Grove NewsSpring 2003

September3-7 Opening Day Registrations

(see Admissions package for details)5 Day Parents’ Reception, LCS6 Boarding Parents’ Reception, LCS17 Toronto Parents’ Reception18 Grove Society Meeting, LCS26 Student Career Day27/28 Fall Fair and Home to the Grove Reunion

October9 London, UK Alumni/ae Gathering10 London, UK Alumni/ae Dinner16 Halifax Alumni/ae Gathering23 Grove Society Meeting, Toronto25/26 Trustees’ Weekend

November 1 1950s Old Boys’ Reception at the Grove19 Grove Society Meeting, LCS 22 1960s Old Boys’ Reception at the Grove27 Waterloo Alumni/ae Gathering

December4 Grove Society Meeting & Christmas

Luncheon at the Haddens’

January15 Grove Society Meeting, Toronto22 Montreal Admissions Reception &

Alumni/ae Gathering23 Bishops University Alumni/ae Gathering

February5 Kingston Alumni/ae Gathering13 London Admissions Reception &

Alumni/ae Gathering20 Grove Society Meeting, LCS

April1 Grove Society Meeting, Toronto14 Ottawa Alumni/ae Gathering

May 1 125th Anniversary Gala, Toronto7 Toronto Alumni/ae Gathering15 Trustees’ Day, Official Opening of the

Bryan Jones Theatre28 Grove Society AGM, Peterborough29 Regatta Day

June8 Grove Society Luncheon, Peterborough11 Closing16 Grove Golf

Calendar of Events 2003- 2004

Board ChairMarilynn Booth

Past ChairBill Morris '70

S. Clifford Abraham '74Ian Armstrong '84Cindy Atkinson-BarnettDavid BignellWalter Blackwell '56Gordon BlakeRobert BourgeoisNan CampbellW. Brian CarterAndrew Clarke '85Trish CrangJanet Cudney '94John Curtin

Peter DalglishAlexandre Desmarais '03Paul Desmarais Jr. '73Bryce W. DouglasPeter Dunn '62Michael Eatson '83Jock Fleming '74Carol FlorenceBill Gastle '68Bruce GibsonCynthia GordonAbigail Greene '93Jennifer GruerHRH The Duke of York '78David HaddenChris HadfieldSteven HarrisGoodith HeeneyJohn K. Hepburn '68

Howard Hickman '60Timothy Hyde '76James Hyslop '85Alan IngramWarren Jones '88Howard KitchenLinda LeusNicholas Lewis '77James (Kim) Little '53Laleah MacintoshJohn (Bubs) Macrae '33Kevin Malone '77Jeffrey MarshallJack MatthewsJames Matthews '58John McRae '70Maggie McRae '03Val McRaeBetty Morris

Christopher OndaatjeBonnie PattersonTravis Price '85Tony Pullen '63Kathleen RamsayDouglas Rishor '57Diane RogersGretchen RossJohn Ryder '77Thomas Ryder '53Maureen SindenNancy SmithDonna Smith IveyDavid ThompsonAnn TottenhamTimothy Ward '62Christopher White '90

* Directors in Bold

Trustees 2002-2003

Editor: Tracey Blodgett, Layout and Design: Christine Vogel, Alumni Contributing Editor: Tom Flynn ‘96Editorial Committee: David Hadden, Richard Johnston, Allen LeBlanc, Kathy Green, Tom Milburn, Richard Life. Front and Back Cover Photos: Greg Stott. Address Correspondence to the Communications and Constituent Relations Office: Lakefield College School, Lakefield ON, K0L 2H0 705.652.3324 tblodgett@lakefieldcs.on.ca

Thomas Flynn '96I am very fortunate to take time to sit down a few times a year and think seriously about Lakefield and

what it has meant to me and to generations of people. I remember what it was like to be a student at

Lakefield, and I think about how important it is to remain connected to the school as an alumnus. I

remember my last Closing well, the excitement of the transition from student to graduate, and my readi-

ness to move on to the next stage in my life. Leaving a place can be difficult when you have enjoyed it as

much as I did Lakefield, but I felt, as many new graduates feel this year, that I had gotten everything possi-

ble out of my time at the Grove.

It was so much easier to be involved in everything at Lakefield. After high school, even in university, it

becomes difficult to balance work, studies, and recreation. We have to choose our focus, and decide what

is most important to us. Lakefield teaches students to make thoughtful choices both in the classroom and

in the larger community. At Lakefield, the community is at least as important in our education as the

classroom. The unique characteristic of 'Groveiness' has a profound influence on everyone, and helps

guide us through life after Lakefield.

Lakefield teaches us the importance of making a difference. We have a long tradition of giving back to our

community and caring for each other. Even when far away, or after many years, our time at Lakefield

brings us together. We are united by our shared experiences, and our involvement with Lakefield does not

end at a graduation ceremony. Lakefield gives us an opportunity to do so many different things, including

being part of the Lakefield family forever.

Thomas Flynn '96 received a Reischauer Fellowship for Japanese language study at the Johns Hopkins

University School of Advanced International Studies this summer. He also works for RAND, a California-

based think tank, and will finish his MA at SAIS in December.

Editorial

Excerpts from David Hadden’s Closing Chapel Speech, June 13, 2003

On April 22nd, I lost one of my dearest friends -

one of the most important people in my life. Three

days later, hundreds of people gathered to pay their

respects to the family of John Latimer, the former

Director of Kilcoo Camp and Head of Royal St.

George's School - a man who literally touched

countless people's souls with his kindness,

genuine interest in them, and his remarkable

capacity to love so many people.

For me, John Latimer and Kilcoo Camp - where I

spent 11 summers as a camper and counselor -

have had an enormous influence on my life. I am

guided, on a daily basis, by the values they helped

to instill in me.

The power of influence of a place or a mentor can

be profound. That's why I found it so heartening

when Robbie Hazell made the following observa-

tions about Kilcoo Camp, a generation after I had

attended, in his chapel talk. He said:

“Kilcoo is amazing. The people and the place and

the values that the camp has to offer are unlike

anywhere else in the world. Kilcoo has taught me

so much over the years and I owe the camp so

much in return.”

I hope that this place, its teachers and the peers

you referred to in your Chapel talks, have a

similarly profound impact, offering guiding princi-

ples to help direct you during the course of your

lifetimes. Only last week, I was encouraged when I

received a letter from Caroline Willis, Class of '97,

who was asked at an interview who the most influ-

ential figure in her life had been. She wrote:

“My single most influential figure is not a single

person. It is made up of many people of all ages; it

houses and shelters these people with many build-

ings; it involves trees, a ring road, a lake, green

spaces of playing fields; it involves this indescrib-

able spirit or connection between its people. The

figure of which I speak is Lakefield College School,

the place where I lived, was educated, and devel-

oped the most special relationships of my life. LCS,

for someone who doesn't go there, is predomi-

nantly a school. But that part was only one small

element of my experience there. Lakefield taught

me the principles that guide me today.”

Looking back, I realize that John Latimer's life was

guided by a simple creed. Perhaps it was best illus-

trated by the message he conveyed in Chapel two

years ago. Some of you may recall John's heart-

warming stories about the generosity of spirit of

people, its impact on others, and the fulfillment

they felt as a result. His conclusion was, “ . . . the

moral of the story . . . people will forget what you

said . . . people will forget what you did . . . but

people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Mr. Mason talked about grace in his Chapel talk

this year. He defined it simply as, “unearned

generosity and kindness.” Grace comes in many

forms, but at its core, I think John Latimer had it

right . . people will forget what you said . . . people

will forget what you did . . . but people will never

forget how you made them feel. John Latimer's

grace was making everyone feel better about

themselves in his company.

Grace, in its purest form, exhibits itself with those

acts of generosity with little, if any, likelihood of

recompense. Grace begets grace. And you never

know how, when, or where it is going to manifest

itself. Mr. Mason told the story about Mrs. X. in

Peterborough who hosted a Thanksgiving dinner in

her home for a group of Trent's international

students for over 30 years.

One could not help but be touched by the fact that

one of her guests created a small park in a city in

North Africa in her memory years later, after she

had passed away.

They say, “What goes around comes around.” And

what has come around to all of us gathered in this

Chapel is that we are the lucky ones. We are so

privileged to be here: privileged to be healthy, free,

From the Head of School

and educated. With this privilege comes the

responsibility to be sensitive to those less fortunate

and to try to do something about it; to give gener-

ously of our time, interest, and talent to others.

Of all the involvements and achievements of this

year's graduating class, nothing encourages me

more about being a part of this place than to

observe the grace that so many of you have

displayed to giving back, to doing good as well as

doing well.

I am uplifted by the breadth of involvement and

strength of leadership that this class has demon-

strated to service, amassing almost 6000 hours of

community service.

Elise Walsh observed from Harry Potter in her

chapel talk, “It is our choices that show what we

truly are, far more than our abilities.”

It would be my hope that Lakefield has helped to

instill in each of you a moral compass that will help

to guide you through the choppy waters that you

will invariably face on occasions during your

lifetimes. Life, for your generation, will be anything

but straightforward and simple. It will be filled

with ups and downs, squiggles and circles.

When you are confronted with difficult decisions or

unusual challenges, I would be honoured if you

thought back to this place and what it stands for. I

would be honoured if the choices you make are

guided by the values of those special teachers and

close friends for whom you have gained a healthy

respect along the way.

Last year, at this time, you may recall that I referred

to a book entitled, “Tuesdays with Morrie”. It's

about a man who, after building a busy career,

rediscovers his favourite professor, Morrie, who is

dying of a terrible degenerative illness called Lou

Gehrig's Disease. Every Tuesday, he visits Morrie

and learns a new lesson about life. I said at the

time, “Any time you seek perspective, read this

book.”

Shortly before John Latimer passed away, Susan

and I had the opportunity to visit with him. He

thought he had longer to live than turned out. I

tried to convey to him how much I loved and

respected him.

Seeking perspective, I returned to “Tuesdays with

Morrie”. The concluding paragraph had special

significance for me and my relationship with John

and Kilcoo. I hope it is similarly relevant to the

majority of you tonight on the eve of your depar-

tures from Lakefield.

“Have you ever really had a teacher? One who saw

you as a raw but precious thing, a jewel that, with

wisdom, could be polished to a proud shine? If you

are lucky enough to find your way to such teachers,

you will always find your way back. Sometimes it is

only in your head. Sometimes it is right alongside

their beds. The last class of my old professor's life

took place once a week, in his home, by a window

in his study where he could watch a small hibiscus

plant shed its pink flowers. The class met on

Tuesdays. No books were required. The subject

was the meaning of life. It was taught from experi-

ence. The teaching goes on.”

May what you have learned here go on. May the

experiences you have shared together help add

meaning and purpose to your lives and may it be

said for each of you that the world is a better and

happier place as a result of “the unearned generos-

ity, kindness, and grace” you have extended to

others over the course of your lifetimes.

Marilynn BoothChair LCS Board of Directors

Closing Chapel Speech, June 13, 2003

I am very proud to share the 2003 celebration of

Lakefield's Closing Ceremonies and to bring

warmest wishes from the Board and Trustees.

Each and every one of us has a special bond with

this outstanding and meaningful learning commu-

nity. Of significance today, is the presence of His

Royal Highness The Duke of York who openly

acknowledges the special place that Lakefield

occupies in his soul.

The other night at dinner in conversation with His

Royal Highness, we spoke to the concept of leaving

a legacy. I wanted to pick up on that concept. To

me, legacy is the commitment to make the world,

for those who follow us, a better place. His Royal

Highness' commitment to our School has helped

enormously in building our future. He truly has

left us a legacy, so too, have the parents and friends

who are supporting our students to attend

Lakefield. They believe that an experience at

Lakefield, which truly empowers each student to

reach their potential in mind, body and spirit,

prepares them well for the future - and leaves a

legacy.

Each of you, as students, also have created a legacy

at Lakefield. You have all contributed in meaning-

ful ways so the Lakefield of the future will be

strengthened from your involvement.

