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Celebrating Our Century Spring 2006 BC Provincial Champions Boys AA Soccer 2005-06

Teacher and alumnus Ian Farish (SMUS 89) inspires and mentors Middle School music students. Advancing Excellence St. Michaels University School has shaped the lives of a century of students by giving them the opportunity to find their excellence. As an alumnus, you now have the opportunity to share your SMUS experience with your family and others in your community.

Consider becoming a SMUS ambassador to your local area, supporting the Admissions Office in their efforts to spread the word about our School and find candidates that will benefit from the SMUS tradition of excellence.

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Outstanding preparation for higher learning and for life. Kimbell Hall and David Heffernan are the Centennial Year Head Girl and Head Boy. See page 6 for details. school ties – spring 2006 

School Ties is distributed to more than 6,000 On the Cover members of the St. Michaels University School community, including current families, friends, Ed Fairhurst (SMUS 97) will grace and current and past staff and students. The the fields of St. Michaels University School goal of the publication is to communicate current in a highly anticipated rugby match during the activities and initiatives and provide articles and Centennial Weekend Celebrations, May 11-14, and reports on the alumni community. If you have will offer the entire SMUS community something to any comments or suggestions regarding this cheer about. Six other recent SMUS grads will be playing alongside Ed on the Rugby Canada team. publication, please contact Jenus Friesen at (250) 370-6169 or e-mail: [email protected] This group of accomplished alumni athletes continue to ply their trade with Canada’s Senior Men’s Rugby squad, and six capped Published by: players (Mike Danskin, Mike Pyke, Ed Fairhurst, The Advancement Office at John Graf, Jeremy Cordle, and David Spicer) St. Michaels University School 3400 Richmond Road, Victoria will again don the school colours in May when a British Columbia, Canada V8P 4P5 SMUS Invitational XV battles Canada’s National team.

Telephone: (250) 592-2411 (See page 26 for a run-down on all of these players.) Canada photo Rugby Admissions: 1-800-661-5199 e-mail: [email protected] Archive copies of School Ties magazine can be found in the publications section of the school website: www.smus.bc.ca

Editor: Jenus Friesen

Alumni Editors: Louise Winter Cliff Yorath

Contributors (in no particular order): Robert Snowden, Robert Wilson, Ian Hyde-Lay, ur one hundredth birthday celebrations continue! We kicked off the Brenda Waksel, Janice Iverson, Donna Ray, Kevin Cook, Ian Farish, Craig Farish, O centennial year in September, with everyone joining together to form a huge ‘100’ Xavier Abrioux, Louise Winter, Stephen Martin, figure on the school’s front field. This was followed by a very successful commemorative Susan Saunders, Cliff Yorath, Kaye Mains, centennial gala in the new William Monkman Athletic Complex, held in October and attended by Nancy Richards, Jim de Goede, Jim Kerr, hundreds of current and past students, parents, faculty, staff, and community. (See write-up in this Keith Jones, Jeannie Fuller, Maria Goncalves, issue, page 21.) Peter Tongue, Gary Barber, John Reid, Matt Franklin, Linda Rajotte, Bill Buckingham, The next major event will be the action-packed Centennial Weekend, May 11-14. This Campbell Hall, Patty Dyck, Evelyn Zapantis, occasion will coincide with the annual alumni homecoming, and this year will be geared toward all Sean Hayden, Laura Authier, Margot Bergland, graduating classes. The celebration will include a world-class rugby match with Team Canada taking Peter Leggatt, Samantha Lee, on an invitational team of international all-stars. Team members will include a number of SMUS Donna Williams, Gregor Klenz. alums, including Ed Fairhurst (SMUS 97), seen on the cover of this issue. See the alumni section We apologize for any omissions. (page 26) to find out more about SMUS’ rugby Photography: heritage. SMUS community members All the while, School House stands at the Cover photo courtesy of Rugby Canada centre of this action. It is currently undergoing a Back cover: Jenus Friesen major seismic upgrade, refit, and transformation. Production: The centre spread of this magazine will give you a Reber Creative cross-section sneak preview of the changes taking place, including the enlargement of a magnificent Printing: library space! Lithographed in Canada W by Hillside Printing Ltd., As you read through these pages, you’ll Victoria, BC discover that there has been no shortage of events, accomplishments, news, weddings, If you are interested babies, graduations, and more within our thriving in attending school events, community. We hope you’re able to attend the call (250) 592-2411 grand finale to the centennial celebrations in May, for further details, or visit and look forward to your support this fall as we the school’s website re-open, with much excitement and anticipation, Calendar of Events: School House – the newly renovated and www.smus.bc.ca refurbished centre of our community! – Jenus Friesen, Editor Fireworks, Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 9:00 pm.  c e n t u r y The Quest by Robert T. Snowden, Head of School

he lessons one learns: in the first Once ashore, a mess of wetsuits, jackets, T week of October, when the last of our fall backpacks, and spray skirts was soon spread out, outdoor trips take place, the skies aren’t festooning trees and scattered on the ground like the much help in predicting the weather. I had set out remains of a flea market. After pulling my own kayak in my kayak to meet the group of grade 11 students up, I looked down onto the dock to see Beatrix and who were going to overnight at our property on Anja, the two girls from Germany, in their swimsuits, Thetis Island, just north of Salt Spring. The sun was diving into the water. This was the Pacific Ocean, it brilliant, there was no wind, and consequently my was October, and the water temperature was about kayaking jacket lay strapped securely on the deck in 9 degrees Celsius, 48 Fahrenheit. A couple of other front of me. My short sleeves and bare arms stuck out students and I watched in disbelief in the rain – we of my PFD as if it were July. were already soaked anyway. I discovered that two I was wildly early for our rendezvous at a small days earlier, while the students learned their various islet about a mile north of Thetis. Off Pilkey Point, kayak rescues and strokes in Cadboro Bay, a pod of the northernmost tip of Thetis, I rested my paddle killer whales had come by to cavort. across the cockpit to watch a small flock of surf Anja and Beatrix pulled themselves out of the scooters. Dark birds with white markings and thick water without drama, and headed for a shower. One bills, their dipping and darting among some low more night – a warm and dry one – and they would jagged rocks created the only visible bit of white be off this island and back at school, their little jaunt water. The antic behaviour of birds can be endlessly over. If a picture were painted of this trip, given the

Robert Snowden, Head of School entertaining – as can be the face of a large seal, such crowd of other images, the harlequins might just cling as the one that surfaced and sank about ten times to a place at the edge. around me as I paddled lazily toward my rendezvous As an English teacher, many times I have told – a patient face, a little curious, as if my kayak was students to scratch into their notebooks that the an interruption more to its boredom than to its pattern of the quest gives shape to all stories: as serenity. Cormorants are ubiquitous on the coast, humans, the lesson goes, we once possessed the secret Our Mission is also wonderfully, and at the islet, the cormorants struck their pointing of life, lost it, and now are forever trying to regain powerfully kinetic. It is the pose while they dirtied the concrete base of the large it. It was only recently that I was struck by how the language of seeking, of shaping, triangular marker erected on the islet as a warning to language of our Mission is the language of the quest. of preparing. approaching boats. Our Mission is also wonderfully, powerfully kinetic. Finally, the 12 paddlers came into sight, about It is the language of seeking, of shaping, of preparing. It two hours from their put-in on DeCourcy Island is of the pursuit of truth and goodness. For a hundred where they had camped in the rain the previous years now, parents have been sending their sons and night. Their spirits were bright as the sun. In addition daughters to SMUS – and before that to University to the two guides and four students from Victoria, School and St. Michael’s School – in the belief that the group included a girl from Seattle, a boy from they would arrive somehow at a better place as a Alberta, two girls from Germany, a boy from Hong result. Even for one of our more colourful alumni Kong, and a boy from Saudi Arabia. These last four from the 1960s, who repeats on occasion that the had been at the school, and in Canada, for only school saved him from jail, this place of hard knocks, three weeks. With them in mind, I pointed out a intense camaraderie, and a little learning was a sort of flock of about 50 harlequin ducks around the shores paradise. of the islet. With their sleek crests and finely etched It is another axiom from my past in the classroom markings, harlequins are among the prettiest and that escapist, forgettable books take us out of ourselves, most distinctive of waterfowl. In most of the rest of while memorable books take us into ourselves. The Canada, they are endangered; here, along the shores physical journey can be like a memorable book. This of Georgia Strait, thousands of them winter. Rayeez, grade eleven outdoor trip is a good example. These from Saudi Arabia, a desert country, floated among students in their kayaks undertake a physical trip that, them the longest. we believe, will lead them inside themselves, to discover It was 45 minutes back to our property on Thetis. their place in the world around them, their place with Halfway, it started to rain, the typical light, but respect to each other, and their place in their own inner constant, drenching rain of the coast. A bald eagle landscape. It will help them find balance. Our school screeched – I speculated that the cry was territorial has many signs of a successful physical journey – fields, – as we entered “our” narrow inlet where the eagle facilities, walkways, buildings, trees. Significantly, also lived. The temperature remained mild. As we School House, the school’s original building, is being paddled closer, the students jousted verbally for the restored in the school’s hundredth year. Alumni, first shower and a chair next to the wood stove. current students, parents, and teachers would quickly c e n t u r y 

make the point that the school’s important lessons – or have to take risks, so that they learn some judgment important journeys, to sustain the metaphor – are not and learn to be critical in the face of the data before the physical ones, however. The important journey them. The importance of this ability to assess, to is that wind-tossed one that buffets the intellect and think critically, and to judge is obvious when faced character back and forth, up and down, until at the with rough water, but not so obvious when faced with end of it all we have a young man or woman – robust a science experiment or the behaviour of Hamlet or enough for higher learning and for life. King Lear – or the behaviour of friends on a Friday The next morning, when our students prepared night. Such is the pursuit of truth. It gets murkier the to depart Thetis Island, they had been well-fed, well- further you get from a cold and wet saltwater reality warmed, and well-entertained the night before with an that might, for instance, give you the dunking of your ingenious and impossibly twisted game of “detective” life if you get it wrong. that their guides had taught them. Momentarily, they Our school is a hundred years old. The reflective were dry. It was starting to rain. According to the VHF stories so many have paused to tell this year are stories marine weather report, there was a bit of a wind picking of power and depth; stories of teachers, friends, team- up, and the guides were wary of the crossing from mates, coaches, librarians, nurses, cooks, carpenters, Thetis to Yellow Point. I was surprised; it looked calm, bus drivers and gardeners. Some of the stories are all and the treetops on the cliff above were swaying only a the more powerful for their apparent modesty; for the little. But then I had guessed wrong about the weather fact that a lesser being – a cook, a coach, or myself, the day before. The alternative plan, if the crossing was for example – could illuminate some part of a young too rough, was to paddle along the shore of Thetis to life by the light of principles and purposes that are the ferry terminal and return by that route – a tedious larger and more enduring than we are: truth and option. Overnight, our inlet had become decorated by goodness, passion and compassion. Many of us have about twenty bufflehead ducks. They are the smallest spent much time this year thinking about where our Canadian duck, white-bodied, black-winged, with a school has arrived. In a very deep sense, we haven’t helmet of white behind a black face. They breed inland arrived. We have only paused here, and the school has but winter on the ocean, diving for small fish, mollusks, only paused here briefly. We have paused to reflect: a Students do have to take shrimp, and snails. They are comical, and did excite person can’t grow without reflection, and neither can a risks, so that they learn some some laughter from the students in their kayaks. school. We have pitched our tents for this moment of judgment and learn to be I have shaken my head more than once at kayaking solemnity and celebration in the school’s history, and critical in the face of the mistakes I have made. One particular unsafe but lucky then we, and the school, will and must pack up and data before them. passage across Porlier Pass in a flood tide and opposing move forward. In Tennyson’s Ulysses, the hero’s eyes 25-knot wind stands out. It was a foolish risk that I are always on the distant horizon, yearning hopefully didn’t understand. Students can’t learn much without toward it. Of course, the horizon is constantly moving risks, but the risks can’t cross the boundaries of safety. away, never closer. We yearn for it nonetheless, as the I followed them at a distance, about half a kilometre future we hope to have, for ourselves and for our back. I was in suspense, and wanted to see what they school. Thankfully, in fact, we never arrive: we just would do when they rounded the point and were have to look at the bustle and high spirits of the quad no longer very protected from any wind. Beyond it, to realize that school – any good school, and certainly the group paused, one of the guides paddled out a our school – is all about the future. distance into what must have been some waves, and Vivat! Long may it live. then returned. It still didn’t seem possible that it was too rough but that was Ocean kayaking on the Pacific. evidently the verdict. The multi-coloured pod of kayaks surrendered and turned south, and eventually returned to the ferry terminal. Watching them disappear, my face flushed with the words that I often use now when talking to people about kayaking: the more I do it, the safer I become. Students do  school newsnews School News Talent Recognized

his past summer, grade 10 student Samantha Lee received T her Associate of The Royal Conservatory of Music (ARCT) diploma under the tutelage of Ms. May Ling Kwok, an amazing accomplishment for a 15-year-old girl! She began her piano studies with Mrs. Linda Low at the Victoria Conservatory of Music when she was four years old, and at the age of 11, completed her grade 10 piano with Mrs. Ingrid Henderson. Samantha has won numerous awards and scholarships, frequently achieving the highest mark with distinction in her examinations. In the 2002 Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival, Samantha won the Nathan Geminiano Memorial Cup in the senior piano competition. She participated in the National Canadian Music Competition to compete in Ottawa in the 13-and-under category – and placed fourth nationally. Samantha also plays flute in the school band programme and has been a part of the Honour Band, Jazz Band, and Swing Band. She currently Middle School grade 8s got a taste of Japanese culture in February. plays piano with two vocal jazz trios. She has been an important part of the annual school musicals, playing in the pit orchestra for the past two On the Go productions – Les Misérables and Jesus Christ Superstar. rade 8 students packed in a variety of activities in the week G leading up to the mid-term break. As in the past, 30 students travelled to Quebec City as part of an organized student exchange. They billeted in homes for a week and enjoyed the famous Carnival as well as the city of Montreal. They were matched up with a twin prior to leaving and communicated en Français, both before and during their time there. At the same time, a group of 11 students spent ten days in Japan, also on an exchange with a school near Hiroshima. They had a fabulous time with their billets while experiencing the Japanese culture, language, and history. Meanwhile, the remaining students took part in activities here in Victoria, as well as travelling to the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, skiing on Mount Washington, and enjoying other activities on and off campus.

Samantha Lee recognized for attaining her ARCT diploma in piano.

