Grove NewsFall/Winter 2009

Calendar of Events 2009 For details please refer to our school calendar at www.lcs.on.ca, click NEWS

april JUNE

9 Grove Society Meeting (lakefield) 9 Grove Society pot luck luncheon

23 parents’ reception 17 Grade 8 Graduation Dinner

25 1950s Old Boys reunion 20 Closing Grade 12 Graduation Dinner

May

1 Class representatives Workshop (Toronto) Toronto pub Night

25 Grove Golf Tournament

SEpTEMBEr

9 Trustees’ Meeting (lakefield) 26 Fall Fair & Home to the Grove reunion

29 Grove Society annual General Meeting

30 regatta Day

SchoolBoard Chair John Ryder ‘77

Past Chair Jock Fleming ’74

Cindy atkinson- BarnettDavid BignellWalter Blackwell ’56Marilynn BoothScott Campbell Victoria Campbell ’09andrew Clarke ’85Stephen Coates ’90Susan DeNurepeter Dunn ’62andrew Durnford ’85Signy Eaton-Shier

Michael Eatson ’83Stephanie Edwards Bishop George Elliotann Farlowromina Fontana ’94Bill Gastle ’68Janice GreenNicole Groves ’93Jennifer GruerTerry Guest*Tim Heeney ‘83John K. Hepburn ’68Paul HickeyTim Hyde ’76Alan IngramWarren Jones ’88angie KilloranJanet LafortuneKathleen leonardNicholas Lewis ’77

James (Kim) little ’53Kevin Makowchik ’03Kevin Malone ’77paul MasonJames Matthews ’58Scott McCainAndrea McConnellJohn Mcrae ’70Val McRaeTracy Morley ’93Betty MorrisWilliam Morris ’70Christopher Ondaatje anil patel ‘93Karen persson Travis price ’85Tony pullen ’63Vicki pullenSean Quinn ’82Kathleen Ramsay

Douglas rishor ’57Gretchen rossJohn SchumacherMurray Sinclair ‘79Nancy SmithScott Smith ’87amanda Soder ’98 Manal Stamboulielosel Tothong ’89David ThompsonStuart Thompson ’91Tim Ward ’62Gordon Webb ’72Chris White ’90 Jamie White ’79Terry WindremHrH Duke of york ’78

FoundationHonorary Chair Paul Desmarais Jr. ’73

Chair Jeffrey Marshall

Emilio azcarraga Jean ’87 Marilynn BoothBruce Boren ’87Jonathan Carroll ’87Brian Carter*Michael CooperStan DunfordJock Fleming ’74John K. Hepburn ’68linda leusangus MacNaughton ’48Scott McCainrobert McEwen

Bill Morris ’70rosemary phelanKathleen ramsayDonald ross ’48Thomas Ryder ’53William Wells ’78richard WernhamGraham WorsfoldHrH Duke of york ’78

Directors in Bold * Honorary alumni

lakefield College Trustees 2008/09

(Front Cover) L-R: Cutting the Ribbon at the Opening of Hadden Hall, October 18, 2008. L-R: Co-Head students Malik Elharram, Baillie Allen, Susan and David Hadden, His Royal Highness The Duke of York, Jen and David Thompson, Paul Desmarais Jr. ’73, and Jeffrey Marshall. (Opposite) Senior LCS students at the opening of Hadden Hall. Photos by Derek Shin ’10.

Malcolm Johnston ’02 It’s a truth born of nature and school

board decisions. Students arrive

in September to the breathtaking

orange sunsets, russet backdrops,

and warm breezes of autumn;

they leave ten months later to the

chirping birds, lengthening days,

and blooming flowers of spring.

The long slog in between is spent

enduring slush, snow banks,

frostbite, and—worst of all—wet

socks.

And yet, despite winter’s drawbacks,

some of the best experiences at

LCS—Ted Pope Days, spirit weeks,

snowball fights on the Andy Harris

Field, snowboarding at Devil’s

Elbow, that first snowfall of the

year—happen during that most

discussed of seasons.

Over the past few months, the snow

globe that is The Grove in winter

has been given a vigorous shake,

and in more respects than just

weather. The dust of construction

has swirled about the campus

as a slew of new capital projects,

including Hadden Hall (p.12), the

Paul and Hélène Desmarais Family

Outdoor Education Wing, and the

Phelan Family Learning Commons,

have revitalized the school’s

physical appearance. Ground has

been broken on Cooper House, the

newest addition to Lakefield College

School’s residences, and will reach

completion by the fall of 2009.

The arrival of the school’s new

headmaster, David Thompson, has

been another positive part of the

shakeup. While recognizing and

honouring what makes the school

exceptional, Thompson has brought

new strengths to the community.

That community, meanwhile,

has embraced its new first family.

“Wherever we have gone we have

been welcomed so warmly by

parents, alumni, and students,”

writes David Thompson in his note

to The Grove (p.iii). Jennifer and the

Thompson boys have settled in to

their new home as well, with John

and Matthew discovering the winter

joys of the campus, from skating on

the outdoor rink to tobogganing on

Matthews Hill (p.5).

With time the snow will melt and

the socks will dry. The Thompson

boys will discover the joys of spring

at LCS—the turtle race, foraging

in the woods, and beach volleyball

by the water. The tent will go up

on the first field and another crop

of LCS graduates will stand, ties in

hand, ready to launch into the world

beyond. And before long, September

and its sunsets will roll around,

welcoming a new group—and

starting the process all over again.

As features editor at Toronto’s Post City Magazines, Malcolm interviews and writes about Toronto celebrities and newsmakers while trying to keep his finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the GTA. www.postcitymagazines.com.

a Global Shakeup

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a From the Head of School

David ThompsonAs I look over the snow that blankets The Grove, it is

hard to believe that six short months ago the Thompson

family was in the process of unpacking boxes.

In that short period of time we have experienced

Expedition Weekend; a wonderful Fall Fair; witnessed

LCS athletes in action on the soccer and field hockey

pitches, the hockey rink, and in the gyms in the

Peterborough area. The Thompson boys have already

found the thrill of tobogganing on Matthews Hill and

the bruises of the Armstrong rink. Wherever we have

gone we have been welcomed so warmly by parents,

alumni, and students.

The fall was highlighted with the official opening of

Hadden Hall, the Paul and Hélène Desmarais Family

Outdoor Education Wing, and The Phelan Family

Learning Commons. The generosity of our community

with their commitment to both capital improvement

and endowment has been extraordinary. We are now in

a position to allow our students the opportunity to excel

in mind, body, and spirit.

As we celebrate all that has been accomplished and

the many opportunities that lie ahead, the school is

planning for the economic turmoil. We understand

that this will be a challenging time for many of our

families, but through these difficult times our mission

will continue to be delivered at the highest level, a

mission in which all of us believe and support.

In this regard, the Lakefield College School Foundation

and school boards have been instrumental in helping

the school understand the nature of the crisis and

providing support in our planning. What has been

clear through this planning process is that there is no

quick fix to the current market uncertainties, and the

school has never been in a better position to capably

weather the storm.

The Grove has one of the lowest attrition rates of any

Canadian boarding school in part because of our

dedicated staff and faculty. The school has raised more

than $45 million over the past seven years and invested

over $28 million in facilities. Our endowment, though

suffering losses in the last few months, has doubled

over the past five years.

With these successes behind us, we must now act

conservatively and pragmatically with regard to the

elements that we can control, primarily spending.

Whenever the school has been called upon to exercise

restraint in difficult times it has emerged stronger and

better-positioned to surge ahead.

Philosophically, we will be guided by the belief that

students come first. It is essential we maintain and

enhance the quality of the educational and student

experience while ensuring long term financial

sustainability of the school. It is our commitment that

we will take care of those in The Grove community who

have taken care of us for so long.

Norman Smith in his introduction to Lakefield College

School: The First 100 Years said:

“Looking back in gratitude it is clear the old Lakefield

Preparatory School and the more recent Lakefield

College School have been seeing the same thing,

listening to the same song. We are the lucky ones, in a

world we now realize was and is crowded with less lucky

ones. We were enabled to feel it was good to be alive.”

It is exciting and unnerving as we are fully immersed

in what can only be described as historic times. For

those that thought history was the past—it is now! The

teachable moments that lie ahead of us are boundless.

But as Windy Smith’s “Happy Return” boat sailed the

occasional choppy waters of Katchewanooka and

always arrived back to the safety of the docks, so the

school will tighten its sails and through the support

of faculty, staff, families, and alumni we will be in an

excellent position to point to the wind with full sails.

The Grove has always prided itself on being a warm and

supportive community. As we move through the next

few years I am confident that these essential values will

endure and that the school will advance the priorities

that have defined Lakefield College School as the

Canadian boarding school of choice.

Note

(Opposite) Alex Gravel ’09 and Paulina Voltz ’10 enjoying the snow and a game of nordic tag on campus.

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“We have an outstanding management team, dedicated faculty and staff,

an energized student body, and an extremely passionate group of volunteers.”

