that doesn’t buildings evoke these words. Certainly, and schools. We look at any number of institutions, measure up to that early promise – is a cliché obviously, they evoke quality and permanence, that for one reason or another, would be in education and in the wider world. No at least. More about access in a moment. There considered great schools in the world – Eton, parent wants a son or daughter who succeeds is great good fortune in our present opportunity Harrow, Phillips Exeter, Andover, Groton, and in school but doesn’t succeed in life, and no at the school. People like Graeme Crothall, and others both nearer and further. What are the student wants that either; so our search for quality, permanence, access 3

quality has to extend beyond the measurable that young people discover what will resist the most important thing they learn. Leadership is a world of test scores and exam results into the strains and stresses of that testing. At a school complex thing, and students learn it as they learn realm of those experiences we believe will effect like ours, where I hope there is healthy everything else – in their own individual ways. It the translation of intelligence into usefulness. exchange and flow of questions and inquiry, we involves comprehending many things: first, their How do we succeed in bringing forth, from our aim to provide a backdrop of enduring place in the world around them and their students, the great potential that is theirs? principles, enduring quality, and enduring relationship to that world – their place among the Certainly we want good measurable results, and buildings. And when I say “we,” I mean all of people in their own families, in their the need to produce good measurable results is us: parents, teachers, alumni, students, and communities and in the world; secondly, an important wherever it is possible. Quality, friends of the school. understanding of themselves and their own permanence, and access have measurable Access. Great schools recognize that the nature and character; and finally, their ability to features, but there are also sides of these ideas education they provide will be superior for be responsible for, and to influence themselves that are hard to measure. everyone if the student body mirrors the and those around them. Some leaders make a lot What is beauty? What a question. At my diversity the students will find in the world of noise and some are quiet. Some are heroes in current age, I am torn between a temptation to outside the school’s walls. Assuming the their countries and some, only within their own roll my eyes at it and a temptation to nod students at the school are in harmony with the families. Is this so modest? For most of us, our solemnly to acknowledge that the question is a school’s mission, then the experience of all the sons and daughters, our mothers and fathers, are deep, but an impossible one. When I was much students will improve increasingly as the range the people we want most to respect us and love younger than I am now, as an undergraduate that composes that student body becomes wider us. Many of our students will take places as studying philosophy, it was a question we would – range of race, range of culture, and range of leaders in their communities, in their businesses, pursue with intensity and a voluminous economic background. The leaders of tomorrow in public life, or their professions. All of them will expenditure of words. St. Thomas Aquinas said will have an international education. By one have the responsibility of setting the example for beauty was a blend of three things: harmony, means or another, either formal, in school, or those closest to them. wholeness, and radiance. To me, it has always informal through travel or accidental contact seemed a good definition, partly because there is with other cultures, these young men and Over the next few months, we will work on a practical and concrete side to at least two of women who have a sense of the richness of plans for the future of the school, to build the best these three words – harmony and wholeness. cultures will be the leaders of tomorrow. They possible place for the boys and girls, the young men One can explain harmony and wholeness in their will also have an understanding of the entire and women we are educating. We will have application to things we call beautiful. It has spectrum of human experience, including the discussions, and those of us who are professional always seemed to me that the things we call experience of those with economic advantages educators will present our best efforts for beautiful are radiant, too. How to explain or and those with no economic advantages at all. consideration, understanding, and feedback. We measure radiance? Any reader can see the drift of The school has recently undertaken a rather hope that this process will be duplicated every year these thoughts. These profound ideas exhaust conscious effort to diversify itself internationally. from now on, so that we can all plan, both our vocabularies, and they exhaust the amount Five years ago we had three students from the teachers and parents. There will be financial of time we can allocate to defining them: classes United States; we now enrol about twenty-five consequences for some of these plans, and it may be end, we have to pick up our kids from school, annually. Two years ago we decided that we that the benefits of some ideas will seem remote or the ordinary appointments of daily life intervene, should recruit students from Europe who were difficult to understand or measure. We have no or we simply have to go to bed because seeking our type of education; this year we have choice but to work it out, however, and to do our tomorrow is a practicality we have to be ready to twelve students from Germany, which is where best to prepare our students as well as any students face. So it is with defining qualities that are we started, and a handful from Finland, Russia, anywhere. What greater purpose can there be for important in education: truth, goodness, and Holland. It is a plan that will take a number our time and efforts but for our children? Quality, excellence – quality, permanence, and access. of years to come to full fruition, but our early permanence, access. Permanence. The reputation of many results are pleasing. We must also seek to make “permanent” things has suffered in recent the school accessible to students history, in the media, and in the lives our from all income levels. The time students see around them. There is disorder, of history where a class could destruction, and grasping at straws everywhere choose to shelter itself from, and they look. Nevertheless, the ideals we pursue are preserve its power over a poorer permanent. It is preferable for our students if class of people vanished long ago. they go to school in an environment where the The leaders of tomorrow will be citizens of that community have shared some adaptable, understanding, flexible, values and principles for decade after decade. and confident in the face of Students live a life of testing boundaries, mainly different kinds of diversity. because they are looking for solid, substantial Therefore, we must build a principles that will guide their own lives. They student body that, as far as do, as we all do, see values tested, corrupted, possible, provides a paradigm for and crumbling in the world around them, on the wider world. television, and in newspapers. It is normal and Probably the most important desirable that they should seek permanent thing our students learn at SMUS values. It is only by testing and examination is leadership. It ought to be the Students stop to talk in the breezeway of the new Crothall Centre. 4 schooladmissions news Create the Future at SMUS by Susan Saunders, Admissions Director

HAT ARE YOUR FUTURE W PLANS?” We ask this question of all of our applicants to the school. Their responses are always personal, thoughtful, and many times, inspirational. It is a pleasure for us in the Admissions Office to be able to meet so many focused and capable students who will help continue to build upon the past and to create the path for the future successes of the school. We have the unique opportunity to provide visitors to the school with the possibility of glimpsing into their future. We meet many prospective families and students in the course of the Admissions process, and during these visits, we get to know them as individuals. We have the opportunity to show them through what may be their future school. Naturally, throughout the course of their visit, they often begin to see themselves becoming members of the SMUS community. The excellence of St. Michaels University School is known around the world. Our reputation is strengthened by the connections that many of our SMUS extended family make to prospective families Boys and girls from kindergarten to grade 5 play with the new playground equipment at the Junior School. and students who have expressed an interest in the school. The support we receive from our alumni and families is invaluable in our SMUS candidates, that you continue to encourage those who may require search for outstanding students to attend the school. It is evident that the financial assistance. The benefits to our school of having a diverse student most effective source of inquiries for our prospective families comes from population are immeasurable. both personal referrals and from visits to our website. Our website is another valuable source of inquiries. Visit our site Personal referral is the primary source of inquiry for the school. Our regularly to keep up-to-date on the happenings and events of the school. St. Michaels University School family of alumni is located around the We have added a new face: Kent Leahy-Trill has been appointed as our new world. Many of you are living in communities in which we have focused Web Manager. He will be taking on the responsibility of maintaining and our efforts for admissions trips and educational fairs. Each of you has the redesigning our current site. We welcome him and his energetic input to potential to be an effective ambassador for the school. Please take the our communications team here at SMUS. time to identify prospective families and speak with them about learning Please review our schedule and if you have the opportunity to pass on more about the school and the future opportunities that are available for a good word, to direct a prospective family to our office, or to forward their son or daughter. Your endorsement of the school and first-hand the name of a future student, we will be delighted to speak to them about knowledge brings a more tangible and real focus to the discussion. the lifelong benefits of a SMUS education. Please remember that one of the mandates of the Admissions Office is We are all part of the future at SMUS. to attract excellent students from a diverse socio-economic background. Our school offers financial assistance to over 60 students each year and

we hope that number will increase in the future. The objective is to be Susan Saunders, Director of Admissions - [email protected] able to provide the opportunity to attend the school to a greater number Gregor Klenz, Associate Director of Admissions - [email protected] of individuals. Please remember as you consider speaking to potential Tammy Fowler, Admissions Office Assistant - [email protected] academics 5

Proposed Admissions Trips 2003-2004 Academic Results Please refer to the Admissions section on our website for further By Miriam Stanford details and specific locations: www.smus.ca/admissions/ HEN I WAS SIX YEARS OLD, I learned to October 1-4 CAIS Conference in Toronto ride a bike. I have vivid memories of October 4 OUR KIDS Education Fair, Toronto W cycling down the street feeling I was on October 6-10 Alberta the brink of something new and wonderful: my October 13-14 Cariboo District future, as an independent, grown-up person October 17-23 California (remember, I was six!) lay ahead of me. It was November 1-5 Saudi Arabia exhilarating and at the same time sobering. November 7-17 Germany, Belgium That wasn’t the last time in my life I thought November 3-5 Interior BC my future lay just ahead. The feeling has November 12-14 Southern California accompanied the most significant markers in my November 18-21 Washington State life: graduations from high school and university, January Vancouver Reception the start of my first teaching job, a move to a new January Mexico house. I am aware of it today in my new role as February 2-4 Vancouver Island Director of Academics, and I feel the same paired New Director February 11-13 Gulf Islands excitement and sobering sense of responsibility as I of Academics Ð Miriam Stanford begin to make my contribution to the continued Open House development of this exceptional school. at the Junior, Middle & Senior Campuses It is easy, as an educator, to think that the future for our students begins when they leave us. I imagine we are all guilty of this thought, regardless of October 24, 2003 the grade we teach. But I believe that all of us – teachers and students, February 20, 2004 parents and alumni – are constantly engaged in the process of creating the future. This is a continual process of renewal, re-imagination and Local Receptions and Info Sessions re-commitment to the task of creating the school and community Junior School Admissions Calendar 2003-04 we envision. The Crothall Centre is a fine example of this commitment Oct 24 Open House: all campuses and vision. Nov 26 Information Evening/Reception at Junior School As an educator, I have many wishes for our students: for self- January Interviews for Kindergarten 2004 by appointment confidence, independence of thought, a sense of fulfillment in their chosen Jan 13 Information Evening/Reception at Junior School work. But mostly I hope that our students leave us with the knowledge Feb 11 4/5 Info Session that they have an active role to play in creating, not only their own future, Feb 20 Open House: all campuses but that of their communities and the wider world. I hope they leave us Feb 28 4/5 Entrance Testing by appointment feeling empowered and well equipped for this life-long work, excited by March 3 4/5 Information Evening / Reception the possibilities, and aware of the responsibility that lies with them to make sure the future they are working toward is good for us all.

Middle School Admissions Calendar 2003-04 Walk far from cynics and whiners, Oct 24 Open House: all campuses They don’t believe, they never have. Nov 15 Entrance testing by appointment Uphold those who care, who share. Nov 26 Info Evening/ Reception at Middle School Cheer on those willing to change, Dec 6 Entrance Testing by appointment Cheer on the renewers, cheer on the new. Jan 13 Info Evening / Reception at Middle School –unkown Jan 17 Entrance Testing (ESL) by appointment Jan 31 Entrance Testing (ESL) by appointment Feb 20 Open House: all campuses Virtual Views on the Web Feb 28 Entrance Testing by appointment Have you visited the school website? Take a peek sometime! You’ll Senior School Admissions Calendar 2003-04 see virtual view photographs in both Quicktime and Java formats of Oct 24 Open House: all campuses different locations around the campuses. With the expertise of Nov 15 Entrance testing by appointment alumnus Scott Baker (SMUS ’91), creative owner of PawPrint Nov 25 Info Evening/ Reception at Senior School Productions, we were able to create this series of interesting and Dec 6 Entrance Testing by appointment revealing images, including panoramic views of the Junior, Middle Jan 14 Info Evening / Reception at Senior School and Senior schools. Just by moving your mouse or arrow keys on Jan 17 Entrance Testing (ESL) by appointment your computer, you can move around and see the details in these Jan 31 Entrance Testing (ESL) by appointment fun and informative images. Feb 20 Open House: all campuses Feb 28 Entrance Testing by appointment www.smus.bc.ca/virviews/WWW 6 school news