Three Qualify for Winter Games

s w e c e l e b r at e A our Canadian athletes’ performance in the Olympics, we recognize three students from the sixth grade: Alex Hastings, Quinn Kliman, and David Hannah. They all qualified to compete in the BC Winter Games in Rossland in February and competed in both the Slalom and GS skiing. This was a huge opportunity and the boys trained very hard to achieve their goal. Alex Hastings Quinn Kliman David Hannah schoolschool newsnews 

The Power of Words

hat’s the point in arguing when I always win, you say? W For the sheer joy of constructing sound arguments, we, the debate team, say! Debate is not simply a chance to get out your frustrations, it is also a chance to learn a new art and to consider timely topics from multiple perspectives. This year’s team has learned well and posted some impressive results. The first off-island debate was held at UBC. A number of SMUS students attended, both experts and novices, and Nick Charleton placed amazingly well in the Juniors – fifth out of 165 debaters. The next event was the Golden Gnome at Oak Bay, where SMUS had teams in both of the senior semi-finals. Emily Peiffer and James Bridger tied the round, but lost them based upon the rebuttal scores. Nadine and Natasha Qureshi won their semi-final round handily, but lost a close match in the show round, thus placing second overall. The team next attended a new event for seniors at Pearson College of the Pacific. Wonderfully, Dan Ming was the top debater of the day in the individual scoring. Dan and his partner, Emily Peiffer, placed a respectable third in the pairs category. In the latest event, the regionals in Heather Buckingham (right) learns the ancient Japanese art of the bow Nanaimo, Emily Peiffer placed second in the individual category and she and arrow. and her partner, Dan Ming, placed second overall as a team. In the Junior category, Robert Bell placed third as an individual and, A Visit to Japan along with Kathryn Wizinsky, placed third as a team. The next event will be the provincial tournament in Port Moody erra Barnes, Heather Buckingham and Victoria Ker, where we will have four students competing. T three grade 10 students, participated in a month-long exchange programme to Tokyo, Japan. After hosting a Japanese student in Victoria for a month, they reciprocated with a trip to Japan. They stayed with different families, which allowed them to experience the Celebrating our Junior School Japanese culture first-hand. Six days a week, they attended Tokyo Gakuen School, participating in typical Japanese classes such as tea ceremony, Resident Author flower arranging, and calligraphy. Outside of school, they enjoyed trips to downtown Tokyo. r. Gary Barber, Junior M School physical education teacher, recently published two books: Sports Psychology for Learning About Philanthropy Runners and Getting Started in Track and Field Athletics. In his books, and Leadership Mr. Barber links track and field ideas with scientific and educational or a second year, a group of SMUS students has been research to support PE teachers and F involved with the Victoria Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy inspire children with a number of initiative. The project involves student leaders from all grades in stories and games. His books are also the Senior School distributing grants to nationally registered local charities. aimed at parents, including sections The group began by identifying values and goals so that they could which address the issues of when approach charities that were of interest to them. Meetings were then held to sign up children for track and where representatives from the various organizations presented details about field activities. Junior School boys their charity to the SMUS group. Finally, the students selected the charities and girls are pictured in the book’s that matched their priorities and put forth recommendations to the photos. The books are available at Foundation so that grants can be distributed in May. Their understanding Ivy’s Bookstore and you’ll also find of philanthropy and development of their leadership skills blossomed as them in the school library. they explored real-life needs through this exercise. The work of the group has been superb and it has been a pleasure to see the growth of these inspirational young leaders within our community.  school news School News SMUS Math Challengers Win Regional Trophy Again

ast year, we saw our varsity grade 9 Mathletes team place L first in the Vancouver Island Regional Math Challengers Competition. This year, a new group of grade 9 Mathletes did it again! On February 17, we brought three teams to the competition at Lambrick Park. Our teams placed first, third, and fourth in the contest, taking home the winning trophy, individual trophies, and five medals. The Math Challengers Competition is a fun-filled mathematical extravaganza that takes place in several stages. The first two grueling stages were played in individual competition, and the third stage was a team event. During the team stage, the Mathletes could communicate with one another on 12 problems, discussing strategies and planning their solution as a group. One usually thinks that mathematics is done in a solitary corner – yet the noise and excitement at this event was astounding. Individual scores were tallied and the top eight students from all of the schools competing were chosen for the final face-off: a one-to-one buzzer round of fast, energetic mathematical action. SMUS had five students compete in the buzzer round and they did very well (scores are shown bottom right). A group of Mathletes is off to the provincials at UBC on April 1, where they will be facing 18 teams from the Lower Mainland. Wish them good luck and great mathematical skill!

Middle School grade 8 Math Challengers team (L to R) Front row: Leo Marchand, Edward Lee, Kristin Song, Claire Jackson, Katrina Gong. Back row: Brandon Ewonus, Jason Tseng, Henry Zhang, Kristijan Gjorgjevik, Joseph Shan.

Top Individuals Winning Trophies 1 Vicky Yang St. Michaels University School 2 Jay Choi Mt. Douglas 3 Rui Fu St. Michaels University School

Winners of Trophies for Face-off Stage 1 Rui Fu St. Michaels University School 2 Jay Choi Mt. Douglas 3 Jason Tseng St. Michaels University School

SMUS Winners of Medals (Finalists for Face-off Stage)

1 Vicky Yang Wi nners 3 Rui Fu 4 Jason Tseng Senior School Mathletes 5 Johnny Chang (L to R) Front row: Kelly Chang, Yun Jeong Choi, Vicky Yang, Jeti Sawatdipong, 6 Kevin Lin Gaurav Sekhon, Scott Swinkels. Second row: Rui Fu, Tim Wu, Johnny Chang, Kevin Ma, Bryan Sun. Third row: Matthew Warner, Kevin Lin, Jason Tseng, Sam Simons. Top row: Robert Nam, Jimmy Wang, Charles Leitz. school news 

Winning the Gold

urtis Smith wins a gold medal for his Mathletics achievement! Since we’re now C in the high season of mathematics contests, it’s important for us to recognize the fact that when he was in grade 9 last year, Curtis Smith won a gold medal for his impressive accomplishment in the Pascal Contest. Curtis’ mark of 144 out of 150 was among the top 10 marks in Canada. To place in the top 10% nationally is quite an achievement, but to be one of the top 10 students in Canada is outstanding. Curtis has a very intuitive way of solving problems. He was one of the Math Challengers to go to the provincials last year, supporting his teammates and placing high in his individual competitions. In fact, the top four scores in

Dr. Cary Chien our school for the Pascal Contest last year were obtained by some of his fellow Math Challengers: Joshua Evans, Jennifer Debroni, and Michael Van Dr. Chien der Westhuizen placed second, third, and fourth Shares Solutions respectively in that contest. The University of Waterloo develops contests n J a n u a r y , d i s t i n g u i s h e d to enrich the mathematics programme for I mathematics teacher, Dr. Cary students across Canada. Recently, our gym was Chien, visited the school and worked full of interested and excited Mathletes writing with students interested in problem solving and contests at the grade 9 (Pascal), grade 10 (Cayley), contest writing. He centred his talks on three and grade 11 (Fermat) level on February 15, topics: probability, factoring techniques, and 2006. Although we do this to compete against geometry. A dynamic speaker and educator, other schools, and we usually do very well in that Dr. Chien has prepared many students for capacity, we also do it just for the pure enjoyment mathematics contests over the years. While of doing mathematics and studying material he was here, he coached the Math Challenger beyond the curriculum. So, congratulations to team, a selected group of grade 9 students. Curtis for a wonderful performance! Curtis Smith: National Gold Medal Pascal winner

Scholars in Residence Jay Ingram Gwynne Dyer Consciousness Canadian Journalist and the Brain Our second Scholar in Residence, The Academic Council hosted Mr. Gwynne Dyer, renowned Canadian Jay Ingram, the school’s first Scholar journalist, columnist, and historian, in Residence in this year’s annual spoke to the Modern Studies 9, Global series. Mr. Ingram is the author of Politics 10 and AP Comparative eight books in the field of science. He Government and Politics classes in was in Victoria promoting his most November. His lecture “Back to the recent book, Theatre of the Mind. Great Game” focused on American Mr. Ingram is known for hosting a foreign policy following 9/11. Mr. Jay Ingram Gwynne Dyer popular science news programme, The Dyer, who holds a PhD from the Daily Planet, which airs nightly on the University of London and has held Discovery Network. He spoke on the topic of consciousness and how the appointments at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, observed that brain works. His practical examples combined with intriguing visuals following 9/11, US policy has been to use the threat of terrorist attack as a made for an informative visit. means of preserving its superpower status, and in the process, undermine the status of the United Nations. Mr. Dyer is the author of numerous books, including Ignorant Armies and Future: Tense.  school news School News Middle School Jazz Band Senior Jazz Band

our Middle School trumpet he Senior Jazz Band has had They were joined by New York trumpet star F players were chosen to attend a T a very productive term under the Walter White. Walter White visited the Senior workshop by famed trumpet player, direction of Hugh Fraser (SMUS 76) Jazz Band for their regular rehearsal – a stirring Chase Sandborn. Originally from New York, and Ian Farish (SMUS 89). Highlights have musical event in itself! Walter was the lead Chase is an alumnus of the Berklee College of included visits by several clinicians, including trumpet player for Maynard Ferguson, Mingus’ Music, a former member of the Ray Charles New Orleans drummer, Shannon Powell. Best Big Band, Woody Hermann, Wynton Marsalis, Orchestra, a celebrated and dedicated jazz known as the drummer for Harry Connick and the Lincoln Centre Orchestra, and is educator, and currently a member of the jazz Jr., Mr. Powell gave an inspiring musical featured on countless soundtracks for movies faculty at the University of Toronto. performance, but also a stirring talk about and TV shows such as Taxi and the Cosby The Middle School Jazz Band is earning growing up as a musician in New Orleans. He Show. considerable notoriety in local jazz education also spoke of how his community has been The Senior Jazz Band had two concerts in circles. Last year, the Middle School Jazz Band affected by Hurricane Katrina. November: one at Hermann’s Jazz Club with achieved a gold rating at the West Coast Jazz SMUS’ own Mosaic combo (the heartbeat the University of Victoria Jazz Band, and a Festival. Clinician Ross Taggart had much of the Senior Jazz Band), including Brin second at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. praise for the young players, and presented Porter, Nic Houghton, and Quintin Stedman, They also performed in the School Jazz Festival four of its members with individual awards, played an opening set at Hermann’s Jazz Club. in February and March 2006. including best junior drummer to Brandon Chow, and solo prizes to Liz Fenje, Cameron Buckingham, and Wonjin Kim. The group went on to earn silver at Musicfest Canada, another outstanding achievement. Students in the jazz band meet three or four days per week in their normal class, in addition to two mornings a week at 7:15 am. The attendance at these sessions is outstanding, with numbers as high as 38 each morning. Indeed, the group is often split into two to accommodate the numbers. A second auditioned group of grade 7s and 8s meets in the afternoon, twice per cycle. As a result, the exceptionally motivated Middle School music students may receive as many as eight periods of music instruction per week! New York trumpet star, Walter White, and members of SMUS’ own Mosaic, including Brin Porter, Nic Houghton, and Quintin Stedman, played together at Hermann’s Jazz Club.

Musical Notes

fter auditions and judging, a handful of Victoria Symphony Young Musicians A Concerto Showcase participants were selected. SMUS’ very own talented violinist Jordan O’Fiesh was one of those chosen. Jordan has won numerous awards as both a solo and chamber performer. Most recently, he placed first in intermediate strings and first in a Senior chamber ensemble at the BC Provincial Performing Arts Festival. In 2004, he was the featured young performer at the Victoria Symphony Splash. Jordan performed Tzigane for Violin and Orchestra by Ravel as part of the showcase. The Young Musicians Concerto Showcase performance, conducted by Giuseppe Pietraroia, was a great opportunity for music lovers to support young artists in Victoria. The concert took place in March at the Royal Theatre.

Jordan O’Fiesh showcases his talent. school news 

Individual Students of Note

onjin Kim, a grade 8 trombone player, and Brin W Porter, grade 12 bass player, played as guest soloists at a series of seven school concerts with the Victoria Symphony. Wonjin started playing the trombone at SMUS Middle School in grade 6. By the end of his first year on the instrument, he was already showing tremendous potential. Victoria’s own Ian MacDougall, one of North America’s best-known trombone players and former director of jazz at UVic, agreed to accept Wonjin as a private student, and the rest is history. Now in grade 8, Wonjin has gained recognition locally as a talented up-and-coming musician. He was a member of the Victoria City all-star jazz band in January. Brin Porter has been with the strings programme at SMUS since he started at the Junior School in grade 4. With his switch to the double bass, he feels he has found his true calling, and he has been a mainstay in the orchestra and jazz bands. Brin attended a summer camp of Berklee College in Los Angeles after his grade 10 year at SMUS. While there, he auditioned for an entrance scholarship to Berklee College in Boston. The result – Brin was awarded a four-year renewable scholarship totaling $48,000, roughly half of the tuition required to attend this prestigious music school. Brin is hoping to pursue this dream upon his graduation in 2006. Since then, he has found time in his busy schedule to play with the UVic Jazz Ensemble, the Victoria Conservatory Jazz Band, numerous pit orchestras, the Mosaic As part of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra’s schools concert programme, two of our students were asked to solo with the orchestra in a jazz piece trio, and his own student band, Combat Wombats. This spring he played by Vancouver composer Jeffrey Ryan, called Gracey Blue. The soloists, the lead role of Jesus in the SMUS Senior School’s production of Jesus trombone player Wonjin Kim (grade 8) and bass player Brin Porter (grade 12) Christ Superstar. performed with the Victoria Symphony, under the direction of maestra Tania Miller, at UVic as well as in Duncan in November 2005.

Jesus Christ Superstar featuring Brin Porter as Jesus Jesus Christ Superstar – A rock opera

This year’s Senior School musical was the rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar. Based upon the last seven days of the life of Christ, this modern version drew upon the talents of many to tell the compelling story. The tight and well-staged play revealed a group of talented students showcasing some finely executed voice, choreography, orchestration, set design, costumes, lighting, and more.

Five months of preparation came to a resounding finale at the McPherson Playhouse on March 4, 2006. Congratulations to all who contributed to the memorable performance. 10 school news School News

Poco a Poco (little by little)! by Kevin Cook, Deputy Director Senior School

t seems that all things in the Dominican Republic can I be tied back to this phrase. Whether seen through the paint chips that were painstakingly peeled by hand for a day-and-a- half or the gradual connection with a shy child that developed over the week, all things seem to occur a little at a time. It is true that some experiences occur and are forgotten almost before A large tree outside of the orphanage offers welcome shade from the mid-day sun. they are finished, whereas others leave lasting imprints on our souls so This is it: in the Dominican Republic people live in the present; for that we are changed forever. The recent trip to the Dominican Republic, the moment. This was constantly demonstrated in a variety of ways both undertaken by Ryanne Johnson and Jessica Gnitt, to volunteer at the Hope negative and positive. Building of houses in the area was initiated because of a Child Orphanage in Monte Cristi definitely impacted our souls. families had some money but often they were not finished because the In short, the three of us departed, somewhat blindly, on December 30, funds ran out. On the other hand, one of the children would sit and 2005 to work with the young children through an organization called teach you how to make a bracelet or would include you in their volleyball Orphanage Outreach. Our travels began with a surreal overnight stay in games, regardless of your lack of skill, just because this is it and you were New York City as people prepared for the dropping of the ball in Times there to take part. Square. Our flight to Santiago, DR, departed early in the morning, and Communicate love: the youngest of the orphans was a girl named along with six other volunteers from New York, we had the first inkling of Meri. She is believed to be four or five years old but has the development the team that was beginning to form – a group that would work, laugh, of a two-year-old as a result of extreme malnutrition during her early sweat, and cry together as we served, rather than helped these amazing years. At the most unsuspecting moments, Meri would look up from her young children. There is a subtle difference, but when one looks at stroller, flash an enormous smile, and reach to kiss you on the cheek. She helping, it often comes from a place of arrogance. These children do not had been at the orphanage for one month but already understood what require help, but rather, we were there to uncover and serve their needs. love was all about. In truth, the more you give, the more you will gain, but it is the essence Jump right in: the pastor’s new office needs to be built so that we of giving and serving the needs of the local people that was returned time can move his things out before the roof on the cabana (his old office) and time again to the volunteers, through a hug or a smile. collapses. With enthusiasm and without question, the willingness to From the pouring rain of Victoria to the freezing cold of Manhattan tackle any task was amazing. to the hot humidity of a tropical island – the scene changes were as fitting Be flexible and creative: it is movie night with the children and we are and as dramatic as the cultural ones. We were to learn as much or more 20 minutes into The Jungle Book when the power goes out. Turns out the from our new-found friends as we ever hoped to teach. There were many Dominican government is not very good at paying their electricity bill so lessons that came our way during the week and some were appropriately without notice, the power is turned off for two days. This leads to a game captured in the guiding principles outlined by director Tom Eklund of find-that-star or tickle torture until the generator kicks in, then back during our orientation. to the movie for 20 minutes until the power goes out again. The cycle Acknowledge yourself: it was significant that Ryanne and Jessica were continued until the movie finished about three hours later. willing to take the first step on this journey even before anything took The final 36 hours of our journey were surreal. The day began with place at the orphanage. To leave the comforts of home to walk into the a morning at the Haiti border in the market town of Dajabon. The unknown strikes fear in the hearts of many, and the courage shown by stress and tension on the faces of the people who ran supplies across these two was admirable. the “massacre river” to merely exist on the French side of the island was palpable. The afternoon allowed for one of our only trips to the beautiful beaches to soak up the sunshine. The evening concluded with a “Day of Kings” celebration with all of the members of the orphanage and volunteers. The crow of the local roosters at 4:00 am signalled the early departure, followed by a three-hour drive to the airport. In New York, we travelled from Chinatown to Little Italy and then on to SoHo, which was opulent, especially in comparison to our recent experiences. Our final hours of flight brought us back to the rain of Victoria and ended what even now seems like a dream. In discussion with the girls, it was obvious that they were changed, in a good way, by the experience, and despite their desire to share their stories, they will never be able to fully explain what they were a part of to those at home.