Well positioned for Success

John ryder ’77, Chair of the BoardPerhaps more so in these turbulent times the school

reflects with tremendous gratitude on the generosity

and commitment of its many constituencies. It is

from this support that the school not only finds itself

at the forefront of Canadian independent schools,

but is equally fortunate to be in a strong financial

circumstance. Notwithstanding that, it remains

imperative that as we move forward, we strive to

achieve that delicate balance between delivering

our mission and values and, also, meet the call for

heightened operational prudence. To that end, on

behalf of the trustees, I applaud the ongoing efforts of

Mr. David Thompson, our Head of School, and his team

as they rise to meet these challenges.

Following great anticipation with the official opening

in October, I am pleased to report that Hadden Hall,

with the Paul and Hélène Family Outdoor Education

Wing and Phelan Family Learning Commons are

open to the students. These remarkable additions

to our facilities not only compliment the campus

but profoundly enrich the Lakefield College School

experience. They are a truly distinct feature for LCS,

blending program diversity in a unique setting in the

Kawarthas with progressive educational resources that

ensure each student receives individualized nurturing

to excel to their own potential.

The forever changing landscape at Lakefield College

School is once again being transformed with the

addition of Cooper House. This latest construction

project broke ground in the late fall and promises to

be the envy of schools everywhere. Like Hadden Hall,

this residence upholds our leadership commitment to

responsible environmental stewardship as our second

LEED® gold-certified building. Situated between

Ondaatje and Matthews Houses, Cooper House will be

completed for the opening of the 2009/10 school year.

It would be remiss not to reflect upon the past 12

months with tremendous appreciation for our current

and former Heads of School and our management

team. Transition of leadership has been embraced

as an opportunity to build upon the school’s many

strengths and maintain the remarkable momentum

established over the years. In particular, we have been

fortunate to benefit from a truly unique approach

to transition with a progressive staged hand-off of

the reins as David Hadden continues for this year in

his role as the C.E.O. of the Lakefield College School

Foundation. David Thompson, as our Head of School,

dedicates his focus to the school before assuming

the additional responsibilities of the foundation next

summer.

Our school is in strong financial and physical

condition. The progressive governance structure

implemented a few years ago has proven to be highly

effective in strategically guiding and advancing the

school. We have an outstanding management team,

dedicated faculty and staff, an energized student body,

and an extremely passionate group of volunteers. All

this makes The Grove a very successful and special

place. Thank you, as always, for your support.

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Thank you for the Fall/Winter 2008 and the Spring/

Summer 2008 issues of the Grove News.

I was sorry to read of the passing of Mr. [Jack]

Matthews, whom I remember as a football coach of the

First and Seconds. As a new boy, I watched the older

boys practise. One day Coach Matthews sent out a

replacement for Witherspoon, but “Spoon” wouldn’t

come in, resulting in a penalty.

Coach Matthews kicked Spoon out for the game. The

unrepentant Spoon took back his kicking tee. Inside,

a battle raged between the fascinations of Spoon’s

rebellion and the tradition of “play up, play up, and

play the game” and chain of command!

Coach Matthews gave Spoon no satisfaction, resuming

the game, unimpeded by the withdrawal of the kicking

tee. The quiet lesson, for the impetuous Spoon and

conflicted spectator alike, was the middle path of

owning oneself.

Edward Gibson ’63

Thank you for your time and patience in showing

me around the grounds of Lakefield School. What a

difference between 1939 and 2008! Congratulations

on all the new buildings and innovations! I arrived

at Lakefield in the spring of 1939, on the same train as

Chief Petty Officer Lee. I was the student and he was

the chief of the Cadet Corps.

I owe a great deal to the kindness of G. Winder Smith

and the great influence Lakefield School had at a

critical time in my life! Who would have predicted that

I would become a criminal lawyer and help organize

Ontario Legal Aid?

I also thank you for the book, Lakefield College School:

the First 100 Years. I knew the author, Andy Harris ’44.

There is a photo on page 93 of Tom Sterling ’49, Bob

Ketchum ’49, Bill Gibson ’48, Duncan MacInnis ’49,

Bill Morris ’43, Richard Delamere ’48—these boys

were all contemporaries. There is also a drawing by

Hugh Mackenzie ’16 of Grenville Wheeler’s hut. How

well I remember Grenville (a war guest) and his hut!

What a personality! I recall Grenville pretending to be

a steam engine! Hugh’s mother was also an artist. I

watched her paint the lake.

Andy Lawson ’47

letters

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School Highlights 2

Meet The Thompson: The arrival of lakefield College School’s newest “First Family” marks a new era at The Grove. 4

The Sound of Silence: role of an academic advisor 8

The Grove Society of lakefield College School: yes you Can! 10

Did Someone Say a GyM? 2008 Marks the year lakefield College School Opens its Student recreation Centre 12

Growing The Grove Family One Student at a Time 20

The Footprints We leave Behind 22

New Bursary launched in Honour of David and Sue 24

Farewell to the Haddens—retirement Dinner 26

patrick McManus ‘88: From the Bryan Jones Theatre to the Shaw Festival 28

Susie pearce ’98—Going for Gold North of 60 30

Celebrating leadership—paul Desmarais Jr. ’73: 2008 Jeffrey page rein Wadsworth award recipient 32

Class News (Weddings, Births) 33

in Our Memories 38

“Sir Timothy” a Class act 39

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(Above) LCS Students and staff take-off from the starting line in the Prince Andrew Run, Fall Fair 2008

School Highlights

round Square ConferenceIn September, five LCS students from the Class of

2009—Alison Cameron, Jamie Johnson, Suzy Lee, Claire

Lenouvel, and Danielle Lewis—along with Victoria

Tenthorey ’10 and Kate Seo ’10 (opposite/top left) were

accompanied by Gerry and Sandra Bird to the annual

Round Square Conference in Vancouver which included

a pre-conference tour—Whales, Wildlife and West Coast

Culture—on Vancouver Island.

Entitled “Environmental Sustainability—Local to

Global,” the conference included speakers Adriane Carr,

Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Canada; Brian

Keating of the Calgary Zoo and Discovery Channel fame;

as well as noted author and educator, Thomas Homer

Dixon.

The final day of the conference featured an impassioned

address by Craig Kielburger, co-founder of Me to We

(formerly Leaders Today) and the associated charity, Free

the Children. LCS students and staff left Vancouver with

memories, new friends, and a commitment to making

environmental sustainability part of their everyday life

and that of the school community as well.

Jack Matthews FellowshipFollowing the passing of former LCS headmaster Jack

Matthews, a fellowship was created to honour the

contributions that Jack made to Lakefield College School,

Trent University, and the Canadian Canoe Museum.

The first recipient, Michael P. Robinson, C.M., a

renowned anthropologist, lawyer, and writer, travelled

from Calgary to Peterborough to present at The Canadian

Canoe Museum, Trent University, and LCS where he

spoke about his life growing up in British Columbia at St.

George’s School.

Michael explained that competition, politics, community,

friendships, appreciation for the arts, service, and

the desire to spark change are all rooted in his early

education. He encouraged students to ask themselves

about what legacy their LCS education will leave in their

hearts, whether it be environmentalism, human spirit,

community, or individuality. At the conclusion of the

talk, Michael joined Outdoor Education students for

more reflections and a canoe tour of the Otonabee River,

travelling to Trent University.

passchendaeleWriter/actor/director/producer Paul Gross (opposite/

top right with students Zoe Edwards ’09, John McDonald

’09, and James McDonald ’11) brought his new movie

Passchendaele to LCS for a private viewing. The movie,

which opened at the Toronto International Film Festival,

tells the story of the First World War battle in which

thousands of Canadians died in horrific conditions,

but more than that, it speaks of how war affects people,

families, and communities far from the front lines.

Paul Gross and the movie’s executive producer Niv

Fichman answered students’ questions regarding the

making of the film. Mr. Gross explained that the movie

was dedicated to—and partly based on stories told to him

by—his grandfather who fought at Passchendaele. The

day was made possible by Donald Ross ’48 who arranged

the special viewing with Mr. Gross.

Our Country’s GoodThe fall play, Our Country’s Good, by Timberlake

Wertenbaker, depicted the relationships of convicts and

officers in the early years of Australia as a penal colony. It

is considered a modern classic, but is seldom performed

on the high school stage.

The cast and crew of 45 students (opposite/middle)

were lead by the guiding hand of Ms. Alison McElwain.

Students and parents were amazed with the costumes

and technical staging, laughed at the comic characters,

were silenced by scenes of death and torture, and enjoyed

the love stories that unfolded. When the evening was

over, they rose as one for a standing ovation.

Girls’ Basketball ChampsThe LCS Girls’ Basketball team (opposite/bottom)won the

CISAA Division II Senior Girls’ Basketball Championship

Tournament in November. The championship game was

a hard fought battle but LCS’s impeccable defense and

ability to score on the fast break proved to be too much

for Holy Trinity as our girls went on to win 48-39. It was

a strong team effort but special mention should go to the

offense—Emily Keating ’10 and Kate Carroll ’10—with

help from Katie Sullivan ’11, Abby Allen ’12 and Dana

Cooper ’10. With the wins, the girls ended their season a

perfect 8-0.

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Meet the ThompsonsMeet the ThompsonsThe arrival of lakefield College School’s newest “First Family” marks a new era at The Grove.