School News

CHELSEA TIRLING as a University of Toronto JENNIFER BLUMBERG RECOGNIZED FOR National Biology Scholar of Seventeen-year-old Jennifer OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT! Distinction. She has attended Blumberg (SMUS ’04) spent two SMUS since fourth grade, and weeks during the summer appeared on the Headmaster’s in Cairo, Egypt, competing in Honour Roll each year. She was the Junior World Squash Grade 12 Captain Scholar, Day Championships. Jennifer, who is a Prefect, and she won the “Beauty top national squash player, of Music” award at graduation for travelled and competed with “First in Music All-Round.” SMUS alumna Kristie Tyrrell Excelling in Fine Arts, she played (SMUS ’02) who was there to a key role in “The Wiz” school Emily Pfeiffer, champion debater stand in as an alternate player. musical, and is a vocal student at Jennifer has been playing EMILY PFEIFFER – the Victoria Conservatory of squash since she was six years old DEBATING CHAMP Music. Chelsea has danced in and has been training extensively As of June 2003, a whole herd of recitals with local dance ever since. She is hoping to get an Middle School grade 8 students companies since pre-school. Ivy League scholarship when she became grade 9 Senior School graduates in June of 2004. Chelsea Tirling MATHEMATICAL novices – among them, the EXCELLENCE remarkable Emily Pfeiffer. Not Congratulations to recent FLYING WITH Middle School Mathematics only was Emily the top debater at graduate Chelsea Tirling (SMUS IAIN FORBES students excelled in the 2003 the Ravenhurst Invitational ’03), awarded the prestigious In only three years, the Flight Canadian National Mathematics Debating Championship and the University of Victoria Excellence Experience Weekend has become League contest. Each of grades 6, Vancouver Island Regionals for Scholarship, a renewable four-year an annual fixture. Led by school 7, and 8 finished third in British two years running, but also award that recognizes her superb physician Dr. Iain Forbes, this Columbia and finished in the top when competing at the BC academic achievements. This fall, exciting programme usually takes twenty in Canada against over Championships, she came second Chelsea will attend the University place during the latter half of May. 400 competing schools. The in the province. Emily put a great of Victoria to study Microbiology The number of students taking Gauss Math Contest results were deal of time and effort into her and Biochemistry in the Faculty part has more than doubled, and equally strong, with each of our debating. We at St. Michaels of Science. already, two students have started a three teams finishing in the top University School are proud of During her final academic year combined business and professional three in Victoria. her accomplishments. at SMUS, Chelsea was recognized flight training degree with the goal of employment with a major airline. In Mr. Skinner’s Memory Three other students are The entire SMUS community was shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Mr. Skinner last May. His completing their degrees shortly contributions to the school are numerous; even during the last few months of his life, his presence at the school and will start an “ab initio” cadet was evident. He acted as a judge for the Senior School Recitation Evening in February, filled in as a substitute pilot training scheme within a English teacher, and was involved with the Service Council’s efforts to raise money for the Rotary Clean Water major international airline. It will Project. Having only recently become a Rotarian, Mr. Skinner was an ardent advocate for the Clean Water take a few years for these students Project and approached the SMUS Service Council about sponsoring this effort. Students responded generously to realize their goals, but they will and raised money through a Senior School “grub day” event. Following Mr. Skinner’s death, the Service Council be rewarded eventually with decided to donate all of the funds raised at the School Spirit Day last May to this same project. In memory of exciting careers in a fast moving, Mr. Skinner, Service Council representatives, Kendall Cutler and Elizabeth Humphries, delivered a cheque for high-tech business. $500 to the Rotary Club in June 2003. We will never forget the passion and compassion that Mr. Skinner shared with us all.

Margaret Skinner and the Service Council members delivered a cheque to the Rotary Club last May in memory of Colin Skinner. The funds were raised by the Service Council and were donated to the Rotary Clean Water Project. (l-r) Dorothy Hawes, Margaret Skinner, Kendall Cutler, Elizabeth Humphries, and the president of the Rotary Club in Victoria. school news 7

World Partnership Walk 2003

SPARTOFANON-GOING PROGRAMME of encouraging Junior A School students to look for ways to make a positive difference in today’s world, over 150 students and families took part in the “World Partnership Walk” in Beacon Hill Park on May 25, 2003. The walk, an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation, helps raise awareness and funds for international projects in health, education, and rural development. Our students learned that in some parts of Asia and Africa, it takes as little as $20 a year to educate a child! Over $7,300 was raised in just over one month through a “toonie tie day,” a “dollar for house point” programme and the Walk’s Pledge Book system. With these dollars matched by the Canadian International The Junior School participated in the Agha Khan Foundation Partnership Development Association in Ottawa, our school’s total contribution Walk. In the photo are grade 5 students Harrison Duncan, Kate Loomer, turned into $14,600. and Charles Bennett. Also in attendance were school alumnus and Federal With the money raised by the SMUS Junior School, nearly 750 Minister David Anderson (SM ’44), Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnola, children will now stand a better chance of getting an education and helping MLA Ida Chong, UVic President David Turpin, and Victoria businessman Mel all of us make this a better world. Now, that’s making a difference. Cooper (former SMUS Board member).

Painting in France Boarders Without Borders

HIS PAST JULY, teachers Anna Forbes and Heidi Davis were OARDERS WITHOUT BORDERS was inaugurated in February T able to carry out further studies in their respective subject areas B 2003 by the Parents’ Auxiliary as an opportunity for day thanks to a professional development award, which they families to host boarding students for a Sunday meal. It has received for their combined work in Art, French, and Drama. Anna and been a wonderful success and deeply appreciated by the Heidi travelled as part of a small group to the Languedoc region of France boarding students, many of whom had neither a home-cooked meal nor to study painting under the tutelage of Montreal-born artist Felix visited a SMUS family since entering the school. Because of the boarders’ Vincent. A delightful French family ran the accommodation, and French desire to become better connected with day families, the programme is was spoken at all times, even in the art studio. Personal development of expanding to two dates in the coming year. artistic style was the main focus. In addition to learning new techniques On October 19 and January 25, SMUS families will open their homes in oils and acrylics, participants were fortunate to have in the group, and hearts to a boarding student or two. The hospitality and comforts Bowen Island watercolour artist Ann Lagasse, who also shared her shared, not to mention a traditional Sunday dinner, will mean a lot to the expertise. Dr. Emmanuel Herique, a professor of French at the University students who live far from their own families. of Victoria, and his brother Dr. Benoit Herique, who is a French teacher at Ashbury College in Ontario and a past teacher from SMUS, were group coordinators. Anna and Heidi felt immeasurably enriched by the experience – such focused concentration – and hope to pass on their enthusiasm and newly found knowledge to their students.

Double Exposure Draws Interest at Educator’s Seminar

NNA FORBES AND HEIDI DAVIS were asked to give an A educators’ seminar last June at Northfield Mt. Hermon School in Massachusetts. The occasion was Heidi’s alma mater reunion, a boarding school of 1100 students, where alumni are invited to present their expertise and experience in a wide range of interesting fields during the Reunion weekend. Because of her demanding schedule in the boarding house, Anna could be there in spirit only. The seminar, “Double Exposure,” showcased Anna’s and Heidi’s experiential concept of combining Art and French in a dramatic production. It was well attended, as there were many among the 1000 returning alumni who Boarding and day students (l-r) Shaun Heffernan from Kelowna, BC; Hafeez were interested or professionally involved in the arts, languages, and Walji from Coquitlam, BC; Mark Zakus (day - Victoria); Duncan McIntyre from Penticton, BC; and Jessie Patrick from Edmonton, AB enjoy Sunday education. It was an exciting opportunity to exchange ideas and make dinner together. new connections with many deeply committed educators! 8 school news

School News

Michael Jackson Receives Prime Minister’s Award

OR THE THIRD YEAR in a row, a SMUS teacher has been F recognized with the presentation of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence. This year, we are pleased to congratulate Michael Jackson. The award During morning assembly on September 22, 2003, Canada’s Minister of the Environment and Victoria MP David Anderson presented Michael Jackson recognizes the efforts of an outstanding teacher who provides students the Award for Teaching Excellence. (l-r) Michael Jackson, David Anderson with the tools to become good citizens, to develop and grow as (SMUS alumnus), Bob Snowden, Kevin Cook, and Peter Tongue. individuals, and to contribute to Canada’s growth, prosperity, and well-being. Foundation of Canada, and is the teacher representative for the South In addition to teaching Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science Vancouver Island Climate Change Educators working group. at the Senior School, Michael is Director of Academic Computing and a Michael has led school groups on tours of the Grand Canyon, and Senior Houseparent. His contributions to the Outdoor Leadership twice to the Galapagos Islands. He has presented talks on the Galapagos Programme include trips along the West Coast Trail, Della Falls, and sea- Islands to the Victoria Paleontology Society, the University of Victoria, kayaking trips in Barkley Sound and the Gulf Islands. the Royal BC Museum, and the Victoria Naturalists. In addition, he has For the past several years, Michael has been the Education Chairperson led tours and trips on behalf of the University of British Columbia and of the Pacific section of the Geological Association of Canada. He is University of Calgary to the Galapagos and East Africa. currently serving as director and Webmaster on the national EDGeo Michael is planning a SMUS trip to the Galapagos Islands in March Committee. He is one of the founding directors of the Charles Darwin of 2004. Contact him at the school if you are interested in more details.

WORKING the Fringe! Challenging the future!

ast summer, Kaleidoscope NCE AGAIN THIS SUMMER, students from around the world L Theatre, together O participated in I.S.P.Y. – International Summer Programme for with the SMUS Youth. Although enrollment levels were reduced, given the Musical Theatre Workshop, world health situation in the spring, the programme was a great success. took to the stage at the We hosted a group of wonderful students from eight countries. Victoria Fringe Festival. The This past summer also saw the launch of the new Challenge hopes, dreams, joys, and Programme. In its inaugural sessions, twenty-one day programmes were concerns of the average worker offered to students, ages 5-17, over an eight-week period. Given the were the focus in this unique, enrollment response, the Challenge sessions laid a great foundation for extraordinary musical “Working.” The additional programming in the future. three-week production featured the artistic and production team of Cam The External Programmes Department will continue to offer Culham (director), Donna Williams (musical director), and Ken English workshops and courses for students throughout the school year. This year, (production manager), with the onstage talents of 20-30 students there will be a few new additions, with the launch of a Drivers Education between the ages of 13-18. Programme in conjunction with Young Drivers of Canada (for both SMUS students who participated in the Summer Musical Theatre boarding and day students) and Challenge Programmes over the Christmas Workshop were Kyra Benloulou, Kiri Cook, Rosanna Harris, Calvin and Spring breaks and Lin, Courtney Mahrt, Dylan Moran, Quintin Stedman, Brin Porter, during the long weekend and Nick Houghton. holidays (Camp Qwanoes, Mount Washington). Here’s what the reviewers said… For further information, or if you have suggestions ... the script has a lot of guts, and these students bring out the best in it with for programme ideas, some fine solos and even better group numbers. please contact Mr. Lindsay (Monday Magazine: Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2003) Thierry at 250-370-6117, ... being a summer production, the students only had about 10 days to put the [email protected] or visit the production together, and they pulled it off with professionalism. school website. (Weeklies: Aug. 29, 2003)

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Grad Class 2003

Recent Post Secondary Acceptances “You have brains in your head. ROM STANFORD UNIVERSITY to the Glasgow School of Art…SMUS seniors quite You have feet in your shoes. F literally explore the far reaches of the planet in their collective quest for the best post- secondary programmes. This past academic year, over fifty post-secondary institutions You can steer yourself visited our campus, and the list of student acceptances bespeaks a truly international Any direction you choose.” perspective. Congratulations, class of 2003! –Dr. Seuss, Dartmouth class of ’25

Canadian Acceptances Highlights Embry Riddle 1 Outside North America University of Victoria 53 Harvard University 1 De Montfort University (England) 1 University of British Columbia 28 Hobart & William Smith College 1 Glasgow School of Art 1 University of Toronto 15 Indiana University 1 London School of Economics 1 Queen’s University 22 Ithaca College 1 Middlesex University (England) 1 McGill 18 Johns Hopkins University 2 Queen Margaret University College Mount Holyoke University 1 (Scotland) 1 American Acceptances Highlights New York University 1 University of Bristol 1 Art Institute of Chicago 1 Northwestern University 1 University of Edinburgh 1 Art Institute of Seattle 1 Stanford University 1 University of Glasgow 2 Boston University 1 University of Chicago 1 University of St. Andrews (Scotland) 2 Brown University 1 University of Florida 1 California Institute of Arts 1 University of Michigan 1 Carleton College 1 University of Pennsylvania 1 Carnegie Mellon University 1 University of San Diego 1 Claremont McKenna College 1 University of Southern California 2 Colgate University 2 University of Washington 2 College of the Desert 1 Wesleyan University 1 Cornell University 3 Whitman College 3 10 school news

Mathematics Through the Ages By Linda Rajotte

OU ARE NEVER TOO YOUNG or too old for mathematics. Y Mathematics involves play – it is creative and dynamic, allowing people of all levels and ages to experience problem- solving in action. Last year, SMUS students from kindergarten to grade 12 accepted a challenge of discovery in mathematics. Youngsters have no fear of learning or working through puzzles. This youthful exuberance was demonstrated by Junior School students one evening when they attended a Math Mania Night in May. The University of Victoria Chapter of the Pacific Institute of the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) organization made this night possible; its participation in mathematics and science appreciation and research at all levels is outstanding. PIMS sponsors a number of different events that are held in British Columbia and Alberta elementary schools focusing on presenting fun methods for doing math and computer science with children and their parents. Past SMUS parent Dr. David Leeming, Mathematics Professor and Site Director of PIMS at the University of Victoria, proposed this event to us. When we accepted his invitation, we didn’t know what this talented group of educators and students from the university would bring; however, we were soon to discover. One little boy spent the whole evening fascinated with the bubbles. Our students walked into a gym transformed into a mathematical playground. Through games and investigations, the children discovered popular. In this activity, students could investigate how surfaces change the power and the beauty of mathematics. They were excited and actively and distort into new shapes. The advanced study of topology was hinted involved in the different puzzles. The bubble table was immensely at. One little boy spent the entire evening fascinated with the bubbles.

