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Volume 16 ~ Spring/Summer 2014 10 Fr. ompson, C.S.B. ’79 Returns 17 Robert Deluce ’68 Expands 19 DiDonato ’76 Castles lettersbb tol theu editore banner HAEL’S COLLEGE S  ST. MIC CHOOL The St. Michael’s College School alumni magazine, Blue Banner, is published two times per year. It reflects the history, accomplishments and stories of graduates and its purpose is to promote collegiality,  respect and Christian values under the direction of the Basilian Fathers. PRESIDENT: Terence M. Sheridan ’89 CONTACT DIRECTORY EDITOR: Gavin Davidson ’93 St. Michael’s College School: www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com CO-EDITOR: Michael De Pellegrin ’94 Blue Banner Online: www.mybluebanner.com

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Basilian Fathers: www.basilian.org Kimberley Bailey, Michael Flood ’87, Jillian Kaster, Pat CISAA (Varsity Athletic Schedule): www.cisaa.ca Mancuso ’90, Harold Moffat ’52, Marc Montemurro ’93, Twitter: www.twitter.com/smcs1852 Joe Younder ’56, Stephanie Nicholls, Terence Sheridan Advancement Office: [email protected] ’89. Alumni Affairs: [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS Archives Office: [email protected] Blue Banner Feedback: [email protected] School Administration Message 4 Communications Office: [email protected] Alumni Association Message 5 Tel: 416-653-3180 ext. 292 Editor’s Letter 6 Fax: 416-653-8789 Letters to the Editor 7 E-mail: [email protected] Around St. Mike’s 8 • Admissions (ext. 195) Fr. Thompson, C.S.B. ’79 10 • Advancement (ext. 118) Returns Home as New President  • Alumni Affairs (ext. 273) Securing Our Future by Giving Back: 12 Michael Flood ’87 • Archives (ext. 457) • Arena (ext. 422) The Men of St. Michael’s: 13 Antoine (Anthony) Pappalardo ’90 • Communications (ext. 292) Those ‘Golden’ Boys – The Dineen’s 15 • Finance (ext. 239)  • Main Reception (ext. 0)  Flying the Blue Banner: Porter Plans Expansion 17 • Mporium – school store (ext. 431)  A Castle for an Alumni King: Nick Di Donato ’76 19 • Property Manager (ext. 129)  Where Are They Now, Teacher Edition – 22 • President’s Office (ext. 174)  Paul Dignan ’59 Where Are They Now 24 • Principal – Mr. Sheridan ’89 (ext. 139) • Vice Principal – Mr. John ’87 (ext. 156) In Memoriam 30 • Vice Principal – Mr. Lee ’94 (ext. 179) The Way We Were – The ‘52 Heavy Eights 34 Canada Publications Mail Agreement #40006997

Blue Banner | Spring/Summer 2014 message from the president alumni association message

The past two years of I am excited to continue here at St. Michael’s College Hopefully by the time - The Enzo Montemurro Touch Football being President of St. School as principal, working with the strong administrative you read this latest Classic & Alumni Lacrosse Game Michael’s College School team of which I am a part and for which I am very thankful. edition of the Blue has been a very reward- Over the next few months, Mr. Enzo Vitullo, Director of Banner, this winter of 2013 marked my graduating class’s 20th anniversary. ing and humbling experi- Athletics at St. Michael’s, will be retiring and I would like to the Polar Vortex has To celebrate this, a reunion was held in the Alumni ence. New relationships, acknowledge him for all of his efforts over the past couple (finally) passed and the Lounge. It was great to catch up with members of my exciting initiatives and of years. His focus on the student-athletes, and his organi- warm spring air has class, some of whom I had not seen since graduation. caring for the future of zational skills, which have helped to streamline our athlet- settled in. One unfortu- It was a fabulous night, with proceeds going towards SMCS have provided me ics programme. Moving forward, I am pleased to nate effect of this setting up the Class of 1993 Bursary Fund. I challenge with an energy that was announce that Mr. Chris DePiero ’87 has been selected as historic cold winter has the Class of 1994 to follow suit and organize their own most welcome. Within our next Director of Athletics. Chris’ commitment to the been some damage to reunion. Perhaps we can start a tradition of an annual Basilian-influenced St. Mike’s education, his understand- the school property, 20th anniversary celebration. The Alumni Association each of these areas of ing of sport and character development, and his ability to most notably extensive and Advancement Office would be glad to help set up focus it has also been affirmed for me that the fundamen- communicate, places us in good stead as we continue to water damage to the school chapel due to a frozen these reunions. tal pillar of our school is community. Having the opportu- grow our programmes and garner support from alumni. water pipe. The chapel will require quite a bit of resto- nity to interact with so many wonderful families and alumni Most importantly, the development of our young men from ration and unfortunately will be closed for some time. Last, but far from least, the advances made by the provides me with the ability to articulate who we are. The both a varsity and intramural level will benefit from Chris’ Alumni Association could not have been possible with- Basilian vision of a school that provides a Catholic liberal vision in the years to come. It has been a long, cold winter, but that has not out the incredible support of President Terence Sheri- arts education for young men, and co-curricular opportu- stopped the progress of the Alumni Association. dan ’89. I know I can speak on behalf of the entire nities to round out character, is alive and well at St. Mike’s. As another year draws to a conclusion, it is important to During the last meeting, it really dawned on me how Alumni Association and congratulate Terry on a spec- The importance of our whole school community coming thank everyone for their support of the College School over much progress the Association has made in terms of tacularly well done job! We are looking forward to together to renew SMCS cannot be glossed over. In this past year, especially the alumni. Your invaluable efforts reaching out to alumni with a wide variety of events fostering and continuing this great working relation- particular, the alumni of our school must play an important at many of our functions, role modeling at others, and and organizations. Everyone is aware of the two main ship with incoming president, and also fellow alumnus, role in this endeavor and will need to heed the call of financial assistance during our initiatives goes a long way events in the fall, Homecoming and Turkey Roll. How- Fr. Jeff Thompson, C.S.B. ’79. incoming president, Fr. Jefferson Thompson, C.S.B. ’79. towards enabling SMCS to be a leader in Catholic educa- ever, in reality, the spring appears to be growing as a tion. Much of the hard work, both internally and through busier time for the school and the Alumni Association. I would also like to send out a special welcome and As an alumnus and as an individual who has worked your efforts, provides another opportunity for approxi- I strongly encourage alumni to support these fantastic congratulations to the graduating class of 2014. Wel- closely with the Alumni Association over the past two mately 205 students to graduate and become the next spring events: come to the Alumni Association, boys! years, I firmly believe that our prayers, support, and group of alumni. I congratulate the Class of 2014 for their willingness to work on behalf of the school will serve efforts during their tenure at St. Michael’s College School. - Skate for Kids I hope you all enjoy this issue of the Blue Banner and I Fr. Thompson well. Having established himself here at I ask that we all keep them in our thoughts and prayers as - Spring BBQ for the past 10 graduating wish you a safe and healthy summer. St. Michael’s as an alumnus and faculty member (2001-04), they leave the yellow-bricked hallways and head out into classes and at our Basilian brother school, Catholic Central, in the ‘real world’. It is my belief that these young men will - MacKinnon’s Pub night – Dream Theatre Novi, Michigan (2005-14), Fr. Thompson is respected for carry forward the traditions of St. Michael’s and, above all Productions his faith, love of St. Michael’s and his interpersonal skills, else, will be men of faith and character. I also hope that - The Big M Lottery & Reception Marc Montemurro ’93 amongst other intangibles. It is my belief that Fr. Thomp- they, like all other alumni, are thankful for their St. Michael’s - The 40th Annual Golf Tournament President, SMCS Alumni Association son will be a strong addition to St. Michael’s College education and will remember the generations to come when they are asked for support. School. On behalf of the entire College School commu- PAST PRESIDENTS nity, I welcome him back and look forward to working Josh Colle ’92, Romeo Milano ’80, Peter Thurton ’81, Denis Caponi Jr. ’86, Rob Grossi ’72, Paul Grossi ’69, Daniel Brennan ’70, together during his tenure. John McCusker ’57, William Metzler ’65, John Bonvivere ’50 †, Michael Duffy ’65, Ross Robertson ’64, William Rosenitsch ’57, Paul Thomson ’65, John G. Walsh ’58 †, Frank Thickett ’57, W. Frank Morneau ’59, Frank Glionna ’53 †, George Cormack ’49, Terence M. Sheridan ’89 Richard Wakely ’64 †, Gordon Ashworth ’45 †, Peter D’Agostino ’42 †, G.J. McGoey ’58 †, Paul McNamara ’40 †, Joseph President & Principal Primeau ’28 †, Dick Foster ’30†.

