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To Serve and to LearnStudents express their excellence, passion and compassion through service

Coming Full CircleA profile of alumni in dual roles as former students and current staff

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The Admissions office extends a warm thank-you to the dedicated group of student ambassadors who have helped us promote the school to prospective families by sharing their knowledge and experiences. These students play a valuable role in our school’s admissions process by conducting tours, participating

in panel discussions during open houses and information sessions, and by appearing in our advertisements.

Our alumni and parent ambassadors have also played an invaluable role this year. To find out more about how they have

helped, see “Admissions Ambassadors are Invaluable” on page 8.

For more information about becoming an ambassador in your local area, contact the Admissions Office at (250) 370-6170

(toll free in North America at 1-800-661-5199) or send an email to admit@smus.bc.ca

Outstanding preparation for higher learning and for life.Kimbell Hall and David Heffernan are the Centennial Year Head Girl and Head Boy.

See page 6 for details.

Thank You

Visit our website at www.smus.bc.ca

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11 All about the BootAthletics Coach Ian Hyde-Lay recounts the history of the Boot Game rivalry with Oak Bay High School

12 The IncogsJim Wenman ’66 on the origins of the cricket team

13 To Serve and to LearnDirector of Service Kevin Cook answers the question: what constitutes a meaningful service experience? ALSO: Making a Difference in the Dominican Republic

18 School House OpeningOur school’s newly restored touchstone opens with a gathering of friends and family

22 Alumni NewsThe Heritage Walk; the Annual Fund for Excellence; the Seattle and Vancouver alumni receptions; a message from the new president of the Alumni Association; results of the alumni survey

25 Coming Full CircleDirector of Alumni Relations Cliff Yorath profiles 11 alumni who have chosen to return to SMUS to teach

29 Alumni UpdatesNews from our alumni all over the world

School Ties is distributed to more than 5,700 members of the St. Michaels University School community, including current families, friends, and current and past staff and students. The goal of the publication is to communicate current activities and initiatives and provide articles and reports on the alumni community. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding this publication, please contact Louise Winter at (250) 370-6176 or e-mail: lwinter@smus.bc.ca

Published by the Advancement Office St. Michaels University School 3400 Richmond Road Victoria, British Columbia Canada V8P 4P5 Telephone: (250) 592-2411 Admissions: 1-800-661-5199 E-mail: info@smus.bc.ca

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Editors: Louise Winter, Cliff Yorath, Laura Authier, Katie Cobban

Contributors (in no particular order): Robert Snowden, Susan Saunders, Robert Wilson, Ian Hyde-Lay, Kevin Cook, Louise Winter, Cliff Yorath, Jeannie Fuller, Laura Authier, Jennifer White, Michael Murgatroyd, Jim Wenman, Kent Leahy-Trill, Eliot Anderson, Gareth Rees, Katie Cobban, Bruce Holms, Brenda Waksel, SMUS community members. We apologize for any omissions.

Cover Design: Krucible Solutions with photos from Graham Inglis, Kent Leahy-Trill and Diana Nason

Design and Layout: Reber Creative

Printed in Canada W by Hillside Printing Ltd., Victoria, BC

CorrectionIn the last issue of School Ties, we congratulated the Senior School prize winners from 2006 but neglected to mention Peter Jawl, who was the recipient of the Alumni Award, given to the Grade 11 student who has demonstrated the most leadership. For an example of Peter’s leadership in Service, see the article “To Serve and to Learn” on page 14.

2 Imagine Head of School Robert Snowden reflects on our students’ roles in an uncertain world and the school’s responsibility to prepare them

4 SMUS ReviewNews stories from all three campuses published on our website between September 2006 and March 2007

7 Next Phase for FacilitiesDirector of Finance Michael Murgatroyd talks about the next round of campus improvements

8 Admissions Ambassadors Director of Admissions Susan Saunders on our intrepid ambassador network

9 Athletics HighlightsSports highlights from September 2006 to March 2007

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This issue of School Ties was printed on New Leaf Reincarnation matte paper, manufactured with Green-e® certified renewable energy, 100% recycled fiber, 50% post-

consumer waste, and processed chlorine free. St. Michaels University School saved the following resources by using this paper: 16 fully grown trees, 3,504 gallons of water, 7 million Btu of energy, 766 pounds of solid waste and 1,295 pounds of greenhouse gases.

Calculations based on research by Environmental Defense and other members of the Paper Task Force.

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More to the point, how will our students judge these voices? These young men and women are focused on their futures, and the future of the world. When they are told daily how catastrophic the future might be (either next week, with avian flu, or in a hundred years’ time, with global warming), they don’t have to think too long to come to the conclusion that it wasn’t they who made this mess. Fortunately for them, though, there are plenty of adults around to tell them how to save the world. Fortunately, too, they listen skeptically to adults, predisposed to treat us – especially parents and teachers – as pretty clueless in

the ways of the world. It is important for them to figure out the ways of the world themselves.

Our school is so entirely focused on what is best for the students that we run the risk of creating in them the belief that the rest of their lives might be like this. Originally, schools like ours proposed to provide the sons and daughters of privileged people some challenges – of both intellect and character – that would inoculate them from a soft life and encourage them in virtue and industry. Times have changed, and schools have changed. That old purpose remains, however, of equipping students with some of the habits and skills that will gird them for future challenges and difficulties.

Our purpose does go further. To equip these young men and women only for their own success is limiting, and also somewhat self-serving. They will have all the equipment they need to go to university, earn a successful wage, raise a family and be part of a community. To what purpose? Do we all band together in our desirable neighbourhoods in order to make money off

each other? Elsewhere in this edition of School Ties you will read about service work our students are doing in the world, both in our own backyard and much, much further afield – on other continents, as far away as the Dominican Republic or Africa. To make so much ado about this kind of sacrifice is evidence of a different, larger purpose.

In other venues, in other articles, readers of School Ties may have heard about our emerging leadership programme. For the last couple of years, we have been engaged in a widening

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The end is near. Much rhetoric in newspapers, on television – even in Academy Award-winning movies – is pouring out gloomy forecasts about worldwide terror or global warming or famine or avian flu. Underneath much of the rhetoric is the same basic message: the world is verging on the brink.

The future has always been very hard to predict. People who look for signs in the world around them can be impressively wrong. Even a stable world can change overnight. In the early �500s, the Aztecs were surprised no doubt by the arrival of Cortez. A civilization of considerable sophistication and comfort, that of the Aztecs had been free from external threat. At first, they successfully turned back the army of Cortez, but it wasn’t armed might that ravaged them, it was smallpox, and their world succumbed. Parallel examples are common. Terrorism was not a new phenomenon at the time, but the attacks on the World Trade Center of September ��, 200�, transformed our own decade, if not future decades. So we know that worlds can turn upside down very quickly.

Nor has there ever been a lack of strident proclaimers of disaster – the end of the world has been predicted many times. Chicken Little, who warns that the sky is falling, belongs to the camp of those who read the signs wrong, and whose hysteria is an illusion. The boy who cries wolf misleads people at least as badly, if not worse: the townsfolk tire of his warnings, even though eventually the danger is very real.

Global warming and its consequences have been sensationalized by doomsday forecasts – the notion, for instance, that nearly all of the southern suburbs of Vancouver (or the entire country of Bangladesh) will be under water before we have found the time or will to rescue it. The experts on global warming do predict this sort of radical climate change over the next 50 or �00 years, yet hundreds of thousands of years ago there were periods in the earth’s history when similar changes took place over a mere decade. This won’t be the first time it has happened, in other words. How do we judge whether these desperate voices in the media are of the hysterical, “sky-is-falling” type, or worse, of the “crying-wolf” type? After all, we’ve heard it so many times before.

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Imagineexploration of how we give students experiences that make them aware of the world around them, and help them acquire the skills to take responsibility for it. Where we stand at this juncture, after considerable work and planning, is that we think the domains of experience our students will find most useful for their future are global responsibility, outdoor challenge, service, sustainability, and (for lack of a better word) “good” principles. Another important element in the programme is that it will be for all students, from kindergarten to Grade �2.

Critical thinking, clarity of expression, intellectual curiosity: these are some of the activities of our academic programme. Teamwork, quick decision-making, loyalty, determination and courage: these are some of the lessons of the sports field. Global responsibility, the outdoors, service, sustainability and solid principles: these are some of the pursuits of our leadership programme.

At a recent parent forum to seek advice about our leadership programme, some of us acknowledged that a great temptation, and great risk, of the desperate voices in the media will be to retreat into either passive or raging acceptance of doom. The next worse thing would be to be overwhelmed with helplessness – so overwhelmed that one feels things are so bad it doesn’t matter what one does, the disasters are bound to occur. Or to feel that one single person, or one group of people, or one community, or one country – whether it is Canada, the United States, Germany, Mexico, Korea – or any one of the other countries that our students call home – can do nothing, that we are in the grip of unstoppable forces, or that human nature is too selfish to make the necessary sacrifices. Alternatively, we recognized, to retreat to a haven – to a country or community that is too sheltered – is not going to suffice either. The world will come knocking, and when it arrives it will be fairly powerful, and fairly forceful. No: passivity, helplessness and retreat are not options; our students’ experiences should encourage them to reflect and inspire them to act.

In our survey of parents this year, we learned that support of the school’s mission was strong. Interestingly, the most valued element of the school’s mission was the pursuit of truth and goodness. If I am a student, the pursuit of truth and goodness leads me both inside and outside myself. Very quickly, if I am the student on that journey, the path becomes more complex: it leads me to consider my idea of who I am within myself, then who I am in relation to others both near and far – my close friends or the citizens of the Dominican Republic – and then who I am in relation to my

environment. At one of our concerts, our orchestra performed a Bach concerto. If I am a student in that performance, I participate in the pursuit of truth on so many levels: the music, initially foreign to me, communicates its beauty that is a kind of truth; my execution of the music makes me a vehicle for the expression of that truth; and the sharing of it with the entire auditorium becomes a spreading of that truth. The pattern is duplicated in learning a mathematical theorem, a law of physics, or a play of Shakespeare. Or, in kindergarten, when I learn that the symbols of the alphabet correspond to certain sounds and objects I am already familiar with: that simple identification, too, is a kind of truth.

The pursuit of goodness, in the minds of most of us, is a more physical, active pursuit. Of course, to pursue goodness it is not adequate simply to refrain from doing bad things; one must do good things. Without too much debate, one can identify service activities as good things to do – making the world a better place for someone else.

Whether the world of 20 or 40 years from now will see the oceans lapping at our feet or in the grip of an unexpected ice age, we cannot do anything but prepare our students with the character and skills they will need regardless what the world is like. The voices of Chicken Little and the boy who cried wolf won’t grow silent, but we believe that learning the pursuit of truth helps our students sift these voices, and other voices. It will be better for them, and for us who guide them, if they understand or want to understand the world both near and far, if they can express themselves with clarity, and then if they have the motivation to act. To act – to take a role, to take responsibility for the world around them – is crucial, and to do so with passion and compassion: a worthwhile wish – not just for ourselves, but for the world. Imagine.

