TheAndreanSPRING 2018, VOLUME 62 NUMBER 1

Shaping Futurethe In line with our 2017-2022 Strategic Plan, SAC boys spin some clay and free their creative side Contents

TheAndrean Features Spring 2018 Volume 62 5 Initiatives in Motion Number 1

Our Strategic Plan is advancing in some thrilling and awesome ways Published by St. Andrew’s College for 17 Prefect Parables Old Boys, parents, and Our student leaders pass along words of wisdom friends of the School Editor 22 Former Saints Shine on the Big Stage Julie Caspersen

Three grads take their game to the next level ASSISTANT EDITOR Sean Maillet 25 Cadets Awed and Inspired at the Invictus Games Boys share the spotlight with Prince Harry SENIOR WRITER Jim McGillivray

26 Walking in the Steps of the Great Composers Old Boy Correspondent Students perform at venerable European venues Nicholas Weedon ‘02 Contributors 27 Students Lend a Helping Hand in Ecuador Ryan Bryce ‘05 Boys bring SAC’s giving spirit to South America Sandi Chasson Willem Grier ‘19 Sue Hayter 53 1918: War a Dominant Theme at SAC Brian McCue Andreans share wartime experiences with Headmaster Greg Reid

Art Direction and Design 54 Marvelous Math Career Starts at SAC Fresh Art & Design Inc. A retrospective on the life of a brilliant student PHOTOGRAPHY Paul Mosey

Telephone Columns 905-727-3178, ext. 333 Email 4 View from the Top [email protected] 28 Community News [email protected] [email protected] 34 Old Boys Profiles 41 Old Boys News Website www.sac.on.ca 55 Obituaries 58 Editor’s Notes

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ollege Ethan Lam, grade 5, Patrick McLaughlin, Andrew’s College mission to “…develop facebook.com/StAndrewsCollege behind the wheel in grade 12, in Dunlap the complete man, the well-rounded s C ’ the Wirth Art Centre. Hall April 12, when citizen,” connects Old Boys and parents

ew youtube.com/StAndrews1899 SAC paid tribute to to the School, and is a reflection of r victims of the Humboldt St. Andrew’s College’s enduring value to nd bus crash tragedy in the constituents it serves. Instagram @StAndrewsCollege1899 Saskatchewan. ST. A ST. connected Our School has expanded again! Clarification Re: Heartfelt Gift Connects Families, St. Andrew’s purchased a one-acre piece of The uses of the land will be explored in the Spring 2017 land just to the north of the Memorial Gates. 2017-2022 strategic plan, which will examine The Tingling-Diakun Family Bursary was estab- The purchase was finalized in November future facilities expansion and set priorities for lished to honour Egbert Tingling, grandfather of and brings the size of our campus to 126 acres. renovations and reorganization. Aladdin Diakun ‘02. Egbert was a big supporter This acquisition gives the School continuous In 2016, the School purchased a 15-acre of the SAC experience for his grandson, and the Yonge Street frontage from Aurora’s border to property, known as Willow Farm, at the corner endowed fund was established as a tribute. the southern edge of the campus. of Yonge St. and St. John’s Sideroad. See our — Helen-Claire Tingling story at bit.ly/SACexpands.

Boys perform a Highland dance called The Broadsword during our Celtic Concert, a two-night showcase of our Pipes & Drums in the Wirth Theatre in March. The audiences enjoyed classic pipe band numbers, vocal folk music with guitars, harmonica, drum kit, pipes, small ensembles with Scottish smallpipes and flute, solo piping with Cape Breton piano and guitar, and mind-blowing visual and rhythmic numbers from our spectacular drum corps.

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www.sac.on.ca 3 View from the Top Strategic Plan Activity is Alive and Thriving Kevin R. McHenry, Headmaster

Our holistic approach to education is demonstrated in all corners of the School and beyond our gates

ow do you measure the success of a strategic strategic plan goals are being met. While there are no bricks plan when so many of the strategies are not being laid…yet…I watch as relationships are forged and con- physical in nature? nections are made that will develop Andreans for life. The evidence is all around us at the During the span of this strategic plan we are also keen to School: From the creative energy in the art build unrestricted endowment funds. We take our fiduciary roomH to the camaraderie in the boarding house kitchens to the responsibilities seriously and vow to address the highest pri- doodles on the counsellor’s wall. Each taken separately is a orities with respect to new facilities and renovations. step forward, but together, all of our new initiatives construct Classrooms might look the same as they did in years past, the framework for unparalleled excellence. but our teachers have taken on new challenges and uncovered One year ago in this space, I introduced our five-year ingenious ways to educate. Innovative additions to the curric- strategic plan and its foundation of innovation and creativity. ulum have amplified the opportunities for learning. I stated that at the end of the five years we would be well Our holistic approach to education is demonstrated in positioned as one of the most forward-thinking independent all corners of the School and beyond our gates. It’s in the schools in the country. refocus of our Chapel program to help boys become more I’d like to report that we are now well positioned as one of aware of their place in the world. It’s in the invitation for the most forward-thinking independent schools in the country. girls to be involved in our School, and our boys to estab- We kicked off the strategic plan process by defining our lish relationships outside SAC. It’s in the development of a purpose, which is the education and development of young “circle of care” that tends to each boy’s specific needs. men. Then we set clear objectives divided among four key These initiatives reflect our commitment to our mission areas, which you will read about in our cover feature titled and to our values. This is a strategic plan for and about the Initiatives in Motion. boys. And if the first year is any indication, the next four As I walk through the School, I find daily evidence that our will be exceptional.

4 SPRING 2018 Strategic Plan 2017 – 2022

Year 1: Initiatives in Motion You can never have too much of a good thing Looking back on the first year of our five-year strategic plan, there is an abundance of stories to tell about its success and progress. We have so many initiatives and ventures in play that it is hard to imagine campus life prior to the launch of our ambitious plan. The plan itself is straightforward: authentic learning, wellness, and connec- tivity are three major pieces of the vision, with the fourth—facilities and financial stability—playing a supporting role, literally. (To learn more, please visit the interactive website at bit.ly/SACstratplan) However, the execution of all branches of the plan requires the devotion of our inspired faculty, the endorsement of our dedicated staff, and the enthusiasm of the boys themselves. We’ve selected just a handful of initiatives to highlight on the following pages. Accompanying each story is the strategic plan connection—colour coded for easy reference—explaining what we’re doing and how each is adding to the already extensive list of good things here at St. Andrew’s.

www.sac.on.ca 5 Initiatives in Motion Outdoor education: it’s only natural iddle School boys are answering the call of the wild. With the increasing role that technology plays both within and out- side of the classroom, it is becoming more important than ever to hold on to our roots. And if that includes getting dirty, growing crops, and raisingM Monarch butterflies, then so be it! The acquisition of the Willow Farm property in 2016 provided the perfect opportu- nity to implement a nature-based experiential learning program, says Middle School science and visual arts teacher, Robyn O’Hare. With a passion for nature and an edu- cational background in conservation, fieldwork, biology, and environmental science, Robyn sees the tremendous potential offered by our newly acquired land.

Above, from left, grade 8 students Colton “The more I read and the more I observe, even in my own children, the more Phillips, Michael Gyles, and Aiden Van der convinced I am that children of all ages—adults, too—need consistent time in Weg enjoy campfire s’mores at Willow Farm. At right, teacher Robyn O’Hare (second from nature,” Robyn says. right) takes a walk with grade 6 boys, from Benefits include increased happiness and attention span, better sleep, raised left, Thomas Yang, Boris Tishkov, Ben Wang, immune systems, and a greater sense of self. Higher test results have even been Jared Reinemo, and Jazon Zhu. linked to time spent outside. “When children can recognize hundreds, if not thousands, of corporate logos, but can’t identify more than 10 native species in the area where they live, you know there’s a problem. People are calling today the ‘extinction of experience’ or the ‘nature deficit era’ as technology pervades our lives and replaces traditional time spent outdoors,” Robyn says. Many of today’s children are growing up without nature experiences and, as a result, are not developing the same connection to the land as previous generations did. The 15-acre parcel of land at Willow Farm has opened a stream of potential uses. It houses a heritage home, indoor riding arena, barn, fields, and a loft that will serve as the new outdoor education classroom. The first outdoor experiential trek for the grade 6 class involved nature art, a physically active ecosystems game, and a tour of the property. Here the boys discussed the potential for what this space will mean to them as young learners.

6 SPRING 2018 Excitement grew as they dreamed of camping overnights, and building shelters— STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTIONS even raising a few chickens! “There are so many benefits to a program like this and so many ways it can be Wellness integrated into the already existing curriculum,” Robyn says. We encourage healthy The vision for this program is that it will eventually expand into all areas of the living habits through a curriculum. Possibilities include data collection, geometry, measurement, mapping, focus on physical health geocaching, historical simulations, creative writing, poetry, nature art, physical activ- and wellness, and encourage the ities, and of course, endless opportunities for scientific study. discovery of personal values and Colin Noble ’08 reminisces about his happy memories of SAC: “My love of sports meaning through connections to self and its direct connection with the outdoors shaped my attitude toward those les- and others. sons and classes conducted outdoors. I am certain my love of science was kindled by those early outdoor classes—if only calculus had been taught on the rugby field!” Authentic Learning Colin says even during his university years, he appreciated the time spent reading We continue to affirm the and thinking outdoors. primacy of teaching and “Fresh air and the smell of nature helped to keep me motivated and interested learning at St. Andrew’s in learning,” he recalls. College, with a focus on pursuing a “Developing an appreciation for learning outdoors in my Middle School years has more constructivist pedagogy and positively influenced my life as an adult. Spending time outdoors every day has made developing innovative curriculum me happier, healthier, more creative, less stressed, and more alert.” which reflects the specific needs of While research is still underway to determine the best way to integrate an outdoor boys today and in the future. ed program into the already busy academic day, Robyn has launched an Outdoors Club to get some initiatives in place. The four pillars of the club are building, learning survival skills, exploration and discovery, and making a difference. Each week, new members arrive as word spreads of establishing beehives, planting butterfly gardens, installing barn swallow nest cups, and, of course, overnights and s’mores. Helping to plan and be part of something new that makes a difference to nature is exciting to this group of boys while also providing them with leadership opportuni- ties. There is never a lack of lofty ideas, or a desire to build and just get dirty. Julie CASPERSEN Engaging young change-makers through coding classes e talk a lot about what students get from their education, what our boys take away from classroom lessons, and what they gain from co-curriculars. But this story is about giving. It’s about a grade 12 computer Wscience class paying it foward. The “it” in this case is knowledge, camaraderie, STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTIONS empathy, and self-esteem. Through a series of happy connections, our grade 12 computer science Connected Community students taught children from a Toronto school how to code. And it all started St. Andrew’s will develop with the acronym TK2C. and enhance networking George Tsvetanov, SAC’s Past Parent Group President, glanced at an article and mentoring opportu- while at work on TK2C—“Teaching Kids 2 Code.” His son, Tristan ’16, had been nities for all Andreans within and a computer science buff during his time at St. Andrew’s College and George became beyond the gates.

www.sac.on.ca 7 Initiatives in Motion STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTIONS interested by associa- tion. While he wasn’t Authentic Learning looking for a way to learn · · We seek to find a bal- about coding (he already ance between helping has a successful career boys increase their knowl- in the banking sector edge and developing in them as a financial planner competencies and skills that are at RBC), George won- transferable in any context. dered how the concept ·· Explicitly embed the themes of could be applied at compassion and empathy into our SAC, where students are programs such that they become already tech literate. motivators in our boys’ life choices. So George met with ·· Borrowing from key partnerships Terry Prezens, SAC’s Carson Ricca, grade 12, mentors a boy from with community workplaces, places Course Director of St. Andrews Catholic School. of higher learning, the Old Boy net- Computer Science and work, our Parents Guild, and social Engineering, and Lawrence DeMello, Computer Science and Engineering teacher, service organizations, provide our and together they came up with the novel concept of teaching our kids to teach boys with authentic opportunities to other kids how to code. With the connection made between SAC and RBC, the learn about the world and workplace missing element was finding children to mentor. Lawrence’s wife, Daniella, is a beyond the gates. teacher at St. Andrew Catholic School in Toronto where the children don’t have easy access to laptops. Our Vision “It’s a perfect storm,” George remarked. We believe in teaching our boys to see So through the RBC TK2C program, which aims to empower youth through digital themselves as connected to their com- literacy, 18 grade 12 AP Computer Science students were deputized to mentor 24 munities and the larger world, and we grade 5 students from Toronto. will help them to find meaning in their “It’s a wonderful way for senior kids to learn about coding and, more importantly, lives such that they will become role mentor younger children,” George said. models and inspirational leaders. In a While our grade 12 boys might be tech-savvy, they needed to learn how to be men- world of unprecedented societal chal- tors to younger students. They rehearsed with our grade 5 and 6 boys, passing along lenge and change, our boys will have coding acuity while learning crucial soft skills such as patience and listening. the tools to thrive. By the time the SAC teens met with the St. Andrew children in January, they had mastered the art of mentoring. “They’re patient, they’re helpful, they let them be creative,” remarked St. Andrew grade 5 teacher, Angela Vesia, about the SAC teens. Her school is an ideal candidate for such a venture. According to Andrea Niles- Day, director, project governance & performance management, RBC Capital Markets, the TK2C target is underserved neighbourhoods. “We bring the tech to the kids,” she said, adding that the long-term goal is to make kids today employable in the future. “In our digital world, some kids get left behind.” The SAC initiative is “a magical experience,” Andrea said. “These kids never had one-on-one attention and now they can ask questions without being embarrassed.” Angela said her Toronto children and the Aurora teens developed true friend- ships during their five mentoring sessions, four at the inner-city school and one on the SAC campus in February when the children thoroughly enjoyed lunch in Cole Hall before heading to the Dunin Family Engineering Centre for their session. George Tsvetanov, Jacquie Dolman “I have a big Cheshire Cat grin on my face that won’t stop,” George announced as (project co-ordinator at RBC Capital Markets & RBC Teach Youth to Code), he gazed around the classroom where youngsters were engrossed in their work, and Angela Vesia, and Terry Prezens the SAC boys were equally engaged in the creative process.

8 SPRING 2018 “One of my mandates has always been to show computer science and engineering students that technology can be a powerful tool for positive effective change,” said Terry, who has taught at SAC since 2005. Show-and-tell time came too fast for the youngsters, but the children proudly t its core, coding (also called showcased their coding creations (which took the form of games) to the group: they A programming or developing) is telling created jumping stars, multi-coloured monkeys dancing on moving platforms, and a computer, app, cellphone, or website what even a spinning Barney the Dinosaur! you want it to do. It’s even been called the “It was nice because we learned something new and I liked the people that helped “new literacy.” me with the coding. They put lots of effort into helping me,” remarked Seth, one of In a world controlled by technology, the Toronto students who visited the College. learning the basic language of coding is an “It was fabulous, cool, and a lot of fun. I liked it because we got to make our own increasingly valued skill, and children need to games. My buddy was really nice,” his classmate, Rama, said. know at least the basics to excel in our rapidly Angela reported that some of her students went home and practiced their changing society. new-found coding skills then proceeded to teach classmates. She added that the Careers in STEM – science, technology, en- experience has been so successful that her class has mentored the other grade gineering, and math – are the fastest growing 5s at their school, then all the grade 5s passed along their knowledge to the grade and highest-paid jobs. 3 children. RBC used a language called Scratch in This story of teamwork, friendship, and generations coming together in a mentor- the St. Andrew’s-St. Andrew alliance that al- ship program has taken our boys outside their school, and in some cases outside their lowed the children to tell the computer what comfort zone. It’s also invited young minds into the St. Andrew’s College world and to do by dragging and dropping instruction expanded their access to technical skills that will hopefully empower them. boxes into blocks of code. According to the This will be made easier now that the Toronto elementary school is equipped with Scratch website, children who create with the 25 refurbished laptops, donated by St. Andrew’s College. program learn to think creatively, work collab- “From the start we wanted to ensure that this was not a one-off and that we oratively, and reason systematically. Scratch wouldn’t just give these children a taste of technology and then leave. The initiative is designed and maintained by the Lifelong needed to be sustainable,” said Terry. Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab. And it all started with TK2C. Julie CASPERSEN A place to meet and eat he kitchen is the room in a home where families share meals and people gather at parties. It’s the common room, the heart of the house, the place that brings us together. The renovation of St. Andrew’s boarding houses last summer has Tgiven boys this crucial space to bond, banter, and break bread. They are open and social and well used. The kitchens were updated for practical, useful, and aesthetic reasons. “For years, the Sifton kitchen was in the basement of the residence. It was cramped and not equipped to handle any kind of real cooking,” says Keith Ramon, Housemaster of Sifton House. “Now kids hang out, make tea and hot chocolate…we get more interactions with kids in a positive way,” adds SAC’s Director of Residential Life, David Galajda. The renovations have provided a comfortable and safe space for socializing and meal prep—the old kitchens didn’t have stovetops. Chef Andrew Muto gave les- STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTIONS sons to boys in Mac House, teaching them how to take full advantage of the cooking facilities available to them. Andrew is the wellness chef for former NHL player Gary Wellness Roberts and has worked at Gary’s high-performance hockey training program held at Amplify opportunities to St. Andrew’s during the summer months. connect and be present David reports that boys are now waking up and making breakfast, dropping by at with our students.

www.sac.on.ca 9 Initiatives in Motion lunch to prepare food, and hanging out in the evening. “The kids are visible, having fun, and relaxed,” David says. “It’s a game-changer!” Keith says the open concept rooms are also used for weekly house meetings, eve- ning games, movie nights, hosting the Student-Led Groups, and even studying. “They love it! Everyone—every single one—said how much better it is than before. They use the space every day,” Keith enthuses. Julie CASPERSEN

more room to sit larger fridge more cabinet space island countertop stove top with pots and pans two microwaves a bright, beautiful view of the quad

Chinurum Omenuko, grade 11, Willem Grier, grade 11, Darren Wong, grade 12, Alex Schaefer, grade 11, and Arthur Wang, grade 10.

