blue banner st. michael’s college school volume 1 ~ fall 2006 what’s inside: congratulations to our newest alumni st. michael’s celebrates 100 years of hockey after 30 years, still going strong “the old verities remain forever constant” St. Michael’s College School Alumni Association ~ 1515 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, Canada M5P 3H4 the blue banner The St. Michael's College School Alumni Magazine, Blue Banner, is published two times per year. It reflects the history, accomplishments and stories of graduates and its purpose is to promote collegiality, respect and Christian values under the direction of the Basilian Fathers. President: Fr. Joseph Redican, C.S.B. Editor: Joe Younder ’56 Co-editor: Michael De Pellegrin ’94 Publisher: The Mohan Group - Mr. Patrick Mohan ’76 contributing editors Kimberley Bailey, Dick Baker & Fran Sypek (The Republican), Jim Coyle (Toronto Star), Domenic DeLuca ’76, Les Duff ’54, Peter Fillman, Stephanie Gough, Andrij Harasymowycz ’00, Tom O’Brien ’57, Greg Paolini, Paul Pietrkiewicz, Fr. Wallace Platt C.S.B. ’42, Dan Prendergast, Ted Schmidt ’57, Skip Stanowski ’61, Patrick Teskey ’96, Peter Thurton ’81 alumni executive 2005 – 2006 President: Peter Thurton ’81 Vice-President – Membership: Dominic Montemurro ’78 Vice-President – Social Activities: Romeo Milano ’80 Secretary: Josh Colle ’92 Treasurer: Anthony Scilipoti ’90 Moderator: Dan Prendergast Immediate Past President: Dennis Caponi, Jr. ’86 Vice Chairman of Social Committees: Art Rubino ’81 Teacher Liaison: Jeff Zownir ’88 Communications Director: Michael De Pellegrin ’94 Domenic DeLuca ’76 Chris Bulger ’76 Directors: Pat Kielty ’85 Dave Dean ’59 Frank DeNino ’80 past presidents Dennis Caponi Jr., Rob Grossi, Paul Grossi, Daniel Brennan, John McCusker, William Metzler, Michael Duffy, Ross Robertson, William Rosenitsch, Paul Thomson, John G. Walsh, Frank Thickett, W. Frank Morneau, Frank Glionna (Deceased), George Cormack, Richard Wakely (Deceased), Gordon Ashworth (Deceased), Peter D’Agostino (Deceased), G.J. McGoey, Paul McNamara (Deceased), Joseph Primeau (Deceased), Dick Foster. Tel: 416-653-3180 x. 202 e-mail: [email protected] Fax: 416-653-8789 alumni e-mail: [email protected] CANADA PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT #40006997 useful websites St. Michael’s College School - www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com Basilian Fathers - www.basilian.org CISAA (Varsity Athletic Schedule) - http://cisaa.ca St. Michael’s Majors – www.stmichaelsmajors.com St. Michael’s Buzzers – www.stmichaelsbuzzers.com contact directory table of contents Tel: 416-653-3180 ext.292 Message from President Page 4 E-mail: [email protected] Letter from the Editor Page 5 Web: www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com Letter from the Alumni President Page 6 Congratulations to Our New Alumni Page 7 • Admissions (ext.195) Alumni Business Directory Page 8 • Advancement (ext.118) Alumni Incentive Programs Page 9 • Alumni Affairs (ext.458) Turkey Roll & Reunion Page 9 • Arena (ext. 422) Class Reunions & Want a Reunion Page 10 • Communications (ext. 292) After Thirty Years, Still Going Strong Page 11 • Dean of Students (ext. 229) Frank Buckley Page 12 • Finance (ext. 239) Dick Duff Page 13 • Main Reception (ext. 0) What a Small World Page 13 • MPorium - school store (ext.431) Dr. Michael Higgins Page 14 • Property Manager(ext.129) Beyond the Classroom Page 15 • President's Office (ext.174) Coach “P” Golf Tournament Page 16 • Principal’s Office (ext.340) New SMCS Music Award Page 16 • Vice Principal – Mr. John (ext. 156) Sometimes We Don’t Hear • Vice Principal – Mr. Sheridan (ext.139) About the Good Things Page 17 St. Michael’s College School – 100th Anniversary of Hockey Page 17 useful e-mail addresses Soccer at its Best – Advancement Office – [email protected] A Kick out of the Past Page 20 Alumni Affairs – [email protected] In Memoriam Page 22 Blue Banner Feedback – [email protected] Where Are They Now Page 24 Communications Office – [email protected] St. Michael’s Majors – Home Game Schedule Page 28 Amcare Surgical Page 29 St. Michael’s College School Store Page 30 Calendar of School Events Page 30 Feedback Form Page 31 Your Privacy is Protected! St Michael's College School Alumni Association respects the privacy and sensitivity of personal information. We do not sell or trade mailing lists to other organizations. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT dear alumni and friends, this summer was highlighted by the chapter of the 4 basilian fathers. Chapters are held every four years to review the state of the Congregation of St. Basil, to make plans for the future and to elect new leadership. This year’s Chapter held in Rochester, New York, considered the realities of our existence in 2006. We are faced with a large number of aged and aging priests who need and deserve good care and meaningful ministry. We also looked at the fact that in the past few years we have had to reduce the number of our commitments and that we will continue to have to do so in the future. However the picture is not only about getting smaller and older. We were encouraged by the important work that is being done in our remaining parishes, high schools and univer- sities in North America. We were excited by the success of Basilian led programs in Mexico and Colombia especially at Asuncion high school in Cali. We see hope in the young men in formation for the priesthood in all of these places. In short the Basilians continue to be committed to our mission and ministry and St. Michael’s is a central part of this commitment. This year we will have four additional Basilians on staff at the school. Fr. John Malo C.S.B. ’66 will be Dean of Students overseeing the “discipline” part of our motto! Mr. Glen McDonald C.S.B. and Mr. Andrew Leung C.S.B., Basilian scholastics, will be teach- ing part-time this coming year as will Basilian Associate Mr. Michael Powers. One other development worth noting is that I was elected to the General Council of the Basilian Fathers. I will serve with Fr. Ken Decker C.S.B., Superior General, Fr. Gordon Judd C.S.B., Vicar-General and First Councilor, Fr. Tom Rosica C.S.B., Second Councilor and Fr. Paul English C.S.B., Third Councilor in overseeing the governance of the Basilian Fathers for the next four years. I will continue to be CEO at St. Michael’s though my duties for the Congregation may take me away from the school from time to time. As always the future is both exciting and challenging. At St. Michael’s we face the future with confidence in God’s loving care and in need of your continued prayers and support. Fr. Joe Redican, C.S.B. BLUE BANNER ~ 2006 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR the old verities remain forever constant 53 As I write the first editorial for the “new” Blue Banner many ideas come to mind as to the direction and the tone the paper should take. Reading through past issues, one theme becomes most prevalent and that is the constant maxim, the school motto: Teach me Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge. There is no getting away from it, and really it is the cornerstone of any society and in particular that of St. Michael’s College School. Previous editorialists have written passionately and philosophically giving practical advice as to what a St. Michael’s man is and should become. The philosopher says that we are always in a state of becoming and the poet echoes this by telling us that a man’s reach should exceed his grasp. I believe that a St. Michael’s man should be a voice, a witness, a presence in an ever challenging and frightening world. As you read through the Blue Banner, you will discover some very interesting, diverse, and ever heroic stories of graduates who have given themselves and indeed their lives for causes and events that have shaped our world. Yet, there are many others who did not make the headlines, but who, nevertheless have served their communities, their families and God in so many rewarding ways. This is their story too. I am reminded of what my predecessors have said as what the St. Michael’s credo should be. Fr. Tom Mohan C.S.B. ’48, in the last edition of the Blue Banner in 1998, upholds the nobility of a St. Michael’s man to be like St. Thomas More, “a most uncommon man” who told the truth regardless of difficult personal risk and cost, and faced death rather then deny his principles. Fr. Daniel Zorzi C.S.B., in his Vision address of 2000, stresses the point that to keep St. Mike’s alive we must go beyond the mortar and bricks by “informing students’ lives through good examples and sound teaching.” Fr. Joseph Redican C.S.B., our newest President came right out and said it. The work of St. Michael’s is to “help transform the lives of young men by exposing them to Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” Yes, the old verities of truth, goodness and knowledge, remain forever constant and need continued honing. Let’s make it our mission. Joe Younder ’56 Blue Banner Editor THE OLD VERITIES REMAIN FOREVER CONSTANT FROM YOUR ALUMNI PRESIDENT ~ PETER THURTON the existing alumni executive came together under the guidance of 6 Dan Prendergast five years ago. First of all, it must be said that, as a group, we very much enjoy the work that we do on behalf of all the St. Mike’s Alumni. With the assistance of those who came before us, the alumni executive has played an instrumental role assisting the school’s Advancement Office put together an up-to-date database. The benefits of this up-to-date database are evident by the tremendous success we have had over the past three years at the Turkey Roll, held on the last Friday of November.