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■ At the start of the year the school welcomed several new faculty members, including Inge Thorsteinson as the Hinton Chair in Senior French; Graham Lilly, Economics; Tony Goodman, Head of History; David Kerr, History; Laura Miller, Learning Resource Specialist; Phillip Ludwig, Mathematics; Xiaowen Li, Mandarin; Tanis Farish, Physical Education; Richard Primrose, Physical Education; Richard Curry, Science; Susanne Walker Curry, Science; Claire de Rosenroll, Learning Resource Teacher; Kim Tait, English Teacher; Stephanie Gill, French; Akiko Hayashi, Japanese; Kathryn McLeay, Learning Resource Support Specialist; and Pamela Yorath, Language Arts and Math Teacher.

Highlights from the SMUS Review

■ ��-year-old Kristijan Gjorgjevik received a perfect score on the Grade 8 Gauss Math Contest. This is the second year Kristijan achieved a perfect score on the challenging Gauss test, which is sponsored by the University of Waterloo.

■ All three schools participated in the annual Terry Fox Run. Students from the Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools came out along with teachers and house parents to raise money for cancer research.

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■ The Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock made a stop at our school as students and faculty members shaved their heads to raise money. The privilege of shearing each of our willing volunteers was auctioned off to the highest bidders at the event, which is becoming a tradition at SMUS. All three schools participated in Cops for Cancer events, which raised more than $�,500 for cancer research.

■ Fifteen SMUS music students performed in the Honours Ensemble at the BC Music Educator’s Conference, held at the University of British Columbia. Some of the most talented school-aged musicians in the province were showcased during the conference.

■ More than �00 invited guests helped the school celebrate the official opening of the newly restored School House and the new library (see the story on page �8).

The SMUS Review publishes weekly on our website (www.smus.bc.ca) and covers school news from all three campuses. The following highlights were taken from stories published from September 2006 to March 2007. You can read more about these stories by going to our home page and clicking on the red “Read the SMUS Review” button.

Middle School students participating in the Terry Fox Run

Cops for Cancer’s Tour de Rock visits the Richmond Campus; Justin Zoraik (Grade 9) and Rachel Davel (Grade 10) participate in the head shave

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■ The Senior students produced, directed and acted in Get Smart this fall. Based on the TV series Get Smart, the production was a huge success.

■ Global Politics �0 students participated in a two-day model United Nations at the University of Victoria.

■ The school marked Remembrance Day with its annual ceremony, attended by students and faculty from all three schools, as well as by parents, alumni and guests.

■ Several Grade �� students attended a very moving ceremony at which Piper Richardson’s bagpipes, lost on the field at the Battle of the Somme where Richardson was killed, were finally returned to Richardson’s home province. At the luncheon following the ceremony, our students, along with other invited guests, were welcomed by Premier Gordon Campbell.

■ As part of the Free the Children service initiative, which is raising funds to build a school in Kenya, SMUS students held a gala fundraiser. Planned and organized entirely by Senior School students, the event featured a silent auction, musical performances, motivational speakers, drinks and desserts.

December■ The Grade 2 class made over �00 gingerbread men, which they sold to hungry students at the Middle and Senior Schools. The kids used the money raised to buy toys for CFAX Santas Anonymous. Class representatives were interviewed on CFAX radio about their project.

■ Strings and Choral students from Grades 5 through 8 spread a little Christmas cheer over the holidays by performing for seniors at the Oak Bay Lodge, Highgate Lodge, and the Victorian. Students were also invited to play at the Fairmont Empress Hotel’s Festival of Trees.

■ The Small Ensembles concert, held at the University of Victoria, showcased performances from the chamber choir, vocal jazz ensemble, swing band and jazz band.

■ For the third year in a row, Grade 8 students exhibited artwork at the Ministry of Education’s Superior Street offices. This year’s exhibit featured contour line drawings of expressive faces in watercolour and wax.

■ As part of its Christmas celebrations, the Middle School collected a number of items for Christmas hampers. Grade 6 student Sophia Ducharme went one step further and started a collection for Christmas stockings to go to the clients of Victoria’s Streetlink shelter. Sophia was recognized for her charitable works by both the Times Colonist and CFAX �070.

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Grade 11 students Morgan Pudwell and Josh Evans in Get Smart

Grade 2 student Jasper Bosley making gingerbread to raise money for Santas Anonymous

Senior School students Zach Chan, Nicole Cook, Michael van der Westhuizen and Samantha Lee perform at the Free the Children Gala

Mary Smith’s Grade 6 Strings class performing for seniors at the Victorian

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March■ March saw students at the Junior School take the initiative in hosting a number of service events. Students Jack Janus and Jenna Dhillon started a sports-equipment fundraiser for a school in Belize. They then personally delivered the items, which included three baseball bats, baseball gloves and four team jerseys, to the school during their spring breaks. Grade 5 student Lawton Courtnall started a pinnie and jersey drive for an orphanage in Bolivia.

January■ Kevin Cook and Sue MacDonald accompanied �5 students to Monte Cristi in the Dominican Republic to continue the work they started last spring at the Hope of the Child orphanage. Students improved their Spanish while teaching English and interacting with the orphans. (See the story on page �7.)

February■ For the first time ever, the debate team won the Bruce-Lockhart Cup at the Shawnigan Lake Debate tournament. Building on that performance, the team proceeded to win several categories in the regional finals, propelling many students on to the provincial level, with Grade �2 student Emily Peiffer participating in the Senior National Competition in Ottawa. Special mention goes to Grade 6 student Julia Milden, who along with her partner Robyn Hope, is participating in the Provincial Grade 8 championships.

■ Senior School student Charlotte Houston organized a school service day and shoe drive in support of Mongolia’s only state-funded orphanage, Child Care Centre of Mongolia.

■ It was a star-filled February as Griffin Poetry Prize winner Anne Simpson, two-time Governor General’s Award nominee for poetry Patricia Young, acclaimed author Dede Crane, and world explorers Colin Angus and Julie Wafaei visited the Senior and Middle Schools to talk to students and staff.

■ Three SMUS students – Ottilie Short, Annelies Bekes and Oliver Brooks – premiered their short films at the Victoria Independent Film Festival.

■ St. Michaels University School has gone green. Brown Hall started a composting project that saves over 400 kg of waste from the landfill each week. It’s just another way SMUS is working towards sustainability.

■ As part of the service programme, a sock drive was launched by Head Boy Alex Reid. The socks collected were given to local charities around Victoria.

■ Grade �2 student Michael Hamilton and Grade 9 student Wonjin Kim were asked to play with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra under musical director Tanya Miller. This was the second VSO performance for trombonist Wonjin.

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Julie Wafaei and Colin Angus talked to students about their human-powered trip around the world

(l-r) Kristijan Gjorgjevik, Grade 9; Nadine Qureshi, Grade 12; Julia Milden, Grade 6; Robyn Hope, Grade 8; Ross Prager, Grade 9; Natasha Qureshi, Grade 12

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The landscape of the school continues to change. Now that School House and the new library are complete and fully functional, and the quad has been re-opened with new grass and walkways, we are almost back to normal.

The new driveway is a welcome relief after the potholes and puddles of the past winter. New bollards separate the drivable area of the walkway from the pedestrian area, and freshly painted lines delineate the parking, stopping and no-parking areas.

By the end of Spring Break, the Challoner Building was completely gone and the area was landscaped, exposing the full view and true beauty of John and Anne Schaffter Hall.

If you thought the building boom at SMUS was over – not so! Two new projects are getting under way. Phase II of the Monkman Athletic Complex will extend the gymnasium building east towards the Crothall Building and will comprise a fitness centre, change rooms,

squash courts, Athletic Department offices and a grand entrance hall. The addition of these new facilities will allow for the demolition of the change rooms, fitness area and offices in the mezzanine floor area of the existing Double Gym. The existing gym floor will then be extended into the area of the current mezzanine floor allowing its expansion into two full-size basketball courts.

The other project starting during Spring Break is the expansion and renovation of house parent accommodation at Barnacle House. This is the next phase of the ongoing upgrades of the boarding residences. This phase will expand the accommodations of the senior house parents as well as of the senior assistant house parent. It will also enable the conversion of four student rooms – currently annexed to the house parent accommodations – back to student use. This will increase the student capacity of Barnacle House by eight students. The additional revenue generated by increasing

the number of students will, over time, pay for the cost of the renovation.

The property at �4�0 Shelbourne Street has now been renovated and is ready for occupancy. In addition to providing a secure and accessible parking location for the school buses and vehicles, the property also houses the transportation department, the building and grounds department and the maintenance department. The Outdoor Education department has a large equipment storage area and will be renting kayaks, skis and outdoor camping equipment from this location. There are also three classrooms for the Education Extension department for use for international student programmes. The large storage area in the basement has enabled us to close three off-campus storage facilities that we have been renting. We are very excited about the addition of this property to our campus and will no doubt find many more uses for it in the future.

Facilities Plan Moves to the Next PhaseWith School House renovations complete, Director of Finance Michael Murgatroyd talks about the next round of campus improvements.

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The Quad, March 2007

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We are so fortunate to have a supportive alumni and parent community worldwide. This year, we are formalizing our Admissions Ambassador programme to improve our recruitment efforts in key target communities. With the support and commitment of current parents, past parents and alumni ambassadors, we have extended our recruitment efforts in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington State. Our ambassadors assist us with identifying appropriate reception locations, suggesting advertisement opportunities, inviting

local families to attend information sessions and assisting prospective

families by answering questions and providing personal

insights into the school. We host more than 45 Admissions receptions each year to introduce prospective students and their families to the school. The work and support of our parent and alumni ambassadors

are invaluable to the success of admissions

efforts throughout the year.

Admissions Ambassadors are Invaluable

We want to send a huge thank you to the following parents and alumni for their contribution to the Admissions effort this past year:

Randal MacNair ’79–’80 Fernie (alumnus) Barbara Paton Gibsons Susan and Anthony Stewart Kelowna Ron and Lisa Solmer Kelowna Kathy and Eric Heffernan ’7� Kelowna (alumnus and board member) Susan and Perry Minaker Kitimat Angeli and Bill Mitra Prince George Maya and Yogendra Cheta Prince George Czeslaw and Ewa Koziol Prince Rupert Kathleen and Eugenio Repole Prince Rupert Pat and Rose-Marie Keough Salt Spring Island Dishi and Manjeet Thind Whistler Paul and Hilary Hendriks Whistler Gillian Tiffin Whistler Kathryn Firstbrook and Geordie Trusler Whistler Parker Moore and Laurie Richards Vancouver Pam Daswani Vancouver David Porter and Marg Crombie Whitehorse Paula Pavlovitch Whitehorse Martine and Butch Skulsky Calgary Chia and Glenn Schmidt Calgary Barry Sjolie Edmonton Joe Sheldrake ’85 Edmonton (alumnus) David and Susan Angus ’62 Edmonton (alumnus and board member) Carol and John Ward Jasper Doreen and Steven Pudwell Medicine Hat Peter and Nerita Harrison Port Angeles, Washington Sam and Berry Shoen Port Townsend, Washington Bill and Juanita Jevne Sequim, Washington Mayte Alcade Mexico City, Mexico Eduardo Hernandez ’88 Guadalajara, Mexico (alumnus) Joe and Jan Steinbok Barbados Guy and Gillian Harvey Grand Cayman Jacqueline and Mark Hennings Grand Cayman Winfried and Dorothea Kenzlers Bad Camberg, Germany Lieselotte and Rolf Isphording Bottrop, Germany Klaus and Ute Langenbach Cologne, Germany Thomas and Ines Fenner Hamburg, Germany Max-Reinhard and Bärbel Winter Hamburg, Germany Karin Baier-Wellems Munich, Germany John and Lorilee Cole Saudi Arabia

With more than 60 travel days under their belts this year, the Admissions team received a lot of help and support from parents and alumni around the world. Director of Admissions susan saunders talks about our intrepid ambassador network.