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On a beautiful morning last July, a behemoth 18-wheel

moving truck parked beside the A.W. Mackenzie

Chapel. Staff flocked to the windows to watch as the

door rolled up marking a new era at The Grove: the

arrival of the Thompsons, Lakefield College School’s

eighth first family.

Soon, a bike rack outside the Head’s house held two

boys’ bicycles that were rarely locked up because John

and Matthew Thompson were enjoying the sunshine

and exploring campus. “They love the outdoors,”

explains Jennifer Thompson. “We had to buy them

watches when we moved to Lakefield because they

were having too much fun and never coming home;

then they kept setting the watches back an hour so they

would have more time outside!”

Even though the summer ended too soon for John and

Matthew, living at Lakefield College School has been

“awesome.” Matthew is attending Grade 2, and John is

in Grade 4, at St. Paul’s School. As yellow school busses

bring day students to LCS, the “campus kids” wait for

their bus into town. But John has already made it very

clear that when he is old enough to attend LCS, he

will be moving into Cooper House, which is currently

under construction, and will soon be the new home of

Head of House Garret Hart and 26 boys.

“The boys are very happy and independent here,”

Jennifer continues. “It has been such a smooth

transition for them.” In fact, the boys only wanted to

know where the bus stop was to town, what was beyond

“the bridge” in the village, and when it would snow so

they could toboggan down Matthews Hill. Making fast

friends with the other children on campus, Mr. Hart

and his dog Tipper, Mr. Hagg (who gave them roller

skis so that they get in shape for the Nordic ski season),

and Mr. Armstrong (who gave them tips on using the

outdoor shinny rink), they look forward each day to

enjoying their huge 315-acre backyard and eating in

the “café” (Winder Smith Dining Hall) where they can

(Opposite) David and Jen Thompson enjoy a fall soccer match. (Below) John and Matthew “Matty” Thompson in front of their new home.

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occasionally have french fries and loads of ketchup.

They also had the opportunity to go on Mr. O’Grady’s

Outdoor Education class “trust walk,” and even went

with Mr. Bird’s biology class to the waterfront catching

a “tiger shark” (perch), which now lives in the biology

lab aquarium.

For David and Jennifer, the move to Lakefield College

School was just as exciting, but perhaps for different

reasons. The couple’s history with The Grove began in

the 1970s, when David was a master in Memorial House

and Jennifer was in her last years at St. Clement’s

School. With the draw of a royal student living at

the school in 1977, Jennifer arrived with busloads

of girls who were keen to come to school dances at

LCS; but David, who was more focused on getting his

students off to class, coaching football and hockey, and

paddling, missed the opportunity to meet her at that

time.

Instead, it was as teachers working at Crescent School

in Toronto where their romance blossomed. Jennifer

stresses that although David’s taste in first date

movies—The Santa Clause with Tim Allen—had the

potential to end the relationship before it began, when

he proposed to her while on a kayaking trip in Tofino,

British Columbia, she knew that he was the one.

While skating on their second date, David began to

reveal his passions for Lakefield College School. “His

commitments to LCS were clear from the beginning,”

says Jennifer with a laugh, “Lakefield was an important

part of Dave.” He had kept close connections with LCS

as a board member and trustee after leaving to run the

Outdoor Education Centre for Upper Canada College.

So when the couple announced their engagement,

David and Susan Hadden hosted a party for them. “I

remember coming up to Lakefield and being taken

aback by the joy and intensity of the room,” recalls

Jennifer. “The Milligans, Chellews, Ingrams, and

Hodgetts were there … everyone was just so excited

that Dave was finally getting married!” In fact, David

Hodgetts, who along with David Thompson founded

the Outdoor Education curriculum at LCS in the 1970s,

is their son John’s godfather.

Toronto life for the Thompsons was busily filled

with new initiatives and family activities. In the past

seven years, David had the opportunity to work as

the founding principal of Greenwood College School,

and Jennifer returned to teach at St. Clement’s School.

The boys attended Montcrest School along with the

children of many LCS alumni. But in the summer of

2007 everything changed for the Thompsons with the

announcement of David Hadden’s retirement.

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“After we decided to apply, Jen began reading the Grove

News and checking the eNews all the time, finding out

what was going on at Lakefield. She was very interested

in following student activities,” says David. Entering

into the interview process was a huge commitment

the family was excited to make. “We did a walk-around

with students JJ Maxwell and Laura Wilson, and we

were impressed with their enthusiasm for the school.

“We had a final interview for the position of Head of

School on a Saturday morning with the whole Search

Committee,” recalls David. “Jennifer was involved in

the interview process. After the interview we travelled

up to our cottage for the rest of the weekend, knowing

that we would receive a “yes” or “no” answer early the

next week.”

The Thompsons received a phone call from John

Ryder ’77 and Jock Fleming ’74, at 9:30 in the evening,

wanting to come over right away. “I was in my

pajamas,” David laughs. “We didn’t know if they were

letting us down easy or what was up. They arrived

soon after the call and burst through our door, without

even taking off their coats, before asking if I wanted

to be the new Head of School.” The congratulations

came quickly from people David had taught, worked

with, or served with as a trustee. “Even Richard Hales,

the former head of the junior school at LCS contacted

us from the UK.” Jennifer made a scrapbook of all the

notes and emails for David in order to capture the

excitement of those moments. “We decorated the house

in red, green, and blue streamers when we told the

boys. It was a special moment; a night that we will all

remember!” she says.

The Thompson family have already enjoyed many

firsts this year: their first Christmas at The Grove, their

first hockey game on the shinny rink, and definitely

their first toboggan run down Matthews Hill. Yet for

David, his career has come full circle and he feels

like he has come home. Jennifer is enjoying life in the

country and getting to know the extended Lakefield

community; she also hopes to pursue volunteer

opportunities at the boys’ school and in Peterborough.

As the years progress, it will be wonderful to witness

this first family of The Grove grow into life on the shore

of Lake Katchewanooka—along with their 365 new

siblings!

liSa ClarKE

(Opposite) David Thompson as a teacher at The Grove during the 1970s. (Below)L-R David, Matty (front), John (back), and Jennifer Thompson with students, Dolly Peel ’09 and Pat O’Brien ’09, enjoying a sleighride at Northcote campus.

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The Sound of Silence: role of an academic advisor

It was Earth Day 2008, and as had so often been the

case, my advisor group resorted to silly games and fits

of uncontrollable laughter. Erica Thompson ’08 (above,

second from left) explained that this particular game

required all of us to stand in a line, spread our arms

and run as fast as we could towards an imaginary finish

line, screaming at the top of our lungs. In a few short

months, these screaming birds would be standing

under a tent receiving their graduation ties. They would

be leaving the nest and I, their advisor, would be proud

as punch of each one of them.

The role of an academic advisor is a complex one. We

are called upon to wear many hats—some formal

and disciplinarian, others relaxed and friendly, and

still others (and my personal favourite) silly. But all

require listening. (When your birth order finds you

in the middle of a family with two older siblings and

twin younger sisters, you learn to listen a lot.) Advisors

may not have doctorates in psychiatry or training as

therapists, but we can learn to listen and support, which

is often what students need most.

My advisor group consisted of ten students that had

been together since Grade 7. At the start of their Grade

9 year, I assumed responsibility for “enabling” them

towards graduation. It did not take long for me to

discover that our relationship would be based on food,

fun, and friendship.

Over the years, we had numerous dinners together at

my home. Memories from these times together are

some of the fondest I have as an advisor. The snow

rugby, barefoot soccer, and road hockey games that we

would play after dinner did more for their morale than I

even appreciated at the time. The dinners gave students

who might not otherwise cross paths the chance to get

to know each other. I loved listening to how they were

interacting with each other as much as hearing what

they were saying.

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“Although not everyone in the advisor group hung

out during the regular school day, when we met as a

group there was always something to talk and laugh

about,” recalls advisee Melissa Zubrickas ’08, who

is now in Australia. “The dinners at the McMahons,

always having snacks at meetings, and having a t-shirt

with McMahon dressed as a nun on it are some of my

fondest memories.” (Please ignore the nun reference—

sometimes advising can be stressful!)

I also asked Erica, who is now in her first year at

university, to comment on the role of the advisor. “I

really do think that the most important thing you did

for me while I was at Lakefield was simply being there

whenever I needed someone to talk to and when I

needed someone to be on my side,” she wrote. “After

a bad day or a bad test, I always felt I could go to you

for support and encouragement.” Erica almost always

knew the answers to her own questions; she did not

need me to call in the cavalry, but she did need an

ear to bend and a partner to celebrate with. Monica

Farlow ’08, writing from King’s College, had a similar

view: “To have someone to talk to during a rough day,

or a great day, or any kind of day, is what makes a

student happy.”

So often we feel that by not doing something we have

not done anything. I learned over the years of advising

that nothing can sometimes be the best something an

advisor can do. We think that our role as advisor is to

guide and help students through difficult times, and

often it is just that. However, it is equally important

to listen and do so in a way that you truly hear what is

not being said. The sound of silence is sometimes more

valuable than any comment or advice.

My advisees were a grand group and I was very

fortunate to have been able to spend time with them. I

wish them all the best as they spread their wings.