Embracing change in our Community Blue Banner | Spring/Summer 2014 editor’s letter letters to the editor

Change is coming - not Further south down Bathurst Street, at the Billy Bishop Dear Editor, Dear Editor, only to St. Mike’s, but to Airport a more contentious type of change has been Undoubtedly, by now, someone has told you that the In response to Harold ‘Hal’ Moffatt’s ’52 article, ‘The the city around us. In proposed by another alumnus. Porter Airlines CEO photo on p. 10 of the Blue Banner, Volume 15, is of Fr. Way We Were’, in Volume 14, of the Blue Banner, I am many cases however, Robert Deluce ’68 is on a mission to expand not only Les Costello, C.S.B. ’46, older brother of Murray ’53. happy to add two photos to Harold’s entertaining the St. Mike’s commu- Porter’s operations, but the runway they use to ferry Best wishes, stories. One shows Gordon McRae (the Hollywood nity is also the driving Torontonians to their destinations. In a very candid Howard Harvey ’47, Majors - 1946-47 movie star) in the dressing room with the Majors follow- force behind the interview, Deluce speaks with the Banner about how ing a Sunday afternoon game at Maple Leaf Gardens. changes facing Toronto. his attachment to the island airport was fostered during Ed’s reply: Actually Howard, without your eagle eye it The other is a team photo of the 1951-52 Majors, his time at St. Mike’s and how his plans to expand the might have gone unnoticed. Thanks! coached by Charlie Cerre ’26. Harold is second from Here at St. Michael’s, airport will benefit Torontonians. the right in the McRae photo, and back row right in the the College School is Dear Editor team photo. Dad (Charlie Cerre) would have enjoyed about to enter a new era, Strangely enough, Deluce isn’t the only alumnus oper- It’s not a story, but rather a suggestion. As a president Harold’s stories, as he loved coaching ‘his boys’ during as Fr. Jeff Thompson, ating out of Billy Bishop, as it is also home base for of the Alumni Association, and as a publisher of the this exciting era. Thanks Hal! C.S.B. ’79 returns home to St. Michael’s as President, Antoine Papplardo’s ’90 family airline business – Trans Blue Banner for a few years, I always made sure that Paul Cerre ’70 after spending the last two years as President of Detroit Capital Air. Through Trans Capital Pappalardo, who is the names of the past presidents, men who worked Catholic Central High School, one of three remaining the feature of this month’s ‘Men of St. Michael’s’ works very hard for many years to build the Association to Ed’s reply: A wonderful contribution, Paul. Thanks so Basilian high schools. This is an exciting time for exclusively with the United Nations to provide air what it is today, were listed in every edition of the Blue much for sending in these fabulous photos. SMCS, as it ensures that the Basilian presence and support for peacekeeping and humanitarian missions Banner. If it wasn’t for the efforts of these gentlemen, guidance, which has been so important to the success in some of the world’s most troubled areas. With the you wouldn’t have the Association you have today. So of our school, will remain in place for the foreseeable large SMCS presence on the island, we may want to how about focusing on not forgetting these men, who future. It is also a time for us to be thankful – thankful consider renaming Billy Bishop ‘St. Mike’s South’. spent more years devoted to the Alumni Association for Fr. Thompson’s willingness to, and excitement at, than some of the current crew have been alive. Their returning to St. Mike’s, but also for the effort, dedica- Of course, one area we have always had a sizeable names have been left out of a few editions lately. I hope tion, and selflessness shown by outgoing President presence has been the world of hockey. This fact is that oversight is corrected from now on. I expressed my Terry Sheridan ’89 during his two years at the helm. I reinforced with a wonderful article about the Dineen feelings concerning this to Joe Younder ’56 upon am confident I speak for all alumni that Terry returns to family written by former Blue Banner editor, Joe receiving the latest edition. his full duties as Principal with the school in a stronger Younder ’56. Add to this the bevy of news about the John McCusker ’57 position than when he took the reigns as President. successes and accomplishments of alumni contained in our regular session and it becomes clear that both Ed’s reply: As per p. 5 of this issue, always happy to Down the street from the school, change is also coming St. Mike’s and Toronto are moving forward – with oblige a Past President, John! at a fast and furious pace at Casa Loma. After many SMCS alumni at the forefront. years of neglect and under appreciation for one of Toronto jewels, City Council has recently assigned Happy Reading, management of the venerable property to a new firm - Liberty Entertainment Group. Liberty is of course run by alumnus Nick Di Donato ‘79, who speaks exclusively to the Blue Banner about his plans for Toronto’s castle and how his success was made possible by his time at Gavin Davidson ’93 St. Mike’s. Editor

Embracing change in our Community Blue Banner | Spring/Summer 2014 around st. mike’s

GRADE 11 CAREER DAY IPAD IN THE CLASSROOM PILOT PROJECT DRUMLINE MEMBERS RECEIVE AWARDS AT THE On Wednesday, January 22, Justice Christopher Speyer St. Michael’s launched a year-long iPad in the Class- ONTARIO SOLOS COMPETITION ’59 returned to St. Michael’s as the keynote speaker of the room pilot project to investigate the benefit of integrat- Three members of the St. Michael’s Drumline received 12th Annual Grade 11 Career Day at the Centre for the Arts. ing tablet technology in the curriculum. In September, awards at the Canadian Drumline Association’s first He spoke about his decisions behind choosing his three students and teachers in Homeroom 7B were each annual Ontario Solos Competition held at the Centre for career paths. Speyer began his career as a criminal lawyer, given an iPad to help deliver the Grade 7 curriculum the Arts on Saturday, January 11. Alexander Dowell ’14 and then served as a Member of Parliament in Cambridge, (the same curriculum being delivered in all Grade 7 and Daniel Clemenzi ’16 placed first in the Duet Ontario, before being appointed judge for the Superior classes at St. Michael’s) to promote the continued category. Alexander Court of Justice in Toronto. As a judge, he presided over growth of their organization skills, instill an understand- also earned first the controversial Abdullah Khadr extradition case in 2008. ing of the importance of using technology ethically and place in the Solo year’s final as the Blue Raiders faced Fr. Henry Carr. Thanks The casereceived significant media coverage after responsibly, and to foster an appreciation for school Multitenor category. to great defensive pressure in the second half, the Raiders property. Highlights of Daniel and Jorge sent Fr. Henry Carr packing with a 64-46 win. Godwin classroom uses include Ramos ’14 received Boahen ’15 was named a tournament all-star and Nelson collaborative multime- the silver and bronze Kaputo ’15 took home MVP honours. dia word-processing, medals respectively the creation of graphic in the Solo Snare JUSTYN KNIGHT '14 HELPS CANADA TO SILVER MEDAL art, peer brainstorming, Drum category. Justyn Knight represented Canada in the North Ameri- facilitating communica- can and Caribbean (NACAC) Cross Country Champion- tion between students ST. MICHAEL'S SUPPORTS ships held in Mount Irvine, Tobago on Saturday, Febru- and the faculty and the CANADIAN FOOD FOR CHILDREN ary 22. He placed 5th and helped Canada capture the Speyer’s 2010 ruling that denied a request to extradite ability to access information instantly in the classroom. This year, the St. Michael's College School community silver medal in the junior men’s division. As a rookie to Khadr to face terrorism charges in the United States. After supported Canadian Food for Children (CFFC) through the international cross country circuit, Knight completed his presentation, the Grade 11s broke into smaller sessions ST. MICHAEL'S LAUNCHES NEW CHRISTIAN various social justice and student government led initia- the 6km race with a time of 18:42:64 and was the where guest speakers from a wide range of industries COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVE tives such as the walk-a-thon in September and Christ- second Canadian to finish. He qualified for the NACAC shared their academic and professional experiences and life In October 2013, St. Michael’s College School mas shoebox and clothing drives. Thanks to the gener- championships after he captured gold in the junior choices. Other guest speakers included Paul Acerbi ’93, launched the St. Michael’s Milk Bag Club. Launched ous donations and support from parent volunteers, men’s division at the Jason Annibale ’93, Robert Antenore ’92, Adrian Capobi- under the leadership of Joseph Narducci ’16, who after namely the St. Mike's Mamas, St. Michael’s was able to Canadian National anco ’93, Jonathan Cardella ’93, Michael Cinelli ’95, Jason learning about MILKBAGS Unlimited, wanted to deliver countless items to this worthy charity. Students Cross Country Ciurluini ’93, Gianni Creta ’93, Gavin Davidson ’93, Emanu- support its mission of diverting thousands of non- also volunteered to load shipping containers destined for Championships in ele Fenili ’93, Nick Gentile ’89, Joseph LoPresti ’93, Giovanni biodegradable milk bags from landfills, transforming the Philippines, Peru, and Ghana in support of the poor. Vancouver, British Marsico ’95, Rino Spano ’93. A big thank you to all the them so they can serve the poor. This club meets Columbia. He was speakers and Luciano Volpe ’93, who organized the event. weekly to cut, loop and weave milk bags into mats. undefeated in the Each mat is made of cross-country season, ST. MICHAEL’S/NIKE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 1200 milk bags and has which included an The Varsity Blue Raiders basketball team became the top anti-bacterial properties, OFSAA championship ranked team in Canada after winning the annual can be washed and dried - a first in St. Michael's St. Michael’s/Nike Tournament for the second year in a row. and repels insects - storied distance running The tournament opened on Thursday, January 9 making them very useful history. Justyn commit- with the induction of alumni basketball players, Sean in third world countries. ted to NCAA Division I Dodds ’83, George Papadakos ’83 and Bernard Jackson MILKBAGS Unlimited Syracuse University for ’87 into the Blue Raiders Basketball Hall of Fame. The Blue was founded by Angela September 2014, where Raiders then kicked off the tournament withwins against Kesthely, following the he will compete for the Holy Trinity 66-55, Ascension 56-52 and St. Edmond Cam- Haitian earthquake in 2010. To learn more about Orange in the NCAA’s pion 61-41. The championship round was a repeat of last Angela’s story go to www.milkbagsunlimited.ca. Atlantic Coast Confer- ence.