The faculty and staff of Lakefield College School

work to create a legacy for their students each day.

They work tirelessly to ensure, through the special

relationships at Lakefield, each student is encour-

aged to know themselves, to celebrate their

strengths, and to be supported in the challenges

along the way.

I would like to acknowledge with all of you,

supported by the Board and Trustees, the compe-

tence, dedication and devotion of the entire

Lakefield faculty and staff. Please join with me in

the most heartfelt thanks to these amazing leaders.

“Build a positive legacy day after day.

It will be the greatest honour that you

can bestow upon Lakefield and the

people's whose lives you shared here -

both teachers and friends.”

In closing, I would like to make a few comments to

our graduating students. I hope you will celebrate

the legacy you have left here at Lakefield College

School - you leave a legacy of friendships, of

academic excellence, of arts, of athletic involve-

ment, of leadership and contribution.

As you leave Lakefield today, I hope you will always

think about the legacy you hope to leave through-

out your life. Build a positive legacy day after day.

It will be the greatest honour that you can bestow

upon Lakefield and the people whose lives you

shared here - both teachers and friends. Continue

to make Lakefield proud of you for who you are and

all that you will do - a powerful legacy that you can

leave.

Seize life, enjoy life, leave a legacy.

Congratulations!

Leave a Legacy

I attended the school from 1934 to 1940. I am in

the large picture shown on pages 18 and 19 of the

Grove News Fall 2002, No. 72. I was just 13 years

old at the time.

I have been looking carefully at the picture and

what memories it stirs! Could No. 73 be one of the

Christie (Errington) boys? Their grandfather was

Sam McLaughlin, owner of General Motors of

Canada at the time. I remember their mother

coming to visit them in Sam's Cadillac V16 with a

chauffeur. What a boat! No. 96 was Radmore

Elliott from Toronto. I will never forget the night he

caught Polio. His screams still haunt me. I don't

think he ever walked again. His uncle was C.F. Basil

Tippet (of Tippet-Richardson) who had no children

and who sponsored Radmore to come to the

School.

There were a number of boys who came just for one

year and did not come back. The thirties were

brutal years. Many thanks for putting in the picture.

Sincerely,

Gerry Fairhead '42

“I was completely captivated by this

photo, dropped all responsibilities and

got my thinking cap on. That's the

effect Lakefield can have on a boy 60

years after he left the school!”

It was a great treat to see and read about Tim Hyde

and members of '77 doing the Burnside River with

Dave Hodgetts’ notes. I never seemed to have the

time to do this, or any trip, when I was a student

but would always be interested in hearing such

stories from current students - especially as they do

seem to be visiting some wonderful spots.

My regards to Bubs and thanks for his article, too.

Cheers,

Christopher R. Jones '75

I've just received the Grove News - it is outstanding

- superb, and the best ever. Congratulations. The

1936 Who's Who should get the old “old boys”

talking, and reversing what brains and memories

they have left back to 1936.

Quite likely, together we'll be able to help you

complete this fascinating physiognomic puzzle!

My twin brother Robert Fleming(1) and I arrived at

The Grove in September 1936, a term after this

photo was taken, and many of the boys pictured

were still there after April 1936. I am still able to

recognize many of the them, although I entered the

school when I was 11 years old.

Ted Pease(1), No.27 (Not Hal) was a prefect when

we were there, he went off to WWII and sadly never

returned. Hal (quite a character) survived him. Hal

Pease(11) is No.4. No.28 - Simpson was an

outstanding boy and headed the boxing team -

boxing was compulsory at the time. He was a

prefect, survived WWII and surprised the School by

marrying Peaches Eisdell - beautiful, blonde daugh-

ter of Hubert Eisdell - she was also the first girl to

attend the school - on her own. Talk about

romance!

I was completely captivated by this photo, dropped

all responsibilities and got my thinking cap on.

That's the effect Lakefield can have on a boy 60

years after he left the school!

I hope that maybe these musings might give you

some additional clues.

Kind regards,

Louis Fleming(II) '43

Attended The Grove 1936-1941

[With regards to your article in the Fall 2002 issue],

my sentiments entirely: When my son, Dermot,

and I first visited the Grove in 1968, it so reminded

me of Camp Kagawong on Balsam Lake where I was

a camper in 1934/35 plus a few hours of classwork

Letters

thrown in! Kagawong, now, sadly disappeared into

cottage country.

...Apropos your centre spread on pp 18-19, #64

Warren II may be my late cousin Tournbull Warren

who died in Guelph two years ago, aged 86. He was

on Montgomery's staff during WWII and ended up

as a colonel with the OBE for his war efforts.

All the best,

Paddy Stoker

P.S. One of my campmates was Ted Leather from

Hamilton (now Sir Edwin Leather, ex-governor of

Bermuda). We met several years ago at the

Churchill dinner in Toronto!

Thank you for the Fall 2002 Grove News. I was

delighted to see a letter from our school nurse, Miss

Bewley. Her infirmary was the closest thing to

Nirvana at LPS.

The white metal hospital beds were wider and more

plush than our narrow sagging army cots. Who else

would call you "Duckey"? Her cheerfulness was

contagious. Many boys prolonged their stay in Miss

Bewley's infirmary by rubbing their thermometers

on their blankets. The whole school knew not to

put the tip of the thermometer under the hot water

tap after one boy ran the mercury up to the other

end and was promptly thrust back out into the

rigors of school life.

One time I was in Miss Bewley's infirmary with a

particularly rowdy bunch of new boys. They ran

upstairs to her apartment and swiped a pack of her

DuMauriers while she was getting her mail "on the

other side" (senior school). Soon the ward was

filled with blue smoke and not long after, Mr.

Rashleigh was spotted making his way through the

snow towards the infirmary. In a panic, the bright

red DuMaurier pack was thrown on my bed stand,

even though I hadn't acquired a taste for tobacco

and didn't smoke at that time. Mr. Rashleigh came

in and briefly stated the crime and waited for

confessions, eyeing the bright red DuMaurier pack

on my bed stand. The new boys, not having yet

been "inculcated with LPS values", were hanging

tough. "Come on boys, own up, " Mr. Rashleigh

pressed. "I did for one, sir", I ventured. One by

one, the new boys grudgingly "fessed up", incredu-

lous that I would "cave in".

That time I really was sick and had to stay on in the

infirmary while the New Boys reported in for their

swats. They "visited me" en masse afterwards in

the infirmary to "remind" me not to "forget" to

report in for my swats when I got out.

On that day, not without trepidation, I reported to

Mr. Smith's office, which consisted of a desk in the

corner of the tiny school library. "Gibson, come in,

how are you?", Mr. Smith greeted cheerfully. Now I

really felt bad. "I'm here for swats Sir, for the

cigarettes." His face clouded over with disappoint-

ment, a twiddly twig was produced, hardly a match

for the hickory prefect’s cane, which left red welts

on our backsides. After the perfunctary swats were

administered (I wasn't even required to bend over

or have my coattails flipped up), came the real

message; "Gibson, as an old boy, you are expected

to exhibit leadership in situations like this." I think

Mr. Rashleigh, Mrs. Smith and Miss Bewley had

radar.

Sincerely,

Ted Gibson ‘63

Collingwood Infirmary, late 1930s

A Royal Visit to Lakefield 2

Head Students’ Closing Address 4

And The Award Goes To... 6

How Will We Know If We Are On The Right Track? 8

School News 10

The Fine Art Of Branding 12

Who’s Who - Update 14

“Il faut cultiver notre jardin”, Stephen Morris ‘79 15

The Grove: A Swiss Army Knife For Life 16

More Than Just A House...A Home 17

Bringing Leadership To Life 18

Tee Off Time - The Andy Harris Cup 19

Special Events 20

Trails Of Adventure - The British Connection 22

He’s Funny, That Man Needles, Stephen Smith ‘85 24

Reason To Dream, Jessica Lax ‘98 26

Power To Be Adventure Pursuits, Tim Cormode ‘87 27

Class News 28

The Lakefield That I Know, Laura Pieterson ‘03 34

In this Issue

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Lakefield College School welcomed His Royal Highness The Duke of York to the

Closing Ceremonies on June 14, 2003. His Royal Highness shared his fond

memories of his time as a student at the School.

“… I begged and cajoled my parents to go to…Lakefield College School, as a part

of the Round Square exchange programme. On a very cold day in early January

1977, I arrived in Canada to begin my first international experience. Initially I

was like a fish out of water, but I soon became accustomed to my new world, and

I spent the next nine months in Canada at this school, and was inspired beyond

my imagination. This inspiration still lasts today…”

A Royal Visit to Lakefield

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Bantering With The Prince

“Having the Prince at Closing Ceremonies was exciting, though I was much more

focused on graduating. After his speech, however, when he shared with the

Grove what our School meant to him, I was very intrigued by his presence

because I felt the same way, and agreed with much of what he had to say.

In the picture with us laughing (above) he said to me, “Oh, it is you again,” and

then went on to joke (because I was receiving the Silver Jubilee Award), “I guess

we must be a lot alike!” He had a really good sense of humour and I felt

comfortable meeting him.”

Jill Arsenault ‘03, Silver Jubilee Award Winner

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Lauren Allen '03Thank you to everyone who

contributes to this incredible

community. It is here that we

have made some wonderful

memories and friendships. It is

here that we've built a solid

foundation from which to step

from, and start our lives.

Now we must look to the future,

because there are many new

adventures awaiting us, and if we

stopped here and now, we would

never discover them and

continue to grow.

Take a second to imagine a world

where people are held by their

past like an anchor, keeping

them from moving forward. This

is an excerpt from a fictional

novel entitled "Einstein's

Dreams", which plays with the

idea of time: "The tragedy in a

world in which people are living

in the past is that no one is

happy, whether stuck in a time of

pain or of joy. The tragedy of

this world is that everyone is

alone. For a life in the past

cannot be shared with the

present."

The grads have an exciting future

to look forward to, and must

continue to do so, because time

is finite. We must enjoy each

moment before it passes,

because time is precious: the

grads have only a short summer

left before we start university

and go off on our travels; the

returning students have a set

amount of time left to spend at

Lakefield; parents have to enjoy

the time left before their children

grow up and move away from

home for good; and we all have a

limited amount of time to

discover the world we live in,

and the people in it.

“Remember that the

world is full of endless

possibilities.”

All of our lives have intersected

at one point as we sit here today

for this Closing Ceremony. Some

of our paths will cross again

soon, and some may not. But to

the graduating class, as we each

go our separate ways, never

forget the things you have

experienced and learned while

you've been here.

Although we may not remember

specific events from our time

here, like the chapel speeches,

nights in residence, sports

games, concerts and such, we

will remember Lakefield for what

it feels like to be here. We will

remember what it feels like to

walk down the halls and know

everyone by name, what it feels

like to be able to chat with your

teachers like friends, and what it

feels like to be a part of this

trusting community, and be

surrounded by the incredible

people in it.

To the graduating class -

continue to take advantage of

everything that comes your way,

and live each day to its fullest.

Remember that the world is full

of endless possibilities.

I'd like to leave you with a quote

by Mark Twain. It says, "Twenty

years from now you will be more

disappointed by the things you

didn't do than by the things you

did. So throw off the bowlines,

sail away from your safe harbour.

Catch the trade winds in your

sails. Explore. Dream."

Have a wonderful summer

everyone!

Andrew Parke '03In the very first address to our

grad class, 273 days ago, Lauren

and I spoke about taking advan-

tage of what this wonderful place

has to offer. We spoke about

how lucky we are to be here and

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the amount of opportunities

Lakefield College School

presents to its students. To illus-

trate how lucky we really are, I

read them a passage about what

the world would look like if we

shrunk the entire world's

population to a village of

precisely 100 people, with all the

existing human ratios remaining

the same. I want to share this

passage with you:

It stated there would be 57

Asians, 21 Europeans, 14 from

the Western Hemisphere (both

north and south), and eight

Africans.