BrUCE MCMaHON

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“i really do think that the most important

thing you did for me while i was at lakefield

was simply being there whenever i needed

someone to talk to and when i needed

someone to be on my side ...”

(Opposite) L-R: Bruce McMahon, Chance (the dog), Erica Thompson, Kathleen Hughes, Kaycee Morrison, Monica Farlow, Sarah McLean, Melisa Zubrikas, Miles Rees Spear, Rakesh

The Grove Society is based on a unique model.

Unlike almost all other school/parent associations, it

combines the goals and interests of alumni, current

parents, past parents, grads, faculty, staff—even

friends of LCS. Everyone is represented, everyone is

connected, everyone is welcome to help “enrich the

welfare of the school and its students while fostering

a strong, supportive and welcoming community.”

Including you.

This mandate is not easily achieved, however, as our

members hail from towns and cities all over the world.

To gain a sense of connection, we meet at university

pub nights, the British alumni dinner in London,

parent receptions in various cities, fundraisers and

celebrations, sporting and cultural events—and, of

course, we visit the weekly eNews, which opens a

window into school life that is the next best thing to

being there.

But what exactly does The Grove Society do? Glad you

asked—we do quite a bit. We raise funds for student

bursaries through events and activities such as Fall

Fair, the Golf Tournament, and the Replay Shop. We

give various school departments gifts that enrich the

LCS learning experience such as: instruments for the

music department; frames for art exhibits; authentic

WWI and WWII uniforms for student reenactments;

sponsorship of student stage and writing productions;

a Nordic ski trail groomer; and even a maple syrup

evaporator. In May we assist with Regatta Day, which

brings alumni, faculty, students, and parents home to

The Grove. And in June the annual Andy Harris Golf

Tournament gets everyone from the oldest Old Boy to

the youngest student to compete (or just have a blast!)

on Andy’s favourite playing field…

We host luncheons and presentations. They are always

friendly and often out of the ordinary: a slide show

from a recent service project; information about

university admission or drugs and alcohol; guest

speakers such as Dr. Michael Thompson, author of

Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys; and

a representative from the Canadian Hearing Society

who talked about the risk the iPod generation faces

of going deaf. The Christmas Luncheon is an annual

highlight where every Grove Society member who is

able to make the journey enjoys a warm “Grovey” get

together—and lots of cheer.

But you may be wondering how to get involved in all

of this—or if your involvement is even needed. They

are fair questions because LCS is, indeed, a well-run

ship. The Office of Communications and Constituent

Relations—specifically, Richard Johnston and

Tracey Blodgett—liaise with the Grove Society as we

organize functions and activities. Tracey is the Staff

Representative on the Grove Society Executive, and she

works closely with other members of the Executive and

all the volunteers so that we can successfully run each

of the numerous events mentioned above.

Your involvement is greatly needed—specifically in

organizing and assisting with the events; hosting

alumni and parent special events in different cities;

hosting boarders on breaks; and making welcome calls

to new families. If you have some new ideas for existing

events—or you want to add a brand new one—consider

The Grove Society of lakefield College School

Yes You Can

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volunteering, or better still, joining the Grove Society

executive. That is where the ideas come to life.

The executive serves as an umbrella organization to

facilitate events and activities on the Grove Society’s

behalf. This year the executive’s 15 volunteer members

include alumni, past parents, current parents, current

students, staff, and faculty. Every interest—and

age group!—is represented. The Executive meets

once a month in Toronto to hear updates from the

representatives of each group, to listen to each voice,

and to respond to proposals. At this time of year,

succession planning has begun. If you would like to

become part of the executive, just let us know—but

soon! The executive for next year will be decided by the

end of May at our Annual General Meeting—an event

you do not want to miss.

LCS is a unique and well-run school. There are

countless opportunities to get involved and your help

is needed. Just contact Tracey Blodgett, or any member

of the executive. You’re part of the Grove Society of

Lakefield College School. But it is even more fun when

it becomes a part of you.

Grove Society Executive 2008/09

President Vicki pullen

Past President Stuart Thompson ‘91

Secretary riona petticrew ‘03

Treasurer John Stelzer ‘00

Chair On/Near Campus Julie Campbell

Chair Alumni Communications/Outreach Kevin Makowchik ‘03

Chair Parent Communications/Outreach Stephanie Edwards

Members-at-large Geordie Dalglish ‘89 Scott Smith ‘87 ingrid ross

Management Representative richard Johnston

Staff Representative Tracey Blodgett

Faculty Representative lorraine Brown

Student Representatives amber Halcovitch ‘09 Kyla Murphy ‘09

(Below) The Grove Society Ties That Bind Gala Committee organized and hosted the gala as a fundraiser for the new student recereation centre.

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Did Someone Say a Gym?On Saturday, October 18, more than 700 students and guests

gathered at Lakefield College School for the dedication and opening

of its long-awaited student recreation centre.

This historic occasion saw the new building named Hadden Hall

after David and Susan Hadden and their 23-year career at LCS. The

east and west wings of the hall were named the Paul and Hélène

Desmarais Family Outdoor Education Wing and Emilio Azcarraga

Jean Fitness Wing in recognition of their ongoing generosity.

To resounding cheers and vigorous applause, His Royal Highness The

Duke of York cut the ribbon to open the doors to the $13.8M project

(pictured on front cover). It was a magical moment punctuated by

the words of thanks to the donors, architect, and contractors who

made the project a reality. Board Chair John Ryder ’77, Foundation

Chair Jeffrey Marshall, Head of School David Thompson, Honorary

Foundation Chair Paul Desmarais Jr. ’73, David Hadden, and The

Duke of York ’78 all spoke of the positive impact that the building

will have on our students. Following the blessing by Father Glenn

Empey, the guests were invited to tour the new facilities and enjoy

lunch in the Upper Commons of Hadden Hall.

2008 Marks the Year Lakefield nnmn mn College School Opens its Student Recreation Centre

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John Ryder, in his remarks, stated, “It is never easy to ‘hide a gymnasium’ but the

architects—Diamond + Schmitt—have done a brilliant job in the way the building

hugs the landscape and blends in with the existing school architecture. He

continued:

On the evening of October 18, a reception was held in Hadden Hall, followed

by dinner for staff and trustees in the newly named McEwen Gymnasium. At

the dinner, His Royal Highness recognized faculty and staff for the important

contributions they make to the lives of the students. Current parents, Rob and

Cheryl McEwen (below) expressed their joy in giving to Lakefield College School

and the special place it has in their hearts.

“The large expanse of glass, the timber ceilings, front veranda,

lounge areas, fireplaces and the indoor climbing wall all reflect

the essence of lCS and our interest in setting this building apart

from other independent school recreation centres. i know

you will be amazed by the openness of the space, the way the

sunlight streams inside, and the fabulous views of the outdoors.”

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This building is the school’s first lEED® (leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design) gold-certified building—one of only three

such buildings in the Kawartha area. The building was built to

higher energy and environmental standards than required by code.

Unique features of the 37,000 square foot Hadden Hall include:

State-of-the-art heating and air conditioning by a ground source system k consisting of 50 boreholes, 300 feet deep, under the Andy Harris Field lk

Forest stewardship certified wood floors and ceilings k

Low volatile paints and finishes k

Water efficient landscaping k

Heat reclamation and building automation systems k including occupancy and daylight sensors k

Low energy CFC lighting k

Sound absorbing concrete blocks in the gymnasium k

A 35 foot high indoor rock climbing wall and 15 foot bouldering wall k

A dance studio and fitness centre k

Two student commons areas with fireplaces k

Accessibility to all f loors via an elevator k

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Other features include:

A two-floor outdoor education wing with three classrooms, preparation rooms, k

and storage (pictured opposite/bottom—left end of building)

Retractable exterior blinds to filter late afternoon summer sun k

Bleacher seating for 250 k

Enclosed courtyard which will serve as an outdoor classroom k

and social space

Large west-facing windows providing spectacular views of the k

Bob Armstrong Rink and Lake Katchewanooka

Cottage-style veranda overlooking the surrounding landscape k

In addition to the new building, the school also renovated the existing library

to accommodate the Phelan Family Learning Commons, providing a variety of

learning services and resources including private study and tutoring areas and

meeting spaces for academic guidance (pictured opposite/top).

October 18, 2008—”the day lCS opened its gym”—will go down

in the annals of the school as a splendid day, an historic occasion,

and a remarkable celebration of the school, its students, and its

community.

We now look to the future—and the fall of 2009—when, thanks to the generosity of

current parent Michael Cooper, Lakefield College School will open its second LEED

gold-certified building, Cooper House, a new male residence for 26 students with

accommodations for a Head of House and Assistant Head of House.

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Growing The Grove Family One Student at a Time

As we all know, enrolling at Lakefield College School is

only the beginning of our lives as members of The Grove

family. As students, we build close-knit and often lifelong

relationships with our housemates, teammates, class-

mates, and teachers. As parents, we connect with other

families who share in their commitment and pride in

offering our children a unique high school experience. As

alumni, we nurture old friendships that last long after we

leave the shore of Lake Katchewanooka.

