Oh, What a Homecoming It Was! More Than 1,200 People Came Home to Wish UTS a Happy 100Th

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the uts alumni magazine | fall 2010 Oh, what a homecoming it was! More than 1,200 people came home to wish UTS a happy 100th.

WWI Commemorative Project UTS in Uganda Telling the stories of the UTS boys who UTS grad teaches two-week environmental lost their lives in the Great War. workshop at the Jane Goodall Institute. Upcoming UTS Events UTS Alumni Association Board of Mark Your Calendars directors President Peter Neilson ’71 Thursday, September 16, 2010 416-214-5431

vice president Centennial Speakers Event Rob Duncan ’95 UTS Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Everyone in the UTS community is invited 416-809-2488 to join moderator John Allemang ’70 and a panel of notable alumni speakers as they discuss Wiseguys & Brainiacs: How far can intelligence take us in our second century? past president George Crawford ’72 RSVP at www.utschools.ca/rsvp or call 416-978-3919. More details on page 23. 416-499-0090

Treasurer Saturday, October 16, 2010 Bob Cumming ’65 Centennial Gala: Double Blue & White Ball 416-727-6640 Honorary Centennial Honorary Chair Chris Alexander ’85 and Principal Michaele M. Robertson President invite alumni and current and past parents and staff to celebrate the conclusion of UTS’ Michaele M. Robertson Centennial with the “Double Blue & White Ball” at the Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto. 416-946-5334 This formal, elegant event – with former Principal Donald Gutteridge as M.C. – will Honorary launch UTS into our second century! RSVP at www.utschools.ca/rsvp or call 416-978-3919. Vice President Rick Parsons 416-978-3864 Thursday, November 11, 2010 directors Don Ainslie ’84 Remembrance Day Service 416-910-9360 10:00 a.m. Reception and 10:30 Service with a special presentation of colours by the 337 Cadet Corps. Alumni and alumni veterans are invited to join students and staff Jonathan Bitidis ’99 416-703-7918 for the ceremony. Alumni luncheon afterwards hosted by Principal Michaele M. Robertson. More details on page 6. RSVP at [email protected] or call 416-978-3919. Don Borthwick ’54 705-436-3452

Friday, December 3, 2010 Aaron Chan ’94 416-224-2426 Holiday Concert Nina Coutinho ’04 905-337-3264 A holiday tradition of student musical performances. 5:00 p.m: Café Blue in the lower gym. 6:30 p.m: Concert in the auditorium. Peter Frost ’64 416-867-2035 Contact: Ron Royer, [email protected] or 416-978-3434. Mark Opashinov ’88 416-925-8617 Saturday, February 5, 2011 Emily Rix ’96 Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament 416-447-6340 Organize your team of alumni for a spirited competition! 9:30 a.m. in the UTS gym. Tom Sanderson ’55 416-604-4890 RSVP at www.utschools.ca/rsvp or call 416-978-3919. Nick Smith ’63 416-920-0159 Friday, February 25 & Saturday, February 26, 2011 Jennifer Suess ’94 Senior Play 416-654-2391 UTS Auditorium, production and time to be determined. Phil Weiner ’01 416-868-2239 Contact: Catherine Hannon, [email protected] or 416-978-6802. John Wilkinson ’78 416-489-2291 13 20 28

IN SHORT Mark Your Calendars 2 Contents Upcoming alumni & school events the root | fall 2010 Bits & Pieces 4 Noteworthy UTS tidbits Annual Fund Donors 32 13 Centennial Homecoming 2009–2010 Annual Fund Last May, more than 1,200 people participated in the largest gathering of alumni in UTS history. Reports President’s Report 8 20 WW1 Commemorative Project Homecoming a grand success This website tells the stories of the UTS students, graduates, Principal’s Message 9 Turning our eyes to the future and one teacher who lost their lives in the Great War. UTS Board Report 10 23 Centennial Notebook Stepping into our next century The winners of the Centennial Music Composition competition, Foundation Report 11 Thanks for your support! the Alumni Speakers Event, and the Double Blue & White Ball. Advancement Report 12 24 Alumni News Looking forward, looking back The latest in the lives of your classmates, including In Memoriam Treasurer’s Report 30 Good news for UTS! and tributes to the lives of two distinguished alumni. On the cover: Former UTS Principals Al Fleming ’54, Stan Pearl, Malcolm Levin, and Don Gutteridge flank current Principal Michaele Robertson and Centennial Honorary Chair 29 Annual Alumni Golf Tournament Chris Alexander ’85 The 15th annual UTS Alumni Golf Tournament took Our thanks to this issue’s contributors: place on June 17th, 2010 at St. Andrews Valley. Doug Adamson ’61, Don Borthwick ’54, Bob Cumming ’65, Eugene DiSante, Martha Drake, Peter Frost ’63, Jeff Kennedy, Bob Lord ’58, Lily McGregor, Chris Mallon ’04, Rick Marin ’80, Claudia Miatello, Peter Neilson ’71, Jennifer Orazietti, Jane Rimmer, Morgan Ring ’07, Michaele M. Robertson, Tom Sanderson ’55, Bill Saunderson ’52, Diana Shepherd ’80, Nick Smith ’63, Abi Vijenthira ’07, Peter Wills ’07, Paul Wright ’70 Photography: Cover, Homecoming: Victor Yeung; Victor Yeung and Jane Rimmer University of Toronto Schools Alumni Association 371 Bloor Street West, Room 121, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2R7 Phone: 416-978-3919 Fax: 416-971-2354 Editor: Diana Shepherd ’80 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.utschools.ca/alumni | Published Spring and Fall, The Root is Design: Rick Blechta (Castlefield Media); available to all alumni, parents, and friends of UTS. Contact us at the above addresses to receive a copy Homecoming logo by Jane Rimmer or to change your address. This issue is also available at: www.utschools.ca/alumni/alumnimagazine.aspx Printed by: Thistle Printing Ltd.

fall 2010 | t h e u t s a l u m n i m a g a z i n e : the root 3 Bits&Pieces A compendium of noteworthy UTS tidbits.

We received 13 out of ancient Greek competi- colleagues and students. I am Classics Conference the 39 awards and trophies tions. We also thank Mme certain that UTS’ first prin- In this our Centennial year, available and with so many Bernicchia-Freeman and cipal, Henry Crawford (who the UTS Classics Society of our students participating Jonathan Bitidis ’99 (a started teaching Latin at the achieved its fifteenth con- in academic, athletic, and 1995-99 Conference partici- age of 16), would have been secutive victory at the XLII creative events – in single pant) for their support and proud of our endeavours in Ontario Student Classics or team formation – they assistance as our dedicated the Classics – the educational Conference, held at Brock frequently found themselves fellow chaperones. foundation of his vision 100 University from May 6 to 9, running from a field event Finally, we recognize the years ago! 2010. to a stage performance to stellar efforts of Christine – Eugene DiSante, UTS Seventeen schools, both a written test! In addition, Farquharson and Rebecca Classics Conference public and private, par- our own Kenneth Wu won Moscoe-Di Felice, who were Coordinator ticipated in the three-day the logo contest and had his outstanding in their demand- marathon. Our 40-strong original design printed on ing role as the UTS Society’s UTS math teacher UTS contingent performed the Conference’s commemo- Senior Executive. Along with remarkably well in all sec- rative Frisbees! Keven Ji, Ishita Petkar, Lucy wins Edyth May tions of the competition (aca- We owe an immense debt Powis, Karen Zhang, and Sliffe Award demic, athletic and creative): of gratitude to Mr. Timmins Jessica Zung, they coordinat- UTS math teacher Amy although the final point dif- who – on his own time, ed everyone’s efforts and judi- Paradine has been awarded ferential for the teams finish- all year long – taught two ciously harnessed the passion the Edyth May Sliffe Award ing second through fifth was ancient Greek courses and and the proud determination for Distinguished Junior just 293, UTS was a full 300 coached four Oral Reading of a superb team. It has been High School Mathematics points ahead of the second- teams. His students placed a privilege to once again lead Teaching. The award is place school! in the top levels of all the such a dedicated group of given annually by the

Left: Kenneth Wu’s winning design that appeared on all Conference-issued Frisbees. Right: the Classics Senior Executive takes a moment out of the hectic conference schedule , which included academic, athletic, and creative events (l-r): Ishita Petkar, Lucy Powis, Rebecca Moscoe-Di Felice, Christine Farquharson, Jessica Zung, Karen Zhang, Keven Ji.

4 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2010 20, 2009, and Sarah was in school to teach a master Alumni Musicians visit UTS class for oboe students during the same period. Derek Bate ’71, resident conductor with the Canadian Opera Company, graced the UTS stage with his presence at the Holiday Concert on Amy Paradine, winner of the December 16, as guest con- Edith May Sliffe Award. ductor of Tchaikovsky’s waltz Mathematical Association from “Serenade for Strings” of North America to just 48 played by the UTS Senior teachers selected from all the Strings. He also took time out junior high schools situated of his busy schedule to direct many of their rehearsals. in ten US regions and one Clockwise from top left: region in Canada. It is based Bass-baritone Ingemar Derek Bate ’71 conducted on the total performance of Korjus ’69, who is Associate a Tchaikovsky waltz at the Holiday concert; Mitchell the three top-scoring stu- Professor and head of the vocal program at the Wong ’05 taught jazz improv dents of a school over the to M4s; Ingemar Korjus ’69 past three years. The award University of Ottawa’s worked on vocal skills with has been won seven times by School of Music, visited in students and staff; UTS music teacher Ron Royer flanked by UTS in the Middle School February. Ingemar, a member of the Deutsche Oper Solomon Douglas ’02 (L) and division since the 1990s. former UTS music teacher John am Rhein and the Canadian Fautley. Bottom: Taiko drum- Alumni musicians Opera Company, led voice ming coaching from Anthony workshops for staff and stu- Lee ’86 (inset) was a resound- tune-in to today’s dents eager to improve their ing success. students vocal skills. Alumni of all musical stripes That same month, were out in force this year at Mitchell Wong ’05, who UTS with several former stu- studied jazz and classical dents returning to perform saxophone at the Royal in concerts, to lead work- Conservatory, was at UTS shops, and to teach classes. using his “Music as a Second As mentioned in the Language” educational last issue of The Root, in program to teach improvisa- November the UTS senior tion to the M4 music class. strings performed with the The sessions culminated Württemberg Chamber in a performance at Jazz Orchestra as part of the Night of “Watermelon Man”, Soundstreams Canada which featured solos by five series. We are happy to note students. that two alumni joined the For the Centennial students and performed in Concert on April 24, a the same event: Conrad group of alumni performed Chow ’99 (violin) and Sarah with the UTS Orchestra. Hamilton ’81 (who was These included Wayne oboe soloist). Conrad and Jones ’68, clarinet, Patrick Sarah also played with mem- Kaifosh ’06, horn, Alex bers of the senior strings Eddington ’98, trom- at Nocturne on November continued on next page

fall 2010 | t h e u t s a l u m n i m a g a z i n e : the root 5 bone, Conrad Chow ’99, violin, Joanna Tang ’02, violin, and Jeremy Zung ’08, violin. Alex composed two pieces for the concert: “Casa Loma Variations” for symphonic band and “Ode on the Mammoth Cheese The retirement party for three long-standing, devoted, and much-loved UTS staff members Weighing Over 7,000 (l-r): Peg McPhedran, Dorothy Davis, and Marie-Claire Récurt. Pounds” for choir. He also the school – the wonderful department offers. She has valued her teaching. In the conducted the performance bonds she has forged with also been an integral part of cards for the future: Marie- of his composition and sang UTSPA. She was the brains the UTS ski program. David Claire is intent on spending with the choir. Solomon behind the school calendar, Rounthwaite ’65, secretary time with family and friends, Douglas ’92 composed the driving force behind of the UTS Board, mused undertaking some home “Three Little Dances for organizing assemblies, and that not much has changed improvements, yoga, volun- the Senior Strings”. so much more. since his own school days: as tary educational work with Finally, Anthony Lee ’86, Dorothy’s plans include evidenced by the warm and adolescents, and continuing Taiko drummer extraordi- moving back to her beauti- eloquent comments spoken her remarkable and prodi- naire, led several percussion ful Edwardian home in her of Peg by her colleagues, gious creative pursuits in sessions during May, putting native Windsor, which will the staff is as dedicated and writing and photography. students through their paces surely be a huge change committed now as it was during music class. from the “organized chaos” back then – and the sense Mentoring that she loved at UTS. “You of a close-knit community is The UTS alumni-student UTS bids farewell to never know what’s going still a huge part of what UTS mentoring program, three of its finest to happen when you walk is all about. Branching Out, which went At the end of the 2009- through the front doors,” Marie-Claire Récurt’s on hiatus during the past 10 school year, UTS bid she said. Outgoing UTS UTS career spans 22 years; year due to the exciting, a fond farewell to three Board Treasurer, John during that time, she has packed Centennial celebra- long-standing, devoted, and Jakolev, who presented proven herself to be a dedi- tion schedule, is ready to much-loved members of Dorothy with a gift from cated teacher of French, a hit the ground running the staff. At an end-of-year UTS, spoke of how her passionate Canadian, and an again for the 2010-11 school retirement party, Dorothy warmth and engaging per- outspoken advocate on issues year. The program pairs Davis, Peg McPhedran, sonality were key factors in of social justice. Putting a young, professional alumni and Marie-Claire Récurt his daughter’s decision to finger on what is best about in a wide variety of fields were sent off with touch- attend UTS. Teacher Adam the school is, she admit- with senior students in ing, amusing, and insightful Brown also handed Dorothy ted, “a very hard question... order to foster productive speeches, lots of good wish- a brand new catcher’s glove What is most important and enriching mentoring es, and some gifts, too! – which will definitely find is the energy, the engage- partnerships. If you are Vice-Principal Dorothy its way to a Detroit Tigers ment that everyone has and interested in becoming a Davis joined UTS in 2001 game in the near future! cultivates.” Marie-Claire part of this fun and reward- and, as Principal Michaele Peg McPhedran came added that she will “miss the ing program, or would like Robertson noted in her fare- to UTS in 1998 to head up students with their ideas, more information, please well comments to Dorothy: the student services depart- comments, insights, and contact Jennifer Orazietti, “We won’t really know all ment and she has been its questions, as each year there Alumni Affairs Officer, at that she has done until she guiding light ever since. She would always be something [email protected]. is no longer here to do it all.” has brought considerable never ever asked before.” Dorothy will be missed for experience, knowledge, and UTS Board Member Nasir her great depth of caring for expertise on matters of cur- Noormohamad presented Cadet Corps Flag students and their interests riculum and programming, Marie-Claire’s gift; he spoke The 337 Queen’s York and – as a result of her pro- and through the years has of his son’s experiences Rangers Royal Canadian found appreciation for every- been instrumental in devel- studying with her at UTS Army Cadet Corps was thing the parents do for oping the services that the and how much his son had established at UTS in 1912