SAC Arts: All fired up in the pottery studio t’s no secret our students like building and they love getting messy. It follows that they enjoy playing with clay: you can pinch it, pat it, tear it, roll it, squeeze it, and spin it. It’s wet, squishy, and muddy. And best of all, working with clay is a natural stress reliever. It’s no wonder that when the Iceramics unit rolls around for art students, they can’t wait to dig in! St. Andrew’s has a strong tradition of painting, as a walk through the campus testifies. Nearly every available wall surface is adorned with beautifully rendered pieces of art painted by students from years past. However, the program, while still strongly focused on two-dimensional art, has become diversified, including a growing interest in ceramics. Head of Art, Stephen Kimmerer, was instrumental in procuring the essential equipment in the dedicated pottery studio: four pottery wheels along with a slab roller (easier than using rolling pins to flatten clay) and an extruder (a tool that pushes clay through a tube and die to form coils or cylinders). Both Randi Berman, SAC’s Arts Coordinator, and fellow Art teacher, Matt Wyatt, make excellent use of the expanded pottery studio in the Wirth Theatre, allowing boys to explore the medium of clay through hand building and wheel throwing. The studio is in regular use, and the kiln is fired weekly. They have worked to revamp the ceramics program over the last four years, and A ceramic pear made by grade 11 the Wirth Art Centre is being used to its full potential. “It is very accessible for student Isaac Bradbury. any student from any level and any background to sit down with a piece of clay and

10 SPRING 2018 enjoy the process,” says Matt. “It forces the students to unplug—it’s totally analog.” STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTIONS Randi agrees: “It’s very meditative. The boys have busy schedules. It’s nice to spend time escaping from screens and the pressures of school.” Authentic Learning Every student enrolled in an arts course spends time with a pottery specialist. · · Create more oppor- Pam Pritchard has been an adjunct instructor at St. Andrew’s for the past three tunities for teachers to years, overseeing a few boys on the wheels each class, allowing Randi and Matt to develop experiential, continue working with the rest of the students. interdisciplinary, and inquiry-based “It was a lot of fun and relaxing,” says Isaac Bradbury, a grade 11 student approaches. and first-time potter, who created a perfect pear, glazed in a teal hue with copper ·· Integrate the arts throughout the undertones. “It’s my favourite project of the year.” curriculum. Sam Gentile, also in grade 11, says ceramics is one more way boys can express ·· Examine the depth and breadth of their creativity. “You take what you do on paper, but use your hands to form and all co-curricular programs, spe- mould it to what you want.” He used the wheel to form a delicate bowl, matte cifically the arts in embodying black on the outside with a blue-speckled interior. the values we are pursuing in our Plus, students who struggle with standard art mediums tend to excel with mission, and how to best inte- ceramics, Randi says, adding that the attractive qualities of clay are its respon- grate these activities into the St. siveness and its forgiveness. Andrew’s schedule. Brock Walters, a grade 11 student, says every step in the ceramics process, ·· Hire transformational teachers who from the initial touch to the glazing, is an exercise in patience. “I’m a perfec- demonstrate subject and curricular tionist with art, but with pottery you’re not in total control,” he says. expertise, have proven awareness “It’s mesmerizing. It calms you down,” describes grade 11 student, Mason of pedagogy, experience in the arts Sorbara. “We’re really lucky to have a nice facility with wheels and a kiln and and athletics, and a willingness to all the clay we need.” participate in the full life of the Col- In addition to teaching patience, playing with clay builds confidence, instills dis- lege, including the promotion of our cipline, and creates joy. values, and support of our pastoral Other SAC teachers also care and wellness initiatives. incorporate clay into the ·· Encourage healthy living habits classroom. Last school year, through a focus on physical health Len Gurr, Head of Social and wellness, and encourage the Science, had his history discovery of personal values and students research historical meaning through connections to self figures then create busts. and others. This year, the German class read a novel called Every Day by author David Levitan. This New York Times bestseller is about a soul that wakes up in the body of a different 16-year- old every day. One day, the t St. Andrew’s College, boys have count- soul, known as A, falls in less outlets for their creativity. In addition Andrew Aquino, a grade 6 student, adds colour to his A clay creation. love. Nicole Nascimento, a to the well-rounded Arts curriculum, Middle teacher in the Modern Lan- School boys attend the Tuesday After-School guages Department, said Arts Club. A pair of grade 11 students, Mason the boys in her class worked with ceramic artist Teresa Dunlop to create a bust of A. Sorbara and Brock Walters, formed a weekly They created a head and then assigned human characteristics to the soul. lunchtime art club to allow Upper School Randi points out that pottery, as a tactile form of art, is truly treasured by par- boys to express themselves in a variety of ents. She recalls visiting the home of an Old Boy where the bowl he’d made at mediums, whether or not they are enrolled in SAC was displayed in a place of pride on the table. an art course. “Having something functional has meaning.” Julie CASPERSEN

www.sac.on.ca 11 Initiatives in Motion Boys & Girls

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Wellness Develop a programmatic and systematic approach to educating our boys on appropriate, positive, and healthy relationships with young women. This should include both personal and electronic communications.

e are committed to our responsibility Wto ensure boys do not grow up in a gender vacuum. At St. Andrew’s, boys act with girls on the stage, they debate with girls, collaborate with girls through activities such as DECA and Model UN, and are present in many other positive and engaging social and intellectual interactions throughout the year. Boys are taught by men and women both in the classroom and on the sports field. Help-

ing boys develop many positive social skills Wu Photo by Michael will enable them to more easily transition Top: Focus Festival was a huge success this year, thanks in part to the performances of females into co-ed environments and have healthy in the casts and behind the scenes. Centre: Paint Night artists included girls from St. Mildred’s- and positive relationships with their female Lightbourn School. Bottom left: A Prefect from St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn lights candles during our White Ribbon assembly, when the School pledged its commitment to the campaign to end counterparts throughout their lives. violence against women. Bottom right, Coffee House performers included talented girls from Trafalgar Castle School.

12 SPRING 2018 Teaching students to think about thinking

elissa Tackaberry is giving a lot of thought to the process of thinking. STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTIONS The Upper School math teacher is immersed in the study of vis- ible thinking and how certain strategies and routines can help her Authentic Learning students become more effective, independent, and engaged learners. Teaching and learning at M“Visible thinking allows a student to show both themselves and their teacher SAC should focus on: their thinking process,” Melissa says. “They are forced to justify their viewpoints · · ‘making learning visible’ and opinions.” and establishing a culture of visible Melissa employs specific strategies in class to guide students’ thought processes: learning within the School; in essence, to help boys develop into better thinkers. ·· appropriate metacognitive strate- Visible thinking initiates the habit of observing, analyzing, and questioning. To gies in the classroom. do this, a teacher would employ simple thinking routines that encourage students to be close observers, to organize their ideas, to reason carefully, and to reflect on how they’re making sense of things. The boys learn to externalize and document their thoughts. More than 30 thinking routines have been established by researchers at Project Zero, an initiative started at Harvard University 50 years ago with a focus on under- standing learning in and through the arts. An example of a thinking routine is: Think, Puzzle, Explore. This short sequence, when used repeatedly, becomes part of the class- room culture. When Melissa presents a new equation to her class, she asks: “What do you think you know about it?” This is the Think part of the routine. Then she’ll ask them what they’re curious about—the Puzzle portion. Then she’ll want them to figure out where then can find further information (Explore). “It forces the students to think about the concept, verbalize, and justify,” she says. “It helps show the student what they’re thinking and how they’re thinking and once they understand that they can control it.” While critical-thinking and problem-solving skills have always been an important part of the SAC focus, visible thinking has provided a mechanism teachers can use, she explains. And it applies to all disciplines, not just math; the strategies can be employed across all subject areas and to all ages. Melissa is enrolled in a three-month online visible learning course offered by Har- ow that you’re thinking about math, vard. Also enrolled are SAC teachers Len Gurr (Social Sciences Department Head) Ncheck out the profile of Gilbert de Beau- and Anthony Gilroy (Upper School English). The online course aims to help educa- regard Robinson, Class of 1923, on page 54. tors unlock the potential of group learning in a classroom. He had a stellar career in mathematics, punc- Melissa, Len, and Anthony will take what they’re learning and pass along the tuated by a stint as a wartime codebreaker! strategies to the rest of the faculty starting in June. Julie CASPERSEN

www.sac.on.ca 13 Initiatives in Motion Faculty Book Club: Exploring what it means to be a man

STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTIONS “ an up!” “Don’t be a sissy!” “Boys don’t cry!” “You throw like a girl!” “I see who wears the pants in your relationship!” Authentic Learning What does it mean to be a man? The subject of masculinity is not Implement a curriculum only topical, but also one of the strands of the St. Andrew’s College both within and outside strategicM plan that reinforces in our boys healthy and honourable ways to be a man. of the academic program With this in mind, the newly created Faculty Book Club chose three books to that helps boys understand construc- kick off our discussions in February: The Descent of Man by Grayson Perry, Man tions of masculinities for the purpose Up by Jack Urwin, and How Not to be a Boy by Robert Webb. All three works are of providing awareness and opportuni- autobiographical and reveal the influence and effect of hegemonic masculinity on ties to address the various healthy and the authors’ lives as boys and men. honourable ways to be a man in con- Not only do we want our students to grow up acknowledging and expressing temporary society. their emotions, but we also know it’s important for their mental and physical health. The facts relating to men’s health are shocking: In 2009, the suicide rate for males was three times higher than the rate for females (Statistics Canada, 2017). Compared with women, men have more heart attacks, die more often from cancer, and have more accidents. Traditional masculinity is a key risk factor for males because of emotional inexpression and reluctance to seek help (Möller- Leimkühler, 2003). Our discussion was lively, broad, and thought-provoking, framed around the question of what we, as educators, can do to encourage a broader view of mas- culinity and support our students’ emotional health. The issues are complex and inter-related, and a variety of opinions abound. We are not sure we have the answers, but we are keen to explore the possibilities. SUE HAYTER

14 SPRING 2018 The writing’s on the wall: Graffiti as therapy at SAC hile art has long been used as a tool in our Health Centre to help STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTIONS boys improve their mental and emotional well-being, expressive therapy has been expanded to include a drawing wall. Wellness Michael Isaac is the School Counsellor at St. Andrew’s and he · · St. Andrew’s is com- Wsees boys on an as-needed basis in his office in the Health Centre, where a couple mitted to supporting of pieces of art already adorn his walls. Now there are two large panels, painted wellness for all students white, with plenty of space for boys who might choose to express their feelings and ensuring proactive education through graffiti. on mental, physical, emotional, and “It adds to the thera- social health. peutic milieu of the ·· A culture of happiness, support, space,” Michael says. and positivity is critical to school “It’s their space and they and life success. can claim their territory.” ·· We encourage healthy living habits His private office is a through a focus on physical health refuge, a place where a boy and wellness, and encourage the can be himself. Michael discovery of personal values and has always offered art as meaning through connections to therapy in his practice, self and others. but the installation of the Michael Isaac at the therapy wall in wall is yet another way of his office at the Health Centre. engaging someone who may be troubled. “Graffiti art is another way of expressing themselves,” he says, adding that he asks they don’t leave any identifying marks. The fact that this new canvas is bolted to the wall gives boys a feeling of stability in that their art is enduring and they’ve contributed to something rela- tively permanent. “It’s a work in progress, as is their life,” Michael says. Julie CASPERSEN Chapel reimagined for 21st-century Andreans hen the Memorial Chapel officially opened on May 10, 1931, it was a cloudy, rainy afternoon. The Chapel itself, and indeed the School in Aurora, was born out of the horrors of the Great War, and the Chapel was constructed to honour the 106 Andreans who Wgave their lives in that conflict. But by the end of that inaugural service 87 years ago, the sun was shining down. And as the yearbook reported: “The tragedy and sorrow of war seemed to yield to a brighter hope.” That brighter hope is still as evident today as the focus of Chapel in the lives of our boys has shifted to one of mindful reflection. In September, Dave Stewart took on the new role of Chapel Coordinator in order to create a program that reflects the Andrean student of the 21st century.

www.sac.on.ca 15 Initiatives in Motion STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTIONS The initial vision of the School was to develop men of strong and well-rounded character. That vision is still in place, but with a slightly different perspective. Wellness In fact, Dave has included perspectives from a variety of sources in order to pro- · · Whether within or vide the most enriching messages. For instance, Stories of Us is a series of Chapel beyond our gates, we will talks from faculty and staff members who have something meaningful to share with continue to instill in our the boys. One personal story was about overcoming a physical ailment and the journey students the value of our own com- back to good health; another was dealing with a parent’s long-term illness; yet another munity and develop an appreciation was the feelings that surfaced after a friend was killed by a drunk driver. and sense of personal responsibility As Dave suggests, “We are all on the journey of life and I am convinced that to communities around the world. everyone has a story to tell. We become a stronger community when we share these As part of that process, we look to stories with one another. So, I want to get other people speaking in Chapel— re-conceptualize our Chapel pro- St. Andrew’s is all about that.” gram in order to create a greater He also launched the Reflections of a Prefect speaker series, giving each Prefect awareness in our students of time to share their advice with Middle School boys. You can read excerpts from spirituality and broader societal some of the Prefects’ talks on the following pages. responsibility. Dave joined St. Andrew’s as a his- ·· Need to identify the role Chapel tory teacher in 2000 and became the and spirituality play in the lives of Department Head of History and Social students. Sciences for the Upper School in 2004, a ·· While keeping an eye on tradition, post he held until this past year. He was create a Chapel and pastoral care also Assistant Housemaster of Macdonald program relevant to boys and their House for five years and Housemaster needs. of Flavelle House for six. With all that ·· Chapel will focus on school values, experience, Dave sees the value in an awareness of social justice, char- making connections between what’s dis- acter, citizenship, improving the cussed in Chapel and what world, inspiration, resilience, and happens throughout the day. perseverance through intentionality. He cites the White Ribbon Campaign ·· Chapel will be a space to address as an example, when the Upper School religion, spirituality and mindful- held its service in support of the movement ness and increase the connections to end violence against women, inviting within our community. Chapel Coordinator Dave Stewart prefects from our sister school St. Mildred’s- leads a Chapel service. Lightbourn to participate. Boys were Authentic Learning also encouraged to pledge their support Implement a cross-cur- to the campaign by signing a book in Staunton Gallery, and the White Ribbon team ricular public speaking arranged for special shoelaces in support of the cause to be worn by our Varsity Bas- and reading program that ketball team, who then gave shoelaces to their opponents as a way to pass it on. ensures eloquence is fostered and As well, the School has adopted monthly themes, such as integrity and empathy, and reinforces the primacy of both the these are explored in Chapel as well as at assemblies and in advisory. “The thematic spoken and written word. approach, along with the various initiatives, like the White Ribbon campaign or cel- ebrating World Down Syndrome Day, can become a springboard to conversations in the classroom, in the hallways, in Cole Hall and throughout the School,” Dave says. Because the demographics at SAC continue to evolve, the services have become more relevant to Andreans of the 21st century. “We still sing popular hymns like Amazing Grace and Lord of the Dance,” he says. But the lessons are now more character based than in decades past. “Character edu- cation has always had its place, but it’s more pronounced now.” The Chapel remains an integral part of being an Andrean, for both young and old. It is a place of honour and remembrance, of solitude and reflection. And it shall remain that way for generations to come. Julie CASPERSEN

16 SPRING 2018 Prefect Parables An extension to the Chapel experience this school year for Middle School boys is the Reflections of a Prefect. This speaker series has added new voices to the morning gatherings. The series was launched in September by Dave Stewart, Chapel Coordinator, to allow student leaders to share their stories with younger students.

St. Andrew’s College Prefects for 2017-18 Back row, from left: Parker Boland, Quest Rodin, JP Schnabel, Michael Kurp, Austin Brett Front row, from left: Hale Lee, Luke St. John, Head Prefect Will McHenry, Kris Jansen, Thomas Kook, Deputy Head Prefect Steven Du arker Boland’s speech focused on the rewards of a good name. “Having a good reputation, and therefore character, is important in all aspects of life, from getting a job to making new friends. Having a bad reputation can really affect your life in a negative way. Being known Pas someone who is untrustworthy, selfish, or having any other negative character traits will result in people wanting to distance themselves from you, and you will be overlooked for jobs, leadership positions, and other opportunities.” Parker told the boys about his grade 10 experience as captain of the U16B Hockey team. “I made an effort to make sure I was helping the coaches with what- “Having a good ever they needed and that I had a bond with all the players on the team. I knew reputation, and that a leader is most effective when they lead by example,” he said. This translated into Parker being named the alternate captain of the Junior therefore character, Varsity Hockey team the following year. is important in all “This really shocked me because usually the honour is given to a returning player, and I didn’t think that the coaches knew me well enough to entrust me with aspects of life...” that role. It turns out that because of my success as a leader the year before on the U16B team, I unknowingly created a reputation for myself as a good captain. Because I had displayed good character in one environment, my reputation was positively affected, and I benefitted in another environment.” Great advice for Middle School boys—and applicable to all ages.

uke St. John’s talk centred on the inspiration he received from Karl Subban, father of all-star NHL defenceman PK Subban, who introduced him to the Five Ds: destination, determination, discipline, devotion, and defend. LThe grade 12 student explained how taking advice from someone he admired has allowed him to reach his goals. “I have sought out extra academic help, “Consistent with completed countless workouts before sunrise, sacrificed social opportunities for studying, and challenged myself to get involved in areas outside of my comfort our school theme of zone,” he told his rapt audience. selflessness, a leader “Living by the Five Ds has allowed me to achieve many successes in my life. They have contributed to the person I am today and help to define the man I want possesses a spirit of to become. The Five Ds have led to strong academics, a passion for the arts, and humility.” playing three Varsity sports. In doing so, I have developed key character traits such as empathy, humility, and respect, and I have become a better leader. Consistent with our school theme of selflessness, a leader possesses a spirit of humility. This is not thinking less of yourself, but rather thinking of yourself less,” Luke related.

ustin Brett spoke about how he has prevailed academically, athletically, and artistically despite setbacks. “Facing my challenges and adversities, and overcoming setbacks, are what keep me motivated. Wanting to learn and try new things without Aworrying about failure has made me stronger and wiser,” he said. One setback he cited was not making the Varsity Hockey team in grade 11. “I spent my grades 9 and 10 years playing both AAA hockey and St. Andrew’s hockey with the hope of having the chance to make the varsity team in my grade 11 year. During the tryouts, I did everything I could. I had spent years training but it still was not enough.”

