50 Years of Houses the Case for UTS Ensuring the School’S Viability for Another Century Farewell to the Captain UTSAA Executive Director Don Borthwick Steps Down

the uts alumni magazine | fall 2008

A look back at the first half-century of the House system at UTS 50 years of Houses the case for UTS Ensuring the school’s viability for another century Farewell to the captain UTSAA Executive Director Don Borthwick steps down

Also: centennial notebook | golf tournament results | Alumni News Upcoming UTS Events UTS Alumni Association Board of directors Mark Your Calendars President George Crawford ’72 (416) 499-9000 Friday, October 24 vice president Alumni Dinner Peter Neilson ’71 5:30 p.m. Reception, followed by 7:00 p.m. Dinner at UTS. (416) 214-5431 All years are welcome! Check with your Year Rep for Special Anniversary Years’ celebrations. For dinner reservations: [email protected] past president Tom Sanderson ’55 or call (416) 978-3919 (416) 604-4890

Tuesday, November 11 Treasurer Bob Cumming ’65 Remembrance Day Service (416) 727-6640 10:00 a.m. Reception and 10:30 Service Honorary Alumni veterans and other alumni are invited to join students and staff for the President ceremony. Alumni luncheon afterwards hosted by Principal Michaele Robertson. Michaele Robertson Contact: Alumni Office at [email protected] or call (416) 978-3919 (416) 946-5334 to confirm attendance and RSVP for lunch. Honorary Vice President Wednesday, December 17 Rick Parsons (416) 978-3684

Holiday Concert and Art Gallery directors 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium and Gym. Don Borthwick ’54 Student musical performances and art displayed at this holiday evening tradition, (416) 946-7012 with Café Bleu afterwards. Contact: Judy Kay, [email protected], (416) 978-6802 Gerald Crawford ’52 or Janet Williamson, [email protected], (416) 978-0988 (905) 271-0445

Saturday, February 7, 2009 (to be confirmed) Rob Duncan ’95 (416) 809-2488

Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament Peter Frost ’63 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (416) 867-2035 Organize your team of alumni for a spirited competition! Contact: Alumni Office at (416) 978-3919 to enter a team. Sharon Lavine ’84 (416) 868-1755 x224

Thursday, February 12 Bernie McGarva ’72 Jazz Night (416) 865-7765 Vallabh Muralikrishnan ’00 6:30 p.m., UTS Auditorium (416) 359-0159

FRIDAY, february 27 & Saturday, February 28 Nick Smith ’63 (416) 920-0159

Senior Play Jennifer Seuss ’94 UTS Auditorium, production and time to be determined. (416) 654-2391

Phil Weiner ’01 (416) 868-2239 18 13 17 8

IN SHORT Calendar of Events 2 Contents Upcoming alumni & school events the root | fall 2008 Bits & Pieces 4 Noteworthy UTS tidbits Alumni Golf Tourney 23 13 House Proud All the results from this annual event The House system celebrates its Donor Listings 32 2007-08 Annual Fund 50th anniversary. 18 Farewell to the Captain Reports Don Borthwick steps down as Executive Director President’s Report 9 UTS Board and UTSAA forge new links of the Alumni Association. Principal’s Message 10 21 Centennial Notebook The case for UTS News and announcements about exciting Centennial events. UTS Board Report 11 Building committee is formed Advancement Office 12 24 Alumni News Getting ready for our centennial All the latest in the lives of your classmates. In Memoriam and tributes to the lives of several distinguished alumni and staff. Treasurer’s Report 30 Strong support continues

Our thanks to this issue’s contributors: Copy: Don Borthwick ’54, George Crawford ’72, Bob Cumming ’65, Martha Drake, Peter Frost, ’63, Caroline Kolch, Bob Lord ’58, Lily McGregor, On the cover: Founding year House executives meet their current-day counterparts. Michaele Robertson, Diana Shepherd ’80, Luke Stark ’02 Back row L-R: Jim Spence ’58, Doug Davis ’58, Mike Vaughan ’58, Ian Sturdee ’59 Photography: Cover: Victor Yeung. Martha Drake, Front row L-R: Jennifer Tse, Jeffrey Ho, Isaac Kates Rose, Jake Brockman Caroline Kolch, Paul Wright

Editor: Diana Shepherd ’80 University of Toronto Schools Alumni Association Design: Eye-to-Eye Design 371 Bloor Street West, Room 121, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2R7 Phone: (416) 978-3919 Fax: (416) 971-2354 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.utschools.ca/alumni The Root is published Spring and Fall and Ad Design: Eye-to-Eye Design, Caroline Kolch is available to all alumni, parents, and friends of UTS. Contact us at the above addresses to receive a copy Printed by: Thistle Printing Ltd. or to change your address. This issue is also available on the website: www.utschools.ca/alumni/magazine.

fa l l 2 0 0 8 | the uts alumni magazin e : the root Bits&Pieces A compendium of noteworthy UTS tidbits.

UTS student selected issue of climate change,” says Rebecca Zalatan, for international Climate Change Programme climate change Manager for British Council expedition to Canada. “These students the Arctic have fresh and imaginative ideas and they have already UTS Grade 10 student initiated many exciting proj- Luisa Lizoain recently par- ects in their schools and ticipated in “Cape Farewell”, communities,” she adds. an international climate- Cape Farewell brings art- change program sponsored ists, scientists, and educators by British Council Canada. together to create long-term Luisa and 15 students from shift in cultural attitudes across Canada joined top towards climate change. scientists, artists, and educa- Created by British artist tors on a two-week voyage to David Buckland in 2001, the the Arctic from September Cape Farewell program has 7 to 20, 2008. The expedi- Clockwise from bottom right: UTS students Luisa Lizoain, Oles Chepesiuk, led five expeditions to the tion began in Reykjavik, Justin Wang, and Jeyanth Inkaran. High Arctic. Iceland, travelled to Nuuk, Greenland, and finished in oped in genres such as film last May. Themed “Science Reach for the Top Iqualuit, on Baffin Island. and photography, fine arts, under the Midnight Sun”, has a sterling The idea behind the performing arts, and litera- the conference focused on performance expedition is to encourage ture. The final products cre- the Antarctic and Arctic at the National scientific inquiry and artistic ated by the scientists, artists, regions, since both are see- expression, which can be and students will be used to ing the dramatic effects of Championship used to draw attention to the raise public awareness about climate change. UTS’ Reach for the Top issues of climate change in climate change in their home Luisa co-founded a Green team brought home an imaginative way. The pro- communities. Bin program at UTS, where Silver from the National gram focuses on the Arctic Luisa and her peers she helped recruit, train, Championship held in because climate change were selected because of and organize more than 80 Edmonton, Alberta last May. affects the Polar regions their passion for environ- volunteers. Her leadership The team faced off against more profoundly than most mental issues. In April and strong communication some of the brightest stu- other regions. 2008, Luisa was one of ten skills make Luisa an ideal dents in the country. Out of Prior to and during the students named a National advocate for community hundreds of schools nation- expedition, science and geog- Climate Champion by partnerships to encourage wide and more than 1,500 raphy related projects were British Council Canada. As action on climate change participating students, UTS developed in areas such as a result, she attended the issues locally. is now one of the top two. climatology, oceanography, Canadian Science Writers’ “We are excited by the The Championship was biodiversity, and biogeogra- Association’s annual confer- students’ passion about not without controversy, phy. Art projects were devel- ence in Whitehorse, Yukon the environment and the however. Because of a dis-

the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2008 parity between two different timing systems, Ottawa’s Lisgar Collegiate managed to squeak by UTS with only 2008 Athletes a 5-point margin (worth half a question) – the narrowest in Reach for the Top history. The final against Lisgar of the Year Collegiate (UTS’ traditional his year’s Athletes Gold at the City Wrestling Soccer team, which played rival) was a roller-coaster of the Year made Championship and qualified OFSAA this year in Pain ride from the start. At the history, breaking for OFSAA. In 2007-2008, Court, Ontario. final question, Deputy gender boundar- Jennifer was also a member Captain Rafael Krichevsky T Andrew was also a vital ies and creating the Ron of the Girls’ Tennis team. member of the Varsity Boys’ ’08 gave the correct answer Wakelin Award’s first tie. Andrew Chan ’08 and Basketball team and coach when the score was 420-415 Jennifer Archibald ’08 Stephen Rowlands ’08 of the F1/2 Boys’ Basketball for Lisgar (which would have received the Ornella Barrett made UTS history by tying team. tipped the balance for UTS), Award for the female ath- for the Ron Wakelin Award Stephen was a four-year but it occurred just before lete of the year. Jennifer for male athlete of the year. veteran of the Varsity Ice made UTS history as the This is a well-deserved the horn sounded the end Hockey team. He was an first female member of the honour for both athletes, of the game. However, the ever-improving member Varsity Ice Hockey team. who had parallel careers game’s clock had already of the Wrestling team, She was a lead player on at UTS. Many considered reached zero as UTS buzzed where he progressed from the Girls’ Rugby team and them an unstoppable force Regional Bronze to City in. After a 15-minute delib- the Girls’ Field Hockey in the teams they played Silver and Gold. eration, the judges ruled in team, where she was cap- on together. Both were Lisgar’s favour. tain and a student-coach. A outstanding members of These awards are a proud Reach for the Top is a talented wrestler, Jennifer the Boys’ Rugby team, part of the UTS athletic tra- trivia competition that tests won Regional Gold her first which was the undefeated dition. Athletes of the Year students’ knowledge in a year in 2005-2006, and City Champion for two con- must be graduating stu- wide variety of disciplines – Provincial Gold in 2006- secutive years. Stephen was dents who have displayed 2007, when she went on to Rugby team captain in 2007- exceptional skill, leadership, from physics to pop culture. compete nationally in only 2008. Andrew and Stephen sportsmanship, and achieve- Congratulations to the her second year of competi- were both longtime players ment in competition during team on an incredible per- tion. In 2007-2008, she won and stars of the Boys’ Varsity their athletic career. formance and strong season: Captain Lujia Lin ’08, Deputy Captain Rafael Krichevsky ’08, Jake Brockman, Jenny Gu, Sacha Mangerel, and Nick Stark ’08. UTS student wins Bronze at the Canadian National Brain Bee Jeremy Zung ’08 represented UTS and the City of Toronto at the Canadian National Brain Bee the weekend of May 10, 2008 at McMaster University. He [continued on next page]

fa l l 2 0 0 8 | the uts alumni magazin e : the root [continued from page 5] won Bronze, placing him in Student Achievements the top three neuroscience students in the country. Four UTS students medal at the 2008 International Math and Science Olympiads. At McMaster, Jeremy competed against seven stu- n impressive days. The theoretical exam dents from across Canada. four UTS challenges students to solve The competition con- students eight to ten difficult theo- sisted of three challenging A represented retical problems within five events: patient diagnosis, Canada at the International hours – a challenge even neuroanatomy bellringer Chemistry and Math for a chemistry graduate. (in which the first student Olympiads, and all During the five-hour prac- to ring in answers), and returned home medalists, tical exam, students per- multiple-choice questions. placing them among the form labs that reveal how International Mathematics Olympiad Jeremy took first place in silver medalist Jonathan Schneider. world’s top students. tightly chemistry is con- both the patient diagnosis Gordon Bae ’08, Robert nected to everyday life. four-and-a-half-hour exams and neuroanatomy events. Bai, Grade 11, and Rafael This is the fifth consecu- where students are chal- The multiple-choice ques- Krichevsky ’08 were three tive year UTS has repre- lenged to solve three chal- tion round ran longer than of the four members of sented Canada at the IChO. lenging problems. expected; the students knew Team Canada at the 40th This is also Gordon’s second This is Jonathan’s second their material so well that International Chemistry consecutive year compet- year at IMO. In 2007, he the judges ran out of ques- Olympiad (IChO) in ing; last year, he returned represented Canada along tions and had to add supple- Budapest, Hungary, from home a Gold medalist. Kent Huynh ’07 in Hanoi, mental questions from a July 12 to 21, 2008. They Grade 10 student Vietnam. second text. were up against more than Jonathan Schneider Jonathan was featured In addition to the com- 500 of the world’s brightest returned with Silver from in the Toronto Star on petition, students visited the chemistry minds from more the 49th International July 28, 2008 in the article McMaster psychology and than 70 nations. Mathematics Olympiad “Math Aptitude Adds Up to neuroscience labs, where Gordon received Silver, (IMO) in Madrid, Spain Victory”. they had the opportunity to while Robert and Rafael from July 10 to 22, 2008. The International observe – and even partici- both earned Bronze. Jonathan was one of six stu- Olympiads provide unique pate in – experiments. They The IChO includes both dents representing Canada. forums for the world’s most also listened to a lecture on a theoretical and practical He and his teammates talented young scientists the importance of the scien- exam taken over two competed against and mathematicians to tific method as well as rely- 535 of the world’s come together to exchange ing on science merely as a most brilliant young ideas and learn from one set of falsifiable theories, not mathematicians another. They let students necessarily as truth. from more than 97 travel the world and expe- Jeremy’s intense prepara- countries. rience different cultures tions for the competition The IMO exam while forging international included visits to the Uof T consists of two friendships. Anatomy Museum arranged by faculty members Drs. Dostrovsky and Stewart, dis- ease diagnosis practice with ABOVE: Gordon Bae (foreground) help from UTS students performs a demonstration with fellow Jimmy Xie S5 and Caroline International Chemistry Olympiad Lai ’08 (who acted as competitors. RIGHT: Jonathan patients), and a concentrated Schneider (centre, behind flag) flanked by his Canadian teammates and their six-week study of the British chaperones at the International Math Neuroscience textbook – the Olympiad in Madrid, Spain. source for the multiple-

the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2008 choice questions. Program Coordinator Carole between 1988 and 1998, Out in conjunction with Jeremy’s Bronze Brain Bernicchia-Freeman. “I was who are in or around the the UTS Student Services Bee medal is just the begin- thrilled to see mentors and city and are interested in Department. “Or they ning for him, as he plans to mentees together celebrating mentoring a current S5 or can e-mail us at alumni@ study neuroscience at the the year and talking about S6 student,” Luke explains. utschools.ca to receive a university level. how their challenges and “Many of our mentors profile form for the 2008- successes could improve the this year told us that they 2009 program.” Branching Out: Branching Out program in learned about themselves Martha points out that the Alumni the future,” said Carole. through their partnership having up-to-date informa- Mentoring Program Based on the success of with UTS students. They tion in the Alumni e-mail the pilot project and the said that they found the Directory allows alumni to In early June, participants feedback from participants, experience fulfilling – and receive information directly in the pilot year of the UTS the 2008-2009 version of fun, too.” about Branching Out and “Branching Out” Alumni Branching Out will be roll- “As a first step to getting other programs, and it’s an Mentoring Program gath- ing out this fall. Carole involved in Branching Out, important part of keeping ered for a closing reception and program co-founder interested alumni should fill in touch with the school. in the UTS library. Short Luke Stark ’02 are looking out their mentoring profile Carole agrees, adding: “I’m speeches from Nicholas forward to the program’s in the UTS Alumni e-mail always so excited when Stark S5 and Pauline expansion – which means Directory,” notes Executive alumni reconnect to UTS. Wong ’93 helped launch an more mentors are needed! Director of Advancement In my 20 years at the school, enthusiastic and empathetic “We’re looking for UTS Martha Drake, whose office I’ve met so many wonderful discussion, to the delight of alumni who graduated is supporting Branching [continued on next page] UTS students represent Canada at international biotechnology competition