6 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2010 and quickly became an integral part of school life until it relocated to Fort York Armoury in 1973. In UTS Athletics seeking to honour this proud and long history, the Corps has graciously offered to present the school with the wrap-up 2009-10 “colours”: a flag or standard t was a fantastic of whom have had out- Track and Field, and Girls bearing the Union Jack and year for UTS sports, standing sports careers Junior Basketball) took the emblems of the Royal with the Girls Junior during their time at UTS, M3 Rookie of the Year, and Canadian Army Cadets, I Basketball team win- were Nicholas Hassan and the Girls Junior Basketball UTS, and the Queen’s York ning the Tier 2 South Region Liz Irish. Nicholas (who team, coached by Virginia Rangers Regiment (the lat- Championship and the Boys received the Ron Wakelin Ki and Susie Choi, Library ter of whom have been the Baseball team returning award) was a four-year Services Director, won the Cadets Corps’ sponsors for to the regional playoffs. In member of the wrestling Team of the Year award. many years). Warren Ralph addition, the Cross Country, team – including qualifying Coach of the Year went to ’71, Cadet Corps Training Tennis, Girls Varsity for the provincial champion- physical education teacher Officer, and a small group Volleyball, Wrestling, ships – and a leader on the Mitch Chuvalo for his con- of fellow cadets, will attend Swimming, Alpine Skiing rugby and soccer teams. Liz tinued coaching excellence the UTS Remembrance Day and Snowboarding, and (the Ornella Barrett award in wrestling. (A full list of all Track and Field teams all recipient) played tennis, Award winners will be post- ceremony on November 11, qualified for Provincial rugby, and field hockey. She ed on the school’s website.) 2010 to make the presenta- championships! also participated in the pole On behalf of the Athletic tion on behalf of the Corps. At the Athletic Banquet vault and the 400 m in Track Department and the – which was generously and Field and was a mem- Student Athletic Council, Graduating to sponsored by the UTSAA – ber of the UTS Volleyball we thank the Alumni alumni status at Trinity College on June team – which twice qualified Association for its continued Graduating from UTS is an 22, a host of honours and for the Provincial OFSAA support of the UTS Athletic Program. exciting business full of new awards were distributed. tournament. prospects and lots of chang- The senior male and female Brynne Yarranton – Jeff Kennedy, Athletes of the Year, both (OFSAA Cross Country and Athletics Director es. UTSAA President, Peter Neilson ’71, stopped by the school in June to introduce the S6 cohort to one such development in their lives: becoming UTS alumni as opposed to UTS students. Peter was joined by Martha Drake (Executive Director, Advancement) and Jennifer Orazietti (Alumni Affairs Officer). Peter told the students about the Alumni Association, yearly alumni events, subscribing to Net Directories, and the role of Year Reps. Most importantly, they were welcomed to the alumni fold and encouraged to keep in touch, come back and visit – and to always The UTS senior Athletes of the Year, Liz Irish and Nicholas Hassan. consider UTS their school! lR

fall 2010 | t h e u t s a l u m n i m a g a z i n e : the root 7 President’s Report

Homecoming a Grand Success Don’t miss our final Centennial events in September and October!

s part of the Centennial alumni enjoyed interacting with current a number of years of service. Bernie celebrations, we held our students and finding out what life at McGarva ’72, Sharon Lavine ’84, and A Homecoming at UTS on May the School is like today. Thanks to the Gerry Crawford ’52 have all made 29th. To my knowledge, it was the many people – alumni, volunteers, stu- great contributions to the Association best attended alumni event ever, with dents, and staff – who helped to make over a number of years, and we owe more than 1,200 people present to tour the day such a success! them great thanks for that. Bernie the school, look at displays, and have We have a few more continues to serve on a barbeque and eat birthday cake in events left to conclude I noticed how the Board of UTS itself, the parking lot. For me, there were a the Centennial year. I much the and Sharon continues number of high- am particularly looking on the Advancement lights. Many of our forward to the speak- alumni enjoyed Committee. younger alumni ers’ event, “Wise Guys interacting with And while we are were revisiting the and Brainiacs: How far giving thanks, I want to school for the first can intelligence take us current students thank all the alumni who time – but we also in our second century?” and finding out have made a contribution had a great turn- coming up on September what life at the to the School through the out from alumni 16th. Moderated by John UTSAA Annual Fund or who had gradu- Allemang ’70, it should School is like otherwise. Despite the ated 40, 50, and be an interesting and rather uncertain eco- Peter today. Neilson ’71 even 60 years ago. entertaining evening. nomic conditions through president, UTSAA There was a truly UTS students and alumni have never which we have been living, support for impressive number been noted for a lack of opinions, as I’m the School has remained firm, and that of past principals and staff members sure this event will prove. is a testament to how much UTS means present. The student presentations The Centennial will wrap up with to its graduates. and performances were great – I loved the Gala “Double Blue & White Ball” I look forward to seeing you at the the Classics display! Over the course on October 16th – a fitting conclusion final Centennial events! lR of the event, I noticed how much the to an exciting year. The UTS Alumni Association recently held its Annual Meeting and made some changes to its Board of Directors. We are delighted to welcome six new members to the UTSAA Board: Don Ainslie ’84, Jonathan Bitidis ’99, Aaron Chan ’94, Mark Opashinov ’88, Emily Rix ’96, and John Wilkinson ’78. Thanks to all of them for agreeing to serve. At the same time, three members of the Board have stepped down after Peter at Homecoming Dinner at Hart House (left), and addressing the crowd of 1,200 well-wishers at the BBQ.

8 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2010 Principal’s Message

Homecoming a Grand Success Turning our Eyes to the Future Don’t miss our final Centennial events in September and October! Our vision for UTS is built both on memories of the past and aspirations for the future.

here’s nothing like turning 100 born. Their early experiences with lead- In September, we will make the to prompt an institution to take ership are critical in their development, first changes to the F1 program, mov- T stock. As we go forward with and that’s the work we do here. ing us in the direction articulated in the final Centennial celebrations, we the Strategic Plan. Part of this work will be acknowledging what we may The Community Banner will include providing more chances for be – what we should be – in the next We are the proverbial village that raises integrating content from different fields 100 years. The themed banners that the child. In our past, there are won- in the study of a problem or creation of adorn the four pillars inside the front derful members of faculty and staff and a presentation. There will be more focus entrance of the school provide clear distinguished principals who have made on acquiring specific learning skills and signposts to guide the school’s reputation such a proud on aspects of personal management – us towards UTS’ one. In our present, organizations such all of which will make students more future, and I want as UTSAA and UTSPA support our stu- effective learners and thus, we hope, to say a little about dents by making possible opportunities more successful UTS students. each of them here. for them to contribute and compete. Our alumni are our best ambassadors The Vision Banner The Leadership to the world at large. Our parents are Our eyes now must turn to the future. Banner the quiet providers of hospitality, emo- We have a Vision statement in our UTS and leader- tional support, and encouragement Strategic Plan that commits us to offer- that keep staff and students moving ing transformative learning to our stu- Michaele ship have been Robertson synonymous since forward. Our staff members make the dents, honouring our focus on academic Principal, UTS the school’s incep- school a happy place for achievement, and nurtur- tion. The earliest almost all of our students Our eyes now ing students to become teachers were leaders in education; the – and our students, at socially responsible alumni of this school are leaders in their their best, support one must turn to the global citizens. That’s the professions. But leaders can be inhu- another and rejoice in future... Your job school’s job. mane, selfish, and intoxicated by the each other’s triumphs. Your job is to keep power of their positions; that is not the Nothing of any value is to keep that that vision alive. It is built kind of leader UTS wants to nurture. happens at UTS without vision alive. both on memories of the We don’t produce fully-fledged reliance on community. past and aspirations for leaders at UTS; instead, we begin the Our community spirit sustains us. the future. It is pride in what UTS has process of developing leadership in contributed to Canada in so many fields; each of our students. Our initiatives The Learning Banner it is the affirmation of our graduates focus on encouraging constructive We are developing our program so that doing great things; and it is the hope of participation in school activities rather students will be able to answer the a better future for our neighbourhoods, than on gaining leadership positions question of how they learn rather than our country, and our planet. available to only a few. Staff advisors being overly concerned with what they We know what we are. What we encourage students to act with integ- have to know. Our students possess a may be – what we must be – is the rity, to build healthy relationships, and natural capacity for acquiring knowl- school where accomplishing that vision to focus on contributing to the common edge in a variety of fields, but they need is everything. lR good – the foundation for leadership to learn how to use that knowledge to later in life. Leaders are made, not accomplish an outcome.

fa l l 2 0 1 0 | t h e u t s a l u m n i m a g a z i n e : the root 9 UTS Board Report

Stepping into our Next Century Today, UTS is a Toronto landmark, world-renowned for its outstanding graduates.

his issue of The Root is of moment and are ready to step forward graduates make their mark on the special significance: it com- into our next century with a well- world. But for this vision to become T memorates a year of Centennial thought-out strategic plan backed by reality, we will need to stay true to celebrations, and it presents our first strong leadership and the our mission to keep Financial Report to stakeholders since necessary financial secu- We have seen UTS a merit-based our incorporation in January of 2004. rity to meet the needs of school and to ensure that On behalf of the Board of our students and staff. UTS transform our academic standards Directors, I am pleased to report the We have come to the itself from continue to represent results for UTS during 2008-2009. The close of a century that a small the standard of excel- determination of has seen UTS transform lence against which all our organization itself from a small depart- department in other university prepa- and our staff were ment in the University the University ratory schools measure key in meeting of Toronto’s Faculty themselves. the needs of our of Education to a full- of Toronto to As we stand on the students while fac- fledged, financially-inde- a full-fledged, cusp of a most promising ing the increased pendent university prepa- financially- period for UTS, we must costs of establish- ratory school. Today, UTS recognize the fact that ing stand-alone is a Toronto landmark, independent our ability to sustain our Bob Lord ’58 administrative world-renowned for its university vision of a school that chair, UTS units and financial outstanding graduates is open to any student systems – which – including two Nobel preparatory with truly outstanding previously had been provided free of Laureates, 22 Rhodes school. academic ability is due charge by the University of Toronto. We Scholars, as well as in large measure to the also successfully weathered the impact numerous leaders in science, medicine, generosity of our alumni, parents, and of economic and market volatility and education, commerce and industry, the friends – as well as the outstanding its effect on the education sector. Our arts, sports, government, and public dedication of our teachers and admin- collective determination is also reflect- service. The next 100 years will surely istrative staff. I hope that the enclosed ed in the financial results for the fiscal see many more history-making UTS Annual Report will provide every stake- period ending June 30, 2009. UTS Bob finds a cool spot at the Homecoming picnic. holder with continued confidence that ended a most challenging transition your ongoing support and generosity period financially secure, with a finan- are not only appreciated but also are cial cushion of $2,242,459. This surplus attended to with utmost respect. will enable the school to begin its next We, the UTS Board of Directors, 100 years on solid financial ground. look forward to meeting many of you Having a healthy surplus in place is at the October 16 “Double Blue & especially critical at this stage because White Ball”, when we will celebrate this year – as of July 1, 2010, and for our Centennial and usher in our next the first time since September 10, 1910 century. lR – UTS will no longer be subsidized by the University of Toronto. Fortunately, we have been preparing for this

10 the root : the uts alumni magazine | spring 2010 UTS Foundation The Thanks for your Support Keys Our donors strengthen the spirit of UTS. Gallery

n this Centennial issue of The uate, and they share them with others. Root, we would like to thank you, Throughout UTS’ many cam- Exhibiting I our donors, for your loyal support paigns, your generous donations have this fall of the University of Toronto Schools. helped pave the way to future success. Together with all of the graduates and More than $20 million of endowed teachers of UTS along with the UTS donations were received in support of Kim Lee Kho ’81 Board of Directors and the University bursaries and more than $7 million A thematic exhibition of Toronto Schools Foundation (UTSF), was raised for future capital expendi- you share our love of the school and tures. The remaining donations were of drawings our commitment designated for awards, scholarships, to making a differ- and other purposes in support of activ- ence in the lives ities at the school. of the students by We are pleased to report that the investing in their value of your contributions to date future. continues to increase with the improve- Our donors ment of the financial markets. For the come from a net- one-year period ended March 31, 2010, work of more than the UTSF recorded a positive return 4,000 alumni, par- of 14.4% – up from the 10.8% return William J. Saunderson ’52 ents, and friends reported for the one-year period end- chairman, UTS who strengthen ing December 31, 2009. Total managed foundation the spirit of UTS. investment assets rose to $32.262 mil- Future Exhibitions Your gifts – which lion at March 31, 2010 from $32.082 are increasingly important – help UTS million at December 31, 2009. Baillie Card ’05 remain accessible to all students who This Centennial year is a celebra- demonstrate academic and creative tion of the past – but it also marks the Margaret Krawecka ’96 excellence. The impact of your generos- beginning of UTS’ future. We extend Adele Madonia ’03 ity can be seen in the success of the our enormous gratitude for your com- graduates over the past century as well mitment to the school and for your Emma Jenkin ’03 as in the students at the school today. continued generosity. lR These students carry the spirit and prin- Olivia Mapue ’04 ciples of UTS with them after they grad- Skye Louis ’02

UTS mathematics teacher, Fraser Simpson Fun Factoids for the Karen Lau ’03 (who has been at the school since 1993) is the mastermind behind Saturday’s UTS Centennial Meg O’Mahony Globe and Mail cryptic crossword puzzle. fă´ctoid • noun A brief or trivial item of information. (Oxford English Dictionary) The Keys Gallery is located in Room 107A at UTS. If you would For more factoid fun, visit: www.utschools.ca/discoveruts/ like to exhibit, contact Ann Unger, retired staff, centennialfactoid.aspx at [email protected] or Liv Mapue ’04 at

For more on the Centennial, visit: [email protected] for further information. 100 www.utschools.ca/centennial Advancement Report

Looking Forward, Looking Back How is UTS doing as a centenarian? From the perspective of engagement, UTS is extremely healthy.