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■ The U�5 Girls soccer team came third in the three-day Canadian Association of Independent Schools U�5 Soccer tournament in Halifax during the last weekend in September. During the tournament, goaltender Lisa Evans had five shutouts, leading the team to the final round, in which they played long-time rival Sacred Heart of Montreal, losing the game 2–�.

■ The U�� Boys jointly won the consolation Ridley Cup at the Montreal CAIS soccer tournament hosted by Lower Canada College and Selwyn House School. During the tournament, the boys took a break to see Ottawa, meeting Prime Minister Stephen Harper and touring the House of Commons and 24 Sussex Drive.

■ The Junior School extracurricular programme got into full swing with 55 students supporting the cross-country team. Throughout September and October, the team participated in weekly races. The highlight of the season was taking three titles at the Victoria Independent Schools Sports Association championship.

■ At the Lower Vancouver Island Secondary Schools Athletics Association 2�st Rowing championship at Elk Lake, SMUS placed second overall, qualifying at least one crew in �7 of the 20 final heats. Highlights from the event include: the Middle School Junior Eight placing first; the Senior teams winning six titles; and the Junior Girls team’s overall first-place finish. The spring season will soon be starting up with

the SMUS teams travelling to St. Catharine’s, Ontario, for the National Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association championships in June.

■ The Senior Boys soccer team had an impressive year, winning the AAA Island title, AAA League and the Independent Schools Association tournament. They also won SMUS’ first-ever Times Colonist Cup during a rainy championship match against St. Andrew’s School. At Provincials, the team continued to dominate their division, placing third in the AAA BC championships. This follows on the heels of winning the AA division last year and moving up into a new division.

■ SMUS students from Grades 4 and 5 participated in a World Cup Soccer tournament that was held at Carnarvon Park. This event saw them compete against six other schools and was a fabulous experience for our students.

■ The Senior Girls volleyball team finished second in the AA League, earning them a spot in the AA Island tournament. The competition at the tournament was fierce, featuring two of the top-four ranked teams in the province. SMUS struggled in pool play and finished in seventh place overall.

U13 Boys with Prime Minister Stephen Harper. On the right is Saanich and Gulf Islands MP Gary Lunn and coach Cliff Yorath. Coach Don Pollock is on the left.

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Highlights from the Athletics Week in Review

Senior Boys soccer team celebrates their Independent Schools Association win, September 2006

Senior Girls volleyball in action, Jess Harvey and

Britt Martin, October 2006

Boys Senior Eight on Elk Lake, October 2006

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■ Junior Boys rugby finished the season ranked third on the Island. It has been an eventful year for the boys, who look forward to dominating the league next year.

■ In other rugby news, Spring Break saw the Grade 8 rugby team travelling to Australia for a �6-day tour. The trip included numerous rugby games against schools from Melbourne to Sydney and a chance to watch a Super �4 rugby game.

■ The badminton team has had a perfect undefeated �8–0–0 season, including a fourth consecutive Senior Girls Independent Schools Association title. In play-off action, they easily defeated St. Andrew’s and cross-town powerhouse Claremont, 8–2 in both matches, to capture the Island Championship. This led the team to the AA Provincials in Richmond in March.

■ The Senior Girls basketball team won the ISA tournament and finished in third place at the recent AA Vancouver Island tournament. With hopes of earning a berth to the Provincial AA championship, the girls played a wildcard game against the Lower Mainland third-ranking finisher, McMath School. In a defensive battle, the Blue Jags defeated McMath 4�–�4, qualifying the SMUS team for the provincial tournament for their second consecutive year.

■ The U�� CAIS Basketball tournament was a tense event as the SMUS team won third place with a buzzer-beating overtime basket. The team finished its season in fine style by winning the Victoria Night League title.

■ The Grade 5 basketball team has enjoyed a very active season: they participated in the Mount Douglas Future Stars of Basketball tournament; the girls almost made the championship final, but lost by the narrowest of margins; the boys played one of the best games of the tournament, reaching sudden-death overtime only to see SMUS lose to an amazing sky-hook basket from their Oaklands School opponents. The Grade 5 basketball teams also participated in the Independent Schools Elementary Association play days against schools from the Lower Mainland. The girls finished 6–0–2 while the boys finished 4–�–�.

■ It was an overtime win for the Grade 8 Boys basketball team in the ISA tournament hosted by Collingwood in February. Along the way they beat rivals Collingwood and St. George’s. Not to be outdone, the Grade 8 Girls team also won their ISA tournament.

■ With the Grade 9 Boys, Senior Girls and Senior Boys basketball teams all making it into the Island championships, it was the Grade 9 Boys who won their tournament in Campbell River, proceeding to the Grade 9 Boys Provincial championships.

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Above and below: Grade 9 Boys rugby against St. George’s, September 2006

Sharon Yu, Senior badminton February 2007

Grade 8 Girls following their ISA win, February 2007

Senior Girls against GNS, Stephanie Bentzon with the ball, January 2007

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makes for a pulsating, spirited occasion, with the two teams contributing to a terrific evening of sport with a ferociously committed and skilful display.

However, over and above the fierce rivalry on the field, the Boot represents friendship through rugby. This is most appropriate, for even though the SMUS and Oak Bay teams are desperate in their desire to best each other, a huge level of respect exists between the opposing coaches and players. In this regard, the Boot Game sets the correct standard of competitive spirit and sportsmanship that young players, as they pack the touchline waiting for what, in the not-so-distant future, will be their chance on the grand stage, will do well to emulate.

The annual, and always much anticipated, “Boot Game” was first played in the spring of �995 as an additional early-season match to celebrate the wonderful �st XV rugby rivalry that had developed between SMUS and Oak Bay High School.

Legendary Oak Bay coach Gary Johnston came up with the idea, and, with the support of SMUS alumnus and Canadian rugby icon Gareth Rees ’85, produced a large, mounted bronze boot that is presented to the winning team at the conclusion of each match in the series. A drawn match, such as the 22–22 thriller in �998, sees the coveted Boot remain with the team that had possession the year before.

For those who enjoy statistics, Oak Bay has won the Boot seven times, and, by virtue of its victory in �997, retained the trophy after the drawn match the following year. SMUS has captured the Boot on five occasions, most recently this year after a comprehensive 44–�9 victory on March �4.

Not surprisingly – and totally consistent with other full-blooded league and play-off encounters between the two teams – the Boot Game matches are invariably close, full of excitement, and ebb and flow, and end with a deciding score not coming until the final minutes. Indeed, in addition to the drawn match in �998, six of the remaining �2 Boot Games have been decided by one score or less.

Thanks to the support of the University of Victoria, who generously donate their fine stadium or field facilities as a “neutral” venue, hundreds or, on at least two occasions, more than a thousand spectators attend the match each year. This total includes not only the students from each school, cheering wildly and decked out in their respective school colours, but parents, alumni and numerous other rugby enthusiasts. It all

All about the BootAs the coveted trophy comes back to a victorious SMUS, Ian hyde-lay recounts the history of the Boot Game rivalry with Oak Bay High School.

The 2006-2007 SMUS 1st XV; Below: In action against Oak Bay during the March 14 game

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The University Incogs Cricket Club (now called The Incogs Cricket Club) was formed in �9�2 as an initiative of at least two founding members of the school, Mr. J.C. Barnacle and Rev. W.W. Bolton. In attendance at the first meeting was an early parent, Mr. J. Wenman, whose great-grandson Matthew is now one of the mainstays of the present Incogs.

In the formation of the club, various guidelines or principles were laid down and from time to time there were reminders, as in the case of Mr. Bolton’s letter of September �5, �925. Perhaps the most important message received from this letter was to emphasize that “the members of your club are to consist of Present and Past Masters, of Present and Past Parents of Boys who have attended or are attending the school, and of Old Boys and such present Boys as are qualified to take part in the matches.” By and large, this principle has been followed and, as the Incogs approach their centenary year, it may not be too bold to state that this club has been one of the great unifying forces in the school for almost �00 years. It has brought staff, parents and boys together in a social atmosphere, and has brought generations of SMUS supporters together around a common cause.

Of course, the Incogs have had their up and downs. No cricket was played during the war years, and numbers were depleted after each war. However, there were always staff at the school to encourage the boys, and the game survived even when school enrolment was very low. In the ’50s and ’60s, Headmaster Timmis hired many young, gifted classroom teachers whose skills included cricket. With these young staff, the fortunes of the Incogs improved – particularly with the arrival of Rob Wilson in �958. Many of the present Incogs of today will tell you that playing with and being captained by Rob are their happiest memories of cricket. Rob’s playing days are over, but he is our official scorer and never has a club had such a well-kept book. The afternoon does not seem complete if he is not around.

Cricket at the school received another boost in �987, when the chairman of the building committee, Norman Tooke, with the help of fellow governors Jack Waldie and Pat Ely, raised the funds for the Wenman Pavilion, named after Reg Wenman ’2�, a legendary master at the school from �925–�97�.This multi-purpose structure, paid for by generous donations

On the Cusp of 100 Years, the Incogs are Still Going Strong

from admirers of Reg and added to by the Canadian Cricket Association, served the school well.

The past season for the Incogs has been a successful one, as we finished atop the league standings in the Victoria and District Cricket Association. Alumni regulars on this year’s team were John Wenman ’59, Eric Kjekstad ’65, Jim Wenman ’66, Guy Tyrwhitt-Drake ’74, Andy Maxwell ’79, Mark Ely ’8�, Chris Snape ’8�, Nick Grant ’84, Matthew Wenman ’96 and Glen Roberts ’0�. Former staff member Jeremy Goodwin – now over 70 years – made a number of very successful appearances behind the stumps – a great testament to his skill and fitness. Also in attendance as a social member on a number of occasions was Peter Seale, a staff member from the ’50s and a former Incog. It should be noted that other former students still play cricket in Victoria either for other clubs or in the mid-week league. Marshall Travis ’8�, Jeremy Cordle ’9� and Graham Snowden ’99 have found homes in other clubs, where they present formidable opposition to the Incogs. All three would be considered automatic picks for a Victoria rep side if they were available, and it is hoped that many others are still playing in other parts of the world.

I will be turning the captaincy of the Incogs back to Nick Grant ’84 this year. Nick has taken on much of the captaincy since Rob Wilson stopped playing in �99�, and his success in this area has for many years made him the obvious choice to captain Victoria’s rep side. As captain, he will have to do his best to address the need for a youth movement as well as chair a committee to organize events for the �00th anniversary celebrations of the Incogs in 20�2. We will be contacting alumni from all corners of the globe to join us in this event. For those wishing to give us advance notice of their attendance, please contact Rob Wilson at rwilson@smus.bc.ca or at (250) �70-6��2.