Embracing change in our Community Blue Banner | Spring/Summer 2014 fr. thompson, c.s.b. ’79 returns home as new president parative Literature from the (Houston). He has also served “Homecomings are always filled with blessings. In November 2013, Fr. Dennis Noelke, C.S.B., Chair of University of Alberta in Edmon- as Editor of The Canadian Coming home to Toronto where my family still lives is a the Board of Directors of St. Michael’s College School, ton (1998), and in 2013, a Catholic Review. He has taught blessing for all of us. Coming home to St. Mike's brings announced to the school community that Fr. Thompson Master of Science in Catholic at Lycée Condorcet in Paris, me back to the campus where my own growth in good- has been appointed to take over from Dr. Terence Sheri- School Leadership from France (English), at the Univer- ness, discipline, and knowledge was given a head start. dan ’89, who filled the position for the last two years. Madonna University in Livonia, sity of St. Thomas in Houston, To contribute now “The Board wishes to thank Michigan. Texas (English), at Aquinas to the growth of our Dr. Terence Sheridan, who Institute in Rochester, New York current students in returns to his full responsi- At Detroit Catholic Central High (English and French), at the those same virtues bilities as Principal in July, School (CC) in Novi, Michigan, University of Alberta in Edmon- is for me a blessing for his leadership over the he taught Theology and French ton (Comparative Literature), beyond measure. last two years,” said Fr. (2005-12), served on the Board and at St. Michael’s College Coming home to Noelke. “The Board believes of Directors from 2009, was a School (Theology, Philosophy, St. Mike's also that Fr. Thompson and Dr. member of the School Improvement Team, a faculty English, and French). brings me back to Sheridan will provide the speaker at every student Kairos retreat, Moderator of the campus where my Basilian priestly vocation was vision to lead St. Michael’s the Mothers’ Club, and Chaplain of the varsity lacrosse “Always looking to maintain and ensure St. Mike’s born and nurtured. With their warm welcome and into the future, in the tradi- team and the academic teams. well-deserved reputation as the best school in Toronto, supportive presence, the whole St. Michael's family tion of the Basilian Fathers.” I am resolved not to obstruct anything blesses me now as I begin to minister here as a Basilian “I regret that my teach- that furthers our sacred mission of teach- priest.” Born in Jamshedpur, India on September 18, 1960, Fr. ing, administration, and ing goodness, discipline, and knowl- Thompson received his elementary school education ministry at Catholic Cen- edge, all the while cherishing and foster- This summer will mark a major change in the adminis- at Loyola School, administered by the Jesuit Fathers. tral High School have not ing our venerable foundation and tradi- tration of St. Michael’s College School as Fr. Jeff In 1973, Fr. Thompson and his family moved to left me sufficient time to tion,” stated Thompson. “Arriving with a Thompson, C.S.B. returns home to St. Michael’s as Toronto, where he attended Grade 8 at St. Charles keep abreast of new helpful perspective from having experi- President, after spending the last two years as Presi- School before being accepted at St. Michael’s College developments at St. enced other Basilian high schools in dent of Detroit Catholic Central High School, one of School for Grade 9. Mike's,” said Thompson. action, I am genuinely interested in three remaining Basilian high schools. “I do know about the successful establishment and listening to the St. Michael’s family, so that together we “To say that I am both excited and humbled would be outstanding service of the Learning Enrichment may continue to build a strong vision and direction for the understatement of the century. How could that new Centre, an eminent model from which CC's on-campus our school into a future that will always be bright.” Grade 9 student, new to St. Mike’s and new to Canada visit gained valuable inspiration and advice during our back in September 1974, have ever imagined that the on-campus visit, before the inauguration of our own world was going to spin around to this day? I came to highly successful Learning Strategies Center two years know giants in those days at St. Mike’s,” noted Fr. ago. Further, I love the performing arts, and I rejoice in Thompson. “I hope that my name will learn to keep the happy fact that St. Mike’s now boasts its own gem good company with theirs.” of a theatre.”

Following his graduation from St. Michael’s in 1979, Fr. Thompson’s life as a Basilian priest began when he Thompson earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and professed his religious vows in 1987. He was ordained French from the University of Toronto (1983), a Master to the priesthood in 1991 at St. Basil’s Church in of Arts in English from the University of Toronto (1988), Toronto. He has served variously as Chaplain and a Master of Divinity in Theology and Pastoral Ministry Director of Campus Ministry at Assumption University conjointly from the University of St. Michael’s College and (Windsor), at St. Joseph’s College in the University of the University of Toronto (1991), a Master of Arts in Com- Alberta (Edmonton), and at the University of St. Thomas

Embracing change in our Community Blue Banner | Spring/Summer 2014 securing our future by giving back: michael flood ’87 the men of st. michael’s: antoine (anthony) pappalardo ’90 This year’s Annual Double Blue cam- SMCS taught me that there are many paign saw a wonderful surprise donation individual and team benefits that come Antoine Pappalardo isn’t afraid of a little adrenaline. Canadians,” says Pappalardo. “But we are a for profit arrive from Michael Flood. Michael sent from combining high quality athletic Pappalardo is the CEO and Co-owner of Toronto-based business. There is no mistaking that. It is very difficult in a first time gift of $5,000 for the brand pursuits with a strong academic educa- airline Trans Capital Air, which works exclusively with to work in such a capital intensive industry as aviation new varsity hockey team, the St. tion. I thought it was very positive that the United Nations to provide air support for peace- and do it for free. Keeping people safe, and planes in Michael’s Majors. SMCS is ever thankful SMCS moved to more closely tie keeping and humanitarian missions in the troubled the air, takes serious and continuous investment.” for all the gifts it receives, however academics with the highest quality areas of Afghanistan, Somalia, Liberia and South Michael’s gift made us wonder… who is varsity hockey available by joining the Sudan. Providing logistics support, supplying Michael Flood and what motivated him Mid-West Prep Hockey League. food, medicine and other items for troops and to give to St. Michael’s? We’ll let him tell Students will be able to develop their humanitarian workers on the ground, Trans you, in his own words. hockey and combine that with top Capital employees, including Pappalardo, put academics while at SMCS, so they can themselves in danger to make the world a better Given my lack of artistic talents, I look to continue athletics at the Cana- place while still earning a living. focused on getting involved by being a member of any dian or U.S. college level. sports team that I could ‘make’ during my five years at “We look at it from a risk management perspec- SMCS. I played on various hockey teams and the junior In addition, with Chris DePiero ’87, SMCS couldn’t have tive and make proper assessments about poten- and varsity football teams. As I look back, I consider selected a better person to lead the revamped varsity tial dangers to staff, customers, and equipment. myself very fortunate to have been programme. Chris and I played together on a number of From that, we are then able to carve out a safe teammates/classmates with, and learned from, some teams while at SMCS and played against each other in operating envelope and work within that enve- very talented athletes and great leaders. university. I have followed his successful lope. In some places and circumstances, we will coaching/teaching career from afar. I always consid- refuse if we can’t assure that secure envelope,” After St. Mike’s, my goal was to continue combining ered him to be a great leader and person (not to men- says Pappalardo. academics and athletics at university. I graduated from tion a great player) and wanted to support him, in a Queen’s University in 1992 and played four years on small way, to make the program a success. Trans Capital’s first UN aid mission was in 2000 in East Aviation is entrenched deep within Pappalardo’s family the hockey team. After playing hockey in Europe for a Timor, as the country was struggling for independence lineage. In the 1970s, he watched his father climb the year, I received an MSc degree from Indiana University Hoikety Choik! against a rigid Indonesian occupation. But he has seen corporate ranks at Quebec airlines Nordair and Quebe- (and was the Assistant Coach of its hockey team) and a lot more since: Taliban insurgency and terror attacks cair. Moving the family from Montreal to Toronto, eventually got a MBA from Western (Ivey) - a lot of What motivates you to give back? in Afghanistan; hot civil war and lootings in Ivory Coast; Pappalardo’s father launched a regional commuter school, I know! lynch mobs, kidnappings, tornadoes and earthquakes airline called City Express in 1985. This visionary entre- in Haiti; sabotage, mob stonings and Ebola in Liberia; preneurial venture put the Toronto island airport on the I was fortunate to get the opportunity to start working in Donations to the school’s various programmes, tribal warfare and stray gunfire in South Sudan map, when it had for years been a sleepy aerodrome. It private equity after my MBA, ending up within TD athletics and academics, are greatly appreci- al-Shabab mortar attacks and IEDs in Somalia. These was an exciting time. As a young student, this is where Bank’s Private Equity Group in 2001. This enabled my ated. No gift is too small! All gifts received are are the kind of incidents that define the realities of he got his first taste of working in the industry – putting family to live in the UK for six years while I opened our issued a charitable tax receipt. If you are inter- working in countries under peacekeeping mandates. in 60-hour weeks during most summers and holidays London office (a few of my classmates are still living in ested in making a donation, please visit For Pappalardo, what matters most is the capability to until that business shut down in 1991. London, including Rob Lepone ’87 and Steve Fullan smcsgive.com for more information on the protect and safeguard the sanctity of human life above ’87). In 2009, a group of us spun the business out from all else. For Pappalardo, the move to Toronto signified the different ways you can give. the bank into an independent firm called Northleaf beginning of his time spent at St. Mike’s and he recalls Capital - a private markets (private equity, infrastruc- “The ability to contribute and enable the work of the UN his first impressions vividly. ture) focused asset management firm. I am a partner in and NGO’s that help to stabilize and rebuild countries is the Toronto office. something that we and our people are quite proud of as “Yellow bricks – lots of them. Coming in at a young age,

Embracing change in our Community Blue Banner | Spring/Summer 2014 those ‘golden’ boys – the dineen’s Joe Younder ’56