Arts Council – “Keep the Beat” Music Marathon

N APRIL 25, the SMUS Arts Council organized a 12-hour O music marathon to raise money for the “War Child” organization. War Child Canada works with youth in North America to promote human rights issues and the cause of war-affected children. War Child Canada also works closely with the music industry to help raise funds and build awareness for the cause of war-affected children and youth worldwide. At SMUS, a stunning array of musical performances and events were organized. The marathon was conceived and overseen by grade 11 student Robyn Plasterer, now Head Girl. Robyn spoke in Chapel about the need to support this cause and her vision of how to do it. Under her guidance, the other members of the Arts Council (grade 12: Samantha Kwok, Katherine Humphries, Evan Willms, Pete Panasupon, Whitney Dorin; grade 11: Mark Bridgeman; grade 10: Tisah Tucknott, Natalia Esling; grade 9: Sabrina Lueck, Brin Porter; and teacher facilitator Donna Williams) organized the individual components. The day included live performances in the quadrangle at lunch from students and teachers, a CD of SMUS rock bands that sold for $8 apiece, an “air band” competition, and a two-hour talent show after school, culminating in a school dance. Teachers were encouraged to “do something musical” to raise money during the day in their classrooms.

(l-r) Chuck Shergold, Pete McLeod, and Kevin Cook perform in the Throughout the day, popcorn, pop, and hotdogs could be purchased Marathon. Kevin is being cooked in a stewpot by his colleagues while student and buckets of coins were collected from students. In the end, just over onlookers cheer them on! $2000 was raised for the War Child charity. school news 11

Adolescents by John Crawford, Middle School

EFLECTING ON THIS PHOTO, every R teacher would like to think that this gaggle of early-adolescent boys is so excited about their next assignment that they can’t sit still. And every parent would like to think that their early-adolescent son and his friends are listening attentively to their every word. The truth does relate to early adolescence but, alas, not to our adult power of persuasion. In fact, these boys are exhibiting a classic example of early-adolescent physical development. All children have knees – but not kneecaps. Compare your adult knee to the knee of a child who is under ten. Yours will be a bit “knobby,” but the child’s will have a hard surface but no definite cap. Kneecaps develop over a period of months during early adolescence. The cartilage and sinew around the knees coalesce and ossify to form a protective device for this critical joint. All children have knees Ð but not kneecaps. Compare your adult knee to the knee of a child who is under ten. More important for parents and teachers, and poignantly demonstrated in this photo, is the The points under each heading are valuable Crawford’s analysis and succinct information fact that during early adolescence, the tailbone reading and a useful reference guide as your ends on an encouraging note. “Early adolescents takes on its final form; three bones fuse sons and daughters grow through the middle are eager, enthusiastic, curious, and adventuresome. together and harden in the posterior area and school-age years. The information ranges from They are a gift. Adolescence is one of the most form the mature tailbone. As a consequence of the curious, such as the kneecap/tailbone necessary and crucial steps in human development this physical development, middle school physical development information, to the latest and it is not a time for adults to abdicate their children often wiggle their way through classes research on adolescent brain development. For critical roles as parents, teachers, mentors, and and mealtimes because the wooden chairs and example, brain cell projections called axons are caregivers. And take heart, the feeling is reciprocal. desks and tables can exacerbate this often still undergoing myelination in early puberty. A longitudinal study of adolescent health that painful physical transition. The myelin blanket of fat wrapping around the began in 1995 regularly surveys ninety thousand Mr. Crawford, grade 6 teacher in the axons influences emotion, such as the ability to teenagers. The most recent review reports that 75 Middle School, has spent the last year carefully choose between gut reactions and intelligent per cent of adolescents consider their parents researching and documenting the early- responses. That myelination might not be heroes.” adolescent development of 10- to14-year-olds. complete – this could explain why your The booklet “Early Adolescent Development He has compiled the data into a four-section thirteen-year-old flips out when you politely – A Work in Progress” will be available in the booklet: “Physical Development of Early ask him or her to take out the garbage! fall of 2003. Phone the Middle School at Adolescents”; “Cognitive Development of Early Reflecting upon the data offers insights and (250) 592-3549 if you would like to reserve Adolescents”; “Emotional Development of reassurance to parents committed to nurturing a copy. Early Adolescents”; and “Social Development their children through the middle school years. of Early Adolescents.”

Window Theory Yes, Hollywood North (or is it South) took over the Senior and Middle school campus from July 14–16, as alumnus Corey Large (SMUS ’88-91) acted and directed his latest independent movie, Window Theory. In this photo, film director Corey Large pauses between sets in the quad with co-star Luke Flynn, grandson of Errol Flynn. Corey was involved in developing this movie as well as in coordinating the supporting cast, a number of whom are members of the SMUS community. 12 from the chaplain

Create the Future! This summer, I took my first-ever painting course. Thinking about the theme for this “Create the Future” edition of School Ties, SMUS opportunities – to risk – consider possibilities – create – flowed into my consciousness and out of that, came …

create and I she said with enthusiasm what was I doing looking at the others i looked at the blank piece of paper trying to figure out and was numb what to “do” looking at the teacher create trying to have her schoenberg created twelve-tone music create what tell me bette nesmith graham invented liquid paper in simple, easy, picasso created cubism let it flow step-by-step instructions auden made verses put paint on brush in my first-ever gates created Microsoft brush on paper art course gutenberg invented moveable type see what happens how cartwright invented the game of baseball to earle dickson invented bandaids she’s got to be kidding create walter hunt created the safety pin i murmured jack st clair kilby created the microchip to no one in particular begin – and it will flow percy spencer invented the microwave oven i need her to show me echoed the words arthur wynne created the crossword puzzle what to do build it – and they will come i’ve never and then there was ever sure einstein, orville and wilbur wright, painted before sure pasteur, eli whitney, frank zamboni and … but no one was interested begin create at last they were mucking about in their paints i wanted to paint went on brush mixing colours bring form brush touched paper adding water out of nothing having fun creation! one was even bring humming something new thoreau and incredible wrote into being go confidently in the direction birth of your dreams a unique live the life and extraordinary you’ve imagined piece of art that had not existed before so what do you but here I sat have to lose immobile risk in the beginning go confidently when God created in the direction the heavens and the earth of your dreams was God immobile create the future!

Ð The Reverend Dr. June Maffin Chaplain, SMUS www.maffin.ca/june/chaplain’s_corner.htm r eports 13

Maintaining Connections – Transition to Codgers A letter from Keith Murdoch to School Ties

URTHER TO ROB WILSON’SARTICLE F in the spring copy of School Ties, I should like to provide some information on the short history of events following the retirement of Ron Dyson, Saad Kayal, David Peach, Colin Skinner, Lynford Smith and me, Keith Murdoch, in June of 2001. We six decided it would be good to keep in touch in order to share common interests and concerns. And so began regular social get- togethers at our various homes. We called ourselves The Old Farts’ Club. In 2002, Mary Humphreys and Sunny Pollard joined the ranks of the “free,” and with The May 14 Codgers’ Gathering was held at the home of Pam and Rob Wilson, and the accompanying the addition of feminine refinement, it was photograph shows (l-r): Sylvia Greenwell, Peter Bousfield, Barbara Leonard, Lynford Smith, Dulcie decided that we needed a more dignified name Snider, Stewart Dunlop, Chris Pollard, Rob Wilson, Sunny Pollard, Keith Murdoch, Pam Wilson, Mary for our group, hence The Codgers’ Club. During Humphreys, Gaye Stone and Bill Greenwell. Those unable to attend were Ron Dyson, Saad Kayal, Cindy Miles, Gary and Lynne Laidlaw, and David Peach. Gaye Stone was a surprise and very welcome visitor the course of the last two years, we have from Calgary, and was in Victoria to be with her daughter, Samantha (SMUS ’87) and her granddaughter, contacted other recently retired members of staff Elle, born April 28, 2003. and invited them to join us. The response has been amazing. We now number about fifteen. It is fun to get together to discuss important matters such as recent extended holidays, The Codgers’ Club forthcoming travel plans, as well as the latest golf scores and fishing stories. It has to be by Rob Wilson admitted that the accuracy of the reports on the The change of name to ‘Codger’ has added some refinement, but it still does not accurately latter topics is somewhat dubious. It doesn’t suit the feminine contingent. The Shorter Oxford Dictionary’s most suitable definition reads: matter – the company is always congenial, the refreshments excellent; of particular satisfaction Codger (dial. and coll.) “a term applied irreverently to an elderly man – with a is that all this takes place while our erstwhile whimsical implication, more generally – fellow, chap.” colleagues are busy at the chalkface, or even better, at a Staff Meeting. To them, we say, “Be Maybe a third irreverent title is forthcoming! good, and your turn will come.”

Volunteers’ Lunch

On June 25, the Development Office held an end of school year lunch for office staff and regular volunteers. Director of Development, Christopher Spicer, made presentations of flowers to the volunteers who come in each week to give their time and expertise to the office. The contribution they make is valuable and much appreciated. In this photo are Hugh Young (long-time volunteer), Mervyn Lougher-Goodey (SM ’56), Freda Dewar (past-parent of Andrew (SMUS ’98) and Christian (SMUS ’02), Diane Keighley (current-parent of Mariel Spence (grade 8), and Peter Bousfield (SM ’48) and faculty member (1971-97). 14 from the past

A Cad and a Bounder

NRUMMAGING THROUGH the archives, I came across this I delightful story. It reminded me of the con-man episodes in “Maverick.” Our two heroes were equal to the sleazy antics of that TV series. In 1929, there burst onto the scene at University School, a cad and a bounder. Captain Danby-Hunter, a hail-fellow-well-met kind of Englishman, liked his sherry and the ladies. He had served in World War I – hence the military title – and had operated a girls school in the Far East before Bingo Lyttle did get hired by Captain Danby-Hunter Ð a University School, but was not hail-fellow-well-met kind of coming to Canada. He applied for a teaching position at University invited back after his first year. Englishman. School in Victoria but failed to land one. Around the same time, another Englishman, Bingo Lyttle, was also in Victoria looking for work as a teacher. Bingo did get hired by University eventually went back to England, minus his $10,000 and was never heard School, but was not invited back after his first year. from again by the school. Captain Danby-Hunter and Bingo Lyttle, being kindred spirits, Bingo Lyttle had arrived in Victoria from Shanghai, a 24-year-old all- mulled over the idea of starting their own private school, decided they round athlete and a boxing aficionado. He cut a swath with the ladies, had all the qualifications, and lacked only the wherewithal. The duo until his wife arrived on the scene and took him in tow. convinced a Mr. DC Saunders, who moved in the same circles in Not very long after settling in at the school, there was some dirty Victoria, to come up with the then considerable sum of $10,000. work at the crossroads, with the result that Captain Danby-Hunter Saunders, displaying some misgivings about the redoubtable Captain suffered some facial damage. Bingo Lyttle’s wife did a midnight flit, and Danby-Hunter, made the loan to Bingo Lyttle. soon after, Bingo left. The $10,000 soon found its way into the Captain’s hands and he used The directors of the company decided that it would be better if it to buy a country home, located on ten acres at 3954 West 29 Avenue Captain Danby-Hunter also left, which he did, and they asked the bursar, (then called Buckland Road) and placed a sign on the lawn, “St. George’s John Harker, to fill in temporarily. School for Boys.” This bizarre vignette of these two soldiers of fortune type confidence Captain Danby-Hunter had connected with a couple of Vancouver men is both amusing and educational. businessmen and they formed a joint stock company to actually own the Educational, because Woody Allen would most likely divide schools school. The school opened in Captain Danby-Hunter’s house, as into the same three categories he uses for people – “those who make scheduled, on January 4, 1931. things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder Meanwhile, DC Saunders, who had imagined that he had made just a what happened.” While Bingo Lyttle and his partner Danby-Hunter were short-term loan, started to get disenchanted and demanded his money captive of all three, we are able to draw the following moral: back from Bingo Lyttle. Bingo referred him to the Captain and the The only Independent schools that will succeed in the future will be Captain told him that it had gone to buy the house and there was no those that “make things happen.” Those that watch and wonder will money to pay him. They finally settled on an issue of preferred stock in struggle for survival. the company that owned the school. The preferred stock had no voting Compiled by Peter K. Bousfield rights, but would pay a dividend of 7% per annum. As the school was From Ð 1. P.R. Kane, ed. “Independent Schools, Independent Thinkers” broke, the dividend payments did not always materialize. Saunders 2. Frank Keane, ed. “Independent Schools of BC”