Fifty-two would be female, 48

would be male, 70 would be non-

white, 20 would be white. It

went on to state that six people

would possess 59% of the entire

world's wealth, 80 would live in

substandard housing, 70 would

be unable to read, 50 would

suffer from malnutrition, one

would be near death, one would

be near birth, one (and only one)

would have a college education

and one would own a computer.

After reading this again, I can

honestly say that we are

definitely very lucky to be a part

of the community of Lakefield

College School. Because this

school offers so much to its

students, it is only up to its

students to take advantage of the

opportunities.

I must say that this year's grad

class has taken advantage of the

opportunities this School has to

offer. Here are only a few

highlights:

Allison Bingham and Michella

Young's project BOB (Bring One

Back), where over 1743 cans

have been collected and donated

to the Food Banks in the

community.

The Grove Fair Day, where over

40 children from the surround-

ing areas of Lakefield, came to

the School one Sunday morning

and were entertained by 25

members of the grad class.

The grad class participation in

the Duke of Edinburgh Program

and the astonishing 12,471 hours

of community service

contributed by all students this

year. I guess this just goes to

show how each and every

student here at the School is

ready to give back to their

community what their commu-

nity has given to them.

We feel so privileged to be able

to represent this year's grad class

for the amount of contributions

and commitment this group of

talented, dedicated and enthusi-

astic people has made. But we

must say we could have never

done it without the support of so

many people that care about this

School.

Lauren and I have had the

honour to attend special

meetings and functions through-

out the year in our roles as Co-

Head Students. What we have

learned throughout these

meetings is the amount of

people dedicated to this School.

When you sit through Trustees

Meetings, Grove Society

Meetings or Staff Meetings, you

can't help but marvel at the time

and energy people put into this

School.

“To all the parents, thank

you for giving us our

future.”

They take time off from their

personal lives and put together

new ideas and events in order to

improve the quality of our

School and more specifically to

help improve the lives our

students. There may not be any

students present during these

meetings, but the meetings focus

on the students and the students

only. On behalf of all the

students at Lakefield College

School, thank all of you who

have contributed to improving

the lives of your students and

our future.

But the most important people

we need to thank, as grads, are

our parents. They brought us

into this world, watched us grow

and most importantly watched

us succeed. Tell your parents

you love them, it is the most

important thing you can do.

To all the parents, thank you for

giving us our future.

p5

Academic ProficiencyStanding

Top of FormGrade 7 Max LafortuneGrade 8 Mathew MacLeanGrade 9 Rachel HonigGrade 10 Simon DenureGrade 11 Nisha Pinto

Governor General's MedalAllison Bingham

Arts and LanguagesEnglishGrade 7/8 Humanities PrizeMathew MacLean

The Dela Fosse Prize (Junior)Sara Cooper

Intermediate English PrizeMeaghan Dyas

The Language and LiteraturePrizeJess Foran

The English Writers CraftPrizeJennifer Macko

I. Norman Smith Prize forEnglish Studies in LiteratureNikolas MacLean

Fine Arts Grade 7/8 Fine Arts PrizeEmily Kerr

Hubert Eisdell Award (Junior)Lindsay Joseph

Intermediate Fine Arts PrizeAdam Bishop

The Drama PrizeJohn Fleming

The David Bierk Visual Arts PrizeErin Crowley

The Music PrizeChristine Tomkinson

Modern LanguagesJunior Modern LanguagesPrizeKatie Richardson-Arnould

Intermediate ModernLanguages PrizeNisha Pinto

The Core French PrizeOtto von Nostitz

The Extended French PrizeNicolas Desmarais

HRH Prince of AsturiasSpanish PrizeTess Lorriman

Mathematics, Scienceand Technology

MathematicsGrade 7/8 Mathematics andScience PrizeMathew MacLean

Paterson Prize (Junior)Sara Cooper

Intermediate MathematicsPrizeRobin Sheung

Larry Griffiths Prize forAlgebraAndrew Parsons

Larry Griffiths Prize forGeometry and DiscreteMathematicsRobin Sheung

Professor M. Mackenzie Prizefor CalculusJohn Fleming

Professor M. Mackenzie Prizefor Advanced Functions andCalculusPeter Pelc

The Mathematics of DataManagement PrizeAlexander Lyttle

And the Award Goes To...

p6

Science and TechnologyA.W. MackenzieEnvironmental Award (Junior)Andrea Ober

Intermediate Science andTechnology PrizeMeaghan Dyas

Mrs. A.W. Mackenzie NaturalHistory Prize for BiologyChristine Tomkinson

The Computer andInformation Science PrizeJessica Holdcroft

The Chemistry PrizeAllison Bingham

The Physics PrizeDavid Hill

The Earth and Space SciencePrizeBrian Maxwell

The CommunicationsTechnology PrizeKelly Bignell

Social Sciences

T.H.B. Symons CanadianStudies Prize (Junior)Gemma Barker

Intermediate Social SciencesPrizeKatharine Rogers

Susan Guest OutdoorEducation PrizeNikolas MacLean

The Canadian-AmericanHistory PrizeBrett Jackman

The Economics PrizeAndrew Parke

The Modern WesternCivilization PrizeTess Lorriman

The Canadian andInternational Law PrizeJennifer Macko

The World Issues PrizeGraham Warden

Character andAchievement Awards

The Gaby AwardHannah Anglesey

The Harmon AwardKrista Wollny

The Junior Grove SocietyPrizeAndrea Ober

The Fred Page Higgins AwardSara Cooper

Junior Edson Pease PrizeHilary Bird

The Jean Ketchum PrizeShin-Young Park

The Stephen Thompson PrizeMary-Anne Reid

The Senior Grove SocietyPrizeRemy Studli

The Milligan AwardsLauren Allen, Loic Dalle

The Crombie AwardRob Hazell

Senior Edson Pease PrizeSarah Chung

H.M. Silver Jubilee AwardJill Arsenault

The Nelles PrizeRiona Petticrew

The J.R. Anderson AwardLoic Dalle

John Pearman Martyn SibbaldPrizeAndrew Parke

The Ondaatje FoundationAwardAllison Bingham

The Monty Bull AwardElise-Marie Walsh

The Jack MatthewsHumanitarian AwardLauren Allen

The Whitney PrizeLisa Perowne

Jean and Winder SmithAwardJohn Fleming

University of TorontoNational Book AwardAllison Bingham

McLimont ScholarshipDavid Hill

The Trustee's PrizeJason Allingham

The Grove AwardBrett Jackman

The Grove AwardErin Crowley

The Grove AwardJessica Holdcroft

British Alumni TravellingScholarshipJill ArsenaultJessica Foran

p7

Dr. Janet Markus, From Her Address tothe Grove Society AGM, May, 2003

Education, and the business of schooling, has a

tremendous impact on all of our lives, and the high

school years in particular have a powerful and far-

reaching effect that resonates many decades after

the OAC/grade 12 graduation.

How will we know if we are on the right track? Let's

start by considering what factors are important

when you choose a school for your child. A recent

survey done by Paul Kropp (author of "The School

Solution") says that adolescents choose a high

school based on three important principles: to be

with friends, a convenient location/timetable/

desirable environment, and extracurricular activi-

ties that suit the individual's interests.

Parents of adolescents choose a high school for

their child based on three very different principles:

high academic achievement and reputation, best

preparation for university or college, and a stimu-

lating and safe environment for learning. If parents

are happy, and students are happy by the time the

end of each year rolls around, then the program

offered at the school must have met the expecta-

tions of both groups.

Education, and schooling, has changed dramati-

cally in the last 100 years, and these changes reflect

a shift in values, a change of what we value and

expect from a school. One of the ways we can figure

out if we are on the right track, is to examine the

intention of the mission and programs offered at

the school, and consider the values represented by

individuals and activities at the school.

To get a snapshot of the way the school program

might appear to an interested stranger, I can refer

to a recent process at Lakefield. Several months

ago, an advertising agency sent out two young

designers to gather as much information as possi-

ble about the school from students, teachers,

parents, and administrators and collate this infor-

mation into a short sentence that would let people

know what Lakefield is all about. This process was

part of a series of visits that resulted in some new

visuals for LCS (see page 14). Our new tagline,

"Bringing Education to Life" was designed with

input from staff and students and we feel it

captures an important part of the Lakefield experi-

ence.

Schooling is not an end in itself; its purpose is to

serve life, both within the school and beyond it. The

concept of bringing education to life, and educa-

tion for life, is associated with the famous educator

John Dewey. For Dewey, education had to be tied to

life to be effective, and schooling found its justifica-

tion in serving all areas of life. Many basic values

can be fulfilled in the process of schooling itself; I

think at Lakefield we try as far as possible to foster

the values of a good life, the life we would wish for

students in their later years as well as in the time

they spend with us in high school.

The mission statement: "To challenge and enable

students to achieve their full potential in body,

mind and spirit" suggests that the school program

sees itself in an expanded role to create opportuni-

ties and nurture relationships that will help young

people learn the things they need to learn in order

to live life to the full. I think the unspoken message

p8

How Will We Know If We Are On The Right Track?

in the mission statement is the

belief that students are capable,

and they will benefit greatly from

experiences that push them to

both fail and succeed as they

pursue a wide range of experi-

ences.

Failing and Succeeding…

Lakefield is a great place to fail,

to fall flat on your face, to get up

again and try until you get it

right, and eventually succeed and

excel. New students who come to

Lakefield are often surprised by a

quality we call "Groveiness".

Groveiness means that you want

to be able to wear your

Bierkenstocks as classroom dress

through the winter because you

are hanging onto the season…the

summer season that is.

Groveiness means that a new

student in grade 9 might find

themselves reading poetry out

loud at a campfire down by the

waterfront to senior students

cheering you on and patting you

on the back when you are done.

Groveiness means that you are

not supposed to be perfect, that

it is okay to embarrass yourself,

ask for help, or do something

stupid. Groveiness promotes

being honest and genuine about

who you are, and realizing that

we learn best from making

mistakes. Because we are human,

we tend to understand ourselves

better only when we have failed

at something.

Groveiness (at its best) provides

the willing hand, the caring

environment, to help each

student understand that they will

be a better person for having

failed the first time, and tried

again. Being challenged means

that it requires real effort and will

to succeed, the mission state-

ment says, "to challenge and

enable", the Lakefield environ-

ment becomes a safe and

supportive landing to enable

students to keep trying to meet

their goals.

If we are to look carefully to

determine whether or not we are

on the right track we could look

at what students say in front of

their peers when they are asked

to articulate their experience at

Lakefield. Chapel speeches can

be a great way of finding out

what students think when they

are forced to be reflective about

their time at school. Robbie

Hazell said, "…This year I

decided that I was going to really

try to achieve…really listen and

work hard. I realized when I

made this kind of effort I got so

much out of all my classes. I

found my classes interesting and

I learned something important

from each of my teachers."

Graham Bocking said, "To be cool

at Lakefield you should be in the

band, choir and perform on stage

during the One Act Play Festival.

The great thing about Lakefield is

that by doing all the things you

love to do you get attention and

support. At a regular high school

you would probably be beaten up

for doing the same things."

Interestingly, every student who

has given a chapel speech this

year has expressed their thanks

to their parents and the school

for creating the opportunity to

experience a world where

students are always asked to do

the best they can do in a warm

and caring environment.

Graduating students giving

chapel speeches consistently

offered one piece of advice to

younger students about how to

organize their time at school.

They said: "Get involved! The

more you get involved in sports,

arts, drama, and groups the more

you will get out of school." One

student says, "There is a direct

relationship between how happy

you will feel and how involved

you are in school activities. Force

yourself to try everything, jump

in, you won't regret it."

Serving a population of 362

teenagers is always a challenging

process, and staying on track

means that there must be guiding

principles that create stability,

consistency, and meaning. When

I first came to an interview for a

teaching job at Lakefield twelve

years ago, Richard Life said to me

that the guiding principle at

Lakefield College was that every-

one was required to teach

through relationships. Little did

he realize how powerful that

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continued on p34

Field HockeyMary-Anne Reid, Kelly

Bignell, and Dani Scanlon

were selected to continue

their training with the

Women's U-18 High

Performance (Provincial)

Team. A major accom-

plishment for the three

girls, the U18 team is one

of the most competitive in

the country, and consid-

ered the training group for

the Canada Games

program 2004/05.