18 SPRING 2018 However, Austin used this setback as a learning experience. “Not making the varsity team sparked a greater motivation inside me to train and focus even harder than before to try to make the team the next year. I spent my summer training on the ice and in the gym to prove to myself that I could be better and stronger and not give up on my goal.” He made the team. Another setback he revealed was in the classroom. Austin spent his early years at a French school, so his English reading and writing weren’t up to par. “Because of my inability to read and write at the normal grade level, I was afraid to speak up in class and afraid to do something wrong so that other people would laugh or judge me,” he recalls of his foray into grade 5 at an English school. But he “Wanting to learn opted to get tutoring in order to improve his English skills as well as his confidence. and try new things “Still today, I am not shy about reaching out and getting help whenever I need it to improve my writing and vocabulary. I want you to know that it is OK to ask without worrying for help and not be embarrassed. Nobody is perfect and there is nothing wrong in about failure has asking for help,” he said. “I have been able to achieve and experience things that I would never other- made me stronger wise have had the opportunity or courage to do in another school. St. Andrew’s has and wiser.” encouraged me to become someone who not only loves playing sports, but also takes pride in academic achievement and being part of a community. I have accepted my setbacks, learned from them, and pushed even harder to achieve my goals.” He offered this message to the younger boys: “The achievements you will be most proud of are not the ones you got on your first try. They’re the ones that you gave every- thing you possibly had and still fell short, where you didn’t give up even when times got tough, where you learned from failure and kept pushing even harder than before.”

homas Kook relayed his experience as a volunteer helping North Korean refugees settle into a better life in South Korea, where he is from. Thomas told the story of Mr. Chung, a North Korean doctor who’d spent years plan- ning his escape, only to be met with prejudice and poverty. T“For starters, he had never seen smartphones in his entire life; he didn’t know how to take public transportation. Also what the heck is banking? What is unem- ployment or private property?” He was also denied permission to work as a doctor, despite his licenses, documents, and certificates. “But what you can do As Thomas put it, things started falling apart. Instead of giving up, Mr. Chung asked for help, and Thomas and his supervisor helped Mr. Chung get a stable job and what is within and pay his mounting bills. your control is how Thomas related the story of Mr. Chung to student life. “We’re all here at SAC to become better at one thing or another. Whether it’s you react to it.” academics, sports, or just a hobby, as students and as people, we’re trying to move forward. And whether you like it or not, your future is not going to be laid out for you, no matter how well you plan it in advance. I see disappointments all the time around me. When you lose a sports game, it’s really easy for you to turn the blame on the referee, the weather, or even your teammate. When you do poorly on a test, you can say I didn’t even study hard for this. And sometimes it’s going to be something that’s really out of your control, just like what happened to Mr. Chung. But once it happens, it happens, and you can’t do anything to make it unhappen,” he said. “But what you can do and what is within your control is how you react to it.”

www.sac.on.ca 19 ichael Kurp is from Texas and his family not only experienced the ravages of Hurricane Harvey, but also the bonds of community and friendship that grew out of the disaster. “I took the relationships within my cul-de-sac for granted until theM end of this summer when Hurricane Harvey struck my city,” Michael said. He related how, in the storm’s aftermath and with the threat of flooding, neighbours pitched in. “We distributed our perishables and frozen meats to the cul-de-sac “We distributed our and had a cookout, sharing food,” he described. The next day, they pooled their perishables and resources and combined strength to unclog a drainage pipe. “When the storm passed, members of my community and I helped demo houses frozen meats to of those unfortunate enough to have their homes destroyed by Harvey. Even in the the cul-de-sac and weeks after Harvey, with my brother and me returning to SAC, my community kept on extending that friendliness. My parents, in the rooms vacated by my brother and me, had a cookout, hosted a family displaced by the hurricane.” That family stayed for three months. sharing food.” Michael encouraged the younger boys to establish their own networks based on friendliness. “My challenge to each of you is to include a peer you have never really interacted with before in a conversation, Starbucks run, or sports game. Who knows? When you take a cue from that little piece of Texan culture, that bridge you build may help you when you have your own Hurricane Harvey.”

ris Jansen took the Middle School boys on a virtual journey to Peru, recounting the eye-opening trip he took with SASSAW (St. Andrew’s Stu- dents for Service Around the World) last summer. Part of the trip took the group to Matarani: “The town looked like it Kwas from the set of a movie. Some houses were as big as one of those classrooms we sit in every day. It was as if someone had come to the desert and decided they were going to build a small pop-up town in the middle of nowhere. Once the bus took us to the heart of the town and tin roofs could be seen everywhere, we ended up at the school, which was literally four classrooms, a kitchen, and a rusty swing set.” “Sometimes the Kris and the other SASSAW students got to know the Peruvian children, despite relationships we the language barrier. “These kids truly came from nothing without a chance to achieve real success. hold close to us I realized that most of these kids would probably stay in this town for the rest of have the biggest their lives simply because they didn’t have the opportunity or money to go any- where else,” Kris recalled, describing the entire journey as a “culture shock.” effect on our lives.” However, the children alway had wide smiles on their faces, a fact that puzzled Kris until he witnessed one young boy embrace his father with a huge hug at the end of the school day. “These kids had a family. They had a roof over their heads even if it was small. Even though they didn’t have much, it was enough. You see, happiness comes in all different forms. These kids had their whole life ahead of them with family who cared for them and friends to spend time with. In their world, materials and luxuries are unknown. Sometimes the relationships we hold close to us have the biggest effect on our lives.”

20 SPRING 2018 Sports News Sports Round Up

It was another great year for athletics at St. Andrew’s, with multiple championships earned at the Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA) and Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA).

Fall and Winter Sports Results

Alpine hockey U14 Hockey JV Squash Open Swim Senior Team 1st Hockey CISAA Champions CISAA Gold CISAA Bronze Medalists: CISAA Silver CISAA Gold (sixth U12 Hockey U16 6 gold, 2 silver Junior Team straight year); Armstrong CISAA Bronze; David Cude CISAA Silver U14 Swim CISAA Gold, Gold Medal Cup (CISAA Champions) Memorial Tournament U14 (Red) CISAA Silver Medalists for Slalom at OFSAA; Varsity B Hockey Champions CISAA Silver volleyball Bronze Medal for Giant CISAA Champions nordic ski swimming U16 Volleyball Slalom at OFSAA (second straight year), Senior Nordic Ski Senior Swim CISAA Silver; finished Basketball Bronze Medal in Gary CISAA Gold CISAA Silver Medalists: regular season with 1st Basketball West Tournament; Junior Nordic Ski 1 silver perfect 6-0 record CAIS Tournament National Canlan Classic CISAA Silver Junior Swim Fencing Champions; SAC Invitation- Tournament Champions Curling CISSA Champions (6 gold, 1 Bronze al Tournament Champions U16A Hockey Boys 1 silver, 6 bronze); OFSAA (James Ross ‘19) football CISAA Champions, CISAA Silver Champions; Tyler Chan ’20: U16 Football St. Michael’s College Open with a time of 31.94s in CISAA Silver Tournament Champions CISAA Bronze the 50m breaststroke broke soccer U16B Hockey squash a seven-year-old OFSAA 1st Soccer CISAA Silver 1st Squash record previously held by CISAA League Cup CISAA Bronze Keaton Ward ’13

Grant Campbell ‘20 hauls in touchdown pass at Homecoming Ceremonial puck drop at the second annual vs. UCC. Gary West tournament. Noah Hulton ‘19 elevates for the shot.

www.sac.on.ca 21 Sports News Former Saints Shine on the Big Stage

Matthew Galajda Photo credit: John McCreary, Champion City Sports John McCreary, Photo credit: Matthew Galajda

atthew Galajda ’15 couldn’t have drawn up his years as starting goalie for the First Hockey Saints. freshman season at Cornell University any better. He won the Ken Dryden Award as Eastern Col- M The 20-year-old started the 2017-18 season as legiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) goalie the backup to senior Hayden Stewart, but after an injury to of the year, ECAC Rookie of the year, Stewart, an opportunity presented itself for Matthew to shine, Ivy League player and rookie of the and boy did he ever. As a rookie, Matthew handled the pres- year, and was included on both the sure like a pro, and it wasn’t long before he established First-Team All-Conference and All- himself as not only a dependable starter, but as one of the top Rookie teams. Adding to the already goalies in the country. He was the steadying force for Cornell, impressive list of accolades, Matthew leading the nation in goals against average (1.43), shutouts became the first freshman in Cornell (9), and winning percentage (.815). He backstopped Cornell men’s hockey history to be named an All- to an impressive 21-4-2 record and a No. 1 seed in an NCAA American. It was a no brainer he was a finalist for regional for the first time since 2003. the Mike Richter Award, presented to the most out- Matthew will have to make room for the hardware he standing goalie in men’s college hockey, and a Top 10 took home this season after sweeping the Ivy League men’s finalist for the most coveted award in college hockey, hockey postseason awards. Perhaps he will find some room the Hobey Baker Award, given to the top NCAA men’s next to the medals and trophies he collected during his two ice hockey player.

22 SPRING 2018 Dylan Sikura

ylan Sikura ’13 was rewarded for his patience after turning down a contract from the Chicago Blackhawks last year in favour of playing his D senior year at Northeastern University (NU). The tough choice paid off and his final season with the Huskies ended up being his most successful. The highly skilled forward helped lead NU to a first-place finish in Hockey East, a national tournament appearance, and secured a Beanpot Championship, something that has eluded a number of quality NU teams for 30 years. His outstanding play at NU put him on Hockey Canada’s radar, earning him an invitation to represent Canada at the Spengler Cup tournament in Switzerland. There, Dylan gained valuable international experience, helping Canada win its third-straight Spengler Cup Championship. Individually, it was a career year for Dylan as well. The 22-year-old put together a 54-point season, finishing third in the NCAA in scoring. His 14 power-play goals were tops in the nation, and he joined fellow alum Matthew Galajda ’15 as both a Top 10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award and the first-team All-American. One day removed from being eliminated by Michigan in the national tournament, the Blackhawks 2014 sixth-round pick inked a two-year entry-level deal with Chicago. Dylan made his NHL debut March 29 against the Winnipeg Jets, collecting two assists in just under 14 minutes of play.

Warren Foegele

arren Foegele ’14 is really, really good at making first impressions. In his pro hockey debut with the American Hockey League’s (AHL) WCharlotte Checkers, Warren scored twice in a 5-4 win, including the game-winner. It would only get better from there, as the 21-year-old would go on to finish second among AHL rookies in goals in a single season (28). He has a knack for the big goals, he also led the AHL in game-winning goals (9). As a First Hockey standout for two years at SAC, we saw plenty of that. After five months of playing for the Checkers in the AHL, Warren was called up to the Carolina Hurricanes to make his NHL debut March 26 against the Ottawa Senators. The big forward made an impact right away, scoring on his first shot on net. Warren would also add an assist, leading the Hurricanes to a 4-1 victory, securing the game’s first star in the process with a two-point performance. Warren’s contributions made the hockey world take notice, as TSN’s Craig Button praised the Markham, Ont. native on national television after the game. How’s that for a first impression? Warren would also score in the subsequent game for the Hurri- canes, before being sent back to the Charlotte Checkers to help them in the AHL playoff race. SEAN MAILLET

www.sac.on.ca 23 Sports News The Evolution of Varsity B Hockey Transformation leads to success for second team

ith the development of the La Brier a European tour; the first was Family Arena and a growing number in March 2017, when the team of hockey-playing students, Athletic posted a 4-1 record while visiting Director Paul Bedard set out to revamp Sweden, Finland, and Estonia. the Junior Varsity program. Next March, the team will travel WThe aim was to provide a more comprehensive program to Munich, Prague, and Vienna and the first step was to assemble a coaching staff. Joel Mor- for more hockey as well as cul- rissey was appointed as head coach, flanked by Greg Reid tural pursuits. as assistant coach. Playing in the CISAA Senior The Varsity B Hockey SAC’s new state-of-the-art arena on campus provided Division 1B league, the Junior team lineup. a permanent home of the First Hockey team, leaving a Varsity name was retired in favour vacancy at the nearby Aurora Community Centre (ACC). As of Varsity B. They play the varsity teams from Trinity College they moved out, our second team moved in, taking up resi- School, Lakefield College School, Crescent School, Villanova dency in the former Varsity dressing room at the ACC. College, and De La Salle College, as well as other second teams from Upper Canada College, Ridley College, and Nichols School. This change in philosophy and the development of a more complete program has resulted in more upper-classmen choosing to play hockey solely for SAC. A key fixture in the team’s schedule is the MacPherson- style tournament launched in 2017 and named in honour of a former SAC athletic director, Gary West. This tourna- ment features two divisions named after other prominent Andreans—Ron Kinney and Aubrey Foy. The event is held annually in mid-January and features varsity-level teams from Ontario, Québec, and the U.S. In 2016-17, the team enjoyed a tournament cham- pionship, a pair of Top 3 tournament finishes, a league championship, and a playoff championship. Building on the success of previous years, this year’s Saints bolstered the coaching staff with the addition of Taylor Johnston as an Connor Iwai ‘18 carrying the puck. assistant coach; the team posted a tournament win, a league championship, and another playoff championship to cap off With this move, the program’s focus shifted to building a an undefeated regular season. more robust schedule that included tournaments in Ontario, To wrap up the season, the Varsity B team received an Québec, and the United States. Keeping tournament play invite to compete alongside SAC’s First Hockey team in the in mind, Joel and Greg added 20 games to build a 45-game National Independent School Invitational Championship schedule. Three 90-minute practices a week were also added. (NISIC) in March, where they posted a record of 2-2 against In addition, every second year, the team will depart on first teams from across the country. Greg Reid

24 SPRING 2018 Cadets Awed and Inspired at the Invictus Games Our boys share the stage with slate of celebrities

ne of my proudest Cadet Corps moments happened this past September when our unit, #142 RCACC St. Andrew’s College in Aurora, Ont., was tasked to O provide ceremonial support for the burgeoning Invictus Games, held last year in Toronto. Led by Prince Harry, the Invictus Games is an inter- national sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick service men and women. The focus is on using sport “to inspire recovery, support reha- bilitation, and generate a wider understanding and respect for those who serve their country.” Our Cadets, resplendent in scarlet tunics and Gordon tartan kilts at the Air Canada Centre Alexander Jones ‘20 leads Team Canada. in downtown Toronto, had several duties. They Courtesy PRP Productions provided an Honour Guard on stage for the Canadian national The closing cer- anthem, they acted as escorts when the team captains met emonies brought Prince Harry, and they were the Canadian banner carriers new excitement and during the opening and closing ceremonies. opportunities, as we The event was televised worldwide, and we put our best were able to watch foot forward. In total, 56 Cadets volunteered to be part of our rock legends Bruce team; the task of preparing uniforms and drill began weeks Springsteen and in advance. Bryan Adams up close By the end of rehearsals on September 23, we were more during their sound than ready for our 8 p.m. start. The boys executed their duties checks. Once again, confidently and with smiles. I was a very proud CO! however, it was car- Mikey Bahen ‘19 on stage with While being backstage with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rying the flags and Prince Harry. and Canadian singing sensation Sarah McLaughlin was escorting the Invictus thrilling, the biggest thrill came when our Cadets mingled team captains on stage to meet Prince Harry that was truly with athletes from all over the world. These inspiring men and memorable. The Air Canada Centre, at full capacity, roared women, many in wheelchairs and many who didn’t speak Eng- loudly as the team leaders appeared, led by our Cadets. The lish, befriended and cheered our Cadets as they carried their Canadian flag entered last, carried proudly by our youngest countries’ banners and flags. Cadet on parade, LCpl Colton Phillips, currently a Green The backstage area was alive with spirit and energy, Star Cadet in grade 8. like an international party. The opportunity to meet these The moving Invictus spirit infected many during that Sep- exceptional service personnel was a life-changing and tember week in Toronto, and lives on for the St. Andrew’s inspirational experience. Cadets who took part. Major Brian McCue

www.sac.on.ca 25 Walking in the Steps of the Great Composers Students perform in venerable European venues

uring March Break, members of the SAC Wind Ensemble traveled to Budapest, Prague, and Vienna to perform for standing-room-only audiences and experience Europe through the eyes of the greats. DTraveling with 51 boys and musical instruments can be challenging, however, the group quickly bonded and worked as an experienced team. Our first stop was Budapest where we explored the city by foot and prepared for our first performance at the magnificent Danube Palace Concert Hall. As we finished our performance the audience started clapping together in unison. The clapping got louder and louder until we realized they wanted an encore. Much to our delight this happened three times! The next days consisted of a visit to the Castle District, a walk in Hero’s Square, and an exploration of the Szemlöhegyi Caves. After an exhausting two days of touring it was time to relax at the Szechenyi Spa Baths. Our journey to Prague took us to Bratislava where we had an amazing lunch and a quick tour. We walked in the steps of Beethoven—an extraordinary experience for us all! Then came a visit to the “jewel” of Europe. Prague has not been touched by the ravages of war so it is as magnifi- cent today as when it was built. We walked everywhere: from the Hradcany Castle to the John Lennon Wall, and we crossed the Charles Bridge (built in 1357) into the city centre. A highlight was our performance at St. Nicholas Church in the Old Town Square. Once again the boys per- St. Andrew’s performs at the Haydn Concert Hall. formed to a standing-room-only crowd. Stephen Kimmerer Photo credit: Our last stop was the music capital of Europe, Vienna. A résistance was traveling to Esterházy Castle in Eisenstadt full day of touring included a backstage tour of the Vienna to perform in the Haydn Concert Hall. This venue, where State Opera, a trip to the House of Music museum, and a Haydn lived and performed, was the most magnificent per- visit to St. Stephan’s Cathedral. It was also essential to take forming hall we have ever seen—and the acoustics were a photo in front of the house I lived in as a student. It was outstanding. during my time in Vienna that I was inspired to become a I felt it was important for the boys to experience each city, music educator; introducing my students to the place I lived not as a tourist, but as a resident. It was amazing to watch the has completed the circle! boys mature and bond. This was an experience we will all After such life-altering experiences, the pièce de remember for a lifetime. Sandi Chasson

26 SPRING 2018 Students Lend a Helping Hand in Ecuador Boys bring SAC’s giving spirit to South America

s a student in both the grade 11 Spanish and computer engineering courses, I was given the incredible opportunity to travel to Ecuador with seven of my peers in February. We were led by two Me to We facilita- tors,A Lizbeth Zurita and Joe Schindel, who ensured we were safe and had a memorable experience. During our journey to South America, we were not only introduced to the rich Ecuadorian culture, but also to the hardships that small, rural communities face. We left Aurora with the goal of helping people in need and learning about developing sus- tainability in impoverished communities.