it felt like a big place. One thing that stood out quickly Five continents, 15 years and 40,000 flight missions “Sometimes a door closes, another one opens,” how important education is. I think all of us had NHL was the sense of kinship and camaraderie among all later, Pappalardo reflects on his experience and early according to Kevin Dineen ’81. There is perhaps no dreams, but in reality, school was as important as the students.” education: “It was this aspect of the work that coin- better way to describe his successful hockey journey. anything we’ve done. Just to be a part of the tradition cided with my keen interest in the world we live in After coaching the Florida Panthers and leading the and the great things that have gone on at St. Mike’s is Following St. Mike’s, Pappalardo graduated with a beyond our own borders – something I began to team to a first Southeast Division title and a playoff incredible.” degree in political science from the University of develop while studying at St. Mike’s.” spot, he was fired. Not to be deterred, Kevin applied for Toronto. Always intrigued by his father’s globetrotting, and got the job as Head Coach of the Women’s Olym- One could well say that Kevin Dineen was born into a inspired by the boundless potential of international “I always had an interest in international relations, pic Hockey Team. The rest, as we all know, is history. hockey family. His father Bill ’52, the hockey patriarch, business, and having spent a year studying and work- history, political science, and the languages and played for the Majors from 1949-53 alongside the likes ing abroad, Pappalardo decided to do what was in his cultures of the world,” says Pappalardo, who became Hired on December 17, two months and three days of Leo Labine, Ed Chadwick ’53, Dick Duff ’55, and blood. He joined Trans Capital alongside his dad in CEO of Trans Capital in 2006. “My interests motivated later, he was wearing Olympic gold in Sochi. His Murray Costello ’53, who was later his teammate in 1996 with a long-term plan to develop the business and me to seek out an international career, and combined journey has been a successful one. After playing for the Detroit. He played for Detroit from 1954-58, winning take over. Together, they quickly refocused the busi- with that, I think as part of our faith as Christians and Buzzers in 1980-81, he two Stanley Cups. After ness from domestic charter flights and turned to the Catholics, there is down deep a vocation of service to went to the University of 1958, he played for the international realm. With Pappalardo working hands-on our fellow man. Through my career and my business, I Denver and was later Buffalo Bisons, Cleveland leading early overseas projects in Cameroon and wanted to lend a hand to enable a better life for the less drafted by the Hartford Barons, Rochester French Guiana, Trans Capital soon leveraged their fortunate in the world.” Whalers in 1984, scoring Americans, Quebec unique capabilities to begin working with the UN and 25 goals as a rookie. In Aces, and the Denver never looked back. 1991, he was traded to Spurs - carrying with him the Philadelphia Flyers the love of the game and where his father was solid sportsmanship. coach and where he Following his playing GROUP AUTO AND HOME INSURANCE joined his former Buzzer years, he coached the teammate, Rick Tocchet. 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Embracing change in our Community Blue Banner | Spring/Summer 2014 flying the blue banner: porter plans expansion individuals throughout their Ameri- ‘The Rose amongst the thorns’.” More than two million people flew out of Billy Bishop America and further afield. can Hockey League careers make Airport over the Toronto skyline this past year. Porter Porter has selected the them an integral part of the fabric of “She lived in Toronto while I was attending St. Mike’s Airlines provides service to 19 destinations throughout new Bombardier Whisper our storied history.” Bill always had and looked after me while my Dad was coaching the North America with a fleet of 26 aircrafts made right Jet on the basis of its time for his players. Adirondack Red Wings. She would attend all the here in Toronto. For President and Chief Executive unmatched ‘quiet flight’ Buzzer games when I was playing in 1983-84, and Officer Robert Deluce ’68, Porter represents a driving technology. This factor “I related to players fairly closely, not would have my roomy Phil Quenneville ’85, and team force in job creation and economic benefit. In the past was of high importance to just on the ice, but things like family mates Kevin Carley, Andy Pokupec ’85, and Sean seven years, Deluce has helped transformed Billy Deluce who has faced matters, too,” he said in a recent interview. “When you Burke often over for dinner.” Bishop Airport into Canada’s ninth largest. As Porter some controversy for create that type of atmosphere, players play harder for continues to grow, Deluce can’t help but pave the proposing to allow jets you.” Well done, Bill. Take a bow. However, we can’t Another important runway for future expansion. into the inner-city airport. stop here. There are more Dineen’s in the game. Dineen is the late Pat Dineen the matriarch With more than 50 years of experience, Robert Deluce is “Only when we were satis- Gord ’80 is presently the Assistant Coach with the of one of the NHL's one of Canada’s most knowledgeable and respected fied and had performance Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. He most respected and airline owners and operators. Born into an aviation guarantees did we even played for the Buzzers during the 1979-80 season and successful families. family, Deluce learned the merits of airline ownership put forward the plan,” then spent two years with the Sault Ste. Marie Grey- She was the “glue” from his father, a World War II pilot who founded White Deluce states. “Those are hounds before he embarked on his professional career, that kept the family River Air Service - flying summer tourists to Lake Supe- very important consider- playing 528 games with the New York Islanders, Minne- together. Rounding rior in northern Ontario. Growing up in White River, the ations and must be sota North Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa out the Dineen Deluce family first moved to Toronto in 1964. With the factored in. [Porter] would Senators. Coincidentally, Steve Spott ’83, after spend- family is Peter SMC boarding school recently closed, the Deluce not put a plan forward if we thought there would be ing 12 seasons with the Kitchener Rangers of the Dineen, who played brothers instead boarded with families connected to anything but positive results for Torontonians.” Ontario Hockey League, and winning the Memorial Cup for the Los Angeles Kings and Detroit Red Wings, and SMC. Connections have been very important in building in 2003, is the Head Coach of the Marlies. By the way, is currently a scout for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and Porter into what is it today and many of those valuable Porter has proposed the new aircrafts would be Spott played on that 1990-91 Newmarket Saints team. Shawn Dineen, a scout with the Nashville Predators. connections date back to Deluce’s earlier years at SMC. welcomed in “because it is an incredibly quiet aircraft Gord, made from that same mold as his father, is carry- With 40-plus years in hockey as a player and coach, and designed for an inner-city airport,” Deluce ing on the love of the game tutoring young players in including two seasons behind the Flyers bench, Bill He earned his pilot license in his teens when he moved explains. “Of equal importance, the jets are fully skills and leadership. Dineen is quite proud of and eager to speak of his five to Toronto to attend SMC. Having grown up in northern capable of making non-stop flights to Porter’s newly sons, all with current employment in the NHL. Dineen Ontario, St. Mike’s helped introduce Deluce to the big proposed destinations.” Jerry Dineen ’85, Bill’s second youngest son, played for remembers his boys being involved in hockey wherever city. He fondly remembers taking the Bathurst streetcar the Buzzers from 1983-85. Following this, he went to his career took him. straight down from school to the waterfront to fly. “If it For Deluce, this plan has arisen out of requests made Plattsburg State University for four years and played was not for my time there I by Porter passengers. “Many two years pro in in the East Coast League in North “We started in Seattle, then Denver, and Houston. would not have developed who are taking advantage of Carolina. At present, Jerry has been the video coach for During the summers I'd take them to British Columbia the affinity for the airport,” he Porter today would love for the New York Rangers since the Roger Neilson days. to interact on the ice with Canadians. They learned remembers, “it was an inspi- Porter to spread its wings a He recalls the time when he lived with Neil Patterson’s more during their summers there (Canada) than during ration for starting Porter.” bit,” Deluce explains. “This family while at St. Mike’s, and in his job with the Rang- the rest of the year. They tell me they have the greatest as an opportunity to extend ers, he would come across Dominic Moore ’99, Kevin jobs in the world. They are enjoying what they are Today, that inspiration has Porter to newer horizons Weekes, Eric Lindros, Sean Burke ’85 and others. Jerry doing, and they've been at it a long time," Dineen led Porter to launch its without compromising the relates that no article on the Dineens could be com- happily notes. proposal to operate the customer service or nega- plete without mentioning his sister Rose “who lived in Bombardier Whisper Jets to tively affecting the neigh- Queensbury close to my Dad and is better known as Things are indeed ‘golden’ in the Dineen family. airports throughout North bouring residents.”

Embracing change in our Community Blue Banner | Spring/Summer 2014 a castle for an alumni king: nick di donato ’76

The proposal stands to create 1,000 new When Nick Di Donato was a Commission Board of Directors. jobs and fuel economic growth, student at St. Michael’s, he He is also a member of Heritage ultimately benefitting Toronto in the eyes learned a valuable life lesson very Toronto, a charity and agency of of Deluce. The airport’s prime downtown early on in his career. the City that works with citizens location presents an opportunity for to advocate for, preserve, and effortless travel between the runway and The man behind some of promote an appreciation for the boardroom. As with any develop- Toronto’s most iconic entertain- Toronto’s heritage. ment plan to expand over waterfront or ment and nightlife venues, includ- parkland, many oppose the Porter ing the Liberty Grand and Rose- Perfect preparation then for his runway extension plans. To Porter, these water, recalls the late Fr. Volpe, latest role, as the knight who necessary challenges are about “navi- C.S.B. ’48 giving him an assign- would save Casa Loma. gating around the speed bumps,” as ment in which he was required to Deluce explains. As a result, Porter aims write down what he aspired to be. “Seven years ago I said Casa to answer all questions and concerns Everyone in the class got the Loma is a really under-utilized through transparency, facts and respect same assignment and at the end asset to the City of Toronto and and has set up a website dedicated to of year, Fr. Volpe would go around there needs to be some changes,” that purpose. the class asking the boys to share says Di Donato “It took seven their answers. At the time, Di years to acquire the property. It In the past seven years, Robert Deluce has trans- neurship both to his family and his formative years Donato wanted to be a drummer, has taken some time and effort, formed Porter Airlines into an international success, spent at SMC. and when the assignment was but we finally succeeded. We now most recently recognized as the best small airline in over and every last aspiration had been read, he have the ability to do the right thing with it and make it the world by CondeNaste. Today, Porter remains a “One of the things I remember best about St. Mike’s is remembers discovering something crucial about what the real jewel that it should be; not only in the event and gateway for business and inner-city travellers, provid- the teachers, particularly Fr. Sheehan, C.S.B. ’44, who it takes to be successful from Fr. Volpe. private function space, but also as a city attraction.” ing excellent customer service experiences and build- had a big impact on me,” says Deluce. “The school had ing relationships beyond Toronto’s city limits. Deluce a profound effect on my early upbringing and instilled “He said to us, ‘Not one of you really gave us the Under the management of the Kiwanis Club, who attributes that success and his interest in entrepre- in me an interest in being successful and useful.” Addi- answer we wanted to hear. Whatever your accomplish- operated Casa Loma between 1937 and 2011, the tionally, Deluce fondly remem- ments, whatever your successes, the most important castle and gardens were converted into a tourist bers how “SMC helped intro- thing is being a good person’,” recalls Di Donato. destination. However, the 74-year tenor of the Kiwanis duce [him] to a big city.” Club ended after a string of controversies surrounding Being a good person is a mantra that Di Donato, Presi- renovations and external campaigns for new leasing On January 27, 2014, Toronto dent and CEO of Liberty Entertainment Group, took to openings. Kiwanis simply did not have the funds to City Council convened for a heart and never forgot on his way to the top of maintain the prop- public consultation on Porter Toronto’s nightlife world. For more than 25 years, Di erty, and in 2011, the Plans to review the request and Donato has redefined Toronto’s hospitality experience City of Toronto hear from members of the by establishing prolific restaurants and entertainment temporarily resumed public. On April 1, 2014, city venues that cater to upscale clientele, while garnering management of Casa council delayed the decision and constant media attention. Loma, and began instead voted unanimously to welcoming private negotiate with the Toronto Port Not only is Di Donato a powerful figure in the hospitality sector bids for a new Authority over the expansion. industry, but he also plays an influential role in shaping operator. the present and future of Toronto. In November 2012, he was appointed Commissioner of the Toronto Transit