y grandmother used to tell year, our focus turns to the second part event, and you came – then you left ask- me that she was rich: rich of the Centennial goal: to support the ing us about the next step. What about M in friends and people who Vision and Mission of UTS now and the building? What about bursaries? loved her, and for that she was truly in the future. We have Of the countless happy grateful. Over this past year, I can’t two more Centennial UTS will continue moments throughout the help but to think that if UTS could events – both of which Centennial, the one con- speak, it would say the same thing. are forward-looking. The to be rich in sistent theme from alum- It was one year ago that our Centennial Speakers people who love ni has been your eager- Centennial celebrations kicked off with event with its tongue-in- ness to remain involved a day-long event cheek title of “Wise Guys this place, and and make a difference in centred around and Brainiacs” has John for that we are the lives of future UTS our students, their Allemang ’70 moderat- truly thankful. students. families, and the ing a panel of esteemed To those of you who faculty and staff alumni who will examine are named in The Root’s who dedicate how far intelligence can take us in our annual listing of donors, thank you for themselves to serv- second century. The “Double Blue your generous support! Many of you ing the mission & White Ball” is the ultimate event; donated for the first time in honour of of UTS. Sixteen- former Principal Don Gutteridge will the Centennial – and even more of you hundred of our guide us through a gala evening of donated in honour of Centennial in Martha Drake “current residents” fun and fellowship, and Centennial addition to your annual support to the Executive Director, advancement gathered together Honorary Chair Chris Alexander will UTSAA Annual Fund. Some of you let last September to set the stage for UTS’ future. us know that you have included UTS in launch what has turned out to be an How is UTS doing as a centenar- your estate plans, and others have taken extraordinarily exciting year of engage- ian? From the perspective of engage- the responsibility of establishing a class ment for thousands in our UTS family. ment, UTS is extremely healthy. I base or individual bursary. I’m delighted to On May 29th, the school opened this statement largely on interactions share that the UTS Board has chosen its doors for Centennial Homecoming with alumni at the Homecoming. The bursary support as the designation for to more than 1,200 people who partici- staff and many volunteers built the all Centennial donations. I can’t think pated in the largest gathering of alumni of a more fitting legacy during our Martha chats with an alumnus at the Homecoming BBQ. in UTS history. These two momentous Centennial than to provide support to occasions served as bookends to smaller keep the school accessible to those stu- Centennial events throughout the year dents who will be best served by a UTS – events celebrating leadership, sports, education. drama, music, and art. I think that it As we turn our gaze from a celebra- is safe to say that we have achieved tion of our history towards our second the first part of the Centennial goal: century, I know that UTS will continue to commemorate 100 years of UTS by to be rich in people who love this place, engaging all constituencies in celebra- and for that we are truly thankful. lR tions of its traditions, achievements, and academic distinctions. At the dawn of the 2010 academic

12 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2010 Coming Home to UTS Last May, more than 1,200 people participated in the largest gathering of alumni in UTS history.

by diana shepherd ’80

entennial homecoming was a great success! More than 1,200 people including alumni and their families as well as current and former staff came cback to 371 Bloor West on May 29, 2010 to celebrate UTS’ 100th birthday, reunite with former UTS staff and students, share some memories, and a enjoy a BBQ lunch sponsored by the UTSAA. The event was hot, hot, hot – literally as well as figuratively, since we spotted 2 some of the folding chairs actually sinking into 1 the scorching pavement! In the morning, hundreds of alumni roamed the hallways in search of familiar faces and places. The Decade rooms were very popular, with memorabilia sparking memories of concerts, theatre, sporting events, and debates forgotten until that moment. Other activities and displays available all day long included the Centennial Art Exhibition in the UTS Gym; “UTS Today”, 3 4 in which current students and staff showcased activities and projects that 1. Former UTS Principals Malcolm Levin, Derek Bate, Stan Pearl, Don embody UTS in 2010; Gutteridge, and Al Fleming ’54 performances in the audi- prepare to cut the spectacular torium, including excerpts Centennial Cake. 2. Former UTS from the Centennial Play Principal Ron Mintz with the UTS and The Show; “Letters to cake. 3. Centennial Honorary Chair Chris Alexander ’85 talks about the Future”, which offered UTS – past and present. 4. Student guests the opportunity to Centennial reps Hannah Kopinski write a letter for a “time- ’10 and Mark Krass ’10 present the capsule” that will be cake. 5. Chris Alexander ’85 and Karen Lau ’05 unveil her Centennial opened in 50 years; and 5 Art Commission. (continued on page 15)

fall 2010 | t h e u t s a l u m n i m a g a z i n e : the root 13 Class Reunions Many alumni got together to celebrate UTS’ hundredth birthday outside of “official” Homecoming events. Here are a few of their stories... A group from the Class of 1991 gathered at Aaron Dantowitz’s house for a brunch on May 30.

the class of 1961 celebrated UTS’ hundredth birthday with a buffet dinner generously hosted byDavid Payne at his home in Toronto on May 28. Nineteen classmates attended. Jock Ferguson was in town from Mexico where he now lives, Mike Tinkler represented the Ottawa contingent, Peter Mackinnon was on hand from Peter- borough, and David Bryce drove down from Gravenhurst. Those from the Toronto area included Doug Adam- son, Richard Baker, Don Campbell, Norm Flett, Ian Hennessey, Clay Hudson, Jon Johnson, John Laskin, John Macfarlane, Charles Magwood, Owen Moorehouse, Mike Schwartz, Andy Szandtner, and Bob Vernon. Although many members of the class keep up close contact with each other professionally and socially, this was our first formal get-together since we celebrated our 40th anniversary in 2001.W e’re all looking forward to our 50th next May which, according to the response so far, should be very well attended. – Doug Adamson ’61

the class of 1970 held our 40th reunion on June 12, 2010 at Grano in Toronto. Paul Wright ’70 sent along this photo commemorating the event.

the class of 1980 did up its 30th with a backyard bash at Carolyn Ellis’s Toronto home on May 28. Turnout was an impressive 60+ from all over North America – including a handful of former classmates who left UTS early but couldn’t resist the call to celebrate together, despite an The Class of 1970 held their 40th reunion at Grano on June 12. absence of more than three decades. Guests included teacher/legends such as Don Gutteridge, Al Fleming, Norah Maier, Ornella Barrett, Ron Wakelin, Linda Duckworth, Mike Gendron, Clare Pace, and Maria Collier – many of whom assured us that we had been their favourite class. Then again, we were paying for their drinks. Photos from the 1980 Twig adorned the walls, and nam- etags with graduation photos illustrated the awesome- ness of feathered hair. The playlist ran from BeeGees to Sex Pistols as we huddled around a laptop slideshow of photos by Jillian “J.B.” Lewis from that last Spring at UTS. It was the next best thing to being in Andrew Munn’s parents’ basement with a case of Brador. In the cycle of reunions, 10 is a party, 20 is a competition, and at the big 3-0, your old classmates start to look a little... older. Feathered going gray. Chiseled turning craggy. Cracks in what was once porcelain. But The Class of 1980 celebrated their 30th with a backyard bash at Carolyn a few Molsons into the dimming midsummer night, an Ellis’s home on May 28. amazing thing happens. Those same classmates look like they always looked – like themselves. Reunion goggles. Gotta love ’em. – Rick Marin ’80

the class of 2007 regularly gets together at our own events, but we were thrilled to have the excuse of Centennial to gather 30+ of us together. Post-Homecoming, we headed to Futures for a throwback to UTS, joined by Mr. Chew. We spent some time there, dispersed, and reconvened on Bloor for an Indian dinner at the Host. Finally some of us headed to the Green Room to cap off the night.I t was a fabulous reunion and wonderful to spend time with such a large group of us! – Abi Vijenthira ’07 and Peter Wills ’07

14 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2010 1 “Speaker’s Corner”, which allowed people to record their favourite memory of UTS on video for posterity. The day’s program started at 10:00 a.m., when more than 60 UTS teachers – with tenures ranging from present-day all the way back to the 1940s – gathered in the Upper FEUT Gym to reconnect with former students. “Meet the Teachers” was very popular: more than 300 alumni came out to see and speak with their for- 3 mer mentors. Many alumni remarked that this event was one of the main draws for them: their teachers had been such major 2 influences in their lives that they jumped at the opportunity to reconnect. At 11:00 a.m., the UTS Library was the venue for the launch of University of Toronto Schools 1910–2010 by Jack Batten ’50 (for more about this event, see page 17). At noon, the ebullient crowd started spilling out into the parking lot for a barbecue lunch sponsored by the UTSAA. Many an alum had a “Was I ever that young?” moment as happy, polite student volunteers bustled around the event, helping to ensure that everyone had enough to 5 eat and drink. After the last burger and salad had been consumed, the crowd gathered near a small stage behind the school to witness the unveiling of the Centennial Art Commission by Karen Lau ’05. The piece – a light-box showcasing 4 multiple layers consisting of a line drawing of the school, archival text, and a grid of portraits – was described by Lau as “a celebration of leadership 1. Charles Levi ’88 performs and conducts his composition within the school in the past 100 years and the vision for blender and melodica at the Musical Jam. 2. Ann [those leaders] had for UTS.” Unger (the driving force behind the Art Exhibition) and Don Boutros – both former UTS art teachers. 3. Allison The lunchtime event concluded with the presen- Chow ’03 enjoys the Art Exhibition. 4. Guests had the tation of a spectacular birthday cake – shaped and opportunity to write a letter for a “time-capsule”, decorated to look like UTS – and a rousing rendition which will be opened in 50 years. 5. Children attending 7 of “Happy Birthday” sung by everyone present. Homecoming were invited to create a mural. 6. The House Band and three decades of jamming alums tackle Stevie Wonder’s “I Wish”. Another big draw was the “Musical Jam 7. Patrick Kaifosh ’06 proves the French horn does fit all genres. Session”, which took place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The room was jam-packed with 100+ musicians and audience members (and 6 with some musicians rotating in and out of the audience). According to John Fautley – who taught music at UTS from 1974 to 2006 and was one of the driving forces behind the Session – the repertoire ranged from Miles and Monk to Funk to Beatles and The Band. He thoroughly enjoyed “... listening to so many musical alums, many

fall 2010 | t h e u t s a l u m n i m a g a z i n e : the root 15 who had never met, creating some terrific music together and having a ball doing it; working with our fabulous House Band; the wonderful featured Remembering Chris Shaw artists; trying not to fall into the old ‘student and New annual award celebrates the life of math teacher’ habits; and being reminded how much fun and computer prodigy Christopher Charles all those years at UTS were for me.” The House Band – Scott Maynard ’90 (bass), Shaw (1964-2008). Andrew Neill ’97 (guitar), Larry Kline ’89 (drums), by rick marin ’80 Mitchell Wong ’05 (sax), and Jonathan Bright ’04 (keyboards) – prepared all the tunes, backed up n Homecoming everyone, took solos, worked hard to pull it together, Weekend, the Class and sounded like pros doing it. “In fact, nothing O of ’80 announced could have happened without them,” said Fautley. a $200 prize in the name “It was a great mix of ‘young and old’ with tons of their late classmate Christopher Shaw to be awarded annually to “a student who demonstrates excellence in first year computer science” and for “participation in related extra-curricular activities.” Nomi Morris ’80 spearheaded the effort to create the award, raising $8,000 from classmates and friends – including a sizable gift from Chris’s parents, Michael and Brenda Shaw. The ceremony announcing the award was held at 11:00 a.m. in Room 313 – a computer room. It More than 1,200 of talent (as always at UTS events), relaxing and hav- was well attended by Chris’s friends and fam- guests enjoyed a ing fun,” said Penny Harbin ’78, UTS Centennial delicious BBQ lunch ily, many of whom shared tales of his “extra- during Homecoming. co-chair (along with Cindia Chau-Boon). “It was curricular activities” while at UTS. Some tears After lunch, the very inclusive and very friendly.” were shed – but there was also a lot of laughter pavement got so Alex Eddington ’98 said that he really enjoyed as we remembered Chris’s achievements and his hot that some of the seeing – and making music with – people he hadn’t folding chairs started mischievous sense of humour. Programming’s sinking into it! seen in years. “It was also wonderful to play with merry prankster, he shut down the university’s a mix of grads from a wide spectrum of ages,” he mainframe, for fun, when he was 13 years old, added. “The most surprising moment was that we and he once offered to transfer a couple of mil- got to hear the legendary piece for blenders. I’d lion dollars into his father’s account for a day or (continued on page 18) two, just to collect the interest. Few of us had the vision to appreciate Chris’s genius in the days of punch-cards and FORTRAN. But he was always the smartest Help make a difference guy in the room – not just because he beat a Grand Master Chess champion when he was six years old, or was acting as a consultant to for tomorrow’s uts students! the computer industry by the time we was 13, If you would like to designate or could solve a Rubik’s Cube in less than 10 a specific bequest to UTS seconds behind his back. He saw the world not or receive information on just for what it was, but for what it could – and planned giving, contact would – be. Martha Drake, Executive An early Facebook adopter, Chris chron- Director, Advancement icled his illness online, down to his last days. at (416) 946-0097, or Coming together to commemorate his life last [email protected] May felt like a Big Chill for the digital age.