You may ask how computer engineering students were From left: grade 11 students Willem Grier, Jayden Minchan, Aiden involved in a trip to Ecuador. At the beginning of this year, Chen, and Jacky Guo digging in to their community service work. a group of computer engineering students researched and developed 3D-printed prosthetics with the goal of revolu- reasonable weather, we took an eight- tionizing the affordability and practicality of such devices. hour drive, descending 11,000 feet to We jumped on the opportunity to introduce such a novel the Amazon rainforest. We stayed in technology to the impoverished communities of Bellavista Minga Lodge, an arrangement of cabins and Montaña in Ecuador. run by the Me to We organization, I, along with nine other students, did extensive research on hidden in the canopies of a wide canyon design and materials, and spent two months testing various through which the Napo River flowed. models of prosthetic hands. Together, we assembled two pros- In addition to delivering the pros- thetics to take to Ecuador. James Ross and I, two members of thetic hands, we did community service the prosthetic development team, had the unique opportunity in nearby Bellavista. Me to We volunteers had already con- to present the hands to Señor and Señora Bargas, the repre- structed a school in this rural community, which children from sentatives of their community. The residents and health staff all around travel miles on the Napo River to attend. Our task in the community recognized how creating affordable pros- was to aid in the construction of a dining area for the students. thetics is now feasible with 3D printing technology. As such, This was hard work for our small group of 10, but seeing the they asked St. Andrew’s College to construct a prosthetic leg smiles on the local students with whom we played soccer for one of Montaña’s residents. revealed to us the true purpose of our community service in For me, delivering the prosthetic hands and receiving such this impoverished community. positive feedback from the community was a rewarding expe- Together, eight students and two teachers, Mr. Claudio rience, although our trip encompassed much more. We began Numa and Mr. Terry Prezens, brought the spirit of St. Andrew’s our journey by touring Quito, the nation’s capital, where we College to Ecuador. We did our part to make a difference in learned about the history of the country, as well as its unique the lives of hundreds of students and introduced 3D printing to traditions and culture. the community, a technology that is sure to impact the lives of After two days enjoying pleasant accommodations and many people for years to come. Willem Grier ‘19

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Julie Caspersen joined the Communications Department as Communications Officer, Publications in August. She comes to St. Andrew’s with more than 27 years of experience as a reporter, news editor, and magazine designer from Metroland Media. She has extensive experi- ence in writing feature stories and graphic design. Julie and her family live in Richmond Hill, Ont.

Amy Hewson Kristen Kang joined the University Counselling Department and her husband, Samuel Chan, are first-time as the Administrative Assistant in September, parents of a son, Niall Kwan-Yong Chan, born having been the assistant to the academic on November 7. Kristen joined SAC as an AP Brendan Bellaire dean/international baccalaureate diploma pro- economics teacher in the Upper School in marries Carolina Pastrana in January. They are gramme coordinator at Upper Canada College September 2014. parents of Isabela, Maria Lucia, and Dezso. where she worked for nine years. Amy gradu- Brendan, IT Services Coordinator, also celebrat- ated with a BA from the University of Guelph. David Manning ed his seventh anniversary at SAC in January. She and her family live in Newmarket, Ont. and his wife, Nicole, welcomed their second child, Levi Ben Randell, on October 5. David teaches computer science in the Upper School, is Assistant Athletic Director, and Head Coach of 1st Soccer and 1st Hockey. The family lives on campus. Big sister, Libby, is very excited to have a brother!

Dean Johnston was selected as full-time Theatre Coordinator and Technical Director in July, having served in Michael Chadsey the role on an interim basis since November married Katie Bowles in Memorial Chapel 2016. Dean graduated from York University with Feb. 17. The couple held their reception in an English degree in 2016 and worked as a car- Staunton Gallery. Michael joined St. Andrew’s penter and technician for many years. He built in 2007 as a mathematics teacher in the sets for such TV shows as Big Brother Canada, Beth McKay Upper School and was promoted to Head of Top Chef Canada, and Canada’s Smartest married Christopher Carter on March 31 in Mathematics five years later. Michael coaches Person. Dean previously worked as assistant Staunton Gallery, with Ted and Jane Staunton SAC soccer and lacrosse teams, is a Duty technical director at St. Michael’s College. present. Rev. Bruce Roffey officiated. Many Master in Flavelle House, and has been the SAC staff members, current and retired, administrator for our Summer School program attended along with Beth’s son, Richard since 2012. Oosthuizen ’05. The wedding took place eight

28 SPRING 2018 days after Beth’s 20th anniversary as Chief Corps. He has been Housemaster of Sifton Financial Officer with the School. House for the past decade and lives in Sifton House with his wife, Melissa, a Middle School teacher, and their sons, Duncan and Owen.

Nicholas Weedon ’02 has been promoted to the position of Associate Keith Ramon Director of Advancement. He has worked in the participated in the 2017 Ironman World Advancement Office since 2008, and he has Championships in Kona, Hawaii, in October, demonstrated great strengths in relationship competing for the Leukemia & Lymphoma management, the cornerstone of a successful Society of Canada. Keith has raised well over Susan Van Dam leader in the advancement profession. He is $100,000 in the last few years racing Ironman and her husband, Jeremy, welcomed their responsible for our Old Boy relations, and his events for various charities. This was his 13th daughter, Sierra, 8, who joined the family in passion for SAC is boundless. Nick lives in Au- Ironman. Keith teaches English in the Upper January. Susan joined the Business Office in rora with his wife, Ashley, and their two children, School, is the Head Coach of the Triathlon 2013 as Payroll and Benefits Coordinator. The Abigail and Bennett. team, coaches cross-country running, and family lives in Cookstown, Ont. is the Senior Training Officer for our Cadet

The #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps conduct the 113th Annual Cadet Inspection on April 28 in the La Brier Family Arena.

www.sac.on.ca 29 Community News RETIREMENTs became untenable, and I also wanted to im- Chile. I’ve also really enjoyed delving into the merse myself in this new community. So, I quit history of SAC; it’s fascinating. teaching and came here. What are you going to miss the most? Tell us about the evolution of your position. The boys. My colleagues. The community. I was in the right place at the right time. I volunteered to work in Towers Library after I What about words of wisdom to Andreans, left my job. Ted Staunton, the previous Head- old and young? master, asked me to help in the Archives three Never stay still. Always try new things. Read days a week, following the previous archivist’s lots. Appreciate your friends. And most impor- retirement. Then the librarian left, and I took tant: spend time with your family. Nunzio Calvano over as part-time librarian and part-time retired in February after working in the Main- archivist. With that came responsibility for the tenance Department for more than 22 years. Writing Centre. I also do writing and editing Nunzio was a fixture in Staunton Gallery and for SAC communications. I became a grade 7 was dedicated to keeping the School abso- Advisor six years ago; in fact, my first grade lutely spotless! He showed up to work every 7 boys graduate this year, which is a lovely morning with a smile, and especially loved rounding of the circle. taking care of Memorial Chapel. The altar cloth was always clean and the candles ready What inspires you as you walk around the to be lit. Nunzio enjoyed attending many of campus? the special events at the School, cheering on This whole campus inspires me! But I the Saints at the MacPherson Hockey Tourna- especially love Chapel. It’s a bit of a cliché, I Wendy Pries ment, and singing carols at An Andrean know, but that place is special. It’s central to is retiring in June after spending 23 years im- Christmas. With his SAC days behind him, he the SAC experience. It’s a place everyone in mersed in language at St. Andrew’s. She was is playing bocce, hanging out with his two the School community has gathered whether hired in 1994 as a part-time tutor for students sons, spending time with his wife, Antonietta, to worship, to laugh, to cry, to celebrate, or needing English as a second language (ESL) who works in the School’s Sewing Centre, simply to share community spirit. It’s also a help. The tri-lingual teacher–Wendy is also flu- and enjoying his five grandchildren. He is also powerful memorial to the young students who ent in Spanish and French–said this was the perfecting the art of salami making! gave their lives during the World Wars. perfect position for her as she was living close to campus and tending to her three children: Tell us about the contributions you’ve made two-year-old twins and a newborn. As her during your nine years. children grew, so did her responsibilities at There are many things I’m pleased to have the School. She was given the opportunity to been part of here: transforming the library take charge of the community service portfo- into a warm and welcoming space for the lio by former Headmaster, Ted Staunton. This School community; working with students to was before community involvement was a improve their research and writing skills; set- requirement for an Ontario Secondary School ting up the digital archives; and starting the Diploma. Wendy also took on teaching ESL Fallen Andreans project and its offshoots. and beginner French. Wendy, who is proud to say she’s 61, says her life after SAC will retain Sue Hayter I’m sure there have been many fun and many of the same elements: learning yet will retire in June after nine years at St. An- exciting times during your SAC career. another language, teaching ESL to newcom- drew’s. We asked the Librarian and Archivist a Tell us about some. ers to Canada, and continuing to help out in few questions: It’s been fun to follow the students’ journeys her community. She and her husband, Rudy, from Middle School to graduation. Knowing plan to move from Newmarket and return to How did you end up at St. Andrew’s College? that in some small way, I’ve contributed to her hometown of Gravenhurst, Ont., once he When Scott came to work at SAC, I was their development from boy to young man is retires from his teaching position in a year. teaching at Western University. I loved my job really rewarding. I also enjoyed going on the and was resistant to move, but the commute Battlefields tour and on a SASSAW trip to

30 SPRING 2018 Advancement Career Capped with National Honour Scott Hayter retiring after laudable 10-year tenure

s a fitting conclusion to his he has worked in fundraising, beginning accomplished career, St. as assistant headmaster at Robert Land Andrew’s College Executive Academy, Canada’s only boys’ private mili- Director of Advancement, tary boarding school. There, he learned the Scott Hayter, has been impact a development and alumni program honouredA for his deep commitment to can have on an institution. philanthropy. In 1995, Scott moved to Brock Uni- Scott was presented with this year’s Sam versity in St. Catharines, Ont., where he Heaman Award, honouring advancement worked in fundraising, annual and planned professionals. The award ceremony was held giving, capital campaigns, and faculty and in January at the CCAE 2018 Independent staff campaigns. School Summit in Toronto. Two years later, he moved to the U.K. Scott is retiring from St. Andrew’s after a as director of development at Durham decade at the helm of the School’s Advance- University. There, he restructured the ment Office, which has grown from five development and alumni relations teams, people to a team of 12, including the intro- planned and implemented a £175-million duction of a formalized Communications Department. capital campaign, and was promoted to director of corporate During his 10-year tenure, SAC successfully completed development and communications. its $37-million Not An Ordinary Place Campaign, the most In 2004, Scott accepted a position as assistant vice successful campaign in the School’s history. The Yuill Family president: university development and campaign director at Athletic Complex, the La Brier Family Arena, the Centre for Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont. He restructured Leadership, Innovation & Performance (CLIP) housing the and revitalized the development area, and planned and Wirth Theatre and centres of excellence for music (Robert & executed the $100-million Century Campaign. Under Scott’s Jilla Williams Band Room), robotics and engineering (Dunin leadership, the campaign goal was exceeded four years Family Engineering Centre), and business, leadership and ahead of schedule. In 2007, he became Wilfrid Laurier’s entrepreneurship studies were all realized because of Scott’s vice-president of University Advancement. passion, dedication, and tenacity. Extensive renovations were Scott was recruited to St. Andrew’s College in 2008 as the also made to Cole Hall, the kitchen, and dining facilities. School’s Executive Director of Advancement. As President Additionally, funds were raised to build the Petrachek McGil- of the St. Andrew’s College Foundation, he saw the School’s livray Pipes & Drums Centre and the new six-court tennis endowment grow from $23 million to $33 million. area, and carry out significant renovations and improvements “I have had the pleasure of working with many extraordi- to the boarding houses. nary people in Advancement and helping move institutions “Seeing the campus grow and the students mature, and forward, and I’ve had fun doing it,” Scott says. “It’s been a being part of this amazing and generous community of privilege to give back to our profession, share my learning, Andreans, is about as good as it gets for an advancement and help others grow. Passion makes the difference.” professional,” Scott says. Scott and his wife, Susan, who also retires as the School’s In addition to recognizing Scott’s accomplishments at SAC, Librarian and Archivist, will spend more quality time with the Sam Heaman Award recognizes his exemplary leadership family, more time traveling, and more time at their Muskoka in and commitment to the profession in Canada. cottage. Scott also plans to undertake fundraising consultancy Scott has certainly fulfilled this requirement. Since 1988, to remain active in the profession.

www.sac.on.ca 31 Community News The Perrier Scholarship: In honour of ‘Mrs. P’

hen Ann and Bob Perrier St. Andrew’s: The Perrier Scholarship. retired from St. Andrew’s The Scholarship will provide financial College in the spring of assistance to a young man who demon- 2012 there was no doubting strates similar traits that best characterized Wthe indelible mark they had left on the Mrs. P: humour, humility, generosity, and School. As teachers and co-Houseparents selflessness. The recipient must also be a of Memorial House for 20 years, Ann and strong community leader, either within or Bob touched the lives of hundreds of stu- outside the School community, and show a dents, often building character in these willingness to exceed the minimum number young men from the many life lessons that of community service hours required each are to be learned as a teenager living and year. The School is considering the first studying away from home. Their legacy as recipient for admission in September. Houseparents was cemented when the School Thanks to the generosity of our community re-named “New House”—a day boy house— —in true Andrean fashion—contributions to to “Perrier House” upon their retirement. the Perrier Scholarship have already helped A fitting tribute to two beloved Andreans. build the newly endowed fund. It will con- It was with great sadness that the Andrean tinue to grow over time through additional community learned of Ann’s passing last summer. After a donations and investment as part of the Endowment Fund. touching celebration of life for Ann was held on campus in the With this scholarship, the Perrier spirit of building character Memorial Chapel, a tribute was established to recognize the in young men will endure at the College. To donate, please extraordinary, selfless service that “Mrs. P” gave to the boys of visit www.sac.on.ca/perrier. RYAN BRYCE ‘05

St. Andrew’s Old Boys gathered to catch up this winter and spring at a series of pub nights held in Ontario. Here they are in London, Toronto, Waterloo, and Kingston.