CISAA T-II HockeyChampionsCongratulations to the

Boys Tier II team for

coming home with the

Championship title! Our

team faced Saint Andrew’s

College in the finals and

was victorious!

The boys thank their

assistant coaches Andrew

Johnston '95 and Ryan

Bell for all their support

throughout the year as

well as their head-coach

Ian Armstrong ‘83 for

"bringing fun back to the

game of hockey!"

TennisOtto von Nostitz took part

in the singles tournament

of OFSAA in Toronto this

Spring. Playing exception-

ally well, Otto won a

streak of three matches in

a row including an

outstanding semi-final

win. Although up against a

hard serving opponent in

the finals, Otto brought

home a winning silver

medal for his efforts.

BasketballThe Varsity Boys'

Basketball team had an

amazing season with 19

wins and no losses in

CISAA play this year. As

hosts for the champi-

onship finals, LCS

defeated rivals, St. John

Kilmarnock, winning the

CISAA League

Championships. An

impressive season indeed!

p10

School News

Duke of EdinburghLakefield College School celebrates their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Recipients - a total of 30 this year.

On June 4th, 2003 some of these students attended the Duke of Edinburgh Award Ceremony in London,

Ontario where they received their awards from His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex. After speaking with

several of our students informally, Prince Edward remarked how impressed he was with the large number

of Lakefield College Students who had earned the prestigious award.

Standing (L-R): Jason Allingham, Kevin Makowchick, Jenna Bowcott, Erin Munro, Duncan McRae, Melanie vonDiergardt-Naglo, John Schofield, Kara Rashotte, Elise-Marie Walsh, Jessica Foran, Joe Mallette, Josh Turk, IanHumphreys, Sarah Chung, Lauren Allen, Riona Petticrew, Mark PetrosoniakSitting (L-R): Jon Houston, Pat Scanlon, Loic Dalle, Jordan Vlasschaert Not in attendence: Sho Araki, Jill Arsenault, Catie Cundall, Alexandre Desmarais, Nicolas Desmarais, Alice Honig, Mark Olsheski, Christine Tomkinson, Graham Warden

Staff NewsFormer staff member Dr.

Rosalind Barker has been

appointed to the Executive

Committee of the Yale University

Graduate School Alumni

Association for a three-year term,

beginning in July, 2003.

Literary JournalThis year's literary journal, “In

Our Words 2003” includes contri-

butions of poetry, essays,

memoirs and short fiction from

more than 30 students. The

journal also features the winners

of the first “LCS Writes!” contest,

sponsored by the Grove Society.

Congratulations to Brendan Fell,

whose poem was selected for

recognition in the University of

Buffalo poetry contest.

GoodbyeAt Closing, we bid farewell to

staff members, Brian Taguchi,

Stephanie Horsley, Melissa

Iamonico, and Laura Culliton.

Our best wishes also go to our

leaving Dons, Alex Gordon, Dan

Hedges, Jess Fitchette ‘97, Katie

Boomgaardt, Lindsay McLean,

Kylie Campbell, Ryan Bell, and

Alex Hurley. Also, Arts and

Languages teacher, Libby

Dalrymple, will be taking a year

off to pursue personal and

professional endeavours.

BequiaThe participants of the

Bequia/St. Vincent Island

Outreach Service Expedition,

would like to extend their

appreciation to Mary Barnard

(grandmother of James Ward) for

her generosity. On one of their

last days in the islands the group

spent an enjoyable few hours on

the water sailing along the coast

of St. Vincent to a beautiful

natural waterfall; a trip arranged

by Mrs. Barnard with her

business, Barefoot Yacht

Charters.

p11

Lindsay Joseph with St. Benedictchildren in Bequia

The Fine Art Of Branding

Sarah McMahon, Director of Admissions

There are two key objectives outlined in the branding strategy of Securing Our

Future. The first is to position Lakefield as the finest predominantly boarding

school in Canada. The second is to ensure that all marketing and communications

activity is of a high quality, adheres to the LCS brand strategy, and delivers an

impactful and consistent message.

When one utters the word branding in a conversation, immediately a vision of a cattle ranch in the west

comes to mind with a hot iron and a helpless cow being marked for life. Please rest assured that this is not

the approach that we have taken at LCS!

From a marketing perspective the concept of a brand is described as follows:

“A brand is not an icon, a slogan, or a mission statement. It is a promise - a

promise your company can keep...This is the promise you make and keep in every

marketing activity, every action, every corporate decision, every customer interac-

tion.” Kristin Zhavagio, “Business Marketing”

For some, blending the two words branding and education together is difficult, especially when it comes

to the thought of trying to brand Lakefield College School. Certainly, one can appreciate that the mission

of the School must embrace our students and their learning, however the brand must reflect the core

values of the School as well.

p13

There are two key objectives outlined in the brand-

ing strategy of Securing Our Future. The first is to

position Lakefield as the finest predominantly

boarding school in Canada. The second is to

ensure that all marketing and communications

activity is of a high quality, adheres to the LCS

brand strategy, and delivers an impactful and

consistent message.

With these two objectives in mind, a committee was

formed to put the brand strategy in motion. The

question put forward was "how can we demonstrate

in our marketing materials what makes LCS

unique?" I am not sure what we would have done

without the creative talents and support of our key

volunteers. With the experienced staff of Flavour

Advertising donating their services and a commit-

tee of volunteers offering their insight, knowledge

and passion for the Grove, we worked to establish a

new wordmark and positioning line that would help

Lakefield articulate a clear message and broaden

the understanding of the School's core values. As

well, a style guide was developed as a resource for

the staff to refer to in the visual layout of all school

marketing pieces from advertisements to hockey

jerseys.

Recognizing that the input from other sources was

critical, we tested the message and images on a

number of focus groups including students,

parents, alumni, trustees and prospective families.

Their feedback was critical in the development of

the final product, and work was done to include

these recommendations.

It is with great excitement and pride that we

unveiled the new LCS wordmark and tagline in May

of this year.

Thank you once again to all of our volunteer

committee members and the various focus groups

for their tremendous support. We are very pleased

to be sharing the new LCS look with you in this

issue of the Grove News!

Who’s Who?

Lakefield Preparatory School 1936 - Update

p14

Back Row(L-R)

1. Carter

2. Foster

3. Bayley

4. Pease (Hal)

5. Tom McGinnis

6. Slaght

7. Dillon

8. Mackenzie

9. Langmuir I

10. Gemmel

11. Ledger

12. Stewart

13. Fullerton

14. Potts

15. Ramsay

16. Carswell

17. Clements

18. Budden

19. Beveridge

20. Galt

21. Shepard

22. McCrimmon

23. Warren

24. Tippett

25. Maclaren

26. Morley II

27. Pease (Ted)

28. Simpson

29. Turnbull

30. Goldsmith

31. Peck (Chris)

32. Aikens

33. Christmas (Beverley)

34. Roberts I

35. Marsh (Pete)

Middle Row(L-R)

36. MacBeth (Jack)

37. Goldsmith II

38. Ramsay II

39. Crickmore

40. Harris

41. Harvey

42. Cayley

43. LaNauze

44. Brouse

45. Gunn

46. Drake

47. McMaster

48. Strickland

49. Greenwood

50. Master Wood

51. Master MacCauley

52. Master Smith

53. Master Duxbury

54. Dr. Alex Mackenzie

55. Master Fletcher

56. Master Bryan

57. Master Mackenzie

58. Herder

59. Fitzgerald

60. McLean

61. Dunn II

62. Winslow

63. de Lotbiniere

64. Warren II

65. Colquhoun

66. Vaughan

67. Crampton

68. Robertson

Front Row(L-R)

69. Atkinson

70. Morris

71. Fullerton

72. Fairhead

73. Errington

74. Whithall

75. Ryder

76. Atkinson

77. Ethridge

78. Gunn II

79. Duncan

80. Selkirk

81. Wood (Terry)

82. Mackenzie

83. Wood (Tom)

Keeping You Guessing 1929 Rugby Team

Do you know who’s who?

Please contact Richard Johnston at:

rjohnston@lakefieldcs.on.ca

84. Gibson

85. Cochran

86. Slater

87. Perry

88. Arnaldi

89. Niven

90. Bob Langmuir III

91. Gordon-Ives

92. BillLangmuir II

93. Crampton (Danny)

94. Cahoon

95. Caldwell

96. Elliott

97. Roberts II

98. Brown (Bobby)

99. Carson

Updates from our readers in response to the photograph depicted in the Fall 2002 edition of the

Grove News.

An Excerpt from Musings of "Bob's Boy", Stephen Morris '79

When I was growing up, there was a small vegetable

garden behind my house. I remember not when it

was in full bloom, but the early spring, when all one

could see were wooden rods ostensibly sprouting

from the earth. By midsummer, a casual passerby

would see only tall, proud tomato plants. Closer

inspection, however, would reveal the rods - old

hockey sticks - that gave the fledgling tomato plants

much needed structure and support. To produce

excellent tomatoes, it all counted - the garden, the

sticks, and the plant.

I played hockey for all of my years at the Grove and

two people in particular were my mentors. Both

played a bigger role in the lives of Grove students

than one might expect from a hockey coach. Bob

Armstrong and Andy Harris ‘44 were many things

to many people - but to me, they were the spirit of

the game incarnate. Bob and Andy shared the same

mistress - hard, cold, and bleach-white, she fueled

emotions ranging from desperation, to anxiety, to

euphoria. She had a special grip on almost every

Canadian's heart.

When we students arrived at the Grove, we were the

proverbial tomato sprouts; out of the ground but

not yet able to stand independently. Bob and Andy

were our used hockey sticks. Tough and reliable,

they were awesome in every sense of the word.

They supported us with the wisdom and experience

that we so desperately needed - whether we

realized it or not.

Bob Armstrong rarely tolerated lateness at practice,

but often turned a blind eye to our social indiscre-

tions, such as school tournaments at Bishop's

College School. The tradition of order based on

respect and trust, not rules and fear, continues at

the Grove. Bob and Andy let us push ourselves,

finding out whether we'd quit or try harder, be

selfish or be generous, and above all, take risks and

accept the consequences. Those lessons would

prove invaluable for the rest of my life.

“When we students arrived at the

Grove, we were the proverbial tomato

sprouts; out of the ground but not yet

able to stand independently.”

My brother Scott (Morris) '68 and I had the privi-

lege of knowing and being coached by Mr.

Armstrong and Mr. Harris, and we are both

eternally grateful for that opportunity. A rink on

campus would have been a dream realized to Mr.

Armstrong and Mr. Harris - a beautiful new garden

for the next "grove" of saplings, providing LCS with

both fertile academic and athletic gardens!

The hockey cycle continues. My nephews, Sam

Ault '98 and Jackson Ault '01, both played at the

Grove, and Sam was coached by Andy Harris and

Bob's son, Ian Armstrong '83. Scott and I are

playing hockey in Canada, Georgia, and South

Carolina - and once a year in the Czech Republic.

My own hockey skills, modest though they are,

astound most people in Georgia. Of course, in

Georgian gardens, the rods really are nothing more

than wood. Not everyone is blessed with the

support of old hockey sticks.

p15

"Il faut cultiver notre jardin" From “Candide” by Voltaire

Allen LeBlanc,Director of Advancement

"Appreciation is what counts." These were the

words that I learned very early in life from a dear

Aunt who had for years worn a habit in a Catholic

convent as a nun. She later became a teacher, and

for over 30 years shared this similar kind of wisdom

with the young children entrusted to her care. To

this day, I remain inspired by my Aunt and all of the

lives she so positively touched over the years. As

for me, although I never had the chance to be in her

classroom, I might be considered her life-long

student. I must be a slow learner.

Learning life's lessons and nurturing life-long

relationships surround me here at Lakefield. The

thanks and appreciation that students extend to

faculty and staff is heartwarming. It is evident,

when witnessing such acts of closeness, that the

entire notion of the Lakefield difference can easily

be attributed to the fact that this place has a soul, a

caring soul, one which helps to nurture a living

adage of service above self; something which I am

privileged to be surrounded and inspired by day to

day.