16 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2010 University of Toronto Schools, 1910-2010 Martha Drake (UTS Executive Director, Advancement) in conversation with author Jack Batten ’50.

have three histories of UTS on my bookshelf: a 32-page booklet grander person in mind than a boxer: a politician, a statesman, or a war written entirely by Jack Batten ’50 for UTS’ 75th anniversary; hero. So I answered no to the questions, and Mr. McLachlan said in a With Pardonable Pride by Asheesh Advani ’90 with an introduction regretful tone that Arthur King was, indeed, the boxer. My heart sank. by Jack; and Through our Eyes by Adam Chapnick ’94 in which Jack Q: Which was your favourite chapter? Iis quoted eight times. All things considered, I think that it’s safe to say Martha Drake and Jack that Jack is UTS’ official historical voice! A: Oddly, it was the one about lunch. My fondness for the chapter Batten ’50 in the UTS For this reason – as well as his reputation as a superb writer in began with memories of an exclusive and envied group of boys from my library for the launch of the world outside UTS and because he is one of the most benevolent own time at the school who used to take their lunches to our classmate UTS 1910–2010. With people I have ever met – we asked Jack to tell the story of UTS’ first Ross MacKay’s mother’s apartment over a variety store on Bloor near pride in our enduring 100 years. Brunswick. This was considered an exotic adventure in an era when heritage and affection Let’s go behind the scenes and hear a little about the creation of virtually nobody ate anywhere except in the cafeteria. So I wanted to for our shared tradi- University of Toronto Schools 1910-2010. include something about the Ross MacKay lunches in the book, and as I tions, Batten reaches continued with the research, I discovered that every period at UTS from back through the first hundred years of this Q: How did you create the direction for the book? 1910 to 2010 had funny and strange and engaging stories built around exceptional school to tell A: I started by reading all of the Twigs. For a year, our dining room the simple act of eating lunch. When I put them all together, they came its story. To order a copy, table at home was stacked with Twigs. I may be the only person now out to a very pleasing chapter. go to www.utschools.ca/ living who has read every single issue. As I made my way through Q: Did your perception of UTS change during the course of your research? centennialbook or call the books, themes began to emerge, things that I found really worth 416-978-3919. writing about. I knew from the start that the book wasn’t going to be A: After I finished the book, I felt the old a definitive UTS history – there wasn’t enough time or space for that. warmth for the UTS of my own time, but the This was to be a book of researched and revealing highlights. And to do UTS that I found most thrilling and impressive that job, I found plenty of material in the Twigs, in reading other books was the school of today. I hung around the about the school and its people, and in interviews with former princi- halls and classrooms, talking to teachers and pals, with present teachers and students, and with many others who kids, and the kids were incredibly intelligent are involved with the school. and engaging. That was especially true of the remarkable Han Yan ’09 who was the school Q: During your research, did you learn anything surprising about UTS? captain that year. It happened to be Han who A: Lots of things surprised me – especially material about the teach- figured into one of my great experiences in ers and kids at the school today. But the best surprise for me was the working on the book. I went to the awards small mystery I inadvertently solved for Al Fleming ’54, a former UTS ceremony at the end of the year. Han was teacher and principal as well as alumnus. I mentioned in the book the winner of the Nesbitt Gold Medal, and that a woman named Mrs. Grant who was for years the secretary at when she and the Silver Medal winner went OCE happened to be the daughter of Professor H.J. Crawford, UTS’ up to the stage to receive their medals, Michaele Robertson greeted first headmaster. As far as Al was concerned, Mrs. Grant had been the them with hugs. Afterwards I told Dorothy Davis, the vice principal in rather stern woman who seemed to have a smile for him – and for charge of assemblies, nobody else – when he was a young teacher in training at OCE. Why that I’d won the did this woman greet him, of all people, so warmly? This question was Nesbitt Silver Medal finally answered when he learned about Mrs. Grant’s background from in my graduating reading my book. Of course the daughter of a UTS headmaster would year, but that I sure reserve her smiles for a UTS Old Boy! This was a surprise for Al, which hadn’t got a hug from made it my favourite surprise in the book. Brock MacMurray. “Hmm,” Dorothy Q: Are there any of your own personal experiences in the book? said, “we’ll have to A: In just one anecdote. There’s a story in the Admissions chapter do something about about a boy who thought he’d blown his chances of getting into the that.” A week later, school when he sat down for the short oral exam with a master – Mr. I was back in the McLachlan, the manual training teacher – and was unable to identify school on a research a Canadian named Arthur King in answer to a question. The boy was mission, and I ran me, and I knew that there was a terrific Toronto welterweight boxer of into Michaele Robertson in the hall. “I’ve got something for you,” she the 1940s named Arthur King – I even kept a scrapbook about him. But said. Then she gave me a big hug. I felt, in that moment, that I’d had I thought that at a serious school like UTS, Mr. McLachlan must have a the full contemporary UTS experience.

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4 1. Kyla Austin, Bernie McGarva ’72, and his son 6 Jim McGarva ’03. At five days old, Jim and Kyla’s daughter, Cordelia, was Homecoming’s youngest attendee. 2. 1950s alumni enjoy the Homecoming Dinner. 3. The Decade Rooms were very popular, with memorabilia sparking many forgotten memories. 4. F1 students Gasira Timir and Will Monahan welcome alumni to the Centennial book launch. 5. Jack Ellis ’54 with his daughter Carolyn Ellis ’80. 6. Jonathan Bright ’04 playing at the reception. 7. Principal Robertson thanking 7 5 Penny Harbin ’78, Centennial co-chair.

(continued from page 16) started an impromptu school cheer: “Themistocles, heard about this since I was in F1!” Practically Thermopylae, the Peloponnesian War!” By the end, everyone in the room got involved in the blender the whole room was belting it out – much to every- piece by improvising on “whatever found instrument one’s delight. Homecoming Dinner was tremendous or body part was available,” Fautley added. fun for all, and it provided a small taste of what’s in “The original title of the work was ‘The Death store for those attending the “Double Blue & White of Blendrakovitch’, and the original 1985 session Ball” on October 26th. Hope to see you there! lR involving making milkshakes in the blender while performing,” explained composer Charles Levi ’88. For the Jam Session, Levi had to buy a blender at the last minute at Honest Ed’s. “I had no typewriter, since I had long since dumped my portable. I dimly recall lots of people making lots of noise, and some laughter when, in place of a typewriter, I intoned ‘type, type-type, type, type’ into the microphone.” At 3:00 p.m., art aficionados gathered in the UTS Gym to “Meet the Artists” who had contributed work to the Centennial Art Exhibition; many of the artists who contributed pieces to the Exhibition were were on-hand to discuss their work with the appreciative visitors. Organized by former art teacher Ann Unger, the Exhibition featured work from more than 100 alumni, former and current faculty, former and current parents, and current students. While the adults wandered around the “gallery”, their children were invited to create a mural for the gym on a huge roll of white paper – which meant that everyone was happily occupied in artistic endeavours! The day was capped off with a cocktail reception and Homecoming Dinner in the Great Hall at Hart House. During dessert, the Class of 1945

18 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2010 Full Circle The “Double Blue & White Ball” will bring us full circle to celebrate UTS’ 100th anniversary. by tom sanderson ’55

e all remember our time at UTS. Graduation provided by talented UTS alumni will make for an unfor- marked the end of the beginning – or per- gettable evening. W haps it marked the beginning of our life experiences that would bring us full circle to celebrate Why Should I Attend? the 100th Anniversary of UTS. This is an event that you don’t want to miss! The Ball will UTS alumni have come out to celebrate many mile- provide an excellent opportunity to renew old friend- stones in the past – both the school’s and their own ships as well as meet alumni and friends of UTS rang- class anniversaries. The 50th Anniversary Dinner was ing in age from 18 to 80. The $250 ticket is a very good held October 1960 at The Royal York Hotel. Were you value. The price includes a full reception with drinks, there? The 75th Anniversary Dinner was held October wonderful hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet meal with wine, 1985 at The Sheraton Hotel. Were you there? The 100th champagne toast, excellent dessert, entertainment and Anniversary Dinner – the “Double Blue & White Ball” – music throughout, dancing, and all services and taxes. will be held Saturday, October 16th, 2010 at The Four Chris Alexander, our keynote speaker, was the first Seasons Hotel, Toronto. Will you be there? resident Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan; follow- To whet your appetite for the event, here are a few ing that posting, he assumed the role of UN Deputy questions and answers about the Ball. Special Representative of the Secretary General for Afghanistan, where he was responsible for political Who Will Attend? issues as well as matters related to peace and stability, At previous UTS dinners, only the alumni (and a hand- security sector reform, and human rights. Speaking ful of spouses) attended. But this year, in keeping with both as a UTS alumnus as well as from his perspective the focus of our Centennial celebrations, the total UTS of almost two decades in the Foreign Service, Chris will community of stakeholders is invited to attend the Ball, talk about UTS’ role in the future. “UTS was born at a including alumni and spouses (some alumni will be cele- time when Canada was coming of age: launching its brating their special anniversary year, some will be there first navy and a new department of external affairs,” just to celebrate UTS), parents (both past and current), Chris notes. “After a century of progress and peace- and teachers and staff (both past and current). keeping – tempered by the tests of Depression, World Wars, Cold War, then renewed economic crisis – we are What Can I Expect? again on the cusp of a new era. It will be one that puts A short reception will be held with delicious hors an unprecedented premium on education, innovation, d’oeuvres; drink tickets will be supplied to all guests. and leadership. What lessons from our past can prepare Pianist Jonathan Bright ’04 will play during the recep- our school for such a future?” tion to allow everyone to mix easily and peruse the selected articles for Silent Auction. A fanfare for pipes, Is this a Fundraising Event? composed and performed by UTS teacher and alumnus Although the ticket price is not a donation to UTS, we Christopher Federico ’91, will announce the entrance of do hope for a surplus from the Ball; we also expect that the Head Table and the dinner festivities will begin. sponsorships and donations combined with a Silent Our M.C. for the evening, former Principal Don Auction of selected items will provide a meaningful gift Gutteridge, will guide us through a program of enter- to the UTS Centennial Fund. tainment and enlightenment that will include a presen- Please note that there are a limited number of tick- tation by UTS Honorary Centennial Chair, Christopher ets for this event; we expect to be sold out by the end Alexander ’85, comments from Principal Michaele of September, and no tickets will be sold at the door. Robertson and Board Chair Bob Lord ’58, and the So don’t be disappointed – reserve your place at the presentation of the second annual Crawford Award. Double Blue & White Ball today! Register now at www. After dinner, a DJ will play music – both current hits and utschools.ca/RSVP or call 416-978-3919. Golden Oldies – for those who would like to stretch their We hope you will be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime legs on the dance floor. The entertainment, gourmet experience. Come celebrate with old friends, new meal (including a special 100th anniversary cake with friends, and all the friends of UTS! We promise you a champagne toast), open bar, and musical interludes night to remember.

fall 2010 | t h e u t s a l u m n i m a g a z i n e : the root 19 by diana shepherd ’80

The First World War he grand memorial tab- files, on the Internet, and by visiting the Toronto lets that flank the homes as well as the few Toronto-area graves of Commemorative entranceway to the the boys who lost their lives in WWI (most of them Project tells the stories Schools were the inspira- were buried where they fell, but a handful were tion for the First World repatriated to Canada). of the UTS students, War Commemorative A number of alumni contributed to the transla- graduates, and one Project. As students, we tion of Dr. Moore’s research into an online docu- teacher who lost their saw these boys’ names ment – most notably Morgan Ring ’07, who wrote every day as we passed the stories from the information collected by Dr. lives in the Great War. by the tablets, but we Moore, and Peter Wills ’07, who took on the task knewT nothing of their lives: their stories, of creating all the webpages for this project. Diana how they lived, and how they died. This online proj- Berbece ’08, Jong Park ’07, Matthew Yu ’07, Emil ect is intended to reconnect these young men’s sto- Nachman ’07, and Anthony Mok ’07 also contrib- ries to their names. uted to the project’s development. At www.utschools.ca, you’ll find a link to the “I was really happy to have worked on this proj- webpage where you can view the memorial tab- ect,” says Dr. Moore. “We brought these boys back let for WWI. As you move your mouse over each from the darkness and into the light. Generations of name, you will notice that the name becomes a link. UTS students have walked past the plaque without Clicking on a name will take you to a page devoted noticing it; these boys were completely forgotten.” to that particular boy, with He also points out that photos and as much infor- the plaque was erected or we know that these lads set out mation as the volunteer by the UTS 1919-1920 to war not in the spirit of ambition researchers were able to hockey team – the same or glory or aggrandizement, but in discover. F team that won the very first the spirit of duty and devotion and self- Almost 400 UTS stu- sacrifice. And so we take heart from their Memorial Cup. dents and graduates fought valiant example, read for ourselves a lesson “The plaque is the only in WWI; 62 of these and in their prompt response to duty’s call; and thing we see that connects one UTS master lost their in the name of their old school say farewell UTS to WWI,” says Peter lives (Howard Pickering to these, our own ‘old boys’. Wills. When he started was one of four UTS mas- working on designing the Headmaster H.J. Crawford, The Annals (1914-1916) ters to join the Forces and webpages, he wondered the only one to be killed in how to list the names in a action during WWI). way that would be aesthetically pleasing. “Using the This Project was started by Dr. Paul Moore, plaque tied everything together – it connects us to a long-time UTS Faculty member. The vast major- the young men who lost their lives.” ity of the material presented on the UTS website As he began his research into the lives behind is the direct result of the passion and dedication the names, Dr. Moore discovered that The Twig he had for the project. Dr. Moore spent a full year had had a predecessor. Called The Annals, there researching the lives of these boys: through dusty were four volumes published covering the years

20 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2010 CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: UTS Old Boys meet up at the Front; Jack McLaren, the only UTS grad to be married before he died in the War; Edward Booth (also shown below, left) landing his biplane at Bishop Strachan School on a dare; and Robert Hamilton, who single-handedly saved the lives of several of his men in France.