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Old Boys Profiles Chris Smith ’51: dominating the pool for health and happiness

e has been swimming since he was a boy in the swim team during his final year. Upon graduation, former his native Bermuda. Today, at age 86, Chris Headmaster, Ken Ketchum, arranged for him to attend Royal Smith ’51 continues to swim…and swim… Roads in Victoria, B.C., then a military service college. Mr. and swim. He holds 60 percent of the national Ketchum had been seconded there as commandant during the records for his age group and 80 per cent of Second World War. Chris was technically still in the military theH provincial records. In 2017, he broke Ontario or Canadian and could have seen service, but when the Korean War ended, records 92 times. he was allowed to transfer to the University of Toronto’s School What drives him? “It’s simple: good health,” he replies. of Architecture and Urban Design, a life-long dream. Swim- “Winning competitions and setting records is not why I ming stopped during those years due to chlorine sensitivity in swim. I’ve always loved the pool, and while I didn’t swim as his eyes, a common problem in the days before swim goggles. much during my younger working years, it has become a huge When he graduated, his U of T professors convinced Chris part of my life since the late 1980s.” to study architecture in Sweden, where he lived for several “I’m 86, and many of my friends have health problems. I years. He returned in 1961, joining the Toronto firm of Page believe that I owe my health and my quality of life to swim- and Steele. By the late 1960s, he was project architect for the ming, and not just physically. I travel all over the world, I’m massive Commerce Court complex at King and Bay streets. involved in swimming politics, and I think this keeps my This included renovating the old CIBC head office, for many brain active.” years the tallest building in the British Commonwealth. A St. Andrew’s boy from 1944 until 1951, Chris captained “Those were great projects, but by the end I had tired of

34 SPRING 2018 office buildings. I began to move toward the reintroduction and they bombed the port mercilessly. The attack affected him of affordable housing in downtown Toronto, which led to my profoundly. being the development coordinator for the St. Lawrence neigh- A few years later, living in Bermuda during the Second bourhood,” Chris recalls. World War, his mother worked for Royal Navy Intelligence, so “That was in the mid-1970s. This was another great project, the family knew German battleships like the Bismarck were but then I was ready for change again. I was interested in close by. U-Boats patrolled within shooting distance. “We co-op housing. I had worked on a Toronto project in the 1950s knew they could have decimated the island. But we had to live and had learned a great deal about co-op housing in Sweden. with it. During the rest of the war, newsreels of the Holocaust So I spent the rest of my career developing co-op housing proj- and other horrors had a terrible effect on me,” he remembers. ects. That lasted until 1995 when then-premier Mike Harris “But then I came to St. Andrew’s, and the teachers there torpedoed the affordable housing option.” helped me deal with these issues. Math teacher Thomas Tud- Chris ran his own company from the mid-’70s, operating it ball and others were Great War veterans. They understood my as a workers’ cooperative. He retired in 2000. terrors. Tudball had been badly wounded in the war and had In the 1960s he swam when he had the chance and became constant back pain—except when he was in a pool. He influ- a swimming official in 1967 when his oldest children began to enced my future, and those teachers helped me cope. They swim. He became involved in Masters Swimming in the 1980s, were tremendous mentors for me.” not only as a participant, but also as an administrator, serving Chris and his wife, Alison, originally from Barbados, have as president of Masters Swimming Ontario and Masters Swim- lived in Toronto’s Don Mills neighbourhood since the 1970s ming Canada, among other positions. More latterly he has and have four grown children. Chris was on the architec- became a Masters historian and archivist. tural team that designed the model community in the 1950s. Thinking back on his early years, Chris recalls 1938 when, He also volunteers with the “guerrilla gardeners” who plant as a six year old, circumstances found him on a British ship trees there. anchored in a port in Spain during the Spanish Civil War. The Chris continues to train for two hours a day, four days a Luftwaffe was supporting Spain’s General Francisco Franco week and walks daily for 40 minutes. JIM McGILLIVRAY Duncan Jackman ’85: Family financial dynasty continues unabated since the Depression

uncan Jackman ’85 had planned on fun to actually consider it a career, I came back to Canada.” becoming a journalist. But when your grand- At that point he joined Dominion Securities—now Royal father runs a major financial enterprise that Bank—in the research department, studying oil and gas in was founded in the 1920s, then your father particular. “Though this isn’t how I planned it, researching takes it over and you’re the next in line, and writing about oil and gas, economic strategy, and finan- Dthings sometimes don’t go as planned. cial institutions was a great training ground for the financial “I majored in English literature at McGill University,” industry,” he points out. “It made up for not going to busi- Duncan recounts. “When I graduated in 1988, I moved to ness school because you worked on this stuff seven days a Paris and became an intern at a magazine called ID Paris. week, 10 hours a day.” I figured that was the humble start of my journalism career. Duncan was prepared to work those demanding hours for But after a year of making no money and having too much three years, but not for 30, so he became a portfolio manager

www.sac.on.ca 35 Old Boys Profiles at Cassels Blaikie, an me back there,” Duncan investment manage- says. “I think once I had ment firm in Toronto. “In transitioned to the world research, you are studying of finance with Dominion companies, writing reports Securities, there wasn’t on companies, and rec- much question that this was ommending companies,” where I would eventually he explains. “When you end up.” are a portfolio manager It was also in the cards you do the same work, but that he would someday now you’re recommending become chair and CEO. buying the companies.” Duncan also sits on In the midst of all this, a number of corporate just after leaving Dominion, boards. Between this, daily Duncan spent six months duties, and his political in 1993 riding a motorcycle commitments, one wonders in Europe, then came back if there is time for other to work on Jean Charest’s things. “I married Rochelle unsuccessful bid to lead the de Goias in 2013 and we Federal Progressive Con- now have a young son and servative Party of Canada, daughter. That was the best which continued his fam- thing that ever happened to ily’s involvement in politics. me. So more and more I’m Duncan came naturally to surrounding myself with this passion. His father, Hal very good people whom I Jackman, had run for fed- trust to do what I used to eral office three times, and do myself.” later served as Ontario’s Duncan retains connec- 25th Lieutenant Governor. tions to St. Andrew’s. Clive In 1997, after four years Rowe ’85 was his room- at Cassels Blaikie, Dad mate at Mac House and came calling and asked currently sits on two of his him to join the family firm, Duncan, his wife, Rochelle, son, Oliver, and daughter, Elodie. boards. He credits Tony E-L Financial Corporation Myrans, former department Limited. Duncan’s grandfather, Henry, began the family’s head of History and Social Sciences, with his love of history, entrepreneurial journey by buying up cheap stocks during and former English teacher Stephen Treasure with influ- the Depression, including those of Empire Life. He later encing his decision to major in literature. became a successful federal politician. His son, Hal, took Duncan’s association with SAC remains particularly over the company in the 1960s. Hal and his father were both strong with his participation several times a year in a history influential figures and fundraisers for the Conservative Party group started by the late Richard Costley-White ’85 more of Canada, and both were appointed to the Order of Canada. than 20 years ago. Duncan has continued both family commitments as chair While his father and brother were Upper Canada College and CEO of the firm and as a party fundraiser in every Tory grads, “I wanted to get away and I liked the idea of boarding campaign since 1993. school, which sounded fun,” he says of his decision to attend Though joining the company had not been in the orig- SAC. “Plus my maternal grandfather, James Duncan, was inal cards, there came a point when it was indeed destined. chairman of the SAC Board of Governors from 1947 to 1958. “When I joined the company it was because my dad wanted So that was an obvious connection.” JIM McGILLIVRAY

36 SPRING 2018 Mark ’92, Sean ’94, and Paul ’95 Etherington: motionball aims to ‘Educate, Integrate, Celebrate’

t’s a family affair all the way for Mark ’92, Sean ’94, and Paul ’95 Etherington, both professionally and philanthropically. Professionally, start with grandfather Joseph, who went into the insurance business with London Life in I1946 after returning from five years in the war. He was fol- lowed into the industry in 1968 by his son, Brian, who later introduced his wife, Kirsteen, to the industry (a big change from her original career as a dancer on the Tom Jones show). Brian and Kirsteen subsequently founded Etherington Genera- tions, and encouraged their sons to pursue their passions. Post SAC and then university, with all three brothers gradu- ating from Queen’s University with honours degrees in history, it wasn’t long before they headed into the financial services world, with Mark and Paul joining the family business and Sean entering the investment industry. Fast forward a number of years and Mark and Paul now run Etherington Generations, an insurance and benefits advisory Sean, Paul, and Mark Etherington firm in downtown Toronto. “This is an industry about building relationships and helping people,” says Mark. “I ended up “We each recruited some friends and we called our new really liking that, so here I am.” charity organization motionball. We knew that we wanted Sean moved in his own direction, and he is now president of something different, something that would resonate with our Assante Wealth Management, also in Toronto. peers and that would put the fun back into giving. So we began But business isn’t all the Etheringtons are about. Not nearly! planning our first gala event,” Paul recalls. Enter motionball, a charity that aims to introduce donors, “Amazingly enough, our first motionball event was less volunteers, and sponsors to the Special Olympics movement than four months after we started. It was a benefit concert, and, through social and sporting events. by pure good fortune, the band ended up being The Tragi- “Our parents instilled in us the idea of giving back to a cally Hip. A pretty amazing start for motionball! A few weeks community that has been good to you,” says Paul. “When we later (March 2002), we ran our first gala; drew 600 people and were going to SAC, we volunteered throughout the year for raised $50,000,” Mark says. a charity our dad started called the Special Olympics Sports “And while we were pleased with the gala, we decided we Celebrities Festival, which, since its inception, has raised wanted to do more and we wanted to incorporate sport into our close to $30 million. During those years we fell in love with the events. We wanted our attendees to better interact and engage Special Olympics cause. When we graduated from university with the Special Olympics athletes,” Paul notes. “And so we we decided to create something of our own.” created motionball’s Marathon of Sport, which is now our flag- That was in November 2001. ship event. It is a day-long sporting event where co-ed teams

www.sac.on.ca 37 Old Boys Profiles of 10 are joined by a Special Olympics athlete on each team. The Special Olympic athletes are our celebrities for the day, and as an integrated team, they compete in a variety of sports, including flag football, soccer, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, beach volleyball, and others. The motionball slogan is ‘Educate, Integrate, Celebrate.’ The Marathon of Sport allows them to integrate Special Olym- pics athletes with able and supportive athletes, introducing them directly to the cause they are supporting. “It is incredible to see the interaction,” says Sean. “Fast forward 17 years and we now run 34 annual events across Canada, in 19 cities and eight provinces. We’ve donated $9.5 million to this point, $1.5 million last year alone. By 2020 we want to be donating $2 million each year. Something new is that we are currently in 10 universities with our motionballU

program, where students volunteer and run the events for us.” 2018 Rideau Hall © OSGG, Carbonneau, Vincent MCpl Photo credit: The goal is to have programs in every university in Canada Mark Etherington ‘92, Paul Etherington ‘95, and Sean Etherington ‘94 within the next three years, says Paul. received Meritorious Service Medals (Civil Division) from Governor Gen- “One of the things we are most proud of about motion- eral Julie Payette at a Presentation of Honours ceremony in February. ball is that it is a volunteer-driven organization,” says Mark. “Like us, we have engaged volunteers located all across opportunities. Therefore we are asking Canadians to think Canada. They take time out of their lives to run events for about the impact of the words we use and to eliminate the the benefit of Special Olympics athletes.” R-word from their conversations.” And while motionball now has four full-time employees For all of their efforts over the years, the office of the Gov- who work right beside The Etherington Generations office, ernor General of Canada recently recognized the work being the leadership locally and nationally is spearheaded by done by the Etherington brothers by awarding Paul, Sean, and the next generation of community-minded, entrepreneurial Mark the Meritorious Service Medal, presented to Canadians Canadian volunteer leaders. who have made significant contributions to the community “Something we learned from St. Andrew’s was the idea of and who have brought benefit and honour to Canada. being well-rounded citizens and of leading a balanced life- “It means a lot to us,” says Paul. “It was very humbling. style. As motionball has evolved, it provides opportunities We are proud Canadians and we recognize the importance of for people to become leaders in their community, to network, trying to make a positive impact. It’s nice to be recognized. and to give back. These elements have really resonated That’s not why we do what we do, but it meant a lot.” with those who have generously put up their hands to help,” A very sports-oriented family, the Etherington brothers Mark adds. now coach their children’s sports teams. So far the three Over the years, motionball has involved many Andreans. boys have provided Brian and Kirsteen with five grandchil- At the top of the list is Darcy Montgomery ’92, who has dren in total: Mark and his wife, Katie, have a son, Brian, in been with the movement since Day 1, and who continues to grade 6 at SAC; Sean and his wife, Andrea, have two daugh- sit actively on the board. At the most recent motionball gala ters, Kaya and Sarah; Paul is married to Lauren and has in February, as many as 50 Andreans were in attendance two daughters, Skylar and Sloane. Mark also continues his supporting the event. deeper involvement at the School, having served as presi- It doesn’t stop with motionball and the Marathon of Sport. dent of the SAC Association from 2004 to 2008. He has The motionball movement has spearheaded an awareness served on the Board of Governors since then. and anti-bullying campaign called #NoGoodWay. Says Sean, JIM McGILLIVRAY “One per cent of Canadians live with an intellectual disability. For those members of our community the use of the word ‘retard’ invokes memories of being bullied and excluded from

38 SPRING 2018 Tomi Jun ’04: ‘I find it very meaningful to take care of cancer patients’

edicine wasn’t necessarily in the cards when Tomi Jun ’04 moved from Singapore to Toronto with his family in 2000 and enrolled at St. Andrew’s College. But as often hap- pens at SAC, he met the right people. MHead Boy during his graduating year in 2003-04, Tomi roomed with Head Prefect Faisal Ratansi ’04. “Faisal was ambitious,” he recalls. “And that rubbed off on me.” Faisal and Tomi decided to go to Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Tomi majored in biology. It was a four-year program, but was interrupted after third year when Tomi returned to Singapore for two years of mandatory mili- tary service. “That was not something I was excited about or looking forward to. But it turned out to be a really good experi- ence. Some of it was reminiscent of Cadets at SAC, so that was a good background to have,” Tomi recalls. “I reconnected with Singapore and with my family. First year I was trained to be an infantry officer, and second year I was a platoon commander and trainer in the basic training centre. So I prepared recruits for their two years of military service.” The transition back to Dartmouth for fourth year had its challenges, as his former classmates had graduated. “As it Medical School for four years. After that came three years of turned out, I had skipped two years during school, so I made internal medicine residency at Stanford Medical School in new friends and ended up graduating from Dartmouth with Stanford, California. This ends in June, when Tomi starts a colleagues my own age. I never felt like I lost time. I actually fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, New York, enjoyed military service. I had two years to think about what to specializing in oncology. do next, so I came back with a little more focus.” “My initial plan was to study liver disease when I got to It was during his time in the military that the idea solidi- Stanford, but Stanford is strong in cardiology and oncology, fied to go into medicine, though that had always been in the so we got a lot of exposure to those disciplines. I found it very back of his mind. “I could see that it would be similar to my meaningful to take care of cancer patients. There are lots role as an officer,” he explains. “Instead of having recruits of new cancer treatments coming out right now as well, so I under my care I would have patients. And I would start out thought it would be a fertile field to work in,” he recalls. being guided by doctors, just as I was guided by superiors in Residency consists of busy and varied work. “In residency my first year in the military.” the work is primarily clinical. Every month you’re doing some- Tomi spent one more year at Dartmouth doing research and thing different in the hospital. You might be doing a busy applying to med school, and then was accepted to Harvard rotation in the intensive care unit—maybe up to 80 hours a

www.sac.on.ca 39 Old Boys Profiles week—and then you might have an outpatient rotation, which would, therefore, have worse outcomes. People who had hepa- would be a month with more normal hours. You’re seeing titis or cirrhosis were being monitored and diagnosed early patients under the supervision of attending physicians. You and regularly, but many of those who just had fatty liver were see a patient, you come up with a diagnosis and treatment plan falling through the cracks.” and your supervising physician signs off on it. You might be Tomi explained that cirrhosis patients get an ultrasound doing this in oncology, cardiology, or outpatient, or two weeks every six months, but there were no guidelines for fatty liver of overnight shifts in emergency,” he explains. patients. “So we established that there is a clear gap in the guidelines. The next step is to figure out how to fill this gap without having to ultrasound one-quarter of the population “Honestly, if I hadn’t been at every six months, which is not realistic. Now we’re looking SAC I’m not sure I’d have gone at the effect of screening more of these people to see if they have better outcomes. After that, the job will be to identify to Stanford...And I did lots of people at high enough risk to warrant surveillance. It’s going to be a few years before this project is finished, and I will things at SAC that helped fill have moved on, unfortunately.” Moved on to what? “I wanted to get back to the East out my personal résumé. If I Coast, so I applied to East Coast hospitals. Mount Sinai is hadn’t gone to SAC, I don’t strong in liver cancer, so it was a good match for me and I was accepted.” really think I would be doing Mount Sinai sits on the eastern edge of Central Park in New York City, so he has a clear career path set out for what I’m doing now.” him in a scenic locale. “I do like to get outdoors,” he says. “California has been great for that. I hike and I’ve seen “It’s busy, but it’s very engaging. After four years of reading some great national parks.” and studying in medical school, finally seeing patients and Tomi has paintings hanging in the Headmaster’s house, applying what you’ve learned is exciting, and of course, you’re and though he hasn’t done any oil painting since St. still learning, but now you’re doing it in a real hospital and Andrew’s, he still draws regularly. learning in a completely different way. It never gets boring. Does Tomi think SAC was the right choice for him? You have lots of difficult cases to deal with, but those can be “Honestly, if I hadn’t been at SAC I’m not sure I’d have very rewarding as well, just to see how you can be of service.” gone to Stanford. I got involved with very ambitious people Tomi says aspiring residents are also expected to do like Faisal and was around lots of high-achieving col- research, though they make their own time to do this. Tomi’s leagues. And I did lots of things at SAC that helped fill out area of research turns out to be significant and with a prom- my personal résumé. If I hadn’t gone to SAC, I don’t really ising future. “When I came to Stanford, I met a mentor in liver think I would be doing what I’m doing now.” disease and we decided to work together on liver research. Tomi will leave Stanford and move to Manhattan in June. We study hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common liver His family continues to live in Toronto. JIM McGILLIVRAY cancer. In particular, we focus on cryptogenic cases,” he says. “Cryptogenic means that we don’t know what is causing this cancer. The most common causes of liver cancer are chronic hepatitis or alcohol abuse, but it’s increasingly recognized that cryptogenic cases are often due to non- alcoholic fatty liver disease.” Tomi adds that an estimated one in four people has fatty liver. “It’s a common condition. Over time it can lead to liver cancer. One of the challenges we have is to figure out which of these people will develop cancer. We studied 4,000 patients and we learned that many were being diagnosed too late and

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45 years, and he says it gets 1944 better every day. 1957 Bob Jackson Bill Yuill sent along was inducted into the Calgary a photo 1953 Business Hall of Fame in October, an honour bestowed taken in Garth Hazlett on business people who have 1944 of helped shape the province of himself Alberta through their business posing on success, entrepreneurial spirit, and philanthropic contribu- campus tions. “This is pretty special,” with class- Bill says. “This recognizes mate Jim business leaders in southern Knowles in their Cadet uniforms. Alberta, including Calgary, of course. To be nominated is a From left, Bill Andrews, Garth He labeled the picture “Fond very special honour.” The year Hazlett, Paul Esson, Jim Mylrea, Memories” and noted there were before, Bill was awarded the and David Rae. no colour photographs 74 years 2016 Alberta Order of Excellence Award, the highest ago. Bob last visited the School and members of the Class of honour the province can offer in 2014 and says a lot has 1953 met for lunch last fall at its citizens, recognizing those who make a significant impact on their changed since he was a student. the Granite Club in Toronto. They community and province. “It’s kind of nice to put your money in the right areas. reminisced about the people Whatever way you choose, I think you should help people who need help,” Bill says, adding he chose to support sports. they knew during their years at 1948 St. Andrew’s, and in particular a Douglas Barr teacher named Thomas Barnston Daubney Tudball, or “Tuddy.” 1962 Garth wonders if anyone else Malcolm Black recalls Tuddy, wearing his black and a group of volunteers robe, bringing his corgi, Willie, from the Kids & Classics Boatshop in Glen Williams, to class with him. Garth lives in Ont., helped young people Toronto with his wife, Betty. build a Mini-Hopper SeaFlea, essentially a small, single- seater powerboat. It was displayed at the Toronto wrote the School to say he is still 1963 International Boat Show in alive and in excellent health. Fol- Ian McPhail 2016, at which time Malcolm lowing St. Andrew’s, he graduat- recently completed a role as proposed that show organizers ed from Princeton University with chair of the Civilian Review and run SeaFlea races on the indoor lake at the Boat Show. honours in English literature. Complaints Commission for the As far as Malcolm knows, in Douglas subsequently joined RCMP. He and the review panel January, he and his group of volunteers and builders ran the first indoor power- the United States Air Force, investigated public complaints boat races ever. The message from Malcolm and the Kids & Classics Boatshop is, “Look what you can achieve if you take your thumbs off your phones for a becoming a jet fighter pilot in and conducted reviews of dif- few minutes and pick up some traditional tools.” The plan is to offer kits to 1953. After leaving the USAF, he ferent aspects of the RCMP’s youngsters so they can build these boats at home. entered the legal profession and operations, such as internal practiced as a criminal lawyer harassment. Ian has returned in California. He and his wife, to his law practice in Toronto, Dianne, have been married for where he lives.