While some of us followed the footsteps of a family

member, or family friend, who carved their own niche at

The Grove, it was after making our home at the school

that we began our own personal journeys. We grew as

individuals in a community that taught us about trust,

learning, caring, and sharing. There is an ownership

in the LCS community of this strong sense of family; a

genuine engagement of adults and adolescents united in

their pride of self and the school. This kind of pride is in-

fectious. The community grows when—as staff, students,

parents, and alumni—we speak passionately about our

involvement with LCS, .

As an alumnus and parent, Alan Redfern ’78 encouraged

his daughter, Madi, to enroll at LCS for her final year of

high school. “My feeling was that the strengths of the

school from the 70s had only been improved upon,” he

explains. His wife, Stephanie, agrees saying, “Lakefield

is synonymous with family. It was like we were long lost

friends coming home. We instinctively knew Madi would

be with compassionate, caring people … like family ...

and we were right.” In fact, there are currently 17 alumni

families enrolled at the school.

A recent survey of LCS families indicated that 82%

became aware of Lakefield College School through word-

of-mouth. They hear about the school through peers,

family friends, current students and parents, alumni,

and past parents. “In fact,” relays Barbara Rutherford,

Assistant Director of Admissions, “there have been five

or six times that we have had applications from fami-

lies who learned about LCS by sitting next to one of our

international students on a plane. Parents are impressed

with how current students speak about their school with

depth and emotion.” Recently, a prospective student

from Africa forwarded his application based on the ex-

periences he had with LCS students on a Round Square

service project. There is a passion and enthusiasm about

LCS that is contagious, and the stories of an independent

school in the heart of the Kawarthas travel far and wide.

The Admissions staff fields inquiries every day from

prospective families, but it is the students who have been

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pointed in our direction by a member of the LCS com-

munity who most often complete their applications and

enroll in the school. The reason is simple: they sense the

pride of the LCS family, and they want to be a part of this

special community.

Even for the 96 siblings who currently attend the school,

LCS offers a place for personal growth and indepen-

dence. Robin Young, a mother of four graduates—Greg

’93, Cait ’96, AJ ’99, and Andrew Sainsbury ’02—re-

flects, “I think it’s a great tribute to LCS that they could

have accommodated four such different children with

such success. I often say that I couldn’t have raised my

children without the help of staff at Lakefield.” Another

mother of four LCS students, Susan Casson, agrees. “The

fact that the school was the right fit for each one of my

children—David ’03, Andrew ’07, Matthew ’09, and Mi-

chael Casson ’11—who are all individuals, very distinct

and different from each other, impresses me.”

Many of us have had a discussion with families about

how our relationship with LCS has changed our lives.

We have encouraged others to learn more about the

school through the website or by booking a tour. Yet,

you may not know that one third of our students have

the opportunity to attend Lakefield College School

through our outstanding financial assistance program.

This program, which offered over $1.5 million last year

to deserving young students, attracts young people filled

with academic, artistic, athletic, and community-service

potential, who may not otherwise be able to afford a

high quality education. Through your commitment and

leadership to The Grove, you have all made this unique

educational experience available to those students.

As you reach out into the global community, your LCS

experience often remains one of your fondest memories.

As spokespeople for this unique educational experi-

ence, you share the stories of citizenship, individuality,

learning, and trust. It is through the generosity of your

recommendations that the Lakefield College School ex-

perience continues to welcome more and more potential

students home to The Grove. When you introduce a new

student to the school, share a cup of tea with a prospec-

tive family, or retell stories of “way back when I was in

school …,” this word-of-mouth passion builds the bricks

of our future.

BriTT GUlliCK

How to welcome a prospective family

Tell them about your experiences, point them to the •website, and encourage them to book a tour

Call them to see how their tour went and offer to •answer any questions they might have

Introduce them to another LCS family and enjoy •watching our community grow!

(Opposite) L-R Children of LCS alumni. L-R: Meagan McConnell, Madi Redfern, Rebekah Sibbald, Haley Kemp, Carley MacEwen, JJ Maxwell, Molly Hill, Rachel Grant, Andrew Johnston, Charles Desmarais, Ali Sifton. (Below) Siblings who attend LCS. L-R (back row): Nik and Stephanie Worsfold, Beatrice and Maggy Chan (brother, Jeff, absent), Fernando Vazquez (sister, Natz, absent), Sam and Ned Burgess, Jamie and Maddy Cooper, Yasin Sridar. L-R (front row) Kat Worsfold, Bailie, Hillie, and Abby Allen, and Anissa Sridar.

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Farewell to the Haddens—Retirement Dinner The Distillery District, Toronto, November 1, 2008

“it is truly wonderful for both of us to be together in one place with so many of you who have enriched and added

meaning and purpose to our lives. all of us who come to know and understand lCS know that we have been

involved with and have contributed to something that is special. We share a deep affection for the place we call The

Grove. For me, lakefield is far more a feeling than a place …

“We have been so blessed to have been part of the lives of literally thousands of young people whose numerous

and diverse accomplishments have been so uplifting. They have kept us young—if not in body (speaking only

personally, of course) at least in mind and in soul. Nothing has been more rewarding than to have observed the

magical impact lakefield has had upon their growth and development, and to know that we have played a part in

it…it has been beyond an honour to have served lakefield. Susan and i are deeply humbled by this evening and

everyone’s presence at it.” DaViD HaDDEN, FOrMEr HEaD OF SCHOOl

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“From the first moment we arrived in lakefield, it has always felt like we were home. as Forest Gump would say, ‘We

just fit together like peas and carrots.’ Now, after 23 years behind the scenes, i would like to take a minute to speak to

all of you. My thanks go to everyone … it has been a magical journey.” SUSaN HaDDEN

“It was a grand gathering of The Clan. The

signed “Red Door” as a memento was an

excellent idea. I had the opportunity to

chat with people I had not seen in years.

When Roger Wright said, “we had the ‘pick

of the litter’ as far as Headmasters,” he was

absolutely correct.” ~ HUGH MaCDONalD ’55

“It was a tremendous celebration ... very

Lakefield as always—emotional, sensitive,

joyful and fun. It was a night we will all

cherish ... It is so important to have these

moments to reflect on the incredible

experience of a Lakefield Life ... as a parent,

grandparent, and student, past and present.

My children truly embrace Lakefield

as ‘Home.’” ~ aNNE-MariE WiElHOrSKi-lyTTlE

“We thought it was a great party. It really told

the Haddens how much they were loved and

respected by everyone at The Grove.”

~ JOHN WilKES ’40

“We loved the big stuff: the venue, the

blow up pictures of Dave and Sue and the

flags, the very moving video, the awesome

band, the choir and the alumnus who sang

opera[Adam Bishop ’04]. But there was also

so much attention paid to the details: the

Mackenzie tartan around the napkins, the

“Grovey” flower arrangements, the cards with

tributes to the Haddens and those neat (and

sometimes flammable) candle sticks. (You

were after all planning a campfire!) You folks

certainly thought of everything.” ~ lOUiSE

aND rODGEr WriGHT

“WHAT A GREAT NIGHT! The event was

amazing—everything from speeches to

dancing, to the food and the drinks.” ~ KElly

MCCaUlEy ‘02

“The speeches were all brilliant and very

amusing … I’m so pleased my son went to

Lakefield many years ago as my closest friends are all ex-Lakefield mums

(survivors!) and even many of his old classmates I still see on a regular

basis. LCS has given me so much personally that I never could have

anticipated over 20 years ago.” ~ JUlEEN MarCHaND

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Inspired by the hundreds of students whose lives were

transformed as a result of David and Susan Hadden’s

presence in their lives and in response to the wishes of

the Haddens “to create an educational environment

that is accessible to all deserving students,” David

Thompson, Head of Lakefield College School recently

announced the launch of the newly established David

and Susan Hadden Bursary.

In his recent Annual Appeal letter to The Grove

community, David shared the motivation for the

establishment of the David and Susan Hadden Bursary

and called on our LCS community to join together in

support of this new initiative:

“David Hadden and I have been long-time friends

and colleagues and we share a passion for LCS, its

students, and its future. We are united in our belief

that “education by association” plays a defining role

in the growth and development of our students. Our

community benefits in so many ways from our bursary

recipients—in the classroom, in the residence, on the

stage, and on the sports field. They enrich our lives as

much as LCS enriches theirs.

The newly established David and Susan Hadden

Bursary will provide immediate and ongoing financial

support to deserving students who attend LCS but

cannot afford full tuition fees.

In recognition of David and Susan’s 23 years of

dedicated service to more than 2,100 LCS students

since 1985, I invite you to join me in demonstrating our

support for a cause so dear to them.”

It is the students of the future who will benefit

exclusively from this bursary. While hundreds of

young lives have been impacted directly by the

Haddens over the past two decades, this bursary will

provide the funds necessary to influence and change

lives for decades to come.

To contribute to the David and Susan Hadden Bursary,

visit www.lcs.on.ca/discover/support to make a secure

on-line donation or contact me at 705.652.3324 ext.329.

THErESa BUTlEr-pOrTEr

(Below) It’s not just LCS students who enjoy leisure time at the waterfront!