UTS’ BioTalent teammates and Grade 10 students Josh Alman and Norman Yau represented Canada at the International Sanofi-Aventis BioGENEious Challenge in San Diego, California. They competed against 14 national winning student research teams from Canada, the U.S., and Western Australia. The competition was held in conjunction with the Biotechnology Industry L-R: Mark Lievonen, President of Sanofi Pasteur; UTS students Josh Alman and Norman Yau; Hillcrest High School Organization’s (BIO) Annual student Maria Merziotis; and the Honorable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario. International Convention. Each student team had their Honourable Tony Clement, genes allow plants to grow Sanofi-Aventis student project on display for conven- federal Minister of Health, in salty soil. This research competitions bring together tion participants; the projects and The Honourable Dalton becomes increasingly impor- today’s brightest young were evaluated by a panel of McGuinty, Premier of Ontario. tant as arable land is lost due minds to perform cutting- leading biotechnology Josh and Norman also had to climate change. Their men- edge biotechnology research. scientists. the opportunity to meet the tors were Dr. Nick Provart and They offer students the Josh and Norman attended Governor of California, Arnold Mr. Ron Ammar, Department unique opportunity to have a the opening of the Canadian Schwarzenegger. of Ecology and Evolutionary graduate-level research expe- Pavilion and Ontario The UTS team’s outstand- Biology, University of Toronto rience under the guidance of Pavilion where they met The ing work identified what (Uof T). professional scientists.

fa l l 2 0 0 8 | the uts alumni magazin e : the root students who would now be inspiring mentors.” Steve Paikin speaks at UTS on former Martha, Carole, and Luke all agree that one of the most rewarding parts of Premier of Ontario John P. Robarts Branching Out’s pilot year has been to watch current ast April, Steve UTS students bond with Paikin, respected past ones and explore the L Canadian journal- similarities and differences ist and host of TVO’s The in their respective UTS Agenda, came to speak experiences. “Many of the to UTS students on the alumni are surprised at importance of the lessons how incredibly busy UTS of history, as illustrated students are today,” laughs by the life of former Luke. “I think this program Premier of Ontario John ties together past and pres- P. Robarts. ent students, to the benefit After opening with of both.” well-received jokes about Steve Paikin explained that John Robarts’s personal tragedy is part of the NHL playoffs and the For more information our shared history when he came to speak to UTS students last April. Leafs, Paikin surveyed the on the UTS Branching Out student audience, asking was a great leader, whose important lessons of his- Alumni Mentoring Program, them: “Who knows who family life reads like a tory is that you need to or to request a profile form, John Robarts is?” Many Shakespearean tragedy. know where you’ve come contact the Alumni Office students knew him as “the As Premier of Ontario in from if you want to move lR at [email protected]. guy the Uof T Library the 1960s, he was a popu- forward. is named after, right?” lar and well-respected Paikin was well-received Are you looking Initially, his question was leader who exercised his by the UTS student body, met with a few giggles. power with great dignity. who were engaged by his for a unique Imagine Paikin’s great Meanwhile, his personal speech, and appreciated surprise upon learning life was crumbling, as he his humour and candor. gift for there was a Robarts in the struggled with alcoholism, They asked insightful ques- UTS friends? audience! “Yeah, he was family conflicts, and his tions about the principles my great-grandfather,” son’s suicide – all of which John Robarts worked by Consider a donation to replied Adam Robarts, took their toll on Robarts, and the greatest challenge UTS’ Commemorative Grade 9 UTS student. leading him to finally take facing Ontario today. Gift Fund! Each gift of After a few moments of his own life in 1982. Paikin finished by $50 will entitle you to shock and follow-up ques- Despite these personal describing his dream a bookplate in a UTS tions to confirm – “What’s tragedies, Paikin reminded interview on The Agenda: library book in the your mother’s name?” students that John Robarts “Bill Clinton, Frank name of the individual – Paikin went into the left behind a great legacy. Sinatra, and Johnny you’re honouring. A distinctive card will be crowd and shook Adam’s He was a supporter of edu- Carson...” sent to your recipient, hand with pleasure. It cation, founding Ontario The history of John and you will receive a turns out that Adam’s Community Colleges Robarts is well known tax receipt. great-grandfather, John A. and the Ontario Science to Paikin, who wrote, Robarts, was a cousin of Centre. He founded produced, and narrated For more information, John P. Robarts. Ontario Place, to give chil- the feature-length docu- visit www.utschools.ca After recovering from dren a safe place to play mentary Chairman of or contact the UTS his surprise, Paikin began while keeping them off the the Board: The Life and Advancement Office at to speak about the life of streets, and GO Transit, Death of John Robarts, [email protected] John Robarts, explain- to improve transportation and wrote the book Public or (416) 978-3919. ing that his personal infrastructure in and out Triumph, Private Tragedy: tragedy is part of our of Toronto. Paikin told The Double Life of John shared history. Robarts students that one of the P. Robarts.

the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2008 President’s Report

Office of Advancement is now fulfilled by UTSAA & UTS Board Agree Martha Drake. The UTSAA and UTS will jointly Memorandum of Understanding reached. decide upon the goals of the Annual Fund campaign each year. The UTSAA he “big” news for this Report by the Principal, the UTSAA, the President will continue to write the let- is the agreement that has been UTS Parents Association, the UTS ter to Alumni each year describing the T reached between your UTSAA Foundation, and – still a key partner objectives of the Annual Fund campaign and the UTS Board. The final version – the University of Toronto. and soliciting donations. of the Memorandum of Understanding The UTSAA will continue to take Any donations received will go (MOU) was discussed and accepted by the lead responsibility for its traditional to the UTS Foundation, to be held vote of the attendees at the UTSAA alumni activities: the Annual Dinner, in trust and to be managed by the Board Meeting that immediately fol- the Golf Tournament, the Alumni UTS Foundation Board. Donations by lowed our Annual General Meeting on Hockey Challenge, publication of The alumni will be tracked and directed to May 28. So what does this means to the Root, and sponsorship of the student the appropriate internal fund by the UTSAA, and to each of us as individual graduation banquet for our newest Foundation, and the UTSAA will be alumni? alumni each year. We will also con- advised of the total amounts of the The MOU will tinue to support selected school and alumni donations. ensure a lasting, student activities, such as our recent The UTSAA will be informed when strong, and con- financial contribution to help send alumni-donated funds are spent or dis- tinuing relation- the “Reach for the Top” team to the tributed by the Foundation, including ship between the national championships in Edmonton. the purpose of the expenditure. Alumni and the And our Alumni role as volunteers will The School will include a budget to School. Achieving continue – whether as participants in support the operations of the UTSAA. the agreement is a Remembrance Day services, debating Administrative support will be provided credit to the dedi- tournament judges, athletics coaches, through the Office of Advancement. George Crawford ’72 cation and vision F1 Admissions interviewers, or mentors. Funding for special items – such as president, UTSAA of all of the UTS One area has changed: the raising, selected school and student activities and UTSAA Board managing, and dispensing of funds. – will be decided by the UTSAA Board members, and on behalf of all alumni, I Formerly, the UTSAA raised funds and then paid by the School, using a offer my appreciation for their efforts. through our Annual Fund Campaign budget allocation agreed to each year by What does this agreement mean and other fundraising activities, we the UTSAA and UTS. to UTS Alumni? First, it means that managed the funds, and ultimately we one of the “Three Challenges” that dispensed the funds in accordance with The above changes retain the same I have discussed in prior Reports is the intentions and wishes of the alumni “checks and balances” as before; the now nearly complete: the challenge of donors. Under the new structure and change is primarily in the flow of the transforming UTS from a school that relationships, the UTSAA stewards the donated funds. The UTSAA contin- relies upon the University of Toronto same processes and responsibilities, but ues to work with the School each year for financial support to a financially- only “touches the money” in certain to determine our annual fundraising independent school that is still affili- specific circumstances. objectives – and the President’s signa- ated with the University. That transition To explain what I mean by this, let’s ture on the Annual Fund Campaign has been led by the UTS Board and its take the Annual Fund as an example. letter each year continues to be your Chair Bob Lord. UTS now includes assurance that all donations are being several entities – each with defined UTS will continue to operate the Office stewarded and spent in accordance objectives, roles, and responsibilities of Advancement, supported by an with those objectives and the intentions – and all sharing the same vision for Advancement Committee that includes of the alumni donors. the School. The entities include the at least one UTSAA Board member. I hope that this illustrates the types UTS Board, the School operation led Don Borthwick’s former role within the [continued on inside back cover]

Fa l l 2 0 0 8 | the uts alumni magazin e : the root Principal’s Message

would identify the spirit and experiences of UTS as the root of success. It The Case for UTS is remarkable how many alumni feel they really came into their own during e’ve spent the past year in urban or suburban, wealthy or of mod- their UTS years, rather than, as is com- consultations of various est means, blessed or not with won- monly the case, later in life during their W kinds with members of the derful facilities, and so on. However undergraduate or graduate years. UTS community. These have been successful they were in getting it right Unfortunately, a school with such part of our work on the Strategic Plan in the past, there are always periods of a record does not exist anywhere else and they have served two important time in a school’s history when things in Canada. It would be wonderful if purposes: first, to find out what the falter: a struggling economy halts essen- that were that not the case. It’s not that students, parents, employees, Board, tial fundraising or erodes demand, a we lack the demand or talent. Every UTSAA, and members of the OISE leadership change destabilizes, or a year, UTS is unable to find places for community thought was vital to UTS tragic event paralyzes a school. But set- students who would benefit from our and its future; and second, to gather backs are not destiny. Schools recover, school every bit as much as those we support for the emerging Vision and often emerging as stronger entities as a are able to admit and educate. The stu- Mission of UTS. result of their struggles. dents we cannot take will probably go In asking what So it is with UTS. The last 15 years on to realize their potential, but sadly, UTS should pre- have been tough for the school, and the they will do it without experiencing serve or strive to trials have not been trivial. The disap- the real secret of UTS: the exuber- become, we have pearance of government funding seri- ant cohort of peers whose talents are, had to ask the ously challenged the school’s identity in the best sense of the word, viral. more fundamental as a “public” institution. The Affiliation Inspired and prodded by their teach- question of what Agreement with the University, about ers, they pick up in class, or from one the school contrib- which much can be said that is posi- another, whatever they need to know, utes that justifies tive, still alters the fundamental rela- sharing what they already know or can Michaele Robertson its need for finan- tionship between UTS and Uof T. No do in return. That’s how the intellectual Principal, UTS cial support from wonder the school struggled with its capital of the place spreads – each has its constituencies. identity over a significant period of something to offer and much to acquire. So I’m putting the case forward as I time. Restoring and refining that iden- Everyone is enriched as a result. see it, and I hope that the combined tity has been the work of the Strategic Much of what happens at UTS is wisdom of our readership will help us Plan. Ensuring the school’s viability for the result of the students and families make the case more strongly than I another century is the work of us all. who are attracted by such a school, have done here. Why should we do this work? We and the policies governing competi- To offer a context for what follows, should do it because this UTS engine tive entry and financial assistance that let me say a little about my own experi- of creativity and productivity needs to ensure this wonderful mix of students ence with schools. I have spent 38 years be preserved. We should do it because can be educated together at 371 Bloor. working in and with schools: as a teach- the school produces great gradu- UTS is a crucible with all the strength er, as an administrator, and as a profes- ates and has done so for decades and it needs to withstand the heat from sional with a deep interest in organi- decades. You can’t evade the contribu- within and, if you are an alum reading zational change, program delivery, and tion UTS has made to Canada and the this, you know about that heat: how it teaching practice. I believe that there world – in public and private realms, is at once consuming, volatile, and pre- is nothing more worthy of our attention in arts and letters, and in every profes- cious. But the reality is that we can’t than the quality of education in our sion and walk of life where meaning- withstand the heat from the outside country and what we can learn from ful activity takes place. Locally and without your belief in and commitment successful schools. There is no one globally, our graduates continue to use to another 100 years of UTS grads. lR model of school success; schools who their prodigious talents in ways that get it right can be single-sex or co-ed, make us proud. And to a person, each