On May 16, 2003, SMUS took the opportunity to acknowledge the sterling work done by the many tradespeople who took part in the construction of the Crothall Centre. A lovely cake was created by the Sodexho staff, SMUS food services, as well as coffee, juice, and assorted goodies Ð just one way to say thank you for a terrific job. In this photo, John Scheeren, Site Supervisor, and Bob Snowden, Headmaster, cut the cake. archie ives 15

Wilson Discovers a The 1928 Black and Red reported the Percy Williams visit School Visit by the Visit of Distinguished Old Boy – Mr. Percy Williams “Fastest Man on Earth” by Rob Wilson, Investigative Archivist

HILE DELVING THROUGH archival photos recently, I came upon W this photo of University School teaching staff standing on the front steps of School House. The back of the photo made only a brief reference – “P. Howden second from left @ back.” This was not much help, but a further search of Black and Red magazines displayed the photo in the December 1928 issue. It named the staff members and a guest: Mr. P. Williams. A further search, 15 pages later, confirmed my hunch that this was Percy Williams who had briefly attended University School some years earlier. In the summer of 1928, Percy Williams had represented Canada at On the steps of University School. (Back row): Mr. E.H. Quainton, the Olympic Games in Amsterdam, and had surprised the sporting world Mr. P.F. Howden, Mr. J.I. Simpson, Mr. H.F. Willsher, Mr. W.R.G. Wenman, by winning the gold medal in both the 100 metres and the 200 metres. Mr. R.B.Westmacott, Mr. J.D. Inverarity, (Front row): Mr. G.H. Scarrett, Had this Olympic Gold Medal feat been accomplished in the present Mr. P.Williams, and Mr. G.M. Billings, Headmaster. age, Percy Williams would be hailed as the “fastest man on earth” and be This Term, the School had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Percy further enriched by prodigious endorsements and appearance fees, all Williams, the Olympic Champion, who, on the occasion of his visit to coordinated by a firm of management consultants. Such was not the case Victoria, found time to come to his old School and spend an hour in 1928, when the Olympic Games was strictly an event for amateur with us. athletes. So, Mr. Williams was not destined to make any pronounced Mr. Williams was a pupil of the School in 1919-1920, and from financial gains as a direct result of his superb athletic achievement. And records, we find proof of the early athletic promise which he has from the report on his visit to the School, it appears that it was quite recently fulfilled so brilliantly. In 1920 he ran in the School 100 a low-key event, confirmed by Benton Mackid (US ’26-32) who recalls yards for boys under 13 years and covered the distance in 12 and 4/5 the occasion. seconds, breaking the School record by 2/5 of a second, and establishing a new record which still remains unbeaten. A report of this will be found in Black and Red for June 1920. What a Wonderful Gift!

N FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, the staff at O the school invited Ron Dyson to recess in the beautiful new Crothall Centre staff room. Why? Ron taught at SMUS from 1972-1973, and was a tutor from 1985- 2001. He was always a quiet, dignified, and gracious gentleman, held in high regard by his colleagues. Ron cherished the time he spent working at the school, and as a gesture of the esteem in which he held his teaching colleagues, Ron dedicated the earnings he had made as a tutor over the final years of his career to refurbish the staff room in the Senior School. The construction of the Crothall Centre allowed the opportunity to re-assign this magnificent gift to the development of a new staff room, rather than to redo an existing one. The results are there for all staff to enjoy – and they do. This photo of Ron and his sons, school alums Peter and Bill, was taken in this comfortable new room as the staff applauded Ron’s selfless gift. Ron Dyson and his sons, school alums Bill and Peter, in the comfortable new staff room. 16 tribute

Colin Skinner Through the eyes of his students Compiled and submitted by Margaret Skinner and Tony Keble

N 27 YEARS OF TEACHING at St. Michaels University School, I Colin directed 16 musicals, presented at the McPherson Theatre, and over 30 full-length plays at the Belfry Theatre and at the school. His productions were diverse and always memorable. The musicals included Jesus Christ Superstar, Cabaret, Gilbert & Sullivan, West Side Story, Grease, Fiddler on the Roof and the challenging Orpheus in the Underworld. Shakespearean productions included A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Taming of the Shrew, MacBeth, and As You Like It. The Importance of Being Earnest, Marat Sade, Canterbury Tales, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and A Flea in Her Ear featured among his more modern dramas and comedies. In his final year of teaching at SMUS, Colin produced and directed no fewer than 12 different plays. Colin wrote several plays, which the students performed, including The Black Box which grade 10s toured to local elementary schools. In Chapel, biblical stories were brought to life in passion plays and choral readings that he wrote. “Lunchtime Theatre” called on the creativity of students who wrote and performed their own plays. This wonderful world of drama emerged, first from a small portable classroom, then later, from a bare room. Without stage, curtains, lighting, flies, wings, or even a blackout, Colin inspired students’ creativity by firing their imagination, encouraging them to reach goals of which they never dreamed. Students have gone on to study theatre in major centres around the world, many achieving notable success in acting, production, movies, directing, and writing. Colin Skinner (1936-2003)

“Everything I need to know, I “With profound thanks for your Through the eyes, hearts and words of Colin’s students, now spread learned from Colin Skinner: how to inspiration. You are the absolute throughout the world, we see the love, respect and gratitude they feel for live, what to do and how to be. model of what a teacher is, and I him, and the depth of their grief at his dying. Among the hundreds of Creative satisfaction is not found in will always be your student.” cards, letters and e-mails received after his death, a recurring theme has a Southern California studio or a Atom Egoyan, Toronto been his ability to reach out to all students, not just to the most gifted. Manhattan boardroom, but in a Oscar-nominated film director small, cheap portable at SMUS.” whom Colin taught at Glenlyon “I was an international boarding “Colin was a hero to the slightly Danny Fill (SMUS ’91) student for three years and they were marginal odd-balls like myself. He Gemini Award Winner “Every class was always spontaneous not happy times. However, there was had a knack for sniffing us out and and full of joy.” one brilliant light that gave me putting our idiosyncrasies to work.” “To me, the soft spoken gentleman Alex Oliver (SMUS ’93) confidence and joy, and that was Kirsten Benzon (SMUS ’92) artist Colin Skinner was a mentor New York, actress Drama class with Mr Skinner. He Montreal and inspiration, as he was to so gave me roles for three years running “Every day that I spent with Mr. many whose lives he touched. His in the Shakespeare productions of the “Even those of us that did not have Skinner, I was aware that I was privy powers as a teacher, entirely second school, this at a time when I was a the privilege of attending his class to something very rare. He has been, nature to him, were unequalled: in shy, lonely teenager with little appreciated his special contribution is, and always will be a cut above the the classroom, as on stage, he always connection to my graduating class. to the culture and personality of the rest. He is my greatest role model, the knew how to keep his audiences These roles connected me with other school. In an environment that standard that I continually try to attentive and spellbound, right to students and gave a taste of pride sometimes seems particularly focused achieve. I am perpetually indebted to the lesson’s end.” and glory to somebody who had none on academics and athletics, Colin him and will carry him with me Andrew Sabiston (SMUS ’82) outside the theatre. Mr Skinner was the best part of the counter- every time I step on stage.” Toronto, co-writer of “Napoleon” believed in me and allowed me to balance that is represented by the Michael Wighton, Head Boy which ran in London believe in myself.” music, art, and drama departments.” (SMUS ’99), graduated in Theatre Andreas Berg (SMUS ’93) Sweden Graham Robertson (SMUS ’91) from Yale 2003 tribute 17

Many students remember Colin as a “He was a huge person in my life, not only for “I never thought it possible for anyone to force me masterful teacher of English who brought drama, but because he always looked me in the eye into tights and make-up, but Mr. Skinner not language and literature to life. with a sincerity, humour, and integrity that was only managed this, he actually made me enjoy it.” trustful as well as inspirational.” Gethin Jones (SMUS ’95) “I will always remember how he would break Gillie Easdon (SMUS ’91) down complicated academic matters into “He was one of those teachers you only have once; understandable chunks for me, all the while “Things with him were possible that otherwise dedicated, human, strong when he needed to be, eliminating my angst with his gentle charm and were not. He was an extraordinary man.” and romantic to the last bone.” his infectious sense of humour. I will miss him Matthieu Boyd (SMUS ’99) Alberto Lazo Corvera (SMUS ’84) Guadalajara and his unique way of injecting his passion for the written and spoken word into his students.” “He was a man who had presence. From the first “I feel honoured and privileged to have known Pete Leekha (SMUS ’89) New York time I set foot in his drama class (an ATCO him and will forever be inspired by his courage, trailer), I felt as though I was a Somebody.” his vitality, his phenomenal talents, his humanity, Colin’s zest for life led him, without even Elizabeth Walton (SMUS ’91) Medicine Hat, Alta. and his ability always to celebrate the success of trying, to exemplify the true Renaissance Man. others with genuine enthusiasm.” Artist, musician, athlete, sportsman, traveller, “Despite my highly conflicting views regarding my Elizabeth McLeish (SMUS ’86) writer, and player of the bagpipes, Colin shared experience at SMUS, several individuals stand his curiosity and enthusiasm, encouraging out, not only for their contribution to my “Of all the wonderful things Colin accomplished students to love life and its many gifts. Through education, but to my development as a human during his life, I think I will remember him most believing in others, he enabled them to believe being. Colin Skinner was such a man.” fondly for his kind and gentle heart.” in themselves. Rebecca Goodman (SMUS ’84) California Mary McLeish (SMUS ’89)

“Colin taught me how important it is to love not “I learned from Colin, a level of professionalism, only what you do in life, but to love life.” team-work, and dedication that has definitely Clemmie Hudson (SMUS ’03) shaped me into the person I am today, and which “He was the stuff that “As my grade 9 tutor, Mr. Skinner was the very I apply to my studies to become a ship’s officer." first person I met on my first day at St. Michaels. Geoff Dunlop (SMUS ’01) dreams are made of.” Little did I know at the time, I was taken under Michael Wighton, Head Boy (SMUS ’99) the wing of an extraordinary man who believed in “He made a commitment to literature and drama the potential of not only his students, but of seem vital and normal, not some rarefied and humanity…” fancy thing, but, in fact, a necessary part of a Sarah Hudson (SMUS ’00) civilized life. Our world is diminished by his passing.” “In Grade 8, I wrote a prize-winning Edward Nixon (SM ’70-73) Toronto Commonwealth essay about all the things I was going to accomplish as an International criminal lawyer. My father was elated...In Grade 9, I met Colin Skinner and my father’s dreams were changed.” Mairi Babb (SMUS ’94)

“Time brought him here, and in that time he showed us all what life meant, who we are, and what we could do to make this world a joyous place.” Pete Panasupon (SMUS ’03) Thailand

“At St. Michaels, where the expectations to excel at academics and sports seemed to take priority, Colin provided an environment for us to blow off some steam and also learn much about ourselves. His enthusiasm was infectious, and it was impossible not to become caught up in the excitement of his productions.” Jason Winters (SMUS ’92) Vancouver

In June 2001, SMUS alumni, past students, and colleagues of Colin Skinner celebrated wonderful musical memories with a series of performances and re-enactments of past performances in Brown Hall. 18 development news

Endowment – Creating Opportunity and Stability

NDOWMENT IS MONEY in the bank, endowment can be money vested today and Endowment Funds held at E invested for the future. In many cases, made available at a later date to the school for St. Michaels University School this money is invested forever at the very special purposes, again, with the agreement include: request of a donor, to produce an interest stream of the donor. The SMUS Administration Staff Bursary that can be used by the school. In some cases, Endowment is an investment in the future The Class of 1970 Bursary of SMUS. A large portion of SMUS The Class of 1997 Bursary endowment funds has been given and vested as The Class of 1998 Bursary a way to remember members of our school The Class of 1999 Bursary family – teachers, alumni, or friends. Some of The Class of 2000 Bursary these funds are supported by one donor while The Class of 2001 Bursary others have a broader appeal to the wider school The Class of 2002 Bursary community. They each contribute to the The Class of 2003 Bursary school’s ability to enrich the learning Leonard “Charlie” Cropper Bursary environment at SMUS through teaching Ron Dyson Bursary excellence awards, bursaries for deserving Liam Hassett Memorial Bursary students, and in other ways. There are over forty John Finlay Memorial Bursary named funds in the SMUS endowment – the Carol Lobb Memorial Award following twenty-four have each been built by a Andrew Middleton Memorial Bursary number of donors, and continue to receive Parents’ Auxiliary Bursary contributions as they grow. To become a fully John Schaffter Bursary operational fund, a minimum of $15,000 in the Colin Skinner Memorial Bursary Andrew Wilson (SMUS ’03) seen with Mr. Ernie endowment is required to generate sufficient Symons Family Bursary Hudson. Ernie and his late wife, Frances, have interest for an annual award. Timmis Family Bursary supported students with exceptional musical talent in SMUS encourages all members of the school Michael Walsh Bursary their desire to attend SMUS. The Hudson Awards family to consider adding their support to any W.R.G. Wenman Memorial Bursary have made a SMUS education possible for dozens of of these named endowment funds. You can be a Douglas Williams Memorial Bursary young men and women over the years. Andrew played a 45-minute piano recital for Ernie and other residents part of this long-term legacy. Rob Wilson Bursary at Sunrise Assisted Living in Victoria and received high praise for his performance.