New Bursary launched in Honour of David and Sue

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The Jeffrey Page Rein Wadsworth Award is awarded to

a Board Member or a Trustee in recognition of his or

her commitment to volunteerism which has resulted in

outstanding service to the school. It was first awarded

in 1997 following the death of Page Wadsworth ’26.

It was created to celebrate and recognize Page’s

belief that “it is a great privilege to serve.” The award

embodies the characteristics admired in Page

Wadsworth, that of dynamic leadership, sensitivity,

commitment and vision, all of which he so generously

dedicated to the benefit of the school.

Paul Demarais Jr. ’73 was presented with the Jeffrey

Page Rein Wadsworth Award at the Trustees Dinner

in October. This award is “close to his heart” as

Paul’s journey with the school began when his

father, Paul Desmarais Sr., met Page Wadsworth at a

business function. Paul Sr. was so intrigued by Page’s

description of Lakefield College School he decided that

this was the perfect school for Paul Jr. to attend—and

the rest, as they say, is history.

Paul’s career with LCS began when he arrived as a

student in 1969 and was further cemented when he

returned to the school as a Junior Master in Memorial

House. He recalls, “Placing trust in me and making

me a Junior Master was a defining moment for me. It

allowed me to contribute to the school.”

Today, Paul’s contributions are noted worldwide. He

is Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Power

Corporation of Canada, and a director of numerous

national and international companies. Paul has been

awarded the Medal of the Confederation (Canada, 1992),

the Insigne d’Officier de l’Ordre de la Couronne (Belgium,

1994), and the Order of Canada (2005).

Paul cares deeply about Lakefield College School,

its missions, values, and most of all, its students, as

demonstrated by his ongoing commitments. He is a

former member of Lakefield College School’s Board of

Governors, a trustee of the school from 1997 to 2004,

and is currently Honorary Chair of the Lakefield College

School Foundation. Paul and his wife, Hélène, have

four children: Paul ’00, Alexandre ’03, Nicolas ’03, and

Charles-Edouard, Class of 2011.

The longstanding philanthropic leadership of the

Desmarais Family at LCS was recognized in 2004 with

the naming of the Paul and Hélène Desmarais Family

Academic Wing. They have established the Desmarais

Family Scholarship—a fund providing the equivalent

of four fully-funded boarding bursaries annually to

deserving Lakefield students. At the opening of the

student recreation centre in October, the community

also celebrated the opening of the Paul and Hélène

Desmarais Family Outdoor Education Wing and

Climbing Wall.

In Paul’s words, “There’s a real spirit to Lakefield

College School. It is very much a living thing,

continually growing and trying to improve itself … and

yet staying on page with its fundamental values. We

know we are inspiring young people to become engaged

adults.”

(Below) Donald Ross ’48 (left) presents the Page Wadsworth Award to Paul Desmarais Jr. ’73

Celebrating leadership—paul Desmarais Jr. ’732008 Jeffrey page rein Wadsworth award recipient

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Everyone has their own idea about how they want

to be remembered in this world once they are gone.

What footprints will be left behind, what lives will be

changed, what memories revisited. Perhaps it means

making a difference through words, actions, or by

providing funding through a bequest that would effect

long-awaited change.

In recent years, Lakefield College School has been

honoured to be the recipient of a number of bequests

—both large and small. And with every bequest,

regardless of size, these gifts have made a difference—

and continue to make a difference—to someone’s life

at The Grove.

Some recent bequests have provided:

New books and resources for the Learning k

Commons

Increased financial assistance for deserving k

students

Extra funds to help rebuild the windsurfing hut k

Support for the construction of Hadden Hall k

For some, especially those with a life-long connection

to Lakefield College School, the opportunity to make a

gift through their estate is an extraordinary occasion to

give back. It is a simple deed that honours the past with

a heartfelt investment in the future.

With 130 years of history, the school has impacted

thousands of students and their families. Today, LCS

continues to focus on the needs of the future—on

the possibilities—ensuring that for as long as there

are young people who would benefit from a Lakefield

College School education, there will be a place for them

on the shores of Lake Katchewanooka in the warm

embrace of The Grove.

Leaving a bequest that will enhance the lives of our

students is choosing to leave a gift from the heart.

It brings meaning, dignity, and purpose to a life

well-lived. Your gift to Lakefield College School is an

opportunity to participate in the future vision for The

Grove.

Please consider Lakefield College School when creating

your will. As you reflect on how you would like to be

remembered, know that the greatest gift you will ever

leave behind will forever add to the vibrant texture of

Lakefield College School and the students it serves.

If you are interested in discussing how your intentions

to include Lakefield College School in your estate

plans could make a difference to our students, please

contact Theresa Butler-Porter 705.652.3324 ext. 329 or

tbutlerporter@lcs.on.ca

THErESa BUTlEr-pOrTEr

Editor’s note: A strong believer in ‘walking the talk,’

Theresa has designated a portion of her employer-

sponsored group life insurance to Lakefield College

School. She shares that it is “easy, painless, and not likely

to impact the quality of my life or those left behind, but

will make a difference to future students.”

The Footprints We leave Behind

“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments but

what is woven into the lives of others.” ~pEriClES (GrEEK STaTESMaN)

(Opposite) Learning at The Grove—Grade 11 students, Dana Madill, Gabrielle Cormier, and Harry Lee, collect insect samples at the waterfront for Mr. Bird’s biology class.

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November 25, 1986. The stage

lights rise on a reproduction of a

First World War trench. One of

the last all-male casts to play in

the Bryan Jones Theatre takes the

stage in a production of Journey’s

End. It’s a group of dynamic

and talented young men: one of

its members will go on to front

an internationally prominent

rock band; another will create a

television news network and make

feature films; another will perform

complex and life-preserving

surgeries; and yet another, Patrick

McManus—he of the resonant

voice and assured stage presence

—will extend his theatrical career

well beyond The Grove, eventually

performing at the National Arts

Centre, and the Shaw and Stratford

Festivals.

There’s a beer at Patrick’s elbow,

and he’s clearly feeling mellow

as he offers a few reminiscences.

“Friends of my father’s would

host an annual Boxing Day

party in London, Ontario,” he

tells me. “There would be music,

and everyone was expected to

participate. I remember playing a

dog in “The Walnuts” (a spoof of

the TV show The Waltons). That

was probably around 1974. I guess

that’s where it all began.

“After I graduated in 1988, I

began a History degree at McGill.

I’d considered going to Theatre

School, but ultimately decided

against. I think I wanted to see

what else might interest me, and

I had been given the advice that

if there was anything other than

acting that appealed to me, I

should do it. There was a year off

to travel, a couple more years at

McGill, then a transfer to Carleton

where I finally graduated with a BA

in Literature and History.

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“Throughout these undergraduate

years, my interest in pursuing a

life in the theatre continued to

percolate. When I broke it to my

father that what I really wanted

was to be an actor, he took a

moment to consider the idea then

replied matter-of-factly: “Well, of

course you should be an actor. It’s

the only thing you show up for on

time.” That would have been 1994,

I think.

“The next couple of years were

spent taking classes and pursuing

any and all opportunities to get on

stage. I did a summer conservatory

program through Equity Showcase

Theatre, took scene study and

acting-for-camera classes, and was

accepted to take part in a Master

Class conducted by Uta Hagen. I

auditioned for everything I could,

and wrote letters (dozens upon

dozens) to theatres around the

country.

“In 1996, after a number of non-

paying theatre gigs, I landed

my first professional job—a five

week contract in Barrie. Over the

next ten years more work came

my way: new Canadian plays in

Toronto; outdoor productions of

Shakespeare in High Park and with

Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach;

The Blyth Festival; and other

regional Canadian companies. I

also began working regularly in

Ottawa—first at the Ottawa Fringe

Festival, then with The Great

Canadian Theatre Company, and

later at The National Arts Centre.

“The last few years I’ve spent

moving around southern Ontario.

There was a year in Middle Earth

with The Lord of the Rings, followed

by a season at The Shaw Festival,

and last season at Stratford,

performing three Shakespeares on

the Festival Stage. It was at Shaw,

during rehearsals, that I fell in love

with Tara Rosling who was playing

the title role in St Joan.

“So ... that’s the long version. In

short, I guess my path has been

one of steady determination and

variety. I’ve had the opportunity

to explore the classical repertoire

from Shakespeare through to

Chekhov, Shaw, and Williams,

while also developing and

premiering new work. There’s

been comedy, drama, and musical

theatre. There’s also been TV and

radio work from time to time.”

And what about the coming year?

Patrick pauses a moment to reflect.

“This year, I’m back at The Shaw

Festival, performing in three

Noel Coward one-act plays at the

Courthouse Theatre, and making

a brief appearance in Moon for the

Misbegotten. But before rehearsals

begin for those shows, Tara and I

are preparing for the arrival of our

first child in early March.”

How do you remember Lakefield? I

ask. And how—if at all—did it help

you prepare for your theatrical

career?

“Well, let me think,” says Patrick.

“I do remember the sense that

students were expected to take

responsibility for themselves and

for their decisions. I also remember

feeling well-supported in the

environment at Lakefield. It was a

place where, as a young person, I

could express my opinions without

fear of being censured. I did a

couple of plays, and mounted a

production of Woody Allen’s God.