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1974 1965 1973 Steve Davis Hugh Pritchard Raymond Leung and his wife, Diana, visited retired as president of Asa H. released his seventh classmate, Jim Gray, and his Pritchard Ltd. in December. book, Where To, wife, Lisa, at their home in The company has been in 2017. The Indiana to share beverages and a few stories from the a wholesale food dis- 45th book provides Anniversary Reunion past few decades. Steve and tributor in the Bahamas CLASS OF 1973 a glimpse into Diana were travelling to Car- since 1921. Members Friday, Sept. 21, the lives of bondale, Ill., to witness the 2018 solar eclipse. Steve retired of Hugh’s family have young people from teaching in Simcoe taken the reins while he as Raymond County in 2014, but has since and his wife, Linda, plan on answers questions on Jim Gray, Lisa Kidd, Stephen Davis, and spent time as a supplemental spending more time boating issues such as learning, family, Diana Hamilton-Davis. professor at Seneca College in King City, Ont. In June 2017, and travelling. and country. Raymond is chair- he completed a two-year teaching commitment at the Caribbean Interna- man and CEO of C&L Holdings tional Academy in St. Maarten. Steve and Diana live in Barrie, Ont. in Hong Kong.

1979 40th Anniversary Reunion Mike Edwards CLASS OF 1978 was in seventh Friday, Sept. 21, heaven in Decem- 2018 ber when he held the Lombardi Trophy at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Lombardi Trophy is presented to the Super Bowl winner every year, which the Colts were in 1970 2006. Mike and his family have a storied history with the sport of football as there have been David Grass four generations who played at the college or retired after 38 years with YMCA university level in either Canada or the United Toronto, YMCA Canada, and States. His business dealings with the NFL Mike Edwards wears his finally the YMCA of Simcoe/ 1986 Hockey Booster Club hat. are particularly exciting for him. Mike lives in Falmouth, ME with his family. Muskoka. His career focused on a Todd Dow civil society and opportunities for was feeling old, but proud, all. He continues to provide some as he read communications 1980 guidance to the YMCA as the from the School Wolf Wagner organization makes plans about the and his classmates enjoyed for a new facility in Barrie, 35th Annual lunch in Toronto while Wolf Ont. Although his wife, 35th MacPherson was visiting from Germany Anniversary Reunion Deb, continues to work, CLASS OF 1983 Hockey in January. Wolf continues to Friday, Sept. 21, work as a partner for Horn the two of them enjoy Tournament. 2018 & Company, a management travelling. He is looking He recalls the consulting firm, in Dussel- forward to the annual Manhat- privilege he felt dorf, Germany. tan Open with his classmates at playing in the first MacPherson

From left: Kren Clausen, Glenn Stanley- Muskoka Highlands Golf Course Tournament and says it feels Paul, Nick Solty, Tom McNally, Doug Craw- in June. David and Deb live in like yesterday when he and ford, Joel Dandele, and Wolf Wagner. Orillia, Ont. his teammates defeated the

42 SPRING 2018 highly favoured Hounds of Notre He has also been involved in the Dame in that memorable Friday admission and examination pro- 1990 night game with the full school in cesses at both the undergraduate Jim Mirkopoulos attendance. Now in his 21st year and post-graduate levels while is the vice-president of Cine- as a resident of California, he acting as a mentor within the space, North America’s larg- est private film studio owners admires the MacPherson tradi- post-graduate program. He was and operators, with facilities tions from afar, but does so in the the Ontario Medical Association in Toronto and Chicago. warmth of the California district delegate for three Their Booth Avenue Studio sunshine with golf years and is currently was where most interiors of the four-time Oscar-winning courses always open the vice-president of movie, The Shape of Water, and waiting nearby. 30th the hospital’s medi- were shot. The film was nomi- Anniversary Reunion nated for 13 Academy Awards CLASS OF 1988 cal staff association. From left, Headmaster Kevin McHenry and took home honours for Friday, Sept. 21, Mike married his with Jim Mirkopoulos and Nicholas Best Picture, Best Director, 2018 1989 long-time girlfriend, Weedon ’02. Best Original Music Score, Jake Bullen Sara Ingram, in 2009 and and Best Production Design. was recognized as a Cana- they have two children, Mad- Jim and the School’s very own William Scoular are in the final stages of pro- duction of a feature film they hope will premiere at theT oronto International dian leader in Private Equity: eleine, 5, and Cameron, 3. Mike Film Festival. Buyouts by Chambers, which is and his family live in Toronto. considered a global leader in lawyer rankings and has been Mike Mills ranking lawyers since 1990, now 1991 covering 185 jurisdictions. Jake James Morgan is a partner in the Business Law and his wife, Michelle, welcomed their Group and chair of the Private first child, Cooper Norris, on September 16. Everyone is healthy and awaiting Equity Group at Cassels Brock in Cooper’s graduation from SAC as part of Toronto. He lives in Port Credit, the class of 2034. Ont., with his wife, Kyla, and their three children, Alexandra, Samantha, and Andrew.

Jeff Lewis ‘95, left, and 1990 Mike Mills ‘90. Mike Hiscox and Jeff Lewis ’95 participated in a relief flight to Key West, Florida, in September, delivering sup- plies, food, and water to people impacted by Hurricane Irma. Many Kelvin Tantuco areas of the Keys were devastated enjoyed lunch with David Chu ’94 by the hurricane. Mike and Jeff in Manila, the Philippines, in piloted two airplanes loaded with October. David was in Manila for business and reached out to Kelvin. is an anesthesiologist at Michael supplies to provide aid to those Both Kelvin and David were mem- Garron Hospital (formerly Toronto affected. Jeff flew his 1979 Piper bers of Memorial House. East General Hospital). He is Aztec and Mike flew a 2012 Cess- also a member of the Faculty na 182T. The flights originated of Medicine at the University from Miami Executive and Naples of Toronto, where he teaches Municipal, respectively, and ended David Chu ‘94, left, medical students and residents. at Key West International. and Kevin Tantuco ‘91.

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Todd Thorpe comprehensive examinations in 1992 left his role at Crossfuze to join June 2016 and was promoted to Peter Lau his mother and sister at Royal doctoral candidate status from is CEO and maker-in-chief at Makerwiz, a Canadian maker company and the LePage Your Community Realty doctoral student. first one to combine a 3D printing tech shop, a digital fabrication lab, and a in Aurora, Ont. Todd and his wife, STEAM education space. Peter and his colleagues will be teaching STEM topics Louise, live in Richmond Hill, (science, technology, engineering, math) at the SAC Summer Camp this year. Peter lives with his wife, Rose, and their two children in Richmond Hill, Ont. Ont., with their two daughters, 1996 Charlotte and Leah. Sean Daniel 1993 1994 Marcus Gillam 25th Joseph Chan is presi- Anniversary Reunion is working as vice-president at CLASS OF 1993 dent and Stem Capital, a professional ad- CEO of Gil- Friday, Sept. 21, visory firm serving clients on ben- lam Group, 2018 which was efits, pension, total rewards, HR ranked by Canadian technology, and transformation Business, in its PROFIT consulting. He lives in Vaughan, 500 report for 2017, as Canada’s fastest growing company. The article Ont., with his wife, Phyllis, and reports, “Gillam, though still a young their daughter, Joellis, 8. left his position at Microsoft in firm, is constructing a solid reputation for itself in the roiling Greater Golden 2014 to join MetaLab, a high- Horseshoe development game, long ruled by engineering and construction gi- Sean Etherington end software consultancy, for ants. It’s carved out a niche in the market between local firms that do smaller residential or commercial projects and the highly integrated companies like was named president of Assante two years. He is now working for PCL, Eastern, EllisDon, and Hatch.” Marcus lives with his wife, Francesca, and Wealth Management in Novem- Forest Technology Systems Inc. as their three children in Toronto. ber. As president, he formulates a software manager. Forest Tech- the vision and mission, and pro- nology Systems (FTS) Inc. focuses Bart Sommerville vides an overall direction on the on environmental monitoring as is working for RSM LLP as director of project finance, modelling, and valuations. He strategic plan for the organiza- it relates to fire, weather, and and his wife, Alison, are kept busy with their two-year-old son, Thomas. The family lives in London, England. tion. Sean and his brothers, hydrology. Sean says, “If you’ve Mark ’92 and Paul ’95, were been camping and seen a fire also awarded the Meritorious danger rating, it’s our equip- Service Medal by the Gover- ment that tells them how to set 1995 nor General’s Office for their that.” FTS Inc. has 99.5 per cent Jeff Lewis volunteer work with motionball. of that market in North America resides full-time in Miami, FL, with his Sean and his wife, Andrea, live with more than 5,000 weather wife, Paige, and daughter, Scarlett, and in Toronto with their daughters, stations in Canada, the U.S., and continues to manage the aircraft leas- Kaya and Sarah. Mexico telling people how to ing portfolio for Fortress Investment Group in New York. Jeff evacuated from set the fire danger-rating code. Hurricane Irma in September and on his Derrick Gray The company also ships “quick return flew Mike Mills ’90 and a load of is studying part-time at Atha- deploys” that both Canadian supplies down to Mike’s winter home in Marco Island, Florida. Jeff and Mike also basca University working on his and U.S. forest firefighters use spent a weekend volunteer flying for doctorate in business admin- around fires with microclimates. FEMA (the Federal Emergency Manage- istration. His research focus is Sean and his wife, Kendra, live ment Agency in the United States), mov- on management information in Victoria, B.C., with their two Jeff Lewis ‘95, left, and Mike ing food and supplies into the Florida Mills ‘90. Keys post-Hurricane Irma. Jeff looks for- systems and their application daughters, Sierra, 7, and Aria, 5. ward to connecting with any Andreans within the Canadian television in Florida or visiting the Miami area. industry. Derrick passed his

44 SPRING 2018 Ted Mercer 1998 20th Alexander Blades Anniversary Reunion graduated from Western University in 2002 with CLASS OF 1998 a bachelor of science degree. He went on to Friday, Sept. 21, complete three more degrees, all at the University 2018 of the West Indies in Trinidad. He earned his joint bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery degree, his masters of medicine degree, and most recently, his Ph.D. in anesthesiology. He currently works for the government of Barbados at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital as an anesthesiologist. He and his wife, Kadisha, have two children, Ember, 8, and Eli, 3. He credits Mr. Bob Perrier, former SAC housemaster and teacher, for much of his success.

ambient temperature in which to twist a balloon. He heads to the Antonio Riva Palacio Lavin married Caroline Cowen at Hacienda de Cortes in Cuernavaca, Mexico on and his wife, Victoria, welcomed World Balloon Competition in San December 16. Antonio continues to work for Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & their second son, James Edward Diego later this year as business Mosle LLP as its chief legal representative in Beijing. Smart, on September 21. Older director of Canada’s Twisted brother, Hugh, is delighted to Team. have a younger sibling in the house. Ted is vice-president of sales for BlueRush, a marketing 2000 technology company in Toronto. Ryan Brandham ran into fellow Old Boys while at- tending the wedding of his friend, 1997 James Blackburn, in Medellin, John O’Hea Colombia. James and Cam Healy From left, Albert Tsai ’98, Terrence Liu ’98, Brad Cross ’98, Christopher is an account manager with ‘07 are business partners at Early Fusco ’98, Antonio Riva Palacio, ’98, Caroline Cowen, Jason Perrier TESAB Ontario Inc. He is one of Mercy, a Toronto bar. Other Old ’98, Max Woods ’98, Andrew Weedon ’98, Carlos Riva Palacio ’00, and Justin Lin ’99. two sales personnel in Canada Boys in attendance included and travels throughout Ontario Justin Williams ‘00, Derek Cleary selling aggregate equipment to ‘07, and Jeff Seymour ‘05. Ryan quarry, sand, gravel, and mining is a director at BMO Capital 1999 operations. He and his wife, An- Markets in Toronto. Chester Lo drea, have two children, Avelynn, is an organization architect for KUBRA. He helps organizations focus on the 4, and Connor, 2, and live in mindset to drive continuous improvement, to maximize flow and efficiency of processes to improve customer experience, and to leverage technology to Etobicoke, Ont. reduce cost. It wasn’t until he reflected on his achievements that he realized how much he learned from his teachers at St. Andrew’s. He says the DNA of his Drew Ripley former teachers is imprinted all over him and that attitude and character set a world record in October development are unique to the exceptional educators at St. Andrew’s. He and his wife, Clare, live in Markham, Ont. for the longest distance riding a minibike with his head inside a giant balloon! This unique record DANIEL Wells is part of his job as the owner and From left: Cam Healy ‘07, and his wife, Nicole, welcomed their first primary entertainer of Drew Ripley Derek Cleary ‘07, Jeff Seymour child, Casey David John, on January 26. Daniel continues to work at Arch Insurance Entertainment. Drew is currently ‘05, Justin Williams, and Ryan Brandham ’00. in Toronto. He and his family live in waiting for results on a second Schomberg, Ont. world record attempt, the coldest

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Ben Craig Brander Architects Inc., which 2001 focuses primarily on urban inten- Ryan Cheung sification and residential mixed- graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2005 before taking a use projects. He and his family live job with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in New York City. He moved to Beijing in Toronto. in 2007 with PwC and then joined Youku, the YouTube of China, in 2010. The company eventually went to IPO on the New York Stock Exchange while he was the CFO and then was sold to Alibaba in 2016. Ryan is now managing partner Sergio Colin de la Rosa for Alibaba Media Fund.

and his wife, Rachel, welcomed Ali Manigat their second child, Nathan moved to Boston in October 2017 following 16 years in New York City, both as a student at Columbia University and then working as a lawyer. He says it was Benjamin, on June 7. Older bittersweet leaving his twin brother, Olivier ‘01, but so far he is enjoying life in sister, Anna, is happy to have New England, working in private practice in the areas of real estate and civil a younger brother around the litigation. And despite living in Boston’s North End, right by where the Boston house. Ben continues his role as Bruins play, he says there is no chance he is ever going to turn his back on his beloved Habs. president of Craig Manufactur- ing and lives with his family in Fredericton, NB. ANDREW FLAVELLE MARTIN completed his doctorate in law at the University of Toronto in 2017. He is now Barry Wai married Mercedes Urquiza working as assistant professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the has been living in Hong Kong Corvera on January 13. The wed- University of British Columbia. Andrew lives in Vancouver. since 2008. He and his wife, ding took place in Cuernavaca, Linda, welcomed their first child, Mexico, and the couple enjoyed Austin, in 2016. Linda works for their honeymoon in the south of 2002 BNP Paribas as head of client Asia. Sergio continues to work as Christopher Chang marketing, while Barry works for a senior franchise development and his wife, Chloe, Timex Group B.V. as director of manager for Premium Restaurant welcomed their second operations. Brands (KFC and Pizza Hut) in child, Brendan Li-Hao, on Mexico. August 24. Older sister, Angelina, is excited to have a younger brother around 2002 Kevin Fullerton the house. Chris continues Adam Brander to work as general manager of Quantum Allergy Canada. The family-owned business has grown to be the leading Canadian company specializing in compounding sublingual and subcutane- ous allergy immunotherapy products to doctors across Canada and has now expanded to international ventures. The family resides in Newmarket, Ont.

and his wife, Emily, welcomed their first child, Oliver Bergh, on launched Kevin Fullerton Ac- August 13. Adam is principal at countancy and Business Advisory

46 SPRING 2018 in Toronto. He is a CPA, CA, and Tim Thwaites CFA charter holder who special- 2003 izes in helping businesses grow Andrew Cumming 15th through understanding their moved from Ottawa to Halifax and is serving as Anniversary Reunion finances. Kevin resides in Toronto marine systems engineering officer on a frigate, the CLASS OF 2003 HMCS Ville de Québec. He oversees a group of with his wife, Michelle, and their Friday, Sept. 21, welders, electricians, engine mechanics, and 2018 sons, Luke, 4, and Connor, 1. firefighters who repair the ship when it is damaged. The ship sails to Europe for six months this year. Jimmy Healey and his wife, Lori, visited campus Jason Lau with their son, Noah, 4, in October. married Juhee Yi on April 15, Tim enjoyed touring campus and 2017, in Seoul, South Korea. Old Boys in attendance visiting with former teachers, like included his brother, David Joiner. Tim is a land surveyor Michael Lau ’00, and and operates his practice, Thwaites Joseph Leung ’03. Jason had been working as an Surveying, in Kingston, Jamaica. investment banker in Hong Kong and Japan, but moved to New York City and 2003 graduated from Columbia University in 2016 with a Alex Tatsios From left: Joseph Leung ‘03, Jason Lau ‘03, masters of science degree in and his wife, Laura, welcomed Juhee Yi, and Lydia Liu (Joseph’s wife). data analytics. He is now their second child, Luke, on managing his own October 22. Jimmy continues to technology startup, KALO, a machine learning, fashion social platform that enhances social shopping experiences. He is happy to connect with any and all work as vice-president, relation- Old Boys passing through New York. ship manager at Salem Five Bank in Massachusetts. He is listed as one of the emergency backup Matthew Posa and his wife, Jane, goaltenders for the NHL’s Boston welcomed their first child, Bruins for the 2017-18 season. is a senior consultant, internation- Caleb Matthew, on al customer care for Lidl Stiftung November 3. The family lives Warren Pringle & Co. KG, a German global dis- in Milton, Ont., where Matthew is a family count supermarket chain. He lives chiropractor at The Healthy in Bad Wimpfen, Germany with Family Chiropractic. his wife, Deborah, and their two boys, Phileas, 3, and Nicolas, 2.