Ryanne Johnson and Jessica Gnitt volunteered at the Hope of a Child Orphanage in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic over Christmas. Seen here with Pablo, an employee of the orphanage. school news 11 Sports Shorts Senior Boys Soccer Captures 2005 BC AA Title by Ian Hyde-Lay, Director of Athletics

ome major sport successes to report this year and pride S of place goes to the Senior Boys Soccer team, which capped an outstanding season by winning the 2005 BC AA title. In fact, the squad, en route to an overall mark of 19 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw, captured almost all before them, winning the ISA, City, and Island championships in addition to the provincial crown. A combination of speed, skill, and fitness proved irresistible, with seniors Aidan MacInnis and striker Alastair Crow setting a fine example for the rest. At the BCs, a 16-team affair played on the turf in Burnaby, SMUS Senior Boys Soccer Team - BC AA Champions opened with a comfortable 5-0 victory over Okanagan Valley View, before moving on to subdue Terrace 2-0. Other results ensured that these two A fine strike by Niko Mavrikos evened accounts at 2-2 with 15 wins clinched top spot in the pool, which made a subsequent 2-2 draw minutes to play. Then, with superior fitness again obvious, the squad was with Fraser Valley Christian irrelevant. unlucky not to win outright when a Shane Keepence goal with a minute In semi-final action, the team matched up against Lower Mainland to play in regulation was ruled out for a handball offence during a wild #1 Caribou Hill, a dangerous side that had also closed impressively in goalmouth scramble. the latter stages of its season. Fortunately, an early opposition strike was Extra time solved nothing, despite SMUS carrying the play, and so the nullified by an offside call, but stubborn defence kept SMUS at bay. BC title was decided by penalty kicks. In an impressive display of nerve Finally, in the 62nd minute, a scorching free kick by Craig Gorman and accuracy, captain MacInnis, Yianni Mavrikos, and Crow all slotted found the back of the net, so securing a deserved 1-0 victory. home their kicks. With the pressure mounting, Notre Dame fired two of The other semi-final matchup was equally exciting, with Vancouver’s its first three shots over the bar, leaving Peter Jawl with the opportunity Notre Dame edging Lambrick Park in a penalty shootout. No one was to to ice the game. This he duly did, setting off wild celebrations. know that this same format would be required less than 24 hours later in So many players contributed to the wonderful season, with coaches the title match. Steve Kerr and Peter Leggatt stressing the team’s depth as a major factor in Notre Dame began the final in impressive style, and two goals in the the many SMUS successes. However, MacInnis’ fine season was rewarded first 15 minutes staked the Jugglers to what appeared an insurmountable with his nomination to the BC all-star team, while Crow was selected as lead. However, Craig Gorman’s goal seconds before half-time swung the tournament’s most valuable player. momentum in SMUS’ favour, and the second half saw the school team in With 16 returning players, the team should be a major contender for complete control. another championship banner in 2006. Congratulations to all.

n While the other sports cannot n There have been many n Of course, many SMUS alumni n S e v e r a l S M U S g r a d s (yet) boast a provincial title, impressive individual continue to dazzle in the sporting continue to ply their trade with there were pleasing performances accomplishments also, what with world. Steve Nash was named Canada’s Senior Mens rugby from rowing and grade 10 rugby, Stephanie Pollard representing Canada’s athlete of the year for squad, and six capped players while the Senior Girls basketball Canada in swimming and Dan 2005, and continues to amaze (Mike Danskin, Mike Pyke, team qualified for the provincial Weidner in rugby at the National with his exploits for the NBA’s Ed Fairhurst, John Graf, Jeremy tournament for the first time U17 level. Phoenix Suns. Cordle, and David Spicer) will since 1999. again don the school colours in n Sports Festival April 8-16 May when a SMUS International n The First XV rugby looks To cap what will certainly be XV battles Canada’s National to be a provincial contender, a memorable Centennial year, team at the Centennial Weekend while Senior Girls Soccer also SMUS will play host in April Celebration. looks poised to complete its best to five overseas schools and season ever. five local schools, all part of an International Sports Festival of field hockey and rugby. SMUS will host an International Sports Festival of field hockey and rugby in April. 12 school news

HELP! Phase One Complete!

More Items Needed for the International he entire community is thrilled with the recent completion and Canadiana Marketplace T of the first round of the renovations in boarding. This has created a fantastic new student common room attached to he Centennial Weekend is getting closer and we are in the front of Harvey and Symons House. A fireplace, kitchen facilities, need of more contributions for the International Goods & T and network access make the area both enjoyable and useful for many Canadiana Crafts Marketplace. So far, we have received some things in addition to it being a great meeting space. The renovations have lovely items, including a large brass rhinoceros from Taiwan, a silk purse improved the building’s office and foyer, which now includes a washroom from Mexico, wooden trinket boxes from Russia, Mongolian hats and for visitors. Not surprisingly, the new common room is already getting tambourines, perfume from Saudi Arabia, a calligraphy set from Hong plenty of use. Kong, and syrup and jam from Saskatoon. However, much more is needed Phase One had two other very important benefits for the boarding to come close to the amazing plethora of goods donated to the Spring Fair community. It made possible the relocation of the school’s infirmary in 2004. At that time, contributions came in from over 40 countries; how into the space that had been previously occupied by the common room. wonderful it would be to showcase our school’s diversity again. The medical team is pleased with its new area, which is now more If you have not already contributed, and you are a day family, boarding conveniently located for boarders who require medical attention. Feel free family, alumnus, or staff member, please consider getting involved in to drop by for a visit, even if you are not feeling sick! this worthy endeavour. Canadian crafts, novelties from The final improvement has been the movement of the school’s laundry your home (overseas) country, treasures from facilities from the basement of School House to the space immediately trips to other parts of the world below the new student common room. Once again, this has made – all are welcome. Your life for boarding students much more convenient. Our tremendous help will be so very much appreciation goes to Yvonne Havas and Linda Shew, who bravely appreciated. For further soldiered though the transition period of doing laundry in the houses information you may email on a rotating basis. They are happy to have finally arrived in their new [email protected] Please space! send goods to: Boarding Services, Overall, the changes have made a tremendous improvement to the St. Michaels University School, overall quality of life in boarding. We look forward to the next phase with 3400 Richmond Road, Victoria, great anticipation. BC, Canada V8P 4P5.

Art on View

he Middle School Art programme T provides students with exciting opportunities to explore a range of art media, acquire new technical skills, and enhance their creative capabilities through studio practice. Sharing artistic accomplishments with audiences beyond the classroom is a key component of our programme. Take a tour of the Middle School hallways and you’ll see some of the fine quality work these young artists are producing. In addition to school-based displays, students have participated in several high profile community and regional art exhibitions this year. Prints, paintings, and drawings have been featured at the BC Ministry of Education, the Wilfrid Johns Gallery at the University of Victoria, and the Art in Public Places exhibition held at the annual conference of BC Art Teachers’ Association in Richmond. Middle School students are currently preparing work for three more Show, to be held in May at St. Andrew’s School in Victoria, is another important exhibition opportunities scheduled for later in our centennial key event on our busy exhibition schedule. Middle School students are year. The BC College of Teachers will be hosting an exhibition of our looking forward to sharing their creative accomplishments with the 2-D and 3-D artworks during August, September, and October 2006. broader school community during the Centennial Weekend celebrations This exhibition will appear in their lobby gallery in Vancouver and also here at the Richmond Road campus. be featured on their website this fall (www.bcct.ca). The Annual ISA Art school news 13

Austria Music Tour – March 12 to 22, 2006 ifty-four music students and four teacher/chaperones spent In Linz, the group toured the St. Florian Monastery, the final resting place F 10 days of their spring break in Austria. The year 2006 marks the of Anton Bruckner. They performed their second concert in a recently restored 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth (he was born on January 27, Baroque Salon at the monastery for members of the St. Florian’s Boys Choir 1756 in Salzburg) and so Austria seemed a fitting destination for the tour. and their parents. They attended workshops at the Brucknerkonservatorium The Grand Pooh-bah of the tour was our very own choral director and given by professors at this renowned music university. Austrian expert, Madeleine Humer, who lived and studied in Austria for Salzburg was filled with the magic of Mozart; the group visited many years. The group consisted of three ensembles, a concert band, a Mozart’s birth house and visited the Mirabelle Gardens (where Julie choir, and a string orchestra. Andrews sang Do-Re-Mi in the “Sound of Music.” Primary ports-of-call were Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, and Innsbruck. A On the way to Innsruck, they stopped at the Swarovski Krystalwelt in few highlights of the Vienna visit were attending a performance of The Wattens, and drove up to the ski village of Fulpmes where they gave their Barber of Seville at the world famous Vienna Opera House, a concert by third concert in the town hall to Fulpmes elementary students. the Tonkunstler Orchestra at the equally famous Musikverein, a visit to Throughout the 10 days, they dined on wonderful Austrian dishes the Schonbrunn Palace and Zoo (the oldest zoo in Europe), a tour of the with much apple strudel and great coffee. Everyone on the tour had an Kunsthistorisches Museum, and a visit to the Beethoven museum. The amazingly good time. The lovely memories will last a long time. group performed their first concert at the St. Ursula High School where Mrs. Humer’s daughter, Saskia, teaches. Admissions and Our Global Opportunities hat an experience! Imagine being 16 and deciding to W attend a boarding school in Victoria, located on the other side of the world! A decision like this will change students’ lives forever. These young voyageurs are special. They are confident students who enjoy adventure and are willing to explore and challenge boundaries. They join our SMUS community and bring their culture, language, beliefs, and traditions to enrich our classrooms, our residential community, and our school. From 18 different countries, they arrive to embrace the life- changing opportunity of studying at SMUS. The bonus is to have this Canadian experience amidst the backdrop of Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and beyond. Our numerous international recruiting trips provide Admissions with the opportunity to meet these wonderful students and to introduce them to the idea of studying at our renowned west coast boarding school. With their parents and families, they meet us at receptions, at educational fairs and are introduced to us by our current families, our alumni, and friends of the school. This referral network helps Admissions to build and develop our international markets worldwide. Just over five years ago, Admissions began a strategic plan to develop our markets in Germany. We now have a strong, solid base for referrals and have developed a supportive SMUS community and network of parents and alumni throughout Germany. Our German students bring eagerness, passion, and joy to our community and we are thrilled that so many have chosen to study at SMUS. We now take this formula from our German experience and apply it to other international markets. We are exploring opportunities in China, Russia, Europe, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. It is exciting to consider that we can help more international students study, live, and learn at SMUS. Admissions continues to strive toward an ethnically and culturally diverse population. We invite our global SMUS community of alumni and friends to assist by sharing their experiences with friends and families in their community and invite them to contact our office to learn more about the opportunities for excellence at SMUS. We welcome your thoughts and suggestions regarding admissions and referrals. Please email me at [email protected] or stop in to the Admissions Office if you are visiting the campus – we look forward to meeting you and welcome your continued support of the school. Vivat! Sue Saunders, Director of Admissions 14 schoolshergold news tribute A Tribute to Stephanie and Chuck Shergold by Peter Tongue

he tragic events of last fall One can’t begin T surrounding the Shergold family to imagine how brought a stunned silence to the Wendy and Chuck current SMUS campus community. Stephanie felt. They knew they had suffered with cystic fibrosis, a degenerative had done all that disease, which creates a build-up of fluid in they possibly could certain areas of the body, typically the lungs and to make Stephanie’s pancreas. Throughout her life, Steph had life precious – the numerous infections affecting her lungs, which three of them had she had always been able to overcome. This been inseparable. fall, everyone thought that Steph would once Steph always said she again shake off the infection, but she couldn’t. didn’t need a brother Just two days after her 20th birthday on – she had Chuck. November 3, 2005, Stephanie lost her life to Laughter, quick wit the disease she had carried all of her life. and lots of love were Stephanie brought into the family “joie de the order of every vivre” and took every opportunity to embrace day. life. She came to SMUS starting at the Middle Following the School for her grade eight year. Diminutive service, Wendy and Goodbye to Stephanie and Chuck Shergold 2005. in size, Steph joined the basketball team and C h u c k s h o w e d became an inspiration with her grit and speed tremendous appreciation for the support they two brand new courses: Modern Studies 9 and in checking much bigger and more mature received and Chuck was back at school very Global Politics 10, as well as becoming the guru girls. As she grew, her considerable talent quickly, running Bolton House and teaching of Advanced Placement Government and Politics came to the fore, competing at provincial and with his normal passion. at the school. This was what one of his former national championships in softball. One of the It’s still very hard to accept that within six students, alumnus Andrew Wilson (SMUS 03), most wonderful experiences in more recent short weeks after Steph’s passing, on December had to say about Chuck in his classroom: years was for Stephanie and Mom, Wendy, 13, Chuck had a massive heart attack and died. “I always looked forward to going to Mr. to play for several years together on the same He was tough, strong, as fit as anyone, running Shergold’s classes: his innovative teaching style, women’s soccer team, the Island Storm. marathons and working out almost every day – a good humour, and genuine good nature made Stephanie graduated with honours in 2003 warrior – and yet this happens. It is impossible everyone feel comfortable learning from him; and moved on to the University of Victoria. to express how those close to Chuck, Steph, and the classroom was not controlled by fear – he Such was her commitment to the SMUS Wendy felt. Wendy, always so committed to her was on our side and made us feel important. community that, although she had graduated, family, has gathered strength from somewhere He also showed us quite gracefully why what Stephanie still hung out in the office and deep in her soul to manage this tragedy with we were doing was important. He had an hallways of Bolton and Timmis with her old grace and appreciation for all of the loving obvious passion and flair for world politics friends of the SMUS boarding community. She support. that excited us. I will help Mr. Shergold live continued with the school senior girls’ soccer A celebration of life was held for Chuck on by incorporating many of his great qualities team, coaching alongside Mom. at the University of Victoria Auditorium on into my own behaviour – his willingness to Stephanie spent two years at the University Wednesday, December 21, and thank goodness unobtrusively listen and to consider what others of Victoria, playing soccer alongside Wendy, this venue was chosen, as close to two thousand are saying, his quickness to find the humour in and spending time with her friends and the people came to honour this wonderful, most situations, his soft reflective demeanour, love of her life, Dan Weatherhead, leaving dedicated man. his modesty and his passion for life.” Steph fully content. Then very suddenly When Chuck graduated from Claremont Chuck had an impressive rugby career, it was all over. Wendy and Chuck felt it was High School, he was already showing real winning eight provincial championships with appropriate to hold Stephanie’s celebration potential as a rugby player. He did his his James Bay club side as well as moving up of life in the school chapel as she had been so undergraduate degree in PE and social studies through the ranks playing for the Crimson committed to the school community still. The at the University of Victoria and then compiled Tide, BC, and the ultimate honour of service was held on Saturday, November 12th a massive tome of practical material in creating representing his country, Canada. Few people and the chapel was packed to overflowing with “an inter-disciplinary approach to teaching at school would have realized Chuck’s prowess a second venue being set up in the gymnasium. English and socials in grade 8” for his master’s. as a player as his own modesty prevented him It was a very moving and wonderful service. BC teaching appointments included Cedar Hill, from stepping into the limelight. Here are a One of Steph’s close friends, Amy Lobb (SMUS Grand Forks, Lake Cowichan, Arbutus, and couple of quotes on Chuck’s ability from a 2003), spoke beautifully about Steph and her Reynolds, as well as a year spent teaching grade Globe and Mail article: strength of character and love for life, “Success 13 at Taylor’s College in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. …a fleet of foot winger with a reputation for is to have lived well, laughed often, and loved Chuck arrived at SMUS in 1996 and put tough tackles. much” was Steph’s motto. his creative talents to good use in developing board ofschool governors news 15 Strategic Focus – Endowment From the Board of Governors His best remembered play came with the his past fall, the Board completed School Management, a respected authority on Crimson Tide team in a famous 29-17 victory the revised strategic plan after independent schools, the endowment fund is over touring Cardiff, the Welsh champions. T nearly a year of work. The plan was described as follows: “it exists to support the Chuck Shergold saved a try against his side by presented in its final form to the Society at the Board in carrying out its primary responsibility: tackling Gerald Davies, regarded by some as annual general meeting in October. The Plan ensuring the school’s viability for the children of the greatest winger of all time. is designed to pursue three strategic objectives today’s students…It is an investment in long-term As one of his close friends said, “He was an pertaining to excellence, community, and financial security.” understated sort of guy.” financial strength, via nine Strategic Priorities: The following are listed among the reasons Similarly, as a coach on the rugby field, he 1. Financial Stability and Capacity: maintain for maintaining an endowment fund: would step into the background and let others current financial stability and increase • The endowment fund generates hard run the show. However, when the chips were financial capacity income through an investment policy down, you could rely upon Chuck to be there 2. Governance: build upon the established that returns a portion of interest income one-hundred percent of the time. Nothing foundation of governance to deliver a to the school; pleased him more than to see young people of standard of excellence in strategic leadership • Endowment funds provide long-term any ability playing the game that he loved. As 3. Facilities: build the facilities that allow us security for the school, serving as a safety a number of alumni can testify, touring with to deliver excellent academic and athletic net in adverse circumstances; Chuck was a dream come true. Quick-witted, programmes • The endowment fund supports cheeky and fun, Chuck ensured that everyone, 4. Admissions: attract and enroll a full socioeconomic and cultural diversity, including fellow coaches, were all right and complement of diverse students who will when endowment funds are allocated to having a great time. strengthen and enrich everyone’s educational financial aid; Chuck carried this gift into the faculty experience • The endowment fund can cushion lounge where he was a mentor and father figure 5. Academic Programmes: create a challenging the blow of an anomalous decrease in to many – some the same age as himself. He academic programme with a global annual giving (as a short-term tactic); could be relied upon to listen carefully, be perspective that prepares all students for • The endowment fund allows the school to supportive, but then put in a quick quip to higher learning take advantage of a sudden opportunity, lighten the mood. He really cared. 6. Teaching Excellence: promote, nurture, and such as the chance to purchase additional Chuck had only recently taken over running maintain a high level of teaching excellence property. Bolton House in September, but had already 7. The Whole Student: develop the whole Each of these reasons can be elaborated, established a wonderful rapport with the boys student in an environment that respects but hopefully their wisdom is self-evident. – they loved him! He didn’t impose himself on differences and fosters leadership and The basic target for a school’s endowment them but just allowed things to unfold as they responsibility in both our community and fund is twice the school’s annual budget – in should in a kind and caring way. the world the case of SMUS, twice $20 million. While Chuck loved his Steph. There was an 8. Community: strengthen and build the we have a considerable way to go, there is no incredible bond of admiration and respect that connections and relationships within the question that our work in the past ten years Chuck had for Steph. They were inseparable school’s community to the benefit of all has helped grow the fund to its current level. and as Wendy herself has said, “Be at Peace my students Continued work will bring us to our eventual Love. You are with your girl.” 9. Philanthropy: create a culture of support target more rapidly. Every year, for instance, We are left behind to grieve and mourn among all constituents of the SMUS family the largest portion of designated funds is to but Steph and Chuck would want us all to to help ensure that current and future the endowment fund; ten years ago this was remember them as we live our lives to the priorities of the school are financially viable far from the case. In addition, the school has fullest with love and laughter. embarked on a long-term path of seeking In this column, we will speak briefly about We hope life treats you kind planned gifts – mainly bequests and insurance one of the most significant long-term goals And we hope you have all you’ve dreamed of policies from those who wish to support the of the strategic plan, under the heading of And we wish to you joy and happiness values and purposes of SMUS into the future. Philanthropy: to build the school’s endowment But above all this, we wish you love. The Board of the school believes that by fund. Ten years ago, after 90 years of school It is likely that some of you have not yet setting these goals, and providing the resources history, our endowment fund stood at just over responded to these tragedies and said your own for the school to pursue them professionally $500,000. Since that time, endowment has farewell. The opportunity is still available by and energetically, we will receive the benefits of become more of a priority, and the fund now going to www.legacy.com and typing in either a significant endowment in the nearer, rather stands at just over $3 million. Stephanie Shergold or Charles (Chuck) James than the distant future. What purpose does an endowment have? In Shergold. You can then read comments in the schools and universities, a large endowment is Stephen Martin, Board Chair guest book as well as make your own, or just viewed as one of the key markers of stability, sign in. This opportunity will remain available although it is not always well understood. In To and Wendy would appreciate any contributions the Point, a newsletter published by Independent that you might have. 16 the infirmary The Infirmary by Kaye Mains

