MEET SOME OF OUR GRADUATES FROM THE CLASS OF 2011 HAVERGAL COLLEGE Havergal students excel both in and outside the classroom. Whether working in a computer lab, performing on stage, volunteering at a local community centre or competing on the playing field, Havergal students confidently strive to reach their full GRADUATE PROFILE 2011 potential. As graduates, the Class of 2011 joins the Havergal Old Girl community of more than 8,000 alumnae around the world. PRISCILLA CHeUng support and guidance to make things happen. scholarship to spend a year studying at Beijing University of Oxford, Sara particularly enjoyed her involvement in University in China. In 2012, after her year in Engineering, Economics theatre, choir, and the debating team, as well China, she will attend Georgetown University’s and Management as participating in the Derrydown and Grenoble Linguistic and Language program and major in Priscilla enjoys spending community partnerships. At graduation, Sara Chinese. Principal her time exploring and received two prizes: The Delta Russell Memorial Dr. Susan R. Groesbeck learning about new places Prize for Character, in recognition for her sense nAtALIe MAYne and environments. She of responsibility and unfailing kindness, and Bristol University, Drama vice Principal came to Havergal from The Debating Prize for her commitment to the Havergal’s Student Captain Lois Rowe Hong Kong, and spent four debating program. In September 2011, she for 2010-2011, Natalie said years as a Boarder. She enjoyed the family-like entered Williams College in Massachusetts she will truly miss being at Director of Admission community of the boarding school and making where she will continue exploring her passion for Havergal. “There’s a very Maggie Houston-White lifelong friendships with her fellow boarders from social change. comfortable feeling – a [email protected] around the world. During her time at Havergal, good energy that’s nice she participated in DECA (business club) and the CAItLYn HUI to be around,” she said. Head of guidance Grenoble community partnership. At graduation, McGill University, Arts During her six years at Heather Johnstone she received academic prizes in both Chemistry and Science Havergal, Natalie was involved in field hockey, [email protected] and Physics. Priscilla has travelled abroad again Caitlyn’s six years at school bands and the Student Council. But it was to study economics and engineering at the Havergal were filled her involvement in Havergal’s drama program guidance Counsellors University of Oxford in England. with many unforgettable that influenced her decision to continue her Kelly Stenton experiences, including her studies aboard. Attending Bristol University in Marla Pinsler LInDA CHOw involvement with the dance England, she is enrolled in the Drama program, Shauna Barnes McMaster University, troupe, several sports engaging in all aspects of acting, writing and Health Sciences teams and the Grenoble directing. At graduation, she was the recipient A Havergal student for community partnership. She was Co-Editor of of The Chair of the Board of Governors Prize 14 years, Linda excelled Havergal’s student newspaper, Behind the Ivy, for Leadership, The Rosemary Corbett Prize for in athletics swimming an opportunity that allowed her to hone and excellence in the Arts and Humanities, and the competitively and playing develop both her writing and leadership skills. Drama Award. An inspiration to her classmates, soccer, badminton, softball A competitive gymnast outside of Havergal, Natalie left Havergal with great friendships and and basketball. Two of she was thankful for the school’s willingness to memories. Linda’s proudest moments accommodate her commitment to her sport. were competing at the Ontario Federation of At graduation, she was the co-recipient of The LAURen tAYLOR OUR SCHOOL School Athletic Associations for badminton Valerie Ward Lister Prize for character and three Duke University, Economics and basketball. She was also a member of the academic prizes. Her post-secondary education and Public Policy Havergal College is a university-preparatory Our culture of capability nurtures every girl’s Symphony Orchestra and Strings Quartet, as well takes her to McGill University where she received While she enjoyed the independent school for girls from Junior belief in her ability to acquire the knowledge as the school’s strategic planning committee. the Greville Smith Scholarship. At McGill, Caitlyn school’s focused and “People were always supporting each other. looks forward to furthering her interest in both Kindergarten to Grade 12. Founded in 1894, and skills to achieve her goals and to be balanced approach to the school is situated on a 22-acre campus in effective anywhere, anytime with anyone. Teachers