1910-1914, 1914-1916, 1916-1918, and 1918-1920. the Royal Flying Corps when he was only 17 years “The third volume contains pictures and brief biog- old. “While in flight school up in Barrie, he flew his raphies of 54 of the boys whose names appear on plane [from Camp Borden] to Toronto and landed the plaque,” he says. “The origin of this project was it on the front lawn of Bishop Strachan School to really those pictures and bios.” The wealth of infor- impress the girls,” says Dr. Moore. After destroy- mation available on the Internet – for those with ing 11 enemy aircraft, he became a flight instructor the skills and patience to go digging – filled in the and was killed while demonstrating stunt flying. blanks on the too-brief lives of His father, George Booth, these boys. used the proceeds of a $1,000 Discovering the sto- Victory Bond to establish the ries behind the names was Edward Booth Memorial anything but a dry research Scholarship, which is given project. “Some of the stories to a UTS student who passes are quite moving,” says Dr. his/her penultimate year with Moore. For instance, Jack distinction. The prize is the McLaren, who entered the school’s oldest scholarship, school in 1910, was the only and it is awarded to students UTS boy to be married before to this day. he died in the war. After being Another UTS alumnus, wounded in France, he was Allan Denovan, engaged in sent to England to recuper- several notable dog-fights dur- ate; his fiancée, Rita Harvey, ing his brief time with the sailed from Canada on the Royal Flying Corps. During S.S. Olympic (one of Titanic’s one of his missions, he was sister ships) to meet him there. attacked by four German “They were married, but after planes; he shot down one and a mere three days of honey- disabled another – scaring moon, he was recalled to the the other two off. On another front,” notes Dr. Moore. “Rita occasion, he lost the use of his sailed home, and opened the door to her apartment hand but still managed to land safely. Denovan was to find a telegram awaiting her: Jack had died at shot down on March 26, 1918 by the Red Baron; he Vimy Ridge.” is listed as being the 69th of Baron von Richthofen’s Another story that stands out for Dr. Moore 80 victories. is about Edward Booth. One of the school’s two Finally, Dr. Moore notes that Frank Morton’s flying aces, Eddie entered UTS in 1910 and joined witness when he signed his Attestation Papers was

fall 2010 | t h e u t s a l u m n i m a g a z i n e : the root 21 Conn Smythe of Toronto Maple Leaf hockey fame about the project, he really brought the boys to life. (and Frank was Conn’s witness in turn). Their lives “Dr. Moore was able to turn these little pieces of took a different turn after that day: Frank was data into something that gave you a sense of who killed at Passchendaele when he was 21 years old, they were – at least during their war years. I kept and Conn – who served in both WWI and WWII wondering what this person would have been like – passed away at the age of 85 at his home in Baby when he was a student at UTS – how he would map Point, Toronto. to people I knew.” The UTS alumni who worked on the Dr. Moore, Morgan, and Peter are very keen Commemorative Project were also deeply affected to start work on a similar project for World War II. by what they discovered about those long-ago stu- If you have a story to tell or pictures to share of a dents and graduates. “Some of the stories were so friend or relative who attended UTS and fought in heart-wrenching that it was difficult to write them WWII, please contact [email protected]. up,” says Morgan Ring, “but there was a real sense To view the First World War Commemorative that we were doing extremely important work.” Project in its entirety, visit: www.utschools.ca/ Peter Wills adds that Dr. Moore was so passionate WWI/discoveruts/FWWCP/fwwcp.aspx lR Camaraderie, heroism, and breathtaking courage he following is an excerpt from ries of the 62 students and one master mination to serve. Theodore May and Morgan Ring’s Introduction to the whose names appear on the memorial Robert Best lied about their ages; Allan T First World War Commemorative tablet in the school’s main entrance. The Denovan, deemed unfit for duty because of Project. first is their youth. Howard Pickering, the disability, underwent an operation simply to “In September 1914, UTS was only Modern Languages master who was killed be allowed to enlist; Frank Wood accepted four years old, but soon its students, at Passchendaele, was only 33, and the Old a demotion from Captain to Lieutenant in alumni, and masters began to enlist in the Boys were even younger; many joined up order to reach the front as quickly as pos- Canadian Forces, eager to fight in the war straight after graduating, and some, like sible… The experiences of the UTS boys that was unfolding in Europe. Over the next Cyril Houston, were still in school when illustrate the full horror of the Western four years, nearly 400 members of the UTS they enlisted. It was easy for my classmates Front, and it is worth noting that many of community would serve in the First World and me to observe, as 13- and 14-year-old their bodies were never recovered and that War, leading one former student to com- students learning about the First World the overwhelming majority of them are ment that ‘if you want to meet a UTS Old War, that the soldiers who fought it were buried an ocean away from their homes – a Boy, you have to hunt around London or little older than we were; it is more dif- testament to the appalling anonymity and France – not many left in Toronto.’ ficult to fathom that I, at 19, am older than loneliness of the First World War. “There were three things that I found Robert Best, Theodore May, and Don “And yet, improbable though it seems, particularly striking as I wrote these sto- Sisley ever had the chance to be. there was camaraderie, and there was hero- “Nevertheless, the second thing that ism, and there was breathtaking courage, struck me was that despite their youth, all of which come across in the stories just they left behind full lives. They had jobs as clearly as do the misery and the tragedy. as students, bankers, and architects; they Hugh Cleal and Laurence Shields were had hobbies that tied them to the life of among the 2,000 Canadians who refused their city, as members of the Y.M.C.A. or of to yield their position at Langemark when the Toronto Argonauts sports teams, and confronted with the first German chlorine perhaps most of all, they had their parents, gas attack of the war; Robert Hamilton and they had each other. They attended single-handedly saved the lives of several the same universities, worked for the same of his men who had been buried by shell employers, and worshipped in the same fire, and Thomas Leslie Harling was killed parishes; many enlisted together and while rescuing a wounded soldier. Among signed each other’s attestation papers. In the UTS fallen, there were two flying aces fact, on one occasion, 13 UTS boys found as well as winners of the Military Cross, the each other at the Front and had a photo- Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Croix graph of themselves taken – a remarkable de Guerre, but the true distinction of the accomplishment when one considers that school’s war record and the bravery of its Thomas Harling, they served in different regiments. students is found in their stories rather than Frank Wood, and “The final thing I noted was their deter- in lists of decorations.” Laurie Shields.

22 Centennial Notebook

We’re approaching the finish line! Centennial Gala – Events “Double Blue & White Ball” Centennial Speakers Event Saturday, October 16, Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto, 6:00 p.m. On Thursday, September 16 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Centennial Honorary Chair Chris UTS Auditorium, everyone in the UTS community is invited to Alexander ’85 and Principal Michaele join moderator John Allemang ’70 and a panel of notable alumni M. Robertson invite alumni, current and speakers as they discuss Wiseguys & Brainiacs: How far can past parents and staff to celebrate the intelligence take us in our second century? Is there a future for conclusion of UTS’ Centennial with the smart people in a world of pop-culture gossip, gotcha politics, “Double Blue & White Ball”. This formal, elegant event – emceed by and bottom-line education? Must we dumb-down to fit in?T rade former Principal Donald Gutteridge, and with a presentation by academic attitudes for real-world values? Or can the brainpower Chris Alexander – will launch UTS into our second century! Alumni that got us this far find ways to prosper and even prevail? from special anniversary years (ending in 0s & 5s) have another opportunity to celebrate their anniversary along with the Centennial. This event is free, but please RSVP at www.utschools.ca/rsvp Gala tickets include: Cocktails with delicious hors d’oeuvres, or call 416-978-3919. gourmet dinner with wine, entertainment by talented UTS alumni, champagne toast, a very special Centennial Cake, presentation of the second annual H.J. Crawford Award to a distinguished member of the UTS community, fabulous prizes and Silent Auction, dancing, and so much more! All proceeds to benefitUTS . Black tie optional. Tickets are $250. There are a limited number of tickets for staff and alumni from 2000-2010 for $125. T o avoid disappointment, purchase your tickets now at www.utschools.ca/rsvp or call 416-978-3919. Silent Auction: If you would like to contribute items to the Shin Fraser Mustard ’46 Lauren katz ’11 Imai ’69 John Duffy ’81 Silent Auction, please contact Jennifer Orazietti, Alumni Affairs Officer, at 416-946-7012 [email protected]. Centennial Music The UTS Centennial Concert took place on April 24, 2010. It featured the premiere performances of works by Solomon Douglas ’92 and Alex Eddington ’98 – the winners of the Centennial Music Composition competition. For more details, see page 5. The Senior Strings, with music teacher Ron Royer, m co . prepare to o t o h perform for a p k

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’91 John Allemang ’70 : Rebecca Caldwell Diana lee ’03 Concert. o t o Ph fall 2010 | t h e u t s a l u m n i m a g a z i n e : the root 23 uts Alumni News Notes on the interesting lives and outstanding achievements of our alumni.

Alumni! We want to share your news with the problem-based learning,” says Dr. Mustard. six years in prison and forced exile in rest of the UTS community. Please send your “This has been an important part of my Sudan. Paul won his first Michener Award information (and photos!) to the UTS Office career.” The book, which chronicles Dr. in 2008 with fellow reporter Graeme Smith of Advancement at [email protected] or Mustard’s personal and professional rela- for their work on the treatment of Afghan by mail to UTS at 371 Bloor St. West, Toronto, tionships over the years, is available from detainees. In April 2010, Paul also received ON M5S 2R7 the University of Toronto Bookstore, 214 the Amnesty International Canada Award College St., tel 416-640-7900. for human-rights reporting. For more J. Fraser Mustard ’46 has been awarded information, visit: www.theglobeandmail. a Special Lifetime Achievement Award by Globe and Mail international affairs corre- com/news/national/globes-paul-koring- The Learning Partnership. In addition, his spondent, Paul Koring ’72, was nominated nominated-for-second-michener-award/ biography, Connections and Careers, writ- for a second Michener Award – which article1549209/ ten by his colleague Marian A. Packham, honours and celebrates outstanding public was recently published; see pages four and service in journalism – for his compel- Milrose Munce and the Den of Professional five for anecdotes about UTS. “I credit my ling stories on the plight of Abousfian Help, a novel by Douglas Anthony Cooper stay at UTS with teaching me the value of Abdelrazik, a Canadian who spent nearly ’78, was published accidentally on the

1927 Donald Robert PUGH 2010 Co-founder of The Soap Works, Bob Pugh was a man of varied interests and many friends.

fter a short illness, Douglas walked to his own beat.” and natural ingredients. Over the Robert Pugh ’45 (Bob) Bob’s career spanned a number years, The Soap Works became the A passed away on May 30, of interesting businesses. After high foremost supplier of natural soaps to 2010 of endocarditis. school, he was a radio broadcaster who the Canadian health-food industry. At UTS, Bob played first began his career in Sudbury. At 80 years of age, he sold his share team hockey and football, was He spent many years on the of the business, but he continued to in the Cadet Signal Corps, radio in Moncton, and finally be part of the operation until about a and was 5A Form Captain. In returned to Toronto to work year before his passing. his first year on the hockey at Foster Hewitt’s CKFH and Bob continued his athletic endea- team, he was a hard-checking CFRB. He and Doug Maxwell vours up until a few years ago, playing defenceman who found the ’45 – his first cousin – started squash and running for fitness. His penalty box “a good friend”. In a talent management agency. brother, Jack Pugh ’43 predeceased his final year, he changed his tactics One of their prized clients was Nancy him. Bob is survived by his wife, Gail, and became a hard-working defence- Greene, the great Canadian skier. his children, David and Barbara, and man and avoided the “sin bin”. In In 1985 at the age of 58, while his stepchildren, Barkley and Leslie. his two years on the football team, on a hunting trip, Bob and his friend Gail fondly recalls Bob as being “a he played line and became a fierce Michael Phin came up with the idea very gregarious person with lots of blocker. of starting The Soap Works – mostly friends with whom he spent a great Dave Graham ’45 grew up in the because the colours and scents con- deal of time – especially with his same neighbourhood with Bob and tained in mass-produced soaps at bridge group.” they were fast friends at UTS. Dave the time irritated their skin. The Bob’s family would appreciate remembers him as “a neat guy who company made high-quality glycerine memorial donations to The Class of lived a very unique life and certainly soaps using old-fashioned methods 1945 UTS Bursary in his name.

24 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2010 uts Alumni NeAlumniw Newss Amazon Kindle store this Spring; before Publishers Weekly, “Using his own multitude Notesthe author oron publisher the caughtinteresting the error, livesof screw-ups and – inoutstanding his career, social circle, achievements of our alumni. it had become the number-one bestsell- and married life – along with questions ing children’s book on the site! Cooper is from his print and online readers, Eddie In Memoriam known primarily as an avant-garde author manages to combine direct, no-nonsense Condolences are extended to of literary fiction, and when Doubleday advice with an irreverent tone and winding, Canada originally published this young self-deprecating anecdotes from his life.” the families of these alumni adult novel in May 2007, the press had who passed away recently. largely ignored it. The Globe and Mail Hilary Davidson’s ’90 first novel, The Ross Goudie ’31 July 24, 2010 perked up, however, when Milrose became Damage Done, will be released by Forge a runaway bestseller by mistake in May in October 2010. The start of a new mys- John Michell ’32 March 31, 2010 2010. They reported that the book had tery series, Damage introduces readers W. Bruce Charles ’32 May 7, 2010 not been intended for US release, but a to Lily Moore, a successful travel writer glitch had caused Doubleday to launch who has fled to Spain to get away from Brien Smith ’37 March 21, 2010 it as a promotional e-book worldwide. It her troubled, drug-addicted younger Jack Murton ’38 June 15, 2010 was priced at 99 cents – which is not that sister, Claudia. But when Claudia is found unusual on the Kindle store, where many dead in a bathtub on the anniversary of Robert Rogers ’38 May 21, 2010 classics are free – but it was outperforming their mother’s suicide, Lily must return Robert Ritchie ’40 April 2, 2010 all of the Twilight books – which was highly to New York to deal with the aftermath. unusual. Cooper was not competing with “The Damage Done is truly an astonishing James M. Smythe ’41 July 7, 2010 Twilight, however: “If you went to UTS, it’s read,” says Ken Bruen, bestselling author H. Rycken Suydam ’43 March 12, 2010 your sworn duty to be an insufferable liter- of London Boulevard and the Jack Taylor ary snob,” he says. “So the real excitement mysteries. “Think Hitchcock writing for J. Robert Connell ’43 february 22, 2010 came when Milrose dethroned Alice in the hip Manhattan set and still, with a D. Robert Pugh ’45 June 2, 2010 Wonderland and Pride and Prejudice!” wondrous compassion that moves on nigh J. Warren Hughes ’46 May 3, 2010 every page. Terrific insights into the dam- Damage Control, by David Eddie ’79 and aged sister’s psyche and all the emotions William E. Sager ’46 March 12, 2010 Pat Lynch, was published in March by therein, rendered in a prose that is a joy J. Kent McKelvey ’47 February 9, 2010 McClelland & Stewart. Over the years, Eddie to read. Neil Young might have to rewrite has earned a reputation for sticking his the song. The novel is that startling and Richard S. Grout ’47 June 14, 2010 foot in his mouth – so much so that he’s original.” A travel journalist and the author David Wingell ’82 April 19, 2010 dubbed himself “Faux Pas-Varotti”. Building of 18 nonfiction books (17 of them travel on his enormously popular advice column guidebooks for Frommer’s), Hilary’s articles Nicole Bouffet, Former Staff March 12, 2010 in the Globe and Mail’s “Life” section, this have appeared in more than 40 magazines, book provides simple rules for recovering including Discover, American Archaeology, included in anthologies such as A Prisoner from – and making the best of – a seem- and Martha Stewart Weddings. Her short of Memory: And 24 of the Year’s Finest Crime ingly devastating blunder. According to fiction has been widely praised and & Mystery Stories and Thuglit Presents: Blood, Guts, & Whiskey.

Carolyn Ellis ’80 was recently named New book releases Director of Advanced Programs and Communications for Dr. Barbara De Angelis, one of the world’s leading teachers in the area of relationships and personal growth. Carolyn is the award-winning author of The 7 Pitfalls of Single Parenting: What to Avoid To Help Your Children Thrive After Divorce and the founder of BrillianceMastery.com for women entrepreneurs.