Lakefield is where I first read

Beckett, Pinter, Kundera, and the

Bible as a work of literature. Not

sure that happens at every high

school. It’s a place where young

men gathered in the dining hall or

‘Leopard Lounge,’ or in the woods

or by the lake, and wrestled with

how they were going to find their

place in the world.”

Our interview is at an end, and

after an exchange of best wishes

Patrick and I go our separate ways.

I find, though, that I’m left with

two particularly vivid memories:

the image of a very young Patrick

playing a British soldier in

Journey’s End at Lakefield, and

the memory of a somewhat older

actor talking to Grove students

from the Festival stage at Stratford

(fall 2008), just minutes after

he’d finished performing as

Guildenstern in Hamlet. It was

clear to Grove audiences in the

mid-1980s that Patrick McManus

had the talent to move beyond

the small stage at Lakefield. It’s

equally clear to his former director

(and colleagues) that Patrick has

everything he needs to move

into starring roles at the biggest

theatres in this country—and

beyond.

paUl NiCHOlaS MaSON

(Opposite) McManus in Taming of the Shrew, Stratford, 2008

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Susie pearce ’98—Going for Gold North of 60

Henry David Thoreau once said: “We should come

home from adventures and discoveries every day with

new experience and character.” For Susie Pearce, her

return home to Nunavut after eight years of schooling

in Ontario and Halifax has been filled with unique

opportunities and new horizons.

Well-known at The Grove as a talented and dedicated

athlete, Susie won third place for senior women

in the Arctic Winter Games (AWG) at the age of 18,

represented the Northwest Territories at the Atlantic

Olympics, and was part of the NWT soccer team at

the 1997 Canada Games. She balanced sports with

her participation in the Concert Band and Concert

Choir, and offered leadership and quiet strength to her

responsibilities as Co-head of Memorial House. “As a

citizen and an athlete,” says Director of Athletics Ian

Armstrong ’83, “Susie embraced all that LCS offered

with her great smile and sensitivity to the needs of

others.”

Susie continued on to Halifax studying nursing at

Dalhousie University/Nunavut Arctic College, where

she was chosen as valedictorian upon graduation and

received the Nunavut Leadership Award. Almost three

years later, she now works as a community health

nurse in Rankin Inlet, where she offers primary care to

the community in the local medical clinic, as well as

on-call service on evenings and weekends. “The facility

is a little different compared to other health centres

in Nunavut,” Susie explains. “Here we have lab techs,

x-ray techs, a public health centre, a birthing centre,

(Below, left) Recipients of the 2005 Dr. Christine Egan Memorial Scholarship at Nunavut Arctic College in Iqaluit: Susie Pearce (left)with her peer Gloria Mimialik. (Below, right) Susie Pearce (middle) at the Arctic Winter Games awards ceremony in Alaska, 2006.

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physiotherapy, as well as a full-time doctor. Other than

Rankin, Iqaluit is I think the only other place that has

doctors full-time.

“Working as a CHN is a very good experience,” she

continues, “but it can be very stressful with the amount

of workload we take on. The satisfaction from my job

comes from comments from patients who are happy

to see an Inuk nurse and don’t need a translator to say

what they need to say. I also enjoy learning something

new each day—every day is different from the next.

I have a really strong working team and I know I am

making some difference to the people of Nunavut.”

Despite a demanding professional life, Susie continues

to participate in arctic sports. After 15 years, she has

been to eight AWG, twice for gymnastics and six times

for Inuit Games. Throughout the years, she has always

coached herself, and drawn on her inner motivation to

workout five times a week and practice 2 to 3 times per

week.

“I enjoy Inuit Games because it is a very different and

friendly sport,” says Susie. “Even though we are from

different places competing against each other, we help

each other out, we make friends and remain friends, we

learn from each other, and we always have a good time.

I love these games not only because they are part of

my culture, but because they give me balance in mind,

body, and spirit.”

Susie came first overall in the open female category of

the Yellowknife 2008 AWG; she received one gold, three

silver, and two bronze medals against competitors

from Alaska, Northern Alberta, Greenland, Nunavik,

Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Sami, Russia, and the

Yukon Territories. “Every time I compete I learn more

about myself and the sport,” she explains. “It is nice

to see different parts of the arctic come together and

share their games.”

Ten years after graduating from LCS, Susie is enjoying

the reconnection with her family and friends, her

culture and the opportunity to strengthen her

Inuktitut language skills. Yet she hopes to return to

school in order to give more to the people of Nunavut.

“One lesson from LCS that I have applied to my life

is to take your skills to the next level.” Whether she

trains for the 2010 AWG or begins her Masters of

Nursing, Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner

program, at the University of Ottawa, Susie’s focus

and determination will help her to succeed. “Susie’s

kindness and consideration for others is amazing,”

says former Head of Memorial House Sandra Bird. “It is

wonderful to see her achieve her goals.”

liSa ClarKE

(Below) L-R: Susie Pearce ’98, Brian Tattuinee, and Elayna Moreithi ’98 at LCS during Home to The Grove 2008

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(Opposite) louis and Bob Fleming ’43 were the first twins at

The Grove when they attended in the 1930s. louis resides

in the UK and Bob lives in Toronto. Since rob and louis

attended, five other sets of twins (on record) have attended

lakefield College School.

The 1950sMick Mallon, who taught at The

Grove circa 1955, was awarded

the Order of Canada in April

2008. He was honoured “for

his contributions as a teacher

and linguist who spent decades

preserving and revitalizing the

Inuktitut language.”

The 1960sGord Hunter ’63 participated in

the North American Orienteering

Championships in Syracuse

at the end of September 2008.

cnyo.us.orienteering.org/2008/

html/2008a-Meet.htm

The 1970sPeter Sibbald ’76 was invited by

the Visual Arts at Harbourfront

Centre (Toronto) to exhibit a

selection from his photographic

series Elegy for a Stolen Land as

part of an architecture exhibition

entitled, Building on History.

The objective of the architecture

gallery is to present exhibitions

which will educate, challenge and

question the thoughts and the

ideas which inform contemporary

architecture. petersibbald.com

The 1980sAfter 10+ years as the creative

director and principal with global

design/engineering firm EDAW

AECOM based in Hong Kong,

Frank Chow ’87 started his own

multidisciplinary studio, FRC,

focusing on master planning,

urban design, and landscape

architecture practising throughout

China. He is married to Lily, with

one son Ian (3) and one daughter

Claire (1). Email him at: frank.

chow@fcrstudio.com

Scott Lofquist-Morgan ’88

has taken a position with the

Department of National Defence in

Ottawa.

The 1990sHugh Sutherland ’91 has begun a

new business (Urban Fire) creating

custom outdoor fireplaces.

www.urbandfire.ca

Chantal Sutherland ’94 will be on

a reality TV show called Jockeys

airing in February 2009 on Animal

Planet.

Richard Grace ’95 is returning to

Canada after six years in Scotland

pursuing his career in medicine.

He is living in Hamilton, Ontario

where he is working at McMaster

University in Plastic Surgery.

Nik Van Haeren ’98 (above)

recently asked Cheryl Greene to

spend her life with him and she

said YES! Cheryl is originally

from Vancouver. They met while

working in the indoor tanning

industry. Cheryl moved to Ontario

in June and shortly thereafter

Nik popped the question.

They currently live together in

Woodstock, ON where they are

busy working on wedding plans.

Class News

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Dave Staples ’98 has begun

a Masters in Sustainability

Management in Perth, Australia.

The program focuses on helping

corporations become sustainable

entities and positive contributors

to society. He invites anyone

visiting the Perth area to contact

him at staples_david@hotmail.com

Belinda Schubert ’99 is articling

in Toronto and has discovered a

network of LCS lawyers including

Beth Earon ’99, Sam Ault ’98, Kara

Big Canoe ’99, Aaron Baril ’99,

Alison Mitchell ’98, and Kathleen

Bingham ’02.

Paula (nee Crawford) Mbonda ’99

is a Grade 6 teacher in Pickering,

currently enjoying maternity leave

(see p.33) with her boys.

The 2000sLisa Orr ’01 recently received a

Fulbright scholarship to study

in Sweden for a year. She lives

and studies in Lund researching

temperature effects on the

damselfy Ishcnura elegans.

Katie Uhlmann ’05 received

glowing reviews for her

performance in the play the

garbage and the flowers in Kingston

in November.

(Below) L-R Bill Gastle, John Hepburn, Bob Mackett, Decatur Howe, Murray Hunter, Alan Belcher, Gabrielle Howe (Standing), Monika Hunter, Carolyn Mackett, Janie Hepburn, Sue Gastle, Grace Belcher

Jane and John Hepburn very

kindly hosted a “Class of ’68” 40th

reunion this past June in the U.K.

In attendance with the Hepburns

were Grace and Alan Belcher,

Sue and Bill Gastle, Gabrielle

and Decatur Howe, Monika and

Murray Hunter along with Carolyn

and Bob Mackett.

All gathered in London in early

June and shortly thereafter headed

off to the Hepburns’ retreat in

Surrey for three glorious, sunny

days in the country (who says

it rains in England!). There was

much laughter, copious amounts of

great food, fine wine, and between

courses (so to speak) a few rounds

of golf and a wonderful day trip to

Portsmouth.