Tyron Vogt Kyle Steeves went on to the University of Ot- and his wife, Ashley, tawa for a year after graduating welcomed their first child, and his partner, Catherine, from St. Andrew’s before joining Ella Rand, on August 14. Kyle, Ashley, and Ella live in welcomed their third child, Fox the Swiss Armed Forces. He com- Kitchener, Ont., where Kyle Lewis Leonard, on November pleted basic training and worked works as a large animal 14. Warren and his family live in the officers’ training school veterinarian with the Eldale in Thunder Bay, Ont., where he in Colombier, Switzerland. Upon Veterinary Clinic. is owner/operator of Tree and completing his mandatory service, Tractor, a company that provides he went to the Ecole hôtelière de arboriculture services. Lausanne, where he completed his

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who happens to be the sister of 2004 Lander’s classmate and friend, Tim Birkett Chris Simpson ’06. Katie met enjoyed spending time at the Fer- Lander a little over a year ago rari Challenge Race in July 2017 with while she was visiting Mexico friend and chairman of the SAC Board City. Lander has graduated as of Governors, Dan Stock. The two-day race is held at Canadian Tire Mosport an orthopedic surgeon and is Park in Bowmanville, Ont., and repre- currently in Luxembourg to further sents all Ferrari dealers across North his studies in hand surgery. He America. Tim is a sales/brand ambas- sador for Ferrari and Dan is a Ferrari bachelor of science in interna- has fond memories of SAC and owner and race enthusiast. tional hospitality management was really impressed with all the in 2011. He worked in Miami new facilities and programs. Time Birkett ‘04, left, and Dan Stock. (Splendia.com), Barcelona (Ritz- Carlton Hotel Company), Phnom Paul Jenkins Penh (Raffles Hotels & Resorts), 2005 and Vancouver (Fairmont Hotels Jeff Hynds & Resorts) before returning to recently finished a master’s of divinity degree at Wycliffe College (University of Switzerland in 2015. After spend- Toronto) and now works full-time as a pastoral intern at Grace Toronto Church. ing one winter in the Swiss Alps His role includes teaching, event planning, administration, and pastoral care. working as a hotel consultant and He and his wife, Jessalyn, live in Toronto. ski school instructor, he started working for Autodesk as a client Ryan Marek services representative where he is now a business systems analyst within integration technologies for Manulife in met his fiancée, Selina. In addition Waterloo, Ont. He has been with Manulife for more than 11 years, having started as to working for Autodesk, he serves a part-time employee during his second year of university. He and a group of Man- ulife employees, including the new CEO, Roy Gori, climbed the CN Tower in support on several boards of directors of and his wife, Susannah, wel- of the United Way in November. Ryan and his wife, Laura, live in Woodstock, Ont. various family businesses. Tyron comed their first child, Claire, on and Selina have a son, Gianluca, November 30. Paul continues and welcomed their second child, to work for IBM, but now as Lily-Grace, on September 27. They maintenance solution lead deal- will be moving into their new ing with complex solution design house near Bern in June. for IBM’s mainframe, server, and storage business. The family lives 2006 in Aurora, Ont. Lander Cabrera Justin Lemieux-Reale Ryan is second from the left. married Sarah Leone in August in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. Old Boys in attendance included Basim Mirza Nirushan Thambirajah ’06, and his wife, Ramsha, welcomed their Gautam Tolani ’06, Mike first child, Rayyan, on November 25. Basim and Ramsha have founded and Ferguson ’06, James McArthur invested in multiple e-commerce brands ’06, Tyler Ehler ’06, and David in health and wellness. They are enjoy- Reale ’96. Justin is working for ing their new parenting life, living in Mark’s Commercial, providing Oakville, Ont. visited campus in October with head-to-toe uniform solutions to his girlfriend, Katie Simpson, national level clients such as Bell,

48 SPRING 2018 He and his family live in Bridgewater. 10th 2010 Anniversary Reunion Luke MacLeod CLASS OF 2008 graduated from Queen’s University in 2015 with a bachelor of arts 2007 Friday, Sept. 21, in philosophy. He works for Scout Logistics Corporation as a freight 2018 broker and capacity buyer, specializing in moving time-sensitive and Scott Giroux perishable commodities across the U.S. He lives in Toronto, however, commutes to Aurora weekly to join fellow Old Boys James Mildon ’10 and Matthew Sovereign ’11 on the ice in their men’s hockey league. Justin is seated. Behind him, from left: Gautam Tolani, Mike Ferguson, James McArthur, and Nirushan Thambirajah. 2011 Rogers, and Grand & Toy. Justin Jason Fang and Sarah live in Toronto. is the managing partner at Sora Ventures, Asia’s first crypto-backed venture capital firm dedicated to blockchain and digital currency investments. As the sole partner in the fund, Jason is managing over $30 million US with David Luther the co-founder of Ethereum and the creator of Qtum (Asia’s most success- and his wife, Chelsey, welcomed ful blockchain protocol) supporting his role. At age 24, Jason is a self-made their first child, Hannah, in June multi-millionaire, making him one of the youngest blockchain investors in the 2017. David is an articled clerk and his wife, Ashley, welcomed world. He is launching a non-profit entity with the co-founder of Ethereum to educate the world on blockchain technology. Prior to Sora, Jason worked at at Ferrier Kimball Thomas in their first child, Peyton Elle, on Fenbushi Capital, Asia’s first venture capital firm focused on blockchain invest- Bridgewater, N.S. He graduated November 28. Scott says his ments. He is an active advisor and mentor to many blockchain companies and from the Schulich School of Law daughter is a feisty little girl who start-up accelerators around the world. Jason graduated from Bentley Univer- at Dalhousie University in 2017. keeps things interesting. Scott is sity in 2015 having majored in finance and economics and minored in law.

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project manager for Morosons 2012 Construction. The family lives in Kyle Barber Etobicoke, Ont. graduated from Western University in April 2017 with a Christian Kieller degree in mechatronic systems engineering and computer science. He works as a software From left, Scott Kimmerer ‘11, developer for Tata Consultancy Stephen Amell ‘00, Sofia, and Services writing test automa- Erik Kimmerer ‘13. tion for client companies to use Sofia, met with him. Stephen was for quality assurance. He was also the gold-level recipient of gracious and generous with his the Duke of Edinburgh Award time and signed Erik’s SAC base- through activities and commu- ball jersey and an Arrow T-shirt. nity service he completed on a SASSAW trip to Brazil in 2011. The award was presented by Prince Harry during a ceremony in Toronto. As he often does, Stephen was graduated from Western Univer- wearing an SAC-related shirt and sity’s urban development program the cap of his favourite baseball Alan Daniels in 2013. He recently started a team, the Toronto Blue Jays. graduated with honours from the University of Toronto in 2017 with a bach- position as development manager elor’s degree in applied science in engineering science. He was a member of the 2017 cohort of The Next 36 (N36), an entrepreneurship and founder de- at Osmington Inc., a real estate Adam Moody velopment program, which accepts 36 participants every year, ranging in age and investment company founded attended Utica College in Utica, from 18 to early 30s. His startup, Softdrive, is putting the personal computer by Canadian businessman David NY, and played on the varsity into the Cloud. With Softdrive, you can access your programs and files from anywhere. You can use the Softdrive app on any laptop, desktop, or even on a Thomson. Christian manages men’s ice hockey team. He gradu- wireless TV/monitor connected to your phone. Osmington’s real estate develop- ated cum laude in 2017 with a ment projects and is also respon- bachelor of science, management sible for growing the company’s degree. He is working under his venture capital and private equity father, Bruce, in their family office portfolios. Osmington’s signa- specializing in investment man- ture projects include the retail agement. Adam’s major respon- redevelopment of Toronto’s Union sibility is working with a group Station, the purchase of the NHL’s to create a startup investigative Atlanta Thrashers to become the service business in Utica, NY. Winnipeg Jets, the mixed-use Adam lives in Toronto. development True North Square in Winnipeg, and the development Pat Root of the world’s largest hardware is in the second year of his mas- technology innovation hub, Cata- ter of education degree at Ohio lyst 137, in Kitchener, Ont. Valley University. He is also in his All Class of 2012 at the five-year class reunion in September, from second year coaching the Fight- left: Nicholas Chin, Alexander Schwarze, Keith Ramon, Konstantin Bogdanow, Alan Daniels, and Spencer Feeley. ing Scots men’s lacrosse team. In 2011 2017, he served as graduate as- Scott Kimmerer sistant defensive coordinator and Andrew Guizzetti and his brother, Erik ’13, are is now the interim head coach completed his bachelor of arts program with a major in criminology at King’s fans of Arrow, a superhero for the 2018 season. University College in London, Ont. Following graduation, he began working television series starring Stephen for Empire Communities, a housing development organization. He is currently enrolled in the company’s management training program, where he rotates Amell ’00. When Stephen was in Steven Sirbovan through different departments within the organization. He thanks St. An- Toronto in September, Scott and graduated with an HBA from the drew’s, its staff, and faculty for contributing to his development. Erik, along with Erik’s girlfriend, Ivey Business School at West-

50 SPRING 2018 ern University in 2016. Since Craig Hasler graduation, Steven has been an graduated from the commerce 2013 investment banking analyst at program at Queen’s University in Graeme Allison 5th Echelon Wealth Partners in To- 2016. Following graduation, he graduated from Western University in May 2017 Anniversary Reunion ronto, working with entrepreneurs joined Emerson Electric Canada with a degree in social science. He has since CLASS OF 2013 to raise capital across a variety as a senior associate within the moved to London, England and joined an insur- Friday, Sept. 21, ance brokerage firm as a junior broker working of industries. Steven enjoys the corporate development, strategy, 2018 with underwriting companies to place specialty travel that is associated with his and innovation team. He is and unique global risks that can only be serviced by position, travelling as far as Brazil responsible for driving business the unique attributes provided by the London market. this past March. growth through a variety of actions including mergers and acquisitions, new product devel- Justin Ford 2012 opment and commercialization, graduated with an HBA from the Ivey Business School at Western Univer- sity in June 2017. Following graduation, he created an app, called Javelin, Ben Collis and implementation of digital designed to make playing sports easier. Javelin helps users find leagues and began his military career in 2014 transformation processes. Craig pickup games in their area. The app also lets users track game schedules and as a reservist for the Princess lives in Toronto. communicate with teammates. Justin is currently working in Aurora, Ont. of Wales own Regiment while attending Queen’s University. In John Lee September, he was accepted into Louis Kwok the Regular Armed Forces as a graduated from McGill University in 2017 with a dual degree in accounting pilot trainee. After completion of and finance. He visited the campus the Basic Military Officer Qualifi- in September and was excited to cation course in December, Ben tour all of the new facilities. He was impressed, to say the least. Louis was posted to CFB Petawawa, lives in Hong Kong where he works Ontario’s helicopter squadron, for for the family business implementing on-the-job experience, followed production automation within a toy manufacturing factory. by a rigorous flight-training pro- Dennis Buschmann, left, and gram that includes land and sea John Lee. survival courses. Ben expects he will be a fully qualified Canadian graduated from York University in Forces pilot in three years. 2017 with a degree in human re- sources management. He is work- ing on a small startup company in Jay Mackie plans to work for Barclays as an investment banking analyst during the sum- the technology space in Toronto. mer. Through the Advancement Office he connected with and received advice He enjoyed reconnecting with his from Mark Scott ‘98 and Thijs Spoor ‘90 in New York City. The advice Mark classmate, Dennis Buschmann, in and Thijs provided helped Jay choose between the position with Barclays and New York City last summer. an opportunity with Goldman Sachs. Jay is in his third year at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., where he plays Division 1 hockey for the Crusaders. Andrew Papousek Ben Collis, right, and and graduated from Wilfrid Laurier Michael Nesbitt ‘02 were in University in 2016 with a bach- the same Basic Military Officer Jack McDonald graduated from Skidmore College last June with a major in management Qualification course but didn’t elor of business administration and business and a minor in economics. Prior to the summer of 2016, the realize their Old Boy connection degree, specializing in finance. Advancement Office connected him with James Morgan ‘91 in New York City. until two weeks before gradu- He is senior associate, client ser- James assisted Jack by getting him a foot in the door at HSBC, where Jack ation. Michael is commissioned vices at Lannick, a finance and ultimately worked for the summer. Following graduation from Skidmore, Jack as an aerospace controller while took on a full-time position at HSBC Global Markets in New York City as a Ben is training to be a pilot accounting recruitment agency graduate analyst working in foreign exchange institutional sales. with the RAF. in Toronto.

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completed his first Ironman 2013 2017 triathlon in Austria in September. Chance Rodin Mihai Ciuciureanu He thanks his triathlon coaches graduated from Fanshawe College with a business insurance degree in at St. Andrew’s for all the effort December 2016. During his time at Fanshawe, Chance won the Business and hard work they put into him Insurance Leadership Award and the TC Insurance Adjusters Ltd. Award. He is during the triathlon season. They working for Condominium Insurance Solutions in Markham, Ont. inspired Mihai to change his lifestyle for the better, and he will Justin Wong never forget that. All the hours graduated from the University of Leeds with a major in biochemistry in 2016. in the pool, on the bike, and Instead of pursuing a career in science, he took on the challenge of compet- running through the SAC trails ing for a career in finance because he saw his strengths were in line with the helped him cross the finish line. demands of the industry, plus he is passionate about finance. He is nearly two Mihai is in his first year at Carol years into his role as dispute advisory associate at KPMG in London, England. The dispute advisory team handles projects ranging from shareholder valua- Davila University in Romania. tions to audit negligence. He is working toward his Association of Chartered Accountants qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Eng- land and Wales. He is also working toward building a business that provides professional services and support in foreign exchange trading and other assets.

52 SPRING 2018 1918: War a Dominant Theme at SAC Andreans share wartime experiences with Headmaster

rowsing through copies of The St. Andrew’s to charm even the most sanguine mind. And then the country College Review from 1918 reveals a very dis- is so forlorn, desolate, and bleak that it is always a marvel to quieting time in St. Andrew’s history. me how cheery our Canadian ‘Tommies’ are. The Easter issue of The Review opens with a letter from the Headmaster to Old Boys serving Am just dropping a line to thank the boys of SAC for their Btheir country “…to assure you that you continue to occupy a very welcome Christmas box which arrived this morning. very large place in our hearts and in our prayers.” You probably realize just what it means to us out here to be The First World War had been waging for nearly four remembered by the people at home. The old war still drags years, and at the time of The Review’s publication in the on, and the end still seems far away. spring of 1918, the Allied counteroffensive that led to vic- tory had not yet been launched. I read my letters and destroyed them, and not having time Rev. Dr. D. Bruce Macdonald, who went on to become to read The Review, slipped it into my pocket. It was a real the longest-serving Headmaster at SAC (1900 to 1935), was ‘show’ and the good old Review went through it all…then responding to the men who took the time to write him “from word came that we were to move up to reinforce the left and the front and from the camp.” I have to leave the Review behind. Unless someone came to The Reviews published during wartime contained the the rescue of the Review I am afraid I shall have to report it names of Andreans who had died during the Great War. Also missing—‘destroyed by shell fire’—as it was rather a hot spot included was a directory of all Old Boys who had enlisted where I left it. since the beginning of the war. At final count, more than 600 Andreans fought in the First World War; 104 Old Boys and Since I last wrote we have had three poor chaps killed and two Masters lost their lives. several wounded, not to mention two chaps who had to land Here are a few excerpts from the Old Boys’ wartime let- in Bosch lines and were taken prisoner. I picked up a bag of ters to Rev. Macdonald published in the three 1918 editions bombs on the way and got round on the right of the square. I of The Review. Unfortunately, the letter writers’ names were used all my old baseball training with the bombs to the best not included in the yearbooks. of my ability and this drove the Huns out of the square where our chaps could get them. The parcel of sweets from the present boys of old SAC brought back some very fond memories of the old times at It always cheers us to feel that good old SAC still thinks of school, which we used to think were so hard but which now her Old Boys who are striving, each in his own way, to prove seem the best and easiest of our lives. themselves worthy of her glorious motto.