Emily McComb ’94, her husband Nicolas, and their two-year-old son Dylan wel- L-R: J.Fraser Mustard, Connections & Careers by Marian A. Packham; Milrose Munce and the Den of Professional Help by Douglas comed daughter Morgane Raine Massard Anthony Cooper ’78; Damage Control by David Eddie ’79 and Pat Lynch; and The Damage Done by Hilary Davidson ’90. on May 5, 2010.

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1928 R. S. GROUT 2010 A member of a multi-generation UTS family who enjoyed the outdoor life.

ichard Stanley Grout ’47 the 20th century, was founded by (Dick) passed away on June Sally’s grandfather, Robert, and later R 9, 2010 after a short but headed by her father, Howard. valiant battle with cancer. He was Dick and Sally annually vaca- born in Ohio, but moved to Toronto tioned on a ranch in Arizona where with his parents at three years of they did a lot of horseback riding. age. After UTS, he received a He was a keen outdoorsman BComm from Uof T (Victoria throughout his life, enjoying College) and went to work canoeing, tripping, and fish- Geza Tatrallyay ’67 competed in the 1976 with Imperial Oil where he ing in the Lake Temagami Olympics. spent his entire career help- area of Northern Ontario. Former UTS School Caption Geza ing to build the Canadian oil This love began as a camper Tatrallyay ’67 was a fencer. He competed industry following the Leduc discov- and counsellor at Camp Temagami – in the 1976 Montreal Olympics where he ery in 1947. operated by a UTS Master and ath- came 11th in the Team Men’s Epée; he was Dick had special ties with UTS. letic director, Gib Cochrane – and also the 1976 Canadian National Senior His brother, Philip Grout ’43, who it became a permanent part of his Men’s Foil champion. predeceased him, was an alumnus family’s life after he and his father as was his son, James Grout ’74. built the original cottage on Island James Grout (who would have been the class of ’74 had his family not moved to the His wife, Sally, was the daughter 943. Dick and his family were an United States two years before graduation) of Howard Frederick Baker ’22, a integral part of the Lake Temagami has co-chaired the Olympic Fundraiser niece of Robert Cable Baker ’26, Association life, and over the years, called “Gold Medal Plates” in Toronto and also the niece of UTS’ first they created many fond memories since its inception in 2003. The substantial school captain, William Robert there with family and friends. proceeds have gone to Own the Podium, Samuel Baker ’20. The Baker Dick leaves behind his wife, which has funded many Canadian athletes Advertising Agency, one of Canada’s Sally, and four children: Judy, James, – especially in preparing for the Vancouver foremost agencies in the last half of Bruce, and Carolyn. Olympics.

Paul Davis ’76 competed in the 1996 and Jessica Ware-Huff ’95, an evolutionary the Uof T Faculty of Law in June. He was 2000 Olympics in sailing for Norway (where biologist awarded a Gold Medal and the Dean’s Key he was living at the time) – winning bronze who studies given to students involved in extracurricu- in 2000. He has also competed in five dragonfly lar activities within the Law faculty. World Championships and has been on the and termite podium numerous times at European and- evolution, OLYMPIC UPDATES SENT SINCE World Championships. is now an LAST ISSUE’S RELEASE assistant Corrections: The spring 2010 issue of The Root featured professor a two-page article entitled “Olympic Pride”. Our sincere apologies to James D. Lang at Rutgers At the end of the article, we invited alumni to ’46, his son David Lang ’70 and their fam- University in New Jersey and is “lucky share stories about other UTS-Olympian con- ily for mistakenly listing James in the In to be able to do extensive field work in nections. Here are the updates we received. Memorium section of the last issue of The Africa, Australia, South America and Asia”, Root. As David reports, his father is living she says. She is also the mother of two Frank Hall ’63 sailed in the 1972 Munich happily in Richmond Hill and enjoys regular daughters, ages 5 and 2. Olympics for Canada in Keil, Germany, contact with his two sons and their wives, finishing in ninth place. his five grandchildren, and his four great- Jeremy Opolsky ’03 graduated from grandchildren.

26 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2010 uts Alumni NeAlumniw Newss Notes on the interesting lives and outstanding achievements of our alumni. Two Weeks in Uganda The Jane Goodall Institute’s goal is to create a fundamental shift in Ugandan society by fostering compassion, environmental awareness, and leadership in even the youngest children. By Chris Mallon ’04

ifty years ago this July, Jane with current Ugandan lesson plans and this workshop. Exposing these Ugandan Goodall was a courageous, classroom materials to show the teach- teachers to new experiences like forest unlikely candidate for a research ers how to incorporate environmental walks, experiential and cooperative learn- F post in Gombe National Park, education into their everyday teaching. ing styles, multiple intelligence theory, Tanzania. Sent to study chimpanzees, she Working together with three other NGOs, and environmental education lesson plans became a world-renowned primatologist – JGI Uganda is doing workshops target- really left its mark on them – and hopefully not just studying her subjects, but making ing every region of Uganda. JGI’s goal is on their students – for years to come. discoveries that would re-shape the defini- to create a fundamental shift in Ugandan Jane’s sincerity is present in every tion of humanity. Decades later, Dr. Goodall society by fostering compassion, environ- facet of the organization that bears her has left her primary role as researcher in mental awareness, and leadership in even name. JGI takes very good care of its staff Gombe and has now dedicated her life the youngest children. Furthermore, in a and volunteers, the staff are dedicated and and more than 300 days of every year to country like Uganda, environmental health compassionate, and the Institute partners educating future generations about con- touches every part of life: food safety, sani- with many local organizations on countless serving the environment. She believes that tation, living with wild animals, security, projects. The experience taught me how it is through education and youth leader- and even economic wellbeing. The goal of powerful knowledge can be: knowledge ship development that we will be able these workshops is to improve Ugandan about the environment leads to compas- to conserve places like Gombe for future society from the ground up – and they’re sion, and compassion leads to action. That generations. working. was the core message of our workshops, After finishing my degree in Natural I spent two weeks in Uganda, and which we saw in action as we visited Resources Conservation, and doing some even in that small amount of time I got schools in the area with active “Roots and oversees environmental education work some big surprises. So many things we take Shoots” clubs (Roots and Shoots is JGI’s in Nepal, my UTS biology teacher (Meg for granted are simply not considered in youth program). O’Mahony) put me in touch with the Jane other parts of the world. The fundamental If you’re interested in more of the Goodall Institute (JGI). They were look- concept of not littering, for example, has details of our project, in JGI, or in “meeting” ing for education professionals to run a yet to reach countries like Uganda. What’s a few of our participants, please check out workshop for primary school teachers in more, many of our 30 participants had our blog: http://ugandaeeworkshop. Uganda. Three teachers and I were to work never seen the interior of a forest before wordpress.com.

During the workshops, teachers and their facilitators – (l-r) Melanie Cannon, Chris Mallon ’04, Michelle Moore, Courtney Irwin – were encouraged to try new teaching methods and think critically about their understanding of environmental education.

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UTS staff and former classmates provide creative School Cheer and ongoing support to an injured friend.

he Class of 2008 registered front, and some had printed an image early and in strong form for the directly on the card. He had received Centennial Homecoming; Ryan about 70 by the end of July – mostly from T Bradley ’08 was one of the first UTS classmates and teachers, as well to register. Then, on April 27, Ryan was as counselors and campers from UCC hit by a streetcar and ended up in hospi- Camps – with a new one arriving each tal with life-threatening injuries. Dorothy week. “It’s definitely helping to keep my Davis, UTS Vice-Principal and Director of spirits up,” he said. “I’m limited to being Admission, responded by painting a gar- at home most of the time, which can den gnome as a Crawford Golden Knight, get pretty boring. The postcards help to and the gnome “attended” Homecoming keep me connected with my friends – in Ryan’s place. The gnome was also pho- some of whom I had lost touch with over tographed at school events including the years.” House Island Day and the UTS Formal. “My UTS friends have been great,” he Many of these photos have been made Above: F1 student Judy Stephenson and the added. “I was released from hospital on into postcards, which have been arriving Golden Gnome. Below: UTS athletics teachers the Victoria Day weekend, and two days on a weekly basis at Ryan’s home. Sue Thompson, Kris Ewing, and Jeff Kennedy. later, my first UTS friends came to visit “Dorothy Davis and Principal me.” He reported that there has been a Michaele Robertson [from UTS] and steady stream of UTS visitors all summer, Patti MacNichol [Chief Administrative which has helped to make his recovery Officer of UCC and one of the two heads easier to bear. “Two weeks ago, my UTS of the UCC Summer Programs] came up wrestling coach, Mitch Chuvalo, came by with the idea of creating blank postcards to visit. He had found out that I had been pre-addressed to me,” Ryan explained in wearing my UTS hoodie when I had my a phone interview at the end of July. “The accident, and that the doctors had had to people from UTS and from UCC Camps cut it off me in the ER. So he brought me – where I have worked for the last four a new UTS sweatsuit to replace the one I summers – signed up to send me a card had lost. And Dorothy Davis came to see on a particular day.” He said that some me before she moved to Windsor,” he people had drawn pictures on the cards, added. “She gave me her Homecoming some had pasted a photograph on the T-shirt and the Golden Gnome.”

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UTS Thermo To order, simply UTS Tumbler $25 Ball Stainless steel, holds 14 oz. contact the UTS Cap $15 Great for home – or on the way to work! Alumni Office: You’ve gotta have one! Phone: 416-978-3919 E-mail: [email protected] Always useful! For more UTS merchandise, visit 28 the rooMt : theug uts $12 alumni magazine | fall 2010 www.utschools.ca/alumni Wear your school pride everywhere! AlumniAlumni GolfGolf TournamentTournament 20092010 A Grrrrreat Day on the Greens!

ur 15th annual UTS Alumni Golf Tournament took 1 place on June 17th, 2010 at our usual venue, St. O Andrews Valley in Aurora: a challenging course with a great hole variety, and an exceptionally helpful staff, both on the golfing and catering side. Forty-three golfers teed it up on another lovely day. All enjoyed the golf, post-round beverages, and conversation on the beautiful deck, followed by a well-prepared meal, more chat, and the trophy presentations. The Hargraft Trophy for Champion Golfer was tightly contested; it was won for the fourth time by Nick Smith ’63 with a score of 85, followed by Peter Frost ’63 and former 3 staff Ron Wakelin, who both scored 87, with Norm Beatty ’67 in third place with 88. The Low Net Trophy went for the second time to Doug Davis ’58, with Rick Donaldson ’67 coming 2 a close second. Peter Frost won the President’s Trophy for the second time (for grads 40-50 years out), while Bob Jacob ’60 and Don 1. Jamil Karmali ’04, Doug Poon Borthwick ’53 shared the aptly named Don Borthwick Legends ’04, Derek Bate ’44, and Derek Trophy for grads out 50 years or more. Bate ’71 enjoyed a great day on The Dave Jolley Memorial Trophy for best ball by class, always the links. 2. Doug Davis ’58 took highly prized and hotly contested, was won for the second time by home the “Low Net Trophy”. 3. Don Borthwick ’53 shared the the Class of ’63 – Bob Pampe, Paul Bates, Peter Frost, and Nick aptly named Don Borthwick 4 Smith – as they edged out traditional contenders/winners, the Legends Trophy for grads out 50 Class of ’53, with the Class of ’76 in third. years or more with Bob Jacob ’60. Closest to the hole winners on the five par-threes were Sandy 4. Bob Jacob ’60, pictured with the coveted Borthwick Legends Lowden ’51, Al Morson ’53, Norm Fox ’48, Bob Pampe ’63, Trophy. 5. Henry Noble ‘55 (left) and Bob Kidd ’62. Doug Poon ’04 unleashed a monster and won was the “Most Honest Golfer” – the long-drive contest from the white tees, while Derek Bate ’71 taking that honour away from prevailed from the reds. Alf Davis ’60 claimed the prize in the perennial winner Don Kerr ‘39 (right). 6. Paul Mills ’60 (far shortest-drive challenge. Finally, the most honest golfer was award- right) presents the “Dave Jolley ed to first-timer Henry Noble ’55, who took the prize away from Class Trophy” to (l-r): Peter Frost, perennial winners Derek Bate ’44 and Don Kerr ’39. Nick Smith, Paul Bates, and Bob Pampe (all class of ’63). Once again, we were fortunate to have Paul Donolo from 5 House of Kangaroo in Oakville contribute some of their elegant leather goods to our prize table. We thank them for their generosity. Much of the hard work in organizing the event and throughout the actual day was done by Jennifer Orazietti, Alumni Affairs Officer. It was great to have her and Martha Drake, who heads our Office of Advancement, join in the post- round festivities. Here’s hoping to see you June 23, 2011 at our 16th tournament. Check The Root and the alumni website for specific details. lR – Peter Frost ’63 and Nick Smith ’63, event organizers