he infirmary has a new home on the first floor of Harvey/ Dr. Catherine Cruickshank, a local family practitioner, is available T Symons House in the heart of the boarding community. It for medical consultations one morning a week and we are also fortunate has six beds in three well-appointed rooms, a doctors’ office, to have the services of Dr. Mary-Kay Nixon, a specialist in adolescent a nurses’ office, a wheelchair accessible shower/washroom and a smaller psychiatry. washroom with the all-important bathtub. This was a popular amenity at There are four registered nurses either on duty or available on- the old Infirmary so it was part of the architect’s brief to ensure that the call (overnight and at weekends) 24/7. Mrs. Allison Weir and new infirmary had one too. This is available to any boarder who needs a Ms. Kathryn Hilton share the weekday duties and the PM shift. Night quiet soak in the tub, away from the hub-bub of boarding, complete with and weekend on-call shifts are covered by Ms. Sandra (Sam) Melnyk and candles and music and, thanks to Mrs. Wong (proud mom of Daryl and Mrs. Kaye Mains. Justin), we also have an aromatherapy burner. Most evenings, the boarding houses are visited by the duty nurse to Our waiting room has some resemblance to your doctor’s office follow up on boarders who have reported sick during the day and to – the well-thumbed magazines and the medical leaflets offering you check on students of concern to the duty house parent. It is also the time more (multi-lingual) information than you ever thought you’d need on when boarders who have medical or dental appointments the following ailments you’ve never previously heard of… but there the similarity ends. day get taxi chits and appointment excuse notes for the data centre. It looks more like a kitchen – and so it is for our students, both day and Our most recently compiled statistics (school year 2004-2005) boarding. Some (who know us well) head straight for the fridge in search totalled 7,642 student visits, of which approximately one-third were by of treats before presenting themselves to the nurse – much like adolescents day students. This makes a daily average of 30 visits each school day. everywhere upon coming home, and this is how we want our students to Health education is a part of every consultation, which can be as feel – that the infirmary is a welcoming place where they will be listened simple and as vital as hand-washing reminders to more detailed and in- to and their concerns addressed. depth discussions of specific concerns. We liberally dispense tea and sympathy, timely medical intervention Dr. Forbes and Nurse Kaye were recently approached by senior to the sick and admonitions to the tardy to return to class, sending boarder Ariel Winkelmeyer with ideas for setting up informal but the latter on their way, clutching sick chits to explain their absence to specific health education forums to directly address adolescent health their teachers. information needs. This is to be implemented in the near future, The school physician, Dr. Iain Forbes, is available for medical after discussion with the head of boarding and house staff, and if the consultations on four mornings a week and is also to be found on idea proceeds, we will explore ways to extend this to the wider non- campus three or four evenings a week (depending upon the boarding boarding community. community’s need) for follow-up visits or longer consultations that can’t We would like to acknowledge the invaluable contribution to the be accommodated during school hours. He has a great love for aviation school community of all the medical and nursing personnel who have and started the Flying Experience weekends, which have become a fixture fulfilled the role of caregivers in the past 100 years. in the school calendar. He is also a student of Mandarin Chinese and enjoys a wealth of tutors throughout the school!

Nurse Bowden and the entire community of University School 1944. school house 17

School House Cornerstone

ccording to a newspaper clipping dated October 8, A 1908, “In the corner stone was deposited, besides a copy of the records of the school to date and the school coat of arms, the various coins of the Dominion as well as a complete set of stamps.” The Foundation stone was laid on October 7, 1908 on a beautiful sunny day. The newspaper article outlines the speeches by Hon. R. McBride, Premier of BC, who tapped the stone into place. The other speeches of the day were by Hon. Dr. Young, Minister of Education, and Rev. Mr. Bolton. The boys presented Mrs. McBride with a bouquet of flowers tied with the red and black colours of the school. History With School House currently undergoing extensive renovations, there is talk of this year’s graduating class gathering The Library significant artifacts and creating a new time n February 1, 1909, University School’s Richmond Road capsule to be buried into the structure of (Mount Tolmie) campus was opened, and for the next few years School House as it undergoes renovations. O until 1914, there was an impressive building programme. But the We will keep you informed as the ideas take form! construction did not include a specialized library. After 1914, there were a lot of difficult and impecunious times that mostly consisted of closing down buildings rather than erecting new ones. Throughout these years and until 1966, University School did without a dedicated library. In 1960, Peter Caleb did a superb job creating one in part of the old dining room, which had been left vacant after Brown Hall was opened in 1958. In 1966, the Barker Library was complete and officially opened by Mrs. Barker at Speech Day and Prize Giving in June of that year. This fine gift from long-time University School parent, Stanley Barker, has now been dismantled as part of the School House renovations. The Barker Library had been well located and attached to the main floor of School House on the north side. It is now to be replaced by a bigger facility, in keeping with our higher enrolment and to meet modern requirements in this high-tech age. In recent years, library design has undergone enormous changes. While this newly constructed library takes shape, this is an appropriate time to recognize and appreciate the thoughtful and generous gift made by Stanley Barker in 1966. A library is one of the central and most necessary facilities in any school (see pages 18–19). University School 1908. School House cornerstone was laid by the Hon. Richard McBride, Premier of BC, on Foundation Day, October 7th, 1908.

My, how things have changed! In the early days, the infirmary was somewhat and few have served the School as long played no small part, and of the School, different, and it is interesting to read this in any capacity. In 1921, she succeeded for which she had a serious affection. passage from the Black and Red. It is Reg Miss Clowes as Senior House Matron Miss Bowden deserved well of Wenman’s obituary on Nurse Bowden, long- and then, following a year in Eastern University School, and those who knew time school nurse of University School, and Canada, returned to University School her best will remember her years of quite a character by all accounts. It is likely that in 1923 to remain until 1945, when she faithful service with gratitude. a few alumni of those years will remember Miss left because of poor health. This passage appeared in the 1955 edition Bowden, who, it seems, was 77 years old at the Strict and somewhat Spartan in her of the Black and Red, and some direct and time of her retirement in 1945. methods, she in no way encouraged indirect references to Miss Bowden appear BOWDEN - It is with great regret sickness, and her long experience enabled in earlier editions. In the years of her tenure, that we record the death of Miss E. her to spot the malingerer with ease; yet there were times when epidemics gripped the Bowden, who passed away in Victoria on those really in need invariably received school, and isolation of the afflicted made September 28th, 1955, at the age of 87. efficient and kindly treatment at her necessary. These quarantines put a tremendous Miss Bowden’s period of service at hands. Her sense of humour was quiet but onus on the nursing staff, and Miss Bowden University School far surpassed, in acute to a degree, and all her memories proved more than able to deal with these length, that of any previous Matron, were of the boys, in whose training she challenges. The almost 100-year-old School House building is currently undergoing a major transformation, including significant seismic upgrading and the addition of a stellar new library. Funding is made possible through the generous donations from members of the SMUS community.

In a one-time initiative, an anonymous donor has agreed to match all contributions to this fund. Our goal is to raise $8 million to cover this restructuring project. Thank you to all who have contributed to make this exciting project A Sneak a reality! Preview – The NEW LIBRARY

By Jim Kerr, Merrick Architecture North to s the centerpiece of a revitalized Ô Knight Ave. Senior School campus, the new Alibrary must fulfill its role in accommodating an expanded resource collection and new learning technologies within a physical environment that is both inspirational and highly functional for students and staff. The new library will be housed in a major addition to the north of School House (replacing the earlier Barker Library wing) as well as in a portion of the original School House ground floor, and will have a total floor area of approximately 8,500 square feet on two levels. It is designed to contain an expanded collection of 25,000 volumes, up from the current number of 17,000, as well as a dedicated library classroom, two small group meeting rooms, media production room, enlarged staff workroom, resource room, and office. The lower level will house the reference and non-fiction collections and will feature a centrally located main circulation desk with all staff work areas immediately adjacent. computer access capability. The two levels House corridor connecting to Brown Two clusters of eight computer will be connected via an internal stairway. Hall. It is unusual for a library to have reference workstations for group Opportunities for the prominent display of three entrances, but in this case the need and individual instruction will also be library materials and student artwork have for the new facility to be well connected located at this level. As well, there will been incorporated into the layout. with the daily traffic patterns on campus be numerous study carrels and two Given its prominent location, the was felt to be critical for its success. lounge-type study areas flanking the library will have its primary entrance Spatially, the library will be gathered main entrance, one featuring a fireplace. at grade facing the Crothall Centre around a dramatic double-height central The mezzanine level will house the fiction quadrangle but, as with the earlier space located on the main north-south collection as well as a secondary staff Barker Library, will also be accessible axis of School House. This space will workstation, one of the group meeting from the second floor main entrance hall be day-lighted via clerestory windows rooms, work tables, and lounge seating. of School House. A third access point at a roof level cupola above, supported All carrels and worktables will have will be located off the lower level School by arched timber trusses in a diagonal Paul Merrick Architecture Merrick Paul

orientation. It will feature four large of hardwood (cherry) paneling, doors, to create at night the impression of customized pendant light fixtures. Book millwork and bookshelf end panels the library as a lantern. stacks are generally located in open as well as slate flooring at entrances Like the great reading rooms in areas with study carrels and lounge and deep colour carpeting. As with the the libraries of antiquity and more seating dispersed along exterior walls Crothall Centre, ceilings will generally recent times, the central atrium space to provide users with daylight and be light in colour to provide higher is intended to establish itself as the views towards the quadrangle spaces light reflectance in tandem with indirect heart of the library and the campus as a nearby. Interior staff work areas and lighting fixtures to create a softer effect, whole. To accentuate its significance as meeting rooms are visually connected particularly during after-dark hours. The a place of orientation and contemplation with adjacent stack areas through the mezzanine features extensive glazing in this context, words of inspiration will generous use of interior glazing. facing the Crothall Centre quadrangle appear in relief on the four sides of the Materially, the spaces will be and, together with the clerestory cupola mezzanine floor structure. enriched through the generous use window already described, should help 20 trophy case

From the Trophy Case The Nelson/Strathcona Shield By Rob Wilson, Volunteer School Archivist, Past SMUS Headmaster, Director of Admissions, Teacher, Rugby Coach

hen the renovation of School House started, W it was necessary to clear the decks for the work, and in the case of the archives, it was a matter of putting a lot of material into temporary storage. At present, the archive office and materials are accommodated in the old infirmary. During the move, an interesting and The following winners’ names are inscribed on the Nelson/Strathcona significantly historical University School trophy came to light. Shield. The Nelson trophy consists of two separate shields, presented by Lord Larger Shield Smaller Shield Strathcona in 1907. The shields are embossed in copper, have an imprint 1908 M. Bell-Irving 1919 R.B. Bonar of HMS Victory, a cameo print of Admiral Lord Nelson, October 21, 1909 W.J. Bowser 1920 R.B. Bonar 1805, and the famous exhortation to his men on that date at the Battle of 1910 J.E. Mathews 1921 E.R. Gardner Trafalgar: “England expects that every man will do his duty.” 1911 R.W.L. Crawford 1922 W.F.A. Pollard An explanation is inscribed beneath, and it reads: 1912 N.S. York 1923 K.M. Pate 1913 R. Wallis 1924 R. Brinkley Made of copper from HMS Victory and Foudroyant. Presented by Lord 1914 H. Winch 1925 J.D. McLauchlan Strathcona and Mount Royal GCMG through British and Foreign 1915 W.A.B. Garrard 1926 J.W. Moore Sailor’s Society for Canadian Schools 1907. 1921 R.B. Bonar 1927 J.M. Atkins Under this main shield are individual copper shields which contain 1922 E.R. Gardner 1928 F.O. White the year and name of the winner of the award. It was awarded for rifle 1923 G.E. Beatty 1929 I.K. Kerr shooting 1908-1930, except during the World War I years (1914-1918). 1924 P.H. Lord 1930 R.K. Mercer From 1921-1929, each shield has a winner’s name. 1925 J.D. McLauchlan In those years, rifle shooting, both indoor and outdoor, was a big 1926 G.A. Townsend part of the School’s programme, and University School achieved highly 1927 J.M. Atkins 1928 I.K. Kerr impressive results among Canadian schools. For example, first place in 1929 I.K. Kerr Canada 1913, 1920 and 1921 for Inter-Schools’ Challenge Shield and first place in Canada in Canada Rifle League 1919, 1920, and 1921. Harvey Memorial Rifle presented in 1923 by the brothers and sisters The Nelson Shields do not look very impressive: the oak is old and of the late Capt. R.V. Harvey for the best rifle shot in University School. scarred, while the copper plate is dull. Also, the copper has been attached 1923 G.E. Beatty 1950 M.L. Clifford to the wooden base with rivets. 1924 P.H. Lord 1951 W.J. Robertson The fact that the shields were presented only until 1930 has a couple 1925 J.D. McLauchlan 1952 H.H. Bell of possible explanations. First, all of the available space on the small 1926 J.W. Moore 1953 C.H. Jackson shields had been used up, and, second, the Harvey Memorial Rifle seems 1927 J.M. Atkins 1954 J.T. Rose to have superseded this older historical trophy. The Harvey Memorial 1928 I.K. Kerr 1955 J.T. Rose Rifle, named after University School Founder, R.V. Harvey, is a rifle with 1929 I.K. Kerr 1956 C.P. Plant small copper shields attached, naming the winners from 1923-1969. 1930 J.A. Richardson and 1957 R.D. Whitehouse The Nelson Shield, also called the Strathcona Shield in some Black R.K. Mercer 1958 F.G. Beban and Red magazines, is unattractive to look at, but has a fascinating 1931 E.C. Hamber 1959 F.G. Allen historical significance. It was probably manufactured to celebrate the 1932 J.R. Worthington 1960 D.W. Beban centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1905, and it is a coincidence that it 1933 A.P. Hawes 1961 R.H.B. Cree came to notice at the time of School House renovation in 2005, 200 years 1934 E.C. Boak 1962 D.A. Angus after Trafalgar! 1935 C.N. Sworder 1963 A.D. Geissler and To further the theme of coincidence, I was reading a publication 1936 A. Field J.C. Mackid by Rio Tinto PLC in which there was an article about the Royal Navy 1937 D. Bowen-Colthurst 1964 M.B. Kelly ships at the time of Trafalgar. Evidently, the wooden hulls were ravaged 1938 W.L. Gillespie 1965 No award by a worm, and to combat this menace, the marine engineers covered 1939 W. Gillespie 1966 G.C. Cousens 1940 R.A. Creery 1967 P.K. Hardcastle ships with copper sheathing: copper sheets, 4 feet long and 14 inches 1941 W.D. Mackay 1968 B.A. Burns wide. This proved successful in thwarting the offending worm, but the 1942 R.E. Bailey 1969 D.A. Singleton iron rivets attaching the copper sheathing to the ships became subject 1943 R.E. Bailey 1970 no competition to electrolysis and started to corrode. After Trafalgar, copper plating was 1944 P.F. Collett 1971 no competition removed from the ships, and it is not unreasonable to speculate that the 1945 P.F. Collett copper was later used in 1905 to make trophies in Lord Nelson’s name, 1946 D. Davison 100 years after his death, with some destined for Canada, and specifically 1947 D.A. Davison University School. 1948 H.L.B. Mackenzie 1949 G.R.C. Shipley centennial gala 21