Embracing change in our Community Blue Banner | Spring/Summer 2014 “The city took everyone who was interested and towards launching Casa Loma as an evolving exhibit, Di Donato always saw the restaurant industry as a Drive, in South Beach. Named the Cibo Wine Bar South brought it down to five proponents who were qualified significantly enhancing the original static exhibit model lucrative money-making machine. Even though he was Beach, it will be Di Donato’s first American endeavour, to take on this major project,” says Di Donato. “Our that the castle had adopted for decades. working for Imperial, he decided to open his first but don’t expect it to be his last. proposal was 600 pages long. We spent a considerable restaurant, PM Toronto, which would go on to become amount of time and effort to determine how to make “In June, which is designated Italian Heritage Month in a highly recognizable Toronto establishment. Despite having a hectic schedule that could likely rival Casa Loma a great facility for Torontonians.” Ontario, we will be creating an exhibit respecting even the busiest public figures, Di Donato still retains Toronto’s Italian heritage. We want to continue doing “We created an iconic brand. It was right next to Maple ties to St. Mike’s and sticks to the ideals he learnt from In January 2014, the city entered a new long-term lease that for different communities and continue to change Leaf Gardens, and we were fortunate to secure a spot Fr. Volpe. Aside from both his sons (Justin ’08 and Luca and operating agreement with Liberty Entertainment our exhibits to relate to the people of Toronto,” says Di there because it gave us the opportunity to build a brand ’11) attending the school, Di Donato recently set up a Group, which agreed to spend $7.4 million to continue Donato. “In five years, I think Casa Loma will become that was larger than life,” says Di Donato. “The fans bursary fund to support an underprivileged student, the castle’s restoration - installing air conditioning, iconic and synonymous with whatever is happening in came and the Leafs came, so very early on I learned how and the Liberty Entertainment Group as an organization enhancing the special events and dining experiences the city.” to deal with celebrities. We understood how to deal with contributes half a million dollars annually towards and integrating new technology for school and cultural unique situations and handle them well.” Toronto events. programming. Di Donato recalls the anticipation at City Hall on the day when city council voted on Liberty’s Di Donato credits his experience opening PM Toronto “I think it’s important to be involved not just within your takeover because it was the same day council was with enabling him to devise the concept for the Liberty own business life or personal life, but also to contribute voting on whether or not to take away Mayor Rob Entertainment Group, the company behind high- to the greater good in terms of civic duty. Without the Ford’s powers following his political scandal. volume establishments such as The Liberty Grand discipline and without the education I got at St. Mike’s, Entertainment Complex, Spice Route, Ciao Wine Bar, I don’t think I would be where I am today,” says Di “On a day where they had complete chaos, they had Phoenix Concert Theatre, Tattoo Rock Parlour and the Donato, adding that as long as Liberty Entertainment one vote where they were completely unanimous, that Velvet Underground. For Di Donato, Liberty’s main Group is around, graduating classes at St. Mike’s will they supported the proposal of Liberty Entertainment focus is the creation of spectacular events which seam- always have access to the city’s coolest prom venues. Group to take over Casa Loma,” says Di Donato. lessly cater to high profile patrons while remaining accessible to the public. Much of the awe Changing Casa Loma’s image from a stodgy tourist surrounding Liberty’s work is the company’s attraction to a place where Torontonians want to go unique ability to turn a historical Toronto landmark enjoy a nice meal without having to pay an entry fee is into a profitable venture that preserves and main- a large part of Di Donato’s plan for the future. The vision tains its ties to the past. for Casa Loma is to become fully immersed into the city’s cultural, historical and heritage events in order to “What is really important is that we as an organiza- peak interest not just within tourist circles, but also tion have respect for the historical properties. Over within the city as a whole. the years, we have acquired several of them: The Big talk, but with Di Donato’s track record, you tend to Courthouse, Rosewater Room, Liberty Grand and This year, The Liberty Group brought Winterlicious to believe him. However, like most successful St. Mike’s Coral Gables Country Club. And for every single one Casa Loma for the first time, and opened up the doors graduates, Di Donato had to start somewhere. of those properties we received awards of distinc- to a vintage car exhibition featuring two 1910 Maxwells tion from the heritage boards,” says Di Donato. and a 1914 Ford Model T. These classic vehicles com- Upon obtaining his high school diploma he earned a memorate the significant dates in Casa Loma’s time- Bachelor of Science and Professional Engineering Not content with leading Toronto’s nightlife scene, line, enabling visitors to imagine the types of cars on Degree from the University of Toronto and went on to Di Donato is poised to take Liberty Entertainment the road at the time of the castle’s construction. In work for Imperial Oil as a construction coordinator. Group south of the border. In September 2014, he June, The Liberty Group is taking their first steps Throughout his education and into his early career, is opening a 700-capacity restaurant on Ocean

Embracing change in our Community Blue Banner | Spring/Summer 2014 where are they now, teacher edition paul dignan ’59 Pat Mancuso ’90 Selected the first recipient of the Spiritus Trophy in 1959 as the Living in the same house in North Toronto for the past After a 50-year affiliation with the school, Paul has ‘graduate who best embodies the 46 years, Paul and Anita Dignan will be celebrating their discovered that even beyond complete and final spirit of St. Michael’s,’ Paul has 50th wedding anniversary on Boxing Day. Says Paul, ‘matriculation’ from the yellow brick walls, the ties to been part of many Graduation “Anita will be canonized in the near future for having St. Michael’s continue to accumulate. “In my case you ceremonies, congratulating scores lived with me for 50 years in such good humour!” Both really don’t need to look very far before you run into of the other Spiritus winners who Paul and Anita were born and bred in Toronto, and another wonderful St. Mike’s connection.” With two have followed in his footsteps. although they themselves reside ‘in the Burbs,’ their rock’n’roll musicians for sons, this buttoned-down, three children Seán, Christopher, and Cara, all live in conservative vice principal has frequented several bars In 2006, to honour Paul’s decades the “real” city, south of Bloor Street. “When the kids in Kensington Market, Parkdale, and Queen West. One of commitment to the Blue Raiders come up to visit ‘The Folks,’ they insist that they need such watering hole is The Cameron House on Queen basketball programme, the a passport to come north of Eglinton!” Street, owned by Paul Ferraro ’66. “If that isn’t connec- expanded and refurbished gymna- tion enough, Paul’s son, Cosimo ’05, does the book- sium floor was christened The Paul ings for the Cameron House, and when I stepped up to Dignan Court. But in true St. the bar to order a Pepsi [come on Paul, be honest!], Michael’s fashion, he is quick to Mike McKeown ’05 was the bartender.” honour the contribution of others before taking any credit himself. “As in all the co-curriculars at SMC, the staff members put their heart and soul into giving kids the opportunity to shine. Basketball has been no exception. Spry enough to still play some doubles tennis, Paul Anthony Zanardo and Frank Ribarich worked with me. Dave Tessaro coached the juniors. The Varsity Blue Raiders frequents the North York Tennis Club whose President were blessed to have Dan Prendergast, Greg Paolini, and now Jeff Zownir ’88. All the players that came through is Eugene Kriksciunas ’70. When he feels the need to the Blue Raiders basketball programme received very good, enthusiastic coaching.” have his spine tweaked, he visits Dr. David O’Connor ’87. Bridge opponents? Mike Lavelle ’55 and Pat What’s next for the Dignans? “The advice gleaned from many retirees is to travel while you can, before age or poor O’Neill ’59; former Principal Joe Brisbois ’67 shows up health take over. We are to play cards on occasion as well. And the knack he doing our best! We have acquired for solving cryptic crossword puzzles came at visited countries in Europe, the tutelage of a former math department colleague, parts of the southern United Tony Adams. States like Arizona and the Grand Canyon, and both Paul attended St. Michael’s from 1954-59, returning as coasts of Canada, most a member of the teaching faculty in September 1963. A recently enjoying Western dedicated teacher and Mathematics Department Head Canada through the Rocky into the late 1970s, Paul is perhaps best remembered Mountaineer train excur- for his meticulous approach to the position of Director sion.” of Studies. In that role, he was responsible for schedul- ing courses and examinations, issuing report cards, Happy trails, Paul, and here’s tracking student data, and coordinating many success- hoping you meet a few more ful yearly events like Academic Awards Night and good St. Michael’s Men graduation. “I officially retired in 2005 but then stayed along the way! on for a couple more years so that the transition to a new administration was as smooth as possible.”