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Designated Gifts to the Good News for UTS UTSAA Annual Fund (for the year ended June 30, 2010) Alumni continue generous support for UTS. Endowed Class of 1945 Bursary $ 7,181 Class of 1946 Bursary 5,900 n last year’s Treasurer’s Report, I resents designated funds and is summa- Class of 1948 Bursary 15,650 informed the alumni that many of rized in the schedule below. The bal- Class of 1952 D.G. Cossar Scholarship 1,200 I the University of Toronto Schools ance of $118,209 is undesignated funds, Class of 1953 Math Scholarship 760 Alumni Association (UTSAA) activities, which can be utilized for the Schools’ Class of 1954 Fleming Bursary 10,250 including donations and most UTSAA purposes at the discretion of UTSAA/ Class of 1959 Bursary 36,066 related expenses, were being accounted UTS. It should be noted that $15,000 Class of 1978 Pioneering Spirit Bursary 8,180 for by UTS pursuant to a Memorandum of these undesignated Annual Fund Class of 1980 Chris Shaw Award 5,906 of Understanding (MOU) between receipts have been committed to a Class of 1989 Nancy Park Memorial Award 1,240 UTSAA and UTS. Those activities being further gift by the UTSAA to the UTS Don Fawcett Award 1,550 administered by Centennial (in addition to the $15,000 Lindsey Cameron Scholarship 325 UTS are being paid directly by UTSAA; see below for Named Bursaries 41,498 accounted for with- details). Even with this commitment, Other Endowed 780 in the UTS fiscal the undesignated Annual Fund receipts Endowed Subtotal $ 144,457 year: July–June 30. are substantially in excess of UTSAA- Pursuant to related expenditures by UTS. Expendable the MOU, UTSAA In addition to the Annual Fund, Class of 1949 W. Bruce MacLean Mathletic Scholarship $ 1,850 has direct input the generosity of UTS alumni has Class of 1972 Jazz Scholarship 775 into areas of the been further demonstrated by other UTS annual bud- gifts to UTS and the UTS Centennial: D. Thomson Award 1,000 Bob Bursary Top-UP 5,946 Cumming ’65 get relating to $6,766 was received from estate gifts Treasurer, UTSAA UTSAA revenues and $21,822 was received from alumni Other Expendable 3,490 and expenditures. and friends in honour of the UTS Expendable Subtotal 13,061 The MOU took accounting effect Centennial. Designated TOTAL $ 157,518 as at June 30, 2008. Thus, many of the Designated Funds to the UTSAA UTSAA-related revenue and expense Annual Fund are noted in the following items will be accounted for in the UTS schedule (top right of this page). have direct input into the UTS annual financial statements reflecting the 2010 Summarized at the top of the next budget as it pertains to UTSAA-related UTS fiscal year (July–June), rather than page is a schedule of UTSAA-related expenditures. the 2009 UTSAA fiscal year (January– expenditures for the years ended June The decrease in 2010 Alumni December). This information is includ- 30, 2009 and 2010. These expenditures Activities Net (as compared to 2009) ed in the following narrative and sched- have been included in the UTS finan- reflects minor timing differences and cer- ules and has been provided directly cial statements as contemplated by the tain revenue enhancements. The UTSAA by the UTS administration staff. The MOU. Accounting and Tax Expense will be the UTS financial statements are audited, The expenditures made by UTS responsibility of UTS for 2010. but the UTSAA allocations included in (see schedule “UTSAA Expenditures UTSAA Financial Statements for these schedules have not been subject Paid by UTS”, next page) on behalf of the Year Ended Dec. 31, 2009 to audit. the UTSAA are substantially as out- The UTSAA continues to prepare I am pleased to report that the lined in the MOU and are in addition financial statements on the UTSAA UTSAA Annual Fund generated to disbursements made directly by fiscal year (January-December) that $275,727 for the UTS year ended June UTSAA as discussed below. As indi- account for the John B. Ridley Fund, 30, 2010. Of this amount, $157,518 rep- cated above, the UTSAA Board will a carry-over cash amount of approxi-

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UTS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION UTSAA Expenditures Paid by UTS Unaudited Balance Sheet (for the year ended June 30, 2010) For the year ended DECEMBER 31, 2009 (with comparative figures as at December 31, 2008) Actual Actual 2010 2009 ASSETS 2009 2008 Magazine Production $ 44,890 $ 44,029 (Unaudited) (Audited) Grad Banquet 10,000 9,833 General Fund Alumni Activities Net (2,128) 4,484 Cash and term deposits $ 46,224 $ 119,368 Annual Fund 6,630 6,108 Contributions receivable – 44,175 Accounting and Tax 4,500 0 Interest Receivable – 130 Net Directories 4,281 2,984 Merchandise inventory 2,701 3,755 Miscellaneous 1,999 3,142 history books inventory 451 472 Scholarships 5,200 5,200 due from University of Toronto Schools 10,218 – Expenditures TOTAL $ 75,372 $ 75,744 59,594 167,900 John B. Ridley Fund mately $46,000, and relatively small Cash – 3,571 balances relating to merchandise, Cash held in brokerage account 1,096 1,006 accounts receivable, and accounts marketable securities (market value, 2009: $352,364) 190,314 328,624 payable in the General Fund. A copy due from University of Toronto Schools 1,050 – of the UTSAA balance sheet (as at 192,460 333,201 December 31, 2009) has been included $ 252,054 $ 501,101 with this Report. Given the reduced activity being administered by UTSAA LIABILITIES AND Fund Balances and the indicated related cost, we have General Fund ceased to have the UTSAA financial Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ – $ 4,000 statements subject to audit procedures. Contributions payable 4,456 99,539 For the UTSAA 2009 financial year, fund balance 55,138 64,361 we engaged Koster, Spinks & Koster, 59,594 167,900 former UTSAA auditors, to perform a John B. Ridley Fund compilation engagement on the UTSAA Accounts payable and accrued liabilities — 1,000 financial statements and to assist with fund Balance 192,460 332,201 the preparation of the annual chari- 192,460 333,201 table tax return. In view of the change $ 252,054 $ 501,101 in audit status, UTSAA has reverted to valuing the Ridley fund investment from the cash held by UTSAA. the financial and accounting require- portfolio on a cost basis on the Balance UTSAA is continuing to maintain ments of UTS and UTSAA. sheet with separate disclosure of the its charitable status and has filed a If you have any questions con- market value. charitable return with CRA for the year cerning this report or the administra- During the year ended December ended December 31, 2009. tive transition with UTS, please do 31, 2009 the market value of assets held The administrative relationship not hesitate to contact me through the in the John B. Ridley Fund increased in between UTSAA and UTS is func- Office of Advancement and Alumni value to $352,364 from $328,624 a year tioning well and the preparation of Affairs: 416-978-3919 or email earlier. This market value increase is accounting and other data necessary to [email protected]. lR after a fitness centre equipment gift of the UTSAA is evolving satisfactorily. It $18,950 from the Ridley Fund to UTS. should be noted that UTS has recently As well, UTSAA made a direct dona- engaged a new Chief Financial Officer tion of $15,000 to the UTS Centennial who is quickly becoming familiar with

fall 2010 | t h e u t s a l u m n i m a g a z i n e : the root 31 2009 Annual Fund Donors J. Kent McKelvey John D. Frankel Richard H. Sadleir E.A. Austin Fricker Thomas H. B. Symons Gordon G. Goodfellow Peter J. Harris 1948 Richard S. Howe Total: $16,810 John C. Hurlburt Hugh Anson-Cartwright Leslie E. Lawrence Thank you for your Philip L. Arrowsmith R. Conrad Lister John A. Bowden Jack F. McOuat Robert E. Coke Darrell B. Phillips Keith G. Dalglish William J. Saunderson Albert P. Fell generous support! Norman D. Fox 1953 William G. Francis Total: $2,760 William B. Hanley Edward B. Cross e are deeply grateful to the many donors who have Michael K. Ireland Kenneth Culver generously supported the University of Toronto Schools J. Fergus Kyle Martin D. Gammack in our Centennial year. As we look forward to our second Frederick F. Langford John W. Holland W Reginald L. Perkin William P. Lett century, it is important that we maintain not just our tradition of Clayton R. Peterson James C. Mainprize academic excellence but the tradition of bursary support. Your support Douglas R. Peterson Robert D. McCleary John G. C. Pinkerton Alan E. Morson ensures that we can continue to offer a superb educational experience to Campbell A. Russell Gordon W. Perkin all our current and future students. – Michaele M. Robertson, Principal George H. Stowe William E. Rogan John W. Thomson David O. Wainwright H. Douglas Wilkins Hugh D. Wainwright This report recognizes UTS alumni and friends who donated to the UTSAA Douglas R. Wilson 1949 Annual Fund and other UTS projects for the period July 2009 to June 2010. Total: $3,570 1954 William H. Angus Total: $11,250 Donations in honour of 1941 J. Gilbert Scott Donald K. Avery David K. Bernhardt Centennial Allan W. Sutherland Gordon M. Barratt H. Donald Borthwick Monthly Donors Total $925 George A. Trusler David Y. Anderson Richard M. Clee Douglas G. Brewer 1930-1936 George F. Bain 1945 James and Margaret Fleck Gary F. Canlett Gerald E. Jackson James A. Cripps Total: $830 Walter E. Bell, Q.C. Total $6,406 Robert E. Logan Jack B. Ellis Benson T. Rogers ’30 George S. P. Ferguson William R. Blundell Chris Loukras G. Alan Fleming James G. Boultbee ’36 Richard W. Jeanes Donald G. Bunt John D. Mollenhauer John M. Goodings Richard J. Boxer ’36 Rev. W.H. Frere Kennedy Keith M. Gibson Richard D. Tafel E. John Hambley Geoffrey M.C. Dale ’36 G. Jarvis Lyons David S. Graham Michael B. Hutchison Ralph L. Hennessy ’36 I. Ross McLean John P. Hamilton 1950 J. Blair Seaborn John H. Macaulay Christopher C. Johnston Ian A. MacKenzie ’36 Total: $2,625 Basil J. O. Weedon R. Laird Joynt 1942 Gilbert E. Alexander 1937 Howard A. Whitehead James R. Lowden Douglas J. Alton James I. MacDougall Total: $500 Total: $550 1946 Roger G. Crawford Gordon A. MacRae Daniel F. Blachford William E. Gilday George A. De Veber James W. McCutcheon Thomas C. Brown John E.A. McCamus Total: $21,250 Henry N. R. Jackman D. Keith Millar George F. Kelk Kenneth D. McRae Bruce C. Bone David H. Lewis John D. Murray John G. W. McIntyre A. Cal Wilson Bruce E. Brown Charles R. Catto William J. McClelland Desmond M. O’Rorke 1943 1938 George H. Cuthbertson William J. McIlroy William R. Redrupp R. John Moorfield Total: $2,200 Total: $1,844 Robert C. Dowsett John S. Rodway John N. Shaw Robert P. Cameron F. Geoffrey Adams John R. Evans Gordon R. Sellery J. Frederick F. Weatherill John H. C. Clarry, Q.C. Charles F. Bark H. Donald Guthrie, Q.C. John H. Wait W. T. Erskine Duncan H. Stewart Dand William L. B. Heath 1951 Roger K. Watson Donald Fraser John J. Fox Joseph B. McArthur Total $4,720 1955 J. Drummond Grieve James A. Low Donald B. Montgomery John Catto John C. Laidlaw Bruce M. McCraw P. Kingsley Smith Total: $2,450 William J. Corcoran Harold L. Atwood John A. Rhind W.O. Chris Miller, Q.C. James M. Tory, Q.C. George A. Fierheller William A. Sheppard, Q.C. William R. Paul John A. Tory, Q.C. David R. Brillinger D. Ross Holden William G. Cross Joseph D. Sheard David G. Watson John R. Gardner John P. Kerr Robert G. Dale George W. Stock Peter Webb, Q.C. W. Gary Goldthorpe J. Alexander Lowden R. Allan Hart Peter A. Hertzberg Donald C. Teskey David H. Wishart T. Gordon McIntyre William T. Hunter Donald C. Kerr 1944 1947 Peter H. Russell P. Grenville Lobley Martin Jerry Total: $2,450 Total: $2,731 William W. Stinson Howard D. Kitchen 1940 C. Derek S. Bate James C. Butler Guy W. Upjohn Douglas B. Lowry Paul J. P. Walsh Total: $401 David L. Bate Donald W. Cockburn Robert K. Metcalf William E. Wilson Peter H. Aykroyd Michael Beer William I. Copeland Anthony Morrison Ernest C. Goggio Gordon S. Cameron Michael A. Fair 1952 H. Thomas Sanderson James O. Sebert Douglas R. Coutts Richard S. Grout Ian M. Smith George W. Edmonds T. Douglas Kent Total: $6,365 G. Dean Gooderham Tracy H. Lloyd Gerald A. Crawford Morton B. Pullan John S. MacDougall James D. Floyd