Some say that cricket is an anachronism. I believe this is not fair. While it has never been a major sport in Canada, it is the world’s second most popular sport behind soccer and is gaining popularity in Canada with the arrival of many new immigrants. University School and St Michael’s School made the game an important one in their early years, and cricket has remained a part of the school’s tradition. As I write, Canada is playing in the World Cup of Cricket – placing the team in the top �6 in the world, although clearly not yet able to compete well with the best of this group. The Incogs hope to be around for another �00 years to play the game with success and enthusiasm and be a credit to the school. The same applies to other cricketing alumni wherever they settle.

Incogs 2007, Victoria and District Cricket Association League champions

As the World Cup of Cricket grabs headlines around the world and reveals deep-seated passions for the game, Jim wenman ’66 explores the origins of our own team, the Incogs.

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too easy for those of us with great resources to reach into our pockets and give without making any real impact on the situation. While it is true that this type of charity is important for the organizations receiving the donations, it is by immersing ourselves in experiential learning – attempting to understand the problems that make charity necessary – that we gain the knowledge that forms the foundations of our actions.

At the root of the school’s service initiative is the underlying desire for us to become citizens of the world, which includes the responsibilities inherent in that role. Service provides a vehicle for meaningful experiential learning to take place. Using the PARE model as a guide, each experience requires the student to plan the event or activity, take action and participate fully, reflect on what is happening and what has happened, and evaluate the outcome.

On any given week during the school year, you will find students from at least one of the campuses conducting a drive to collect valuable items for needy people in Victoria and around the world. Recently, the Junior School celebrated the �00th day of school by filling the back of kindergarten teacher Ms. Lincoln’s �965 Ford truck with cans of soup for the Mustard Seed Food Bank. Middle School students and staff have lined the hallway with jars in a competitive drive called the Peanut Butter Blitz. In the Senior School, students have promoted a sock drive for the homeless by presenting a skit featuring Super Sockman in assembly.

These are all wonderful examples of charity, but they represent only one aspect of our overall service initiative. Charity will always be a part of the work we do, but it is often

Margaret Lincoln’s kindergarten class, along with the rest of Junior School, celebrated the 100th day of school with a soup drive for the Mustard Seed food bank

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Service is an important part of our students’ education. But what constitutes a meaningful service experience? Director of Service Kevin cook contemplates the question and talks about the school’s recent Service trip to the Dominican Republic.

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Grade 12 student Pete Jawl took an innovative approach to the Cops for Cancer head shave, auctioning off the privilege of ripping wax strips from his legs

This model is adapted to fit the needs of the learner and the school. For example, although students at the Junior School appear to require more structure because of their young age, in truth they require specific structure where careful guidance from the teacher sets students up for success. These young people do not require incentive to take action, as this is ever-present; however, they require direction so that their actions result in a desired outcome. Students at the Senior School, on the other hand, often require a spark of inspiration to overcome inertia – again age-appropriate experiences and preparation.

There are times when we see the Senior School as the culmination of a learning process that is the product of careful foundations, but as St. Francis of Assisi said, “give me a child until they are seven and I will give you the man for life.” Fortunately, the fundamentals of our current service initiative already have solid grounding in the Junior and Middle Schools. Thematic approaches to learning that are experiential in nature form the essence of our pedagogy for these students. When they get older, we lean more on the Socratic methods which promote the sage on the stage philosophy. The content is more significant as the student gets older, but do we become snowed under by the rhetoric of rote learning without a sense of understanding grounded in application?

And what about character development? Can we really develop character or do we merely expose what is already present? When asked if she was changed by volunteering in the Dominican Republic, one student explained, “I just allow

different parts of my character to shine through now. More confidence has allowed me to let the world see parts that were often hidden.” It may well be we do not build character through life’s experiences but rather provide opportunities to expose the traits that lie within. We are provided with defining moments,

which allow us to see what we are made of, and then our life unfolds, as it should.

Matters of the heart are vital to the success of any Service programme, especially one involving young people. For the past five years, we have taken part in the Cops for Cancer campaign and have raised both awareness and funds. However,

this year was different in two main ways. First: the Tour de Rock made an official stop on the Richmond Road campus, enabling students from the Middle and Senior Schools to welcome them in style; second: we touched a matter of the heart.

Earlier in the year, students were told that Mr. Manson-Blair, a Middle School teacher, had been diagnosed with cancer. Their love for this teacher, coupled with their passion to make a difference, led to a terrific event – and a unique approach by one Grade �2 student, Pete Jawl. Pete was scheduled for a family portrait on the weekend following the Cops for Cancer head shave; a dilemma not of epic proportions, but still significant. The solution: Pete would have his legs waxed, through an auction, one strip at a time. The result, apart from the obvious pain, was an event that raised a significant amount of school spirit and funds for a cause which has touched our community too often and too deeply.

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Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’

Martin Luther King, Jr.

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At the Middle School, the work of one boy, Chris Fenje, consolidated the efforts of all Grade 6 students to raise funds for clean-up and tree replanting after this year’s severe winter storms. The event involved casual attire and skating for the grade as they collected funds for a worthy local cause. Not quite on the scale of Craig Kielburger and Free the Children, but Craig also started his work when he was �2 years old.

A number of initiatives taking place at the Senior School that demonstrate the integrated approach emerged from excellent work that occurred before the Service programme was formalized. For many years Biology teacher Simone Kuklinski has run a quiet but extremely passionate and successful Streamkeepers programme where students care for local watersheds.

This fall, we used these connections to provide an outdoor experience for Grade ��s called Environmental Service. The students spent a week removing invasive plants and willow waddling at the Esquimalt–Gorge waterway, trail-building at Swan Lake, learning about climate change issues through the Sierra Club, touring a green building – Mountain Equipment Co-op – as well as collecting gypsy moth traps and removing broom on Salt Spring Island. More significant than the specific work of this group is that they formed the core of what is now a very successful E-team, led by instructor Craig Farish ’90, which is tackling sustainability and the school’s part in this battle we all face.

Streamkeepers, Outdoor Experience, Service, Sustainability and Global Responsibility – all of the main components of the Leadership initiative at SMUS wrapped into one experience.

There are examples at all three campuses of service through meaningful experiences, but the pinnacle takes place when we embrace service within our academic core through the Service-Learning model, where both are intertwined.

An example of this occurs at the Junior School, where young people are preparing for the World Partnership Walk through discussions in class. This discussion provides the framework that allows students to understand why they walk and the difference it will make in the lives of less fortunate people in a distant land. Over the last few years, the SMUS Junior School has raised more money through the Walk than any other school in the country. The amount of money is not the significant part of this point; but rather the manner in which the school has embraced this worthy cause. The impact on the children both at SMUS and across the world is immense – the seeds of global responsibility have been sown.

Grade 6 student Chris Fenje, seen here with classmates Abbey Piazza, Shayla Baumeler and Erin Hope, organized a skating party to raise funds for Victoria’s storm-damaged parks

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Senior School students Christine Schweitzer (left photo), Jennifer Cha (right photo, background) and Yura Cho participated in the first Environmental Service programme, an offshoot of the highly successful S t r e a m k e e p e r s a n d Shorekeepers programmes

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These are some of the organizations that provided our students with service opportunities this year:

Amanecer Orphanage, Bolivia www.amanecer-bolivia.org Amnesty International www.amnesty.orgBC Children’s Hospital Foundation www.bcchf.caBig Brothers and Big Sisters www.bbbsvictoria.comCanadian Cancer Society www.cancer.caCFAX Santa’s Anonymous www.cfax1070.com/santa.phpCops for Cancer www.cancer-tours.comDoctors without Borders www.doctorswithoutborders.orgFree the Children www.freethechildren.comFoundation House www.foundationhouse.org Green Heart Tree Donation Programme www.victoria.ca/cityhall/departments_compar_strmdm.shtmlHands Across Borders www.handsacrossborderssociety.orgHeart and Stroke Foundation www.heartandstroke.caMustard Seed Food Bank www.mustardseed.caOut of the Rain Shelter www.outoftherainvictoria.caOur Place www.ourplacesociety.comRed Cross www.redcross.caTerry Fox Foundation www.terryfoxrun.orgUnited Way www.unitedwayvictoria.bc.caVictoria Cool Aid Society www.coolaid.orgVictoria Youth Empowerment Society www.vyes.caWar Child www.warchild.caWorld Partnership Walk www.worldpartnershipwalk.comYMCA Kiwanis House www.kiwanisvictoria.com/khouse.html

the world and then ask them, “how will you make a difference?” What happens next is the essence of good teaching – just watch and marvel at what you can learn!Fe

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Difference One of the goals of our Service programme at SMUS is to provide everyone with meaningful service experiences – with a strong focus on meaningful. Following this aim, we made our second trip to the Hope of a Child Orphanage in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic, where we worked on a number of projects such as digging a cistern and teaching English in the local schools. Although many things have changed since our visit last spring, it is also certain that much has stayed the same – particularly the smiles of the children, which are engrained in our minds and hearts.

The Dominican Republic truly fulfils our desire for a meaningful service learning experience: one step on this tropical island and your perspective is changed forever. The culture is so vastly different from the North American way of life that it takes time to learn to “live in the moment.” As one student explained after seeing the half-finished houses, “The Dominican people have a philosophy that does not always include planning ahead so they begin to build houses but when they run out of money the project stops.” Our students did not have much time to adapt to this new way of thinking, as on the first night, the cry, “Caballo!!!” alerted one to look out as a 6-year-old boy was about to jump on your back – you were now the horse for him to ride!

Much of the day for these young children revolves around play, although we quickly discovered that a great deal of learning comes out of their fun. For example, on one morning the sound of a bouncing basketball serves as our wake-up call – it is 6 a.m. A boy is shooting hoops, and two other boys – one collecting branches, the other collecting plastic bags – are building a kite out of the resources around them. Within a half-hour, their task of construction is complete, and they set off to launch it into the air. I am sceptical – this homemade contraption looks like it will fall apart with the slightest gust of wind.

The boys know better as they take their positions and begin running to get the kite aloft. The first two attempts are futile, but

they soldier on. One boy climbs the stairs of the tallest building with kite in hand and stands on his tip toes to reach as high as possible. After this third attempt, the kite is up. Their resilience in flying a kite seems to be grounded in their life experiences – these young children have learned to work together and, more importantly, to survive.

The specific work we did while at the orphanage is likely to fade in the minds of the orphans; however, the fun they had playing with the paint, riding in wheelbarrows as we moved dirt, and sticking English labels on a teacher could last a lifetime. Which begs the question, did our time there really make a difference?

In one specific case, a shy young girl named Erica, who was new to the orphanage, did not interact much with others. A gentle approach by two of our students early during our stay led to major shifts by the end. When it was our time to leave, Erica was fully

engaged – laughing, fixing hair and climbing trees with our students and the other orphans. Small changes make a significant impact down the road, much like the banks of a

river which gently guide the water along its way.So in the end it is apparent that, despite the cultural

differences, there are mostly similarities. Children are children all over the world: they want to be loved and they want someone to play with. My most significant memories come from watching the students from our school begin to “get it” – they learn to be flexible (Gumby) and to live in the moment. These young orphans have taught our students how to love unconditionally, just as one of the quieter boys leans up against a SMUS student and allows an arm to be wrapped around him – not for anything significant but just to be held in the comfort of another human being. The more rambunctious boys hop on your back, forcing you to spring into action. The girls sit under the tree making a bracelet or playing with your hair – no dramatic shift; only small ones that will impact the SMUS students and orphans forever.