Looking back to my Aunt, who embraced this adage

as her life philosophy, it would seem that awaken-

ing this awareness requires many tools. In my case

it resembled a Swiss Army knife. Growing up, I

saved monetary gifts that I was fortunate to receive

from my Aunt and purchased this incredibly useful

tool, which now symbolizes for me a wide array of

important life experiences. For many of our

students, approximately one in three, they too

receive monetary gifts in the form of financial assis-

tance. And in some cases their "guardians" are

anonymous to them. It is because of these gifts,

though, that they are able to discover their own

"tools" which contribute to their success. These

acts of altruism by our supporters provide immeas-

urable opportunities for many students, who would

otherwise be unable to attend Lakefield and benefit

from the School's mission of being challenged and

enabled to reach their individual potential in mind,

body and spirit.

The greatest gift of all, of course, will be when our

students of today will be able to, in turn, provide

for the students of tomorrow. Recently, I was fortu-

nate to read a number of letters of thanks written

by some of our students who have received finan-

cial assistance during their time at the School. One

letter in particular exemplifies a deep sense of

appreciation in which the student states, "I must

say, this generosity has not gone unnoticed. I

might have mentioned this to you in previous

letters, but I'll mention it again: when I finish my

schooling, I will definitely contribute towards the

Lakefield College Bursary Fund. I have been

helped, and so I have decided to assist others in

their quest for success and achievement. Money

should never be in the way of someone's dreams,

and I am thankful that you have been able to

provide that for me."

Offering the Lakefield difference is almost like

giving a gift of a Swiss Army knife - a proverbial tool

for life which can serve its possessor in so many

ways. Now imagine the Grove experience achieving

the same global recognition as the useful little

knives. What a gift to share with the world - truly

service above self.

p16

The Grove: A Swiss Army Knife For Life

Emma Trottier ‘03 with Kenyan child, 2002

One of Lakefield's truly special characteristics is the

sense of intimacy that exists on campus. A feeling

of warmth and comfort and being amongst those

that are close to you and care about you. Nurturing

lifelong relationships. This is especially true of life

in residence.

As summer approaches, two of our "family homes"

are being updated to improve the living environ-

ment for our student boarders, the residential Dons

and the Heads of Houses.

“In both instances, the notions of family

and home are very closely linked to the

story of the renovation projects.”

Ondaatje House (formerly known as Uplands

House) was renovated and received the addition of

a student dormitory in 1976. Today, the house

accommodates 20 young men as well as their Head

of House and Don. When School resumes in

September, the house will have been injected with

over $800,000 towards its renovation which includes

the refurbishment of all existing space as well as the

addition of a new wing. When all work is complete,

Ondaatje will house 26 young men in much more

comfortable surroundings.

Similarly, Ryder House, erected and dedicated in

1979 as a student residence in memory of John H.

Ryder - a former governor, supporter and friend of

the Grove, currently houses 20 young men.

Following a complete renovation to existing space

including the Head of House accommodation,

Don's suite and the addition of another floor, Ryder

will also accommodate 26 male students. The cost

of this project has been assessed at $590,000.

Both renovations have been generously funded

through private philanthropy as part of the goals

detailed in Lakefield's five-year plan, Securing Our

Future.

In both instances, the notions of family and home

are very closely linked to the story of the renovation

projects. Both the Ondaatje family and Ryder

family have had long affiliations with Lakefield - the

Ryders, as descendents of A.W. Mackenzie, the

Grove's Headmaster from 1895-1938. The current

Head of Ondaatje House, Ian Armstrong ‘83, who in

addition to being an alumnus of the School, is also

the son of former teacher and hockey coach great at

the Grove, Bob Armstrong. Over the close to 25

years since the opening of Ryder, the House has had

only four Heads of House exemplifying a sense of

continuity within the family "home".

p17

More Than Just A House… A Home

The words of Harold J. "Sid" Seymour, a man

impassioned through his work in philanthropy,

clearly mirror the role and responsibility of our

Trustees at Lakefield.

On May 10th, 2003 the Trustees convened at the

Grove for their Annual Spring meeting, amongst

them His Royal Highness The Duke of York. The day

began with the formal unveiling of Lakefield's new

"look", as well as the introduction of a new state-

ment which is intended to reflect the School's

character and mission - “Bringing Education to

Life”. Following the business meeting where the

Trustees were updated by the Chair of the Board,

Marilynn Booth, and Head of School, David

Hadden, on the first year of the implementation of

the School's five-year plan, Securing Our Future,

the group was then engaged to act in their role as

the guardians of the School.

The focus for the day was to review and discuss the

topic of Leadership and how this cornerstone of the

Lakefield experience exists within the academic and

co-curricular programs at the School. The day was

organized so that the Trustees would have a

number of opportunities to interact with students

and faculty and see firsthand how the concept of

Leadership is imparted through the "Lakefield

Difference".

During a morning session, Trustees attended senior

classes facilitated by faculty, and observed students

presenting and debating various thought-provoking

issues such as the importance of the role of the UN,

the ratification of the Kyoto Accord and the effects

on global warming, the value of international

student exchange experiences, and Who is Afraid of

Virginia Wolf and interpreting its statement on the

role and model of the modern day family. All

students received glowing reports from the Trustees

for their preparation and presentations.

A special Chapel service concluded the morning for

the School with a keynote address by His Royal

Highness who spoke to the notion of risk and what

it can represent in one's life experience of personal

growth.

The afternoon then provided Trustees with an

opportunity to tour student exhibits on various

Leadership related opportunities at Lakefield

including International Affairs, Community Service,

The Duke of Edinburgh Program, and Outdoor

Education. Trustees were then challenged during

an afternoon session to develop a Vision Statement

for Student Leadership at Lakefield and provide

their results to the Board of Directors' Committee

on Leadership. This Committee has been

mandated by the Board to examine the issue of

Leadership at Lakefield and provide recommenda-

tions back to the Board for consideration and the

future direction of the School on this key topic.

As always, the breadth of representation of the

Trustees and their individual relationships with the

School continue to ensure that Lakefield remains

true to its core values as it progresses towards

securing its future.

p18

Bringing Leadership To Life

"Leaders are the ones who keep faith with the past, keep step with the present and

keep the promise of posterity." Harold J. Seymour

Lakefield Trustees at the May, 2003 Meeting

Over 120 parents, alumni, students, and friends participated in this year's Andy Harris Golf Tournament

which took place at Lakeridge Links Golf Course in Brooklin, Ontario. Participants were greeted by a

beautifully sunny day and enjoyed the BBQ lunch, dinner, silent auction and, of course, the camaraderie

on the links. Almost $20,000 was raised to support Student Bursaries.

This year's winners of the Andy Harris Cup (L-R) were Chris McLeod, presenter Tony Harris ‘82, Ian Armstrong ‘83, and Susan Hazell (far right).

p19

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Thank You

The Grove Golf Committee is grateful to the following companies and individuals

for their sponsorship of the 2003 Andy Harris Cup Grove Golf Tournament and the

Millennium Bursary.

Tee Off Time - The Andy Harris Cup

Regatta Day

Why Let a Little Rain Stop Us?In true Grove spirit, under dark skies and steady rain, it was full steam ahead for Regatta Day, 2003.

Students, families, staff and friends gathered at the waterfront for a BBQ, canoe races, and face painting.

As the old adage says, “if you can’t beat them, join them”, so in true Lakefield spirit, we added an event to

accommodate the weather…a waterslide. It was one of the highlights of the day, particularly when Mr.

Hadden changed into his mudslide attire and joined the sliders!

The schedule went ahead as planned with full participation in the races, the Grove Society Strawberry Tea

and a very wet Adventure Challenge Race. Six teams competed for the coveted Adventure Challenge

Paddle on a course that involved paddling, running, orienteering, and a mystery element - a hand-over-

hand low ropes course. A true LCS sportsman, competitor Andrew Grummit paused and allowed Lauren

Allen to cross over the finish line ahead of him, giving the judges no choice but to award two first place

winning teams: Lauren Allen, John Shin, Corey Hunter, and Loic Dalle, and the team of Laura Reesor, Ali

Farlow, Andrew Grummit and Angus Gastle. Well done!

p21

Painting the Town Red (and Green)

LCS Alumni/ae Gatherings in Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, London, and KingstonPub Nights have become a popular fixture for the alumni/ae of Lakefield College School. What started out

seven years ago as a single pub night in Toronto has now blossomed into more than ten annual “evenings

on the town” in locations across Canada and abroad.

Although the draw of free food and refreshments may account for some of the popularity, it is the chance

to see fellow classmates (often after many years of absence) or to meet a new friend who has shared similar

experiences at the Grove that draws most people out.

Last year, inaugural pub nights were held in Ottawa and Waterloo and these will now become regular

events. This year a new event will be held at Bishops University on January 23, 2004.

Partying at Patty Boland’s Irish Pub in Ottawa, April, and at Coasters in Montreal, January (right)

Having a royally good time at the Duke of York Pub, Toronto, May, and at Molly Bloom’s Irish Pub in London,February (right)

Making merry at Molly Bloom’s Irish Pub in London, February (left) and at the Grizzly Grill, Kingston, January

Dr. Rosalind BarkerSince 1980, the British Alumni Travelling

Scholarship has offered one, sometimes two, gradu-

ating Lakefield students the opportunity to take a

year out before going on to university. Many of the

fortunate recipients would say it was in fact "taking

a year on" as they embraced the chance to immerse

themselves in new experiences abroad: jobs, places

to live, independence, strange languages and

cultures - all the "new" things outside their previ-

ous experience, across cultural, racial, language,

and economic boundaries. For one and all, it is an

education out of the classroom, a Grove specialty.

“...The travelling scholarship is the

deep end. Relatives are thousands of

miles away. It - whatever you want it

to be - really is up to you."

How did the British Alumni Travelling Scholarships

come to be? The initiative to establish a charitable

trust known as "The Friends of Lakefield College

School" came into being in 1977. The generosity

sprang from the affection for the school of the

British alumni who came to the Grove as "war

evacuees" during World War II when many parents

in England were sending their children to Canada

for safety. But for the generosity of Sir Ian

MacTaggart ‘35, John Morrell ‘45 and others, the

Friends of Lakefield College School and the British

Alumni Travelling Scholarship would never have

been created and maintained.

The young dozen or so "war boys" (7-14 years of

age) who came to Lakefield were much younger

than the Travelling Scholars who later made their

journeys in the opposite direction, to London and

beyond, sometimes too in personally perilous times

and situations. As an experience of "bringing

education to life," there are certainly similarities.

Louis Fleming ‘43, a Canadian student, though

born in England, was here at the time: He recalls:

"the idea of becoming ice hockey players, canoeists,

building log cabins and water rafts, and sleeping in

dorms with the snow drifting in through the

windows at night must have been novel to them,

but accepted and enjoyed, like a new type of

freedom and exploration."

In 1955, Tim Ward ‘62, who along with his family

has hosted most of the Travelling Scholars during

their first few weeks in England, himself entered

Lakefield as a boarder, very small, at the age of ten.

Of the Scholars, he says: "It has been a privilege

seeing these young people embrace life. School is

over. The travelling scholarship is the deep end.

Relatives are thousands of miles away. It - whatever

you want it to be - really is up to you."