10 the root : the uts alumni magazine | Fall 2008 UTS Board Report

More Milestones for UTS The future of 371 Bloor Street West moves into a new phase.

his September marks another not more than, it did 50 years ago. Agreement. Although the University milestone for UTS, in that the The House system had the effect has no obligation to proceed with any T school will be celebrating the of deepening a sense of community at proposal submitted by UTS, it will 50th anniversary of the House system. times when the school was at the edge be given good faith consideration if This anniversary is of special signifi- of serious financial crisis and through it appears to meet the University’s cance to me, because the House system our most significant transitions. The needs. This September, on the 50th was formed in my last year at UTS and year the Ontario government withdrew anniversary of the House system, our my class (1958) will also be celebrating our funding, 1993, was one of those Building Committee, chaired by David its 50th anniversary this September. transitional periods. At that time, the Rounthwaite ’65, will be moving for- Like many of UTS family rallied behind the school ward to prepare a proposal that will the UTS traditions, and ensured the survival of our most meet our program and space needs, the House system precious traditions, vision, and mis- as well as the needs of the University. was by no means sion. The Preserving the Opportunity The Building Committee is not yet fully a spur of the Campaign was followed by an equally formed; however, we are fortunate to moment idea. It impressive Preserving the Building have Don Schmitt ’70 – a prominent was first discussed Campaign. Both generated serious architect and principal of Diamond + at a form captains’ volunteer interest and financial support Schmitt Architects – serving on the committee meet- from our alumni, parents, and teachers. committee. Joining him will be Uof T Bob Lord ’58 ing in 1957 and Strong community support ensured Professor and UTS board member Sujit chair, UTS from the very that we were able to continue to attract Choudry ’88, UTS Principal Michaele start, it was felt the very best students Robertson, and me. that the system would engender closer and teachers. Most The redevelop- co-operation between the upper school importantly, it ensured The university ment of 371 Bloor is a and lower school, promote mentoring, that we would be able has now invited key component of our bolster competition and team spirit to continue to provide UTS to submit long-term strategic plan; and create a greater feeling of unity deserving students with securing the building and fellowship among the students. financial aid so that they for consideration as a permanent home Most importantly it was felt that the could enjoy the privilege a site redevelop- for UTS will require House system would provide a “fam- of a UTS education. us to, once again, come ily” with which students could identify The 50th anniversary ment plan. together as a family. I and encourage lifelong friendships that of the House system coin- am confident that, in extended beyond one’s own class. cides with another fortunate develop- true UTS fashion, our alumni, parents, In this issue of The Root, you will ment. Discussions with the University students, and staff will do just that find an excellent article on the House of Toronto about the future of the 371 – rally in support of this very exciting system written by Diana Shepherd Bloor Street West site have moved into opportunity. lR ’80. The article illustrates how what a new phase. The University has now was considered an experiment in 1958 invited UTS to submit for consideration became (almost overnight) an integral a site redevelopment plan. part of school life. Today, the House The UTS site redevelopment plan spirit touches every corner of the stu- proposal will be made according to dent experience at UTS as much as, if the procedures in the 2006 Affiliation

fa l l 2 0 0 8 | the uts alumni magazin e : the root 11 Advancement Report

A Hundred Reasons to Celebrate More than 70 volunteers are now on board and working hard.

he countdown is on! Next volunteer in the name of our hundredth June, and we miss his daily presence at September marks the official anniversary. Thank you, one and all, for the school. There is no doubt that UTS T kick-off of the UTS Centennial, giving so generously of yourselves. is a better place today because of Don’s and we have at least 100 reasons to You will see in the Centennial pages leadership; we are grateful to him for celebrate! of The Root that we now have a solid the tireless energy that he has put into Plans for our Centennial celebra- plan in place to achieve our Centennial planning and providing for UTS. Don tions are coming together beauti- goal: to commemorate 100 years of will continue his relationship with UTS fully under the leadership of UTS UTS, by engaging all constituencies in through his involvement as a Director Centennial Co-Chairs, Penny Harbin celebrations of its traditions, achieve- on the UTS Alumni Association and as a ’78 and Cindia ments, and academic distinctions, and volunteer for the Centennial. Chau-Boon (S5 to support the Vision and Mission of With the new mission of the Office parent). We are UTS now and in the future. To learn the of Advancement in place, as defined by delighted that most up-to-date information about the the Memorandum of Understanding, Christopher Centennial, check out the UTS website we have added two new staff members. Alexander ’85 at www.utschools.ca or contact the Joining Donna Vassel (Advancement has accepted our UTS Office of Advancement. Assistant) and Caroline Kolch invitation to be This past year, the UTS Board of (Communications Officer), I’m pleased UTS Centennial Directors created a new committee. to introduce Amy Schindler (Senior Honorary Chair, The Advancement Committee, chaired Development Officer) and Jennifer Martha Drake and we look for- by UTS Director and par- Orazietti (Alumni Affairs Executive Director, UTS office of ward to welcom- ent Nasir Noormohamed, We now have Officer). Amy supports advancement ing Chris back is responsible for the fundraising for both the to UTS during general oversight of all a solid plan in UTSAA and the Schools the 2009-2010 Centennial year. Chris advancement matters at place to achieve and Jennifer coordi- resides in Afghanistan, where he works UTS. Encouraged by the nates UTSAA activities. for the United Nations as one of two fact that a core group of our Centennial Jonathan Bright ’04 has Deputy Special Representatives of the UTS alumni and friends goal: to been a tremendous help Secretary General for Afghanistan. had made charitable commemorate to our office over the To date, more than 70 volunteers bequest intentions to past year, and, rounding are serving on the UTS Centennial UTS, the committee’s 100 years of UTS. out the alumni involve- Advisory Board or on one of the many first task was to create an ment in Advancement, committees mandated to create a plan identity for a planned giving recognition Diana Shepherd ’80 has joined us as for our Centennial. These alumni, stu- society. In the annual report on donors, Editor of The Root. dents, parents, past parents, staff, and you will see the inaugural listing of the Thank you for your continued inter- retired staff have already dedicated UTS Arbor Society for planned giving. est and your support as donors, volun- a considerable amount of their time, It feels good to be able to recognize and teers, and advocates for UTS. Your con- energy, and ingenuity into preparing for thank our donors who have made future tributions are noticed and appreciated, our school’s most auspicious milestone provisions for UTS! and you do make a difference! lR celebration. This impressive tally does On the topic of contribution, I would not include any of you who have passed be remiss if I did not say a word about along an idea or two, or helped enlist a Don Borthwick ’54. Don retired in

12 the root : the uts alumni magazine | Fall 2008 house proud A look back at the first 50 years of the House system at UTS. by diana shepherd ’80

ike many UTS Alumni, you literary, and academic competitions may be surprised to learn that over the course of the school year. L the House system was not The types of competitions have a facet of School life from the very changed over the years – for instance, beginning. The 1957-1958 school year “literary” points are no longer saw the creation of the four Houses; awarded for Cadet Corps activities although the popularity of the system such as Artillery, Signals, or Officer’s has waxed and waned more than once Training – but all of the events pro- over the last 50 years, those of us who vide an opportunity for students to spent our student days as members interact with others outside their of one of the four find it difficult to class/grade. Since its inception in imagine UTS without its Houses. 1970, the annual “New Student– Since 1957, the student body Senior Student” weekend at Camp has been divided vertically into four Couchiching, for example, fosters houses: Althouse (current symbol: interaction between junior and senior gator; colour: red), Cody (cougar paw; students and helps to instill school blue), Crawford (sword; yellow), and spirit – both major goals for the origi- Lewis (Viking helmet; green). The nal founders of the House system. House events and competitions pro- Let’s take a look back at the early vide interest and fun throughout the days – as well as the path the system year, and they also give the House has traveled since then. leaders valuable experience in plan- The Birth of the House System ning and organization. House members participate in “In the 1950s, UTS was a serious, many kinds of intra-mural athletic, diligent, dedicated, post-war school,”

fa l l 2 0 0 8 | the uts alumni magazin e : the root 13 remembers Doug Davis ’58, Althouse’s In 1960, the House executive winning House or Houses. first Prefect. “In early 1957, some expanded to include both Senior and Cadet Corps activities were a seniors started to discuss the idea of a Junior Prefects, Athletic Reps, and major source of House points in the House system modeled on those found Literary Reps; today, each House first decade. “We grew up during or in British schools. The idea was that the elects four executives: Prefect, Deputy just after World War II,” Davis points students who didn’t play on the school Prefect, and Literary and Athletic Reps. out. “War was an important part of our teams would have an opportunity to The first four Prefects were Doug culture and learning experience at that participate in sports within the school. Davis ’58 (Althouse), Cam Fraser ’58 time.” Cadet Corps was not a volunteer In those days,” he points out, “com- (Cody), the late Bill Kay ’58 (Crawford), activity, he says. “The idea was that if petition in all facets of school life was and Jim Spence ’58 (Lewis). The there was another war, we would be thought to be a very good thing, and Founding Year Literary Reps were Pat ready to fight.” Davis remembers that the House system was supposed to get Saul ’62 (Althouse), Mike Vaughan ’58 there was a rifle range in the basement everyone involved and competing.” (Cody), Pete Boake ’58 (Crawford), and of the school, and all the boys learned The House system was also Chris Chapman ’58 (Lewis); and the how to shoot there. Davis was the designed to foster communication first Athletic Reps were Mike Starr ’60 Lieutenant in charge of the Precision between the upper and lower grades. (Althouse), Charles Baillie ’58 (Cody), Squad in his grad year. “We learned Before the advent of the four Houses, Dick Farr ’58 (Crawford), and Ian how to put on a fantastic show – ‘one, “there was a definite stratification: peo- Sturdee ’59 (Lewis). two, three, four, present arms; one, ple socialized with their own grade,” House points were awarded for two, three, four, shoulder arms’ – with- says Davis. “The Houses encouraged participation in Athletic and “Literary” out looking like we were counting in communication up and down that oth- (which was really a catchall for any- our heads!” he laughs. erwise wouldn’t have taken place.” thing that didn’t fall into the first House System on the Wane In the fall of 1957, each House category) competitions and events; elected a Prefect, an Athletic 1964 saw the addition of an Academic A decade after its promising birth, Representative, and a Literary category, meaning that there were now interest in the House system began to Representative. “The great success three Pennants to be awarded to the wane. In the late ’60s, students every- of the House system in 1957-1958 per- suaded even the most sworn reactionar- ies that it was very worthwhile,” notes “I ran in the House Track Meet in the 100-, an article on the House system in the 1959 Twig. “Now beginning its third 200-, and 800-yard races dressed in a year, the House system is already a bowler hat, Oxfords, carrying an umbrella, tradition. The tremendous spirit within each House is climbing, and UTS is and wearing a tie held to my sweatshirt looking forward to another year of with a Crawford Golden Knights pin.” intense competition to see which House emerges winner...” – Jeffrey ball ’75

14 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2008 where were rebelling against tradition advent of co-education, however. enjoyed House activities rather than and authority; the House system could “There seemed to be considerable feeling driven to win at all costs. be seen as a victim of the social revolu- concern expressed by the Old Boys First Female House Executives tion sweeping through North America who were worried that the UTS they at the time. As counterculture guru affectionately remembered so well The 1976-77 school year saw the Timothy Leary put it in 1966: “Turn was to become something new and far election of the first female House on, tune in, drop out.” removed from what it had been in its executives: Kirsten Abbot as Althouse “The failure of the House system previous 60-odd years,” wrote John Literary Rep and Beth Steinhauer as to bridge the gap between divisions in Tompkins ’74 and Michi Moriyama Lewis Literary Rep. The following the school and arrange student activi- ’74, co-editors of the 1973-74 Twig. year, Stephanie Hansen became the ties is a prime example of the lack of Many believe the influx of young first female Athletic Rep (Althouse). social consciousness on the part of women breathed life into the ailing In 1979-80, Sarah Bradshaw ’80 of the student body as a whole,” wrote House system. “I will add (at the risk of Crawford and Jillian Lewis ’80 of students David Glennie ’71 and Tom treading on some anti-coeducation toes) Cody became the first female Prefects Hurka ’71 in the 1970-71 Twig. “The that the girls, now well established, in the school’s 70-year history. House system depends on the support are an aid – not detriment – to overall Jillian Lewis – who won the “Year and the school spirit of those within it participation and school atmosphere,” 4 School Spirit Award” in 1980 and the if it is not to rot away. This spirit must wrote Althouse Prefect David Beattie “Year 3 Award” (for bringing together come from within the students them- ’76 in the 1975-76 Twig. “The house the senior and junior students) in 1979 selves – it cannot be shoved down their system is still in good shape and has – is now an elementary school principal throats, as some have tried to do. It is a place in the school,” he continued. in Vancouver, BC. When asked about part of the general malaise of the 60s, “UTS is an unusual school, where a her groundbreaking achievements which UTS shared, that this sort of feeling of community and closeness – first female Prefect, and first Prefect spirit was lacking and the role played between the students exists, and where of Caribbean heritage – she remem- by the House system was ultimately seniors interact comfortably and with- bers that the daily experience of UTS diminished.” out condescension with students five or was “very intense, and the pressure In the 1969-1970 school year, six years younger.” to not only succeed but to excel was all House positions except Prefect In the same Twig, Graham Yost enormous.” In a school where “excel- were dropped; the following year, the ’76, Crawford, pointed out that: “This lence was the standard,” Lewis notes Athletic and Literary Reps were added year there was quite a de-emphasis of that: “The academic experiences served back into the House executive. the importance of House Standings. the need for mastery; extra-curricular The most important goal was enjoy- opportunities (athletics, music, the- The Advent of Co-Education ment (granted, it is generally more fun atre, art, journalism, science, debating, On September 12, 1973, the first to win than to lose).” This emphasis math, etc.) served the need for mastery female students were welcomed into on “friendly” rather than “competi- as well as the freedom to choose our UTS with flowers from the male stu- tion” helped to boost the popularity of experiences; and the House system dents. Not everyone welcomed the the House system in the ’70s; students served the need to have fun and the

fa l l 2 0 0 8 | the uts alumni magazin e : the root 15 Two of the Houses have changed their symbols over the years – the Althouse Arabians become the Alligators What’s in in 1981 and the Lewis Longhorns became the Vikings in 1979 – but the House names have remained the same since 1957. The four Houses are named after men who a name? played important roles in the school’s history.