Embracing change in our Community Blue Banner | Spring/Summer 2014 where are they now

Luciano Volpe ’93 says “INSPIRE’s mission is an altru- “With INSPIRE, our objective is to bring to life what it Gary Megaffin ’59 held a couple of jobs before entering University of Windsor. Today, istic one: to ‘teach’ Canadian youth the importance of really takes to be successful. When our brilliant speak- a career in broadcasting. Deciding that ‘show-biz’ wasn’t Tibollo is a member of the Law taking leadership with one’s own path.” ers share their awe inspiring stories of the hurdles they enough to support a large family, Megaffin applied to Society of Upper Canada and a had to overcome to achieve success, and how for Ontario Institute for the Studies of successful business lawyer with a Volpe is a founding member and Acting Chair of many of them it took several years of very hard work to Education and received a Business and practice in Woodbridge, Ontario. INSPIRE, along with other St. Mike’s graduates: Rob get there, the message starts to get internalized,” says Commerce Certificate. He started teach- In addition to his law success, Grossi ’92, Rino Spano ’93, and Gianni Creta ’93. The Grossi. ing in Toronto at Parkway Vocational Tibollo has continued to honour unique not-for-profit empowers Canada's young School, followed by College Heights the SMC values through his adults and future leaders through conference-based Rino Spano feels “INSPIRE is truly living up to its name Vocational School in Guelph, and finally contributions working with disad- events profiling current successful Canadian leaders. and will continue to touch the lives of thousands of spent five years (1971-75) at Michael vantaged youth in the community suffering from drug Past speakers have included: Raine Maida (Our Lady students.” After graduating from Glendon College and Power High School. When Megaffin addiction and mental health problems. Peace), Nick Di Donato ’76 (CEO of Liberty Entertain- working at Dynamic Mutual Funds and CIBC, Spano returned to Toronto to teach at Michael ment Group), and Jim Ragas (President of Second Cup began his entrepreneurial career by managing web Power, it allowed him to return to broad- Romeo Milano ’80 is currently the principal and International). development companies such as iBeetle.com and cast at CHIN. Megaffin left radio and the senior project manager at Safetech Environmen- Nitro Interactive. Presently, Spano is Chief Operating classroom in 1975, though he returned to tal Ltd., an environmental consulting firm. A dedi- “Our initiative has given us an opportunity to reach out Officer of Carino Digital Inc., a digital marketing com- teaching in 1988 at Brother Edmund Rice Secondary cated member of the Toronto Construction Asso- to the community at large and the proactive interaction pany that focuses on marketing new real estate devel- School in Toronto. Retiring in 1997, Megaffin now resides ciation, Milano aims to make health and safety that has resulted is truly special,” says Volpe, who is opments in North America, head of CASAM, a South in Kitchener, 40 years after he first left his hometown. the theme of his tenure as its newly appointed the owner and Managing Partner of SLV International, Asian media buying service, and co-founder of chairman. He has sat on the board since the early which specializes in managing and developing high Twoople Inc., a startup internet based messaging Andy Culligan ’65 retired 90s, while additionally advising on both the TCA quality food brands within the Canadian and interna- service. after 36 years of teaching, Education Committee and the Career Committee. tional markets. Volpe has also been an active youth with the majority served at mentor for University of Toronto and York University Gianni Creta holds an Honours Computer Engineering Robin Foote Elementary in Frank Ciccolini ’82 was among SMC Alumni who took business students and alumni for years, and is the degree from the University of Toronto and currently Westmount, Nova Scotia. to the pedal to raise $1 million towards the new founder of the professional speaker series at St. serves as Vice President of Globalive Communica- His past 12 years have Humber River Hospital, which when complete will be Michael’s. tions, a telecommunications company with brands been served as vice princi- the first fully digital North American hospital. The dozen including YAK, WIND Mobile, and OneConnect. Creta pal and principal. Andy's athletic alumni included: Joey Papa Rob Grossi is Principal at Cooler Solutions, a Toronto- believes that INSPIRE helps today’s youth define their wife Maureen is still teach- ’93, Patrick Ciccolini ’89, Anthony based design innovation consultancy. After graduating own personal vision for success despite pressures ing at Eskasoni Elementary Ciccolini ’00, Frank Ciccolini ’82, from St. Mike’s, he went onto attain a Bachelor’s from parents, peers and society as a whole. School. Three of their Claudio Gemmiti ’79, Enrico De Degree in Economics from Princeton University and an children, Jeff, Kathleen and Pasquale ’79, Daniel Botelho ’93, Dr. MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Manage- “Many strive for success, but the definition of success Carolyn, live in Toronto, while Michelle is living at home Marco Fazari ’85, Frank Solda ’79, ment at Northwestern University. Grossi has worked may not be the same for all,” says Creta. “INSPIRE finishing a business degree. 2013 was a great year for Mark Veneziano ’89 and Augy for the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board, the provides an opportunity for youth to hear the stories of 25-year-old son Chris who captained University of New Marmelo ’82. Together, SMC cycled Boston Consulting Group and Blackrock. He is also many of today’s successful individuals and the choices Brunswick (UNB) to the CIS championship in Saska- with a team of 70 riders over the past two years. The actively involved in community mentorship programs, they made to reach their goals.” toon last year and then captained the Atlantic University riders have each created online pages for fundraising including RISE, which supports entrepreneurial Sport (AUS) team to the World University Champion- and additionally, each rider covers their own personal ventures of people with mental illness, and INSPIRE. ship in Italy in December. Both Andy and Maureen travel and biking costs so that all proceeds raised made it to Saskatoon and Maureen traveled to Italy. benefit the hospital directly. Training together and com- peting in various races, including a chip-timed Cycling Michael Tibollo ’79 attended the University of Toronto Race/Granfondo in central Italy, the team will continue after graduation and later earned a law degree from the this fall in Milan/Piacenza.

Embracing change in our Community Blue Banner | Spring/Summer 2014 George Papadakos ’83 is a basketball legend. With more After graduating from SMC, Papadakos left Toronto to state-run Public Radio of two golf courses (Morro than 35 years of experience dribbling and slam dunking, pursue an athletic scholarship at Syracuse University Armenia. He then Bay and Dairy Creek), food Papadakos has played basketball professionally in the for basketball, with many dreams and one very cool anchored the English- services at Diablo Canyon United States, Greece and Canada. He has also been nickname, ‘CN Tower.’ He later went on to play for the language newscasts of Power Plant and two cater- extremely fortunate to represent both Canada and Spartans at Michigan State University. Since then, Armenia Television Com- ing businesses with more Greece internationally on the senior men’s teams. After a Papadakos has “…travelled the world, met many pany. Since his broad- than 100 employees. Ryan long and successful international career, Papadakos is people, been the star of the game, and the guy who cast work, Sayat has enjoys angel investing in returning home to Toronto with a multitude of experi- never got off the bench. There have been career threat- worked at the Armenian local start-ups and keeping ences, all thanks to the game of basketball. ening injuries and tough contract negotiations. I have Center for National and current taking courses at had mobs of cheering fans wait for me outside of my International Studies in Stanford Graduate School At 7 ft. tall, basket- home and I had fans in opposing arenas chant and curse its think-tank and of Business. He hopes that ball has been an me out. The constant has always been basketball.” headed the Armenian SMCS alumni will reach out integral part of Geodesy Center’s translation team that prepared the to him ([email protected]) to arrange to visit and Papadakos’ life for Today, Papadakos, his wife and three children have English version of the two-volume National Atlas of Arme- play golf at the courses in San Luis Obispo (named the more than 35 years. returned to Toronto after a long career away from nia. Currently, Sayat is working as a translator at a news ‘Happiest City in America’ by USA Today) and experi- He spent his high home. He is fascinated with the transformation of the agency, News.am. ence some ‘old boy’ hospitality. school career in Toronto basketball scene and how many Canadian Toronto playing professional players dot the rosters of teams world- Sayat has lived in Armenia for the past 19 years and is Matt Thomas ’94 has crossed the United States and basketball for SMC, wide. He is looking forward to watching his son, Johnny married with two daughters, Rita, 15, and Eliza, 12. But back on his hockey odyssey, but his latest stop may remembering fondly begin his own path in basketball in his hometown. he has not lost his ‘Gino’ touch, as he is the founding give him his best chance to leave his mark on the game. what it was like member of The Armenoids music band-project, which The lessons he learned on the ice with the Buzzers and wearing the double Randal Williams ’87 is now a senior faculty member and is very popular among Armenians. The ‘sound’ of The in the classrooms at St. Mike's have helped guide him blue. He expresses curriculum manager at the Kripalu School of Yoga. His Armenoids is a synthesis of, and juxtaposition on his hockey journey. After SMC, Matt received a that the years he very first experience on a yoga mat was as an under- between, traditional Armenian folk music and hockey scholarship to Rochester Institute of Technology spent at SMC, “were graduate in the psychology department at the University contemporary—primarily Hip Hop, Freestyle, and (RIT). He captained the squad in his senior season and when I honestly can of Western Ontario. Following graduate studies in Jungian Trance—music. helped lay the foundations, which eventually lead to RIT say I fell in love with Psychology in the Department of Religion and Culture basketball.” He Department at Wilfrid Laurier University, he moved to the Blaine McCauley ’93 is recently expressed Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. Currently, Randal currently the head coach excitement when SMC competed in this past year’s is working in conjunction with researchers at Harvard for the Halton Hills Jr. B OFSAA tournament, stating it was Coach Dan Prender- Medical School, furthering Kripalu as a leader in develop- lacrosse team and the gast who pushed him and supported him along the way. ing and rigorously evaluating yoga-based programs to president of the Halton transform environments for school children, health care Hills Minor Lacrosse Papadakos is also thankful for the excellent and professionals and veterans with PTSD. Association. devoted SMC faculty that provided him with a top-notch education. “I was mentored from a young age that at Sayat Kuyumcuyan ’89 graduated from York University’s some point a basketball will eventually run out of air, and Glendon College, with a B.A. Honours degree in French that I needed to be prepared for that day.” The mentor- and Hispanic Studies in 1994. The following year, Sayat Ryan Comerford ’93 left Toronto in 1997, moving to San ship and education that he received ultimately enabled moved to Yerevan, Armenia to work as a translator- Luis Obispo, California to start a life as an entrepreneur. him to pursue a second career as a sales and marketing interpreter. For numerous years, Sayat headed the Turkish His first business was a restaurant opened in 1998. professional shortly after he retired from basketball. and European language broadcast departments at the Ryan’s company, Fairway, has since grown to include