An education in itself for the Travelling Scholars at

the start has been attendance at the annual British

Alumni Dinner, at which the "new scholar" is

expected to make a speech. Rachael Adams ‘99

(1999-00) tells it best: "I was more than a little

intimidated. I mean it was at the 'Oxford and

Cambridge Club' - not exactly a name that cried

'put your feet up - make yourself at home' to my

nervous ears!" She wound up having a delightful

evening and finding everyone very friendly, despite

"having additional heart palpitations at the sight of

five glasses in front of my plate (not to mention the

cutlery!)." She was assured by the gentleman on

her right that "in effect all the Old Boys present

were the same boys they'd been while at the

school," and she came to see it as a "gathering of

friends," including the good-natured heckles she

received while giving her speech.

p22

Trails of Adventure - The British Connection

Malcom Johnston ‘02 at the Parthenon

From the formal occasions to the

most informal, from the most

physically challenging to the

most relaxing, the varied and

most memorable experiences of

the scholars are often anything

but scholarly. Here is Andrew

Robertson ‘89 (1989-90): "Left

Galway today in the rain, again

wondering how waterproof my

violin case is. After about nine

hours and nine rides I finally

arrived in Dingle, Co. Kerry. Had

quite a cross-section of society

offering rides to me today: one

normal lady, one priest, yuppie,

farmer, hippy family and fish

delivery truck. Walked through

cow fields to get to Seacrest

Hostel. Only a small hostel

(twenty beds). Most of us went

out to the town of Dingle - about

one-third the size of Lakefield;

forty-six pubs."

Trails of Adventure is the title

given to the most recent collec-

tion of reports written by

Travelling Scholars following

their year abroad. These reports

are alive with the wit, imagina-

tion, persistence and survival

skills acquired. Rarely did

Scholars give up. What were their

challenges? Among the first were

finding a place to live and finding

a job - in both cases, not once,

but often several times. Flats

proved to be too expensive and

sometimes unlivable. Or they

made do: "Found a cheap place

to stay in Notting Hill Gate. . ."

says one report. "Despite the

saggy bed, patchwork carpets,

and the smell, it was only a half-

hour walk across Hyde Park to

work in the morning."

Jobs fell by the wayside depend-

ing on season or circumstance.

What did the Scholars face?

Loneliness, hunger (sometimes

very real), depression, long hours

on the jobs they got with very

little time off, unemployment,

shortage of funds - all aspects for

many of them of living on their

own in the real world for the first

time. One scholar in his long and

frustrating job search felt for the

first time like a "non-visible

statistic." Another wrote, "I was

living in a trailer or caravan, with

a roof that regularly blew off

during windstorms." Now,

seventeen years later and a clini-

cal psychologist in Australia,

reflecting on his experiences

during 1986-87, Michael

MacDonald ‘86 writes: "The first

months in Scotland were lonely

and awful, and I am surprisingly

grateful to have had them.

Perhaps the most important

thing from my year away was

learning to be truly happy being

alone."

Coping with being alone and

forced to rely on one's own

resources to deal with the

challenges they encountered

recurs again and again in the

reports of the Scholars. John

Deane ‘81 (1981-82) describes his

"Casablanca airport incident",

arriving to find himself

absolutely alone in a very foreign

environment, but he survived,

overcame the feeling of helpless-

ness and gained self-confidence

in his ability to see what he could

do when he was really on his

own. "Risk taking was encour-

aged," wrote Matt Heeney ‘97

(1987-88). "Not the foolhardy

risk of life or limb, but taking the

chance to experience something

one would otherwise not have

the chance to do." Setting his

own challenge, Andrew

Newcombe ‘87 (1987-88) flew to

Istanbul, the farthest point he

could imagine as a "start" point

for cycling back to London.

Hunger, fatigue, bicycle

punctures, running out of money

in the middle of nowhere were

part of the journey. Then, in

June, he was cycling in

Switzerland at 2300m: "It was

June and as cold as I've ever seen

it in Canada. I cut the toes off

my grey wool socks and used

them as leg warmers. They

worked quite well except at the

knee joint they kept slipping off."

Richard McCall ‘88 (1988-89)

described his year as one "of

great personal freedom." "This

freedom has also meant

independence and in turn

responsibility - the responsibility

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Rachel Adams ‘99, Manang Mtn.

continued on p35

An Interview with Dan Needles ‘69 by

Stephen Smith ‘85Every year they award the

$10,000 Stephen Leacock Medal

to the author of the book deemed

to be the funniest in the land,

and in May it was novelist,

playwright, and Lakefield

alumnus Dan Needles.

He's best known, perhaps, for his

five plays about Walt Wingfield,

the latest of which, “Wingfield On

Ice”, debuted at Toronto's Winter

Garden Theatre earlier this year,

starring Rod Beattie. But Needles'

Leacock win was for a work of

prose, “With Axe and Flask”,

which weaves the rich history of

Wingfield's own Persephone

Township. (Collaborating with

him on the book was another

Lakefield alumnus, Toronto

editor Rick Archbold ‘69.) If it

weren't a work of fiction, you

might mistake the wilds of

Persephone for the place Needles

calls home, Nottawasaga

Township, just south of

Collingwood, Ontario.

Dan Needles spent four years at

Lakefield, from 1965 through

1969. In March, 2003, Stephen

Smith joined him near the farm

where he lives with his wife and

children. The Nottawa Diner is

where you'll find Needles most

days of the week, starting at

noon, and lasting as long as it

takes. After he'd hailed a couple

of neighbours, Needles sat down

and ordered the special,

vegetable soup backed up by a

hot chicken sandwich. By the

time the sandwich arrived, he

was recalling how he had, as a

student, brought a horse to

Lakefield.

A horse?

I kept it at the stable across the

road. I was over there all the time.

I was in the riding club with

Jay Currier ‘70, who's now the

CAO of the Town of Collingwood.

My horse wasn't a great success,

though. It was a fast horse. And

we were slightly manic characters

on horses. We were a hazard to the

local populous.

But I remember Bill Rashleigh

confiding to me that he never did

trust a man who couldn't sit a

horse.

How did you and your saddle

find yourselves at the Grove?

Well, my grandfather was there in

the 1880s. He ran away twice. And

in those days you had to put your

mind to it. You had to climb on a

railcar. He was only there for a

year.

I was at a school in Toronto. I

wasn't in with a great crowd. My

mother thought I needed a change

of scenery. It turned out for the

best.

Where would we have come

looking for you at the school?

The rink? The football field? The

theatre?

I was not a sportsman. I didn't

play hockey or football. I was a

weenie kid. What was nice about

Lakefield was that there were lots

of things for you to do. So I got on

stage and I was a debater and

worked on the Chronicle. And I

was in Andy Harris' productions

of “A Midsummer's Night Dream”

and “The Black Bonspiel of Willie

McCrimmon”.

And in the classroom?

I did not have a distinguished

academic career. I'm not sure

what my forte was. I was a 71/72

(average) student all the way

through. I mean, they told me I

was brilliant, but they didn't do

anything about it. I went to a

public high school for Grade 13

and they made me an Ontario

Scholar there.

Why did you leave?

I didn't want to be a prefect. I had

no interest in school government.

And I'd been in the incubator for

my 21 days and thought it was

time to go.

It was a pretty tough school in

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He’s Funny, That Man Needles

Dan Needles ‘69

1964. I was bullied all the way

through grade nine. I fought my

way through grade ten. In grade

eleven they started leaving me

alone. I wasn't dangerous, but I

was unpredictable. So I couldn't

hurt you - well, actually I could

hurt you. I was known for lashing

out at the slightest provocation. I

was like a little hornet, you just

left me alone.

There was a general feeling that if

you couldn't take some abuse,

then you had more character to

build. The job wasn't done. The

idea of being bullied didn't really

seem to bother anybody. It was a

different time. The Second World

War was only 20 years behind us.

It was a time of stiff-upper-lip

and don't complain and get on

with it.

Did you know what you wanted

to do after high school? Did you

have a plan?

I went to Australia. My ancestors

are Masseys, as in agricultural

implements. My mother told me:

Go and get some experience in the

world, because you have a lot of

money to look after. About six

months later I was trudging

around in the tropical heat of

Queensland, clipping the backs of

sheep, a cloud of flies following

me, and I asked myself, I wonder

how much money. So I went home

and her first answer was, “none of

your business.” Later it was, “less

than we thought.” Then: “consid-

erably less.” And then, finally,

“nothing at all.”

So I went to the University of

Toronto. I took economics, to get

away from the theatre.

Did it work?

I did a little bit onstage with Rod

[Beattie] - we did a famous

production of Hamlet. He and his

brother [Wingfield director] Doug

were neighbours in north Toronto.

Then the Royal Bank wanted to

hire me. They showed me my steel

desk, and my black phone, and

my pencil. I bolted. I went to

Europe and cycled around. When I

returned I had no idea of what I

was going to do. So I started

writing columns for our local

newspaper at our farm, about 60

miles north of Toronto.

That's where Walt Wingfield got

his start.

I don't know what happened, the

editor was fired or shot, and I was

the only one in the office who

could spell Wednesday, so they

made me the editor. I wasn't a

great news person and I needed to

fill the pages with something, so I

started writing the column about

the stockbroker from Toronto

turned farmer. It ended up having

quite a wide following.

The first Wingfield play didn't

make it to the stage in 1984.

Was it a hit right away?

Rod performed it at the Orange

Lodge in Rosemont. We had a

couple of bookings after that,

around southern Ontario. We

decided to do a run in Toronto. We

took it to the Tarragon, booked it

ourselves, in the summer. We got

great reviews and nobody came.

They stayed away in droves.

But then Peter Gzowski had Rod

on Morningside, and started

running the plays on the radio,

and kaboom, Rod was off, going

back and forth all over the place.

That's seventeen years ago.

How did the spark come for

“With Axe and Flask”?

It came out of “Wingfield

Unbound”, the fourth play. At the

beginning of the fourth act, Walt's

reading from this local history. As

a gag I called it “With Axe and

Flask” and he says it's by D.J.

Gould, which is my mother's

maiden name. She was sitting

behind me in the theatre on

opening night, and she said, Ha,

ha, ha. Now go and write it. And I

thought, yes, that's a book.

What are you working on now?

A sixth Wingfield play, which

starts with the Orange Lodge

burning down and Walt being

appointed to the steering commit-

tee to rebuild it. And I'm doing a

play for Theatre Collingwood,

which is a kind of a ghost story.

Rick Archbold is helping me with

that. It's interesting. A relation-

ship forged on the playing fields

of Lakefield survives 40 years.

p25

Jessica Lax ‘98The Otesha Project, which means

'reason to dream' in Swahili, was

created as a means to empower

Canadian youth to adopt sustain-

able lifestyles. It is based on the

belief that there are alternatives

to our consumer society, and that

we all have the power to make

the world a better place.

Jessica Lax '98 along with Jocelyn

Land-Murphy, founded the

Otesha Project while they were

traveling in Kenya in January of

2002. This year, 18 passionate

youth from the organization,

including Kathleen Wright '98,

will be spending six months

cycling across Canada from

Victoria B.C. to Newfoundland, to

bring this message to over 100

youth venues along the way.

Jocelyn and Jessica's experiences

in Kenya left them overwhelmed

with the inequity between life in

North America and the lives of

many Kenyans. They were

sickened by the excess that

prevailed in their home country,

and the blinders that their fellow

citizens (including themselves)

had placed concerning resource

allocation and the global effects

of their consumer society.

"It was with Lakefield that I was

first introduced to these

inequities," says Jessica. "In my

grade 12 year I participated in a

Lakefield trip to Kenya which

changed my perspectives

dramatically. On my second visit

to Kenya in 2002 I vowed that the

lessons I learned there weren't

going to be lost, and I decided to

take action."

Feeling powerless as individuals

to change such extensive

problems, Jessica and Jocelyn

sought their own solution at a

personal level. They began to

alter their own lifestyles to reflect

the change they wanted to see in

the world.

The result was empowerment,

and a feeling that their individual

actions were an important part of

the solution. They dreamed of

the impact that could result

should this mindset spread

amongst Canada's youth. Thus,

on February 16 2002, on a beauti-

ful sunny day in Kitale Kenya, the

Otesha Project was created.

The Otesha Project's education

programs - which are hope and

action based - involve emotional

multi-media presentations,

humorous skits, wild games, and

interactive workshops, for all age

groups. The Otesha Project's

programs strive to make educa-

tion more than a textbook or a

lecture. They focus on re-evalu-

ating our daily choices to reflect

the kind of future we'd like to see

- connecting everyday actions to

their global impacts and making

them socially and environmen-

tally relevant.

