Brentonian2014 EDITION Message from the Board of Editor Governors While I’ve only been at the School for a little more than a year, as Editor of the Brentonian EXECUTIVE I have the privilege of getting a special glimpse CHAIR Bruce Carlson (’64), parent of into both the current school and the vibrant Joanna & Vanessa (’92), Jessie (’95) & alumni community. We have tried to convey Nancy (’98) the energy and culture of the school and the VICE CHAIR Blair Horn (’79) Brentwood family at large within these pages. TREASURER Dan Jarvis, parent of Betsy (’09) Features include a look at how the school Art Crooks, parent of Hew (’86), Claire campus has changed over the last 50 years (’91) & Morgan (’94) under the direction of our four modern Heads of School, Chairman Ross McDonald, parent of of the Board, Bruce Carlson examines his 50-year relationship with Hannah (’00) the School and Head of School Bud Patel provides an update on the C.C. (Kip) Woodward (’74), parent of Strategic Plan. David (’99) & Justin (’01) Diane Zell, parent of Graham (’06) & This year we reflect on the passing of one of the pillars of the School’s Allison (’08) faculty, Jim Burrows. Jim’s influence on his charges, and the School over 40 years was significant and the relationships he fostered many. We BOARD MEMBERS have included some of the multitude of memories and comments we Andrea C. (McDonald) Flaa (’75) received but know these simply scratch the surface of the outpouring of Brock Harris (’93) support and gratitude both the School and Jim’s family received. Bruce Homer (’69) Andrew Housser (’91) Throughout the magazine you’ll find Blog and Web Alerts David W. Mackenzie (’69), parent of accompanied by QR codes. In an effort to deliver content Henry (’02) posted to our website we encourage you to scan the Dale Martin (’78) code with your smart phone. Apps for QR codes are free and can be Dr. Graeme McCauley, parent of downloaded for IOS and Android devices. Scott (’98) My hope is that as you turn these pages you will have a sense of how John A. McNeill (’82), parent of Hanna (’17) the school is rooted in a rich past but constantly reaching for the future. Ward Phillips, grandfather of Thanks to all who contributed to the magazine this year. I hope Kaitlin (’07) you enjoy it. Karen (Middleton) Pirie (’81) Ian McPherson Samara Walbohm (’89) Director of Communications and Marketing HEAD OF SCHOOL & CEO Bud Patel, parent of Mitali (’16) & EDITING & PRODUCTION: Ian McPherson Antara (’18) DESIGN & LAYOUT: Marny Beaton DIRECTOR OF FINANCE PHOTOGRAPHY: Paul Fletcher, Jim Ganley, Mike Minckler, and students, David Burton (’93) staff, faculty and parents who have submitted photos. Thank you! On the cover: Caitlin Wardrop ’16 Index 3 Message from the Head of School 40 Farewell HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR STRATEGIC PLAN TONY CROSSLEY and ROB MacLEAN 10 50 Years a Graduate 42 In Memory of Jim Burrows THOUGHTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 1941- 2014 12 Reflections of a Past Head Prefect 47 Celebrating Philanthropy ADAM PEKARSKY, PRIVETT ’88 13 Message from the Current Head Prefect 68 Alumni Update TYLER PICKFORD, ROGERS ’15 69 ALUMNI EVENT CALENDAR 70 ALUMNI EVENTS 2013-2014 31 Building a Better Experience THE BRENTWOOD CAMPUS IS 86 MAILBAG DESIGNED TO INSPIRE 96 ALUMNI PROFILES 106 50th REUNION DEPARTMENTS Admissions Highlights ........................................................................... 15 SAC / BEAT / SPARC ................................................................................ 44 Academic Highlights .............................................................................. 17 Presenting the Class of 2014 .............................................................. 63 University Counselling ........................................................................... 19 Welcome New Faculty ........................................................................... 66 Athletics Highlights ................................................................................. 21 Salvete / Valete .......................................................................................108 Arts Highlights .......................................................................................... 27 What’s Happening 2014 /2015 ............................. Inside Back Cover Board of Governors ............................................................................... 