We still carry on with the war, and it is not a very nice war JULIE CASPERSEN in the winter. Of course, there is not the shell fire we get in the summer, but wading knee deep in mud is not an occupation

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he following excerpt from the 1923 mid-summer essential to the Allied war effort. edition of The Review, the St. Andrew’s College Back in Toronto after the war, Gilbert co-founded the yearbook, refers to Gilbert de Beauregard Canadian Journal of Mathematics in 1949 and was its editor Robinson, a brilliant math student who was also for 30 years. It is still published six times a year and is an accomplished athlete. devoted to original research work. The G. de B. Robinson T Award was established in 1994 to recognize the publication of excellent papers in the journal. “Robinson expects to study When Gilbert started his St. Andrew’s career in 1916, his father was already on staff. Dr. Percy J. Robinson was mathematics and physics the first classics master appointed at SAC in 1899, and he at Toronto with a view to a remained on staff for 48 years. professorship, and we have no doubt we will find him someday at the head of his department.”

It is also a massive understatement. Gilbert far surpassed the predictions made in The Review the year he graduated from SAC, when he was awarded top prizes

for both sports and academics. He developed a passion for math Toronto U niversity of Photo credit: Lisa Marie Hill Photo credit: while at SAC, which he pursued at the University of Toronto. This photo was taken in 1956 at Percy Robinson painting at Go After graduating from U of T in 1927, Gilbert travelled to the height of Gilbert’s university Home Bay, on Georgian Bay, Ont. England to study at Cambridge, having been granted a schol- career. arship for proficiency in mathematics. After earning his Ph.D., Percy was also an accomplished artist, specializing in oil he returned home and in 1931 was hired by the U of T, first painting, having rubbed shoulders with members of the Group as a lecturer, then as assistant professor of mathematics. He of Seven. Gilbert wrote a short biography of his father in which remained at the university until he retired in 1971. he mentioned Percy’s invitation to contribute his pen and ink Gilbert became an authority on symmetric groups* and wrote drawings to the Group of Seven’s third exhibition in 1922 at some 40 papers on the topic, as well as published mathematical what is now the Art Gallery of Ontario. books: The Foundations of Geometry (1940), The Representations Gilbert’s mother, Esther Beauregard, studied at the of the Symmetric Groups (1961), and Vector Geometry (1962). University of Toronto, graduating in 1894. She was one of He was also a codebreaker during the Second World War, from the first women to graduate from U of T. 1941 to 1945. Gilbert was director of the SIGINT (signals intel- Gilbert had a son, John ’64, a daughter, Nancy, and four ligence) Examination Unit in Ottawa, Canada’s first civilian grandchildren when he passed away in 1992. office dedicated to the encryption and decryption of communi- All in all, an amazing life, no matter how you add it. cations signals. For his war work, Gilbert was made a Member Julie Caspersen of the British Empire in 1946. This work remained under wraps for many years, until the publication of Best-Kept Secret: Cana- *In case you are curious, a symmetric group on a set is the set dian Secret Intelligence in the Second World War, a 1993 book of all bijections from the set to itself with the composition of that chronicles the work of cryptographers whose expertise was functions as the group action.

54 SPRING 2018 Obituaries

OLD BOYS George attended An Andrean of Toronto, then attended Christmas at Roy Thomson Hall, Osgoode Hall Law School and 1942 gathering on stage with other Old The London School of Economics; George Brickenden Boys, including his son-in-law, he then joined the family law David Dunlap ’56, to sing firm, Stapells & Sewell, in Amazing Grace and Dorset Carol. Toronto. Bredin is survived by his George and Shirley are survived three daughters, Victoria, by their children, Pamela, Saxe, Alexandra, and Elizabeth; three Angela, and Dal; eight grandchil- grandchildren; and his brother dren; and six great-grandchildren. Tony ’50. He is predeceased by his wife, Beverley. was as a member of the Royal Keith Pilley Canadian Naval Volunteer Keith Cresswell Pilley passed away 1944 Reserve, which he joined one December 18. Keith was born in Murray Hall year before his eligibility. Roy George Brickenden, 95, passed North Bay, Ont., and graduated was a Second World War veteran away March 27 along with his from St. Andrew’s College in who participated in the Battle of wife, Shirley. They received a 1942. During his five years at the Atlantic, D-Day and, later, doctor-assisted death together in the School, Keith was a member Russian escort ship duties. After their Toronto home, and died of The Review yearbook staff. the war, Roy spent 42 years with holding hands. During his time at He also launched an intramural Abitibi Consolidated. In his St. Andrew’s, George was the school publication called The retirement, he was passionate recipient of the Senior Champion- Angus. He graduated from the about speaking to students ship Cup on Prize Day in 1941 for University of Toronto and worked about the War. Roy is survived by his accomplishments in discus, at Royal Trust for 24 years, retiring his wife, Dorothea; children, javelin, pole vault, running high as executive vice-president. He Dr. F. Murray Hall passed away in Allison, Warren, Joanne, and jump, running broad jump, served on the St. Andrew’s Aurora, Ont., January 8. He spent Paul; 10 grandchildren, and two 100-yard race, and 120-yard high College Board of Governors from six years at St. Andrew’s, great-grandchildren. He was hurdles during Games Day. In 1980 to 1986. He is survived by graduating in 1944. While at the predeceased by his daughter, 1937, George was the winner of his wife, Margaret; son, Gordon ’73; School, Murray was a Prefect, Kathryn; his brothers, Gordon the Macdonald Cup for his daughter, Kathleen; and grandson, served as managing editor of and Alfred; and his sister, Jane. first-place finish in the Junior Matthew ’00. The Review, played 1st Rugby, Cross-Country run. He played 1st and was a Pipe Major in the 1946 Hockey, 1st Rugby, and 1st Bredin Stapells Cadet Corps. Murray attended Joseph Errington Football. He was a member of the R. Bredin Stapells passed away the University of Toronto Medical Joseph Errington passed away Lifeguard Corps and the Literary November 21 in Port Hope, Ont. School and went on to practice Dec. 19, 2012, in Charlotte, Society, and was a Lieutenant in He was a student at SAC from internal medicine. Murray is North Carolina. He attended St. the Cadet Corps. His athleticism 1937 to 1942, where he excelled survived by his wife, Beverly; Andrew’s from 1942 until continued beyond his four years at bagpipes and swimming. children, Peter, Stephen, Janet, graduation. He served as Prefect at St. Andrew’s. He was a boxing Bredin was a corporal in the and Cathy; and son-in-law, in 1945 and Head Prefect the champ in the Royal Canadian Cadet Corps, a member of The Christopher Kemp ’86. following year. He was Captain Navy—he served as an officer Review staff, served as a librarian of the Cadet Corps and Captain aboard the HMCS Oakville during in 1942, was involved in set 1945 of Wallace Clan. Joseph earned the Second World War. He was design for school plays, and on Roy Eddy his 1st Rugby, Basketball, Track also an international show jumper. Prize Day, he was awarded a rifle Roy Ernest Eddy passed away and Field, and Cricket colours, George was a founding partner of in recognition of his proficiency March 3 in Toronto at the age of and he was Captain of 1st Meyer Brickenden Lyons Insurance in shooting. After St. Andrew’s, 93. He attended St. Andrew’s for Cricket. He was also a gymnas- Brokerage, Montreal. In 2017, he graduated from the University his final year of high school. Roy tics champion and broke the

www.sac.on.ca 55 Obituaries javelin record. After his SAC died in 1967), brother, Eduardo 1951 Roger Gordon Strand passed career, Joseph attended Queen’s Martin Y. ’47 (who died in 1999), Bill Somers away on September 7 in Phoenix, University, then graduated from son, Pedro A. E. Martin C. ’74, William Parker Somers passed Arizona. He attended St. the University of Toronto and and grandson, Andres Martin ’12. away January 5 in Toronto. Andrew’s College from 1947 to earned his Ph.D. at Indiana Pedro is survived by three During his seven years at St. 1951. During his Upper School University. He became a children and six grandchildren. Andrew’s, Bill was a Prefect, years, he was awarded the professor of physical education. He is predeceased by his wife, played 1st Basketball, was Chapel Reading Prize, and was a He attended SAC along with his Patricia Cartmel. Captain of the 2nd Cricket team, member of the Cricket Club and brothers, William ’46 and Phillip a Corporal in the Cadet Corps, the Cadet Corps. After leaving ’49, who both passed away 1948 and editor-in-chief of The Review. SAC, Roger returned to the U.S., before him. His nephews are also Dan Poyntz Bill was also vice-president of the earning a BA from Hamilton Andreans: John ’72, Robert ’74, Literary Society and had the lead College in New York. He then and Lindsay ’79. He is survived in the School play two years in a attended Officer Candidates by his wife, Frances; son, row. After graduating, he School in Newport, Rhode Island, J. Joseph; daughter, Margaret; attended McMaster University where he received a commission six granddaughters, and two and the University of Toronto as an Ensign in the United States great-grandsons. where he received his BA in Naval Reserves. Roger graduated English. Bill then attended with a law degree from Cornell 1947 Osgoode Hall Law School and University in 1958. Six years later, Pedro Martin was called to the bar in 1957. He he was appointed a judge of the was a founding partner with Arizona Superior Court, where he Dan Poyntz passed away March Dutton, Brock, Somers. From served for more than 17 years. In 19 at the age of 91 in Toronto. 1991 until his retirement in 1985, then-president Ronald He came to St. Andrew’s in 2008, he served in the Ontario Reagan appointed Roger as a September 1943 and left at the Court of Justice. Bill also district judge for the District of end of 1944 to join the navy. remained involved with the Arizona, a position he held until During his time at the School, he School, first as president of the the day of his passing. He is was a member of The Review Old Boys Association from 1975 survived by his wife, Joan. staff, serving as advertising to 1977 and then on the Board manager. Danny attended the of Directors from 1976 to 1999. 1953 Pedro C.E.A. Martin e Yturbide University of Toronto and went to Bill is predeceased by his wife, Burns McKenzie passed away January 16 in work in the publishing industry Sally; son, Peter; and brother, K.N. Burns McKenzie passed Mexico City. He attended SAC before starting his own company, Geoffrey ’48. He is survived by away February 5 in Scarborough, starting in 1943 and stayed until Dan Poyntz Sales Media. He was two sons, Sandy and Tony. Ont. While at St. Andrew’s, he graduating in 1947. Pedro played awarded the Queen’s Diamond played 1st Hockey. Burns finished 1st Basketball and won the Jubilee medal in 2012 for his 1952 first in the annual cross-country Armstrong Trophy twice for outstanding contributions to the Roger Strand run; his time of 15:58 was boxing. He also won the community. He is predeceased by declared a record in 1951. After cross-country ski race event in his his wife, Joan. Danny is survived leaving St. Andrew’s in 1952, last year and was a scratch by his children, Barry, Gary, and Burns earned a B.Sc. degree golfer. After graduating, he Heather; and grandchildren, from Bishop’s University. He attended UNAM Mexico City and Katelyn Poyntz, Kathleen Yates, was a member of the Canadian became CEO of Materias Primas Reid Poyntz, and Adam Yates ’07. Institute of Chartered Accoun- SA. The Martin family has a long tants. His business career was association with the college, spent with Union Carbide and starting with his father, Pedro the Bank of Nova Scotia, and he Martin W., Class of 1910 (who retired from his position of

56 SPRING 2018 examiner, loans & trust compa- by his wife, Brigitte, and their Adam ’90 and Dallas ’92; and 1967 nies, with the Ontario Govern- three children, Derek, Cindy, and nephew, Christopher Tullis ’89. David F. Evans ment. He is survived by his wife, Debbie. David Evans passed away on Betty; son, Jim; and grandson, 1966 January 18 in Edmonton, Alberta. Adam. 1959 Jim McClocklin David was born in Toronto and Jock Coulson attended St. Andrew’s College David Parker John ‘Jock’ E. Coulson passed from 1962 until he graduated in away on February 22 in Mont- 1967. David was exchange editor Tremblant, Que. Jock graduated of The Review, a Sergeant in the from SAC in 1958, having Cadet Corps, and a librarian. He entered in 1951. While at the was on the 1st Rifle team and the School, he was the photography Fencing team, and joined the editor of The Review. He is Chess Club and Service Commit- survived by his wife, Renée; sons, tee. After SAC, he studied history Philippe and Charles; brothers, and political science at the Hugh ’59 and Gordon; and James Palmer McClocklin passed University of Toronto, and Russian sisters, Panny, Vickie, and Jill. away December 3 in Newmarket, history at the University of Sussex David F. Parker passed away July Ont. While at SAC, from 1959 to in England. He had a career in 13 in Toronto, where he was 1964 1966, Jim was elected Head journalism, retiring in 2012. visiting from his home in Florida. David Wharton Prefect and played 1st Football, David is survived by his wife, Keri; He was born in Sarnia, Ont., was a Drum Major in the Cadet children, Caitlin, James, and and attended SAC from 1951 to Corps for two years, and a Alexander; his mother, Margaret; 1953. David served as a Chapel Lieutenant in the Cadet Corps. In his sister, Anne; and his brother, Boy in his final year, played 1st addition, he was a House Arthur ’69. Football, 1st Basketball, and was Captain in 1964-65, served on a Sergeant in the Cadet Corps. the Dance Committee, was 1988 In the late 1950s, David Chairman of the Social Commit- Chris McElroy launched an award-winning tee and Vice-Chairman of the Christopher Francis McElroy home-building company in Debating Society. Jim played 1st passed away November 6 in Sarnia. David is survived by his Hockey and was team captain as Barrie, Ont. He attended St. wife, Marilynn; his sisters David J. Wharton passed away well as the winner of the MVP Andrew’s from 1981 to 1987 Margaret, Betty, and Ruth Ann; November 7 at his home in award in 1966. Today, the MVP and played 1st Basketball, was his brother, George ’53; his Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. While at of the annual MacPherson involved in school plays, was a children, John, David, and Daniel; St. Andrew’s, David played 1st Hockey Tournament receives the member of the Service Commit- many grandchildren; one great- Football and 1st Basketball. After J. P. McClocklin Award, estab- tee, and played on the golf team. grandson; and his nephew, leaving SAC in 1962, David went lished by Jim in 1986. After his He is survived by his wife, Lisa; Simon Vincent ’76. He is on to become president of SAC career, Jim attended Cornell step-children, Christian, Sydney, predeceased by his son, Stephen. Wharton Construction Inc., University, then had a successful and Samantha; and his brother, located just outside Toronto, career in the financial services Mark ’87. 1957 Ont., retiring in 2003. He was a sector. Jim is survived by his wife, Dave McLean Trustee of the SAC Foundation Susan; son James ’96; stepson, David B. McLean, of Fort Worth, from 1987 to 1991. David was William ’89; and grandsons, Texas, passed away September also a member of the Canadian Cole and Everett. He is prede- 22. He attended St. Andrew’s Equestrian Federation and ceased by his brother, Clark ’72. College starting in grade 7 and represented Canada on several left after grade 10. Dave, who equestrian teams. David is was born in Montreal, is survived survived by his wife, Christi; sons,

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Traditions Strengthened by New Endeavours

t was a crisp fall day as I strolled past the statue of Overall, it was a fairly innocuous encounter; however, the Andrew enjoying the noon-hour sunshine, on my way impact was deep and lasting. It was my first inkling of what it to lunch in Cole Hall. means to be an Andrean. Nowadays, as I walk around campus A young boy, probably in grade 5 or 6, caught enjoying the sunny spring weather, I see evidence of decades up with me, eager to join the lineup of hungry boys, of tradition: the Chapel’s steeple as a tethering landmark; Iexcited to catch up with classmates, or just plain ready to eat, kilted Cadets setting a standard of leadership; the pursuit of as boys often are. The young man, his dress shirt tucked in academic, athletic, and artistic excellence. neatly and his tie knotted (almost) perfectly, offered his hand But mingling with the old is a whole lot of new! I began my and introduced himself. “Hi, pleased to meet you.” I’d only St. Andrew’s career just as the 2017-2022 strategic plan was been working at St. Andrew’s for a few weeks at that time, and unveiled, and I’m excited to be part of the new innovations and while such displays of good manners are commonplace here ventures—those that have already started and those that are on campus, back then it caught me off guard. I told the young yet to come. JULIE CASPERSEN man I was doing well, and we wished each other a good day.

Red & White Gala heats up the La Brier Family Arena This year’s Red & White Gala was absolutely spectacular! A record-setting crowd of 518 people danced the night away at the La Brier Family Arena for the first time ever. The Noche Latina – Latin Night Gala was a feast for the eyes and the ears.

The La Brier Family Arena was transformed into a Latin fiesta for the Gala chairs gather on the dance floor: Pam Merkel 2016, Marnie Red & White Gala. Sigmar 2017, Lenore Collis 2014, Martine Kolm 2018, Julie Symmes 2007, Angela Wood-Macgregor 2013, and Bianca Harris 2015.

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