Jeffrey Blumberg (SMUS ’94) won the draw (SMUS brass letter opener) for adding his name to the SMUS alumni e-mail directory. Are You Connected Yet? Please be sure to keep your directory entry up-to-date!

INCE THE LAUNCH OF THE SMUS Alumni E-mail Directory in 2000, over 1,300 of our mailable alumni have registered on-line. We are S pleased with this progress, and hope our users have found this service useful and informative. For those of you who still haven’t registered, we encourage you to do so. We are offering an incentive prize – a lovely silver-coloured SMUS photo frame (5 x 7) – from the Campus Shop. We will contact the winner after the prize draw on December 15, 2003.

How to Register or Update Current Families Your Alumni E-mail Address Can Stay Connected, too! Please visit our website (www.smus.bc.ca) and click on Throughout the school year, we send out information e-mails to our Development/Alumni, and from there click on ‘Alumni E-mail current parents. We are able to communicate important Directory’. announcements to you, quickly and effectively. To receive these Once your registration is activated, you can search for your messages, please make sure that we have your current e-mail address contemporaries by year, name, or geographical branch. You can also and notify the school if there are any changes. Contact Gisele DiIorio choose to add your own biographical information and even upload a in the Data Centre: [email protected] or (250) 370-6156. photo of yourself or family. In addition, there is a “class notes” option where you can post interesting tidbits of information regarding you, your family, or other alumni you have seen in your travels. Stay connected! Keep in touch. homecoming 19

The Michael Walsh Scholar Award – An Update

OR DANIEL WEIDNER and his mother, Rose, an independent F school education was not a possibility they had ever considered – it was completely out of reach. The founding of the Michael Walsh Bursary changed all that. The fund was initiated this past year by a core group of alumni for whom Michael had been an inspiration as a houseparent, rugby coach, and mentor. They agreed that the criteria for selection would include financial need, ability to contribute to the SMUS rugby programme, commitment to the school community, and good scholarship. Daniel was introduced to the school by an alumnus who had coached him, knew his history, was one of the sixty contributors to this fund, and knew the criteria for the award. Daniel was tested and interviewed, and ultimately joined the school. Michael Walsh had the opportunity to meet Daniel on one of his famous flying trips from England, was extremely impressed with his maturity and manner, and delighted with the institution of this award. He remarked that he had been the recipient of similar support during both his school and university days, and it had completely changed his life. Daniel Weidner and Michael Walsh had the opportunity to meet this past summer. Homecoming 2003!! very year, alumni return to visit the of the globe, to return to their school and be E school, tell their stories, praise the with good friends. A number of hardworking changes that have taken place here, alumni encouraged, e-mailed, called, and wrote lament for the passing of a golden age (albeit to their friends to encourage them to return. As rarely), and reconnect with friends and always, those who made the effort to come for emotions of their school days. Sometimes these the weekend returned home full of stories, alums come with their families in the summer. memories and a renewed sense of the lifetime A large contingent arrives at the school early in membership that is theirs as SMUS alums. May, during the Homecoming Weekend – and These are extremely special events in our the school pulses with their energy. lives – do plan to make that extra effort to visit May 2, 3, 4, 2003 was a time for members your school any time, but particularly during of the school family from literally every corner the Homecoming Weekend.

New grads withTeddy Bears.

First XV rugby team victorious vs Oak Bay. Christopher Spicer and Heidi Edgar. 20 homecoming

Homecoming 2003 May 3 Dinner Dance

A grand time was had by all!

...good friends, great food, more outstanding memories!

Visit the SMUS website for more stories/photos from Homecoming 2003

Class of 1993 Back Row from left: Hemsa Nosh, Sarah Longhurst, Kathleen Cook, Kevin Cook. Front Row from left: Jennifer Duguid, Helen Turner, Barret Hatton, Shannon Valdal. Front: John Cook.

Class of 1983 Ð still crazy after all those years. Class of 1993 at the Dinner Dance. focus on alumni 21 Focus on Alumni

Brad Forth (SMUS ’82) sets a blistering pace!

RAD FORTH is a man on a B mission. As President and CEO of Power Measurement Ltd., Brad is focused on building the company into an organization of HOMECOMING 2004 historical significance; a lofty goal for a 38-year-old corporate leader. – Set your palm pilots now!! It all started back in school where young Brad was already developing APRIL 30 – MAY 2, 2004 industry contacts and a profound A Time to be at SMUS interest in the computer field as a 15- As alumni of SMUS, you are welcome back whenever you can find year-old. He was in touch with his early the time to visit the school. We want to see you and hear your heroes – Steven Wozniak and Steve Jobs Brad Forth (SMUS ’82) stories. You may want a campus tour to see the many wonderful of Apple Computers – while a school changes transforming your school, perhaps a visit to the archives to student. True to his abiding interest in the evolution of technology, Brad find an old team photo, or a first-rate lunch in Brown Hall – yes, the raced through his school years and registered as a young student in meals are very good. You are always welcome. Computer Science at UVic. By his admission, however, it was the switch to Electrical Engineering in his third year that really engaged and CLASS CELEBRATIONS FOR THE MAY 2004 challenged him. During this time, Brad took a co-op position with Power HOMECOMING INCLUDE: Measurement, a local startup with five employees looking for help in Class of 1944 developing a monitoring device. After completion of his work term, Brad Class of 1949 returned to university and finished his degree in Electrical Engineering’s Class of 1954 first grad class (90 students had started, 29 graduated from what Brad Class of 1959 describes as the finest Electrical Engineering faculty on the continent) in Class of 1964 1988 – and then it was back to Power Measurement as a design engineer. • Class Reps – From there, Brad moved into Sales & Marketing in 1991, and then to John Herpers [email protected], (503) 525-0891 Vice President in 1996. He now holds the title of President and CEO of a Ro Archibald [email protected], (250) 656-6303 company which is recognized as a global powerhouse, did over $70 Class of 1969 million in sales in 2001, and provides him with the opportunity to • Class Reps – practice a leadership style which is continuously moving Power Philip Sherwin [email protected], (250) 385-7922 Measurement into the industry spotlight. David Avren [email protected], (604) 261-9541 Brad Forth was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” at a Pan Pacific Class of 1974 Hotel ceremony, organized by Ernst & Young and the Bank of Montreal. Class of 1979 Over 800 members of the B.C. business community attended. His star is • Class Rep – certainly soaring, but Brad remains a humble, hard-working team player David Achtem [email protected], (250) 592-2531 – still using the desk that was his as a co-op student. He is more Class of 1984 interested in building a learning culture, developing a collegial • Class Reps – environment, attracting and engaging the best employees from around Susan (Woodland) Irvine [email protected], (250) 339-1761 the world, and empowering them to do great things, than he is in the Gillian (Bray) Mayer [email protected], (250) 478-7433 visible trappings of power. He is absolutely committed to lifelong Colin Gardiner [email protected], (250) 654-0354 learning for himself and the other 300 members of the team worldwide. Class of 1989 He is in constant demand as a speaker in the community and gives his • Class Reps – time regularly to the University of Victoria and Royal Roads University, Ian Farish [email protected], (250) 598-7199 among others. There is time to be protected for family activities with wife Sarah Beeston [email protected], (250) 382-0079 Deanna and son Colton, plus satisfying his competitive basketball urge by Class of 1994 playing fast-paced pickup games with younger players. Brad has a full and • Class Reps – very fulfilling life. He sets a blistering pace in all that he does, yet remains Cory Lee [email protected], (250) 598-0061 calm and approachable. Leilani Roberts [email protected], (250) 544-0092 Brad Forth and Power Measurement – remember the names. They are Chris Bateman [email protected], (250) 370-0386 both rising stars on the international stage. If you would like to help in any way with your class reunion, please contact Christopher Spicer (250) 370-6197 or [email protected]. This is not hard work and the rewards really make it worthwhile. 22 focus on alumni

Simon Ibell – an extraordinary man

Simon Ibell (SMUS ’96) is an extraordinary individual. He has lived all of his life with the enzyme deficiency MPS (mucopolysacharridosis), a disorder that results from the body’s inability to create certain enzymes. Therefore, cells do not work properly and can cause harm in the body. Not only has Ibell studied at the University of Victoria and been involved with several university sports teams, but he recently initiated the Bike 4 MPS programme to help raise funds and awareness for his condition. He recently completed a 300-kilometre, 10-day biking trip for his programme. And so, Simon Ibell was honoured with the Spirit of Sport Story of the Year. This award recognizes a Canadian hero who, in the pursuit of sporting excellence, has demonstrated values such as dedication, perseverance, sportsmanship, respect for others and a true love of sport in 2002. In 2002, Simon travelled from one end of Vancouver Island to the other Ð that's a 300-kilometre trip over ten days. He is recognized as a Canadian hero.

12th Annual Golf ‘Fun’ Raiser

Rugby Alumni on the Canada Team Bruce Kuklinski (SMUS teacher and coach) Rugby Canada referee, Ed Fairhurst (SMUS ’97) Rugby Canada player, Bob Ross (SMUS ’89) Rugby Canada player, and Mel Jones (SMUS teacher) international referee assessor, gather at the conclusion of the Pan American Rugby Championships in Argentina in August 2003. Ed and Bob will be members of the Canada Rugby Team at the Rugby World Cup in Australia in October 2003.

In Search of the Black & Reds Researchers in the School Archive are in search of copies of the Black and Red, in the 1930s and 1940s, particularly 1943. Having these magazines will enable volunteers and staff to put names to faces, dates, and events, and connect some of the missing puzzle pieces in our school’s history. Contact resident archivist SMUS Golf Tournament, September 18, 2003 Ð a little blue sky, a little Scottish mist, and a lot of smiles. Another successful event for the over 100 Brenda Waksel at [email protected] or (250) 370-6159 if people who participated. Special thanks to Tournament Chair Anne Daniels you have an old copy that you wish to donate. and her cast of Parents’ Auxiliary volunteers for a job well done. heritage club 23

The Heritage Club recognizes members of the greater Heritage Club SMUS community who have named the school as a beneficiary in their estate plans. HE SMUS HERITAGE CLUB is composed of philanthropic 5 Anonymous Mr. Lewis Hughes (’38) individuals of vision who have made provision in their T Mr. Ted Balderson (’82) Mr. Ian Kingham (’51) estate plans for a gift to St. Michaels University School. Ms. Elizabeth Best (’87) Mrs. Barbara Leonard These gifts take many forms from a set dollar amount, a life Mr. Peter Bousfield (’48) Mr. Robin MacLeod (’63) insurance plan, or a percentage of the estate. In most cases, the Mrs. E. Brandt Mr. Potter Morrow (’47) benefactor and the school have met and spoken on a number of Mr. Cecil Branson (’52) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murphy occasions to confirm the nature of the gift and the area within the Mr. Leo Caffaro (’92) Mr. Frederick Murray school that the benefactor wishes to support. Please contact Mr. Robin Dalziel (’58) Mr. William Redpath (’43) Christopher Spicer (250-370-6197) if you would like to discuss a Mr. Terry Dial (’59) Mr. Charles Roberts (’40) plan to make a heritage contribution to SMUS. Mr. Nicholas Etheridge (’61) Mr. Harvey Shapiro Mr. Brian Graves (’41) Mr. David Thurman (’55) Mr. Richard Hawkesworth (’61)

Heritage Club Profiles

Ted Balderson (SMUS ’82) Ted Balderson is a big man working with a big company – Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. He has come to a decision to make a big commitment to his old school. Since 1991, Ted has been meeting with both individual and corporate clients, to assist them in establishing sound financial plans for their future. Many of these clients have become good friends – and many friends have become his clients. It’s all about relationships. Ted came to SMUS when his father left Banff to take up the position as Empress Hotel General Manager. Ted and his brother came to SMUS, while Ted’s sister attended Norfolk House School. These schools were quite a change from a small school in Lake Louise and Ted loved it. Now Ted is firmly established in Victoria with twelve years in the insurance industry. Ted Balderson Ted also delights in his wonderful family – his wife Yolanda, their two children, Ben and Sarah – and their lovely home. It was (SMUS ’82) while reflecting recently on his good fortune that Ted began considering ways of doing something for St. Michaels University School. “After 21 years, I am seeing more and more what SMUS meant and means to me…the teachers who inspired and taught so much more than just a subject, the good friends who are still my friends today, the character building opportunities, not to mention the many, many pranks!” Ted acknowledges that the school was a powerful influence on his development. He has linked his profound understanding of the insurance business with his interest in making a contribution to the school. Ted is delighted to be setting up a personal insurance gift to the school, which will name SMUS as the beneficiary of a policy. His monthly premium payments are tax deductible, and the eventual gift will be ample for Ted to know that a student bursary will be permanently endowed and will support great students every year. SMUS thanks Mr. Edward Balderson for his vision, compassion, and desire to make a difference!