38 www.brentwood.bc.ca | 1 Message from the Head of School Bud Patel As the sun rises over Mount Baker and a fleet of rowers Enhanced residential life curriculum that includes a focus on train in the foreground, I reflect on the remarkable mental health, service initiatives, leadership opportunities, progress over the past two years. The guiding beacon of weekend programming, and family feel will take our school this advancement is our strategic plan: Setting the Standard. to the next level of student experience. A year-long collaborative and inclusive process galvanized our school along a global path of success. Our three goals Strategic Priority and nine strategic priorities provide important touchstones We must be a for decision-making. Below are highlights of our progress. leading-edge place of learning The minefield of 21st Century learning is littered with “flavour of the day” initiatives that have fallen short of their mark. GOAL Innovation At the same time, traditional teaching methodologies are Strategic Priority being challenged by disruptive technology and personalized We must provide a world-class learning. At Brentwood, we believe balance and variety boarding school experience of teaching and learning strategies are the best ways to navigate through this time of transition. Overuse of any form We have recommitted our focus on being a boarding of teaching can become counter-productive. As mentioned school – not a school with boarding. In researching the at our June 2014 Closing Day festivities… world’s leading schools, it was clear that having a strong and n We provide collaborative opportunities and individual relevant population of boarders is a key metric to capture. We reflective time. conducted an internal audit of our boarding programme and quickly realized that unprecedented demand for Brentwood, n We provide access to on-line resources, like Moodle, and coupled with limited space, was unsustainable. The Board value the tactile nature of books. approved a plan to address this challenge. The focus was n We have projects and exams. to rebalance the school population and increase staffing n We provide personalized attention within a culture of ratios. With the leadership of twelve families, a new girls’ shared values. residence (story, page 37) is emerging that will house the Hope House students and allow Roger’s House to return We are fortunate to have a faculty who embrace this to a full boys’ residence. The population in the other six pedagogical approach. The core of all learning comes houses will be reduced and an additional staff suite will through relationships and, here, Brentwood leads the be added. The final result will be eight houses of 46-54 pack. Our students are constantly referring to engaged, boarding students, three resident staff, and enhanced day passionate, and committed teachers who truly care for them. student space, thus impacting every Brentwood student. Recent teaching and learning initiatives include: Paralleling our capital refurbishments, there is the great n A renewed focus on professional development for both work being done inside our houses and around campus. individual faculty/staff and the wider school www.brentwood.bc.ca | 3 n Exemplars of leading-edge teaching and learning a platform for students to explore real world diplomacy. n Seamless IT integration For the first time in our history, 20 students and three staff went to Peru on an international service trip of a lifetime. n Cross-curricular initiatives where departments collaborate As a West Coast Canadian school, we believe that we are on learning projects optimally positioned to act as a learning hub for the world. n Project based learning such as the Chemistry 12 AP class designing, sourcing, and building a self–sustaining Strategic Priority greenhouse that includes pumps, filters, and gold fish We must enhance our n We are building a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, unique tripartite programme Art, Math) experience with robotics and creative science While other schools have comparable academic, art, and n We have developed a student led Academic Council athletic programmes, no one marries them as seamlessly that provides feedback to David McCarthy and our as we do. The morning academic slot followed by either an department heads afternoon of arts or athletics is truly unique. Ensuring this symphony rings true is a challenge given time and space. Finally, we are proud to have hosted the first ever Brentwood Over the last 13 years, we have significantly enhanced the TEDx on October 17th, 2014. The theme was Switch On: Academic and Arts learning spaces and our attention is Transformation and the guest speakers included Old beginning to turn to Athletic facilities. Brentonians Brent Barootes (’79), Andrew Higginson (’03), Daniel Riley (’04), and Michelle MacLaren (’82). This We are fortunate to have three flexible and student-centred initiative further continues our goal to develop Brentwood progamme directors – David McCarthy, Academics, Edna as a global centre for innovative learning. Widenmaier, Arts, and Blake Gage, Athletics – who are constantly collaborating to make the
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