A Gala Affair! MUS gratefully acknowledges the vision he Centennial Gala has come and gone, but for those who Sand dedication of the Gala Committee, T attended, it will remain a memorable event. through whose efforts a resounding A gala-sized white porte-cochère festooned with black and $61,000 was raised – and matched – for the white balloons and dangling silver ribbons welcomed guests upon arrival. restoration of School House. A team of volunteers decked in gala finery ushered guests into the plush black-carpeted cocktail lounge, whose centrepiece was a working Italian Gala Committee stone fountain, hemmed by a Koi-filled pool, and above it all, suspended Marianne Koerner-Bianco Jayne Hawe as if by magic, two enormous crystal chandeliers. Ann Cameron Kathy Jawl Guests in their elegant attire sipped champagne served by bow-tied Debbie Couvelier Mary Pollen waiters and mingled in animated groups taking in the atmosphere of Melanie Hadfield Rani Singh celebration and community, before eventually stepping into the grandeur Terry Harper Terry Stockus of the ballroom, a vision in black, white, and silver, punctuated with hints A special thank you to the following businesses and individuals for their of mauve from the elegant menus and hallmarked by giant white balloons generous contributions to the success of the Centennial Gala: suspended from the ceiling. The William Monkman Athletic Complex experienced quite the magnificent transformation, setting a new standard Gala Sponsors for all future events of this style and scope. VIVAT SOCIETY Tech Mechanical The success of the evening was a tribute to the volunteers serving on Anonymous sponsor Top Marks the Gala Committee, whose vision, dedication, and many planning hours Anonymous benefactor Uniwell Corporation Rubi & Alex Wong delivered up a soirée par excellence. BELL TOWER Chris Considine (US 70) received a standing ovation when he Sodexho Services Canada PATRONS humorously highlighted a century of achievements at the school. He Alliance Engineering HEADMASTER’S CIRCLE concluded his speech with a toast to the next century. Stephen Martin, Alpha Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. Alumni Association of SMUS Board Chair, Bob Snowden, Head of School, and The Honourable Canadian Waste Services Inc. David Angus Murray Coell, Minister of Advanced Education, each saluted the school. Robert Freundlich & Rodolfo Bianco Chris Molineux (SMUS 84) was the perfect master of ceremonies. A Associates Ltd. & Marianne Koerner-Bianco professional comedian, he ensured that the evening flowed from the first Johnson Fu Insurance Agency Inc. Campbell Construction Ltd. moment until the dancing began. The Timebenders, led by Tom Watson LCF Advanced Technology Ltd. Rod & Debbie Couvelier (SMUS 80), provided the musical entertainment, and in the spirit of the Long & McQuade Ltd. Feys & Hobbs Catered Arts evening, the dance floor was packed until the early morning hours. Merit Travel Eric & Kathy Heffernan The magnificent evening wouldn’t have been possible without the North Douglas SYSCO Foods Hillside Printing talents of David Feys of Feys & Hobbs Catered Arts, Bassanio Tsang and Out of the Blue Designs Home Lumber Paula Henchion of Sodexho, and the army of dedicated SMUS volunteers. Petals Plus Florist Island Window Coverings Ltd. Last but not least, hats off to the gala guests themselves for supporting Ralmax Developments Ltd. Island Floor Centre Ltd. this grand event in the spirit of raising funds for the restoration of School Secure Networking Michael & Kathy Jawl House. The school is pleased to announce that a total of $61,000 was Solutions Group KPMG Chartered Accountants raised. In keeping with the philanthropic spirit of the campaign for Starbucks (Shelbourne) Monk Office Supply School House, the campaign’s anonymous benefactor has agreed to match Sun Life Assurance Co. Paul Merrick Architects Ltd. this total, for a gala sum of $122,000! Victoria BMW RBC Royal Bank (George Fisher) A successful event by any measure! Victoria Express Systems Stantec (Keen Engineering)

These fine individuals have all made significant contributions to the school. Three new facilities have recently been named in their honour. Celebrating the Centennial Gala together are (l-r): John Schaffter (Headmaster from 1977-1988), Graeme Crothall (Honourary Board Member), Anne Schaffter, Barbara Copeland, Clare Copeland (former Board Member). 22 schoolalumni news election

St. Michaels University School Alumni Association Voting Processes

Principles: • Each member of the SMUS Alumni Association in good standing • Results will be communicated to the alumni. has a right to cast one vote for the 10 Association Trustees in 2006. • The election process is open to all members. • Alumni may vote by paper ballot, e-ballot, or by attending the • The voting process may be appealed. annual general meeting.

Paper Ballot Voting registering in the database is 1200 hr PST on The meeting is being held at 0930 hr PST Paper ballots have been mailed out to all Monday, May 8, 2006. Registered alumni will Saturday, May 13 in Copeland Lecture alumni and are available from the Alumni be able to cast their votes from 1600 hr on Theatre. Office (St. Michaels University School, 3400 Monday, May 8, 2006 until 2400 hr PST on Reviewers will record who has voted and Richmond Rd, Victoria, BC), the alumni web Friday, May 12, 2006. counters will count the votes. These will be page, or this School Ties article. announced as soon as they are known. In cases Each ballot must be sealed in an envelope Proxy Voting where a member of the alumni has voted more with the alumnus’ name, graduation year, and Proxy votes, as described in bylaw 1.1 (ff), than once, all of their votes will be removed school affiliation (SM, US, SMUS) in the must be received by the Alumni Office before from the count. right-hand corner. 0930 hr PST Thursday, May 11, 2006. A member of the alumni may appeal All paper ballots must be received in the the process within 30 days of the election Alumni Office by 1200 hr PST on Wednesday, Annual General through a written submission to the election May 10, 2006. Meeting Voting committee. The election committee will review Alumni attending the annual general meeting the submission. The ruling of the election e-ballot Voting (AGM) and wishing to vote will be required committee is final. The clock on the Alumni web page will be Alumni must be registered in the alumni to register and state that they are eligibile to used as the official clock to open and close voting. database to vote by e-ballot. The deadline for vote (i.e., have not voted by paper ballot or e-ballot and are members in good standing). ELEVEN candidates appear on the ballot and alumni may vote for a maximum of TEN.

Planned Giving Greater Fulfillment through Giving I recently read a simple but powerful statement that made me stop they die. Most of us want to be assured that when we die, our spouse, and think. children, and grandchildren are adequately provided for. Some of You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what us also want to include a bequest for a charitable cause. For SMUS you give. alumni, this can be our school, which holds a special place in our hearts Thirty years after graduating from SMUS, I must admit that in with fond memories of earlier years. my life thus far, I probably focused too much on the first half of that There are a number of bequest giving methods to consider when statement and too little on the latter half. you decide that you want to include St. Michaels University School in There is fulfillment that comes with giving, and we get that good your will. One way is to provide a percentage bequest that designates feeling, at least momentarily, when we place a few coins in the Salvation your gift to SMUS as a percentage of the value of your estate. For Army box at Christmas time or donate over the Internet to a relief example, “I bequeath to St. Michaels University School of Victoria, agency during a time of natural calamity. These moments enrich our Canada, 10% (ten percent) of my total estate.” Another way to benefit lives and we hope improve the lives of others. If we recall the satisfaction SMUS is to provide a specific bequest that designates an amount and that comes with such simple acts of giving, imagine the fulfillment that purpose for the bequest – “I leave $5,000 to St. Michaels University will come from giving to a cause that you cherish – then the statement School of Victoria, Canada, for the purpose of purchasing books for “you make a life by what you give” starts to hit home. the school library.” Finally, there are residual bequests. Sample wording People commit to causes and give in various ways. Some pledge to could be: “I give St. Michaels University School of Victoria, Canada, all donate every year to an annual fund, while others make periodic or one- that remains in my estate after debts, taxes, expenses, and designations time major gifts towards building projects or endowments. For many of to individuals are taken care of out of my estate.” us, the largest gift that we will ever give to a charitable cause will be at If you decide that you would like to make a bequest to SMUS, we the end of our lifetime in the form of a bequest from our estate. welcome an opportunity to talk with you so that we can be sure your It goes without saying that every adult should have a will, or they wishes can be met and that your bequest provision is properly worded. lose control over how their possessions and assets are passed on when Keith A. Jones (SMUS 76), Associate Director of Advancement Tel: (250) 370-6154 [email protected] alumnischool election news 23

Biographies of candidates: n Kyman Chan (SMUS 85) is a CA practicing in Victoria. He is n Gareth Rees (SMUS 85) lives in Vancouver where he runs a completing his second term on the Board. He is a member of the SMUS consulting company for the sporting community. He has represented the Liaison committee, is chair of the Scholarship committee, and currently Canadian rugby team 55 times and has captained the team on almost half serves as treasurer. Kyman recently received the Outstanding Young CA of those occasions. He is a world-famous player, having played in four award from the BC Institute of Chartered Accountants. He brings strong World Cups and has won numerous prestigious international awards. He organizational and accounting skills to the Board. is a member of the Communications committee, the SMUS Centennial committee and is chair of the SMUSAA Recognition committee. Gareth n Allyn Dolsen (SMUS 96) works and attends post-secondary brings a strong sense of history, a drive and passion for the school, and education courses in Victoria. She is completing her second term on outstanding leadership skills to the Board. the Board and is a member of the Graduating Classes and Reunions committee. Allyn brings connection to younger alumni and enthusiasm n Rick Stolle (SMUS 89) lives in Victoria and is employed by to the Board. Canaccord Capital Corporation as an investment advisor. He is currently a member of the Communications committee and he brings a strong n Bruce Holms (SM 71) works with the Ministry of Environment with work ethic and leadership to the Alumni Board. Rick has three children the provincial government. He is completing his second consecutive term currently attending SMUS and he takes very seriously the impact the on the Board. He is a member of the Governance committee, Graduating Alumni Association can have on the future direction of the School. Classes and Reunions committee, the SMUS Liaison committee, and is Chair of the Communications committee. Bruce brings a strong work n Michael Symons attended both St. Michael’s School and University ethic and leadership to the Board. School (SM and US 63). He is active in the Victoria community in many public and private endeavours. His grandfather, Kyrle C. Symons, was n Eric Kerr (SMUS 95) is a practicing lawyer in Victoria. He is the founder of St. Michael’s School in 1910. Michael is a member of the completing his second consecutive term on the Board. Eric is a member of Graduating Classes and Reunions committee and brings a strong sense of the Graduating Classes and Reunions committee, Scholarship committee, history and commitment to the Board. He is working closely with the School the SMUS Liaison committee, and currently serves as secretary. He brings Archives as well as re-engaging the St. Michael’s Alumni with the SMUSAA. strong analytical skills to the Board. n Andrew Timmis (US 65) lives in Victoria where he runs his car n David McPhee (US 70) lives in Vancouver and has a unique blend business. His father, J.J.Timmis, was University School’s longest serving of public- and private-sector experiences. He has served as first secretary headmaster. Andrew lived at the school for 22 years and his passion and to the BC government Cabinet and principal secretary to the premier of long family history with the school brings an important perspective for BC. He is a founding member of the Vancouver Airport Authority and alumni. He has recently re-engaged with the school and last year he remains a member of that Board. He is completing his second consecutive organized a class reunion dinner for over 100 alumni. term on the Alumni Board. He is a member of the Communications committee and the Governance committee and brings a wealth of n Jim Wenman (US 66) is a financial advisor with a national brokerage experience and strong historical perspective to the Board. firm in Victoria. The Wenman name will be well-known to many members of the Society as one that goes back to 1912 when his father, n Nicky Parkinson (SMUS 83) lives in Victoria where she is raising Reg, was first enrolled at University School. Jim was a teacher at the a young family and working part-time in a veterinary practice. She had school, a resident master in boarding, a past parent, and he has served served five terms up until two years ago. She has been an active volunteer many terms on the Alumni Board. He will bring a strong historical and strongly supports the new mission of the Alumni Association to re- perspective, and much experience and wisdom to the Board. engage its members as we enter our second century.

SMUS Alumni Association Alumnus’ name: ______Board of Trustee First Middle Last Election 2006 Graduation year: _____ School affiliation: ❏ SM ❏ US ❏ SMUS Alumni must be registered in the alumni database to vote by e-ballot. The deadline Please indicate your vote with an X for a maximum of ten (10) candidates. for registering in the database is 1200 hr Kyman Chan David McPhee Michael Symons PST on Monday, May 8, 2006. Registered alumni will be able to cast their votes from Allyn Dolsen Nicky Parkinson Andrew Timmis 1600 hr on Monday, May 8, 2006 until 2400 hr PST on Friday, May 12, 2006. Bruce Holms Gareth Rees Jim Wenman Rick Stolle www.admin.smus.ca/alumvote/index.htm Eric Kerr

Please photocopy and return to: St. Michaels University School Alumni Office, 3400 Richmond Rd., Victoria, BC, V8P 4P5 Each ballot must be sealed in a separate envelope with the alumnus’ name, graduation year, and school affiliation (SM, US, SMUS) written in the right-hand corner. All ballots must be received in the Alumni Office by 1200 hr PST on Wednesday, May 10, 2006. 24 schoolcentennial news celebration The Celebration of our Century Centennial Weekend Featuring Canada vs SMUS International XV

he Centennial Weekend will be one of the school’s biggest Tcelebrations ever – dedicated to the entire community of St. Michaels University School. All alumni from far and wide, school families, students, and friends of the school are invited to come and enjoy the exciting grand finale to our Centennial Year celebrations.

Weekend Highlights The Centennial Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, May 11. Arrange a foursome of former classmates, family, and friends, or just register on your own. Everyone welcome – handicap matters not!

Class Reunions for every year will take place on Friday evening, from 6-8:30 pm under the festive marquee. Come and renew ties with former classmates over a glass of wine or a cool pint, and reminisce as the

Centennial Celebrations unfold. Centennial Fireworks! Fireworks will cascade over the school campus in a spectacular symphony House Receptions for Boarding Parents will afford a great social venue of colour and sound – not to be missed! Shane Archer of SMUS Computer for boarding families. Services, along with a team of creative pyrotechnical artists are planning a spectacular fireworks display for the Centennial Weekend beginning at 9 pm The Saturday SHOWCASE on Saturday, May 13. Integrating John Reid’s newly orchestrated score of the School Song along with a colourful video display, the event promises to be Visit exciting displays on the history of the school and its talented student both dramatic and exciting. body. Explore a variety of goods in the International Market and Bazaar and find a gift for Mom (it is Mother’s Day weekend!). Enjoy rugby and Stay awhile soccer teams in action while sizzling barbeques stir your appetite. Savour a Visitors from out-of-town can enjoy special rates at select hotels in pint or two in the beer garden and take in the rugby match of our century Victoria. Extend your weekend into a mini-holiday for the entire family! – Canada vs SMUS International XV. Or hop aboard the bus and spend Check www.smus.bc.ca for details on this and other travel promotions for the afternoon at the magnificent Butchart Gardens. the Centennial Weekend. The Centennial Concert and Dance under the stars will be a festive celebration for all ages, featuring the musical talents of The Timebenders. Come and Celebrate! Dine al fresco in the grand marquee. Choose from the diverse multi- St. Michaels University School ethnic cuisines for which the SMUS International Food Fair is famous. 3400 Richmond Road Victoria, British Columbia The Saturday evening celebrations will culminate with the Centennial Canada V8P 4P5 Fireworks Show cascading over the school campus in a spectacular symphony of colour and sound – sure to please the young at heart!