weren’t just teachers they were the Arts and Sciences. academics and co- mentors; students weren’t just classmates, they Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The student body curricular opportunities, numbers approximately 925 students, of whom The hallmarks of a Havergal education are: were your friends,” she said. Linda was named vICtORIA Lauren really loved 660 are in the Upper School and 265 are in the the Most Valuable Player of the 2011 varsity MAnCUSO being part of the spirited Junior School. • enriched, broad-based educational softball team, and was the recipient of The Millie Georgetown University, Havergal community. Winner of the Biology and programs and rigorous academic Hunter Prize for excellence in academics and Linguistic and Language Law academic prizes, she describes Havergal In an age of instant and global communication, standards; contributing to school life. She is now studying At graduation, Victoria won as having a good atmosphere where you can young women must think critically and • a stimulating and supportive learning Health Sciences at McMaster University. the prestigious Herbert be open with teachers and where it is easy to creatively, make thoughtful and logical environment; Mason Medal, the highest make friends. Lauren was involved in various decisions, facilitate change and solve problems. • a strong community that fosters the SARA HASSAn character award for the co-curricular activities including DECA (business They must be willing to stand by their own qualities of leadership, good citizenship, Williams College, school. “The school has a club) and playing on the tennis team. She decisions, to stand up for others and to have resilience and integrity. positive atmosphere – it’s was part of the Lawrence Heights community strong personal values. They must be innovative Liberal Arts 1451 Avenue Road a great community,” said Victoria, who has been partnership and wrote for the student newspaper, and persistent, respect differences and explore These hallmarks of excellence prepare our Sara came to Havergal in Toronto, Ontario M5N 2H9 a Havergal student since Junior Kindergarten. Behind the Ivy. Lauren is now studying opportunities for learning at every stage of life. graduates to take their place as leaders of Grade 4 and immediately Telephone: 416.483.3519 Interested in Chinese culture and language, in economics and public policy at Duke University the future and have positioned Havergal at fell in love with the school’s Fax: 416.483.6796 Grade 9 Victoria started in the Mandarin program and looks forward to continuing her co-curricular Havergal College prepares young women to the forefront of women’s education for more strong sense of community. make a difference in their chosen pursuits than one hundred years. At Havergal College, and she continued developing her Mandarin skills activities. For her, Havergal was by enabling each student to develop her full our mission is to prepare young women to for the next four years. She has won numerous www.havergal.on.ca a place where students intellectual, creative, spiritual and physical make a difference. www.joyofbeinggirl.ca had the opportunities, Chinese language competitions and received a potential. OUR CURRICULUM 2011 DESTINATIONS & AREAS OF STUDY Our liberal arts program meets and exceeds the expectations of the Ontario Ministry of Education. All courses are Congratulations to the 124 students of Havergal’s graduating class of 2011 who have chosen to attend universities both university preparatory and are at the advanced level. A credit is granted with the successful completion of a course for in Canada and abroad. We wish them the best of luck in their areas of study. which a minimum of 110 hours has been scheduled. Many students elect to write Advanced Placement exams. Upon graduation, students receive the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. 2011 University Destinations Culture of Capability grade groups and learn to cooperate or French as a Second Language, or Ontario (58%) 72 United States (8%) 10 for the common good and thus develop Computer Studies, or Cooperative At Havergal College, we create a culture of qualities of initiative and leadership. As Education. McMaster University .................2 Brown University ....................1 capability by educating the whole girl. In she progresses through the Junior (JK to Queen’s University .................21 Cornell University ...................1 all of our actions, programs and activities Grade 6), Middle (Grades 7 to 8) and Senior In addition to the compulsory credits, Ryerson University ..................1 Duke University .....................1 we empower every girl with confidence, (Grades 9 to 12) Schools, her leadership and students must complete: Trent University