Embracing change in our Community Blue Banner | Spring/Summer 2014 after his playing days were over, before beginning a trek all-around entertainer, TV personality and YouTube and working closely with the Athletics (NAIA) across the western United States. The that would lead him from coast to coast and into the celebrity in Manila where he now lives. general manager and player team began a 50 game schedule in February in Califor- new frontier. personnel director to prepare nia, which ran through to May - competing against Warren ’04, and Jason Saldanha ’06 and their family for the CFL draft. General Man- universities in Idaho, Washington, California and Matt was an assistant on the Maine Black Bears before were recently the feature of an article published in the ager Jim Barker states that Oregon. Pandoff then secured a job at BMO Capital travelling to Atlantic City, where he tasted champagne Neighbours of Mississauga Road magazine. Warren is Magri “immediately showed Markets back home, working in the Global Metals & from the Kelly Cup in 2003 as an assistant on the Board- currently a senior considerable interest and Mining Investment Banking Group. After working in walk Bullies championship team. Matt would eventually commercial analyst capacity for scouting. Through Toronto for two years, Pandoff transferred to London, take over the reins in Atlantic City and lead franchises in at GE and Jason is a his work, he helped us evaluate England to work with the mining team. Fresno and Stockton on his way to becoming top five project engineer with and keep records on a number all-time in wins as a Head Coach in the ECHL. Matt has TransCanada Pipe- of talented prospects for the His passion for the business can be traced back to career recently accepted the position of Head Coach at the line in Calgary. draft and other non-import players throughout Canada. day at SMC when Chris Zownir ’92 discussed a life on University of Anchorage-Alaska. With a young program Warren has travelled We’re looking forward to watching Vince grow as he Bay Street. Pandoff owes a great portion of his success always searching for talent, perhaps the new Alaskan around the world with takes on this expanded role.” to the core values he was taught while at SMC - to strive pipeline will lead from the rink and the classrooms of GE’s Global Leader- for the best and recognize the people that provide SMC all the way to Alaska. ship Program and Jordan Pandoff ’07 majored in finance at University of support along the way. Pandoff holds many memories of Jason sat on the core British Columbia, while on a baseball scholarship. He teachers that not only made his time at SMC a good one, One thing never changes in Coach Thomas' mandate: team for the United Way Youth Initiative and is on the competed in the National Association of Intercollegiate but one that challenged him when he needed it. the goal, whether at SMC, in Maine, at Rochester, or in executive team of the Calgary chapter of Engineers Fresno, is always to win the final game! Without Borders. In Memoriam Patrick Teskey ’96 currently Andrew Cogliano ’05, known as ‘Iron Man’, has not Fr. Thomas Mohan, C.S.B. ’48 was a dear friend to the resides in Innisfail, Alberta missed a game since starting his NHL career with the St. Michael’s College School community, which has with his wife Michelle, two Edmonton Oilers in 2007. Andrew has appeared in all sons, Dylan and Matthew and 540 regular season games over his seven year NHL their two dogs, Guinness and career and is second in playing consecutive games Holly. Patrick began his career among all active players in the NHL. in journalism, as a newspaper reporter in Hay River, North- Vince Magri ’06 continued his passion for football at west Territories, later becom- McMaster, as a former four-year starter as guard and ing the editor. In April 2011, Patrick became the editor of centre for the Marauders. In 2011, he returned to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Innisfail Province newspaper. He remained as editor Toronto as the Assistant Offensive Line Coach, Football until December 2011, before transitioning into the market- Recruiter and Video Coordinator for the University of ing world as a marketing coordinator with Stantec Toronto Varsity Blues. The former Kerry Blues player is Consulting Ltd. in Red Deer, Alberta. Patrick was awarded entering his second season with the Toronto Argonauts, ONLINE STORE NOW OPEN! shop.stmichaelscollegeschool.com the Stantec Marketing and Business Development Award after joining the club in 2013 as the video coordinator. of Excellence this past December. At 25, Magri will now hold a dual role as Canadian Dianne Levine - Manager Scouting Coordinator and Video Coordinator. As a Shanna Lacroix - Co-Manager Mike Bustos ’00 was a Top 10 finalist scout, his duties include evaluating, identifying and in the first season of Canadian Idol ranking Canadian talent, tracking and keeping record of and subsequently became an Canadian prospects throughout the football season,

Embracing change in our Community Blue Banner | Spring/Summer 2014 in memoriam By Blue Banner Staff

Fr. Thomas Mohan, C.S.B. ’48 was a dear friend to the Bishop Michael Pearse Lacey ’36 passed away peace- Evans Tannis dedicated 25 season with the Toronto St. St. Michael’s College School community, which has fully on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Houses of Provi- years to St. Michael's as a Michael’s Majors, for whom he been deeply saddened by his passing. After graduating dence, Toronto, aged 98. Pearse Lacey was born in teacher and coach from was league scoring champion, from St. Michael’s, he entered the novitiate in 1950 and Toronto in 1916. He attended St. Helen's Separate 1968-93. Mr. Tannis is scoring a Memorial Cup- was ordained in 1959. His first appointment as a priest School and St. Michael's College before entering St. fondly remembered by winning goal against the Moose was to Michael Power High School where he taught and Augustine's Seminary in past students and Jaw Canucks. Gravelle is administered for 12 years. In 1973, he was asked to 1936. Bishop Lacey was colleagues as a man of deeply missed by his wife, found Fr. Henry Carr High School and later, in 1977, well known in his city, in great humility and charm, children, and 12 grandchildren. Don Bosco Secondary School. Fr. Mohan was part for the numerous with a wonderful sense of appointed by the Basilian Community to Calgary as an posts he held throughout humour. He passed away Hugh Kelly ’52 passed away quietly on December 12, Associate Superintendent of the Calgary Separate the urban landscape. He on March 13, 2014 at The Scarborough General Hospi- 2013 at age 79. Born in 1934, raised and educated in School Board in 1981. served as chaplain of St. tal at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of Toronto, Hugh practiced health, educa- Michael's Hospital begin- Cornelia, the loving father of Stephen ’87 and Robert tion and not-for-profit law. Kelly was a On his return to ning in 1957. From 1959 and dear Grampa of Nathaniel ’12, Stephanie, Kalissia, loving and devoted husband to Mary Kay Toronto in 1993, Fr. to 1966 he was appointed Catherine and Elizabeth. He is lovingly remembered by (nee Brown) Kelly, a cherished father of Mohan was first pastor of Transfigura- his brothers and sister and their families. Elizabeth Catherine, Ruth Anne, David appointed President tion of Our Lord parish in Thomas and Sean Joseph, and a beloved and Principal of St. Etobicoke, decades before John Gerald Midghall ’42 passed grandfather of Seamus Kelly, Caitlin, Michael’s College the west end borough was away on February 23, 2013 in Briannan, Meghan and Declan Atwell, School and, with amalgamated into the city. Springfield, Massachusetts. Midg- and Colleen, Geoffrey and Sarah valuable guidance Following Transfiguration, hall was born in Toronto, Canada Hayman. He is predeceased by his sister and vision, spear- he was the rector at St. on October 16, 1923 and was the Carol and brother Kevin and survived by headed the renewal Michael's Cathedral, where he was ordained, in the second eldest of seven children. his sister Miriam. of the school build- heart of Toronto, until 1979. He served in the Canadian Air ing and its academic Force for several years and later Michael Dockeray ’53 passed programme. In Over the years, Bishop Lacey has also served at St. worked as a self-employed away peacefully on June 21, September 2000, Fr. Cecilia's parish, St. Monica's parish and St. Pius X consultant and accountant until 2013 at age 77, in his home in Mohan retired to Fr. parish — all in Toronto — as well as assisting at St. finally retiring in 2007. He was an active man all his life Georgetown. He is survived by Henry Carr Farm to Patrick's parish in Port Colborne. He was also chaplain and enjoyed playing hockey, tennis and golf. He also his beloved wife Judi of 50 years, conduct retreats, and director of the Christian Family Movement, vice- participated in many charitable and civic organizations his loving children Shawn and participate in Cana- president of the National Federation of the Senate of throughout his life, serving as president of the local Sheri, and her husband Randy. dian rural life, and to Priests and an organizer of St. Stephen's Downtown Civitan organization as well as the Holy Cross Men’s He was a loved poppa to his assist when called Chapel. Bishop Lacey was elevated to auxiliary bishop Club. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Madeline and his grandchildren Jacqueline, upon by the parishes and schools in the area. For more to Archbishop Gerald Emmett Carter in 1979 and was five children and their families. Matthew, Jacob and Madeline than 40 years, Fr. Tom Mohan exemplified the contribu- consecrated that same year. He went to live just west of and dear brother of Jack ’53 and Gerry ’57. Michael is tion of the Basilian Fathers to Catholic education the city at St. Patrick's in Mississauga when he Leo Gravelle ’45 passed away October 30, 2013 at age predeceased by his brother Robert ’50. throughout the country in fostering goodness, disci- accepted the role of vicar for the western region of the 88. An Aylmer native, Gravelle played parts of five NHL pline, and knowledge. In 2008, Fr. Mohan was inducted Archdiocese of Toronto and director of Priest Personnel. seasons with the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Donnell Russell Daly ’53 was described as Mr. Guelph into the Order of St. Michael for his contribution to St. He moved back to Toronto, the city he's called home for Wings, and later spent five more seasons with Ottawa, by those who knew him. To walk down the street with Michael’s College School and Catholic education in most of his priestly life, when he retired in 1993. Chicoutimi, and the Montreal Royals of the Quebec him, one would be left with the impression he knew Canada. With files from the Catholic Register league. Before joining the Royals, Gravelle spent one everybody. Don, Liberal campaign organizer, insurance