On Sunday, the weekend officially comes to a close with the Alumni Tickets Centennial Chapel Service. A portion of this service will include the For ticket information contact Louise Winter at (250) 370-6176 dedication of a new stained-glass window in memory of Colin Skinner or purchase online at: www.smus.bc.ca/about/100/cent_sched.html (1936-2003). Proceeds from the Centennial Weekend will go to the heritage-designated The Billy G. Basketball Challenge on Sunday afternoon will offer diehard School House restoration project and the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis alumni one final hoop-la before throwing in the towel. Foundation.

We gratefully acknowledge the following sponsors: centennial celebration 25 Schedule of Events May 11-14, 2006

Thursday, May 11 Saturday, May 13 Centennial Golf Tournament Saturday Gorge Vale Golf Course SATURDAY 1005 Craigflower Road, Victoria, BC Clubhouse: (250) 383-6451 SHOWCASE Admission Adults $ 25 1:00 pm Shotgun Start 9:30 am Youth (9-19) $ 10 6:00 pm Dinner and Prizes Alumni AGM - Copeland Lecture Theatre Children 8 and under free! Online registration at: www.smus.bc.ca/about/100/reg.asp 11:00 am - 4:00 pm All Day Events: Includes: entry to SMUS • Art Exhibition - Crothall Centre grounds, all games, all • Archives Display - Schaffter Hall exhibits, music by the Friday, May 12 • SMUS Campus Shop Timebenders, and • International Market and Bazaar evening fireworks. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm School Tours and Campus Shop open 9:30 am, 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm BC High School Premier League Rugby 5:00 - 9:00 pm SMUS First XV playing at 1:00 pm Boarding Families House Receptions 12:00 noon 6:00 pm SMUS Senior Girls Soccer vs Brentwood Class Reunions Evening 12:30 - 4:30 pm • Reception: Classes 1941 - 1966 Guided tour of Butchart Gardens (only $10) At Reynolds House Sponsored by the Butchart Gardens and the SMUS Alumni Association

• Reception: Classes 1967 - 2005 1:00 - 4:00 pm Under the Marquee Beer Garden - Wenman Pavilion Appetizers and cash bar 2:15 pm 8:00 pm Canadian Scottish Regiment Pipes and Drums SMUS Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony 3:00 pm Canada vs SMUS International XV

4:30 - 9:00 pm Beer Garden - Marquee

5:00 - 9:00 pm International Food Fair Centennial Concert and Dance with The Timebenders

9:00 pm Centennial Fireworks

Sunday, May 14 11:00 am Centennial Chapel Service The weekend comes to a formal close in the chapel. At the end of the service, a beautiful stained-glass window will be dedicated in memory of Colin Skinner (1936-2003).

1:00 pm Billy G. Basketball Challenge Alumni vs SMUS Girls and Boys 1:00 pm Girls challenge 2:30 pm Boys challenge

Come and enjoy the final slam-dunk of the Centennial Weekend! 26 alumni news World-class! The SMUS Rugby Legacy

ugby has been played at St. Michaels University School for its entire 100-year history Ed Fairhurst (SMUS 97) R and an enormous legacy has been left to the Canadian scene. Twelve alumni have been Ed is a current member of the Canadian squad honoured with selection to the national team and the statistics accumulated from that and has made 27 appearances at both half- group are quite remarkable. SMUS graduates have made 230 appearances wearing the maple leaf, back positions (scrum half being his preferred and it has been a rare occasion over the past 20 years when a Canadian team has taken to the field position). So far, in his international career, he has without one of our grads in its line-up. Four of our alumni have captained Canada in a total of 45 accumulated 31 points. He played in the 2003 games and an amazingly high proportion of Canada’s points have come from this select group. We World Cup and was a member of Canada Sevens can take great pride in the following! Team at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Ken Wilke (US 66) Andrew Heaman (SMUS 85) Mike Danskin (SMUS 98) Ken played four times for Canada in the Andrew played against the USA in 1988 and Mike has made three appearances for the national early seventies and captained the team three was well-known for his blazing speed. He team, but is best known for his seven-a-side times. Additionally, he was made an honorary played alongside Gareth in the 1988 Hong ability. He is currently a member of that squad Barbarian for his services to the game. Canada Kong Sevens, where they were well-supported which plays on the world sevens circuit and played very few games in the early seventies; but by the SMUS 1st and 2nd XV Touring Team. recently appeared at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. for that, Ken would have had many more caps. John Graf ( SMUS 87) Rob Frame (SMUS 79) John is a brilliantly versatile player who has the Jeremy Cordle (SMUS 91) Rob was an outstanding back row forward who distinction of having played in every backfield Jeremy’s blistering pace has won him six caps appeared for Canada on six occasions, including position for his country. Scrum half is his best on the wing from 1998 to 2001. He is well the inaugural World Cup in 1987 in New and preferred position and he captained Canada known for his electrifying moves and has the Zealand. He played an important role in Canada’s in 16 of his 54 appearances. He accumulated 90 ability to bring the crowd to its feet. excellent performance at the tournament. points in international rugby and played in three Mike Pyke (SMUS 02) Gareth Rees (SMUS 85) World Cups from 1991 to 1999. Mike graduated from SMUS in 2002 and is Gareth is the best-known of Canada’s rugby Bob Ross (SMUS 87) a current member of the Canadian squad. He elite. He became a world star when the Bob was a prolific kicker and scored 421 points in has so far made seven international appearances professional game arrived. He captained his career for the national team. He represented and has scored 10 points. He plays professional Canada in 25 of his 55 appearances and he Canada 57 times and was honoured with the rugby in Edinburgh, Scotland. scored 492 points. Gareth was selected by the captaincy on two occasions in 1998. Bob played David Spicer (SMUS 03) Barbarians, won an Oxford Blue and played in three World Cups from 1995 to 2003. David broke into the national squad as a professional rugby in France, Wales, and Rob Card (SMUS 93) 19-year-old when he made his debut as a England as well as making an appearance at the Rob was the Canadian scrum half on eight substitute at Twickenham against the much- Hong Kong Sevens. He is still one of a small occasions in 1996 and 1997. He played some vaunted English team in 2004. So far, he has group of world players to have appeared in four professional rugby in Wales and was part of the just two caps, but he is undoubtedly a young World Cups, beginning in 1987. national squad which represented Canada at player who will be around the national scene the World Cup Sevens in 1997. for a long time. Advancement The Annual Fund and The Advancement Team – Building the Future Together

nnual gifts to SMUS support the daily lives of students A and teachers. In our centennial year, the Annual Fund for Excellence focuses on funding the restoration of School House. This initiative has been strongly supported. Every dollar raised in support of the School House project is being matched by a very generous, anonymous Three new faces in the Advancement office: Keith Jones (SMUS 76), benefactor to a maximum of $3 million. Jeannie Fuller (NHS 74), and Maria Gonçalves. This year’s Annual Fund has already achieved 70% of the $601,000 goal in cash and pledges! Director, Annual Fund; and Keith Jones (SMUS 76), Associate Director The Advancement Office welcomes the addition of three new faces of Advancement. to the team this year, with each of them bringing a wealth of experience We invite every member of our SMUS community to join this that has enhanced and complemented the team. They are: Maria successful effort. The fund is our legacy. Gonçalves, Advancement Associate; Jeannie (Hopkins) Fuller (NHS 74), Jeannie Fuller, Director, Annual Fund alumnischool news 27 Focus on Alumni Walter Josiah Pearse: A short, but auspicious life ver 5,000 graduates of University School and St. Michaels Cambridge ice hockey game, which was played in the winter term in O University School are listed on the plaques that adorn the walls Switzerland – where else would the ‘upper crust’ go for winter sports? of the chapel. Each year, a new group of graduates is added. Pearse returned to Kamloops after his days at Oxford and began to Visiting alumni take great pride in finding their names in their year of work in a law practice. Meanwhile, in Europe, the war was beginning graduation and often proceed to reminisce about their time at the school. to take on sinister proportions, and along with thousands of other Stories of former classmates emerge as names are recognized one by one. young Canadians, Pearse decided to head for England to enlist. He was The very first board in the chapel commissioned as a lieutenant in the Royal Horse Artillery and went to honouring graduates is dated 1907, less the front. than two years before the school was By April 1917, Pearse found himself at Vimy Ridge, and in the early relocated to its present campus. One of morning of the 9th, he was one of 20,000 soldiers who attacked in the the first two graduates of that year was first wave of fighting in the great battle. He was killed that day and is Walter Josiah Pearse, a boarding student buried at the Ecoivres Military Cemetery in Mont St Eloi, France. His from Kamloops. At the school, Pearse record shows that he was a 2nd Lieutenant in Z Battery, 5 Brigade, Royal was recognized as a top scholar who also Horse Artillery and that he was a recipient of the Military Cross. played 1st XV rugby and 1st X1 cricket. Walter Josiah Pearse, one of our first graduates, achieved great things He was also recorded as a graduate of in his 27 years, and almost one hundred years later could still easily be the 1908, because he remained at University model for today’s students to emulate. From his promise as a graduate of School for an extra year to write his 1908 to his academic success at two of the world’s great universities to his McGill Matriculation. He was successful and made the long journey east final resting place in France is a story of ecstasy and despair. After World to that fine institution in Montreal. In his first year at McGill he placed War I ended, his name, along with 61 other graduates of University second in his class. School, was imprinted on the great Memorial Board. His name appears In October of 1911, Pearse was named as McGill’s Rhodes Scholar to twice in the chapel, once as a signal of a glorious future and once to Oxford University and remained there until he obtained his law degree record the passing of a hero and what could have been. Look for his name in 1914. He was clearly a very athletic individual; he ran on the Oxford and give him a few minutes of your thoughts. cross country team, won a half-blue in tennis and played in the Oxford/

University School, 1907 1st XV Rugby. Pearse, back row, second from right, achieved Rhodes Scholar status in 1911. 28 alumni news Focus on Alumni Jelena Mrdjenovich Wins World Title n November 18 , J e l e n a O Mrdjenovich (SMUS 00) won the World Super Featherweight Boxing title before a partisan crowd of 2,500 fans at the Shaw Convention Centre in Edmonton. Her opponent was Franchesca Alcanter of Kansas City. Jelena stepped into the ring in a shimmering silver robe (she is, after all, sponsored by a jewelry store). The alumni in attendance could not fail to notice that, as the robe came off, Jelena was wearing her old basketball warm up t-shirt with SMUS emblazoned on the front in six-inch high letters on top of her boxing top. During the opening rounds of the fight, Jelena looked sharp and was clearly building a solid lead. However, her opponent with an aggressive stance continued to plough ahead and the occasional heavy blow had Jelena’s fans a little nervous. In the sixth round, as Alcanter once again came charging forward, Jelena (l-r) Krystal O'Byrne (SMUS 99), jubilant Jelena Mrdjenovich (SMUS 00), Vania Gamache (SMUS 99) and landed a classic left hook which dropped her Kim Lobb (SMUS 98). opponent to the canvas. Even though she did manage to get to her feet, the referee decided that she was defenceless, Champagne flowed as the celebration party went on until the wee which left Jelena the victor with a TKO. The hometown fans went wild hours. SMUS has its first world-boxing champion. Who on the school and the thirty or so SMUS alumni were ecstatic! boxing teams from the middle decades of the twentieth century would have ever dreamt of that one? Susan Platts (SMUS 91) Her Star is Rising ver the past year or so, photographs of mezzo-soprano Susan’s year of mentorship with Jessye Norman ended in July of 2005, O Susan Platts (SMUS 91) and opera great Jessye Norman have but their relationship continues. She has become a regular performer with adorned pages of the world’s premier newspapers. The major orchestras in the United States and has been a featured soloist with announcements record the fact that Susan was selected by Miss Norman nearly every orchestra in Canada, including those in Montreal, Toronto, from one of the four finalists in the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Victoria. In recent years, Susan has graced Initiative, a programme created in 2002 that matches young actors, a number of big-time stages and opera houses, including La Scala in singers, dancers, and visual artists with veterans in each field. Winners do Milan, New York’s Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, and Tanglewood in not apply, they are chosen. Lennox, Massachusetts, the summer home of the Boston Symphony. Susan purposely avoids A-list roles which would typecast her as an opera singer. Instead she chooses the concerts, recitals, and repertoire she loves. Just before Christmas, Susan came to the west coast to sing the alto part in the Messiah with the CBC Radio Orchestra. She was warmly received by a packed house at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver. A small group of SMUS alumni were in attendance – they met Susan at a reception in the theatre following the show. We wish her well and look forward to following her future successes.

At the Messiah performance in December 2005, (l-r) Louise Winter (Advancemnt Office), Susan Platts (SMUS 91), and Chantal Nowak (SMUS 97). alumni news 29