Educated at the University of Toronto, The Rev. Dr. Henry John Cody Professor H.J. Crawford was UTS’ The third Headmaster of UTS (from Dr. John G. Althouse (1889-1956) (1868-1951) was President of the first Headmaster (from 1910 to 1923). 1934 to 1944), Dr. A.C. Lewis origi- became the second Headmaster of University of Toronto from 1932 to A noted Classics scholar, exceptional nally joined the UTS staff in 1928 as UTS in 1923, a post he occupied until 1944. Although never a UTS head- athlete, a renowned educator, and a Science teacher; in 1930, he left 1934. At that time he became Dean master, he is reported to have taken a a former Principal of Riverdale to become Principal of East York of the College of Education, then in keen interest in the school’s activities. Collegiate, Crawford was considered Collegiate. He was known as a master 1944, Chief Director of Education for Several scholarships and prizes within eminently suited to the task of steer- administrator and organizer, amazing the Province of Ontario, and finally, the school are named after his son, ing the new school through the first those he knew with his energy and in 1948, President of the Canadian Maurice Cody, who attended UTS from experimental years. His principles of drive. In 1944, Dr. Lewis succeeded Education Association. He was a keen 1910-1914, and who drowned during sound, honest work and fair play were Dr. Althouse as Dean of the College of scholar and a man of driving energy. an arctic expedition in July 1927. built into the foundations of UTS. Education until 1958.

need to belong. vided a very important forum in which occur to me,” Lewis continues. “It was “The House system offered respite the younger students got to know the only afterwards that I realized that from the academic pressure and larger-than-life personalities of the another significant gender barrier in our encouraged us to have fun and to be, senior students who filled the halls, school’s history had been tossed aside. more often than not, silly,” she contin- and to get a glimpse of the future,” she It became even more meaningful for ues. “In an environment that could be points out. “But I think the House sys- me when I had the opportunity to for- highly competitive, the house system tem was also significant for the senior mally welcome to the school Lieutenant fostered camaraderie and belonging. students because it instilled in us the Governor Pauline McGibbon, the Even though there was competition notion of taking responsibility for first female to represent the Queen among the houses, it was largely frivo- those who follow. anywhere in the Commonwealth. Of lous. The emphasis was on involvement “As for being one of the first female course, it was inevitable that, once the and engagement with each other.” Prefects in the history of the school, at doors to the school were opened to Lewis points out that a great the time of the elections, it didn’t really females, we would one day assume posi- strength of the House system was and is that it provided opportunities for students from F1 to S6 (then called “Being a new student at UTS, I feel that Grade 7 to Level 4) to be engaged with one another. “I can’t think of being part of the House system has made another aspect of school life that, by my life less overwhelming. It gives me definition, had representation from every grade,” she says. “I saw strength- the opportunity to destress, because ening the bond between the older and it’s all about having fun.” younger students as central to my role as Prefect. The House system pro- – Julie-anne Ghaznavi ’01

16 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2008 tions of leadership alongside our male Steele has a “big picture” perspective. peers. In that regard, I am exceedingly “Working on my grad project con- proud to have been a trailblazer.” firmed that the greatest strengths of the House system are integrating stu- The end of the 20th century dents of all ages and offering incredible In the mid ’80s, the House system lost leadership opportunities. The system momentum for a second time. The allows communication and interaction Valedictory in the 1985 Twig highlight- between grades that would otherwise ed the lack of interest in the system, not exist,” he points out. “It nurtures stating that: “The continued existence students with different strengths, tal- of the house system is one of the mys- ents, and backgrounds – all of which teries of UTS. Few people like it; most are recognized through participation in agree there are significant problems House events.” with its structure; no one can agree Looking to the next 50 years why it’s around in the first place; and yet everyone pushes it because we’ve The House system celebrated its 50 been too lazy to find a viable working anniversary this year; after five decades alternative.” of ups and downs, House spirit is alive Some critics questioned whether and well at UTS. A glance through the UTS should maintain a system gener- 2008 Twig tells the story well. ally associated with exclusive private “I’ll never forget the extraordinary schools at a time when UTS was trying performances, louder-than-life cheers, to demonstrate that it was an open and ridiculous posts on the Althouse confer- accessible place. ence, and your red painted faces. Even Enthusiasm for the House system though we’re going our separate ways, began to grow again in the late ’80s we’ll always have that white and red with a return to the founders’ vision: pride.” that it would build a bridge between the – Megan Yap ’08, Althouse Prefect lower and upper schools by providing “You have always amazed me with light-hearted, friendly competitions and your spirit and enthusiasm. Thank you other events in which everybody was for an amazing six years, Crawford encouraged to participate. will sorely miss you [Crawford Class of “The House system was the most 2008]. [To F1 Crawford] Keep giving us important part of my time at UTS,” your great house spirit – and make sure asserts Jimmy Steele ’99, Crawford’s you pass it on to future Crawfordites!” Literary Rep in 1997-1998 and Prefect – Ryan Bradley ’08, Crawford Prefect in 1998-1999. “Like many others, I “…whether we were outdistancing found the early years at UTS to be the other houses during House Cross overwhelming at times, but the uncon- Country Run, or racking up the points ditional support and encouragement during House Jeopardy, I felt proud I received from my House executive to belong to the Lewis family. [To F1 allowed me to find my place in the Lewis] I could not have asked for a school. Without that support, I don’t more spirited and dedicated group of think I would be the person – and edu- young warriors… since Cooch, I knew cator – I am today.” that you would provide the reinforce- Steele – who now teaches French, ments needed to make Lewis a force to German, and Spanish at Georges be reckoned with.” Vanier Secondary School in Toronto – Jeffrey Kuperman ’08, Lewis Prefect – credits the skills he acquired as Lit Rep and Prefect for helping him With thanks to Jimmy Steele ’99 for develop into his role as a teacher. His his “History of the House System” grad S6 grad project was to research the project, which provided the foundation first 40 years of the House system, so for this article. lR

fa l l 2 0 0 8 | the uts alumni magazin e : the root 17 to Farewell The Captain

Don Borthwick (UTS ’54) stepped down as – I would say that Don captured the same feeling Executive Director of the UTS Alumni Association that I had as a student at the school. The teachers or the head of the school could ask you to do anything, (UTSAA) at the end of June. Joining the Alumni Board in and you would do it; similarly, if you asked them 1993, he served as President of the UTSAA from 1995 to for their help, they went more than the extra mile 1999. Don took on the position of Executive Director of to support you. That characteristic was always true the UTSAA in 1999, and became the Assistant Director of Don: whether it was a phone call for a small bit of information, or a major meeting involving school of the UTS Office of Advancement in 2007. In June 2008, policy, Don always had the good of the school in Don retired from these positions; true to his nature, mind, and always went the extra mile every time to he has been generous with his time and knowledge in have things work out. order to make the transition easier on those who will “My most vivid personal memory of Don was playing in a hockey game at Weston Arena. Towards be filling his shoes. the end of a very physical game, some skirmishes broke out on the ice. Someone turned off the lights, The Root asked some of the people who knew him and the rink was in total darkness. Standing in my well – both as a UTS student, and during his time goal, at one end of the rink, I could barely see any- with the UTSAA – to pay tribute to Don on the occa- thing in front of me. From out of the darkness came sion of his retirement. Here’s what they had to say. a shadowy figure skating towards my goal. Being young and exuberant, I was ready to take this figure Al Fleming ’54 was a UTS student from 1949 on, until he said: “Are you okay, Pidge?” It was our to 1954. He started teaching at the school in Captain, Don Borthwick, checking on one of his September 1961; became Principal in 1987; and in teammates – a memory that has stayed with me for December 1994, after retirement, Al returned to more than 50 years.” the school to help teach a scholarship mathematics course until 2002. Tom Sanderson ’55 is a UTS graduate and a “Don and I were fellow students at the school former President of the Alumni Association, where in the ’50s; we were also teammates on the Senior he served until 2007. An active member, he joined Hockey Championship team of 1954 when Don was the Alumni Board in 2002, and attends the Annual our Captain. Don joined the Alumni Board and Dinner, Golf Tournament, and Remembrance Day became President of the Alumni Association dur- regularly. ing my time as Principal of the school; during Stan “As a UTS student in the ’50s, I looked up Pearl’s time as Principal, Don took on the position to Don as an upper classman, a leader, and the of Executive Director of the Alumni Association. In Captain of a very successful Senior Hockey Team. this capacity, he worked extremely well with alumni So six years ago when I approached Don to get of all ages. involved with the UTSAA, I knew it would be a pro- “At Don’s retirement luncheon, there were fessionally-led team. alumni from 1943 to 2004 present – which tells you “Anyone who has served on the UTSAA with a great deal about Don’s broad interest in and rap- Don knows his ability to make sure all meetings port with the school and alumni community. were well organized, well executed, and completely “I think if I were to characterize Don’s life at followed-up. UTS – whether as a student, a member of a school “When I think of Don, one key attribute stands team, or as a skilled person working for the school out: leadership. We all know someone has to lead

18 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2008 Farewell Captain

“Don encouraged Alumni to get involved – to give back to the school and support our activities. His dignity and integrity are examples to us all.” tom sanderson ’55 “As a community, we are ing as President in 1996. She was also the Director of Development and Alumni Affairs for UTS from incredibly fortunate to 1997 to 1999. “It was a pleasure for me to work with Don have been able to draw Borthwick – both on the Alumni Association Board upon Don’s many talents, and in the early years of the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs. Don was actually a classmate leadership, and vision.” of my father, Jack Ellis ’54, but I knew him more carolyn ellis ’80 from working shoulder-to-shoulder around the board table. I succeeded Don as Alumni President, but within the year, Stan Pearl asked me to head up the development efforts at UTS. Don, always the team player and thinking of the greater good, and others have to follow. Good leaders allow the willingly stepped back into the role as President of followers to influence direction, and good followers the UTSAA. His grace, humour, and willingness to take the initiative to help steer the way. Don was do whatever it took to get the job done right were the leader within UTSAA – which allowed him the qualities I greatly appreciated in him. We particu- flexibility to make this happen. larly had a lot of fun planning the 90th Anniversary “What makes a good leader? I hope we can agree celebrations and re-patriating the Alumni Dinner on the following five attributes that qualify Don: to the school itself. As a community, we are incred- • He knew when to lead and when to follow. ibly fortunate to have been able to draw upon Don’s • He was flexible and adaptable to change. many talents, leadership, and vision. I wish him • He communicated well with the UTSAA, its health, happiness, and many happy rounds on the Board, and all alumni, as well as all other golf course in his retirement!” constituency groups. • More than communication, he related very Don Borthwick ’54. Finally, a few words from well to all constituents, and made everyone Don himself. When asked what he was most proud feel they were a part of a seamless team: UTS. of accomplishing during his tenure, he responded: • Perhaps the greatest asset of all: he always “The expansion of the Alumni magazine, The Root, had time to listen to all groups. from an eight-page, blue-and-white newsletter to a “Over the last six years, we have had many full-colour, 32-page magazine. It has provided the changes and challenges: principals coming and alumni and current parents with more news about going, reorganization, and discussions about the activities and terrific accomplishments of the UTSAA’s future direction. Although we didn’t agree students and alumni.” on every issue, we always made progress, and Don’s Don also offered the following examples of high leadership skills stood out. I respected the fact that points: “The great support of alumni in contribut- he was always able to balance politics, academic ing to the Annual Fund campaigns over the past bureaucracy, and our Association’s ideals. nine years for bursaries, scholarships, and various “Don was the bridge between the graduating school and/or student activities. The fund has grown students and the Alumni Association. He encour- from $60,000 in the late ’90s to nearly $400,000 in aged alumni to get involved – to give back to the 2007. Also, the generosity of other alumni in gifting school and support our activities. His dignity and substantial funds to the school for its specific capital integrity are examples to us all. needs clearly reflects the importance UTS played in “On behalf of George Crawford, our president, their lives.” and Peter Nielson, our vice president, I would like When asked about any hopes he had for the to thank Don for his guidance, leadership, and future of the UTS, Don shared the following: “I devotion to the UTSAA. We are all in Don’s debt sincerely hope that building can be redeveloped to for a job well done.” include not only expanded facilities but to have a playing field (immediately to the south) integrated Carolyn Ellis ’80 is a UTS graduate and was a into a UTS site that can serve the academic and member of the UTS Alumni Association Board of physical needs of its students and staff in the 21st Directors for more than 13 years, including serv- century.” lR