32 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2010 1956 Christopher A. Kent J. Fraser Wilson 1970 1976 W. L. Mackenzie King Total: $3,625 Terence S. W. Lee 1964 Total: $2,024 Total: $2,965 Frank E. Collins William K. Lingard Total: $1,350 R. Ian Casson Alistair K. Clute Darcy T. Dingle John H. Lynch J. David Beattie David A. Decker Myron I. Cybulsky Jon L. Duerdoth Thomas F. McIlwraith Charles G. Bragg Douglas N. Donald Marko D. Duic David M. Flint Robert Y. McMurtry James S. Cornell Raymond B. Kinoshita Victor Holysh Joseph F. Gill William F. A. Phipps Collin M. Craig Brian D. Koffman Vincent J. Santamaura Peter C. Godsoe Roger A. Pretty Peter H. Frost J. David Lang Jeffrey W. Singer Ryan R. Kidd William H. Sears Michael F. Kimber Peter H. Norman Gary S. A. Solway Stephens B. Lowden Ian A. Shaw David W. O. Rogers David K. Roberts Graham J. Yost James C. McCartney, Q.C. John A. Sloane Michael J. Ross David G. Stinson Arthur R. Scace 1977 Michael W. Spence Peter W. Y. Snell 1971 Peter D. Scott James P. Stronach George E. Swift Total: $2,856 Total: $8,640 M. Steven Alizadeh Charles F. Snelling Ian C. Sturdee J. Joseph Vaughan Paul L. Barnicke Peter L. Buzzi Peter F. Stanley Tibor A. Szandtner 1965 Derek A. Bate Robert B. Crewe Douglas I. Towers Ian M. Thompson Michael F. Boland Andre L. Hidi William F. Trimble David E. Ward Total: $2,400 Paul E. Brace David M. Le Gresley Donald K. Wilson Robert A. Cumming 1957 William A. Fallis Stephen O. Marshall Donald W. Woodside Leland J. Davies John S. Floras William P. Robson Total: $2,945 J. Dudley Young John H. Goddard Murray A. Corlett Richard C. Hill Robert J. Young James K. A. Hayes 1978 Robert M. Culbert Christopher D. Hicks Thomas Hurka Robert G. Darling 1960 Robert W. Hustwitt James A. McIntyre Total: $10,580 Peter G. Neilson David C. Allan Robert A. Gardner Total: $2,525 Peter G. Kelk Deborah Berlyne James D. Graham John R.D. Fowell John H. Loosemore R.D. Roy Stewart Monica E. Biringer James R. Grand Robert P. Jacob Anthony J. Reid H. Alexander Zimmerman Irene J. Cybulsky Charles A. Gunn Robert N. McRae Jeffrey R. Stutz 1972 Sherry A. Glied Bruce M. Henderson J. Paul Mills 1966 Total: $2,950 Penelope A. Harbin David W. Kerr Peter C. Nicoll George V. Crawford Stephanie Kimmerer Stephen A. Otto R. Malcolm Nourse Total: $2,227 Michael S. Daniher Susan L. Lawson Alan B. Perkin Douglas J. Rutherford, Q.C. Alexander D. Bain Robert L. Fowler Dana Lewis-Orenstein John G. Sayers R. Dale Taylor William A. MacKay David S. Grant Allison J. MacDuffee Glen R. Taber Robert J. Tweedy Paul Rapoport Bernard McGarva Audrey Marton Robert W. Waddell Lawrence A. Ward John S. Rogers J. Douglas Ward David R. Sanderson Howard J. Scrimgeour Christina H. Medland 1961 A. Gordon Stollery John H. Tory Ann Pennington 1958 Christopher D. Woodbury Total; $32,150 Brian W. Wistow Donald A. Redelmeier Total: $5,974 Peeter H. Reichman John C. Coleman 1967 1973 George M. Carrick Norman R. Flett John S. Robson Donald E. Crummey Total: $3,252 Total: $3,970 John A. Rose David J. Holdsworth Christopher Boland Douglas A. Davis John I. Laskin D. Peter Best Timothy Sellers Arthur D. Elliott George B. Boddington Andrew M. Crawford Susan E. Slattery Peter B. MacKinnon David R. Dodds Peter J. George Paul N. Manley Richard J. Boxer Shelley F. Tepperman Stephen M. Glogowski Michael R. Curtis David W. Fallis Ann Louise M. Vehovec David G. Payne Wayne D. Gregory Patrick T. Gray James E. Shaw Peter C. Donat John S. Visosky Brian R. Hayes Michael Gillies James C. Haldenby David M. Ward 1979 Bruce E. Houser John J. L. Hunter, Q.C. Alvin C. Iu William G. Leggett 1962 Stephen H. Kauffman John G. Kivlichan Total: $2,385 Miles Obradovich Robert E. Lord Total: $3,593 Gordon E. Legge J. Nicholas Boland Edward S. Sennett James R. Mills Leonard M. Dudley Thomas C. MacMillan Andrew H.K. Hainsworth Walter L. Vogl Kit Moore Gordon R. Elliot W. Scott Morgan Jean C. Iu William W. Wilkins David P. Ouchterlony David A. Galloway Michael J. Penman C. Stuart Kent Douglas G. Peter Robert B. Zimmerman Susan E. Opler Kirby M. Keyser 1968 James M. Spence, Q.C. Robert H. Kidd 1974 Joshua S. Phillips Joseph A. Starr Donald A. McMaster Total: $1,215 Roman A. Waschuk Peter G. Strachan John R. Collins Total: $2,680 David S. Milne Lucian Brenner 1980 Rein C. Vasara R. Jamieson Halfnight Andras Z. Szandtner Andrey V. Cybulsky William R. Weldon Bryce R. Taylor E. Nicolaas Holland Total: $5,331 Terence R. Davison Andrew P. Alberti Barry N. Wilson Wayne D. Thornbrough J. Wayne W. Jones Gregory P. Deacon Theodore H. Barnett Allan G. Toguri John B. Lanaway 1959 James H. Grout Peter S. Bowen Robert S. Weiss Murray E. Treloar Total: $36,216 John E. Jackson Sarah C. Bradshaw 1969 David S. Ashley 1963 1975 Kevin G. Crowston R. Noel Bates Total: $1,356 Christine E. Dowson Total: $3,075 Total: $2,630 Donald G. Bell William J. Bowden Carolyn B. Ellis Anthony F. Burger Graeme C. Bate Brian H. Coleman James S. Coatsworth K. Vanessa Grant James E. G. Fowell D. John Bergsagel Trevor D. Denton Stephen C. Farris Sheldon I. Green Frank E. Hall Martin A. Chepesiuk Alexander A. Furness Frederick R. E. Heath Bernard E. Gropper Nelson G. Hogg Jonathan F. Lapp Ian J. Gentles Robert J. Herman Daniel R. Houpt John R. Kelk Kenneth J. McBey George A. Howse John D. Wright Eric Kert W. Niels F. Ortved Jonathan D. Peck John K. Jacobi Jedid B. Maitland-Carter J. Robert Pampe David M. Sherman Richard B. Jones Richard T. Marin Nicholas A. Smith Bernard R. Thompson

fall 2010 | t h e u t s a l u m n i m a g a z i n e : the root 33 Ian C. McCuaig Earl Stuart Henry Huang Eric S. Petersiel 1995 N. Andrew Munn Andrew S. Tremayne Mark D. Phillips Jonathan J. Poplack Alison J. Noble David S. Weiss Angela S. Punnett Total: $2,100 Karin Scarth 1984 Alycia J. Rossiter Rashaad Bhyat Diana E. Shepherd Total: $4,855 1987 David M. Shaw Diana Drappel James B. Sommerville Donald C. Ainslie Total: $1,975 Gregory R. Shron Robert Duncan Christine D. Wilson Marion W. Dove Kevin E. Davis Neera M. Steinke Robin Rix Nicholas G. Evans Sascha M. Hastings E. Monica Uddin Patrick A. Robinson 1981 Edward A. Griffith Monique Y. Mackenzie Peter J. Westergaard Ilya Shapiro Total: $2,120 Catherine E. Ivkoff Elissa A. McBride Leon C. Wong Alexander Slater Elizabeth J. Bush Michael R. Martin Jill R. Presser Carmen M. Young Denise Tam John R. Duffy Cameron A. Matthew Gundars E. Roze 1996 Edward E. Etchells Kosta Michalopoulos Cari M. Whyne 1990 Christopher J. Francis Rebecca E. Nagel Total: $2,233 Total: $1,795 Thomas A. Friedland Lizanne E. Porter 1988 Tanya Y. Bartucz James Browne Bruce M. Grant Chandragupta Sooran Total: $1,331 Winsome S. Brown Derek Chiang Barbara A. Liu David J. Walker Jennifer Andersen Koppe Matthew G. Campbell Felicia Y. Chiu Christine T. McCusker Michael D. Broadhurst Sasha A. Chapman Sarah Y. Cooper-Weber Alison J. Murray 1985 Carmen L. Diges Jessica R. Goldberg Paul Karanicolas Sudhashree Rajagopal Total: $1,615 Eugene H. Ho Sara H. Gray Amanda A. Martyn Mark J. Blair Gregory J. Payne Lennox Huang Emily Rix 1982 Isis E. H. Caulder Amanda Ross-White 1989 Heather Kirkby Total; $2,130 Anne V. Fleming Winnifred R. Louis 1997 Benjamin T. B. Chan Carrie Ku Total: $5,132 Ilana S. Rubel-Paschke Peter K. Czegledy Grant Lum Gregory A. Ambrose Total: $1,218 Lisa C. Jeffrey Carson T. Schutze Jennifer C.E. Andrews 1991 Xan Vy Du Jessica Gunderson Robin L. Martin Adrian M. Yip Armour I. Boake Total: $1,455 Dena McCallum Suzanne J. Cheng Karen B. Chan Nersi Makki Mardi D. Witzel 1986 Margaret S. Graham Sandra A. Chong Michael D. Morgan Total: $1,700 Ursula A. Holland Aaron M. Dantowitz Veena Mosur 1983 David L. Auster Susanna Huh Jordan J. Feld Sarah Richardson Total: $1,550 Tracy A. Betel Katherine E. Klosa Anand Ghanekar Jan Schotte Sheila K. Coutts David C. Bourne Molly E. McCarron Jason D. Jones Michael Shenkman Karen M. Mandel Paul W. Fieguth Stephanie L. Parkin Ruth Lim Fraser Stark Jennifer Stulberg 1992 Adrienne Tse Total: $2,000 1998 Karim F. Abdulla Anthony Berger Total: $1,462 Oliver M. Jerschow Lauren Bialystok Alexei D. Miecznikowski Laura Bogomolny The UTS Arbor Society Stephen F. Reed Clarence Cheng Judy S. Kwok for Planned Giving 1993 Sharon Lee Total: $1,720 Nicole Pivnick UTS would like to thank the following individuals Kai Ming Adam Chan Rebekah Wahba who have declared their intention to include UTS Danielle I. Goldfarb Adrienne Wong in their charitable giving plans: Geoffrey R. Hung 1999 Alexander B. Hutchinson Gordon M. Barratt ’49 Robert W. Hoke ’66 Jeffery D. Jaskolka Total: $830 Kristin Ali and Alex Wall Benjamin B. T. Chan ’82 David Holdsworth ’61 Justin Lou Andrea Roberts Richard D. Roze James S. Coatsworth ’69 Robert E. Lord ’58 Jimmy L. Steele Jason E. Shron Frank E. Collins ’56 W. Bruce MacLean Albert K. Tang Scott A. Thompson H. Stewart Dand ’43 Former Teacher Mark Varma G. Alan Fleming ’54 William R.H. Montgomery Veronica C. Yeung 2000-2002 Stephen Gauer ’70 Former Teacher 1994 Total: $860 H. Donald Gutteridge tim Morgan ’87 Total: $1,453 Michelle Chiang ’00 Aaron L. Chan and Anne Millar Jack Murray ’54 Liang Hong ’02 Adam Chapnick Former Principal D. Kenneth Roberts ’70 Wendy S. Leung ’00 Catherine Cheung Ralph L. Hennessey ’36 Michaele Robertson, Principal Ann Marie McKenna ’01 Jennifer Couzin-Frankel Arthur C. Hewitt ’49 John N. Shaw ’50 Evan A. Roberts ’02 Alison S. Engel-Yan Stephen Tatrallyay ’75 Raymond C. Fung 2003 and all those who wish to remain anonymous. Jennifer Hayward Total: $430 Brian Horgan Brendan B. Brady If you have made a provision for UTS in your Will, or would like to receive Michael S. Jaskolka Arielle Cheifetz information on planned giving, please contact Martha Drake, Executive Harrison F. Keenan Michael Georgas Director, Advancement at 416-946-0097 or [email protected]. Bradley W. Parr Kevin Keystone Rachel Spitzer Justin M. Ma Jennifer D. Suess Imola Major Daniel E. Wang Jeremy Opolsky Lawrence H. Yu Gordon K. Wong

34 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2010 2004-2009 Lynda Duckworth Frank Mustoe Leonard and Nancy Ian C. McCuaig ’80 Claudio Engli Rick Parsons Cummings N. Andrew Munn ’80 Total: $1,633 Mark Evans Stan Pearl Bruce Foster Karin Scarth ’80 Jonathan C. G. Bright ’04 John Fautley Ana Maria Pereira-Castillo David S. Graham ’45 Diana E. Shepherd ’80 Terrence Chin ’08 The Foster Hewitt Marc and Elena Pope The Guelph Soap Company James B. Sommerville ’80 Amy H. Chow ’08 Foundation Vijay Raina Barbara Joiner In Memory of Jessica D. Dorrance ’04 Barbara Fraser Rapido Trains Magil Painting Limited Sam Roweis ’90 Jenny Gu ’09 Eric Friedman and Marie-Claire Recurt Yvonne Paterson Jessica R. Goldberg ’90 Patrick Kaifosh ’06 Dina Krawitz Donald and Nita Reed Patricia Phin Winnifred R. Louis ’90 Vivien Ku ’08 Michael P. R. Gendron Cedric Ritchie Heather and Johnmark Ilana S. Rubel-Paschke ’90 Pavle Levkovich ’04 General Electric Canada Inc. Michaele Robertson Roberts Mark Livschitz ’08 James G. Hamilton and Estate of Thomas W. Steven and Barb Rogers Graduating Class Bursary Karthika Muthuramu ’08 Dale E. Gray Robinette The Soapworks Soman Panigrahi ’08 Rick and Jenny Hassan Carol Rolheiser In Memory of Kim-Hung Cheong and Jeremy K. Scott ’05 Anne Herringer Amy Schindler Don Fawcett ’50 Sieu Hoa Truong Katie L. Sokalsky ’05 Kwang Hi Ji and Michael and Brenda Shaw Chubb Insurance Company Mark and Soo Christensen Sieu H. Truong ’09 Kwangok Kim Dorothy M. Shepherd of Canada Robert and Betty Han Yan ’09 K. Ravindran Dentistry TELUS Communications Co. Keith Davies Farquharson And those who wish to Professional Corporation Toronto Community G. Alan Fleming ’54 Martin Geffen and remain anonymous (34) Atul and Nayna Kesarwani Foundation R. Jamieson Halfnight ’68 Cathy Mallove Friends of UTS Susan Kitchell Tak Po Tso John I. Laskin ’68 James and Katherine Gracie Vaibhav and Suvarna Kulkarni Eileen Tucker In Memory of David Gurin and Ornella Barrett Leslie P. Laing Gibbard Ann Unger Clayton Rose ’54 Laura Simich BMO Employee Charitable Alan Latta Zulfikarali and Almas Verjee David G. Watson ’46 Shiu Nam Kan and Foundation James and Margo Longwell Nick P. Volpe In Memory of Yuja Wei Kevin Boon and Fung Ly Estate of Olwen Owen Walker Chris Shaw ’80 Man Yick Ma and Cindia Chau-Boon W. Bruce MacLean Diane Warden Andrew P. Alberti ’80 Dannie Lai Alma Brace Norah E. A. Maier Joseph Yu and Peter S. Bowen ’80 Nizar and Ishrat Manji Adam Brown Manulife Financial Gloria Chung-Yu Christine E. Dowson ’80 Boe Heum and Teddy Chien Frances Marin Qiyun Zhou and Xin Chen Carolyn B. Ellis ’80 Oksoon Park Jean Collins Lou E. Mason In Memory of K. Vanessa Grant ’80 Stephen Sibalis and Linda Coopman Lily McGregor Bob Pugh ’45 Sheldon I. Green ’80 Anne Ellis Rose Dotten Ron Mintz Charles F. Bark ’43 Bernard E. Gropper ’80 Eddie and Jessica So Martha Drake Barbara A. Morgan William R. C. Blundell, O.C. ’45 Daniel R. Houpt ’80 A party so special it can only happen once in a century!

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Celebrate 100 Years of UTS in 2010!

From the Archives:

TOP: Former UTS Phys. Ed. teacher Ornella Barrett proudly reunites with members of the 1980 Championship Basketball Team on Homecoming weekend. MIDDLE: The 1979-1980 Girls’ Senior Basketball Team – winners of the 1980 York League Basketball Championship. 1974-75 marked the début of the UTS Girls’ Basketball Team in the York League, and UTS fielded a Senior Team for the first time in 1977-78. The first girls were pioneers: “Lacking numbers experience, coaching, and uniforms, they nevertheless came out to show their potential,” reads the 1978 Twig. The uniform dilemma was “solved” by requiring a number of seniors to “share shirts with junior benchwarmers.” BOTTOM: By the 1990s, the pioneering days for girls at UTS were long past. In February 1998, the UTS community was invited to celebrate a quarter-century of co-education with a speakers’ event: “In Conversation” with John Evans and Jill Ker Conway.