Leo Caffaro (SMUS ’92) Leo knows that an education at SMUS is the beginning of a lifelong path of learning. As a lawyer at McLennan Ross LLP, he sees value in the education available at SMUS. He has found that many aspirations and habits that he developed in his time at the school carried him forward into professional life. For students now, with the increasing costs of post-secondary education, those who enroll in degree programmes cannot afford to be under-equipped or lack focus in what they do at university. Leo feels privileged to have been a part of SMUS, and is grateful for the assistance that he received under a bursary that made his attendance at the school possible. During his years here, he formed friendships and participated in activities that continue to enrich his life. He recognizes that the inclusion of SMUS as a beneficiary in his estate plans establishes a mechanism by which his bonds to the school can be retained and strengthened with time. For both Leo and Tamara, his wife, Leo Caffaro (SMUS ’92) charitable donations to educational institutions are high priorities in their estate planning. This is particularly the case when they can contribute to students in the most crucial years of their lives. Leo and Tamara have made provision in their estate plan to endow a bursary at SMUS to provide tuition support for students in financial need who are resident in Alberta. SMUS is grateful for this wonderful contribution that will forever change the lives of future students. 24 alumni news

What a terrific story! This article was submitted by past SMUS parent Richard Hudson, and the SMUS alum mentioned is Ian Scanlan (’87). Victoria’s Independent Schools Meet on Everest

N MAY 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary and Ridge. Higher up, winds of up to 200 kilometres per O Tenzing Norgay climbed into history by hour have shredded expedition tents. Ian is being the first confirmed mountaineers atop philosophical. After being charged by Indian police Mt. Everest. Fifty years later, the Khumbu Glacier is a with being a terrorist (anyone slightly out of the different place. A reported 22 expeditions are camped ordinary is a terrorist these days), there’s not much that in a kaleidoscope of coloured tents on the ice, wind can faze him. generators whining, solar panels charging, satellite Accompanying him on this expedition is Rob dishes pointing to the sky. Dyke, one-time instructor at Brentwood College. Rob In the Internet café (yes, there are real-time hook- started that school’s triathlon programme, and has ups for three laptops plus hot milk tea and sweet competed in many himself. Some years ago, he swam biscuits) there’s a jostle of bodies in down jackets. the ferry route from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. On this Chatting to a stranger, I discover he’s from Canada. trip, he’s acting as Ian’s camp manager and cook. More than that, he’s from BC. Actually he’s from Keeping Ian fit and well fed is not trivial, at an altitude Victoria. Wait a minute…he was at SMUS! Ian that saps the energy and makes the taste buds languish. Scanlan (SMUS ’87) is an aircraft pilot who has plans Ian Scanlan at Everest Base Camp But in return, Ian will support Rob’s next project, to ...terrorist or alpinist? to get high on his own two feet. Starting at the Bay of swim around Vancouver Island. Bengal, he swam ashore, and then WALKED the entire In the tent, it transpires that Peter Hudson is from Indian sub-continent to reach Nepal. Now, here he is at 19,000 feet, Shawnigan Lake School (1998). He’s trekking in the region, and “just hoping to make it up Mt. Everest in this, its fiftieth anniversary year. dropped in to get out of the snow,” which is drifting down softly outside. The weather has been bad for five straight weeks, and Ian has made A regular Victoria schools reunion gets underway, with recollections of Camp 3 on only a couple of occasions. This involves climbing through rugby matches and other school outings. Outside, an avalanche slides off the Khumbu Ice Fall, a 2,000-foot rise, where tottering seracs and Nuptse and rumbles down onto the glacier. Inside, it could just be plunging crevasses change daily, and more lives are lost than on the SE another meal in Brown Hall.

Upcoming Alumni Receptions

Please Plan to Join Us! These receptions are a terrific opportunity to meet friends, enjoy an evening of connection, stories, and school updates in a relaxing, feels- good environment. We look forward to seeing you there. Contact the Development Office if you would like to connect with SMUS alumni in your area.

Victoria – December 18, 2003 – Christmas Welcome Home Alumni Portland – January 22, 2004 Vancouver – January 29, 2004 Calgary – February 11, 2004 Edmonton – February 12, 2004 Toronto – February 26, 2004 Seattle – March 4, 2004 Hong Kong/Taiwan/Seoul – March 10-20, 2004 London, England Alumni Reception, April 14, 2003 This was the first of these in many years. It was a very happy event attended by more than 20 SMUS alums and spouses. Special guest Michael Walsh travelled from Somerset to join us. alumni updates 25

Alumni Updates oil and gas operating/production KEVIN CHAN (SMUS ’79) We receive e-mail, snail mail, telephone calls, visits even Ð company.” obtained his Marketing degree and we love to hear from you! This is what gives us the from Carleton University and is stories to build this important section of School Ties. Please COLIN DYKES (US ’66), who currently a Marketing Director in take a moment and tell us what you are doing, keep in touch, was a boarder in Barnacle House, the clothing industry, in Toronto. let us know if you are looking for a contact number for a lives in Red Deer, Alberta. He is fellow alumnus, or if you have a question about something at married to Lynda and they have NEIL PATERSON (SMUS ’79) your old school. The more we hear, the more we can pass on two sons – Blair and Neal. Colin is married to Kimberly Isdell. They in this section. is a Registered Social Worker and live in Hamilton, Bermuda, where We want your e-mail address, so why not send us is employed by the Alberta Neil is the Controller for Colonial an e-mail update right now!! [[email protected]] or Government as a Court/Child Medical Insurance Co. Ltd. [[email protected]] Support Services Administrator. FROM THE ’80s TREVOR CONDUIT (US ’69) is planning a trip with friends to DENNIS PIEDALUE (SMUS the design and production of BEFORE THE ’60s attend the World Cup of Rugby in ’81) is a Certified Financial unmanned aircraft systems. Australia – Trevor still plays a little. MONTY (FLIP) BROWN (US Planner & Financial Consultant After this, he will take some time with the Investors Group in ’57) wrote from Louisiana: “From COURT MACKID (US ’63) sent for yachting and diving in Tahiti, Victoria. He and his wife, Anne, the sound of things, the school is a a more detailed update on his then return to Alberta. have one daughter, Jennifer. little more upscale than it was in activities: “Thanks for the write-up the 1950s. Our rugby teams in Alumni Updates (Spring 2003). FROM THE ’70s CHRIS BLACK (SMUS ’82) would not have toured the British However, the information isn’t and his wife, Debbie, live in Isles, though rugby was certainly quite accurate. Ziff Energy Group ALEX WONG (SMUS ’73) Fredericton. They recently opened the main game and Reg Wenman is a premier consulting group as returned to SMUS in February their own restaurant “The Blue was our coach. Mr. Wenman was Global Energy Advisors with 2003 for the first time since his Door.” They have one daughter, known as ‘The Bird’ because he offices in Canada and the US. We graduation. Now, eldest son Daryl Lucy Victoria, now two years old. called us ‘Birds’. consult in both countries and is a grade 10 student at the school My wife and I make travel films internationally. My position is to and the family are keen supporters ALEX HADDAD (SMUS ’82) and sing folk music. I have spearhead our Exploration and of SMUS. Alex is a businessman in dropped in for a visit in April. thought about returning to the Production oriented consulting in Hong Kong. He spent some time catching up school as an Old Boy to entertain Canada. I now have 30+ years with his former teacher, Tony the boys and girls one way or working in the Oil and Gas DAVID HORNE (SMUS ’79) Keble (US ’62). Alex attended another. We are showing our Industry, both nationally and and his daughter visited SMUS this the University of Texas, Austin, France film in California and internationally. I am a Professional past August. A school supporter where he met his wife, Lisa. They Oregon in November and I’m Engineer and have an MBA based in London, England, David have two daughters, Ashley and hoping to visit BC during the (Western ’74). Ziff is not an works with expanding Anglo- Alexis. Alex is President of an trip.” operating oil and gas company, but Germanic companies to assist them environmental firm, Altec Sistema, Monty is married to Marsha a consulting company. I am also in planning and managing their based in Mexico City. and they have three children: involved in the start-up of a private Justine, Zachary, and Philip. expansion.

FROM THE ’60s

DAVID BUTTERS (SM ’62) is Vice President, Public Affairs, with Hill & Knowlton Canada, in Toronto.

JAMES MOUSEL (US ’63), who was a boarder in Bolton House, lives in San Diego with his wife, Margaret. Jim works in the aerospace industry as a Mechanical Engineer for Aeronautical Systems – a company that is focused on Alex (SMUS ’73) and Rubi Wong and sons, Daryl (SMUS 2006) and Justin. David Horne (SMUS ’79) and his daughter, Victoria, August 2003. 26 alumni updates

Alumni Updates - continued ANDREW SABISTON (SMUS CHRIS VUJNOVICH (SMUS hundreds of songs and three NICK GROVES (SMUS ’88) ’82) dropped by the school for a ’84) has lived in London, England, complete musicals. was an ESU Scholar for the school visit with his wife, Stephanie, and since 1989. He is currently year 1987/88. He has worked in son, Oliver, in August 2003. The working for United House, a GREG DAY (SMUS ’87) the UK for the last ten years in a family have a lovely home in Property Development company. earned his BComm from UBC in number of general management Toronto which Andrew is proudly His wife, Odile, is an interior 1991 and is currently working as a positions and currently as a renovating. He is moving back designer. medium business auditor ($3 - Director of Workplace Development into television work, while $15 million businesses) with for a hospital just north of Stephanie is a professional singer. GILLIAN DONALD (SMUS CCRA. He has just moved from a London. Nick is planning to ’85) works at the University of one-bedroom apartment in emigrate to Vancouver in early JEFF SHELDRAKE (SMUS ’83) Toronto Law Faculty as a Vancouver to a two-bedroom 2004. lives in Nanaimo with wife Development Officer. Gillian is a townhouse in Ladner and is 15 Catherine and their children, teacher trying her hand in a minutes closer to work. Greg loves KOJI NAKASONE (SMUS ’88) Caroline and Nicholas. Jeff has different role. Ultimate Frisbee – his sister was a lives with his family in Seattle, been very busy as the Property national player and world while taking an executive MBA Negotiator for the City of DAYMON ENG (SMUS ’86) is champion, and it’s where Greg met degree at the University of Nanaimo. He runs into SMUS a partner in Capital West his wife, Alison. Washington. alumni from time to time in the Mortgage in Vancouver. His Harbour City. company works with investors and HEATHER CONRADI (SMUS ANDREW O’BRIAN (SMUS secures residential and commercial ’87) is a Financial Analyst with ’88) wrote to Tony Keble (US ’62) BRENDA LYSHAUG (SMUS mortgage clients. Daymon is GrowthWorks Capital Ltd. in from Costa Rica: “Latin America is ’84) earned her PhD in Politics married to Joanna, and in October Vancouver, with a focus on the my passion, my love, and my life. I from Princeton and is now an 2001, their first child, Hailey, was high-tech sector. She enjoys her run a private consulting firm and Assistant Professor of Political born. role as Treasurer of ‘Big Sisters’ in my Costa Rican partner and I Science and Gender Studies at the Vancouver. specialize in free trade agreement University of Utah in Salt Lake CHRIS WYNTERS (SMUS ’86) interpretation, strategic planning, City. attended Grant MacEwan College SEAN KELCEY (SMUS ’87) has and international export in Edmonton, where his production just returned from a two and a half development. Our clients range LEE MATUGA (SMUS ’84) is of Wynters’ Tale was performed in month tour of duty in Afghanistan. from local SMEs to larger living in Vancouver where he April to sell-out audiences. Chris Sean dropped by the school in investment corporations and the teaches ESL classes while pursuing and playwright Bridget Ryan September while on leave, and Canadian and US Embassy his passion for music. Lee has collaborated to create a new Rock- before heading back to Burton, commercial divisions. Life is purchased an Omni home-based musical based on Shakespeare’s New Brunswick. Sean is a medical exciting and challenging each day recording unit and continues to “The Winter’s Tale.” Taking technician with the 2nd Battalion, when one lives overseas.” write and record music. a lead role in this world Royal Canadian Regiment, based premier production was Bianca in Gagetown, NB. He has served TANIA TOMASZEWSKA (SMUS ROBIN PLATTS (SMUS ’84) Christou-Roberts (SMUS ’00). in Croatia, Kingston, Calgary, and ’88) attended McGill where she sent us an update: “I have been Chris is an actor, songwriter, and Afghanistan. Sean reports that his received a BA in English working as a writer/journalist for member of the nationally brother, Brian (SMUS ’88) is Literature. She followed with a law the last decade, penning articles acclaimed recording artists living in Toronto and works with degree from UBC in 1995, and and columns for such magazines as “Captain Tractor.” He has written the Ontario Ministry of Transport. then studied at Cambridge, Mojo, Discoveries, The Tracking Angle, and the NME. My second book, a biography of the legendary song-writing team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David (entitled Burt Bacharach & Hal David: What the World Needs Now), was published in January. I’ve spent the last year fitting my freelance schedule around a “day job” as Editor-in-Chief of the Martlet newspaper at UVic, but now that my contract at UVic is up, I am busily plotting my third book.” Andrew Sabiston (SMUS ’82), Chris Wynters (SMUS ’86) and Sean Kelcey (SMUS ’87) visited Stephanie and Oliver. Bianca Christou-Roberts (SMUS ’00). the Development Office. alumni updates 27