Katherine Tweedie – “anything is possible.” The Ironman Lady Katherine Tweedie (SMUS 94) atherine Tweedie spent much of her early career as a I pushed hard but comfortably and K venture capital investor on Bay Street in Toronto. Her job was a ended up having one of the fastest bike busy one and there was little time for rest and recreation. As an splits I have ever accomplished for a athlete at school, she played on the SMUS field hockey team, which won 180 km course of 5:14. I think I prayed the provincial championship in the fall of 1993, and enjoyed jogging to almost the entire way (to multiple stay fit. However, what happened next is quite astounding. Gods) for smooth sailing and no flat She decided a couple of years ago to take some time off to travel and tires given the number of flats that in doing so, led her life in a direction which was a shock to everyone, had occurred during my training on including herself. She met a group of people in Ottawa who were training the Queen K Highway. Luckily, none for a triathlon and decided to join them. She became hooked. Her travels prevailed, although I have a feeling I then took her to South Africa, the land of her birth, where her interest promised away my first-born child so in triathlon blossomed. She entered her first triathlon and won her age might have to reconcile that one when group, even though three months before she had never run more than 10 it happens. kilometres. The amazing thing was that her victory won her a place in the Coming off the bike when your legs feel like lead and you know you ‘daddy’ of all triathlons, the Hawaii Ironman, and she was still without a have a marathon to complete in 35-40 degree heat, 100% humidity is coach. This is her story of the great race. one of the scariest things imaginable, especially after one of the fastest bike averages of your life. You just have no idea what is going to happen. “I crossed the finish line at the I started out fine along Alii Drive and made it to the turnaround at the Ironman World Championships in little blue church – coming back up was a different story. My pace slowed 10:25 hours. It was beyond anything considerably and I could feel the heat taking its toll. I knew that the steep I could ever have dreamed possible. hill up Palani Avenue to the highway was going to be tough. Part way along I placed seventh in my age group, Alii Drive I saw my parents, then David, Clare, Penny, Paulo, Francois, and in the top 20 women overall and I a few others. Their energy and huge cheers gave me such a lift although missed making the podium by less I was hurting so much I don’t think I even took my eyes off the road to than a minute (yes, my competitive acknowledge them. Eventually I was up Palani and into the full heat of the spirit is still chewing on that one!). lava fields going out to the Energy Lab. I concentrated on putting one foot However, I am honestly just awed in front of the other and at each aid station drank and put ice against my at beating all my expectations and heart and in my hands. It worked and my pace improved. I plugged away crossing the finish line, given that and made it to the turnaround and vowed not to walk on any of the hills a year ago, I think I had barely run coming back to Kona. I was in the last stage and suddenly two girls in my more than 10 km at any one time! age group caught me on the final hill. I increased the pace, they matched Overall, it was a spectacular day. mine and we got to the top and pounded our exhausted legs back down I woke up at 4 am and ate breakfast Palani. Unfortunately I knew that I couldn’t hold the pace and backed off sitting out on our patio in the dark in the final kilometre to the end along Alii Drive. It was hard to let go but watching the full moon over the I also knew my limitations and at that point I really wanted to experience ocean. Then it was off to the race the thrill of the end. It was such an incredible feeling running through the start with 1800 other people all getting their numbers marked on their thousands of cheering people along the finish. I was looking for my family bodies, sunscreen applied, and making last minute adjustments to bikes and saw them just as I crossed the line for a marathon time of 3:58. I have in transition. It was an orderly entry down the ramp and into the ocean never been so happy to have anything done in all my life! So much hard as we got ready for the start. I swam out into the bay and tread water, work, so much worrying and preparation, and suddenly it was all over! listening to the national anthem while watching the sunrise over the In retrospect, I think this experience, as well as the opportunity to volcanic mountains above the bay. There was so much energy with the be exposed to the many incredible people in this sport, has taught me so thousands of spectators, helicopters flying overhead, and athletes in the much. The Ironman motto is “anything is possible” and if there is one water. I swam to the start line and took a deep breath to prepare myself thing I have learned over the past year, it is that even if you have doubts before the cannon went off. Suddenly the water went from peaceful and don’t believe you can do something, at least go out and try. Taking tranquility to the most violent washing-machine churn as everyone started those steps into uncharted waters (sometimes literally) can be so scary the swim. It was a tough start but thankfully, after a while, I managed to but the thrill of accomplishing something you never thought possible get into a better rhythm and eventually I was at the turnaround boat and translates into a strength and understanding that spans so many other heading back for the second 2 km to shore. I finished the swim in 1:05, areas of your life. Well... enough of the philosophy for now. I am not sure which brought a massive smile to my face, was into transition and then of my future plans at the moment, but will let you know once my feet out on the bike course with a pounding heart. A quick circuit through land someplace for more than a week! ” town (lots of cheering spectators including my family) and then it was out on the highway through the lava fields for the next five hours. 30 alumni updates Alumni Updates the historic Timberline Lodge Congratulations to Steve We receive email, snail mail, telephone calls, and visits – we (now The Juniper) in Banff, Nash (SMUS 92) who has been love to hear from you! This is what gives us the stories to build Alberta. They later enjoyed a named the winner of the Lou Marsh this important section of School Ties. Please take a moment fabulous honeymoon in the Turks Award as Canada’s Outstanding and tell us what you are doing. Keep in touch, and if you have a question about something at your old school, ask us. The and Caicos. Elizabeth and Andrew Athlete for 2005. more we hear, the more we can pass on in this section. met in Medicine Hat in early 2003 If you’d like to stay in touch on current school events and where Elizabeth had moved in Sam Millar (SMUS 94) alumni news, send us your email address [[email protected]] 2001 to pursue a career in health is the director of policy for the or [[email protected]] or visit our website and register and safety. They moved back to Government of Canada’s Office through the Alumni Directory [www.smus.bc.ca]. Vivat! Calgary in November 2003 to of Small and Medium Enterprises, pursue careers working for private in Ottawa. He is planning an FROM THE ’70s School, and are keen soccer players companies. After working hard to overland motorcycle trip from in the AYSO league! Tim has get their industry certifications and Scotland to Cape Town in 2007. Rick Anthony (SMUS 75 been busy writing music for film, professional designations, this past -78) sent this update in October: commercials, and theme parks. He fall they decided to establish their Melissa Sawyer (SMUS “After leaving SMUS, I graduated has scored seven films, including own company in the oil and gas 94) wrote to us in February: “After from Oak Bay High, and then Stephen King’s Gotham City and industry with Andrew working as a leaving SMUS and graduating spent two years in the military orchestrated Sony’s Half Past Dead, drilling consultant and Elizabeth as from McGill University in 1998, reserve. I went to UVic for a Universal’s Slither (due out in a safety consultant/auditor. I joined Teach For America1 and certificate in Public Relations, and March) and Warner Brothers’ 300 spent two years teaching special- FROM THE ’90s began my policing career in 1984. (also due out in 2006) with a 160- education students at Booker T. I have served with the Victoria piece orchestra. He scored many Pamela Lewis and Derek Washington High School in New Police Department since 1987, of the Kodak, IBM, and Cisco Kilburn (both SMUS 91) were Orleans, LA. The school was and in 2001 and 2002 I spent nine nationwide ads for Ogilvy in NY married at the Sooke Harbour literally falling apart. Classrooms months working with the UN as and LA. He has scored 14 theme House, outside Victoria, on weren’t air conditioned; walls were a police officer in Kosovo, in the park shows for Disneyland, Disney September 17, 2005. Since crumbling from termite infestation; former Yugoslavia. California Adventure, Tokyo graduating from Bishop’s College, bathrooms were filthy and covered I enjoy staying in touch with Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, Derek has been working as an in graffiti; and it was not unusual the many friends I made while at Disney Cruise Line, EuroDisney, environmental consultant for to hear gunshots ring out from the SMUS and I’m very impressed Seaworld, and Universal Studios. developers in Vancouver. After nearby housing development. This with the achievements of the He was also commissioned to graduating from Queen’s with a eye-opening experience provided school’s graduates. I am involved write the opening song for Hong psychology degree in 1995, Pam me with invaluable insight into with the community and local Kong Disneyland, the new decided to go back and do her urban poverty, social injustice, and charitable organizations, and credit Buzz Lightyear Ride, and the 5- nursing degree at UBC in 2004. educational inequality. my interest in these issues with the year anniversary song for Tokyo Pam recently graduated and is now After completing my two- education and social responsibility DisneySea. Tim was ordained last a RN, working at the Lions Gate year teaching commitment in I learned while at the school. I year and pastors a growing, vibrant Hospital ER at this time. She plans Louisiana, I attended the Harvard look forward to staying in touch church in Los Angeles. to start doing community nursing Graduate School of Education through the Alumni Association.” in the Squamish and Whistler area where I received my master’s Octavio Marquez (SMUS in the coming months. They have degree and further explored the FROM THE ’80s 84) is married to Laura and recently moved to Squamish, BC challenges facing under-resourced Mark Ely (SMUS 81) they have three children: Erica with their two dogs. urban communities and schools. was married to Denise Steele (9), Alessia (5) and Giancarlo With renewed energy and a deeper on September 27, 2005, on a (8 months). Octavio writes: “I theoretical understanding of the gondola in Venice. “I have been currently own a business with my issues facing inner-city youth, I an investment advisor in Victoria brother that specializes in software returned to the Big Easy to take a for 18 years and am currently and web-related things. It has been job with the Juvenile Justice Project with Canaccord Capital. Looking a long time since I last visited the forward to seeing everyone at our school. I missed my twentieth year 25-year reunion in May.” reunion. I would love to drop by again and show my kids where I Tim Williams (SMUS spent some of the best moments of 83) moved to Los Angeles in my life.” 2001 with his wife, Heather, his daughter, Caitlin (5), and son, E l i z a b e t h Wa l t o n Sean (2). Caitlin and Sean enjoy (SMUS 88-90) married Andrew Octavio Marquez (SMUS 84), his St. Brendan’s and Plymouth Wipf on September 17, 2005 at wife Laura and their three children: Melissa Sawyer (SMUS 94) right, Erica, Alessia, and Giancarlo. and her sister, Farish (SMUS 00). alumni updates 31

of Louisiana (JJPL2). As a youth David Crothall (SMUS myself and hopefully Victoria’s continued my day-trading passion Advocate with JJPL, I fought to 95) wrote to us in March: “While still to burgeon hangout scene.” by moving on to work for Swift get youth released from repressive the people, city, and lifestyle pulled N.B. - The Black Stilt is located Trade Securities as a professional juvenile prisons and placed back me back from the UK to Victoria, on Hillside Avenue, just down the day trader. I spent three very in their families and communities the hangouts certainly didn’t. road and around the corner from successful years at Swift Trade. I where they could be nurtured and After I moved back to Victoria the SMUS campus. We held one worked out of Victoria, but spent rehabilitated. with my wife Christy, I found my of our early planning meetings a month a year living and trading Although my three years with days pretty dull waiting for my there for this issue of School Ties at Swift Trade’s office in Montreal. JJPL were rewarding, they were immigration documents to get – the coffee is marvelous! JF Fellow 96 grad Alex Henri- also disheartening. Six of my clients approved. During the hideous Bhargava generously provided me were murdered and many more, winter months, when I cursed the Steven Lobb (SMUS 96) with a place to stay, and guided despite good intentions, recidivated bureaucracy of Citizenship and sent this update: “I can’t believe it’s me through the cultural side into the adult or juvenile justice Immigration Canada in an elderly- been almost ten years since leaving of that amazing city. I was also system. Frustrated with seeing so oriented furnished suite, I began SMUS to embark on my life’s able to take working holidays to many young lives destroyed by the to reminisce surprisingly lovingly journey. It has been a good ten visit friends in Toronto, London impacts of violence, crime, drugs, for the vitality and hangouts of years though. My first four years (Ontario), and Kelowna. and incarceration, I co-founded and London. It was then that I realized were spent just over Mt. Tolmie I left Swift Trade in September became the executive director of Victoria was missing something: from SMUS. I graduated in 2004 to move on to greener the Youth Empowerment Project an attractive and comfortable 2000 with a bachelor of science pastures with CIBC Wood Gundy. (YEP3). YEP is a community- environment to meet a friend for in molecular biology from UVic. I joined forces with the well-known based non-profit organization that a drink, a bite, or some low-key I also played rugby in first year, investment advisor, Dunnery Best, provides intensive aftercare, legal live music. Blessed with good but gave that up as the wear and and became his investment advisor support, and case management timing, I stumbled across an tear on my body became too assistant. I have spent the last year services to court-involved youth in old high school friend in search much. I even spent one summer and a half learning from the best, New Orleans. of a fresh start in restaurant bartending in Sydney, Australia. and hope to have a long, successful Due to the devastation caused management at the same time that Late in my fourth year, my focus career at Wood Gundy. by Hurricane Katrina, YEP has I fell upon an old vacated bank. moved from my original ambition As well as starting my career spent the past five months working Together, my friend and now of surgical medicine, to a search at Wood Gundy, the last year has to meet the emerging and ever- manager, Ryan Sinclair (SMUS for a career with more time to kept me extremely busy, as I was changing needs of our displaced 95), and I envisioned something spend with my eventual family. married in August 2005 at the youth and their families. We have quite bold and innovative: a large, I became fascinated with the SMUS chapel to Josie Adams. set up temporary offices in major well-designed coffeehouse that’s stock market, and as soon as I We were fortunate to have the evacuation cities and are doing what both stylish and welcoming; a graduated from UVic, I jumped wisdom and guidance of Peter we can to help our clients move coffeehouse predicated on the in with both feet, just as the Gardiner, who graciously accepted forward with their lives. Although highest quality coffees and treats market peaked and subsequently our request to have him officiate rebuilding the city of New and one that does it all politely crashed in Spring 2000. I spent a the ceremony. He was more than Orleans is an arduous task, YEP is and quickly. After months of the year and a half day trading from we could ever have asked for, committed to being a part of this expected unexpected, The Black a home office, and gained an and we will be eternally grateful. process and we remain confident Stilt Coffeehouse opened and is expensive lesson in Wall Street’s We were also blessed to have the that the city will rise again.” now making its mark, both on ups and downs. From there, I talents of Tony Cordle’s voice, and Kanoux Larsen (SMUS 98) on piano. Many SMUS alumni 1Teach For America is an graced us with their dance moves Americorps programme that at the reception at Uplands Golf places promising, recent college Club: Brad Stevenson, Hayden graduates in under-resourced Thompson, Jack Wong, Zareen urban and rural schools Charania, Meggan Hunt, Simon throughout the United States. Ibell, Paula Sanglap-Bono, Corps members make a two-year Bernie White, Alex Austin, Chris commitment to teaching in the Robb, Krista Brown, Gautam school they are placed in. Srivastava, Matt Wenman (all 2JJPL is a statewide law and SMUS 96), Andrew Dewar (98), advocacy center that is dedicated Maude Henri-Bhargava and Milan to juvenile justice reform Mrdjenovich (both 99), Jelena 3More information about YEP Mrdjenovich (00), and Milica Mrdjenovich (03). can be found on our website Ryan Sinclair and Dave Crothall (both SMUS 95) making great java at The www.youthempowermentproject.org Black Stilt. 32 alumni updates