20 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2008 Centennial Notebook

& Kick-OffC elebration: First week of school, September 2009 Centennial Chair appointment – A fun-filled event to kick-off theC entennial school year with Christopher A. Alexander, Class of 1985 activities for current UTS students, staff, and families. UTS Centennial Honorary Chair & Annual Alumni Dinner: October 24, 2009 – Special dinner UTS Centennial Co-Chairs to honour alumni and important achievements over the past 100 Penny Harbin ’78 and years. Cindia Chau-Boon are pleased & Homecoming: May 29 to 30, 2009* – An extravaganza to announce Christopher A. to welcome all alumni back to the school for an events-filled Alexander ’85 as Honorary weekend. Chair of the UTS Centennial. & Gala Dinner: Saturday, October 16, 2010* – The elegant finale Chris is the UN Deputy of the Centennial year at the beautiful Four Seasons hotel. It Special Representative of will be the Centennial’s final celebration and the launch ofUTS ’ the Secretary General for second Century. Afghanistan. He is responsible for political issues, includ- *Please note: the event dates have changed since the last issue of ing continuing electoral and The Root. parliamentary issues, as well as issues related to peace and stability, security sector reform, and human rights. Attention UTS Musicians As a UTS student, Chris was a leader: he was School Captain as well as a Camp Tawingo Counsellor. In addition to being an excellent leader, he proved to be an outstanding speaker as a member hoto. of the Debating Society and its Executive. Chris’s UN career took p root at UTS, where he was President of the Southern Ontario

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Previous to his current post at the UN, Chris served as Ambas- ursa K sador of Canada to Afghanistan from August 2003 until October asan 2005. Prior to this assignment, he was Minister Counsellor at the H

Canadian Embassy in Moscow from 2000 to 2003, and served as Photo: second secretary at the same mission from 1993 to 1996. He has also served at Foreign Affairs headquarters inO ttawa as deputy It’s the invitation you’ve been waiting for! director responsible for Canada’s bilateral relations with Russia UTS Music will celebrate our first 100 years of music-making and as Assistant to the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.C hris (yes, that includes you!) with a series of exciting events – some joined the Canadian Foreign Service in 1991. traditional, some just for the occasion. Read our lineup and see He received a BA from McGill University in Montreal in history how you can get involved as a musician, composer, or apprecia- and politics in 1985, and an MA from Balliol College at Oxford tive member of our audience. Remember how it felt to play at University in England in philosophy, politics, and economics in those concerts and Cafés? Let’s do it again! 1991. Chris was chosen as a Young Global Leader by the World Opportunities to play, sing, compose, or conduct include: Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in 2005. & Being a featured performer or conductor at one of our regular student concerts: • Nocturne (November 2009) hoto.com p Mark Your Calendars • The Holiday Concert (Dec. 2009) The UTS Centennial is coming up fast! 2009-2010 will be a year • Jazz Night (February 2010) filled with exciting events to celebrate this milestone, so join in • Art and Music Nights (April 2010) an rihak; istock j the celebrations! Be sure to mark these dates in your calendars: • Twig Tape Assembly (April 2010) Photo: fa l l 2 0 0 8 | the uts alumni magazin e : the root 21 & Composing a piece for the 25th anniversary edition of the – including alumni, Twig Tape (before February 2010) parents, staff, and students. Josie’s de- & Being a clinician or participant in the Composition Festival. sign will be featured This is a multi-school event, hosted by UTS, featuring student on the UTS website, composers. Centennial displays, & Composing for, performing, or conducting at the Gala Concert merchandise, and (April 2010). This concert will feature premieres of commissioned more! compositions by UTS composers, written for student or alumni “I’m very happy,” ensembles. Commissions will be supported financially.T here will Josie says. “It is really be a limited number of grants, with an application process. exciting to win!” & Playing at Alum Café Bleu with your old band or your new one She was inspired (following the Gala Concert in April 2010). We can help with your by the tree in the reunion/rehearsals if you live in different cities. school crest, and & Performing or conducting at the Alumni Artist Concert influenced by the idea of “celebrating tradition” as expressed in (October 2010). the Centennial goal.

& Giving a master class, lecture, and/or performance to a UTS “I wanted to show how the school had changed over 100 years. music class during the 2009-2010 celebrations. My design speaks to both tradition and the future.” While the familiar solid portion of the tree is UTS’ tradition, the lines and And, of course, you can attend any or all of the events just to fluidity of the right half are Josie’s modern interpretation, indicat- listen and mingle! If you are interested in learning more, e-mail ing UTS’ future and the direction in which the school is heading. Judy Kay at [email protected]. Josie designed some of the school clothing this year, and the UTS tree also featured prominently in those designs. Looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you, Is design in Josie’s future? “Not academically,” she says. “I do it for Your Centennial Music Committee enjoyment now. I am considering starting up a design company Anne Chudy ’97, Alex Eddington ’98, Anthony Lee ’86, on the side, though.” In the fall, Josie will be attending McMaster Sarah Richardson ’97, Jamie Sommerville ’80, David Weiss ’86, University for Health Sciences. Oles Chepesiuk ’10, Samik Doshi ’10, Anya Verma ’10, John Fautley, Judith Kay, Natalie Kuzmich, Ron Royer, Sarah Shugarman Centennial Art Exhibition Centennial Logo Contest Our Centennial celebrations are close at hand, and the Centen- nial Art Committee is planning to host an exhibition in the Spring winner announced of 2010 as part of these celebrations. All alumni, students, and UTS Centennial Co-Chairs Penny Harbin ’78 and Cindia Chau- faculty are invited to participate. Recent art work (or work you Boon are pleased to announce Josie Xu ’08 as winner of the plan to create for the occasion) in 2D, 3D, or photographic media Centennial logo contest. Her winning design was selected is welcome. For more information, please e-mail centennial.art@ from many creative entries from the talented UTS community utschools.ca by April 30, 2009. hoto.com p an rihak; istock j Photo: 22 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2008 Alumni Golf Tournament 2008

1 A new legend!

t. Andrews Valley Golf Club in Aurora was the setting for another successful UTS Alumni Golf Tournament. Aside S from handing out prizes in a variety of categories to individuals who distinguished themselves on the links (as noted below), the highlight of the day was the presentation of a new trophy named “The Donald H. Borthwick Legends Trophy” in honour of Don’s retirement as the UTS Alumni Executive 2 Director and for the many, many services he has provided to UTS during his long association with “the Schools”. It was good to see so many alumni enjoying the golf and camaraderie this event provides, and I hope to see everyone back again next year – along with some new faces. My thanks to the other members of the Committee, Don Borthwick ’54 and Nick Smith ’63, for their help and support. Peter Frost ’63 congratulations go to: Low Gross Winner of the UTS Old Boys’ Past President’s Trophy: Nick 3 Smith ’63 Low Net Winner of the Hargraft Trophy: Don Cockburn ’47 President’s Trophy for low gross for alumni between 40 and 50 years since graduation: Paul Bates ’63 Borthwick Trophy (formerly Legends’ Trophy) for low gross over 50 years since graduation: Steve Lowden ’56 Don Kerr ’39 Trophy for most honest golfer: Randy Spence ’63 hoto.com p D. R. Jolley Memorial Trophy: Class of 1963 (Nick Smith, Peter

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y Jake Avery ’47 (Red Tees) Shortest drive: John Wilkinson ’78 age: barr p of p 1. Low Net Winner: Don Cockburn ’47 2. President’s Trophy winner Paul Bates ‘63 with tournament organizer Peter Frost ‘63. 3. Borthwick Trophy winner, Steve Lowden ’56, with tournament organizer, Nick Smith ’63 and

olf Photo at to the man himself! 4. Class of ’63, D.R. Jolley Memorial Trophy winners: G Randy Spence, Jamesfa Fowell, l l 2 0 0Peter 8 | the Frost, uts Nick alumni Smith, andmagazin Paul Bates.e : the root 23 uts Alumni News Notes on the interesting lives and outstanding achievements of our alumni.

John C. Polanyi ’45 was awarded the Peter Russell ’51 recently published Bill Saunderson ’52, Chair of the UTS Gerard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for the textbook Two Cheers for Minority Foundation, was appointed Chair of Science and Engineering, which recog- Government: The Evolution of Canadian the Trinity College Strength to Strength nized his distinguished career of break- Parliamentary Democracy. In his book, Peter Endowment Campaign at University of through research and his outstanding argues that Canadians are better served by Toronto. The campaign will raise $15M to contributions to society. John receives minority governments than by false majori- endow student scholarships, fund academic $1,000,000 over five years to further his ties – the too-common scenario in which a dons who advise and mentor students, research. In 1986, he was awarded the party wins a commanding majority of seats generate funds to support the position of Nobel Prize in chemistry for his work with fewer than half the votes cast. This is Provost, provide enrichment for the College’s uncovering the movements of molecules the first book-length study of minority academic programs, and pay for improve- in chemical reactions. government in Canada. ments to Trinity’s buildings and grounds.

Murray Corlett ’57 became Chair of the Victoria University Board of Regents in 1921 October 2007. Murray has served on the 2008 Board since 1998, and as Vice-Chair in the John W. P. Bryan last three years. A dedicated servant to Crown and Country. Doug Ward ’57, retired public broadcaster, is Chair of Farm Radio International Canada, fter a lifetime of service to Commanding Officer, 2RCR. In which empowers farmers in rural Africa Crown and Country, John 1958, John joined the Joint Services through radio. The organization researches A Bryan, Class of 1939, passed Staff College in Latimer, UK. From no-cost or low-cost practices for African away suddenly yet peacefully at his 1958 to 1960, he was at CALE in farmers, then distributes info packets to home on May 24, 2008, in his eighty- Grosvenor Square, London, UK. 300 radio stations in 39 African countries, seventh year. John earned his BA at Queen’s who then broadcast it. With support from John started his military career as University in 1963, and served a the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Farm Radio is doing research on the impact a young man at UTS, where he was a secondment at External Affairs of radio as a way to improve farm practices, Cadet Corps Officer and Captain of in Ottawa during the mid-1960s. nutrition, and technologies. A Company. He was a skilled fencer, In 1972, he retired as professor and a member of the championship at Armour Heights Staff College. Charles Baillie ’58 has been appointed fencing team in his senior year. In 1996, he received his B.MSC to Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year After UTS, John attended Royal (Honours) from RMC. Advisory Board. Military College (RMC). During John was also an active mem- Peter George ’58 and Allison Barrett wel- World War II, he served as a member of his community, serving as comed daughter Lily Rose Gwendolyn Jiao ber of the Royal Canadian Regiment Executive Director of Toronto Jiao on January 31, 2008, in Hamilton. (2RCR). He was posted to Sicily, Redevelopment Advisory Commission where he was wounded, followed by a from 1974 to 1986. He was a member Ken Kennedy ’60 retired from the Cana- tour of duty in Holland. of the Don Valley West Liberals and dian Forces in 1990 after 30 years as a pilot, After the war, John continued the Fort York Legion. and has been flying ultralight aircraft since his military career, completing the He is survived by former wife then. He writes that he is enjoying domes- Canadian War Staff Course 12. Margaret Adamson Bryan Rutledge tic life, visiting his grandson, maintaining a “rustic charmer” cottage on a Georgian Bay During the early 1950s, he became and sons Ted, Lawrence ’67, and island, and exploring the continent in the Director of Infantry, National Jamieson ’71. a 19-foot RV. Defence Headquarters, in Ottawa. In 1957, he earned the rank of Includes Globe and Mail excerpts. Alex Potts ’61 gave the 2008 Slade Lectures in the history of art at the University of

24 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2008 uts Alumni News uts Alumni News Notes on the interesting lives and outstanding achievements of our alumni. 1930 Peter Hunter 2008 Decorated soldier, successful businessman, dedicated volunteer.

eter Hunter, Class of 1949, Citibank Canada (1989 to 1992). passed on July 2, 2008 at the Peter’s commitment to the com- P age of 77. Peter had a dis- munity was extensive, and he served tinguished record of service in the it in many capacities. He became military, corporate, and volunteer President of the Zoological Society sectors, and had a lifelong relation- of Metropolitan Toronto in 1992, ship with UTS. and he was a Member and later In 1965, he served as President Chairman of the Board of Humber of the UTS Old Boys’ Regional Hospital for 20 Association. In 1999, dur- years. He was Director of ing his service as Honorary Big Brothers of Toronto; Lieutenant Colonel of the Director and First Vice Governor General’s Horse President of the Empire Guards, Peter returned to Club; and Director of the UTS on Remembrance Day Atlantic Council of Canada. as an honoured guest and speaker. His corporate directorships included Throughout his life, he was actively CJRT-FM, Institute of Canadian involved with the Class of 1949. Advertising, Canadian Broadcast Peter’s military career started Executives Society, and many others. when he attended Royal Military Peter’s awards included the College (#3058). In 1952, Peter Canadian Forces Decoration and joined the Governor General’s Clasp, the Canadian Centennial Horse Guards, commanding the Medal, the Canada 125 Medal, the Regiment from 1965 to 1967. In this Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, the post, he served as Aide-de-Camp to Commissionaires Distinguished Governors General George Vanier Service Medal, and the Commission- and Roland Michener. He was aires Long Service Medal. Honorary Lieutenant Colonel from Peter is remembered for his 1992 to 2001, and Honorary Colonel motivation, dedication, compassion, from 2002 to 2004. Peter was the and gentle personality. Past military 12th Colonel Commandant of the colleagues remember him as gra- Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, cious and open, with a wonderful serving in this position from 2005 to ability to reach out to all ranks in a 2007. He was a founder and co-chair very friendly manner. of Reserves 2000, an organization He is survived by wife Wanda, concerned about the future of the Mrs. Judith Kilborn (mother of his Canadian Forces Reserve. children), and children Geoffrey His business career spanned 18 Hunter and Elizabeth Dixon. years, including holding the titles of Chairman, President, and CEO Includes excerpts from the Globe at McConnell Advertising (1965 to and Mail and the Royal Canadian 1983); and VP, Corporate Affairs for Dragoons’ website.