Embracing change in our Community Blue Banner | Spring/Summer 2014 broker, Separate School volunteer baseball coach, President of K-W Oktober- George Longo ’55 passed away Please also remember friends and family of the Board representative, and a fest, 1981 Citizen of the Year, and President of the with his family by his side on St. Michael’s Community: Board Member of the Heart and Stroke Association. He is survived by his November 26, 2013. He was a Wellington of St. Joseph’s wife, Donna, his siblings, Therese Hoffman, Audrey Ball cherished husband to his wife Former staff member Gabriele Ciro; Giuseppe Di Iulio, Hospital, died at the age of and Paul Renaud, and his children, Michelle Krulicki, Julia and a loving father to father of Pal ’69, grandfather of Dante ’05, and Davide 82 on December 6, 2013. He Bill, Jacquie, Jean-Paul, and Terry along with many George, Karen, Lou and Marci. ’03; Mieczyslaw Naranowicz, father of Richard ’73 and is survived by his wife, Joan, grandchildren. His community involvement can be best He is remembered as a devoted grandfather of Jan ’03, Eric ’04; Helen Mary Ewanchyna, his children, Suzanne, Chris- described in the words: volunteers don’t necessarily grandfather to Andrew, Robert, grandmother of Matthew Taylor ’08; Mildred Fifield, topher, Shannon, Meaghan and Kerry, grandchildren have the time; they just have the heart. Matthew, Elise, Nicole, Natalie, mother of former teacher Bill, mother-in-law of Christine, Andrew, Erin, Taylor, Jennifer and great grandchildren, Sarah and Luke. former school secretary, and grandmother to Brendan Kyle, Cole and Matthew. Fr. Guy Hamel ’53 of Quebec ’08; Giovanni Mazzanti, father of staff member Giancarlo passed away on September Michael Garvey ’55 passed and grandfather to Gianluca ’09, Christian ’12 and ‘Doon’ started as a boarder at the new school on 24, 2011 at age 78. Fr. Hamel, away peacefully on November Andrew ’13; Dorothy Redican, mother of Fr. Joseph Bathurst St. in 1950. He played football with Gene son of the late Wilfrid and 1, 2013 at Ian Anderson House Redican, C.S.B. past president, and grandmother to Cuccia ’52 and good friend and tackle, Bill Renaud ’53. Germaine Hamel, and dear at the age of 76. Garvey is Shea ’19; Peter Roniotis, grandfather of Peter ’09; He was a good athlete and later in life was known for brother of Denise Dewar was remembered as a beloved Stephanie Leanne Thornton, wife of Ben Thornton ’92; ordained in 1960. He served husband of Peggy Egan, dear his excellence as a high school football referee. His Rita Thomson, mother of Paul ’65; Lorraine Madeline continued support and love for St. Mike’s was evident in the parishes of St. Ann's, father of Mike, Tim, Joe, Dan, Barry, mother of Paul ’73, David ’77, Mark ’78, Peter ’73, by his faithful participation in Gene’s annual golf gath- Penetanguishene, St. Patrick's, Sean and Leanne, and loving Stephen ’84 and grandmother of Christopher ’10; ering, enlivening the ‘guys’ with stories of the past. Perkinsfield, St. Louis de grandfather of 18 grandchil- Sharon Prendergast, beloved wife of long-time teacher, France, Don Mills and Ste. Croix Church, Lafontaine. dren. coach and administrator Dan Prendergast, mother of “Life was for the living, and he had such a good sense He never wavered in his faith or his dedication to his Dan ’89 and Ryan ’03 and grandson Benjamin ’19. of humour,” said Joan. “More than anything he enjoyed community, in a ministry that spanned more than 50 the people in the various groups he worked with. years. John Rosenitch ’85 passed away unexpectedly of Politics for him was fun. He was a natural.” He will be pneumonia and complica- fondly remembered and missed by his family, his com- John Peter Johnson ’53 tions of brittle diabetes at munity and his school. peacefully passed away at age his parent’s home this past Harold Moffat ‘52 79 surrounded by his family on November. He was dearly Bill Renaud ’53, brother of Saturday November 9, 2013. loved and will be greatly Paul ’54, passed away He is remembered as the missed by his parents, Bill In the summer of 2014, St. Michael’s December 26, 2013 in Kitch- beloved husband and best ’57 and Ann Marie, and his will launch the online edition ener, Ontario where he was friend of Doreen for 55 years brother Steven. He is prede- of the Alumni Business Directory. raised and where he attended and dear father of Paul of ceased by his younger Visit mysmcs.com and either registering St. Jerome’s High School and Calgary, Greg of Barrie, and brother Michael in 2010. as a new user * or login later St. Michael’s College Chris of Toronto. Johnson was School. He was a member of the proud Poppa of six grandchildren and three great- Search fellow alumni by last name, graduating year and industry the Senior Football Team and grandchildren. He leaves behind his sister Terry Bullard President of the Student of Michigan and mother-in law Phyllis Petty of Barrie. Limited advertising opportunities are available Council. Bill was well known and respected in his com- For more information, please contact: munity as President of the Twin Cities Kiwanis Club, Stephanie Nicholls at 416-653-3180 x. 273 President of the Ontario Dry Cleaners Association, or [email protected]

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Rowing was still a relatively new sport at St. Mike’s as School, Buffalo; Timon High School, Buffalo. Congratulations to the Class of 2014 training kicked off in the winter of 1952 on rowing machines at the Argonaut Rowing Club. The facilities The biggest hurdle for the St. Mike’s Heavy Eight was Alexander Aguilera Scott Dawson Matthew Howard Ethan Martin Fernando Sanchez-Avila were unheated and after many months of training after that our win at the Argonauts Schoolboy Regatta in Nicholas Alberelli Jason De Angelis Reilly Howe Eric Mauti Luke Sandor school in frigid conditions we were overjoyed in the Toronto was a half mile course and the Royal Cana- Jacob Allin Adam De Sousa Rafael Indyarta Alexander Mayhew Michael Saragosa spring when we hit the water in an eight-oared shell dian Henley course was one mile. We led the race for Anthony Ameruoso Louis Blake Del Brocco Anthony Ioudine David Chase McCarthy Kevin Searle loaned to us by the Argonaut Rowing Club. The Heavy the first three quarters of a mile but faded in the Adriane Anlacan Mark Del Fatti Patrick Iuhas Patrick Ryan McClelland Kyusung Andy Seo Eight crew where also fortunate to be able to train stretch and finished fourth. Joshua Anor Matthew D'Ercole Parker Joyce Matthew McIntosh Tyrone Sequeira under a superb coach from the Argonaut Club. Austin Anthirespillai Vincent DeSousa Kaion Julien-Grant Cameron McPhedran Ryan Sgorlon Clay Appell Lucas Di Fiore Young Bin Jung Matthew McRae Evan Shergold On May 24, 1952, St. Paul Aulicino Mario Di Nucci Alex Kadela Nicolas McWatters James Liam Smith Mike’s Heavy Eight team Lucas Babando Jose Adolfo Domingo Paul Kennedy Matthew Menecola Rayshawn Smith entered the Argonauts’ Lucas Basciano Jacob Domitrovic Robert Kennedy Riley Mocha Mitchell Sobie Schoolboy Regatta and in Kristian Bassi Alfred D'Orazio Jordan Khan Joseph Molinaro Jamal Spencer-Guirgis a heavy downpour com- Christian Battista Alexander Dowell Giovanni Kilayko Marcus Moore Jason Stachelek Michael-Vincent Bauman Michael Dunphy peted against seasoned Ji Suk Kim David Morettin Thomas Staples Robert Bazzocchi Patrick D'Uva Ian Kitt Connor Morton Christopher Steele rowing teams from Simon Belete Connor Emeny Justyn Knight Michael Murphy Luke Stegnajic Parkdale, Western Tech Francesco Bertucca Paolo Endrizzi Nicholas Kostiw Matthew Musinka Adrian Stellato and Humberside. The St. Cole Bettam Nicholas Eustace Alexander Kruczkowski Christopher Natale William Stone Mike’s Heavy Eight team Antonio Bianchi Jacob Evans Yong Chul Kwon Tyler Neil Jeremy Stroud was victorious in the half Peter Blair Daniel Fazari Michael La Rosa Christopher Nguyen Tanner Thomson mile event and in addi- Benett Blazevski Shane Ferguson-Wuls William Laurin Christopher Nolfi Alexander Tonelli tion St. Mike’s also won Marc Bordin Ryan Fitzgerald Marc Lawrence Marc Palumbo Adrian Torok-Orban the Heavy Four race. Gordon Brown Thomas Flack Mark Lazaro Nikola Paradina Liam Totten Peter Brown Keegan Flynn Christian Lecce Matthew Pasquali Jacob Townsend The win at the Argonauts Conrad Calabrese Luke Foster David Lee Nicholas Patterson Nicholas Tsihlias Schoolboy Regatta Paul Callaghan Mitchell Francis Anthony Leo Nicholas Perez Nicholas Ursitti meant the St. Mike’s Duncan Campbell Cameron Fryer Justin Leon Gabriel Petitpas Fung Mitchell Valic Heavy Eight were now Matteo Cancian Angus Gaffney Owen Leon Nicola Pirone Max Van der Kooy David Carcasole Alexander Gambin eligible to compete in Brandon Lista Arthur Piszczek Alessandro Varlese Robert Celik Michael Garisto Umberto Lopardo Alexander Post Calvin Vaughan the Canadian Secondary James Chase Liam Gentile Julian Lovekin Harrison Potter Nicholas Vavaroutsos Schools Rowing Regatta Stefano Cianfrone Alexander George Matthew Macciacchera Michael Puopolo Dave Verzonilla in St. Catharine’s. The Jonathan Clarke Nicholas Geringer Miguel Maese Lucas Quintos Marco Violo Regatta was held on Nathan Clemente Anthony Giagiari Michael Mah John Ramos Marc-Alexandre Webb June 7, 1952 at the Royal Canadian Henley Course. Ethan Cohen David Gianfrancesco Nicholas Maida Jorge Hernandez Ramos Jacob Webster Rowing was new for St. Mike’s in 1952 and although Marco Convertini Connor Gibbs Ryan Malone Nicholas Rego Nathaniel White Our competitors for the race were from St. we finished fourth against the other experienced Mathew Cooke Tyson Gibson Joshua Manangan Justin Rizek Ryan Whyte Catharine’s Collegiate Institute, University of Ottawa; teams it was still considered a successful year for the David Corradi Jack Gordon Marc Anthony Manzo Christian Rocca Alson Wong Cathedral High School, Hamilton; St. Joseph High St. Mike’s Heavy Eight. Matthew Crocker Christopher Guiney Domenic Marchese Adam Rochon Matthew Wong Anthony Crudo Adam Hardy Lucas Marques Marco Rotundo Paul Zelyk Joel da Silva Timothy Jack Healey Lucas Martellacci Matthew Roustas Dante Dale Jesse Hernandez Michael Martellacci Matthew Ruta Silvano Dallan Donald Houston Jacob Martignago Xavier Samuels

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