earning an MPhil in International applied finance, and time-series SUSAN CAMPBELL (SMUS a career. He is now a Pilot Relations. She is now working as a econometrics. James is married to ’92) earned her Bachelor of for Courtesy Air, based in lawyer with Henry Davis York in Jennifer Milne and they live in Engineering (Mech), Honours, Saskatchewan. Sydney, Australia. St. Louis, Missouri, where James is from UVic in 1997. She is Assistant Professor of Economics now working as a Professional HARTLAND ROSS (SMUS ’92) ALISDAIR BORASTON (SMUS at Washington University, St. Louis. Engineer/Major Projects for BP earned his BSc in Biology from ’89) is an Assistant Professor in the Canada Energy, in Calgary. UBC. He lives in Vancouver and Department of Biochemistry and KRISTIN SEMMENS (SMUS sent this update about his Microbiology at UVic. Alisdair is ’91) and husband, Derek Little, JOANNA (KISS) SNOW (SMUS activities: “I run two businesses. married to alumna Catherine have returned to the West Coast ’92) writes: “I have completed two The company I started is Hartland (Juricic) (SMUS ’89) and they after a stint in England, where degrees at the University of Communications Inc. We are have one daughter, Natalie, born Kristin obtained her PhD Victoria. The first degree is in Internet marketing consultants in 2000. Cathy is a physiotherapist, in History from Cambridge Child and Youth Care in which I and brokers of online advertising. currently working at UVic in the University. She is now a Post specialized and focused on The company has been in business Department of Occupational Doctoral Fellow at UBC. working with families and children for about two years and is based in Health and Safety. with special needs. With that Vancouver, serving international JESSICA WOOLLIAMS (SMUS degree, I worked for four years as a clients. This business is somewhat LARA (GAEDE) JANKE (SMUS ’91) recently wrote to us from special student assistant with automated, allowing time to work ’89) lives in Calgary with her Harvard: “As the Longwood School District #61 as well on my passion of corporate training husband, Michael. She works as a Coordinator for Harvard’s Green as in the role of Child and and development with a partner. The Securities Analyst with the Alberta Campus Initiative, I coordinate Youth Counsellor with NISIKA company is Dynamic Achievement Securities Commission. the design and implementation of Community Services. NISIKA is a Group Inc. and our website is campus environmental initiatives community-based organization www.dynamicachievement.com. I VINING WOLFF (SMUS ’89) is on Harvard’s Longwood Medical where I help to set up support have worked to build this business working for AMEC, in Calgary, as Campus, home to the Medical plans and implement services from a very few clients two years a Process Engineer. He and Tanya School, School of Dental for children with varying ago to becoming a leading training announced the birth of their Medicine, and School of Public disabilities including Autism, company in Canada. So far, things second son, Karsten, born earlier Health. Since February 2002, I Down Syndrome, Asperger’s are going very well. We have this year. He joins big brother, have overseen a variety of projects Syndrome, and a variety of other earned a very strong and well- Braden, and sister, Chelanne. with the overall mission of developmental, behavioural, and recognized client base. establishing a commitment to emotional disabilities. I also “As I write this, I just ATUL KHULLAR (SMUS ’91) becoming a learning organization currently work at Jack Ledger had dinner with Tanis Wahl, earned his medical degree from the and a living laboratory, in House as a Child and Youth and frequent visitors Bryce University of Alberta. He is now a the pursuit of environmental Counsellor, working with children Dearborn and Leo Caffaro. I'll be Resident in Psychiatry, and lives in sustainability.” Visit the Harvard and adolescents in the inpatient taking five weeks off at the end of Devon, Alberta. website to see details about programme. I recently (Christmas the year and travelling to South Jessica’s projects: http://courses. 2002) finished my Bachelor of America with Mark Pospisilik, but FROM THE ’90s dce.harvard.edu/~envre117/. Elementary Education and am not before visiting Kari Badwi in “The core work of the Green currently employed as a teacher- New York, all of them – SMUS JEFFREY HUNT (SMUS ’91) Campus Initiative is to bring the on-call with the Victoria School ’92.” completed his Masters of intellectual horsepower of the District. My main focus of Education Degree this past University to bear on the practical specialization has been with HOWARD ANGLIN (SMUS summer at UVic. He finished at everyday problems of reducing the students with special needs, ’93) is a lawyer with Shearman & the top of his class with a GPA of environmental impact of the particularly Autism. With the Sterling of London, England. He 8.0. He is currently enjoying his University’s operations (how teacher-on-call work, NISIKA, loves London but misses New teaching career in the Physical buildings are operated, how and Ledger House, I stay busy! York, where he spent three years at Education department at SMUS. products are purchased, what While being in school or working Law School. He reports that his Jeffrey will also be very busy soon, transportation options are full time for the past several years, sister, Tessa (SMUS ’96) has as he and his wife, Janelle, are provided).” For more information my husband and I have managed finished her first year of a PhD expecting the arrival of their first see: www.greencampus.harvard.edu. to travel to South East Asia, Cuba, programme in English at the child in November 2003. and most recently, Mexico.” University of Toronto and sister ANN BEHENNAH (SMUS ’92) Rebecca (SMUS ’98) is attending JAMES MORLEY (SMUS ’91) received her Diploma in CURTIS LAINCHBURY (SMUS Medical School at McMaster received his PhD from the Secondary Education from UVic ’92) had a “quarter life crisis.” He University. University of Washington in 1999. and is now teaching at Belfairs retired from project management He specializes in macroeconomics, High School, in Essex, UK. to fulfill his dream of flying for 28 alumni updates

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MORGAN BLACK (SMUS ’93) RAVIND GREWAL (SMUS ’93) looking to get involved with an EUGENE YEUNG (SMUS ’95) works in the Bahamas at Cape earned his degree from Harvard import fruit/vegetable/fresh flower earned his Engineering degree from Eleuthera Island School, where she Law School and is now an company on the Lower Mainland. Duke, and followed that with a teaches environmental and marine Associate with Keker & Van Nest, He and Trevor Hoskins, a former Masters in Finance/Math from science as well as scuba diving and in San Francisco. Ravind’s sister, classmate, are sharing an Columbia University. He lives in running sea kayaking trips. Simran (SMUS ’92) completed apartment. New York City and works for JP Morgan loves her work and the her medical degree at UBC and is Morgan as a Financial Analyst. impact it is having on the students. now in Edmonton. SEBASTIAN ELAWNY (SMUS She is keen to hear from her 1993 ’95) wrote to us in July: “I CRAIG KIRK (SMUS ’98) class, which she enjoyed so much. STUART KERR (SMUS ’93) graduated from university in recently wrote to us: “I figured lives in Vancouver where he is December 1998 with a 3.76 GPA. with five years coming up since I BRIAN CALDER (SMUS ’93) learning the real estate development Since then, I've acquired several IT graduated, it would be good to studied Hotel Administration at trade with Anthem Properties. Stu certifications, including Microsoft send an update. After a couple of Camosun, and followed that with is currently working to broker lease Certified Systems Engineer, Cisco years at UVic and summers his BComm from UVic. He has arrangements with commercial and Certified Network Associate, working in the Yukon, I finally moved back to Victoria from residential clients. Microsoft Office User Specialist, decided on my career choice Whistler and is currently working and am about 500 hours away and started the Applied with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. ANNA LEONG (SMUS ’93) from acquiring status as a Project Communication Media Programme married Omar Nazif on May 18, Management Professional. It seems at Camosun College. After I JAMES DAVISON (SMUS ’93) 2003, in Vancouver, BC. Anna that education has become a finished my first year of the sent an update in May: “I (now Dr. Nazif) is a Psychiatry passion for me since I've learned to programme, I found myself in graduated in 1998 from UVic Resident at St. Paul’s Hospital. learn. I'm moving to Winnipeg to Prince George at PGTV, and then with a BSc in Geography. During go to Law School because, frankly, in Toronto at The Sports Network my five years at UVic, I was a AYNSLEY (WONG) MELDRUM it sounds like fun. My father and I (TSN) for co-op terms. The three-time CIAU champion with (SMUS ’93) is married to Daniel. started an IT training company in experiences were great, especially the Vikes Cross Country team, They have two sons: Murray and 1999 and have since grown to working for TSN and compiling earning all-Canadian honours in Quinn. Aynsley is a stay-at-home become one of Calgary’s largest highlight packs for Sportscentre. 1997. After graduation, I went to mom right now and she reports it’s Continuing Education and (My job was to watch sports, how work in the geomatics industry, for the hardest job she’s ever had. She Corporate Training operations. In cool is that?) I decided to return to PCI Geomatics Inc., Western hopes to stay at home with her the process, we’ve helped hundreds Camosun to finish my schooling Forest Products Ltd., Ecotrust boys until they start school. of people get their lives back instead of staying on at TSN, and Canada, and now Tecfor Technology Meanwhile, she is doing some on track through our career graduated in December 2002. Group in Victoria. I have been volunteer work and has started programmes. Our corporate client Early this year, I moved back to accepted by the Faculty of CGA courses. list is quite extensive.” Prince George to accept a position Environmental Design at the Sebastian reports that Patrick at PGTV where I hold several University of Calgary to do a ANDREW FIELD (SMUS ’94) Mitchell (SMUS ’94) has been positions: Master Control Operator, masters degree in Planning starting is off to Australia for a School successful in completing Med Production, Directing, ENG September 2003. The relationship Manager position, setting up School and starting his career as a Camera Operator, and any other with my current employer will outdoor education programmes. doctor in Calgary. Patrick plans on odd jobs.” continue while I am in Calgary, Andrew earned his BEd from working towards the Canadian enabling me to finance my Lakehead University and has spent Space Programme. JENNY REED (SMUS ’98) education and provide valuable the past four years as an SMUS completed her Art History expertise in return. Furthermore, I houseparent, outdoor education CHRISTINA HALDANE (SMUS (Honours) degree at the University will continue my athletics while at programme assistant, and substitute ’95) is a classical singer, currently of Toronto in June and is now the U of C, finishing off my fifth teacher. studying at the Indiana School of studying Law at Osgoode Hall, and final year of CIS eligibility Music in Bloomington, IL. She is York University. She is interested with the Dinosaurs. I plan on ARTURO MICHEL (SMUS ’94) moving to London next year to in pursuing a career in cultural doing an exchange with the dropped in for a visit in begin a Masters in Music property law. Jenny is engaged to University of Catalunya in Spain September, and was impressed Performance at the Guildhall Chris Franco, a med school for the fall 2004 term. It was great with the wonderful new buildings School of Music and Drama. student at U of T. Jenny was to see everyone at my 10-year we’ve added since he was a thrilled to see the new additions to reunion at the beginning of May. I boarding student in International MARSHALL HATTON (SMUS the campus when she visited plan to keep in touch with as House. He has just relocated from ’95) earned his Engineering degree Victoria in August. many classmates as possible, and Guadalajara to Vancouver. Arturo from the University of New wish them all the best for the earned his Business Administration Brunswick in 2001. He is future.” degree in Mexico, and is now currently working in Whitehorse as a Geomatics Engineer. alumni updates 29