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reunited in July 2008 for a week-long bicycle tour in Eastern Washington. Their last Keys bicycle trip together was in 1971 when they rode 4,100 kilometres from Toronto to the Maritimes and back.

Gallery Sandy McIntyre ’71 was named Chief Investment Officer of Sentry Select Capital Corporation. He will also maintain his Exhibiting this fall In Memoriam Condolences are extended to Jacquelyn Sloan Lang and Wright on the road in Eastern Washington. the families of these alumni Oxford. The Slade Lectures are among the who passed away recently. Siklos ’86 most prestigious in the world of art scholar- Stanley C. Biggs ’32 June 8, 2008 ship. He spoke on Jean Dubuffet, Robert Ian L. Jennings ’33 July 31, 2008 Paintings and Photographs Rauschenbert, and other artists working in Europe and America since 1945. Alex is Kenneth F. Clute ’36 July 22, 2007 currently a professor in the Department of Grant R.H. Shaver ’38 December 30, 2007 History of Art at the University of Michigan. John Wilbert Perry Bryan ’39 May 24, 2008 George Fallis ’65 was awarded the title Ross Smyth ’40 July 31, 2008 of University Professor by York University at the June 2008 convocation. A Professor George Armstrong Sherritt ’41 July 14, 2008 of Economics and Social Science at York, James A.M. Allen ’43 April 2008 George received the title in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the Bruce M. Campbell ’43 May 5, 2008 University as a colleague, teacher, and George David Garland ’43 April 9, 2008 scholar. His book, Multiversities, Ideas, and Democracy, was published by University of Jack E. Pugh ’43 March, 2008 Future Exhibitions Toronto Press in 2007. Donald McLean Sanderson ’43 May 23, 2008 Robert B. Edmonds ’45 March 4, 2007 Kasper Podgorski ’04 John Petch ’65 was appointed to Chair of the University of Toronto Governing Lang Farrand ’47 August 6, 2008 Council in June 2007. He has been a mem- John E. Leishman ’47 August 18, 2008 Kim Lee Kho ’81 ber of the Council since 2002, serving as Baillie Card ’05 Vice-Chair from 2005 to 2007. Bernard Shostack ’48 March 23, 2008 M. William Wright ’48 July 18, 2008 David Rounthwaite ’65, UTS Board mem- Margaret Krawecka ’96 ber and Secretary, is now Managing Director Peter W. Hunter ’49 July 2, 2008 and General Counsel of Georgeson Canada. John Leonard Stanford ’54 March 9, 2008 Adele Madonia ’03 He is responsible for sales and business development in Canada and provides legal John Malcolm Davies ’55 March 27, 2008 support to sales and client servicing teams. More information about the Charles Leigh Lister ’56 August 13, 2008 Centennial Exhibition is coming Nick Le Pan ’69 was appointed Chairman Robert L.A. Walker ’61 November 6, 2005 soon. Watch for an update from of the Canadian Public Accountability Jennifer E. Naiberg ’81 April 13, 2008 the Centennial Art Committee. Board, which oversees the auditors of public companies. Maria Luisa Gardner ’83 July 7, 2008 The Keys Gallery is located in Room 107A at UTS. Frederick M.A. Speed (Staff: 1954-87) June 4, 2008 If you would like to exhibit, contact Ann Unger, Paul Lang ’70 and David Wright ’70 retired staff, (416) 932-1963 or e-mail 26 [email protected] root : the uts for alumni further information. magazine | fall 2008 26 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2008 uts Alumfrederinic Nk Speeedws titles of Senior Vice-President and Senior Devoted UTS science teacher (1954-87), author, artist, 1922 NotesPortfolio M anager.on the interesting livesand contributorand outstanding to the wider teaching achievements community. of our alumni.2008

Lawrence Hill ’75, celebrated and best- rederick Speed passed away pipe smoke and peppermint lifesavers selling author, was awarded the 2008 Commonwealth Writer’s Prize and the peacefully in his home on on the third floor will remain as part 2007 Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize F June 4, 2008, at the age of of our fond scholastic memories for a for his latest novel The Book of Negroes. 86. He inspired and challenged UTS long time to come.” Lawrence had a 15-minute audience with students for more than 30 years, and Not only a teacher and author, the Queen on the occasion of receiving the made important contributions to the Fred was also an artist whose tal- Commonwealth Writer’s Prize. The novel teaching community in ent ranged from illustrat- tells the tale of a West African girl sold into Ontario. ing his science books to slavery in 18th century South Carolina, Born in London, lithographed drawings and who years later forges her way to freedom, serving the British in the Revolutionary War England to Frederick and watercolour paintings loved and registering her name in the historic Dorothy Speed in 1922, by many. He contributed a “Book of Negroes”. The Book, an actual Fred first joined the war pen and ink sketch of the document, provides a short but immensely effort as a volunteer when UTS building to the school, revealing record of freed Loyalist slaves he was 17, and, in 1941, which was on exhibit there who requested permission to leave the US he worked as a Radar Officer in the for many years (see back cover). for resettlement in Nova Scotia, only to find Royal Mechanical and Electrical In addition to his teaching career that the haven they sought was steeped in Engineers. He fought in the jungles at UTS, Fred contributed to the wider an oppression all of its own. of Burma for 18 months, and received teaching community. He contributed Glen Campbell ’76 was appointed to the the Distinguished Service Medal for to the establishment of the Ontario head of Canadian equity research at Merrill establishing a school for soldiers to Science Centre, helped to found the Lynch. help prepare them for civilian life. Association for Bright Children, and, This set his course for teaching. in the late ’60s, he helped found the Kim Lee Kho ’81 is taking part in a group Fred earned post-graduate first school science fairs. After retire- art exhibition called Figuratively Speaking, degrees from OISE (MEd) and the ment, he developed the program for which runs from Sept. 13 to Nov. 2, 2008 University of Birmingham (MSc), and Prime Mentors of Canada and was in Laidlaw Hall (on the 2nd Floor) at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. Ten wrote or co-wrote nine published program coordinator until 2006. artists have created figuratively inspired works – mostly science textbooks Fred earned recognition for excel- paintings, prints, and sculpture for the used in Ontario high schools. lence in teaching by the Chemical exhibition; for more information, call the In 1954, he joined UTS as a Institute of Canada and by two Centre at (905) 306-6097. senior tutor responsible for teach- Lieutenant Governors for volunteerism. ing Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Injecting dry British humour into Jeff Nankivell ’81 moved to Beijing this Art until his retirement in 1987. In every day, Fred never took himself July to serve a third diplomatic posting the 1987 Twig, Fred recalled how too seriously. He was modest, kind, – this time as Minister, Deputy Chief of Mission, in the Canadian Embassy. Alison shocked he was when he first joined and a role model for many. His fam- Nankivell (née Pipa) is also posted to the UTS by its informal environment, ily remembers him as a man of few Embassy, serving with Export Development compared to the formality of his words, and as a man who had many Canada as Senior Portfolio Manager, Equity own education in England. Upon interests and talents – particularly Department, responsible for Asia. Jeff and his retirement, the Class of 1987 singing in harmony. An avid cyclist as Alison are joined in Beijing by their sons remembered him for his class trips to a young man, he played tennis into Sam, 18, and Alex, 15. While working with the village of Norval, where he suc- his eighties. the Canadian International Development cessfully combined an intense envi- He leaves behind his wife Agency and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Jeff has had ronmental study program with the Emilie, and children Anne, Jane, the occasion to work with fellow UTS alum- fun of a summer camp. In the 1987 Ruth, Claire, and Carol. ni, including Eric Walsh ’90, Jennifer May Twig, the Class recalled “the biology ’86, Rebecca Netley ’84, Matthew Kronby classes in room 311, and the scent of Includes Globe and Mail excerpts. ’81, and Leigh Sarty ’79.

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Donald McLean 1924 Sanderson 2008 Successful businessman and dedicated volunteer.

onald Sanderson, Class of Chairman of the Board for 17 years 1943, passed away after a with Queensway Hospital, Past- Louise Harris ’06 both pitches and plays in the outfield D short but courageous battle President of the Rotary Club of for the Canadian Women’s National Baseball Team. See with cancer at the Trillium Health Etobicoke, and a Paul Harris Fellow. page 29 for more details. Centre Mississauga on May 23, 2008. Always active, Don enjoyed yacht- dation will serve the needs of children’s During his UTS days, he was an ing and was a keen golfer. He was health and education in Hong Kong avid athlete, remembered in the 1942 a former Commodore of the Port and China, with plans to expand in the Twig as a “swift goal-getter in hock- Credit Yacht Club, and was a member future. He and his wife traveled through ey” and “almost a player on the First of Lambton Golf & Country Club Singapore, London, New York, and San Rugby Team”. After UTS, Donald and Smyrna Yacht Club in Florida. Francisco during the summer and will be in served as Lieutenant in the Canadian Don is survived by wife Brenda, Tokyo in September and October. Navy from 1943 to 1945. children Glen, Gail, and Allison, and Janice Golding ’91, CTV news journal- He retired as Chairman/CEO brother Tom ’55, UTSAA Director. ist, married long-time beau John Curtin of the Boyle Division of American He is predeceased by his wife of 55 on August 4, 2007. They are delighted Home Products Corporation, now years, Beverley. to announce the birth of their daughter known as Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Charlotte Hana Curtin on July 6, 2008. Donald was active in his com- Includes excerpts from the Globe and munity, where he was a former Mail. Jennifer Suess ’94, UTS Alumni Association Board member, and Adam Segal are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Lisa Jeffrey ’82 is proud to announce the Christine Boserup on June 21, 2008, in Morgan Hailey, on February 4, 2008. birth of her daughter Eleanor Claire Neal on Denmark. John Stone ’85 and Paul Tough October 1, 2007. ’85 were ushers, and Chris Bogart ’83 was Raphaela Neihausen ’95 produced Miss in attendance. Gulag, a documentary about a beauty Chris Alexander ’85, UTS Centennial pageant staged by female inmates of a Honorary Chair and United Nations Deputy Mark Shuper ’88 will establish a Hong Russian prison camp. In 2007, it premiered Special Representative of the Secretary Kong based charitable foundation with at the prestigious Berlin International General for Afghanistan, married Hedvig his wife, Winnie Shuper. Initially, the foun- Film Festival. Since then, Miss Gulag has Start your morning with spirit! Show your school spirit in style!

To order, simply UTS Lapel contact the UTS Pin $15 Alumni Office: 24K gold plated, Phone: (416) 978-3919 full colour, E-mail: [email protected] 7/8" dia. UTS For more UTS merchandise, visit 28 Coffeethe root : Mthe uguts alumni $12 magazine | fall 2008 28www.utschools.ca/alumni the root : the uts alumni magazine | fallSchool 2008 pride never looked so sharp! uts Alumni NeAlumniws News had multiple showings in Europe, includ- Spanish, and German for the Toronto begin her law degree at Uof T. Notesing a broadcast on on the BBC television,interesting which livesDistrict and School Boardoutstanding (TDSB), has revived achievements of our alumni. garnered more than a million viewers. TDSB secondary-school Spanish Language Louise Harris ’06 has joined the Canadian Raphaela is currently working on a film contests in partnership with York U. Women’s National Baseball Team, where about her family, who left the Soviet Union she will have the dual roles of right-handed in 1972 to come to Canada. Sabina Bandali ’01 graduated from the pitcher and outfielder. She and her team- University of Oxford in July 2008 with mates travelled to Japan to compete in the Kristin Ali ’99 married Alex Wall ’99 on an M.St. Oriental Studies, specializing in Women’s Baseball World Cup. August 24, 2008. Kristin will be joining Islamic Law and Modern Middle Eastern Boston law firm Ropes & Gray LLP this History. She was awarded a distinction David Taylor ’06 deferred his university September. for her work, which included research on entrance in order to perform eight months the concept of welfare in Classical and of community service work in Africa. James Steele ’99, who teaches French, Medieval Islamic Law. This fall, she will

1913 Stanley C. Biggs 2008 Class of 1932 member devoted his life to “good for its own sake”.

devoted lawyer and noted ued on in England as a military law- Medal for distinguished service from soldier who stormed the yer for the Judge Advocate’s General the Law Society of Upper Canada. A beaches of Normandy on Branch and later was attached to In addition to his successful D-Day, Stanley led a life devoted to, British counsel during the famous career in law, he was busy with a in his own words, “good for its own treason trial of “Lord Haw-Haw”, growing family as well as becom- sake” for 94 active years. William Joyce. ing involved in his community: in A UTS graduate, Class of 1932, As well as being a soldier and professional associations; as a school Stanley attended the University of a lawyer, Stanley was also a poet. trustee; and as honorary solicitor for Toronto, graduating in 1936, and During the war, he wrote “The several prominent charitable orga- studied law at Osgoode Hall, gradu- Queen’s Own Rifles on D-Day”, nizations, such as the Queen’s Own ating in 1939. He was a partner at a poem that now hangs in the Rifles of Canada Trust, the Canadian Biggs and Biggs, a firm founded by Canadian War Museum. He wrote Opera Foundation, and the Toronto his grandfather, and was called to the the piece one day in 1944 when sev- School of Art. Ontario Bar in June 1939. eral dozen members of his regiment Stanley also was an early environ- He enlisted in the army in 1939, were killed and dozens more were mentalist, starting in the late 1940s joining the Queen’s Own Rifles in injured during fighting. to re-forest land in Mono Township, 1941. As he noted in his memoir As After the war, he developed his located northwest of Toronto, even- Luck Would Have It in War and law practice back in Toronto, follow- tually planting more than 150,000 Peace (Trafford Publishing) – which ing in the footsteps of his father and trees. In 1991, he was recognized he completed at age 94 – he was grandfather. He practised law for by the Ontario Ministry of Natural attracted by the Regiment’s “esprit more than 50 years, often providing Resources with an award for wood- de corps”. He served as a Second free legal advice to non-profit groups. land improvement. Lieutenant and was later promoted “He loved the law,” daughter Dinny His wife, Barbara, predeceased to Captain. Stanley was among the Biggs told Gay Abbate of the Globe him in 2005 in their 65th year of thousands of Canadian soldiers who and Mail. “He was passionate about marriage. They leave behind four landed on the beaches of Normandy the rule of law, about studying its children: Christopher, Barrett, John, on D-Day (June 6, 1944). He saw 86 background, the evolution of law and and Dinny. days of front-line action until he was jurisprudence.” In 1955, Stanley was wounded in the leg. named Queen’s Counsel; 40 years With excerpts from the Globe and During convalescence, he contin- later, he received the Law Society Mail and Veterans Affairs Canada.