Alumni Updates - continued Josie and I spent 2005 Victoria, to interacting with the Susan Hayes (SMUS 99) N at h a n M c C a r t n e y designing and building a new former Prime Ministers. It was a graduated in June from Mechanical (SMUS 00) “is living in Berlin and house in which to start married once-in-a-lifetime experience, and Engineering at Queen’s University. wishing I had paid more attention life. We have proven to have I couldn’t have asked for anything She placed second in Mechanical in Frau Thatcher’s German class. If a knack at it, and moved into more from the show!” Engineering and fifth overall in the any alums should find themselves our new home in the middle of Keir is graduating this year from Faculty of Engineering. She is now in Prenzlauerberg, give me a call September. University of Toronto Law, and working with Cobalt Engineering in on +49 1701 22 48 49!” SMUS has never been far from will be articling with Torys, a Bay Vancouver. This rapidly expanding my heart, as I have made many Street firm. He has recently been mechanical and engineering Farish Sawyer (SMUS 00) trips back to the campus, and I have offered an on-air job with MTV company is involved with the sent an update in February: “After not missed an alumni day yet (nine Canada, which he will try to work application of energy-efficient three years at McGill University, I straight Billy G basketball classics). in while articling. And he’s been principles to the construction of went to Washington, DC for the I have stayed close with many of included on the National Post list new buildings and to the renovation final semester of my undergraduate my fellow grad 96s, and hope to see of Toronto’s top 30 bachelors! of existing ones. It’s a relatively new degree. I studied at American as many of you as can make it at the and exciting field of engineering University in a special programme big ten year this May.” Kim Lobb (SMUS 98) and one in which Susan is thrilled that focused on rebuilding inner- dropped by for a visit in January, to be working. city communities in the United Alex Millar (SMUS 96) is and provided this update: “In States. Upon completion and a student teacher of physics and December, I finished my Master of SINCE 2000 spending time traveling with math in Vancouver. He has started Science in Physical Therapy from Evan Campbell (SMUS 00) family and friends, I found myself a philosophy club and is coaching the University of Alberta, and I earned a bachelor of commerce in New York for my second ultimate frisbee. He dreams of one am moving to Whistler. I will be degree, specializing in real estate summer, teaching math in a day becoming a rap star. working at the physiotherapy and finance, from the Sauder programme called Breakthrough, clinic in Squamish. I enjoyed my School of Business at UBC in which works to build the skills Michelle Phipps (SMUS two-and-a-half years in Edmonton 2004. After graduation, Evan and self-confidence of low-income 97) is engaged to marry Dominic and it was great to see so many moved to the Caribbean to both minority middle school students Lacroix in December 2006. They old SMUS friends who live there. work in financial modelling and before they enter high school. met at the University of Toronto, While in Edmonton, I kept busy to decompress from the rigors of Due to my commitment to low- and their wedding is planned for playing women’s league basketball, academia. In late 2004, he moved income communities and youth, I the Toronto Cricket Club. Michelle competitive ultimate frisbee and to Toronto to work for the Ontario moved back to Washington, DC, is currently working towards an finished the Royal Victoria Half Teachers Pension Plan through its where I currently work for a non- MFA in Theatre Studies at the Marathon over Thanksgiving. I am subsidiary Cadillac Fairview, where profit called The Urban Alliance University of Calgary. looking forward to moving back to he continues to work today. Foundation. As a programme BC and being close to mountains Investing in real estate for coordinator, I support 30 high Keir Wilmut (SMUS 97) and the ocean once again.” one of Canada’s largest pension school juniors and seniors from was selected as one of the five funds, Evan’s work has taken the Anacostia region of the city, finalists in the Magna Corporation Nathan Millar (SMUS him all over North America as one of the most impoverished and competition “As Prime Minister.” 98) is a biologist for the Gwich’in well as internationally, from notoriously violent communities in He competed with a five-minute Renewable Resources Board. Europe to South America. “On the country, through professional video presentation of a platform He lives in Inuvik, Northwest nearly all accounts, I have been internships at places like the World for the next prime minister. He Territories, where he bikes to work extraordinarily fortunate since Bank and Morgan Stanley. After was selected out of a field of wearing his parka and dreaming of graduating from SMUS. I’ve had this year, I will be leaving my approximately 250 applicants, aged warmer climates. a great education and been given current position to go to school 19-29, from across Canada and was the opportunity to work with in the DC area to work towards a the only BC representative. The Jenny Reed (SMUS 98) extremely intelligent and talented masters of public policy with the five finalists competed in a show married Chris Franco on August people, in a career that enables me hope of helping to create systemic entitled “The Next Great Prime 6, 2005. The wedding took to travel all over the world and change and further combat the Minister,” which aired on CTV place in Victoria at the Church continually be faced with exciting issues facing the communities on February 4. There were some of Our Lord, with the reception new challenges. From buying and people I have come to care so enticing prizes with $50,000 and following at the Union Club of properties to M&A and private much about.” an internship with Magna going British Columbia. Jenny is in her equity, I love what I do for a to the top finalist. Unfortunately, last semester at Osgoode Hall and living.” Evan stays in touch with a Paul Speed (SMUS 00) sent Keir did not win the competition, will be graduating in June and number of SMUS graduates, and is this update in March: “2006 but he sent this description: “The then articling in Toronto. Chris is currently writing his examinations is already into its third month experience was fantastic, from also busily continuing his studies, to achieve a Chartered Financial (which means that almost six years working with the camera crew to pursuing his MD/PhD at the Analyst designation. have zoomed by since the class of filming my biography segment in University of Toronto. 2000 last stood together). 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myself at my second crossroad in wing and see them work out the Shandong province where he met and was on one of our national life. (The first being whether to intricacies of language acquisition the directors of various factories champion U-15 teams. She is enter the private school system – (believe me, English is HARD). and learned firsthand about factory now attending the University of SMUS – or remain in the public This coming August, I will say life in China. Portland in the USA, which is school system). goodbye to the JET Programme one of the top American female I am currently living beside the and move down to big ol’ Tokyo. K at h ry n H u m p h r i e s soccer schools. Her team won the Sea of Japan in Aomori, Northern The challenge now confronting (SMUS 03) left Victoria to pursue a NCAA soccer championships for Japan, in a small fishing town of me lies with direction. I definitely vocal performance degree at Acadia division one schools (the very top 12,000 people called Ajigasawa. For see Japan in the great scheme of University in Wolfville, Nova level). On that team, one of her the past one-and-a-half years, I have things (not to mention gobs of Scotia. In her time at Acadia, she teammates is Christine Sinclair, been working as a Coordinator cash), but for the first time, I am has played the Mother Superior in one of our national team’s top- for International Relations (CIR) truly finding myself having to walk Nunsense and has had many solo scoring forwards. It is great to see on the Japan Exchange and the road alone.” singing engagements, including Elsa playing at such a high level Teaching (JET) Programme. This Handel’s Messiah with the Nova and she even scored a goal in one programme was viewed as the next Esben Shoen (SMUS 01) is Scotia Symphony. She has also had of Portland’s play-off games leading natural step after university, as I had currently on the job hunt, looking the great privilege to work on a few to their national championship put so much time into developing for a position in the international occasions with Canadian soprano victory. my Japanese. investment banking/financial Measha Breugger-Gosman in her ...there were bells! When applying for this job, I services sector where he will be able master class series at Acadia. This had envisioned working in an office to combine his Mandarin skills fall, Kathryn made her operatic Mark Ely (SMUS 81) environment translating documents with his passion for business. He debut as Cunegonde in Acadia married Denise Steele while on a for my contracting organization, will complete his undergraduate Singing Theatre’s production of European tour in September. They acting as an interpreting liaison degree at the College of the Holy Candide. She spent the summer of “escaped from the group for a day between the Japanese staff and the Cross this May with a Bachelor 2005 busking (singing and playing and were married September 27 international guests, and planning of Arts in Chinese Language and her harp) on the causeway in on a gondola in Venice.” a wide-range of international Civilization/Premedical Studies. Victoria’s Inner Harbour. She is also activities to help foster grassroots- The previous two summers, getting lots of work playing her Pamela Lewis and Derek level internationalization. While Esben spent studying and working harp in Victoria and Nova Scotia, Kilburn (both SMUS 91) I do know of fellow CIRs who in Beijing, first as a student in and is teaching harp lessons in – married on September 17, dabble in the above-mentioned- Columbia University’s Summer Wolfville. She has recorded two 2005 at Sooke Harbour House. duties, my duties solely rest in Language programme, and then more commercially available CDs There were many SMUS alumni internationalizing the children as an intern at Peking Minimally featuring vocal duets with her sister, in attendance: Joseph Gregory, in this town by teaching Invasive Hospital where he Elizabeth Humphries (class of 2005) Robert Fraser, Ryan Horn, Don them English. worked closely with the dean of accompanied by harp and guitar. Sutton, Gillie Easdon, Stephanie Though my skills in translating the hospital to help translate and (Isherwood) Curtis, Bobby Ross, and interpreting may not have refine the dean’s current paper Elsa Hume (SMUS 94- Stephanie Lewis, Sara (Card) approached anywhere near the lofty on the development of a new 99) attended the Middle School Sutton, Nadia (Herb) Read, Sue goals I initially set out for myself, theoretical system of medicine. roughly seven years ago. At the Anderson, Jim Anderson, Nicola I was given the opportunity to In his time off from the hospital, time, Elsa was already showing (Beeston) Sheehy, Susie (Wall) take 300 local children under my Esben traveled to Tianjin and the signs of her prodigious soccer skills Coghlan, and Shauna Pengelly.

Mark Ely (SMUS 81) married Elizabeth Walton (SMUS 88-90) Esben Shoen (SMUS 01) Kathryn Humphries (SMUS 03) Denise Steele. married Andrew Wipf. 34 alumni updates

Alumni Updates - continued Elizabeth Walton (SMUS Umeoka, Jasie Leeka, Stephen Yu Michael Davison (SMUS Cory Lee (SMUS 94) married 88-90) married Andrew Wipf, and Mark Yu (SMUS 94). 94) married Marni Brydon, in Kristine Maragozas on September on September 17, 2005, in Montreal, on October 15, 2005. 17, 2005. Banff, Alberta. Bill Hann (SMUS 93) and After a vacation in South America, Maureen Clement were married the couple returned to Calgary Ari Porzecanski (SMUS 94) Adrian Campillo (SMUS in the school chapel on September where they practice medicine. married Jennifer Ayers on August 93) was married to Bessie Colet, on 17, 2005. SMUS alumni (all 93) in 27, 2005, in Sarnia, Ontario. December 28, 2005, at the Manila attendance included Derek Dolson, Amy Cassidy (SMUS 94) Cathedral, followed by a reception Jamie Goodier, Ben Trevena, Jason married Dr. Glen Duncan, on Chris “CP” Pollock (SMUS at the Westin Philippine Plaza, Sturgis (best man), and Dave August 23, 2005, in Dunkeld, 95) and Becky Bell of Duncan, BC thanks to Adrian’s brother, Paolo Hughes (groomsman). “Many of Scotland. were married on China Beach, June (SMUS 88), who was assistant our guests remarked on how nice 21, 2005. Chris has been involved manager at the time. Several it was having the ceremony at the Emily Heynen (SMUS 94) with the sports ministry in Kingston, SMUS alumni were in attendance. school. And thanks to everyone at married Davu Seru in St. Paul, Jamaica and the Drive-By street From the class of 1993: Jason SMUS for making it so easy.” Minnesota, on October 11, 2005. ministry in downtown Victoria. Sturgis (best man), Masashi Presently he is the youth pastor at the Mustard Seed Street Church. Becky is an actress and dancer and teaches ECE in Victoria. You can contact Chris at: [email protected]

Jack ‘Turtle’ Wong (SMUS 96) was married to Fei Chiu, on Emily Heynen (SMUS 94) married August 27, 2005. Davu Seru.

Michael Davison (SMUS 94) married Marni Brydon.

Bill Hann (SMUS 93) and Maureen Clement.

Pamela Lewis and Derek Kilburn Steve Lobb (SMUS 96) and his (both SMUS 91) – married on bride, Josie Adams. Peter Gardiner Chris “CP” Pollock (SMUS 95) September 17, 2005. is also in this photo – he officiated and Becky Bell. their wedding ceremony! Amy Cassidy (SMUS 94) married Dr. Glen Duncan.

L to r: Alex Henri-Bhargava (SMUS 96), Aimee Adams, Olivier Gervais- Adrian Campillo (SMUS 93) and Harreman (Best Man; SMUS 96), bride Josie (Adams), groom Steve Lobb Bessie celebrated their honeymoon (SMUS 96), Amy Lobb (SMUS 2003), John Thomson (SMUS 96) and Kim in Krabi (Thailand) and Manado Lobb (SMUS 98). The wedding took place August 20th, in the school chapel. (Indonesia). Left: Jason Sturgis, Ari Porzecanski (SMUS 94) Tony Cordle sang at the ceremony, and Kanoux Larsen (SMUS 98) played right: Jasie Leekha (both SMUS 93). married Jennifer Ayers. the piano. A reception followed at the Uplands Golf Club. alumni updates 35

Steven Lobb (SMUS 96) in Victoria. John and Andrea Marcus Bell (SMUS 85) 2005, 10 days early. Mom and married Josie Adams on August 20, currently reside in Victoria, and his wife, Tamara, announce baby are doing fine! 2005 in the school chapel. Many where John is captain of the the birth of their second son, Sava, SMUS alums were in attendance. Pacific Swift for SALTS, and born October 21, 2005. Travis Lee (SMUS 88) Andrea works on board as a cook. and his wife, Lisa Leverington- Michelle Butler and Stacey (Jessiman) de Lee, welcomed their daughter, David Wilson (both SMUS ...new on the scene! Nanteuil (SMUS 86) and her Ava Emma Elizabeth, on 97) were married in August 2005, husband, Geoffroy, welcomed December 30, 2005. Jamie Robertson (SMUS with several SMUS attendants the arrival of daughter Alienor 84) is pleased to announce the and guests enjoying a memorable Jane Geraldine Marie, in Paris on A a r o n F a r n s w o r t h birth of his second child, Alexa evening. Kevin O’Riordan (SMUS September 14, 2005. (SMUS 90) and his wife, Kirsten, Jayd Robertson, born September 07) and his trio played during the welcomed their first child. Henry 22, 2005. Her two-and-a-half year reception and Kevin’s father was Stephen McLellan (SMUS Robert Farnsworth was born old sister, Kyra Rae, and mother, piper. Andrew Dooner (SMUS 96) 86) and his wife, Susan Menhart, November 3, 2005. Robynn, welcome Alexa to was best man. announce the birth of Thomas the world. Aiden, born on October 4, 2005. Vanessa (Richards) Zaputil Jamie is currently running a U- Jenny Reed (SMUS 98) (SMUS 90) and her husband, Brew U-Vin in Vernon, BC and married Chris Franco on August 6, Duncan Richards (SMUS Greg, announce the birth of their lives in Kelowna. Jamie recently 2005. The wedding took place in 87) and his wife, Michelle, attended a SMUS reunion gathering Victoria at the Church of Our Lord. welcomed their daughter, Jaimie in Kelowna and was happy to see May, on August 11, 2004. former classmate, John Bauer. Jamie John Andrachuk (SMUS and family are looking forward to 99) and Andrea McKnight were Chris Boehringer (SMUS attending the 100-year birthday married on New Year’s Eve, 2004, 88) and Kyoko announce the celebration of SMUS in May and at St. Phillip’s Anglican Church arrival of their second son. Kazuya hope to see you all there! Roman was born on October 18,

Duncan Richards (SMUS 87) and Kazu Boehringer with big brother, wife, Michelle, welcomed daughter, Taku. Jaimie May.

John Andrachuk (SMUS 99) and Jenny Reed (SMUS 98) married Andrea McKnight were married on Chris Franco on August 6, 2005. New Year’s Eve, 2004. Kim Robinson (Gillespie) (SMUS Sava, the son of Marcus Bell 94) and Curtis Robinson welcome (SMUS 85) and wife, Tamara. Indigo Skye Robinson.

Stacey (Jessiman) de Nanteuil (SMUS 86) with husband, Geoffroy, welcome daughter Alienor Jane Ryan Gillespie (SMUS 92), wife Michelle Butler and David Wilson (both SMUS 97) were married in August 2005. Geraldine Marie. Wendy and Ava Sarah. 36 alumni updates

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son, Alex Stan Zaputil, born PASSAGES Jack Waldie passed away the Harvey Memorial Rifle. In April 10, 2005. February 20, 2006. He enjoyed addition to this award, the old Chuck and Stephanie a long-time involvement with Black and Reds show that he was Ryan Gillespie (SMUS Shergold (see page 14) the school that started in 1973, a fine athlete: captain of cricket 92) and Wendy welcome their when his son Doug enrolled, and 1934 and 1935, colours for track little girl, Ava Sarah, born J.A.W. ”Arthur” Izard (SM stayed until graduation in 1982. and swimming and a member of December 7, 2005. 1928-34) died January 24, 2006. Meanwhile, Jack was a member the First XV in 1935. The Izard family was one of the of the Board of Governors from Kim (Gillespie) Robinson most prominent in the history of 1986-90. Between 1988 and Percy Wilkinson (SMS (SMUS 94) and her husband, St. Michael’s School. Arthur and 1990, he was the school’s director Staff) Recent publications of Curtis, are pleased to announce his two brothers, Theodore and of finance. He played a major role School Ties have made mention the birth of their third daughter. Patrick, attended in the 1920s and in the school’s acquisition of the of Percy, notably the celebration Indigo Skye was born on January 1930s, and their father, E.W. Izard, Racquet Club in Gordon Head of his 100th birthday, and, in the 3, 2006, 8 lbs. 2 oz., a baby sister was a staunch supporter of the (which became the Middle School), last issue, his attendance at the St. for three-year-old Sierra and two- school. The next generation saw and was part of the reconstruction Michael’s School reunion in 2005. year-old Ocean. an even stronger Izard presence as of the new residence, destroyed by Sad to report, Percy passed away Arthur’s sons, Edward and John, fire in August 1990. on the first of January 2006, at the Ben White (SMUS 96) and together with four nephews, Jack, a well-respected General age of 102-and-a-half (he was born his wife, Paola, welcomed their attended St. Michael’s School Motors dealer and a director of July 1, 1903). third son on Christmas Day, 2005. between 1955 and 1965. Taking BC Hydro, gave a lot of his time, Percy was a teacher at St. Gabriel Edward, 7 lbs. 11 oz., was after his father, Arthur was a strong energy, and expertise to the school. Michael’s School 1924-26, and the born in Florida. His older brothers, supporter of the school, and in Those who knew him will fondly next year assisted in the boarding Ethan and Lucas, were overjoyed to 1959, was one of a small group remember a tall, imposing, and house. He was also involved with meet their little American brother. of dedicated alumni who brought friendly man with an ingrained the St. Michael’s School Scout about the formation of the St. loyalty to SMUS. Troop. In fact, he was part of the Michael’s School Society and the Scout movement for a remarkable relocation of the school to Victoria C.N. Sworder (SM and 80 years. He spent his working Avenue (the present site of the US 35) died in January 2006, in years in education, and in World SMUS Junior School), thus saving England at the age of 89. Cyril War II, he served in the RCAF. In and maintaining its future. attended University School as 2004, Percy received an honorary Arthur was an engineer by a dayboy from 1932-35 after doctorate of education at the training, and was on the faculty finishing his preparatory years at University of Victoria. At the of Royal Roads Military College St. Michael’s School. He served ceremony, he gave a wonderful for 30 years, finishing his career in the Royal Air Force in WWII, acceptance speech, despite his as the head of the Engineering spent his working life in London, advanced years. His family and Department. In retirement, he and his retirement years near many friends will remember him was deeply involved in many Tiverton, Devon. fondly as a dignified, meticulous, roles of service to Christ Church Cyril Sworder’s name appears and energetic man. A long life Cathedral, where one of his notable in another part of this edition of well lived. activities was that of a bell ringer, School Ties as the 1935 winner of which he started at the age of 16, Alex Stan Zaputil, son of Vanessa (Richards) Zaputil (SMUS 90) and and continued for the next 68 her husband, Greg. years – an amazing achievement.

Ben White (SMUS 96), wife Paola, and their third son, Gabriel Edward; older Percy Wilkinson in 1926 and in 2002. brothers are Ethan and Lucas. BC Provincial Champions Boys AA Soccer 2005-06

They came, Back row (l-r): Coach Leggatt, Jesse Kliman, Sean Godwin, Aidan MacInnis, Niko Mavrikos, Yianni Mavrikos, Ben Cole, they kicked, David Heffernan, Gavin Walman, Ryan Onasick, Taylor Kipp, Kevin O’Riordan, Mark Featherstonhaugh, Jordan Ofiesh, they conquered. Coach Kerr Front row (l-r): Scott Myers, Ellis Gray, Charlie Jung, Ravin Song, Shane Keepence, Peter Jawl, Alastair Crow, Lucas Parker, Congratulations! Craig Gorman, Daniel Dale

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