Jocelyn and Jessica have devel-

oped the programs over the past

year and left in April to drive

their donated Honda Civic

hybrid, which will act as a

support vehicle, out to

Vancouver. In May they met the

rest of the team to begin their

cross Canada cycling tour.

"The past year has been quite an

education for me," says Jessica.

"I've learned the importance of

following my dreams, of not

taking 'no' for an answer, and

have proven to myself that

individuals can, and do, make a

difference."

As The Otesha Project team

brings their message of sustain-

able consumption across Canada,

they hope to inspire and

empower their own generation to

take action, and to work towards

realizing all of our dreams for a

better future.

For more information, or to make

a donation, please visit The

Otesha Project website at

www.otesha.ca , or contact

Jessica at (613) 591-3607.

p26

Reason to Dream

Tim Cormode '87When I graduated from Lakefield, I was a bit afraid

of what lay ahead. My life's journey started at

Lakefield and the educational tools that I packed

with me 16 years ago still exist today, and what a

magical journey it has been.

I now reside in B.C. and am the founder and

Executive Director of Power To Be Adventure

Pursuits. This charitable organization provides

wilderness and adventure experiences to people

with disabilities or life threatening illnesses who

would otherwise be precluded due to poverty or

other limitations. We place special emphasis on

providing participants with a supportive environ-

ment that enriches quality of life and encourages

personal development, education and leadership.

For over five years we have helped people with

emotional and physical challenges, and teens living

with cancer, move beyond their disability; recogniz-

ing their potential as individuals and within a

group wilderness experience.

The journey for Power To Be began five years ago

during a three-month adventure experience with

Amnesia Mountaineering School in Canmore,

Alberta. For three months I trained in

mountaineering, white water canoeing, rock climb-

ing, ice climbing, backcountry skiing, and wilder-

ness first aid. More importantly, the experiences at

Yamanuska encouraged me to embrace new

challenges, to overcome preconceived limitations

and be an effective leader and follower within a

group. I learned to have a stronger sense of respect

for others and myself, and respect for the pristine

environment in which we live.

This experience gave me a new sense of self-

esteem, confidence, and a profound energy to focus

on programs for adventure therapy. My newfound

motivation gave me insight to take what I had

learned and teach it to others. To further develop

the possibility to include adventure therapy and

people with disabilities, I attended a two-week

volunteer experience at the Breckenridge Outdoor

Education Center in Colorado. This world-class

center has been in operation for over 25 years and

provides adventure therapy experiences for people

with disabilities. Upon leaving Colorado, I realized

it was time to create such programs in British

Columbia, and fulfill my vision of a world-class

adventure therapy center on Vancouver Island.

For the past five years we have provided wilderness

experiences for people with acquired brain injuries,

physical disabilities, teens with cancer, and youth

at risk. Our programs continue to develop and

fulfill the needs of other special needs groups such

as people who suffer from drug and alcohol addic-

tion, children of abuse, and eating disorders. Our

programs not only take place locally, but also have

extended nationally and internationally. Power To

Be has just completed the organization and imple-

mentation of the 3rd International Adventure

Therapy Conference. With newfound international

partnerships, Power To Be has begun its capital

campaign to build an international adventure

therapy center.

I’ve learned from my experiences that leadership

takes many forms; remembering that life is an

educational experience teaching us how to better

our lives and the community around us. Tom

Whittaker said it best, "Let us not forget that when

we embrace a harder and higher standard that our

actions do impact others in positive ways." Thank

you Lakefield for helping me bring education to life.

Be There, Choose Your Attitude, Do Justice, Serve,

Walk Humbly, Be Compassionate.

www.powr2b.com 1.800.375.2363

p27

Power To Be Adventure Pursuits

The 1950s Barry Duncan '54, Rae Charters

'54, Walter Blackwell '56, Doug

Rishor '57, John Gray '53 and

Tom Delamere '55 met in

Toronto on May 17 for a reunion.

They hope to repeat this gather-

ing and invite other alumni to

join them. Contact Barry at

baduncan@interlog.com.

Thank you to Darragh Elliott '57

for restoring the portrait of

Windsor Smith to its original

splendor. The portrait can be

found hanging proudly in the

Winder Smith Dining Hall.

The 1960s John Reynolds '60 received the

Alumni Citation Award from

Wilmington College for his life

long contributions to science and

his profession. John is a manager

in transportation and logistics at

the Canadian Operating Centre of

Schneider National Carriers of

Green Bay, Wisconsin. He is also

the past Vice-President and past

Board Member (Ontario) of the

Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Will Hendrie '64 has been

awarded a patent by the United

States Patent and Trademark

Office for a newly designed tire

that will make it easier for drivers

to select the appropriate tire

pressure for their vehicles. Will is

interested in hearing from LCS

alumni/ae working in marketing

for the automobile industry.

Contact him via e-mail at

will-hendrie@rogers.com.

The 1970s Scott Elliott '72 has lived in

England for 20years and would

like to hear from anyone who

attended the Grove 1970 - 1975.

Premier Ernie Eves has made two

pottery purchases from Al Pace

'77. The first was a clay "canoe

vessel" for Pope John Paul II and

the second was a large stoneware

wall plate with a "dancing loon"

image presented to Her Majesty

The Queen during her last visit.

Michael McAra '79 has finished

fourth in the Masters Division, an

annual event hosted by the

Toronto Argonaut Rowing Club.

The 1980s Mike McCarney '83 is living in

Invermere, BC with his girlfriend,

Kim, where he is teaching and

Kim is a registered massage

therapist. They welcome any

visitors seeking a retreat or

activity-filled visit.

Dr. Paul W. Clark '84 has been

appointed Executive Director of

the Copernican Foundation,

Canada's most distinguished

think tank for International

Education. Paul was the

Executive Director of the

International Office in the

Faculty of Education at McGill

University for the last two years.

He is currently Director of the

Montreal chapter of Teachers

Without Borders, which sponsors

teacher internships in developing

countries.

Anthony Austin '86 is currently a

professor at Seneca College and

Ryerson University in computer

Science. He is a regular speaker

at conferences around North

America on Linux.

Reed Anderson '89 writes that he

is still making art, and this past

year had his 4th solo show in

Toronto as well as some shows

overseas.

p28

Class News

Editor's note:

The Communications &Constituent RelationsDepartment will be hosting a1950s Old Boys’ Receptionon Saturday, November 1stand a 1960s Old Boys’Reception on Saturday,November 22nd at LCS.Details soon.

Hugh Culliton '89 has been

promoted to Vice-Principal of

Kente Public School in Belleville,

where he, his wife Laura, and son

Tristan plan to move this

summer. Any of his old

colleagues are welcome to look

them up and drop by for a visit.

The 1990s Pat Doran'94 writes in to chide

Leong Wong '94 who won't

return any of his phone calls.

Since graduating from Mt. Allison

with a BFA, Beth (MacDonald)

Stone '94 has been living in

Bermuda. She is a self-employed

interior decorator.

Yvonne Chang '95 has recently

graduated from her three year

training in Expressive Arts

Therapy. Yvonne is currently

working at Central Toronto Youth

Services and the Parent-Child

Mother Goose program.

Helene Deacon '95 is currently a

Post-doctoral Fellow in

Psychology at the University of

British Columbia. She recently

successfully defended her D.Phil.

thesis in Experimental

Psychology at the University of

Oxford. She can be reached at

hdeacon@psych.ubc.ca.

Dave Anthony '98 writes, "I'm

just about to finish up my first

year of medical school at

Columbia University in New York

City…if any Lakefield kids are in

the area, I'd love for them to

contact me." He looks forward to

reconnecting with his classmates

at reunion this fall.

Ardyth Correia '98 is at

Teacher's college at the

Christchurch College of

Education in New Zealand until

August 2004. If anyone from

Lakefield is in New Zealand, or is

planning on coming to visit, she

would love to hear from you!

Kate Wright '98 is currently

finishing her Masters Degree in

Social Anthropology at the

University of Aberdeen, Scotland.

She has also been coxing the

University rowing team.

Highlights of her year include

five gold medals at the Scottish

University Rowing

Championships, a Bronze at the

British University Rowing

Championships, and 36th place

in both the Eights Head of the

River Race and Women's Eights

Head of the River Race in

London. She will be at Henley in

July and hopefully represent

Scotland in Ireland at the end of

July. She is also a member of the

University Polo Team. If anyone

feels like visiting Scotland she is

more than happy to help out with

a place to stay in Aberdeen.

Kalen Ingram '99 received the

Senior Female Athlete of the Year

Civic Award from Peterborough

City Council. Kalen has

competed in two NCAA Division I

sports and has been named to

all-star teams in both ice hockey

and field hockey. She is captain

of the Harvard women's ice

hockey team and was ranked

number one in each of the three

NCAA college hockey polls.

The 2000s Mark Soder '00 accepted a

marketing internship position

with the NFL's San Diego

Chargers. Mark has completed

this third year of a four year

Sports Administration/

Commerce Program at

Laurentian University, Sudbury.

David Wright '00 completed the

last leg of his final term at sea as

part of his degree at the United

States Merchant Marine Academy

in New York. He has spent the

last few months crossing the

North Atlantic Ocean to Europe

and back again.

To connect with a classmate visit

the alumni/ae email directory at

www.lakefieldcs.on.ca or email

rjohnston@lakefieldcs.on.ca

p29

Home to The Grove Reunion

September 27 and 28, 2003Spread the word, round up your classmates, and come

celebrate with us at the Grove in our 125th Anniversary Year.

Featuring classes ending in 3 and 8, although all alumni/ae

are welcome and encouraged to attend.

p30

Scott Smith '87 (above) and Jill Taylor were married

on February 8th, 2003 at Graydon Hall in Toronto,

Ontario.

Ray Carlow (below) and Triscia Heron were married

on September 7, 2002 at St. Joseph’s Catholic

church in Douro, Ontario. Ray is part of the

Facilities Department at Lakefield College School.

Mike Garside (above) married Jennifer Sutton on

Saturday, June 21st, 2003 in an afternoon service at

the A.W. MacKenzie Chapel. Mike is part of the IT

team at Lakefield College School.

Jamie Stafford '89 married Ruth Santosham on

September 22, 2001. Among Lakefield alumni

attending were Losel Tethong ‘89 (Best Man), John

McDougall ‘89 (Usher) and Richard Joynt ‘89

(Usher). Jamie and Ruth continue to live in

Vancouver. Jamie is a Director, Business

Development for Fairway Impressions and Ruth is

finishing her BEd at Teachers College, UBC.

Bruce Maxwell '90 and Lucy Postlethwaite were

married on June 28th, 2002 at St. George's Anglican

Church in Haliburton, Ontario. Paul Bethel '90 was

a member of the wedding party and David

Cooper '90 was in attendance.

Beth (MacDonald) Stone '94 was married to

Geoffrey Stone on September 6th, 2002. Beth and

her husband live in Bermuda where she runs her

own Interior Design Business.

Marriages

Cathy and Darryl McKeever '86

welcomed their second daughter,

Sheena, on December 21, 2001.

Sheena is a sister for Holly,

granddaughter for Derek

McKeever '61, niece for Robert

Catto '89, and goddaughter for

Stephen Meinhardt '86.

Anabel A. Fielding was born on

December 16, 2002 to Sam

Fielding '85, a sister for big

brother Daniel. Sam attended

Lakefield as an exchange student

in 1985.

Former LCS Staff Member,

Maureen (Hughes) Brand gave

birth to Eamon Michael Brand on

January 26, 2003. He weighed in

at 8 lbs. 14 oz., and is 22 inches

long.

On Friday, February 7, 2003 at

6:45 p.m. Elliot Jackson Stuart

was born to Tim and Stephanie

Near '90. Their new bundle of

joy weighed in at 10 lbs. 5 oz.

Russ and Beth Fleming have had

a baby boy, Trevor Elliot Schick,

born on Sunday, February 9,

2003, at 6:35pm. He weighed a

healthy 7 lbs. 4 oz. Beth is a

former Don of Moodie and Upper

Colebrook Houses.