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Strong Support Continues

his report covers the UTSAA cific UTS funds for UTS scholarships The transfer to UTS of prior-year operating year ended and bursaries from 2007 Annual Fund gift commitments resulted in a 2007 T December 31, 2007. donations already received, as follows: General Fund annual deficiency of 2007 donations to the Alumni $35,364, and a consequent reduction of Association continue to reflect strong Endowed Funds 2008 2007 General Fund Net Assets to $199,521. support from the alumni – despite the class of 1945 Bursary $72,500 $24,200 Alumni Affairs expenses increased absence of any new initiative of a spe- class of 1946 Lockhart Bursary 19,800 145,200 by 6% ($48,106 in 2007 and $45,436 cial anniversary year class project, as class of 1952 Cossar Scholarship 2,675 300 in 2006), including a 16% increase realized in the previous two years with class of 1953 Math Scholarship 1,790 500 in printing and postage costs. This the “Class of 1946 Lockhart Bursary” class of 1954 Fleming Scholarship 7,350 2,800 increase was substantially offset by an and “Class of 1945 Bursary” projects. class of 1954 Fleming Bursary – – 18% reduction in operating expenses Donations for the year amounted Anthony Chan Memorial Fund 150 – ($18,565 in 2007 and $22,629 in 2006). to $232,357 Total 104,265 173,000 The General Fund Net Assets as ($353,300 in 2006 Expendible Funds at December 31, 2007 of $199,521 are and $194,574 in class of 1949 MacLean comprised substantially of cash and 2005). Mathlete Scholarship 26,700 – term deposits; they will be used to During 2007, Scott Baker Actor-in-Residence meet the future gift commitments of Project 2,450 – the Association’s $137,615 listed above. class of 1972 Jazz Scholarship 4,200 – General Fund The other major component of class of 1976 Bursary – 11,200 transferred the UTS Alumni Balance Sheet is the $188,810 from the Total 33,350 11,200 “John B. Ridley Fund”, which was UTSAA Annual Total Gifts to UTS $137,615 $184,200 established in the mid-1980s from the Bob Cumming ’65 Fund to specific Treasurer, UTSAA UTS Funds that have been estab- Our complete lished to fund scholarships and bursaries, as follows: Help makeindependence a difference Endowed Funds 2007 2006 will come class of 1945 Bursary $24,200 $53,800 for tomorrow’sin four ut years s students! class of 1946 Lockhart Bursary 145,200 – If you would like to and we must class of 1952 Cossar Scholarship 300 – designate a specific class of 1953 Math Scholarship 500 2,625 be ready for it. bequest to UTS or class of 1954 Fleming Bursary 2,800 6,450 receive information Anthony Chan Memorial Fund – 13,650 on planned giving, Total 173,000 76,525 please contact Expendible Funds Martha Drake, class of 1976 Bursary 11,200 – Executive UTS General Bursary Fund 145,200 42,800 Director, Total 15,810 42,800 Advancement at Total Gifts to UTS $188,810 $119,325 (416) 946-0097, or mdrake@utschools. In 2008, the Association has made commitments to transfer $137,615 to spe-

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Estate of John B. Ridley ’16 (UTS Old 2006. No projects were funded from donations and other fundraising Boys’ President 1965) to fund ath- the Ridley Fund in 2007. activities. letic-related projects. In compliance Chartered accountants Koster, A copy of the complete audited with current Canadian Institute of Spinks, & Koster LLP has been re- statements is available for viewing by Chartered Accountants requirements, appointed as auditors to the Alumni contacting the Alumni office. lR the investments held in the Ridley Association for 2008. The audit opin- Fund have been valued at market value ion expressed on the 2007 financial for 2007. (In prior years, the valuation statements is similar to previous years, has been at cost.) Market value for and it continues to be in accordance December 31, 2007 is $400,261 – com- with audits of Canadian not-for-profit pared to $403,047 for December 31, organizations that rely substantially on

UTS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION UTS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Balance Sheet Statement of Operations For the year ended DECEMBER 31, 2007 (with comparative figures as at December 31, 2006) and Changes in Net Assets GENERAL FUND For the year ended DECEMBER 31, 2007 (with comparative figures as at December 31, 2006)

ASSETS 2007 2006 2007 2006 General Fund Receipts Cash and term deposits $ 185,983 $ 259,962 Donations $ 232,357 $ 353,300 Accounts receivable 12,891 7,068 interest Income 7,029 1,185 Merchandise inventory 4,880 5,409 net operating activities (4,482) (8,653) history books inventory 575 698 234,904 345,832 204,329 273,137 Disbursements (UTS related expenditures) John B. Ridley Fund Gifts to UTS 188,810 119,325 Cash 4,771 5,070 graduating class banquet 8,787 8,974 Cash held in brokerage account 916 847 scholarships and prizes 6,000 6,320 marketable securities 203,597 134,619 (market value: 2007: $ 400,261; 2006: $ 403,047) 400,261 183,146 Alumni Affairs 405,948 189,063 Printing and postage 39,404 34,047 $ 610,277 $ 462,200 annual fund 5,344 6,354 alumni net directory 3,358 3,035 Charitable donations and gifts – 2,000 LIABILITIES AND net assets 48,106 45,436 General Fund Operating Expenses Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 4,808 $ 38,252 Administrative services 11,055 14,139 net Assets 199,521 234,885 audit 4,100 3,800 204,329 273,137 Bank service charges 3,410 4,690 John B. Ridley Fund 18,565 22,629 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,200 3,000 Excess (deficiency) of receipts over net Assets 404,748 186,063 disbursements for the year (35,364) 143,148 405,948 189,063 Cash and term deposits, beginning of year 259,962 202,366 $ 610,277 $ 462,200 Cash and term deposits, end of year $ 185,983 $ 259,962

fa l l 2 0 0 8 | the uts alumni magazin e : the root 31 2007 Annual Fund Donors A. Donald Manchester Gordon M. Barratt F. Griffith Pearson Richard M. Clee Morton Pullan James D. Fleck Gilbert J. Scott Peter W. Hunter Allan W. Sutherland Robert E. Logan George A. Trusler Chris Loukras Richard D. Tafel 1945 we thank you Total: $114,253 1950 William R. Blundell Total: $4125 Francis S. Chapman Gilbert E. Alexander Keith M. Gibson Douglas J. Alton for your David S. Graham E. Kendall Cork Michael K. Hicks Roger G. Crawford Gerald L. Hill Henry N.R. Jackman, Q.C. J. Desmond Horan William J. McClelland John H. Macaulay William J. McIlroy generous D. Robert Pugh George F. Plaxton, Q. C. J. Michael G. Scott Ronald J. Richardson Basil J. Weedon John N. Shaw J. Frederick F. Weatherill support. 1946 Total: $15,280 1951 Charles R. Catto Total: $4345 e deeply appreciate the financial support of our donors, William L. Heath John Catto Lawrence B. Heath, Q.C. William J. Corcoran whose generosity enables us to keep offering an outstand- Donald B. Montgomery Roderick R. Davies W ing educational experience to our students, with outstanding John H. Shirriff Robert H. Fielden results. Whether contributions are made to our programs, our facilities, P. Kingsley Smith George A. Fierheller David G. Watson D. Ross Holden or the nearly $1,000,000 in bursary assistance given this year, each gift Peter Webb, Q.C. John P. Kerr makes a difference. Thanks for continuing to support the UTS dream. Warren D. Wilkins J. Alexander Lowden – Michaele Robertson, Principal David H. Wishart T. Gordon McIntyre Peter H. Russell 1947 William W. Stinson Total: $4300 Guy W. Upjohn Alumni donors to UTSAA Annual Fund James C. Butler William E. Wilson William I. Copeland for the period July 2007 to June 2008 Michael A. Fair 1952 B. Langley Farrand Total: $3125 1930–1937 Donald C. Kerr George R. Shaw John B. Finlay J. Paul T. Clough A. Cal Wilson Richard S. Grout Gerald A. Crawford Total: $1570 1940 T. Douglas Kent James D. Floyd Benson T. Rogers ’30 1943 Total: $942.50 Donald G. Lawson Gordon G. Goodfellow Ian L. Jennings ’33 Robert Crompton Total: $2620 Tracy H. Lloyd Peter J. Harris John D. Armstrong ’35 Ernest C. Goggio F. Geoffrey Adams John S. MacDougall Richard S. Howe James G. Boultbee ’36 Edward R. Hoover Alan W. Conn Quintin J. Maltby John C. Hurlburt Richard J. Boxer ’36 Gordon A. Lorimer H. Stewart Dand Richard H. Sadleir Leslie E. Lawrence Geoffrey M.C. Dale ’36 James O. Sebert John J. Fox Hugh E. Zimmerman Jack F. McOuat Ralph L. Hennessy ’36 F. Warren Hurst William J. Saunderson Ian A.B. MacKenzie ’36 1941 T. Lorne Innes 1948 William Wilson Thomas C. Brown ’37 Total: $1225 Bruce M. McCraw Total: $4775 David Y. Anderson 1938 W.O. Chris Miller, Q.C. Philip L. Arrowsmith 1953 George F. Bain Charles G. Plaxton John A. Bowden Total: $1790 Total: $1435 Walter E. Bell, Q.C. Donald M. Sanderson Meredith Coates John R. Carruthers Robert P. Cameron Grant N. Boyd Joseph D. Sheard Albert P. Fell Edward B. Cross John H. Clarry, Q.C. George S.P. Ferguson George W. Stock Norman D. Fox Kenneth Culver W.T. Erskine Duncan Richard W. Jeanes Donald C. Teskey William B. Hanley Martin D. Gammack Donald Fraser Walter H. Kennedy J. Fergus Kyle William P. Lett J. Drummond Grieve 1944 David H. Kirkwood Frederick F. Langford Robert D. McCleary John C. Laidlaw Paul M. Laughton Total: $2591 Alexander Mills Alan E. Morson John A. Rhind I. Ross McLean C. Derek S. Bate Clayton R. Peterson David O. Wainwright William A. Sheppard, Q.C. John A. Morrison David L. Bate John G.C. Pinkerton Hugh D. Wainwright 1939 J. Blair Seaborn Michael Beer George H. Stowe Douglas R. Wilson Gordon S. Cameron John W. Thomson Total: $1100 1942 Douglas R. Coutts 1954 A. Harold Copeland H. Douglas Wilkins Total: $350 George W. Edmonds Thomas J. Crouch Total: $7125 J. Lorne Cameron G. Dean Gooderham 1949 Robert S. Baker Robert G. Dale Kenneth D. McRae Gordon R. Gwynne-Timothy David K. Bernhardt Peter A. Hertzberg Total: $1750