LANCE WEI (SMUS ’98) has SINCE 2000 visiting family a few weeks ago) SAMANTHA NELSON (STONE) put his artistic talents to good that the new building looks great. (SMUS ’87) and husband, Dr. work. After graduating from TADANORI KOKUBUN (SMUS I can’t wait until I can see the Charles Nelson, announce the Queen’s with a Bachelor of Fine ’00) wrote in June: “I am almost Crothall Centre for myself.” birth of a baby girl, Elle, born Art degree, he is working on there, working towards a B.E. April 28, 2003. (Engineering) in geotechnical another BFA degree in Advertising, ...there were bells! from the Academy of Art College engineering.” After one and a half JOHN UNDERHILL (SMUS in San Francisco. He is currently years at UBC, Tadanori moved COLIN GARDINER (SMUS ’81) and his wife, Sandra Art Director of flyin’takko studio. to Australia to complete his ’84) finally got a girl to say “yes!” Williams, announce the birth of engineering degree at the He married Christine on Kauai on their daughter, Alannah Elizabeth, KATHRYN HILL (SMUS ’99) University of New South Wales. January 30, 2003. born August 22, 2002. has completed a degree in Comparative Government from EDDY COOPER (SMUS ’01) is CRAIG ELDER (SMUS ’88) TIMOTHY WILLIAMS (SMUS Georgetown and is off to New studying Chemical Engineering at was married on May 17, 2003 ’83) and his wife, Heather, York to study Oriental Medicine. UBC in the co-op Programme. to Donna Diane Maria Dayman. announce the birth of their new His summer 2003 co-op The ceremony took place in baby boy, Sean Christopher, born AYA LARSEN (SMUS ’99) placement was with SNC-Lavalin Drumheller, AB at St. Anthony’s March 10, 2003. dropped in for a visit in September. in Montreal. He is currently Catholic Church. In attendance She is off to Vancouver, and will be involved in another co-op term were Dan Duke (SMUS ’88) and FRANK SCHINDLER (SMUS an articling student with Price with Canfor Research and his wife, Sheila, his brother, Tom ’88) and wife, Mary, are very Waterhouse Coopers for the next Development in Vancouver. Duke (SMUS ’90), Mark pleased to announce the birth of three years in their new building in Penaluna (SMUS ’88), and Mike their new daughter, Ainsley downtown Vancouver. Aya hopes SUSANNA MOSELEY (SMUS Goodenough (SMUS ’88). Gabrielle, born March 6, 2003. to specialize in tax accounting, ’02) wrote in August: “Life is going well. I’m at the University of with a focus on Japanese clients. ...new on the scene! Cape Town, in South Africa, HEATHER ORR (SMUS ’99) which is fun. A little too far from BENJAMIN BUTTERFIELD graduated this year from Queen’s Canada, but I’m working on (SMUS ’82) and his wife, Anne with a BSc (Honours) in getting my friends out here! It’s Grimm, are very pleased to Environmental Biology. Heather is winter right now and cold. It had announce the birth of their baby now heading to Oxford to study been a warm (almost summer girl, Robin Jantje Sophia, born for a MSc in Nature, Society and temperatures) winter until about a November 17, 2002. Environmental Policy. week ago when the wind and rain arrived. And there is snow on MATTHEW ADEY (SMUS ’87) TOM WANG (SMUS ’99) is Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak! and his wife, Gillian, are pleased to studying at the Leonard Stern (UCT is right under Devil’s Peak.) announce the birth of a baby girl, School of Business and enjoys It only snows about once every ten Olivia, born January 25, 2003. living in New York. He will years here. I miss SMUS a lot and graduate in December 2003 with a I heard from Mrs. Tweedie (she CPA degree in Accounting & was my houseparent and was here Benjamin Butterfield (SMUS ’82) Finance. Tom had the opportunity and Anne Grimm’s daughter, Robin Jantje Sophia. of working for Goldman Sachs during the summer.

BIANCA CHRISTOU-ROBERTS (SMUS ’00) graduated in April from the Theatre Arts Programme at Grant MacEwan College. She recently performed at the Edmonton Fringe Festival in the Three Penny Opera. She intends to pursue a career as an actor/ singer/dancer in the Edmonton area. In April, Bianca played the lead in Chris Wynters’ (SMUS ’86) production of Wynters’ Tale. Colin Gardiner (SMUS ’84) and Craig Elder (SMUS ’88) and Donna Diane Maria Dayman, married (see photo, page 26). Christine, married on Kauai. in Drumheller, Alberta. 30 alumni updates

Alumni Updates - continued SEAN PIHL (SMUS ’87) and WIM VANDERSPEK (SMUS BRYAN PULLMAN (SMUS ’86) TANJA YARDLEY (SMUS ’88) wife, Jody, announce the birth of ’79) and his wife, Lisa, have a new and his wife, Amber McDermott, and husband, Richard, have a new their twin sons, Finnegan David daughter, Annika Sophia, born now have a second daughter – daughter – Sage, born January 29, and Sasha Pattenden, born June 21 (8 lbs 11 oz). Fiona Lynn, born June 20, 2003. 2003. October 7, 2002. ANN (GORDON) PATRICK CHRIS DENFORD (SMUS ’82) VINING WOLFF (SMUS ’89) GREG SOUTHGATE (SMUS (SMUS ’89) and husband, Greg, and wife, Anne Leyland, have a and his wife, Tanya, now have a ’84) and SHANNON HILL (SMUS are pleased to announce the birth third daughter – Londyn Iryssa, second son – Karsten Brent, born ’85) announce the birth of another of their daughter, Erica Leanne, born June 26, 2003. Big sisters are July 17, 2003. daughter, Claire Frances Carol, born May 13, 2003. Bronte and Fallyn. born April 30, 2003. LAURA (HAMMERSLEY) HARLEY ANDREW CRAWFORD (SMUS DAN JOST (SMUS ’84) and (SMUS ’89) and husband, KRISTEN (MANT) HARRIS ’95) and TARA STRONG (SMUS wife, Christine Jodoin, announce Richard, have a second baby boy – (SMUS ’87) and husband, ’95) have a new daughter, Kirra the birth of their twin sons, Hayden Gabriel, born June 21, Jonathan, announce the birth Christine, born May 23, 2003. Nicolas and Alexandre, born in 2003. of another son, Thomas, born Kirra’s grandfather, Jim Crawford, 2002. March 14, 2003. was an SMUS Board Member KEVIN YICK (SMUS ’83) and 1993-96. MARGARETHA BURNETT his wife, Shirley, announce the LEIGH LARGE (SMUS ’89) (SMUS ’84) and MURRAY birth of Ryan Yick, born April 10, and wife, Kari, announce the birth ALAN CALDER (SMUS ’87) BROWNE (SMUS ’82) are pleased 2003. of their son, Torr Richard Large, and wife, Kursti, have a son – to announce the birth of their son, born April 28, 2003. Jasper Matthew Dale, born June Hamish Orion Burnett Browne, 18, 2003. born on May 29, 2003.

Frank Schindler (SMUS ’88) and Sean Pihl (SMUS ’87) and Jody’s twin sons, Finnegan David and Sasha Alan Calder (SMUS ’87) and Mary’s daughter, Ainsley Gabrielle. Pattenden. Kursti’s son, Jasper Matthew Dale.

Greg Southgate (SMUS ’84) and Shannon Hill’s (SMUS ’85) daughters, Ann (Gordon) Patrick (SMUS ’89) Andrew Crawford (SMUS ’95) and Laine, Julia, and Claire. and Greg’s daughter, Erica Leanne, Tara Strong’s (SMUS ’95) with big sister, Samantha. daughter, Kirra Christine. school news 31

1 0 0 Percy Wilkinson – Centenarian

ERCY WILKINSON, who was a totally confounded the spectators around P teacher at St. Michael’s School him who did not know that he was two between 1924 and 1926, and in months shy of his 100th birthday. The 1926 until 1927, continued his role as an birthday celebration, mostly organized by assistant at the Victoria Avenue boarding Percy, proved to be a gala event for house. He celebrated his 100th birthday 100 people. on July 1, 2003, Canada Day. Ironically, Percy has probably outlived Percy spent his career in education, many of the boys who came under his teaching at schools on Vancouver Island, care at St. Michael’s School. Those who notably Cowichan Station, Chemainus, remain will surely remember him fondly and Duncan. During World War II, he and be comforted to know that this served in the RCAF, and later was at remarkable man looks well poised to Brentwood College at the time of the continue life as a centenarian in fine great fire in August 1947. Percy finished fettle, with his accustomed independence his career with the Provincial Department and positive love of life. of Education in Victoria, BC. Congratulations, Percy! Percy’s 1920s connection with St. Michael’s School has made him a part of the SMUS community. With his keen memory, he has given valuable assistance to the Archives. On alumni weekends, he regularly attends the Saturday 1st XV Rugby Game. During the 2003 game, he Percy Wilkinson enjoying lunch travelled here by local bus service and at Brown Hall.

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DONOVAN HAMMERSLEY ANDREA MUNRO (SMUS ’84) PASSAGES Spicer this past spring, when he (SMUS ’85) and his wife, Nikki and her husband Todd Skinner was in Kelowna with SMUS’ R. HUGH MCLARTY (US ’46) Cunningham, just had their announce the birth of twins Felix basketball team, but of course passed away on April 25, 2003. He second baby on June 19, 2003. and Chloe – born September 29, would not reveal that he was so had been ill for two years with His name is Colton Luc. 2002. very ill. cancer. Hugh was very interested in the “School” and over the years, on trips to Victoria, a drive-by the School was very important to him. His son, Doug, recalls his trip to University School in the early 1970s when Hugh was a chaperone for the Terrace (BC) Caledonia Senior School Band and the fun it was after “playing for their supper,” being able to look at all the pictures hung in the hall and finding his dad in some of them. Hugh particularly enjoyed a

Tanja Yardley (SMUS ’88) and Kevin Yick (SMUS ’83) and phone conversation with Chris Richard’s daughter, Sage. Shirley’s son, Ryan. 32 crothall reflections

Opening ceremony Friday, October 3, 2003. At the Opening Ceremony, (l-r): Clare Copeland, Barbara Copeland, Stephen Martin (Board Chair), Penny Martin, Graeme Crothall, Robert Snowden (Headmaster), Joan Snowden, John Schaffter, Anne Schaffter. Crothall Centre for Humanities & the Arts There are so many impressive and beautiful components to this magnificent facility. The smiles on the faces of students, parents, and staff speak volumes. This truly is a cornerstone facility in the redefinition of the SMUS campus. Did you know? • Over 110,000 person hours have gone into building, from demolition to completion. • The new centre was built using over 73,000 bricks. • The Crothall Centre contains over 200 custom built windows of BC Fir, manufactured in Winnipeg. • Close to 50 individual contractors were involved, almost all from Vancouver Island. • The building is 60,000 square feet. It includes underground parking for 54 cars, The tower of the old School House is visible 21 teaching spaces, a lecture theatre with 140 seats, a staff room, and offices surrounding through the classic arches of the new Crothall a grassed quadrangle. Centre.

Listening to the Opening Ceremony remarks, teachers (l-r) Alan Jones, Chuck Shergold, Greg The new Crothall Centre architecture Marchand, Laura Keziere, Jean Ives, John McIntyre, and Jennifer McIntyre. complements the Senior School campus. Get ready for another MarkMark youryour action-packed day at the Richmond Road campus – calendarcalendar forfor Saturday, May 8, 2004. This event returns – with SpringSpring FairFair 2004!2004! all your favourite activities and stalls, not to mention a huge array of delectables!

Help Wanted! We need your help to continue the fabulous success our Spring Fair has enjoyed. We are looking for everything. If you are interested in being involved in this year’s event, contact Ann Cameron at 479-3810. Volunteer for a position! Everyone who does has fun! •Convener • School Liaison • Other... • Site • Day-of Shift Donate to one of our Gently-Used Goods sales! • Furniture • Home Furnishings • Books Sponsor a booth if you live out of town! From large to small, there are many roles that we can all play to bring another amazing Spring Fair to our school. We are currently looking for STORAGE SPACE FOR USED GOODS – please contact us if you can help with this. Let’s make 2004 the best fair ever! #40063624 Publications Publications Mail Agreement Mail Agreement

Kindergarten to grade 12 – and beyond!

On a September morning in the Senior School quad, next to School House and the newly opened Crothall Centre for Humanities and the Arts, SMUS sees first, second, third, and even fourth generation families are in attendance. More than just

St. School University Michaels Road 3400 Richmond Victoria, BC,V8P 4P5 CANADA tradition – these kinds of school ties pave the way for the future. If undeliverable, return to