Sarah (nee McCully) Mason '91

and her husband Brian are

delighted to announce the birth

of their little boy, Samuel James

on February 12, 2003. Sam is a

little brother for Caroline and a

nephew for John McCully '89.

Benjamin Francis Popper entered

the world on March 3, 2003

weighing 7 lbs. and 14 oz and 20

inches long at St. Michael's

hospital Toronto. Benjamin, Sara

and Jonathan Popper '87 are all

doing well and enjoying this new

stage in their lives.

Hugh Macdonnell '85 and wife

Margo are delighted to announce

the birth of their third child,

Charles Hugh Chapman

Macdonnell, 9 lbs. 8 oz. and 21

1/4 inches. Sister Betsy and

brother James are having fun

with their new brother.

David Moore ‘88 and his wife

Kristen are pleased to announce

the arrival of their first born,

James Oliver Coupland Moore, on

June 8. They reside in Ottawa,

where David is employed by

Nanometrics Inc. , world leader

in digital seismograph

technology.

Bruce Boren ‘87 and his wife

Ruth, are delighted to announce

the birth of their daughter,

Valentina Boren on November 20,

2002.

Melanie (Dukavoc) Heffern ‘95

and her husband J.D. welcomed

their daughter Julia Monique on

October 26, 2002.

p31

Births - Class of 20??

Get Ready......in 2004 for LCS’s 125th

Anniversary Celebrations!

How Will We Know If We Are On TheRight Track?

(Continued from page 9)

statement is today in light of recent research devel-

opments.

Research now suggests that the relationships and

emotional bonds teens formed during these critical

years are of tremendous importance. This research

is both interesting and validating for the school;

teaching through relationships, one of the guiding

principles introduced by the founder of the school

Sparham Sheldrake in 1879, and reinforced and

enhanced by Dr. Mackenzie in 1895, is now

supported by current scientific research conducted

124 years later.

If we are on the right track at Lakefield, we are

creating an environment that challenges and

enables each student to fail and try again, so that

they set and attain goals far beyond what they may

have imagined for themselves at the beginning of

the year. If we are on the right track at Lakefield,

p32

In Our Memories

Fred Laurie '56 on January 2003 in Calgary,

Alberta.

Commodore D.N. (Doch) MacGillivray '52

on March 22, 2003 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Frederick B. Rich '42 in November 2002.

Reverend Lloyd Delaney (former School

Chaplain) on December 10, 2002 in

Midland, Ontario.

John Robert Latimer on April 22, 2003 in

Toronto.

Elizabeth McCubbin in May 2003 in

Lakefield, mother to Alec "Doc" McCubbin

and grandmother to Libby McCalden '93

and Adam McCubbin '95.

Dr. Robert Jackson Barker on June 26th

2003, father of James Barker '82.

Dr. Swarn Lata "Madhu" Makhija on June

27th, 2003 in Peterborough, Ontario,

mother of Monica Makhija '98.

p33

Trails of Adventure -The British Connection

(Continued from page 23)

to plan and arrange one's affairs without anyone to

help or prod you on." Bill Lett ‘92 (1992-93) noted:

"The instability of being on your own helps you to

grow and although there can be very frustrating and

sad times, at the end of it all, there is a feeling of

having conquered and overcome." And Margaret

Wallace ‘93 (1993-1994) reflected recently: "Most

importantly, I learned that I was ultimately in

charge of my experience. I learned how to deal

with the unexpected, to be flexible, keep my cool

and roll with the punches. These tools have been

invaluable as an Outward Bound instructor and

teacher. I left an insecure, nervous, 19-year-old

girl. I returned an independent, confident woman."

Bringing education to life? Perhaps what comes

across most strongly from the reports in the now

three handsomely printed volumes, “Trails of

Adventure”, is a new kind of self-knowledge that

undoubtedly has continued to have an ongoing

impact. Many of the scholars have travelled further

and seen more at the age of 18 or 19 than many of

us will do in our lifetimes. Ultimately, however, it is

not the miles travelled or the places chalked up on

a list; the new perspectives about oneself and the

world are what matter most. Matt Chellew ‘97

(1997-1998) in Goreme, Turkey, came upon some

kids who wanted him to play soccer with them. But

"it is hard to know what to say to a seven-year-old

who is telling you that he has no home, no mother,

and sleeps on the street corner next to the phone

you've just used to call halfway around the world to

hear from your parents that everything at home is

fine and dandy."

How does the Travelling Scholarship relate to what

comes next? To life's journey? Two good answers

emerge, expressed in different ways in many of the

reports. One said: "When I was contemplating the

opportunity of a year abroad I thought that the time

away would be beneficial in helping me to deter-

mine a pathway to follow in life. What I found out

after an academic year off was that there were many

more pathways than I ever imagined." Another

paused in the midst of her travels, realizing that for

all she had seen, done and learned, in relative

terms, "I know nothing." For a moment she felt

utterly lost. "And then this thought appeared, with

all the disembodied authority of the voice of God in

a Monty Python movie: maybe that's a good place

to start." So to a remarkable degree, each Scholar

has returned from that very special year abroad

with a realization like that of Tennyson's Ulysses, "I

am a part of all that I have met." This is also the

epigraph to the volume appropriately called "Trails

of Adventure".

your child should have the experiences that let

them know they are capable; by their graduating

year they should have a strong sense of personal

promise and confidence. It is not the assignments

and tests, games and single sports, it is the vision of

what is possible.

The writer, Antoine de Saint-Exupery wrote, "If you

want to build a ship, don't gather your people and

ask them to provide wood, prepare tools and assign

tasks. Call them together and raise in their minds

the longing for the endless sea."

We are on the right track if we have fostered the

confidence to succeed, and the longing (in the

heart of each student) for the endless sea of accom-

plishment, and the desire to pursue a meaningful

life.

Temple outside Pisang, photo by Rachel Adams ‘99

Laura Pieterson ‘03My Lakefield experience has

been one that is, I am sure, in

many ways similar to those of

every student. However, I also

believe that Lakefield leaves a

different mark on all of us as a

result of our time spent here.

Some of us enter this school and

seem to never change. Some

students graduate from Lakefield

as someone entirely unfamiliar to

the shy, quiet kid that arrived on

opening day so many years

earlier. There are those of us that,

although we seem to remain

outwardly the same - other than

a few inches of height and boys

who shave! - have changed

inwardly in immeasurable

amounts.

Lakefield College School first

came to my attention in the

spring of 2000, when my parents

and I were looking for boarding

schools within reasonable driving

distance from Ottawa, which has

always been home to me. The

decision to send me to boarding

school arose out of never-ending

struggle with my parents, the

specifics of which I will not

disclose. In brief, and in age

appropriate terms, I was a

troubled teen running with the

wrong crowd and I was unable to

see how detrimental my actions

were to my family, my future or

my sense of self. Upon visiting

the school, I fell instantly in love

with the campus, the waterfront,

forests, and scattered matching

green and white buildings. It was

difficult for me to comprehend

that this facility was for learning

purposes. I had been expecting

something institutional, made of

grey stone with small windows

and no character. What I found

was a camp, or resort of sorts.

I arrived at LCS in September of

2000 feeling more nervous than I

ever had in my entire life. I was

entering into grade eleven and

feared the already set-in-stone

social groups that would surely

not accommodate a new girl like

me.

I feared having to share a room

with someone that I would be

unable to tolerate. The latter fear

was quickly appeased when I was

greeted by my new roommate

with an enormous hug and ever-

present smile. The former fear

was one that took longer to

overcome.

Coming into a new environment

where the majority of people are

already comfortable with their

surroundings is never easy. I

eventually settled in and found

my niche and proceeded to learn

more about people and human

nature than I could ever imagine.

Being in such a small, close-knit

community twenty-four hours a

day, seven days a week, not only

allows, but forces one to become

very close with people. The small

number of students here enabled

me to get to know a wide range of

people that I would likely never

have spoken to in a high school

of 1200. Generally, high school

students befriend others very

much like themselves, whether

the similarities are common

sport or musical interests, style

of dress, religious or political

beliefs. I often smile to myself

when I glance around the dining

hall tables at lunch and see

friends that could be labeled as

complete polar opposites. This is

something about Lakefield that I

love. The friendships that are

made here are not based solely

on one common interest, or the

opportunity to borrow one

another's clothes. The friend-

ships I have made here are based

on understanding, common

values and loyalty. Overstepping

the boundaries of typical teenage

cliques is made easy at Lakefield

and encourages acceptance and a

non-judgmental atmosphere.

The wide variety of people at

Lakefield that I have befriended

and had the chance to know have

all impacted me in different

ways. The exposures to so many

points of view, and the freedom

p34

The Lakefield That I Know

Laura Pieterson ‘03 and Paul Runza

with which we are allowed to

express these points of view, have

provided me with a relatively

easy journey on the road to

adulthood and to finding myself.

I stated earlier that I have greatly

changed inwardly. I know this is

true, but to put it into words is

not unlike trying to fit a whale

into a fish bowl. I leave Lakefield

feeling as ready as possible for

whatever lies ahead. I leave with

a better developed sense of who I

am as a person and a general

idea of what I want to do with my

life. I leave knowing that I simply

cannot eat another turkey

sandwich on Dempster's whole

wheat bread topped with

tomatoes, chopped lettuce,

processed cheese and salt and

pepper. I leave this school

knowing that I have no regrets for

having come here. I leave

knowing I will miss everything

about this place, even the things

that might irritate me now. I

leave with a better understanding

of people and relationships. I

leave with greater insight, with

more confidence and many

wonderful memories.

p35

The Graduating Class of 2003

Back Row

(L-R) Brett Jackman

Joseph Mallette

Jose Paredes

Graham Bocking

Nicholas Bierk

William Hackett

Michael Corner

Drew Gilmour

Rickart Hepburn

Jon Houston

Nikolas MacLean

Remy Studli

Alexander Lyttle

Robert L'Heureux

Nicolas Desmarais

Max von Spoercken

Kevin Makowchik

David Casson

Andrew Parke

Josh Turk

Otto von Nostitz

Fourth Row

(L-R) Natasha Ball

Maggie McRae

Christopher Nixon

Michael Horlick

Mark Petrosoniak

Peter Pelc

Loic Dalle

Alexandre Desmarais

Dominic Crossan

Andrew Leus

Nick Caravaggio

Jordan Vlasschaert

Jason Allingham

Mark Olsheski

Kaspar von Nostitz

Daniel Mongeon

John Sears

David Hill

Eliot Barker

Jonathan Schofield

Sho Araki

Robert Hazell

Jennifer Thompson

Erin Munro

Third Row

(L-R) Zoe Mills

Sarah Chung

Alice Honig

Erin Crowley

Alexis McKinney

April Sawyer

Iris Saunders

Kara Rashotte

Sarah Burton-Davies

Jennifer Macko

Michella Young

Laura Pieterson

Lisa Perowne

Christine Tomkinson

Elizabeth Reid

Allison Bingham

Riona Petticrew

Robin Boyle

Kerri Bennett-Ferdinand

Jessica Holdcroft

Catherine Cundall

Jessica Foran

Stephanie Wilcox

Jillian Arsenault

Claire Blanchette

Jenna Bowcott

Nisha Korff

Second Row

(L-R) Jiwon Park

Tessa Lapensee

Amy Roache

Alexandra Fraser

Katharine Sunderland

Caitlin Weaver

Emily Kingdon

Colleen Gainey

Elizabeth Hendry

Theresa Lorriman

Vhari James

Melanie von

Diergardt-Naglo

Samantha Mae Turnbull

Elise-Marie Walsh

Emily Farlow

Emma Trottier

Alanna Gravely

Janice Greenshields

Lauren Allen

Alexandra Roth

First Row

(L-R) Kyle Turk

Duncan McRae

Evan Hadfield

Jean Paul Forget

Kyle Fairlie

Jonathan Houghton

Andrew Parsons

Graham Warden

Ian Humphreys

Darren Bishop

Paul Bethel

Patrick Scanlon

Matthew Lewis

John Fleming

Roy McLaughlin

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