We came to the Dominican hoping to make a difference in the lives of these young children but I believe the experience made a bigger difference in our lives.

– Melissa Bosworth, Grade �0

Top: Grade 10 student Melissa Bosworth with two new friends; Inset: Nick Burnett gives one of the boys a lift; Bottom left: Julie Shim, Graham Inglis, Maggie Tseng, Jennifer Jackson and Victoria Ker teach an English lesson

Making a Difference in the Dominican Republicby Kevin Cook

You just have to live it! This is not one of those vacations where someone can watch your slides and then feel as though they were there – it is different – you just have to live it! – Riordan Forsyth, Grade �0

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Rolling Out the Red Carpet for School House

Our dazzling centennial year, which featured events such as the gala and the Centennial Weekend

celebration, came to a fitting close on Friday, October 27, as School House opened its newly restored doors to an

appreciative crowd of more than 250 SMUS community members. In his address, Head of School Bob Snowden thanked the

more than 300 individual donors who had contributed to the School House restoration fund and the anonymous donor who matched each

contribution. Such generosity, said Mr. Snowden, shows how “central School House is to the spirit and the architecture of the school’s past and present,” and

“represents a profound belief in the school’s future.”

Our school’s newly restored touchstone opens with a gathering of friends and family.

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Tony Souza ’72, Geoff Rooper ’54, Malcolm Anderson ’47, David Anderson ‘44

Graeme Crothall, past parent and Paul Merrick, architect for the School House restoration project.

Atholl and Dierdre Cropper, friends and supporters of the schoolCurrent parents Marianne Koerner-Bianco, Kathy Mavrikos, and Roslyn van der Wal

Michael Todd ’65, current parent Harold Hayes, Derek Todd ‘38 Peter and Mary-Ann Pollen, current grandparents, and Mary and John Pollen, current parents

John Reid and the Brass Ensemble We are celebrating the beginning of a new chapter in the life of the school.

– Mckyla McIntyre, Head Girl

I cannot imagine a better way to wrap up our centennial year than to see this marvelous building restored and taking on new life.

– Stephen Martin, Chair of the Board of Governors

This building has been blessed every day since the foundations were laid by those who have found life within it.

– Rev. Keven Fletcher, Chaplain

Enjoy this moment – it comes from the sweat and blood and the hard work of �00 years.

– Bob Snowden, Head of School

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First (Ground) FloorThe library now occupies the entire ground floor of School House, including the new addition to the back of School House that replaces the old Barker Library building. The new library has a total floor area of approximately 800 square metres on two levels. It is designed to hold an expanded collection of 25,000 volumes, up from the current number of �7,000, and it contains a dedicated library classroom, two small group meeting rooms, a media production room, an enlarged staff workroom, a resource room and offices.

Second FloorThe heart of our school’s administration is located on the main floor, including the offices of the Head of School, Senior School administration, Admissions and Boarding Services. As part of the new structure built onto the back of School House, the new library has a spectacular mezzanine that looks down to the new library circulation desk, and up to the arched timber trusses and clerestory windows. The doorway and windows of the School House main entrance are entirely original.

A Tour of the Newly Renovated School House

Third FloorThe Mathematics department has taken possession of the restored third floor of School House, with six new classrooms, a department office and a testing room.

The greatly expanded floor space of the new library allows plenty of room for quiet study

The library’s trim and custom-built furnishings feature American cherry wood

The main hallway of School House is once again the hub of the school’s administration

The Math classrooms make extensive use of technology such as tablet PCs and SmartBoards

The new library is spacious and well-lit throughout the main floor and mezzanine

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School House

Fourth FloorSome of the most dramatic changes occurred on the fourth floor, where Financial Services, Advancement, and Marketing and Communications now have offices. Skylights have eliminated the gloom most people associate with the top floor, and the bell tower has been opened up so that light from its windows shines down. Access to the bell tower is provided through a pull-down ladder that hides neatly in the ceiling.

The school bell is hung in the tower. The bell, which came from a locomotive that serviced the E&N Railway, was donated in �924 by Mr. D. C. Coleman, then-president of Canadian Pacific Railway, whose sons Jim and Rowen attended University School.

The passageway under the bell tower, which was unused space in the 1930s and 1940s, is the location of reported sightings during the 1960s of the ghost of George Scarrett

The Financial Services office features numerous skylights that illuminate the former gloom

A view of the bell tower from a fourth-floor skylight

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Ten years ago we began selling bricks for the Heritage Wall in the gymnasium and since that time, more than �400 have been sold. Current re-modelling of the facility has dictated that the wall has to come down, and we have decided to construct a Heritage Walk in its place. The Walk, construction of which is being funded by the Alumni Association, will be located in the quad between School House and the Crothall Centre.

All bricks currently in the Wall will be replaced and re-engraved to form the new pathway. However, there are many alumni who might wish to have their names recorded for posterity. All money collected from the sale of bricks will be placed in the school’s endowment funds to help future SMUS students in need of financial assistance.

Heritage Walk

You can order a st. Michaels University school heritage walk brick tile by doing one of the following:

• Contact Donna Ray in the Advancement office at dray@smus.bc.ca or (250) �70-6�75

• Order online by going to http://alumni.smus.bc.ca/donations/ and clicking on the Heritage Walk link

• Send a letter to the school and include the following information:

- Your name as you would like it to appear on the brick tile (there is a limit of �6 characters, including spaces and punctuation)

- Your name and mailing address

- Your email address (if applicable)

- Method of payment: if by credit card, include the credit card number and expiry date; if on account, include the account number and name account is under; cheques can be made out to St. Michaels University School

The cost of each brick tile is $�00

Mail correspondence can be sent to:St. Michaels University SchoolAdvancement Office�400 Richmond RoadVictoria, BC V8P 4P5

The 2006–2007 Annual Fund campaign is proceeding very well, thanks to the generosity of our amazing and far-reaching network of supporters. This year’s fund has been building strongly right from the beginning, which illustrates a continued growing awareness of the Annual Fund and the opportunities its donations provide for our students. The Annual Fund sees families, friends, alumni and staff make financial gifts to the school by way of donations. Gifts are used to purchase the many extras that make SMUS such an incredible learning experience.

After all, the dream of every parent is to see their child succeed. And the aim of the Annual Fund campaign is to ensure St. Michaels University School students are given every possible opportunity to excel. Every student, from kindergarten through Grade 12, benefits every day from donations to the Annual Fund. From new athletic equipment to technology and library improvements, from enhancements to music, art and science programmes to student bursaries and upgrades to existing facilities, the Annual Fund provides great benefits for all students beyond the school’s operating budget.

Powering the dreams of your child requires added support and the collective will of all parents. When we pull together, we work toward helping our children realize their goals and a brighter future. This year’s Annual Fund has already achieved $586,000 in cash and pledges (87%) toward the $675,000 goal. As we continue to work to reach our goal by June �0, 2007, we invite every member of our SMUS community to join this successful and important effort.

Your donation truly makes a difference. The size of your annual gift is a personal decision. We urge you to make a gift that feels right for you. We appreciate your generosity no matter the amount and encourage everyone to participate. Call the Advancement office at (250) �70-6�75 to make your gift personally, or visit annual Fund on-line Giving on our school website at www.smus.bc.ca. Simply click on annual Fund online Giving on the SMUS menu.

We sincerely thank each of you who support the Annual Fund. Your gift helps us to ensure that the SMUS tradition of “Each in turn. All in time” not only continues but thrives.

Jeannie Fuller Director, Annual Fund

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Vancouver January 25, Terminal City Club

Seattle March �, University Club of Seattle

Chris Collins ‘63 and Gary Simonson ’64 Daine Murphy ’86, Locke Bradley ’88, Lawrence Leake ’86

Anthony Detrano ’94, John Strander ’67, Jim Rigos ’60 Bob Snowden, Chris Collins ’63, Tom Rigos ’61

Matt Adey ’87, Kari-Lynn Murphy ’88, Andrew Greig ’87, Taylor McLeod ’89, Gareth Rees ’85, Cliff Yorath

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Special thanks to Chris Collins for sponsoring this reception at the University Club of Seattle

Eric Metcalfe ’55 and Gary Lee-Nova ’57

Chris Mavrikos ’97, Alisa Cooper ’97, Jen Ford ’97, Julie Ford ’89

Dr. Ian Mugridge, Brian Graves ’41, Bruce Holms ’71

Paulien Brunings, Mark Pospisilik ’92, Hartland Ross ’92

Alumni Receptions

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I am very pleased to send you greetings on behalf of the trustees of the SMUS Alumni Association. We are working hard to advance the Association in a way that is satisfactory and beneficial to all constituents of the school.

Under the guidance of my predecessor, Mel Reeves ’70, the Alumni Association Constitution was modernized, allowing for greater participation of our Alumni worldwide. Fellow board member Bruce Holms ’7� has conducted a survey of Alumni to seek feedback, and a summary of his work appears below.

Please consider being part of the school’s future by re-engaging yourself with your former classmates (registering for the Alumni Directory on the school’s

From the President of the Alumni AssociationNew President Gareth Rees ’85, talks about the Alumni Association’s plans

webpage at http://alumni.smus.bc.ca/ is a great place to start).

I would like to share with you the vision and goals of the St. Michaels University School Alumni Association:• to be an advocate for St. Michaels

University School• to monitor the direction of the school

to ensure that the values that are so important to Alumni are maintained and fostered

• to provide a long-term outlook for important school decisions

• to re-engage alumni and have them share their experiences and successes

• to help promote the school locally and around the globe by identifying and recommending students of excellence to attend the school

• to organize events and gatherings to foster alumni spirit in the school:- Alumni Homecoming Weekend- Alumni Fall Golf tournament - regional receptions around the

country and the world- the Distinguished Alumni Awards,

which recognize distinguished alumni

• to provide bursary funds for deserving sons, daughters and grandchildren of alumni who cannot otherwise afford to attend the school.

It is my belief that our school must maintain an environment of excellence where talented young people can thrive. As alumni, we can ensure this happens by sharing our experiences, re-engaging with the school and supporting the endowment funds that make these opportunities a reality.

Mel Reeves, former Alumni Association president, and new president Gareth Rees

The Alumni Association conducted a survey in the fall of 2006 to obtain members’ views on what the Association’s organizational structure should look like for future advancement. Overall, alumni believe that their priorities are being addressed and want the school and the Alumni Association to work together to meet alumni needs.

The report recommends that the Alumni Association work with the school to develop agreements:• to expand and maximize communications with alumni• to design processes to identify alumni needs• to respond to alumni issues.

The report was received by the Alumni Association board on March 8, 2007. The board agreed to develop a partnership agreement with the school and to report back to the Alumni Association in the fall of 2007.

On behalf of the survey team, I would like to thank all of you who took the time to respond and make the survey a success. You can see the full results of the survey at http://alumni.smus.bc.ca/alumnisurvey2006.