The entourage then headed back

to London for personal sightseeing

before reconvening for a trip on

the London Eye. This was followed

by a fun pub dinner and a nostalgic

evening at the Globe Theatre for

an excellent presentation of A

40th reunion for The Class of ‘68Midsummer’s Night Dream. It was a trip back in time and clearly refreshed

aging memories of Mr. Townsend’s English Literature classes (he always

had a small “twist” to share which seemed to capture the attention of a

room full of boys!).

“Our final night together was hosted by the the Hepburns at John’s Club in

Audley Street. It was a fine send-off for all of us. We determined that it had

indeed been 40 years before this particular graduate group of our Class

of ’68 (17 boys in all) had been together. We felt fortunate to have had the

opportunity to toast our three classmates who are no longer with us in

addition to the rest of our classmates,” says Alan.

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From the ArchivesThis is a photo from our archives without a date or caption. Do you recognize this class? Can

you help us fill in the missing names? please contact richard Johnston at rjohnston@lcs.on.ca

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Donata and Simon Creasy ’91

announce the birth of their first

child, Rupert Leonard Creasy, on

March 8, 2008 in Ottawa.

Nicole Florian ’91 and Seth Adler

welcomed Haven Tsi Adler on

March 11, 2008.

Tracey-Lee (Smyth) ’99 and

Michael Eddy are thrilled to

announce the birth of their

daughter, Olivia Grace Eddy, born

March 24, 2008.

Margot and Hugh Macdonnell ’85

welcome their fourth child, George

Edward (Teddy) Macdonnell,

on August 8, 2008 in New Jersey.

Teddy was also welcomed by big

sister Betsy (9), and big brothers

James (7), and Charlie (5).

Marcia (Gidley) Tupling ’92 and

husband, Robert, are thrilled

to announce the birth of their

daughter, Alison Joan Tupling, born

in Mississauga on July 12, 2008.

Proud uncle is David

Gidley ’94 who currently lives in

Adelaide, Australia with his wife,

Natalie.

Geoff and Jen (Helsing) Cooper

’92, big brother Karsten, and uncle

Mark Helsing ’90 welcomed Felix

Robert Cooper on August 24, 2008.

Al and Paula (nee Crawford)

Mbonda ’99 are happy to announce

the birth of their second son, Myers

Elliott Mbonda born on September

12, 2008. Big brother Griffin has

already taught him how to smile

and be a good listener!

Nicole Florian ‘91 with baby Haven

Simon Creasy ‘91 with son Rupert

Olivia Grace (Smyth) Eddy

Charlie, Betsy, Teddy and James Macdonnell

Welcome to the World!

Alison Joan Tupling

Felix and Karston Cooper

Paula Mbonda ’99 with Griffin and Myers

Grove News Fall/Winter 2009 | 35

Weddings

Anna Gainey ’97 and Thomas Pitfield (top) were married

on January 26, 2008 at the Notre Dame de Bonsecours

Chapel in Old Montreal. LCS alumni at the wedding

were Colleen Gainey ’03, Jennifer Ridgway ’96, Jennie

Jackson-Hughes ’97, Megan Boriss ’97, Kathleen

Killen ’96, Mary Sunderland ’97, Caitlin Weaver ’03,

and Janet Cudney ’94.

Alanna Gravely ’03 and Justin van Niekerk (second from

top) were married on March 12, 2008 in a private family

service in South Africa.

Andrea Knowlton ’96 married Ken Murray on

May 3, 2008 (third from top). The wedding was held at

Grace Church On-The-Hill with reception following at

The Granite Club in Toronto.

L-R Jamie Macintosh ‘96 as Best Man (Jamie introduced the bride

and groom!); Jeff Knowlton ‘93; Kate Hepburn ‘96; Nicola ‘93

Holmes and Jon Holmes ‘97 (cousins of the groom); Ken Murray;

Andrea Knowlton; Kathleen Killen ‘96 as a bridesmaid; Aurora

Ratcliffe Smythe (bridesmaid) and Shane Smyth ‘96; and Chris

Howard ‘95.

Rob Booth ’98 and Kate Lackie were married on

June 2, 2008 at the top of Devil’s Glen Country Club

overlooking Georgian Bay (bottom).

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Joanne Bridges ’00 and Scott Farley were married on

July 26, 2008 in Oakville, Ontario at Maple Grove United

Church (top).

Bryan Kingdon ’96 married Mary McEachern on August

23, 2008 in the A.W. Mackenzie Chapel (second from

top). The ceremony was performed by Father Glenn

Empey. Alumni in attendance included the Groom’s

Father Randy Kingdon ’66, Best Man Mike Kingdon ’00,

Groomsman Brad Gibson ’96, Cam Ainsworth-

Vincze ’96, Earl Dancel ’96, James Fagan ’96, Jeremy

Knight ’96, Sean Marshall ’96, James Heintzman ’97,

and Trevor Burgis ’97.

Sarah Heikoop ’02 married David Andrew on October

25, 2008 in Kitchener (third from top). Jackie Van

Haeren ’02, Laila Abu-Abed ’02, Michelle Fung ’02,

and Meghan Vlasschaert ’02 all stood up for Sarah and

David.

Allison Collins ’98 married Jesus Palis on November 15,

2008 in Salgar, Colombia (bottom left).

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Diana Wallace on May 15, 2008.

Widow of Simon ’44.

Paul Hahn ’49 on August 1, 2008 in

French River. Father-in-law of Alan

Avard ’85.

Francis (Frank) Cayley on August

3, 2008 in Victoria, BC. Father of

Christopher ’78 and Alasdair ’71.

Frances Helsing on August 18, 2008

in Peterborough. Mother of Mark ’90

and Jennifer (Helsing) Cooper ’92.

George Shaw on August 18, 2008.

Father of John ’71.

William Cowan on August 23, 2008 in

Toronto. Father of John ’79.

Kenneth William Morris on October

24, 2008 in Lakefield. Father of Steven

Morris ’79 and grandfather of Sam

Ault ’98 and Jackson Ault ’01.

John Leishman on August 18, 2008.

Father of Jake ’83.

Stewart Patrick Burden on October 7,

2008 in Toronto. Father of Reg ’62 and

Patrick ’68.

Cliff Malone on October 8, 2008.

Father of Kevin ’77.

Richard (Dick) Stone ’44 on October

24, 2008 in Hampshire, United

Kingdom.

Valerie Fleming on October 18, 2008.

Wife of Louis ’43.

Tim Dunn ’35 on November 17,

2008 in Montreal, Quebec. Son of

Gwyllym (1900), Father of Peter ’62,

Stuart ’64, Robert ’66, and Brian ’69;

Grandfather to Adrian ’92, Matthew

’95, Whitney ’95, Brendan ’98,

Stephanie ’01, and Gillian ’04.

Welsford (Wels) Marshall on

December 5, 2008. Father of Honorary

Alumnus and Foundation Board

Chair Jeffrey Marshall; Grandfather

of Stephen ’87, Patrick ’90, and

Christopher ’96.

Mary Helene Switzer on January 12,

2009 in North Bay, Ontario. Wife of

Maurice Switzer ’63.

Jim Anderson on January 24, 2009 in

Peterborough. Former Master and

father of Jamie ’69 and Duncan ’71.

in Our Memories

“Sir Timothy”—a Class act

The entire Grove community

mourns the passing of Tim

Dunn ’35, affectionately known

as “Sir Timothy,” on Monday,

November 17, 2008, at the age of 89

at Ste. Anne de Bellevue Veterans

Hospital in Quebec. His passing

was preceded by the untimely

death of his wife, Pam, in June. Son

of Major C. Gwyllym Dunn, Class

of 1900, and great, great-grandson

of well-known Canadian author

Susanna Moodie, Tim generously

helped to build the outstanding

reputation that Lakefield College

School has today as one of Canada’s

leading independent schools.

Brother of the late Stuart

Dunn ’38, Tim is the father of

LCS alumni Peter ’62, Stuart ’64,

Robert ’66, and Brian Dunn ’69.

He also had the pleasure of seeing

a number of his grandchildren

attend his alma mater: Adrian

’92, Matthew ’95, Whitney ’95,

Brendan ’98, Stephanie ’01, and

Gillian Dunn ’04.

Throughout his life, Tim remained

deeply involved with the school

as a school trustee and director

of the school foundation. Tim

and Pam were champions of the

school’s movement towards co-

education, and dedicated much of

their support towards deserving

students through the financial

assistance program. The Gwyllym

Dunn Memorial Bursary remains

a testament to the Dunn family’s

commitment of supporting the

precious gift of education. They

were also instrumental in the

building of Susanna Moodie

House, as well as the tennis courts,

the A.W. Mackenzie Chapel, and

many other projects throughout

their life-long relationship with the

school.

“Tim was a class act,” says former

Head of School David Hadden, “and

everyone who succumbed to his

charm and wit, or benefitted from

his generosity, will remember him

fondly!”

(Below) L-R: Tim Dunn with his grandaughters, Gillian and Stephanie, and son Brian.

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