32 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2008 H. Donald Borthwick Douglas Ward John R. Kelk Brian W. Wistow David G. Stinson Douglas G. Brewer W. Niels F. Ortved Paul H. Wright Gary F. Canlett 1958 Nicholas A. Smith 1967 James A. Cripps Total: $4250 W. Randall Spence Total: $1170 1971 G. Alan Fleming George M. Carrick Richard J. Boxer Total: $7176 Robert K. Gibson Arthur D. Elliott 1964 Cuthbert Coatsworth Paul L. Barnicke John M. Goodings Richard H. Farr Total: $1778 Michael R. Curtis Michael F. Boland E. John Hambley Peter J. George J. David Beattie Richard N. Donaldson Paul E. Brace Michael B. Hutchison Bruce E. Houser Charles G. Bragg Peter C. Donat William A. Fallis R. Laird Joynt William G. Leggett James S. Cornell W. Scott Morgan John S. Floras James R. Lowden Robert E. Lord Collin M. Craig Jeffrey C. Simpson Richard C. Hill James I. MacDougall Ross E. McLean William R. Jones Robert D. Hodgins 1968 Gordon A. MacRae James R. Mills Michael F. Kimber James A. McIntyre D. Keith Millar David P. Ouchterlony Robert D. Lightbody Total: $500 Peter G. Neilson John D. Murray Douglas G. Peter Ian M. Mason John R. Collins R.D. Roy Stewart Desmond M. O’Rorke James M. Spence, Q.C. Timothy J. Richardson R. Jamieson Halfnight 1972 William R. Redrupp Joseph A. Starr Michael J. Ross E. Nicolaas Holland John S. Rodway D. Nico Swaan Peter W. Snell J. Wayne W. Jones Total: $4900 Gordon R. Sellery Rein C. Vasara George E. Swift John B. Lanaway B. Timothy J. Craine William R. Weldon J. Joseph Vaughan George V. Crawford John L. Stanford 1969 John H. Wait Barry N. Wilson Michael S. Daniher 1965 Roger K. Watson Total: $1050 Robert L. Fowler 1959 Total: $780 John M. Bohnen David S. Grant 1955 Total: $875 Derek P. Allen William J. Bowden Robert G. Hull Total: $2775 Donald G. Bell Robert A. Cumming James S. Coatsworth Harry M. Lay Harold L. Atwood Alexander A. Furness James K. Hayes Stephen C. Farris Bernard McGarva David R. Brillinger W.L. Mackenzie King Robert W. Hustwitt Robert J. Herman Hugh M. Pattison John R. Gardner John H. Lynch Peter G. Kelk David G. White Howard J. Scrimgeour Ian A. Shaw John H. Loosemore Noah S. Shopsowitz R. Allan Hart 1970 William T. Hunter John A. Sloane Jeffrey R. Stutz R. Bruce Smith Martin Jerry James P. Stronach Total: $2476 John H. Tory 1966 David A. Decker Howard D. Kitchen Ian C. Sturdee Christopher D. Woodbury Douglas N. Donald Robert K. Metcalf Total: $1192 1960 Brian D. Koffman 1973 Anthony Morrison William A. MacKay David Lang Ronald H. Raisman Total: $1400 John S. Rogers Total: $2783 Peter H. Norman H. Thomas Sanderson Howard B. Eckler David R. Sanderson David L. Dick David K. Roberts Peter G. Saunderson John R.D. Fowell A. Gordon Stollery David W. Fallis Ian M. Smith Robert P. Jacob William H. Taylor Peter C.S. Nicoll R. Malcolm Nourse 1956 Robert J. Tweedy Total: $2175 1961 Frank E. Collins Darcy T. Dingle Total: $3490 The UTS Arbor Society John L. Duerdoth Norman R. Flett Joseph F. Gill Richard S. Ingram for Planned Giving R. E. I. Graham Jon R. Johnson John I. Laskin Ryan R. Kidd UTS would like to thank the following individuals Steve B. Lowden Peter B. MacKinnon James C. McCartney, Q.C. Paul N. Manley who have declared their intention to include UTS Arthur R. Scace James E. Shaw in their charitable giving plans: Peter D. Scott 1962 Gordon M. Barratt ’49 Robert E. Lord ’58 John V. Snell Ben Chan ’82 Michaele Robertson, Principal Charles F. Snelling Total: $2300 Leonard M. Dudley Douglas I. Towers G. Alan Fleming ’54 Stephen Tatrallyay ’75 Gordon R. Elliot Arthur C. Hewitt ’49 John N. Shaw ’50 1957 David A. Galloway Robert Hoke ’66 William R.H. Montgomery, Total: $1900 Robert H. Kidd David Holdsworth ’61 Former Teacher Roger J. Ball Donald A. Laing Robert M. Culbert Donald A. McMaster UTS would also like to thank the donors who C. A. Campbell Fraser David S. Milne have asked to remain anonymous. Robert A. Gardner Bryce R. Taylor James D. Graham Wayne D. Thornbrough If you have made a provision for UTS in your Will, or would like to receive Bruce M. Henderson Allan G. Toguri information on planned giving, please contact Martha Drake, Executive David W. Kerr 1963 Director, Advancement at (416) 946-0097 or [email protected]. Stephen A. Otto Alan B. Perkin Total: $1500 James E. Fowell John G. Sayers Nelson G. Hogg Robert W. Waddell

fa l l 2 0 0 8 | the uts alumni magazin e : the root 33 Wayne D. Gregory James D. MacFarlane Kerstin A. Lack 1993 Alma J. Brace James C. Haldenby Susan E. Opler Grant Lum Consuelo Castillo Steven L. Morris Carson T. Schutze Total: $2140 Paul C. Chan Kai Ming Adam Chan Edward S. Sennett 1980 Adrian M. Yip Roch Cheng Danielle I. Goldfarb Jeffrey D. Sherman Total: $2700 Cecilia Chiang Baldwin Hum Walter L. Vogl Andrew P. Alberti 1986 Jane L. Glassco Geoffrey R. Hung Robert B. Zimmerman Peter S. Bowen Total: $3101 E.T. Hill Alexander B. Hutchinson Sarah C. Bradshaw David L. Auster IBM Canada Limited Justin Lou 1974 Christine E. Dowson Tracy A. Betel Institute for Competitiveness Richard D. Roze Total: $2050 Carolyn B. Ellis David C. Bourne & Prosperity Justin W. Tan Lucian Brenner Kelly J. Fergusson Paul W. Fieguth Alan D. Latta Damian Tarnopolsky Ian F. Crook Sheldon I. Green Eleanor K. Latta Balfour Le Gresley Scott A. Thompson Andrey V. Cybulsky Bernard E. Gropper Paul D. Martin William K. Lee Pauline W. Wong Terence R. Davison Eric Kert Mark D. Phillips Fung Ly Veronica C. Yeung James H. Grout Rick Marin Jacquelyn A. Sloan W. Bruce MacLean Thomas A. Halpenny Nomi S. Morris Rush Julie Williams 1994–1995 Thomas Magyarody Gregory H. Knittl N. Andrew Munn Ian Worland Manufacturers Life Ins. Co. Total: $1036 R. Peter Stoicheff Alison J. Noble Frances M. Marin 1987 Aaron L. Chan ’94 Christine D. Wilson Hugh J. Mason 1975 Adam Chapnick ’94 Total: $1350 Alex Meadu 1981 Catherine Cheung ’94 Total: $1200 Kevin E. Davis MMC Matching Gifts to Jennifer Couzin-Frankel ’94 Paul M. Anglin Total: $2250 Sascha Hastings Education Program Jennifer Park ’94 Martin A. Chepesiuk Edward E. Etchells Jill R. Presser Newton Foundation Victor Pregel ’94 Jonathan F. Lapp Thomas A. Friedland Cari M. Whyne Stanley M. Pearl Rachel Spitzer ’94 Kenneth J. McBey Bruce M. Grant Donald and Nita Reed 1988 Jennifer D. Suess ’94 Bernard R. Thompson Ping Lin Don W. Reynolds Ilya Shapiro ’95 Christine T. McCusker Total: $6104 Vincent Ricchio 1976 Michael D. Broadhurst Alison J. Murray 1996–1997 Cedric E. Ritchie Eugene H. Ho Total: $5684 Jeffrey J. Nankivell James Shenkman Peter M. Celliers Mark Opashinov Total: $1650 Andre H. Schmid John A. Sloane Alistair K. Clute Gregory J. Payne Derek Chiang ’96 Eugene N. Siklos The Globe and Mail Myron I. Cybulsky Mark S. Shuper Felicia Chiu ’96 Katharine M. Thompson Marko D. Duic 1982 Sarah Cooper-Weber ’96 Ann C. Unger Scott K. Fenton 1989 Patrick W. Fothergil ’96 Total: $2050 Zulfikarali Verjee Jeffrey W. Singer Benjamin T. Chan Total: $2816 Jo Mason ’96 Nancy Watson Gary S. Solway Peter K. Czegledy Margaret S. Graham Amanda Ross-White ’96 Wyeth Canada Inc. Martin R. Weigelin Robert C. Dmytryshyn Michael T. Lower Veena Mosur ’97 Daniel P. Wright Lisa C. Jeffrey Jonathan J. Poplack Michael Shenkman ’97 Donors to Alumni- Angela S. Punnett Graham J. Yost Robin L. Martin 1998 Related Funds Dena McCallum Gregory R. Shron 1977 Mardi D. Witzel Neera M. Steinke Total: $1000 George Albino ’75 Total: $2700 Donovan H. Tom Lauren Bialystok Scott Baker M. Steven Alizadeh 1983 Laura Bogomolny Joyce S. Barber Peter L. Buzzi Total: $1650 1990 Clarence Cheng Robert G. Darling ’57 Andre L. Hidi J. Samuel Barkin Total: $2200 Judy S. Kwok Douglas A. Davis ’58 David M. Le Gresley Carolyn E. Beeton Asheesh Advani Sharon Lee Martha Drake Lawrence F. May John A. Hass Christopher Burton Stephanie Ma John R.D. Fowell ’63 Matthew G. Campbell Estate of Vivien Nicklin David R. McCarthy Karen M. Mandel 1999–2007 William P. Redelmeier Earl Stuart Hilary C. Davidson Laurel H. Gray Total: $4943 William P. Robson Andrew S. Tremayne Jason Fung James G. Hamilton Alexander Berezowsky ’99 Richard J. Small Jessica R. Goldberg David J. Holdsworth ’61 1984 Sara H. Gray Albert K. Tang ’99 Joan Livingston 1978 Total: $2450 Lennox Huang Mark Varma ’99 Antony T.F. Lundy ’79 Total: $4400 Donald C. Ainslie Heather Kirkby Michelle A. Chiang ’00 Michaele Robertson David C. Allan Marion W. Dove Henry J. White Vanessa N. Meadu ’01 Telus Communications Co. Monica E. Biringer Geoffrey R. Hall Philip P. Weiner ’01 Toronto Community Penelope A. Harbin Catherine E. Ivkoff 1991–1992 Liang Hong ’02 Foundation Kenneth R. Kirsh David M. Kreindler Total: $2093 Kevin Keystone ’03 Upper Canada Study Holiday Allison MacDuffee Michael R. Martin Aaron M. Dantowitz ’91 Johann Y. Ly ’03 Ltd. Laurie E. McLean Cameron A. Matthew Jeffrey K. Gans ’91 James R. McGarva ’03 Jason D. Jones ’91 Nora Magyarody ’04 Donald A. Redelmeier Kosta Michalopoulos While every effort has been Karim F. Abdulla ’92 Andrew Player ’05 John S.P. Robson Chandragupta Sooran made to ensure the accuracy Solomon R. Douglas ’92 Katherine Magyarody ’06 Timothy Sellers David J. Walker and completeness of these Oliver M. Jerschow ’92 Stephanie Guo ’07 Ann Louise M. Vehovec listings, we apologize for any 1985 Graham L. Mayeda ’92 Other Donationsltol errors or omissions that may 1979 Alexei D. Miecznikowski ’92 Total: $1229 the Annual Fund have occurred. Total: $500 John S. Andrew Stephen F. Reed ’92 Julie A. Gircys Anne V. Fleming Christopher A. Watson ’92 Jean A. Ballinger Andrew H. Hainsworth Carrie Ku Bayer Inc.

34 the root : the uts alumni magazine | fall 2008 President’s Report In the next issue

[continued from page 9] of changes that have occurred – as well Due South as clarifying the continuing key role that the UTSAA and alumni will play in the life and future of UTS. I welcome your comments and feedback; I n average, about 12% of each can be reached at [email protected]. UTS graduating class decides Top 10 U.S. universities I had the opportunity to enjoy O to attend university in the some Alumni events since our last pub- USA. We polled 100 grads about their The U.S. universities most lication, including the Annual Student- experiences at American universities; popular with UTS grads: Alumni Hockey Game and the Golf their answers were all over the map Tournament – both of which were ter- – from “fantastic educational opportu- 1. Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) nities” to “very disappointing indeed”. rific events. Credit goes to the School 2. Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) Hockey Team who once again decided So why did these students head south to take on the older and slower Alumni, – and did they make the right decision? 3. Princeton University (Princeton, NJ) only to run into the superb goal-tending Read all about it in the next issue of The Root! 4. Massachusetts Institute of of “The Equalizer” Brian Livingston Technology (Cambridge, MA) ’72. Peter Frost, Nick Smith and Don Borthwick once again teamed up to “Harvard Business School grads call 5. University of Pennsylvania organize another fine Golf Day – thank telling prospective employers that (Philadelphia, PA) you for doing so. you’re a HBS grad ‘dropping the 6. Yale University (New Haven, CT) At the Annual Meeting this year, H-bomb’. It opens many doors.” hoto.com p Lisa Freeman and Dana Gladstone 7. Columbia University (New York, NY) resigned from the Board, while Val “At the time, I was convinced that (Providence, RI) ears; istock 8. Brown University Sp Muralikrishnan ’00 joined the Board. elite American schools were far ahead

Thank you to Lisa and Dana for your ieter 9. Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA) d time and service, and welcome to Val! of even the best Canadian schools. I’m Finally, I am sure that all not sure that I believe that anymore, (Boston, MA) 10. Boston University lag Photo: F

alumni share my appreciation to but it’s a little late to transfer.” US Don Borthwick who has retired (“I really mean it this time!”) as Executive Director of the UTSAA. Don’s con- Twig Tape 08-09 wants your latest composition! tributions have been immense, many of which are chronicled in “Farewell to the Captain” (page 18). Thank you, For more than two decades, Twig Tape has auditioned, Don, for your tireless efforts for the recorded, mixed & produced a compilation of original Association, and for your never-ending works by UTS students and alumni, every year. guidance and support to me and to the Your submission can be sent electronically to twig_tape_producers other Presidents during your reign. I @utschools.ca or mailed/dropped off as a CD at the UTS main office addressed to “Judy Kay”at: am thrilled that you have agreed to The University of Toronto Schools continue on as a member of the UTS 371 Bloor W., Toronto, ON M5S 2R7 Board – your guidance is, has been, Alternatively, we can record your song at UTS between Monday and always will be valuable. lR and Friday after school – please send us an e-mail! This year, you will be able to access works of music featured in previous Twig Tapes online! If you have had a song released on a past Twig Tape and don’t want it reissued, please contact us at

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Art at uts: as taught in the class & practised on the street TOP An art class back in the early days of UTS. Can anyone identify the teacher for us? right A sketch by then-staff member Fred Speed of the UTS building as it looked around 1960. Taken from “The First Fifty Years”, a UTS publication from that time. Note those street- cars on Bloor!