SMUS Alumni Association Surveyby Bruce Holms ’71

SMUS in the family: Dariol (Rees) Haydock, Assistant Director of Middle School; Gareth Rees ’85; Jane Rees ’86, Junior School Grade 4 teacher; Alun Rees, former faculty member (’81-’91)

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From the President of the Alumni AssociationNew President Gareth Rees ’85, talks about the Alumni Association’s plans

One of the true testaments to any school is the level of involvement by its alumni. Here at St. Michaels University School, we are blessed not only with an active alumni but many former students have devoted their careers to facilitating the school’s pursuit of excellence by becoming faculty members. The first of these was the legendary Reg Wenman who, after graduating from University School in �92�, returned four years later to spend his whole career in the service of his alma mater. St. Michael’s founder Kyrle C. Symons had his three sons attend the school as students, and in the mid-�920s two of them – Kyrle W. and Ned – joined the faculty. Peter Bousfield ’48, Chris Pollard ’56, Jim Wenman ’66, Grenfell Featherstone ’67 and Tanis Masson (née Laidlaw) ’88 have all been alumni-faculty. In recent years the number has increased significantly, and SMUS currently has an impressive �� alumni on its faculty. Their involvement spans all three campuses and most departments. From music to sports to boarding, our alumni-faculty are involved in every aspect of the school.

Tony Keble ‘62Former classmates might remember Tony as a senior track champion, always competing against David Chapman ’62 for the win.

Born in Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka), Tony came to University School when his father, Tom Keble, began teaching English here in �956. Tony began teaching at St. Michael’s School prior to the amalgamation, making him the last active St. Michael’s

teacher and the longest-serving alumni-faculty member on this list: with the exception of a three-year break, he has been with SMUS since �972.

While at the school he has been an influential force. With a master’s degree in Spanish from New York University, Tony

introduced the language to the SMUS curriculum. He was part of the driving force behind the introduction of soccer to the school and for many years was an enthusiastic coach. But, above all, he is known for his style of teaching Spanish to his students, which includes the fascinating cultural elements of both Spain and Mexico. Many of his former students have fond memories of participating in Tony’s epic trips to Mexico.

John McIntyre ‘66During his five years as a student at University School, John McIntyre’s incredible facility for trivia became well-known.

A day student at University School, John went on to get a degree in American, British and military history from the University of Victoria, followed by a master’s in American History from the University of Oregon. He began his teaching career in �97� at the newly amalgamated St. Michaels University School. John, who taught many of the alumni featured in this article, will always be remembered for his dedication to school activities, his passion for American history and the hours he spent on the playing field. He coached the �rd and 4th XV rugby teams with

Grenfell Featherstone ’67 throughout the �980s, when the school dominated the Independent Schools Association circuit. He has also coached the Girls soccer teams and now heads up the golf team.

He thoroughly enjoys greeting alumni when they come to visit the school and has an amazing recall of events from his �4 years on faculty.

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Tony Keble (with the ball) on the rugby pitch)

John McInt yre performing with the Un ive rs i t y School Drum and Bugle Band

Director of Alumni Relations cliff Yorath profiles �� alumni who have chosen to return to SMUS to teach.

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Xavier Abrioux ‘76Former classmates may remember Xavier dominating the French awards at the school. Not surprising – he came from a bilingual household and his mother taught French at Norfolk House School.

Not only was he a student at the school but, during his time at the University of Victoria, he lived here in residence as an assistant housemaster and tutor. So, when he returned to SMUS from Winnipeg as the Director of Middle School in 2004, he was coming to familiar territory.

Extremely dedicated to leading the Middle School and actively involved in almost every school activity – from musical productions to the Terry Fox Run – Xavier can be spotted at almost every school event. He has other family connections to the school: his brother Patrice taught French at the Junior School in the �970s before changing professions and becoming a lawyer; Xavier’s wife, Bernadette, is also on faculty and teaches Mathematics at the Senior School. Xavier received his BA from McGill, his teaching degree from University of Victoria and his master’s in education administration from the University of Manitoba.

Jane Rees ‘86Jane is not only returning to her former school but is also following in her father’s footsteps: her father Alun Rees was a former English teacher and rugby coach. The rest of the Rees family are also actively involved with the school – her brother, Gareth Rees ’85, is the president of the Alumni Association and her sister, Dariol Haydock (née Rees), is the Assistant Director and a French teacher at the Middle School. Following a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Victoria and a Bachelor of Education at the University of British Columbia, Jane returned to teach at SMUS in �994, but soon afterwards

moved to Vancouver. There she taught at Mulgrave School and West Point Grey Academy before returning again to SMUS as our 2005–2006 Hinton Chair. She loved her time at the

Junior School, decided to stay on and was appointed as a Grade 4 teacher this year.

As a student, Jane was an outstanding all-round athlete, and she was always one of the team leaders in field hockey, soccer and basketball. In the latter, she played on a very successful team that won the Victoria and Vancouver Island AA championships and finished seventh in the provincials.

Mary McLeish ‘89Former classmates may remember Mary’s musical talents – four musicals in four years. However, she was also a very gifted athlete and was a key player on the field hockey team, which swept all before it to win the Victoria, Vancouver Island and BC championships.

After graduation Mary attended the University of British Columbia, where she received her BEd, specializing in primary education. She has worked as a part-time physical education teacher at the Junior School since �999. Currently she is on maternity leave after the birth of her first child Abigail.

Mary not only returned to work beside some of her former teachers but she is working on the same faculty as her mother, Senior School Math teacher Colleen McLeish. Mary is one of four siblings who attended SMUS; her older sister Jane Curalli (née McLeish) ’84 lives in Vancouver, her middle sister Elizabeth ’86 and brother Steven ’87 live in Victoria.

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1975 Senior Colts rugby team

Jane Rees with the 1986 Senior Girls field hockey team

Mary McLeish (right) with sisters Elizabeth and Jane during the BC Summer Games, 1987

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Ian Farish ‘89Ian came to board at St. Michaels University School as a BCTV Scholar from Cranbrook. He was a gifted musician during his time here, but after graduating he headed to Queen’s University to study science, inspired by Mel Jones’s chemistry classes. Ian is now part of the team that has built the amazing music programme that St. Michaels University School now boasts. Although Mr. Jones inspired Ian’s love of chemistry, it was another SMUS science teacher, Peter Tongue, who encouraged him to become a teacher during a chat at Ian’s �0-year reunion. Heeding that advice, Ian now teaches music at the Middle School and leads the band, while his wife Tanis works in the Senior School PE department. This year has been a hectic one for Ian, as the Middle School has tackled yet another monumental production – Will Power. Sharing responsibilities as musical director with Mary Smith, Ian arranged the score and wrote some original compositions for the production.

Craig Farish ‘90Former classmates may remember Craig’s skills at rugby, re-enacting plays and as captain of the �rd XV rugby team.

Like his brother Ian, Craig Farish is also keenly involved in the school, and his accomplishments include the creation of the E-Team, part of St. Michaels University School’s commitment to green standards and environmentally friendly policies.

As such, he is a driving force behind this year’s composting initiative at Brown Hall. Craig returned to SMUS in 200� to help Director of Outdoor Education Pete McLeod with the outdoors programme: Craig organizes school skiing, camping, canoeing, and other exciting trips for the students. As well, like

many alumni before him, Craig is an assistant house parent in Harvey House. Outside of campus life, Craig is a professional photographer, and many readers will be familiar with his work from previous editions of School Ties.

Jeff Hunt ‘91When Jeff graduated from SMUS in �99�, he had planned to become an accountant. However, his career took a dramatic turn, and he became a physical education teacher at the school in �999. He claims that it took him about two years to adjust to calling Peter Gardiner and Tony Keble by their first names, but

after some trepidation he now feels quite at home. While a student here, Jeff was a member of St.

Michaels University School’s only cross-country provincial championship-winning team, coached by present-day colleague Laura Keziere. His other athletic passion was field hockey, and although it was not offered to boys at the school he managed to hone his skills in community programmes. Since arriving at the school, Jeff has coached field hockey and inherited Peter Gardiner’s excellent badminton programme. This year’s team had a superb season, winning Victoria and Vancouver Island

championships to qualify for the provincial tournament.

Jeff’s two siblings – brother Tony ’89 and sister Meggan ’96 – also attended the school. To date Meggan is the only female SMUS athlete to have represented Canada in a sport: she played for the national field hockey team in 200�.

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Craig Farish and the 3rd XV rugby team, 1990

Ian Farish holding his BCTV Scholars award, 1985

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Chris May ‘92Chris May is part of a long line of great rugby players to have come out of SMUS over the years and the newest addition to our alumni-faculty contingent. While a student, he spent two years on the BC U�7 team, two years on the U�9 Crimson Tide Team and one year on the U�7 National Team. Following his graduation from SMUS, he went on to captain the University of Victoria rugby team. Unfortunately, an injury cut his career short.

On graduation from the University of Victoria, Chris headed for the University of Saskatchewan to study physiotherapy. He is now working as a physiotherapist in a Victoria practice that specializes in sports injuries. The school is very fortunate that Chris is able to set aside some time to lead our Strength and Fitness programme in addition to helping coach rugby. Our student athletes could not be in better hands.

Matt Geddes (Franklin) ‘93Matt is one of seven “lifers” who graduated from the school in �99�, and he is the only current alumni-faculty member to carry that title. Matt teaches Senior School Mathematics and is an assistant house parent in Timmis House, alongside

his wife Lindsey Brooke, who is the school’s Athletic Director. A former day student, Matt considers working with boarding

students one of the most rewarding experiences since coming back to the school. He also coaches the school’s Junior Boys basketball team, and his passion for the game has not waned since his involvement with the glory days of Senior Boys basketball in the early ’90s.

One of Matt’s favourite memories from his years as a student was of performing in the musicals, everything from the Middle School production of Upside of Down to the Senior School musical HMS Pinafore. Matt still maintains his love of music, and he writes and performs his own songs on guitar at boarding talent days, local coffee shops and open mike nights around Victoria. Noting Matt’s status as a former student, a house parent since university, and now a teacher, Rob Wilson says “I don’t think that you could get more involved than Matt. This school has really been his home.”

Stephanie Gill ‘95Former classmates may remember Stephanie for her musical abilities, which she uses to this day. In fact, her yearbook quote proclaimed that one day we would “see this girl’s name in lights.” Accordingly, we’ve seen Stephanie’s name numerous times as a singer and actress in Victoria’s dramatic community, notably as a member of the Victoria Operatic Society. Outside of performing, Stephanie is a French teacher at the Junior School. Stephanie came to St. Michaels University School late, joining in Grade ��, but she credits Peter Gardiner, her first teacher on her first day at SMUS, with making her feel at home; in fact, Mr. Gardiner remains her

favourite teacher for the interesting and lively way he presents Biology. Even during her years away from SMUS, Stephanie was never far from the community, and it was at a SMUS gathering that she was first encouraged by her former Grade �2 French teacher, Laura Keziere, to apply for the position at the Junior School in 2005.

Stephanie with Bill Buckingham at an annual Remembrance Day service

Matt Geddes and the 1990 champion Blue Devils basketball team

Chris May with the SMUS Invitational 1st XV, Centennial Weekend 2006

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The ’50schris pollard ’56 and his wife, Sunny (who taught at the SMUS Junior School for �0 years), are enjoying their retirement in Victoria. They recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. They have used their retirement to explore places on the East Coast and also lots of Mexico. Sunny writes: “We lived two years in Quebec and found the fall foliage a spectacular sight and wanted to view it again so we went on a cruise starting from Boston (thinking of Heidi Davis and wishing we had her as tour director!) and visiting Halifax and Quebec City. We’ve been on other cruises to Mexico as well as the west coast of California, allowing us a chance to see Rachel Gardiner ’97, who is working near my hometown. Long ago, the Saturday movie matinees always featured a fascinating movie short of the cliff divers of Acapulco, and it took us a (few) years, but we finally saw them this past fall. WOW! Going through the Panama Canal, if only halfway, was a fascinating time, watching how the locks work and how close the cruise ship came to the canal sides. We have tried, of course, to combine our trips with a visit to lindsey ’85 in Los Angeles. She’s very busy working to meet the July deadline of The Simpsons first full-length movie. Matt ’83 and his lovely wife Lesley are busy with their jobs and the fixing up of their house. Eric, ��, plays soccer, and Jessica, ��, is working towards her blue belt in karate, determined to earn her black belt. Chris is waiting for warm weather so he can once more pull weeds and search the nurseries (unsuccessfully) for deer-proof plants!”

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

The Alumni Updates section is a very important part of our School Ties magazine. It is a fabulous way to keep in touch with your former classmates and teachers, and also a great forum to share the interesting and enriching experiences of your lives after SMUS.

Please take a moment to tell us about your studies, travels, careers, weddings and additions to your family.

We also encourage you to register on our alumni email directory, if you haven’t done so already. It’s simple! Follow the prompts after going to this link: www.alumni.smus.bc.ca

If you would prefer to give us a call, Cliff Yorath can be reached at (250) 5�9-7508 and Louise Winter at (250) �70-6�76. Many thanks for keeping in touch!

cliff Yorath director of alumni Relations cyorath@smus.bc.ca

louise winter alumni Relations lwinter@smus.bc.ca

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Jacques Garrigues ’67 provided this update in March: “After receiving my PhD in pathology from the University of Washington I worked in biotechnology at Oncogen and Bristol-Myers Squibb developing anti-cancer monoclonal antibodies for drug delivery. My particular interest has been to understand the molecular basis for cellular drug uptake and processing. I spent a year in Heidelberg at the German Cancer Centre where I eventually met my wife Ursula and we now live on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Our daughters, Christina and Annette, are both going to university in Oregon. Ursula continues to work at Zymogenetics, while I am back at the U. of Washington working on identifying cellular receptors that mediate Kaposi’s sarcoma virus uptake in patients with AIDS. Outside of work I have parked my car and have become an avid cyclist, biking to work for nearly �0 years. I also enjoy skiing at Whistler, BC and sailing on Puget Sound. It is hard to believe that ’07 will be our 40th reunion, I am looking forward to seeing my old buddies, many of whom I boarded with from Grade 6 on and who remain close friends after all these years. Vivat!”

The ’80ssheryl Yung ’84 sent this update

in November: “Here is the news since my last reunion (in 2004). 2004 was a challenging year for my family. I spent most of the year living in Victoria and telecommuting to my job as Human Resources Manager at the Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of California, San Francisco, in order to spend more time with our mother, Ingrid, as she battled cancer. She passed away in July of that year. In the fall, I resigned from my position in order to spend some time resting and rejuvenating.

“In 2005 I rediscovered a passion for knitting and founded Aura Design,

Chris Pollard ’56 and wife Sunny

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a small company which performs custom knitting and design work.

“2006 has been an extremely busy year for me. My husband, Craig Nicol, and I were married in Victoria on July �6. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day!

“To add to the wedding planning (because that’s just not enough work), we bought a house and spent three months renovating, only to have it severely damaged by fire in June, one day before the scheduled completion of the renovations! It was absolutely heartbreaking but we do feel very fortunate that no one was hurt and none of the neighbours were adversely impacted. We started rebuilding after the wedding and now hope to move into our new house early next year. We look forward to hosting any old friends passing through the San Francisco area!”

scott tong ’86 registered on the alumni directory and provided an update on his activities over the past 20 years: “After my graduation from SMUS, I went to UC Davis in the US. Eventually I stumbled into UCLA medical school, finally finished residency and I’ve been practicing as a family doctor in a medium-size group in Torrance, California, for the last �0 years. This area is a great place to live and to raise a family.

“I am married and we have a 7-year-old son. I haven’t won any great accolades like many of the other alumni featured in the School Ties articles, although I did serve as the chairman of the Family

Practice department in our local hospital for a while… finally done with it. Not much into politics. Fortunately I really enjoy my work and thankfully am able to help a few people here and there. I enjoy working out, going to the movies and, when my patients let me, travel. We recently took a little trip to Mexico for the first time (aside from the one that I took with my Spanish class in ��th grade to Ixtapa/Acapulco and got awfully ill there). We also went to Aspen, CO, last spring. Next year we hope to travel back to Asia (Thailand, China, Taiwan and Japan).”

sandy (McInnes) Rozecki ’87 wrote to us in January: “It’s hard to believe 20 years ago we were trying to figure out who was going to grad with whom. How trivial it all seems now. The past year and a half has been life altering for my husband and me. We moved to Edson, Alberta, in January 2005, for a business opportunity and, in April, my hepatologist informed me a recent MRI scan showed tumors on my liver. I was to be fast-tracked for a liver transplant. Until then I had successfully lived a relatively healthy, fit life with a liver disease diagnosed at age �� but likely had since birth. 6� days after being put on the list, July 20th, my transplant operation took 8 ½ hours in Edmonton. Thanks to the medical and physiotherapy staff at the University of Alberta Hospital, my initial recovery was extremely fast. I was home in less than two months and my husband and I managed to make it to Vancouver for Joanna Muir’s (also ’87) wedding in late September. The greatest surprise came shortly thereafter when we and the staff at the hospital discovered I was pregnant and had become so a mere 6 weeks post transplant, apparently an unprecedented occurrence for Alberta’s Transplant team (and highly not recommended!) The transplant team couldn’t be happier. I was considered infertile with the diseased old liver and this indicated the new liver was working perfectly and all other systems were functioning! Our daughter, Kailyn Claire Rozecki was born May 27, 2006, at 5 lbs 5 oz., all fingers, all toes and thriving today at 8 months. We have since moved back to Winnipeg to enjoy family, friends and cottage life at Lake of the Woods.

“To all my fellow alumni if you haven’t already done so and have no reason not to, sign your donor card today. The gift of life a transplant offers may go even further beyond the saving of a patient’s life. Hope to see many of you in May, 2007. Vivat!”

The ’90sFrancisco Javier serrano laresgoiti ’91 reports that he is working for the federal government at the Mexican Ministry of the Interior (Office of Internal Affairs), as chief of the Administrative Development department. He would like to hear from his former classmates. Email: fcojavier7@hotmail.com

Congratulations to Graham Robertson ’91, who was one of �� students from BC who made the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants’ National Honour Roll for the 2005 UFE (Uniform Final Exam). Graham graduated from the University of Victoria with a BSc in economics in �997, and subsequently completed the Canadian securities course. Currently working with Vancouver firm Rolfe Benson, CAs, Graham focuses primarily on assurance and tax for small- and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

susie wall ’91 and Christopher Coghlan welcomed the arrival of Brontë Blanche Dundas Coghlan on September 6th, 2006, in Vancouver. Susie and Chris met at Queen’s University and were married at Kapalua, Maui, in 2004. Susie reports for CTV’s eTalk Daily and is a columnist for FLARE magazine.

In February, Rob Wilson bumped into Ryan Gillespie ’92, who was running on Waikiki Beach in Hawaii. Rob reports that Ryan was looking very fit and happy. He lives with his wife Wendy and young daughter, Ava Sarah, outside Portland, Oregon, where Ryan works as a firefighter.

andrew Mitchell ’92 is married to Marissa Hahn, and their baby, Luke, was born on July 6, 2006. Andrew finished his PhD at the London School of Economics in England and is doing a post-doctorate in economics at UCLA.

Sandra (McInnes) Rozecki ’87 and daughter Kailyn Claire

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patrick Mitchell ’94 is currently in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing ophthalmology, and plans on returning to Calgary in January 2008 to practice retinal surgery.

andrew Field ’94 visited us in January and reported a very strong SMUS connection with The Island School, on Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas, where three alumni and one former house parent are currently on the faculty. Apart from Andrew, who teaches and works in the outdoor programme, the others are: chris Bateman ’94, who teaches art and has recently moved into administration; Nick stanger ’97, who recently joined the faculty; and Jennifer Parker (former resident assistant at SMUS), who is Principal of Deep Creek Middle School.

Andrew is thoroughly enjoying the experience at the school, which focuses on education, research and conservation. Students, who are �6 to �8 years of age, come from all over the US and Canada and attend for just one term. The environmental research that the students are involved in is being heeded by local politicians to help solve various problems on the island. The energy-efficient school leads by example: it has a wind turbine as well as solar panels to generate its power. For those who would like to know more about the school, its website is www.islandschool.org.

Jong-taek Ban ’95, former Head Boy, completed his BComm at the University of Toronto, followed by his law degree from Syracuse University. He is currently working in New York for Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Jong-Taek sent this note in October: “I attended the October 6th New York Alumni reception, and met Mr. and Mrs. Snowden. It was very nice to see them and some other alumni. I recently travelled down to Washington, DC, for training and I met with Ryusuke Matsui (also ’95), and we took a photo. Ryusuke and I thought we might share it with all our friends all over the world via School Ties. We hope to visit Victoria soon to see the new buildings at SMUS and to see our old teachers!”

courtenay (Mitchell) lyons ’98 completed her BA at the University of Calgary and then a Bachelor of Laws at Queen’s University. Courtenay married Andrew Lyons last September in Banff, Alberta. Several SMUS alumni were in attendance, including Courtenay’s former classmates christine wenman ’98, leah winters ’98 and Kelly Regen ’98. Courtenay and Andrew are now living very happily in Sydney, Australia, where Courtenay works as a lawyer and Andrew works in investment banking for Goldman Sachs. Andrew is Australian (born and raised in Sydney); they met at Queen’s while he was studying there as an exchange student.

After completing Bachelor of Engineering (200�) and Master of

Business Administration (2005) degrees at University of Victoria, pamela (catherine) Bedeski ’98, joined TELUS (Burnaby, BC) as a business analyst. She is currently working at Microsoft Corp., in Redmond, WA, as business analyst on the business management team for Xbox. Over the past year, Pamela has visited Taipei, Hong Kong, Shanghai, London, Paris, San Francisco and Dallas.

The ’00sdaniela smolov ’02 sent this update in February: “I graduated from Princeton in June 2006, and am now living in New York City, attending New York University in a master’s programme in piano performance. I’m really enjoying being able to devote myself to music exclusively (I majored in comparative literature in my undergrad), and am having a lot of fun practicing and performing. I’m taking private piano lessons, a chamber music class, and a couple of academic classes as well. I’m also teaching private piano lessons through NYU, which has been a great experience so far. I have �4 students, so between teaching and practicing, I’m plenty busy! I’m also enjoying the excitement of New York and have been going to many concerts at Carnegie Hall (they have great student ticket prices) and the Met Opera. The master’s programme is two years, so I’ll be finishing the degree in May 2008. I’m very happy with my music studies, so I’m pursuing them and I will see over the next year and a half where they take me.”

Ryusuke Matsui ’95 and Jong-Taek Ban ’95

Jill Dorazio ’96 sent this group photo. Sara Perry, Amy Boulton, Lindsay Gordon, Jill Dorazio and Roxanne (Boult) Brierley – all class of 1996 – enjoy some fun time together at Long Beach, Tofino, August 2006

Chris Bateman ’94, Jennifer Parker, Andrew Field ’94 and Nick Stanger ’97

Pamela (Catherine) Bedeski ’98

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triathlete Kerry spearing ’03 was one of those honoured at the PacificSport Awards Banquet held on February � at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria. She was one of five individuals to receive a RisingStar Grant for athletes to watch on the road to the 20�2 London Summer Olympics. Kerry is a former Canadian Junior Triathlon Champion and has competed successfully in a number of world events.

There were bells...Michelle phipps ’97 married Dominic Lacroix on December �4, 2006, in Toronto, Ontario.

Sheryl Yung ’84 was married on July �6, 2006, to Craig Nicol. The wedding took place in Victoria.

scott Baker ’91 was married on July 8, 2006 to Kellei Bulmer in Sechelt, BC. SMUS alumni in attendance included scott cale and scott hall (both ’91).

Michael Mcarthur ’92 was married to Shelley Dennis, in the School Chapel on October 7, 2006. SMUS alumni in attendance included former classmates Kevin price ’92 and sara henry ’92.

Renton leversedge ’93 wed Shannon Talentino, on September �, 2006, in Tuscany, Italy. SMUS alumni in attendance included the groom’s brother, Fraser leversedge ’86, and Robin Forbes ’93.

Jennifer appleton ’95 was married August �2, 2006, at The Vancouver Club to Michael Hachey (BCom, CA, MBA). Former classmate Karen edgell was in attendance.

caroline Thomson ’95 married Jason Toner on October �4, 2006, in Edmonton. Caroline writes: “Jason comes from a large family based in Edmonton and has a wonderful group of “lake” friends from their cabin, who did a great job at

showing my small crowd what an Alberta wedding is all about! My family held their own, though, leading the crowd through some Scottish reels! My sister, sarah Thomson ’97, was my maid of

Michelle Phipps ’97 and Dominic Lacroix

Scott Baker ’91 and Kellei Bulmer

Michael McArthur ’92 and Shelley Dennis

Renton Leversedge ’93 and Shannon Talentino

Jennifer Appleton ’95 and Michael Hachey

From left to right: Justin Toner (groom’s twin brother), Sarah Thomson ’97 (bride’s sister), Caroline Thomson ’95, Jason Toner, Brandy Cox (bride’s friend), Cameron Toner (groom’s brother), Kevin Toner (groom’s brother), and Dayna Toner (wife of Justin)

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chris Noel ’98 was married to Jessica Collings on August �, 2006, in Hawaii.

courtenay Mitchell ’98 was married to Andrew Lyons on September 2�, 2006, at the Banff Springs Hotel. Andrew and Courtenay spent part of their honeymoon in Victoria and Tofino, and had an opportunity to drop by the school for a visit.

taylor davis ’99 was married in June 2006 to Nadine Feduk.

aya larsen ’99 was married to Ken Su on September �0, 2006. SMUS alumni in attendance included Nicole Mogensen

and Richard Greenwood, both ’99. The wedding was held in Vancouver at the Brock House Restaurant. Aya and Ken spent a honeymoon trip visiting Rome, Paris and Venice. They have now settled in Beijing, China, where Aya works for Pricewaterhouse Coopers as manager of the Global Capital Markets group.

New on the sceneIn Paris, on February 2�, 2007, stacey (Jessiman) de Nanteuil ’86 and husband Geoffroy de Nanteuil welcomed Pierre Ian Paul Joseph de Nanteuil into the family. He is their second child.

Amy Boulton ’96 and Matt Clinton-Baker

Jill Dorazio ’96 and Matt Larose

Courtenay Mitchell ’98 and Andrew Lyons

honour, and my brother, John Thomson ’96, trumpeted me up and down the aisle in the church. Two of my oldest friends (from my year, ’95) were also there to support me – Jorina elbers and sarah danzo – as were Sarah’s parents, Jane and Danilo Danzo.”

amy Boulton ’96 married Matt Clinton-Baker on August �7, 2006, in Tofino. The bridal party included lindsay Gordon and Jill dorazio (both ’96).

Jill dorazio ’96 married Matt Larose, on Salt Spring Island on September 2, 2006. The bridal party included amy Boulton ’96 and Jeff Gordon ’93. Other SMUS grads who attended the wedding included lindsay Gordon ’96, sara perry ’96, Roxanne (Boult) Brierley ’96, pam lewis and derek Kilburn (both ’91), stephanie lewis ’88, Michelle pollard ’89, Rebecca (pollard) payne ’92, and ann Glazier-Rothwell ’85.

Taylor Davis ’99 and Nadine Feduk, along with Taylor’s parents, Heidi and Earl. Heidi taught at SMUS for 19 years, retiring in June 2006.

Aya Larsen ’99 with her sister Kanoux ’98

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Pierre Ian Paul Joseph de Nanteuil

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Georgina delimari ’85 and husband Stamatios Christos Dendes welcomed a baby girl, Phoebe Dendes, into the world on February 2�, 2007.

colin Riddler ’83 and his wife, Jane, welcomed their second daughter – Chanelle – who was born in early September.

Megan Filmer ’87 and husband John McLachlan celebrated the arrival on May 4, 2006, of their son, Alan Gordon (“Allie”) McLachlan, who was also welcomed by his sister, Cara Filmer McLachlan.

sandra (McInnes) Rozecki ’87 and husband Lance welcomed their first child – a baby girl. Kailyn Claire was born May 27, 2006, 5 lbs 5 oz.

susie stewart ’88 and her husband, Mark Dunn, welcomed their second son on July 8, 2006. Samuel’s big brother, William, was born in 2004.

andrea (wall) Mcdonald ’88 and her husband, Jonathan, announced the arrival of Matthew David Dundas on October �9, 2006.

Jennifer anne Thoss ’91 and Joe Alcides Franco are happy to welcome their son, Miguel Sebastien Thoss Franco. He was born July �6, 2006, in Vancouver.

susie wall ’91 and Christopher Coghlan welcomed the arrival of Brontë Blanche Dundas Coghlan on September 6, 2006, in Vancouver.

Jeremy harris ’92 and his wife, Melissa, welcomed their second son, Matthew, on September ��, 2006, in Kelowna, BC.

Neil de haan ’94 and his wife, Marie, are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Lucy Alix de Haan. She was born on August ��, 2006, at 2:�5 a.m., 7 lbs �� oz.

James and Matthew Harris

Miguel Sebastien Thoss Franco

Brontë Blanche Dundas Coghlan

Three-year-old Isabel McDonald and little brother Matthew David Dundas McDonald Neil de Haan ’94 and Lucy Alix de Haan

Will Stewart was born May 2, 2004, and Sam Stewart was born July 8, 2006

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Passageschapman, Robert (Bob) ’30–’33 and board member ’6�–’70. Bob died in Edmonton, Alberta, on December 27, 2006, at the age of 89. Bob was a

boarder from Edmonton at University School and went on to become one of the city’s most successful and prominent citizens. He was a businessman who owned nine companies; he had over 60 year’s involvement with the Chamber of Commerce and was active in creating and supporting many social services and charities. For his devoted and commendable work, he received an Achievement Award from the Alberta Government in �977. In 2005, he was awarded the Alberta Order of Excellence. He was an active and lifelong member of the Mayfair Golf Club, where recent SMUS alumni gatherings have been held, courtesy of Bob.

Bob was a member of the University School Board of Governors from �96�–70 and, in recent years, he regularly attended SMUS functions in Edmonton.

Rob Wilson adds this note: “On a personal basis, I interviewed Bob Chapman for a school oral history in Edmonton in August 2002. Bob was 85 and still attending to affairs at his office at a family-run travel agency. His memory was sharp; he was incredibly courteous, enthusiastic and positive as he fondly reminisced of his days as a student and board member at University School. Bob Chapman was an outstanding man in every way, and will be much missed by his devoted family and those fortunate enough to have known him.”

Ford, John Gordon ’35. Born in Victoria on March 24, �92�, Gordon died peacefully on September �7, 2006 at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Gordon grew up in Oak Bay and attended St. Michael’s School and Oak Bay High School. He graduated from University of British Columbia in �950 with a BSc in civil engineering. He began his career working with the BC Highways and Bridge department in Victoria, then relocated to Vancouver in �962 as a structural engineer with BC Hydro, retiring in �985. An avid sailor, Gordon was a member of the West Vancouver Yacht Club for 20 years, and the Royal Victoria Yacht Club for more than 60 years. He was predeceased by his brother, dr. hugh Ford ’34, and is survived by wife Suzette and sons David, Barry and John.

lee, aaron ’91 born October 4, �972, died May 24, 2006. Aaron was born in Taipei, Taiwan. From early childhood he loved animals, nature and being outside.

Aaron immigrated to Canada in September �987 to attend SMUS with his sister, ellie ’89. Aaron often spoke fondly of his years at SMUS and the educational foundation it provided him. He retained a life-long affection for Victoria and Vancouver.

After undergraduate studies at Trent University, Aaron undertook his postgraduate and medical education at the University of Ottawa. Aaron married Jennifer, a Trent classmate, on July 29, 2000, and their first child Isaac was born in February 200�, to be followed two years later by Alex, in March 2005.

After medical school in Ottawa, Aaron and Jennifer moved to Edmonton so Aaron could pursue residency training in medical microbiology. In his final year of residency he was recognised

with the Young Medical Resident of the Year Award from the University of Alberta Hospital.

Being physically active and following a healthy lifestyle were of great importance to Aaron. He pursued all endeavours wholeheartedly, and enjoyed many sports such as tennis, fencing, ballroom dancing, hiking and cycling.

Aaron was diagnosed with cancer in October 2004. He was determined to confront the disease aggressively and underwent numerous surgeries, as well as courses of chemotherapy and radiation, without complaint. Aaron amazed everyone who knew him with his determination to persevere despite such enormous hurdles. He will be dearly missed.

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Redpath, w.e. (Bill) ’39–’43 passed away on December 27, 2006, at age 8�. Bill attended University School from Grades 9 to �2 as a boarder from Vancouver. Information from copies of the Black and Reds shows that he was a fine gymnast, an excellent rifle shot, and, in his final year, was a member of the �st XV rugby, �st XI cricket and the school track teams.

Bill had a successful business career: first as an employee of IBM for 22 years, and then as owner/partner of Capilano Plastics Company in Vancouver. He was a lifelong golfer and a member of the Capilano Golf Club in Vancouver and Thunderbird Golf and Country Club in California. He also participated more than once in the school’s annual golf tournament.

He enjoyed his retirement years, with plenty of golf and travel. Also, he took a renewed interest in the school by attending Alumni weekends and board retreats, where he was a welcome and positive presence.

sharp, peter McKenzie ’50, of Edmonton, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2007, at the age of 70. Peter is survived by his loving family: wife Lynnda; sons Ryan and Ean; two brothers Malcolm (Vicki) sharp ’54 of Victoria and Michael (sonja) sanguinetti ’52 of Vancouver.

Bill Redpath and the University School gymnastics team, 1943

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